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THE ULTIMATE GIRL POWERED BAND Issue no. 27 | June 2017
Table of Contents 06 Editor's Notes 18 Kacey Fifield 46 L2M 60 Savannah Mullings Johnson 30 Jade Naraine 26 Gabby Fabrizio 22 June Playlist 68 Summer Must Haves 36 Angela Lewis 34 Â Beauty by Becca 34
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EDITOR'S NOTE Written By: Raye Reign
Hello Reader, Welcome to our 27th issue. In this issue we focus mainly on Girl Powered group, L2M that started a one time project which in time turned into a full on girl group. We need more girl groups these days that are positive more so then sensual. I applaud and adore L2M so much for bringing that back to music. We also have acquired a new writer this month named Savannah Mullings Johnson who wrote an intriguing piece on rapper, Russ. We always loved adding new writers to our team to make the magazine have different types of views. One of our writers in particular, Gabby Fabrizio, has written one of the most inspiring articles in this issue. She approached us about writing a four page article on her home during school, Manchester. We couldn't deny that it was a great idea. Can't wait for you read it. Bye, Raye
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Kacey Fifield Kacey Fifield is an actress, model, singer, and dancer. She plays Karissa on Nickelodeon "Game Shakers" and on Nickelodeon show, "React To That". She has multiple TV and film credits and her recent music video to her original song "Hear Me Out" has been officially selected and awarded in five festivals, including indie Dances With Films. How did you get started? I have always loved to entertain my family and friends with putting on shows as often as possible. When I turned seven I asked my parents for acting classes and they signed me up. I got my official start in acting after the IMTA (International Model and Talent Assoc.) competition in New York! It was a lot of fun, going to the Big Apple and doing monologues and scenes. I have received several awards which confirmed to my mom that maybe we should pursue my talents. I have also received callbacks for meetings with agents and managers. This was the official start of my whole acting adventure.
making people smile and feel deeper emotions. I also love the weather and the outdoors, beaches and hiking. Did your love for music come first or acting? I would have to say both, when I was younger I would always put on small "musicals" for my family where I would sing and act, improvising a whole show! I love acting and becoming all these different characters. But when I act I portray other characters, not always myself. I also love singing my original music and express myself through songwriting. When I sing, I am Kacey and my emotions are real. That’s why I love both, acting and singing so much! What is your writing process like?
Usually, I work on the lyrics and help my music producer with the melody. My music producer and I sit down, he starts playing the piano and I start singing what comes to my head. We work together on suggestions and ideas bouncing off each other. Sometimes that process takes an hour or What has been your favorite thing about two and sometimes a few sessions. I have moving to LA? a few songs written that are waiting for the right melody to come to us. I love the opportunities to perform! Whether it be acting or singing, I love how What has been your favorite role to play? there are so many different things I can do! I act, I sing, I have my own YouTube channel I really appreciate all my roles. Each called Kacey Fifield Variety where I film and character is different and it's really edit my own videos. There are so many interesting becoming each of those different outlets to entertain! And I love characters on screen. I've played a huge
characters on screen. I've played a huge variety of characters and it would be impossible to compare them and chose just one. I do have a dream role in mind and hopefully I can play that role someday soon! I also like being myself so I would love to have my own show someday. Why do you love doing the react shows and do ever go back and watch your episodes? The react shows are super fun because I never know what to expect! I never know whether I'll be reacting to a video, food, old technology, game or even doing something else! We're all a big react family and everyone is nice to each other. It's always fun to watch the react videos I was in a while ago and compare them to my recent videos to see how much I've changed. I have been in react shows for almost four years. I have a few favorite episodes and I loved being in the Nickelodeon series “React to That” by the creators of React. It was fun to bring the YouTube show to the TV audience. What is your advice to new actresses? Always stay true to yourself and use your personality in every role you play. When you add your own twist on the character, it makes your acting beautifully unique. Make strong choices and don't take rejection personal, instead just work on your craft even more. Don’t give up, if you love it, keep going for it! Follow Kacey on Twitter @KACEYFIFIELD Subscribe to her YouTube Channel to watch her Music Video 'Porcelain Doll'.
