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Monthly Issue - SEPTEMBER 2015

soulDirection1 DUET SPREADING POSITIVE MESSAGES

Rashaun Will

Talents That Positively

Influences Others

victoria lacy featured model

JOHANNEs LINSTEAD one of the best selling guitarists

OVER a decades worth Of experience and knowledge

Features 04 Victoria Lacy September’s Featured Model Of The Month

06 Angelia Williams Long History Of Music Performance & Excellence

08 Johannes Linstead One Of The Best Selling Guitarists

10 Rhyme Scheme Making His Claim To Fame

11 Isabella Prolific Songwriting Skills

16 Kitami Safiya Straight-to-the-Point Writing Style

17 Nichelle Colvin Evolvin-RLM (Real Life Music)

24 Rashaun Will Talents That Positively Influence Others

COVER STORY 12 SoulDirection1 Zaricor And Lillie Jackson - Duet

26 SoulDirection1 (Back Page Takeover)

Lifestyle | HEALTH 14 Dr. Vastola’s Monthly Advice There Once Was A Play Called...

18 Be Inspired (Monthly Feature) Eloho Shares Her Words Of Inspiration

ENTERTAINMENT 7 Smack’em Radio Artist Spotlights

19 All Hands On Deck (Monthly Feature) Kevin Black - Music Mogul

20 Buffalo Bites (Monthly Feature) The Creative Audio And Music Production World 21 BWD Radio w/Ms V (Monthly Sponsor) 22 Bizarre, Wacky & Unique Holidays 2 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com

FROM THE EDITOR

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september’s model of the month

Victoria Lacy STATS: Age: 20 Height: 5’ 3” Weight: 110 lbs Measurements: Bust: 29 Cup: C Waist: 23 Hips: 33 Dress: 0 Shoes: 7 Hair: Long Black Eyes: Brown or (Green contacts when feeling Fiesty) Skin Color: Brown Ethnicity: Bahamian, French, Native American. Tattoos: 4 meaningful and tasteful tattoos. Piercing: A belly button ring but takes it out when modeling unless requested to stay.

Current Residence: Gainsville, Florida

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ictoria Lacy aka Victoria Dent is a loving and passionate model from the beautiful island of the Bahamas.

Victoria currently resides in Gainesville, Florida where she is a Student, Bartender and Model. Besides modeling, Victoria’s favorite things to do are travel, read and meeting new people.

Victoria continues to do everything in her power to fulfill the dreams of becoming a full time professional model. Victoria has big dreams and aspirations. She can not wait to achieve them all. Follow her journey! CONTACT: eMail: victoriadentbooking@yahoo.com Model Mayhem: www.modelmayhem/3474855/ Facebook: Victoria Laura Lacey Twitter: @torealtori Instagram: v_denty

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Angelia Williams

ocalist/Songwriter/Composer Angelia Williams

and 2014. She is well versed in many genres such as Gospel, Jazz,

was born on July 18, 1975 in Chicago, IL. By the

Classical, R&B, etc. and she brings her long history of performance

early age of three, Angelia had already grown a

and excellence to her private voice studio that is sure to enrich

love for music and loved to sing. However, it

every student vocally and performance wise.

wouldn’t be until a few years later that she would develop a sincere desire to become a serious musician. By

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the age of 9, Angelia was singing lead vocals with her local church choir, and by 14, she was touring already with the duet act “Tamara and Angie”.

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While touring, Angelia became a well-known mezzo- soprano

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whose broad vocal range also include alto and tenor. From 1992

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until 2002, Angelia held the position of Praise and Worship Lead and Section Leader at one of the largest churches in the Greater Milwaukee area; Balm and Gilead for All People International Ministries. In concert with this experience, over the years she has also performed, toured and recorded with well-known gospel groups such as The Enspired Chorale, The Voices of Praise, Shekinah, and the Minneapolis Gospel Sound. She has had the pleasure of performing in concert with some of the biggest names in gospel music such as Fred Hammond, The Men of Standard, Karen Clarke-Sheard, Detrick Haddon, and Kim Burrell just to name a few. In the fall of 2002, Angelia decided that she didn’t just want to perform, but rather teach music, and began her formal education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee majoring in Music with a concentration in voice, of which she now holds a Bachelor Degree. The Voice Studio of Angelia Williams was the recipient of the Nashville’s Best Award in the category of Vocal Coach for 2013 6 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com

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BLYGA (NEW YORK) @CHOOBIGGZ

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Johannes Linstead

rom being named “Guitarist of the Year,” to winning seven “Best Album” awards, to eight Billboard charting albums, Johannes Linstead has become recognized internationally as one of the best selling guitarists in the Instrumental, Jazz and World Music genres. 2015 has already been a great year for Linstead, a master of the Latin guitar. His latest album, Midnight Rhumba, recently won “Best World Album” and the “People’s Choice Award” in the OWMR Music Awards based in the UK. Midnight Rhumba has also charted in the Top Five for International Radio Airplay and in the Top Ten on the coveted Billboard charts in the US. Known for their high-energy concerts, Linstead and his group often have audiences up on their feet dancing, clapping their hands, and shouting out “Olé!” They regularly perform at many prestigious performing arts centers and music festivals, including the famed Catalina Island Jazz Festival in California. When asked what his favorite songs to perform live are, Linstead responds, “Some of our favorite pieces are from my latest album, Midnight Rhumba. “Calypso Island” which, as the title suggests, is very Caribbean sounding, and “Radio 8 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com

