Special Edition #2
EDITOR-IN -CHIEF: AVIANA “MISS E” EASTER CINCINATTI DIRECTOR: NOC
The time has come again for nominations for the 2008 Ohio Hip Hop Awards. As we enter the third year of this event INTRO has decided to take a look at last years event and the interviews that we conducted on the red carpet. In this issue our correspondent Dj Quest95 interviews some of the up and coming in Ohio. This issue features some of the photos form the event but to view more please visit www.INTROMAGONLINE.com.
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were in this mag. How you feel about that E?
Dj Quest 95: We are here with 100 Proof Magazine. Whassup Erik? Tell’em what’s really on your mind. Erik: Its ya by Mr. 100 we just representing Cleveland tonight. We doing our thing. You know 100 Proof in the building INTRO MAG in the building. The two top magazines in the city. It don’t care what you say. Dj Quest95: There it is, there it is. You heard it from our so-called competitor but we ain’t gonna talk about everybody else who is scared to step up. But I am going to pass the mic on over here. Marvin: I will talk about anybody man fuck’em. They wanna see me, see me. If they can’t, they can’t. you know what I am saying. 100 Proof Magazine in the building. We fucks with INTRO MAGAZINE. You got a problem with it then you know where to find me. Dj Quest95: There it is. I think right now the level has been raised to a whole new station. And some people are just going to fall off from this point on. You know what I am saying. All that hating about you can’t be in my mag because you
Erik: You know what let me tell you something right now. All this talking about you can’t be your magazine because you been in somebody elses mag. Let me tell you something, you know who I am talking to. Stop lying about your numbers. You are not getting 27,000 hits on your lame as website. I will put it out there. Dj Quest95: Is it up? Erik: I can’t click on half the shit. You not spreading 20,000 mags in the streets. I know what your numbers are. Dj Quest:95: Its 2,000 Erik: They not even doing 2,000. You might had out 500. But you ain’t doing no more than that. Let me tell you something man this is 100 Proof in the building. Let me tell yall something man. There are only two real magazines in the city. 100 Proof Magazine and INTRO. That’s all we showing luv to. For all you other muthafuckers who say you out there doing something. Come see us cause yall know who we are. All that hating trying to keep us off the ballot this year…. Dj Quest95: What happened? How
did you get kicked off the ballot? Erik: They sitting around here crying (WOO, Woo, Woo) talking about 100 Proof shouldn’t be on the ballot this year blah,blah,blah. Eddie Bauer: 100 Proof Boy! Erik: Let me tell y’all something. Y’all can’t keep us off the ballot because we are winning anyway. We taking over shit. Y’all already know what it is. I ain’t even gotta say no more. “08” be on the look out. I know that this is INTRO TV tonight but fuck that it is 100 Proof right now. Marv, Marv tell’em whats on your mind. Marvin: Look man I am tired of muthafuckas running around here like E said. Bottom line if you telling them that you can’t fuck with my magazine because you fuck with this magazine they probably didn’t want to fuck with you anyway. Dj Quest95: Haha! Marvin: Ok. I am going to keep it real. We don’t care who you fuck with. Ain’t nobody got time to be back biting trying to take someone else down. We all out here trying to eat. You ain’t trying to make a better way for Cleveland then get out of our way. Dj Quest95: There it is you heard it here.
Myspace.com/100proofmagazine
A Mc is doing what is not. Ha ha. Dj Quest95: So you are saying that you have to think about what you say. You care about what comes out your mouth. Kenny: Yeah. Left to Right: MaynStream, Kenny Ali, Dj Quest95
Kenny Ali is the hottest rap artist to hit the streets of the Midwest. It doesn't get any sicker than this! Not only is he a phenomenal lyricist, but a talented producer, and engineer as well. Kenny Ali is what the industry is missing (The total package). He began rapping at the age of 6 when Hip Hop just started to go mainstream influenced by the movie "CRUSH GROOVE" it was pretty much a wrap from that point on in his young life. He has been the opening act for several household names such as Lil Scrappy, Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz, Pitbull, and G-UNIT. He also has performed at the Atlantis Music Conference, CMJ Marothon in NY(BOWERY POETRY CLUB), and the M.A.C. Talent showcase held in Youngstown, Ohio. (myspace profile)
Dj Quest95: My man Kenny Ali is putting it down for Youngstown. MaynStream what exactly is it that you do? Are you producing, making it happen or what? MaynStream: I am here just to make sure he wins that award. My game is promotions. He is my long time friend and client. He is puts the lyrics down and I make sure you hear it. Dj Quest95: I need to see that in my email box. Well congratulations and good luck. Thank you for stopping by Intro Magazine. KennyAli.com and Maynstream.com
Dj Quest95: We are standing here with MaynStream media who has been nominated for best production and promotions company. We also have MC Kenny Ali. Tell me Kenny whats the difference between a Mc and a Rapper? Kenny: A rapper is just doing what is hot.
