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f you are wonder what Dontae has been up to, here ya go:

He is currently working on a new mixtape called Notorious in the City. He’s been attending open mics and working on booking shows. Last summer Dontae opened up for Juicy J and Project Pat. Dontae admits that he stays busy and he is definitely looking for management. He is focused on becoming independent artist. In fact, he just finished getting his business straight with ASCAP. Dontae believes that the market is there (to become an independent artist) but it is up to the artist as to how they are going to thrive in it. I plan on being on the Sunday Spotlight.

I have 5 phones prepared because I’m going to go hard.

At Ill Magazine we like to get the inside scoop. We tried to get Dontae to spill the beans about his top secret DVD project that he’s been working on. We were able to learn that Dontae’s DVD project will be released on September 19, 2013. Dontae did tell us that he believes that his fans are going to respond well to this project. Dontae says that many artist only use the internet and sites like Reverbnation to build their fan base. He tries to approach marketing from a different lane and avoid solely using the internet to market his music.

You may not have know but Dontae has been around for quite a while. “I have a different type of respect in the streets. A lot of people know that I rap but don’t know that I still rap.

I’ve been focused on taking care of my family.

I just had baby in April and my brother just passed away and I’m helping to care for his kids too and .”

While talking to Dontae it became clear that he is extremely focused and sees the importance of making sure that the business side

of his music is handled as well. “I do music for the love of it but it’s important to take care of the business side. My team and I do research on local music. My team is Crown Plaza and Team Rebel.

Sometimes there’s a lot going on and I need their help. I have to say that Team Rebel and Crown Plaza do an excellent job at helping me. I try to be equal by doing as much, if not more than what I expect them to do. I have reasonable expectations of the people that I work with. It’s about having a family oriented business.”

Dontae currently has three singles out.

Money Machine, Feel Better, and Back to Trappin. His single Diamonds More Than Gold (sold through datpiff ) has sold 12 thousand copies. Although Dontae feels like this is a good start at home, it’s important for 757 artist to lead to hit the road and to establish your name somewhere else too. “Before you can grow as an artist you have to grow as an individual .It’s about advancement as a man first. Then you really have to put out a respectable project. I consider myself to be authentic and real and I realize that with any business word of mouth is one of the best forms of advertisement.” In other words Dontae believes that people should be able to listen to your music and want to tell someone else about it.

There’s more to Dontae that people knew. How about he’s currently working on a movie with a with the local filmmaker in the area. “I’ve been reading other scripts as well. I would like to score music soundtracks and I’m currently exploring writing music for film.”

Dontae would like to give a shout out to

Jason Braye from Radio Ready Studios, Kino beats who is an engineer and one of the owners at Radio Ready Studios.

Dontae says that he is motivated by Kino because he used to be in a room at his moms house and now he has a state of the art recording studio. Dontae knows that if he stays focused he can accomplish these things as well. “What I do is I take bits and pieces of other people who are successful and it motivates me.”

Dontae has worked with DJ Scuff, from Chesapeake; Milo Austin, from Richmond; Munch, from First Class; Kino Beatz and Jason Braye; and young ROC, from New York. Although he has collaborated with several local artist there are still some that he looks forward to working with like Swiggz, Voe Black, Peso Dollar, Horse Clydesdale, Stu Money, SK, and Joe mafia.

Dontae can be contacted at dirtydon757@ gmail.comReverbNation/dirtydon on Instagram @dirtydon757 on Twitter @dirtydon757 and on Facebook/ygddiamonddon. His videos can be found on Youtube. Just look up teddy bear

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incere was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. Although he is a rapper, his career interest include acting and getting involved in television and film. Our discussion allowed me to see first hand how personable and easy to talk to Sincere is. In fact, I would even say that he seems as sincere as his name.

He definitely comes across as someone who is dedicated to his craft. Sincere describes himself a someone who plans to have a long and successful career in entertainment and we wish him nothing but the best!

How long have you been pursuing a career in music? Sincere has been in hip-hop for the past 10 years.

What separates you from other artists ? I like to talk about things that people afraid to talk about. I discuss relationships, court situations, and jail. My life is pretty much an open book.

