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The first edition of 2011 has been a long and well thought out issue. Those who are embodied in this issue have done as the others on the Mprintmedia network...Stood out!!! Our cover artist Dem White Boyz have done some

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major moves that have brought them to a forefront of the independent industry (shout-out to OohWee Net). As with each and every talented individual we come across we applaud their success and hope that our network encounter be as benificial to them as it is our goal to knock down the wall between mainstream and independence. From the makeup artistry of Lisa Lincoln, the apparel designs of Linus Morgan to the beauty and brains of Nicoya Renee... the production of Kill Will, the Lyrics of Myk G, to the crowd moving transitions of DJ

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Batman. AMCreative has put together an incredible issue for the world of independent entertainment. Screw-U Records CEO Walter Kay Goodin has delivered many

Linus Morgan... Third Coast Clothing Lisa Lincoln...Beauty is a Life Style Nicoya Renee...Mprinted Model

compilations from their vaults. There is an endless amount of elements that make up our “INDEPENDENCE”, and without networks like Fa Eva Hood Connected

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(hoodconnected@groups.facebook.com) founded by K. Lexi, we would miss on some great oppurtunities to get connected with some of the mainstream insiders.

Social Networking...Who You Wit?

There are a couple of people that we @ Mprinted have become a fan of through social networking (friend’em

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they may know something you don’t). Janelle (Jaishine) Zellers-Burleson has been a link to many of the features of Mprinted from the begining; Hunter Collins aka Dexter

DJ Batman...DJ of the Night Lina Hart... SheJay - Spin it One Time DJ Handzsolo...Do it Well DJ RPM...Love for Music

aka C. Sheen we like to call him our NET Security Guard (check is in the mail), Tyler (The Connecter) Fletcher (keep sendin the stars our way).

We hope you enjoy our latest issue of Mprinted Online.

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Contributing sources to this issue’s Mprinted Success must get a special ‘shout out’ - THANKS!

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Dem White Boyz...Why Not? Da Kushmane...For the Record Klesko / KDolla...Triple Threat Mike J...Tryin’ to Do Somethin’ Different Cristal...Hoe, You Just Mad Chase Diamonds Fa$e

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Chanel...And the Beat Goes On Kill Will...Did the Track

Keep on Keeping on...

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has been a link to many of the features of Mprinted from the begining.

Hunter Collins aka Dexter aka C. Sheen we like to call him our NET Security Guard (check is in the mail).

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Tyler (The Connecter) Fletcher (keep sendin the stars our way).

K. Lexi, ‘Fa Eva Hood Connected’ (hoodconnected@groups.facebook.com) foundeder.

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L. Morgan... Seamless Drive Third Coast Clothing and Third Coast Cutie (female line) Apparel has been widely distributed from state to state and ocean to ocean. The birth place of this premium clothing line is Mississippi.

Where L. Morgan, which he is widely known by throughout the entertainment industry has created one of the hottest clothing line out. It only took a matter of months before Third Coast became an international phenomenon. Through emails and Skype I was able to get a few moments of L. Morgans time, and get an insight on the growth of his career. Third Coast is more than just a fashion line it also embodies The Third Coast International DJs.

material for local and national consumers. “I’m doing all of that to help my clothing line and when you have a nice image, people want to work with you.” L. Morgan’s line can be found at some of the more exclusive stores throughout the country. “In the beginning I could walk in the mall with 2 dollies of clothes and come out with fat pockets, but the economy has made it difficult now so I mainly sale through my website.” The Third Coast Name will be be on everyone lips with 5 nominations in this years Southern Entertainment Awards held in Memphis, TN March 3-6. Good luck to the Third Coast DJs & the entire team that put in the hours into making Third Coast an even more noticeable brand.

L. Morgan also produces graphics for signs and other promotional

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Lisa Lincoln

Nowadays every time you go to the movies, you see a movie in 3-D, and when you go to someones house, I’m pretty sure they have a hi DEF flat screen plasma, LCD, LED TV, on the wall. TVs today give you close up views. Ms. Lisa Lincoln gets her clients HD & 3-D ready. “I have never been to a school for hair & make up, I a.m. self taught. It’s sort of like a God-given talent, its the creative side in me.” In high school, she says she was getting classmates ready for prom.

In 1999 she launched her website FIMA. As a hair & makeup artist, Lisa remains independent because she refuses to sign with an agency. She goes on to say, “giving up 25-30%...um I don’t know ‘bout that!” Lisa has an client list that would put her in the mainstream category, but she works with every one. When asked if she does her own makeup Lisa tells me, “I don’t have time to do my own makeup.

