PROMOTING YOURSELF!
A PR GIRL’S GUIDE TO EARNING PUBLICITY with mariah baylor
NORFOLK ’S OWN
Sunny & Gabe page 3
JUMPSTART WITH TyRell TymeS page 1
AUTHOR’S NEST TALKS
Sex, Death & Empire with Tracey Mershon
check out her photography page 8
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It is with humble appreciation that we present
to you the first edition of First South Magazine. Having collaborated with various independent
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artists of all genres, the term ‘First South’ was created as a representative platform for the diverse and eclectic; the talented and determined; the innovative and creative. It was a way for the
First South was branded from the rich and cultivated
voice of artistry to be heard within the region and dreams to be conquered. In our first edition, you are sure to get inspired with our featured artists, one-on-one interviews, and daily tips from entrepreneurial professionals. Stay true to your talent and be ready to grow because at First South, we strive to make this a region of firsts.
JACQUELINE LEWIS EDITOR‑IN‑CHIEF
history of Jamestown and Williamsburg and how it has grown to flourish as a “7-city” melting pot of technological entrepreneurship and musical innovation. 757 Media Group caters to this region of firsts to aid and promote independent ar tistic innovation. Although we have branched of f to incorporate both state-wide and border crossing projects, it continues to stay true to its roots through community engagement and cross-collaborative development.
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JUNE 2015
ABLE OF CONTENT
JUMPSTART WITH
TYRELL TYMES Take a sound check break with singer/ songwriter, TyRell TymeS, as we
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explore his artistry skill at the recent Artistree Festival in Norfolk, VA.
"WE LIKE TO CHA-CHA"
WITH D.R.A.M. Billb o a r d m a g a z in e a n d V ir g ini a n at i ve ar tis t , D.R . A .M ., debut s w ith his ne w hit single, "Cha-Cha", along side Sunny & Gabe.
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page 8 AUTHOR'S NEST TALKS: SEX, DEATH, AND EMPIRE
First South takes a time out to muse over armchair philosopher and Virginia-based author, TraceyMershon, to discuss motivation and her literary inspired photography through her recent non-fiction release.
PR GIRL'S GUIDE TO page 12 AEARNING PUBLICITY
Take notes from Lisette Creative Group founder and
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Shining their light on the Hampton Roads music scene, Fir s t South t ake s you inside the realm of produc tive creativit y that is Sunny & Gab e . In this e dition, the dynamic duo t ack le s e cle c tic pop, dir t y dancing , and time tr aveling.
INTRODUCING NORFOLK’S OWN: SUNNY & GABE
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SUNNY & GABE: HERE TO STAY
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W E L L- C H E C K W I T H
DR. BURGANDI
PR Gur u, Mar iah B aylor, on g aining publicit y a s a independent entrepreneur or as a start-up company.
First South catches up with the 'rising duo' as they prepare for their upcoming featured performance at the 2015 Broccoli Festival in Washington, DC.
Trouble finding your own work-life balance? Relax and practice the latest stress-free methods with Life Coach and licensed chiropractor, Dr. Burgandi Collins
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Jacqueline Lewis
Davion Hussen COMMUNICAT IONS DIREC T OR
Sarah Carter RESOURCES COORDINAT OR
Harold Jutajero DIREC T OR OF T ECHNOL OG Y
Naomi Acosta WEB/SOF T WARE DE VEL OPER
Jielei Wang DIGI TAL MEDIA IN T ERN
Mithzy Arciniega M ARK E T ING IN T ERN
Peter Romano GRAPHIC DESIGN IN T ERN
Martha Stejar GRAPHIC DESIGN IN T ERN
Denzel Allen
SPECIAL T HANKS T O
Mariah Baylor Lisette Creative Group LLC.
Tracey Mershon Photographer
Erika Scott Edesigns
The Muse Writers The Muse Writers Center
Sosa Music Group
IAAB Music Conference
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