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Minister Tyrone Holmes (known professionally as Ty Max) is a gifted gospel musician, church organist, and custodian of one of the most significant vintage music catalogs in American history — the Stan Lewis Collection. Based in New York City, Minister Tyrone bridges two powerful worlds: the sacred energy of the gospel Hammond organ and the historic preservation of Blues, R&B, Soul, and early Rock & Roll masters recorded under the legendary Stan Lewis labels (Jewel, Ronn, Paula). Musical Ministry As a church organist for over 30 years, Minister Tyrone has served congregations across the world, bringing a deep, soul-stirring organ style rooted in traditional gospel, Black church worship, and Hammond B3 mastery. His playing is known for: Lively shout music Devotional hymns and spirituals Organ-driven praise breaks Call-and-response with choirs and congregations Minister Tyrone views the organ as a pulpit instrument — capable of preaching without words. The Stan Lewis Catalog Legacy Beyond the church walls, Minister Tyrone is the proud owner and steward of the Stan Lewis music catalog — a treasure trove of vintage recordings from icons such as: Ike & Tina Turner Areatha Franklin Shirley Ceaser Lightnin' Hopkins Bobby "Blue" Bland Little Milton and 100's more... This catalog represents raw, authentic American roots music — recorded during the golden eras of Southern Blues, R&B, and early Soul. Minister Tyrone is dedicated to: Preserving the original master tapes Reissuing lost classics Licensing historic recordings for film, TV, and streaming Educating new generations about the importance of independent Southern labels

Company profile

Prymax Media & Technology Group – Private Investment Firm | Music Catalog Acquisition & Preservation | Cultural Heritage Core Identity Prymax Media & Technology Group is a New York-based private investment firm founded in 2020 that specializes in music catalog acquisitions, media production, and cultural preservation. The company has positioned itself as a steward of historic American music, focusing on recovering and reintroducing forgotten or inaccessible recordings from the golden eras of blues, R&B, soul, rock & roll, gospel, and country . Leadership The firm is led by Tyrone Holmes, a music and film producer with a background working alongside Grammy-winning artist Faith Evans and late Stellar Award-winning artist LaShun Pace. Prior to co-founding Prymax Media in 2020, Holmes built a career in video/audio editing, sound design, and media promotion . The Prymax team also includes Beverly Paige, a veteran entertainment executive whose career includes serving as VP of Publicity at Universal Island Black Music, PolyGram, Def Jam Records, Interscope, and CBS Records. Paige has been recognized as one of Ebony Magazine's Top Women Executives in the Entertainment Industry . Legal and transactional matters for the firm are overseen by Robert Leino, who serves as General counsel . The Stan Lewis Catalog Acquisition (2025) Prymax Media's most significant move to date is the acquisition of the Stan Lewis catalog—a collection of over 1,600 songs from the estate of the legendary Shreveport-based record man . Stan Lewis, who began his career with Stan's Record Shop in Shreveport in 1948, went on to found Jewel Records (1963), as well as the Paula and Ronn imprints. His labels became home to a who's who of American music, and Prymax's acquisition now includes recordings by : Aretha Franklin Willie Nelson Ike & Tina Turner Gladys Knight & the Pips Curtis Mayfield Lightnin' Hopkins John Lee Hooker Albertina Walker ("The Queen of Gospel Music") Shirley Caesar Dorothy Norwood Jimmy Reed Bobby Rush The acquisition also includes historic speeches recorded by Malcolm X, rare studio sessions, alternate takes of hit songs, and previously unreleased material . Notable song titles now under Prymax ownership include: "Judy in Disguise" (1967 No. 1 hit by John Fred and His Playboy Band) "I Feel Good" (John Lee Hooker) "Knock on Wood" (Ike & Tina Turner) "A Message for You" (Curtis Mayfield) "Susie Q" (co-written by Stan Lewis and Dale Hawkins)