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Welcome to E.M.N Networks Magazine June 2015 Issue 003 featuring Krazy Drayz of DAS EFX. We appreciate Krazy Drayz for blessing our cover this month. This month we are back with Naiyah Monae fan blog , DEE WORDS column , and Philadelphia's Upcoming Artist column by Javier Lopez. We hope you enjoy this issue of E.M.N Networks Magazine as much as we enjoyed putting this issue together for you to read and watch our video interaction. E.M.N Networks as a brand will be adding new TV programming outlets on Comcast, Verizen, and MCTV (Ohio) this 2015. So log on to our website at www.elementsmedianetworks.com for our daily updates and don't forget to join our community forum. In closing we would like to thank all our sponsors and you for the support. See you in July with our next issue. Best Regards Demetrius "Dj Grand Set" Mims Editor-In-Chief
Magazine Design & Graphics By: Demetrius "Dj Grand Set" Mims for Kwano Sincere Decoded Graphics Special Thank You to: Krazy Drayz Naiyah Monae DEE Words Javier Lopez Jonanathan Morgan Babii Cris our sponsors and all our reader EMAIL: beyondelementstvchannel@gmail.com
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NAIYAH MONAE FAN BLOG PAGE 4 DAS EFX DEAD SERIOUS: THE MOVIE PAGE 7 KRAZY DRAYZ OF DAS EFX BY HOWARD SMITH PAGE 8 DEE WORDS BY DEE WORDS PAGE 14 PHILADELPHIA'S UPCOMING ARTIST BY JAVIER LOPEZ PAGE 19 UNRAPPED PAGE 26 ALL PICTURES & VIDEO LINKS COURTESY OF ARTIST
NAIYAH MONAE FAN BLOG
NAIYAH MONAE FAN BLOG The most awkward thing about us ladies is that we tend to forget ourself within these men that we date. We forget that it's okay to Request things we want in our relationship from these men . We forget that they have to respect our minds before they receive our hearts. What I mean by that is simple feeling the guy out first, getting to know him and what he is really all about before we let him have the key to our hearts. He shouldn't have to just work for your physical candy but he should also have to work for your mentally needs and spiritual understanding. He should also be able to respect those goals and want to take things according to your pace. We should always be ready for a guy's relationship ride because he is the driver and we tend to land in being the race track course we just need to show him the way to go and how we need to be handle with major understanding & respect and patience . A relationship with you shouldn't be easy access it should be Like Rome which wasn't build in a day. It should be time spent on getting to know you for you & not you for your candy . Ladies Learn to be happy and loving with yourself that way you won't need to find happiness and love from a man.
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DAS EFX - DEAD SERIOUS: THE MOVIE
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DAS EFX - DEAD SERIOUS: THE MOVIE from FITTED 4 years ago NOT YET RATED One of the most creative rap artists around, Das Efx is the dawn of a new age in rap music. The style is so unique, a lot of people think it's one person rhyming. Includes three clips for "They Want Efx," "Mic Checka," and "Straight Out the Sewer." Also included are never before seen interviews with Dray and Skoob.
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E.M.N NETWORKS MAGAZINE COVER STORY
KRAZY DRAYZ
OF DAS EFX
INTERVIEW BY: HOWARD SMITH
EMNM: When and why did you start your career? KRAZY DRAYZ: I started my career technically in 1992 after being discovered by another rap group named EPMD. Why I started rhyming is simply because I had no choice, music is in me. EMNM: Who was your inspiration from your past? KRAZY DRAZY: I have a lot of musical inspirations but the rapper that left a mark on my brain is Big Daddy Kane. I think he's the best to ever do it. 3.The 1st hip hop song I ever learned was Planet Rock, all 10 versions...lolol WWW.ELEMENTSMEDIANETWORKS.COM| 08
EMNM: What was the first tune(s) you learned? KRAZY DRAYZ: The 1st hip hop song I ever learned was Planet Rock, all 10 versions...lolol EMNM: Is your family musical? KRAZY DRAYZ: My father is also musical. We're Jamaicans so he is heavy on the reggae tip. He came up with a lot of guys in the music scene in Jamaica. As soon as I do a song, sometimes as soon as I've written the 1st verse with the hook I'll shoot it to him to get his opinion on what I'm saying. He's a O.G so I value his words plus he's been supporting my dreams from day 1 before I even knew I could do this. EMNM: Describe your first ever live performance? KRAZY DRAYZ: My 1st ever live performance was a lip sync talent show in high school. Me and my boy Ike did Cameo's "Word Up and Candy" with the red cup and all. Dam I had some big balls for a kid. The chicks loved it and the fellas respected our gangster. We had our little muscles showing..lolol. Somewhere someone has a video or pic of that.
