GeeChee One Magazine October 2012

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With 2012 ending as quickly as it began, I myself have found that I have accomplished so much this year in my personal and my business life. Thank you to all that came out to the 2012 Geechee One Awards. 2013 Geechee One Awards is already set for October 27, 2013. Nominations start May 1st. Again nominees are nominated by the readers of Geechee One Magazine, the listeners of the Geechee One Radio Show: In the Plug with Geechee One and Dubb Slimm, and our television show: The Geechee One Tv Show. Thanks again for your support and we are about to turn up for 2013!!
Felicia A. Rivers Publisher/CEO of GeeChee One Magazine Geechee One Magazine PO Box 41114 North Charleston, SC 29423 843-879-8352
GeeChee One Awards ReCap & Winners page 5 $1 vs Your Music Career page 7 Fashion: Big Dime Pieces Clothing Line page 20 Fashion in Motion with 1stsiteoptical.com page 21 8 Reasons Your Music Career is Going Nowhere Fast page 25 The Internet vs. The Streets 101 page 26 Beauty Spotlight of the month page 38 Features Photography through the eyes of a Diva ` page 8 page 12 Hip Hop & Politics do Remix with Tezlyn Figaro page 15 Artists To Look Out For: Jasmine Phoenix page 23 Top 10 Bartenders page 27
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PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF FELICIA RIVERS geecheeonenews@gmail.com 843 879 8352 ADVERTISING/RADIO PERSONALITY WILLIE HAYNES (Dubb Slimm) INTHEPLUG@GMAIL.COM CREATIVE DIRECTOR MISTER ECLECTIC BLUE misterblue@misterblue.net 843 628-6384 COPY EDITOR INTERN Allison Hilton PROMOTIONS DJ MELLY MEL SC CONTRIBUTORS ABIGTFLICK Jules City Allison Hilton Ben Frank Ablaze Photography Papa Ratzi Photography Camera Guys Ink
Release the Dogs: Interview with Author Thomas Ervin
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HIP-HOP/RAP ARTIST OF THE YEAR DIRTY DAVE
SHOW STOPPER DRIZZLE
HIP-HOP/RAP FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR SADIE HAWKINS
BARBER TIE Tslanga BARBER INC. Slugga PHLYAVCUTS
BEST NEW MALE HIP-HOP/RAP ARTIST TRILLABOY SKILLIE STYLIST KANDIEGURL V BEST NEW FEMALE ARTIST LADY SLIMM MUSIC VIDEO Bamm Bino SLEPT ON ARTIST Karolina the King R&B ARTIST TOP MODEL MS RENA XXCLUSIVE FEMALE R&B ARTIST COMMUNITY SERVICE STOPTHEVIOLENCESOUTH.COM CERTIFIED ELITE SOCIAL CLUB ENUFF SAID GULLAH/GEECHEE ANGEL NETWORK JUICY PRODUCTION SANDRA WILSON TALK SHOW Family Assistance Management Service (Dupont Rd.) MIXTAPE OF THE YEAR 1000 WAYS TO GET PAID BY DIRTY DAVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR "CASKET ACT" KILLA SKIP SONG OF THE YEAR Clappery by Primetime and Lil Digga K. AMOREE MARCUS ALLEN Charleston
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GRINDER B4L
CLOTHING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR SIXTEEN SEVENTY
FEMALE GRINDER Lala Townsend
GROUP OF THE YEAR Primetime and Lil Digga
POET OF THE YEAR COURTNEY THE POET
RECORD LABEL OF THE YEAR DIRTY DOLLAR ENT
WRITER OF THE YEAR Ms Blaque Diamond of Diamond Enterprises
DJ OF THE YEAR DJ KUB
PRODUCER MOSSBERG MONTANA
CLUB DJ OF THE YEAR DJ Boss Hogg
BEST ENTERTAINMENT GROUP OF THE YEAR GET IT GIRLS
GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR MEAKS
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Papa Ratzi
BEST STREET TEAM OF THE YEAR CAMOFLOSS NATION/ENT
VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR CAMERA GUYS INK/5DZ
OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARDS INDY SAUNDERS TYSHON ROCKY LEGARE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Faazon GRAPHICS
JASMINE MCCRAY
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Every time I come around your city bling, bling. Pinky ring worth about 50 bling, bling. Since Cash Moneys Bling Bling hit the airwaves in 1999, most indie artists have taken the lyrics too literally and have gone completely backwards in their careers. They forget the relationship between proper investment of the dollar and the success of their career. The value of a dollar is the most important element any artist should have when persuading someone to believe in them. First off, lets think about the word ONE. It brings about many images in relation to an artists career. Every artist aims to be #1 or the best in their field. Next, one thinks of all the material things one could buy if they had more bills, but that is just the first step. Being an artist myself, I too misunderstood the value of a dollar to my career, but I quickly learned that it all starts with what I do with every ONE dollar I get. Your hustle, grind, and career start with the need for a dollar over and over again. Now Im sure most artists are saying, well I know that! If thats the case, then why are you spending thousands of
