GrinderZZ 25 Issue

GrinderZZ 24/7 Jan/Feb 2023 Issue 25

Magazine & TV

An Interview With Former Soul Train Dancer Tonia McMillian

Valentine’s Day

TRIBUTES

DeAirius Woodward Talks To GrinderZZ About His Kickboxing/ Martial Arts Career

EXCLUSIVE: Gregory Wolfe eTalks To GrinderZZ About His Career And 30 Years Of Performing As Rod Stewart Look Alike

Inside This Issue: Music Entertainment Artists Interviews

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An InDEPT InTErvIEw wITh:

Canditrinae’

I love it when I come across great talented people. I was so lucky to find this Queen and borrow some of her time to conduct this interview. Check it out: GrinderZZ: Please tell my readers a little about yourself.

Canditrinae’: Hello, My name is Candice Henderson- Williams. My entertainer’s name is Canditrinae’ The Muse or Canditrinae’. I am 38 years old and have been a freelance model since July of 2021. I am a college graduate with three college degrees in office management, small business management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in business management and marketing. Excitingly, I am a self-proclaimed beauty entrepreneur with international credibility and collaborations in being an international published model, actress, stylist, designer, make-up artist, lash tech, hair stylist, scholar, and an activist.

I am the CEO and Founder of the following entities Canditrinae’ Beauty’s Artist: Beat to Slay, Beauty Ur Way Inc, Hired by Beauty MsCanditrinae’, Styles Designed by Mused Beauty, Mused Beauty Promotions, and Management, Debonaire and Zion’s Autism Outreach, Gifted and Talented Entrepreneurs, Kings of Autism Eclectic Arts Studio, Kings of Autism Photography and Performing Arts, and Kings of Autism Power moves in Houston Texas.

Being a self-proclaimed beauty entrepreneur in 2021, now in 2022, I am the Detroit Brand Ambassador for Thickalicious Apparel “ Thick 4 Life” for ( CEO Eric Nikkon, Fashion Trendz Magazine, Georgia), The Queens of Blackberry Collective Spokesmodel for (CEO, Troy Thomas, El Grande Papiratzi, Houston, Texas), Executive Director for Image Magazine South Africa for the USA ( CEO Shilos Shilos, Image Magazine South Africa), Vice President of Queen Visions Modeling (CEO Ken Robinson, New Jersey), President of Carlos Shots Inc (CEO Carlos Stewart Houston, Texas), Executive Director of Loud Money Music Group South (CEO Steven Ragsdale, Loud Money Music Group, Chicago, Illinois), and the Executive Director of Closed Casket Entertainment Inc. (CEO Barnone The Mod, Closed Casket Entertainment, Chicago, Illinois) Canditrinae’ is my brand of expertise that I created with my limited abilities after surviving a stroke in 2019 and being diagnosed with a chronic disabling condition of multiple sclerosis at the same time. I was not able to walk, see,

speak clearly, or remember my name. This is “My MS and Stroke Survivor Walking Again Journey” in which I created the Podcast: Flesh Chronicles by Canditrinae’ to highlight myself of a visionary of expertise through God’s grace and mercy.

GrinderZZ: At what age did you know you wanted to be a part of the entertainment industry?

Canditrinae’: I was born in 1984.

I have always been a performer and an influencer. In junior high school I was modeling , singing, acting, cheerleading, public speaking, and being a creative artist my whole life. I have never been to cosmetology school for beauty, I taught myself how to do all my beauty skills. I wanted to be a performer as a child.

GrinderZZ: Being a model, can have its challenges. Have you ever had to face some type of rejection, or disappointment from a gig you didn't get?

Canditrinae’: Being a disabled model and influencer, Runway modeling has been the hardest for me. The challenges of learning to walk again, choosing to do runway modeling and challenging myself has been the hardest but greatest victory.

Rejection is something that is needed in any industry that you desire to be committed to. I have gone for many auditions and did not get them, and it can be a hard feeling, then you realize the industry of being chosen. I always say are you “Okay with not being chosen”. Modeling helps build self-confidence to conquer the runway of life for me and allows you to accept not being chosen and still know you are beautiful. Hey, You are your own model, so take the challenges and shake the room.

GrinderZZ: Have you ever done any runway shows in any states?

Canditrinae’: I have my first out of state runway show on December 10, 2022 in Gulfport Mississippi. Being a self-proclaimed beauty entrepreneur, this is a honor in a little over a year in the modeling industry. Excitingly, I had a model tour that I created this year to go to South Carolina, North Carolina, and Atlanta for myself that unfortunately did not happen due to industry changes, and COVID precautions.

