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In This Issue…. Fordcandies of the month *All Hott Everything Hott Rides Hott Gurlz* 24-31 caridad……………….. tia…………..……….. shay……..……….. Ellie……………… amber………
Lime Light Showcase IResults
The wrote spot
Most Slept on artist Jamaican hohnke…………………..7
Third place
Dissin the dirt w/ scrappy
Gutta slim……………..8 sweetie………10
ft Ray J…..16
second place
The game101
Young trump……...12
W/ Lola Sims……...34
First place Manny P...16
Artist Submission: Da Kennel…………..32
Limelight Showcase series Recap For eight weeks, Studio 225 and Ford Entertainment Magazine asked the question: Who’s ready for the limelight? Hundreds came out and showed support every week as the artists took the stage to answer just that question. Each week, lead by Host Psycho Joe,
the audience voted for their favorite
and that person moved to the finals along with the headliners. FINAL VOTES Most Slept on Artist:
Jamaican Honke
Third Place: (tie)
Gutta Slim Sweetie
Second Place:(tie)
Big O Young Trump
First Place:
Manny P
Shout out to Studio 225 for putting all of this together and a BIG THANK YOU to S.A.D. Photography! Hope you enjoy the next few pages as we present to you the winners of the LimeLight Showcase Series. For a breakdown of all the votes, visit Limelightshowcase.Blogspot.com.
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Jamaican Hohnke
Why and how did you choose your stage name? My stage name and real name is Jamaicain Hohnke...When i started rapping, I figured I couldn't make up a better name than the one I already had, so I just decided to be myself How did you get started? I wrote my fiancĂŠe a song, and she fell in love with it. It was at that point that she urged me to do more, and I responded with a mixtape within the first month of rapping. One of the songs on this mixtape caught the eye of Slip n Slide Records, who featured me as an upcoming artist on their On Da Grind Program. What makes you unique as an artist? There is no other Jamaicain Hohnke. My name, style, appearance, and lyrics are something not heard in hip hop right now. Add to the fact that I have an amazing woman who not only raps and sings w me, but is also my manager and wife, and you have the ingredients for the hottest live show in swfl List all your accomplishments so far in your career: Featured Artist on Slip n Slide's On Da Grind program, Opening act for Slick Rick in Orlando last spring, Performed at a Television taping for 16 Bars at Club Level in Fort Myers, Won MR Slept on at The Limelight Showcase Series in Fort Myers, and currently featured on Pass The Torch Mixtape with Rick Ross and Busta Rhymes, and Coast to Coast Mixtape Volume 153. Why do you feel the game needs you? Because i can bridge gaps, and bring people together. Also because I'm a real person who cares about helping others as much as promoting myself. I will always grind, and stay true, and because of that, I AM hip hop
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Gutta Slim
Why and how did you choose your stage name?
How would you define SUCCESS?
I actually got my name from the streets!!!! Older cats in the hood use to call me “Gutta” because I was a bad growing up getting into everything I could get into. ...and “Slim” I mean that’s just self explanatory..
Success is when u have a goal and your going to do anything and everything to get to where you want to be. In other words I feel like the definition of my own success would be when I not only have made my dream into a reality but when I'm also helping other people just like me make their dream a reality.
How would you describe your music? Gutta, Real, and crunk with a new kinda swag.
Why music?
How did you get started?