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Lucky Penny Luck Penny is quickly becoming a well known name in Ohio’s regional hip hop music scene. With singles like “Lucky Penny” and “Pick it up” taking over college radio this past year there is much anticipation surrounding Luck’s upcoming release Penny Candy. Luck Penny (born Charles Penny) established himself as a viable talent in 2003 with his self released debut “On My Own”. The album “On My Own” is an expression of his struggle with love, life and music, although he is seen through society’s eyes as a hip hop artist he considers himself to be a songwriter as well. Because of his song writing ability and deeply expressive voice fans gravitated to the albums realness and “On My Own” went on to sale over 2,000 copies. Since his 2003 release Luck Penny has been hard at work, in his quest to change the face of hip hop music. He has opened up for some of hip hops hottest acts such as G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks & Young Buck, the Young Bloodz, Baby Bash, and Slim Thug. He has been a stand out talent in every industry music conference he has attended. At the 2005 Florida Music Festival Luck Penny received a standing ovation from the A&R panelist at the trash and bash competition for his heartfelt tribute song “Died a Hero” for all the fallen soldiers. “Died A Hero” has received airplay from several college radio stations and featured on XM satellite radio’s unsigned channel. To keep his fans appetite wet
Luck P released his self titled EP “Lucky Penny” which featured the summer club and radio hit “Pick It Up”. (myspaxe profile) Dj Quest95: First On the red carpet is Lucky Penny from Youngstown, Ohio. He is a nominee and presenter as well. Lucky now I understand that you have your own radio show in Youngstown. When you got nominated were you excited or was this something that you expected? Lucky Penny: It was something that came unexpectedly because I am a hip hop artist first. I just kinda fell into radio so to be fresh at radio and to get nominated was like wow I really appreciate that. DjQuest95: Well, thats whassup. So you are a hip hop artist as well. Can we expect a project coming soon from you? Lucky Penny: Definitely, I got that “Penny Candy” coming real soon. So good you can taste it, trust me. Dj Quest95: Any special presentations from anybody from Cleveland that will be presented on the album? Lucky Penny: Yes, we have my man Arrophat who is nominated for lyricist of the year. We have my production company MaynStream who works also as my promotion/management company. T-Luv and if you ever slide through Youngstown make sure you check out 101.9 Jamz Myspace.com/luckypenny 8
MACHINE GUN KELLY DjQuest95: We are standing here with Cleveland artist Machine Gun Kelly. Please tell our readers what you are nominated for? MGK: I am nominated for best new artist and best live performance. DjQuest95:Man that is hot. How are you just going to come on the scene and get both best new artist and performer (Lol)? So tell me about the new project.
