Hemp Life Magazine Issue #3 (Digital Only)

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Hemp Life Magazine (courtesy of the Smokers Society &
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Street Thoughts) is a visual platform for artists,
supporters & businesses to come together like weed &
In addition, the views featured are opinions of the
rolling papers.
people (not necessarily Hemp Life & the Smokers
Society) and are for entertainment purposes only.
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A sneak peek into 420 Fashion Week! April 19-20,

2016
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What's Inside:
Front Cover: Icadon
Exclusive Interviews
420 Fashion Week And more
Words from Tazzy Owner/Editor
Hey whats good people? First off, I want to thank you

for checking out Hemp Life Magazine. Hemp Life is a
visual platform for artists, supporters & businesses to
come together like weed and rolling papers! By
celebrating the benefits of Cannabis through music,
fashion & culture, Hemp Life will express the beauty of
smoking & self-expression in its purest form. Music +
Fashion + Culture
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First up our guest DJDJ Peg! Because Hes Hella
Fresh!
Hemp Life Magazine: Weed + Music

= Hemp Life. What does the statement Hemp Life mean
to you and how do you express it in your everyday life if
any?
DJ Peg: Thats an interesting question because Im not a
big weed smoker. I actually dont smoke at all. But I do
eat edibles every now and then. Also most of my friends
and family get high and it doesnt bother me at all. I feel
its truly your choice if you want to get high or not. So
Hemp Life to me means its a lifestyle you have the
freedom to make!
More pics on page 7-8 or www.420FashionWeek.com
HL: Some people may look at those who smoke pot as

unmotivated, a bad person or just someone who is doing
nothing with their life...how do you feel about that and
what is your message to those that may disapprove or
who are still not very accepting of the Stoner
community?
Peg: I know very successful business owners, store

managers & hard working people that get high every day
and are highly motivated! The people that think pot
In order for us to continue to globally spread love,
smokers are unmotivated or lazy are not educated enough
peace & Hemp Life, your support is very much needed! and may never accept the Stoner community. Its
How can you help? Purchase or subscribe to Hemp
unfortunate, but thats how it is.
Life Magazine at www.HempLife.streetz.org. We are
also looking to book artists, models, entrepreneurs,
HL: Part of our mission here at Smokers Society
dispensaries as well as a variety of businesses &
& Hemp Life Magazine is to promote the benefits of
individuals for an upcoming issue!
Cannabis as well as create a platform for selfYour Support is Needed!
expression. What are some health benefits that you

may have experienced (or heard of) from using weed if
any?
HL: Being from the Seattle area, how do you feel about
the current music scene in the Northwest? Has Seattle
changed or grown as an industry over the years?
Peg: Well one of the health benefits I know firsthand is

that it helps cancer patients. My cousin, who passed
away from Cancer (not that long ago), treatments were
killing his appetite. The only way he could eat was after
smoking weed or eating edibles. It also mellowed him out
too. I honestly believe Cannabis made him live a little bit
longer.
Peg: I feel the current music scene in the Northwest is

getting better. There are a lot of good artists and
producers from the area that are putting out quality
music. In my opinion Seattle has not really grown in the
industry yet, which is surprising with all the talented
artists, but I do feel that our time is coming soon!
HL: Any comments, shot outs or last words? Anything

HL: Can you tell us a little bit on the rise of your
you want to say to the Stoner/music community or touch
success? Like from where you started to where you are basis on that we havent already? How can people keep
today? What are some obstacles that youve had to
up with you as well as check out your work?
face? Any advice to upcoming DJs and/or someone
looking to get into the industry?
Peg: Well first I want to thank everyone that supports me
and my movement! Its greatly appreciated. And to the
Peg: I dont really consider myself successful yet, I
Stoner Community, get really high and listen to my
havent reached the goals I set for myself, but I am very mixes... LOL!! For real though, yall keep doing what you
popular and I stay booked.
do, as long youre not hurting anybody youre all good
with me. The best and simplest way to reach is me is to
I started deejaying when I was 15 years old. I wanted to visit www.hellafreshmix.com . My social media, mixtapes,
booking info, upcoming events are all on my site. And I
be like my older brother who was a well-known party
gotta thank Hemp Life Magazine for this interview. Love,
and mixtape DJ in the Seattle area. So I started out
deejaying house parties and making actual mixtapes for Peace and Hair Grease!
my friends in my neighborhood to now deejaying at
least twice a week and spinning at big events. The only
obstacle I faced was trying to find a promoter to give me
a chance. Nobody wanted to hire me at first because they Next upone of the artists who performed at 420
never heard of me. But once I got my chance I made the Fashion WeekWalker Montana!
best of it. Plus I took advice from veteran DJs and I
practiced all the time. In a short time I made a name for
myself and promoters started booking me. I still work
hard now and I put out a mix every week! My best advice
for up and coming DJs is learn your craft. Learn how to
scratch, blend, read a crowd and song selection. And
practice as much as possible!
HL: How important is the relationship between the
artist & the DJ? Do you feel that the relationship is
growing or diminishing? Briefly explain.
Peg: I feel the relationship between the artist and the DJ
are very important because we are all working towards a
common goal, which is to put out great music for people
to hear! Once you do that the fame and fortune will
come. But I do feel it is diminishing though. Because of
social media and free online music platforms, artists feel
they dont need DJs as much as they did in the past. And
to keep it one hundredmost DJs dont play local
music. Im one of the few DJs that support local artists
in the Seattle area.
Hemp Life Magazine: Weed + Music = Hemp

Life. What does the statement Hemp Life mean to you
and how do you express it in your everyday life if any?
Walker: Hemp Life to me reflects my everyday way of
living, its part of my lifestyle.
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community?
Walker: Im not one to judge especially when it comes
to what people choose to do with their life. I do feel that
since pot is legal though, it should be the last thing
that one would discriminate against.
HL: Part of our mission here at Smokers Society &
Hemp Life Magazine is to promote the benefits of
Cannabis as well as create a platform for selfexpression. What are some health benefits that you
may have experienced (or heard of) from using weed?
Walker: I dont have any current health issues,
however I will say that Ive witnessed many folks that
utilize Cannabis to help decrease pain and better their
stress levels.

community?
B.Cole: Of Course, everyone is entitled to their own
opinion. Factually, that theory is highly inaccurate and
completely false. Some of the most successful people in
the world smoked weedSome of the best musicians got
their greatest motivation and created their best work.
Hemp does not impair it inspires!
Cannabis as well as create a platform for selfexpression. What are some health benefits that you may
have experienced (or heard of) from using weed?
HL: Tell us about your current or upcoming music

projects. Any tracks or shows that we should be
checking for?
B.Cole: Thats a Great Question. Awareness is the key to

understanding. I have seen many stories where HEMP
has eased the pain of medically ill patients, Friends whom
have experienced high anxiety and with the daily use of
Walker: Yes, YesI know for sure this summer is
th
highly likely to get ACTIVE for ya boyIn June (June 6 DRO are a bit more patient & calmer with their everyday
activities as well as have even expressed that HEMP
to be exact)I will be featured in the #sixnewbricks
allows an overall piece of mind. I have even heard of
compilation by Newbill Entertainmentstay tuned!
cases where HEMP has eased symptoms of people who
Along with a couple summer shows that are in the works. have complications with asthma.
Pull up on me.
Next up420 Fashion Week Performer B.Cole
checking for?
B.Cole: Riches Define Hustle my debut EP drops this
summerstay tuned for official release date. My 2
singles; SO CINEMATIC Feat. Reno Red & PACKS
are available now via my website www.itscolemusic.com
and will be available on every major retail platform soon.

