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MusicStone Entertainment, LLC. is an independent record label that was established in Chicago, IL in March 2018. It was founded by Chicago native Dexter Dale aka DexMillions, former CEO of Dough Street Entertainment. The company's CEO's are DexMillions, Jameel Ahmed, Pat Esposito and Gerard Moorer. The businessmen met through mutual acquaintances and became partners after discovering they each had a passion for wanting to invest in the music industry. Since its inception, the company has worked with a number of hip hop artists, vocalists and music producers who have made a name for themselves across the country. Currently signed to the label is Hip Hop Artist Neil Gang, Recording Group "Forever Undefined", Artist Mula Blue, Hip Hop group "ABM", Rappers Neil Gang, Timmy Shelltoe, Taliban Boy Kills and Boss Zell as well as Comedians Mike Samp and Keith Smacks. Collectively, the company's body of work has received a huge following in China garnering upwards of 16 million views on social media. MusicStone's catalogue of music ranges from hip hop to funk to trap soul.

The company has produced hits for Award Winner Jeremih, Fat Joe, Twista, Will Taylor, Maino and Shawnna. A few of the artists signed to the label once sang background for "American Idol" Star Clay Akin and Gospel Great Smokie Norful. Many of the artists signed to MusicStone have toured the country from California to New York and have opened for Atlantic Recording Artist Cardi B as well as Diggy Simmons and singer Jacob Latimore. MusicStone's artists have written music for a number of performers including the hit "Rock Star" for Lexi Lue and "DLow Shuffle" for Chicago's own Dance King DLow. MusicStone Entertainment, LLC. currently has a distribution deal with []Empire[] and Big Shot Music.

https://www.musicstoneent.com/

History

In 2018, Music Producer DexMillions set out to start another independent record label after Dough Street Entertainment had officially dissolved. It was during this time that Dex began intuitively thinking about the name of his new company and its meaning. One day, while driving he was forced to go to Firestone to fix his flat tire. While waiting to be serviced, he picked up the Rolling Stone Magazine and that's when he had an "aha" moment. His new label should be called MusicStone because it symbolized why he was in the music business - "to create a foundation that would be set in stone and outlive me." Thus, the name MusicStone Entertainment was acquired.

In October 2018, DexMillions received the “Music Mogul of the Year” award from the Multi Ethnic Advisory Task Force gala hosted by US Congressman Danny Davis. A few weeks later, DexMillions participated in WGCI's Music Summit as an industry expert on the music business where hundreds of artists, musicians and producers gathered at the Harold Washington Cultural Center to learn about the tools and resources needed to break into the music industry.

'''Notable ''' In 2014, DexMillions confirmed American Dancer DLow and Stunt Taylor to perform at 107.5 WGCI's Summer Jam. Four years later, he partnered once again with Chicago's #1 Radio Station to showcase several acts for their Summer Jam concert. Then, in November 2018 MusicStone Entertainment brokered the deal that included several acts performing at []107.5[] WGCI's Big Jam at the United Center starring Cardi B. MusicStone was able to confirm Polo G and Cowboy and even saw their own artist NeilGang on stage in front of the thousands of fans who flocked the jam packed arena.

DexMillions

Chicago native DexMillions is Co-CEO of MusicStone Entertainment, LLC. an independent record label. The former CEO of Dough Street Entertainment, Dex has made a name for himself managing and cultivating many notable pop and hip hop artists. To date, his artists have been nominated for Grammys, signed multimillion dollar distribution deals, toured nationally with B2K & Diggy Simmons and made an impact across the country. In 2012, his entertainment  company introduced well known American Dancer “D Low” to the world along with Stunt Taylor and E Day. His brand has amassed a huge following on social media and YouTube. Many of his artists have made appearances on such shows talk shows as “Ellen” and the “Steve Harvey Show.”

Having grown up on the west side of Chicago, DexMillions developed his love of music while directing the church choir. A member of the Cosmopolitan Church he found himself immersed in everything music constantly watching the music charts to see the top 40. His passion was ignited even further as he began hosting talent shows across the city of Chicago while still in school. While attending John Marshall High School, he made a name for himself and began managing groups. After graduation, Dex went on to study Business Management at Columbia College but left to earn a certificate from the Music Industry Workshop, a music trade school on Chicago’s North Side. At age 25, his first artist “Renegade Coalition” went on to sign a deal with Columbia Records “Terror Squad.” Every year, Dex hosts a celebrity basketball tournament for residents of Chicago at []Marshall High School[] located on Chicago's west side. In year's past, local rappers and other notable celebs such as Twista have come out to support this charitable cause. Many in attendance have received backpacks and other items. In addition to searching for untapped talent, DexMillions continues traveling the nation, connecting with industry executives, getting distribution deals and contracts while making a name for himself. DexMillions is an active member of the []Grammy []Voting Committee.