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JUNE PLAYLIST 1.WONDERLAND EP BY JASMINE tHOMPSON 2. BETTER WITH YOU BY AUSTIN MAHONE 3. DIME BY RACHEL CROW 4. TOUCH BY CANNONS 5. DUST AND GOLD BY OKBADLANDS 6. LOVE SICK BY SONNA RELE 7. CREATURES OF THE NIGHT BY HARDWELL 8. SIMPLE BY JOE HERTZ AND JONES
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Manchester| Written by Gabby Fabrizio
As some of2017, you will know,which the last week was 22nd May a night should Mental Health Awarenessby Week, something have been remembered all for a night which think is incredible it is raising of joy Iand happiness as because people sung their awareness of such an amazing cause. So, I hearts out to American sweetheart Ariana wanted start off my featurethat thisnight month by Grande.to But, unfortunately, was saying PLEASE, please,the continue all the a night which changed lives of so amazing support Mental Health afterbut this many people, notfor only at the concert week, to raise awareness of all overand thecontinue country and the world. such a crucial topic in a modern society. Also, be there for your friends, family, A suicide bomber detonated an strangers explosivebe there for everyone. A few kind words can device in the foyer of Manchester Arena, go a long way, and with that thought in mind, and the evil act had catastrophic impact it brings me to today’s article. on many concert goers. 119 people were injured, and, 22 people sadly lost their I know just how far a few kind actions can go, lives. For anyone who followsame and that’s why I have compiled liston of small Twitter, or has read my articles, you will gestures you can do to help improve know that day Manchester is very close someones drastically. So why not to go and home for me. I attend university in complete just one of these small gestures Manchester, live their for the termday today, andand improvesomeone's time, so this was very like hardnormal, hittingiffor me positively! Remember, you do to witness such a catastrophic event. any of these gestures I’d love to know! Send me a private message or tweet to Something which I was impressed by @gabbyfabrizio and let’ssochat! was not only Manchester's response, but the response from thetocountry, the Small Gestures to do impact and someones day positively world as a whole. In times of tragedy it is so important for people to come together, Hold door open someone wecreate are all workthe together, and for unite as one-to guilty of place it, justfor walking through door and a better humanity and aprovide being oblivious to those aroundneed us. in Try the support and love that people holding the door open for someone times like this. Floral tributes lined theand watch spread across theirof face! streetsthe at gratitude St Ann’s Square, messages support came flooding in globally, and Give compliment - DoInyou likebecame that girls Oasis’a Don’t Look Back Anger handbag in of front of you? Or love that somewhat an anthem forreally Manchester, boy’s sat on train? Tell them. We knownhoody for being onthe city which you get scareddon’t to talkmess to people, but you’re being certainly with! The famous positive about them, what’s not to love?! working Bee became vastly spread across Manners - Manners, manners, manners! people, being tattooed all over peoples Always remember to say ‘please’ and ‘thank bodies as a tribute to Manchester, and you’ to a person, and if you have to get past with the money from the tattoos being someone, a quick ‘sorry’ will make the donated to the emergency fund. Coming situation 10x happier for everyone. together in times of horror is what makes
Spread the love - tell someone just how much Manchester so special. The response from you love them. spoken to your everyone, bothNot whose home is aunty in a while? Ring her and tell her who just how much Manchester, orup simply those were you love her! affected by it was incredible. Messages of only love were spread across the city. Help the less it’s quite sad really Tributes werefortunate at every -corner, every that we don’tstreet have toand go far to see people less shop, every every landmark. fortunate than us, butthe youvictims, can help them. If Tributes celebrating tributes you see a homeless personall satleaving outsidethe a shop, celebrating Manchester, go inside and buythat themwe a meal deal! lasting message, will not be scared, we will not live a life of fear, and Smile at people - such a simple one, but a that Manchester does most certainly, do little smile to someone really does go a long things a lot differently. way. Especially if it is at the older generation, who sometimes feel a little bit uncomfortable Rapidlythe after the attack, the We Love around ‘youth’. Manchester Emergency Fund was set up, currently passing million, to help Give up your seat £11.2 - sat on a crowded tube? families of those killed and injured in bus? train? Can you see someone the who horrific attack. Support from the public deserves the seat more than you? Give up worldwide appeal, your seat forboosted a personthe and I can’t and stress how amazingly, 450,000 donations were made much that will make their day so much better. during the One Love Manchester concert, organized byyou Ariana Grande which in Give a tip - If go out for a meal, remember itself raised pound. Music those people£2.7 whomillion are serving you! They’ve once again brought Manchester andalready the probably been in there for hours waiting on people, giveOne them a little bit of a world together at the Love tip just to make their day brighter. Manchester concert, where Old Trafford Cricket Ground saw Ariana Grande, Liam Surprise Notes Leave notes your family Gallagher, Niall- Horan, Justinfor Bieber, Katy and friends around their house, workplace, Perry, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Robbie bags etc just showLittle themMix how much you Williams, TaketoThat, and many love morethem. amazing artists grace the stage to celebrate music, Manchester, and Do you have any small gestures that you everyone affected by the Manchester have forIsomeone? Please us terrordone attack. attended the OneletLove know, we’d love to hear you’ve been Manchester concert, andhow it was helping people!I have been to countless indescribable. concerts and festivals before, but One Talk to Gabby on these social networks: Love Manchester was one which had such a chilling, yet completely beautiful Twitter: @gabbyfabrizio atmosphere. It truly was the best way to Instagram: @gabbyfabrizio celebrate the lives of those we tragically Official Website: gabbyfabrizio.com/ lost.