B.Cole: Hemp Life is one of the cornerstones of NW
cultureIts a huge part of Seattle life.
Everyone knows the Pacific Northwest has the best
DRO!!!! HEMP LIFE = NW LIFEHEMP LIFE
represents NW Culture.
Ill be performing both my singles at my 2 upcoming live

performances, both in the Seattle Area. April 20th, AKA
420, the Legal Stoners Fashion Week event at THE
RENDEZVOUS as well as and DJ Pegs Hella Fresh
100 mixtape release party, taking place at Red Lounge.
HL: Being from the Seattle area, how do you feel about
the current music scene in the Northwest? Has Seattle
changed or grown as an industry over the years? What
makes Seattle different from other places?
B.Cole: The number one thing that makes Seattle different
from other places is the infrastructureThere isnt one!
Being from Seattle has always been a motivation for me
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as an Independent Artist. Just the deep roots and history via my Official Website: www.ItsColeMusic.com. Riches
we have in our culture, the Great Northwest has one of
Define Hustle EP Drops This SUMMERHEMP LIFE!
the best Independent markets in the world. Seattle is
literally the Gumbo Pot of creative expression. As far as More pics from 420 Fashion Week
the current music scene in the Northwest, I think its
Dope. Our music scene continues to evolve and grow
better with each passing year. However, there are still
many improvements that need to be madeParticularly
within the infrastructure of our music industry. My
Team and I are directly involved with the music
industry. Were constantly expanding our network
community, creating new innovative ways and avenues to
deliver quality work to the fans, engaging organically
with the public etc. we value our network and our
relationships. This is the entertainment business; we all
have to play our part in this community to forge forward.
Artists, DJs, Managers, PRs, Bloggers, Radio stations
etc. Our run is coming. Well be ready.
HL: You will be one of the artists performing during
420 Fashion Week. What are your thoughts about the
upcoming event and how did you get involved? Do you
feel that 420 Fashion Week will be good or bad for the
local/stoner community? Please explain.
B.Cole: 420 Fashion Week is going to be yet another
great event that unites the local stoner community, and
Im pumped to be a part of that vibe and that experience.
I have a strong team that helps me stay involved with the
culture and community, so something like 420 Fashion
Week isnt something Id miss. Im excited to be a part of
the upcoming event!
you want to say to the Stoner community or touch basis
on that we havent already?
B.Cole: Shouts Out to Taz for putting on such a Dope
Event and allowing me to take part in the entertainment
portion of the festivities. Big Up to the Entire Stoner
Community! I look forward to having a great time with
the fans and supporters of the stoner movementShout
out to my team (True Indy Management) for keeping me
involved in great events like this one & last but not least,
SHOUTS OUT TO HEMP LIFE MAGAZINE for
granting me this platform to deliver more positive vibes
to the fans. Weed + Music =Hemp Life.
HL: How can people keep up with you as well as check
out your music?
B.Cole: Check out my Music, Follow me on all my social
medias (Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat: @BCole206)
(Facebook: Young B Cole). Keep up with my every move
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Now lets meet some more of the artists & people who
participated in the first 420 Fashion Week ever!!!
420 Fashion Week Performer/Model - Bruce G Nice

any?
Bruce G Nice: Hemp Life is honestly why I'm still
progressing in a positive direction. Weed and music are
the two most unifying, peaceful and abundant sources
readily available to some degree. What it means to me is
an organic way of life, free of societal constraints, full of
drive, ambition and creativity. I express it in my everyday
life by being a real life advocate, walking testimony to
what weed and music can do; when used responsibly.
For more pictures as well as video

footage/performances of the event, please visit
www.420FashionWeek.com
Please note that the next 420 Fashion Week (Hemp N
Hoodies Edition) will pop off in October! If you are
interested in being a model, performer, vendor,
designer, volunteer and/or part of the event crew,
please email SmokersSociety@gmail.com (put 420
Fashion Week Artist, Model, etc. in subject line).

community?
Nice: To those that stigmatize marijuana, as well as the
users of; I'd direct them to the many that have made
something of their life. Successful business owners,
holistic doctors, engineers, artists (of all sorts), etc. I'd
add to that, you only allow yourself to become
demotivated by choice, bad people aren't always the ones
doing nothing with their lives and the Stoner community
doesn't indulge for anyone's acceptance; nor will we stop
for it.
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Nice: Me personally, I smoke sativa cannabis strains.

They have been known to stimulate the mind in
prodigious ways. Unlike its counterpart indica, sativa
strains are known to catalyze synapse firing, increase
energy and creativity. Indica strains have been used to
treat pain, eating disorders and sleeping disorders. I've
also learned about cannabis oil being used to treat
various cancers.
Nice: I got involved with 420 Fashion Week by chance,

fate; however you want to view it. While scrolling through
my Facebook timeline, the performance opportunity
presented itself. Details about the Legal Stoner / Smokers
Society / Hemp Life movement were provided, in addition
to various ways to get connected. I signed up as an artist
and the rest was history. The overall experience
was phenomenal; there was a lot of love and support from
all that participated. I'd definitely participate again while
HL: Being from the Washington area, how do you feel encouraging others to get in on this innovative
about the current music scene in the Northwest? Has it opportunity. There aren't any other groups or companies
changed or grown as an industry over the years? What looking to bring music and weed together in such a
unifying fashion. Why not get behind the flagstaff group
makes the Northwest different from other places?
that started it all?
Nice: The current Northwest music scene is beautiful.
Such an eclectic place regionally; within counties you'll HL: Any comments, shot outs or last words? Anything
find at least 4 different genres of hip-hop / rap alone. It's you want to say to the world and/or Stoner
done more than change or growit's evolved into an
community? Anything you want to touch basis on that
independent market. We have adequate representation
we haven't already?
making and breaking into the greater sphere of national
artistry. The Northwest is different from other places
Nice: Shouts to the Smokers Society, Legal Stoners,
because of our grade of weed. Musically, as I previously Seattle Super Chronic Cafe, Hemp Life Magazine, Kestated; it's an eclectic place. The same venue that had a one, Tazzy, My My, Michelle Luvly; for being so stand up
local grunge 90's rock band will have a local rap group and A1 throughout; the whole Northwest, Evergreen
the following night. Some of the faces at the events may
State. SMOKE SUMN BIHHH!!!!!
cross over to the other.
HL: How can people keep up with you as well as
HL: Tell us about your upcoming or current music
check out your music?
projects? What tracks should we be checking
for? How would you describe your style as an artist?
Nice: You can find me on most social networks and check
out my music on SoundCloud under the name Bruce G
Nice: I recently released my 3rd mixtape entitled
Nice (or brucegnice).
Monsoon Season Vol. 3: You Can't Stop the Rain. It's a
collection of jacking for beats tracks that are all crafted 420 Fashion Week DJDJ Raf
to be original in their own standing. The previous two
volumes are the exact same way, just with a different
edge. The Monsoon Season series is an encapsulation of
times in my life that inspired the recordings. There is too
much music being crafted to give you anything definite at
this time. I will say this though; all of the music will be
handcrafted almost entirely by my own hands. My style is
universal, if I could put a description to it: I'm
multifaceted as an artist and can adapt when necessary.
So as the artistry and sounds evolve, I shift with them;
without compromising my individuality.
HL: You are one of the artists that just participated in = Hemp Life. What does that statement mean to you if
any?
the full 420 Fashion Week experience (from the
networking dinner to launch party to after party bus
DJ Raf: Trees and jams go hand in hand!
hot box session). Tell us how you got involved and
what was your overall experience? Would you
participate again and/or recommend others to
join? Why or why not?
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community?
Shout out to 420 Fashion Week Sponsor - Seattle Super

Chronic Cafe!
Raf: Do you! Let them judge, then dab one time!

