Corey Shoblom Davis
Corey Shoblom Davis | |
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Born | Corey D. Shoblom Davis May 24, 1979 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Occupation | CEO of Good Deeds Global |
Years active | 2012–present |
Website | snApps Website |
Corey S. Davis (born Corey D. Shoblom Davis; May 24, 1979)[1] is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded Good Deeds Global.[2] He is also marginally known as Seaclipse, an indie record label rapper from Seattle, Washington.
Early life
[edit]Corey was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, where he spent his childhood before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 20.[3] For part of his freshman year of high school, he attended Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, later transferring to nearby Renton High School.
Career
[edit]As an entrepreneur, Corey has been involved in a variety of industries ranging from the music industry to a career in marketing and promotions within the nightlife industry.[4] On February 9, 2012, Davis founded Good Deeds Global Inc., a web-based social business organization.[5] As part of the Good Deeds Global pay it forward business model, Corey, along with some of the organizations team members, travel to various cities in an orchestrated effort to promote and perform good deeds.[6]
During a television interview on KGUN-TV—a local Tucson, Arizona (ABC) affiliate, accompanied by his executive partners, Corey acknowledged the need to encourage good deeds and promote generosity because of so many other negative things going on in the world.[7] He is also the Chief Operations Officer for a Las Vegas based tech-company called snApps Venture Inc.[8]
Music career
[edit]Seaclipse released two studio albums on the Dallas, Texas based independent record label Ultrax Records, where he was label-mates with rapper Vanilla Ice, pop-singer Marcos Hernandez, and rock band Blessid Union of Souls.[9] His self-titled debut album was released in early 2005.[10] On July 25, 2006, his second album titled Playin With Fire was released. The album guest featured rappers Bun B, Redman, Gemini, pop-singer Marcos Hernandez, and music producer Jerome Harmon.[11] On November 27, 2007, as a collective group of hip-hop artists, Seaclipse along with rappers Lil' Flip, Gudda Gudda, and others released the joint collaborative compilation album We Got Next.[12] Track number #7 by Seaclipse, a single from the album which is titled I'm Hot, features both Huey (rapper) and Lil' Flip on it.[13]
In an interview with www.24hourhiphop.com, he stated that above any other artist in the history of the music industry, he wished he could have collaborated with fellow Seattle musician Jimi Hendrix if he were still alive.[14] In 2009, Seaclipse released an underground hip-hop single titled Bad Chick which was featured on the popular Coast 2 Coast mixtape series. The song also received more than 128,000 plays on his Myspace band-page.[15] Seaclipse has performed live at a variety of music festivals, showcase-gigs,[16] nightclubs,[17][18] and concert venues[19][20] throughout the United States.
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | La Vida Robot | Event Staff[21] | |
2014 | Persecuted (film) | News Reporter | |
2014 | Transcendence (2014 film) | Berkeley Street Guy | |
2014 | Think Like a Man Too | Pool Guy In Purple |
Other ventures
[edit]Using the pseudonym Corey Vegas in July 2011, he started a Las Vegas nightlife promotion service and VIP club hosting venture called Corey Vegas, LLC.[citation needed] Alongside a variety of celebrities, recording artists, and famous DJ's, Corey has hosted many different events at some of Las Vegas most well-known nightclub and day-pool venues. Events such as the official Love King album release party for singer-songwriter The-Dream.[22] Another such occasion took place with hip-hop artist Baby Bash and DJ Qbert at the Foundation Room nightclub located on the roof-top of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.[23][24]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Seaclipse (2005)
- Playin With Fire (2006)
Compilation albums
[edit]- Dollarz And Cents (2006)[25]
- We Got Next (2007)
Mixtapes
[edit]- Southwest Connection - The Mixtape Series Vol. 20 (2007)[26]
- Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 92 (2009)[27]
Accolades
[edit]In December 2007, Seaclipse was named the Washington State Champion in a Vibe (magazine) feature article titled State Champs: The 51 Best MySpace Rappers in America.[28][29]
References
[edit]- ^ "About Corey Shoblom Davis". Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ Jerry Tuner (31 May 2012). "Pay It Forward Meets The World Wide Web". Social Earth. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "About The Founders". Good Deeds Global. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ Kyle Shannon (17 September 2012). "Houston Startup Good Deeds Global Hopes To Make A Difference". Nibletz. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ Tiana Reid (31 May 2012). "Free Money Social Networks". Trend Hunter. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Group offers free money in hopes people pay goodwill forward". KOB Channel 4 NBC. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Good Deeds Global". KGUN Channel 9 ABC. 29 May 2012. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "snApps Venture". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ^ "Ultrax Records Albums". CD Universe. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Seaclipse". All Music. 2 February 2005. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Playin With Fire". All Music. 25 July 2006. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "We Got Next". All Music. 27 November 2007. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "I'm So Hot". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Seaclipse Next In Line". 24 Hour Hip Hop. 8 May 2008. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Bad Chick". Myspace. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ Spencer Patterson (24 August 2006). "LOUD - Special Amplify Edition". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Official Frankie J And Baby Bash After Party". 24 May 2009. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "They Can't Deport Us All Tour". 20 March 2007. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "CLIKA 1 BABY BASH MIGGS ROMERO SEACLIPSE". YouTube. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Bands List". Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Cast Call Time". Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ "The Dream Album Release Party At Neptune Pool Caesars". Nightlife Guru. 5 July 2010. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "The Official Shocking Goat Watch Las Vegas Launch Event". House of Blues Entertainment. 21 August 2012. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Baby Bash At Foundation Room For Shocking Goat Watch". Dipped When You See Me. Archived from the original on February 12, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Dollarz and Cents Regular and Screwed". All Music. 4 April 2006. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Southwest Connection The Mixtape Series". DatPiff. 27 September 2007. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Coast 2 Coast 92 Hosted By Tone Trump". Hip Hop Thugz. 26 August 2009. Archived from the original on 24 February 2010. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ State Champs: The 51 Best MySpace Rappers in America. Vibe Magazine. 1 December 2007. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "51 Best MySpace Rappers in America". Vibe Lifestyle Network. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2012.