Argentina” which captures the magic and romance of Argentine tango. From my previous album, Tales of a Gypsy, we enjoy the grooving “Swaying Palms” and “Bella! Bella!” - A gypsy jazz piece in the style of Django Reinhardt. The Cuban inspired “Coconut Girl” and the reggae-influenced “Rico!” from my Mistico album are also crowd favorites.” As you can see, Johannes Linstead draws upon many different cultures most of which he has personally journeyed to, from Spain and the Mediterranean, to Cuba and the Caribbean. “I travel around the world sharing my music, and each of my compositions is like another tale to be told. I feel like I am following in the footsteps of the original gypsies who traveled wherever they wanted and spread their music, culture and art as they went. I also think of planet earth as one world and all of the inhabitants as one people. The nomadic concept of ‘no borders’ represents the kind of true personal freedom that I - and the gypsies - have always appreciated.” The gypsies in Spain were the first to develop the passionate Spanish guitar sound which evolved to become flamenco. The rhythms eventually traveled the Caribbean and Latin America where it mixed with African and even indigenous influences. Born and raised in Canada to European parents, he now spends part of the year living in Canada near Toronto, and

the other part in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean. When he was a child, his father, who passed down a passion for Latin culture, took the family on numerous trips to places like Spain, Mexico, South America and many islands in the Caribbean where he developed a deep love for tropical rhythms as well as tropical weather. Now Johannes, who has been to approximately 25 countries, travels both for pleasure and to perform concerts in such diverse places as India, Cuba and the Kingdom of Bahrain.

tion promoting holistic living and ecological awareness. When not on tour he conducts yoga and music retreats in the Dominican Republic.

Linstead has eight previous best-selling albums under his name — Sol Luna Tierra, Kiss the Earth, Guitarra del Fuego, Zabuca, Mediterranea, Cafe Tropical, Mistico and Tales of a Gypsy. Most of his albums have risen high on the prestigious Billboard New Age sales chart and are regularly Top 10 on various radio airplay charts. His music receives acclaim and strong sales from the Smooth Jazz, New Age and World Music audiences, but it is best described as guitarra latina, or “Latin guitar”. While his guitar-playing has a Latin focus, Linstead is inspired by music from all around the world and from many different eras. He regularly works with top musicians from many different countries and cultures. “I enjoy inviting diverse musicians to perform on my recordings. It’s like adding exotic spices that give the music a unique flavor,” says Linstead. Linstead is also a very spiritual person which is expressed not only in his music, but also in his lifestyle and reverence for nature. He is a certified yoga instructor, Reiki master, and founder of Divine Earth (www.DivineEarth.org) - an organiza9 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com

rhyme scheme f you have been paying attention to the under-

Join the Rhyme Scheme movement and breathe life back into the

ground music scene, you have heard of Rhyme

very Hip Hop that started it all.

Scheme, a rising Hip Hop artist making his claim to fame into Hip Hops mainstream. Having grown up in Detroit’s inner city, serving a tour in Iraq, and adapting to the diversity of California, Rhyme

Scheme delivers evocative messages through his lyrical talents that are quickly gaining notoriety. The depth of his lyrics, mixed with a fused sound of old-school hip-hop with a modern delivery, has created an epic buzz with music lovers across the globe. Meanwhile, early in his career, he was chosen as Artist of Tha Month on Soundz Taight – Tha Indie Spot, been featured on the cover of The Underground Fix Magazine, BWD Magazine, XXL Magazine, and featured in the A&R Report of Urban magazine. With past works such as “Time Will Fly,” “Four Letters of Love,” and recently released “Business Over Pleasure” featuring Yukmouth and Young Noble, Rhyme Scheme shows no signs of slowing down. His brand new single released on April 7th “Critical Condition” featuring west coast

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legend Spice 1, Bad Azz, and Gwap Don Dolla Signs, is no doubt a west coast banger sure to stay playing for years to come. The track

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is lyrically reminiscent of the days when hip-hop was thriving on

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the west coast.

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“Progression EP,” featuring lyricist Armageddon of the Terror Squad,

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and Mopreme Shakur, released June 16 to pay respects to Tupac Shakur. One of the biggest changes to the Rhyme Scheme movement is the development of his record label D.R.S Entertainment along with his business partner Tanisha White, owner of Cali Gurl Real. 10 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com

isabella

s a prelude to the release of her sixth studio album in November 2015, renowned International

Gospel Recording Artist and Europe’s leading lady of Gospel music, Isabella, is treating Gospel music lovers to a taste of her power packed contempo-

rary worship album by releasing the official video to “Jesus Is Here”. The acclaimed BEFFTA & AGMA multi-award winning UK-based Psalmist, who has also won Best Female Artist in Diaspora for three years in a row, is one of the most highly demanded African music ministers with wings spread far beyond the UK shores. Her passion for God and the Gospel oozes through everything she does, and she expresses excitement at these latest developments. Highly respected for her prolific songwriting skills, Isabella does not disappoint with the impressive sights and sounds of Jesus Is Here. Shot in the beautiful English countryside of Oxfordshire with its luscious greeneries and luxurious stately homes, Jesus Is Here is simply a “statement of reality” for Isabella. Jesus Is Here was produced by the MOBO Awarding winning Evans Ogboi and the epic video was directed by the legendary Uvi Orogun aka The Video Man! Contact Information

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aricor and Lillie Jackson are a husband and wife duet singing under the name of SoulDirection1. Zaricor and Lillie are also ordained ministers that work with the homeless.