HL: Tell us what it's like being a DJ in the Seattle area
and how you got your start in the industry. Also how
would you describe your style? Does Hemp Life
influence your style at all?
Raf: Seattle is blessed with talented DJ's, S/O to all the
real ones! I met some solid DJ's in the beginning that
introduced me to the industry. I was on 1200's in 98'
Djing parties and dances in high school. Made great
connections along the way and have got to play at some
cool places in Seattle. I would consider my style to be
party rocking influenced with hip hop and r&b.
HL: Speaking of Hemp Life, you will be the official DJ
on the 1's and 2's at 420 Fashion Week! What are
your thoughts about the upcoming event and how do
you feel it will be good or bad for the local/stoner
community in general?
Raf: I'm excited to be part of this event and am looking
forward to meeting and hearing new local artists. It's
Seattle; it's legal to smoke here! As long as it brings
people together for the right reasons, I'm cool with it!

any?
Super Chronic Caf: Hemp Life to me represents an
active cannabis lifestyle which encompasses a whole
holistic life. I use cannabis after a strong workout at the
gym for muscle recovery, during a concert (shout out to
Dope Cup) or a nice sativa first thing on
a Monday morning for that energetic, uplifting and
euphoric feeling to start off the week.

& Hemp Life Magazine is to not only celebrate "Hemp who are still not very accepting of the Stoner
Life", but to give the Stoner community a platform and community?
Super Chronic: The "Lazy Stoner" is a stale rhetoric
a voice for self-expression. What are some health
that's waning as the court of public opinion is leaning
reasons or benefits that you may have experienced
firsthand and/or have heard of from smoking weed and more towards acceptance of cannabis every day. It's
how do you feel it is good or bad for the community in becoming more difficult to hide Cannabis' benefits and the
people are familiarizing themselves with how cannabis
general?
actually effects themselves and those they know who
indulge daily. Yes, daily smokers exist and they have been
Raf: No health reasons. I simply enjoy good herbs.
contributing to society in a positive and active way for
centuries. They include your parents, friends, boss and
HL: Anything you want to say to the Stoner
community or touch basis on that we haven't already? professionals such as your doctors, lawyers, accountants
and bankers. Beyond the mental and emotional benefits
of daily use, Cannabis cures, period. You can't argue that.
Raf: Smoke strong, stay lit, stay happy, stay safe!
HL: Any comments, shot outs or last words? What is
your website or twitter, so people can keep up with you? & Hemp Life Magazine is to promote the benefits of
Raf: Thanks for having me! Follow me on Twitter
@rafdjraf . S/O Hemp Life Magazine, Smoker's Society, have experienced (or heard of) from using weed?
Legal Stoners, I Am Royalty, Taz DatMC, & FANTASY
LEAGUE DJS.
Super Chronic: I personally have used cannabis for pain

management, stressed-induced IBS and to reduce anxiety.
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In addition I currently use cannabis to recover from

muscle soreness or tenderness to recover from any
activity with a variety of intensity.
well as organic, non-GMO and locally grown when I can.

Infusing each edible only enhances all of the health
benefits to fit well in an Active Cannabis Lifestyle.
Cannabis has been used to relieve pain; digestive and

psychological disorders for more than 3,000 years with
current studies proving cannabinoid receptors play an
important role in many of the body's processes, including
metabolic regulation, cravings, pain, anxiety, bone
growth and immune function. We have provided
cannabis to patients, and witnessed improved appetite
and relieved nausea in those who have cancer. We have
also seen relief in symptoms such as muscle stiffness in
people who have multiple sclerosis. This is a miracle
plant that can be used for virtually every type of ailment.
It is truly a superfood!
In addition to creating infused superfood edibles, the

SuperChronic Cafe is an event planning
business, specializing in catering, trade show services,
weddings, corporate and private-parties as well as
cannabis consultations. We are definitely not your
average chef!
HL: Tell us about your movement, what you do and

how you got involved in the Cannabis Industry? Also,
what is your mission and overall message to the world?
Super Chronic: The 420 Fashion Show created a unique

and fun event! The cannabis industry's primary focus is
on consumption parties and it was fun to see Hemp Life
Magazine go outside of the box with a fashion show and
they really rocked it! The smaller venue's old-world
charm provided an up-close & personal experience,
without the pretension. I've been receiving really good
feedback on my social media, which to me is "customer
validation" that if the interwebs want another 420
Fashion Show, so do the locals!
Super Chronic: We are really focused on the Active

Cannabis Lifestyle. This movement will normalize and
make cannabis acceptable to the mainstream.
Eliminating the notion of the "Lazy Stoner" and allow
people to see this plant as essential to their overall
health and well-being. To support that movement, we
have created- The Health Conscience (THC) with High
Standards; Part of this involves retired professional
athletes (Cliff Robinson, AKA "Uncle Spliffy")
highlighting Cannabis' benefits for athletes both
professional and non-professional (at home yogis are
amongst our target audienc)!
I began using medical cannabis in college after a sports
injury and continued using cannabis in lieu of
prescription narcotics. I also was compelled to come out
of the "Green Closet" in 2008 to run the
Seattle SuperChronics in order to have the resources to
ease the pain of a friend who was suffering from Multiple
Sclerosis (MS). This is an extremely important cause for
me as not only do I believe that cannabis can provide
temporary relief, but daily use coupled with a healthy
lifestyle with specific organic, non-inflammatory foods
can work towards reversing the symptoms of MS
altogether.
HL: You attended as well as made some edibles for our

VIP guests during 420 Fashion Week. What are your
overall thoughts about the event? Do you feel that 420
Fashion Week will be good or bad for the local/stoner
community? Please explain.

you want to say to the world and/or Stoner
we haven't already?
Super Chronic: Operating a Cannabis Cafe is currently
punishable by a Class-C Felony in Washington State as of
August 2015, so unfortunately the SuperChronic Cafe is a
virtual experience at this time. Once the law is
overturned, I look forward to seeing and meeting many
new faces as we move forward with the Active Cannabis
Lifestyle in our new cafe, playing ping pong and sharing a
SuperChronic joint.
The cafe is part of a bigger dream of mine. I want my
legacy to be that I helped cure Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
and we can do that one joint at a time with the revenue
from The SuperChronic Cafe providing the capital to find
a cure for MS. I love our community and the support we
get pushes us closer to our dreams. I'm excited to see
what is next!
HL: You make a variety of edible desserts along with

other products, what is your inspiration when you are
in the kitchen and what are a few of your must have
menu items? What sets you apart from other chefs?
HL? How can people keep up with you as well as check
Super Chronic: I really look to make the best foods that out your services?
will make each person healthier, rather than less
healthy. I focus on foods that are gluten and dairy free as Super Chronic: Check out our website
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at SeattleSuperChronicCafe.com (aka ChronicSwag -orKushySwag.com). Follow us on social

media @SuperChronics & subscribe to our Facebook
event calendar @SuperChronic Cafe and THANK YOU
for Supporting the Home Grown Team!!!
For more pictures as well as footage/performances of
the event, please visit www.420FashionWeek.com
synergistic combination ever! I could not see my life

without them. Especially live music! My first real
experience combining live music and my pipe was in
1996/high school years. I attended one of those epic
outdoor field campout parties. It inspired me so much that
we started throwing our own and before you know it here
we are 2016 :)20 years later and never looked back.
#lifechanging
HL: Do you smoke at all? If so, are you an occasional
toker, regular smoker or stoner? If not, how did you get
your start in the Cannabis Industry and has it had a
negative or positive impact on your life? Please explain.
Clothing thats a way of life!

www.LegalStoner.org
LPM: Of course there was a few years back in the day I

would have considered myself a stoner but as I got older
my passion for music took over and I just grew out of
wanting to partake. Smoking definitely improved and
heightened my appreciation for the arts. I consider my
experience a positive one and appreciate the culture
surrounding the plant :)

Artist, Model & Business Creative Services since 2001 community?
www.Streetthoughts.org
LPM: I feel everyone has the right to determine what's
good for them. This is nearly a religious question lol! If
someone wants to smoke weed then they have their
Exclusive Interview w/ Levi Lyon, Lyon Pride Music
reason for doing it. Maybe the toker has health reasons;
maybe smoking provides motivation for the individual!
Who knows? It's not kind to judge!

