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Every Wednesday experience the unlocking of secretes to success, how to handle the worst and the best life throws at you. Get past The Pretty ; the glitz and the glam that many see on social media. The Ugly; the bed rock beginnings and hard times that are difficult that make you question your path. The Grind; the hustle the sleepless nights that no one see’s which develops The G Code’s; life lessons which fosters Success. Get ready for The G Code. Unlocking all Go Getta codes to success

This week on The G Code I got to interview the educator, musician and now Nick Jonans Bassist Zuri Appleby

Zuri Elise Appleby is a professional bassist, vocalist, stylist, teacher, and model from Buffalo, NY. The daughter of two gifted musicians, Rodney and Linda Appleby, Zuri began her love of music by singing in the church choir at the age of 5. She picked up the guitar at the age of 7, and was smitten by her love of music from that time forward. She was active in all of the performing groups that her middle, junior, and high schools had to offer, playing the Violin, French Horn, Guitar, and Bass. By the age of 15, she was recruited to play for various musicals, and performance groups in and around the Western New York area. At the age of 16, Zuri was playing weekly gigs as bassist with numerous well known musicians at copius venues, while continuing to sing every Sunday in her church choir. Zuri’s combined talents of music and athletics garnered the attention of the United States Marine Corps, and at the age of 16, she was one of a very elite group of young adults who was asked to audition for the prestigious USMC Band where she became the youngest, first and ONLY female bassist of color to ever play in the Marine Band. She was enthusiastically accepted upon completion of her audition, and just 3 days after her graduation from Buffalo Acadamy for Visual and Performing Arts School, she was escorted to begin her service in the Marine Corps.

Zuri graduated from bootcamp at Recruit Depot South Carolina, the Marine Combat Training Course from Camp Geiger in North Carolina. Following her combat training, Zuri attended and graduated from the Little Creek Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia. She continued on to be stationed in New Orleans where she served Active Duty for 4 years as an electric bassist amd percussionist, touring the country providing music to thousands.

Upon her honorable discharge as a Sergeant in 2009, Zuri pursued higher education at Buffalo State College, while dilligently and consistently following her heart to become a musician in high demand. Zuri’s versatility has enabled her to open for national recording artists such as PJ Morton, Sisqo, Anthony Hamilton, Orgone, Alan Evans Trio, Grammy Award Winners Snarky Puppy, Bernard Purdie, Avery Sunshine and has she has also played for national recording artists such as Ginuiwine, Silk, Grammy nominated Maysa, Soulive, Christopher Williams, Marvin Sapp, Martha Munizzi and Steve Miller’s own keyboardist,and 3 time grammy nominated artist, Mr. Joseph Wooten. Zuri currently is a bassist and vocalist for numerous bands around her hometown of Buffalo New York for groups such as her original group Forealists, Verse, Breakerbox, Critts Juke Joint, ReBop, Vitamin D, Micheal King and Dan Ross Band,and Drea D’Nur, to name a few. She also continues to play every Sunday for Ephesus Ministries Church with Musical Director and co-founder of Buffalo’s award winning band, Gruvology, Mr. Walter Kemp.

When not engaged in her traditional gig work,

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Every Wednesday experience the unlocking of secretes to success, how to handle the worst and the best life throws at you. Get past The Pretty ; the glitz and the glam that many see on social media. The Ugly; the bed rock beginnings and hard times that are difficult that make you question your path. The Grind; the hustle the sleepless nights that no one see’s which develops The G Code’s; life lessons which fosters Success. Get ready for The G Code. Unlocking all Go Getta codes to success.

This weeks G Code is all about using your imagination. So many times as one grow older they lose their ability to use their imagination. Losing you imagination breaks your creativity and also your ability to believe further than the eye can see. Today I challenge you to use your imagination!

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Every Wednesday experience the unlocking of secretes to success, how to handle the worst and the best life throws at you. Get past The Pretty ; the glitz and the glam that many see on social media. The Ugly; the bed rock beginnings and hard times that are difficult that make you question your path. The Grind; the hustle the sleepless nights that no one see’s which develops The G Code’s; life lessons which fosters Success. Get ready for The G Code. Unlocking all Go Getta codes to success

This week on The G Code I got to interview the Award winning producer, professional Drummer, Music Director Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson.

The attractive intersection of E 169 St. and Washington Ave. in Bronx, NY lured countless young men into unfit committed relationships with its corners. Producer/Music Director/Executive Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Boy Music Inc., was the one who got away.

Thompson's parents forebode him from getting close with the landmark, a protective gesture he didn't agree with at the time. Today Thompson has built a success-filled, multi-platinum selling career thanks to his productive commitment to creating music. He understands his parents keeping him from that cross-section allowed him to span the globe, achieving a great deal more than territorial street credibility.

To the recording industry Thompson is always posted at the intersection of personal and professional respect, coupled with bankable audio mastery, it’s the reason he is one of the most sought-after producers in the recording industry today. “Creating music for the world is one of the most exciting accomplishments for me, and just seeing people love and appreciate your music,” he says.