GrinderZZ: Growing up, did you have a particular model/actress you looked up to as a role model?

Canditrinae’When I was a young girl, until being a 38-year-old model, I always wanted to be Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks. These women are fierce and rocked the runway with that fierce walk and one turn. I always walk in “Shaking The Room” like the late great Pop Smoke said and raped about. I am all about representation and walking in how you expect to be treated and knowing who I am so I will not fall for anything. Fundamentally, this has broadened my reach in the beauty industry. Being a dark skin woman, we always had these two that brought us up and showing black confidence on every entertainment stream for modeling and being beauty entrepreneurs. Being the Vice President of Queens Vision Modeling in New Jersey, I can manage models and set the standard for Union Model expectation by guiding and teaching the fundamentals of modeling to get noticed.

GrinderZZ: The pandemic 2 years ago slowed the entire world down. Did work slowdown for you during this time?

Canditrinae’During the pandemic, work began to slow down but it allowed me to also perfect by craft, while getting through my medical recovery.

The pandemic allowed many of us true business owners and entrepreneurs to focus on our own talents and utilize them. I am literally now doing my own things that I used to pay to get done. Now I am a self-made make-up artist, hair artist, lash artist, stylist and designer sitting down at home during the pandemic, while creating my mobile beauty business of Hired by Beauty MsCanditrinae’. I learned that change is needed for “ Growth of The Seeds I Planted” You know the full harvest. We have to slow down and sit down to really get down and make the brand of your foundation be built on the rock. Canditrinae’ was created during the pandemic with the rock as the foundation. I am the “Canditrinae Brand”, Queen.

GrinderZZ: Have you worked with any celebrities since you've been in the business of being a model/actress?

Canditrinae’: Being a model and actress, I have worked with celebrities on different levels. In a year of following my acting journey, I was blessed with my first supporting lead role as “ Paulina” in the film “Irreversible Desires by Nakeva Bryant”, that is out now on life streams. Nakeva Bryant is a well-known musical performing arts, writer/ director, CEO of Skyhigh Films, affiliated with Maverick movies being an independent film maker.

My second film being an extra in a series produced

by Jamie Foxx, and working with big celebrities like Cassie, Terrence Jay, and Ne-Yo, that will be premiering in December 2022.

Currently, I am working with known Chicago finest “Hook King” Carlos Stewart aka Mr. Showbiz. He is a worldwide known performing artist of many different levels dancing, rapping, hosting, and has worked with the best. I was blessed with the opportunity of mentorship to becoming the

President of his company “Carlos Shots Inc” and working with him on his many ventures as the Executive Director of Loud Money Music South and Closed Casket Entertainment.

GrinderZZ: What advice can you give someone who wants to get started in the modeling industry?

Canditrinae’: The best advice that I would give anyone when pursuing your career in modeling, make sure you know who you are doing this journey for. If it’s not for you fully, you can fall victim to others cruel intentions. Just like modeling, and any other industry, “Do Your Research”. I love to model because that a lifestyle that I live in beauty and fashion, I wake up with beauty on my brain, therefore I invest in it for that purpose for me to grow. There are many misconceptions of the modeling industries and how to get the different levels in modeling. I am a strong believer that bad business is no business for me. Be ready to invest in yourself first, and the seeds will harvest.

Candice Williams Interview (continued…)

I have gone from a freelance runway model to an international published model in South Africa.

Modeling caught the attention of the CEO of Image Magazine South Africa to where they did a full cover spread of 20 pages, full exclusive interview of me in the August 2022 for being an international model, scholar, and activist. Excitedly, this landed me to be a nominee for the “Personality of the Year award for Image Magazine, and now becoming the Executive Director for Image Magazine South Africa for the USA. I Always Say: “No Sky No Limitations” by Canditrinae, I am the Beauty in My Pain, and since they both match, this is what pain looks like. Work for what you want to create in yourself, be the beauty you want to attract in this world.

-Canditrinae’ GrinderZZ: How can people get in touch with you?

Canditrinae’: My social handles are: Email: canditrinaewilliams@gmail.com TIK TOK: @canditrinaethemuse FB: Candice Henderson Williams IG: canditrinae_williams IG: candicehenderson1984 GrinderZZ: Any last word's/ request?