nized and respected artist. Investments like these can put thousands in your pocket in the near future. Many people, including indie artists, dont see that these mainstream artists take THEIR money and invest it in establishing and furthering their careers while they perform as a regular dressed artist. Then in return, they take YOUR money and buy the flashy stuff you see them flossing at the show where YOU paid to see them perform. 2Chainz may say The cheapest thing I have on is my belt thats 400. Did you ever wonder where he got that $400 from? Thats right, YOU! It may seem like a very simple formula to reenact, yet the average artist thinks that by looking like a superstar, the crowd will love the music theyve never heard because the artist looks the part. If you wonder why you are overlooked, never paid and simply another broke rapper that only gets booked because you are kin to the club owner, performing along with 6 other artists (death by performance) or smashing the bartender, take a look at what you spend your dollar on besides your career. See if the things
dollars on sneakers, fake jewelry, hats, pounds of weed and you spend it on have ANY value in the long run. Before you other material items that do not bring in revenue? Why not can set the standard for a booking price, set the standard on invest that money into your career by getting your music on whats more important: the Js or the music. As the old major mixtapes, purchasing original beats, good studio time, saying goes; If it dont make dollars, IT DONT MAKE promo teams, and top features to become a widely recogSENSE! GeeChee One Magazine www.geecheeone.com Page 8
Gino, a native of Charleston, SC, is here with a new sound. His infusion of true hip hop and poetry with a play on words exposes his undeniable talent. Once you hear his single "Out the Box," you're guaranteed to go bananas! His album,"Gotta Write it Down" is in stores and iTunes soon.
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Thomas Ervin, author of Release the Dogs has used his creativity and will to develop and write a novel that appeals to the urban culture. He did so without excluding an exposition of his talent for writing as well as his ability to connect with the reader. Mr. Ervin grew up in Columbia, SC and graduated from Eau Claire High School and continued his education at Tuskegee University where he was a pre- veterinarian major. His childhood love of all animals including horses, cows and American Pitbull Terriers drove him toward this career path. After completing two and a half years at Tuskegee, Mr. Ervin transferred to Benedict College where he studied as a Biology major. Mr. Ervin says that all though he, grew up in the hood he came from a good family and was encouraged to do better for himself. During his junior year at Benedict, Mr. Ervin found himself in the midst of a federal indictment involving 42 other people. The result of this indictment left him with a ten year sentence of federal imprisonment. Mr. Ervin reflects on prison as an educational experience. One that can be used to educate Self and do better or one can educate themselves to get better at worsening themselves. Throughout his prison stint, Mr. Ervin made sure to remain focused on self improvement and getting out. For the first 27 months, he was incarcerated in Lexington, Kentucky
where spent the majority of his time reading books. When the book cart came around, there wasnt a book on there I hadnt read, he says. After his first 27 months, he was transported back to Estill in South Carolina to complete the rest of his sentence. A common pastime for the men in prison was writing rhymes and participating in rap battles. Everybody wants to see whos the slickest, Mr. Ervin states about the nature of rap battles in prison, which usually end in beefs and later physical altercations. Realizing the need to stay out of trouble, he decided to write his raps on paper as opposed to sharing them with everyone else. Another mechanism Mr. Ervin used to remain out of trouble, was staying to himself. He befriended a few people in prison, one of whom was an older gentleman from Atlanta. Through this friendship, Mr. Ervin was connected with another young man much like himself who inspired him to write. This mentorship of sorts allowed him to realize that everyone has a good story to tell and he began to write his own. Release the Dogs a novel about the life of a young man involved in dog fighting, was written during an 18 month period of Mr. Ervins sentence. The title was inspired by a song he had written which gained much popularity and praise amongst his peers. The response to the song and the
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connection of others with his lyrics, inspired Mr. Ervin to write a book about his experiences. As he rarely fraternized with other inmates, it was like these characters became [his] friends. He was able to dedicate time to developing them and their story lines, which is much appreciated by his
He found his outlet in writing and was able to free his mind from the boundaries placed around him.
