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Chantel Sawyer (Atkins) (CEO/Owner) I started The Rhythmic Lounge in December 2010. At its start, it was a fairly simple website with the purpose of giving people a place to promote their talents and network. I had no idea that less than two years later it would transform into something much bigger. The website then underwent a complete revamp in July 2011, with a brand new look and the addition of many new features, including the creation of The Rhythmic Lounge Radio. Following suit, the radio started out as merely a 24/7 stream of hand-picked music submitted by talented musicians from the website but is now an integral part of the company. Listeners from all over the world tune in regularly to hear the wide variety of music, as well as the educational, musical and talk-radio shows that we now host. The radio’s success has only made me realize The Rhythmic Lounge could take me in new directions everyday rather than the other way around, which is why a digital magazine seemed like the next step. I’m incredibly proud to present to you hardworking artists and entertainers in this magazine and on the site, so enjoy! Be sure to go to www.therhythm iclounge.com to see the profiles for the great talent displayed in this issue and take a look at our new magazine site at http://w w w .trlm agazine.com Thanks for the support, and happy reading!

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Dag King Boasting A Long Career In The Vein Of Country/Americana Music, Dag King's Music Is An Illustration Of His Various Life Experiences. Hailing from Austin, Texas, Dag King became well known in the area for his unique blend of rock music and dedication to the classic country genre. Melodically complex and lyrically relevant, Dag King's unique brand of Americana helped spark a number of bands and side projects in the city of Austin. The album "Movie Music", performed by the Dag King Band and re-released earlier this year, and is the perfect blend of classic and modern country. Austin, Texas, October 2, 2014 - Created by an eclectic group of musicians and drawing from a variety of different genres, the music of Dag King is a down-to-earth presentation and beautiful representation of how to combine classic genres of American music. Heavily influenced by classic rock and blues, along with modern country, Dag King was a fountain from which many Austin, Texas-based groups sprung. Carefully crafted melodies backed by relatable lyrics created a listening experience that not only bridged the gap between rock and country, but also seamlessly blended classic and modern music sensibility. "Movie Music", Dag's most well known release, offers a glimpse into the life of each of individuals, all while creating a commentary on the past and future of American music. At times, "Movie Music" is reminiscent of country music greats, and at others, pushes the envelope of sound of music in the new millennium. Guitarist Dag King, who now plays in bands such as Neon Light Cowboys and Rare Birds in Flight, the Austin native has helped define the sound of modern country music. The sound of Dag King's playing and songwriting expresses not only in its relevance to American music, but also its incorporation of 80's European dance. In a strange blend that borders upon country/dance, Dag King remains a staple of the Austin music scene and largely responsible for its artistic evolution. Due to its versatility and sense of timeliness, Dag King's music has the ability to reach listeners of countless veins of interests and ages. As far as Dag King's future is concerned, the goal is to expand his art beyond Austin through weekly gigs. In addition to the diverse chart-topping tracks found on Movie Music, Dag King has also appears on Jango Radio and frequently graced a variety of national charts. "Movie Music" is currently available on various online music sites including CD Baby. If you want more info, (and bothered to read this far), Dag's e-mail is dag_king@hotmail.com

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The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t familiar with you! Dag King Norwegian, Texan since 2000. Singer / Songwriter Dag King Band 2002-2006 Guitarist for Keen countryband, South Texas sound and Neon light Cowboys 2006-2016 New take on songs with guest vocalists 2016Chrissy Bliss, Caleb Haynes, Stephen Foster & Howler, Tracy Matthews Songs for free on www.dagking.com

The Rhythmic Lounge: Who have been your musical influences throughout your career? Dag King: ELO, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley, Pink Floyd, George Jones, Queen, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra, and so many more

The Rhythmic Lounge: Have you considered expanding your talent into other areas of music or entertainment? If so, which? Dag King: No

The Rhythmic Lounge: Are there any upcoming events or projects that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to mention? Dag King: New Versions of New and old songs released by Bentley records (Red) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006100216752

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ChrystalChyna By Ross Guity (www.facebook.com/Ross.Guity21) Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Tia and Tamera Mowry! Just two of the most notable sets of identical twin sisters that have achieved major success as entertainers and entrepreneurs in the world of Pop Culture. Quickly ascending upward and feverishly putting in work with unlimited potential are talented 20-year-old twinnies Chrystal and Chyna Johnson - collectively known as the dynamic singing duo ChrystalChyna out of Los Angeles, California. Their 'Queen Mom' Benita Hill Johnson was a Soul Train dancer during the 1970-era of the iconic television program, and were also raised and mentored by a couple of Grammy award-winning legends - the late, great Natalie Cole (their Godmother) and 'auntie figure' Chaka Khan. With this pedigree alone - along with their relentless work ethic and the abundance of wisdom that they've been blessed and so fortunate to receive and absorb from these talented and phenomenal women in their lives to this point, there is no doubt that these two amazing, fun-spirited, intelligent, eccentric darkskinned lovelies will be ones to watch and will be successful in the entertainment game for years and years to come. We at TRL caught up with ChrystalChyna for a brief Q&A chat.

The Rhythmic Lounge: What have been the most important lessons that the both of you have learned over the past couple of years? ChrystalChyna: The most important lessons that we've learned would be how to persevere and how to be our own individuals. Perseverance was so important for us to learn because of what we've been through over the past year in our personal life. We had to learn how to grow and go through it. We've also learned to embrace our individuality. Now, we understand that we're our own person, so we like different things. But, we've learned that our different tastes can come together and create magic.

TRL: Define the fashion style of ChrystalChyna. CC: Our style collectively is very sophisticated and clean. Chyna's style is very 'tom-boy' chic, with a clean 'girlie' edge. Chrystal's style is also clean, but really edgy. We love nostalgic looks from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s.

