User talk:Kingsimonoasis

King Simon (formally known as Simon Templer) On Air personality, Edu-tainer, Motivational Speaker, Producer, Promoter, etc.. I am of Afro-Cuban and Jamaican Descent but, speak little spanish. (Thanks to my father's side Im currently learning) Has it really been over 10 years since local artist Anthony Brown a.k.a. Simon Templer became a top N.Y.C. promoter & Radio/Television personality? Yes, it has and according to Simon "Time really does fly."

Simon became an intern at S.O.B’s during the summer of 1995. Assistant to the publicist of that time, Gayle Horio, who helped him to understand the importance of strategic promotions in the world of music. He thanks S.O.B.’s owners Larry & Robin Gold for their continual respect and guidance throughout the years. Simon Templer’s first major promotion was the debut of Luciano at the Palladium (Union Square) starring Capleton on December 7, 1995. That same month Exodus FM was launched on the now defunct WNWK 105.9FM. Exodus FM was a world beat music program produced by S.O.B.’s under the guidance of Larry Gold and Gayle Horio. The program was hosted by Simon Templer and Shadow. That’s when it all started, although Simon used to co-produce a 15 minute segment on Clive Hudson’s radio show in 1992, called The Introspection Show. However, it was in 1995 when he took flight to become one of the hottest, most comical and energized emcee/ promoter/ radio/ television host in the tri-state.

Since Exodus FM, Simon Templer has co-hosted various radio programs such as Monday Midnight Jams with a high school friend, General GT in 1996. In 1997 Simon did a historical segment on WNWK’s #1 Caribbean Program called, "Caribbean Blend." Then in 1998 he was the host of "Jammin’s Radio Show," produced by Jammin’ Productions. In 1999 Simon was one of those who joined WPAT programming after WNWK was sold. In between the time of his radio stint, Simon Templer also used to host a television program on BCAT that became the first Caribbean program on Cablevision from 1996 to 2001, called "Caribbean Soul TV."

It was in 2000, when Simon Templer sent an air check cassette to WWRL’s then program director, Bob Law, and the rest is history. In just a couple of month’s he was propelled to a high position on WWRL programming, as co-host of the New WWRL Morning show with veteran broadcaster, Prince Kalunda. This show became the first successful Caribbean and R&B morning program on WWRL.

In 2005, Simon has had his own, very popular show on WWRL 1600AM called "In The Mix with Simon Templer" featuring DJ’s Fun Factory and On Track Disco, on Saturdays. He was also a part of the weekly WWRL Morning Talk Show with Karen Hunter and Steve Malzberg as board operator from 6am to 10am.

King Simon (Templer) is still a well respected Producer, Promoter, Comedic Host & Media Personality throughout the Tri-State area and along the East Coast. He can be heard on www.myradiolive.com or 94.3FM in Brooklyn, New York every Thursdays at 11pm with his show called, "The Romantic Rendezvous." King Simon (Templer) still does various clubs and show promotions throughout the year for night-clubs in Brooklyn & Manhattan and for over 9 years Simon has been the official host of the Annual Reggae Cari-Fest held in NYC.