Canditrinae’: Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of Grinderzz 24/7 Magazine & TV, this is truly an honor to be chosen when you could have chosen anyone. I do not take this lightly for the opportunity you have given me in support of Canditrinae’.

Please watch my Podcast: Flesh Chronicles by Canditrinae with my co-host Mr. Showbiz aka Carlos Stewart on Facebook live every Thursday and Saturday at 12 noon central standard time. Speaking of us: Visionaries on the Rise” The True Business Entrepreneurs Rising”.

Valentine’s Day Tributes Avaya & Chris

In Loving Memory Of

Jules Francis

“She was a woman who embodied strength and resilience. One who wore her crown even throughout the obstacles. Our beloved mother was not only the matriarch of our family, but a staple to the younger generations. Julia aka Jules will be truly missed.”

Daryl & Angela Brown They say, three times is a charmer, and now, I actually believe this is true. After being married twice to men who didn't believe in what a foundation consists of, God sent me my knight in shining armor to rescue me, from a broken heart. Daryl and I started hitting it off, right from the start, when I first interviewed him for my magazine, GrinderZZ 24/7, back in July of 2019. Ever since then, we've been inseparable. Daryl is a musician (guitarist, and a drummer), who played the guitar alongside his father, the late, James Brown in his band, The Soul Generals. In February of 2021, Daryl got down on one knee and proposed, with a HUGE karat and a half diamond ring.

I'm actually wearing a brand new carat on my finger! I couldn't believe what I was gifted! Our wedding was held in, Las Vegas Nevada on, June 11, 2022. We were surrounded by our family and closest friends. Daryl is such a blessing in my life, and in my 2 daughter's lives, just as I am a blessing in his two daughter's lives and their children's lives.

What God has brought together, let no man put asunder.

Melvin & Briana Edmonds

There’s no better feeling than celebrating love & life with your SOULMATE! Love… is more than just a feeling. It’s an action. It’s more than a blessing when TWO beautiful souls intertwine into the PERFECT harmony!

The moment we said,”I do,” changed our lives forever. So honored and grateful to be your wife & have you as my best friend, soul mate & husband- Melvin & Briana Edmonds. “𝓔𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓵𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓔𝓭𝓶𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓼” EST. November 14th 2022! Beyond excited to see what 2023 holds in store… Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest updates: @BrooklynBabyBri & @MelvinEdmondsJr_

Michael & Rebecka Michael and I have been together for almost two decades. I can't imagine life before him. He is my person! In a life of uncertainty, he is my constant. I know, no matter what gets thrown our way, we will always have each other. I love him with all of my heart! As we embark on our biggest journey ever, parenthood! I love that I have him by my side.

Tony & Elaina Tony and I have known each other since I was fourteen years old. He was my brother’s best friend and I had a crush on him. He said I was too young and did not pay any attention to me. He danced with me for my 1st dance, at my sweet sixteen and came with me to my high school prom, just as friends. We, finally, became a couple when I was nineteen. We were together for seven years and then broke up. Somehow, four years later, we ended up back together. We have been married for sixteen years. We are not perfect and sometimes get on each other nerves, but we love each other, unconditionally.

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An Interview With Former Soul Train Dancer

Tonia McMillian GrinderZZ 24/7 Magazine & Tv proudly presents..... Tonia Mcmillian. If you don't know the name, I definitely know you've seen her beautiful presence if you were a fan of, Soul Train.

Tonia was one of the greatest dancer's on the show, and we are so pleased to have grabbed her for this interview. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you.......Tonia Mcmillian.

GrinderZZ: Hello Queen. Welcome to the, GrinderZZ studio.

Can you please tell my audience a little something about yourself? How long have you been a dancer?

Tonia: My name is Tonia (Drumgoole) McMillian, and I am a former Soul Train dancer. I danced from 1979 - 1983.

GrinderZZ: How were you able to become a part of the hippest show in town, Soul Train?

Tonia: My first time on the show was with my best friend, Stephanie Agee, who was already a dancer on the show. When she took me on the show, the Jacksons celebrated their 10th Anniversary.

Michael Jackson pulled me up on the stage that day! I couldn't believe it! After that one-time visit, I didn't return until my hairdresser, Nathan Lattier brought me on as his dance partner, a year later.

GrinderZZ: How did Don Cornelius treat you guys behind the scenes of the show? Was he a cool guy?

Tonia: About Don Cornelius... I didn't interact much with Don. All my interactions were with Chuck Johnson during my time on Soul Train. Chuck was always super nice to me and approachable.

GrinderZZ: Tell you about your career now?