TRL: You ladies refer to your loyal fan base/supporters as 'Jewel Boxes' on social media, which I think is ultra-cool. Briefly break down how the moniker came about. CC: The name 'Jewel Boxes' refers back to our names Chrystal and Chyna, which stand for something delicate and special. Our supporters carry something special in them, which is delicate and unique. Hence, a jewel box - a place where special things are kept.

TRL: What can music lovers worldwide expect from ChrystalChyna when your original vibes are released? CC: It's no secret that we're heavily influenced by old school music, so we've been listening to a lot more jazz and rare R&B sings for inspiration. The 'Jewel Boxes' can expect records that'll make you dance, but still consists of meaningful lyrics. We'll have ballads that are also true life stories. A lot of Funk and 1960s-80s vibes with a brand new twist to make it relatable will also be featured in our musical repertoire.

TRL: The art of RHYTHM is CC: The beauty of movement through beats, tempo, and rhyme! www.instagram.com/ChrystalChyna http://www.twitter.com/ChrystalChyna www.facebook.com/ChrystalChyna Also check out their amazing live performances on YouTube.

The Rhythmic Lounge: Was there an "aha" moment that made you say, "I want to be a musician"? Ron Handy: Coming from a musical household where everyone in the house played an instrument and/or sang definitely had an impact on me, but my “aha” moment came when I was in high school. I had a wonderful band director, Farrell Duncombe, who saw some potential in me and allowed me to go as far as I wanted to go under his guidance. I was the saxophone section leader and, as a teenager, was allowed to arrange musical selections and conduct them in rehearsals. The fire within me was raging once I stood in front of the band for the first time to conduct my very first marching band arrangement (laughs). Honestly, it didn’t turn out that great but Mr. Duncombe encouraged me to keep at it. I was so determined to practice that Mr. Duncombe asked the school principal if I could have a key to the band room. I think he was tired of me “bugging” him (laughs). His request was granted and I was able to practice in the band room at any time. I loved it and my desire to be a good musician (along with being a responsible young man) was of “high priority.”

TRL: You play several instruments! How did that come about? RH: Wow! That’s a good question! As I stated earlier, my family had instruments around the house all the time and it sparked my interest to see how each one operated. Several years ago I worked with John Gibbs, a fantastic musician who owns a music store here in Montgomery. Whenever I was in the store I would watch customers come in to purchase different instruments. To my surprise and amazement, John would demonstrate each instrument that was requested. I don’t mean “tinker” with it (smile). He could “really” play every instrument that he put his hands on…WELL (laughs). It was great for me to see a person do that and he was gracious enough to show me some techniques on different instruments. I was getting into multi-track recording at the time and I had to lay all of the tracks myself. Whew! During those days I didn’t have digital recorders to work with, so everything went to tape. It really helped my musicianship because I had to literally “perform” every part in its entirety. I continue to work like that now because I get a better feel for the music by actually “playing” the parts separately.”

TRL: Why was going to college and getting a degree in music important to you? RH: First of all, both of my parents are retired educators and going to college was always stressed to me, along with my siblings, as a way to position ourselves for a better life. I was so into music in high school that my mind was made up about having music as a major. I really wanted to learn everything that I could about music and possibly teach one day. My saxophone instructor in college, Dr. Laurence Hayes, played a major role in convincing me to soak up all of the knowledge that I could from him. Believe me, he had a wealth of knowledge and I was encouraged to go beyond my musical barriers. The music was so difficult that I would spend 4 to 6 hours a day working on various exercises. I once asked, “Why are you giving me such difficult pieces to learn?” I soon found out that he was planning to retire and I am now in his old office at Alabama State University. Talk about irony (smile). Attending college and getting a degree in music has been extremely beneficial to me. I owe a major debt of gratitude to all of my former teachers for the seeds that they’ve sown in me. May God bless them all!

TRL: You've performed numerous times as a solo act. How challenging is that? RH: That’s a great question! The solo act came about as the result of my maturing as a multi-instrumentalist and producer. I owe a lot of my decision to perform solo to Dr. George Shaw, a Long Beach, California based musician/producer/educator whom I met several years ago. He literally took me under his wing and instructed me on the “ins” and “outs” of studio recording. He’s a guru when it comes to studio gear and he’s an awesome trumpet player. Well, I had a performance coming up for a festival and was working so hard that I didn’t have time to pull a band together for rehearsals. I was about to cancel the engagement when Dr. Shaw says, “Do it yourself!” His statement changed everything for me and I began to perform with or without a band. I spent a great deal of time learning several tunes on a variety of instruments to enhance my “live” performances. Performing live with a band is wonderful and I enjoy that aspect tremendously. The challenge of performing “live” on a “track date” concert is that it requires a lot more energy. Since I’m performing the instrumental parts on the tracks, I always think about my energy level and which instrument(s) I will be playing “live” to keep things fresh and interesting. It’s truly a challenge, but I enjoy it!

TRL: Do you remember the first time you heard yourself on the radio? RH: Yes I do remember the first time I heard a selection that I’d recorded in the studio on the radio (laughs). Back in the day, I was always working on stuff (smile). A good friend of mine and music business mentor, Steve Myers, would always ask me… “Are you working on some material?” I would always say “yes” and he would tell me to get it to him as soon as I was done. After several months of asking the same question and getting the same answer from me, I reluctantly gave Steve a tape to check out over the weekend. I didn’t think it was ready, but he took it and returned it to me on the following Monday. He told me he liked it and I said “thanks, but I’ll finish it soon”. To my surprise, I was driving and listening to our campus radio station (WVAS FM 90.7) when I heard one of my selections on the radio. You see, Steve Myers was the station manager at the time and he’d copied the tape and put it on the air. I guess he was tired of “waiting on me” and decided I was ready (Laughs). As I think about it, I’m glad he did that. I would probably still be “getting ready” today (smile)! Thanks, Steve!

