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Issue No. 6
Contents Divine Consciousness 5 The Living God 7 The Three are One 8 Did You Know? Character Building 11 Fig Leaves: Now Trending YM Music 9 A Close Look at Michel’le 16 The Real SWV 22 The Beautiful Kelly Price Enterprise 15 Tommy Ford
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Exclusive Interviews 18 Reigndrop Lopes: The First Lady of Hip Rock Body & Soul 24 Discover Thailand 26 Colorology: White
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Dear Reader, Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream that no one can see but you. This issue is to show and prove that, in this brave new world, no one is in control of your destiny but you. So, ask yourself “What do I really want out of this existence?” Life is a beautiful sport. I compare it to chess. Every move you make determines the final outcome. Even if you have made a bad move, you have a chance to clean it up on your next turn and win in the end. In every issue of YAHWEH Magazine, we highlight winners. The idea is to inspire our readers to become champions in this race. The only in competition is yourself. The key is to control your thinking. Control the information that passes through your spiritual computer. Only align yourself with those that want the best for themselves. The whole planet is sick, so we made it our duty to bring the remedy. The ultimate medicine is Divine LOVE. There is nothing religious about it, as the saying goes “LOVE is LOVE”. Like in any relationship, you only get back what you put into it. The best thing to do is “Give it your All”. This issue is proof that YAHWEH Magazine is here to stay. Constantly evolving and expanding just like the universe of the mind. Our works are built on a rock solid foundation, which means we will never be washed up. As your eyes take a stroll through our house, you will discover keys to the many mansions already furnished for you. Never in history has there been a magazine called YAHWEH. A sense of pride will warm your spirit every time you glance at the cover of this issue. You will be proud of us for publishing The Name and proud of yourself for choosing to be a part of history. Enjoy.
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THE LIVING GOD Who is YAHWEH? Strictly speaking, YAHWEH is the only “NAME” of God. In Genesis, wherever the word “NAME” is associated with The Divine Being, that name is YAHWEH. When Abraham or Isaac built an altar, “he called on the name of YAHWEH” (Genesis 12:3, 13:4, 26:5). Reference: The New Bible Dictionary, by J. D. Douglas, page 478.
“Lord”. Yahweh is also called The Ineffable Name, or The Unspeakable Name, but God’s Name is not unspeakable.
According to Matthew Chapter 6 verse 9, which is the Lord’s Prayer Christ said: Matthew 6:9 King James Version (KJV) “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”
“YAHWEH - The Covenant God of Israel, YHWH, in the Original H e b r e w. A c c o r d i n g t o J e w i s h custom, because of reverence, The Divine name was not to be spoken, so the words LORD and GOD were SUBSTITUTED. Whenever the words “LORD” AND “GOD” appear in LARGE and small CAPITAL letters, the ORIGINAL Hebrew reads YHWH (YAHWEH).” Reference: King James Version of the Bible by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Christ gave the ultimate reverence to this one name by conferring the name as Hallowed, which mean “holy”. This is the one name that Christ would come in - to be The Son of this great name because the Father and Son are One. Since They are One, They must also have one name.
“God’s self, His real person, is concentrated in His name. Unless God’s name is known, it is impossible to have a relationship with Him.” Reference: The Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, by Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN, page 408. “YAHWEH” is called the Divine Name and the Tetragrammaton, or four-letter word, because it has four letters in Hebrew (YHWH). Most Jewish people will not say “Yahweh”. Instead, they say “HASHEM” —a Hebrew word that means “The Name”, or they say “Adonai” —the Hebrew word for
Although the name YAHWEH in Hebrew is placed upon various temples across the world, such as the temple (North Yorkshire) shown in this picture, Ya h w e h ’ s N a m e does not appear (even once) in the text of the three most popular English Bible translations on the market today. The King James Bible, the New American Standard Bible, and the New International Version
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substitutes the titles “LORD” and “GOD” - with capitalized letters in the place where God’s Name “YAHWEH” actually belongs - the ORIGINAL Hebrew reads YHWH (YAHWEH). Jewish religious leaders introduced this tradition in the mid-2nd century B.C., and it has continued since that time. This manmade tradition—which achieved near-universal acceptance in 1611 A.D. (when the King James Bible editors failed to include the Name “Yahweh” in their inaugural edition) — is wrong and dangerous for two reasons. First, it nullifies Yahweh’s explicit command to tell the world that we have only One God— YAHWEH. Second, according to the Bible, YAHWEH is the only name in which we have salvation. Most people that have taken on man’s religion have never heard the name YAHWEH or heard a preacher say it from the pulpit, but research shows that this is the only true name. Matthew 28:19 - King James Version (KJV) “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father (YAHWEH), and of the Son (YAHWEH), and of the Holy Ghost (YAHWEH)” To learn more about Ya h w e h a n d t h e global family of peace visit our website: h t t p : / / www.cfycorporate.org and email us at info@cfycorporate.org. You may also contact the office of The Colonel at 855-339-2929 Ext. 6.
