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EPOK MAGAZINE: What’s been going on with Tam Tam? TAM TAM: I’ve been working with producers LST of 21st Century Sound and Ken P. of Trunkbangaz; creating a lot of new material and recently working with Yung Rowe. I’m doing more guest appearances on tracks right now while working on my personal releases. Current projects that I am apart of is DJ Papito’s Mixtape called Too Real Radio Indie Take Over Vol. 3 which features Super Model Yves Nunez, Tuck, and myself on the cover. I’m featured on a track called Summer Party by Amsterdam Recording Artist Basta. Keith Murray and I also have a single out called “Gimmie The Beat” produced by LST. Mike White Tha Beholder and I recently opened up for the Legendary Frankie Beverly & Maze. Mystikal, Poka Jones, Sir Charles, Willie Clayton, Chubb Rock and one of my favorite bands KSS were also performers of this event presented by my awesome God Father, Mr. Joe Douglas. S/O to Joe Walker & Soul Train and Cool V; because of them I was given the opportunity to speak on the behalf of M.C Lyte for her I Am Hip Hop Icon Lifetime Achievement award presented by BET. J. Cole, Cool V, myself and others also spoke on the behalf of LL Cool J in a previous interview for Soul Train. Also, I’m featured on Kendrick Lamar’s new mixtape “So You Wanna Be Signed Vol. 1” by DJ Flipcyide. I have a lot of surprises in the works. EPOK MAGAZINE: You burst on the scene with your hit single Hot Tamala and it was in heavy rotation on WEUP. Tell us about that. TAM TAM: Yes, that was many years ago. I am very thankful to the staff of WEUP for the opportunity. Welcome Hot Tamala was produced by Ray Green. That song is musical history for the city of Hunstville, Alabama as well as the State of Alabama. Because that song did so well on radio it opened the doors for other local artists to receive airplay. This was during a time period where local artists had to really fight to be heard. It has gotten better since then, but we still have a long way to go to completely embrace our own backyard. I am one of the pioneers. Being a pioneer was never my aim, but now that I am a more seasoned artist and business woman, I accept that leadership role because more leaders are needed in this Alabama Market. EPOK MAGAZINE: For those who don't know about Tam Tam, tell us how long you've been a Female Hip -Hop artist in the game? TAM TAM: I’ve been writing and recording music well over 15 years. Professionally, I’ve been in the game about 8 years. I have experienced a lot and I have also learned a lot. EPOK MAGAZINE: You have a new single out right now, Beautiful Black Male. It’s amazing! How did this song come about? What inspired you to write the song Beautiful Black Male? TAM TAM: Craig Groove and I were in the studio in Atlanta at Big Cat Records Studio and he was going through some tracks and when he played the track I told him that I had to have that track. We got back to Huntsville, AL and he put his final touches on the track and called me in to record. The track evoked the emotions that I was currently going through in my life. Dealing with my ex who was heavy in the streets, he was facing prison time; just analyzing how black males treat each other in this industry to the streets and even how
they treat their relationships. I was basically saying be better than that because you are better than that. Sister to a brother, you are a beautiful black male. It’s time to start uplifting each other. EPOK MAGAZINE: How did you meet Craig Groove? Have you always wanted to work with Craig Groove? What was it like working with Craig Groove? TAM TAM: My management at the time, Big G introduced us. I was signed to Big Image Entertainment at the time and we were seeking tracks for my new album. Craig was making a lot of noise in the industry and still is today and he had the type of production that I needed to give me that sound that would allow me to go further as an artist. He produced the track called “C U Peepin” featuring the group Dirty out of Montgomery, AL. I fell in Love with his production. We kept making records. When you are working with Craig, you are guaranteed a hit record. I love working with Craig because he makes sure that what we are creating is solid and we have a lot of fun doing it. We have a strong musical relationship as well as friendship. Whether it’s discussing life or advice on my next move in the industry, he gives me positive advice. I have so many unreleased records produced by Craig. We have plans to soon release those records as well. We made timeless music. My catalogue with Groovey is huge and phenomenal. EPOK MAGAZINE: You've worked with many Alabama legends like Mike White, 6 Tre G, and Jackie Chain to name a few. Who is your favorite artist from Alabama you would like to work with and collaborate with? TAM TAM: Mike White, Tha Beholder is the male artist that taught me how to write music and deliver it and perform it. I’m also working with my Thowed Off