TRL: How did the interesting concept of the "Killing Me Softly" video on YouTube come about? RH: The “Killing Me Softly” track and video came about very quickly. The vocalist that I work with, Christina Mims, has always loved that song and wanted to perform it. I laid the instrumental tracks for her to rehearse with. She liked it and went on the computer to make sure she had all of the lyrics correct. We were not really intending to “record” the song at that time. It was really just a “fun” thing. She looked over the lyrics for a few minutes and said…”Hey, I want to lay some vocal tracks over what you’ve done.” She proceeded to lay the lead and the harmony tracks in one take each… top to bottom. Wow! As we were listening back to the performance Darrick Long (an ASU student) walked into my office and said… “I really like that and I have an idea.” Darrick takes his iPhone out of his pocket and says…”let’s make a video”! The footage on the iPhone was shot right then. As we listened to the lyrics of this great Charles Fox – Norman Gimbel composition, Darrick (along with his twin brother Eric) had a concept to convey a unique message through the video. The world recently commemorated the 60th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March and State Senator Quinton Ross played the video for visiting dignitaries during their visit to Montgomery. The video was met with a rousing ovation of approval and we are all very proud to have been a part of it. We’ve received many positive emails and texts from around the world from those who have viewed the video on YouTube! Christina (a gifted vocalist) and Darrick (who also designed my website) are truly talented individuals and I love working with them. Thank you, TRL!

Having been an artist his whole life, Cincinnati, OH's Coolymack has been making waves in southern Ohio for years. His newest single, "Desperado" dropped on VEVO and has been garnering a lot of spins on not only Spotify, but radio as well. Cooly is letting fans know he's here to stay. Essince (TRL): What is the scene like in Cincinnati? Does it have more of a southern influence or Midwest? Coolymack: The Cincinnati scene is more like Midwest hip-hop but Southern rap is pretty big here. A lot of southern artists and music get played here but the local music has a mix of both styles.

Essince (TRL): What are the pros and cons of being independent? Coolymack: Being independent...it's not a walk in the park! It's really hard but hard work pays off.

Essince (TRL): What are your goals with your music? What do you want people to know about Coolymack? Coolymack: My goals with my music are to keep doing what I'm doing and make good music. If it makes sense to sign with someone I'm open but I'm cool staying independent. I want to start getting my music in like commercials and movies.

Essince (TRL): Any shout outs? Where can we find you online? Coolymack is only about that real hip-hop you can find me on twitter @CoolyMack !

Luca Brassy For the past 13 years, Luca Brassy, born and raised in Upstate NY, has been building a reputation in the TriState area as one of the hottest emcees in the region. His journey really started in entertainment through professional wrestling at age 13. By the time he turned 16, Luca was running his own professional wrestling training center (24/7 Wrestling Productions LLC) in Upstate NY. Due to things out of his own control, 24/7 closed its doors in the summer of 2003. From there, Brassy had a hard time finding himself again until he discovered his love for writing and music in 2004. In October 2004, he met Jgreen Moneytalkz who has been producing his music ever since. Luca Brassy has performed at numerous cities and states including Schenectady, Albany, Glens Falls, Syracuse, Amsterdam, Rochester, Pittsfield, Pittsburgh, Massachusetts, Buffalo, Newport Rhode Island, Brooklyn, Bronx NY, Manhattan, Staten Island, Ardmore PA, Uniontown Alabama, Birmingham, Atlanta GA, Marshall NC, and Memphis TN among others and has been building a name for himself based on his politically and socially oriented music. Among other great accolades, he has opened for several well-known emcees such as Rakim and Lil Kim. Brassy is now moving in a new direction with his music and putting his old school lyrical mentality to use with his club vibe which has brought him a whole new fan base as well as a different kind of recognition. Brassy’s first mixtape was released in 2006 titled “The Project: Stereotyped”, and his first full-length album “The Narration: The Heart of a Champion” in 2010. A remake of that album was released Through Tate Music Group in 2014 titled simply “The Heart of a Champion.” Luca was recently signed to Sony RED where he released 2 singles “Like That” and “3000” (produced by Younglord). With this, he continues to be active around his own community as well as others. He continues to grind and make new contacts in radio, magazine, film, blogs, etc. He most recently was signed to CNY Mode modeling agency based in Syracuse NY! In music, his newest single “Lose Your Mind” was recorded in Los Angeles with the music video being shot in ATL. Brassy stays on the grind and is always active in his music and all business endeavors. Stay tuned for the latest on Luca Brassy! POW!!! The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Luca Brassy: Luca Brassy is the name and I love the music and entertainment industry. I started in music with producer J Green in upstate NY in 2004 and have been working with him ever since. As a performer, I've been all over the country from Alabama to California to New York to Texas, plus more and have performed at some of the largest music events in the country. I'm also a model signed with CNY Mode in Syracuse NY and love to be active in all forms of entertainment! TRL: You became an entrepreneur at a very young age, and although not directly related, how did the creation of your professional wrestling training center prepare you for your career in music and entertainment? I started in professional wrestling at age 13 and left the business complete at age 19. There were many reasons as to why I was forced to walk away, but that's a whole other story. What wrestling did for me as a performer through, was get me in front of cameras and people at a very young age, which I see now as practice time I had put in. It also taught me the value of money, the expectation of mutual respect, and that some people will do whatever they can to try to make sure you won't succeed. You need to keep moving no matter what and ignore the naysayers. TRL: What has been your biggest career achievement thus far? My biggest achievements in professional wrestling were having the privilege to wrestle names such as Doink the Clown, Tony Atlas, and Tony Mamaluke among others. In music I was able to open for Rakim and Lil Kim as well as go on two tours! I was also signed to Sony RED and released two singles "3000" and "Like That", available on iTunes ;). TRL: What caused you to make a musical change to more of a “club” sound? How do you feel that decision has played out so far? I decided to get into the club/EDM genre for several reasons. First and foremost, I love it. Second, I was making a completely different kind of music for a long time. I realized after a performance in upstate NY that I wasn't much different from any of the other artists on the show that night. It's a hard reality when you realize there's nothing special about what you're doing. The things that most Indy hip-hop artists do are all part of a dying breed and music is moving in a new direction. The sound I developed for myself is unique and unique is always good. I've gotten a lot farther doing what i do now as opposed to what I was doing before. And it's a lot more fun! No one wants to be depressed so I try to make music anyone can listen to and appreciate. TRL: What do we have to look forward to from you in the near future? I've been doing a lot of collaboration work with several artists. I did a record with Angie Porter out of the UK as well as Raphael Bell (Slim Thick) out of Miami FL. Next is hopefully an up and comer out of Israel! Slim Thick got extensive airplay in Miami upon release and Miss Porter is due to release her album later this year! Look for Brassy to pop up on several other projects coming in 2017. In addition to the music, I was also signed to CNY Mode out of Syracuse NY for modeling. Things are going great thus far in 2017! POW! Luca Brassy (Luke Olensky) 518-810-2207 www.lucabrassy.com www.facebook.com/lucabrassy www.facebook.com/lucabrassyfans www.twitter.com/lucabrassy www.soundcloud.com/lucabrassy www.reverbnation.com/lucabrassy www.linkedin.com/lucabrassy www.instagram.com/brassyluca