EMNM: Which famous musicians do you admire? Why? KRAZY DRAYZ: I admire all musicians for their grind to make it. We've all travelled a similar road of "No's, maybe's, yeses, high's low's, studio, tour etc." But the ones I really admire are the one's who've been able to adapt but remain themselves. I admire musicians like Common, L.L, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez, Tyrese who flipped it and started acting and producing. I love it, because it gives me a blueprint on some things I can do when I get in a position like they did. EMNM: Which famous musicians have you learned from? KRAZY DRAYZ: I would have to say the ones like I mentioned in my last answer. I'm like a sponge where I watch and soaked up the info, process it and apply it now or later. The musicians I learn from are the ones who make moves.
EMNM: If you could have signed with anyone other than your previous label which one would that have been? KRAZY DRAYZ: I would loved to been on Def Jam, they seemed to go hard and had a certain swagger. Now with the music I'm making with my new super producer Hellz Yea from Brooklyn, I want a deal with Dr. Dre. So I'm putting it out into the universe. EMNM: Describe your first demos Before your major album debut ? KRAZY DRAYZ: My 1st demos with DAS EFX were not that bad. We were perfecting our style which we'd been working on since Hip Hop hit us. When Skoob and I met we were good mc's already so we just had to figure out the group thing. EMNM: What are your fondest musical memories? In your house? In your neighborhood or town? KRAZY DRAYZ: My fondest musical memories of my musical career is when I bought my 1st house and the kids in the neighborhood would drive by all day and night looking to see if I was home. My house was like a land mark sight seeing spot. Like they have tour buses that take people around in Hollywood to see the stars homes, they would have done that with my house in Long Island.
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KRAZY DRAYZ VIDEOS
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EMNM: Were you influenced by old records & tapes? Which ones? KRAZY DRAYZ: I was influenced by the cover of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5. The cover just stuck in my mind of them posing with the boom box and the hood behind them. EMNM: Who are your favorite musicians? Groups? CD's? KRAZY DRAYZ: My favorite musicians and groups are too many to name but I like the Lox, Black Keys, Sia, Karmin, Brand Nubian, and Big Daddy Kane. EMNM: Have you released any new music recently or has it been all touring? KRAZY DRAYZ: Yes since 2012 I've been releasing solo music starting with Showtime (available on iTunes) then my *Faith Mix Tape. Then I followed up with Showtime Encore (Free) and *Faith Pt.2 Mix Tape in 2014. Since 2015 I've been dropping free songs on the net to create a buzz. I really want a deal with Dr. Dre.
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EMNM: Do you perform in public? Describe those occasions? Concerts, radio, TV? KRAZY DRAYZ: Anyone who's ever seen or been to a DAS EFX or my solo show know that it's a party. I like too look the fans in the eyes touch their hands, smoke with them drink with them and chill or get wild. It's like we're there together to listen to music and see a great performer it just so happens that the music is mine and the performer is me. EMNM: Do you prefer small venues or the bigger venues when on the road? KRAZY DRAYZ: I don't mind big or small just as long as you came to party. EMNM: How do you handle the ever so changing music industry? KRAZY DRAYZ: I've learned with the changing music industry that you have the choice to adapt, or not and make your own change which is what I'm doing, making my own lane again. EMNM: Do you still. get nervous before a performance? KRAZY DRAYZ: Never for DAS shows but I got a lil when I did my 1st solo show only because of technical things like breathe control and stuff like that but not anymore. EMNM: What advice would you give to up and coming new artist? KRAZY DRAYZ: The best advice I can give to up and coming artists is to never quit even when people are telling you to.