interested in publishing. He has an impeccable dedication to paying it forward. A lot of advice was given to me, I dont mind giving it to other people. Alpha Piedmont Publishing Company is looking for authors and artists to assist in publishing their work. If anyone is interested, they can reach Mr. Ervin and the staff of Alpha Piedmont Publishing at AlphaPiedmontPublishing.com or email them at AlphaPiedmontPublishing@ymail.com Always trying to better himself, Mr. Ervin currently pursues his Biology degree from Benedict College where he will finish in December. Once he finishes, he plans on attending graduate school. When asked if he would write another book, Mr. Ervin replied I have to finish the series. He has already started on part two. Mr. Ervins personal story is one that inspires people from all walks of life to take charge of their freedom and do something with it. Release the Dogs is not only the story within its pages, but also the story of the authors growth, development and inspiration. - written by Allison Hilton
readers. As people try to determine who each character is based on, Mr. Ervin says, they are all different manifestations of [himself]. He found his outlet in writing and was able to free his mind from the boundaries placed around him. He says, the story became so live, its like I wasnt even incarcerated anymore. This newfound freedom allowed him to develop a story many people can connect with. However, more importantly his writing allowed him to branch out in a new field as he attempted to get his book published. Mr. Ervin found that traditional companies often tried to exploit him by offering him one sided deals that would benefit the company at his expense. Instead of allowing this obstacle to get him down, Mr. Ervin established his own company not only for himself, but also to assist others who would one day want to publish books. With this decision, Alpha Piedmont Publishing was born. When asked about the name of the company Mr. Ervin states Alpha means first and as a dog person, you always want to have the alpha dog. Piedmont represents Carolina. His company aims to assist authors from the South with cover designs, editing, and publishing. Mr. Ervin is more than willing to give advice to authors
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Tezlyn Figaro, founder of The Allied Group, is an ambitious, inspirational woman who is dedicated to helping people and assisting them in educating themselves to better their community. She has taken her experiences and used them to inspire others to reach for their goals. As an advocate for her community, Ms. Figaro works tirelessly to create a relationship between local politicians and local hip hop artists as a means to better the life of their constituents. Her advocacy and dedication to this cause is unmatched and inspirational. Not only does she advocate for hip hop she is a spoken word Artist herself, South Carolinas own Dubb Slimm with Silverback Productions says that while working with her in the studio she is a fiercely fabulous poet with a penchant for passionate punch lines, and has a poetic delivery that sounds like a Pitbull on the microphone. Her bite is just as aggressive as her bark.