Zaricor and Lillie Jackson met in an unusual way. After the passing of Lillie’s husband she attended one church as Zaricor assisted a pastor in another. Somehow, God brought them together through a young homeless man; of which, they were both working with. Zaricor and Lillie worked together in finding him a place to stay, safely off the streets. Giving him a chance for a better future. This renewed their vision to not only help the homeless but to sing as well. Zaricor and Lillie are singing at many churches throughout the Los Angeles’ area. This is their first venture in trying to reach a larger audience. They strongly believe that all lives matter. Zaricor and Lillie have done many things over the years such as: Host Café Style Christian events and having their own cable access program for 12+ years. For thirteen (13) years; under the direction of the late Tommy Jacquette - a nationally recognized community activist, they were the planners and hosts of the Gospel Concert for ‘The World

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Renowned Watts Summer Festival’. The last two (2) years they have been hosting the ‘Watts Christmas Parade.’ Overriding all this? Zaricor and Lillie’s work with the homeless community; in low income areas. Zaricor and Lillie released their debut album titled, “To The Least Of These”. The music on this album comes from their many experiences; out in the streets, with the homeless. We dedicate “To The Least Of

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These” to all the homeless people ‘everywhere’ who continue to inspire our music. We hope that you enjoy our music.

Exclusive Interview

Cover Story serving the Lord together ever since by singing and working our homeless

Tell us about your salvation experience as individuals and later on

ministry. I was born in Long Beach, lived up north in Modesto for a few

as a couple, as well as, where are you originally from and currently

years when I was young, then back down to Southern California and have

located?

been here the majority of my life living in Artesia and now in Downey.

Lillie: When I was young, mother and I would go to church and I was baptized at age 8. My mother passed away when I was 9 ½ and I went to live with my uncle

Zaricor (Sonny): I was living in Watts California, the same neighborhood

and aunt (my mother’s brother). I was away from the church for many, many years.

Although I didn’t know him, we knew a lot of the same people. I was living

Then some family friends started taking me to church with them when I was 15

in the Jordan Downs Housing Projects, no job, no car, and I thought no

and I continued for about 2 years, even helping by teaching Sunday school to the

hope until watching a Christian Television program. I took the preacher’s

young children. But again I strayed away. When I was an older adult I was invited

advice and walked to a church from the projects. There I found out that I

to a bible study at a friend’s house. I went and decided I needed to go back to

needed the Lord. I accepted Jesus as my personal savior and went to Bible

church. I rededicated my life to the Lord at that time and have been serving him

Study faithfully and became radically saved. I was ordained a deacon, and

ever since. I have continued by playing hand bells, singing in the choir, being a

finally a preacher of God’s word. From there our street ministry was born.

worship leader, and teaching Sunday school. At that time a former husband and

Looking back, I feel blessed to just be alive. I had given up singing except

I also did a Christian album but just as we were getting ready to release it, he

in the choir to concentrate on being of service to my community. When I

passed and went home to be with the Lord. I wanted to sing again but didn’t

met my wife Lillie, who was also an ordained minister, and discovered that

have a clue how to start over again. Then several years later I met my husband

she also had been away from singing and wanted to sing again, it opened

and was trying to help him make a musical tape. It didn’t take long for me to start

up all kinds of possibilities for both of us and although we didn’t know it

going out and passing out tracks with him and a couple friends. We have been

God was working a plan for us.

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We started singing together and discovered that although we were from very, very

that. So basically we take care of the most pressing things on a daily basis. For

different backgrounds, it worked. I was born in Nashville and my family moved

example, before we did this interview we ate breakfast. It makes it easier for us

to Los Angeles when I was very young. I currently reside in Downey, California.

to prioritize. If we have something on a future date, we put it in our calendar as

Zaricor and Lillie Jackson, a husband and wife duet, are singing under the

to not overdo on a particular day. We treat all musical deadlines with a sense

name of SoulDirection1. What brought you two together and when did your

of urgency.

musical journey begin?

Tell us about your debut album and latest single.