Because music to me is my outlet to be able to get a lot off my mind not only about the things I'm going through I always had a passion for music but I never really thought about making a career out of it until a year ago I today but the things I have gone through in my life and was sitting behind a cell thinking that GOD had a purpose things that I see other people going through on an everyday basis in my kind of neighborhood. And just simply for me and jail wasn’t it….SO after I got out of jail I started putting my life on paper and then I realized how because I love music. big my talent really was and its been nothing but grinding List all your accomplishments so far in your career: ever since. I have released 2 mixtapes “Put it in Ya Life” and my new If you had the opportunity to change something about mixtape “Im Da Man Now” , I opened up for JT Money the music industry, what would it be? and Why? who is a legend and I look up to him so that was a big accomplishment for me, I have done a number of shows BEEF..The fact that rappers are beefing so much when not only in fort myers but also in Tampa, Orlando, really we are all here to do the same thing and we all Bradenton, Naples, and Kissimee FL. I have done collabs have different kinds of talent to bring to the table so with artist from Georgia and also other big upcoming instead of beefing we could all come together with all artist in Florida. I was also in the September issue of The that energy and take the hip hop game over. Florida Magazine. My fan base is growing everyday from What has been your motivation to grind as hard as you all of the networking sites I have created for myself indo? cluding Facebook, Myspace, Reverbnation, Datpiff, Youtube, Team Bigga Rankin, last.fm and etc. My struggles. I want the world to know what I’ve been through or what I have seen happen and most of all I What has been your greatest memory so far in your want to get my family out of the hood and enjoy the music career? good life and don’t have to worry about where the next Opening up for JT Money he is somebody I look up to and meal is going to come from or how were going to pay I was honored to be able to open up for him. rent that month What makes you unique as an artist?
Why do you feel the game needs you?
“My Swag” SIMPLE!!!! Not only could I drop bars, or spit lyrics, I bring that same swag on stage and create a hellafied show whether there's one person or 1000 people in the audience I'm going to still shut it down.
Because I feel like I can give it to them from different angles from the streets, to the club, to the bedroom. I just got a different swag that I feel the world should know about.
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How and why did I choose my stage name? Lol... To make a long story short, Sweetie is the name that he gave me. I'ma leave it at that. lol. How did you get started in music? Well writing comes naturally and it's how I get things off of my chest. I had a situation and I wrote about it. I let one of my people hear for it and they encouraged me to get in the booth. The rest is history.
Why Music? Music is self expression for me. Whatever is on my mind I put it in a song. So there can never be a misunderstanding about how I feel. If there are any questions, I don't have to constantly explain so that anyone would understand. They can just hit repeat. Simple.
With the rise of groupie being made famous, how can What has been the biggest challenge for you so far? an artist avoid getting caught up in that lifestyle? I would say not knowing which route to take. I know what Keep your circle small. Nowadays, it's not only groupies I want to do, it's taking the steps to get it done that is that snake you out, it's the ones you keep close also. You mind boggling. I'm learning as I go. just have to be extra careful and be able to hold your own with whatever you do just in case your business ever What would you like to change about the music indus- does get out. try? I know they say sex sells, but if you have good music, you What has been your greatest memory so far in your muhave good music. If your music is garbage then sooner or sic career? later no matter how much skin you show, your record My greatest memory... LOL... Someone made a big deal sells will paint a better picture and speak volumes. on Facebook about an underground female artist who was taking off on a song and he posted my lyrics. Even What’s your motivation? though he was off on some of them, he posted my lyrics. My son. I want to be able to lead by example when I tell I show everybody love that shows me love, so I menhim he can do whatever his heart desires, no matter how tioned his name in one of my songs. crazy anyone else may think it is. Also, every time someone hears one song they either tell me to let them know when I finish my cd or they ask me when I'ma do another song. If you could collab with anyone in the world, who would you choose and why? Aw man... As far as the females, Nikki and Trina. I think we have different styles. Nicki is extremely creative with her word play, Trina is a "tell it how it is" type chick, and being blunt, I have a smart ass mouth. Male artists... some of everybody. It's hard to choose. Drake, Luda, Trey Songz, Wayne, T.I... Just to name a few. Define Success: To me Success is not stopping once you reach your goal but always aiming higher to accomplish more.
What are your songs mostly based on? My songs are based on things my friends or I have gone through and are going through. Every song is personal. I can't write what I can't relate to or haven't experienced first hand or through someone else.
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Young Trump
Why and how did you choose your stage name? I was 17 in a juvenile program there was this nigga there that made beats on the outs. I would write songs and he would make a beat for it by beating on the table. When I was rapping everyone would gather around and have my songs memorized, even the staff. Then people started noticing that all I talked about was money. A few real niggas I was cool with started calling me Donald Trump. So I took the Donald off and wa-la!
What has been your motivation to grind as hard as you do?