Life. With you being a supporter of the Cannabis
Industry, what does the statement Hemp Life mean to
you and how do you express it in your everyday life if
any?
Levi @ Lyon Pride Music: The collaboration of
Cannabis & Music has to be the most amazing and most
LPM: I'm certainly not the expert here :) there are so

many publications talking about the health benefits of
marijuana that I've lost track. I can certainly say that I
have a few friends that need their weed. We probably
wouldn't be friends if they weren't twice baked :)! Is
friendship a health benefit? Lol!
HL: Can you speak a little on the rise of your
success? Like from where you started to where you are
today? What are some obstacles that you've had to face?
LPM: I can count much of my success through the 11
12
years I've volunteered at Seattle Hempfest. I have never

met so many people and learned so many networking
skills as I have at the festival. Of course music is my
passion and getting to work with nearly 100 artists each
year is incredible. Seattle Hempfest is definitely not your
typical festival and is a non-profit 100% volunteer
powered event. There are all kinds of obstacles with such
a unique event. Where most events have an
entertainment budget we have none. Loading bands in
across a 1.5 mile long park on carts and by hand is also
challenging. But through these struggles you create
foundations for success. For example some of the
fundraising we've done to create entertainment budgets
can be carried across other business platforms. Some of
these lessons I've learned in the world of sponsorships
are a major driving force in the success of our company.
HL: You are doing a lot of different things right now
not only business & artist related but for the youth and
the community. Tell us a little bit about the projects
that you are currently involved in and how people can
support it.
LPM: Thanks for asking and I'm so excited about our
alternative careers community center. It's called "The
Den Alternative Center". It's going to have an indoor
skate park, artist rehearsal space and all ages venue.
Also glass blowing, media studios, art gallery, art work
space, photography and video green screen space. I can
go on & on about all our activities and how much we'll
be helping the community. It's best to watch the video
and read all about it @ TheDenAC.com
you want to say to the Stoner community or touch basis
on that we haven't already?
LPM: Biggest shout out ever to all my friends and
family for believing in the vision and
supporting/attending our events over the years :). If you
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Cover Story: ICADON steps into the Smokers room

with Hemp Life Magazine!
Hemp Life Magazine Icadon Interview.

By Taz.
Re-edited by, Icadon
Dialogue:
He walks into the nearest coffee shop on Washington
Ave. In South Beach Miami, Florida.
The Famous Franchise LLC CEO just came from Ocean
Dr. & 9th Street near the Waldorf Hotel (across the street
from club Mangos), where he just purchased a Cuban
Cohiba Cigar from one of the beautiful cigar girls
walking up & down Ocean Dr. "Let me get a Coffee Con
Leche" he tells the cute Latin girl behind the counter.
She smiles and takes the $5 Five Dollar Bill he hands
her. "Keep the change and let me get 4 (four) spoons of
sugar please. Gracias", he says in Espanol. He only
knows the basics even though he is
half Dominican. Something not too many people know
about him. He pulls out his phone and draws the screen
lock pattern on his new Galaxy S7 phone and looks
through his messages. He sees a message
from Hemp Life Magazine & Smokers Society CEO
Taz. It read:
using that name.

Illuminati Ica: Yeah I'm getting responses. Good & Bad,
but I can care less about that. I chose that new name for a
few reasons. One, because I've been Illuminati Sacrificing
artists my whole career & I'm still doing it like I'm in the
beginning of my career.
For instance that Reebok/Source Magazine Freestyle
Battle I won. I sacrificed over 2100 artists in that
competition (See here):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5mJ0HR9xYU&list
=PL9C9ABD3F773D72D1 ) & a week before that I
Sacrificed Swizz Beats whole label in SONY studios.
That's before he dropped Cassidy. He let me hear Cass
after the battle. Shout to Swizz. One of the greatest
producers in the game. If not Thee. It's either him, Dre or
my boy Rockwilder! And my new youngin Platinum.
Another reason I chose that name is because I'm noticing
a glow that I have in other peoples eyes. It's luminous.
Like a just coming home from up north glow. Also my
close friends tell me I'm at the top of my game & my flow
is at the top of the game without even trying. I'm the Top
of the Pyramid. The last level. There are 14 levels to that
pyramid on your dollar bill. I'm the last level. That 14th
level. The Triangle with the Eye in the middle of it. The
All Eye Seeing. Because I. C. (I see) everything. The real
shit, fake shit, everything. I'm Illuminati Ica.
HL: Thank you for gracing the cover! How has the
new year been treating you so far?
With almost 6 months in, is 2016 what you expected it
to be so far?
Ica: Your welcome Taz. Thanks for having me babe.
Your too groovy for having Illuminati Ica grace the cover
of your Mag too. :) I appreciate it. The year has been
great. Ups & Downs of course, but a great year. I'm
learning things about myself that I never knew and doing
things damn near impossible.
I Hi-Jacked the Grammys, robbed a nigga for about 4 of

them (No Gun or Violence involved on this one) without
even attending. Did it live from the South Beach W Hotel.
Shout to the beautiful Christine (my lovely hostess),
released to the world how I'm about to change 3 major
industries including my music industry, got the rights to
the story of a man that I'm writing his movie & starring in,
my
'Hey Ica. It's Taz. That was a great interview you gave us planning
B.O.A.T.S. (Based On A True Story) Tour & got my first
for our Feb. 2016 issue of Hemp Life Magazine.
cover of a magazine. I'd say the year is turning out ok. I
gotta say again you rock for this cover too hun. Thanks.
I talked it over with my team and we would like you to
grace the cover of our next issue. This will be great
What is one thing that you have already done (or
promo for your new debut album "New Religion" as well HL:
plan
to do) differently this year than you have the
as your new "Loud Pack" stoner anthem.
years before?
Hit me back and let me know what you think. Ciao.'
He smiles. His first cover. He has been in many
magazines (The Source, XXL Mag, High Times,
Penthouse Etc.), but never on the cover of a magazine.
He's proud of his work. As he should be. He is the
hardest working man in show business. His name is
Icadon. His friends call him Ica. His family and
girlfriends call him Neil. He prefers you call him
'iLLuMinati'
He grabs the Coffee Con Leche off the counter, takes a
sip of it, smiles and leaves the store.
Ica: The one thing that I'm doing differently this year is
giving myself more time for me. Spending more time
with myself. More Ica time. I've shared my time with a lot
of people who was and
was not worth even being around me. And I'm realizing
how precious time is. Some people say time is money. It's
not. Money you can get back & keep getting back. Time
you can't. I'm noticing how valuable time is and now I'm
utilizing it more wisely. Everything in this world is
accessible at least three times. Time isn't. You get one
time with time. No get backs.
Questions:
He sits down on the porch of the South Beach Hotel
(SBH). He lights his gold wrapped Cohiba Cuban Cigar &
So Icadon. Why Illuminati? What's up with the new
moniker? I'm sure you're getting a lot of responses by takes a sip of his Cuban Coffee Con Leche. This is what
Hemp Life Magazine Question # 1:
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he calls a 'Cuban Breakfast' (even though it's night). The