My days are pretty much 12+ hour days.”

She’s someone who defines beauty as a lifestyle...

Lisa Lincoln is someone you need to friend and

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rinted Model NicoyaRenée Mprintmedia has always been and always will be

about standing out! I surf the net daily looking for

that ‘IT’ factor. I came across one of those ‘IT’ factors in model Nicoya Renée.

One morning as I was looking through modelmayhem.com vast amount of profiles and I came across Nicoya Renée. Our featured model for this feature hails from New Orleans, Louisiana. Beauty is not the only thing we seek out, we also seek out individuals directions and drive. Renée is a graduate of UNC Charlotte where she majored in criminal law.

Renée’s modeling credits includes Hood Honeys, Vivacious Models and many more runways & catwalks. “I started modeling in college with an on campus troupe called Estylo. Estylo put together several themed fashion shows at the University.”

Renée is available for all types of photography shoots from Dance, Erotic Fashion, Fitness, Lingerie, Parts Modeling, Promotional Modeling, Runway, Spokesperson/Host and Swimwear. “I love how sexy modeling makes me feel, it gives the epitome of feeling like a woman. I hope to gain more experience & exposure that will give me the opportunity to go even further in this business.” modelmayhem.com/nicoyarenee 11

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SOCIAL NETWORKING Everyone networks online. At the end of the day, we all end up @facebook. 5000 friends may not be enough for those who look to make millions. I understand you got the fan page but you will have to go beyond the scope of Facebook friend adds. I researched some familiar and new to you. Of course you want exposure and $$$. So when you think about uploading and updating your profile take these sites into considerations. And by-the-way they can be linked with Facebook.

We all know what My______ is all about. The question is, is it viable to your career? With an estimated 43.2 million visitors per month, My____ still is a force to reckon with. Its “new” design and interface will be very familiar. Its functionality compared to the so-called king of social networking Facebook will either frustrate you or give you a reason to update your profile. In my opinion the ease of getting to an artist’s material is still a pro on My_____. My_____ Music also added an improved playlist feature and artist profile. Along with music suggestion features, makes it one of the highest rated and advanced music discovery sites on the Web. The site features charts similar to Billboard charts and it keeps track of the most popular music liked by users of all genres. It also enables users to view popular music on the international stage. So if you are looking for that new market, update that profile you left months ago.

Jaiku is a social networking, micro-blogging and lifestreaming like twitter. Jaiku is owned by Google so what you say on Jaiku is searchable on Google. Still sounds like twitter? Well twitter doesn’t allow for Web and RSS feeds. You can see your followers availability, location, and calendar events if they have Jaiku Mobile on their phone. So when you say you’re at a show on Jaiku, Google can get you to the spot. The only con that will keep most people tweeting is its overseas appeal. Marketing for Jaiku has been minimal in the U.S. but to those who have it find it very useful as a tracking device ;).

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Indaba Music popped up online quietly to those of us who use Reverbnation as the source of exposure. Indaba Music makes it easy to manage your music and collaborations between you and the artist states away whether it’s with old

group members/calabos or new friends. Whats great about this site you are in the studio with whoever you are doing a track with no matter where they are.

You can control all of your productions from your lab. You don’t have to worry ‘bout distributing the royalties Indaba Music takes care of the dollar distribution. $50 gets you in the virtual driver set, and really makes your label legit. Now this is hands down an Independent Artist dream.

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over 80 million members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals. Sometimes your immediate circle can’t resolve a unique business challenge. Whether you’re looking for a career opportunity, winning new clients or building your professional reputation, LinkedIn connects you to shows, and even business partners. If you connect with someone on LinkedIn, your address book will never go out of date. When your contacts update their profiles, the current and new information will show up. Post your latest gig price sheets and projects and everyone will know it then and people new to your address book will be linked in to your history (discography). Your network should go beyond the people you know. It should actually include your standings with the people you work with and your business ethics. It goes that one step further than Facebook.

Soundcloud has been around since 2007. This German based company is really for the artist on the go. It has a fully featured recording studio for the iPad based on the KORG iMS-20. As with other music sites you can create, & upload your music. Soundcloud has a free uploader for the Mac and PC you can use interfaces that work on desktop. But the big pro lies within the BandPage app

by RootMusic. If you just don’t won’t to leave facebook, then this is the answer. don’t worry about code or HTML, RootMusic takes care of all that. Your fans can hear your music and share it with their friends.