Eye'z Radiating out of the USA is Eye'z, a dynamic singer, pianist and actress with versatility, flair and finesse. Versed in the genre of Pop she began her musical journey at the tender age of 4. Influenced by artistes like Aaliyah, Pebbles, Fats Waller, Little Richard, Judy Garland and Michael Jackson, Eye'z crafted her own unique style. Motivated to attain success, she refined her skills by studying music, piano and acting at fine art schools across the San Francisco bay area. Eye'z went on to release a number of tracks including, “Go for it” and “Levitating” (remix) which was featured on Bogo Boy Records compilation and “Dedicated” on Vol. XI. Her diverse artistry of staying true to her roots and embracing the modernity of music landed her a record deal with Bentley Records. Unabatedly, Eye'z compelling persona trickles through her music and forms a deep long lasting connection with the audience. ! The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Hello everyone my name is Eye'z I am a singer songwriter. I compose most of my songs at my piano. I’ve been performing for a while and was in the hit musical the Barbary Coast Revue in 2015. My song; Dedicated... is out now online and is featured on Bongo boy hits compilation volume XI TRL: If you could describe your musical style in only 1 word, what would it be? Perfect! But, it’s really hard to describe something like that in one word. But if I could use more than one word it would be; perfectly composed popmelodies. I could also go on about that too... Because I don't want you to forget about the chords! TRL: What has been your greatest career accomplishment thus far? My biggest accomplishment so far is performing last month and the month before with Sceneca St. James in Oakland CA to help raise money for Cross Roads homeless shelter in east Oakland. We performed twice at the 18th annual shake 'n bake and we raised over 11 hundred dollars then the following month we had a personal care drive I brought bags of toiletries to be donated and so did all of the other performers. It was fun because I got to donate stuff That people could really use outside of soap I brought them some; make up perfumes and even make up brushes and some real lotion like; coco butter, Jergens , Avon ('cause you know I got the hook up) and you know that real creamy dry skin type of lotion. To top it all off we raised an additional thousand dollars. It was an absolute fun night! People from all over California came to support. TRL: Are there any upcoming events or projects that you’d like to mention? Yes, I'm going to be doing several performances including hosting a show for the chief Charles Williams 12 9 17 at the Oakland octopus 2101 Webster. I co host his radio show thoughts of a common man at radio Valencia so we are having this all ages event before Christmas so its fun for the whole family every one is welcome!

KayCee Royal

By Ross Guity

(www.facebook.com/Ross.Guity21; www.instagram.com/R.G.Major)

Universe: Get ready for a new, fresh, creatively gifted and future prominent fixture in the landscape of moving imagery. She goes by the uniquely regal name of KayCee Royal, founder and bosstress of KayCee Royal Production, as well as an emerging, talented screenwriter and producer who is focused and fiercely determined to take her brand to the highest of heights. 'I strive to make KayCee Royal Production the 'go-to' company, and we plan on being the best.' said the beautiful, brilliant, thirty-something Gemini during our recent phone chat. 'We will create quality, unforgettable motion pictures, television programs and theatrical stage plays that are many forms of art - not solely to fascinate, but to exhibit action, passion and perfection, and have a longterm impact for those who are captivated by our work. My aim through my writing and producing is to positively touch the lives of many people.' KayCee credits two legendary figures Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey, as her main sources of inspiration. 'I love them and the work they do. There are who I aspire to be, and that is to be of consistent, top-quality greatness for a long period of time.' As of this writing, three very interesting, exciting and promising projects are in the works - film 'Dangerously In Love,' and a couple of TV series, 'Secret Lives' and 'Step Your Game Up' that will all undoubtedly make a huge impact on viewers nationwide from a totally different perspective! www.KayCeeRoyal.com www.twitter.com/KayCeeRoyal4 www.instagram.com/IAmKayCeeRoyal Facebook: KayCee Royal Production Special thanks to KayCee's publicist Monica Alexander of PR Wizzzz Entertainment!

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kaycee royal production projects ~ SECRET LIVES "Secret Lives" will open to viewers the characters and attitudes of women who deal with high profile individuals, men and women. These individuals are usually married or have a significant other. These high profile individuals are not your average day to day white collar business men, and their income rank from 9 digits and up. The women are no dummies; these women highly educated and possess degrees or self-made entrepreneurs. All the women are financially secured and their bank accounts are loaded with cash. These women do not label themselves as home-wreckers nor groupies. Some of the wives know about the other women but rather ignore the inevitable to keep their spouse happy and avoid marital problems.

DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE Two young men build a friendship in college that turns into a love triangle. One of the individual falls head over heels for the other but the two cannot be together because one person is afraid of what his family and friends would think if he's dating a guy. The two have no contact for years until a job adventure reunited them and one of the gentlemen has recreated his life and decided to have a sex change and leave his past life behind him. No one knows who he really is until he becomes impulsive and deranged. The other gentleman noticed changes and tries to leave the relationship but that will not be easy because now SHE's out to get revenge before the two break up.

STEP YOUR GAME UP A group of teens from all around the world, coming together to show off the latest and best dance moves that are upbeat and fun. Both teams will have one well-known dance choreographer, actor or actress each episode. Everyone will have the opportunity to show their dancing skills and compete against their components to have a chance to make up a dance routine, free style, and create a new step move that will catch viewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes, and win over the crowd. The winning team will be labeled as the best dance crew over there competitors, they will be able to let the losing team know they need to STEP THEIR GAME UP!

1.#SMMS#Premise ! What!is!SMMS?! ! SMMS!stands!for!the!Super!Mecha!Madness! Show.#! ! The!SMMS!is!a!Sci7fi!Stop!Motion!Comedy!that!tells!the!story!of!6!robots!in!Cyberspace!known!as!the!SMT!(Super!Mecha!Team).!They! are!a!group!of!vigilantes!that!protect!the!net!from!offenders.!The!main!bad!guys!are!Spike!Cole!and!his!general!and!chief!hacker,!Akeem! Reiser.!! ! To!date!there!are!16!episodes.!Each!one!takes!a!theme!within!pop!culture!and!develops!story!around!it.!! ! 2.#About#the#Episode! ! Garrison!Lee,!leader!of!the!Super!Mecha!Team,!has!been!captured!by!Akeem!Reiser.!Traveling!through!different!servers!and!holding! Garrison!ransom!for!what!seems!like!may!be!an!eternity,!Akeem!takes!him!to!worlds!within!the!net!where!Garrison's!gadgets!don't! work.! ! Will!his!friends!find!and!rescue!Garrison!or!will!he!be!forever!lost!in!Cyberspace?! ! 3.#About#Othello#Gooden#Jr.! ! Othello!Gooden!Jr.!was!born!on!January!13,!1985!in!Cincinnati,!Ohio.!At!an!early!age!he!learned!the!basics!of!reading,!speaking,!and! writing!while!attending!ministry!school.!Throughout!his!school!years!till!now,!he!expressed!those!abilities!in!multiple!online! communities.!Upon!graduating!from!the!School!for!Creative!and!Performing!Arts,!majoring!in!instrumental!music,!Othello!enrolled!in! University!of!Cincinnati!Raymond!Walters!College's!Computer!Support!Technology!program.!While!there,!he!learned!the!basics!of!MS! Office,!Object!Programming,!and!the!fundamentals!of!animation.!Yet!his!passion!for!writing!continued!as!Othello!entertained!his!peers! and!teachers!with!his!stories.! ! After!graduating!from!RWC,!Othello!desired!to!make!videos!and!share!his!productions!with!the!world.!Therefore!in!April!2009,!he! created!his!first!YouTube!account!under!the!channel!name,!"2kReturner",!specializing!in!video!game!music!videos,!game!plays!and! commentaries.!Yet!this!wasn't!enough.!Othello!felt!that!he!was!limited!on!what!he!wanted!to!do!and!uploading!it!all!on!his!2kReturner! channel!would!make!things!too!cluttered.!Therefore,!in!Januarry!of!2010!Othello!created!a!new!channel,!"JGTraveler",!for!his!non7video! game!related!works.! ! Othello!is!most!famous!for!his!one!of!a!kind!Sci7Fi!Vlog!Series!"Memoire!de!Rayloria",!where!he!talks!about!the!elements!within!the! MDR!Universe.!It!is!based!on!his!novel!series!entitled,!"Rayloria's!Memory"!(Publisher!Pending).!Then!there!is!the!Stop! Motion/Animation!Comedy,!"the!Super!Mecha!Madness!Show"!(or!simply,!"Super!Mecha!Madnessâ&#x20AC;?).!The!Super!Mecha!Madness!Show!is! a!story!within!the!MDR!Universe!about!the!world!of!Cyberspace.!The!main!protagonists!are!known!as!the!"Super!Mecha!Team"!who! fight!against!an!evil!robot!known!as!Spike!Cole,!and!his!army!of!mechas!that!try!take!over!the!net.!Each!episode!experiments!with! different!scenarios,!mainly!a!parody/spoof!of!something!in!pop!and/or!internet!culture.!Currently,!SMM!and!MDR!combined!have! reached!over!100,000!people.!His!notable!non7MDR!works!include!the!Cellar!Stop!Motion!"Car!Show",!where!an!animation!of!model!car! collections!tell!a!story.!Each!"type"!of!car!in!a!group!as!a!different!story!to!tell.!(I.E:!A!set!of!race!cars!would!race!each!other!only!to!be! chased!by!a!group!of!law!enforcement!vehicles.)! ! In!January!of!2015,!Othello!migrated!all!his!videos!about!his!Anime!Series!to!"TemporalFlux",!a!channel!dedicated!to!the!TF!multiverse,! and!his!non7fictional!multiverse!videos!to!"Quantafilmationz".!On!the!Temporal!Flux!channel!he!plans!to!release!short!films!and! features,!not!just!videos.!This!will!include!story7based!music!albums!(Like!Daft!Punk's!Discovery!Album)!and!expanding!on!the!Super! Mecha!Madness!Show!in!a!2D!animated!format.! ! Today,!Othello!continues!to!write!stories!(Music,!Film,!&!New!Media!bieng!an!extention!of!that).!As!the!artist!known!as!JGTraveler,!he's! featured!on!several!mixtapes,!and!has!songs!in!major!motion!pictures!&!TV!shows!worldwide.!