A City United. Wherever you are when you’re reading this, take time out. Time out to reflect, be thankful for who you are. Be thankful for who is in your life. Be thankful for you life. Thankful for the memories you have already made, and the memories you are going to make. Think about all the happy memories you’ve shared with your loved ones, and think about the many more to come. Lucky aren’t we? Life is so so so precious, so be thankful every day, and live your life to the fullest. Some people, unfortunately, their lives came to an early end at Manchester Arena, so where ever you are right now, take a moment to reflect and remember these beautiful people. Courtney Boyle (19)
Phillip Tron (32) Elaine Mclver (43) Wendy Fawell (50) Eilidh MacLeod (14) Chloe Rutherford (17) Liam Curry (19) Michelle Kiss Sorell Leczkowski (14) Saffie Roussos (8) Olivia Campbell (15) Martyn Hett (29) Nell Jones (14) Alison Howe (45) Lisa Lees (47) Jane Tweddle-Taylor (51) Angelika Klis Marcin Klis Kelly Brewster (32) John Atkinson (28) Georgina Callander (18) Megan Hurley (15)
If you would like to donate, head over to the Manchester Evening News website (www. manchestereveningnews.co.uk) where information on how you can donate is displayed.
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Twenty One year old Toronto Native, Jade Naraine is a rising pop star. She once tried country by releasing 'You decided to stay' and was compared to old Taylor Swift by many radio station but she decided to stick to pop. She has recently released her new empowering single 'Princess'. What made you want to become an artist? I've always wanted to be a singer from very young. I would sing and dance around the house to old musical movies, this then turned into performing at weddings and events around the world and starring in musical's like "Carousel" and ultimately, finding a music producer to get working on some songs I had written. I also think that when I saw Christina Aguilera at a mall signing for her first album; it had a huge effect on me. I was fascinated by her and wanted to be just like her one day. How did you overcome your times of doubt when entering this industry? I don't know if I had ever had any doubt and if I did, it usually only lasted a few hours, before I would think of something else to do to keep moving. The music industry is incredibly tough. I always tell people that if they don't truly love music and aren't ready to work, don't do it. Please do something else for your own sanity. haha It's been difficult, your pretty much working 2 full time jobs, unpaid, at the beginning of your career and you get a lot of no's at radio. I've always just kept trying to make better songs and focused more on places that would play my music like Europe, Caribbean or the USA, who are excited to get foreign material.
Princess was written at a time when I felt really depressed. At the time, I had also read many heartbreaking stories via social media about; bullying, women feeling used or taken advantage of, trauma, abuse, other mental illnesses, Depression, PTSD. Specifically, I felt very bad for people who endured any kind of emotional or mental abuse. It can sometimes have a longer lasting effect on a person than physical abuse. I think the world has gotten pretty bad and we need to try to spread more compassion, respect and love towards each other. The idea for the title came when my producer said "Why are you so depressed. You have so much to look forward to and so much going for you. You're like a Princess." I felt like those words were really touching because he meant that it's heartbreaking to see a nice, beautiful young girl so sad and ruining her smile. I felt like everyone needs to remember this when they are not feeling well, that they are like a Princess. Spreading warmth, compassion and kindness is what I stand for. My writing process is always different. Normally, I listen to other music or beats for inspiration and then just start writing lyrics and melodies. I'll get a good idea for a hook or a verse and then the rest follows. What is your advice as an artist on handling online bullies? I think it's important to just ignore bullies. You can't respond to them all and spend time on that. We only have one life and we have to be happy and realize that there will always be people who don't like you and for whatever reason, they need to show that. What are your thoughts on the industry's body standards?