I (Zaricor) worked with a young man that was living with Lillie and he told me

We knew years ago what the concept of the album would be because we had

about some recording equipment that she had. We met and began to record

discussed taking the experiences that we have received from our street ministry

some songs that I needed to get to someone at that time. During that time a

and turning it into songs hoping that it would resonate with people. Most of our

friend that I knew invited me to sing at their church and I in turn asked Lillie to

songs were originally written to uplift the homeless. Our grand idea is still to

sing with me. We rehearsed a few songs and were surprised to see how well it

hold concerts where THEY live no matter where that is. The latest single, GOD

went. We went to the church and the members thought we had been together

IS parts 1 and 2 was written to give hope and a sense of GOD has your back, to

for quite a while and seemed to really enjoy what we represented. From there

inspire and let everyone everywhere know that God is a miracle working God.

we began to branch out and God placed quite a few influential gospel singers in

Straight Up!

our path that helped us get on many church programs in the Los Angeles area.

Zaricor: My brother died homeless and that had a great influence on our dedica-

Before we knew it, we were getting weekly invitations to be on program at many

tion to the homelessness.

churches. Shortly after we got married, we began hosting our own cable TV min-

Lillie: I have a nephew that is currently homeless and drug addicted so we

istry for 14 years and producing the Watt’s Summer Festival Gospel Concert for 12

wrestle daily with how to help him.

years, as well as, other events that happened in the city. All the while continuing

5 things you want us to know about you?

to minister to the homeless.

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We are radically saved

What inspired the duo name SoulDirection1?

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We feel a strong bond with the homeless

Lillie: Originally the name was Direction when my late husband and I were

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We are ordained ministers, in good standing

discovered that there was already a group with that name. So we added the 1 to

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We love to laugh

distinguish our group from them.

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We love to write and sing Christian/Gospel songs

Who are some of your Musical Influences?

What do you feel has been some of your greatest accomplishments?

Lillie: Karen Wheaton, Tina Turner, CeCe Winans, Karen Carpenter, Amy Grant,

*Doing outreaches in the community and working with the homeless. *Having a

Betty Jean Robinson.

continuous running Christian cable program and working with the Watt’s Sum-

Zaricor (Sonny): James Brown, Smoky Robinson, Kirk Franklin, Jason Crabb, Alvin

mer Festival. *Bringing Joy to small congregations with our music. *Praying for

Slaughter, Jackson Southernaires.

people in areas that others may not want to go. *Recording this debut album.

Are there times when your music has somewhat interfered with your fam-

And finally, what will your next project be? What can we look forward to in

ily or life obligations? How do you balance family, life, touring, performing,

the coming months from Souldirection1? Any dates we should be looking to

practicing, writing, recording, AND working with the homeless?

circle on our calendars?

First and foremost, we treat the homeless ministry as if it’s the most important.

We are in the process of writing songs for our second CD. We have a lot of raw

And because we’re married and are also independent artists, we are in total con-

footage of our cable program that we plan to edit and present on YouTube as a

trol of what we do. All of our children are grown so we don’t have to worry about

webcast featuring top notch Christian entertainment. On these programs, all we

leaving children at home or worry about someone taking care of them. We are

do is host it. At the moment there are no concert or performance dates but prob-

in a great position because we control all of our time and generally what we do

ably within this coming year.

singing together. SoulDirection1: We changed the name to Soul Direction and

with Western Evangelical Association (WEA)

is tackle the things that are the most important on a daily basis. If the car needs to be repaired, that is our priority. If we need to go shopping, we take care of

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There once was a play called “Hair” Color of course is the real curse and is it true that blonds really

There once was a play called “Hair”!

have more fun? The last Piece de Resistance are the dread locks that will cause baldness because of traction damage to the roots.

INTRODUCTION

Ironic don’t you think, that a hair style to make you more beautiful which makes you less so with baldness! My advice, keep the

Perhaps the best known antithesis was, “It was the best of times, it was the

chemical away, use natural products when able and grapeseed

worst of times” in the Tale of Two Cities and in medicine I would point to our

extract which will give it more body.

hair as another great example. Idolized yet shunned by our young people

The “Straight” Truth

(shave it all off) it is certainly taken for granted and probably the most abused part of our body, other than our feet. How about the hair on our feet?

A “Marvel” for Women

All you need to do, is go to a big popular beauty salon to see how important hair is to women. Walking around with plastic caps on and goo all over their heads like some action hero, right out of a Marvel

Comic book. I’m sure they think that they will be on the next cover of BWD Magazine. Their hair is straightened out, pasted down, colored with deadly chemicals, kinked into corkscrews, fluff to a bushy centerpiece like Howard Stern or cut the devil out of it for some unusual sex act, they have it all. 14 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com

Men are far less conspicuous with their hair but their vanity to hide baldness with shaving all their hair off is like Tom Cruise who is short, to wear flip flops and bend over to look less short! How can

shaving all your hair make you look less bald? Of course they then counterbalance this with shaving all their bodily hair off to look sexier. I hate to tell you guys, but nay not so and all that time using No-No makes you look like a skinned wiener which may not be too far from the truth. Toupees are out and only call more attention to that dome that you are trying to avoid contact with. Maybe you should wear a sign saying, “Look here” and be sure to wear sun glasses to avoid eye injury from that reflected sunlight. Just as an aside, you can treat baldness early with grape seed extract (not biotin) and saw palmetto because of its antitestosterone effects.

