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A legend In the making:

J-Stylz pg 36

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Sandtario Asbury:

Mr. He Said She Said

Essentials Business Trips Lifestyle Travel pg 8

Urbanity Arts Artist Ulric Gene Roberts (namasun) pg 21

Model

Aliepson pg 18

Literature 14

JAsmara pg 24

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UT: Well sir, it looks like you are back at it again!

For those that may not know you, and our loyal readers, please feel free to introduce yourself!

combination of grown-folk music, Facebook, Twitter and other social-media outlets tie you into a LIVE interactive broadcast. Log-in!! Call-in!!

Leave comments on the daily topic that's posted 2 SA: Well hello 'dere. I am he, the voice of the times daily!! Our live shows were a big hit in the book. The voice in your head. Sandtario Asbury is city… as it was Lights, Camera, and Action paired ON deck. Sandtario "He Said..." Asbury if you re- with live music, great food, hot topics all going ally know me. Raw, edgy and outspoken with straight to DVD! Some of Charlotte's top spots plenty of PUSH for my beloved city. Charlotte, opened their doors to HsSs for taping and N.C., has been my playground since birth, I was showed me so much love and support. Tamara born in Clanton Park, on the south side of the city Thompson, owner of Sadie's Soul Food Experibut my family and I moved into Hampshire Hills ence, winner of The Steve Harvey Hoodie Award when I was 6 yrs. old. I attended some great 2 years in a row was always there for me when I schools, Irwin Ave, is one of those great schools needed a quaint, dimly lit, sexy venue for some and is where I caught the radio/TV bug while HsSs. Upscale Lounge, The Apostrophe and The anchoring the school’s morning news show Gallery are all venues we've filmed shows at.

(WIOS). Then off to Piedmont Middle School, I co-hosted the show with Lumberton NC native, Cochrane Junior High and graduating from Ms. Carolyn Kirk. Ms. Kirk brings the ladies point Garinger High c/o '90!! G-DOGS sound off!! After to the front and you get with her intelligence, high school I attended Livingstone College not far passionate debate and she goes for blood, a from Charlotte, in a town named Salisbury NC, great addition to the show! The HsSs brand where I studied Early Childhood Education. I’m covers a broad area and I currently have two also a graduate of Dudley Beauty College and books on deck for this fall, one named "Who'll Roxboro Tech Culinary School of Arts, so I do a Have This Man?!" I’m currently auditioning for little of everything. Musical Instruments and all two sitcoms that are headed for Comedy Central because I love music, I love a good conversation this year as well. So I’m just trying to align with and great food!! I found my niche in radio and people that create great things and will KEEP IT catering around the same time and both took off PUSHING!! with a bang!

I am Mr. Hello 'Dere / S.D. Asbury!

Seriously...When I started HsSs on The Book, it hit off immediately, but I knew it would. The trick would be to keep it PUSHING!! The only way I saw to keep it hot was to keep it real and honest as possible, no folk tales!!

I remember being in prison and hearing the HsSs that floated through the cell blocks from the streets and other prison during shipping days and I'd be like, "Damn!! What is going on out in that world?!" "What's going wrong?!" It was just so much HsSs in the air all the time so I got my pad and pen and started taking notes on any and everything that was brought my way. Real life blues most of the time but it wasn't all bad all the time but I knew the material that I was privileged to was talk show ready, so I stayed the course. I had a culinary background already so I said "Put some good folks and food together and we can have one helluva conversation and try to figure out some issues that we share as a whole, centered around relationships, sex, family there is no topic I don’t touch on. One requirement… tough skin!! From social-media to satellite/Internet radio, I took it to the air waves Mon-Fri 6-10 p.m.

