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Hella Attitude and we Got Suhwag uhwag! When you think California, you think beaches, warm
members in HSB plus all the supporters behind us.”
weather, and the distinct West Coast sound and style. Music is
Between Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook, The H.A.W.G.S. has
often connected to Snoop, Ice Cube and “West Coast Gangsta
proven social networking plays a large part in success and
Rap,” or the New Boyz and the “Jerk Movement.”
gaining a fan based.
But four guys, known as The H.A.W.G.S, from Southern Califor- “It’s overwhelming at how much support there is and how it nia are bringing something different, a whole new sound and
spread so fast. People ALL OVER have been repping HSB and
delivery to the industry.
it’s pretty cool,” Mars said. “Through networking on these so-
“We've developed our own sound,” The H.A.W.G.S explained.
cial sites, people have been able to really get to know us on a
“Whether you hate it or love it, the sound is original and does-
personal level. That has helped with a lot…we still have a long
n’t compare to any other artists in the industry.”
way to go though.
The H.A.W.G.S is made up of 3 musicians, B-Soopa, J-Dub, and
And they’re doing all the right things to make it, these new kids
P.Butta, while Mars is the man behind the camera.
from Cali have created a buzz, and the hype is real. With the
“Dub & B-Soopa are actually cousins and originally created
release of the much anticipated Vol. 3 mixtape, many are real-
"The H.A.W.G.S, back in ‘08" Mars explained. “Me and Butta
izing just that.
have been best friends since high school…and we *all+ started
In fact, in the past week HSB has gotten airtime for the first
hanging out, sharing the love for music and film, and took off
time, not once, but twice creating a surreal experience for the
from there.”
group.
If you have a Twitter account, you know the fan base behind
B-Soopa explained the reaction as “awkward and exciting,”
the California-based group is large in number, flooding your
while J-Dub simply said, “hard work pays off.” But what P.Butta
timeline with #HSB. And those supporters have helped evolve
expressed, embodied the grind and hard work the group
the music into a movement.
displays, saying he “became hungry for more.”
"HSB stands for “Hawg Sh*t B*tch,” The H.A.W.G.S. explained. “HSB represents the movement behind The H.A.W.G.S., it’s the
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As mentioned before, The H.A.W.G.S are not only musicians, but there’s an aspiring film director amongst them as well. Mars is the man behind the camera, the man behind the Flightlife. “It started out as a mini documentary series exhibiting our daily lives and the music making process,” Mars explained. “*But will be+ the Article reprinted with permission from: Never Jaded http://www.neverjaded.com/ Written by: Tisha Jade Email address: neverjaded10@gmail.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/HeatGangDUHH
name of the upcoming film production company I plan to start.” Mars added, “As a kid I actually wanted to be a movie critique so I've always had a passion for movies but never considered actually making my own until i started playing around with iMovie editing software… *I+ have always had a creative eye so people said I should really run with it. If it wasn’t for this passion for these various forms of art, these four guys said they’d be living a life nothing like the one now. Either finishing college, or entering the work field, the guys wouldn’t be doing what they love and sharing their talents with the world. And we’re glad they chose the route they have, providing real music. Real music like their latest mixtape "Hella Attitude And We Got Suhwag Vol. 3." Produced by B-Soopa, Vol.3 gives a futuristic sound combined with a heavy bass providing that new sound aforementioned. Soopa, J-Dub, and P.Butta lyrics provide a smooth delivery, as if second nature. Remember the movement, HSB, remember the group, The H.A.W.G.S, and remember the names J-Dub, B-Soopa. P.Butta, and Mars, because this won’t be the last you hear of them.
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Flossing Is a Habit Baby Floss
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By: Jessica Jamz
nationwide with the amount of mixtapes expected to be distributed. We're working a single right now called "Mike When most people here the name Columbia, South Carolina, Vick" featuring Tity Boi (2Chainz). Look forward to all videos they think country, out dated, and possibly even slow. But, coming out soon. Up next we're just promoting and promottake one look at the city’s latest music prospect, Baby Floss ing, then moving on the next step as it occurs in time. 2011 and you will change your tune. Know for his ability to alis going to be a big year, so get familiar with the name; you ways catch the limelight in everything he does from trends should be seeing it a lot in the near future to music, Baby Floss is an artist coming for the top spot. Backed by his city and a strong team it shouldn’t be long before everyone is Flossing with Baby Floss. Ford Magazine: Tell everybody your name and what area you represent? I go by the name of BABY FLOSS going hard for my city and state Columbia, SC Ford Magazine: How long have you been doing music and what made you get into music? I been making music for years now, but just recently got in a position where I knew it was time for me to take this on full-force and be more serious about it. It's paying off. What made me get into music would be just the love for it growing up and the appreciation I have for it. Music is a big part of life and I’m grateful to be apart of it. Ford Magazine: So how do you feel you rank against top music talents today? And why? I feel like I can be ranked amongst the best when making good music. I can produce a hit. Although I’m at the beginning stages to my road to success, I feel comfortable that soon I will get to the top and be recognized as a top talent in the music industry. Ford Magazine: What are you working on now and when can fans expect to hear more from you?
Ford Magazine: Any shot outs?
