NYC Connexion: 2014

Native Wellz born Wayne Thompson was raised in the streets of Southside inner City of Syracuse, N.Y. is where this Lyrical Genius started his journey. His childhood was full of struggle with losing his mother to cancer when he was 8 years old and having his father in and out of jail throughout his life. He bounced around from family members' house to house including the streets, it literally took a village to raise this child into a man. His saving grace to keep him from following in his father's footsteps was sports, specifically football. Native Wellz became well known for his athletic talents, scoring him championships and having the top schools/universities in the nation wanting a piece on the phenomenon. Unfortunately, poor academic success deterred his collegiate football opportunities at a top division 1 institution. Thinking that all hope was lost, he began to give up and turn to the misguided streets of his hometown. Then God sent one of his special angels to intervene and bring Wayne back into the light. Ginny Donahue, founder of ON POINT for COLLEGE, helped him back on the right path. Determined not to become another statistic, he gave education another chance to help achieve his aspirations of going into professional football. Wellz landed at Buffalo State College, a division III institution. Having become the starting tailback on the team, he once again was on his golden path he was once before. He focused on academics and physical training with music, giving him the motivation to strive for better. He felt music told his stories of pain, struggle, inspiration and hope he needed to keep his dreams alive. It was part of his life. One day a moment changed his life again. During a scrimmage practice, he sustained a torn AC injury on his right shoulder. Another bump in the road, he underwent rehabilitation to recover. Worried the season started without him, he entered the game early. One cold Saturday afternoon, Native geared up for the game. Then came a play that would redirect his path, he got hit on the same injured shoulder which would cause him to sit out for the rest of the season. A fork in his road and a family of his own counting on him, Native made the difficult decision to step away from football and school altogether. An opportunity to follow his fiancee career in Occupational Therapy brought Native and his family to Virginia and began his journey to recovery of his right shoulder.

After months and months of treatment and gradual training, Native was back in shape and better than ever so he decided to give passion football one more shot with music not too far behind. Native landed in Redskins territory for a short while until an opportunity in Florida would bring him a step closer to a dream. He was called down to Tampa, FL for a tryout and landed a position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After a good run, yet another injury would end his football career.

Native Wellz then became absorbed by music to dull the pain of his misfortune and rage. After grieving his losses, he began to see the light with music through talents of his younger brother and close family/friends. Native Wells loved to make music but at heart he was businessman, he focused on trying to bring good music to the Tampa Bay area and created PowerStreet Entertainment. He started to bring artist together to create an empire of greatness. He set out to create and build connections to spread various music talents to the people. Music began to call his name into the game, not only in the business aspect.

His street smarts, business savvy and lyrical talents have brought him to meet music greats including team members of Dj Khaled, Justice League, Cash Money and Bad Boy. This time the light shines bright on NativeWellz the Lyrical Genius. Realizing that he this lyrical gift Native Wellz decided to pursue his own musical career. Teaming up with an extraordinary team of Managers, Public Relations and Marketing Gurus Native Wellz have been extremely busy between putting together his 1^st Mixtape Rock-N-Rolla that includes his single IN LOVE. http://youtu.be/U31c4dyQe80?list=UUa6ekuUTxKVjsOn2i3ylxdw

Now that his first project have been completed he have been in a promotional tour doing live shows, been networking with different Dj’s and doing Interviews in Radio Stations all over the US as well as magazines.

With a strong digital presence and a lot of foot work behind him already, Native Wellz realizes this is just the beginning and that it takes a lot of hard work that he is definitely willing to put into his music not only as an artist but as a business man as well.

At the present time Native Wellz is work in the studio preparing his 2^nd Mixtape "The Over Flow" that will be hosted and mix by Dj Rob Low as well as selecting producers and features for his 1^st EP that is expected to be release in the spring of 2015.

http://www.datpiff.com/Native-wellz-Rock-N-Rolla-mixtape.642135.html

We attached 3 of his songs for your enjoyment and rotation consideration. For more information on Native Wellz, his music, Dj Drops, interviews, shows and more please contact:

Edca Quinones

Manager

NYC Connexion

904-415-7011

infonativewellz@gmail.com