GRINDERZZ 24/7 Magazine & TV Inside This Issue: Music Entertainment Artists
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Letter From The Editor Hello everyone! Welcome to my world....the world of GrinderZZ. My name is Angie Christine, C.E.O of GrinderZZ 24/7 Magazine & TV. I am a mother, an author, a writer for Fuzionz Magazine/TV, actress and soon to be talk show host of my very own show titled "The Ultimate Surprise Show". When it comes to being a hard worker, I always strive to come out on top. I decided to create this magazine to applaud and to recognize all of the Grinders across the world who are out there doing their thing. These people come from various backgrounds, work trades, even different religions, but the one thing that makes them all the same is that they are hard workers. It takes a special person to become one. You have to eat, drink, and sleep your skills, your talents, and become that head honcho. I know you all will be very pleased at reading the different interviews and articles inside this special magazine. I would also love your feedback. If you would love to drop me a message, please send all inquiries to Angie_Christine@aol.com. Take care, and keep grinding! (If you dream it, make it happen) Editor and Chief - Angie Christine Assistant Editor – Shenoba Kinsey
Grinderzz Interviews Johnny "The Juice" Rosado
Grinderzz spent a day in upstate New York and hung out with Johnny "The Juice" Rosado. This young man has left a mark and is continuously leaving a legacy in the hip hop world today. Check out our interview with the infamous DJ: Grinderzz: Welcome to GrinderZZ 24/7 Johnny....please tell us a little something about yourself. Johnny: Peace, my name is DJ Johnny Juice. I've been professionally recording since 1986 but have been a DJ for a lot quite a few years before that. I am the VP of the first all Latino Rocking (Breakdance) Crew, The Bronx Boys (established in 1975.) I am also a former member of the Bomb Squad and Public Enemy. Grinderzz: You were born and raised in the Bronx New York City, where to me hip hop began. At what age were you interested in music? Johnny: As a Puerto Rican growing up in The Boogie Down Bronx in the 70's, music was always a part of our culture. The sounds of Fania All Stars, Hector Lavoe, Willie Colon, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, and many more were blasting from our house. But, we also listened to Sly & The Family Stone, James Brown, Santana, Mandrill, War, The Stylistics, Motown, Stax, you name it. I couldn't help but be interested in music. It spoke to me.
Grinderzz: Coming from the Bronx there were a lot of hip hop groups that were out. Who were you favorites? Johnny: Growing up in the BX, my favorites were The Cold Crush Brothers, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, The Fantastic Five, and the Funky Four. Of course, I always dug the Fearless Four (shout out to Tito!), Lovebug Starski, and Kurtis Blow. Grinderzz: Back in the 80's there were a lot of house party's that were going on. Did you ever spin at any of them? Johnny: I used to go to house parties all the time in the 70's and 80's. I was a boy, so I used to rock in the cyphers. When I moved to Long Island in 1982, I ended up gravitating towards DJing so I would attempt to get on the set every time I got to a house party. The DJs would never let me get on, so my strategy was to challenge them to a battle. They couldn't turn down a battle without looking soft, so I eventually got on. Word spread of the short Puerto Rican dude who was running around battling everyone (and surprising them when I won) so I gained a reputation for being dope (great!) but also for being a cocky bastard. Eventually I started DJing parties both on my own and with my partners DJ Will and DJ Higg (Charlie Brown of LONS older brother) and became the house party king of Uniondale, Long Island (home of Leaders of the New School) throughout the mid to late 80's. Grinderzz: I also learned that you have a military background. At what age did you enlist, and for how long were you in? Johnny: I joined the US Navy right after high school. I had just turned 18. I was in for 6 years. 1988-1994. I was fortunate to have traveled the world not only as an artist and DJ, but also as a member of the US Armed Forces. Grinderzz: Being a composer/producer you have worked with the best in the business. One of my favorite groups is Public Enemy. You were their righthand man. Please tell us all when you got to collaborate with Chuck D and the gang? Johnny: I was introduced to Spectrum City (the group who would later become Public Enemy) in 1986 during a DJ/MC battle they organized. At the time, I had formed a Rap Group with KBMC (later named Charlie Brown) and MC Chill O Ski (later named Busta Rhymes) called the Bumrush Crew. DJ Higg was informed by his friend (future Bomb Squad member) Eric Sadler that there was a contest in Hempstead, NY calling for MCs and DJs. Higg told his younger brother KBMC and then I was called. Me, KBMC, and a homie from school named Daquan went to Hempstead to battle. I won the DJ contest. The result was a group was formed called The Kings of Pressure. We were signed to Next Plateau records, managed by Chuck D and Hank Shocklee, and released a song called You Know How to Reach Us/Give Me the Mic. It did