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Who is the author of the book that you have in your homes, offices, churches, hotels, courthouses, and that sits on the President’s desk of the United States of America -The same book his hand was placed on when sworn into o ffi c e ? Have you ever considered WHO is the author of this world-renowned book written in more languages than any other book in history? This book the Holy Bible is the world’s standard spiritual resource reference and has single handedly influenced more civilizations, world events, and personal lives than any other book in existence. How can a book of such magnitude have an author whose name is not openly recognized? Well, let’s see what the book has to say about his name. Psalms 148:13 “Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; His glory is above the earth and heaven.” What a powerful scripture here! The Author says His name alone is excellent. Well to any astute and sagacious student of the word I know a bell had to ring in your head. What is this excellent name? All who are intellectually honest will do their 2nd Timothy 2:15 which reads: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” I encourage all readers to go to your libraries search out this truth in the Random House dictionaries, Webster ’s, Encarta, Oxford, Britannica Encyclopedias, Bible dictionaries and look this name up: YAHWEH. This is the Name that is excellent above all names and the scriptures bear witness from Genesis through Revelation. Let us read 1st John 5:7: “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” The word ONE denotes a single person or thing, in a state of unity or harmony, complete, whole, unified and married.
“The Three are One”
Now let us reason together: How can The Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost be ONE with different names? How can the three be in unity or in harmony with three different names? How can they be unified under different names? Even when a man and woman marry, they become ONE they share the same name. According to John 5:43 The Son - which is described as the Word reads “I am come in My Father’s name, and ye receive Me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.” In John 14:26 The Holy Ghost has the same name as the Son and it reads “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” So here we have The Father’s name recorded as YAHWEH and the Son’s name is YAHWEH and the Holy Ghost name is YAHWEH which makes the THREE “ONE”: YAHWEH the Father YAHWEH The Son and YAHWEH the Holy Ghost. YAHWEHMAGAZINE.COM | 7
Did Y! Know? “God Lives within You”
People have been taught to look up in the sky or in the Heavens for God, when actually He is much closer than most think! In the book of Jeremiah 23:23: “Am I a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a God afar off?” Question: Who is this God at hand, and what is His name? Proverbs 30:4 “Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in a garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is His Son's name, if thou canst tell?” According to the King James Version of the Bible, dictionary section, published by Thomas Nelson, God’s name (according to the bible dictionary definition) reads: YAHWEH - The Covenant God of Israel, YHWH, in the Original Hebrew, According to Jewish custom, because of reverence, The Divine name was not to be spoken, so the words “LORD” and “GOD” were SUBSTITUTED. Whenever the words “LORD” and “GOD” appear in LARGE and small CAPITAL letters, the ORIGINAL Hebrew reads YHWH (YAHWEH). The fact that God lives in every human being should not be a mystery. Researching several reference tools such as the Catholic Encyclopedia, Bibles Interpreter Dictionaries, Hebrew – Greek Key Study Bibles, and many other reference tools, it becomes absolutely clear that G o d ’s n a m e i s YA H W E H . Higher teachings in other 8 | YAHWEHMAGAZINE.COM
religions such as Islam all lead up to a reference to God’s Essence, a title for His name, with the meaning as the title. The point is, regardless of what people choose to call God, it’s important to recognize that He lives inside of us. YAHWEH LIVES WITHIN YOU The Spirit of God lives in each and every person. 1 Corinthians 3:16 “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God (YAHWEH), and that the Spirit of God (YAHWEH) dwelleth in you?” John 4:24 “God (YAHWEH) is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” Since God (YAHWEH) is a Spirit, and His Spirit dwells in you, then all the power of God is in you as well! John 1:12 “But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God (YAHWEH), even to them that believe on His name (YAHWEH):” Luke 17:21 “Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” The Kingdom of God within you is the temple in which the Spirit of God (YAHWEH) dwells! How does it make you feel to know that God loves you and is inside of you? This means every righteous desire of your heart shall be given to you once you fully come to understand and become one with the Spirit that lives inside of you!