When I first started out all I wanted to do was make music. As a man now, I realized that everybody doesn't make it. It takes alot of dedication and hard work because it's not as easy as everyone thinks it is, but what motivates me is to get out of my situation and to have the things I've always wanted but couldn't have. In the future when I have kids I want to give them the things I never had when I was growing up. To be able to give my girl every How would you describe your music? thing she could ever want because I know if she could she I describe my music as truth and my actual personality. I would do the same for me. I have plenty homeboys who don't tell lies in my music to be accepted like other artists are convicted felons that can't get a job so all they know is the streets. I want to provide jobs for them because do. I respect real shit coming from anybody. the government ain't gonna do it because they don't give a fuck about us. How long have you been in the music game? I started writing poetic lyrics around the 6th grade. I started turning it into music around the 9th grade, but I only shared my music with the people closest to me because I wasn't all that good yet.
How did you get started? I started recording on a cassette karaoke machine. I recorded over my mom's tapes. She was always yelling at me because she was missing tapes I still don't think she knew what I was doing with them.
Are you currently signed with a label or management team? Who? How long they been established? What other artists are on that team? I am not signed with anybody, I just know alot of people. I mostly deal with the people I came up with. Neal Boi ENT, Rascal, Papito, Kenny Mann, two3nine ENT, my girl for helping me do all this music shit.
What are your songs mostly based on?
My music is based on my personality. Its Music me and my niggas smoke to and ride to. If I feel like setting a statement then I'll make it known. I say the word "real" What has been the biggest challenge for you in music so alot in my songs because I'm a real nigga not to be confar? fused with a gangsta or a thug because I keep it real. I The biggest challenge in music so far is keeping your eyes respect real shit. open because being a local artists is fucked up. Dealing with all of the people trying to use you and not giving you a chance because they've never heard your music before. What is the most satisfying part of being in the music Another big challenge I have is to keep pushing because industry? I'm just a regular person like everybody else. I have a perSo I can say whatever the fuck I want to say because I sonal life and I have problems just like the next person. Sometimes it's hard to do music when I have things going love speaking my mind. I can get paid for doing someon in my personal life and dealing with people that althing that I love doing. When I think of music I see an ways have something to say. That's why in this business I opportunity. have to have this attitude like "fuck you" because if I didn't I would go crazy worrying about what a bih thinks about me.
Why music? I chose music because I was a bad ass child. I get together with my big cousins and they still sit around reminding me how bad I was. So I needed something positive to distract me. I played sports for a little but that didn't work for me. I wasn't serious about anything until I found music.
What is the biggest misconception people have about rappers and other musicians? People think that just because artists do features together that they're friends but really it's a business, a crazy ass business.
What has been your greatest memory so far in your music career? Joe Mobley was hosting an open mic showcase at Cachet and that was the first showcase I won. The greatest feeling I had was when I first heard "Pill Popper" on the underground station. I won the "Be Heard" showcase. I was the first week's winner of the limelight showcase. Also, winning this spot. Shout out to Ford Magazine. Reverbnation.com/YoungTrump239
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Scrappy Disses the Dirt With‌..
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I was talking with my buddy Ray J. yesterday discussing what famous chicks we would bang. Here are our thoughts:
zy cool, super stylish and a real good person. Scrappy: I'm a big fan of sweetie pie, Kelly Rowland. I want to party with her!