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OF THE DJ Night!

It’s not often that I get to interview the entertainers featued in Mprinted, in person. I was invited to see some the best in Indie entertainment at an open mic night in Dallas, Texas by the Texas native DJ Batman. “I’m from Dallas, and have been in the music industry since 2000, said DJ Batman.” Working his way through the different elements of the industry, DJ Batman took all of his industry knowledge and began to get the streets buzzin’ with his style of DJ’ing. “I started out

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as a bouncer and developed strong industry relationships.”

In 2005, DJ Batman decided to start promoting parties and events as well as DJ’ing them. Along with a friend they

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started their own company called, ‘Do It Big Entertainment’.

From the moment the partners started their venture, DJ Batman was hooked on the music and performing aspect

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of the industry. As he began to develop his skills as a DJ, he was still in demand as a security contact for events, venues, artists, etc. He soon incorporated it with ‘Do It Big

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Entertainment’ and now calls the conglomerate, ‘Do It Big Entertainment & The Famlee’. The name came from the

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sense of family between DJ Batman and the guys who provided security and DJed. They prayed together before every event, had weekly meetings, stayed in constant contact with each other and made sure everyone was taken care of.

Today, the focus is mainly on DJing... getting local artists out for people to hear them. DJ Batman has worked with a lot of artists in the DFW Metroplex. He hasn’t made it to mainstream or radio and is not sure if he wants to because he wants to stay in touch with his people. “I want to stay in touch with the little people or the ones that people overlook,” says the DJ of the Night.

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Lina Hart

“To all those people who said ‘I can’t’ and ‘I won’t’… intern into a SheJay. Lina Hart states “The Academy’s Well I did - and I am!” Go SheJay!!! mandate is to reach out to all aspiring artists, whether they are singers, rappers, producers Salina Hartfield, a/k/a DJ Lina Hart, hails from or DJs, no matter the age or background, and Harlingen, Texas. And once you hear her spin, provide for them a place where they can develop you’ll understand why she is the most sought after and hone their natural skills and talents.” And hone female DJ to hit the streets of the Dallas, Texas in is exactly what she did. As we discussed the state metroplex. of the digital DJ era she explains her take on “WAX This SheJay accredits “The Steve Nice Academy, vs. CD.” “I am a true fan of wax, will use CDJ’s just and Team 1200 Entertainment for turning this for convenience.” Over a short period of time her www.mprintmedia.com

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talents became the talk of the area. With the help and training from the co-owners of the academy (DJs Steve Nice & T-Spoon), the hype that surrounded her name was quickly turned into fact.

“My mentor and manager T-Spoon trained me and gave me the confidence that I needed to make DJing a reality.”

The more time I spent on our SKYPE interview and watching her Facebook status, I became more

aware that DJ Lina Hart is truly what the industry needs. When asked how she gives back to the indie artists she says, “I’m all about giving an artist a chance, so if they give me their music I’ll take it home, and if I like it, I’ll add it to my playlist.” Talk to anyone who has had the privilege to hear DJ Lina Hart spin and they’ll tell you her style is limitless. “I’ll rock a country party if I have to!!!”

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DJ•HANDZSOLO Jamaica Queens, New York has produced some of the finest en-

I sit back and watch to see what you doing for yourself, if you

tertainers in the hip hop industry. Not to be left out of the Queens

doing something for yourself then I would do what I can to help,”

legacy, DJ Handzsolo fits in the class of artistry such as the Lost

he says.

Boys, and 50 Cent. I had a chance to sit down and interview Handzsolo via Skype while he prepared for his weekly CHOP-

Coming near the end of our conversation, he lets me in on the

SQUAD radio show.

Chop Squad Deejayz and their up coming events. Handzsolo

“I say DO what you do and DO IT WELL”

along with co founder & CEO DJ Wise founded the Chop Squad Deejayz in 2007. Other members and the other members of the squad are DJ Element (Handzsolos’ mentor) out of Queens, located in North Carolina, DJ 360 out of Jersey, and 2 female DJs DJ Blakwidow and DJ Mo Luv. Handzsolo is also an entrepreneur with a great business sense.

Later on this year he will be launching djhandzsolo.com. “My will

We got straight to the meat of things. I asked Handzsolo on his take on the DJ game of today. He makes it very clear, “I don’t hate on anybody, I say do what you do and do it well. What I do have a problem with is all the button pushers who don’t do it well. They just clutter up the game for the more inexperienced DJs. These younger kids that are coming out need an opportunity. But the

be filled with a electronics and informative links for all you music industry types.”