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Tell us a little about yourself. Whats your name, where are you from, and what are you passionate about? Tezlyn Figaro- Turner, I am originally from Oklahoma City but I use my maiden name Figaro to pay homage to my Daddys birth town Rayne, Louisiana. My personality mirrors my Louisiana (Black, Spanish & French) Creole roots which is like Louisiana Gumbo a little bit of everything. I use my maiden name Figaro because I am divorced after being married 11 years, and am passionate about my journey back to my roots and full purpose in life. I am very passionate about helping other people achieve their full potential. My pain has certainly turned into being someone elses gain in everything that I do in business, politics and poetry. My journey has taken me to live in Dallas, Texas for over 10 years, Chicago, Illinois and I now live in Orlando, Florida. What initially sparked your interest in politics and when did this occur? Growing up I was always interested in being an Attorney and I have always been someones self appointed advocate by constantly standing up for people in matters that didnt have anything to do with me. Practicing law is not a far stretch from politics because a politician writes and advocates for the law. However, I never saw myself as a politician (in the negative sense) politician or politico is the word I use that best describes my advocacy efforts in government. I have always been an advocate, and everyone who knows me can tell you that. I believe real leaders dont have an interest in anything they have a calling and God has a way of bringing that calling full circle when the timing is right.
tics. My passion increased as I continued to see a very suppressed group of people not being served and not knowing how to ask to be served accurately. I gained the knowledge first by offering my volunteer service to every campaign that I could. Then I attended every training that I could attend, and by doing all of those things I had the opportunity to observe a behind the scenes culture that I did not like! I didnt like what I saw both while I was running for office and as a volunteer. Since stopping wasnt an option, I was forced to reach out to a larger market to get the message out; in staffing we call it casting the net and in turn we now have concrete roots Tell us a little more about the Allied Group. When did you start it and what made you decide to do so? After returning to my former employer Ajilon staffing firm from maternity leave, our division closed, so I said if I start another job, I would start working for myself. As the Founder and CEO of The Allied Group, I wrote every word on my website with no outside consulting or financial help. I knew what was missing in my industry because I already had the opportunity to be a branch manager at the largest staffing firms so I decided to truly meet the needs of my clients by combining staffing, training and mediation under one roof.
Was it hard starting your own company? Did you find difficulty in getting people to take you seriously being a woman? Like my mentor Shirley Chisholm said The emotional, sexual and psychological stereotyping of females began when the Doctor says -its a girl so yes you will always find challenges for women in a mans game Thus far in your political career, what has been such as business and politics. the most difficult thing youve had to overcome? I Your resume is amazing. How have your past wouldnt categorize my political efforts as a career. I say experiences assisted you in developing your career that because as a business owner of a staffing firm, it is my into what it is today? I have been working since 10 years understanding that a career is something one should be paid old and in most cases I held two jobs at a time, my resume for and my political advocacy is all volunteer. I volunteer to online only displays half of what I have done. I now underserve on community boards and to bring awareness through stand that it was Gods true intention for me to gain experiget out the vote and I have certainly volunteered myself ence from many different jobs and walks of life so that I may to hip hop in order to bring awareness to the hip hop world relate to many different people in business, mediation and which in turn may even hurt my business career- that I earn politics from every walk of life. My poetry CD will include a living from- because of the fact that Hip Hop is still viewed pieces from my mind (business, streets, and politics), body by many as Americas ugly step child it is the child that was (love) and my soul (spiritual). The album will address the forced upon our culture from a marriage that didnt quite areas you dont hear about or at least never hear from work out. I say all the time that hip hop isnt going anysomeone in public office or business. It will address the most where; it will only evolve, therefore so should politics. important part of my mission, and that is to tell the truth. I What advice do you have for people interested have more in common with the stories hip hop tells than in getting involved in politics? Even in business I tell most people assume, but just like in everything else, in time people to follow their gut especially in politics, I dont they will soon find out. Real has and will always recognize believe it should be an interest or simply a job. This is why the real our peoples needs are still not met, especially in local poliGeeChee One Magazine www.geecheeone.com Page 16