What projects are you currently working on? I currently have a mixtape out on Datpiff.com.

How do you feel about the music that is currently on the radio? It all sounds the same and it sounds as if it is written by the same person.

What do you do to keep your music fresh?

Well I keep it straightforward and I keep a nice flow. I like to mix it up and yet, make sure that I make it catchy.

What about people who are not into hip-hop, would they like your music? I believe that they would. I have the ability to make someone happy and feel good. That causes them to reminisce.

Do you feel as though your music is commercial?

Yes I do feel that my music is commercial.

That’s where the money is so I am all for being commercial. I include all kinds of genres in my music. rap, country music, jazz, and R&B. What are your long term goals? Well, I want to be a movie star I’m good at making people believe things and I’m very persuasive. I’ve even had several opportunities to audition. I enjoy acting and I definitely have the gift of gab.

Actually, I’m currently competing in a contest to win a $100,000 budget for a TV show. The name of my show would be Celebrity Status.

Celebrity Status is all about marketability; being good looking, acting, and the gift of gab mixed with some good music. I feel like I have

the potential to win this competition. I definitely feel as though I have celebrity status.

What does your image say about you?

These days you need to have more than talent. You need to have an image. Image is very important. I believe that when people see me they see someone who is marketable meaning I can write, sing, dance, and my image has personality. This is who I am. I’m here for the longevity. I’m here for TV, radio, movies, and everything else. When people see me for the first time I don’t want them to see a gangsta or someone who wants to be in the streets all their life. I am a loving father and I consider myself to be a role model and a trendsetter.

Do you have a current single out right now?Yes I do. My latest single is called Superficial. It’s about drug dealers and how being out in the streets is gonna get old.

Who have you been influenced by? I have been influenced by my father Billy Dowah, LL Cool J, my uncle, Flavor Flav and Mariah Carey.

Where can your fans learn more about you and hear your music?

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hat started as a writing assignment from a high school English teacher has turned into a passion and a career. Taye started out writing poems at the age of 16 and to his surprise he was good at it. When Myspace came out and he began to post his poetry; he was surprised at the feedback. The response was phenomenal.

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Taye admits that he became addicted and eventually started rhyming over music and he began to take his music seriously. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York where he was raised by his grandmother. He moved to Virginia permanently at the age of 11. Taye candidly shared that he didn’t know his dad and the relationship he had with his mother didn’t exist until he became an adult. I asked Taye to de-

scribe what a person would hear if they listen to his CD. Taye describes his music as commercial and went on to explain that his music discusses love, relationships, religion, and some of everything. I asked for a few examples and he replied, ‘A lot of times people only turn to religion when things are bad.

It’s very seldom that people say I love you but if you hit the lottery they tell you they love you all the time. I am a firm believer that actions

speak louder than words, which is why everything in my music are real life experiences. Some people listen to music as their fantasy or as something they want to connect with. I feel like storytelling makes the best songs and I hope that people will identify with my songs through my experiences.’ Taye has written a song called Society which discusses his thoughts that television is being used as a blueprint to how people live their lives. He says, ‘television is like a catch 22 because you need it to survive. Television has become something that people need to help them determine who they are. Shows such as Love & Hip Hop and Real Housewives of Atlanta are showing people, especially women, that there’s no room for flaws. Women feel like they have to be flawless. Their hair, make-up, and clothes have to be the best. Really, they could just be themselves but they don’t know that. They are literally scared to step out of the house just being who they are.’

Taye talks about his vision for the Society video. ‘Basically, it’s about a mother who is down because she’s not married and she’s a single mother and just like other women she wants the fairy tale. Her daugh-

ter is emulating Beyonce and other celebrities instead of her mother. It’s a chain reaction.’ Taye says his goal is for people to embody being themselves. He took me back to when he was growing up and still in school. Taye says that he was the one who was buying his clothes at Burlington Coat Factory and wearing off brand sneakers but he was also the one who was voted Best Dressed by his peers. ‘I want people to see that you could be that dude that’s different and with sneakers that don’t nobody else got. You could just be yourself. There are little boys walking around thinking that they’re nobody just because they can’t afford to own a $300 pair of Jordan’s.’