'Princess' was released on and the Music Video was released on her YouTube on I think the industry has gotten a little bit too consumed in perfection and artificial beauty. What inspired you to write princess and what I'm an old soul, so I believe in just being healthy, is your writing process? happy and natural. I don't think girls should try
should try to be like anyone else or try to follow trends. All that does is objectifies women more, which is something that I feel is backtracking from making our world a better place where women are respected. But, in that, I think whatever you want to do, you should do and just make sure you're doing it for the right reasons mentally. You have to love you first.
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What are your plans for the rest of 2017?
Right now, I really just want to focus on music. I think it's better to focus on one thing at a time, but later on in my career, it would be neat to try acting, if I'm offered some guest star roles, or a movie role. I'm a trained actor. I would also love to model again, which comes with music anyways! I'm also writing a book called Deserted daughter and a screenplay.
My plans for 2017, are just to get "Princess" playing at as many stations as possible and then we are releasing my second single and third single later this year! We are thinking; "Poisonous" and "Barbie Gurls" next!
in conclusion, I can't wait to see what Jade has in store for her music. I hope she continues to create empowering music. She is just getting started but it seems that she knows what she wants in this industry and sh is going to get it.
Who would you love to collaborate with?
You can purchase 'Princess' on iTunes and watch the video on her Youtube.
I would love to collaborate with The Chainsmokers, Travie Mccoy one day I love all Youtube / jadenaraine the collabs they have made. I'm sure there is a whole other list of people I would love to Be sure to follow Jade on social media collab with but those are the two that come to @jadenaraine me right away. Are there any other talents you want to
BEAUTY BY BECCA June Topic 'Mental Health' Written by Rebbeca Fenemore
dancing, more than I love anything. However, sometimes I had to force myself to go to class because my anxiety was quite bad and sometimes I didn’t go because I didn’t think I could do it. The times which I forced myself to go, in the end I felt proud of myself and each time I thought to myself why was I even anxious about this. However, each time a lesson approached, the feelings always came. Making myself do these things, such as dance shows, performances in the West End and for the Strictly Come Dancing Tour, auditioning for the National Youth Ballet and doing all those dancing exams helped my mind and helped me as a person to be a lot stronger. I owe everything to my dancing.
Mental Health is something all lot of people feel very strongly about. A huge amount of people suffer and struggle with mental illnesses, but I myself also struggle with it too. It is definitely a big subject which has a lot of stigma attached to it which needs to be changed. I suffer with anxiety and have done so for a while. In fact, I didn’t realize I had it until I finally gave in and believed it. I kept telling myself that I was just anxious at that point in time, but it went on for years and it was only then that I realized what it was. Sometimes it gets really tough and I hate myself for it, but I just have to tell myself that it will get better and I can do this.
For anyone suffering with anxiety, or any mental health, just keep going. You will have bad days, but you will also have amazing days. Surround yourself with positive people and remove anyone negative from your life.
REMEMBER THAT YOU WERE GIVEN THIS LIFE BECAUSE YOU'RE STRONG ENOUGH TO LIVE IT.
When I was 3 years old my mum put me Follow Becca on Twitter in a ballet class, and from then on I have @rebeccafenemore danced. I believe dancing helped me and my anxiety an unbelievable amount. I love
ANGELA LEWIS
Angela Lewis, who plays Aunt Loui Saint in the new FX series 'Snowfall' premiering Wednesday, July 5th at 10 pm, is an Actress from Detroit. Before moving to New York to pursue her acting career, she graduated with a degree in Theater at the University of Michigan How was it growing up in Detroit?