Scrappy: All the white boys love Ciara and her bony ass. Ray J; No doubt. All my black dawgs aren't down wit it. Are you in accord? Scrappy: Your sister, Brandy, is extremely close friends with her. You need to bump and crash their next RAY J: Yeah, man, Ciara has nothing to work with. And I sleepover, sitting up in Brandy's room! also like to bang personality so I'll pass on Ciara. Ray J: Kelly is like a sister to me, but from another mothScrappy: I'd let her ride the beat. Pop in "Sexy Can I" er, so I can smash that too! I wish! No, but really, she is and CC will be at my rodeo show! a very warm, positive, sincere person. Ray J: Laughs Scrappy: I think of Keisha Cole as a Jekyll and Hyde Scrappy: Would you bump uglies a pregnant chick. bitch, sometime hot and sometimes a hot mess. Getting her naked is a friggin coin flip! Ray J: Naw, Scrap, C'mon. Ray J: Scrappy, (laughs), you're wrong! Keisha is fly! Scrappy: Even if it was Alicia Keys and she was singing She's the whole package - a banging body, a pretty face falsetto? and a good person. Ray J: Even if it is Alicia Keys and her fine, ripe thighs... Scrappy: Alright, lastly, would you do Fantasia drunk, I'm not doin' it! cuz let's face it, heffer looks like Precious in the emergency room after getting hit in the face by a truck! Scrappy: Kinda built like your lover, Kim Kardashian! Ray J.: Watch it! Watch it! (laughs) Shout out to my boy Swizz Beatz!!! Scrappy: Megan Fox is good to go, married or not. I'd kick her husband, Brian Greer's ass for a piece of that Transformer booty.
Ray J: Oooooucchhhhh!!!! (Laughs) But you know, I don't think I could bang her sober, either. But with alcohol, hmmmmm... I think it depends on the type of alcohol! Scrappy: What?!? (laughs)
Ray: Yeah, except Brian is a good friend of mine, so you'd Ray J: Yeah, I drink beer all night but there's not a goggle yet manufactured that would get me on that heffer, but have to go through both of us to get her. hard alcohol, probably! Scrappy: Beyonce is beyond fine. Would you sneak into Scrappy: Ray J.: I've met many cats in the game over the her Manhattan penthouse and wax that ass? years and you are definitely one of the coolest! I've Ray J.: Hell yes, in a New York micro second... known you six years and your rising celebrity hasn't changed you a bit. Scrappy: Even though she is married to Jigga and he'd have 99 problems with that? Ray J.: Thanks, Scrap. I always gotcha, whatever you Ray J: I thought we were talking hypothetically... In my mind, I'm smashing her right now! Scrappy: Me, too. Guess there's enough to go around!
need! Scrappy: The best angles for recording sex tapes?
Ray J: Don't be swagger jacking my Beyonce fantasy man! Ray J: Don't do it! Don't do it! Scrappy: Katy Perry is getting alot of attention these days. She's good to go, right? Ray J: Hell yeah, Katy Perry is fine as hell! Scrappy: You like her long legs and the Daisy Dukes? Ray J: The whole package. The whole package! She's cra-
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Lime Light Showcase Series Winner!
Why and how did you choose your stage name?
If you had the opportunity to change something about the music industry, what would it be? and Why?
I was born Manuel Verdejo-Perez and every since I was young I’ve been called Manny. I was raised by my Mother The Music Industry is on a constant Transition Process. As and the P is from my her side of the family and most peo- opposed to Change I would Rather Set a Standard in the ple know me as Manny Perez. Industry that Grindin Is Everything to Establish Success. Everything that My team (Flava Entertainment) and I have achieved this past year is Strictly from Tough Grinding… How would you describe your music? I would describe my musik as ART, the Re-Introduction of HIP HOP! I choose to stick to my roots and use the What has been your motivation to grind as hard as you sounds and instruments to influence my writing style. do? My Biggest Motivation to Grind As Hard I do Is My Mother and Flava Family. My mother raised Me to what I’ve How long have you been in the music game? become and I owe it to her and the rest of my Family to I Originally Got in the Musik Game when I was around 16 Succeed… when I started singing for a Performing Arts Program. I transcended in this program from just singing to rapping and eventually learning to produce and record with Pro If you could collab with anyone in the world, dead or Tools. Its been about seven years that I’ve been actively alive, who would it be and why? writing and recording music. If I could Collab with anyone in the world it would be Musiq Soulchild. He has been a huge influence and inspiration in my life as a Artist and I believe that a collaboration How did you get started? with him would bring out the Best Creativity… I never took musik serious until I joined the “Infinity Performing Arts Program.” There I was involved in a Hip Hop Band and a Digital Studio program. These two outlets What makes you unique as an artist? gave me the opportunity to look at music from a different angle as opposed to just a Rapper or Singer. Im a Hip Hop Soul with a Voice, I Love to Sing and Rap and song-writing is what makes my style unique. I speak my words into existence with each song I make and being What has been the biggest challenge for you in music so able to sing and rap those words on a song is what makes me Unique as a Musik Artist. far? My Biggest Challenge in Music so far has been the transition of a NY/East Coast Style Artist, to appeal the listeners of the South. The Music up North is so Different from what is popular in the South, and I’ve had the Opportunity to develop a whole New Style that is appealing to all Ears…
How would you define SUCCESS? I Define Success as Fulfilling your Definite of Purpose in Life. My main Purpose is to ensure financial security for my family and their families. When I can call My Mom up and tell her to quit her jobs, then I will know that I’m Official Successful…
Are you currently signed with a label or management team? Who? How long they been established? What other artists are on that team?
