Quality Time Issue 4 - Huey Briss

Quality Time

Editorial Magazine / / Issue 4

March issue 4 Welcome to the fourth issue of Quality Time Radio’s online magazine. We wanted to give another medium to promote the artists on our show as well as just have another way to exhibit our art. This issue features Long Beach’s own Huey Briss, as well as Los Angeles producer SUA. Tune in next week to hear more rad Long Beach and greater Los Angeles area artists.

- your hosts, Riley Donahue (@rileyjdonahue) , Dominic Colangelo (@coldasdom)

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SUA (Austin Barcelona) (pages 6-9) Seasonal Fashion (10-11) Purvayor Ad (12-13) Huey Briss (14-19) Chance the Rapper (20-21) Upcoming Show (22-23) Soundcloud Picks (24-25) Staff Social Media (26-27)

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Fashogun photos by Riley Donahue

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SUA (Austin Barcelona) Genre: Hip Hop, Rap, R&B Hometown: Highland Park, CA Instagram: @AustinBarcelona article by Patrick Ong photos by Riley Donahue It’s difficult to avoid developing a passion in music when you’re constantly surrounded by it; at 20 years old, SUA (AKA Austin Barcelona) has been steadily paving his way throughout the underground music scene for the past few years. However, it’s a surprise he’s only started performing shows recently given his music-oriented family. All of Austin’s uncles are DJ’s who restricted his time listening to the radio, and instead raised him on the Wu-Tang Clan, Erykah Badu, and Common. Influential producers such as J-Dilla, Q-Tip, and Esta helped influence Austin’s interest until he learned how to DJ and make beats in high school. He also learned that his hometown of Highland Park is home to many artists from Stones Throw (he has stumbled into Madlib twice, once at a barbershop and another time when Madlib was hanging out with Mac Miller), which further fueled his drive to take his career to the next level. Before long, Austin spent his last years in high school working on his music and performing at smaller venues. Currently, he is enrolled in California State University Northridge, leaning towards studying Sound Engineering or Design (with DJing on the side, of course).

Austin created his DJ moniker SUA by flipping his nickname “Aus,” after the name his family dubbed him. His musical catalog portrays itself as smooth R&B and hip-hop mixes, but his music should not be pigeonholed to one genre; he experiments with different styles as evidence by his diverse Soundcloud track listings. Expect mixes that contain crowd-pleasing tracks coupled with flashes of genres that stray on the unfamiliar side. It always works, and it is always smooth.

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(continued) His easy-listening mixes and edits are not without effort though. In his turn in the studio with Quality Time Radio, SUA mentioned that in order to make some of his music, he will stay up to late in the night until he is satisfied: one of his favorite tracks, “Owe Me Back”, was finished in one night when he was up till 4am.

Although he invests a lot of time and effort into his craft, Austin enjoys the benefits that music-producing grants him as he balances everything with the stress of being a full-time student, so producing brings him a sense of relief and joy. Digging online for samples serves him as a cathartic distraction and a chance to “get better every time I turn on my laptop”.

SUA has been featured on Soulection radio (show #278) and has no signs of slowing down. He has expressed his intentions to work more on his production and possibly release an EP later this year. That being said, Austin prefers to keep his work subtle (and impactful) but knows that he has a bright future he is working hard for. His work ethic and taste for beats is undeniable, proving that his potential to develop into a renowned producer is limitless.

Artist Profile 1st favorite song: I Can by Nas Current favorite song: Rocket Science (prod. by mndsgn) by Joyce Wrice & Kay Franklin Favorite producers: J-Dilla, Q-Tip, Kaytranada, J-Louis, PYRMDPLAZA Favorite artists: Tom Misch, The Internet, ?uestlove, Anderson .Paak, Thundercat Non-musical interests: design, architecture, playing with his chubby pitbull Favorite Movies: Step Brothers (2008), Menace II Society (1993)

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Seasonal Fashion

by Kacee Ikeda

I think it’s safe to say that the “all black inated the fashion scene towards the en Obviously, dark colors will never go out start of the new year there’s definitely be ettes as well as a wave of fun new trends anytime soon. Ever since Gucci came ou patterns last season, floral prints have tr masses and can be found on almost eve bodysuits, you name it. We’ve also been an appearance -- or shall I say reappear era. Fishnet stockings made fashionable through ripped jeans, silk camisoles pai and of course, the continued wear of hig

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everything” trend domnd of 2016. Myself guilty. t of style, but with the een a shift in color pals that aren’t going away ut with embroidered rickled down to the erything. Denim, shoes, n seeing tons of fads make rance -- from the 80’s-90’s e again by peeking ired with delicate jewelry, gh-waisted everything.

(continued) I’m no fashion expert, but I predict this season will be all about the perfect marriage between femininity and a little bit of edge, with pops of color inspired by Spring flowers.

Whether you’re one to follow trends or create your very own, Spring is the perfect time to revamp your wardrobe and try something new. You never know what may work for you until you try!

