bizzybmagazine

111111111111111111 111111111111111111 111111111111111111 O N E Y E A R 111111111111111111 ANNIVERSARY 111111111111111111 111111111111111111 111111111111111111 111111111111111111 111111111111111111 BIZZY BIZZY BIZZY 111111111111111111 BEESTROH 111111111111111111

BIZZY OCT/NOV 2012

BIZZYBMAG.COM

I

S

S

BIZZY

'HGLFDWLRQ ,VVXH

PLUS

LEX DIRTY TEY MARTEL MIKE DUB

THE MAN, THE MUSIC, THE MOGUL

January 2012

Muhsin Corbbey Mixed Martial Arts Expert

Mz. H20 ABoVE Lvl BAAM Bankston

Rashan Ali Setting the Bar

Manuel “Manny” Seal “Is Atlanta Music Scene Dead?”

Children’s Health Hugh Spalding: A

KENNESAW, GA

CITY COUNCIL

9ROXPH

Fashion

+

Music

z

i

+

B I Z Z Y M

a

February 2012

g

a

n

Checka Cee

Travel

e

Entertainment

+

+

Music

+

Travel

n

e

B I Z Z Y M

a

May 2012

g

a

z

i

lex dirty Multi Platnium Selling Atlanta Producer

MS TEE

“The Mary J of the South”

+

Travel

T’MELLE

DAWN MC CLAIN

+

Fashion

+

Music

+

B I Z Z Y

Travel

April 2012

UNDERGROUND ECONOMY

SHAWT FELLA TERRY PADEN

“400”

+

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY UP YOUR EYE SHAPE

M.E.L.A.N BOMB EVA FE

AUG/SEPT 2012

HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR MAN WHEN HE’S TACKLING UNEMPLOYMENT

+

B I Z Z Y

Travel

+

TIPS ON HOW TO GET FLAWLESS SKIN RAWMELLOW DE’MARCO “VEGAS NIGHTS” -CIRCO BOY

PHENO

“Life after NO LIMIT RECORDS”

DON’T FALL BEHIND:

ATLANTA’S OWN, BEESTROH JOINS OUR TEAM

STYLISTOCRAT FILLS US IN WITH PRE-FALL TRENDS FOR 2012

BEAT GEEKS MARCH TO THEIR OWN DRUMMER

THINGS WOMEN MUST HAVE

OUR TOP 5

{the must have lip color for the fall}

STILL HAVE THAT SUMMER GLOW?

we sit down with

EASILY PERFECT YOUR

NEW...

Music

BIZZYBMAG.COM

CAMERA READY:

STYLED BY STYLISTOCRAT!

+

SEPT/OCT 2012

BIZZYBMAG.COM

T’MELLE

“The Independent Artist Movement”

Fashion

PAST, PRESENT FUTURE

OVERCOMING & COMING OUT ON TOP:

EYELINER

+

RL

DJ MONTAY

JULY 2012

Entertainment

JUNE 2012

9 THINGS MEN HATE ABOUT WOMEN

“Makes music come alive”

PHARAOHSHUS LLC

Entertainment

Dondria

&

BIZZYBMAG.COM

+

Music

March 2012

THE SOCIAL LIFE.ORG

LEAF CIGAR LOUNGE

Fashion

+

Brandi D Williams

DON P

+

Fashion

B I Z Z Y

GREG COLE

Entertainment

+

Chef Amadeus Food Connoisseur Master Chef

Y HOLIDA ISSUE

JIMMY DICKENS FOR

+

Kids Helping Kids Charity Event

Brother’s Young

HOSPITAL ON A MISSION

Entertainment

Sonny Digital More than a Hip Hop Producer

Erik Lingvall “The Acting Camp”

Care of Atlanta at

E

Bizzy

Dec 2011

NOV 2011

DJ HOLIDAY

Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit Amet

U

Bizzy

ATLANTA’S OWN, “THE VOICE IN THE STREETS”

THE ONLY FIVE PRODUCTS YOU ACTUALLY NEED

JP’S BEAUTY BLOG:

MYKELTI WILLIAMSON

>>> STYLISTOCRAT BY R&R GIVES A LESSON ON FINDING THE PERFECT SUIT

five benjamins one jackson two washingtons

all you

You could save $522 with Esurance.*

Call 1-877-853-3140 to get your fast, free car insurance quote.