I'm currently working on a major Mixtape project. The Mixtape is entitled "This How Money Look" and its hosted by a well-known DJ residing out of Atlanta by the name of DJ Holiday. It's set to be released in the early part of Spring and is very much so anticipated here in SC, but we're taking it
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RayDawn Controlling the Chaos 10
By Jessica Jamz
dreams. For whatever reason, people allow the words of others to sway the decisions they make. In the end, you’ve Parents have a knack for killing dreams. Not purposely, but got to be true to yourself! You have to be strong enough to there’s just something sound and respectable about one’s accept the doubt of others and after you succeed you have child being a lawyer - pursuing a career in Hip-Hop is an obto be humble enough to embrace their love and acceptance vious contradiction. Everybody has dreams, but few attempt graciously. Do you and f*** what they say! to follow them; even fewer have the stick-to-itiveness to see them through. For RayDawn, choosing his dreams over You have plans to release Controlled Chaos 2 soon. What normality was the most liberating decision of his life…one are you doing different with this mixtape then the last one? his parents loathed, but later learned to embrace. Now On Controlled Chaos 1 I provided a lot of different sounds moving forward as one of Pittsburgh’s hottest MC’s he talks and rhyme schemes because I wanted to display my versatilabout Pittsburgh Hip Hop, Controlled Chaos 2, and what he ity to the “bloggers”. For Controlled Chaos 2, I’m focusing has in store. more on my niche…bangers! I’ve got punch lines, I’ve got You’re from Pittsburgh. What's the music scene like there? metaphors, but I’m truly best at matching the right hook Traditionally Pittsburgh is a blue-collar beer drinking football with the right beat. Controlled Chaos 2 is going to have a lot and hockey watching rock ‘n roll city. This makes it tough of big records! for local up-and-coming rappers to pack shows on a Friday Last year you performed at A3C? How did that opportunity night. This dilemma in turn has created a hip-hop scene come about? which is pretty close-knit. Every hard working rapper in Pittsburgh knows or knows of every hard working rapper in Every year A3C invites up-and-coming artists to submit for Pittsburgh. For the most part everybody works together. the festival on SonicBids - there they review your music, Truthfully, there’s a lot of talent in this city…it’s nice to fipress, videos, etc. Out of 700+ submissions, 18 were senally see the music industry’s spotlight focusing on my city lected to perform alongside acts like Pac Div, Laws, Phil Ade, for a change. Murs, etc. I was fortunate enough to be selected in the Your mixtape Controlled Chaos is still going hard. What for you was the best song on the mixtape? My favorite track on Controlled Chaos is definitely “F*** What They Say”. Throughout my music the one theme I echo the most is that life is too short to not chase your
group of 18! I rocked SMKA’s “Stargazing Showcase” and I must say, it felt good to finally feel like a peer rather than an outsider looking in. I mean, Jackie Chain offered me a dollar to bum a cigarette haha! I don’t smoke cigs but how dope is that? I’ve come a long way... 11
Q&A with Comedienne
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What made you want to go into the comedy world? Actually am questioning everything in my life, my material is rawer boredom…I was working in corporate America and hated the and much more real. mundane day after day sameness…so a friend of mine set me up to meet a comedy club owner and the rest is history. What do you think your best show ever was? A tie between How did you get your start? A friend of mine introduced me my half hour on Comic View and my recent work on tour with to a comedy club owner at a BBQ and he invited me to be a the Foxxhole radio show. guest host at his club. What city do you have the most fun in when you’re on tour? Man. That’s a tough one...because I love all the cities I go to, Do you remember your first show? Yes…it was the Comedy but I have to say some of the best reactions and love I’ve reStop Comedy Club in Lanham, MD. I went on stage and tried ceived have been in Seattle, Atlanta and Phoenix, and also out what I thought was a joke and when it didn’t go too well, overseas performing for our troops. I just started talking about my job and the crowd was rolling. At the time I worked for Ringling Bros. circus as an Advertising Where do you see your career going? Definitely more TV and Executive. Film. I’m currently working on a new show, “Austin & Ally” on Disney and I’m up for a role on a new Tyler Perry show, but in Who are some of your favorite comedians of all time? Of the meantime I’m starring in a few independent features and course the greats, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Redd Foxx, Laworking on 2 talk shows, one with my husband, actor Bubba Wanda Page & Bernie Mac...but, some of the new ones are Ganter, call the “The Cocobub Experience” and one called my favs too… Tony Roberts, JB Smoove, Rob Stapleton, Lavell “Cocoa’s Honeycomb Hideout”, with sex therapist, Sherrie Crawford, Jay Phillips, Deray Davis, Smokie Suarez. Stapleton and rapper/actress, Lady of Rage. Being a comedian seems like it can be very hard… has there ever been a time where you felt like leaving it alone and doing something else? Everyday! I mean don’t get me wrong, I love being on the stage, but the politics, the hating & the business of it can get to you sometimes. I have two degrees, a BS in Mass Communications and a Masters in Education and sometimes I look at those sheepskins on the wall and think “I could be teaching some bodies kids right now.”