Log into the Chop Squad radio You can listen to DJ Handzsolo spin every Friday 4pm to 6pm on HYPERLINK “http://www.worldcastradio.com” www.worldcastradio.com .

ones that crowd the game with their inability to mix and match records make it harder for the real DJs to come up in the game.

When I take over at a club. The first thing I hear is the owner complaining about the last DJ that was spinning.” With a strong drive to bring the party to its peek and beyond, I had to know how it all began. “I bought my first set of turntables when I was 18,” says Handzsolo. “I work for the summer youth program and I saved up all my money to buy my first turntables, the Gemini 1100s.”

Knowing that the DJ is key to getting the music to where it needs to be. Handzsolo reaches out to those who try and excel in their craft, be it production, M.C. or DJing. “I am the type that will not be real aggressive towards the DJ towards an artist or producer

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A Love for Music

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DJ RPM also known as Peter N Lopez. From the Bronx, NY

“Remedy Man (Known As The Sha-Now)” by Sha-Now.

RPM has been influenced by many of the greats that have

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also originated there, such as Grand Wizard Theodore,

Records.

Cool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Africa Bambaataa, KRS One, etc just to name a few. This explains his Hip Hop, Latin and Soul roots. He was influenced by the records that his parents would play such as Stevie Wonder, Tito Puente, Kraftwerk, etc.

Also joining in on playing the conga,

From 1995 on, RPM started working as a DJ for hire while working regular 9 to 5 jobs. While on his grind he saved his money and built up his equipment as well as a pre-production studio at his home.

cowbell and hand drums to the music playing at family

RPM has been doing mixtapes as well as local open

functions.

mic events & clubs.

In 1991 RPM started his career as a DJ/Producer/Artist. He signed to RCA Records with a group called Rumpletilskinz.

Stay updated on mixtapes, beat

production & up and coming appearances on his website www.djrpm.net

The deal was signed direct with the late Skip Miller, head of

RPM’s love for music is deep to his soul. From Remixes to

the Black Music Department with RCA.

new Produced Beats, new songs as well as scratching and

In 1991 RPM also appeared in three videos by Leaders Of

paying homage to the great DJs that paved the way.

The New School off of the Album “A Future Without A Past” called “Case Of The P.T.A.”, “Sobb Story” & “The International Zone Coaster”.

In 1993 the album called “What Is A Rumpletilskin?” had its debut July 13. There were 13 tracks on the album.

RPM produced 10 tracks and did the cuts for the whole album. The two singles, “Attitudes” and “Is It Alright?” both made it to Billboard #24 on the Hot Rap Singles.

In 1993 RPM also produced a track on The Leaders Of The New School Album “T.I.M.E.” called “Daily Reminder” which was released on Electra Records.

In 1995 RPM produced a track and did cuts on a compilation called “Blackmarket Unrealeased”. The song was titled

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704Dj’s we break records like Dj’s suppose tooo. so let us Break your hitz in our speakers

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From the first emcees from the Bronx New York, to the

their individual flows. The beats are raw, and the lyrics are

present day “trap rappers” who flood the rap game with

just as raw, creating the type of music that even tough-

heavy beats and tails from the block, we see huge di-

est of skeptics can’t deny. Mr. Payne energetically screams

versity in what we call hip hop. Dem White Boyz (DWB)

“The clubs Jammed packed! No need to complain! We

Straight out of Anniston Alabama represents this type of

bangin with our heads! We rockin breakin chains!” to the

diversity at its fullest. Alabama has been a cesspool for

up tempo high bass instrumental of “Mosh” produced by

musical development over the ages producing greats

Sonny Digital. When listening to this track we really un-

like Nat King Cole and the Commodores. Fast forward to

derstand that these boys aren’t to be played with. DWB

the new millennium musicians such as Rich Boy, Yelawolf,

has been compared to the Beastie Boys, Travis Porter, and

Gucci Mane (Born in Alabama) and now in 2010 we have

even 1017 brick squad. However, anyone with a good set

the emergence of Dem White Boyz. The group consists

of ears can recognize that these dudes are pioneering an

of Lukas “Mr. Payne” Payne, Chris “MouthPiece” Searcy,

individual sound. The dynamic trio has already amassed

and Cody “Skayta Boy” Johnson three dudes who share

a sizable yet growing fan base, which is solidified by their

the ability to really snap on a beat. They have the blessing

numerous appearances opening for established artists

of many industry playmakers, and the name Dem White

Like Gucci Mane and Young Dro. Songs like “Mosh” and

Boyz? It was given to them by their fans. DWB is the to-

“Everywhere We Go” are pretty much guaranteed to have

tal package handling their own bass heavy production

America going nuts. With the rap game now centered in

and creating there own concepts. It’s easy to judge and

the south, DWB are ready to claim there stake in the rap

dismiss three white dudes going ham in the club rocking

game skinny jeans, boy band haircuts and all. Just don’t

back and forth but, upon listening to the music it’s impos-

be surprised when they have the hoods and suburbs of

sible not to get amped and appreciate these dudes for

America going stupid all at the same time.