Dr. David L Vastola runs a private practice in Palm Beach, Florida, specializing in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and is often called the Sherlock Holmes of Medicine for uncovering problems that other medical professionals missed. He has 4 books, 5 children, has been married for 34 years, has an assistant lovingly named Patrick the Poodle, and is showcasing a new TV pilot called, Good Health Hunting, at film festivals. Dr. Vastola also has an extensive media experience as a medical and nutrition expert on WJNO Radio, Fox News and CBS 12 News in Florida. His new book Fountain of Youth: Nutritional Therapies (Carrel Books/Skyhorse Publishing) is due for release in July 2015.

MONTHLY ‘TIPS’ COLUMN

Conclusion and Bottom Line! In my opinion with everything in life including your hair, is to take what you get and don’t try to make it something that it’s not. Yes, groom it and take care of it but don’t go beyond reasonable boundaries and make yourself look more ridiculous. Brunette is brunette, frizzy is frizzy, bald is bald and hair is hair and work on your intelligence, manners and livelihood instead. I guess that our emphasis on superficial things are the reason why but at that level, nothing of substance will result. Try this antithesis, “To be or not to be, that is the question”! PS: This is from a man who is married to a woman who colors her hair. Vanity what can I tell you. Just don’t tell anyone, OK!

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KITAMI SAFIYA

NEW SINGLE “LOVE N LEAVE” BY KITAMI SAFIYA Brand New Single and Official Music Video

PRESS RELEASE: NEW YORK, NY, September 5, 2015 -- Kitami Safiya has done it again with her smash hit Single “Love N Leave”. A sultry yet hard hitting Hip-hop/RnB track produced by Harlem’s own super-producer, Remo the Hitmaker (50 Cent, Chris Brown, Ludacris). The song shows off Kitami’s straight-to-the-point writing style and her signature playful vocals. It tells a sexy tale of a girl too absorbed with dream- chasing, leaving little time for love. The accompanying alluring, black and white music video where Kitami captivates us with her sexy moves and beautiful curves, is sure to knock your socks clean off. “Relationships often get pushed to the back burner when you’re working hard and always on your grind”, says Kitami “I write about what I know and what I am experiencing, but I try to always have fun with

it”, she continues. The video, directed by Greg Vagery and T-Co for Gravidi Studios,

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gives a musical portrayal of a glimpse into a day in the life of Kitami Safiya defining what loving and leaving is all about.

Website: www.kitamisafiya.com Twitter: @kitamisafiya_

Keep up with Kitami Safiya! Trust, you will love her as much as we

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do!

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nichelle colvin

volving is an excellent follow up Album from

Award Mixer, and Christopher B. Steinmetz, at Stonecutter Studios

Nichelle Colvin’s latest album, Soulfully Yours,

in Chicago, Grammy Award Mixer Ken Lewis and John Kowalik at

Nichelle. Nichelle does not disappoint in her 4th

35th Street Studios in Chicago.

Album Evolvin-RLM (Real Life Music).

This sexy,

soulful artist continues on her path to feed her

Nichelle’s vocal capacity to belt out a heavy dose of authority for

audience real R&B Soul with no reservations. Evolving is saturated

those fat and driving power chords and then take it down a few

with stories of love and tasteful lust in the true Nichelle style.

notches to offer some class and sensitivity to her approach and style gives her a broad paintbrush musically. Here is an album that

Adult contemporary fans alike in multiple demographics are sure to

talks to the listener who have not forgotten Love.

be satisfied of mature taste. Nichelle has hit upon a missed sound and yet new sound, brought in this era of voice boxes and no cre-

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ativity. She is very honest in her approach to her songs as well as unafraid to try new school beats and sounds. Website: nichellecolvin.fourfour.com/home Nichelle has teamed up with a very talented producer by the name

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of “William “Slick” Brown and Darnell ‘Drumatik’ Brown from “So

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Fo Real Productions”. Slick and Drumatik’s new and fresh sound of R&B & Soul has only accented Nichelle’s diverse sound and attitude. The Evolving Album is in the “Sounds Like” category of Jill Scott, Angie Stone, Phyllis Hyman and category of its own. Nichelle has also stayed with Aaron (The Titan) Bradley who produced most of the tracks off of her Soulfully Yours, Nichelle Album. Aaron produced a Bonus track for fans “Silent Treatment Remix” which is a refreshing mix of R&B. Presently the single from this album “Touch Me Right” is being pushed to jump start this soulful Album, with special Remix ft. Wiseguy Pugg. The rest of the album is being mixed by Grammy Award Mixer, Craig Bauer, at Hinge Studios in Chicago, Grammy Award Mixer Matt Hennesy, at VSOP Studios in Chicago, Grammy

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“KEVIN BLACK” Music Mogul

MONTHLY FEATURE Hard work and persistence pays off in the end, just ask music industry

prepared them for what they are currently doing. Even if they started in the

executive Kevin Black. Born in the Bronx NY he began his career in the

streets you will find that many returned to the classroom in order to gain

music industry by working as a roadie for legendary rap group Run DMC

the formal knowledge and learn the principles in marketing and promotion.

and quickly moved on to become tour manager. His fierce passion and

This is true for Mr. Black, he received a college education and graduated

drive along with an ear for hit music led him to the west coast where

with a bachelor degree in business marketing. In addition to his education,

he became one of the hottest Dj’s on FM radio. Moving on from that,

while in college he also involved himself in student activities that compli-

in 1987 he became the National Promotions Director for Death Row

mented his studies and his desire to move forward in the music industry.

