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Charlie Mack
Community Advocate

Philadelphia native, Charles “Charlie Mack” Ramey, an entertainment giant has a long-standing track record in the entertainment business, dating back to 1978 when he hosted his first house party for 250 youths in the basement of his mother’s home, subsequently becoming a concert promoter for well-known Hip Hop Artists Doug E. Fresh, Roxanne Shante, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane and Stetsasonic. In 1979, Charlie Mack became a Record Promoter/A&R Director for the independent label, “April Records”. During the early 80’s, Mack began his professional career as security for Galaxy 5, road manager and security for MC Breeze.

In 1987, Mack elevated from bodyguard to Executive Personal Assistant for his star friends Mega Star Will “Fresh Prince” Smith and Jeff “Jazzy Jeff” Townes. In 1990, Charlie Mack relocated to Los Angeles for several years and continued to work with Smith during his “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” days as well as through most of his subsequent blockbuster films as his Personal Executive Assistant. Known for unselfishly lending his professional relationships to aid aspiring talent and basically anyone in need, Charlie Mack played an integral role in discovering talent like Boyz II Men and others in the industry. Despite a lucrative and rewarding career working side by side with Will Smith, Charlie Mack chose to relocate back to his native Philadelphia to be closer to his children and fulfill his dream of reigniting the entertainment and social fire within the city of Philadelphia.

In September of 2003, Mack founded, 215 Aphillyated, a minority owned and operated concert production, promotion, and management company in the Delaware Valley. 215 Aphillyated has two divisions. Concert Promotions / Production and Management. During the same year, Mack instituted his banner anti-violence program/fundraiser – “Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend,” a charitable benefit to raise awareness and money for organizations who seek to eradicate violence after the murders of his two brothers to street violence, Mothers in Charge being one of the main benefactors. Prior to establishing, Party 4 Peace, Charlie Mack raised significant monetary contributions on behalf of the United Negro College Fund from 1990 – 1996, established the Charlie Mack Celebrity Basketball Games” in 1990 along with toured and inspired the residents of the Philadelphia Youth Study Center with many of his celebrity friends and clients, including Will & Jada Pinkett Smith. Charlie Mack touts his proudest accomplishment in life is that of servitude; he has touched over 500,000 lives since 1980, providing food, shelter, clothing, toy give-ways, monetary donations for the children, adults, non-profit organizations, corporations and elected officials in beloved city of Philadelphia. Mack credits his Uncle Nelson; the creator of the Philadelphia Sound, Kenny Gamble; Entrepreneur, Matt Covington; former Philadelphia 76ersJulius “Dr. J.” Erving; Clint Richardson; Franklin Edwards; former Philadelphia Eagles Wilbur Montgomery and Ray Ellis for inspiring him to serve in a way that was unique to him. In 2008, Charlie created the Charlie Mack Love for the Kids Luncheon as part of his Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend. In 2011, Mack’s philanthropic and civic efforts were highly praised when he and his friend, Actor Will Smith donated 29 top-ofthe-line Apple laptops to West Philadelphia high school, after learning that students had stolen sixty computers from the school. Charlie Mack’s continues to serve with the creation of Charlie Cares Foundation, hosting his annual Holiday Give-Away & Buy Back event and The Caravan of Kindness with celebrities and Philadelphia elected officials.

Over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Charlie Mack has consulted with various companies such as Electric Factory Concerts, East Coast Express, Walter Latham Presents, Clear Channel and Live Nation, to name a few. He has provided both diverse and quality entertainment locally as well as nationally. Over the years, 215 Aphillyated and its subsidiaries have presented concerts featuring Gospel, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B artists, such as: Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Gladys Knight, and The Isley Brothers; Comedians Chris Tucker, D.L.Hughley and Steve Harvey; Jazz Artists Najee and Larry Carlton; and Hip Hop Artists Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, and DMX have headlined the billboards. Charlie Mack promoted and hosted Tupac Shakur’s very last concert in the city of Philadelphia and the only concert with Lil Kim and Foxy Brown on the same bill. Celebrity galas for Boyz II Men and N’SYNC are also part of his credentials. Mack added to his efforts, Film Producer, co-producing the block buster hit, “Atl,” starring Rapper T.I. Recently, Mack co-created and produced the VH1 Special – “Bridging The Gap”, which featured Queen Latifah, Eve, Snoop and The Game. 

Charlie Mack resides in California and has 6 children & 7 grandchildren.

