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“ Maria Brenda Acopiado”

“Riverson Joseph” “Polo Don Red”

The Return of “Vennturaa” “I Am Shamar” “P3G Trap”

Who Is,Andre?

C O N T E N T S

P3G Trap Andre Riverson Joseph Vennturaa Polo Don Red Shamar

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ARTIST PROFILE

P3G Trap

Born 4/27/88 as Kendrick McCullough, Trap was more than just an average male figure from South Carolina. Raised in the small town of Edgefield, he was what you call a Jack of All Trades. Trap is a very smart, intelligent person; something you would consider rare in a place or environment where drugs and violence took its toll on those of his kind. Graduating from high school at the age of 17, it too would make a huge impact on his life. Every since 11, Trap ran about the streets with P.C.G. (Paper Chasing Gang), a small organization created by his older cousin TomB, who’s now serving a 28 year sentence and his right hand man Simp, who was recently released from serving a 10 year stretch. All were young, but the quantity of crack cocaine and marijuana seemed immaculate.

Things started to get heated for the crew and each of them ended up making trips back and forth between jail and prison. Trap caught his first sentence in 2008.

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After serving 5 years, he started making music; telling stories about his life. His first mixtape “Living Legend” was released when he got out. He went deep into his rhymes including such tragic incidents such as getting shot and things of such terrible nature. Trap ended up doing another 2 year Bid in 2013. Since his release in 2014, Trap has been grinding like no other.

His new project, EL TRAPO, scheduled to drop possible this winter/early 2015 will bring a different type of style to the streets as well as listeners. He’s worked with kevin gates, rick ross, juicy j and young ralph.

Alongside rocking shows and just grinding hard, Trap says he wont stop until he sees the top. After all, THIS IS P3G!!!!!

I AM SHAMAR

ARTIST PROFILE I Am Shamar (born August 21st) is an American Singer-Songwriter, record producer and actor. His first mixtape “I Am Shamar” was released in 2013. He has opened up for some of your favorite artist in the industry including Pop star Jennifer Lopez and Pops own Pitbull. He has also headlined multiple shows in NYC. He is set to release a new EP titled “Reinvention” August 21st and also his new smash hit single “QUEEN” is now available .

Shamar was born Daquan Allen Smith on August 21st in Brooklyn, New York. His mother (Tynia Smith) was seventeen when he was born. Shamar grew up on music, listening to different music growing up that was often played during his household. He recognized his writing talents at the age of 8 and his singing ability at the age of 9 saying “One day I woke up thinking to myself about what I wanted to do with my life and for me music came naturally because music was something I enjoyed a lot” . He began music by doing his research first, and gathering information online about improving his writing and singing abilities. He sooner decided it was time to add music to his lifestyle and that became his outlet to go to whenever he couldn’t turn to others. He kept a book and wrote a poem everyday , some happy, some sad, some inspirational and sometimes even about how he wanted to be this big superstar one day. He kept that book and by the time he hit age 10 he was already producing full songs with music and lyrics. Although at first his singing and writing ability was very poor, them same binders of papers that he gathered when he was younger became his aspiration to better his talent.

It was his first mixtape that gave him a blueprint of where he was heading which was to stardom, once he released his mixtape in 2013 he received all types of offers from shows, deals and even movie placements.

In 2015 the R&B artist is set to release his first major EP “Reinvention” . He has worked with so many talented producers on this project including industry producer Skiggy Ska . The singer says “I’m very proud of the new sound I’m able to create with these producers because great music comes from chemistry that you can’t find with everyone , I have this musical bond with my producer/writing partner “. The new project will be available August 21st. Be sure to check his new single available everywhere. {9] www.unsignedmag.com

| Singles | “Never Get It Back” (2014) “Sex Noises” (2015) “QUEEN”(2015) Facebook : IAm Shamar Instagram : Officialshamar Twitter : OfficialShamar_ Www.ExclusiveShamar.com |For Booking Contact Victor Seltzer| Victorseltzer@gmail.com

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POLO DON RED

ichmond Deione Barfield ( born October 28, 1983), better known by his stage name Polo Don Red, is an American hip hop artist from Meridian,Ms and original member of Hood Boss Outlaws Family Music Group.

Polo Don Red gained national attention with his track “Take it off ” featuring Pastor Troy and Lil Keke. Polo Don Red signed a 1 album deal with Tate Music Group out of Mustang, Ok in August of 2014. You can find his album “ The truth don’t need no alibi” on all your digital download stores and Pandora.

