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Grind Flu Magazine is a new bi-monthly publication that is headquartered in Greenville, SC. It was established in January 2011 by Krystal Foster. Grind Flu Magazine’s goal is to be the premiere publication that informs, entertains, and “konnects” everyone. They are striving to develop a magazine that is taking people from being LOCAL TODAY and making them WORLDWIDE TOMORROW. What is GRiND FLU Magazine? Grind Flu Magazine is a new bi-monthly magazine. This magazine was started in Jan. 2011 to give people on their “grind” in the entertainment and business communities to showcase themselves. Grind Flu Magazine is well on its way to in becoming the sought after publication for what’s hot in independent culture, business, and entertainment.

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Kristy Hyde The most diverse Hair Stylist you will ever meet

While growing up in the low country on Ladys Island, Kristy found hair to be a fun thing to experiment with. She learned to braid, weave, and twist dreads before she ever dreamed of becoming a cosmetologist. She moved to Greenville in 2003 and decided to pursue what she loved doing as a child. She is a 2005 graduate of Upstate College of Cosmetology. Kristy started her career locally and has had the opportunity to work with Script Networks as the late Bo Griffin’s stylist. She has also worked behind the scenes for Goddess Fashion events, Greenville Fashion Week, as well as volunteering for various charity events. Kristy has also worked as a stylist for Slay Modeling Agency where her work has been featured in Motion Magazine. Kristy was offered a job by Wilson himself to work at Wilson's on Washington. Dec-11 she has returned to Studio7. One of the official Kevin Murphy salons in Greenville SC. Kristy listens to her clients and ensures they are 100% satisfied with the results. Her keen sense of style enables her to deliver what brings out the client’s best features – whether a classic or trendier style is desired. Specializing in extensions, color, and global textures – styling and relaxing.

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Recently Grind Flu Magazine sat down with Russell and Ceasy Leo from NBH to to talk about Grind Flu: What are some life experiences that have influenced your songs the most? Cease: For me it’s the doubt and the criticism that I’ve heard I really don’t show any emotion until I hit the booth, as a artist that’s when you make the best music because its real and it’s from the heart. Show and prove. Russell: The recession definitely influenced “hustle ghost”. We saw a lot of people struggling and wanted to give a little hope to the people for chasing paper. Grind Flu: What is the best advice you have ever received as a group? Cease: The best advice we’ve received to me is for us to continue to push, set trends and also find a way to make this thing pay for itself. Invest in yourself so you are not paying for everything with your bill money… if you plan on getting into this music game with just bill money you won’t get far. Russell: Stay humble and go harder each round! (Kevin Shyne) Grind Flu: How would you describe your music for the public audience that has never heard yall before? Cease: Our music is like a breath of fresh air, it’s different and we make music for everybody not just one set audience. Good Ear Food! Russell: Like a breath of fresh air from the air polluting music out there being heard now. Grind Flu: Thinking back to your childhood, what was you first experience with music? Cease: As a kid I was on the church choir singing… so I was always around music never thought I would be in the rap game though. Russell: Me, my brother and my cousins use to always get my momma to film is reinacting other artists’ songs like (ABC, BBD etc. all the hot groups in the 90’s) Grind Flu: What made you first realize yall wanted to pursue a career in music? Cease: Well we first started sending punch lines through text msgs to each other, and Russ told me his cousin had a studio so we hit the booth for the first time and did a song over a Jeezy instrumental and for the first time we sound pretty good at least we thought we did… and it just became addictive and the more we recorded the better we got. Came up with a Group name and it’s been history every since. Russell: When we stayed in the studio for 12 hrs straight, didn’t want to leave and hated the fact that we had to go to work the next day because we wanted to pursue more time in the studio. Grind Flu: What can people expect to see at your live performances? Cease: They can expect to see the best independent show they have ever seen… our shows are full of energy and we leave a great impression on the ones who are new to N.B.H. Russell: An expression of passion for what we do. We take the energy of the track and revolve it 1000 more times so that the people see what we put into our craft.