With the rise of groupie tell all blogs, books and websites, how can an artist avoid being caught up in that part of the lifestyle?
I am currently signed and representing Flava Entertainment. We were officially established in May of 2010 and have built from three original artists to six in total. Flava Entertainment is One Family which consists of: Tr3, Gutta Slim, N8, Kim Cartelle, Ashleagh Suber, Myself, and our Manager Lady Flava…
All artists have a personal life that comes with a professional career and it’s Important for them to balance the both. The only way to avoid being “caught up” is to live your life how you want to be represented by the public eye. Every artist has to realize that every move they make is subject to criticism from the Public Eye regardless of their status…
What are your songs mostly based on? All My songs and lyrics are based on life experience and Dreams. I Think it’s important to believe in your dreams and to put them into realization. A lot of my positive life experiences have come from foreshadowing my Life through Music…
If music was not an option, what other profession would you choose? If music was not an option I would be in the field of business and marketing. I’m an Entreprenuer at heart and am always making moves to secure stability for my family…
What is the most satisfying part of being in the music industry?
List all your accomplishments so far in your career:
A big issue in Musik now is that everyone is starting to become a Artist or a home engineer. With the introduction of new technology the average person has the access to a professional studio at their finger-tips, the only problem is everyone isn’t a Music Artist. A rapper and Music Artist are separated by consistency and dedication, anyone can make a track but it’s the True Art and certain individuals that stand out…
I feel the game needs me because I am a fresh new voice and look for a trend that is coming back to the South and spreading back into the popular airwaves. It’s about all Hip Hop and Flava Entertainment at the end of the Day and the Talent and Grind that We bring to the Table is What is gonna Put us Ahead of the rest…
Performed at Cleveland Rock-n-Roll Hall Fame; Joined The Most satisfying part of being in the music industry is Flava Entertainment; Won 1st Place at LimeLight Showbeing a voice for my people and a Face for my Communi- case; Won Week 4 “Im A Show Off” Open Mic at Nirvana, ty. I represent any person that has ever been in the same many more to come… scenarios and situations as I have, and It’s my job to be What has been your greatest memory so far in your mutheir voice to the world… sic career? Why music? Joining Forces with Lady Flava and establishing Flava EnHip Hop is the freedom of expression of Urban Life tertainment has been my greatest memory in Life. We through Musik. My everyday interactions are closely wo- started from 3 artists(Manny P, Tr3, Ashleagh Suber) and ven into the same cloth as Hip Hop, and musik has been have grown to 6 in total (Gutta Slim, Kim Cartelle, N8). my primary source for expression. The talent that all of us have Combined in One with one motive is why We are One Family… What is the biggest misconception people have about rappers and other musicians? Why do you feel the game needs you?
FlavaEnt One Family Revebnation.com/FlavaEntertainment
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SHAY….. A model since the age of 11, Shana is no rookie to the game. She’s done runway shows, “Catch a rising star”, Music videos (J.Dubbie), and lots of club promoting.
Q&A Why modeling as a career? I have a passion for modeling. Modeling brings out beauty and being able to be unique. List three things about you that makes you stand out as a model. Well i am exotic , i can adapt to anything and i am confident. Do you have any other skills/talents? I've been acting and i'm starting to enjoy it. It's bringing me out of my shell. What advice would you give a newcomer to the game? Go hard.