you know what I mean. Dj Quest95: Alright. MGK: As far as what the state it is in I am not to sure. I am not sure of the difference. It is obvious that there is a difference between rap and hip hop but to distinguish between the both I wouldn’t really know. I just make music. Whether it is rap or hip hop I really don’t give a fuck. You all about machine gun Kelly right now. Myspace.com/machinegunkellyak
MGK: We have the “Stamp of Approval” mixtape coming out October 12th and we have the release party at Peabody’s. You know we have to do it all ages. We have Lazy Bone and a couple of other people that I am not going to reveal right now. You know its hot! DjQuest95: You have a lot of special stuff going on. (Sly from the back mentions Chip- The Ripper). You have Cleveland’s own representing on your mixtape. Let me ask you a serious question right now about the status and presence of hip hop versus rap or is hip hop and rap the same thing or do you feel there is a difference with on leading the other or vice versa? MGK: Hip-Hop is something that you LISTEN to, Rap is something that you just HEAR. I am just trying to make good music to listen to 9
Left to Right: Sly Airbrush, Machine Gun Kelly, Dj Quest95:
Conya Doss Born and raised on Stevie Wonder, Angela Winbush, Donnie Hathaway and Minnie Ripperton in the city described as the vanguard of soul, Cleveland Ohio. She has been singing since the age of five and later attended the famed Cleveland School Of The Performing Arts, a school that produced fellow alumnus, Avant. Conya went on to be a leading member of the Cleveland duo Lyrik comprised of childhood friend Stacy Richardson who currently sings back up for Anthony Hamilton. It was with Lyrik where she honed her writing skills contributing to such artist as pop group 3LW. She has also worked with the likes of R&B Soul musics heir apparent, Gerald Levert and super producers Tony Nicholas and Myron Davis along with Paul Allen Of PAJAM. This divergence of soul music that pulls from the influences of the past while establishing a nu is what Conya was born to do. Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Eric Roberson and now Conya Doss are the leaders of this NuSoul Movement! (myspace profile) Dj Quest95: I am standing here wit the lovely neo soul artist Conya Doss. Whats going on?
Conya Doss: Right now I am currently promoting my album “ Love Rain Down” and I am on tour. I am in the studio working on my fourth album. You can expect a lot of soul on this one. DjQuest95: You know that I am your number one fan. Your music elevates to a level where people don’t even think that you are from Cleveland. I know that you get a lot of love from Cleveland, The Midwest, NY, and Toronto. What shows have you done in Cleveland? Conya Doss: I did the black family fun day at the Karabu house and I have received an award for the red star of soul. I am planning on performing at the HOB. I am trying to expand my performances in Cleveland because I don’t have a lot of shows here. DjQuest95: Well we hope to change that. Are you performing tonight or are you just nominated? Conya Doss: I am just nominated. DjQuest95: Well we have to change something here tonight. Well people you have heard it here first. This is the super dupper soulful songstress Conya Doss.
Myspace.com/conyadoss Conya Doss: Everything is everything! Dj Quest95: Now I know you and me go way back. But I need you to let the people know what you have going on.
RAY CASH DjQuest95: We are here with Ray Cash. He has two projects out right now. The first one is the “Feds” and the second one is known as “The Burning River”. Tell me a little about the projects. Ray Cash: Awh man “the Feds in town” that is just a statement. I got a lot of friends locked up right now. They just took my right hand man from me. So that is what I am talking about. I got to let y’all know that what I’m talking about “08 Live From The Burning River”. Do your research and you will see why I named it that. It’s all about where I am from. Dj Quest95: There it is. You have definitely been a force in the underground movement. You were real big in Spit Boxing, the underground, the mixtapes, and then you got the record deal and blew up! As far as I am concerned you are setting a new trend for a lot of the artists that are out there right now. They can see how hard work and dedication can move you forward. Do you have any words for the cats that are still out there on the grind looking for that record deal? Ray Cash: Its all about luck and GOD Nah Mean. Like whatever you can do in your power do it. But don’t force it. This game ain’t meant for everybody but if you blessed enough to get it take it.
Take advantage of everything. Bottom line is that it is all about that gwup. Don’t sell your soul. I wasn’t even really into rap until they started talking numbers. That got me thinking Damn! Maybe I am alright. Its all about GOD’s plan. Dj Quest95: That is definitely a positive message that you are giving out right here. You got anything you want to say to your fans? Ray Cash: Whassup Baby! Recognize real street game. We do this Nah Mean. I brought it back. I brought back to the city. Now it is a positive vibe. Now everybody wants to shoot for this. Lets go get it. Lets make a run for the Midwest. Dj Quest95: That was Mr. Bumpin my music. Myspace.com/raycash
Dj Quest95: We got my man the super producer. The busiest man in Cleveland Mr. Rude boy Casino Joe. Casino Joe: Whassup with it baby? Dj Quest95: What you got going on in Cleveland. Any nee projects?
Radio Personality Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer: You know what it is Eddie Bauer Back in the Land. Reppin the 513 back in the home of the 216. That’s whats poppin man. Dj Quest95: You know what I am doing. Transcending, Djing, host, magazine. I am just trying to keep money in my pocket so that I can eat good like you.