I asked Taye what he enjoys doing in his free time and he answered – ‘Music! Music! Music!’ Music is all that he’s interested. Before music he was into women and before women it was basketball. He describes himself as having been a chubby kid and when he grew up and

started thinning out girls were all over him. Naturally, he became distracted and lost interest in basketball, which he was very good at. This is where Taye wishes he had a father. ‘A father would not let his son quit something that he was good at. Fathers don’t like things like that. A father would have been able to help me to see past the distractions’. This is why Taye is even more determined to make sure his career in the music industry is successful. He has found something else that he is talented at and he will not be distracted. Anyone who takes the time to talk to Taye will clearly see that he is as passionate as they come. He has something to say and he says it well. Be sure to check Taye out at DatPiff.com, His Latest Project “Nothing to lose” Has Over 20,000 in just two Months, http://www.datpiff. com/Tay-Kelley-Nothin-To-Lose-mixtape.485763.html, Subscribe to Tay’s youtube (Winners Circle TV) http:// www.youtube.com/bigtayallday, Signup to Join #TeamKells and the WinnersCircle at Taykelley.com

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ention relevant people in Fayette County Al aka Sticky City and one of the first names that comes to mind is Knoc Aka Alabama Pimp. The 26 year-old rapper and co-CEO of GameBreakas ENT. heard the song “Pocket Full of Stones” by U.G.K. at the tender age of ten and he knew that being a MC was his destiny. Influenced by the legendary Pimp C and Bun B and Eightball and MJG, Knoc and his Brother Lil C...omi started hitting the studio in their early teenage years. By the time they were 18 they had recorded songs with the likes of 3-6 Mafia, Young Bleed, Al Kapone, Ty Cutta, K-Rino and many other successful artists. The Dynamic Duo also opened shows for 3-6 Mafia, The Last Mr. Bigg as well as many other acts. By 2006 Lil Comi and Knoc had moved thousands of units and were making noise in the underground circuit using a grassroots approach.

Their careers were looking very promising unit March 2006, when an incident at a Tuscaloosa night club sent Lil Comi to jail and derailed the enthusiasm for music that Knoc once had. Fortunately, Lil Comi would not allow his situation to be the undoing of all the previous hard work. After a long conversation with Lil Comi, Knoc was convinced he had to jump back into the arena. Once the decision was made to return to music, Knoc got back in the lab and he dropped the Alabama Hero mix tape which garnered noticeable media and industry attention. Knoc was then contracted by the legendary DJ Smallz and released Street Fame in 2009. In 2010, Knoc won a Southern Entertainment Award for “Best Host on a Mix tape”. With mix tapes and accolades, Knoc proves that he is an artist to watch for

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vonne Scott, 24, is an up and coming published model residing in Raleigh, NC. She enjoys cooking Italian cuisines, building her brand, and spending time with her niece and nephews. 36-29-44

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uck 50 has been rapping for the past two years. He started rapping with his uncle and his cousin called the Ill Vision gang.

He was visiting from college. At the time he was attending Saint Augustine’s College in Raleigh, North Carolina. He gave it a try and realized that he had the creativity for it but continued to work on his timing, lyrics and polishing. He got better with time.

Buck 50 came up in the era of artists such as 50 cent and Lloyd Banks and considers them influential. Buck 50 says that he still pursuing events to perform at and he’s constantly looking for new opportunities. He recently released a mix tape called No Other Option.

His mix tape can be found at datpiff.com and allusent.com. The mix tape has 15 tracks on it. Buck 50says that although he could have put a mix tape out sooner, he waited about 5 months because he wanted to make sure that he had the right material. He currently has two singles playing in rotation on the radio in North Carolina. The first one is called Drugs R’ Us and the second one is called Next To You. Buck 50 says that he’s received positive feedback from listeners on the radio.