Caridad…. How long have you been modeling? LETS SEE I HAVE BEEN MODELING SINCE I WAS 19 YRS OLD, SO I HAVE BEEN MODELING FOR ABOUT 11 YRS NOW.
What types of modeling have you done? THE TYPES OF MODELING I HAVE DONE AND STILL DO IS; PRINT, COMMERCIAL (HOPE HOSPICE, RADIOLO-
STAND MY SWAY AND STYLE THEY UNDERSTAND THE
GY, ETC ), RUNWAY FASHION SHOWS (DAVID'S BRIDAL,
REAL CARIDAD PURPLE.
VICTORIA SECRET/ LINGERIA, ETC), MUSIC VIDEO (PLIES, COUNTY BOYZ, 3 PIECE, DJ CLASS, ETC), HOSTESS
List three things about you that makes you stand out as a
(DEALERSHIPS & CLUBS), PROMOS (BABYLON BUNNIES,
model
ELITE, JJ TAYLOR, ETC). I AM ALSO AN ACTOR AND HAVE
THE 3 THINGS THAT MAKE ME STAND OUT AS A MODEL
BEEN IN THEATER PLAYS SUCH AS FERNANDO'S HIDEA-
IS #1 MY PERSONALITY, #2 MY SWAY AND STYLE, AND #3
WAY, ETC. I LOVE TO COOK AND WILL BE DOING SOME
IS MY HIGH VOLUME OF ENERGY AND CONFIDENCE.
COOKING SHOWS SOON. BUT MY CAREER IS OPEN TO ANYTHING BECAUSE I LOVE CHALLENGES, SO NEVER HES- Do you have any other skills/talents? ITATE TO ASK BECAUSE MONEY TALKS, LOL.
THE ONLY OTHER SKILLS AND TALENST I HAVE IS COOKING AND SOME PEOPLE SAY I SHOULD BE A COMEDIAN,
Why Modeling as a career?
BUT I BELIEVE IT COMES OUT NATURALLY AND NOT SURE
I HAVE CHOSEN MODELING AS A CAREER DUE TO THE
UNDER PRESSER, LOL. IF I AM PUT INTO ANY SITUATION
VARIETY OF FIELDS YOU CAN GET IN TO. ITS NOT JUST
TO DO SOMETHING MOST LIKELY I WILL ALWAYS TRY BE-
MODELING; ITS ABOUT STYLE, FASHION, ATTITUDE, PER-
FORE I GIVE UP. NEVER SAY NEVER TO WHAT YOU THINK
SONALITY, SWAG AS WELL AS LOOKS. I BELIEVE I AM ALL
YOU MAY OR MAY NOT DO. ITS ALWAYS WORTH TRYING.
THOSE THINGS IN ONE; ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO
MY FAVORITE QUOTE " ANYTHING YOU CAN DO; I CAN
MY PERSONALITY. LORD KNOWS I AM BEAUTIFUL, BUT
DO BETTER" AND "SHOOT FOR THE STARS."
MY PERSONALITY IS MY MAIN #1 QUALITY & DRAWS PEOPLE IN. I HAVE A HIGH VOLUME OF ENERGY AND CONFIDENCE WHICH SOMETIMES SETS OFF AS INTIMIDATING TO SOME PEOPLE, BUT ONCE A PERSON UNDER-
THE TABLE AS AN INDIVIDUAL PERSON, BECAUSE THAT IS What advice would you give a newcomer to the game?
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE AND STAND OUT FROM THE
THE BEST ADVICE I CAN TELL A NEWCOMER TO THIS IN-
NEXT PERSON.