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Straight outta Columbus... a crazy mutha, da Kushmane. He’s not so crazy, his words just come harsh, hard and direct. His opinions about the state of the radio and his hometown can be felt for many artists in hometowns throughout the U.S. and globablly. Currently, the head of Frathouse Entertainment, this artist/CEO wears many hats. Not that he’s not a fan of radio...he’s not a fan of radio politics. “I’m a rapper second, a busi-

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nessman first. I’m just trying to get my entreprenaur on.”Never afraid to put himself first, he keeps his Frathouse artists in mind with every move he makes. “I was the type of dude who used to say, I don’t want a label. I was trying to get myself out there.” With the establishment of Frathouse Entertainment, it is what it is, a brotherhood...one MC looking after the other. As we talked over Skype, da Kushmane gave me the state of rap in his

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city. “Da Kushmane is here and it’s time to expose yeah, and DJ Incognito down here dry-hatin’ on the fakers. It’s bad for the city.“ The CEO pulled no me because I’m too real for him. It’s the Mad Rappunches when he started to tell me that the radio per...Kushmane, aka Mr. C-Town is here...it’s a rap! isn’t afraid to say, “pay me, I’ll play you.” “There’s a lot going on around here, and folks around here are scared to talk about it. But I’m going to say something about it. He named JB, an on-air personality and the owner of Club Exotic as two of the people making the game bad in the city. “Oh

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Starting his music journey back in the summer of 2002 when he recorded his first track Kushmane realized the start of an addiction. From the start, the artist, with only raw talent and a developed personal style, knew music would become his passion.

As a couple of years went by, he remembers being in the dorm room at school with 20 guys free styling and his roommate at the time told him he was killing these dudes. Before knowing what had happened, da Kushmane took out 20 guys and gained a buzz throughout the school. At the same time, school and music didn’t mix. He left school to pursue his music at a fulltime level. In 2005, Kushmane formed this group called “Double Up”. The group both worked and didn’t, as the realization came that being a solo artist was more appealing. In 2007, a move back to Columbus, Georgia to record the first solo album titled “MR C.TOWN” I released it underground it did pretty good in the streets had a single on that album called Simon says that was blazing the radio waves. It was short lived cause the local scene in Columbus died down and I had 31

to take my show to the next level. In late 2007, a move to Atlanta GA, gave Kushmane a chance to make a name for himself in the underground rap scene.“I shot my first video right off Godby road for my single ’SMOOTH’, that has numerous hits on You Tube, and also I had mix tapes like “Going Pro” floating around.” In the summer of 2010, Da Kushmane teamed up with long time brother Junya AKA “Mr. Make it Happen” and started FRATHOUSE E.N.T and collected a track list over 20 mix tape ready tracks and hit the road doing shows all around Georgia.

Future projects will be released such as “Big City Swagg vol. 1”, Da Kushmane presents PIPELINE MUZIK, Junya for Dollaz Da Cam paign, also other artists under FRATHOUSE E.N.T will have Mix tapes dropping such as the first lady Tasha D, and D.ROC. “For years to come we will be a team that is making noise from now and beyond. FRATHOUSE E.N.T...

‘WE SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT’.”

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Triple Threat To You!!!

A-T-L-A-N-T-A! I had a chance to talk to one the undergrounds

With features on the, “Ying Yang Twins present GUMBO vol.

hardest workin M.C....K-Dolla a/k/a Klesko.This Producer,

1” and hit singles like Wet Floor Sign feat. Ying Yang Twins/

Song Writer, and all around entertainer has the right connec-

Kuzin Big Boyy/Mr.Ball. K-Dolla’s April 2011 release of his

tion to excel his career beyond mainstream expectations. K-

debut album titled KONCEITED (Klesko.Overcame.Now.Con-

Dolla says his stage name “KLESKO” (Knowledge Lets Every

taining.Every.Intention.To.Embrace.Determination) you’ll be

Situation Keep Order) was the name he adopted when he

sure to keep it in rotation on your mp3. KONCEITED be the

was a star little league baseball player. He patterned his

first artist released on his own independent music label com-

game after former Braves player Ryan Klesko. He now goes

pany. As he states “my music will stand out from the rest.” As

by K dolla for short. “I began writing songs at the age of

a producer-artist-song writer, K-Dolla will bring good music,

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through production and the introduction of new artist. With guest features from Phil Drummin, DJ Thumbs Up, the Ying

