Tucked away in Atlanta's West End, this rocking, rapping, stepping, dancing, clapping, stomping, chanting, lyrical group of six kids ranging in ages from 5 to 12, have a message to spread, and they won't stop until their message reaches the masses.  With material in their archives dating back over three years and growing up on the Southside of Chicago, where the staggering statistics are echoed by the group's lead spokesperson/rapper, Prince Nefew, 11, in their mantra, "STOP THE VIOLENCE! CEASE THE FIRE!", this talented group of kids witnessed violence ranging from shootings and killings, drug use and dealings, prostitution, teen pregnancy, physical abuse and more prior to relocating to Atlanta less than 4 months ago.  "We knew they didn't stand a chance against the negative influences around us, so we turned our frustration into a positive and began performing for others who would dare to listen," stated Prince Nefew, the group's lead rapper/performer and who will be entering the 7^th grade this fall.  "Between September 2008 and June 2009 120 kids in Chicago were tragically killed.  That number equals 5 whole classrooms of 24 kids.  When is the violence going to stop?"  he asks.  The group even performs full-fledged skits and plays to further promote their positive message.  Having lost their mother and then their grandmother passing away four months later, rather than allow the kids to become wards of the State [of Illinois], their uncle, Marcus Miller, and father of two children of his own, decided to adopt the four siblings who were his nieces and nephews.  Hence, the kids affectionately call Marcus "Uncle Dad."

 
As CEO of Da'Mill Productions, Marcus is the brainchild of every lyric, every skit, every dance step, every move, every story line, every message that the kids act out or perform.  He credits having grounded parents and grandparents who kept him sheltered from outside negative influences growing up with giving him the time and space at home to create his own entertainment.  "Back then it was hard because we wanted to be out and about, but now it comes pretty easy," he said.  Marcus is joined by His brothers Ramon Martin and Johnny Williams and a close friend, Craig Alexander, who collectively handle security, sound, stage management and every aspect of managing a diverse group of talented kids.

 
"I was so drawn to these kids and we connected right away," stated Joyace Lopez, Communications Director for Youth of Honor.  Ms. Lopez first encountered Prince Nefew and Da'Mill during the second round "Gospel Idol" auditions at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta when she was assisting with registration.  "They were so well-mannered and had an energy about them that just beamed positivity.  At the time we met, I had no idea, however, that they had registered to audition earlier that morning, and when they took the stage and performed a piece called "The Ghetto" that had a story line demonstrating the negative things that go on in areas of poverty and substandard living, and I kept thinking, these kids are definitely GIANTS in our community, among their peers, in the environment, in their classrooms (they are all straight-A students), everywhere!"  "They are truly the face of Youth of Honor GIANTS, and they should be recognized for their efforts," she said.  Prince Nefew and Da'Mill were selected along with nine other acts/groups to perform at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center for the upcoming Atlanta Gospel Fest, which replaced T.D. Jake's annual Atlanta Gospel Fest several years ago.

 
You don't have to be a talented group of kids like Prince Nefew and Da'Mill to become GIANT.  As long as you are doing something positive to influence others in your community, class room, church or civic organization, environment, among your peers and even at home, you are a GIANT and you are making a difference.  Click here and enter to receive a "Be a Giant" T-Shirt, and show others who see you in it that you are a GIANT.  Special thanks to UPS™ for supporting this worthy campaign.

 
Finally, to see more of Prince Nefew and Da'Mill you can view some of their performances on www.myspace.com/princenefew and http://www.facebook.com/damillproduction, plus you can expect to see them around Atlanta and surrounding cities, and even Los Angeles.  You may contact Da'Mill Productions at (773) 367-5676 for bookings. 

If you would like to support Prince Nefew and Da'Mill, send your monetary gift of any amount to Prince Nefew and Da'Mill, c/o Youth of Honor, 1274 Minhinette Drive, Roswell, GA 30075.  Youth of Honor Organization congratulates Prince Nefew and Da'Mill on being GIANTS, and we wish them much success in their future endeavors.