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Loni

June 7, 1979, President Carter decreed that June would be the month of black music. For the past 28 years, presidents have announced to Americans that we should celebrate Black Music Month. Inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, Kenneth "Kenny" Gamble and his partner Leon A. Huff is a writing & music production team (Gamble & Huff) behind 175 gold and platinum selling albums and are known in part as the architects of the smooth soul sound of Philadelphia. The award winning duo have written over 3,000 songs and worked with artists such as The Jackson's, Patti LaBelle, Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays and so many more. Their soulful influence on R&B & Hip-Hop is undeniable as can be seen by the various Gamble & Huff samples utilized by artist such as R. Kelly, Kanye West, Jay Z, Nelly, Avant and others . Military? is influenced by Hip-Hop but SOLJAH explains, "don’t be surprised to see R&B, Soul, Funk and even Rock N Roll artists on our tribute to Black Music Month List". Military?'s Ms.Williams adds, ‚Black Musicians have made so many contributions to music and we felt it was important to celebrate the legacy of these heroes‛. Celebrate Black Music Month with Tampa's Hip-Hop Recording Group Military? by logging on to www.whoismilitary.com. Article submitted by Elora Mason E. Mason & Associates elora@emasonassociates.com Also featured on www.FordEntMag.com 6

Michele Grant Questions by Jae Rae When did you discover your passion for writing? I’ve had a passion for reading since before I even remember. I recall trying to write a short story at age eight. It involved an amusement park and was quite terrible. Who is your biggest inspiration and why? Maya Angelou is my biggest inspiration. She writes with so much truth and wisdom. There’s a knowledge that comes through her works so you feel enriched by heaving read them. What has been your biggest challenge since getting into the industry? The biggest challenge has been juggling the publicity side with the creative side. There don’t seem to be enough hours in the day What do you hope to accomplish with your recent What's usually the process you go thru when starting publication? a new book? I always hope to entertain and give a reader a great story Starting a new book, I usually brainstorm through a few to escape into. If a reader finishes my book and thinks ideas. Once the publisher and I agree on a basic direction, ‚that was a fun ride‛ then I’m happy.

I sketch out a general outline with characters and major What was the first book you ever written? what was it plot points. Then I dive in. about? What advice would you give a new or aspiring author? The first book I ever wrote (but never published) was a I always tell new and aspiring authors – just keep writing. teenage love story think Twilight without the supernatural And go with your gut. stuff

Where can we check out your library? Which one of your books has been the most popular I haven’t completely updated it but a lot of my library is so far? what is it about? what do you attribute its out on Goodreads. popularity to? Will you be doing a book tour anytime soon? What I think Sweet Little Lies is my most popular so far. And I cities? where can we get info? think it’s because women can relate to Christina and fall in I started a tour and then paused it to finish book three. love with Steven. It’s about a woman who has been But I’ll be heading back out this summer. Folks can keep

burned (badly) at love before, meets a younger man and is up with me by visiting my blog: www.BlacknBougie.com, scared to take a chance. She’s a journalist investigating my author website www.MicheleGrant.net or my info site government corruption and he’s an engineer with a foun- www.BougieLandLive.com dation receiving government funding. It gets messy but Facebook and Twitter.

I’m also always around on

it’s fun to watch and see how it all works out.

If you loved Heard It All Before (Jan 2010) you won't want Are any of your characters/stories based on real life? to miss Sweet Little Lies (Feb 2011) or White Mocha (part A few characters have pieces of them that are based on of the Crush Anthology due out in April 2011) people I know and definitely I ‚borrow‛ a phrase and a twitter: MGrantAuthor or OneChele mannerism here and there. facebook: michelegrantauthor 7

Teflon aka Yung Money Questions by Jae Rae

Where does the name Teflon come from? I actually got the name Teflon saying it in one of my songs a while back but they used to call me "TB" but I switched it up a few years back and ran w/ TEFLON aka YUNG Money I liked the way that sounded best lol What all do you do? my main thing / focus right now is music but I'm a man of many talents... Who and what inspired you to get into music? It was the love of music, I used to play basketball until I got injured then I pursued my career in music more, I used to DJ before I started rapping... What is the hardest challenge you've faced since getting into the industry? I think the hardest challenge in the business is putting out your new music because sometimes people expect you to do one thing with your music while you maybe trying to go another way with your music... When can we expect an album from you? Right now I really don't know, I'm working with alot of major projects but I'm really not focused on an album right now hopefully the more I build my buzz WORLDWIDE then I can get more people asking when will I drop an album but right now people just wanna hear more of music and see more of what I got... How do you plan on everyone knowing your name by the end of the year? More projects and more visuals: meaning video's..seeing and being in the public eye more,â&#x20AC;Ś Tell us about some of the things you've accomplish so far in your career So far I had the #1 record on air in TEXAS. And the