air is sweet and warm in Miami Beach. Just the way he
likes it. He sits there enjoying his 'Cuban Breakfast'
while the exotic cars roll by the South Beach Hotel
(SBH) blaring the hottest music on the radio. Mainly
Future & Drake. Ferrari. Lamborghini. Rolls Royce.
Mercedes Maybach 6. The fly shit
never stops. He loves the scene in Miami. The
exoticness. The Flash. He takes one more sip from his
Coffee Con Leche & pulls out his phone, which just
vibrated in his pocket. He draws the unlock screen
pattern on the Galaxy S7 & sees that he has an email
from Hemp Life Magazine CEO TAZ. He opens the
email & sees that TAZ has just emailed him the
questions that she has for him for his Cover Story
Interview. He smiles thinking the digital age is so fast &
cool. You can do a whole interview with a publication
without going anywhere or talking on the phone with
anyone. The future is great & he's proud to be in it. He
takes a pull off of his Cohiba and begin to look over the
questions that TAZ sent him.
Cannabis as well as create a platform for self
expression. What are some health benefits
that you may have experienced (or heard of) from
using weed?
SD card when they can just download the MP3 to their

phone?'. Great question. That's when I explain to them
that true die hard fans want more than an MP3 that they
can't touch, feel or see. True Die hard fans buy CD's,
Albums, etc. They need something tangible. Something
they can feel & hold. They actually buy two copies. One
to bang & one to save as memorabalia. Cd's are nearly
extinct. Apple and a few other companies stopped making
laptops with CD drives. The Micro SD Card seemed to be
the best solution and believe me I've tossed around a few
ideas. It's small, goes right into your smartphone & you
can put a bunch of cool stuff on their for your fans besides
just MP3's. For my "Loud Pack/Dog Food Digi Pack
single, I am putting personal pics, video of me recording
my album down here at Hit Factory Criteria Miami & a
personal letter to fans. For my "New Religion" album I
plan to place even more interactive stuff on the Micro SD
card. It's just another step into the Digital age & I'm proud
to usher this step in. The Micro SD Card is nothing new.
It has been here for awhile. I just found proper use for it.
It will not only change the way music is packaged & sold,
but it will also change the movie industry as well and
replace DVD's. It will also change the
Magazine industry & replace paper magazine's, which
will save the trees and add to'Earth Day', which was
yesterday. I'm just playing my part TAZ. Lol.
HL: Tell us a little bit about how you got started in the
industry and who are some of the artists you have
Ica: It definitely helps you gain weight if you're
worked with and/or are currently working with?
anorexic. I don't really have any health issues so I cannot Describe your overall style as an artist?
say personally it has helped me health wise, but mentally
it helps me Zone crazily. Focus as well.
Ica: Everyone that knows me know that I was introduced
to the music industry by Multi Platinum Recording Artist
HL: You recently moved to Miami like with the last
'Redman'. By placing me on 3 of his albums & taking me
year or so right? How are things going for you over
on 6 Tours (four 53
there? How is the music scene? What is the Cannabis State Tours & 2 International Overseas Tours) I got a
scene like?
great outlook on the game & saw it from a major artist
POV (Point Of View). You have to pardon me. I'm in
Ica: Yes. I've been here for about a year now. I'm not
movie writing mode & some of the dialect may end up in
sure if that's long enough to say that I'm a Miamian, but this interview, but yeah. Redman gave me an opportunity
I've always felt connected to this City & State. I love it
to learn the game by experience, which I think is the best
here. I've always wanted to live here, but never really
way. I've worked with numerous artists in the industry,
had the chance. I've been coming to Miami since 2001. I Red, Mef, Ghost, Ludacris, Fabolous, Red Caf, Erick
remember the first time I came down here was for the
Sermon, Treach, Scarface, Fredro etc. The list goes on.
2001 Source Awards. Had a blast with the Def Jam
For this album I'm not working with anyone though. Just
Team. While the Awards was beginning, me & Platinum me. Ica time. This is my first album. It's personal to me.
Artist/Actor Redman snuck out of the ceremony, found a
staircase leading to the roof of the American Airlines
HL: Nice. Movie Writing Mode?
Arena & went to the roof to light up some bud. Got high
& made it back to our seats for DMX's performance. It
Ica: Yes. I'm writing a movie called "Manuel" on the life
was a surreal experience for me. That's when I decided
of Manuel Noriega. I'm starring in it too, Shhh. Lol.
that I was going to live here one day. I love it here.
HL: So Ica. A Micro SD Card? What's the deal with HL: What are your upcoming or current music
that?
projects? What tracks should we be checking for?
Ica: Yes. Everyone that knows me, knows I like doing
new & different things. Being authentic & creative at the
same time. They also know that I love the Digital Age
(shit I helped usher it in with my Mr. Digital Online EP
in 2009) and I see this as the new way. This is how I plan
to release my new album & singles. On a MICRO SD
CARD!!! No Record Label or Artist has every released a
project this way and it is definitely a game changer. The
MICRO SD CARD will actually take place of the CD &
the DVD. Its new age, Digital and it goes right into our
smartphones, Computers and smart TVs. Carolyn at the
Huffington Post says most young adults spend a third 1/3
of their waking lives using their smartphones. See here:
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/smartphone-usageestimates_us_5637687de4b063179912dc96
Ica: I just released my "Dog Food" single for FREE

Download for my street fans. They get it first and they get
it for free. It will also be featured on my "Loud Pack"
Micro SD Card single. Email me icadon@hotmail.com for
a link to my new "Dog Food" single. I can't lie this whole
album is HOT! Album of the century!! I surprised myself
with this one. Outdid myself. My "Dog Food" single is the
most Dangerous Song in America. It's been banned by 56
states and there is only 53 states. Lol. Some countries as
well. I mean the song does shit to the weather out here. I
got another song on the album called "Forever Ballin".
This shit can change day to night. Literally. You probably
think I'm lying, but the people here in Miami will tell you.
Shit is crazy. I never heard of any song affecting the
weather. This album is powerful. And I'm not just
bragging Taz. Shit scares me sometimes. Lol.
A few people asked me, 'Ic why do people need a Micro
HL: Aside from music you are also involved in other

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projects or parts of the industry. What are some

things that you are currently working on? Any life or
career experiences you wish to share?
Ica: Yeah. I'm working on this movie that I'm writing
entitled "Manuel", before I left my home & the greatest
city on earth (NYC) to move to the greatest beach on
earth (Miami Beach) I shot a TV show with Sway from
MTV & the MTV staff. Sway is an executive producer
on the TV show. My dude Rich Nice produced it. I have
a lot of people in it as well. Lord Jamal, Actor: GANO,
Grammy Award Winning Producer Rockwilder, Rich
Nice etc. I plan to place the trailer on the Micro SD Card
I release my "Loud Pack" single on, but here is a sneak
preview of the trailer for your eyes only:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ZCXpn-7Ng
You Special, lol. My company Famous Franchise LLC
specializes in not only Music & Film, but we also
specialize in Modeling, Sports & Consultation. I was
preparing & gearing up to promote the biggest
heavyweight fight in boxing between Wladimir Klitchko
& my good friend Shannon Briggs here in Miami, but
Wladimir loss the title to Tyson Fury last year. Now I'm
preparing an even bigger fight. With his bigger brother
Vitali & Mayor of Kiev, Ukraine, who my boy
Shannon already fought in Germany. Can't really discuss
too much of the details yet tho. Nothing is final & I'm
not sure if he will come out of hiding. I'm also focused
on signing a new model to my company. I got my last
model Elisabeth De Los Santos into Seventeen Magazine
for her first job.
that we haven't already?