*National average annual savings based on data from customers who reported savings by switching to Esurance between 1/1/10 and 5/19/10.

Call-Only Savings Just For You!

10% OFF A Single Item $99+*

Call 1-866-332-6580 And Say SAVEMORE10 *Some Exclusions Apply Offer Ends July 31st, 2012

Over 55,000 products from the industry’s top brands for musicians at every skill level —only at Musician’s Friend!

BIZZY B // CONTENTS

BIZZY

M A G A Z I N E PUBLISHER Nia Lazard nial@bizzybmag.com

ASSISTANT EDITOR Teresita Lazard ART & DESIGN DIRECTOR Kimberly Junod, Borderline Brilliance, LLC kim@borderlinebrilliance.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Beestroh Checka Cee Reggie Carson Kim Junod Jessica Myler Tribble Reese CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jason Taylor Nia Lazard

Interested in advertising with BIZZY B Magazine?

Please contact our advertising department at ads@bizzybmag.com

4

BIZZYBMAG.COM

Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited.

Mouthwatering Gifts

“They were HUGE! We were really impressed.”

“Wonderful. Big juicy berries and great coverings!”

- Carline, Temecula, CA

- Lynne, Bristow, VA

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Over 20 Million Berries, Hand-Dipped.

Offer only available at:

www.berries.com/berry or call 1.877.233.5906

Save

20

%

*20% discount will appear upon checkout. Discounts may not be used in conjunction with other special offers, coupons or discounts. Discount applies to item cost only and does not include discounts on shipping and handling or taxes. Discount only applies to items over $29. Valid now through 12/31/2012.

Birthday Gifts • Chocolate Gifts • Business Gifts

BIZZY B // PUBLISHER’S NOTE

<< BIZZY B // publisher’s note >>

Y ou O nly L ive O nce !

S ometimes life can be filled with highs and lows, which make it hard to focus on what really matters; the bigger picture is that we have only one life to live.

I suffered a very hard lost two years ago, which forced me to think about my life and what really mattered. Suffering from a death of someone close to you has a way of forcing you to recalibrate, set new plans and have a new appreciation for life. A big question we should always ask ourselves is, “are you content with your life journey today?” I encourage everyone to always follow their dreams and work hard to achieve your personal life’s goals.

As I stand in this photo with my family, I think about how my entire family has encountered our own life’s challenges, especially with losing everything that they worked for in Hurricane Katrina! That catastrophe left them with only a weekend bag, in which they packed and had every intention of coming back home in just a short few days. This flashback constantly reminds me that all of life’s lows can be re-built with determination, hard work and following your dreams. I’m so happy that I am now able to say that my family has overcome life’s hardships and is proof that you can land on back top.

I’d like to end in saying to go out and challenge yourself, make your current life’s journey count, no matter what tries to get in your way!

Nia Lazard nial@bizzybmag.com

ome ck h a b p ri ick t reat!

A qu elt g f A OL to N d I...

ous My c

n ins a

left to right:

6

BIZZYBMAG.COM

TONYA, MYSELF, RONA, EUNIKA AND CHERYL

10

BIZZYBMAG.COM

Call-Only Savings Just For You!

10% OFF A Single Item $99+*

Call 1-866-332-6580 And Say SAVEMORE10 *Some Exclusions Apply Offer Ends July 31st, 2012

Over 55,000 products from the industry’s top brands for musicians at every skill level —only at Musician’s Friend!

SEE WHAT’S INSIDE / SEE WHAT’S INSIDE / SEE WHAT’S INSIDE

BIZZY B // CONTENTS

CONTENTS...

page 9

FASHION + BEAUTY 9 13..14

OUR TOP 5 FOR THIS MONTH

this one is dedicated to those fashion conscience men & women!

STYLISTROCRAT:

FALL FAVORITES AT BARGAIN PRICES

Reggie searched and found the BEST fall deals out there for men & women

16

WHAT THE CELEBS ARE WEARING

11

JP’S BEAUTY BLOG

page 11

fall is officially here, and our style expert has picked the top celeb looks that he has seen out there...LUST worthy! fall smoky eyes, with shades of gray

LOVE + RELATIONSHIPS 19

OUR NEW LOVE EXPERT

that’s right, he’s new, he’s single and he’s been on a dating show, TWICE!

