September 2013

French Montana at the National Orange Events Show

Rapper French Montana, of P. Diddy’s Bad Boy Records fame, invited Woodall Films to film his concert at the National Orange Events Show for their annual Labor Day Jam. Famous for his album “Excuse my French” which landed No. 4 on the Billboard charts, Montana has consistently worked his way up to the top of the Hip Hop genre. His hit club song “Pop That” has reached over 40 million views on Youtube, and features the likes of super-stars Drake, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross.  His newly released “Freaks” featuring Nicki Minaj has already skyrocketed to over 20 million views, rapidly approaching the Billboards top charts.

Montana’s concert featured another quickly ascending group, Rej3ctz, famous for their single “Cat Daddy” featuring R & B star Chris Brown. With over 12 million views, their catchy song, and viral dance caught the eye of Kate Upton whose claim to fame was her sultry interpretation of the ‘Cat Daddy’ dance.

The event featured well known artists Joe Moses with Ty Dolla $ign playing their hit “Paranoid” from Waka Flocka Flame’s Bricksquad Monopoly, DJ Kid Fresh from 106 & Park, HP-Wez, Marshal Payne, and Ms. Toi.

Woodall Films spoke to Montana after the show about his success and he attributed his popularity to, “paying attention to what people say” and actively seeking out feedback from his fans. French Montana will be on tour throughout the Midwest in October and has scheduled an upcoming concert in Toronto in the near future. You can purchase tickets in your area atTicketmaster.

Montana’s Labor Day Jam at the National Orange Events Show is currently in post production, and will be available for viewing on Woodall Films.

Ankara Festival at the Avalon

Woodall Films was on location in Hollywood at the historicAvalon – stage to legends such as Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Madonna.  In September,Ankara held its fourth annual Fashion Show at this famous venue, inviting Woodall Films to record, broadcast and highlight the event.

Hosted by Duain Richmond (FELA! On Broadway) and Yvonne Orji (consultant for Basketball Wife), the Ankara festival showcased top urban and traditional designers such as Korto Momolu (Project Runway Season 5 & Project Runway All Stars), Dewan Apparel, Nice Trads, OYATO Designs, Sumahrie Collections, and Tee Designs. The event also featured music by Chibbz, Lola Savage, Naomi Wachira, Rahab, Stylzz, and Titi Lo’Kei.

The event is currently in post-production and will be live onWoodall Films shortly.  Sponsors for the fashion show include: CURLS, Luxe Therapy, MUD Cosmetics, Paul Mitchell, Royal Dynamite, SPICE TV, TOMS, and Twin of A Kind.