His goals for the future include creating a buzz in Virginia and getting his name recognized throughout the industry. When asked about his plans he stated that he doesn’t want to do too much at one time because it slows you down. Having an immediate plan makes it easier for him to get things done. Buck 50 is originally from Washington, North Carolina. While he was at Saint Augustine College in North Carolina, he studied criminal justice for a year. His long-term goals include getting a record deal and going worldwide.

When asked how he describes his music he said he is still a young cat, so the music he makes is for young people. It’s what he describes as lyrical club bangers. Not talking all over the place, but lyrical Club Bangers. Not all about being a wild on the track but it (the

lyrics and the topics) make sense. Buck 50 describes himself as versatile and said that he can get on the East Coast flow and he can step up to the music whatever kind of music it is. He currently resides in Newport News where he’s been living for the last 9 months. Buck 50 feels that success in this industry is sometimes about who you know but it’s also a matter of faith and patience. Buck 50 doesn’t feel that the industry is missing anything except him and what he has to offer. He feels as though he has to think outside of the box and a lot of artist are doing just that, so he has to give them their props. He wants to give a shout out to his team which includes One-9, Conspiracy, L. Real, Billy Doowah (who’s from the Funkadelics) and Ms. Ivy.

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ntagonist Dragonspit aka Dragonspit Jones is an emcee/ producer from Virginia Beach, VA. He also is known for throwing beat battles, open mics, and hip hop showcases throughout the Tidewater area. His goal is to create opportunities for independent hip hop artists and beatmakers to showcase their talents and to perform their music. He hopes that this will eventually attract the attention of record labels and industry moguls. His dream is for VA to be a place that these companies come to for talent, being that there is so much talent in the area.

As far as his own music, Antagonist is a skilled music producer. He creates a sound reminiscent of hip hop in the 90’s. His music alludes to a time when VA had a distinct sound that was heavily influenced by East Coast New York hip hop, as opposed to the dirty south. This style was characterized by bassline driven beats with heavy drums and soul samples (sometimes orchestra, jazz, and easy listening). Now this style is referred to as boombap, a sound established by hip hop greats such as Scott Larock, Marley Marl, DJ Premier, The Alchemist, Pete Rock, Dilla, Nottz, and Dr. Dre. Antagonist is one sixth of a production crew called The Better Beat Bureau (est. 2004).

As a lyricist, Antagonist tends to focus on showcasing lyrical skills, battle rapping, braggodocio rhymes, storytelling, and spitting bars laced with socially conscious messages.

He talks about everything from conspiracy

theories, the government, unsolved hood murders, to God. Recently, he recorded a track dedicated to Trayvon Martin, expressing his outrage at the Zimmerman verdict. He doesn’t only want to rap to entertain, but he wants to use his music to educate and to help the youth in his community. He feels that he is here to counterbalance the self-destructive message that is embedded in much of the hip hop that they listen to. He presents his message in a positive fashion, but still manages to ‘go hard’ with the lyrics, if you will. You can check out his latest album, The Ugly Truth LP at http:// dragonspitjones.bandcamp.com/album/ the-ugly-truth-lp His album called The Back On The Map LP is also available for FREE download at: http://www.datpiff.com/AntagonistDragonspit-Back-On-The-Map-Lp-mixtape.364239.html Contact ME: antagonist2002@hotmail.com @dragonspitjones on TWITTER (757) 467-3463

Ill Mag: How would you describe your music?

The Xcon: He described it as a mix of struggle and Street new school and old school combined.

IM: Who are your old school and new school influences?

It’s not enough avenues available to people who want to get in the industry and the industry needs variety. That’s why we focus on a grassroots effort to give local artist a chance to be seen and to help create more avenues for artists to express themselves and be heard.

X: Andre 3000, Nas, Master P, and Snoop Dogg are my new school influences. As for the old school, I would have to say Big Daddy Kane, Cool G Rap, and the Ghetto boys. I prefer old school over new school though.

IM: What projects are you currently working on?

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he Xcon and his click have been in business for the past four months in the four months they have filmed over 50 videos. They have had tremendous success at their CD release parties.

Their marketing and promotions have led over 30,000 visitors to their website. Masco is part of the Two Up Two Down click. He’s originally from South Norfolk and he currently lives in Bad News where he earned his stripes.