Casino Joe: I got a lot going on. The Rude Boys are back together. We got a reunion album that we are doing. I got an artist named Charles Reed. I got my label “The Union Music Group”. That’s what I am doing right now. Dj Quest95: That’s whassup. Are you nominated for anything? Casino Joe: I am nominated for best male vocalist. Dj Quest95: Well Ladies and gentlemen it is up to you to put Joe where he is supposed to be.
Eddie Bauer: Ha Ha. Dj Quest95: I am glad to see you back up here in C-town. Eddie Bauer: It is definitely good to be back here. We came up to host the event tonight. I am really excited. I brought a lot of people from the Natti. I brought my man Hi-Tek here with me so we are doing it real big Nah Mean. Dj Quest95: You know man I am really glad to see you. We miss you on the radio.
Casino Joe
CHARLES REED Charles Reed wants to more than ever inspire the people through song like the personal influences he has had in his life like the late great Gerald Levert and his older cousin Avant. Mr. Reed is also a songwriter, model, dancer, singer, and actor. He has performed in stage plays such as: “Westside Story” as Tony (2003), “The Marvin Gaye Story” as young Marvin (2001), and “Once On This Island” as Papa Ge (the demon of death)(2001). He has also done independent films such as “One”(2000), “Kane and Able” (2001), and “Bend Don’t Shatter” (2005). Charles Reed has covered many miles performing with his family. Mr. Reed is still growing and learning new things everyday. He is amazingly talented, growing individual artist. His smooth vocals, flexibility, and tenacity to be great will lead him to nothing other than success. (myspace profile) Dj Quest95: We are standing here with Charles Reed. Charles Reed: I got my single coming out called: “One, Two”. I am the newest face of R&B. I am up for best male vocalist. I am facing my boss Mr. Joe Little. But, we are definitely going to get it in at the OHHA. Dj Quest95: So tell me what do you have going on?
Charles Reed: I am actually doing it all. I have worked with a bunch of different artists. I live in Miami now but I still represent the “Land”. I am already nominated in other award shows but tonight its all about Ohio Hip Hop Awards. Dj Quest95: So you are going up against big brotha Joe? So its an label competition. This is going to be a big one tonight. Myspace.com/charlesreed
DAVE TOLLIVER DjQuest95: We got my man right here that I know from way back. We used to go to high school together. He is pushing his new project and I want him to tell you a little about it. Dave Tolliver: Whassup everybody! We (MEN AT LARGE) have the new album coming out called “Back On Top” We are trying to bring the love back to music. We are trying to bring back the real R&B because you know every song that people are jamming to right now is a stripper anthem. The real deal is that everybody can’t “Pop Lock’n Drop It”. Everybody can’t “Yule”. You know cats got artificial limbs you know what I am saying. But you can always tell that someone how you feel about them. The new album is out right now. I am also nominated for best male vocalist. If I don’t win tonight I am going to pull my Kanye West. I want everybody to know that! Dj Quest95: Hell Naw! Dave Tolliver: I am going to take my shirt off and go up on stage and pull my Kanye West! Dj Quest95: I heard that you are also suppose to do a tribute to Gerald Levert.