Cowboy stadium and the new stadium is literally like 5 miles 4rm my old house in Texas in my city Arlington, TX (shoutout to the home team) What has been the most memorable event so far in your career? I think the most memorable moment would be...performing at the stadium before it was torn down. That was my biggest crowd yet over 45,000 people. What's the biggest misconception about the music industry? I think the biggest would that Hip-hop is dead... Where can we check you out and get more info? You can check me out on my official website: www.TEFLONUSA.com www.twitter.com/TeflonUsa www.facebook.com/pages/Teflo only black to perform at the Dallas Cowboys (old stawww.youtube.com/teflonusa dium) before they blew it up and built the new Dallas www.jango.com/music/TEFLON AKA YUNG MONEY 8

Singer, Songwriter:

VAUGHN G

Who is Vaughn G? Vaughn G is an artist, singer, songwriter, I work in production sometimes. Basically just starting out doing music as an R&B artist, you gotta learn to be smooth and suave sometimes. But you gotta be real with people and speak with a message.

I was like ‚O my God, I love Jagged Edge!‛ so I did a song called ‚Good Luck Charm‛ by Jagged Edge and people started responding, sending messages and emails and things like that, and I started posting more videos and getting requests. Is your grind mostly Digital or did you take it from Digital to the streets? It started off with just me singing and doing hooks for certain people and then I did more videos. Tried to do it digitally and it just kinda fell off and I just kept song writing. And when I wasn't expecting it, I got a phone call and ever since then I've been perfecting my craft, working out the studio and now going around and doing shows. So now I would say it’s a little bit of both, we’re tryna keep that good contrast so people can see me and they can actually experience.

What did you get started with first? Was it as a songwriter or a singer? When I started it was mostly with music, my whole life I've always had a fascination with music and didn't know if it would take me anywhere. I appreciate all kinds of music from rock, to reggae, all kinds of music I loved. So the singing thing didn't come in til later, when I was about 17, I started singing in church, then started doing videos on YouTube. I was discovered on YouTube, just doing my thing, I had like half a million hits, so people were definitely feeling what I was doing. Got a call, went down to Miami, and I've been working I know you write all your own songs, do you write ever since. for any other artists? Actually no, not as of yet. But I've actually gotten quite What was the very first video that you posted on a few requests, but as of now we're focusing on the YouTube? projects but soon I'll be doing a lot more writing. I went on there and saw a girl singing Jagged Edge, and10

on the radio and everybody starts looking at each other What’s your most memorable song you’ve ever and saying ‚oh my God‛. After having a good night, that written? put the cherry on top. We did this song called ‚Slow it Down‛, its basically a

fun record, a sexy record, its kinda up beat. Just talkWhat do you like to do when the music’s off, you’re not writing , and its just Vaughn G the person? I love being with friends and family, whether we’re talking all day or goofing off..

ing about having fun with that special someone, the things you do when you're in a relationship. So look out for that one.

What’s next for you? Right now we’re working on an EP. I'm really excited, we’ve put a lot of time and effort into. We’re currently working with Grammy winning songwriter Rico, he’s doing an excellent job with us. If you follow me on Twitter/ have music that are positive, that speaks messages to vaughngmusic or Vaughngmusic.com you can get more uplift. My whole idea and goal with my music is to info and updates.

Are most your songs about relationships, heartbreaks, just having fun, do you have a general theme, or do you cover a wide range of subjects? I try to be well rounded when I do my music. I do

inspire people to keep living and enjoy life. There’s

Interviewed by Ladychelle

no reason to be sad and depressed about anything, we got a lot of stuff in the world going on and there’s no reason to keep our head down, just keep moving and stay positive, that’s the best thing we can do.

Speaking of songs, tell us about your new single The single is ‚My Sheets‛ we got it on the radio. A lot of people are loving it and requesting it. ‚My sheets‛ is a love making ballad, basically the aftermath of spending some time with your special someone. Now that you’re getting all the radio play and doing shows. What part of the artist lifestyle do you enjoy the most? I'm really learning to love performing. Being in front of people and actually having them enjoy what you’ve done behind the scenes, actually seeing that you’re hard work is really paying off, its almost like getting a paycheck at the end of the week. When I'm on stage I get to see that everything that I've done, when no one was there, or I was going thru something and didn't think anyone would care, these people are actually receiving the message and the gifts that I'm giving them. Tell us your reaction when you first heard your song on the radio? We were driving, we were all hanging out, we had just got done at the studio, and we all went out one night in Miami and we were coming home and every body was kinda winding down and all of a sudden the song comes 11

Meet JCash For those who don't know you yet can you give us a brief history of where your from? I was born in Miami, Florida, Dade county raised by Trinidadian parents. How long would you say you have been interested in music? I've been passionate about music my entire life, but it wasn't until I visited a recording studio that I realized just how that passion had grown. Since going back to the studio, have you worked with anyone in the music industry? Not long after that visit I was working with artists like Trick Daddy, Brisco, DJ Drama and Young Shayne. All are set to feature on my upcoming album. You have a motto "If it ain't white, it ain't right" can you explain the meaning behind it? I am an all or nothing business man, believing that honesty and purity is the only way.