ARTISTS + MUSIC page 19

21 23

LYRIKA: A MUSICAL GENIUS

page 21

not only is she beautiful, she knows how to play more instruments then you can probably name

I’M A BEEST

Beestroh interviews DJ SCREAM

24..25 DEATH ROW RECORDS Don’t count them out, they’re still in the game after 20 years and about to show you why

page 23

5

BIZZY B // THE BUZZ

THINGS WE’RE BUZZING ABOUT...

American Apparel has made this genuine leather medicine bag and tote affordable. Classic styles with amazing prices, ranging from $95-$145, americanapparel.com

Handmade in the USA and influenced by the great outdoors, Tanner Goods has made some incredible accessories, that are suitable for both men and women, prices vary, tannergoods.com

s &

ner Good All from Tan the USA handmade in

Personally, we think this rugged duffle is the perfect size and looks like it can withstand some wear, and we want one, $420, tannergoods.com

Get those quick dry, mirror finish, gel nails in the convenience of your own home, we’ve tried it and love it! Easy to do, and zero drying time.

This is sure to save you money and time, $64.99, target.com

So once we went to this site, we couldn’t get enough. Guys, we think this boot is a must have for the fall and winter, $350, tannergoods.com

9

BIZZYBMAG.COM

FAT BOY Teo Castellanos D-Projects Atlanta Premiere

November 8–18, 2012

404.523.7647 www.7STAGES.org SEASON SPONSORS:

STAGES The Rich Foundation, Inc.

SHOW SPONSORS:

JPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEAUTY BLOG:

BIZZY B // BEAUTY BLOG

THE GREAT, GRAY, SMOKEY EYE

BY JESSICA PAYNE MYLER

It's getting dark early, there is a chill in the air, and the leaves are changing-- it's officially FALL! Good news! You can try

some new makeup styles! One of my favorite fall trends is smokey light grey eye shadow with "Snow White" deep red lips.

Not everyone will want to go as dark as some of the runway looks but don't be afraid to customize it to your personality! Don't go heavy on a liner if you are doing a deep red, keep the eyes soft and pull the focus on your lips so the look won't be so harsh.

Play with different reds for a look that is appropriate during the day and/or night. My favorite method? Finding a red I like for the day and mixing it with a brown liner for a deeper, dramatic red for night time.

I recommend: Stila Longwear Lip Color in "LOVER" (it looks great on most skin tones) For the brown pencil, you can use any brand. Just be sure to BLEND with the lipstick, avoiding any distinct lines (that is so 1990).

11

BIZZYBMAG.COM

Featuring Live Jazz Music3 PM From 11AM

to

New Orleans Sunday Brunch Buffet Served from 10:00 AM

to 3:00 PM

CUMBERLAND 3131 Cobb Pkwy., SE 770-612-3311 KENNESAW 1142 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy., NW 770-919-9612

www.CopelandsAtlanta.com

BIZZY B // FALL FASHION

YES...TARGET.

By Stylistocrat by R&R

ODIN MEN’S DUFFLE BAG, $34.99, TARGET.COM

5

ODIN SHAWL SWEATER, $34.99, TARGET.COM

ODIN LOOK #43, $39.00, TARGET.COM

Bizzy B & Stylistocrat by R&R,

have been looking for the best Fall deals of the season. Well look no more as we found one for you and your budget. The store is Target, yes Target.

Target isn’t necessarily known for high end fashion but they made the exception this time with the world renowned Odin brand. Odin recently teamed up with Target on a fall collection that I’m really excited about. It features everything from double-faced plaid button-downs to long-sleeve henleys and boots. Best of all: Not a single item is priced over $100. Stylish, affordable and accessible -- passes my litmus test.

Here's some of the must have looks the Odin at Target Collection is offering. Consider this your Stylistocratic insider style tip.

The Odin at Target collection includes a selection of apparel and accessories that are casual yet sophisticated, ranging in price from $14.99 – $99.99.

ODIN LOOK #34, $49.99, TARGET.COM

13

BIZZYBMAG.COM

BIZZY B // FASHION

FOR THE BIZZY WOMEN...