If you weren’t doing comedy right now what would you be doing? If I wasn’t doing comedy and pursuing my acting, I’d want to be a child psychologist. I love working with kids and I just have always believed that if you tackle the issues young, we would have more happy adults. *People can follow me on Twitter @cocoabrown22 and on Facebook at comediancocoabrown or
What do you think makes you a funny person and so appealing on stage? I guess cause I don’t deal jokes, I deal in TRUTH. Life and all that it embodies is funny. And I’m real, I speak to my audiences, not at them...I relate and connect to my audience. Do you have to be in a certain mood to come up with jokes or do they come natural? Mine is more “divine inspirations”. When I try to WRITE a joke, it just doesn’t come out that funny to me, but when I’m chilling with my girls, or speaking with my husband, stuff just comes out of those conversations and I already have a proven audience appeal when they start laughing. So I take it on stage and twirk as I go until I have a proven, funny bit...the audience is my guinea pig for every new joke I come up with. I will say though that I have come up with some of my best “jokes” when I 13
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Blue Legacy– BLOW
Jay Mills– The Virgo 3
BLUE LEGACY is a rapper coming from NEW YORK, his flow is smooth and he stays on point with the beats. He creates music that will have your head boppin' and rewindin. The following tracks will show you his skills on the mic. 1. Thug Appeal/2. We Got This /3. Higher To hear more of his music and watch his videos check out www.hand2handent.com, you'll get a feel of what his music is about. BLUE LEGACY: Keep Rockin The Mic! -By LadiInBlue —————————
For those not familiar with Jae Millz he's one of the more talented members of Young Money who you rarely hear about. Even though I don't see an album coming out any time so rest assured that he can definitely make a decent mixtape. The Virgo series tells the stories of Jae Millz sexual antics. His production selection is perfect. I couldn't find any information about the producers of the tracks however the beats consist of alot of sampling from 70's and 00's classics. One of my favorite tracks is #1. Serenade. This is a sampled track from one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time Barry White. You were probably conceived while his music was playing in the background. I could have done without track #8. Millz spits over Travis Porter's Make it rain. Its a hot song but it Pretty Ricky– Love Vs Lust Listening to the LOVE Vs. LUST MIXTAPE and I must say I'm lov- takes away from the overall mood of the mixtape. His lyrical content is precise and direct. Overall its just a smooth mixtape ing it! Haven't skipped a song, you can let the windows down and ride to. Definitely worth a I'm jammin to each one. LOVE listen. Vs. LUST is def living up to it's - Digital Wilson name, each song is bringing ————————— something good to the table. This mixtape have songs by: Pretty Ricky, Lewis Price, Ray Lavender, R.I., Mario,Git Fresh,Stuey Rock,Yung Face,Keith Stewart and Jagged Edge (One of R&B's talented groups) Some of my favorite tracks are Ray Lavender HIGH, R.I. GANGSTER OF LOVE Pt.2, Mario TASTE THE DIFFERENCE, Git Fresh DESSERT, Keith Stewart GET ON THE PLANE, Pretty Ricky SEX DRIVE & Pretty Ricky ft. KeKe Wyatt WHO KNEW (In this track KeKe Wyatt got her saaaaaaaaaaangin' on! she def put it down) My on repeat tracks are Pretty Rick ft. H.Town & Jodeci KNOCKIN' YOUR HEELS, Pretty Ricky ft. Rick Ross,Fat Joe, & R.Kelly HOW DID WE GET HERE & Jagged Edge I NEED A WOMAN....Just reading who these songs features is an eye catcher. We all know that good music R.Kelly, Jagged Edge,H.Town & Jodeci brought us back in the day. Dudes if you lookin for that mixtape to impress your lady, look no futher this is IT! Ladies if you want that relax music to chill to this is THE ONE! -By LadiInBlue
Maybach Music Group Hosted by DJ 5150 FT. Rick Ross Wale Magazeen Gunplay This mixtape def have some good music, the beats are crazy. The mixtape has 24 tracks each artist holding their own. Some of the tracks I'm feeling are: *BRICKS by: Rick Ross *REAL ESTATE by: Torch Ft. Rick Ross *SOLD OUT Gunplay Ft. Young Buck *TRANSPORTER by: Rick Ross *CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR by: Torch *THE SURFACE by: Gunplay My favorite tracks from this mixtape are: (These are def for the ladies) *LET'S CHILL by:Wale Ft. Lloyd *WALKED AWAY by: Masspike Miles -By LadiInBlue
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Up Close & Personal with
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Google Grindmode and you’ll have hours of information at your fingertips. Turn on your radio, and you’re bound to be caught at a red light jamming to So Fly or Ecstasy..and we dare you to say you don’t know all the words to either songs. Step into any hip hop club and you’re destined to, at some point in the night, two step to songs from this dynamic trio. We at Ford Ent are all huge fans of this group who have been everywhere from the cover of magazines, to tv to internet etc..etc. etc… This month, we took the time to get personal with the group members and get to know who they are.