Ent. Family. B.I.Z and I have records together and a project dropping soon with Sham & Tha Beholder called the “Fantastic 4”. I’m also working with Country Money and D. Boi City. A lot of music is about to drop. However, I have respect for every male artist who is seriously handling their business with their career. RudiDeville is also another Alabama Legend who worked with me in the studio, teaching me different things like cadence, metaphors and delivery. I’ve never seen a male artist rock a stage like RudiDeville and Tha Beholder. They’re not just rappers but they are also performers. It’s fair to say that I am the protégé of those two great guys. 6 Tre G is a very talented artist as well. I see so much potential in him. Jackie Chain is dope too. Jackie is just that cool dude that comes in the studio and gets the job done and keeps it moving to keep handling his business. I’m looking forward to doing more work with Jackie in the future. I’ve worked with a lot of male artists in Alabama and I’m looking forward to all future endeavors with those who are handling their business just like me. EPOK MAGAZINE: Talk about being a female independent artist in this music industry. Do you prefer being an independent artist? TAM TAM: Being independent allows me to create what I want, release what I want and do it all when I want and how I want. Although, I do have a formula under the direction of Cool V. I believe major labels creatively box an artist in and everything is a numbers game. When you are an independent, even though you have all of those freedoms, it is more work that you have to do because many independents do not have large budgets and/or the staff that is required to compete on a National level. I’m in a great position because I am an inde-
I’m nothing without my team, the deejays, sponsors and fans which I consider family. EPOK MAGAZINE: What do you think about women in the rap industry today? TAM TAM: It isn’t many female rap artists in the game right now and the ones who are in the game do not work with each other or support each other. A female rapper has to degrade herself just to get some support and be heard. The female rappers that you see getting the most exposure, it isn’t because they are better than the next; it is because they have been exposing more than the next. My question is why aren’t the female rappers who had their time period to be great helping to bring up new female talent and co sign them like Jay Z did with J. Cole? EPOK MAGAZINE: Now Tam Tam is all over the blog sites and social media. I see you're even networking on the East Coast with Cool V, Mr. Blow the Whistle. How did you hook up with Cools V? TAM TAM: The blogs are showing a lot of love and it’s been a lot of work. Cool V and I linked up back in the day when he was pushing the Trunk Hustlers Brand. He saw how I was moving and networking with social media. He saw a lot of potential in me. He was working Mims record “This is Why I’m Hot”; Trunk Hustlers were working with everybody that you can name in the game. I wanted to work with that brand but I didn’t know how to link up with the brand. One day out of the blue I got a message in my inbox to call Cool V. I was young in the game but I was moving like a big dog. I had no clue of who he was. When he told me he was the CEO of Trunk Hustlers my mouth dropped. That was a very exciting day for me. Cool V and I became very close and he began to teach me and mold me into the artist and business woman that I am today. I am very appreciative and thankful that he is a part of my life. Cool V is my big brother, a very positive role model and very intelligent and super fly. EPOK MAGAZINE: Let's talk about image. You've changed up your image a little bit this time around. Tell us about your new look? What look are you going for? Who did your photos? How important is your image to you? TAM TAM: Image is everything; your image can make you or break you. My marketing and branding manager Cool V told me that the Tam Tam brand, the look, has to match up with the sound. He knows that I am a star so he booked one of the best photographers in the game, Cuemadi the Brand to get me polished. Cuemadi is awesome; he shoots for Bonner Bros. as well as a lot of National publications. Rated Next Recordings have a lot of big things in the works for the Tam Tam brand. EPOK MAGAZINE: You recently did a show with rapper Mike White. What is on your mind when you're performing? How do you get in your zone? TAM TAM: We just rocked at the O.S Festival in front of 100,000 people. This was our biggest show so far. Mike and I have natural chemistry together. We are performers and it’s crazy because we never rehearse for a show. We prefer the element of surprise. We both are free spirits so the only way we know is to go with the flow. We never know what each other is going to do; this makes it so much more fun because we are actually at that very point on stage creating the visual. We live for these moments. Let us be great.