Two up Two Down movement is the movement that is he is behind locally.

X: We recently had a 757 Live Reppin’ Volume 2 release party at Club Twist. We are currently in the process of producing Volume 3 which will be recorded soon.

IM: What do you feel is missing from the music industry? X: It’s not enough avenues available to people who want to get in the industry and the industry needs variety. That’s why we focus on a grassroots effort to give local artist a chance to be seen and to help create more avenues for artists to express themselves and be heard.

IM: What avenues are available through 757 Live Reppin’?

X: We sponsor showcases where artists can come out and perform. If an artist is interested in performing all they need to do is contact us. All artists are screened before they are selected.

IM: What services do you provide to artists? x: We support everyone and we’re looking to

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help others get ahead. We produce rap videos for artists and put it on DVD then we sell the DVD’s and we use it for promotion. We offer a range of services including shooting YouTube segments (minimum of 16 bars), rap videos for $250 and we do photography. CD’s and DVD’s may be purchased at www.kmmedia.com IM: How would you describe the work that you do? X: I would describe our work as a grassroots effort and I hope people will get more of an opportunity to break out of the underground. We are trying to grow from region to region. We are currently doing some things in South Carolina and Atlanta to expand our movement.

SM: Where can fans and supporters find you online?

X: 757 Live Reppin’ can be found online at YouTube as 757livereppin, on Facebook as XCONXCON, on Twitter as watchmebloom.

CD’s and DVD’s may be purchased at www. kmmedia.com SM: Do you feel that your movement has been well received?

X: We feel as though we have been wellreceived for the market we have here but it’s more that could be done.

In conclusion, The Xcon passionately stated his goal to help the community and the region do more to further the progress of hip hop.

SHOUT OUTS! I want to give a shout out to Heather nice, Calton, monoxide, Superstar Peezi and The First Lady. I would also like to shout out my family and my children.

You can contact for CD’s and DVD’s via phone email or through the internet. My number is 757- 921-0604

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ho is Ness?

If you don’t know you had better ask somebody! I am sure that most of you remember Diddy’s Making the Band.

Okay, so just in case you don’t remember, Making the Band was an ABC/MTV reality television show that focused on selecting the best of the best for the band.

It introduced us to musical acts O-Town, Da Band, Danity Kane, Day26, and Donnie Klang. The group debuted at number 2 on Billboard Top 200. Unfortunately, due to differences in the band the group was disbanded. Diddy chose to work with three of the five numbers and E. Ness was one of the three and is now signed to Bad Boy Records. E. Ness is known by the names Lloyd E. Mathis (which is his real name), Eliot Ness and Ness. Ness is originally from Philadelphia and his known for his outspoken personality, distinct voice, unique lyrics and intriguing wordplay. He has even been compared to rappers

Jay-z, Ludacris, and 50 cent. He has appeared on CNN, MTV TRL , Amateur Night at the Apollo and The View to name a few. If you want to know what Ness is up to be sure to check out Smack/URL, which is an underground battle rap scene where he is blazing and leaving a trail of challengers waiting for an opportunity for a rematch to redeem themselves.

Smack/URL features some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop entertainment. If you are wondering where can you find him on the Internet just Google him or you can check out a long list of mixtapes that he is featured on at datpiff.com . Some of his titles include: Wrong Turn, The Loch Ness Monsta, The Pursuit of Happi-Ness, Passion of Ness, Cloverfield, Last House on the Left and the list goes on! There are a host of videos on youtube that feature Ness in interviews and battling on Smack/URL. The underground rap scene is explosive with talent and Ness is definitely helping to bring more recognition to underground rap.

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dent artist.S.A.S.O was introduced to the music business through his DJ cousin Lil Mike, and a friend named Troy who had already been signed with London / Polygram. Through his lyrics and approach, it is clearly apparent that he will be a force to be reckoned. Touching on topics such as God, musical success

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TO: I’ve worked with quite a few artist. Double XL, Quan, B Smith, to name a few. In fact, I shot and directed his first video “24/7” and so far it has over 2400 views.