As you become conscious of this unlimited source of divinity and laden power that exist within, you it will unlock all the keys of the universe. Creation of the air, sun, moon proves that God is unlimited. The process of reproduction where a child is conceived, developed in the womb, grows and constantly evolves in knowledge and understanding, proves that God is unlimited. Look in the mirror, and you will see a person that is unlimited. Automatically from birth, You have access to this unlimited self-realization now!!! It is not a fantasy, you really do have access to unlimited love, peace, health, prosperity and much more…. You are only limited to the limitations you place on your mind with your thoughts of doubt. You can change the world today and it all begins with you. To learn more contact The Celestial Federation of YA H W E H , o n l i n e v i a www.cfycorporate.org and come join The Royal Family of Peace and learn how to become one with your God Consciousness. You can also tune into Genesis 1 ON 1 Hosted by Colonel Boaz every Sunday @ 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time, in the comfort of your own home (712) 432-3066 Access Code 333937.
Michel’le Toussant is an R&B recording artist and songwriter who will forever hold a place in music history as one of the most important female voices in the history of the West Coast Hip Hop Movement. Signed to Ruthless Records as a teenager, her label mates included pioneers such as Eazy E, NWA and the D.O.C. Unlike the gritty, hard hitting rap music previously produced by Ruthless Records, Michel’le’s melodic, yet powerful vocals offered an amazing contrast on her debut album “Michel’le” which was produced entirely by Andre “Dr. Dre” Young and Executive Produced by Eric “Eazy E” Wright. A native of Compton, CA, it’s clear that Michel’le had her own unique vision of combining the street influence of urban culture, r&b / hip hop music and intertwining it with sultry vocals and powerful lyrics. Her voice was unquestionably one of the most unique instruments ever heard in music, a high-pitched speaking voice and a beautifully aggressive singing voice. Michel’le was discovered by Dr. Dre, then a member of World Class Wrecking Cru, who at the time needed a female vocalist on what became one of their biggest hits “Before You Turn off the Lights.” Continuing her pursuit of a career in music, Michel’le signed with Ruthless Records. Ruthless Records made History when it released their first Urban Contemporary project, the self titled “Michel’le” which went platinum selling over 2 million copies, and garnering several hit singles including the now classic “Something in My Heart,” “No More Lies,” and the funky anthem “Nicety.” She brought together rap music and soulful R&B in away that no one had ever done before. Clearly ahead of her time, her dynamic voice and electrifying performances were the launch pad for several other urban influenced vocalists such as Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, or Lauryn Hill, who all had strong ties to Rap, and Hip Hop music. Michel’le was definitely a force in the music industry during her time with Ruthless Records. With a move to Death Row Records she recorded a second album, but she chose to put her career on hold due to creative differences with the once prominent music label. Now the mother of two, in the midst of true career resurgence - she has new music on the horizon, a book in the works, voiceover projects, and performances across the country; she is making her move back into the spotlight. Her first major endeavor was joining the cast of the TVOne reality show “R&B Divas LA”, where she quickly showcased her fun loving personality, and witty humor, making her an unexpected fan favorite. Michel’le who has been termed appropriately as “One of the true, West Coat Urban Music Icons”, is preparing to share her story the only way she can, from her unique and singular point of view. She will let her fans into her world in a way she has never done before and allow her fans to see the highs and lows of being the First Lady of West Coast Rap.