You have been called Hip Hops Politician where did this name come from? As I mentioned earlier, politician or politico is the best way to describe my efforts other than a lobbyist. What I want people to understand is that I am not a Civil Rights activist like Jessie Jackson or Al Sharpton. I am simply a business woman who understands how hip hop, in particular local hip hop artists, can use their influence to secure monetary community outreach contracts in politics and/or be a key player in their community. I am not using hip hop or political advocacy as a gimmick, it is who I am. How would you say hip hop and politics are connected? Its a numbers game plain and simple. Politics is not about black or white, it is about green money, a system based upon what sector will benefit from resources and when. Everything else is emotion. There are many issues I see that hip hop can play a part in. Everything from federal radio regulations and/or community outreach. I am not just interested in seeing hip hop being booked to perform to bring a crowd out, I would like to see hip hop at the table year around. Rock the vote has their mission but Concrete Roots is a little different because this politico can ROCK THE MIC! Ive heard that you write poetry. How did this talent develop? What about poetry do you enjoy? I dont Write poetry I scribe the SPOKEN WORD (I only write it down to keep it for my records) a scribe is something used when one wants to write down what is given to them for the record. So by saying that, something will just hit me and then the words come to me in a poetic form and I go from there. Either you have a freestyle talent or you dont, the only thing that has developed my talent is pain turned to fury and a vision that became more clear. For example if you read something I wrote down in 2004 it is totally different then my pieces today, before I would just read it and now I speak it and there is a major difference. When I publish my work I will leave everything in its original form so that people can see the personal growth behind the words. What advice do you have for people trying to make their dreams come true? Have a dream but be realistic, of course you need to provide a resource that the market is missing however, you must also be passionate about it otherwise it will only be a job, and as we can see in todays economy jobs dont last; only passion can survive the storm. The last but most important rule in politics and the streets, is to keep your word because no matter what city I have lived in, no matter what job I have held which includes everything from promotions, to business, to politics be true to your character, never compromise who you are. We all have flaws. But no matter what, your word must always be bond! For more information please visit www.TezlynFigaro.com. GeeChee One Magazine www.geecheeone.com Page 17
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Do Work is the clothing brand for Christopher Big Black Boykin and after the successful launch of the mens brand he decided that the Plus Size Sisters needed a line as well and came up with Big Dime Pieces. A few photos were sent to the marketing department by model Kymberly Nicole and they knew they had the face of the ladies line. Since then Kymberly Nichole has been on the main page of the website and at various events promoting the brand. The shirts are comfortable and made perfect for a plus size beauty such as me, lol says Kymberly Nicole. In 2013 Kymberly plans on taking the line to runways & red carpets all across the East Coast. To order from or view the line please go to www.dowork.com About Kymberly Nicole: Kymberly Nichole is a sought-after Plus Model, owner of Plus Im Fly LLC and a positive role model to her Baltimore, MD community. Kymberly has heard many times in her short career by Agents, Talent Scouts and other Plus Models that she wasnt the right size. However the dream of being in the model industry superseded those words. Within her first two years of modeling she walked several Runways including Fash-
ion Bug In store runway shows throughout Maryland (2011 & 2012) and 1st Annual Curvy Fashion Week Atlanta, GA (Sept 2012) Kymberlys look and positive image has been recognized by the media with features in Fearless Curves Magazine, Diva Plus Magazine, Thyck Dollz Magazine, Urban American Gallery, ISTA Talk Weekly and WPHAT JAHM Radio. Also among Kymberly Nicholes other accomplishments was being honored as Big Girl of the month (June 2012) Big Girls Rock, LLC and Glamour Girl of the month (September 2012) Glamorous Curves As a philanthropist, Kymberly Nichole is the Ambassador of the clothing brand for Christopher "Big Black" Boykin of MTVs Rob & Big, and constantly does special interest fundraising and donations to youth organizations in the Baltimore area . Her company Plus Im Fly LLC is designed to promote her brand as well as help the young ladies in the community to know that at any size as long as you are healthy Youre Fly. For Kymberly Nicole Bookings and/or Media Contact: Ernest Jackson, Concept Group NYC Email: conceptgroupnyc@gmail.com
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Geechee One Magazine had the pleasure of attending At first Sight Optical LLC.Eyewear Showcase and Launch party. The event was held September 8, 2012 at Blue Moon in Newberry, South Carolina. Geechee One's own Dubb Slimm was the host of this fabulous event. The event attendees were treated to a wonderful evening of music, munchies, and mixing. The highlight of the evening was the fashion show that showcased the KSDewelt Bamboo designer Eyewear line.