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HE IS

ANDRE

ARTIST PROFILE

B

orn Tyjae T-andre Nicholson, Andre is

one of many with big dreams of being successful.

Being from a small parish in Louisiana, Andre used what he seen on the daily basis to develop his character. At the age of 11 in the year if 2001 was when Andre found his love for music. Growing up throughout his years Andre passion and love for music grew stronger because he knew one day he would be able to escape the poverty that surrounded him. Throughout his life he experience things he said he never thought he would never have to go through. While he was going through different circumstances instead of him focusing on the negativity that was around him. He flip that energy into something positive to help keep he motivated on his vision. His favorite music artist

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is T Pain because he says he is very creative when it comes to music and T Pain inspired him to also do the same musically. Andre have been working on music for 13 years. Through them 13 years Andre has been in and out of different groups until he decided to grind more as an solo artist. Andre began rap battling his self to better his craft musically. He feels that with the approach he’s trying to take towards the music industry will open allot more door of success. Far as musically he said he not focus on trying to find that one song that might take his career to another, he trying to be consistent with his music with hit after hit.

He feels he’s different when it come to music writing and creativity. He believe he will become one of the next greatest Hip Hop/R&B artist in his generation.

His goals is to win awards from every music company and reach people across the globe while he make #1 hits and sale millions of records.

Who Is, Andre

Interviewed by Ceo Chocolate

CEO: You started to love music at a young age what kind of music gave you that vibe to indulge into music?

Andre: I fell in love with music at age of 11 and it was the story tellers like Boosie, Pac, Biggie, Nas and etc its amazing how them artists can create stores out of anything, from anything.

CEO: Out of all the hits that you have in stored for you fans is there one hit that tell your story?

Andre: No, simply because all my songs are my stories. Its broken chapters of a book that you have to line up and place correctly so each chapter (song) will give you full details of events that happen in my life that created the person I am today.

CEO: Growing up in Louisiana was it easy to pick music over the obstacles in life?

Andre: No, Growing up in south Louisiana I can’t say it’s rough because it is whatever you make out of it.

I was just always a big dreamer, music was one that thing I knew i was really good in and said one day I’ma use this to turn me and family into millionaires.

CEO: What’s your take on music that is being pushed today?

Andre: Music today is just artists being creative in a way with music they feel most comfortable with.

At the end of the day its about expressing yourself through YOUR music.

CEO: Over the 13yrs of working on music, How has the experience been so far?

Andre: To me , its been an learning experience. With music as an artist you have to always study the game because different things changes about the game every day. To stay on top of the game you have to stay on top of education.

CEO: What experience did you gain from being in a group via going solo?

Andre: To be honest I didn’t gain anything from being in a group. I really gained a lot when I became an solo artist. The only reason why because I was more hands on with everything, I had to learn as much as I could to know how to survive in the game by any means.

CEO: Explain your style of music to your fans?

Andre: My style of music is for all my fans to enjoy, that’s why i don’t use a lot if explicit words. Yes, I love making majority of my songs for the women, but now I know how use certain vibrations in my music to relax the vibes of both male and female so any sex can they love my music..... he sound like a really cool down to earth guy. {18] www.unsignedmag.com

CEO: Besides music what are some of your other dreams you want to accomplished Andre: My dream is to use my music to open up other doors in the land of opportunities. I want to be in movies, be on TV shows, own a couple franchises, go platinum with some albums and singles and etc. Its really a lot that I will accomplish to name.

CEO: When will the world get to buy your #1 album?: Andre: To be honest, its up to the world to make any one of my albums go #1. They have to go to stores or online to buy it. I’m doing my part by giving great music that can maybe change or help your life or someone else’s.

CEO: Your advice to upcoming artist that just starting to break ground?

Andre: Study, just like you in college and you have one more final exam so you study the night before to pass the exam the next day. Same way in the music industry and one more thing work on your craft until you find your voice and your rhythm that you feel comfortable with because when you do and tap into it that’s when your going to unleash your full potential.

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H P E S O J N O S ER

RIV

Born in Haiti, Riiv moved to Stamford, CT in the early 90’s. Raised in a large family, with 3 brothers and 1 sister, he was often viewed as the rebel child.

Growing up with out a true role model in his life, he landed himself in a group home, living there from age 13-18, not caring about anything, especially the law.

