Simone G. Parker is a legend in the music industry and pioneer in Hip Hop Culture and business. Her
illustrious career includes being a music industry executive, singer, songwriter, music producer,
philanthropist, and businesswoman. She has guided the careers of Mad Lion, Channel Live,
Supernatural, and the Teacha KRS-One and worked closely with Shelly Thunder, Kid Capri, Fat Joe and
many others. As the president and owner of Front Page Entertainment Group founded in 1989 and the
CEO of RAMP Entertainment founded in 2013. Among many industry accolades, she has been honored
by Vibe Magazine 1994, which listed Front Page Entertainment Group as one of the top entertainment
management companies.
Her start in the music industry began at the legendary Power Play Recording Studios in Long Island City,
Queens NY, where many of Hip Hop and Reggae’s music's most revered albums were recorded. Born in
Brooklyn and raised in Queens, NY, the music, creativity, culture, and energy of Hip-Hop deeply
influenced her upbringing and fueled her entrepreneurial pursuits and creative muse.
The momentum activated more of her self-expression leading to her adding speaker, author,
philosopher and creator of Acronology, in 2004 to her long list of contributions. Known as GSimone to
music lovers, her artistry has been influenced by Anita Baker, Lalah Hathaway, Mary J. Blige, and CeCe
Winans.
Her first song, “Music for the ‘90's"; was released in 1994 featuring KRS-One and remixed by Kid Capri.
Musically, she has worked with Ceelo Green, Do It All, Freeway, Hakim Green, Tony Touch, Mad Lion,
Will.I.Am and Najee. David Kahne, legendary music producer and executive who has worked with Stevie
Nicks, Sublime, Lana del Rey, and Paul McCarthy said that "GSimone’s voice reminded him of the
legendary rock singer Janis Joplin". He signed her to Sony Records in 1995 and immediately enlisted
Teddy Riley and Joe the Butcher for the project. Working as a manager and booking agent at the time,
she decided to focus on the behind-the-scenes and let go of the deal. Her desire to write music and
perform remained, leading her EP, My Music, Your Conversation with highly praised singles. "I Know,
You Know", a Europe and UK ‘DJ classic’ takes listeners on a head-bopping musical journey that
encourages two individuals to choose love and, “Goodbye” feat. Mad Lion are still enjoyed by her fans.
Other released singles include “Our Story”, “Please”, “Mama” and "Queen from The Ghetto" which
encourages us all to celebrate who we are and honor our inherent royalty.
On June 28th, 2023 to the delight of her loyal fans and music industry veterans, she released the 14-
song project, Such A Feelin which includes previously released singles as well as “Hello”, “Hear My
Voice”, “Hallelujah” and “Away We Go”. GSimone’s music is a fusion of R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, EDM, Jazz,
Inspirational and Pop.
On November 21st, she released two original holiday songs "Best Time of the Year" and "All I Want" featuring
Kritikal Dyverse which includes a delightful mix of English and Spanish. GSimone is the mother of four
and happily married to the legendary Hip Hop Teacha, KRS-One.
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