Dj Quest95: I have a quick question that I have been asking all the artists. I your opinion what are the differences or similarities between rap and hip hop? Dave Tolliver: Hip-hop is the culture, way of life. Some rap is good some rap is bad right now I am saying that it time to switch gears and change the pace right now. If you want me to get political and serious about then in my opinion we are dumbing down our kids man and we are loosing them. Its already enough that the educational system is horrible. The parents are not teaching them at home we can’t just fault the educational system but we keep making these same records that keep making our kids stupider and stupider. Like Soulja Boy. Don’t get me wrong I like the song. I can “Superman” but what is he really saying? What is “Wah me yule”? If you cant rap and put words together dramatically, phonetically, lyrically, or if you can’t sing for real then you don’t deserve a record deal. I don’t care how many six packs you got. How light skinned and pretty or how big your ass is. I am just saying. There are some ugly cats in the game. It should really be about the art and it is time to really take it back. I know that there is a lot of people that really believe in the art but the art form is a lost culture right now. That is what we are really trying to do with this project. Myspace.com/davetolliver
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Mz. SKITTLEZ Skittlez now know for the diversity in her songs and her remarkable commitment to such an art has put her name at the tip of everyone's tongue in her surroundings. A marvel, sagacious, eminent, lovely with a firm personality, Mz. Skittlez is recognized for her new and unique in-your-face lyrical style. Skittlez most commonly known for her unique style, puchlines and metaphores she uses in her music has got her name buzzing the streets all over the state of Ohio. A rarity among the current teenage rappers, the soulful voice is eager to bring something fresh for your ears. (myspace profile) Dj Quest95: Check it out I have found me a hot little multi-colored, rainbow flavored dime piece. Ladies and gentlemen I would like to introduce to you Mz. Skittlez Cleveland’s own little hot bag of joy right here. Please tell us about your next project. Skittlez: My next project is called “Controversy” of course, because my name stays buzzing like a bee so I had to name the album controversy. There are so many rumors going on about me. So much information in the streets supposedly about me so I had to name my Cd “Controversy” and dedicate it to my fans. So that is my next project and it drops
today! Dj Quest95: I have to ask; Why is everyone always on you? What did you do? Did you threaten somebody? What is going on? Skittlez: I have no idea. I don’t actually know. They say that I am a stripper, They say that I got kids. It has to be said that I am a different breed.You know that my father is Art McCoy so you know he raised me right. I think that they just like to hate on me. I don’t have beef out there with anybody. So if you listening I don’t have beef with you, you, you, or you! So just keep my name out of your mouth. I think that it is the way that I rap. I am the only girl that is out there doing it. I am the only female out there doing the “Cappin” thing that is why I call myself the Queen. I do call myself the flyest lady in Cleveland so maybe that is why ladies hate, so I like it. Dj Qurst95: Ok she say she like it. She is gonna call it like she see it. She gonna put it in a bag and wrap it up. She gonna do it the way she like and wanna do it so check it out. She is also nominated for best female artist and best live performance. myspace.com/lilskittlesclevelandsfine st.com
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From the beginning, Nicole Rhodes, a.k.a, "Notice," has been a person that has been a pacesetter rather that a follower. In January of 2007, "Notice" reemerged on the music scene with the album single, "On the flo'." She immediately began to flood the streets her new song while performing at shows for audiences around the region. Within a couple months, Nicole has accomplished more than the average performer could have with a year head start! The single, "On the flo'," has received national airplay in Detroit, Florida, and in Cleveland, OH. The uncut video (included with the CD) has been aired on Cinemax and she is in the process of launching her record label, Scream at me records. Vocally speaking, there is not another artist that can measure up to her diversity. She combines singing and hip-hop lyricism into a style, called "Swagga Funk," that purely captivates you. This unique blend of styles accompanied with her rich, soulful voice demands listeners to simply take "Notice." (La’Herm Patterson)
to kill all the haters: “The Ohio Hip Hop Awards are really for Ohio”. It is not just Cleveland, not just Columbus, not just Cincinnati. Youngstown is up in here as well. So Notice, let me know about some of the new projects that you are working on.
Notice: I am from the Youngstown and true to it.
She is nominated for 3 awards this evening coming out of Youngstown she has her own record label. She is definitely about her business.
Notice: I should have an album out before the end of the year called “Beauty and the Beast”. Its me an Mr. 44 from out of Cleveland, Ohio. I signed him to my label “Scream At Me Records”. Dj Quest95: You have a record label? Notice: Yes. Dj Quest95: Youngstown is doing really big things.
Notice: We have two different sides of it. He is true to hip hop. I have a sound called “Swagger Funk” straight out of Youngstown. If you can’t get that I am also working with “2fly”. A couple of my singles are playing on 107.9fm so Dj Quest95: I am standing here with the beautiful, drop dead gorgeous Notice. No- if you didn’t know me, you ain’t noticed it, you are hearing it now. tice I want you to know that I am noticing. She is nominated for best video, best “Scream At Me”! female artist, and best female vocalist. Dj Quest95: Scream at her ladies and Are you from the Cleveland area? gentleman and take notice to Notice.
Dj Quest95: We got a lot of people from Youngstown here. We have Kenny ali, MaynStream, 2 fly, and Gotta Hustle. So
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YOUNG YONNY
Dj Quest95: I can’t even get you on the phone anymore. We can’t even go to IHOP and sing songs no more. Whassup Yonny?