EPOK MAGAZINE: Are there any female artist from Alabama that you would like to collaborate with? Mz. Joi, YPoo, Miss Mercy, Seven. TAM TAM: I know Mz. Joi, really cool chick, we talked about a collaboration and she was also in my video for the song “My Life is Real”. Nickey2States and Slash and myself will be working on a record soon. Nickey2States and I did some previous work together. I’m open to work with those who have budgets and are willing to push just as hard as I am. EPOK MAGAZINE: I have to ask for the fellas. Is Tam Tam single or dating? TAM TAM: I’m actually dating and I’m happy. I believe I’m with the right one. EPOK MAGAZINE: When you're not performing or in the studio, what does Tam Tam do in her spare time? TAM TAM: I like action packed movies, hanging with my day ones and flying out to Vegas and kicking it at Club Back Stage in Atlanta. Besides that, I’m really a homebody. EPOK MAGAZINE: Do you watch Love & Hip Hop? If so, what do you think of the female artist on the show? Lo'Real, Bambi, Joseline Hernandez. Do you feel this show can jumpstart female artist careers or destroys? TAM TAM: I’m familiar with the show, but I don’t get a chance to watch that much television. I’ve been able to catch the show a few times and I’m rocking with Joseline. Any publicity is good. It’s entertainment. I can’t
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Oops, maybe not as promising as we all hoped for. It’s just the right time to start talking about the possibility, as this year marks the 25 year anniversary of Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall’s classic comedy, “Coming to America,” and many have questioned if a sequel to the motion picture will ever see the light of day. Well, according to the legendary comedian the answer may be more complicated than fans expect. “When ‘Coming to America’ came out it was a bunch of lawsuits,” Murphy recalled during an appearance on “The Arsenio Hall Show.” “There was some dude who was claiming he was the prince. I be out in the club and this African dude would roll up on me and say, ‘I am the real prince! You stole my life from me! And I want my money! I’ll kill you!” The below is just a creative concept by Day1Pro, and it sounds so good.. Coming Back 2 America starring Kevin Hart, Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Micheal Blackson, James Earl Jones and John Amos. Inspired by the 1988 box office hit Coming to America, “Coming Back 2 America” is guaranteed to make you cry laughing! Eddie Murphy’s son Kevin Hart has come of age and its time for him to find his princess. He follows in his fathers foot steps and travels to LA in search of his bride. He is accompanied by Arsenio Hall’s son Micheal Blackson who is supposed to keep him out of trouble. Kevin is not used to American woman so, he encounters a few challenges on his quest for love.
