November 1, 2007 marked the official start date of the newest and soon to be nationally known coalition-The Gate Keepers. None other than, Florida's very own C. Wakeley, "The Record Breaker", has founded The Gate Keepers. C. Wakeley has long been known as one of the southeast region's top record promoters and managers. He is now using his expertise of the music industry as a launch pad to better advocate for artists. C. Wakeley has, for his entire tenure in the music game, championed and rallied for the cause of the independent artist. However, this rationale should not be mistaken as an effort to disregard the promotional needs of major artists also. The two aforementioned statements are what led to the formation of The Gate Keepers. This coalition will unselfishly and relentlessly promote and push the forward progression of artists, both independent and major. The Gate Keepers consist of 75+ hand-selected members that were chosen on the basis of their already existing niches within the music industry. The Gate Keepers membership profile reflects the ideology that one must enact the grass roots approach of record promotions. This approach entails starting in the streets and focusing on the clubs while simultaneously utilizing the various modes of media and marketing for a maximum effect of pushing a record intensely. The Gate Keepers is a conglomeration of the individuals needed for such a campaign - DJs, Street Promoters, Club Promoters, Journalists, and Internet Marketers. This coalition is devoted to the successful promotion of records and the "steady on the grind" mentality needed for unprecedented record breaking. What the industry claims it needs has now arrived in the form of The Gate Keepers. Pay close attention to the Movement!