There are many words to describe Stage McCloud. A professional with a unquenchable thirst to create, an artist, a poet, a mentor to many of the people surrounding him. A Supreme Teacher and Gifted Educator. One of the original members of the world famous Iconz, Stage McCloud is now described by one word that repeatedly finds itself echoed in his presences... ...FOCUSED. He has returned from several road bumps and crossroads, after a long absence from the public eye, to do what comes natural to him, create music. And he is so very focused!!! Arising from the dust of what was once Iconz', like a Phoenix, Stage McCloud was reborn, and with the rebirth of McCloud, came the rebirth of everything that was McCloud. No longer a Iconz, he traded in his Get Fucked Up Days for the uncertain future with a group of unknowns. The Grind Mode. Now with a new camp backing him McCloud can truly be put to rest, and replaced by McKlezie. The artist, CEO, The Grind Mode. Tell the clubs to prepare, cuz McKLEZIE'S BACK BABY!!!! CAROL CITY'S GOLDEN KID!! Influences: First and foremost I would have to say that my biggest influences to continue to strive and be better would have to be my Daughter. It's not often that an artist has his perfect muse around him, however I am truly blessed to have my child cheer me on, until I conquer all. God is and will always be not only an influence, but a creator for all the music, that is channeled through me!! Musically, I do not make a secret that I pattern myself after Big Daddy Kane. He was truly ahead of his time, with his versatility, charisma, knowledge, and flat out showmanship. Hopefully, I do him justice when recreating him. Some notables would be Grand Puba (Crazy Swagger), Trick Daddy and Busta Rhymes (Need I say more about him). When it comes to music, I am in amazement with all that Shawn Carter (Jay Z) has accomplished in his life. Rapper turned Mogul, with no help, a true rags to riches stories. Vince McManhon ranks right up there with Shawn. I actually met both gentlemen, but I was more intimidated by Vince. His art of promoting himself, his company, and his Superstars gives any business man a blue print to expanding his/her company. Convertible Bert and lets just leave it at that!!!! Also any DBoys, Pimps, Players, and Hustlers out there doing they thang big. Big Respect to all those on the grind, I do this for yall. (Artist bio from www.McKlezie.com)
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example: X-con, Iconz, Drum Majors, Chaos, Red Rat, Trick Daddy, Iceberg, Smokey, Major Gauge, BBK, Under Surveillance, Pitbull, Young Cash, Young Breed (of Triple C's) and of course Grind Mode. I'm asked all the time why i go by the name HUNGER! "is it cause you skinny?" no! Its the best word that describes my drive and determination. I just gotta eat! I refuse to dwell in poverty or anything near that. My inspiration comes from my two sons KALEB and JAYLEN, they motivate me. keep an ear out for me this year, I'm the next thing smoking ya dig!!!!! GRIND MODE IZ 4EVA!!!!! Thoughts on the state of Hip Hop: A lot of people these days have negative things to say about Hip Hop and its current state. Some say its dead or at the least on life support. This past year we saw a few cats come through with more lyrics than we've experienced in the last 5 years of this culture that we so love. That has given hope to some but to many they still feel that our beloved Hip Hop is still lost and astray. I've come to realize that a lot like Art, the beauty of music is in the eyes of the beholder. What is considered class to some can be trash to many others. Hip Hop is a child compared to other genres of music. As much as we would like to keep her an infant for as long as possible, the inevitable is that she must blossom and evolve. Grind Mode is the squad, but HUNGER is that dude!!!! I'm Now in saying so, even parents are disappointed and let Connected from Miami to Palm Beach and many other cities down by how their children turn out at times. I personally, in the South Eastern region. I am from Miami, FL by way of couldn't be more excited about the current state of Hip Haiti. It is hard for me to rep' one place, I came up in OpaHop. It is the absolute best time to be an independent artLocka then moved to North Miami Beach in Victory Park's ist. The power has shifted out of the Label owners hands Tiffany Square housing. From there my family moved to and into the hands of the artist. Especially if you are an indiBroward County in the Hallandale/Hollywood area. I been vidual who follows their own lead and are not afraid to set putting it down for a while with this music. I like to say I'm a the bar and create trends. quiet storm, I'm low key but at the same time I have worked (Bio from www.Myspace.com/Hunger2006) with a lot of artists on the music scene here in South, FL. For Twitter.com/Hunger_1
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Where were you at in your career before Grind Mode? In actual GRIND MODE...i owned a magazine called The Grind Magazine, produced/directed/hosted my own web show called Grind Time TV with over a million viewers monthly, had the biggest buzz in South Dade-County...an was trying to get out of being illegal What is it that you bring to the table as far as being in a group? I rap...write hooks...and I'm the "connect man"...down with all the clubs, promoters, djs, etc What would you say your strength is? The respect that i receive from my peers & the streets carried me much further than any amount of money could What's one word to describe you as a person? I keep GOD first in everything i do What's one word to describe you as an artist? BLESSED As far as your personality... Who is Chaos? I'm the street head out the click...I'm not bad, i just don't take anything from anyone...i give love & get it back, along with respect When you first started what goals had you set for yourself? To prove everyone wrong that spoke about me negatively 7 not be a statistic What is something about you that people may not know? I have been on FIRST 48 ;) In your opinion, what is the key element to success? Having a strong relationship with GOD...HE is in control of it all How long have you been in this business? Forever...which is why patience is another element needed You have all accomplished so much in this game, both individually and collectively as a group. What has been the most meaningful and most memorable moment so far and why? Out living the odds…and not letting my grandmother down by planning my funeral…she's my world How do you keep yourself grounded as far as your beliefs and not lose yourself in the lifestyle? I'm no preacher or role model...but after surviving things that some of my friends didn't or go to prison for half of what i have done…i owe GOD, so I'm forever in debt with him...plus its about GOD, not me. Tell us about your youtube webisodes? "Life aint that bad"...What are each video based on? Why the series? I started my series to show my own fan base the good, bad & unknown of my own life so they don't think its all perfect on my side...didn't think it would get so much attention or interest on the internet but there's messages in all episodes