Records and has held high level positions at Virgin Records, A&M/

He has also served in the U.S. military which no doubt also prepared him

Twism Records, Warner Bros., and Interscope.

for future leadership positions.

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In addition to his incredible run as a music executive, he has also given back to the community by being involved with various philanthropic endeav-

Mr. Black has been instrumental in conceiving successful marketing and

ors such as promoting GEANCO which secures funding for schools and

promotional campaigns and branding solutions. His track record is nothing

hospitals in Africa. Kevin has also been connected to the Urban Network

short of remarkable. While at A&M/Twism he created various campaigns

Connection and Sundance Music and Billboard festivals as panelist, moti-

that led to almost immediate visibility for

vational speaker and host. He is currently

the new label and help to move over 3.5

busy running his own company, ‘U Can Fly’

million units. While involved with Twism

which is a full service promotion and mar-

he also provided promotional assistance

keting company that specializes in assisting

to a wide range of diverse individuals

independent artists and labels with all

including Shaquille O’Neal and many

aspects of raising visibility and awareness

others. The magic continued during his

of their brand.

tenure at Interscope Records where over 150 songs were promoted both region-

Look forward to Drtybsmnt bringing you

ally and nationally resulting in over 120

information on the industry insiders that

million units sold and over 600 million in

you may not know who are behind the most

yearly generated revenue for his depart-

well-known artists and personalities in the

ment. Working in these capacities he has been personally involved with the

world. Stay tuned.

making and shaping of the careers of such notable artists as Mary J. Blige, 50 Cents, Black Eye Peas, Keisha Cole, Game, Gwen Stefani and many more.

Written by DJ Sincere

While a senior label executive at Warner Bros., he was responsible for a

DJ Sincere is the founder of Drtybsmnt Multimedia, mobile/mixtape

20 million dollar budget and directed a staff of 50 achieving a 15% sales

DJ, syndicated radio host and columnist.

growth despite a slowing economy and music industry contraction developing strategies that increased visibility and sales. Media Contact Information: Often we think that the wave of urban music executives that we have seen over the last 20 years, especially those that have had the most public vis-

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ibility; such as Sean Combs, Dame Dash, Suge Knight, etc., were just street dudes with hustle that got lucky. Success at this level is always much more than that. Look behind the bright lights and expensive suits and you will

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buffalo bites monthly feature Hiya folks! How on Earth is it September already?? This time last year I

who says it also says it was an old copy and shouldn’t have been sent out….

was fitting plasterboard panels, preparing surfaces and generally being

Run a mile!!

quite excited about building our recording studio. Now we are in our eighth month in business and I can honestly say it’s everything I hoped it would

I may not have my track being released on this compilation, allegedly sup-

be and more.

ported with multi-format ad campaigns but my god at least I’m not going to get ripped off in the process, and if you’re reading this thinking it sounds

The business end is a constant learning curve, no one’s written a rule book

familiar then please get in touch and see if I’m talking about the label

on how to do this, every band is different in what they require and the chal-

you’re dealing with. You might just be doing yourself a great big favor.

lenges (if any) they bring to the sessions. From younger bands that haven’t changed their guitar strings in months to support acts for Foo Fighters,

I do what I do because I love it, recording, mixing, working with artists, mak-

every band and artist is different and for me personally these are among

ing music… I love it. I’m as honest and pathologically open as I can be and

the joys in what I do.

few things make me feel more sick than people being targeted and ripped off purely because they have a belief that they can reach their dreams. It’s a

Over the last month I’ve been pretty busy and it’s all been a variety of things

cruel and horrific way to conduct yourself in this and any industry.

going on. One end of the adventure has been receiving my first contract as an artist. Last month I worked with a female vocalist to write a song,

The moral to this story is that you should always have your contracts

produce and mix the track and send it off to be included on an upcoming

checked over by somebody who properly recognizes and understands the

release showcasing brand new artists from the UK (and other countries).

ins and outs of contract law specific to the music industry.

However…Upon reading the contract it became clear that all was definitely not as it seemed. The main points were as follows:

As a producer/engineer and artist the contract also left incredibly grey areas concerning my work and output in general, which could have had

The label wanted me to pay £100 up front to ‘License’ my music and make

implications on the work I do for other people totally unconnected to this

it possible to collect royalties on our track. Let me put this into perspective,

track and collaboration, including rights to my image, history and profes-

the 30 or so Artists all have to pay the label basically to be able to collect

sional biography. Seriously folks, contracts are there to protect all parties

royalty payments on what is their intellectual property, so the label would

involved, not to thrust unquestionable control over the meek and slightly

make upwards of £3000 before they’ve even done anything for a bullsh*t

dreamy.

claim about licensing. Not only that, but the artist is also expected to pay VAT on their earnings from the label. This isn’t too bad for VAT registered