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Norah Wilson The woman sings with a soft musical voice that accelerates with oomph of lasting effect upon the hearts of “THE PEOPLE”. Norah Wilson sang her first vocal tune when she was born in the small countryside neighborhood in Bridgeport Indiana. Norah graduated from Ben Davis High School. She continued and mastered the oldest duty of all; today she proudly states being a “P.H.D.E.” Norah Wilson is the wife of Chaplain (Col.) Michael D. Wilson Ret. (39 years of service) Mother of 9 grown children, step-mother of 2 grown-children, Grandmother to 18 children and a great-grandmother to 2 precious little girls! Novah Wilson is her 4 pounds of a Pomeranian pet! Who said life is but a song? Who do you know that really sing in the rain? Do you believe in singing even when your heart is breaking? Life is not what you make it: you can’t make a day appear, or skip a day in exchange for another that you rather not live through! Norah has sung in marriage; sing while grieving when it ended! Sang during her many births, yet sang during a time to say goodbye to her first born son. Norah has learned to smile through her tears and sing cry while singing. “PROFESSIONAL HOME DELIMA EXPERT’ as she calls herself with a glint in her eyes! Singing has been her “out let”, her source of comfort through “taking life” as it comes to her. Sometimes she’s sway fully bold, other times weeping can be heard in her words as she sings to your heart. In life, we all shed tears, we all laugh till we cry, we cry till we laugh…..in grief….in closing…..in all the places in between. Norah Wilson sings because God made her a soul that has His Spirit! Norah Wilson is on top of the mountain singing with a gift only God gave: wisdom in song, we all can hear what’s in a secret place of God…the Soul! Many shall hear Norah Wilson and be blessed by this Angel called by God! Noteticuliously Norah Wilson Sings!

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The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren't familiar with you! Norah Wilson: Godlight to you! Iam Norah Wilson, AKA Noteticuliously Norah Wilson: to be precise in my own style is what I say is me being “NOTETICULIOUSLY NORAH WILSON” Iam married to Chaplain-Colonel Michael Wilson Ret. Iam the mother of 9 children: I love being a “domestic Engineer” being the highest calling from God to a woman!

TRL: When and how did you first get involved with the church? NW: My whole family went to church as well as held services in our homes. I have very fond tender memories of my Grandparents , parents, brothers and sisters with neighbors and friends holding hands together. It wasn’t long before my private studies presented me with titles of “bible Scholar” and “Sister Spirit” as well as singer. It’s been my excitement along with singing in choirs all my life.

TRL: You call yourself the "Professional Home Dilemma Expert." What does that mean exactly? NW: I believe all I really needed to know in life would come from God and being married with lots of Blessings (children) God gives me wisdom to see the truth and the right in life; marriage gives me the opportunity to share, and children opens the door to my womb to give life more meaning like never before …as a blessing from God! I became more than a woman that had a simple “job,” I didn’t have to be retired in old age; being a wife and mother is “forever” Iam far from being “domestic”….Iam priceless! I became a “pro at being a home maker” A consoler in grief through despair . A teacher of kindness, a giver of love, a peacemaker in dilemmas. Knowing God is never wrong or failing. I became a “P.H.D.E.” What exactly is that? I am a “PROFESSIONAL HOME DILEMMA -SOLVING EXPERT!

TRL: It seems as though "song" has gotten you through so many tough times in your life, and even helped you to celebrate the happy times. Is there 1 particular time that really stands out to you? NW: I can always think of a song to match my mood or situation; one of the most pain filled times of my life was in grief. This is a very personal memory that I will share with you; I’ve lost my mother, my father and my 23 year old son! I’ve been widowed twice. In each time of grief, there was a song that God allowed me to have in my heart to get me through this sad time! “Were not the only people in the world that goes through ups and down”

TRL: What do we have to look forward to from you in the near future? NW: I am very happy and excited about my plans to release my 5th. Album; "HEAVEN & MOONDUST" in December, another soul comforting experience!

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SIR DOLLA BILL Born Thurmas W. Brown in the dirty south of New Orleans, as one of fourteen brothers and Sisters, I was sent from foster home to foster home until I came out west to California at an young age. Coming from the South…home of Jazz and downhome blues, and the hip-hop artist; Master P, I have always had music in my blood. When I met Brent Hoover it was on and I start doing shows and recording and that was in the 90’s. I released a CD on Powerhouse Records that gave me the chance to show my hip-hop/ rap skills. My music is all about having a good time and when you hear my songs you will see that it's all about having a good time and enjoying the fun things in life. My music is not about killing anybody…it's about having fun everyday and making people happy and feel good. That's what makes me feel good to let people know that you don't have to throw your life away to fit in with others. I was influenced by the work of Too Short and Scarface, and my music is different because it carries with it a lot of the Southern flavor from the West Coast and Dirty South style, I was doing gigs at clubs in LA, but my goal is to do more worldwide. I have three songs in the movie “Severe Inn” that was released in 2010 on Legion Films and one of the songs is “24’s on my Chevy,” which was number one on the billboard charts on myrecordlabel.net for four weeks. I signed a record deal with Platinum Records / Bungalo Universal Music and my single “Let’em hang” was released on July 6, 2010. Imagine an act with the lyrical style of Jay-Z, the stage presence of P-Diddy, and who can control the crowd with the energy of Busta Rhymes, and you have just created the one and only SIR$DOLLA. Known to promoters as the guaranteed crowd pleaser, from High Schools to clubs and Arenas, from1996 to present and has opened for acts such as UTFO and others. www.dolla4dolla.com Facebook: dolla4dollaent Facebook: William Brown

