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Overview
Sean "Stone" Ramsey / "Stone" Ramsey, is an American author, director entrepreneur, poet, producer and publisher, who was Ramsey was born June 03, 1968 and raised in Oakland, Ca.

Stone grew up during turbulent times as a youth. The influence of being exposed to a negative disposition in turn supplied many an opportunity of ruin, and amass deductively contributing to a multiplicity of struggles. As a youth, growing up during turbulent times, he struggled to find his path.

Brief History
Stone's life-story is remarkable and truly inspiring for any person young or old. He lived on Seminary Avenue/66th aka "The Village." His mother, Renee Dominguez, attended USFUniversity of San Francisco and became a Teacher. His father, Preston Gordon, who was a construction worker was murdered, execution style, in the streets of Oakland when Sean was 12 years old. Soon after Sean became a ward of the state.

Stone could have become just another statistic, if not for his iron will and strong determination to succeed. In the end of all days passed, Stone found his path. Stone discovered his passion and purpose in Hip-Hop in 1994 and re-emerged from a prior misguided fate of 16 years of incarceration. The latter five (5) of the 16 years were spent in solitary confinement. During this time, he discovered his love for reading and writing and began to encompass himself with literary giants such as: Dostoyevski, Tolstoy, and George L. Jackson.[|Dostoyevski], [|Tolstoy], and [|George L. Jackson]. These literary titans of thought compelled him to pen 7 novels while in solitary confinement. Upon his release from prison, he was shackled with an ankle monitor. He struggled, but persevered and hit the pavement running once released in 2013.

Stone is one of the businessmen behind the curtains in the Bay Area Hip Hop scene. Ramsey has aided and assisted everybody from [|Dru Down] and [|Yukmouth] to the Gov and [|Pac]. Now, he has transformed his relationship in music with ghetto wordsmiths [|Keak Da Sneak] and [|Mistah F.A.B.] and co-authored 3 books. Ultimately, creating a new genre of literature; called hip-hop/street lit.

In the early 1990s, Stone began to manage - upstanding, passion led individuals and conclusively some of today’s acclaimed and legendary Bay Area Artist. The Bay Area artists he co-managed included, but not limited to; Dru Down, The Luniz, 3X Krazy and Cydal. Stone went on to produce a Bay Area Ground-Breaking compilation, "International Blunt Funk,” in 1997, which became a bay area Hip-Hop Classic.

Immersing himself in the Music and Entertainment Industry, Stone managed Artists, such as; [|3X_Krazy] and co-managed [|the Luniz], with Joseph "The Gov" -Flowers. He also has managed Artists; such as, Keak Da Sneak, Lorenzo Lamar and DB Tha General. Stone founded his own record label, Blunt Funk Records, in 1992 and produced a Bay Area Hip Hop Classic Album: [https://www.discogs.com/Various-International-Blunt-Funk-Compilation/release/1476805 International Blunt Funk, in 1997. Hit singles; (Thug Money, East Side Soldier and Die for a Dolla) featuring artists,(3X Krazy, Richie Rich, Cydal, Dru Down and Yukmouth.

Non-Profit Organization
Sean “Stone” Ramsey, the Founder of the W.I.S.E. Program,(Written In Stone Entrepreneurship Program of the Arts; also known as The W.I.S.E. Program is a non-profit organization that serves youth who are formerly incarcerated, living in city shelters, or on the streets and are involved in court cases or struggling in life). The W.I.S.E. Program uses Creative Arts and Music to transform and build future Leaders and successful Entrepreneurs through Arts and Business Education.

Books
Ramsey authored 7 Books(as mentioned) and undertook many projects, which include; ·“Yadadamean Bay Bizness I & II,” co-authored with Charles “Keak Da Sneak” Williams,

·”Warrior,” co-authored with Stanley “Mistah Fab” Cox and

·”Bay Bizness III,” coming soon; co-authored with Phillip [|“Philthy Rich”] Beasely.

Film
In 2016, co-produced Season II, Episode II of “Underworld Incorporated,” a docu-series that aired on National Geographic.

In 2017, collaborated and assisted with the production of the critically acclaimed, Netflix Original; “DOPE,” Episode I.

In 2019, Rasmey was featured on an episode of “American Dope and also became the Co-producer and Co-Director of a documentary about gentrification in Oakland, California; called, "Truth Be Told; The Darkside of Gentrification," with Damon Hooker of Hookerboyfilmz, which is scheduled for release 2020.

Music
In 1992, Stone became Manager of Legendary Hip Hop trio; 3X Krazy.

