Mission
To create positive, informative and self esteem building music for children.
Music so good, kids will want to listen to over and over with a positive,
educational and developmentally appropriate message
that educators and parents will embrace.
The Littleague creates inspired original Hiphop music
which assists educators and parents in promoting children’s social, emotional and
cognitive development. The Littleague also works with educational companies providing
original music to accompany programs which teach obtainable solutions to problems
such as peer pressure, problem solving and anger management.
Neil McIntyre - Co Creator
Neil has been an educator of Hiphop writing for ten years, teaching in after school programs with at-risk urban youth. He currently oversees the Hiphop Program at Warren Village for children ages four through twelve.
Previously, Neil fronted the musical group Yo, Flaco!, winning the “Best Unsigned Group in America” award which was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, December 2000. Neil was also awarded eight Westword Music Awards on ten nominations for Yo, Flaco! and Minezai, including Best of Showcase in 2003. In 2005, Yo, Flaco! was named one of the “Top Ten” live acts in America by Jambase.com and was also named one of URB Magazine’s Next 100. Neil has won first prize in over a dozen organized and advertised Emcee battles including those judged by “The Black-Eyed Peas”, “AESOP” from the “Living Legends”, “Emcee Supernatural” and “DJ Presto One” from the world famous “Rock Steady Crew”. Neil received his B.A. in Communications from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Larry Georgeson - Co Creator
Larry currently serves as the Education Director for Warren Village Learning Center, a four star; Qualistar rated ECE School, working with at-risk children. He collaborates with 30+ teachers on educational curriculum for children ages birth through twelve and has been involved in the field of Early Childhood Education for more than 10 years. In addition, he works closely with Qualistar Early Learning, the Colorado Preschool Program NAEYC’s Accreditation Rating Scale, DECA, E-Start, ESI and Second Step.
Previously, Larry worked for Transtar Productions in Denver, CO., involved in both educational and informational video production. Working for Carr Donald Productions in Los Angeles, CA, Larry worked on various commercial televisions spots for clients including McDonald’s Restaurants, Sony and Coors Brewing Company. Larry received his B.A. in English Literature from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He also holds his State Director Certification for operating an Early Childhood Education Institution.
Jim Stigall - Art Director
Jim is a native Colorado artist who currently resides in Westminster, CO with his wife, Tess, and two sons, Braydn & Ethan.
Using the moniker 'Beast546,' Jim has been an active and well-known graffiti artist in Denver and the greater state of Colorado for the last 15 years. His background and thorough knowledge of Hip Hop culture helps him to bring the visuals of The Littleague to life.
Jim is currently a Senior Concept Artist at NetDevil - a video game developer in Louisville, CO - where he is currently helping to create the visual look of the anticipated MMO, LEGO Universe.
See more of Jim's work at www.jimstigall.com
Jared (Improv) Collet - Music Producer
Producer, performer, and poet, Improv is on a relentless quest to capture the hearts and minds of music lovers with his universal message of love, compassion, and social awareness. With a combination of intricate, perceptive lyrics; crowd-moving stage performances; and masterfully crafted production he is well on his way.
Improv simultaneously threatens music industry stereotypes while remaining true to the essence of Hip Hop. His musical influences range from Common to Rage Against the Machine, Miles Davis to Jimi Hendrix. He has performed on stage with Zion I, Pep Love, Liquid Junkies, Crown City Rockers, Murs, and Souls of Mischief, to name a few.
Clients
The Littleague has created original music for a number of companies including Warren Village Inc., WhyTry Inc., Franziska Racker Centers in partnership with The Devereux Early Childhood Initiative and The Children's Museum of Denver.