DUSTRY IS; BE YOURSELF! EVERYONE ALWAYS THINK YOU HAVE TO LIVE UP TO SOMEONE ELSE STANDARDS OR HAVE TO LOOK LIKE THE NEXT PERSON, WELL MY THEORY IS THEIR IS ONLY "1" OF "U" AND THAT PERSON IS THE ONE PERSON YOU CAN COUNT ON. EITHER LOVE ME OR HATE ME. ITS ALWAYS COMPETITION OUT THERE BUT IF YOUR NOT COMFORTABLE OR HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF YOU WILL NEVER FEEL LIKE YOUR #1 OR ON TOP OF THE WORLD. IN MY LIFE I AM THE MAIN #1 BADDEST MODEL AROUND IN MY EYES WHO CARES WHAT THE NEXT PERSON THINKS. LAST ADVICE: IF YOU CAN'T TAKE CRITICIZSIM THEN THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT FOR YOU. MODELING IS NOTHING BUT CRITIQUING SO YOU HAVE TO BE READY FOR THAT. YOU WILL HAVE FANS AND PEOPLE WHO APPROVE OF YOUR STYLE AND SWAG, BUT THERE ARE ALSO PEOPLE WHO ARE WAITING FOR YOUR EVERY MESS UP AND WANT U TO BE SOMEONE ELSE, BUT AS LONG AS YOU LOVE MODELING; ITS ALL WORTH THE JOURNEY. :-)
What is the biggest misconception about models?
IN CLOSING: I AM CARIDAD PURPLE NONEY AND I AM A
THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT MODELLING TO ME MODEL/ACTRESS/HOSTESS WITH MY OWN PERSONAL IS; I THINK PEOPLE THINK MODELING IS ALL ABOUT BEING
STYLE, SWAG, AND CONFIDENCE. THEIR IS ONLY "ONE ME"
BEAUTIFUL AND HAVING A PERFECT BODY. I MEAN IN
WITH NO CLONING, SO WHAT YOU SEE, IS WHAT YOU GET.
SOME SENSE IT IS, BUT BEING A MODEL FOR 11YRS NOW I
MY HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THIS INDUSTRY IS
HAVE FIGURED OUT THAT ITS NOT ALL ABOUT THE LOOKS
ALWAYS YEARNING FOR MORE NEW ADVENTURES AND
AND BODY; ITS ABOUT UR PERSONALITY, STYLE, HARD
LEARNING EXPERIENCES, SO REMEMBER; I BRING NOTH-
WORK, AND DEDICATION TO ANYTHING THAT COMES ON
ING BUT MY "A" GAME TO THE TABLE, SO YOU WON'T BE
YOUR PLATE. YOU HAVE TO BE READY AND ON POINT
DISAPPOINTED. CONTACT INFO: CCNONEY@GMIAL.COM &
ABOUT ANY SITUATION AND KNOW HOW TO REACT AND
239-878-2829 (LEAVE MESSAGES).
COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS. ANYONE CAN LOOK BEAUTIFUL BUT TO ME ITS ABOUT WHAT YOU BRING TO
…...Amber
Tia….. ...Ellie
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on their projects. They realize we're a bunch of cool guys... and the relationship is built. Your new single "Dat's Wat I Do" is definitely taking off. Did you all plan for this or did it come as a surprise. Also, what went in to getting the feature? "Dat's What I Do" got over 10,000 downloads in about a day! We were all surprised! These are supporters making this happen for us, and that's powerful. We've been following the "Traavvy" movement for a while now, and when the opportunity presented itself in Atlanta, we all went hard in the studio together. What are the stand out cuts on the new DJ Drama mixtape?
Riding high on the success of their first single “Model,” which is now airing on MTV & On Demand, Da Kennel is a group steadily proving to have nothing but hits on their hands. With their newest release “Dat’s What I Do,” featuring Travis Porter and produced by Kennelboi Pizz of the FyaStartaz, this record is already labeled a certified hit by a number of DJ’s and industry insiders. To add more flame to the fire the also just released their newest mixtape Hood II Hood Reloaded hosted by DJ Drama. As the first group from Ohio to have a DJ Drama mixtape they are certainly making moves.
"Mr. Money Bags" featuring ATL artist "Lil Hot" is drawing alot of attention. "Keyshia Cole, Stacey Dash" has already gained positive feedback from the actress, Stacey Dash, and "Return The Favor" with our producer, "J- McNasty" singing on the hook is definitely gonna catch the attention of the ladies and shows slot of versatility in our music. What's next for Da Kennel? What projects do you have lined up?