Is there a goal/ambition that you are trying to go into with your music? There are so many ways to label today's rap My goal is to develop a new community with an ear music, in what way do you describe yours and for real music that will entertain the soul and evoke who are some artists that have inspired you? creative thought. It's real life music which is drawing inspiration from artists such as Young What are somethings that you want your listeners Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Trick to understand when they listen to a J-Cash track? Daddy and JT Money I want people to know my lyrics, reflect how I actually and more. live my life. This is entertainment but it is also my real life.

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Beatrice Jean

Every pretty girl wants to be a model/actress, what makes you a standout? What makes me stand out would be my self-confident, I show initiative, I am highlymotivated, my versatile look, and my enthusiasm.

the Vh1 tough love photo shoot. Being on set with the Steve Ward and other ladies was very fun. It was a great opportunity for me and I’m glad I was the one of the selected models. How does your modeling personality differ from your day to day personality? I feel that there is not really a difference because I’m always myself from day to day or even when I’m modeling.

Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration, hands down, has to be my mom. I see how much she struggled on her own for myself and my siblings to have a better living. She always told us to go for our dreams so we can have a better life in the future. She motivates me to continue through this journey of success that I am trying to fulfill.

What's the biggest misconception about the modeling industry? Some people assume that if you’re a model your stupid, you have to have a big booty, or your suppose to starve yourself. These stereotypes are untrue. People need to understand that we are not creatures, we are human too. They also need to understand that models come in different shapes and sizes. Whether it’s fashion, urban, print, commercial, plus-size, video model. I feel that models deserve

What current projects are in your near future? A few projects you will catch me in is a film I shot in ATL called "Checkmate", VH1 tough love Print which is for on air/ off air promotions, magazines, and flyers, Hype Hair. Many more as much respect needed. to come. How did you first get started in Modeling? When did you What has been your biggest challenge since getting into realize that was the career you wanted to pursue? the industry? Ideas about modeling came about from a photographer The biggest challenge I had to face was auditioning for a run name Percy whom hit me up back when MySpace was hot. way casting held in Miami. I was so nervous so many things He told me I had a unique look so we set up a photo shoot in was running to my head. But I went in there & did it. Yes Orlando. After taking the pictures and seeing the final prodtensions were high & I may have looked very nervous but I uct, I felt this was something that I really wanted to pursue. tackled it & learned from that experience.. Where can we check you out? How do plan on achieving your career goals? You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Model MayI plan achieving my goals by staying focus and working hard hem, IMTM, and Ethnicity Talent on my dream, I plan to ease into commercial modeling, http://www.twitter.com/Beatricejean dancing, more print, acting and film opportunities, continu- http://www.modelmayhem.com/Beatrice88 ing to believe in my self, thinking positive in all I do, and http://www.ethnicitytalent.com E Talent # 005650 most of all having faith in God. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beatrice-B-Divine-Model http://www.youtube.com/user/BeatriceJeanDivine88 What has so far been your best experience in modeling? http://imtmworldwide.com/tag/beatrice-jean I would have to say my best experience so far is working on Questions by Jae Rae 15

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of Florida Music” Music”--Chaos 18

It feels good, it would be even better to get a little more recognition for it but I aint really doing it for just the props, I just love creating music and I love the love I get in return, the response to the records I've done. I literally got records that are part of some people’s lives. They still book me on old stuff, Classics like ‚Shake What Ya Mama Gave ya‛, ‚Hoe Problems‛, and ‚Run the Yard‛. I still get booked damn near every weekend just off of that. And that's a beautiful thing. But as far as the industry goes, let them tell it, ‚J done fell off, he aint doing nothing no more‛. But I keep music on the streets every week, I put videos on facebook and YouTube, I keep the ball rolling. But overall it feels good to be a part of something, to help mold and shape, that's what I was just talking about earlier, there was no cats like us back then, so we started moving in that way, the slang and just the way we moved was just different then New York and Cali niggas. So thats beautiful for me.

t Money, ‚The Godfather of this Florida Music thing‛ as described by Chaos of Grindmode, has been on the scene for over a decade. He’s seen Dirty South music evolve and change up only to

do a full 360, returning to the genre he helped create in the south. The leader of Poison Clan , whom most recognize from his popular single ‚Who Dat‛, sat over the phone with Ladychelle to give a brief history lesson on Dirty South Music, and the state of Hip Hop now.

Questions by Ladi in Blue, audio interview by Ladychelle, Transcription by Yello Tidwell. You started in the music industry as front man of your Miami based hip-hop group Poison Clan back in 1990, did you always wanted to become a rapper? No, not really. It was just something we did when I was in school. Like a lil hobby, guess you could say I was one. The only reason I rapped is because I felt there was a certain type of dude that wasn't being represented. Before I started rapping, everyone was kinda on something else. There wasn't no real southern street game, like , we were being misrepresented. Cats from New York, Cali and other places they thought Down South was only about that Bass game, that it was all booty shake, you know what I'm saying, so I had to come on in with that Gangsta even tho I still had ‚Dance all Night‛, ‚Shake What Yo mama gave ya‛ but we still had to come up with that "Action", the ‚I Hate hoes‛, "Hoe stories", you know all of that was gangsta. My thing really started just representing us. A different type of groove. The real southern. That thing that they’re doing right now, today, that's what we started back then. Coz everybody Down South was either Luke, 2Live, 69 boys, 95 South for example, and then you got Poison Clan, a whole different breed of cats. And here you go, you got Jt Money. I never tried to go solo, I tried blowing the group up first. But I guess its all in HIS will however HE wanted.