Three more women have publicly come forward with accusations that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted them in the 1970s and '80s. The three women, including an actress who appeared on The Cosby Show and the former wife of a vice president at the William Morris Agency, joined the more than 40 women who allege they were drugged, sexually assaulted or sexually harassed by the comedian. At a press conference Wednesday, civil rights attorney Gloria Allred, who is now representing more than 21 accusers, said the three women are speaking out now to show their support for other accusers who have been criticized by Cosby's attorneys. "There is no statute of limitations on free speech," says Allred. "A person who alleges that she or he is a victim can speak out at any time." Cosby has consistently denied the allegations of sexual assault. His lawyer, Marty Singer, previously said that the claims "about alleged decades-old events are becoming increasingly ridiculous." Singer did not immediately comment on the new allegations. At the press conference Wednesday, Colleen Hughes said she was a young stewardess with American Airlines in the early '70s when she allegedly met Cosby on a flight to Los Angeles. Hughes claimed Cosby flirted with her the entire flight and invited her to lunch in Beverly Hills. She agreed to go, but only with another stewardess. Cosby allegedly had a car and driver waiting for them at the airport but the other stewardess never showed up. Hughes claimed she drove with Cosby to the Fairmont Hotel and he allegedly watched television in her room while she got ready for lunch. When she came out of the bathroom fully dressed, she said Cosby had allegedly ordered a bottle of champagne and was drinking it out of her Gucci pump. She claimed he raised the shoe towards her, and said, "A princess should always drink champagne out of a glass slipper."
Wayne joined Cash Money Records at the age of nine, in 1991. Now, over two decades later, as the label’s most prolific, flagship artist — eleven studio albums, one remix LP, two EPs, nineteen mixtapes, one-hundred ninety-two singles, thirteen promotional singles and one-hundred thirty-six music videos at last count — Weezy wants out. On January 28, 2015, Wayne sued the label and its owners, brothers Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Birdman” Williams, for $51 million, citing an array of alleged misappropriation, including withholding financial documents, nonpayment for signing Drake to their joint Young Money Entertainment imprint, and reneging on $8 million of a $10 million advance payment for his album Tha Carter V. The lawsuit followed several public incidents of rebellion. In December, the rapper vented about Birdman (pka Baby) and company holding Tha Carter V hostage. “To all my fans, I want u to know that my album won’t and hasn’t been released bekuz Baby & Cash Money Rec. refuse to release it,” he tweeted. Wayne described himself as a “prisoner” and wrote, “I want off this label and nothing to do with these people but unfortunately it ain’t that easy.” The aptly titled Sorry 4 The Wait 2 mixtape followed, on which the rapper put his frustration in rhyme: “I’m sorry for the wait… Tha Carter gon’ be late so I cooked up a tape… The garden’s full of snakes so I had to escape.” In March 2015, Wayne apparently dissed Birdman in a freestyle, stating, “I say hit em up to my daddy, bitch ass.”
New video released by TMZ on Monday Rice knocking his then-fiancée out cold The footage, captured in February in Atlantic City, shows Rice knock Janay Both Rice and Palmer were arrested on tion.
shows Baltimore Ravens running back Ray with a single punch. the elevator of the Revel Hotel and Casino in Palmer off her feet with a blow to the head. simple assault charges following the alterca-
The NFL issued a statement claiming that the league hadn't seen the video until it was leaked on Monday, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. In the statement, the league says it had asked law enforcement for all information about the incident, but the video was not mad available. However, an employee of the hotel told TMZ that the NFL had seen the video before suspending Rice. Peter King of Sports Illustrated wrote in July that the NFL and Ravens officials have seen the video from inside the elevator when the incident took place. Jane McManus of ESPNNewYork.com tweeted on Monday that she was told the NFL saw the “same evidence the police did.” Video of Rice dragging Palmer's unconscious body out the elevator leaked soon after the incident and elicited calls for an appropriate NFL response. But after the NFL suspended Rice for only two regular-season games, the league faced an immediate negative backlash for what was seen as a lenient punishment when compared to other player suspensions for offense such as smoking marijuana. Rice pleaded not guilty to assault charges back in May and was later allowed to enter a pretrial intervention program to avoid prosecution. In late August, the NFL announced stricter domestic violence penalties, including a six-game ban for a first offense. In a letter to team owners, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell admitted that he bungled the Rice punishment. "My disciplinary decision led the public to question our sincerity, our commitment, and whether we understood the toll that domestic violence inflicts on so many families," he wrote. "I take responsibility both for the decision and for ensuring that our actions in the future properly reflect our values. I didn't get it right. Simply put, we have to do better. And we will."