A fabulous public school education is one where the school is adequately funded, and the teachers really care and push their students beyond average and/or their comfort zones. The administration and staff work together with the parents and the community to give the students the best experiences and all the resources possible to thrive. My schools didn't have tons of money, and we probably had too many students in one classroom, but success, not failure, was the expectation. They knew we were gifted and talented, consequently, we knew it too. I think there are so few examples of good public schools because people and politicians are more concerned with addressing the symptom: students not making the grades, and less concerned with the sickness: the fact that ALL the children of this country, no matter the situation they were born into, are not receiving the funding, resources, and opportunities they need for success.
Growing up in Detroit was awesome! I was surrounded by a big, loving, and very supportive family. I went to big public schools that demanded the best of their students. They were all very competitive, so sometimes I have to calm that part of myself down. I still have friends from elementary/middle school, high school, and college (though college was in Ann Arbor. Go Blue!). I was always in some kind of after school or summer program, especially if it was in the arts. My most vivid memories of home involve Better Maid Red Hot's, Faygo Red, and waking up to “Mason in the Morning� on How do you think we can better it? WJLB!! I think the first step is to understand that ALL What do you think made you decide at the age children are born with tremendous potential, of three that you wanted to be a movie star? and that they really are our future. They are all precious and we should behave as such. Ha-ha. I think it was a combination of my parents taking me to see plays and musicals at Why is education important even in the the Masonic Temple, the Youth Theater at the industry? DIA, introducing me to classic films like Cabin in the Sky, Stormy Weather, Mahogany, Lady I believe education is about expanding your Sings the Blues, and Carmen Jones, doing understanding of how concepts, people, school plays, and wanting to (literally) be Diana history, and the world works. Expanding your Ross, Whitney Houston, Dorothy Dandridge, mind and gaining understanding is crucial and Lena Horne. because life imitates art. We set standards, our voices have platforms. People all over the In her bio, she credits her fabulous public world look to our forms of art for an school education to have helped her get this understanding of what our country is about. far in her career. Centuries from now, people will look at our art forms to understand who we were, and what What do you consider a 'Fabulous' public we believed. We are the story tellers. The more school education and why do you think there you understand, the better your story can be. are so few? Why did you take on the 'Snowfall' script?
She landed her first television role on the HBO critically-acclaimed drama series "The Big C" as the role of Laura Linney's nurse. Lewis quickly began working as a voice over and commercial talent for brands such as Verizon, AT&T Wireless, and McDonalds, to name a few. With appearances in many popular hit TV shows, such as TNT's "The Last Ship," Nickelodeon's "iCarly", CBS's "Code Black", and ABC's Emmy-award winning show "Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin" Why did you take on the 'Snowfall' script? I took on “Snowfall’ for two reasons. One, I think it's an amazing and complicated story, of which most people are unaware. Most people have a very biased view of HOW crack cocaine came to devastate our neighborhoods - our country. I wanted to help tell the real story. I also had a very visceral response to Aunt Louie. I had fun auditioning for her, she's so different from me! But when I was cast I had to dig even deeper, and realized all the ways in which we are the same. I fell in love with her, but was nervous that she would be passed off as a cliché. It became my responsibility to take care of her; to imbibe the character's frame with as much dimension and personal history as I could, so that her story was valid and valued. I want everyone to love her as much as I do
that justifies the behavior. Once I can understand the behavior, I can embody the character. Which character do you have the most in common with out of all the roles you've played? That's a difficult question. I usually choose characters that allow me to push beyond my personal limits and experiences. So, on the surface I have very little in common with them. But after I pull everything apart and insert myself into their world, I realize I have most things in common with them! We become one. At the end of each night, and for sure at the end of each project, I say a little prayer, releasing the character so I'm not walking around in their energy. What kind of roles do you prefer to play? I like lots of layers and complexities! I also like characters that exist or operate in alternate reality, or mystical, spiritual, and dream realms. What are your plans for the rest of 2017?