The best artists and companies today express their love and appreciation for Thompson by making his service their top choice. Emmy-winning sports television network ESPN enlisted him to score their top rated Monday Night Football broadcasts. Thompson also produced the theme for their acclaimed daytime program First Take which stars popular analysts Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless. Maybach Music Group recording artists Wale & Stalley perform the lyrics to Thompson’s score. In addition, he also produced the theme to Grammy-winning singer Keyshia Cole’s hit reality television series Keyshia & Daniel: Family First which airs on cable network BET (Black Entertainment Television); both the lyrics and vocals for Cole’s series by Platinum Boy Music recording artist “Angel of R&B” Tiffany Mynon.

Thompson’s extensive list of production credits reads much like closing credits of a major cinematic release. Popularly known as Amadeus, his globally recognized pseudonym (reminiscent of late Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) is further representation of his creative and artistic musical merit. A number of notable recording artists – including Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Talib Kweli, Tyga, and The Game – have found his work attractive. To achieve the sound they desire, top artists find it imperative to intersect with Thompson. “I appreciate the fact that [the artists] appreciate my gift and the music that I create,” Thompson says. “It starts with [all of] them. If they never liked what they heard you wouldn't have any songs produced by Amadeus.”

Raised in church, Thompson absorbed the seismic energy of handclapping and foot stomping. He quickly realized percussion was his calling, so he answered with drum lessons and natural ability. Engaging the instrument caused his earth to quak...

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Every Wednesday experience the unlocking of secretes to success, how to handle the worst and the best life throws at you. Get past The Pretty ; the glitz and the glam that many see on social media. The Ugly; the bed rock beginnings and hard times that are difficult that make you question your path. The Grind; the hustle the sleepless nights that no one see’s which develops The G Code’s; life lessons which fosters Success. Get ready for The G Code. Unlocking all Go Getta codes to success

This week on The G Code I got to interview the motivational speaker Dr. Eric Thomas The Hip Hop Preacher

Eric Thomas, PhD is a critically acclaimed author, World renowned speaker, educator, pastor and audible.com Audie Awards Finalist. ET, as he is better known, has taken the world by storm, with his creative style and high-energy messages. His words continue to impact tens of millions of people in several hundred countries across the planet! Through a significant social media presence and his recent domestic and international tours, “ET, The Hip Hop Preacher” has become a global phenomenon!

Drawing from his own personal experiences as they relate to homelessness, the absence of his biological father, scholastic struggles, and various other obstacles, ET allows his life to be an “open book” from which radiates dynamic and inspiring messages that relate to many people across all strata.

While the typical undergraduate student takes between four to six years to complete their studies, ET took 12. For most, that would have signaled the end of any future academic aspirations. For ET, it was a springboard from which his academic success would be launched! In 2005, ET completed and received a Master’s Degree from Michigan State University and on February 5th of 2015, Eric successfully defended his dissertation and received his PhD in Education Administration on May 8th, 2015, from Michigan State University.

Dr. Eric Thomas message has resonated with many and will continue to motivated and push the masses

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Listen to his infamous TGIM "Thank God Its Monday" which has been my go to every Monday for motivation

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This week on The G Code I got to interview Zandra Cunningham of Zandra Beauty

Meet Zandra

"My name is Zandra Azariah Cunningham. I am a 15 year old entrepreneur from Buffalo, NY. When I’m not creating products to make you look, feel, and smell good, I am busy with my studies at Nardin Academy. Some of my favorite extracurricular activites include reading, dancing, and golf.

My fascination with entrepreneurship began when I was 9 years old; I joined the Kids Biz Small Business Development Center program at Buffalo State University during the spring of 2010. This program taught me the basic principles of business: business development, marketing, finances, and how to select a business that I am passionate about.

With the assistance of my family, my newfound appreciation for entrepreurship, and focus, I started my business, Azariah’s Innocence, a few days shy of my 10th birthday. My first products, lip balms and whipped shea body butters, were sold at local farmer markets in the summer of 2010.  I started with lip balms and body butter because these were products that I frequently used myself. Instead of spending money on these products I thought it would be a good idea to start making my own. I wanted to make products that smelled good and kept my skin soft without irritating it (as so many products on the market caused me to break out).

To date, my business has become an inspiration to my peers as well as other entreprenuers. I have received admiration from local business owners and elite organizations, founded organizations, served as an ambassador, and am paying it forward by teaching about teenpreneurship in my community.

With much hard work and diligence, I recently finished a major rebrand that now reflects my new style – a funky, fresh faced teenpreneur with a passion for natural beauty products. I am happy to say I did it, I created a brand for us, the not so average teen girl who is ready to conquer the world, loves to smell good and feel beautiful without all the yucky stuff!

My new line is:

Fun, Fresh Natural Bath + Body for the Educated + Empowered Girl on the Move!

Z A N D R A is about confidence and beauty; I believe that young ladies should be confident in their own skin and learn what beauty is from the inside out.  My hope is to inspire youth to take action and make things happen for themselves and their communities. I aspire to create natural products (all of my products are paraben and sulfate free) that promote relaxation and luminous skin. I use only the finest ingredients (natural butters and premium oils) so that your natural beauty can shine through"

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