Malaysia Airlines Plane Disappears On the night of March 8, Malaysia Airlines flight 370 took off from Kuala Lumpur with 239 people on board. More than nine months later, their fate remains a mystery. A frantic search for the Boeing BA 0– 45% 777 began in the Gulf of Thailand, not far from where the plane fell off radar screens about an hour into the flight to Beijing. Days later, after investigators had analyzed satellite transmissions, the search expanded by thousands of miles, in an air and sea operation of unprecedented scale.
Investigators believe the plane was desperately diverted by someone with deep technical knowledge of the aircraft. No suspects or suspected motives have emerged. As investigators continued to refine their analysis of the so-called digital handshakes between the plane and In Marasat IMASY 0-84% PLC satellite, they narrowed the search area to a vast stretch of sea far off the coast of western Australia, where they suspect the plane crashed after running out of fuel. Repeated scans of the water’s surface and seabed have yielded nothing. It is a void that haunts the loved ones of the passengers and crew, many of whom are skeptical of the official investigation and feel unable to fully mourn their losses. In October, a rebooted deep-sea search began, raising hopes for some resolution to one of the most confounding tragedies in the history of aviation. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said his government, which is overseeing the search, won’t rest until it has done everything it can to find the jetliner.
Doe B was born Glenn Thomas, and is from Montgomery, his manager Frank White said. Thomas had recently been on tour. Colorful placards announcing his performances marked the path of his December concert rounds through his state and to Atlanta. He then returned to the club in his home town, where his life was taken. It was not the first time he had been shot, Billboard Magazine reported. His eye was wounded in a previous shooting, and he wore an eye patch that had become his trademark. On the cover of his new album Baby Jesus, a baby is pictured dressed like Doe B with the eye patch and with additional bullet wounds on the left arm. Tough turf The venue got a reputation with city officials after a shooting there last year, which local media reported. Back then it was called the Rose Supper Club, but it changed its name after the violence. Some people vented their rage at the club over Doe B's killing Saturday in all caps on the venue's old, prename-change Facebook page. "Y'all SHOULD BE CHARGED WITH MURDER," wrote Brandon King.
On August 18, 1988 a star was born. At an early age Jai Love started singing in the church choir to follow her mother footsteps. Jai Love eventually converted over to hip hop after having her first experience in the studio with her older brother “Lil Ced”. Jai's unique husky vocals have caught the attention from her large fan base in Huntsville, Alabama. She has worked with several artist around Huntsville such as CJ DA DJ, Jay Valentine, Gritty Boi, Swagg Buddies Lil Ken, Cece Certified Bama Gurl, No Remorce, Chevy Lady, is just to name a few. As well as with Tana formerly known as Montana Da Mac, Q Pee, JawGa Boi, and Big Sam from lil Jon and the Eastside boys all from Atlanta, GA. Jai Love was part of Polarized Ent and then decided to part ways to do her solo projects years later.She now is managed by Eden Courteney from Middleman Management along with Mimi as her PR. Jai Love hit single "I’m Crazy" has been heard by many ears and have performed at many events in the surrounding area as well as in Atlanta, GA. She has won several showcases from Huntsville to Atlanta with Urban Vision Road to Stardom Contest and was just recently nominated for female R&B artist of the year at the Urban Vision Award Show in Atlanta, Ga. Jai Love has teamed up with Jimmy Heart, the television champion, and the spin city radio family and now have her own nights, Wednesday at 7 pm cst. 8 pm est, where she broadcast #TheLoveZone on spincitydvd.net.
This genuine soulful artist will be someone who will never be forgotten over time like the greatest and the best to ever do it. "Say hello to Meziyah" Gifted Song writer, Poet, Rapper, Singer, Producer, & Social media Genius is somebody you need to be affiliated with.