EMNM: Do you attend sessions? What makes a good session? KRAZY DRAYZ: I don't get to see a lot of sessions but to me what makes a great session is the vibes between the musicians and the fans. EMNM: How often do you tour these days? KRAZY DRAYZ: With DAS we do a lot of one off's and cluster shows, 2 here 4 there. I'm ready to tour with my solo music thou. I'm down to open for someone like Slaughter House or any of the members. EMNM: What does the future hold for your music? KRAZY DRAYZ: I know it's going to be more change. EMNM: Any regrets about your career and what would you do different? KRAZY DRAYZ: Yes I have a few regrets but none that I want to get into, only thing I would say about them is they now motivate me. Listen to your gut kids. EMNM: How do you balance your music with other obligations - family and recording? KRAZY DRAYZ: I balance it pretty well because my whole family supports me. From my lady who is my biggest fan along with my pops. I do wish I could see my pops more because we live in different states but speak or text regularly. I plan on getting even better at it.
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Each month I will give you guys my view on new music from Indie and major artist. So just remember It’s just my opinion and not the worlds. Don’t take it personal, and if anyone disagrees just send me an email only to discuss it in future issues.
Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
Jamie Foxx
I loved Mr Foxx past albums the new one has to grow on my a little but I love many cuts including Like a drum , In Love By Now and Aint My Fault so my rating is for new fans give it s listen all old Jamie Fans It Might take a minute but its Good buy.
True Colors By Zedd
The True Colors projects is a good one I will buy this project to new fans it might fly over your head the first time.
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Mariah Carey #1 to Infinity
This project is a greatest hit with some new music it still holds value to all the fans who enjoy her music I would buy it.
Sisqó Last Dragon
Now I'm a Dru Hill fan and A fan of Sisqo its not his best album but it fills a void of people missing his music for me I will have to listen a few more times before I open my wallet that is just my opinion.
Logan Mizit\ Pawn Shop Guitar - EP
Mr. Logan project is good project but it comes with some moments were I had to get a drink and think how better Off I’m but the ep I would buy..
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Murs Have a Nice Life
Murs new project is a good buy for all Murs Fans some of you new fans who is just listening don't expect the copy cat style music from the radio because this project is for Hip-hop Heads.
Onyx Against All Authorities
I was very surprised when I heard this new Onyx LP but I would buy this project and for all past fans spread the word about the new project in stores this month.
Nashville Cast The Music Of Nashville Original Soundtrack Season 3 Volume 2
For everyone who is a Empire Show fan remember they are just a R&B and Hip-hop version of Nashville they have been doing the same formula for 4 seasons so I would buy this project also when your purchasing the Empire Cast soundtrack .
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Philadephia's
UPCOMING
ARTIST BY JAVIER LOPEZ
Hello my name is Javier Azul Lopez and this is my Article called Philly’s Hottest Upcoming Artists and what you will find in this article is some of the hottest new talent building credit in the streets of Philly it. (2 DJs and 4 Music Artists)
PHILADELPHIA'S UPCOMING ARTIST BY: JAVIER LOPEZ Kyng of Thievez For our first part of this special article I would like to show case a truly amazing DJ who happened to be nominated for best breakthrough jungle DJ on we love jungle.com and a member of GloNation his name is Kyng of Thievez (Picture shown above). I interviewed him and asked him 7 questions and here’s what he had to say. WWW.ELEMENTSMEDIANETWORKS.COM| 19
1. Favorite Genre of Music? “I’d have to say Hip Hop and EDM” 2. How did you get started?” I had the chance to see the DMC world championship in New York when I was 16 and I decided 1 day I want to be able to do that. But it wasn’t until the age of 19 while I was having a house party that I picked up 2 Vinyl and started. First 2 records I ever spun were Trance records.” 3. Who was your biggest artistic inspiration as a DJ? “I would have to say my boy DJ Throwdown” 4. Who do you feel supports you the most in your pursuit of becoming a Master DJ? “I would have to say Shelly she started FDR crew which is my fan club.” 5. What is your favorite mix that you created? “I would have to say my remix of an Ice Cube song” 6. Is there a special person in your life? “Yes but I’m not sure if they’d want to be named” 7. Finally how would people be able to follow you? a. Facebook.com/KyngofThievez b. Soundcloud.com/Kyng-Of-Thievez c. Miadnb.com
For our second DJ in this article I had to bring in another heavy hitter DJ TBA a member of Black Sheep Entertainment and GloNation as well Dj Tba aka Alien Fuel has is a powerhouse EDM DJ here are his answers to my 7 questions. 1. Favorite Genre of Music? “Electro and House without a Doubt” 2. How did you get started? “Went to a deadmau show but it was canceled and then I met a friend his name is Nick Z he taught me how to DJ using Serato and Vinyl and it pretty much built up from there” 3. Who was your biggest inspiration as a DJ? “ I would have to say DJ Mel Debarge of New York” 4. What is your favorite mix that you created? “My remix of Bass Cannon and an trap edit of El red by Knife party that I did” 5. Who would you say supports you the most in your pursuit of becoming a Master DJ? “I would have to say the fans they definitely support me the most” 6. Is there a special person in your life? “Yes there is my fiancé Mackenzie” 7. How would someone be able to follow you? a. For any future shows Follow Black Sheep Entertainment on Facebook.