I thought it might be a bad move, given that I’m in collaboration with

artists but means that independent artists working on a smaller budget

another artist, to pull out of the deal and is actually something I was quite

and not VAT registered will be paying tax twice on their earnings effectively

nervous about as I’d been commissioned to work on this track, had done it

while the label doesn’t pay a penny. My (rather expensive) solicitor called

but suddenly decided not to hand it over. The worst moment was realizing

parts of this ‘immoral’ and ‘evil’.

that I’d sent an invoice to the label for the studio time to finish the track, I quickly sent the label a message asking them not to pay and it was greeted

When reading on… it was plain to see that this contract was written years

with no problem. Now if they had paid the studio fee I may not have been

and years ago as the royalty percentages were way out of line and the

so lucky at pulling out of the deal. Definitely one for the experience bank!

whole thing seemed to be pinned around vinyl sales. Now I may not buy as many physical releases as I did a few years ago with the advent of iTunes

However, I do now have a fresh new track that I’m wondering what to do

and Spotify, but vinyl sales as a key part of a contract based on a compila-

with… It’s been a while since I was considering releasing any music and it’s

tion CD???? Really???? Not even mentioning downloads once? Really??

not exactly my genre but it is a catchy, modern club worthy track, maybe

Telling me it was a new contract and was recently drawn up by (I sh*t you

one of you is a record label looking for such a thing. Get in touch and let’s

not) Dave and Co. law firm… REALLY???

start this circus all over again. Until next month, stay aware and Happy Tracking!

My message is this, if anyone offers you ANYTHING based on a contract, GET

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on you not signing utter rubbish like this contract, and like me if the guy

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From the sunny shores of a Floridian sky to the

underground and across a global stage.

ears and eyes of a worldwide audience BWD has grown from an acorn of an idea into an oak tree

Not only affording the world of music a genuine outlet to purvey

of industry-might, its roots deep within the strata

it’s unbridled talents BWD Radio also promotes and inspires the

of social sites and online promotions, its branch-

musicians it unveils, the multi-faceted nature of BWD incorporat-

es far-reaching and bearing fruitfulness aplenty.

ing all avenues of generating awareness and recognition to the talents it reveals, encouraging the growth of their fan-base and

Starting out developing websites Ms. Keach aka Ms. V proved her-

helping propel them onto the iPods and bedroom walls of a global

self more guru than mere graphic designer, her final works forging

audience.

a reputation of being the go-to girl for all things attention grabbing and intuitive.

With the recent successful launch of the BWD Radio app the audience all artists are looking to find are as close as they have ever

Quickly she began laying the foundations for what would become

been, right on the other side of millions of touch-screens and

her own empire, reputation growing with each engagement and

monitors, smart-phones and tablets all bearing the app’s visage

the horizon of possibilities expanding even further than first

across their surface.

dreamed. Now a major player in the world of radio and media, the leader in Whilst making some of the connections that would see BWD

the field of generating buzz around the artists it plays on its non-

become a leader in its field murmurings and mutterings regarding

stop, commercial free station, and proudly wearing the banner of

the state of the music business came filtering through the wire.

being The Home Of The Indie Artists BWD founder Ms. V has proven

Listening to the sounds of discontent chattering in the background

you don’t need a thousand lawyers fighting over who gets the

it became clear that, for all the talented individuals with credible

best parking spot in front of offices to forge a dominant empire

worth vying for the attentions of a label or promoter, those in the

of multi-faceted out-lets; as the late great British entertainer Roy

Industry were more concerned with how profitable a bottom-line

Castle once said ‘Dedication’s all you need’.

they could wring from their talents than the merits and music of the people themselves. Contact Information: An avid appreciator of new and classic music Veralyn saw a gap in the market for someone with the knowledge and nous, con-

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nections and cunning, and - of course - the dedication to provide

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a credible alternative to those as-yet unsigned greats of music, a

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platform for them to launch themselves into the airwaves and soar into the charts.

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With each passing year BWD has grown in both experience and influence, the listening world turning up the dial to be the first to

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hear the latest unsigned extravagances of talent bursting from the

SEPTEMBER’s Bizarre, wacky & Unique Holidays THE DAYS OF SEPTEMBER 5 Be Late for Something Day