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Cont. From Previous Page Grind Flu: What has been the biggest challenge for yall as a group? NBH: The biggest challenge for us is to come to an agreement on what songs and what video’s we want to release to the public because we have so much material people haven’t even heard yet. Also People trying to split us up into individual artists with rumors or criticism, but those people are a given. Grind Flu: Do yall have other interests or talents that yall would like to share with us? Cease: I’m a ball player been one since I was a kid… in the future I plan to coach a little league basketball team. Russell: Well a new talent that has arisen in myself is videography. I recently purchased a HD camera and started filming and directing our own videos. From that, I ‘ve been getting a lot of inquiries about filming other artists videos and doing commercials for business. People have mentioned how good of an eye I have when it comes to a plot and I kinda took it Grind Flu: Now, why did yall cut your dreads off? Cease: Well Russ cut his off because mine were longer than his and he couldn’t take it anymore so he just chopped his off (no matter what he says lol) I cut mine off because I got tired of mine. I just needed a changed, something new. Sometimes change is good. Russell: Lol well my reason was for a rebirth. I was changing my name from Young Russell to Russell Double-O and to signify that, I wanted to show growth as a man by cutting my hair also which I was rapidly growing tired of. Whenever I miss them, I look into the bilo bag where they rest lol Grind Flu: Now, why did yall cut your dreads off? Cease: Well Russ cut his off because mine were longer than his and he couldn’t take it anymore so he just chopped his off (no matter what he says lol) I cut mine off because I got tired of mine. I just needed a changed, something new. Sometimes change is good. Russell: Lol well my reason was for a rebirth. I was changing my name from Young Russell to Russell Double-O and to signify that, I wanted to show growth as a man by cutting my hair also which I was rapidly growing tired of. Whenever I miss them, I look into the bilo bag where they rest lol Grind Flu: Where would you like to see yourself as a group in the next 5 years? Cease: In the next 5 years I want N.B.H. to known as one of the best groups not only in SC but in the music game period. Russell: Right here in front of you talking about where I came from and how I became a millionaire (Time Machine Russell) Grind Flu: What are some upcoming project NBH is working on? NBH: Right now we are goin hard at promoting the SWIS record and we are also working on the new mixtape “Big Game” hosted by Dj Emoney

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DJ TAY Grind Flu Magazine sat down to talk to MR I AM THE CLUB, DJ Tay, about djing and of course artists. GRIND FLU: What made you start Djing? DJ TAY: I always loved music. After hosting for DJ Chill Will, I got inspired. GRIND FLU: What and who gave you the initial push to become a DJ? DJ TAY: After seeing DJ Khaled and super friend DJ Shakim dj while talk to the crowd it motivated. GRIND FLU: What was the first event you ever played at? DJ TAY: My first gig was at Club 327. GRIND FLU: Out of all the music you have ever played throughout the years, which one never fails to get the crowd hyped? DJ TAY: They love when I do my old school music no matter what crowd is. GRIND FLU: When all the partying is over, how do you like to chill? DJ TAY: I put so much energy to entertaining a crowd I like to go to sleep. Real Talk!! GRIND FLU: What do you think of indie artists, especially in the Upstate of SC area? DJ TAY: I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of talent here in the Upstate (Shout out to YAYA, C Clark, and 2.2.o) I think we have to get our own sound and the artists have to put more into self-promotion. GRIND FLU: What advice would you give artists when it comes to getting Djâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to play their songs? DJ TAY: LOL. I would say get with a DJ prior to him or her djing and and remember we cant make or break your career. You have to make yourself known so when or if your song gets played in the club will be familiar with your material.