Cleveland's Next Superstar is Young Yonny, who has been co-signed by 1st Lil Wayne & Now Miami's own hip hop diva, Trina. and has now become her Rockstarr "Heatmaker" Yonny made his production debut on Nelly's Longest Yard Movie & Soundtrack and Lil Wayne's multi-platinum selling album "The Carter II" not a bad way to step into the industry. Hailing from the same state as Bone Thugs & Harmony, Gerald Levert, Bow Wow and Ray Cash, Yonny maybe be another stamp of the Cleveland flavor to make to help put them on the map. Bad Boy Entertainment's own Young Joc can attest to Yonny's production skills. "Listen I’m telling you Yonny, you that nigga!!" (Said Yung Joc) Let it be known that Young Yonny is no newcomer to the game but more so a new face to the scene. Upcoming 2007 : Yonny has 2 tracks on Lil Mo's New Album "Pain & Paper" Ray Cash 2nd Album, 2 on Lil Wayne Carter III, Diamond & Princess which features young Dro & Rasheeda, 1 on Rick Ross, Lil Keke, Gloria Velez, Skyballa & Fabolous & More!!!
Yonny: You know man I have just been trying to stay busy. Representing the city.
Djquest95: This ya boy Dj Quest standing here with Cleveland’s shining diamond and her husband Yonny. This is Young Yonny the super producer. Yonny you have been so busy.
Dj Quest95: You heard it here first.
Dj Quest95: You just trying to stay modest right now. You are working on LIl’ Wayne’s project. More than half of Trina’s project correct? Who else are you working on? Yonny: Well Lil Mo, Mya, Fabo, Dipset new project. Yong Joc is already started. He has a young R&B artist that he is working with. We have a lot of stuff going on right now. Dj Quest95: That is a good look. Yonny: I also have the “Skeleton Crew”. We just trying to do our thing. The other members are in Atlanta working on projects with Brittany Spears, Maria Carey and Tha Sugar Babies. We out here doing it. Be on the look out for the “Skeleton Crew”. We putting it down.
Myspace.com/yonnyrockstarr
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Best New Artist: Corey Bapes 2nd Place Runner up: 100 Proof
Best New Group: Royalty Camp 2nd Place Runner up: ABM Officialz
Best Group: ODOT 2nd Place Runner up: Good Fellaz
Best Male Artist: Chip The Ripper 2nd Place Runner up: Ray Cash
Best Female Artist: ist: Mz Skittlez 2nd Place Runner up: Xclusive
Best Female VocalConya Doss 2nd Place Runner up: Unyque
Best Male Vocalist: Lyfe Jennings 2nd Place Runner up: John Legend
Best Model: Rachel Lauren 2nd Place Runner up: Kristyi Hill
Best Video: Tanya Morgan - "We Be" 2nd Place Runner up: Notice ft 100 Proof -"On Da Flo"
Best Radio DJ: DJ SKNO (CORE DJ's) 2nd Place Runner up: Mick Boogie Best Radio Personality: Eddie Bauer 2nd Place Runner up: DJ Dimepiece (CORE DJ's)
Best Mixtape Artist: Ray Cash-"Clangin & Swangin" 2nd Place Runner up: Al Fatz-"Expect the Unexpected
Best Club DJ: DJ Mick Boogie 2nd Place Runner up Scratch Master L (CORE DJ's) Lyricist of the Year: Copywrite 2nd Place Runner up: Twisted Mind
Left to Right: Poizon Ivy and Unyque
UNYQUE & POIZON IVY Born Aquilia Unique Kern, “Unyque” is considered one of the top up and coming R&B/ Hip Hop artists in Ohio and possibly the country. As a child listening to musical influences like Whitney Houston, Jodeci, Journey and Billie Holiday, Unyque didn’t just sing and mimic the vocal abilities of others, she created her own style. Having kept a mental diary of her life growing up within the urban blocks of the Superior area, she used the experiences of her young life to cultivate her superb lyrical prowess combining both R&B as well as Hip Hop with her natural old school soul that will be viewed as timeless by her male and female fans who have similar experiences. (myspace profile)
