Hometowns: Houston, Texas; Rochester Hills, Michigan
Ages: 33; 31
Professions: Co-owners of M.A.D.a.M. (Music Artist Development and Marketing)
Profile: This power duo orchestrates promotional events including record-release parties and meet 'n' greets for recording artists in nightclubs, such as Flavor Flav's album-release party at Studio 54 in December; they will return to 54 on January 2 for Lady Sovereign's official 21st birthday party.
Why They Do What They Do: "It's simple: I love music. To be able to help up-and-coming national and local music artists break into new markets and channels is exciting." (John) "I like seeing something start as an idea and then see it follow through to completion, where the end result is it makes money and entertains people." (Matthew).
Personal Tidbits: John is a distant cousin to '80s rocker Mark Slaughter; he met Matthew when both were hairstylists at Sage Salon in Boca Park.
Last CDs Purchased: Four Tet's Remixes, on Domino records (John); Saosin's self-titled album (Matthew)
Latest Accomplishment: The two have been endorsed as official talent scouts, able to shop new artists directly to a number of major record labels (a privilege usually reserved for entertainment lawyers).
Quotes: "Have fun. Life isn't a permanent situation; don't take it too seriously." (John) "Shoot for the stars. The worst thing that could happen is you land on the moon." (Matthew)