A?IA?m a Threat.A?
Ted Alexis aka Teddy Buckx was born on October 6, 1984. Raised in Spring Valley, New York, his upbringing was far from easy. Like many other children who grew up in the hood, one of his greatest teachers was the streets, where he learned how to survive. He attended Ramapo High School where his name became synonymous with victory and style, both on and off the football field. Known for being a team player, his name can still be heard in the halls of his High School. After spending some time in Massachusetts, he returned with a steady mind and a strong work ethic. He has held on to the lessons he learned from his neighborhood which were more than just about survival. He learned about loyalty, pride and the art of hustling. These attributes contributed to the creation of B.R.U.
B.R.U. was formed by a group of friends who grew up together in Spring Valley. It started off as Ballas Are Us, a name Ted coined, but was later shortened to B.RU. or pronounced as Bru (brew). Initially the team of young entrepreneurs came together to throw parties and basically make money together. But as time went on they began to expand their interests. Ted along with another major member Jean Leandre aka (preppy), went to Utica, New York to further their academic careers. It was in Utica that B.R.U really began to expand. Jean, Ted, and a mutual friend, Fritz aka Life, formed a rap group which went by the same name-B.R.U. They performed at local events and venues in Utica. They used their music group as a way to get their name out and make connects. Fritz decided to move in a different direction than music, and Ted and Jean began to explore the other useful talents they had to offer in Utica.
Utica has a large college scene, and B.R.U. recognized that it lacked a lot.
They were ready to bring something better to Utica, something innovative and imaginative. B.R.U. is meant to represent style and class, with this in mind they set out to be the strongest and most popular party promoters in Utica. What separated them from the rest were their aggressive promotion tactics, catchy slogans, and creative flyers and party themes which enticed the local college students. B.R.U. conquered Utica; a B.R.U. party meant success for the team and a great time for all who attended.
B.R.U. is forever changing and expanding. The name remains the same but their hustle is always growing to include a little bit of everything. A?B.R.U. is life, itA?s fashion, itA?s all around you.A? Everything from parties to music to fashion, they represent entertainment today. Ambition is key for Ted; he has branched off and created a number of his own companies. In partnership with two other associates, he has Grand Castle Furniture, a growing furniture company. He also owns half of a music production company, Grown Man Entertainment. The sky is the limit for this young black entrepreneur.
What the future holds for B.R.U. and Ted is endless. They will continue to throw parties, but they are also planning to specialize in promotions for outside companies. The empire is continuously expanding, and they refuse to limit themselves to one facet of entertainment. They strive to be experts in everything they pursue. A true super power, in which failure is not an option.