Tonia: I have been a childcare provider and early education advocate for nearly 30 years. I helped pave the way for childcare providers to win collective bargaining rights in California after fighting on the frontlines for over 13 years. As a result, I was appointed to various Boards, Commissions, and Panels by the Governor, Speaker of the Assembly, and Senate Pro Tem in the California State Legislature. I opened Darts Corner, my darts lounge this year, in Bellflower, California. My most significant moments, however, have been becoming a grandmother to my grandson, Amari and granddaughter, Alina.

GrinderZZ: I interviewed your friend and former dancers from Soul Train a year back. Do you guy's stay in touch with each other, and do you try to stay connected to the other dancer's from the show?

Tonia: I received calls back in 2015 from Charles Washington and Derek Fox, which blew my mind! Although they were separate phone calls, both were done to let me know that the dancers were connecting post-Soul Train and to invite me to join them at different events. I would then team up with Marco De Santiago to promote different Soul Train parties and events. I am so glad that we (the dancers) are back together. When I was dancing, I never had the opportunity to meet the dancers who came before me, like Damito Jo, Sharon Hill, Freddie Maxie, Queenie Turner, and so many other trailblazers. It also has given me the honor of meeting dancers who came after me, like Alfie Lewis, Erika Guillory, Mo Que, and other talented Dancers.

GrinderZZ: The pandemic really put a damper on the entire world. How did you cope with what was happening?

Tonia: The pandemic. I caught Covid-19 during the early stages of the virus. I thank God every day for my life. I have never been so close to death as I was during that horrific period. As I recovered, I began my public service announcements about how Covid19 was a virus that kills and encouraged others to follow the mandates and guidelines to protect us. Because of my efforts to educate everyone about the effects of Covid, the CDC reached out to me, and I did a commercial that ran on the CDC website.

GrinderZZ: If someone was looking on having a career as a dancer, what advice can you give them on the business?

Tonia: Anyone with a dream should follow their dreams, whether it is dance, act, produce, or create. I am an entrepreneur and strongly encourage everyone with the spirit and tenacity to believe in "I Can Do This" to reach their goals.

GrinderZZ: How can fans reach out to you?

Tonia: Regarding fans, I must share that all my fan mail was from inmates on Soul Train. I can be reached (and followed) on Facebook and Instagram.

“Anyone with a dream should follow their dreams, whether it is dance, act, produce, or create.”

GrinderZZ: Any last word's/request?

Tonia: I cannot express my gratitude to you for doing these interviews of former Soul Train dancers. Although some dancers could reach certain levels of success from dancing on the show, every dancer deserves recognition for our roles in making Soul Train as successful as it was. Thank you for recognizing our contributions to the Soul Train legacy and African-American entertainment history.

Thank you again Tonia for your time. We here at, GrinderZZ 24/7 Magazine & Tv really appreciate you so much.

Continue much success. God Bless.

Meet De’Airius Woodward

De'Airius Woodward is a name you all will know. This martial artist/military/kickboxing man is a force to be reckoned with, and we here at GrinderZZ are pleased to have him chat with us in the studio.

GrinderZZ: Welcome, De'Airius, and thank you for coming to the studio to chat with us. Please let everyone know a little about yourself.

De’Airius: Well my name is De’Airius Woodward and I’m 25 years old. I’m a Sergeant in the US Army. I’m from Atlanta, Georgia, born and raised. I’m a married man and a gentle giant, with a heart of platinum, by my own recognition. My hobbies include cooking, playing video games, working out, kickboxing and I’m currently writing a book.

GrinderZZ: How long have you been kickboxing?

De’Airius: So I actually started last year October 2021. I made the transition after actively practicing Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu, which I had taken a keen interest in from the early age of six.

Kickboxing is an excellent martial art that encompasses speed, agility, endurance and so much more that you need to be a great athlete. To be honest if you can get good at it enough I believe you’ll reach a level where you’re virtually untouchable in a sense that you can defend yourself in most situations. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be the baddest man on the planet for 15 seconds, right?

GrinderZZ: Have you competed in different states, or countries?

De’Airius: Actually, since I just started I’ve been taking it slow so I can get used to all of the rules.

Kickboxing is on its way to becoming an Olympic Sport so the best thing to do now is to make sure I know what will get me disqualified. That way I can compete outside of my gym and fight smart.