LIVING A DRAMA FREE LIFE
“Fig Leaves” By Debowrah B. Yahweh
Secular society has shaped the attitudes of people of all ages, across the United States and the world. The principles of life and character were no longer governed by the moral fibers of good such as honesty, straightforwardness, humility, meekness and compassion until this day. Although the world is full of good people, the bad character of a few can easily infect the mind and attitude of many good, moral individuals.
true reflection of the evidence found, however, being honest with yourself is the beginning to change. If one truly seeks to live a drama free life, we have to look inwardly and deeply examine ourselves, our attitudes, and our tempers, to be sure that we are in alignment with our own self image of morality.
Everyone is Divine and has the choice to exercise Some may argue this point, but one cannot protect their Divinity by living the character of Divinity. himself or herself from that which cannot be Society has esoterically programmed people in their conceived and perceived, and plainly educational values, media, etcetera to view recognized with your mind. After all, others as being unequal in talents and the world has substituted it’s mental acquity based upon their life philosophies in your mind in the achievements. This is a direct place of The Mind. If this had attack on your Divinity, because not been so, everyone would everyone shares the same be drama free to this day Divinity, and it is disrespectful because there would world to the Creator to be peace right now. condensending towards the Divinity in others. A self examination can be Have you ever experienced difficult if the tools of a phenomenon over and The Order of your mind are not over again? This happens at The Celesital Lodge equipped to receive the different times and with Texas State Chapter National Homeless Feeding 2014
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different people, yet the same lesson is present. The record will replay over and over again, in your life, until you change the tune of your attitude and perception of the solution, Then you must embrace and effect the solution in your life, in order to change the tune. Example: If you have been in several relationships, back to back, and they all end badly, it is time to stop and reflect on self. Perhaps it is not the other person/people. Maybe it has everything to do with your selection, the type and character of people with whom you select to share your personal life. Or, maybe it is your bad attitude. Maybe you set rules in your relationships that you don’t follow. Are you considerate to the needs of others? Or do you think that your wants, desires, likes and dislikes reign supreme? You may say you don’t with your words, but what do your actions show? Do you try to “mold” a person into who you think they should be? This means you accept them in part, and not as a whole. Everyone is ever evolving, but you should not expect to mold a person because it almost always ends badly. Sometimes, people are guilty of putting unreasonable restrictions, demands and expections of others, and their own rules do not apply to them (in their mind). Often times people like this are very controling, manipulating, and quitely or openly, have bad tempers. In marriage, husband and wife each represent the idea of One Body. is plainly obvious when one is out of alignment with the unity of the body. Most times, when one falls completely out of line and is separated, it was to be expected, because the signs were made prevelant a long time before it actually happened. In other words, Fig Leaves are indeed ancient fashion statement, yet constantly trending. Living a Drama Free Live means acceptance of the inevitable change of whatever needs to change in order to cause you to be a better peron than you were yesterday. What you may have thought you knew about life is no longer relevant if it has not taught you to be loving, kind, humble, and to posess a winning, 12 | YAHWEHMAGAZINE.COM
magnetic personality. If your attitude causes people dread being around you in a negative way, there is someting you must address within your spirit and attitude. Turn the broken record of failed lessons off, by being more humble and understanding in your attitude towards others. Every day, people pass away unexpectingly without the chance to make amends for their heart breaks, broken friendships, bad decisions, and nastiness towards others. Today, you can make a difference in yourself and in someone else’s life just by admittng that you must constantly perfect your own attitude! Closing Thoughts: Believe it or not, you are living someone else’s dream. You have someone else’s desires. Cherish your blessings with all gratitude and humility. Appreciate every moment. You cannot change yesterday but you can create a new legacy for your name starting today. Treat others better than you would treat yourself, and always remember, whatever you are going through in your life, it could always be worse.