Poison Clan played an important part in the development of the dirty south, how does that make you feel?

Back in the day getting your demo out & getting signed was way harder than it is now, do you feel record deals are being giving out to easily? Not really. I'm not really too sure. even then, back then, we wasn't doing demos and all that. Mr Mix, 2Live Crew, the Dj, the Producer, he actually threw us in a contest and I swear a week later we was in the studio. So I aint have to go knock down a bunch of people’s doors and chasing people, even now, like today, they just making these cats to be what they want them to be. You have some dudes with a nice beat and he just put anything on top of it because the industry is just selling beats and hooks. Alot of these cats records today dont have substance, alot of these artists don't have substance themselves, they don't stand for nothing. That’s why you see so many fly by nights, where are they nows. But I really don't know if they're just giving them out. Even now they're giving out deals, but them 360 deals, they want everything. In my days a record deal was a record deal. that aint got nothing to do with publishing, shows, and merchandise. Those were totally different deals... so I guess they giving em out, coz cats these days so hungry to be famous. Id rather be rich then famous. Give me some money.

record with 20 bars straight or 24 bars straight and come back with a little break. but right now, its all about the beat and hook. I think flow is important, the way you do it, you can say 1,2,3….4,5 or you can say 1...2...3,4,5 it’s the flow of it, its all about creativity. As far as me, I'm always tryna think of a new way anyway.

Nearly a decade as front man of Poison Clan you earned your first platinum plaque in 1999, what was going through your head when you heard the news? How would you compare back then down south mu- I was like "bout time!" if you listen to that ‚Who Dat‛ sic to what's being played now? in the beginning, it says "Jt Money! Bout Time!"

They coming back to what we started. If you listen to shit ,I'm supposed to've been up in this door. It all the music today, alot of it is club and heavy bass. feel good, I mean it aint nothing but credentials, the That’s what it was back then. What it was, was alot of main thing with me is the respect. Like when I go samples back then, now they’re not sampling, with places, its more love and respect then anything. I see the equipment, you able to just recreate so many rappers, they cant even go in their own hoods or things and do something similar and get away with it. stand out in the street, coz cats don't see em or feel It has advanced though, coz the culture of Hip-Hop em like that. The bullshit don't come round me, or Rap or whatever music industry, kinda merged. which I thank God for that. You got Pop-Rock and everything blended into one. I was mad at the company coz we got a platinum Rap is just what they doing over the production so single, not a platinum album. The album took a the Down South music, the club music, is back to the whole ‘nother year to go gold. The album was at club. as far as a comparison, again, those records, 400,000 sales so we were suppose to stop the single alot of them, they really do ABC, 123 music. When we at Gold and push for the platinum album. I'm tryna was doing fast music, you could still go back and still make me some money, the record company they quote and chant those lyrics like you mean em. Them look for the props or credential. But shit, you stop my hooks and everything had substance. Right now, its album from going. You still got people today, they just selling the beat and hook. they don't really care don't know nothing bout Jt Money. They know "who what a rapper is saying. I remember when I first came dat", alot of people think I just started with "Who up to Georgia, with the deal with LAFACE/PRIORITY dat", and I'm like "Wooow", they don't associate with Dallas Austin I took pride in my lyrics. He said Poison Clan and Jt Money as being the same author. "Man, J they don't really care what you saying" and But You got people around the country that do know, that shit kinda hurt me coz I was like ‚Nigga that's coz we was around the world. Those fans they still how I made my name, on shit I was saying.‛ I was here. When I'm on Facebook, when I'm on the Web, I speaking like no other has spoken but I guess now get all kinds of comments and remarks and things, everybody done started to speak like that, it done which is a good thing. that's what keeps me going. became popular. Now its just about a 16, coz before That's the only reason i aint layed down or quit or as it wasn't a format. it wasn't 3 16s, hook, verse, hook, they said "retire", I got too much to do, I still got verse. My records didn't go like that. If you go back in work to do. the day and listen to them records, I might have a 20

