In 2004, Yearning 2 Learn was developed by Vernon “Snoop” Robinson. “Snoop” was intrigued by the way kids and adults enjoy music and how easily they remember every song on the radio. Having worked in a career in which he had to quickly learn how to communicate with his Spanish speaking employees, “Snoop” decided to combine his love for music and his desire to learn the Spanish language to create a product that would bring the fun of learning to rhythmic beats. As he brainstormed, the worlds of fun, music and language collided resulting in him to connect with Alejandro “Mr. Perez” Perez, Jr. a bilingual educator, and Hip Hop artist, and partnering with Jason “J Shi” Robinson, a music producer. From this partnership Yearning 2 Learn was birthed. Six years later, they have reunited to reignite Yearning 2 Learn by reaching beyond Hip Hop and incorporating Reggae, Pop, and other music genres to present to this musically intoxicated generation.
1. Colors / Los Colores
2. What You Say / Lo Que Usted Dice
3. First Day of School / Primero Dia de Escuela
4. Parts of My Body / Partes De Mi Cuerpo
5. The Counting Song / La Canciòn Que Cuenta
6. The Alphabet Song / La Cancion del Alfabeto
7. Good Manners / Las Maneraes Buenas
8. Months of the Year / Los Meses del Ano
9. What time is it? / ¿Qué hora es?
10. Days of the Week / Los Dias de la Semana
11. (Bonus) What You Say / Lo Que Usted Dice
Musicians
Jason “J Shi” Robinson Track #1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11
Shaun Martin Track #7
King Robinson Track # 11
Recorded & mixed at
Tone Def Music Track #1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11
Shunwun Music Track #7
Stephen Lewis Track #11
Producers
Shaun Martin with
Shunwun Music & ASCAP Track #7
Jason “J Shi” Robinson with
Tone Deaf Music & ASCAP Track #1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11
Lyrical Content By
Alejandro “Mr. Perez” Perez, Jr.
Jason “J Shi” Robinson
Lyrical Concept And Created by
Vernon “Snoop” Robinson, Jr.
Executive Producers
Vernon “Snoop” Robinson, Jr.
Jason “J Shi” Robinson
Mastered By
Tone Def Music All Tracks
Vocals
Alejandro “Mr. Perez” Perez, Jr. All Tracks
Jordyn Brown-Robinson Track #5
Tyler Harrison Track #5
Markesha Beal Track #2,11
Cover Translation
Missy Burton
Vernon “Snoop” Robinson, Jr.
Design & Supervision by
Vernon “Snoop” Robinson, Jr.,
Missy Burton, Tonya Neal
Graphic Design By
Spade Designs
www.spadedesigns.com
Cover Content re-edited by
Sandra Turner
Y2L Staff
Vernon "Snoop" Robinson
snoop@yearning-2-learn.com
Snoop began his musical career in 1989 at South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas , Texas where he performed his first concert. From there, he continued his Education at Cedar Valley College where he studied studio technology and became an electrician by trade. He’s an experienced musician, actor, promoter, director and Radio personality. He is also one of the producers of the ALL NEW “Freddy Haynes Unscripted” Radio show on 94.5FM Ksoul or www.945ksoul.com, Sundays from 5pm-7pm CST. Currently, He is the Director of AV at Friendship-West-Baptist Church where Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III is the senior pastor. He has also displayed many of his talents in various areas including film, commercials and theater. In January 2002, he produced, directed and created the concept of the popular play entitled Hidden Betrayals (written by Missy Burton). This production was premiered in Lewisville, Texas at the Catz Theatre and was such a huge success that Actual Illusions Entertainment was invited by Friendship-West-Baptist Church located in Dallas, Texas to do a three-day repeat performance in April 2003 and also performed it again in 2008. In 2004 he produced and created the concept of the stage play “Body Parts”. Upon entering a partnership with Ms. Burton , he immediately added the services of technical sound and video taping to the list of services Actual Illusions Entertainment provides. He has also created in collaboration with Dr. Haynes “The Dead Walking” which was premiered at Friendship-West also in 2008. He has worked with actors and artists such as; Irma P. Hall, Carl Pain, Chuck Norris, Yarbrough and Peoples, Willie Hutch, Terron Brooks, Fred Hammond, Deelisha, Miss Lora and many more. He has also been on the Rickey Smiley morning Show doing certain bits. Snoop is now taking on the challenge of help Kids and Adults learn Spanish English.
Jason “J’Shi” Robinson
jason@yearning-2-learn.com
Jason "J'Shi" Robinson is a native of Dallas, Texas. He studied at the Dallas Cultural Center and Texas's Women University. Jason, a talented musician/producer, has been playing keyboards, bass, and drums, professionally since the age of 14. Jason is the CEO of Tone Def Music, an independent Gospel/R&B label, whose releases include Machelle Robinson (inspirational artist), Nai (R&B artist), and Komplete Kreation (gospel artist). Jason is also a live audio/studio engineer who professional credits include working with numerous artists and musicians. He is the musical director for Kim Fields and has been for such plays as "Body Parts", "Hidden Betrayal", "Issues", "If I Never See Forever", "Walking Dead"," Itching Ears" and "Family Man".
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