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TOMMY FORD
Actor, Writer, Producer, & Director
TOMMY FORD Actor, Writer, Producer & Director Actor Tommy Ford is a Hollywood veteran who became famous for his role in the syndicated sitcom MARTIN as Martin Lawrence’s best friend and side-kick “Tommy”. He just completed four seasons on TV One’s hit show, WHO’S GOT JOKES hosted by Bill Bellemy, as the hilarious Pope of Comedy. This series was sizzling hot! In the past year Tommy has starred in several films: IN THE MEANTIME; FIRST IMPRESSION; HILLBILLY HIGHWAY; IVY LEAGUE; WHO DID I MARRY?; UNSPOKEN WORD; DOUGLASS U; and DREAMS. He directed and produced three films: CONFLICT OF INTEREST & COMING CORRECT (May 28th Lionsgate release). Mr. Ford is apart of two wonderful television productions called: SUGAR MOMMAS and TO LOVE AND TO CHERISH, which debuted on GMC. Tommy also starred in three new film released last year: NO MORE GAMES; SWITCHING THE SCRIPT & HARD LESSONS. Recently, Tommy has been focusing on building a successful career behind the camera. He has directed and produced several webisode; television dramas; sitcom pilots; and films entitled: BLVD WEST; ANCESTORS; TROUPE; BEAT STREET 2012; DANGEROUS GROUNDS. Co-hosted and co-created several Reality shows: HEALING 100 HEARTS IN 100 DAYS & COMEDY CAMP, FLIPPING BIRD, & BRICK BY BRICK. Ford completed a pilot for FOX Network called ST. OF CIRCUMSTANCE (ABC/DISNEY PRODUCTION). Shortly before completing this last network project, Tommy filmed two television pilots entitled JAMILIA’S BOX, and a pilot for Aaron Spelling’s Production Company entitled HITCHED, and he is very excited about an 14 | YAHWEHMAGAZINE.COM
amazing film short that he starred in and produced, entitled THE CLUB. Whether playing Tommy on FOX’s hit Martin, displaying a versatile style on FOX’s drama New York Undercover or his recurring role as the funloving father on UPN’s The Parkers, Ford is constantly making changes in his career and finding success in any endeavor he chooses to take on. He followed a long time dream and launched a series of award winning children’s books that are designed to promote healthy, spiritual, and non-violent living while guiding young people towards becoming better people. He has been involved in numerous legitimate theater productions for which he has received tremendous critical acclaim for his producing, directing and acting efforts. Among those productions are Jonin, South of Where We Live, (Drama Logue Award, Image Award nominations), Monsoon Christmas (Drama Logue & Image Award), Living Room (Image Award nomination) and Distant Fires (Drama Logue & Image Award nomination) among a host of others. Tommy is excited to introduce two variety talk shows and a documentary that he is filming in Atlanta: Don’t Be Stupid is best described as a Bill Maher “meets” Chelsea Lately on Collar Greens! Spoken Word with Hank Stewart The Poet, highlights amazing poets and spoken word artists. He’s also filming a documentary entitled: REVERSE THE LYNCH CURSE an empowering piece about breaking curses of fear distrust and envy. Tommy is proud to pioneer a host of other amazing projects.
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SWV
S#ters Wi$ Voices
SWV
S#ters Wi$ Voices Interview By Lowell Ulmer 1) Who is SWV as of 2014? 3 grown and sexy R&B ladies everyone has grown to love!
Not always but that comes with the business. Sometimes we feel like we are over looked. We have blessed to do some major things in this business.
2) What was the inspiration for SWV reuniting? We really missed each first, and also our fans.
7) Are the barriers for women in the music industry, opposed to men, less or the equal today? Yes they are, but not as bad as things were when we first started.
3) Musically, what is the difference between SWV before and now? Our voices have matured. 4) Up until this point, is there anything in your career you feel needs to be adjusted and why? We are always tweaking about the SWV brand so we can continue to have longevity in this business. 5) As iconic accomplished artists, do you feel any requirement to use your platform to help others? Yes and we always try to encourage up & coming artist. 6) If so, do you think your platform has been received correctly?