Ica: Not really. Shout to NUGS Brand Clothing out here
in MIAMI. My boy Coffee at HT, who is now working
with Whoopi Goldberg & Maya on Marijuana Edible
Products. Shout to my boy Moh @ Werk420. Everyone
blows that Loud Pack. LOL.
check out your work?
Ica:
My Twitter: @Icadon
YouTube: Icadon
Email: icadon@hotmail.com or icadon@gmail.com
IG: @icadon
SnapChat: Icavision or IcaTV
Or they can hit you up. The Notorious TAZ. You rock for
putting me on the cover babe. Facts.
Shout to Brooklyn. Bushwick Brooklyn. I'm done.
The End.
He finishes his Cuban Coffee, takes a pull of his Cuban

cigar & stands up. He looks around and walks away from
the hotel. He sees a CitiBike rack full of bikes. He sticks
his AmEx card inside the computer, punches a few
buttons on the screen, then walks up to a certain bike &
pulls it off of the rack. In New York (His Home) he
never rode bikes as an adult, but here in Miami (His New
Home) he
likes the mode of transportation. He hops on his rented
Citibike and starts to ride toward Ocean Dr. He stops in
front of the Versace Mansion on Ocean Drive. There are
people everywhere & cars driving by blaring music. The
Scene. He loves the scene.
HL: So how was your 4/20? Last year for 4/20 High
Times Magazine had you judge their Cannabis Cup
in Denver. How was that experience for you? Also
how did you get picked to be a
judge? You must smoke a lot.
Ica: My 4/20 was good. Great. My first one in Miami
was great. My Bday is on the 5th of April so it always
blends right into My Bday celebration. It was cool
though. I smoked a lot, went to a party in Miami at
Churchills Pub that was sponsored by Nug Brand
Clothing Co. (A Stoner Clothing Co). Yeah they chose
me to be a judge last year. It definitely was cool. Not
sure how they just decided to choose me, but yes I do
smoke a lot & they know it. Besides I did perform at a
show HT had in Brooklyn a few years back & I also used
to have my own blog on their site. Shout to High Times!
They show me love. It was a crazy experience though.
The judges were cool and from all different walks of life.
A Texas Senator, Few Rappers, Rockers, A Dr., I mean
it was cool. Real different. I had my camera team down
there with me. I got a lot of footage & I'm having my
Pot-U-Mentary edited now. Might throw some of it on
my "Loud Pack" Micro SD Card Package.
HL: Any comments, shout outs or last words?
Anything you want to say to the world and/or Stoner
community? Anything you want to touch basis on
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Kathy: To be frank that is malarkey as the Irish say and

I am very Irish. It is a plant and I am one of the most
motivated people on this planet determined to finish my
mission here on earth. I am not a bad person and I am
doing majormajor things with my life so sorry those
people are wrong and need to lighten up and open their
minds. I understand because I used to have the
same judgments and thought it made people lazy and
unmotivated. It wasn't until I exhausted all other
treatments that I surrendered to my higher power, Jesus
for relief of the intense suffering that my attitude changed.
Cannabis preserved my ability to walk and reduced my
pain and inflammation in half, so I could at least
participate in life part time again and not be so sad and
Kathy shares her story as well as gives an insight on the depressed being in pain all the time. I have been on both
sides of the fence so to speak so I feel I can talk about it
Medical Marijuana side of the community
honestly. Judgments are not good in general and judging
someone for their use of cannabis is ridiculous especially
when our society openly accepts alcohol use and abuse. I
= Hemp Life. What does the
feel that cannabis is not harmful and should be embraced,
statement Hemp Life mean to you and how do you
researched extensively and treated as a natural herb as it
express it in your everyday life if any?
was once in the past.
Kathy: To me it is the beginning of a new revolution of To add, I am a permaculture teacher as well the 1st
holistic healing, sustainable farming and living. Its like woman in Colorado to open a cannabis friendly farm stay
bed &breakfast. I can prove to you I am far from
a more natural approach embracing ancient healing
unmotivated or lazy.
techniques as well as modern ones. I believe the Green
Rush here in Colorado has the potential to help medical
cannabis patients get relief from debilitating illnesses
and mercy from their suffering as well as inspiring many & Hemp Life Magazine is to promote the benefits of
people to embrace natural healing and Mother Nature
Cannabis as well as create a platform for selfherself.
expression. What are some health benefits that you may
have experienced (or heard of) from using weed if any?
I had exhausted all traditional medical treatments
for scoliosis and degenerative disc disease. I tried
Kathy: The Ability to continue to walk is the major
everything from steroids injections to medications that
benefit and reduced inflammation & pain as well as range
made me sick to chiropractic. I didn't start smoking
of motion. Cannabis reduced my need for strong pain
cannabis for medical treatment until I was in my late
killers that have taken many lives. I was given
thirties and I have suffered with my condition since I was a prescription for an unlimited amount
in my early twenties. I am truly grateful for the relief
of OxyContins about 15 years ago by a
and improvement in my quality of life. I intuitively knew neurosurgeon and coldly told to just deal with it. I am
that the Cannabis plant had so much unknown
Irish and that didn't go over with me or any of
potential. I grew up watching my parents suffer
my guardian angels I guess cause when I walked out the
with extremely rare and debilitating conditions that
door of his office, all of a sudden I heard a voice that
cannabis could have relieved and possibly cured. I saw
ordered me to give the prescription back and I walked
them struggle with medications and pain pills; I also
back inand to my own surprise said " I wanted help, not
went through that same process until I found a doctor
a death sentence. Thank God because a few years later I
that prescribed cannabis for my medical conditions
lost a friend to OxyContin who had fibromyalgia. I was
spare, but my friend was not and she left behind two
HL: Some people may look at those who smoke pot as beautiful boys. I feel strongly about cannabis because of
what I have experienced, researched and saw in my own
unmotivated, a bad person or just someone who is
life.
doing nothing with their life...how do you feel about
that and what is your message to those that may
HL: You represent a part of the community that uses &
disapprove or who are still not very accepting of the
Cannabis community?
supports Cannabis more for medical purposes rather
Meet Kathy from The Shangri-la Inn at Gaia's Farm
and Gardens
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than recreational. Can you tell us how medical

Marijuana has changed your life and/or the people
around you? How are the new laws affecting your
fight overall?
Kathy: I have a better quality of life now and I am so
motivated to teach permaculture & natural growing
methods for cannabis & hemp without all the chemicals
or pesticidesyou know how nature intended it to be. I
believe the American Farmer should get involved (I bet
Willie Nelson would agree with me on this). I grew up in
a garden; my parents were nature freaks, lol. I went to
school for horticultural therapy, sustainable agriculture
and nonprofit leadership as well as management. I have
also helped many disabled individuals heal in the garden
with vegetables and flowers, so why would the cannabis
plant be any different?
body. I don't think they have receptor sites for booze in

our bodies that is for sure. We should never treat our
sick people bad and always focus on Earth Care, People
Care and Fair Share as the permaculture ethics teach
us. We should also grow naturally and with the least
impact to Gaia (Mother Earth) and our environment.
Has anyone noticed all the plastics that are required now
in the dispensaries? Where do they go and what is the
carbon footprint of 1 dispensary compared to a farm or
natural system? If you think about it deeply isn't that
insane? We are polluting the earth with plastics from the
dispensaries and new regulations. Wasteful in my opinion.
HL: Tell us more about your farm, holistic center as
well as Bed & Breakfast. Where are you located? What
is your mission and how can people learn more about
your movement?
Now that the recreational has passed I do see the

dispensaries talking about getting rid of medical
cannabis which was what got it on the ballot in the first
place and I think that is wrong & hypocritical. It is not
just about money and profits. It is about holistic healing,
spirituality and helping ease the suffering of our fellow
humans. I do not like to see people or animals or
anything suffer and I believe that our creator put this
plant here on earth because of the same reasons.
Kathy: I started The Shangri-La Inn at Gaia's Farm and

