“As a child and practitioner of Hip-Hop Culture, I see the world through that lens. Hip-Hop deals with the reality of what’s happening on the ground in communities around the world. That also explains how I see the world, and how we see the world here at OTR Media Group.
By understanding the power in our commonality, only then can we begin to get real – and communicate with each other in an authentic way that can be truly felt. That is why nonfiction is our weapon of choice.
Intersecting storytelling with Hip-Hop allows us to get right down to the real – whether through telling the story, helping others tell their story, or educating others on how to tell a story. And, yes, Hip-Hop also allows us to do that in a way that is cooler than anyone else.”
Sherard “Shekeese” Duvall is a film producer, media educator and ambassador of South Carolina Hip-Hop culture. A former DJ for Columbia’s BigDM, Hot 103.9FM and several radio stations along the east coast including appearances on BET and MTV.
He’s produced commercial and documentary projects for VH1, Oxygen Network, Discovery Health and more. A 2001 University of South Carolina grad and a product of Richland District One schools, he is the President/CEO at OTR Media Group and the proud dad of his son, Cairo.
Sherard “Shekeese” Duvall is a tv/film producer, media educator and ambassador of South Carolina Hip-Hop culture. A former DJ for Columbia’s BigDM, Hot 103.9FM and several radio stations along the east coast including appearances on BET and MTV.
He’s produced commercial and documentary projects for VH1, Oxygen Network, Discovery Health and more. A 2022 SC Arts Commission Fellow, a 2022 Liberty Fellow, a Leo Twiggs Arts Leadership Scholar and Shekeese is one the founders of Love Peace & Hip-Hop’s World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day.
Sherard serves on boards for the Columbia Economic Development Corporation, The RAM Education Foundation, Justice 360 Death Penalty Resource and The City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals. He currently serves on advisory committees for SCETV, Historic Columbia, The North Columbia Business Association, the Ridgewood/Barony Neighborhood Association and Love, Peace & Hip-Hop.
A 2001 University of South Carolina grad and a product of Richland District One schools, he is the President/CEO at OTR Media Group and the proud dad of his son, Cairo.