Ladies,

Did you think we’d forget about you? Not even. We pulled from the same store! Yes Target is really about to be called Target’. This fall, Target has a fabulous round-up of collaborations in store, literally. One of the Shops at Target, shop-within-store retail concept launching next season will include a collection co-created by the owners of Kirna Zabête, a New York City boutique owned by Sarah Easley and Beth Buccini.

te irna Zabê K f o s k o The lo t... for Targe

The Kirna Zabête at Target includes women’s apparel and accessories that are just chic and stylish for the modern customer. Looks offered run the gamut from tough leather moto jackets to girly floral printed dresses.

Just as the guys, not a single item is priced over $100.

Kirna Zabête Long Sleeve Tench Coat - $59.99 Target

Kirna Zabête Patent Envelope Clutch - $29.99 Target

Kirna Zabête Sleeveless Maxi Dress - $49.99 Target

14

BIZZYBMAG.COM

Buy Gold & Silver Eagles at 1% Over Dealer Cost

Park Avenue Numismatics Hello, Thank you very much for coming to Park Avenue Numismatics MVY PUMVYTH[PVU HIV\[ PU]LZ[PUN PU JLY[PĂ&#x201E;LK < : YHYL JVPUZ HUK WYLJPV\Z TL[HSZ >L \UKLYZ[HUK [OH[ RUV^SLKNL PZ WHYHTV\U[ PU THRPUN PTWVY[HU[ KLJPZPVUZ Z\JO HZ [OPZ HUK ^L ^HU[ V\Y J\Z[VTLYZ [V IL [OL ILZ[ PUMVYTLK PU [OL PUK\Z[Y` >L NV [V NYLH[ American Gold Eagle Silver American Eagle SLUN[OZ [V WYV]PKL \W [V KH[L HJJ\YH[L KH[H

Bullion Coin

Bullion Coin

;V NL[ `V\ Z[HY[LK ^L OH]L WYLWHYLK ZL]LYHS IYVJO\YLZ [V HZZPZ[ `V\ PU `V\Y KLJPZPVU THRPUN WYVJLZZ ZV WSLHZL NP]L \Z H JHSS H[ 1-800-992-9881 0M `V\ ^HU[ TVYL KL[HPSLK PUMVYTH[PVU VU H JVPU VY OH]L V[OLY American Gold Eagle coins offer reliability Similar to Gold Eagle coins, the X\LZ[PVUZ WSLHZL KVUÂť[ OLZP[H[L [V JHSS HUK HZR [V ZWLHR ^P[O VUL VM V\Y L_WLY[ U\TPZTH[PJ HK]PZLYZ 6\Y with a U.S. Government Guarantee. When American Silver Eagle coinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; design was RUV^SLKNLHISL Z[HMM ^PSS UV[ WYLZZ\YL `V\ PU[V H ZHSL [OLPY VUS` TPZZPVU PZ [V HZZPZ[ `V\ PU L]LY` ^H` WVZZPISL you purchase these coins, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re buying borrowed from an older American coin.

gold bullion coins whose weight, content The image of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walking Liberty,â&#x20AC;? located on the >L HSZV PU]P[L `V\ [V [HRL H JSVZL SVVR H[ Park Avenue Numismatics ^LIZP[L www.parkavenumis.com and purity are guaranteed by the U.S. IURQW RI WKH FRLQ GHEXWHG LQ RQ WKH KDOI >L SPZ[ TVYL [OHU JVPUZ VU SPUL :LY]PUN JVSSLJ[VYZ HUK PU]LZ[VYZ ZPUJL V\Y JVTTP[TLU[ [V government.

American Gold Eagle coins are dollar coin designed by Adolph Weinman.

J\Z[VTLY ZH[PZMHJ[PVU OHZ LHYULK \Z H YLW\[H[PVU [OH[ ML^ Ă&#x201E;YTZ PU [OL U\TPZTH[PJ HUK WYLJPV\Z TL[HSZ FRQVLGHUHG DV $PHULFDÂśV RIÂż FLDO LQYHVWPHQW The coins are known for their beauty and THYRL[ JHU TH[JO ( Z[LSSHY YLW\[H[PVU ZLJVUK [V UVUL HZ TLTILYZ VM ZVTL VM [OL TVZ[ WYLZ[PNPV\Z PUK\Z[Y` ANACS,in ICTA, FUN HUK THU` TVYL ;V Ă&#x201E;UK V\[ TVYL HIV\[ \Z ^L grade VYNHUPaH[PVUZ PUJS\KPUN PCGS, gold bullion, and acceptedNGC, worldwide considered one of the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most using amarkets. search engine for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Park Avenue Numismaticsš Âś [OLYL `V\ JHU YLHK \W VU V\Y major suggest investment attractive silver coins.