8) Is there anything you feel has been a misconceived about SWV? Only that some feel we can't compete in today music world. 9)Are there any artists you would like to work with past or present? Not one particular we are fans with many. Miquel, Drake, J Cole. 10) Where do you see yourselves in life and music,in the future? Only God knows. We hope to continue to what we love to do and that's make great music and perform for our fans!
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⏐ YM EXCLUSIVE ⏐ REIGNDROP LOPES YM: I want to do is introduce to YM readers Ms. Reigndrop Lopes, the first lady of HipRock. Reigndrop:
Thank you. Thank you very much.
YM: First of all I just want to know Ms. Reigndrop Lopes, what is HipRock? If you can describe it to my fans and to my listeners and to anyone … Because to me this is like a brand new genre, that you're creating something new and I think that’s big. If you can, just explain. Reigndrop: We l l t h e r e ' s two answers to that question. The short answer is, I am HipRock. The long answer is, it's pretty much a combination of hip-hop and rock. I am an emcee so I do that, but my music is rock. YM: Awesome, so you put basically hip-hop style type lyrics to rock and roll beats? Reigndrop:
Yes.
YM: A w e s o m e . D o y o u produce your own beat? Reigndrop: I co-produce. I get in the studio, the producers most of the time, I tell them what I want it to sound like, stuff like that. YM: Nice, so how long have you been actually doing your thing as performing and recording as Ms. Reigndrop Lopes? Reigndrop: It's kind of hard to say because I've been on and off. Sometimes I haven't been doing it for a year at a time, but I think collectively about five years strong probably. YM: When did you realize that this is what you wanted to do? When did you realize that you actually had the talent?
Reigndrop: I didn’t want to be a performer growing up at all. I actually had stage fright and I was not into being in front of people at all. It came really late, I guess. Within the last seven years and now it's like I can't imagine doing anything else. YM: How did you come across producers that you're working with that are producing with you? Reigndrop: Actually the first producer that I worked with, he actually helped me find my sound because I didn’t know exactly what I wanted it to sound like, but I knew it when I heard it. I just told him that I wanted to do HipRock and I didn’t even know the guy. He sent me a CD with five songs on it and it was perfect. He had been doing rock already and the other producers that I've worked with, some of them I knew from working in his studio and then the latest producer I'm working with, he actually worked for my sister's … Left Eye’s album Supernova and so now he's producing some of my songs that I'm working on now but he produces all types of music. I've never just worked with anybody that just produces hip-hop. I just want to shout out that producer. His name is Andrew Lane because he didn’t know me and he's produced for a lot of known artists and it's not like he tried to get me for money. He literally gave me his music and I don’t really work with any producer that won't just give me their music because it's a relationship. Anyone I work with is like … I have to have a relationship with them, be able to trust them and if they can't trust me equally then literally I don’t really care how good they are. I don’t want to work with them. YM: Do you feature anyone on any of your singles or it's just straight Reigndrop Lopes doing her thing?
⏐ YM EXCLUSIVE ⏐ REIGNDROP LOPES Reigndrop: I have a couple of features, but one of my friends who was writing with me … co-writing with me, he's featured on one of my songs, Rock da Riddle and that one is one iTunes. Then I have a feature song, it's actually not out yet and it has a female rapper on there. I can't really say her name now, but when it comes out, people will know. YM: All right, nice. Are you working on your … Are you on any particular label or are you just everything independent? Reigndrop:
YM: All right awesome. One thing that I do like to do when I interview certain individuals is just ask, tap into your mind and to your drive a little bit. What makes Miss Reigndrop Lopes tick? What drives you, what has caused you to just keep going, not stop and I mean you said it's been at least five years now that you’ve been doing music, what is your motivation point? Reigndrop: doing it.
Independent. YM:
YM: What singles have you dropped? Have you released a complete album? Reigndrop: I'm not really interested in releasing an entire album, I'd rather just drop singles. I have four singles on iTunes right now. One is entitled Xplode. There's Rock da Riddle and HipRock and then I do have a Christmas song also on iTunes and that’s Sleigh Rock. YM: hits?