game. Music is more then that, it should be more inspiration`, motivation, that's what I try to do, even when I write. So they’ll wanna say it with me or agree like "Hell yea J" or be like "shit he talking bout me" that's kinda the way my pen work. So I keep fighting The message is important to me, I take my words even the labels, they really not tryna fuck with me. If I seriously, ‚in the beginning there was the word and the word was with God‛, you know all that, ‚by your give them a hot record, they gon buy it from me, but they would never get behind the artist, JT Money, coz words you will be justified, and by your words of what I stand for. The people I fuck with they would you will be condemned.‛, ‚Not what goes in the mouth, but what come out of it‛ all that played a part be like, "we cant let that nigga get on top, he liable to wake em up, he liable to expose us"..lol which is in my creativity, but these artists today, even if they wanted to, the label they sign with wont allow them true...hey, in time.... to. They be like "don't nobody feel like that", "he dumb", they selling niggas junk food, they want you You got your music game from Earth Wind & Fire, dumb, that's why they play alot of dumb, A.D.D mu- Curtis Mayfield & Marvin Gaye how did they inspire sic, they aint gonna play what’s gonna benefit or help you in your career? nobody, they just getting their money. The people in control of the industry, they don't want no smart Well listen to they lyrics! Isley, Marvin Gaye, Curtis niggas out here. Why you think they got rid of Mayfield, them cats had lyrics! If you come ride with Ghetto boys, took Scarface out, took Chuck D out, me, you'd be trippin, I be playing all the old slow took KRS1 out, tryna take JT Money out, but I wont songs. Them cats when they was singing them slow go. Coz I was officially street. the streets got me, with songs to the ladies, I'm picturing the ladies they talka deal or no deal, the streets got me. So I just keep ing to. The game they was saying, they was tryna fighting the good fight. wine and dine and tryna buy the lady. They had real substance. There’s where I get my thing from as far as music, I love the tone of it all the way down to the So many songs now a days aren't really putting in lyrics. that effort, how is that affecting hip-hop?

You said "People like to groove, so they're going to hear the message sooner or later" is putting a message in the song important?

Its affecting hiphop, the new generation coming up, they aint got a clue as to what's really going on in music. They tryna erase the path, like when we first started, it was the news, the rap was the news, us down south we was able to see what's going on in New York, and they could see California, and they could see us. I think that part of the game just merged into mediocrity. Everybody wanna rhyme about they car, they watch or the Baddest chick in the 21

Your stories of street life were what made you an underground icon, but now its about use your head messages. How do you want your music to inspire people? Just to be better. Young cats that don't know, they can find out in music, if they just pay attention. I've actually had cats come up to me and say "J, you put out stuff my daddy like" I’m like "wow" that's kinda heavy to me. They say anything today with no substance, everybody saying the same thing: ‚my car, my shoes, the shit I'm smoking, shit I'm drinkin, I wanna throw all my money away.‛ That aint life! When we was live back in the days, and that go back to all my cats I named earlier, when we made a record, we was talkin bout the family, the struggle, taking care of the kids, gettin off the streets! We in the streets nah for real! I think different labels back then, Luke Records or Rap a Lot, they was in the industry, but they was good in the hood. The people on top today aint got no conscience, you can go back and pull my file anywhere, ask somebody, and say ‚Jt Money‛ and they would a story to tell, ask somebody else, and they would say "I don't know, he just popped out the blue.‛ Its somebody behind the desk. them people behind the desk, they don't want that shit for one, they can’t tell you everything, coz really I know too much. so really I'm dangerous coz you can’t tell me anything, and I won’t do just anything so I'm no good to them. Like they'll say ‚that man make some good ass records, and people like him, but we'll build up some other way‛. But they can’t do it til they get rid of me.

What can we expect from you in the near future.

Right now I got 3 mixtapes out in the streets. Two of which are GPASS and Get Em J, those are done by Dj Scrilla. I'm actually working on a Poison Clan mix cd and now we doing a Poison Clan album. We bringin the Poison Clan back. I got all the original members back together we recording again, I still got this Jt Money project, I got like 4,5 albums worth of material of Jt Money. But its about a situation with me, I aint looking for a record deal I need a distribution set up. A system where I can funnel the music thru. But I'ma keep rockin them shows coz you know I love that. And they keep booking, we gonna keep rocking the music. Poison Clan coming, I got the First 48, Benzino and a couple of my partners, Monsta dem and I got Crunk City Squad, that's my Georgia squad, I keep it moving, I keep working man. I got a lot of young bruddahs, and nephews ready to blow. Some real talent. I just need that situation. So we can push this music. I just really feel at the end of the day, Watch The dirty south has put a big mark in hip-hop what me! Quote me on do you think should be this: ‚its gon be Us done to keep it there & and Them. Coke and continue making that mark Pepsi, Sugar and Shit, bigger? Truth and Lies, This and That, Good vs I think I should start my own Evil.‛ Its gon be some distribution system that way shit like that, at the I can funnel this real Down end of the day. South, Dirty South music to Watch! I know this. the world. 23

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Fashion

Embodiment

By Patrice Ross

By Ladi in Blue

When designing for a show I am inspired by the fab-

What was it that made you decide that fashion

ric and concepts of the show, but when I am design-

was for you?

ing for a client I am inspired by their personality and being able to use my creativity to bring out that se-