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Kevon Pagis

was born October 6th, 1990 in Monroe, Louisiana. At the age

of two his mother moved them to Shreveport La. Where he spent his childhood into his early twenties. At the age of eight he began to rap. He grew up listening to various artist and was greatly influenced by many which include; No limit, Wayne, Lupe, Pimp C, HOV, NWA, Andre, NOS, Most Def, Kanye, ACDC and most importantly Nirvana. At the age of only nineteen he was offered several record deals with a couple mainstream labels. However, due to some unfortunate differences he stepped away from the offers and followed his dreams under his own conditions. Kevon than decided to move in with one of his uncles where he spent three years virtually not moving to profect his craft. Within that time he signed with Thug World Universal. However, shortly after, Kevon made the decision to take time off and spend the next two years raising his newborn daughter Freedom. This is when he gained knowledge of his philosophy on his music. As he states "It's therapeutic.. It's full of sound. The vibrations I send out will alter the vibrations of the listener. Which is all we have and is essentially the best form of communication." With his new and refreshed mind. Kevon took a leap of faith and moved to Houston, TX at the age of twenty-five. He there found his rhythm again and got back into his music full time. Kevon Pagis is now at the top of his game and ready to take over as he states; "My art is all over, its everything. I cover all views.. From being the shooter to the person being shot or from Gods perspective to the sinners perspective. I cultivate every emotion I ever had." This is surely what you will see and understand with his latest projects. He is the future of music!

The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! I’m Kevon Pagis. An artist originally from Shreveport, LA. I say artist and not rapper because i do more than rap. But indeed Hip-Hop is my first love, my lifestyle, my spirituality. But I wouldn't call myself spiritual by traditional standards. I kind of just do and feel what i want. And everything that i am is subject to change because of my will to live. And to me, you can't really live if you're not ever evolving.

TRL: What effect (positive or negative) did being born and raised in Louisiana have on the creative path that you chose? I guess I should start with the negative so we can end on a positive note. Growing up in Louisiana is hard. It's not just the hood; its economical structure in its entirety is rough. So that forces my side of town to have little hope when there's not much to look for in the entire city. Violence is somewhat of normality so naturally growing up we're subjected to partake in a plethora of undesirable activities. These adversities make for great motivation though. No one wants to live like that. So we work hard with the talents we're blessed with. This is where it gets positive. We want better for our kids so we work with HipHop and any other opportunities to raise awareness of our situation and promote and platform that would allow us to rise above it. The stories i tell are mostly influenced by Louisiana. I cherish my soul and passion so much because i come from a place where that can be taken in a heartbeat. Plus you can't beat the creative energy that Jazz promotes and everyone knows Louisiana culture is heavily influenced by that groove.

TRL: What would you say has been your biggest career moment so far? That question is a difficult one. I consider every move extremely important, but to date, if i had to choose I'd say performing in Atlanta. There were so many people and i gained lots of new fans. And the radio station allowed me to freestyle so my flow introduced me to newly intrigued ears.

TRL: Have you considered expanding your talent into other areas of entertainment? If so, which? Yeh like I mentioned before I’m bigger than rap. And that’s not coming from an arrogant state of mind. What i mean is I’m not confined to just one form of artistry. I’ve co-written books that are being published as we speak. I’ve also directed short films and i direct musical videos. My sister and I organize motivational events for children to become more aware of their potential and learn to focus on manifest creation also. There are plenty of avenues I’m invested in currently but i plan on a lot more also.

TRL: Are there any upcoming events or projects that you’d like to mention? I do want to talk about my album 'Best Rapper Alive Under29'. There's a single out worldwide right now I’m leading with called "Freedom". This will actually be my first album and i worked really hard on it. I don't want to spoil the messages and overall theme so just wait til you hear it and will see what synopsis you come up with. Also I will be just about everywhere during spring and summer and fall so just be on the look out for my name on a flyer near you.

! ! ! Website: www.kevonpagis.com Twitter: www.twiiter.com/kevonpagis Instagram: www.instagram.com/indigo.khay Facebook: www.facebook.com/kevonpagis ReverbNation (#1artist) https://www.reverbnation.com/kevonpagis ! ! ! !

Tidy Dillard I have a nonprofit organization called cab Comedians Against Bullying and we go to different grade schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges and workplaces to talk to people about bullying. We are also booked to go and help people in the community regarding everything from “all lives matter” to bullying and they can also book C.A.B. for any event. I've been doing comedy for 20 years. I've been on BET Comic View twice, HBO's Comedy Festival, Comedy Central, Jay Leno Stars and Who's Got Talent I can also be booked to do grade schools, High School proms, all colleges and bars and am proud to say that I am a member of the Phi Beta Sigma organization! If you want to book Tidy Dillard or C.A.B. Comedians Against Bullying, please contact me at 816-210-2217 or Tidee11_2001@yahoo.com I can be searched on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook under “Tidy Dillard” or “Tiny Funny Man Dillard”

We are always looking for sponsors, investors and people that might want to join my non-forprofit organization against bullying!

The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Hello world My name is Tidy Dillard i am a comedian, producer, actor and model. I am also the owner of a nonprofit organization call cab (comedian against bullies), I am also very educated I have a master degree in arts and communication, I have a bachelor in secondary education. I have been doing comedy and acting for the last 20 years with good success. Some of my greatest is as follows, BET Comic View, Jay Leno, Comedy Central, HBO Comedy Festival,Starz etc. I'm also a member of the black fraternity Phi Beta Sigma and I also writes Tv shows.

TRL: What was the main reason behind creating your organization Comedians Against Bullying? I created CAB( comedians against bullies), because I am tired of seeing people get picked on and there's no one doing nothing about it until it's too late. I just want people to know that when you get bullied or you're allowing a person to be bully, this can be the start of a person's downfall; because you never know what direction they will be going.