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Huey Briss Genre: Hip Hop, Rap, R&B Hometown: Long Beach, CA Instagram: @HueyBriss article by Dominic Colangelo photos by Christian O’Keefe and Ian Matthews With a confident and loud attitude, Huey Briss lets his presence be known. Hailing from the “nasty Norfside” of Long Beach, Huey began rapping when he and his childhood friend would walk home from school and practice freestyling to each other. Huey went to Jordan High School, and at age 18 began battle rapping and spreading his name throughout Long Beach. While attending high school, a teacher of Huey’s told him to quit high school and pursue music. Currently 24 years old, Huey never graduated high school and doesn’t “[do] anything traditional”. Huey said the city itself “made me rough, [and] made me not care”. Briss really stresses individuality and originality in not only music but lifestyle too; he feels that people need to get inspired by other things besides people.

Artists who were influential to his own music are Eminem, J-Dilla, J-Kwon and Erykah Badu, while Briss’ favorite music to just listen to consists of an eclectic mix such as, Bad Brains, Dead Kennedy’s, Black Flag, Clipse, Gil-Scott Heron and Roy Ayers. If he could work with anyone in the industry, he would work with the lovely R&B/Soul singer, Sade.

Looking towards his own future and goals, Huey said he wants be “self-sufficient” and “free” to do what he wants and happy while he’s doing it. Huey has got a lot in store for us but would rather catch us by surprise. He plans on dropping an album in May, which he describes the sound as something similar to Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City.” (cont on page 16...)

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(continued) His favorite song off the project is titled “God Laughing”, which is a spoken word song about God controlling his life. Huey’s music is a pleasant combination of smooth hip-hop beats, catchy flows and hard- hitting punch lines and lyrics. Huey has the peace of mind that if he were to die tomorrow, he knows he “did something cool”.

When asked what he gets out of making music, Huey replied “I don’t music to live with, I make music to die for.”

Artist Profile Origin of name: Huey’s name, originates from the term “hubris,” which means “excessive pride or self-confidence.” He coined from the movie Chronicle (2012).

Favorite movie: Fresh (1994) or any movie with a good soundtrack-- Jungle Fever (1991) curated by Stevie Wonder.

Hobbies Besides Music: Dancing, backflips, styling and fashion.

Fun facts: Battle rapped Anderson .Paak & Dumbfoundead.

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photo by Rob Loud

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Chance the Rapper

By Patrick Ong get up, big fella This past year, Chance won three Grammy’s for Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance. In previous years, the academy only allowed albums released through a label, retail, or internet sales to be eligible. They changed the rules to allow streaming devices to be a viable platform and Chance won as the first artist to release his music for free. He is also the second independent rapper to win (first being the one who shall not be named more than once).

His lead single of his third mixtape, No Problem—for which he won the Best Rap Performance, is a testament to his stance against being signed by major labels.

Once he realized that his potential as an artist, he decided that he didn’t need a music label to regulate his creative output. Now he stands as a shining example that aspiring artists can make it on their own. too many angels Chance is Chicago man and he won’t let you forget it. His music is laced with references to Chicago mainstays and traditions (The Rink, juking, WGCI 107.5, etc.). He does so much more than just rep Chicago, however. He contributes a great deal to the community. Chance regularly hosts an “open mic” Night open to high school students as a platform to express themselves. He also launched the “Warmest Winter” initiative last year in conjunction with The Empowerment Plan (www.empowermentplan.org) to aid the homeless community of Chicago. $100,000 was fundraised with his help, which commissioned a thousand EMPWR coats for those in need. The coats (made by employed homeless parents) are water-resistant, self-heating, and can be used as a sleeping bag and carry-on bag.

If that wasn’t enough, Chance recently pledged $1 million to the Chicago Public School Foundation after a less-than-stellar meeting with Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner. He was given “a lot of vague answers” from Gov. Rauner regarding his veto of a $215 million bill to benefit the CPS amidst their budget shortfall.

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Dominic Colangelo

Riley Donahue

Noelle Valencia

PAtrick Ong

“Engenho da Rainha” Sango (feat. Carlos do Complexo)

“Young & Restless” THEMPEOPLEMUSIC

“Never Know” 6lack

“JBS” Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2

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Ian Johnson

“Walk On By” Thundercat (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

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staff Quality Time Radio Instagram: @QualityTimeRadio Soundcloud: QualityTimeRadio Twitter: @QualityTimeLive

Noelle Valencia (Social Media Coordinator) Instagram: @Raaellee Soundcloud: Raaellee

Dominic Colangelo (Host/Photographer) Instagram: @ColdAsDom Soundcloud: IAmYourStepdad

Ian Johnson (Graphic Designer) Instagram: @7thSoulo Soundcloud: 7thSoul

Riley Donahue (Host/Photographer/Layout) Instagram: @RileyJDonahue Soundcloud: RileyJDonahue

Patrick Ong (Writer) Instagram: @PatUsaWilliams Twitter: @omgbasedpatu

Contributors Logan Cross (Contributing Writer) Instagram: @_LoganCross

Kacee Ikeda (Contributing Writer) Instagram: @kaceeikeda

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