I’ve done a lot of sparring sessions with some of the active practitioners we have in the gym to see what areas I need work in. These guys have been doing it for years and my coaches are active fighters who’ve been actively competing. They help me a lot because instead of fighting off of instinct and trying to knock my opponent out, I’m forced to think smarter and faster and finesse my way to a victory. That way if I fight someone who hits harder than me, I will still be able to win if I’m faster or smarter about how I engage them.

I fought in front of a crowd back in January and it was electric. I really want to do it again and see how much better I’ve gotten.

GrinderZZ: You also mentioned that you're in the military. How long have you been in? How has it been for you?

De’Airius I’ve been in the service for about five years now. I joined back in 2017 and I haven’t regretted it sense. It has definitely been the best thing that I could’ve done with my life. Growing up in Atlanta was not easy at all. But thanks to my mom helping me keep my head on my shoulders and keeping me out of trouble, I was able to graduate high school and figure out what I wanted to do with my life. Never thought I would fly on a plane or see other countries at all. Then I joined and at 21 I was in four different countries within a span of nine months. Some things aren’t for everybody, but this was definitely a W for me.

GrinderZZ: You're also into, Martial Arts. Man, you're a, triple threat! How have you been able to juggle all three?

De’Airius: I’m not about to sit here and act like it isn’t a challenge to balance all 3.

I just have an abundance mindset when it comes to experiences. Fortunately, for me the hobbies that I partake in are registered as “fun” in my brain. Most people get off of a long day of work, and immediately get themselves a drink or go and party.

That’s what’s fun to them, and what they’re comfortable doing, after a stressful week. With me, I train every day except on Sunday and it’s fun to me even though it presents a challenge. You don’t need to take vacation days to wind down if every day you’re doing what makes you happy.

GrinderZZ: You also mentioned that you have a beautiful wife. I know she's your biggest fan, but does she sometimes worry when you're having a match?

De’Airius: She definitely does worry for sure. It’s understandable because most people can’t grasp the concept that some of us get an adrenaline rush from being punched in the face or punching someone else in the face. She’s very understanding of it though and realizes that there are more benefits than downsides. I would bet that it also helps to know that she’s with someone who can defend her if need be.

Too often, we see people who can give a punch, but can’t take one and that is definitely not the case for me.

GrinderZZ: Where do you see yourself in two years with your MMA Kickboxing career?

De’Airius: I would for sure like to compete in the Pan American games or in Europe for sure. I want the recognition for sure but I definitely want push myself and try fighting other opponents. I’ve made a lot of progress in just one year so I can only imagine how much better I will be in two more. And knowing me, I am pretty sure my future self didn’t let me slack off in the slightest.

GrinderZZ: What advice could give someone who may be interested in a career in, kickboxing, or joining the, military?

De’Airius: For kickboxing, I would tell them that it is one of those things that they should definitely take seriously. Not every physical altercation that most people are going to encounter is going to be inside of a ring sanctioned by the state with rules laid out by a referee. Most fights that we have are spur of the moment and more often than not unavoidable. The best you can do for yourself is to learn how to defend and attack when necessary, so that you can fight another day. All the same I think the military is a great place for people to get their feet set. It’s a great place to make the necessary connect-

Ions, that you will need when you transition back into the civilian world. Most people only see what they see from television when in actuality, there’s so much that is going on that you can never narrow down what might happen on a given day in such a fast paced environment. I especially think this generation of males would benefit greatly from joining to instill that discipline and workhorse mentality needed to become the boss one day and manage other people.

GrinderZZ: How can fans reach out to you?

De’Airius: I can be reached on Instagram @soulless_sabeji. I plan on making a YouTube channel soon with workout content, martial arts techniques and short skits.

GrinderZZ: Any last words/shout outs?

De’Airius: I would just like to say that I’m grateful for this opportunity to be able to talk about who I am and what I do. Very much appreciated and I hope that I can return the favor someday.

I’d also like to shout out Sifu Choice Skinner, Sensei Takeda Green and Gruebel’s MMA. Much love to all.

De'Airius, it’s been a pleasure speaking with you. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Flava Male

GrinderZZ 24/7 Magazine & TV is pleased to present our Flava winner, Daryl Brown. Daryl is the husband of GrinderZZ very own CEO/Editor and Chief, Angela Brown and the son of the late ”godfather of soul”, James Brown. He has been in the music industry for years, alongside his father. Not only is Daryl a family man and a musician, but he is an actor, as well.

Daryl is a very caring person, with a heart of gold, as he goes out into the community and helps his wife, Angela, to feed the homeless.