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GRIND FLU: What other Dj’s can you speak highly of? DJ TAY: My Carolina Grind Team (DJ Chill Will and DJ Philly), they helped me a lot. DJ Shakim and DJ Khaled for showing me its okay to run your mouth and entertain people and touch them with music. Lastly DJ B-Lord, I respect his GRIND!! GRIND FLU: What advice would you give to upcoming Dj’s and promoters? DJ TAY: To DJ’s: Learn your craft and stay humble, always stay motivated. Its not only what you play but how you deliver your music. To promoters: Be able to take the good with the bad. Have respect for others promoters. Its not about throwing event and parties with no money of any sort and hoping it pops off to make money. HAVE A REAL INTEREST!! I’ve been a promoter for 12 years, I’ve seen it all. GRIND FLU: If you could Dj for anyone who would it be and why? DJ TAY: Young Jeezy and Jay-Z. They are my favorite artists. GRIND FLU: Describe the two different sides of DJ Tay. DJ TAY: HA HA HA!!! Of DJ Tay….#1 A DJ that goes hard to entertain people that appreciates his work and he really appreciates them back. #2 You have the brutally honest Dj Tay to people that are assholes to him LOL!! But over all I’m a cool person once you get to know me: Don’t Judge Me! GRIND FLU: What areas do you Dj in? DJ TAY: I dj in South Kak, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia. I will go anywhere. I just need 4 walls and an outlet. GRIND FLU: Who is your favorite DJ? DJ TAY: I don’t really have any particular one. GRIND FLU: If you could DJ at any venue in the world? DJ TAY: Madison Square Garden. GRIND FLU: If you could DJ for anyone, Dead or Alive, who would it be and why? DJ TAY: Diddy. His parties are crazy. I would kill that! GRIND FLU: What are some upcoming projects that you are working on? DJ TAY: Keeping CREAM Nite Lounge as the hottest nite club in the Upstate, keep dropping “I AM THE CLUB” Mixtapes, I plan on working with this female artists, YAYA to try and make some magic, and of course keep the hot concerts coming but maximizing everything to the fullest. CONT. ON NEXT PAGE 18

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GRIND FLU: What are your views on ‘radio dj’s”? DJ TAY: They are what they are…some dj’s should be on the radio and in the club and some should stay where they are….on the radio…….DONT JUDGE ME GRIND FLU: Where do you see yourself as a DJ in the next 5 years? DJ TAY: On a major record label or working with a well know artist. The sky is the limit. I’m hoping djing can open up other doors for me. Follow your boy on twitter @MRIAMTHECLUB. Shout out to my homie and business partner, Joshua Knuckles. Signing off your boy DJ TAY “I AM THE CLUB”….who betta!!!

Casino Roulette Handz On Ent proudly presents South Carolina's own Ca$ino Roulette. After being homeless at the age of ten and eleven this artist knows what it means to go all out! At the age of twelve Ca$ino became infatuated with what would become the most notarized music of the twenty first century. After writing and reciting his first rhyme Ca$ino began to base his lyrics off of real life situations and circumstances instead of fantasies. Now after thirteen years of planning and preparation the day has finally come for the world to know Ca$ino! Delivering hardcore bars for the streets giving us a vision of struggling, being locked up and going all out to make it happen! Ca$ino has been called one of the hottest rappers in the south with a distinguished voice that commands attention when heard on any track. MDI Distribution released Ca$ino's FIRST SINGLE called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motivated by Money,â&#x20AC;? on a digital distribution deal nationally and internationally. Ca$ino father passed on Dec. 6 2007, making him realize that life is short and that he must take advantage of every god giving oppurtunity. Ca$ino buzz constantly raises do to his STREET KNOWLEDGE and his electrifying performances in the Dirty South. Ca$ino has opened for such artist as, Crime Mob, Pastor Troy, MG & 8 ball, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Bohagan, Juvenile, Jim Jones, Sean Paul of The YoungBloodz and others hot industry artist . www.therealcasinoroulette.com www.reverbnation.com/CASINOOWN117 www.twitter.com/ccasinoroulette 20