During the moments between studio and his own auto detail

Yang Twins and more!

gig (which Klesko owns operates). I got the chance to get an earful of his career accomplishments and the education to

His main focus is to build his all-star team that will take him

match. Not to put his talents 2nd behind connections, but

to the championship. With the names fore mentioned and

listening to his single “Swagga By The Kilo”, Klesko can hold

the addition of Danielle Shenise(1404photography), Sarah

down the mic with some of the best M.C’s that mainstream

Reynolds(Tagged inc.) Deongelo(droc)Holmes (USAtlanta

has to offer. Thru our Q&A I was educated on a day-in-the-life

ent) (hip hop legend), the title will soon be in his grasp. Be

of K-Dolla

sure to check out K-Dollas sound with lots of creativity that will draw you into the music.

K-Dolla who coins himself as being the “Southern Gentle-

K nowledge L ets E very S ituation K eep O rder

man”. “I’m from the south, and my style is s humbling style, like a lil southern hospitality...plus I love the ladies.” As hip hops newest triple threat sensation, “KLESKO” credits his mother as being his main musical inspiration. Because of his mother, Klesko grew up in the shadows of several famous entertainers such as Keith Sweat, John P. Keys, Curtis Mayfield, and others.

When asked about his label situation, KLESKO assures me he wants his name to stand out in the idustry before he commits to a label home, “I’m sorta like a free-agent...I’m trying to build up the value of my name through colaberation and features.”

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MIKE J

PRESENT facebook.com/MikeJ2Real4You

I’M JUST TRYIN’ TO DO SOMETHIN’ DIFFERENT...

Mike J is not the average Hip Hop artist. Born in Lake Charles, LA., Mike J possesses a flamboyant swagger and improbable wordplay! “I grew up around what seemed like the perfect family environment. When I turned 11, my parents got divorced and that pain led me to express myself.” I talk to many artists that support their career by doing the “_____” things to get their music jumping. Well Mike J has gotten himself a rap scholarship.

Sounds crazy, but this college student is taking his school refund checks to do videos (http://bit.ly/mikejwasthere), get postcards and get studio time. He is really making good use of his time

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and $$$. Mike J got candid about his career and his legal issues.

“I’m tryin’ to do somethin’ different,” Mike J states as he clicks on the video share on his SKYPE profile. “I’m working real hard at my dream. I do as many features as I can, but at the end of it all, I’m circulating the Mike J brand.” The views of his debut video rose at a record high for no push but just fan support. “I put it (I Was There) on Youtube and it went to 1000 views in 24 hours,” Mike J speaks on the success of his work.

He tells an incredible story and his words flow perfectly. He was

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I WAS THERE born with this amazing, hotshot talent. Mike Js words come from experience, life struggles and also the situations that EVERY PERSON WILL GO THROUGH sometime in their life. He has been a part of the rap game for 8 years it’s his time to be noticed! BE A BIG PART IN HIS SUCCESS and participate in his becoming a star to the world, not for fame, but for people to understand him and that “I’m ultimately trying to help the world through my lyrics.”

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Ms. Cr istal

Ms. Cristal Management mscristalmgt@gmail.com (678) 453-8623 Download “The Walking Bentley” hosted by: Bigga Rankin http://t.co/9AzH5O9 www.myspace.com/mscristal www.twitter.com/MsCristal www.facebook.com/mscristalmgt

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Ms. Cristal is a young, beautiful and multi-talented art-

Club promoters as well as DJ’s and numerous recording

ist originally from Ft. Lauderdale, FL., born to Jamaican

artists are constantly requesting her to collaborate and/

parents. She began performing at the tender age of 5.

or perform at various night clubs and events opening

She is an excellent songwriter/singer/rapper/dancer

headliner shows and sometimes being the Headliner of

whom God has blessed with a captivating voice, style,

her own SOLD OUT show. Not only is Ms. Cristal a blazin’

and look. Ms. Cristal has already begun burning up the

musical artist, she’s exactly what the industry needs...

streets, internet, clubs, and various radio stations with

“The Total Package!”

smashing singles which range in variety from smooth R&B sounds to jumpin’ Hip Hop club bangers, as well as seductive Reggae Dancehall tunes. She is definitely making a powerful impact in the entertainment industry and has even been 1 on the Myspace Top 100 Club, Hip-Hop, and R&B charts in Florida! She even managed to make it on the Myspace Top 100 Club, Hip Hop,& R&B charts in the entire United States! She is a star on the rise strictly

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through word of mouth. To date she has over 400 friends requests and over 22,000 messages daily and a growing fan base which is now over 65,000 strong.