16 Mexican Independence Day

5 Cheese Pizza Day

16 National Play Doh Day

6 Fight Procrastination Day

16 Working Parents Day

6 Read a Book Day

17 National Apple Dumpling Day

7 Labor Day First Monday of month

17 Citizenship Day

7 Neither Rain nor Snow Day

17 Constitution Day

8 International Literacy Day

18 National Cheeseburger Day

8 National Date Nut Bread Day - or December 22!?

18 POW/MIA Recognition Day - Third Friday of September

8 Pardon Day

19 International Talk Like A Pirate Day

9 Teddy Bear Day

19 National Butterscotch Pudding Day

10 Sewing Machine Day

19 Oktoberfest, begins, date varies

10 Swap Ideas Day

20 National Punch Day

11 911 Remembrance

20 National Women’s Friendship Day - third Sunday in September

11 Make Your Bed Day

21 International Peace Day

11 No News is Good News Day

21 Miniature Golf Day

12 Chocolate Milk Shake Day

21 World Gratitude Day

12 National Video Games Day

22 Business Women’s Day

13 Defy Superstition Day

22 Elephant Appreciation Day

13 Fortune Cookie Day

23 Checkers Day

13 Grandparent’s Day - first Sunday after Labor Day

23 Dog in Politics Day

13 National Peanut Day

23 Eid-Ul-Adha

13 National Pet Memorial Day -second Sunday in September

24 National Cherries Jubilee Day

13 Positive Thinking Day

25 National Comic Book Day

13 Uncle Sam Day - his image was first used in 1813

25 Native American Day - fourth Friday of the month

14 National Cream-Filled Donut Day

26 International Rabbit Day - Fourth Saturday in September

15 Make a Hat Day

26 Johnny Appleseed Day

15 Felt Hat Day - On this day, men traditionally put away their felt hats.

27 Crush a Can Day

16 American Legion Day

28 Ask a Stupid Question Day

16 Collect Rocks Day

28 National Good Neighbor Day

16 Step Family Day

29 Confucius Day - Try your luck. Get a Fortune Cookie.

16 Mayflower Day

30 National Mud Pack Day

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Bizarre, Wacky, Silly, Unknown Holidays & Observances There is a wealth of bizarre, unique, special and otherwise different holidays and “days”. Looking for a wacky day to celebrate, perhaps? There is a day for just about everyone and everything! CELEBRATION ‘Theme’ FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

> Classical Music Month > Hispanic Heritage Month > Fall Hat Month > International Square Dancing Month > National Blueberry Popsicle Month > National Courtesy Month > National Piano Month > Chicken Month > Baby Safety Month > Little League Month > Honey Month > Self Improvement Month > Better Breakfast Month

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Rashaun Will

n an industry that has evolved so drastically over the years, there’s one artist in particular who has remained consistent while resisting the industry trends. Often times, these trends have sacrificed an artist’s originality, leading to a generic commercial formula. This musical prodigy has evolved in becoming one of the greatest artists to date. Remaining his authentic self in his admirable career catapulted his success as an artist while captivating his audience. Well established with other natural gifts and talents such as wisdom and discernment, he refuses to compromise his personal character and passions for any industry trend. This is Rashaun Will. Beginning at the early age of 11, Rashaun was exposed to numerous cultural and sociological influences that contributed to his success as an international recording artist. Hence, allowing him to stimulate his own unique musical composition. These influences include his biological roots growing up in New York City, while being surrounded amongst other well renowned musicians. Rashaun began mixing his own melodies with an antique Yamaha keyboard, saxophone, and a trumpet. Moving forward, he began to produce tracks for several local artists throughout the years and touring with others in the industry. He learned on a first hand basis what it took to become a successful performer. 24 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com

Compelled by his talents and capability to influence others through music sparked his determination to begin his own career in music encompassing the broad horizons of New York City. Rashaun’s first album debuted in 2002, “Who Am I?” With his release of this album, he was able to sell an unprecedented 10,000 copies without the help of national distribution, retail management, neither in-store support. Impressing the likes of many fans, Rashaun also earned the opportunity to open up for major artists around the nation, has been featured on 100’s of mixtapes, magazines and nominated in the category of “Most Original Solo Artist” at the 4th Annual Underground Music Awards. Upon this recognition, “Patience is a Virtue” was produced in 2005, which exemplified vintage freestyle techniques that Rashaun had acquired earlier in his career. Rapid acceleration of Rashaun’s talents reach substantial heights in 2013 led by his first single “I SHOW OFF” produced by Grammy Nominated & Former NBA Star, Maurice Ager, which landed 182 in the top 200 national radio charts in its first week with 568 spins, peaking at 128 and landing 36 on the top 50 indie chart by week 3. Additionally, in 2014 he exploded onto the European Charts in the Electronic Dance Music Category with his hit single,

“JLT” (Just Like That) collaborating with world renowned artists Nils Van Zandt and Sydney Housen. His song debuted at number 8 on iTunes while peaking at number 2. “I want to give a new meaning to the definition of ‘a diamond in the rough,’ he said, stating, “This is what it takes to maintain a career without sacrificing your artistic integrity.” Rashaun will be the first to admit, “I’d rather be known as an overachiever that takes creative risks than someone that follows the same lines or lyrics as everyone else does.” Due to his perseverance and tenacity, along with his wide range of expertise in the field, Rashaun launched his own record label in 2014 (Numbers Don’t Lie Inc.). Now a CEO, consecutively managing his own livelihood, Rashaun released his first album off the label, “I’m So Necessary” in 2014. He is now a world renowned international recording artist with a diverse audience including the United States branching out to the United Kingdom and Europe. His passion exudes in every arena of his life and each destination he travels to perform. He is loved by the masses. His creativity runs majestically and he continues to leave others inspired with an influential message throughout his endeavors. Well respected from countless genres in the music industry, his humility remains. Rashaun will be the first to tell you “I don’t look for any co-signs or brag about the praise I get from my industry peers, God is the only co-sign I need.”

Contact Information Website: www.rashaunwill.com Twitter: @rashaunwill Facebook: RashaunWillNDL Instagram: rashaun_will Youtube: rashaunwillofficial

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