How do you maintain a private life in the midst of being so open to the public? Where and how do you draw that line? I'm an open book...but my relationships are exclusive…and so is my sex life What is the biggest misconception about this industry? A major record deal makes it easier for you; LIE! What advice would you give an artist fresh in this game? Less talk & more action You guys seem to all rock many hats ....What facet of the game do you enjoy the most? ........the least? I love being able to make peoples life better by signing autographs, pictures, etc...just being accessible but that same access to some people could be an issue...everyone does not love you! What was it that gained "Grind Mode" recognition? Music that targeted the women & kids...then the streets fell in love What are you currently working on? I just starred in a movie called "Baghdad"...hardest job ever...acting aint easy but it should be out in May or June...mixtapes, DVDs, and new music What is something that you guys are looking forward to? This game is unpredictable...so I'm looking forward to just being in the game period What can we look forward to in the future? Look for everyyyyyyyythingggggggggg Myspace.com/Grindmode Twitter.com/Chaos33176
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A Conversation with the one and only
Ms Caramel….. First off, explain your name "Ms Caramel" how did you come up with that? Well its kind of a funny story.. my auntie was talking to me one day and I told her i wanted my own business and i need a cool name for myself and she was think of all kinds of names and one of her friends walk in the room and said hey my smooth caramel...and i was like hey ms caramel perfect.. Lol..sometimes names find you in this business! Speaking of which, tell us exactly what it you do. Well I am the CEO Nu-Movement/Nothin Nice Productions first of all i model myself but i have other models that i book different events for we also do videos, promotions, fashion shows, award shows magazines etc so therefore i manager models as well. and on the other side I am with the 704djs and I am Ms On Air Personality for HOT1079.net and I break records, interviews, have mixtapes coming out etc so i try to do it all... oh yea trying to get this reality TV show for Nu-Movement/Nothin Nice Productions Jane of all trades huh? Out of all these titles, which do you enjoy the most? All of it.. But if I have to choose one I would say Modeling... i enjoy it.. What is it about Modeling that you enjoy? I love taking photos but i just the attention.. all eyes on me.. and just the whole atmosphere.., it just refreshing… Did you begin your career with modeling? Yes.. i did i was modeling and then i started out managing artists which they are hard to manage so i decided models would be easier.. which i have artists under my belt just waiting for them to get themselves together.. lol explain to us how managing artists differ from managing models? Well umm managing models is easier because I know what they want and they push hard to get what they want and artists not all but they want you to want on them hand and foot
and i can give you the water but i cant make you drink it. In other words if you don't want it and i am helping to get it then it useless
Now that we've tapped into your modeling and you being a manager...tell us about your on-air venture Well i am Ms On Air Personality i am on air every Sunday from (pm to 12am and I do interviews and break records… Where can we catch the show? You can catch the show on HOT1079.net and i telling you is hot and steamy the Grown and Sexy vibe with Ms Caramel 24
I've actually heard your show before and you keep it grown, classy and definitely sexy...do you have a particular type of artist/model that you would interview on the show or is it open to everyone Oh yes.. the model would be Iman and the artist would be trey Songz...but it really open to everyone...but i would love to interview them Ummm...when you get Trey Songz if you need help with the interview, I GOT YOU! lol...but apart from obvious reasons What makes you want to interview Trey? I got you .... I just love his GRIND.. i love his songs, i just love everything about him.. his looks everything... and what about Iman? i just everything about her she very beautiful and she is so together...
are doing and have that passion for you and what you are doing in your life. Ladies if you don't have that then take a step back and look inside the box and if it is not looking like you want it to look remove that box.. Its a different between want and need.. I love that answer...Wish more women thought like that. Do you coach these kinda things to your models? Yes of course.. my models go thru situations with guys and i definitely is there for them.. Now they call me Momma Caramel what a name....lol lol...and speaking of advice..what's the biggest advice or number one i should say that you give your models? Stay true to yourself.. and never put a man before GOD or yourself‌
Speaking of relationships, i need your opinion on this: why as a model, is that who you look up to in your work? are there more wifeys then wives nowadays? Yes....and also Kamore.... awesome women.. Because woman these days doing things totally different back in the day women stayed with their husband and stayed tonow enough with the business stuff...lets get grown and sexy gether for 30 to 50 years and now the whole meaning of wives lol....define grown and sexy just changed.. lol.. oh now you getting like me..lol grown and sexy to me is classy, independent and have her stuff together also she have What's the new meaning by your definition? intelligence.. Wifey someone who is there for you but only a title to keep us quiet and wives someone who is really there for there men and Most def and does grown and sexy Ms Caramel has a Mr. will be there until the end of time.. Grown and sexy? lol... wow..... well lets just say this... I am good.... Lol lmaooo I feel you! what advice would you give to women who feel like they HAVE to have that person in their life? Well my advice to women that have to have a person in there life is you can have a person in your life as long as its positive. Because if you bring someone in your life that is negative your career is going nowhere. You have to have that person that understands you and understands what you 25
Stay true to yourself‌ Never put a man before GOD or yourself...