W/ *TOPICS & TUNES, which was a perfect

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They left him to his own devices. After the marriage, kids and the dog, Tiger paid America back for loving him for what he did on the green. Once he left the greens, the camerHe as were off. The handlers said, were absent and he had She the opportunity to choose his said, tell our readers the history. How did you So tell us, what seems to be own personal pleasures. The problem arose when his percome up with that name? the most engaging, most sonal pleasures were at odds popular subject disQuite simply, any and all with the persona his handlers relationship communication cussed? presented of him and the involves the back and forth Infidelity! Cheating is the most vows he agreed to. Elen said, banter of what he said, she repetitive, most intriguing topic then Tiger said, and it grew to said. Whether the converbecause there is no one who astronomical heights. These sation starts with what he is immune to it. There is also are the foundation of “He says to her, or her to him, no 1, 2, 3’s or A, B, C’s to why Said…She Said…” at it’s her to her, or him to him, it someone does cheat. So the best! This individual could all boils down to “He conversations on this topic are highlight the purpose, power, Said…She Said…!” Comendless! and presence of this brand! munication between the His entire situation is just two people that are in it!

If you had the opportunity to some questionable and some So with HsSs…one can substantiated, “He Said…She have a well-publicized indispeak their mind correct?

Said…!” vidual sitting with you durAbsolutely! The great thing ing HsSs, who would it be about “He Said…She and why San? What’s next for HsSs? TV, Said…” is that we welcome Tiger Woods! His public reign major radio presence, what everyone’s truth. We make as a world champion golfer are your plans? it very clear that our forum was definitely earned. His perThe plan is simple. To is where you can share sona that was carefully conconquer them ALL! No without fear of judgment or structed by the image opportunity will be left fear of backlash! Anyone consultants and marketers unturned. I’m coming!!! who shares their truth, was brilliant and very well helps someone else to replayed. However, life and love alize and accept theirs. are not a game. His sonal Lies are transparent at life was not handled for him.

HsSs!

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Carolyn, tell our readers about yourself..

I’m not the typical woman. I grew up in a household of nine (9) women. My mom was the head and I was second in charge even though I was not her oldest child!

So, I guess you could say I was raised being in charge.

My mother told me once I started talking I never got the hang of being quiet. So, she instructed me to make my words count. Mary Ellis taught me, with quite a few slaps in the mouth. “If you say it, mean it! If you speak about it, have passion for it! If you really believe in what you’re saying little girl, especially to me, then speak your mind, but you’d better be willing to suffer the consequences that words can bring He said, She said, the history, the name behind it..care to share?

I used to lie around in my bed when I got off from work in the evenings and speak into a recorder questions as if someone was there to answer. “What is the initial attraction?” “Do we all have a representative?” “How long before the representative leaves and the real person has appeared, at least minimally?” All these things are the start of “He Said…She Said….” I played devils advocate because I felt that I was fair and opened minded. So I answered both sides. I seemed to identify more with the men because I was always at odds with my married and attached friends on how they treated their men. They thought I was too accommodating!

Quite simply any and all relationship communication involves the back and forth banter of what he said, and she said. “He Said…She Said…!” Communication between the two people that are in it! The title was just appropriate.

So with HsSs…one can speak their mind correct?

Absolutely! The great thing about “He Said…She Said…” is that we welcome everyone’s truth. We make it very clear that our forum is where you can share without fear of judgment or fear of backlash! Anyone who will share their truth helps someone else to realize and accept theirs. Lies are transparent at HsSs! SPEAK YOUR MIND!!

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She is more than a triple threat and prides herself in being "Born2Entertain"!

She is an International Runway Model, Event Host, Spoken Word Artist, Motivational Speaker, and Writer. She is a Woman of Faith and believes "Nothing is too hard for God"! She's very productive and has had Success all the way around. She has Ripped the Runway in London, UK for "Master Jam Europe", in Las Vegas, NV. for "NAHA”, in Birmingham Alabama for the Natural Hair and Health Expo”, and in Atlanta, GA for Macy's, Dillard’s, Bronner Brothers, Talia Waajid World Natural Hair show, WALK Fashion Show, Small Boutique Fashion Week and She Opened Lisa Nicole Cloud's Runway show, which aired on the Bravo Network - "Married to Medicine". In addition to Ripping the Runway, Aliepson has appeared on "The Tyler Perry Show" (twice) and has been published in Sheeba Magazine, Billie Blunt Magazine, Black Beauty Magazine, and Inspire Magazine.

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Biography of an Artist

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Ulric Gene Roberts (namasun) Born: 28 February 1976 Age: 39 Born the only child, his imagination and creativity grew wildly into a talent that his parents observed and nurtured from a very young age.