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YOUNG CNO 26 year old" C-NO- C", formally Young C-NO was born as Robert Thomas Irby on Dec.30,1985 in Greenville,SC. Coming up in a drug infested neighborhood on the westside of town(BrutonTown), C-NO experienced and witnessed what struggles in the hood were all about. At age 12 C-NO moved to Memphis, TN with his mother and younger brother,J-IRB, and his stepfather. Sports and music were hobbies first, but later became a way of venting and releasing stress. 2 1/2 years they moved back to South Carolina, and C-NO and younger cousin" Neno Brown",formally" NO QUESTIONS" of Hustle Boy/Millionaire Mogul and" Young Budda"(Antoine Paden) started a rap group called the Carolina Creepas. They later linked with an older rap group from the neighborhood named Dodge-5 and took the hood by force. At 18 C-NO collabed with long time friend "Big Unk" aka Speakers da Beatfreak of Band Squad and created the single "South Carolina Boy" which he performed for a Roca-Fell-A event at Club Dazzlerz that he won but it was a scam set up to just make money. That made him even more determined to blow,let along he had a son on the way and music was the resort. Some years later he came up with the label "BigYounginEntertainment aka "B.Y.E" bringing along his brother, Jamar Irby" J-irb", and some other childhood friends......the rest is history! www.youngcno.com www.reverbnation.com/youngcno www.twitter.com/bigyoungin_cno

Born with a passion for music and unique ability to captivate audiences, Luci Ball, a 24 year old South Carolina native is taking the music industry by storm. Luci Ball has already graced the stage as an opening act for several famous names such as Travis Porter, Khia, and Yung LA. When she touches the microphone, crowds can not help but be wooed by her unrelenting energy and southern charm. Luci Ball brings life to any stage with singles such as “Luci Ball” and “Darkness Bright” featuring Dondada currently available on youtube .With a powerful delivery like Queen Latifah, sassy flow reminiscent of Eve, and sex appeal like Lil’ Kim, Luci Ball creates a new era female artist creative, witty, and wise from real world experiences. Luci Ball wins the heart of all her audiences with a southern, stylish, soulful charm. She truly lives to inspire and motivate through her music.“I hope my music inspires others to overcome, be the person they are, and live life to the fullest…no regrets”.

Luci Ball Follow Luci Ball on twitter @IamLuciBall and youtube on channel IamLuciBall. For more information, booking etc. Please contact Marhonda Monroe Management at msmith028@yahoo.com or 318-436-1015.

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Live Wire was started in 2001 , the original members were Crown Jewels ,Quarter pound known as Q.P, and Ran Lee, the three Greenvillians came together being mutual friends of Crowns and decided to form the group. After a few years of street conscious witty mixtape flows, Crown moved to Atlanta, and Crowns protégé ,and Q.P's brother Black Light step up as new third member of the group. In 2005 Live wire adopted Dook Power A.K.A Norman beats, and Big Billy Sea A.K.A Billy Cop-afeel A.K.A Billy D. Negro, to form what is currently known as I.C. Music (Instant Classic Music ). After years of internet tracks and mix tape instrumentals in 2005 with a slew of new age skater/ hood, heavy bass tracks with just the right amount of bounce by Dook ,laced wit soulful key melodies added by Billy ,Live Wire parlayed together to open there first studio on Q.P's back porch. Under I.C. Music's signature in house production, they formed what they refer to as The Box!

LPK (Tyler Y Brown) was born on March 23, 1986 in Charleston, South Carolina. Raised in Hilton Head by his grandparents, he always was around music. Whether hearing tunes from family musicians or listening to his grandfathers tapes, he always seemed to have a tune or beat on his mind. As his mother’s only son LPK loved to play sports such as football, basketball, and track. In his teen’s he was giving the opportunity to record music by a family friend but didn’t take advantage of studio time or take the opportunity serious at the time. Graduating High School in 2004 LPK continued his education at Benedict College in pursuit of a Bachelors degree in Business Management. Before completing his education LPK encountered numerous individuals, and indulged in different situations that impacted his life in negative and positive ways. Those same situations allowed him to meet fellow classmates who were also involved in making music, and from that day on good music was made and friendship were established. Now 24 and Alumni of Benedict College, LPK was given the chance to showcase his talents as an opening act for the group Travis Porter in 2010. After that he never looked back and concentrated on creating his own brand and company. With that being said Savvy Way Endeavors was born with the help of a family friend, and vowed to bring a new sound to the Low Country of South Carolina. Disappointed by not taking advantage of previous opportunities LPK is making up for lost time and creating the music he wants to hear, and wants to be a part of the feel good music movement. 23