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Ok, last nosy question...lol...what type of person would it take to make you rock the wife title? hahaha..lol............well me i need a man remember i said want and need are totally to different ..so i need a man that is understanding, communicates, honesty, loyal and definitely understand what i do and very supportive and has GOD is in his life.. Because a family that prays together stays together… Does being in this business make it harder to find such a man? No not really..I mean i feel it is better if you and the man you choose are in the same industry because it would be easier because he would definitely understand how the business is in play.. How would you avoid business mixing with pleasure being a
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nuisance? well i the kind of woman that can separate business from pleasure so i have no problem..just like a light switch… lol Woman of many skills! How long you've been in this busi-
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ness by the way? Well i have been in the business for about 2 years now… And im pretty sure there's many more to come! Any last comments before we close? Shout outs? Check out my fanpage www.wix.com/elite911/mzcaramel also check me out on grown and sexy every Sunday from 9pm to 12 am est. on HOT1079.net hit me on my face book pages themodelmscaramelspokesperson and Nu-Movement/NNP & X
Get your tickets!
-Modelz looking out for my mixtape "Taste of Caramel" Volume 1 .. so check me out and i would love to give shouts out to my girl ladychelle, all my models, Adykshon, Mahogany, Syncere, Mis Majesty, EyeCandi, Mss Goodie, Shawty Raw, Naomi, Nala and Diondria 704djs for holding me down Eloy my partner love you man Tone and MJ keep doing you and my mom and all my supporters. my number one always DJ Nothin Nice.. we gettin it... And I never forget my number one GOD Thank you so much for this interview Thank you Ladychelle and I bow down to you for all the hard work you put in with your Grown and Sexy self..
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The Game 101: Social Networking
Can You Eat? Then You Can Master Social Media! The Social Media Food Pyramid
Posted on September 9, 2010 by Stefan Malliet On: http://arielpublicity.com
GROUP 1. DIRECT ENGAGEMENT Like: BREAD, CEREAL, RICE & PASTA Servings (Recommended Frequency): 3 – 4 out of every 10 posts- Make sure you’re in a two-way conversation with people consistently
Blog Reading: Create a Google profile and join communities of blog readers. Leave comments on blogs you like.
Video: Bonus! Make custom video comments or greetings Facebook: See something interesting something on their with a Flip Camera; post them as comments or contributions. Facebook pages? Don’t just “like”, write a true comment about Subscribe to other people’s channels, and comment on their videos. it and get more involved. Twitter: Send messages to people or mention you are with them by using the @ sign and their username (For Example: I’m @CyberPR). Retweet (RT) comments you like by others.
Location: Create fun spots that relate to your band/ music and check in, interact with others when you are out and about.
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GROUP 4. A PICTURE SAYS 1,000 WORDS Like: MILK, CHEESE & YOGURT Servings (Recommended Frequency): 2 out of every 10 posts
GROUP 2: SHINE A LIGHT ON OTHERS Like: FRUITS & VEGETABLES Servings (Recommended Frequency): 3 out of every 10 posts All the best social media users know this and use it well. This takes all of the attention off of you and puts it onto others, and people will appreciate your kindness because you are recognizing them in front of new potential fans and followers and therefore helping them get known.
Visuals are extremely effective. And they mix up your strategy nicely. Take photos using your mobile, post them directly to Facebook or to your Twitter stream.
Make a photomontage using Picasa [http:// Quote people you like by sharing their profiles and picasa.google.com], and post it on your blog. videos on Facebook and re-post on your blog. Link to articles and interesting things that catch your attention such as videos, photos etc. I love Twitpic & YFrog because they are so easy to use and create instant Twitter integration. #FF (Follow Friday), #MM (Music Monday) and RT’ing on Twitter—Reprint pieces of things that they’ve written, or link Post videos on your custom Youtube channel, embed to music players. Review albums – talk about why and how them on your blog and link them to your Twitter. They don’t those albums influenced you by using http://www.bit.ly to even have to be videos that you necessarily make on your own. track the effectiveness and to shorten your tweets. They can be videos of artists you sound like or play with, videos that make you laugh, or subjects that are thematic to your music and important to you like a charity.
GROUP 3. CURATE CONTENT Like: MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, BEANS, EGGS Servings (Recommended Frequency): 2 – 3 out of every 10 posts Content may be king but content curation is queen!