Her eyewear designs are fashionably functional with a high end flair. Please check out these photos from the event and please visit her on facebook at AtFirstsightopticalllc and also her website 1stsiteoptical.com. While you are on the facebook page or even the website, purchase a pair of these spectacular spectacles for next season.
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JP: SEXXY IN THE CITY WAS MY FIRST SOLO PROJECT SO IT MEANS A LOT TO ME. I DID THIS MIXTAPE FOR THE STREETS THE REAL PEO'MZ JAZMINE MZ HOT16 PHOENIX.... PLE. THE MIXTAPE WAS MAINLY PRODUCED BY SUPAH MARIO AND HAS FEATURES FROM T-ROC, LELE, CHRISTOU, AYJAY AND NATION GO: MZ JAZMINE, NOW I KNOW, BUT OTHERS MAY NOT BOY JUST TO NAME A FEW HEAVY HITTERS FROM THE MET. THE KNOW ABOUT YOUR HISTORY IN THE MUSIC GAME, WHOLE MIXTAPE IS FIRE MARK MY WORDS. ITS AVAILABLE ON CAN YOU GIVE EVERYONE WHO'S TAKING NOTES A DATPIFF.COM JUS TYPE IN JAZMINE PHOENIX. BRIEF HISTORY OF MZ JAZMINE PHOENIX? JP: WELL FOR THOSE WHO DONT KNOW ME, I STARTED OFF IN A GROUP CALLED FIRENSEXY. SOME PEOPLE STILL CALL ME SEXY. AFTER I MOVED ON FROM THE GROUP I CHANGED MY NAME AND BEGIN TO GO FULL SPEED AHEAD AS JAZMINE PHOENIX AKA MZHOT16. IT WASNT EASY STARTING ALL OVER, BUT I HAVE BUILT A GREAT BUZZ IN MY CITY, AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO TAKING MY PROJECT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. GO: WE KNOW THAT BEING A RAPPER PERIOD FROM THE CAROLINAS IS VERY TOUGH TO UNFOLD, HOW MUCH MORE PRESSURE IS PUT ON YOU, JAZMINE, BEING A FEMALE RAPPER FROM CAROLINA? JP: ITS A BLESSING AND A CURSE BEING A FEMALE RAPPER. IN A
MALE DOMINATED INDUSTRY YOU BASICALLY HAVE TO BE ALMOST PERFECT AT YOUR CRAFT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUS. IF YOU WANT TO HANG WITH THE BIG DOGS AS A FEMALE, YOU HAVE TO RAP AS GOOD AS, IF NOT BETTER THAN, MOST GUYS.
GEECHEE ONE TRAVELS TO THE "COLA CITY" AKA DA MET TO SEE WHY ALL OF THE HEAT IS COMING FROM
GO: WHAT CAN WE EXPECT TO SEE AT A JAZMINE PHOENIX CONCERT? JP: AT A JAZMINE PHOENIX CONCERT YOU CAN EXPECT A LOT OF ENERGY! I GIVE 110% ON STAGE BECAUSE THATS WHAT I LOVE TO DO, ENTERTAIN. I FEED OFF OF THE CROWD AS WELL, SO IF U ROCKING WITH ME I'LL ROCK WITH YOU. YOU'LL NEVER HAVE A DULL MOMENT AT MY SHOW. I GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THAT CAME TO SEE, AND THATS A GREAT SHOW. GO: WHATS NEXT IN STORE FOR MZ JAZMINE PHOENIX THAT WE ALL SHOULD BE ON STANDBY FOR? JP: NEXT IM WORKING ON MY SECOND MIXTAPE "PHUNERAL PHOENIX". IT WILL BE DROPPING SOMETIME THIS FALL SO BE ON THE LOOKOUT. IT WILL BE DIFFERENT FROM THE FIRST, BUT I KNOW MY FANS AND SUPPORTERS WILL LOVE IT. OTHER THAN THAT IM JUST GRINDING NONSTOP SO CATCH ME ON A STAGE NEAR YOU! GO: WHERE CAN WE FIND AND BECOME LOYAL SUPPORTERS OF JAZMINE PHOENIX & YOUR MATERIAL??