You can even Google her! For an Indie Artist, she’s definitely doing her thing WORLDWIDE! Her fan base has expanded over-seas and in the Islands. Ms. Cristal’s lyrics alone speak for themselves not to mention the fact that she incorporates her true life experiences in her music. DJ’s nationwide have included her current hit single “Hoe You Just Mad” in their daily playlist putting her in constant rotation. Ms.Cristal has been featured on a slew on mixtapes to date and recently dropped her first official mixtape titled “The Walking Bentley” hosted by world renown DJ Bigga Rankin (Founder of Cool Runnings DJs/VP of CTE Records). She was even given the opportunity to tour with the legendary group “2Live Crew” who changed history with their album “As Nasty As They Wanna Be” With the powerful notoriety she’s been creating for herself she has already begun her journey straight to the top. “Ms. Cristal” is a young lady

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CHASE DIAMONDS “Diamonds are foreva and foreva is wat I’m chasing... get it!?!?!” These are the words of a true grinder...Chase Diamonds. This indie artist blocked out a few moments to talk with us before he was ‘on da grind ‘ again.

Originally

from

Paterson,

N.J.

now

living in Charlotte, N.C. Chase Diamonds

“I want 2 have A personal relationship with as many of MY FANS as I can.”

represents his raw style to the fullest.

He is the CEO of ‘Paper Only Gang,’ which is his label home. Label mates, ‘Carolina R.E.D.’ and the group ‘3-2-1’, are working with Diamonds on the upcoming street DVD, (title to be determined).

“I am looking for artists, that have the same drive and work ethic as I do.”

With the frame of mind that keeps him humbled, Chase Diamonds states some hard cold facts bout the industry. “Some of these independent artists go Hollywood... and depend on the feedback. I want to have a personal relationship with as many of my fans as I can.” Social networking is his tool that he uses to construct his career.

His new project is hush-hush for now but, the themes are steadily in the works.

“I Have 8 songs done for my EP, but each single has a theme behind it. It’s dolla season! GET READY” I am sure the releases are going to be well worth the wait.

Stay on the lookout for this MC and the

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FA E

New York is known as the birthplace of hip hop and Brooklyn,

“that have the same drive and the same initiative to get

no doubt, has produced a lot of our top artists in the

behind their own projects, as well as get behind the

industry. No need to name them, but you know that when

projects that we are involved with together.” It is definitely

you hear Brook-lyn, you know who hails from there.

all in the numbers when it comes to FA$E. He has numerous

Without further adue we would like to expand your knowlege and introduce everyone else to what they have been missing...FA$E. Between videos, studio, and showa FA$E gave me the timeline of his current project. Fa$e is working on the single ‘I ain’t changed’ and on the b-side is the track ‘Mr. Get It In’ (feat. K-Dolla pgs. 2829 ). Pushing these two singles this year will be his main task. “I’ve given myself my own a single deal. I’m making sure that no one misses any of my material.”

FA$E recognizes the difference between CEO and artist through his efforts. This artist is paving the way for the artists that surround him. FA$E books his own shows and arranges collaborations with artists from around the country. “I look for artists,” FA$E begins describing the ideal artist he likes to colaborate with,

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videos on YouTube. His channel has upwards of 50 videos and 65,000 total view’s. “I do all of the work on getting my projects completed and to the streets, but now I’m focusing in on my strategies to get the material into the proper hands and the proper channels.” Taking a step back from the mic, FA$E realizes the importance of focusing in on individual key markets while promoting his music.

FA$E’s entrepreneurial side has him expanding into the world of his own signature water “FA$E WATER”.

“I suggest that many artists should get involved with their community to get their name out in any way they can to keep options open.” Never coming to the game with a closed mind, FA$E has plenty of avenues to go down.

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HEAR THE DRUMMER GET WICKED...