It was his experience in the group home that lead him to discover his love for music, often finding himself singing to himself alongside the music videos on T.V. Criticism from Riiv’s so called “friends” at the group home, taunting him that he couldn’t sing, only lead him to sing more. If only those “friends” could see him now... Representing his Haitian and Dominican background, Riiv collaborates a mix of R&B and Hip Hop sounds. He also has many influences, with the likes of Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Brian McKnight, Maxwell, and of course the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. His list of influences goes on and on. He’s just trying to follow in their footsteps, inspired by them to make it to the top, and have people listening {22] www.unsignedmag.com

and enjoy his music the way he’s enjoyed those before him. With great confidence in his talent comes a very humble Riiv..... Along with music, Riiv has a love for basketball, his PS3, an occasional night out at the club for special occasions, and just being in good company, with his family… and lets not forget good food! His nice smile and a good sense of humor goes a long way.

He always believes that having a good sense of humor is a great way to just relax and be layback

ARTIST PROFILE

Vennturaa. is a skilled Rap Artist that is based out of Los Angeles, Ca. He is originally from Fresno,Ca. Where Vennturaa studied hip hop at a young age, and took to the likes of “Jay Z”. Who he have studied severely. It took him a few years to “fully” develop myself as an Artist. Due to the fact that he didn’t understand what it took to be a “real” Artist, and not just someone who puts words together, and calls themselves one. Vennturaa currently have 4 singles out. “On My Feet Again”. Which dropped on October 28th, 2014. “Fucc With Me”. Which dropped March 3rd 2015. “Dboy Swagg”, which dropped on July 7th, 2015. I “Love Is Like”. Which will drop on July 28th of this month. Followed by my highly anticipated single called “Candy Paint”. Featuring “Young Money’s” “Glasses Malone”. All of which can be found on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Tidal, and many more.

Vennturaa is currently distributed by Universal Music Group, and am in the process of shooting new videos for my new releases. Stay tuned for more big features, and projects in the very near future..

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Thanks for your time, hope that we can network more in the future as well.

Vennturaa can be reached any time at (323)9013576... https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dboy-swagg-single/id1009891764 https://twitter.com/realvennturaa https://www.facebook.com/Vennturaa1 https://instagram.com/vennturaa/

“Vennturaa” Return 2 Unsigned Interviewed by EssenceRayne

Rayne: Let the new fans know what you have been accomplishing since your last feature?

Vennturaa: Since my last feature, I have been working on new material. As well, as shooting videos for my already released music. Which will air soon. I have also been dealing with Celebrity Publicists’, that have guided me into creating a more professional image, as an Artist..

Rayne: How can you describe your new singles?

Vennturaa: I describe my new singles as a different side of me. None of them have anything in common.

They’re all very precious to me, and were recorded when i was going through a rough time in my life emotionally. I would say that people aren’t use to the new “style” of my singles...This is a good thing.

They’re more “commercial” than any prior work I’ve done.

Rayne: Since we last met, how are the triumphs over your obstacles?

Vennturaa: Since our last meeting I have had better times in my life. I have had more opportunity than not, musically. I have had some personal tragedies in my family, that have set me back at times. overall, I can honestly say that it’s been better, than worse.

Rayne: How is the fan base growing?

Vennturaa: My fan base is, and has grown alot! I am getting more views and exposure on every social network now, and am followed by key verified accounts, as well as Music Legends on Twitter. Like “Chuck D”, who played 1 of my songs on his radiostation.

Rayne: Would you say you change up your music anyway since your last drops of tracks?

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mercial” than ever before. I felt like my new style is more appealing overall. Before, I would just Rap with no direction. Now, I’m making songs.

Rayne: You performing still going hard?

Vennturaa: Honestly, I have slightly toned down the performing just a bit. No particular reason. Soon, I will be back at it. I guess I was kind of waiting to make some new hot music to perform to.

Rayne: Other than music have you venture off to any more exciting things?

Vennturaa: Yes. Other than the music, I have some apparel that me and my team are working on currently. A few sponsors of interest, vacationing, and and showing my face in the public eye more..Also, meeting new Celebrities of high interest...So, life has been exciting for me. Big S/O to “Sheek Alston” who is my friend, and graphic designer. Thank you for featuring me, and I’m sure we will be in touch.

“I’ve became more clear with my words & More commercial”

Letter From Editor For all the new followers and our loyal followwers Thank You for the past two years on downloading and sharing the magazine with family, friends and fans. Unsigned would also like to thank the talented artists and models that became part of the Unsigned Family over the years. We begin a new year with more talented artist and models to bring and more genres to add to the family, Our international family has also grown over the years, we have add several countries to the family. If you miss the past issues, they are avaliable one the site www.unsignedmag.com Hope you enjoy as much as we do putting the Unsigned Muzik Magazine together for our Family and Followers.

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Ceo Chocolate

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