Thank you Daryl for all that you do. May God continue to bless you!

An Interview With

rAPPEr Biz

I'm so happy to be conducting this interview with this man right here. When I was entering the 8th grade, back in 1985, in Brooklyn, New York, there was a song that was constantly playing on Ben York’s Hot Track's, then it went on to be played on Video Music Box. It was the, Inspector Gadget theme, and everyone and their mama, was break dancing and pop locking, to the beat from the Bad Boys. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you....... BIZ! GrinderZZ: What's up Biz! Welcome to the, GrinderZZ studio. Can you please share the pleasure of introducing yourself to my audience?

Biz: Good day! Thanks for having me. My name is Biz one of the members of the rap group Bad Boys Feat Kay Love .

GrinderZZ: Growing up in Brooklyn was the best experience of my life. Tell us about the block you grew up on.

Biz: I grew up in East New York. I lived on Wyona Street. That’s where it all began. for me.

GrinderZZ: At what age did you getting into rapping? It started around when I was thirteen. My god brothers were heavily into it and my best friend, who actually, got me into it, was a DJ for his

brother whose name was Bizzy B Barsheem. May the Most High be pleased with his journey. That's where I got the name Bizzy B from.

GrinderZZ: Did you ever do battles in the park with your friend's?

Biz: All the time. I went against a lot of MCs. Back then, it was sport for me. I went against Stetsasonic and Busy B, from uptown. I almost went against Markie Dee. May the Most High be pleased with his journey. But, we actually became great friends, beforehand. Lol! GrinderZZ: Who was the brainstorm that put together the group?

Biz: T Funk brought me into it. He, Mac and Al Bee were already a group.

At the time, I wanted to hustle and we were in a place known for it. But, then, we just started rapping out of boredom. Lol! T Funk was like, “I want to bring you with me to meet my group.” For me, I'm fourteen, trying to get money. I asked him was it bread involved. He laughed and said only if you make it. Lol! After that, it was history.

GrinderZZ: Did you guys ever get to tour with any other rapping groups from the 80's?

Biz: We toured with so many people from New Edition to Mary Jane Girls Dougie Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew, (Yes, before the show. Lol!) and Whoudini. It was so many, back then.

We were constantly on the road.

Gadget took us around the world. We did six Million singles in seven month.

It was incredible!

GrinderZZ: Who did you look up too, music wise growing up?

Biz: I respect the ones who came before me, who I was deep into like Crash Crew , Treacherous Three, Grand Master, Force MCs, Kurtis Blow and Run DMC GrinderZZ: What do you think of today's music?

Biz: I think it's cool. It's a different energy. I believe it fits within this time period. I just think a lot of today's talent should be thankful for yesterday’s talent.

GrinderZZ: I'm 51 years old and I'll always listen and love old school hip hop and rap. Would you guys ever join forces and maybe do a tour or be a part of an old school concert series if asked?

Biz: I would love to, if the energy is right and there's a check involved. Lol! So many people’s approach is to perform and make it seem like they are doing us a favor, but we have to live and pay mortgage just like everyone else. It's great to be on stage, but it's better to be in a warm house.

GrinderZZ: What advice could you give to someone who's thinking about starting a rap career?

Biz: Learn the business. It's not all glamour. I lost 18 million dollars, by focusing on the wrong thing. Today, I'm better because I look at my peers. If I received the money I was looking for, I might be dead and gone, by now, but the education I received kept me alive. I have a great family and my own business, so I'm blessed. However, I don't think I would let my son get into it.

Lol!

GrinderZZ: How can fans reach out to you?

Biz: My FB is Bizz Brooklyn, Email: biz@evansfinancegroup.com, IG: evansfinancegroup , www.evansfinancegroup.com. I have a finance company, in which I help people secure financing personal loans business. We finance an array of things. I, also, own a consulting company called Men Of Respect International - www.mormorinternational.live. I own a new network, as well. We are looking to launch in 2023, Ikonic.Tv. Sending me an email is the best to way to reach me, these days.

GrinderZZ: Any last words or requests?

Biz: I just appreciate the energy and, again, thanks for having me and respecting the culture…continued blessings!

Biz, it's been such a pleasure speaking with you. Please, don't be a stranger. Thank you for your contribution of great music. You and others have paved the way for different artists, today. God Bless and Happy New Year.

EXCLUSIVE:

Gregory Wolfe Interview GrinderZZ: Welcome to our studio, Mr Wolfe! Please tell my audience a little about yourself.