NEWS BREAKING DEALS! Details Details 6UJL `V\ OH]L ZLLU OV^ LHZ` HUK WYVĂ&#x201E;[HISL PU]LZ[PUN PU NVSK HUK U\TPZTH[PJZ JHU IL ^L OVWL `V\ Â&#x2021; *ROG &RQWHQW R] J

Â&#x2021; 6LOYHU &RQWHQW RXQFH ^PSS NP]L Park Avenue Numismatics [OL VWWVY[\UP[` [V LHYU `V\Y [Y\Z[ HUK ^LSJVTL `V\ [V V\Y L]LY Â&#x2021; *URVV :HLJKW R] J

Â&#x2021; *URVV :HLJKW J NYV^PUN MHTPS` VM ZH[PZĂ&#x201E;LK PU]LZ[VYZ Â&#x2021; &RPSRVLWLRQ .DUDW JROG Â&#x2021; &RPSRVLWLRQ VLOYHU FRSSHU VLOYHU FRSSHU

Â&#x2021; &RLQ 'LDPHWHU Äź RU PP

>L SVVR MVY^HYK [V ZLY]PUN `V\Y ULLKZ Â&#x2021; &RLQ 'LDPHWHU LQ PP

Â&#x2021; 0LQW 'DWHV Âą SUHVHQW Â&#x2021; 0LQW 'DWHV Âą SUHVHQW Very Truly Yours,

Bob Green

President, Park Avenue Numismatics

Park Avenue numismatics

PH 1-800-992-9881 Yo u r S o u r c e f o r R a r e C o i n s -H_ 1-305-604-3469 and Precious Metals /V\YZ VM 6WLYH[PVU! (4 74 ,:; :LJ\YL 6USPUL *VU[HJ[! www.parkavenumis.com *VYWVYH[L ,THPS! info@parkavenumis.com

Call Now for Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pricing!

1-888-686-4192

76 )V_ 4PHTP )LHJO -3 Â&#x2039; ^^^ WHYRH]LU\TPZ JVT Â&#x2039;

'HSW 3$1$(

Park Avenue Numismatics has been serving Collectors and Investors since 1989

A Rare Commitment to Numismatics

ÂŽ

AUTHORIZED DEALER

1688 Meridian Avenue, Suite 404 | Miami Beach, FL 33139 3DUN $YHQXH 1XPLVPDWLFV LV D SULYDWH FRPSDQ\ DQG QRW DIÂż OLDWHG ZLWK WKH 8 6 0LQW RU DQ\ JRYHUQPHQW DJHQF\ 3ULFHV 6XEMHFW WR FKDQJH EDVHG RQ JROG DQG VLOYHU PDUNHW SULFHV +LVWRULFDO LQFUHDVHV LQ YDOXH GRHV QRW JXDUDQWHH WKH FRLQV RIIHUHG ZLOO LQFUHDVH LQ IXWXUH YDOXH

BIZZY B // FASHION

WHO ARE YOU WEARING??

Stylistocrat by R&R takes a look at what celebs are wearing for fall 2013

Karlie Kloss The Look: Rosy Outlook. Clean hair, a pink pout and black accessories — pump plus clutch — turn a simple jersey dress into an absolute standout. The Girl: The model Karlie Kloss celebrating the end of New York Fashion Week at Calvin Klein’s post-show dinner at the Beatrice Inn in New York. The Details: Calvin Klein Collection dress.

Victor Cruz New York Giants star wide receiver Victor Cruz attended the Jay-Z concert series at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City. The fashionable pro-baller was seen styled in a Givenchy star striped red and black cotton jersey sweater ($560) from the Fall/Winter 2012 collection, black jeans, and Air Jordan retro 6 sneakers.