Drawing and painting came very naturally to the young Ulric. He enrolled in the Community Art Centre now known as the Andrew Owen School of Art in Somerset West Cape Town, SA at the age of 14 years. He developed his skill in drawing and painting to a level of merit, which was showcased at his first group exhibition on the 25th September 1992 at the age of 16 years.

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Ulric Majored in Oil Painting. He finished High School 1993 and furthered his studies in Graphic Designing and majored in Illustration and photography, during 1994- 1996. He was introduced to the Australian Aboriginal musical instrument known as the Didgeridoo. Inspired by the sounds of the didgeridoo, Ulric started to play in 1996 and soon became well known as a performer and storyteller. A Definite change could be seen in his drawing and painting. He developed a pointillist expression through which he produced unique art pieces.

In 1998, Ulric become a resident artist at the DC Art Gallery in Cape Town SA. He participated in many group exhibitions between 1998 and 2002.

His first Solo Exhibition opened on the 2nd July 1999 at the DC Art Gallery. During the development of his second solo exhibition, named “INTROSPECTION”, he spends three months in his birth town Concordia in the Northern Cape Province SA. His inspiration came from “SY KOM VAN DAAN”, His Roots!

Commonly known to the world as Namaqualand, this Reagan is well known for it’s natural wild flowers, Granite Mountains, Quaver trees, Copper mining and the legends of the Nama people. The young Artist exploration’s of the Namaqua space and Landscape, broad forth his spiritual connection to the land and its people. At the age of 23, with the opening of his second exhibition“INTROSPECTION”, on the 31st May 2000, He introduced Himself to the world as Namasun. On the 19 June 2001 he opened his 3rd Solo Exhibition named ‘Namaqualand” at DC ART Gallery Cape Town. In 2002 he had his last exhibition in DC Art Gallery. In the same year he moved to Namaqua-

land where he facilitated a copper-shimming project in the small mining community of O’kiep NC. In 2004 Ulric was appointed by the Northern Cape Arts and Culture Council as a Craft and Art Specialist in the Richtersveld Arts project.

The DBSA (Development Bank Of Southern Africa) hosted the 2005 Soul of Africa International Arts Exhibition, which he participated in.

Ulric, now well known as Namasun was invited to exhibit as part of SANAVA’s (South African National Association of Visual Arts) to participate in one of their international shows in 2007.

Interest in Khoi San Mythology and his own indigenous roots aloud him to explore, what he calls, Dreamtime Expression. Many of his Artwork has been sold to corporate and private collections. In 2008 he opened his 4th solo exhibition at the ClanWilliam Arts Festival in the Western Cape Province. David Thomas, author of the book “The Men That Would Not March” commissioned Ulric to design and paint the front cover of this book that tells the true story of a event that happened in his birth town of Concordia at the end of the South African War 1902.

His studio is in his birth town of Concordia were he was born in 1976 and where one of the unique Orbicular Rock Formation can be found. (Orbicular layering-Solid inclusions suspended within a magma body-often abundant near pluton margins-provide an alternative substrate upon which comb layering could develop, and my lie behind phenomenal orbicular layering.

The Artwork that Ulric (namasun) will be exhibit in the United States of America is inspired the /Xam Buchman Legends, Myth’s and the Orbicular Rock of the Nama People.

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Rayne, a prestige real estate agent, and David, a bank branch manager, had a foundation built not only on love but commitment, balance, dedication, and honesty. Unfortunately their comfortable bubble is disturbed when Rayne’s mother passes and she returns home for the funeral. Her past quickly enters her present and can possibly shatter her future. Secrets are revealed and lines are crossed. Can Rayne and David recover from scandals of the past?

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Versatility Personified‌

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Written by CW

To be in this industry, one must be able to show not only versatility, but also be open to honing their craft, even when they have accomplished so much.

With your working with industry icon and the man that created the unique style named “New Jack Swing” Mr. Teddy Riley, what have you learned from him and how has it helped your work style?

Well it's been and still is an honor working alongside of such greatness. I recall the 1st time writing with him while he went through a million sounds to put in the track I was already writing lyrics for .I started getting impatient wondering if we were ever get this track done. But, when he finally fished the track it was well worth the wait...at that moment I found out the importance of sound selection and how each sound must have a tie in connection and my words connected to each other.