Charlie Mack
Community Advocate

Philadelphia native, Charles “Charlie Mack” Ramey, an entertainment giant has a long-standing track record in the entertainment business, dating back to 1978 when he hosted his first house party for 250 youths in the basement of his mother’s home, subsequently becoming a concert promoter for well-known Hip Hop Artists Doug E. Fresh, Roxanne Shante, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane and Stetsasonic. In 1979, Charlie Mack became a Record Promoter/A&R Director for the independent label, “April Records”. During the early 80’s, Mack began his professional career as security for Galaxy 5, road manager and security for MC Breeze.

In 1987, Mack elevated from bodyguard to Executive Personal Assistant for his star friends Mega Star Will “Fresh Prince” Smith and Jeff “Jazzy Jeff” Townes. In 1990, Charlie Mack relocated to Los Angeles for several years and continued to work with Smith during his “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” days as well as through most of his subsequent blockbuster films as his Personal Executive Assistant. Known for unselfishly lending his professional relationships to aid aspiring talent and basically anyone in need, Charlie Mack played an integral role in discovering talent like Boyz II Men and others in the industry. Despite a lucrative and rewarding career working side by side with Will Smith, Charlie Mack chose to relocate back to his native Philadelphia to be closer to his children and fulfill his dream of reigniting the entertainment and social fire within the city of Philadelphia.

In September of 2003, Mack founded, 215 Aphillyated, a minority owned and operated concert production, promotion, and management company in the Delaware Valley. 215 Aphillyated has two divisions. Concert Promotions / Production and Management. During the same year, Mack instituted his banner anti-violence program/fundraiser – “Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend,” a charitable benefit to raise awareness and money for organizations who seek to eradicate violence after the murders of his two brothers to street violence, Mothers in Charge being one of the main benefactors. Prior to establishing, Party 4 Peace, Charlie Mack raised significant monetary contributions on behalf of the United Negro College Fund from 1990 – 1996, established the Charlie Mack Celebrity Basketball Games” in 1990 along with toured and inspired the residents of the Philadelphia Youth Study Center with many of his celebrity friends and clients, including Will & Jada Pinkett Smith. Charlie Mack touts his proudest accomplishment in life is that of servitude; he has touched over 500,000 lives since 1980, providing food, shelter, clothing, toy give-ways, monetary donations for the children, adults, non-profit organizations, corporations and elected officials in beloved city of Philadelphia. Mack credits his Uncle Nelson; the creator of the Philadelphia Sound, Kenny Gamble; Entrepreneur, Matt Covington; former Philadelphia 76ersJulius “Dr. J.” Erving; Clint Richardson; Franklin Edwards; former Philadelphia Eagles Wilbur Montgomery and Ray Ellis for inspiring him to serve in a way that was unique to him. In 2008, Charlie created the Charlie Mack Love for the Kids Luncheon as part of his Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend. In 2011, Mack’s philanthropic and civic efforts were highly praised when he and his friend, Actor Will Smith donated 29 top-ofthe-line Apple laptops to West Philadelphia high school, after learning that students had stolen sixty computers from the school. Charlie Mack’s continues to serve with the creation of Charlie Cares Foundation, hosting his annual Holiday Give-Away & Buy Back event and The Caravan of Kindness with celebrities and Philadelphia elected officials.

Over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Charlie Mack has consulted with various companies such as Electric Factory Concerts, East Coast Express, Walter Latham Presents, Clear Channel and Live Nation, to name a few. He has provided both diverse and quality entertainment locally as well as nationally. Over the years, 215 Aphillyated and its subsidiaries have presented concerts featuring Gospel, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B artists, such as: Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Gladys Knight, and The Isley Brothers; Comedians Chris Tucker, D.L.Hughley and Steve Harvey; Jazz Artists Najee and Larry Carlton; and Hip Hop Artists Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, and DMX have headlined the billboards. Charlie Mack promoted and hosted Tupac Shakur’s very last concert in the city of Philadelphia and the only concert with Lil Kim and Foxy Brown on the same bill. Celebrity galas for Boyz II Men and N’SYNC are also part of his credentials. Mack added to his efforts, Film Producer, co-producing the block buster hit, “Atl,” starring Rapper T.I. Recently, Mack co-created and produced the VH1 Special – “Bridging The Gap”, which featured Queen Latifah, Eve, Snoop and The Game. 

Charlie Mack resides in California and has 6 children & 7 grandchildren.