The New Bride! Ms. Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway was one among a few celebrities to attend the 2012 New York City Ballet Fall Gala in a glammed up outfit. She wowed in a stunning Valentino gown from the Fall/Winter 2012 Couture Collection. This dress features several feminine details including a dark floral pattern made of sheer material, a high neckline, puffed long sleeves and finishes off with a lace trimmed train. No doubt Rachel Zoe is back styling for Ms. Anne!

Salma Hayek Latina Bombshell Actress Salma Hayek was in London at the Mandarin Oriental for her movie premiere “Savages”. Here she is wearing a Roland Mouret skin tight maroon and teal blue knee length Roland Mouret Mercy color block crepe dress ($2,170). Salma also wore a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti strappy platform sandals that are sooooo Stylistocratic ($895). These Giuseppe’s featured a velvet little bow in the front, just classic.

16

BIZZYBMAG.COM

L GEORGE D

E

S

I

G

N

S

L G E O R G E D E S I G N S . C O M

make a real connection Call Livelinks.

The hottest place to meet the coolest people.

sasha stoltz publicity Publicity & Event Planning

be seen be heard be

416.579.4804 sashastoltz@bellnet.ca

Try it Free!

http://www.facebook.com/sasha.stoltz

877.613.1010 Ahora en Espa単ol 18+

@sashastoltz

By Tribble Reese

When approached by my good friend Kim about being the next “relationship

guy” for Bizzy B, I didn’t know whether to be flattered like when the hot girl at the office compliments you on the way your hair looks, or to run like hell like when you find out the girl you have been on a couple dates with wants to start having couples’ poetry sessions to help “express her inner feelings.” I mean this whole love thing that can give you that warm, fuzzy feeling in your stomach can also make you feel as if you are the lonely ant that wondered away from the rest of the army only to find the 6 year old kid next door has just discovered his parents’ magnifying glass on a sunny day and has just spotted you to be his first victim. Believe me, some of the relationships that I have been in have felt like this and it is not a good feeling to have your heart at the discretion of someone else’s feelings.

1.

My goal of this monthly column is to help the readers of Bizzy B to get a better grasp on not just their own view of love, whether tainted or pure as it may be, but also to offer suggestions on the day-to-day relationship problems that many of us experience. Warning: I am a glass-half-full kind of guy so the mood and energy of these monthly scribes will be leaning towards the optimistic side.

So because I decided to take on this challenge, I am going to dive in head first, (and guys I wouldn’t suggest on doing that every time…more advice on that later.) I definitely do not claim to be an expert, so if you need that sort of help, I suggest you see a therapist or hire a life coach. I am just a simple guy who has seen, and experienced a lot in 27 years including, recently, having a dating reality show where I had the chance to date and entertain 22 women at the same damn time. You can Google “Sweet Home Alabama, CMT,” but it was basically a country version of ABC’s “The Bachelor” where one man has to pick through a multitude of women suitors of all types of backgrounds and personality types. Throw them all in one house with an abundance of alcohol, and you get the only thing that makes the reality television world go around: drama. I will tell of this whole experience in a column in the future.

Anyways, my parents have been married for 34 years and are more in love than they have ever been, but I also know that it has taken a lot of work to get where they are today. They are, however, the greatest role models of love that I could have ever asked for. I have also experienced divorce amongst friends who have wed too early and for the wrong reasons. Not everything is perfect in relationships and the underlying theme of most is to communicate. These are also topics that I will hit on as your monthly contributor.

So because you have made it thus far in this article, it would be an honor to me, Tribble Reese, some Alabama raised, football playin’, reality TV datin’, self-help readin’, God fearin’ guy to help you in your love life in the coming months. To quote my grandmother from whom I have learned so much, “Love is like a grape, it may have a tough skin but it is full of delicious juices.”

Feel free to ask me any questions you might have, or just to say what’s up on twitter @tribblereese.