Because you just want to put out nothing but
Reigndrop: Exactly. Yes, if it's not a hit I'm not even interested in putting it out. YM:
What's your newest single?
Reigndrop: My newest single is “Looking Out My Left Eye” and it was released in Japan in June 2013 and that’s a tribute to my sister Left Eye. YM:
Fans, it’s the fans. That’s why I’m
How was it received over in Japan?
Reigndrop: They loved it. They actually asked me to perform it while I was out there. It's entitled Looking Out my Left Eye and it's pretty much a tribute to Lisa... I never did a tribute before, so this is my tribute to her. YM: It’s my understanding that you also have a music festival is a tribute to your sister Ms. Lisa Left Eye Lopes? Reigndrop: I probably will be doing it every year and in the tribute I do a medley of her most famous raps and I wear her outfits that she wore in videos or on stage. Then I do my own HipRock music. It’s really nice, a lot of artists come and they donate their time and they perform at the benefit concert. 20 | YAHWEHMAGAZINE.COM
Nice.
Reigndrop: If it wasn’t for the fans I guess, I’ll have no audience so what would be the point? I mean my point is to be a positive role model and very creative woman for like young females out there. If I didn’t have any fans I would have no reason to do it. YM: Okay I hear you, so you’re really trying to be a … You are being a positive role model. I love that. What would you tell any young ladies out there that are The Order of The Celestial Lodge looking up to Miss Florida State Chapter Reigndrop Lopes? National Homeless Feeding 2014 Reigndrop: Well I would say, you can look at other people and be inspired by them, but want to be like yourself, don’t want to be like anybody else. I don’t even recommend people to be in the industry because it will change who you are if you’re not a very strong person. I would say if you’re not in it for a purpose to help better things then I would say just do it on your own as a hobby. The only reason I’m in the industry is because I feel like I can make a change in the industry that’s the only reason. YM: I just want to thank you for taking time out of your day and talking to Yahweh Magazine we really appreciate it. Reigndrop:
Thank you very much.
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YM Exclusive Coverage: Kelly Price is scheduled to perform live in Miami Beach, Florida on June 7, 2014. Kelly’s Bio: I’m a writer, first…” Those are the words Kelly chooses to describe herself, her talent. When you listen, closely, to her songs, it’s evident that she writes and sings from her soul. It’s a place she’s come to know quite well. “Music saved my life,” she says. “Writing has been like therapy; it’s the most incredible gift. On the touching ballad, “I’m Sorry (My Apology),” also produced by Crawford, Price sings of the freedom that comes from practicing the art of forgiveness. The song takes off where her gospel hit, “Healing,” left off four years earlier. “We always hear about why it’s important to forgive other people, but so many times we continue to punish ourselves for [having made] bad decisions,” she notes. “I believe that God is displeased when we’re so hard on ourselves.” When she closes with, I wrote this song to say that I love me…and I forgive me, perhaps you’ll consider releasing some of your past shame. That was her intention. Other signature titles on “Kelly” include, “Get Right or Get Left” and “A Little Something, Something.” both of which remind you of the ballads of yesteryear, then there is the groove infused mid-tempo “Feels So Good” and the lighter uptempo flow of the Warryn Campbell produced “And U Don’t Stop.” It’s a new direction for Price and she seems to like it. “I love a good, party record, but I still feel like I need to sing it. Uptempos have been challenging for me in the past because I knew that nobody would believe me singing ‘bubble gum.’ I don’t believe me singing ‘bubble gum’,” she laughs, “but this song worked. The second of three daughters, Price was raised in Queens, New York, in the church. That’s where her musical roots were planted, and tended to, early on. It’s where, as a twoyear-old, she began singing in the children’s c h o i r, w h e r e she sang her fi r s t s o l o a t three and was The Order of The Celestial Lodge fittingly-blessed California State Chapter with the moniker, National Homeless Feeding 2014
Little Mahalia, a nickname given to Kellly by the teachers in elementary school after hearing her sing the first time. S 1998 saw the release of her double-platinum debut, Soul of a Woman, which featured the record-breaking single, “Friend of Mine.” The song made history as the first to garner the #1 spot on the singles chart without an accompanying video clip, a rare feat during the era when music videos were the driving force of popular culture. She returned to center stage three years later with the platinum-plus seller, Mirror, Mirror, led by her remake of the R&B classic, “As We Lay,” and followed up with the goldselling holiday collection, One Family: A Christmas Album in 2001. Three years after releasing Priceless, she returned to her roots for This Is Whom I Am, a live gospel album recorded at her church home in Long Island. The album included the uplifting single, “Healing,” which not only reached the top of the gospel charts, but was also credited and awarded at the 2007 ASCAP Awards as one of the top five songs played across both R&B and Gospel genres during 2006. To view Kelly’s full bio, visit www.kellyprice.com.