I have sewn my own clothing in some form or fashion cret nugget that makes them glow. since about age 14, always told that it was just a lofty dream, I limited myself to making the occasional con- You have designed four different individual lines, cert or birthday outfit for myself, cousins and friends. P-rezy, Stine, Elnora and S.T.E.A.M. What does I later dabbled a little in exotic dance wear, but ulti-

each represent and how does it fit in with the

mately I believe the fact that the desire to be a de-

women that wear these lines?

signer would not leave my heart. I consider myself a well-rounded female who has exWhen the vision of your designs came into reality perienced MUCH! And in that I feel each of my lines represents a piece of me at some point as well as how was that for you? most women. P-rezy is for the trendy, chic lady. Truly surreal, I don't believe I could go back to life

Stine would reflect a more conservative woman, who

before seeing my clothing on the runway.

is about her business. Elnora would encompass all of the women in some form of after five attire, and fi-

Each design shows your creativity, how do you

nally S.T.E.A.M is my lingerie and swimwear line. Each

come up with the idea of your pieces?

line gives a custom appeal to Every Woman. 26

You want your designs to make a statement, how do come up with the concept to each one of your pieces? Honestly, I give all credit to God because I set up and throw the fabric on the table and start cutting. Very rarely do I use patterns, which makes it hard to be a designer with mass production. Though I am honing in on those skills so that I can reap more profit for my talent. At one point you wanted to give up but now, your designs show cased in For the Luv of Fashion Holiday party hosted by model Courtney 'Jaguar' Cameron sponsored by designer Traci Evans; Rock the Runway by Upper League Entertainment, and the All Black Second Saturdays by Jgood and Debo productions. Coming from almost giving up on your dream to all of this, what would you say

made you continue to keep going strong no matter what? My faith in Jesus Christ. I have been told on occasion to not deny him but not be so outspoken about God, but when I tell you NO ONE ELSE has been as consistent as Him in my life. Much of what I am experiencing is the Vision that I wrote and made plain. My life experiences allows me to be comfortable in various environments which in turns allows so many to see His light through me and my talent. 27

Aside from designing clothing, you also are a positive role model for residents of Children's Home Society of FL, as a youth child care worker. What message would you send to the youth who have a dream they want to make happen? All dreams can become a reality. God can give you all you want but there is no such thing as you don't have to work for it. Education, money management, and planning are key to success. Link up now with a passionate mentor and watch their mistakes and accomplishments. Don't mimic them but learn from them and create your own path. What are some new things coming for your collections, and what else can we expect from Embodiment of Patrice Ross? I am working on having select items mass produced for sale in area boutiques. My goal is to get some celebrities in Embodiment of Patrice Ross real soon. I will be on the Red Carpet at the Premier of 'Truly Everlasting' by Five Alive Films and best-selling author Brenda Jackson. I am a credited Costume designer on the film and I have taken on the task of designing for various actresses during the event. There is so much I want to do and so many other talents I possess so you must keep me on your radar.

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Health/Fitness

Busy Days and Busy Nights

Busy days and busy nights. No wonder exercise gets set to the side. Before you know it, life catches up and pounds pile on. Sound familiar? Exercise fits into an active and busy life easily once a clear pattern emerges fully integrating it. Starting an exercise regimen with slow, small steps gives the springboard needed to begin utilizing useful tools for strength and endurance. Further, many people erroneously think that healthy exercise requires an all or none pattern of sixty continuous minutes. Yet, incremental cardiovascular and strength training programs support healthy results. With all that said, consumption of water throughout the day supports the body fully from the dehydrating effects that could result from ongoing activity. Water composes almost 70% of a healthy body. Exercise, stress, lack of water, caffeine, and many other lifestyle activities deplete water quickly. Worse yet, as low as a 2% dehydration factor causes symptoms including physical and mental fatigue. Six to eight servings of eight ounces of water serves as an ally throughout the day to counter the problems associated with lack of it. More importantly, some is better than none, whereby utilizing small steps to increase water helps to bring consumption to healthy levels. Proven time and again, binging on exercise by starting a program at the top leads to failure. A little bit each day with increases weekly, benefits a lifestyle change. Overtime, small increases lead to habits that lead to healthy changes. Beginning with the end in mind, then breaking it down into small, yet progressive steps over the course of three months, holds the key to exercise success. Knowing that small steps to a bigger plan bring results, many tools have begun emerging to assist individuals in being successful. Online tools and phone apps provide full programs for incremental increases based on individual abilities. One example of this type of program, HundredPushups.com, leads the pack with innovative programs for pushups, sit-ups, squats, dips, and pulls ups. In addition, Vimukti applications for phones do the same thing conveniently. Another useful tool is the bodybugg with digital display, which gives a window to metabolic rate and calorie

burn. This means that exercise is no longer confined to one place and time opening the doors for exercise into a busy lifestyle. The American College of Sports Medicineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long standing doctrine indicates that exercise done incrementally gives the same cardiovascular benefit as done in one continuous setting. While continuous moderate activity increases heart rate and metabolism for the period of work, increments throughout the day enable a continuous increase in metabolism. This means the enabling of a steady metabolic increase throughout the day. Even though the increase rises slightly, the continuous flow reaps the same metabolic results. Running in place five minutes on the hour for six hours reaps the same cardiovascular and metabolic gain as running in place for a full thirty minutes. Strength training combined with cardiovascular activity gives the complete exercise program. Small fifteenminute training sessions of one body section per day fits easily into a busy day and life. By breaking the body into seven sections of training, the body gets a full work out with appropriate rest. Look for strength exercises that work the most muscle for each area. Then, use your own resistance by doing each repetition slowly to increase strength and tone. Working out does not have to take away from productivity or fun. Using simple strategies to break a program down into small increments, a full program develops before you know it. With time, the plan makes strides and pounds slip away.