Tribble

19

BIZZYBMAG.COM

love & relationships + love & relationships + love & relationships

TRIBBLE TAKES THE LEAD ON LOVE

BIZZY B // LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS

4PM - 10PM

Here’s What Makes Nancy’s Pizza • • • •

Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh

resh F

Try our NEW Signature Drink Specials: The Mango Long Island Iced Tea & The Strawberry Long Island Iced Tea

Seriously

Sunday - Thursday

™

HAPPY HOURS

Live Performances Every Friday Night

7PM - 11PM Drink Specials

7PM - 1AM

We Take

FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ

Fresh

Dough Made From Scratch Vegetable Pizza Toppings Imported Spices Pizza Sauce Using Nancy’s Original Recipe

KARAOKE DJ Hosted Every Saturday Night

9PM - 2AM Drink Specials

7PM - 2AM

Nancy’s Original Award Winning Deep Dish

ATLANTA • 3167 Peachtree Rd NE in Buckhead • 404-842-9997

BIZZY B // MUSIC

LYRIKA, MUSICAL GENIUS

Interview By Nia Lazard

Lyrika is a professional musician known for her own music

style--R&B with a twist of Neo Soul. For over twenty years, music has been an important part of her life and it’s not limited to singing. Lyrika is a champion of music--she can play five instruments, the piano, organ, saxophone, double base, but what she is known for is the lovely sound when she’s playing the harp.

Originally a native from St.Louis, she appreciates and respects all the love that the Atlanta music seen has showed. Lyrika has traveled significant amount around the world with her music. She has performed at various shows and festivals around Atlanta and has even taken her harp and amazing voice out the country, performing in Shanghai China.

BIZZY B SITS DOWN WITH THE MUSICAL GENIUS! BB: Lyrika it’s so exciting to hear how Atlanta has showed so much love to your music. The harp is not a instrument you see every day with a singer and Atlanta is so large on the hip hop scene, how does that influence and/or affect you?

LYRIKA: ATL has been very embracing to my music. I have taken my music to Grand Hustle, which is a hip hop event and received positive feed back, but I do have a song coming out with RICK FLO, he will be rapping on it.

BB: Oh that’s great! How was it to perform in China? Was that the biggest show you’ve ever done?

LYRIKA: China was amazing! China has a great appreciation for orchestra and music. I had a great opportunity, which was to open for Paula Michelle. That show did a lot of grooming for me, I performed three shows a day five days a week.

BB: Now that’s working and obviously makes you a BIZZY B! Do you always perform with your harp? Who would you compare your music to?

LYRIKA: Yes my harp is always with me. I have been told my music sounds comparable to Lauryn Hill.

To find out more about Lyrika, visit her website at www.lyrikamusic.com. Also, find her online and follow her via social media at www.youtube.com, (search LYRIKA RECORDS) follow her on Twitter at @lyrikamusic and Facebook Lyrika Holmes

21

BIZZYBMAG.COM

BURIED in CREDIT CARDDEBT? Over $10,000 in credit card bills?

Can’t make the minimum payments?

✔ WE CAN GET YOU OUT OF DEBT QUICKLY ✔ WE CAN SAVE YOU THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ✔ WE CAN HELP YOU AVOID BANKRUPTCY Not a high-priced consolidation loan or one of those consumer credit counseling programs

CREDIT CARD RELIEF for your FREE consultation CALL

877-853-3124 Not available in all states

BIZZY B // MUSIC

BIZZY B SITS DOWN WITH DJ SCREAM Interview By Beestroh

DJ Scream along with business partner Marcus “Rip” Rippey collectively turned their youthful pipe dreams of launching a music company into a multi-million dollar global brand. Their Atlanta-based Hoodrich Entertainment has become synonymous with quality street music, in addition to turning local mixtape projects into lucrative label deals and neighborhood rappers into household names. And that’s not all. The powerhouse enterprise also has a marketing arm, in addition to overseeing the careers of a squad of DJs and producers, namely DJ Spinz. The BET Hip Hop Award nominated beat architect produced the summer’s #1 Billboard charting anthem “Cashin Out” by Epic MC Ca$h Out, also a by-product of the Hoodrich machine. When platinum-selling recording artist Rick Ross was assembling his Maybach Music Group imprint, DJ Scream’s name was at the top of the call list. Actually, the Boss requested the 6’4” DJ’s presence and put him on the first jet smoking from ATL down to MIA for a pow wow that resulted in a recording contract. Now the host of Hoodrich Radio on Sirius XM and Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 is ready to take on his new title of recording artist when his debut album Long Live the Hustle drops on November 20th. Although DJ Scream graduated with a degree in Engineering from Tuskegee University, his astute business acumen easily qualifies him as having a Doctorate in Hustlenomics. Here, I ask my colleague and friend about making careers, making records and the Rozay effect.