Chay Crews has been doing music since a kid. Recording since 12 years now and to Chay there's nothing like it. As an artist she learned different ways to reinvent herself. As a rapper, Chay can't always sing how shefeels!! As a singer, Chay crews to explore her writing ability to see how far she can take it. It's in her, and people believe it's meant for Crews. She’s done many, many shows! I've been in groups, I done background vocals for people, put a rap on other peoples tracks,etc. This is not your average singer/rapper/songwriter. This lady is also a gifted actress! She has been in many plays and even wrote 5 plays herself! She has even had the chance to open up for Destiny's Child! If you're looking for a singer, rapper, or an actress don't look any further.You never know what to expect from this super threat!! It won't be long now before the world knows I'M THAT CHICK CHAYCREWS!!!!!!!!!
Suga originally from Mobile Alabama. And she is very sweet on the mic. One of the protégé of Mobile rapper Squirt go hard, Suga would fall under the umbrella of the last mr. B.I.G.G.
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been a minute since I've seen you. How have you've been? For Those who don't know you, Explain how you came up with your name? What does it mean. Symbolism. Any ties to football. You know Alabama loves football. Lol.... Krymson: I've been pretty great, actually. Thank you for asking. And oh, yes, lol. We Alabamians are quite passionate about our college football for sure. My name is absolutely inspired by the Alabama Crimson Tide, no doubt. I just randomly thought it up one day really. People seemed to dig it, and it DID kind of fit me pretty well, so I just decided to roll with it. (No pun intended lol).
talented artists I know. How did you get started as an artist? Church. Family. Mother. Father. Explain. Krymson: First off, thank you. I truly appreciate that. I've been involved in music in general since childhood. I did sing in church a bit, yes, as well as festivals, recitals, talent competitions, etc. quite a bit growing up. However I didn't really begin to take myself seriously as an actual "artist" until my early twenties when I moved to Birmingham and was introduced to different people among the music scene here. EPOK MAGAZINE: Who are some of your musical influences?
EPOK MAGAZINE: You're one of the most Krymson: Artists such as Alecia Keys, Teena Marie, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Pink, etc. EPOK MAGAZINE: How would you describe your music? Your style? Krymosn: Wow... You know, that's a tough one! My style is a bit all over the place. It varies really. My musical influences range from across the board. I don't like to limit myself creatively. I enjoy dabbling in a little bit of this and a little bit of that so-to-speak, but, if I were to describe my sound I suppose I could say it's a fusion of R&B/Soul, pop, and hip hop for the most part. EPOK MAGAZINE: Do you write your own music? As an artist do you feel its important to write your own material? Krymson: Yes, I write all of my own material. With an exception of a few hooks Ive been featured on everything you’ll find on my reverbnation.com page for example is all material I wrote myself. Also, I do think it is important for artists to try and write their own material if possible. For one, because in doing so one can position themselves to receive more royalty money, and two‌ I mean personally I, myself respect artists who write at least some of their own material as opposed to those who must rely on a ghostwriter.