We're touring and we're building a lot of good relationships in every city we hit. Also, be on the lookout Your video Model just hit MTV Jamz. What was your for the "Dat's What I Do" VIDEO featuring Travis Porter, along with other videos coming real soon.... We first reaction to seeing your video on MTV? I have alot of BIG things happening that we can't talk screamed!! I'm thinking "Man, I can't believe all of about just yet, all I can say is... Keep watching... this is really happening for us. It's truely humbling and it motivates us to want to grind even harder. If people wanted to get in touch with you for booking, shows, or features, how could they reach you? You all are doing what a lot people from Ohio have set out to do, What do you think has made your path They can reach us directly at: kenneldifferent or has set you apart? boy1@gmail.com or on TWITTER @dakennel .. Those Our MOVEMENT. "Kennel" isn't just a rap group, it's aren't "label" accounts either, they come straight to a way of life! We stay interactive with our supporters our phones, so get at us! Also, checkout OUR social site: www.dakennel.com and we're always looking to work with new people
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would be coming early. When we finally caught up to another wrapped van,
FIRST LINE OF CONTACT: WHY THESE NUMBERS ARE IMPORTANT Being that the music industry stretches far and wide and keeps mostly non-traditional work hours, most lines of communication are kept open through emails and cell phones. People rarely have set office space or even a designated place where they always are so cars become offices and phones are seen as the first lines of contact. So, it is important that you choose a phone that has good reception, works in other parts of the country, and is assessable to be answered at all times of the day. I’ll never forget, a couple of years ago I was work-
Wendy made the call and instead of being met with a new artist on the other line, there was the operator telling us the number was temporarily disconnected. So that label never got the call and to this day will never know that someone who could have helped them immensely was trying to reach them all because someone didn’t take the necessary steps to make sure that their lines of communication were open the right way. This is how opportunities can pass you by easily. There are 100’s of stories in this industry where a phone call has changed lives. Don’t’ miss out on yours. Here are a couple of ways you can keep your lines of communication open. Check Your Voicemails:
ing with an independent record label spear -headed by the legendary Wendy Day. If you’ve never heard the
No matter how annoying this can be, checking voicemails
name or are unfamiliar, get familiar quick through
is a part of communication. If someone feels as if what
Google. She has great tools and knowledge available for
their calling about is important enough to leave a
independent artists on all of her sites. Anyway, we were
voicemail you should trust that it may also be important
headed to Tallahassee, Florida for the quarterly record
to you. I myself have heard 15 day-old voicemails offer-
pool done by TJ Chapman (B.O.B.’s manager), of TJ’s DJ’s. ing a press opportunity for 2 days later, but because I listened 13 days too late I missed out on the great opporBeing that this is a highly respected event, it is well attended by independents as well as majors looking to
tunity.
connect directly with DJ’s and other industry tastemak-
Answer All Calls:
ers. Coming from Atlanta, Georgia you can imagine how many wrapped vans we saw on our way down. After much license plate bingo and a steady barrage of great music, Wendy decided that the next wrapped van we saw she was going to call and meet with them in Tallahassee for a small consultation. Now, Wendy is someone whose time is very valuable and worth every penny so for her to say this, I just knew that for some indie label, Christmas
Just because you don’t know a number doesn’t mean it cant be somebody important. People kill me saying I’m not answering this number because I don’t know it. Now if you were ON, that would be seen as being different. It could be anybody a fan, a stalker, an angry ex girlfriend. But, when your trying to make it that stalker could be an A&R, that fan could be a label president, and that exgirlfriend could be a DJ.
Choose the Right Contact Person: I personally know artist who have had their buzz up and have had labels want to sign them but never did so because of their contact person. First impressions are always the best when you have the right person doing it. If you cant afford a manager ask a friend that’s responsible or someone that wants to see you win and wont let a rainy day dictate how they answer the phone and blow your $300k deal. KEEP YOUR PHONE IN SERVICE: The story I told before should be enough to tell you to keep your phone in service. You never know who could be trying to call. Contact Information: Make sure your contact information is correct on all of your marketing materials and also try hard to stay consistent with your phone numbers. To many numbers get frustrating to the point where some people just say forget it Lola Sims PR & Publicity Lolasims@gmail.com
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