I’ve been fortunate enough to hear the sounds of Sheila E, Cindy Blackmen who played for many years with Lenny Kravitz, and Tara and Cora Coleman who drummed for Prince in the “Purple Rain” years. Now we can add another name to the list of great female percussionist...Chanel Bracy-Taylor. Chanel was born in California moved to Texas in 1991. Currently in her third year at North Central Texas College, she is working towards an Associates degree of Arts. a During her time away from the books she has brought many sounds to many independent local artists, plays for Westside Baptist Church, drummer for NCTC Jazz Band, and a model with Model Productions Agency. She has also shared the stage with some of the industry’s best-known singers and rappers. “I consider myself a percussionist, I play instruments from the xylophone to a full drum set.” If you check Chanel’s Facebook page her status will list a numorous amount of live performances that are all solo gigs. When Chanel hits many of her solo events she tells me she is always asked, “Who do you play with?” From karaoke nights at local clubs to videos by local celebrities such as, JT “Guaranteed to Wreck” “Dumb Dummy”, Young T’s “Outta My Mind”, and Mike U feat. Wreck-A-Mics “Im Cool”, you are sure to get an experience and a performance thats worth Tweeting about. Chanel’s live performances includes a drum solo with World Famous DJ TDK at an after party for Usher. Not far from being called phenomenal, Chanel is her own manager, she gets her own gigs. She is guaranteed to rock her crowd in any venues. At the time of this interview Chanel is getting her sticks ready ready for the America’s Got Talent TV show. We at Mprintmedia are hoping to see her move on to more great opportunities and exposure with the potential of receiving national TV exposure. If you ever find yourself in the Dallas Ft. Worth area check out the talented and beautiful Chanel Bracy-Taylor Chanels Facebook profile to see where she is laying the beats down. Be prepared to nod your head when the picks up her sticks.

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In early 2003, Will began to write raps. Because he didn’t have a producer, he began tinkering with Frooty Loops computer program to make his own beats. In no time, he had mastered it. After a couple of months, he put the microphone down altogether to concentrate on producing instead of rapping.

Knowing that he had the talent to capture the attention of millions, Kill Will scoured the city of Cincinnati in search of anybody who would listen to his music. From banging his beats at local open mics to entering into producer battles to even giving away free beats to other emerging artists, he used every avenue available in the city to gain exposure. Eventually, because of his undying skills,

ambition Kill

Will

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crowd-moving

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Cincinnati’s hottest producers.

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status

as

production one

of

the track... facebook.com/KillWillMusic

He made so much noise that he captured the attention that in late 2009, he linked up with Big Von of Make It Happen Management. In just over a year of building a buzz in the music industry, things really started to pick up when producing the soundtrack for Dallas rapper B-Hamp’s single “Fooly.” And his career really began to take off with Birdman’s “Fire Flame” hitting Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and as well as claiming the number one video on BET’s 106&Park.

“When I first saw the video on 106, I couldn’t believe that I actually took part in something so amazing,” Will admits. “It’s kind of surreal. It’s an overwhelming feeling.” As overwhelming as it may be, this is only the beginning for the 25-year-old hit factory. Kill Will is here to stay.

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I would like to thank all those who have been involved in this issue; AMCreative has once again given a great look to our issue and our dreams.

Our quarterly issues are aimed at bringing the attention to those who “RAISE” their career to the attention of the mainstream and the independent entertainment sectors. We continue to grow beyond our own expectations thanks to each and every social network friend and affiliates. I want to thank Myk G and his family, for years of support that they have given to Mprintmedia, Raj Shori for being so consistent, Ty-Ni Tunes Production (Ty-n-Tajh) for bringing a lil peace to the workday, Nina, Khymora, & Londyn for makin’ it worth while, Lil Chevy & Rocstars Entertainment, DJ Nothin Nice & the 704 DJs, Ms. Caramel, Chop Squad DJs, Silk Kelly, Fa Eva Hood Connected (Facebook networking), Detasha Johnson (Rodeo Dr. on me ;)), Junior Hernandez (I Was There video director), Efrem Mcbride & Daryl Carter (Rock Tha Party!!!), and last but not least, Ann, you are MY STRENGTH. BLAME MY HEAD & NOT MY HEART, if I missed your name.

Please continue to support independent artists, entertainers and entrepreneurs. Independent for the Independent Entertainers!!!

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We’ve been promoting in the entertainment industry for 18 years. We are driven to promote! Since the fall of 2009, the world has seen the many marks from your determination to succeed. The world continues to watch. With over half a million online guests, Mprintmedia is helping you to be seen, be heard and be Mprinted!

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