DJ xXx, Born Dec, 3rd 1988 in Merridan, Mississippi, later living in Alabama and South Carolina, is the definition of a Down South Country Boy. xXx has always had an ear for music. As early as age 10 he began taking drum classes and learned how to read music. xXx later played in a jazz band before focusing his time into hip hop music. Being a preacher's kid, xXx was deeply involved in music with the local congregation. xXx stepped into the DJ scene around the end of 2010. In this short time he has hosted over 15 mixtapes, mixed at 6 different concerts and was recently signed to "Get Money DJs". The future is looking good for xXx and as far as he is concerned, he is going no where but up. DJ X-Factor aka DJ xXx ---Get Money DJs--For mixtape hosting, booking, promotion: (919) 210 5779 or iamdjxXx@yahoo.com

Maurice Nesbitt was born May 31st 1977 in Spartanburg SC to Rosetta and Melvin Nesbitt Sr. Raised in Tyger Park, a small neighborhood consisting of mostly family, the musical influence was strong. With his father being a long time drummer at Foster’s Chapel Baptist Church and playing in a local band since the 60’s, it was inevitable that he picked up the trade as well. By 15 he was a full time drummer at his local church. Having grown up in the hip hop generation, spending time around his father’s jazz band and being involved in the church’s music ministry, he established a love for just about every genre of music there is. By 17 he’d lost several close friends to street related violence, unfortunately that was not enough to force a change in him. After being charged and convicted with a felony 1998, he realized that it was time to take a different path in life. While awaiting trial at Spartanburg County’s detention center, he had his first encounter with God has not looked back. Celebrating the birth of his first child Jayvaughn on October 26th 1999, marrying Pamela Adams on July 8th, 2000, and another son, Jarvis O’Braylin on December 22nd 2001, Maurice is a devoted family man using his musical influence to Glorify God. Winning a UIA (Urban Inspirational Award) for “Rhythm and Praise” artist in 2008, more than 2 years before the release of his debut release “BROKEN”, his heart is without a doubt set on spreading the word of God through his music ministry. 24

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JIG Dat Boi P was born Calvin Keshawn Peake in Union, South Carolina at Wallace Thompson Hospital. He is currently Independent with his family’s own imprint Hill Fam Entertainment. He is also ½ of the duo 2Smooth and there single "Main Lady" has been gaining airplay lately. Not only does he rap, but he also produces, being the man behind "Main Lady" By the age of 6 he was singing on the church choir, and by 12 he began rapping and recording songs. Pulling influences from artists like Tupac Shakuar, Notorious BIG, Run DMC, Hurricane Chris, Plies and Mystikal, by the time he was 16, he released his first mixtape "Smokin Session." This project was produced By J@Roc who recently worked on projects with Lil Ru. Dat Boi P currently has 2 mixtapes out, "Smokin Session" , "Come Up", and "Pizza Hut Shawty" which all three can be downloaded from datpiff.com or mixtapefacotry.com. "WHO?" will make his fourth. In addition to having his four mixtapes, Dat Boi P was featured on "Empire Takeova 22", a compilation of exclusive tracks from artists like Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, T.I, Mary J. Blige and Usher. It is hard to believe that even with all of this success going on and rigorous studio schedules, Dat Boi P still has time to attend school at USC Upstate located in Spartanburg, South Carolina and chase an education. Growing up in a family where morals and beliefs were centrally important, it’s no surprise he adopted these values and sees his education as an extremely integral part of his life.Dat Boi P is currently in the studio working on a collabo mixtape with Brad Robb entitled "Betta Late Than Neva" and is always looking for fresh artists to throw down on his tracks. He has performed in various cities such as Greenwood, Greenville, Spartanburg, Atlanta, Charlotte and many more. He enjoys collaborating and creating new ideas, and the more creative minds he can bounce things off of, the better product he can deliver to his fans. Once "WHO?" is released he will also be looking for venues to feature his live performances. Dat Boi P’s smoking hot mix tape "WHO?" will be available for download on Datpiff.com, but right now he is providing fans an opportunity to grab some free downloadable tracks by visiting youtube.com/peake15 or following him on twitter @datboipthebest