In 1997, Stone was Executive Producer of International Blunt Funk Compilation Album and Creator of the International Blunt Funk Brand.

From prison, in 2010 he began the production of Vol. 2 of International Blunt Funk 2, which is set to release in 04/2020.

In 2013, Stone managed DB Tha General and Lorenzo Lamar

In 2014, Stone produced and directed Blood In My Pen featuring Lorenzo Lamar; a miusic video and song that was done not to soon after his release where he recites one of his poems, describing the perils of marginalization and mass incarceration.

In 2020 he produced and directed a short film and video; called Revolutionary Gangsta by Minister King X. 9 minute musical of conscious hip-hop from Oakland Natives, poets and songwriters Minister King X, self professed, “George Jackson of Rap,” Stone Ramsey and Hoods of America, highlighting the state of the African American Community in America as well as teaching the youth about their history. In the beginning, Ramsey recites a powerful poem called “Blood In My Pen,” describing the perils of marginalization and mass incarceration. Minister King X emphasized, “You have to change your Gangsta Mentality into a Revolutionary Mentality,” a clear call to action to community members.

Stone currently manages, a hot up and coming artist from Tennessee; T-Baby Jaylee as well as a Bay Area conscious rapper; Minister King X. Both will be dropping albums the summer of 2020 and will be featured on the follow up album (International Blunt Funk 2).

Experience
JANUARY 2020 - PRESENT

Ramsey became the overseer of ALL Bay Music Distribution, who works in conjunction with Empire Distribution, who is the top distributor and label for artists, such as; Mozzy, Philthy Rich and S.O.B.

FEBRUARY 2020 - PRESENT

Ramsey became Re-Entry Coordinator for an organization called Black Men Speaks, whose Director is Damon “Shuja” Johnson. Ramsey, along with other members of the organization, travels around the country and speaks about Our mission is to inform, educate, and enlighten the mental health community and the general public about issues concerning African American males and Men of Color suffering from mental health and substance abuse challenges by means of storytelling. By sharing their lived experiences, members of Black Men Speaks and Men of Color promote self and communal wellness, recovery, and freedom.

SEPTEMBER 2017 - PRESENT

2017, was awarded COO of All Bay Music Magazine(the #1 Magazine in the Bay Area), whose CEO and Editor In Chief is Ian Andrew Jackson and its location is in Oakland. Ramsey provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength. Ramsey implements the company's growth strategy by establishing strategic partnerships and identifying prospects for Magazine and also manages the Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, and supports other departments as needed.

SEPTEMBER 2013 - PRESENT

2013, became the Facilities Manager at the World-renowned "Grill Recording Studios," owned by Lev Berlak, which is located in Emeryville, Ca. Ramsey assigns in-house recording and mixing engineers to specific client projects as well as assigns additional crew like the studio set-up worker, instrument techs, and a production assistant or intern to tend to the needs of the clients. He is responsible for coordinating and scheduling clients for use of studio space and equipment as well as monitors multiple projects at once ensuring that all production is proceeding punctually and client needs are met.

MARCH 1995 - PRESENT

Ramsey is the CEO of Ramsey Media Group(established in 1995), which is a Music, Film and Book Publishing Company. Ramsey manages the complex implementation of multi-faceted advertising campaigns end to end as an individual or as part of the team, liaising with all stakeholders to fulfill requirements of the organization. He also contributes to creative strategy and helps manage the development of fully integrated client insight led campaigns to effectively run the business as well as distributes, facilitates and publishes music, film and books for individuals and businesses.

Blood In My Pen
Once the buzz in the streets Now I'm trapped in this concrete Demonic walls snap at my soul like a Venus flytrap Blood fly above this attack Evolve Revolve Stay dodging the SWAT POWER structure wanna see The revolution in me Die Hard to Kill Hold my head up high So close to the red sun my mouth gets dry Sip moisture from the clouds Redrum Phoenix rising.....

Spoken Word Philosophy
If you wanna be the next Rose that grows from the crack in the concrete, find something you're passionate about, AND GIVE IT YOUR SOUL because you never know whose looking at you as you're tryna move heaven & earth.... ~Written In Stone~

Sean "Stone" Ramsey Projects
Blood In My Pen Video Revolutionary Gangsta Video Sister Mohammed Short Film International Blunt Funk compilation Album Devin Haney Interview Devin Haney Article in All Bay Music Magazine Oscar Grant Jr. Interview Article on Young Meezy Article on J Money Article on Skinny T Article on Tone Capone Aticle on Amari "Fresh" Jones Article on Minister King X

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