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WHEN YOURE A FEMALE, YOU DRAW MORE ATTENTION, AND WHEN YOU HAVE HOT LYRICS TO BACK IT UP ITS A WIN-WIN SITUATION.
GO: YOU JUST DROPPED A MIXTAPE "SEXXY IN DA CITY" JP: LIKE I MENTIONED BEFORE "SEXXY IN THE CITY" IS WHICH CREATED A BIG BUZZ, EVEN I HAD TO REAVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON DATPIFF.COM IM ALSO ON SEARCH ON YOUR NEW FOLLOWING. CAN YOU TALK A REVERBNATION JUST TYPE IN JAZMINE PHOENIX AND FOLLITTLE ABOUT YOUR MIXTAPE, FEATURES, AND WHERE LOW ME ON TWITTER @MZHOT16. WE CAN FIND IT? GeeChee One Magazine www.geecheeone.com Page 23
DJ ELJAY
LOCATION: COLUMBIA He is the CEO of Underdawgz Entertainment and a proud member of the TRAPSTARDJS. Not only is a dj that is about putting South Carolina on, he is also a producer and a club promoter. Book Dj Eljay for your next upcoming event. That includes weddings, family reunions, even your birthday party. He is willing to travel and put on for any and every occasion. FOR BOOKING EMAIL DJELJAY@YAHOO.COM OR TRAPSTARDJ@YAHOO.COM
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#8 Allowing Your Girl/Boy Friend to Dictate How You Do Business If your girlfriend/boyfriend is always complaining about business moves that you are making, you need to cut them off because they are more interested in themselves than they are in seeing you win. For example, they dont want a certain model in your video because they are jealous. While having a model in your video is an important career move, a jealous girlfriend/boyfriend can inhibit that and cost you significant career opportunities. #7 Loyalty is Everything Self explanatory, but if you dont know what loyalty means go look it up. #6 Sound Like Where You Are From Too many artists are too busy trying to sound like they are from other places. Artists from Atlanta dont sound like artists from New Orleans. Texas artists dont sound like New York artists. Brand your city, and sound like where you come from. Keep your true identity. #5 TOO Dumb You keep forgetting that your music business is a business. A business consists of revenue and expenses. If you keep giving away free goods, how does your business continue to operate? How do you continue to pay your BILLS?
#4 Local Fame Youre so busy trying to get local fame that youre not trying to expand past your local market. Quit making music for other rappers (who most likely will never be your fans) and girlfriends. Once youre known in other markets, you have a greater opportunity to generate revenue through paid shows and CD sales. #3 Market Promo Plus Image How do you expect to create a BUZZ if you dont market and promote yourself? If this isnt your strong suit, pay someone else with a good track record to create a BUZZ for you. If you dont look like money, what makes you think people are going to buy into what you are selling?
#2 D**K RIDING AKA Riding Someone Else Who is Attempting to Make Moves You want to be with everybody you think is making moves and is hot at the moment. It is easier to d**k ride, but you need to put in the work to make yourself hot.
#1 Youre TOO Lazy If your career doesnt consist of putting in 40 hours a week like youre working a real job, then you arent doing what you are supposed to be doing to have a real career.
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Since the dawning of the internet era, many artists have great support system, they will not get you heard. It is used social networks to become stars around the financially and scientifically proven that the average fan world. Therefore, the music age has come to the con- is 76% more likely to listen to a promo CD on the clusion that internet promotion is the ONLY thing needed to pursue a music career. The internet has produced stars such as Chief Keef, Kirko Bangz, and Soulja Boy. Most artists today believe a Soundclick beat, a catchy hook, a cheap video, and a Youtube upload, are the keys to instant stardom. I am here to tell you these artists would not have made it anywhere without street promotion. On sites such as Facebook and Twitter most peoples friend lists are composed of people they grew up with. That may street by an unknown artist than constant Facebook or Twitter shares to pages. Good old fashioned face to face conversation and promo go a long way. The right promo can change whether people view you on a local or a major scale. Street promotion ties into your posters, flyers and CD covers. All of these materials can make or break you when it comes to radio play, interviews, paid shows etc. Invest in having them produced professionally instead trying to save a few bucks.