WOLFE: Well, I was born and raised in Lansing Michigan with one older brother, and two younger sisters…and I'm a dye hard Spartan fan, so let me get that out of the way…GO SPARTY!! ha!..

I'm a 70's baby, so anytime I hear anything on the radio from an artist back in the day, I ALWAYS start singing from the top of my lungs. Rod Stewart is one artist that I love, and when I became Facebook friends with my next guests, I was amazed on how much he looked like Rod. Let's chat it up with, Gregory Wolfe.

GrinderZZ: I'm just so fascinated on how much you look like, Rod Stewart. At what age did you started seeing a resemblance?

WOLFE: Actually, I never did!

Around 1976-77, I started hearing the comments about the resemblance. I was told by an old high school friend, who graduated a year prior (1974), that he was hearing it that far back…so a long time.

GrinderZZ: Growing up, besides rock, what other music did you listen too?

WOLFE: My mother, may she RIP..LOVED Nat King Cole, so there was a lot of that, along with Andy Williams & Herb Albert and the Tijuana brass. She, also, liked the Mamas & Papas. She was selftaught on the keyboards, which is where I probably picked up the "music bug"… as it were.

GrinderZZ: Have you or have someone entered you into a

Wolfe Interview (cont.) look-a-like contest?

WOLFE: I entered my first contest back in 1984…a lip sync contest, so it was, also, my first time performing.

GrinderZZ: We all want to know.......have you ever met the great, Rod Stewart.

WOLFE: Never, but my wife, the clever lady that she is, managed to smuggle one of my demo cds of originals in a bouquet of flowers at one his shows way back when.

Don't know if he ever listened to it, but he seemed a little curious about the cover photo.

GrinderZZ: Are you currently on tour?

WOLFE: No, since the pandemic ended, I've been performing, mostly, at corporate events. About twenty years ago, I was fortunate enough to join up with this philamprothist, out of Orange County, and his 50pc orchestra, doing these big ticket galas, which continues to this day, VERY gratifying...and to be honest, after thirty years of performing as Rod Stewart…in all likelihood, this is where I'm probably going to "hang my hat"…so to speak.

GrinderZZ: Do you write songs on your own or do you just sing

pandemic, that's what I focused on.

GrinderZZ: What advice can you give someone who wants to get started into show business?

WOLFE: Have a backup plan…school, alternate career.

GrinderZZ: How can fans get in touch with you?

WOLFE: I have a Facebook page, as you know, also YouTube.

GrinderZZ: Do you have any last words or requests?

WOLFE: Music is the ultimate unifier…you never quit listening, I'll never quit making...CHEERS! Gregory, it's been a pleasure speaking with you. Continue much success. Please stay in touch.

A Salute To R&B Artist Sharon Brown Forty-one years in the making! On February 14, 1982, WBLS’ very own DJ Frankie Crocker debuted a sensational song by R&B's, Queen Diva, Ms. Sharon Brown, titled “SPECIALIZE IN LOVE.” Ms. Brown's anniversary is approaching and if you reach out to her, via Facebook, she'll be tickled pink. Let's give this Queen some homage and the upmost respect for belting out one of the best songs that came out of that era. Ms. Sharon Brown, we, at GrinderZZ 24/7 Magazine & TV, salute you.

Blog and Doodle

By Kim Fannin “The Blog Lady”

Go for a spin Let the New Year Begin!

New people to meet And places to go Get in your boat & Ready to row!

Music is waiting Put a dance in your walk Be ready to groove When you talk the talk 😂 Live each day Like tomorrow is here Turn up the beat For all to hear!

Flava Female

Congratulations to GrinderZZ very own, Angela Brown, for being chosen to represent GrinderZZ 24/7 Magazine, and TV, as female Flava of the month.

Angela was born and raised in New York. She has two beautiful daughters and is married to Daryl Brown, son of the late “godfather of soul,” James Brown. For those who don’t know, Angela is the founder and Editor and Chief of GrinderZZ 24/7 Magazine and TV. She is a beautiful lady with a very unique heart of gold. Besides working and taking care of her family, Angela loves extending a helping hand, especially, when it comes to feeding the homeless and helping anyone in need. She always goes above and beyond, when it comes to helping others. Be on the look out for Angela’s upcoming show, “The Ultimate Surprise.” She is truly a blessing to the communities and everyone who she comes in contact with. Thank you for all that you do, Angela. May God continue to bless you and your family.

