Reggie Stephens Foundation
Stephens created a non-profit organization, named the Reggie Stephens Foundation, dedicated to helping the youth of Santa Cruz and the Central Coast of California, based on his own childhood experiences. The RSF (Reggie Stephens Foundation) mission statement says "a strong work ethic, hard work, good grades, good sportsmanship, and a positive attitude can get you far in life." RSF seeks volunteering and funding, to help kids get involved in sports, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Louie Walters, head coach of the Scott's Valley Falcons, is on the board of directors for the RSF. The RSF also hosts an annual golf tournament at Spring Hills Golf Course.
Music career
Stephens is also a talented vocalist/rapper, songwriter, producer, and founder of the Reggie Stephens Foundation. Given his talents, Reggie gained notoriety for being the first to legally sample a Bon Jovi song on a hip-hop track, "Bad Name," - from his debut solo album, "Ghetto Passport." In addition to Bon Jovi, Reggie has worked with music industry veterans such as Bill Summers, The Headhunters, Forward Back, One Drop Scott, Anita Dixon, Omar Sosa, David Huff, Donald Harrison, Efya, Dave Pensado, Dylan Dresdow, Ariel Chaboz, Jason Joshua, Taj from SWV, Dj Montay, Billy Cook, Rankin Scroo, Cozmo, The Legion, Prohoezak, Nipsey Hussle, Greg Landau, Grammy Award Winners Los Cojolites, Lemo Live, Chris Rene, Lil Buck, Sonivore Studio, DJ Unk, E-40, Bun-B, John Greenham, Greg Landau, Donald Harrison, Glasses Malone, and Cruzmatik with business partner Jason Williams.
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