EPOK MAGAZINE: It's evident that you're a Carcasian artist. Do you feel the music scene is divided in Alabama? Do you see color when you write your music or listening to music? Krymson: I mean, I personally don't think it's all that divided. Here in Birmingham at least. One thing I do like about the music scene here is that it is actually fairly diverse. And no, I can't say that I do. Good music is good music EPOK MAGAZINE: What inspires you when you're writing a song? Krymson: Well, that all depends on the day, on my mood, the type of record I'm attempting to write. It might be about something I'm going through in my life at that moment or about something that I have experienced in my past. I might put myself in some one else's shoes and try to write from their perspective. Sometimes I might write with the intention of getting a certain message across or make an effort to reach out to people in a certain way. It really just depends, as I said. EPOK MAGAZINE: Now I hear you're doing a reality show pilot. The show will cover the life of artist in Alabama similar to Love & Hip Hop. What do you plan on bringing to the show as an artist? Krymson: A more in depth look at my life, both as a person and as an independent artist chasing the dream. I want people to see the REAL. What goes on back stage once the curtain has closed so-to-speak. If I could inspire just one other person out there to continue chasing their own dreams and not give up on them, whatever they may be, then that would be good enough for me. I also hope I'll be able to bring a bit of comic relief to the show here and there as well. Lol. EPOK MAGAZINE: Being that you are the only caucasian female artist on the reality show, do you feel any pressure or intimidation in any way to deliver as an artist or fit in? Krymson: Not really. The way I see it personally is that at the end of the day we are all beautiful, strong & talented WOMEN with similar goals and aspirations, and even similar struggles. I think that's what's most important. EPOK MAGAZINE: What is your take on reality shows today? Do you watch any of the reality shows? What do you feel a reality show could or would do for the artist in Alabama? Krymson: I can't say that I do watch any of them regularly. Of course I've seen a few episodes of Love and Hip hop and Basketball wives, etc. here and there, but I don't really watch a lot of TV in general. I mean, they're cool and all. I just feel as if often these types of shows don't always set very good examples for young
ladies because they often glorify negative behaviors such as fighting and acting out as opposed to more positive things, but, hey, it's reality TV and that's what the general populous wants to see. I hope that people will be able to take something positive from this show and maybe even be inspired by it. EPOK MAGAZINE: What is your take on reality shows today? Do you watch any of the reality shows? What do you feel a reality show could or would do for the artist in Alabama? Krymson: I can't say that I do watch any of them regularly. Of course I've seen a few episodes of Love and Hip hop and Basketball wives, etc. here and there, but I don't really watch a lot of TV in general. I mean, they're cool and all. I just feel as if often these types of shows don't always set very good examples for young ladies because they often glorify negative behaviors such as fighting and acting out as opposed to more positive things, but, hey, it's reality TV and that's what the general populous wants to see. I hope that people will be able to take something positive from this show and maybe even be inspired by it. EPOK MAGAZINE: What Alabama artist have you worked with or would like to collaborate with? Krymson: I've worked with artists such as Heron Rodriguez, Shurlock, Drizzy Dro, Tre Gotti, D. Best, J Grubbs, Psych, Shavon, etc. to name a few. & I look forward to possibly working with some of the other ladies on the show in the near future hopefully :) EPOK MAGAZINE: What producers have you worked with? Are you still recording at Fame Studio? Krymson: I've worked with so many different producers here and there it's honestly a little hard for me to recall all of them, but I have recorded with Ben Trexel with BenZen Music, Tony Wachter with Workplay Studios, Shurlock with Woodgrayne Ent./Big Dawg Records, D. Best with Slang Gang Records, John Gifford III with Fame Studios, one of my favorite producers and engineers, Esse B. who's based out of London. Oh, and I recorded the single Heron and I did together at T Manic Records.
Studios, Shurlock with Woodgrayne Ent./Big Dawg Records, D. Best with Slang Gang Records, John Gifford III with Fame Studios, one of my favorite producers and engineers, Esse B. who's based out of London. Oh, and I recorded the single Heron and I did together at T Manic Records.
hear ye hear ye!!!!! have you ever wondered about the Dirty South’s lingo? Many who are not native to the South laugh at our slow-talking, disdain, and lack of emphasis to the English language. But it is our Southern drawl that makes Alabama so distinct. So take notes and read every month for Epok’s word list on Bama-Bonics. 1. The thing about it is: Introductory phrase used to explain ones point of view. 2.On God: To swear or use the Lord name for a degree of sincerity. 3.Ion Care nothing bout it: Ones lack of interest 4.Get your life-Phrase meaning get your life together. 5. ten toes down– Focused; Standing firm in once belief. Solid. 6. petty hustling-A cheap individual that takes a secondary, low budget route to obtain success. 7. On Fleek-Phrase describing something that is on point or target.