An Interview With

Moana (The Jets)

Before I start this interview, I need to say a few words about this group. When I say, FAMILY STRONG, these loving, beautiful beings take the cake. I've adored this group ever since they first stepped out on the scene, in the early 80's. This brother and sisters group has been entertaining the world with so many top hits, until it's hard to choose a favorite. They've been my favorite 80's group and to this day, they still hold a special place in my heart. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you........ The Jets!

GrinderZZ: Good evening to you Moana and the gang! Welcome to the GrinderZZ studio. For those who are young, can you tell my fans a little about yourself and the group?

Moana: Aloha, my name is Moana and I am the youngest member in The Jets. I have been married going on 23 years and am blessed with 6 children. These days I stay busy raising our kids and being a taxi (lol) supporting my kids sports events and home school a few of them too. We still perform as The Jets and I have had the opportunity to produce other artists and co-write a lot of songs with my husband Junior.

GrinderZZ: At what age did you all started singing, and knew you wanted to be in the entertainment industry?

Moana: After our family decided to do music I was pretty much a part of the group since I was about 5 years old. I guess you could say, I was born into it in a sense. We became The Jets when I was 10. I have always enjoyed being with my family doing music it was the only thing I ever knew was entertaining.

GrinderZZ: I find you all fascinating.

You're family are from the island of, Tonga. We're any of you guy's born over there?

GrinderZZ: Growing up, what genre of music did you all listen to and who were you alls music idols?

Moana: The Jacksons and Earth, Wind and Fire were most definitely at the top of the list; Elvis Presley, The Osmond’s, The Commodores, Midnight Starr…

GrinderZZ: I was so excited to see you all at the, Love Affair concert in Vegas year's back, and also at an outside concert in California in 2019. After that, the world started shutting down with the covid issues. How did the group cope with not performing anymore?

Moana: Like everyone else, it was difficult to lose work but so many of us flipped it and made that time off become real time out for family.

We took a lot of road trips, went camping, we grew a huge garden and had a awesome harvest.

We went back to basics and loved the time out.

GrinderZZ: At what age were you all when you first signed your first record deal?

Moana: I was about 10 years old, Liz 11, Kat, 13, Rudy 14, Haini 15, Gene 16 and Eddie and Roy were 17.

GrinderZZ: Now that everything started gradually opening back up in the world, do you guys have any upcoming overseas concerts?

Moana: We are working on some shows in the Philippines, Guam and hopefully New Zealand and the South Pacific.

GrinderZZ: Touring overseas I know is probably exciting. What's the weirdest or craziest thing a fan has done to get close to you guys?

Moana: We loved visiting other countries. It’s still shocking to me that they know our music and are familiar with our group.

They were always so loving and respectful.

GrinderZZ: What advice can you give to someone that maybe looking to start a singing career?

Moana: That’s a tough one. Music is the passion that we all love but the “music business” can be brutal. It took its toll on our family and almost split our family up for good. Stay close to your family and your close friends. Don’t lose them.

They are your anchor. They will keep you grounded. Enjoy the music but once it starts taking you to a dark place where you don’t feel right, take a time out and keep God at the center of your life. A lot of folks compromise their principles for fame and fortune and end up losing their souls in the process. It’s not worth it.

Moana: Our parents immigrated to America in 1965 with our oldest brother Leroy who was only a few months old. The rest of us were born in America.

Our fans would give us the sweetest gifts: photo albums, t-shirts, jewelry and keepsakes. We always tried our best to write them back and respond to them. There was a phone number at the end of our “Private Number” video. It was our office number and fans would call and when we were in the office we would randomly answer calls and fans would go nuts. We loved talking to them.

In fact, I became pen pals with two girls, who were my age, from Minnesota. We were all twelve years old. We ended up meeting up on different occasions and became real friends. We have remained friends for over 30 years. Many fans have become good friends of ours.

GrinderZZ: How can fans get in touch with the group?

Moana: We are about to launch our new website called jetsmusic.com with our concert schedule and an online store with music, booklets and t-shirts as well. Our focus this time is simply family first. There will be updated contact information but for now you can reach us at Jungle Entertainment LLC Our manager is Junior Feinga His email is: jrfeinga@gmail.com 801-427-1527 GrinderZZ: Any last word's/requests?

Moana: I just want to thank the fans for supporting our family after all these years. It has been a blessing to feel of your love and support. It means the world to us.

Once again, I want to thank you all for visiting the GrinderZZ studio. It's been such a pleasure. May God continue to Bless you all.

All Photo Credits: Moana