This article will definitely not be as epic without having a Killer R&B Artist and Johnny B.(Picture of Johnny B and Javier A. Lopez Above) is without a doubt an amazing R&B artist with an old school voice and style. Here are his answers to my 7 questions. 1. What’s your favorite Genre of Music? “R&B without a doubt” 2. How did you get started? “Well I group up listening to people like Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. I started singing at a young age it was an escape from reality and I guess it kind of Soothed the soul for me whenever I was feeling down it brought me back up.” 3. Who was your biggest inspiration? “I would have to say Michael Jackson without a doubt” 4. What’s your favorite original song that you created? “I would have to say it’s a tie between baby I love you and my other song Come Close. 5. Who do you feel supports you the most as an aspiring artist? “I would have to say my music producer Ray Lawrence of Studio 1784 and my manager Javier A. Lopez.” 6. Is there a special person in your life? “My son that’s all I need my baby boy Tyler” 7. Are there any upcoming releases and how would someone be able to follow you? a. I have a new song that is going to be released with a music video called Sexy Lady as well as a music video for my song Come Close. b. You can follow my artist Account on ReverbNation.com/BJohnny
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What would an upcoming artist article be without some talented Rap Artists O.X aka The Beast Of The East is definitely a talented rap artist. Here are his answers to my 7 questions.\ 1. What’s your Favorite Genre of Music? “Definitely Hip Hop and Rap” 2. How did you get started? “I started rapping at the age of 13 but I had gotten into some trouble but I learned from my mistakes. At the age of 18 I was placed into a program at the E3 center in West Philly where I worked on my first album but due to unfortunate circumstances with other artists involved it was never released. 3. Who was your biggest inspiration as an aspiring artist? “I would have to say my brother J30 and his friend MC Moto.” 4. What is your favorite original song that you created? “I would have to say my song titled Paradise” 5. Who do you feel supports you the most in your pursuit of becoming a Master Rapper? “Definitely my team Super Dope and my fans online” 6. Is there a special person in your life?” The only special people in my life right now are my niece and nephew I love them with all my heart other than that it’s just me and the music.” 7. Are there any upcoming releases and how would someone be able to follow you? a. I’m working on an EP called Insturmentally Ill which I hope to release by the end of the year. b. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @JayboyOX
This article would never be perfected without some young hot fresh artists like 17 year old Ave(Picture above) he is new to the game but he’s got a fiery talent that’s going to burn up to the top fast. Here is what Ave had to say to my 7 questions. 1. Favorite Genre of Music? “Hip Hop and Rap” 2. How did you get started? “I started rapping at the age of 13 it was a hobby at first but January of 2014 me and my brother were listening to the song Worst Behavior by Drake and we were like why can’t that be us? So we started writing and made 2 songs our own takes on started to the bottom and fuck with me you know I got it and eventually we started writing our own songs with our own original songs.” 3. Who was your biggest inspiration as an aspiring artist? “Definitely Drake” 4. What’s your favorite original song that you created? “My song called To Many Feelings” 5. Who do you feel supports you the most in your pursuit of becoming a rap artist? “Nald T. Rainey, my Mom, my brother, and definitely my right hand Carlos.” 6. Any special person in your life? “Just my parents and other than that my love is for the music” 7. Are there any upcoming releases and how would someone be able to follow you? a. I have a mixtape coming soon called no competition. b. you can follow me on Instagram and soundcloud.com @AveWSR
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RELEASE DATE JUNE 15, 2015