sound great, but your friends WILL NOT support your Social Networks are a wonderful source of starting a music from the business standpoint. They WILL NOT fan base, but street promotion will always be the backpay 15-25 dollars to see YOU perform because you bone of bringing any artist to the forefront. have a bond deeper than business. While they are a
BONUS #11 Smiley

Age:26 Bartender at Bossez Lounge and Red Light Mondays Her hobbies include reading, shopping, and spending time with her kids. Drink of Choice-Ciroc Sunrise Made with Ciroc, orangejuice, splash of XXX Sex and Geraldine.
#10 Keisha
Measurements: Short, Thick & Sexy Age: 30 Bartender at High Rise and an Independent Bartender. She is also the owner of the store Kandy Kisses. Her main hobby is shoe shopping. Drink of CHOICE Chocolate Barbie
#9 Boss Chick
Measurements: 40-38-44 Age :31 Bartender at Bidds Bar & Grill Her hobbies include shopping and partying. Drink of CHOICE- Oh We Baby Made with peach kine kinky and cherry juice.
#8 Sharene
Age: 25 Bartender at ARDYS RESORT ON WADMALAW ISLAND Her hobbies include modeling, styling hair, partying, movies, and spending time with her child. Drink of CHOICE-Jolly Rancher- Blue MFER Made with Apple Pucker, Peach Syrup, and Cranberry Juice.
#7 Mia
Measurements: More to Love Age: 26 Bartender at High Rise but is also an Independent Bartender Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, and enjoying life. Drink of CHOICE- Bombs Away Made from Armarello sweet and sour & RedBull
#6 Shaunta
Measurements: 33-34-38 Age: 28 Bartender at Secrets and is also an Independent Bartender Hobbies include dancing and getting tattoos. Drink of CHOICE- Long Island
#5 ReGina Seabrook
Measurements: 38-36-47 Age: 28 Bartender at Charlie Os. Her hobbies include reading and spending time with family and friends. Drink of CHOICE- Moscato Rise Made with Moscato, orange juice, and Grenadine.
#4 Angel
Measurements :36-33-45 Age: 21 Bartender at High Rise and is an Independent Bartender Hobbies include singing and spending time with family and friends. Drink of CHOICE- Buttery Nipple Made with Irish Cream and Butter Schnapps
#3 U Nica
Measurements: 38-28-48 Age:31 Bartender at: Independent Bartender Her hobbies include fishing and shopping Drink of Choice: Red Snapper Made with Patron and sweet sour and Geraldine..
#2 Dee of High Rise

Measurements: 38-29-45 Age: 38 Bartender at High Rise and she works as an Independent Bartender. Dee enjoys working out, shopping and me time. Drink of CHOICE- Playmate Cream Made with Orange Cream Vodka, orange juice, and Sprite.
#1 Syreeta
Measurements:36-29-45 Age: 31 Bartender at Club Pluto. Her hobbies include making cupcakes with Liquor. She is also the owner of Devilish Delights. Drink of Choice:The All White Everything Made with 7 different white liquors.
TRICIA ALICE
aka MISS LADY FROM CHUCKTOWN (CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA) CURRENTLY RESIDES NORTH OF ATL ANTA Likes: Drinks by the pool, dancing in the grocery store aisle, and singing in inappropriate places. Dislikes: Slow drivers and clothes that say "one size fits all" Goals: To light up a room just by walking into it with a smile. After all, a lady has to keep her audience guessing. Bust = 39 Waist = 28 Hips = 41 Diamond Enterpri$ez Nationwide LLC www.diamondentllc.com
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Trainer William Van Dom 843-576-4407 william.vando@5linx.com
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