TRL: What has been your biggest career accomplishment thus far? Some of my biggest accomplishments are my kids, I am the first in my family to graduate from college and the first in my generation to graduate with a master's degree. All of my television debuts were done by the grace of God, I have no manager so I did all the talking myself. I have also sent many girls and guys to college either playing sports or academics, so most of all I feel blessed.

TRL: Do you have any upcoming events that you’d like to mention to our readers? At this moment the only events I have coming up I have several colleges book, I'm also working on several TV shows and most of all I'm trying to get my nonprofit organization off the ground.

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Reynoldson “Sonny” Dumarsais (Doo-Mar- Say) is an

accomplished musician/songwriter who came from humble beginnings playing lead guitar for his church. The trajectory of Sonny’s musical career changed when his family suffered a terrible fouralarm fire that destroyed his family’s home. Sonny lost everything in the fire, including his prized guitar. Down and out, the life changing experience inspired Sonny to begin writing lyrics and composing songs to express real life stories of hope. Sonny’s talent also allowed him to share the stage as the lead guitarist with artists he admired such as Angie Stone, Ne-Yo and Anthony Hamilton to name a few. Sonny has played in legendary venues such as the Howard Theatre and BB Kings, alongside the likes of Lyfe Jennings and Elle Varner. Winter 2016, Sonny joined Jeremiah’s Kall Productions to manage his transition from musician to solo artist. As a solo artist, Sonny longs to inspire young people to achieve greatness as he strives to be the voice for those filled with anguish seeking songs that express optimism. He desires to speak to this generation one listening ear at a time. Sonny wants his songs of hope to inspire youth to know; “They can achieve anything they want to achieve no matter the circumstance.” https://www.sonnydumarsais.com Facebook- Sonny Dumarsais Instagram- sonny_dumarsais Twitter- @SonnyDumarsais

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The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Sonny Dumarsais: Gladly! I'm Sonny Dumarsais! A 26-year-old Haitian born young man raised in Irvington, New Jersey. I grew up in a very religious, God fearing family. My mother is a well-known spiritual figure in the New Jersey community. I grew up accompanying my mother as she ministered around New Jersey. During those formative years, I found my love for music, which started on the drums at 3 years of age. By age 14, I watched a MTV video featuring Wyclef playing guitar. Immediately, I knew I wanted to play the guitar. Playing the guitar became very serious for me at age16. My church musical director recognized my focus and taught me how to be a professional musician. Understanding the rules of professionalism lead to getting many opportunities to perform many local gigs with different bands. The experience with different bands helped craft my skills as a guitarist. The first opportunity to tour came with a call from Elle Varner's father Jimmy Varner (thanks to the suggestion of my good friend Dave Drake who worked with her already). Mr. Varner asked me to play with Elle in Aruba at the Souls Beach Music Festival. That show we opened for Ne-Yo. After that came another opportunity (also by suggestions of other musicians) for me to play for budding artist Ari Lennox and that allowed me to play in New York at venues like BB kings and SOBs. The same year of the Souls Beach Music Festival, my family and I suffered a four-alarm fire. I lost everything in the fire except the clothes on my back. My guitar succumbed to the flames in our house fire. With no way to express myself without the beloved music of my guitar, it forced me to start writing. First, I started writing poetry, then songs, and next the musical compositions to support the songs. Still working as a full time musician, I was afforded the opportunity to play for Lyfe Jennings. Almost 3 years later I'm still playing with Lyfe and it's been an amazing experience. In 2016, I decided join Jeremiah's Kall Productions, whom has helped young men such as myself to take their careers to the next level (when and if their ready, which I wasn't at first but, my drive overtook my fears). Now that I have a manager, C. NaTasha Richburg, to support my journey as an artist. I really just want to inspire people with my continuing story braced by music. I'm just a young man on a mission to make music that inspires people to believe in the God that saved my life.

TRL: Your path to where you are now with your life and with music was not an easy one. What advice do you have for those who are having to deal with a personal struggle or life-changing event? SD: First, my advice is to never give up! Never! Ever! Give up! Second, keep pushing to find a way out of no way in order to make your dreams come true. Third, use your resources. Many times it's not just about what you do, it is who you know. Fourth, allow God to take control of your situation. Fifth, practice-practice-practice very hard; never stop perfecting your craft. I still feel like a beginner, not because I haven't done anything but because I'm always learning. In the music business, it's best to be slow to speak, quick to listen, ready to learn and flexible to adapt.

TRL: Have you considered expanding your talent into other areas of music or entertainment? If so, which? SD: Yes absolutely! As I move forward with my career in music I definitely want to put out many solo albums as well as write for other artists. When the time is right in the far off future, I will avail myself to explore my other talents. Currently, I am ready to introduce the world to music and videos that feature the inspirational neosoul lyricism of Sonny Dumarsais.

TRL: What has been your biggest career moment thus far? SD: That's hard to say! I've been blessed to do a variety of things in my career so far and of course I hope to do more. Right now, however, I'd have to say recently my first show as a solo artist that happened in New York City at The Delancey is my biggest career moment thus far. The Delancey show was incredible for more reasons than one because I saw both of my parents and my older sister in attendance. That moment felt like success to me.

TRL: Are there any upcoming events or projects that you’d like to mention? SD: Yes!! Throughout the spring in summer I will be playing many different venues in New York City!! On May 27th I will be playing with an awesome line up of artist at LoveCraft Stage 1! June 30th I will be back at The Delancey. July 13th I’m playing at "the Well"! Also! My single "Someday" is coming out soon and will be available at all outlets!!! The video for “Someday” will follow the single! I'm very excited about that! I can’t wait for the people to hear my heart in my songs that will be on my debut album called "The Process." “The Process” will tell the world my story throughout the music and lyrics. I hope “The Process” will touch the hearts of many people