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Introducing: Valerie’s corner By Valerie Busic

Lifestyle

About 10 years ago, we moved our family from Cleveland, Ohio to sunny Southwest Florida. After our youngest My husband, Patrick and I have been married for more daughter started kindergarten, I turned the experience I than a quarter of a century. That’s a pretty long time for had in sales into a pretty successful career in real estate. someone my age. I did get married when I was pretty Currently, I am a co-team manager of one of the most young, and we now have 7 beautiful children. We have a successful teams in the country. Our team is ranked in mix of adopted kids and biological kids, and if I had my the top 20 teams in the country for sales. way, I would probably fill our home with even more kids. People often ask me, “How are you able to do all that you do in a day”. My husband is a computer programWe became foster parents about 20 years ago, when I mer and he works from home, which has enabled me to was in my early 20’s. We lived in Cleveland, Ohio at the put the hours into real estate that I need to in order to be time. Foster parenting was something we always a successful. I also have a great business partner, Carolyn wanted to do, so after we bought our first home, our Chesser, who helps run our team. My kids all help out journey foster parenting journey began. We already had around the house, so without all of the support that I 2 of our own children, but this was just something we felt have, I know I wouldn’t be able to fit everything in. we were supposed to do. Our first foster child was a beautiful baby boy, who taught us so much about our This market that we are in right now is by far the best hearts capacity for love. He was also born addicted to market for families that are looking for an affordable crack. His smile was amazing and when he laughed, we home. With interest rates still at all time lows, and housall laughed. ing prices still lower than they’ve been for years, it is possible to buy a home for less than you are paying for rent. We had him for 2 years, and we planned on adopting him, It is very rewarding to help a family find their dream but his mother went to rehab and got him back right be- home. fore his second birthday. I was sure my heart would God is also very important to me and my family, and withnever heal from losing him. Nothing prepares you for a out Him, I definitely wouldn’t be able to accomplish all loss like that. For a while, I didn’t think I could be a foster that I have to do in a day. He gave me a passion to help parent anymore. It was so painful to grow so attached to kids, and also, to help families to find a home. My heart these kids, to end up having to give them back. Now, 20 aches for the homeless and for abused and neglected years later, I can say that we were able to help more chil- children. There are so many important things in life and dren. Some just needed a place to stay while relatives after seeing how so many families live, how so many chilwere located, others went back home after their families dren have to live, you learn what is really important in healed from whatever tore them apart in the first place. life. Still others were placed up for adoption. If we could Each month, my stories may be a little different, dependhave adopted all of the kids that passed through our ing on what is on my mind. Whether it’s teenage or famdoors, we would have. We did adopt 2 of our foster chil- ily issues, my never ending quest to lose weight, or some dren, and just recently, after too many years away, anbit of real estate wisdom that I would like to pass along. other one of our children came back “home” to live with If you have questions about real estate, or questions us. We also still see our very first foster son. His mother about foster parenting and adoption, I would love to included us in his life, right after he went home, so we hear from you! My email address is vbusic@comcast.net were a part of his life, and we watched him grow up to or you can visit my website at www.valeriebusic.com to become the young man he is today. learn more about me! At times, we had up to 9 children living with us at one time. Life was hectic then, but always so full of happiness. When the kids were all young, I worked as a telemarketer in the evenings, and I did a bit of freelance writing on the side. I am also a published author. I always worked in the evening, and did my writing when the kids were asleep so that we didn’t have to hire a babysitter for our enormous crowd of kids.

Valerie is a freelance writer, published author and Full time Realtor with Busic, Chesser & Associates, Century 21 Birchwood Realty

Youth Community Spotlight

Nicola Shines The Spotlight Its Kiaundra’s World Future Model Iman, Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, and next Kiaundra Wester. Nicola welcomes Ford Entertainment Readers to take a trip to Kiaundra’s world. In Kiaundra’s world, she will grace the covers of many magazines, travel to beautiful places, sign multi-milli9on dollar deals, and give back to her community by working with the youths. Look out future fans because there will be a new face in the modeling industry. Finally, Nicola congratulates Kiaundra on her debut in the Ford Entertainment Magazine. I will support you always, Nicola.

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Tips & Tricks Health

Beauty Nails So everyone has been talking about the new Salon Effects nail polish strips by Sally Hansen. These strips are very similar to the Minx nails, but of course cheaper and easier to apply. It's basically a sticker that you apply to your natural nail. They are supposed to last up to 10 days, and they have all sorts of designs! Salon Effects polish strips will definitely catch an eye and add some jazz to your every day look.