I'm auditioning for films, doing some indie projects, visiting with family, and planning to travel. Ha-ha. There's something about purchasing an airline ticket. That's always the What is it like being on set of a show like moment you book your dream role! “Snowfall”? What would you tell your younger self? Super fun!!! Everyone is great at what they do, and everyone's creativity is through the roof. I would tell my younger self to listen to her gut That's what turns me on! So, I'm having the and to know that she is enough. time of my life, even when Louie is completely stressed out!! You can contact Angela on her website at luvAngelaLewis.com How do you get into character? Follow her on Twitter @luvAngelaLewis I have to identify where the character is coming from. Why are they behaving this way? Article written by Raye Reign Sometimes, this means creating a back story
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L2M, WHICH STANDS FOR 'LISTENING TO MUSIC, IS AN ALL GIRL BAND THAT HAS ONE MAIN FOCUS, GIRL POWER! SIGNED TO WARNER BROTHERS RECORDS, THIS GIRL GROUP IS MADE UP OF FIVE EXPERIENCED SINGERS, DANCERS, AND ACTORS WHO LIKE OTHERS HAD TO AUDION FOR THE PART . "Auditions were held by the movies producer Mads Munk all over the country for five girls to sing the theme song for the Lego Friends Girlz 4 Life movie. Us five girls sang the theme song, and our management decided to keep us together and create L2M because of how good our chemistry was with each other in the recording studio and in every day life!" stated Lexi Was music a first love for all of you? Tati: For me, dance was definitely a first love but performing in general has always been my passion. Mariangeli: Of course! Music and performing arts have always been an insanely huge part of my life and I plan to keep it that way forever. Jenna: Yes...I love music...singing, playing piano, guitar and songwriting! Lexi: Yes. I have always loved music and dancing on stage ever since I was really young. McKenzie: Yes, I have loved music and have been singing ever since I was little - I actually sang before I could really talk! I, along with the rest of the girls, am blessed to have this opportunity to be in L2M.
levels. Mariangeli: That indeed was our first project, and a great experience to be a part of! It was so cool to get to partner with Lego on the movie, and we got to meet tons of amazing people along the way! Jenna: Yes, it was awesome! It was the first time for a lot of us to be in a recording studio so it was really fun! We met and worked with some incredible people. Lexi: Yes. All five of us went into the studio and recorded the track GIRLZ! It was one of the most exciting days ever and I will never forget it. McKenzie: It was so cool to work for Lego and record the song for the movie!! We had a blast! Plus, hearing our voices in the movie was unbelievable and just so crazy in a good way!! What is your writing process like?
Tati: When I write my raps I generally do it on the spot! I work better under pressure. Mariangeli: It depends on the song. Sometimes I already have the theme of a song in mind, while other times I start out with the melody. It honestly just depends on the moment and how I'm feeling! Jenna: Whenever I get a good idea for a song lyric, I just start writing and then I keep writing until it's perfect. Lexi: Whenever I feel a moment of creativity, I write down my thoughts and ideas no matter where I am! McKenzie: When writing music, I jot down How was it recording your first song anything I'm feeling or I'm going through and just build off of that together? Tati: It was fun getting to record and live L2M released their first song and music in a house together. We really got to videos 'Girlz' last year and it has since know each other on so many different reached 2 million views and counting.
Not only do they have amazing show are ones that I’m really proud and choreographer and vocals, they also have supportive of, and I can't wait to see where amazing fashion. it goes! Jenna: It feels SURREAL!!! We’re all over Tati: We usually have stylists and try to Billboards in LA which belong to You Tube coordinate and incorporate our own styles Red and Disney! and clothes too. Lexi: Well, the creators of a teen website Mariangeli: We normally have someone called ‘Miss O and Friends’ wanted to have style for us, but when that isn't the case, we a meeting with us and we got to learn about just cater towards our own styles. When the site and who they were. A few months that happens, everyone stands out in their after that meeting, they decided to create own unique way! a show based on the ‘Miss O and Friends’ Jenna: We usually have a stylist help story with L2M as the main characters! coordinate us all. McKenzie: The show came about because Lexi: Thank you so much. I love fashion, so it is based off of a true story of Juliette I love helping the other girls out with their Brindak who created the real life ‘Miss O outfits so that we all co-ordinate and look and friends’ website! She wanted to tell her A1! inspiring story and I'm so blessed to have McKenzie: We get the chance to work with the opportunity to portray one of the some great stylists on our wardrobe. Plus characters in ‘Hyperlinked’ and share her we get to incorporate our own personal story with the world!! The show focuses a style, which is a lot of fun. We help each lot on girl power which is so important. other out as well!!! Do you guys relate to your characters in Recently, L2M released the first season of any way and why? 