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From golden palaces to floating markets, Bangkok Thailand one of the most beautiful and enchanting places to visit Bangkok where you find more tourist visiting than any other city in the world and there is no mystery why. Bangkok is a city filled with exciting and amazing places to visit and do. Be mesmerized at the glowing temples of gold, ride the Tuk-Tuk through busy Chinatown or take a longtail boat across Bangkok’s waters where you can visit floating markets. Bangkok is also known for its tasty cuisine, from enjoying a dish prepared by vendor preparing a tasty dish at a street stall to an exquisite dish at romantic rooftop restaurants. It also known for its luxurious malls which are quite affordable and extravagant five-star hotels with only the finest Thai hospitality. Your visit to Bangkok would not be complete without a hint of its legendary night life, Bangkok keeps you in awe... Tailor made clothing is one of the pleasures of visiting Bangkok. This alone could make this city a destination point as the tailoring here is the most prolific in the world. With the best prices in world, it’s no wonder people travel to this great place just for the clothing alone. Thailand's floating markets are among the mostphotographed and talked about in the country. The river markets share a bit of Bangkok’s history and how store owners sold their goods. The floating markets are loaded with a wide variety of tropical fruits, flowers, vegetables and fresh produce, come to meet and trade their products with other traders.
Bangkok's golden temples are one of the most captivating and unique exhibits that sits in this capital. Your visit is not complete without the experience of the temples. The architecture is amazing glistening with gold and glass. Pieces of colored glass throughout with detailed arrangements cover with gold. Most tourists visit the temples in the early morning to observe the rising of the Monks, as they exercise their morning rituals of prayer and daily routines of greeting visitors.
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⏐ y m C O LO RO LO G Y ⏐ the power of white
First and foremost, the color WHITE is a symbol of of purity and courage. There are so many things that the color white symbolizes. The power of WHITE symbolizes the purity of mind: we must choose our words very carefully. White is a color energy that gives us unity and authority to take on tasks in our lives that appear to be insurmountable. Within the wisdom, of white, we understand that there is no such thing as a situation that is insurmountable. It also has cautions for us, we must always remember that a balance of white is very crucial to being and staying positively white energy. White is color at its most complete and pure, the color of perfection. The color energy of white is p u r i t y, i n n o c e n c e , wholeness and completion. In color psychology, white is the color of new beginnings, wiping the slate clean, so to speak. It is the blank canvas waiting to be written upon. White is stimulating to the senses, it’s energy opens the way for the creation of anything the mind can conceive. White as an energy contains an equal balance of all the colors of the spectrum, 26 | YAHWEHMAGAZINE.COM
representing both the positive and negative aspects of all colors. Its basic feature is equality, implying fairness and impartiality, neutrality and independence. It is interesting to note that babies come into the world with a perfect balance of white, ready to imprint their lives with all the colors of the spectrum from all their life experiences. White energy is totally reflective, awakening openness, growth and creativity. it a m p l i fi e s everything in its path. White energy o ff e r s a n i n n e r cleansing and purifying of your thoughts, emotions a n d , u l t i m a t e l y, your spirit, refreshing and strengthening your entire energy system. Consider adding and using the color white in your everyday life and perceive the positive things that start to happen to you.
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