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AVI OSHON is one of the most consistent Hip Hop artist in the 757. He is sick on the mic and on the stage and is currently burning up the Internet releasing video after video and is a force to be reckoned with.

SM: This isn’t your first appearance in one of our publications is it?

TO: No, it isn’t. I’ve been on the cover of Ill Magazine and in Sphere Magazine.

SM: Do you have a current mix tape available?

TO: My current mixtape thats out Is called NOW OR NEVER! That is hosted by and includes a collaboration with DJ Babey Drew from Love and Hip Hop Atlanta.

SM: Do you perform locally?

TO: I’ve been doing shows locally for a

while now. I recently opened up for Future at The Alley and for Shannel from young money in Philly. I’ve traveled to Los Angeles, Hollywood to perform. I have also done work in New York and Atlanta with Blackout from DSGB. Last summer he won 4 weeks in a row on 92.1 with his song” Loving You “which is on his Now or Never CD. SM: How do you promote your music?

TO: The internet and in the street. I have the mix cds and I put out 1 video every month so far this year. I participated in the Virginia Riot video where I was number 12 and it got over 100,000 views. Other artists who were included on that project were Double XL and Quan. I have been on internet radio shows called A list radio, Heavy Hitters radio show, and Rockstar radio.

SM: Who are some of the artist that you

SM: What projects are you working on right now?

TO: I have three mix CDs I’m about to bring out. I recorded 50 songs in the last 12 months working on a movie called Selling Party with Hersh from Hood platinum. We didn’t start shooting yet the script is almost done.

Selling Party features local artists such as Double XL comedians Durty Monty and Angus Black. I think people are going to like this movie. I would describe Selling Party as a twist between Friday and House Party. I’m originally from New York, from an area called Power Kingdom but I rep Hampton, VA. As a tribute to my hometown I’m putting out a CD called POWR KINGs which is a collaboration CD with Killa Bush and the name of the first single is “Let’s Go”. I also have a video on youtube called POWR KINGS. SM: How can your fans get in touch with you?

TO: They can email me at Tavi757@gmail.com. On Facebook/tavicoston and @tavioshon on Twitter Instagram @TaviOshon and Tavi Oshon on Reverbnation .

Be sure to check out TAVI OSHON

TAVI records his own tracks and he produces music, however, TAVI’s Ultimate goals are to be successful in music and have his own record label so that he can help new talent.

TAVI would like to shout out John Tyler Elementary School, where he currently mentors children and talks to them about education, jobs, peer pressure, etc., his mom and family for always supporting him ,Dj Mista Nice, Killa bush, Awall, Hersh, Double XL, B smith, Big crispy, Dezi, D Boy productions ,Krush beats Zomeone, Biggz, Dj silk, young diggz, Dj Boz, the whole 10210 mmg and Rep ya set DvD . He also wants to give congrats to his friend DJ Babey Drew on the success of the Love & Hip Hop show in Atlanta.

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lessing mics and stages, DilemMa Top Notch has proven herself to be a very versatile artist. She’s a dynamic spitter and performer representing the streets of the A to the fullest. Recently featured on Hot Block Magazine’s new 2012 issue titiled “Hottest Independent Artist in the South”, DilemMa Top Notch is known to be a nononsense type of MC that is guaranteed to empower females with her lady anthems. If you’re a follower of the underground Atlanta music scene, then you’re no stranger to her dynamic flow and strong lyrics as a guest artist. With over 15 features in the streets. She inspires to work with all who are both struggling and progressing in the Hip-Hop Movement. In the past DilemMa Top Notch has opened up for Alley Boy, Bubba Sparxx and Pastor Troy and featured at events such as Southside Day. She has also performed at various venues around the ‘A’ such as Club Crucial, Crowe’s Nest, Throwbacks, Club Libra, The Atl Music Room, 285 east, Club 291 and many others including Royal Peacock resulting in her being a guest feature at Hot 107.9’s A-team morning show. Dilem Ma last Mixtape Release Party at Club Icon was a

success!! She is now preparing to drop another mixtape by the end of June/mid July. I hope you are ready cause DilemMa Top Notch is bringing a problem to the game!!

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