And, of course I learned so much watching him and listening to him scream at us about rocking the stage and taking advantage of every moment given to engage and connect to the crowd or a front row fan that is screaming for more..

That can certainly be said about Charlotte’s own J Stylz. It’s noted that after years of writing songs for national artist such as, Slim of 112, Bobby Jones, and Japanese Super group Full of Harmony (F.O.H.) along with producing and singing hooks for up and coming music greats, mentor and industry legend Teddy Riley placed him to become a part of the renowned music group BlackStreet.

This move led J Stylz to touring the United States, Japan, London, and Australia.

Now, he is currently on tour with a new reprise of BlackStreet known as BS2, while writing, producing, and recording their latest studio album with Teddy Riley.

In Teddy’s own words.. “J-Stylz is a legend in the making. His pure talent far exceeds that of today’s artist in respect to the fact that he functions at the top level Your portfolio of work is impressive, of performance in all his abilities.” from writing /producing “King of Kings" Bobby Jones to "Rebuild You" J Stylz sat and gave UT his thoughts on with Keith Sweat, you show great verhis tenure in the industry and what’s next satility in the industry. Tell us how imfor this multi-talented artist. portant that is to you. I come from the church so I'll always have a gospel track Reading your bio, its states that you or gospel/inspirational lyrics in my veins are, and I quote…”Armed with lyrical lol. I've worked with Country, Alternative word play equivalent to Jay- Z, the Rock, R&B and Pop artists. I have alswagger of 2015 Wayne, and the high ways stated in my writer's workshop or vocal range of Stevie Wonder.” That is even in my writing sessions that we as saying a lot, your thoughts? Well Jay-Z writers should become the kinds of writis my favorite Rap artist and I've always ers that when given the opportunity be loved his lyrical word play and Lil ' prepared to write to and type of record for Wayne's cockiness on the mic. Teddy any type of artist....THAT WILL ALLOW Riley Has always told me I have a young YOU TO HAVE MORE WORK Michael Jackson vocal attitude with the airy voice with a splash of Stevie WonWhich genre of music do you feel der's range and note control. most at home with? Or does it matter?

I love R&B/POP It is who I am I can't turn

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Ok, so with over 400 + performances to date, is it safe to say that you feel “at home” performing. Yes I still get a rush every time I head onstage. I'm anxious and at the same time I feel powerful that these people in every city, state and county came out to see me perform and I must give them their money’s worth If you saw me back stage you'd see me stretch as if I’m about to run a race or as I f calling the coach just put me in the game. I’ll have the focus look on my face as if I'm a focused boxer ready to fight. There have been time I've shed tears climbing inside character while singing and performing some lyrics that hit home to the core my current love life.. lol yeah and the crowd eats it alive they love it when I scream or shout in-between lyrics it causes them to echo me...OH HOW I LOVE THE STAGE Now, we also see that you have taken your experience to newer realms, with the formation of own production company "PowerPLUG (MG)- Music Group and Star Globe Media. Tell us more about these entities. PowerPlug (MG) is no longer a company, but StarGlobe Media Is the official company that I'm so very proud to have up and running. Of course I am the 1st artist signed to StarGlobe Media, and I do have a few other artists under my wing. An Alternative Rock artist, Rap/HipHop and a few writers and producers... Co-Lead and Co-Powered by My big God-Brother aka Manager Wayne Washington and others on the management team

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J-Stylz

The music scene is an ever changing entity, yet you’ve seem to position yourself securely as a writer, producer, engineer and performer. What can be next for J-Stylz? Well I do Have a brand New Single that will be released on August 14th 2015 off of my upland coming solo Album...I'm also looking to make my mark into the TV and Movie market... Those that know J-Stylz know that I am a Character...lol If you could share one thing with your fans that they do not know, what would that be? Stay true to yourself within your love for your music but also pay attention to the supply and demand for this business... In other words give the all of who you are while giving them what they want (AND NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU) if you don't believe in you why should others who don't even know you believe in you.

Keep up to date with J Stylz music and upcoming events at:

Facebook...... J-Stylz PowerPlug Instagram...... JStylz7 Twitter...... @J_Stylzmusic http://j-stylz.com/

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