Gardens with the intention of healing the earth, people
and the ill & disabled. The Shangri-La Inn is an ecofriendly, bohemian style farm stay bed & breakfast. I also
grow organic produce and teach permaculture as well as
sustainable farming/ living, which I am passionate &
extremely motivated about. I am creating a model
teaching farm that demonstrates the abundance that
permaculture provides and how to care for the earth its
I believe that there is a monopoly forming here and other people living in harmony with ourselves and the
place. With all the government regulations & fees
environment.
that prevent intelligent and competent people from
entering into this field. I am not too happy to see a crop My journey with my illness and own disabilities made me
taken from the farmer then given to the
so frustrated and motivated that I was determined
rich business man who comes to Colorado and uses
to be the change I wished to see. When my mother was
pesticides & chemicals. One who is not educated in
suffering from brain tumors and lived on the farm with
farming, horticulture or agriculture. I also believe
me, I channeled my business plan while I cared for her. I
women should be at the fore front of this movement and talked to her a lot about cannabis, how it was helping me
that it shouldn't be a money game but a horticulture
& holistic healing so she went to the doctor with me and
game. It is a plant and should be celebrated & treated
was using cannabis tea for the tumors in her brain that
like a crop! I am a farmer at heart so I think me and
were causing so much pain. It worked for us.
Willie Nelson would agree on this part.
I am a holistic healer, horticulturist, horticulture and
HL: To elaborate some...a lot of us in the Cannabis
animal assisted therapist as well as a Celtic
community are also fighting for or are in support of the Priestess. See I am so unmotivated, lol! When I was in
school I took both horticulture
same causes, but it seems that some of the laws are
& holistic healing at the same time and had a ah ha
designed to almost cause division between medical &
moment when I saw that with both subjects the main
recreational users. Any thoughts on that? In your
message was balance/harmony. When humans are
opinion, how can we change it or come together as a
in balance physically, emotionally and spiritually they
community (in general)?
Kathy: We have to remember this is a healing herb like thrive. The same is true with plants. Cannabis is just
any of the healing herbs; this is a plant that the Creator another plant in my mind and soul. I find it fun &
created to help us up spiritually, emotionally
challenging to learn about and if you are a serious plant
and physically. We have receptor sites so it is natural for geek like me, you will fall in love and no horticulture class
us to use or there wouldn't be receptor sites in our
can teach you how to grow plants better than sweet Mary
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Jane. You will fall in love with life, people and nature
once you fall in love with growing plants.
The Shangri-La Inn at Gaia's was dedicated to my
mother and father after my mother passed. We provide a
safe environment for medical as well as recreational
cannabis users from all over the world and United
States. I created a holistic healing center were guests
can receive energy healing, massage aroma therapy, as
well as horticultural therapy and animal
assisted therapy. We all need to take a time out to rest
and rejuvenate.
you want to say to the readers or touch basis on that we
haven't already?
Kathy: I would love to see cannabis lead the green
revolution greater awareness, increased holistic healing
and greater sustainability for our dear Mother Earth,
Gaia. Let's all work together on earth care, people care
and fair share, all people, and lets stop judging one
another but rather embrace the old ways as well as
modern ways. Come visit the Shangri-La Inn at Gaia's
Farm and Gardens this season and bring an open mind
and a peaceful heart. You will be glad you did. We will
be launching Gaia's Grow School this season through a
series of weekend workshops and videos. In addition we
will be adding cannabis friendly camping and VW
camping and spots for small campers or glampers. God
Bless you all and thank you for the opportunity to share
my thoughts and my mission & vision. Please email me
at gaiasfarmgardens@aol.com if you are interested in
making reservations this season or visit gaiascsa.com.
GillaHouse Gorilla Runt Dawg steps into the Smokers

Room
Hemp Life Magazine: What's good? How has the New

Year been treating you so far? With almost 6 months in,
is 2016 what you expected it to be so far?
Runt Dawg: Wusguud mannn,shiiit errthingg
good..Hahayou tell me wusguud?? Nah real shit
though, 2016 has been good to me so farsteady grinding
and pushing, ya herd? Family good, health good, Im
eatingso you already know...2016 is looking how it's
supposed to look!
HL: What is one thing that you have already done (or
plan to do) differently this year than you have the years
before?
Runt: I plan on pushing this new push, new music, new
visuals, using my many industry connections to keep
GillaHouse in motion, build more bridges ,stay elevating!
Runt: Ayooo lol mannnI know they using medicinal
Marijuana for like terminal illnesses and shit like that.
For casual smokers, they enjoy the wave u get from
different types of budYou get all kinds of perspectives
off bud, depending on if it's that shiiiit or nothaha
HL: Tell us a little bit about how you got started in the
industry and who are some of the artists you have
worked with and/or are currently working
with? Describe your overall style as an artist?
www.Gaiascsa.com
Runt: I got started from the family and extended family

from the bricksMy bros Govnamattk and Wayne Dange.
My cousin Swan Stigga was rocking with Lakim Shabazz,
Deizel Don, Young Z, PACE Won, Rah Digga, Treach,
etc. Too many to nameI always like to hear the spitters
like Double O, Mike Cee.
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I started writing rhymes in the county jail in like

1992..Gov put dope beats to my rhymes and the hood
loved my shit. On the DJ Jamal mixtapes aka
Clintonplace9. I worked with all my idols in Jersey
and further more Im still on it as well as linking with
newer dudesComing soon watch me workmy style is
like my personality on paper! Its fun, funny, but hood,
raw & goonish. My new album features all the usual
goons like Redman, Ready Roc, Tame, Young Zee, my
boy DJ Deadeye ST da Squad and a few more we
working with like Ransom, Drift, Arsonal and Shotgun
Suge..I'm pushing for all of um!
HL: What are your upcoming or current music
projects? What tracks should we be checking for?
Runt: Upcoming is the "Itsmrwilliams2u" project, also
Redman - Muddy Waters 2, Ready Roc- Born Ready. I
got producers like Vinny Idol, Shawneci, Govnamattk,
Gynus, and a few more like my man drawzillaall
supplying fire! Check for songs like Atchobitchouse 2,
He aint shiit, No chill and There goes the neighborhood)
produced by my boy Dj Kobe from overseas).
HL: Aside from music, what are some of your life
goals? Any life or career experiences that you would
like to share?
Runt: My life goals are to be happy, healthy, serene
and content in everything. Also more traveling, more
connecting..
we haven't already?
Runt: I want to shout out all the GillaHouse supporters!
Definitely you Tazyou and all ya connects show crazy
love!!! I owe you and I gotchuuuuu on anything you
need! Shout outs to my Gilla niggazRedman, Ready
Roc, Dirtyface, Dogman, Lil Reg, all my Brikmob
NiggazSigknot, Rara, Demi, Deniro, Freakadee. My
boy Sg the Outsidaz, Artifacts, Clinton Place aka
nikkaragua aka uptown.. R.i.p young wolf, Wali, Jamil,
Dazeja, Quint, Kev, Ook, Hass, Chancelle , Tink, Giz,
and all the fallen soldiers from my hood and every other
hood.!
Street Thoughts in da fukn building! Love u tazzzzy! I
owe yall sum 16s mannn!
check out your work?
Runt: Follow me on Twitter @runtdawgilla same on

Instagram and Facebook. Hit my
site www.runtdawg.blogspot.com or search Runt Dawg on
Audio Mack. We also have a new mobile app thanks to
tazz! Get familiar niggaz and bitches...this how we doing
it...no fux given YEZZZZZZURRRRR
Hemp Life Interview w/ Cruddyvilles Mr. Cream

Mr. Cream: Weed and music goes hand and hand! It
makes you hear things in music you wouldn't hear sober!
I use hemp life when I write and rhyme, I write and rhyme
every day. If I'm upset I use hemp life (literally).
community?
Mr. Cream: Those people are the people who believe
hear say..... I say you need to know what weed you need
for your motivation..... I use sativa! But to the people who
never tried it and just have an opinion...... They need to
look at the people who need it and do their homework on
the plant and the other uses for it!!! STOP HATING!!!!!!!
Hemp Life Magazine: Part of our mission here at
Smokers Society & Hemp Life Magazine is to promote
the benefits of Cannabis as well as create a platform for
self-expression. What are some health benefits that you
may have experienced (or heard of) from using weed?
Mr. Cream: Cures cancer..... I have used it for pain
myself and it does excellent!!!!! I just recommended some
to my pops for his back pain!!!! Let alone look at Montel
Williams it's doing him great!!!!!!
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checking for?
The Grand Ali chops it up with Hemp Life
Mr. Cream: I have a mixtape called WHEN ANIMALS