snowcap for $.99 per song. Dj Quest95: You are all about the self promotion. What do you have going on poison ivy. Ivy: I am working on my album right now. It should be out in January. You can also get my music on snowcap for $.99 per song. Listen to the music Dj Quest95:Are you ladies nominated for anything? Ivy: I have been nominated for best female artist. Unique: I have been nominated for best female vocalist. Dj Quest95: There it is best female artist best female vocalist. I like to thank you all for coming out and good luck. Myspace.com/uniquesongbird
Dj Quest95: Its going down at the Ohio Hip Hop Awards. I got two beautiful solo artists standing by me. I have Ms.Unyque and Poizon Ivy. Please tell me a little about your individual projects. Unyque: Well I am a R&B or as I like to call it “rhythm and hip hop blues” artist because I am like no other. I am blowing up Myspace. I am from Cleveland, Ohio. The name of my album is “Real Woman Real Stories” and it is available on Snowcap and my Myspace page. also on
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CHARITY MELISSA PARADISE RACHEL LAUREN Rachel Lauren defies the stereotypical model. Innocent, Reserved, Radiant and Diverse are some of the attributes that best describe the 23 yr old Mid-Western beauty. Born to a German Mother and an African American Father, Rachel Lauren's naturally curvaceous frame, chiseled-cheek bones and bright brown eyes have garnered this young upstart worldwide attention from the Fashion Elite. From her humble beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio to her new ostentatious surroundings, Her growing list of titles including Actress, Singer & Philanthropist are Rachel's newest aspirations and if her relentless work ethic is any indication of what is to come; rest assure that she has the propensity to become so much more. (myspace profile) Dj Quest95: We are here with Rachel Lauren, Melissa Paradise, and Charity. Are you ladies nominated for anything. Melissa: I am a presenter for the night Rachel Lauren: I am nominated for best model and I am also a presenter. Charity: I am also nominated for best model and I am also a presenter.
Dj Quest95: Do you all have any up coming projects that you are working on individually or together as a group? Rachel: Right now I am pushing towards TV. Melissa: I am going to be in the “YES Calender”. I am also in the Tyrese video and UGK’s. Dj Quest95: Rachel what else have you done? Rachel: I was in the May issue of Blackmen Magazine in and I just did XXL Magazine. I also have an 08 Calender coming out in Two weeks. Dj Quest95: That’s kinda early. Rachel: I know I am going to beat the competition. I am going to make all the money. Everyone else comes out in December. Dj Quest95: So do I get my free copy? Rachel: Of course. Myspace.com/rachel_lauren216
Left to Right: Charity, Melissa Paradise and Rachel Lauren
Cali Miles in Silver
Dj Stan The Man
Best Record Label: Dream Life 2nd Place Runner up: Garnett Entertainment
Best Battle Rapper: TUT 2nd Place Runner up: Searius ADD
Best Promotion Company: School House Productions 2nd Place Runner up: Nappy Head Inc.
Best Producer: Hi-Tek 2nd Place Runner up: Young Yonny
Best Album: K Riley -"Incredible" 2nd Place Runner up: Corey Bapes -"In a Class of My Own"
Best Magazine: Scribble Magazine 2nd Place Runner up: Talk of Cleveland
Best Live Performance: Corey Bapes 2nd Place Runner up: Mz Skittlez
Best Retail Spot: Next 2nd Place Runner up: Hard 2 Nock
Best Website: HipHopColumbus.com 2nd Place Runner up: TheCypherColumbus.com
Best Mixtape DJ: DJ EV - "Bitch I'm From Cleveland" Hosted by Al Fatz, Ray Cash & Chip The Ripper 2nd Place Runner up: Mick Boogie- "And Justus for All" Hosted by Little Brother
Best College Radio Show: Hip Hop on the 216 Block 2nd Place Runner up: Beauty and the Beats Best Graffiti Artist: Sypher 2nd Place Runner up: Gamble Best B-Boy: Brooks 2nd Place Runner up: Swift Ali
Single of the Year: Chip the Ripper ft Al Fatz -"Get it Girl" 2nd Place Runner up: Bone Thugs N Harmony ft Akon -"I Tried"
Corey Bapes
Xclusive
Model Nissay
Platinum Producer Matlock
Left to Right: Milky and Marcia