'Hyperlinked' on YouTube Red. A web series written from the true story of Miss Tati: I definitely do! My character Izzy loves O and Friends. The show is produced by to dance and is super energetic, fun and Disney and Kids at Play. The first Episode outgoing. Her outfits are my favorite! is free to watch on YouTube. Mariangeli: Juliette, my character and I are very similar in terms of personality. We're Tati: The whole experience was so much both HUGE perfectionists and tend to get a fun for us to do together! We got to act, sing, bit stressed when things don't go as we rap, dance and choreograph all at once! planned. Mariangeli: L2M was asked to join the Jenna: I do relate to my character Olivia... project as the lead characters of the series we both love experiments, sports, pranks and it's honestly been an amazing project and are both actually the little sisters of our to be a part of! Each person that we worked families. with greeted us with a smile and became a Lexi: Yes! My characters name is Ella and i part of our Hyperlinked family. As for my am JUST like my character! We both show personal thoughts, it feels so nice to be able our personality and creativity through our to work on a show like this one. The story clothing and i love that! lines and life lessons portrayed on this McKenzie: I relate with my character
because Justine and I are both very myself but it will be constructive criticism determined and confident in what we do to help myself improve. and we both are very social and outgoing! Lexi: Yes, I will definitely watch our show! It will bring back a lot of memories from What do you think the show will bring to when we were filming the show!! the media that others don't at the McKenzie: Of course!! I definitely want to moment? watch Hyperlinked because it was such a great experience. I love to watch my own Tati: The idea that all girls can do anything work because I can see where I may need as long as they work together improvement! Mariangeli: I think that our show is very good at discussing important topics in a According to the girls they don't have any lighthearted way. Things like bullying and more acting projects as of now but they stereotypes are just a few of the problems defiantly want another season of that our characters deal with in the series. hyperlinked. (Cross Your Fingers!) Jenna: Acting, singing and dancing all in one show! Why do you think an empowering girl band Lexi: Our show gives advice on topics that is important in music right now? pretty much every teenage girl has to go through! And the show is about an actual Tati: With 5th Harmony losing a member, website that girls can go on to ask even we hope to be the next five-piece girl band more questions and get REAL answers. It’s to inspire girls around the world. We hope all about having a safe space for girls online. to be a “do-it-all” type of group who can McKenzie: At the moment there are no act, sing, rap, dance, choreograph, etc. We other shows that show girls excelling in can accomplish anything we set our minds STEM and their educational studies. Also to. I hope we can inspire girls our age and the website in our show is a real life website younger to remain true to themselves. that you can really go to for advice! Mariangeli: These days, with all of societies standards and views, it is very important to Some celebrities don't watch their own have an influential girl band in the market. shows because they feel that they will Jenna: I feel there is a need for age criticize themselves. Do you guys watch appropriate music right now...and young your own show? girls need positive role models. Lexi: If someone is ever going through a Tati: We sure will! tough time, there should always be Mariangeli: Of course! Although there are inspiring music to help them to get through always things that I look back at and think it. I could have done differently in terms of McKenzie: I think it's important to have a my performance, I couldn't be more proud girl band in music right now because we of how we've all grown as the performers spread positive messages about loving we are and that's why I wouldn't miss a yourself, embracing your flaws, and being second of our show. exactly who you are – all messages that girls Jenna: Yes I will! I might end up criticizing need to know and hear!
You girls seem like you are going to be around for a long time. What do you think keeps your group so strong? Tati: We are young and determined to shine! Mariangeli: Probably our bond and ability to help each other grow. Each girl has taught me something, emotionally and professionally. I believe that if we can continue to learn from each other that there is nothing that we can't accomplish. Jenna: Our strong friendship! Lexi: How hard working and determined we are as a group!! McKenzie: I think our group is so strong because we are all very dedicated and passionate about our careers. We also try our best to understand each others point of views on issues we face. We have highs and lows but we're not perfect and it's so cool to see how we continue to grow. The messages in your music are very important to this generation, what inspires you guys to be so positive? Tati: Being able to relate to and inspire a younger audience! Mariangeli: Definitely the fact that each of us can relate to the messages we portray in our music. All of our songs come from the heart and are made to genuinely make our listeners happy. Jenna: I have a strong family supporting me and I have a very strong faith. That's what makes me the positive person I am. Lexi: I want to be an inspiration to kids all over the world! McKenzie: Our group is so positive because we want everyone to be inspired to live a full life and go for their dreams!!! We want our music to be uplifting for our fans as well!!