Hoodrich ENT has been responsible for helping launch the careers of leading Hip-Hop MC’s such as 2 Chainz and Future. How can you initially tell whether an artist has what it takes to be a major success?

Being a DJ and having been in the business for many years, you innately understand what people want to hear and what they’ll gravitate towards. So the music is very important; that quality sound has to be there but the artist must also have a certain personality trait that speaks louder than the music. It’s that “it” factor that you can’t quite describe but know it when you hear it and see it. I’ve become an expert in recognizing the “it” factor.

What’s been the best and most difficult part of the record-making process?

The best is that I get an opportunity to live out a childhood dream. Having a record with my name on it has to be the pinnacle of my career thus far. Although I’m not the musical talent, there is a certain artistic element that goes into putting a project together. It’s been challenging but I’ve enjoyed every moment. The most difficult part has to be relying on so many people to make things come together. If you’re a controlling person, this process is not for you.

You’ve been able to influence a lot of people professionally, how has Rick Ross impacted you on the business tip?

His nonstop grind, his focus and his pursuit of perfection in large and small things. Even though we all know perfection is unobtainable, the ability to try to reach it anyway is a remarkable and admirable character trait in my book. I’ve always given everything my name has been attached to 150% but being around Ross, that percentage is around 1000 23 BIZZYBMAG.COM now. You never compete with anybody, your competition is yourself.

BRINGING THE PAYNE

BY BEESTROH

BIZZY B // MUSIC

De T h Ro w

The Death Row reign began over 20 years ago and its

legacy continues to live on. Over the past year, as plans were revealed by Death Row President John Payne that several albums would be released, it seems that the label founded in 1991 by Dick Griffey, Marion “Suge” Knight, Jr. and Andre “Dr. Dre” Young is still impacting the game.

Known as the house that notorious West Coast artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, TuPac, Nate Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound built, Payne is refreshing the memory of old fans, garnering new ones and dismissing the naysayers by releasing new music and showing just how solid its foundation really is. Payne insists that the label never dissolved it just re-invigorated, despite making tabloid and Internet headlines over the years to the contrary.

A

Besides bringing great records to the masses, Payne’s goal is to also remind people what Death Row is about and just how strong the Death Row brand is. The music has certainly stood the test of time. In fact, Death Row Records has sold nearly 50 million albums worldwide and generated close to 750 million in revenue. No matter how you feel about the internal operations of the company you can’t deny the numbers; they tell the whole story. And in this case, the story has many more chapters yet to be written.

Payne has been with the Row since the beginning, which makes him the perfect captain at the helm of the ship that knows the meaning of the word ‘sink’ but never completely goes under. Part of that lifeline includes the company being auctioned off and sold to WIDEAwake Entertainment who’ve been running it since 2009. The label that birthed mega-stars and legends will always have a place in music history and Payne is making sure its done so with integrity and excellence.

The direction that he has the company going is giving life back to Death Row.

{RECORDS}

25

BIZZYBMAG.COM

DW $IIRUGDEOH 3ULFHV 'SPN TPGBT UBCMFT DIBJST CFET BOE MJHIUJOHT ZPV IBWF UIPVTBOET PG NPEFSO JUFNT UP DIPPTF GSPN BU *'/ .PEFSO 8F EP PVS CFTU UP QSPWJEF ZPV XJUI IJHI RVBMJUZ BGGPSEBCMF GVSOJTIJOHT GPS ZPVS IPNF BOE PGm DF BOE HJWF ZPV UIF VMUJNBUF TIPQ QJOH FYQFSJFODF

-*2 1SHIVR MW XLI TIVJIGX SRI WXST WLST JSV EPP ]SYV LSQI ERH SJ½ GI JYVRMWLMRKW

Get $25 Off & FREE SHIPPING to the U.S and Canada

7JTJU PVS XFCTJUF

XXX JGO NPEFSO DPN DBMM VT UPMM GSFF BU

6TF DPEF , ) 1 UP SFDFJWF UIJT 4QFDJBM 0GGFS BOE VDYH DQ DGGLWLRQDO SOXV JHW )5(( 6KLSSLQJ PO ZPVS QVSDIBTF 0GGFS JT WBJME VOUJM "VHVTU