GROUP 5. SHINING A LIGHT ON YOURSELF (AKA SELF PROMOTION) Like: FATS OILS & SWEETS (Use Sparingly!) Servings (Recommended Frequency): 1 out of every 10 posts
Of course these are OK to do once in a while, not in an overThe best part is you can set up an RSS reader to pull interhypey, annoying way. Just like treating yourself to a great pasesting content for you so you don’t have to come up with anytry or some fries: its OK – but not too often! thing brilliant – just select what you like and share it. And if it’s interesting to you it’s probably interesting to your community It is after all, vital to tell people if you have an album coming out, a new track, a show, or anything that’s newsworthy, noteAsk yourself: How do I spend time online? What do I read? Are worthy, and important for your fans and followers to know there sites I visit daily? Add them to the RSS reader (here is a about. brilliant Common craft video that will teach you how to set one up. Then all you have to do is grab the content you like and Don’t forget about your specific calls to actions or these won’t share (remember to always give credit where credit is due). be fruitful. Music: Use Blip.fm, Song.ly, Jango, or LastFM to share music Recipes: Post links to foods you like from Epicurious or TheFoodNetwork
So – Choose from Groups 1-5 and mix it up and soon you will be fully engaging people easily and naturally, without thinking. Just like eating!
Media: Post book reviews, music reviews or film reviews Blogs: News, politics, celebrity gossip, parenting, fashion, art, sports – all make good topics for people to connect around.
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The Game 101: Social Networking
Adjust your Music Career with Social Networking by Ben Witherspoon
Here are a couple things to keep in mind when it comes to social media, as a whole:
Connect with fans and drive traffic to your website. So-
What is your brand? How do you want people to perceive cial networking sites are great for many things but conyou and your music? What are some words that you want necting with fans and driving traffic to your website to come to mind when people mention your name
should be two of your main objectives. You want to be
(otherwise known as “positioning”)? Always have your
able to create a fanbase that will support you for as long
brand in mind with every single communication (tweet,
as you make music and your interaction with people
Facebook status update, MySpace status, etc.).
through social networking can create that fanbase, one by
Respond to every question and positive comment. Be
one. Facebook and Twitter are great but you really want
appreciative of every single person who supports you.
to drive people to your website, where they can
People have access to more music than ever so
sign up for your e-mail list, listen to more of your music,
someone spending the time to listen to your music is a
make purchases, etc. The Internet is the entire food court
victory for you. But if they take the next step and interact at the mall. You want people to go to your website with you, you better respond and thank them for
(your restaurant) so you are standing in the walkway giv-
listening.
ing out bourbon chicken (tweets, Facebook updates, etc.).
You get in what you put out. Simply creating a profile is-
Get it?
n’t enough, you must be active on these sites. The internet never closes, you can work all day long and all you need is a cell phone. And you must also be active off of the Internet to help your online following. Put your social networking links on all of your promo materials, announce them on stage at performances, promote all of your sites on each network (Tweet your Facebook link), etc.
Article reprinted with permission from: www.AjustEntertainment.com www.Twitter.com/AjustEnt Ben@AjustEntertainment.com *Download the complete Ebook. This book will be reprinted in parts 30
Youth Community Spotlight: Welcome to Chaydon’s World Nicola Introduces 15 year old Chaydon When I look at this picture, I see a confident teenager. Striking a pose is how Chaydon is going to make his money. His future is so bright that he has to wear sunglasses. From future Ford Entertainment Magazine Model to future Runway Model. May God Bless you during your journey. Love you always, Nicola.
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Tips & Tricks Beauty
Health Weight Loss
Weight loss is a very common goal today here in America. Many people want to lose weight and become more toned in one area and not as a total body weight loss. In order to lose To stimulate growth of your natuweight in one area you must lose as a total body. There's no ral nail, grab a orangewood stick such thing as spot reduction. and push back on your cuticle . As well as, Biotin vitamins. Biotin The best way to lose weight or get toned is to make sure you promotes both hair and nail increase eating. Try to get 4-6 meals in a day and hit the gym 3growth. You can also just try eat- 5 days a week. If you can't always make it to the gym walking, ing right and taking care of your body. -Bethany running and bike riding will suffice. Here's an example of a
Nails
good weight loss/ getting toned total body workout program. Warm-up: 10min cardio (walking, running, bike)
Make-up
1. Bicep curls 3 sets 12 reps Living in florida especially, you tend to change skin tones. With that said you should always have two different shades of foundation to switch out to match your complexion. —Samantha
2. Squats 3x12 3. Triceps pull downs 3x12 4. Lunges 3x12 5. Seated rows 3x12
Hair
6. Triceps kickbacks 3x12 7. Lat. Pull downs 3x12 If you wanna switch it up for 2011 an go short, your should do a test run with a wig or weave to see how it looks before your chop off your own locks. -Whitney
8. Chest flys 3x12 9. Push-ups 3x12 10. Leg raises 3x12 11. Ab crunch on Swiss ball 3x12
Skin Blackheads can be a serious struggle for many people , but did you know that Blackheads are really just another "form" of acne and can be treated with the same medicine -Christina
Cool-down: 10min cardio Before you begin any workout program make sure you that your cleared by your physician. Make sure you always eat an hour prior to working out and after working out. Always drink plenty of water during and after your workout and you will be sure to see results. By: Shaina Eiland Certified Personal Trainer 32
Fashion Cents: Rock That Celebrity Look For Less! Glam Squads model Ana Varela vs. Rihanna One thing we all can agree on is Rihanna's sense of style! From concerts, to the Grammys, even on the streets she's making her bold statement. Rihanna seems to take a lot of her looks from runways, that's where you can get some inspiration too! In all honesty, if you want to be a fashionista like Rihanna, you don't have to spend the big bucks.