What is your advice to those fans who are dealing with bullies in their daily lives? Tati: To focus on the positive and ignore the negativity. Mariangeli: Just remember to stay strong, and that at the end of the day what's right is right. You will always have someone to turn to that cares about you and if you know that someone is doing something they shouldn't, you should never be afraid to stand up and let people know. Jenna: Let someone know what's happening and find a responsible adult who you trust to talk to. Lexi: Make sure to tell an adult first and just be who you are and don't let them get to you. McKenzie: If you are going through tough times with bullies and negative people you should not let them get to you. You have to learn that a lot of times bullies are just insecure within themselves or are hurting and they don't know how to deal with it, therefore they hurt other people. So you have to just be yourself and remain positive. Also reaching out to a peer or your parents is always a good option and they will be there for you! In Conclusion, L2M has a bright future in music not only because of their personalities that click so well together but because they are spreading an empowering message that needs to be placed in music right now. As a lot of musicians jump on the sensual trend, we need more girl groups like L2M to remind us that being positive and empowering is cool. Warner Brothers made an amazing choice when signing this group. Even as a 22 year old, I enjoy their music because it gives off good vibes. Hopefully they will surpass the 'Going Solo' curse within groups and stick together and show that it's possible to be a long lasting, empowering, multi talented girl group.
The Success Story of Russ -ow one rapper from Atlanta defied all odds
Over the last decade, Atlanta born rapper Russ has been rising up the hip hop ranks. His single 'What They Want’ recently went platinum and his debut album There is a wolf dropped last month. If we are talking about success, the self proclaimed. “10-year, 11-album, 87-song overnight success" is in a league of his own. His confidence and what some may call arrogant demeanor has served him well, and many artists could learn a lot from his vehement belief in his music. Last year, shortly after dropping 'What They Want', he made his feelings on the eventual success of the song, pretty clear. “I have an unremovable stain of selfconfidence,” he told Forbes in an interview.
RUSS IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH....HE IS A DIEMON TO THE CORE he has not always been given the sufficient credit for his work. After releasing full-length albums for free, back to back online- the rapper soon realized that this method was in no means successful.
Instead the Atlanta star came up with a plan that would end up Russ has kept a steady head over becoming a game changer, in the years, despite the fact that
terms of his musical success. Towards the end of 2014, Russ began uploading a song per week via Soundcloud. The repetition lasted over a year before he accumulated a following large enough to capitalize on. Russ uploaded his first song on SoundCloud, “Kiki,” on October 12, 2014. Soon after, the rapper would begin selling out tours worldwide and have his debut album peak at number four in the Top 40 RNB/Hip Hop chart, and at number 7 in the general Billboard chart. It is clear to see that Russ is a force to be reckoned with in the industry, and relies on no one to get him to where he wants to be.
Except for his mum June who fans will already b accustomed with as Russ makes sure she rides the success train with him, often taking her on tour and on holiday. She even starred in his music video ‘Manifest’ where he proclaims ‘took my mum with me, let her soak up all the sunshine. Let her watch the rain stop, all because her son shined.’ It is evident that his mum is his biggest influence and inspiration, and it is so beautiful to watch.
up about his cheating ex girlfriend who broke his heart. "You told me that I was crazy Til I pulled up on your man and you you looked like the devil when you waved at me"
In the chorus, the rapper opens up about how his girlfriend continued to lie to him forcing him to Critics such as Jeff Weiss have deemed Russ as find out the truth himself. the “missing link between Kid Cudi and G-Unit.” Drake is the only artist Russ sees as competition; The rapper really is breaking boundaries and Whilst, he listens to Lil Wayne to kill his writer’s quickly rising up the ranks of Hip Hop greats, it is block. no wonder that he has already broke records and on course to start picking up awards. Although There is a wolf is mainly rap based, Russ also sings on some of the tracks, e.g Cherry Hill. I can’t wait to see what Russ’s future holds! Hearing Russ in this way makes the album a lot more intimate and almost shows off a Article by Savannah Mullings Johnson vulnerability to the star that we aren’t that used You can follow our writer on Twitter at to, especially when he is singing lyrics like “you You can follow Russ on Twitter will see the truth in me.” This is not the first time the rapper has expressed his vulnerability, in his song Goodbye he opens
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