Announcing: SLATE presents "The Even Experience"

ATLANTA - April 12, 2016 - PRLog -- Slate is a Brooklyn, New York born and raised 17 yr. old artist, who transitioned to Atlanta 4.5 years ago.  He has performed throughout the Metro Atlanta area for the past almost 4 years at various events, churches, schools, and emerged as a leader within the community by sharing his love, passion, and gift of music in a positive way.  He brings the heat to the stage with his awesome energy and passionate performances. He has worked with various organizations to support the community work of domestic violence, teen dating violence, anti-bullying, homelessness, sickle cell anemia, childhood cancer, and other critical issues.

After an amazing year of live performances/hosting, press/media tv/radio/blog interviews and honors/awards, Slate released his New Mini-Project, "I'm Sorry, Soon…" on Christmas Day 2015.  He is also presently working in production on completing his upcoming EP to be released in May 2016.  His first Mix Tape, NeVerMore was released in June 2014 for his 16^th Birthday Party, where he also debuted the first Official Music Video for his Single, Raven Speak.  He has not allowed the disappointments and challenges of life to stop him from taking to the stage to inspire, encourage and motivate others to persevere through their difficulties.  He has challenged and addressed difficult topics and social ills in his music, which is socially conscious and thought provoking.

To add to his accomplishments, Slate Co-hosted for the 3^rd year, Healing Pain Through The Arts - Open Mic Night on March 4^th in honor of Teen Dating Violence.  He was named Atlanta's Got Talent FINALE "Facebook Viewer's Choice Award Winner", and was honored at the Georgia State Capitol with a 2015 "Young B.O.S.S. Award" with Instinct Radio's Living Like A Boss Men's Show in August.  He performed as the Teen Artist for Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) 2015 Teen Summit, was interviewed by WSB TV Channel 2; People 2 People Show, and PFN TV for 3 Interview Segments to promote his participation.

Slate is the recipient of the 2015 Music Achievement Best Young Artist "Shining Star" Award as well as the 2014 First Place Winner of the International Talent Elite Entreprise First Annual Talent and Fashion Show.  He is also one of the first recipients of the Healing Pain Through The Arts "2014 Teen Spotlight Award".  He performed for the Dekalb County CEO, Lee May at the 2013 Family Fun Day at the Bransby YMCA.  Slate has been interviewed on various blog talk radio shows, web series, magazines and has been a featured guest on WATC TV-57 Atlanta Live and WAIN-TV Speaking of the Tongue Show.  Slate was also a proud panelist on the Dekalb County & Office of Youth Services along with V-103 for their 2014 Teen Summit on Teen Violence & Social Media.

Slate, whose birthname is Emmanuel Lyons is a Scholar at Dekalb Early College Academy (DECA) and is part of a Move On When Ready Program with Georgia Perimeter College (GPC).  He is presently a H.S. Senior and attends GPC (now Georgia State University) as a full-time college student completing his 2^nd year.  GPC featured Slate in a Top Story Article on their Newswroom Site to promote his PADV Event in March 2015.  He also is serving his 2^nd year as president of the Young Men to Knights (YMK) Community Service Organization at DECA, with a previous term of vice president, as well as being a Peer Mentor.  He is an active member of the Youth Ministry at his church, Spirit And Truth Worship Center in Loganville, Ga, under the leadership of Sr. Pastor Curt Buckmire.  Slate's goal for 2016 is to continue to globally expand his Brand, Music and Life.

One way he is accomplishing this mission is through his Performance Showcase titled, "The Even Experience" presented by Slate. It will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 5-7pm. It will be held at the Skybox at Karma Bistro ATL in Atlanta, GA. RSVP is required for attendance. There will also be an afterparty to celebrate with Slate from 7-9pm.  Dress code is dress to impress! To RSVP, email pr@amirakalmarketing.com. Slate will be performing new music from his upcoming EP and single release. All music and entertainment moguls, DJs, media, photographers, videographers, bloggers, artists, community organizations, and local businesses are invited to come check out and support Slate!

Like, Follow, Subscribe and Connect with Slate on social media! On Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reverbnation at @LyricalSlate. Connect with Slate on Instagram at @CantHateSlate. For bookings, media and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Amirakal Marketing at pr@amirakalmarketing.com.