Check out what we found to create this look: Hat from August : $28
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A Simple Fantasy?
sized about was inappropriate for fear that it revealed some type of hidden desire. This is actually not true. Just because Exploring the benefits and why you should you have a fantasy doesn’t mean that you will act it out. fantasize More often than not it is the fantasies that are the most arousing that 9 times out of 10 you wouldn’t dare to act out. By Paige Diamond There is nothing to be ashamed of because you fantasize about certain things and it doesn’t make you a sexual deviMany of us aren’t well equipped in our sexual arsenal with ant. Due to how many are raised and were introduced to creativity. We may lean on and depend on items that we sexuality, some may feel that fantasies are immoral failing bring into the bedroom to add some umph to our bedrooms. I welcome you to challenge yourself and open up to to recognize that acting out fantasies are totally different the one thing that you can add to your sex life that can rock from thinking about them. I once had a subscriber to my blog write me because she was concerned that her having your world off it’s axis- FANTASY. fantasies about different men that wasn’t her husband Fantasy is something that can be engaged in by yourself or meant that she was not satisfied sexually in her marriage. This is a common thought for those in relationships but it with your partner and is commonly used during sexual activities like masturbation frequently. Usually when you think has no bearing on whether or not you are satisfied in your of fantasy, it is thought of in the context of role play. Maybe current sexual acts. As long as the fantasies do not get in the a little patient and doctor scenario comes to mind and if not way of your relationship, quiet is kept and move beyond it. in the context of role play it is certain acts of kink being carNow I don’t want to give anyone any false perception that ried out like a threesome or swinging. Whatever the case there is in no way where fantasies can in deed be a problem may be fantasy isn’t really explored by the mainstream to because they can be. If the fantasies are causing you to exthe extent that we truly realize it’s full benefits. perience an overwhelming sense of guilt, then fantasies are · Fantasy can be a very powerful aphrodisiac since your brain is your most important sex organ, just the not for you. If they are preventing you from having a satisfythought of sexual acts can increase sex drive- putting ing relationship with your mate and you would rather fantasize than be with your partner romantically or sexually, then you in a sexy mood. · By focusing your mind on the fantasy it will increase fantasies are not for you. If you insist on actually acting out your arousal due to you making the sensations you the fantasies and by doing this it can put our relationship, career, freedom or cause harm to you or someone else if are feeling the center of your attention decreasing followed through, then fantasies are not for you. Remember the distractions you can have. with all things that are indulged in, moderation is the key. If · Orgasms are more of a possibility for those who have never experienced one or for those who have a you want to play more with fantasies within your relationhard time achieving orgasm when fantasizing during ship, express this need to your mate. You may be surprised at how open they are to the idea and may have some sugsex or when masturbating. gestions of their own. As with everything that you do, effec· Safe sex of course if pleasuring yourself is another tive communication is a necessity and without it a fantasy benefit of fantasizing. You will not have to go out and have multiple sex partners if you can have each can turn into a nightmare. one every night in your mind. You can’t get pregnant either. · Brings excitement to a bedroom that may have been Paige Diamond extremely boring. The HipHop Sexpert Fantasies are by far more normal that people think since approximately 95% of women fantasize at some time or another. Some people have experienced guilt about a fantasy they have had because they felt that the person they fanta-
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March Pics: Southern Entertainment Awards
This was the first year that Ford Ent Magazine was able to attend the SEA, one of the biggest, if not the most revered Indy Award show in the south. The three day event started on Friday March 4th with not much fanfare. After arriving in the beautiful city of Memphis that morning, our first event was an Artist Showcase that evening at 6pm. During that showcase, the most noted performers, in our opinion were Lil E, Rome Logan and Young Chris, with his “I Just Wanna Cut” track which we’re still unable to get out of our heads! We opted to not attend the after party which was the talk of the next morning of how DJ Dimepiece truly rocked the house. Saturday was the meat and potatoes of the weekend. With educational panels every hour from “Women in the Industry” to “Indy Vs Major– To Sign or not to Sign” there was a wide range of topics available to satisfy everyone in every aspect of the music business. Following a day of learning, that Saturday evening was a fashion show. Featuring fashions from Men in Suits and bathing suits out of balloons, the fashion show was truly THE event of that weekend. Sunday was the date of the actual Award show. After walking the red carpet and being interviewed by multiple media outlets, nominees and guest all entered the Cannon convention center and found their seats. Promptly at 330 the actual show began. The show was mostly based on performances and very few actual presentation of awards (which the majority of the winners were all announced on Saturday via email. The performances that were truly memorable during the show were Miz Smurff assisted by Dj Dimepiece and One Thurd who brought on enough energy on stage to wake a sleepy giant. Truly looking forward to the 9th Annual SEA next year! (Pics on page 37 courtesy of Kermit Henderson (Facebook.com/WeMakeSuperstars) 36
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February Pics: Florida Mixshow Music Summit
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