ATTACK!!!!! And an album called 2 WORDS
1FINGER!!!!! Both coming real soon! Mixtape is done
and 5 songs in for the album!! Type in Mr. Cream ft.
Method man in your YouTube search engine and watch
the magic!!! Get your blunts and lighters!!!!
HL: Being from New Jersey, how do you feel about the
current music scene over there? In your opinion how
has Jersey music changed or grown as an industry over
the years? Who are some artists from that area that
people should check out?
Mr. Cream: I think we are evolving..... I LOVE MY
CITY AND STATE!!!!! They should look out for ME
.....ME ....and Me! Sike naw theres a heap of MCs like
Loose Cannon, Miss Na Na , Prince Ak . Maple Hoodie,
Fuse, Rhyme Boss, Fam and the list goes on!!!!!!
you want to say to the Stoner/music community or
touch basis on that we haven't already?

The Grand Ali: What does Hemp Life mean to me? Im
pretty sure everyone else would say its about smoking
bud but for me Hemp Life is a lifestyle. Its a way to
express yourself and connect with like-minded people.
Also of course I smoke about 100 joints a day and every
chance I get Im in the studio.

Mr. Cream: Shouts to Hemp life mag, of course my
lovely Wife and my team Cruddyville....Gilla house....Wu unmotivated, a bad person or just someone who is doing
tang!!!!!!
HL: How can people keep up with you as well as check who are still not very accepting of the Stoner
community?
out your music?
Mr. Cream: Follow me on Twitter @cruddyvilleent and
all music will be posted or on www.Redmansworld.com
TGA: Well first off everyone is different so Im not

saying no one gets lazy off weed but I will say those type
of people are a major problem to the worlds different
aspects and creativity. Add and kids taking drugs.
Alternate to the section above-- - Im not saying but that
people with close-minded worldviews who believe weed is
the cause are a major problem to the world
Clothing thats a way of life!

www.LegalStoner.org

TGA: Well Im from the Southside of Seattle, WA and I
always saw the OGs smoking Mary and I thought it was
something grown folks did. However, in High school I
noticed before football games I was sleepless and you
could see it in my performance, so when I was 17 I was
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prescribed medical marijuana for insomnia. I havent

had to force myself to sleep since.
HL: Tell us about your movement, what you do and
who are some of the artists you've worked with or
currently work with? What is your mission and overall
message to the world?
TGA: My movement H2O (Hustle on Orcas) is a
collective of artists (family), where multiple artist from
all backgrounds and genres can make their art come to
life. For example Clinton Miller really motivated a
performer-recording artist I have been working with for
a while and we wanted to do shows so thats what we
worked for and are working for. Before you knew it
venues were calling! Seattles music scene, industry
wise is getting huge!

out your work?
TGA: Follow Me @ TheGrandAli
Subscribe to H2OTV/youtube.com
Tazzy is dropping new music!
My overall message is to enlighten in all ways I know

how from the streets to working a 9-5, to letting everyone
knowno matter who you are and where you come from,
theres a place for you on this earthyou just got to find
it!
HL: Being from the Seattle area, how do you feel
about the current music scene in the Northwest? Has
Seattle changed or grown as an industry over the
years? What makes Seattle different from
other places?
Thats the face you make when you know youre in the
studio cooking up some fire! Stay tuned to
TGA: I think a lot of artists are getting really good
www.TazDatMC.com for the release of Tazzys
publicity which will shine the light on the town
upcoming EP Spit Dont Swallow (dropping this
summer). Her new single Money will also be
HL: What makes you stand out as an entrepreneur,
designer or artist? What is it that you and/or your team available soon! Pre-order now at the official site >>>
can bring to the table that no one else can? How would www.TazDatMC.com
you describe your overall style?
TGA: My hustle is what stands out. I stay on it. Some
nights I dont sleep and head straight o work at 7am
because I have to get whats in my head out! As far as
bringing something new, you cant its 2016 its been
done before (we just strive to do it better)! Smoothed
confidence far from conceited but I know exactly what
Im worth!
we haven't already?
TGA: To all my fans and people who may be reading
this, do you! Stop focusing on what you see because
chances are its not real, its a mirage! Whats in your
brain is your reality. TGA
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open up a platform for self-expression as well as life
discussions. We do not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease. The material in this magazine is
provided for information purposes only and is not
medical advice. Always consult your physician if
experiencing any health issues or before beginning any
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A sneak peek into 420 Fashion Week! April 19-20,

Bookings for Magazine Features:

Hey whats good people? First off, I want to thank you

Looking for help building your brand or promotion?

Hemp Life Magazine: Weed + Music

More pics on page 7-8 or www.420FashionWeek.com

HL: Some people may look at those who smoke pot as

Peg: I know very successful business owners, store

expression. What are some health benefits that you

Peg: Well one of the health benefits I know firsthand is

Peg: I feel the current music scene in the Northwest is

HL: Any comments, shot outs or last words? Anything

Hemp Life Magazine: Weed + Music = Hemp

who are still not very accepting of the Stoner

HL: Some people may look at those who smoke pot as

HL: Tell us about your current or upcoming music

B.Cole: Thats a Great Question. Awareness is the key to

Hemp Life Magazine: Weed + Music = Hemp

Ill be performing both my singles at my 2 upcoming live

Hemp Life Magazine: Weed + Music

For more pictures as well as video

HL: Some people may look at those who smoke pot as

Nice: Me personally, I smoke sativa cannabis strains.

Nice: I got involved with 420 Fashion Week by chance,

what is your message to those that may disapprove or

Shout out to 420 Fashion Week Sponsor - Seattle Super

Raf: Do you! Let them judge, then dab one time!

Hemp Life Magazine: Weed + Music

HL: Some people may look at those who smoke pot as

Super Chronic: I personally have used cannabis for pain

In addition I currently use cannabis to recover from

well as organic, non-GMO and locally grown when I can.

Cannabis has been used to relieve pain; digestive and

In addition to creating infused superfood edibles, the

HL: Tell us about your movement, what you do and

Super Chronic: The 420 Fashion Show created a unique

Super Chronic: We are really focused on the Active

HL: You attended as well as made some edibles for our

HL: Any comments, shot outs or last words? Anything

HL: You make a variety of edible desserts along with

at SeattleSuperChronicCafe.com (aka ChronicSwag -orKushySwag.com). Follow us on social

synergistic combination ever! I could not see my life

Clothing thats a way of life!

LPM: Of course there was a few years back in the day I

HL: Some people may look at those who smoke pot as

Hemp Life Magazine: Weed + Music = Hemp

LPM: I'm certainly not the expert here :) there are so

years I've volunteered at Seattle Hempfest. I have never

Your Support is Needed!

Check out these sites:

HL: How can people keep up with you as well as check

The Smokers Society is now accepting new members in

www.AmericanMaryWA.com (Wallingford, WA)

www.GanjaGoddessSeattle.com (Seattle, WA)

Cover Story: ICADON steps into the Smokers room

Hemp Life Magazine Icadon Interview.

using that name.

I Hi-Jacked the Grammys, robbed a nigga for about 4 of

he calls a 'Cuban Breakfast' (even though it's night). The

SD card when they can just download the MP3 to their

Ica: I just released my "Dog Food" single for FREE

A few people asked me, 'Ic why do people need a Micro

HL: Aside from music you are also involved in other