Most people believe that going on a diet is the best way to lose weight. Well its a good step forward in the right direction but what's going to happen when your no longer on that diet, because no one stays on a diet forever. Most people that go on a diet gain the weight back faster and sometimes the weight gain may be doubled once they stop the weight-loss program. The best way to go about losing Makeup Ok ladies, I know you've seen some women walking around weight is through a lifestyle change. with a "mask". This means they didn't use the correct color A lifestyle change is the most natural and healthy way to and did NOT blend along the hairline and under jaw line. To get your correct color, test the product along your jaw line lose weight. A lifestyle change consist of changing the way to make sure it blends with the face as well as your neck. Or you eat, what you eat and your daily activities. This change just have a professional help pick out your shade! doesn't have to be so drastic which is the best part about it. You can slowly ease into it by simply cutting out fast foods. Hair With summer time here we need to make sure we take ex- I know it may be hard because that's what may be convent tra steps to keep our hair healthy. You can protect your hair at the time but if your serious about changing your body with a hat or scarf when your outside for a long time. Make you will do it. But if you love fast foods and can't let it go sure your washing your hair often enough, if you are doing just try and get what you may feel to be the healthiest thing a lot of swimming in the chlorine water. Make sure you fol- on the menu. You can also start by eating more frequently low up with a deep conditioning. Wear protective hair(every two hours) and packing lunches and snacks to styles, such as braids, buns, up-dos, and twists, these styles school or work. Small proportions is the key. Try writing not only keep hair out of your face and neck but will also down all the things you eat so you can see what your really protect your delicate ends. eating and when your eating. A next step you can take is Skin start walking or bike riding to increase physical activity. InThere are always new skin care products coming out. Prostead of sitting down in the house talking on the phone you fessionals are still going to recommend organic skin care can go outside and walk while on the phone. Just getting products. Along with the use of organic products here are outdoors is going to help. Once you take those first baby some steps to keeping your skin healthy: steps you can increase it by getting a gym membership or 1.Drink plenty of water. Water helps clean the body, hyworking out at home. drates the body, and helps prevent dry skin. A lifestyle change is the most effect and long-term. Once 2.Exercise. Of course it will boost our energy, but moderate work outs will help keep the blood circulating and increase you make this decision you will be asking yourself why didn't you do this sooner. You will feel better, look better and oxygen, both will help maintain youthful skin. have nobody to thank but yourself. You get all the credit 3.Only wash face with mild cleansing products. Cleansing and can be a help to someone else that may be looking for products with strong substances can harm cells. 4.Look for organic skin care products. Products with natural a change. ingredients do not force their way into cleaning the skin. 5.Moisturize. All skin types need some amount of moisturizer. Even oily skin can loose it's natural moisture after cleaning. Since it's summer time do not forget sun block creams and lotions!

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Rafael Vaca Vazquez 9/ 9/ 1985 - 5/ 22/ 2011

Dear Raff, Your talent came in through the ink gun & your pieces of art will forever live on. A father who loved his daughter, always there for her. No matter what came your way, you kept that smile on your face. Your life was cut short & that brought so much hurt. Everyone's feeling the pain of loosing a good friend & family man. Past the tears & broken hearts of those who love you, always remember like a tattoo you have left a permanent mark. Though I only got to know you for a short time, I can say you left a big impact in my heart. It was hard to see you leave so soon, but we know you're watching from above how the entire 239 has come together as one. We come from different trees but today we stand here in your name as family. Each one showing our love, side by side remembering the man you were. As you get your wings & continue to fly, we down here will keep you in our hearts & memories alive! R.I.P Raff -Ladi n Blue 36

Miami's Will Bell better known as “Will Da Real One” grew up in Liberty City projects, he used poetry to express what he felt. In 2001 he entered a "Lip, Tongue, Ear" poetry slam and walked away 1st place. He made it clear that the art of spoken words was his, sharing his bitter sweet past memories, sensual erotic metaphors and fire ignited political musings. He also donated his time to the youth of South Florida, some of his contributions were Eckred Youth Alternatives, The Dade county Juvenile Program and The Martin Luther King Relive The Dream Candlelight Vigil By Coretta Scott King. Bell appeared for two seasons on HBO's "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry." He won poetry slams across the country and was featured on albums by Miami rappers Rick Ross and Pitbull. he did a lot of fund-raising for battered women. And he owned the Literary Cafe and Poetry Lounge. Willie Lee Bell Jr., 47, was shot several times on May 29th, as he was closing up his Miami area coffee shop and poetry lounge. Hundreds attended Bell’s funeral, overflowing into the isles, the lobby of the church and out the door.“I can see from this room that he was loved,” said Timothy Washington, a close friend of Bell’s who spoke during the service. “He strived to be the best person he could be, to touch people wherever he could.” May he Rest in Peace and our condolences to his family and friends.– By Ladi in Blue 37

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