pretty well. During this time, Chuck asked me if I would like to add scratches to his album that he was working on with his new group Public Enemy. I said yes and found myself at INS Studios in NYC laying the scratches for the album Yo! Bumrush the Show. This was the start of my 30year long association with Public Enemy and Chuck D. Grinderzz: How did it feel to get your first award? Johnny: My first award was an RIAA Gold Album for the album Yo! Bumrush the Show and was followed by the RIAA Platinum Album for It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. Over the years, I have added new skillsets to my foundational DJ base. I learned to program drum machines, play keys, read and write music, arrange songs, produce records, etc. As my skillsets accumulated, so did my accolades. I have been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for my work on Ali Rap for ESPN. I was nominated for 2 NAACP Image Awards for Best Album and Best Duo/Group/Collaboration for my work on Kareem Abdul Jabbar's "On the Shoulders of Giants." I was fortunate to have worked with some giants on that project including Chuck D, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, will.I.am, and Bill Conti. I was also inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and then the big one, on stage during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2013. Grinderzz: If you had the chance to go back in time and give the young Johnny Rosado some advice, what it be? Johnny: Don't forget to have fun. Life is short, and it can be easy to get caught up in work. I am a workaholic and I have been guilty of this. I am always working. Having fun, experiencing life, and taking breaks from stressful activities is what inspires people to do great things. I wish I did more of that. Grinderzz: Are you currently working on any new projects? Johnny: Absolutely. I just finished a song that was included on the Puerto Rican Benefit album put together by Taina Asili. I produced a remix for a song called New York Rules by the Boogaloo group Spanglish Fly featuring the legendary Joe Bataan. I am working on a few albums with my groups XVandals and The Oddysy. I am working on a documentary of my boy crew, The Bronx Boys/The Bronx Girls with my partners Darryl Neverson and Bob McCullough. I am mixing songs for a few new artists as well. Not to mention the solo Johnny Juice album. Grinderzz: Is there any advice that you would like to give to someone that's just starting out? Johnny: Learn your craft. Become great at what you do. Don't settle. Nothing comes easy so develop the tools you will need to be successful. And, of course, HAVE FUN!!!
Grinderzz: How can your fans get in contact with you? Johnny: I can be reached at johnnyjuice@gmail.com. My website is www.djjohnnyjuice.com and it is currently receiving a facelift. I am on Twitter @johnnyjuice and on Instagram @djjohnnyjuice. I can also be found on Facebook www.facebook.com/djjohnnyjuice. Grinderzz: Any last words.......any shout outs...... Johnny: I would like to thank everyone I have ever met in my life. You have provided me inspiration in some way whether it be negative or positive. I would also like to thank my family. The greatest family in the world. If you've met them, you would agree. Peace, love, and respect to the Bronx for molding me, Strong Island for refining me, the military for training me, college for educating me, and life for keeping me humble. Grinderzz: I want to thank you once again Johnny "Juice" Rosado for chatting it up with us here at GrinderZZ 24/7.
Johnny "Juice" Rosado Emmy & Image Award Nominated Composer Producer/Musician/Turntablist/Engineer Long Island Music Hall of Fame - 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - 2013 www.djjohnnyjuice.com www.facebook.com/djjohnnyjuice www.soundcloud.com/johnnyjuice Twitter: @JohnnyJuice Instagram: @DJJohnnyJuice Skype: DJJohnnyJuice Music Submissions: trax4juice@gmail.com
Global Vice President The Bronx Boys/Girls Global Inc. Est. 1975 The Bronx Boys/Girls Official Site www.facebook.com/TheBronxBoysRockingCrewTBB Twitter: @TBBTBG1975 Instagram: @TBBTBG1975 thebronxboys75@gmail.com PRODUCER/DJ/ENGINEER The Radio's Afraid to Play a Hand Grenade www.agitrap.com/x-vandals/
www.facebook.com/XVandals.agithop Twitter: @XVandals ghettosupermen@gmail.com
(Photo Credits: Courtesy of Johnny "Juice" Rosado)
The “Diamond Diva�
Grinderzz stepped into the world of The Diamond Diva, Carolyn W. Ballard. The Houston resident shared a piece of her world with us in a very noteworthy interview. My name is Carolyn W. Ballard but known across social media as The Diamond Diva. I reside in Houston, TX As a Wife, Mother, Glam'ma, Sister and the CEO/Host to the popular Internet Radio station, Diversity of the Minds Blazin Heat Radio. I am a first-time published author under Diamond Kut Publication, with a book out on the market called "A Life Taken to Save Two" available on amazon.com barnesandnoble.com and createspace.com. I love being a first time published Author. But my real passion is radio broadcasting. Which I have shed blood sweat and tears into expand and improve this company, and my role within it. Going as far as having a reputation for being EXTREMELY vocal when you come for me, or my company in a disrespectful manner. But overall, one of the hardest working women in this industry with heart of gold, So yeah, I'll be honored to wear that title.(wink) Nevertheless, I have always enjoyed helping and providing opportunities to those who wish to achieve success with their business, by opening the doors of Diversity of the Minds Blazin heat Radio, where Artists, Business owners, Singers, Authors & etc., may be given that chance by using our platform to share their personal stories and promote their brands over the airways. Which we have successfully achieved for the pass 2+ years, till this day. So, for the haters, you might not like me, (Just put some respect on that name) I would say it's been earned, wouldn't you agree? That part! I started broadcasting shows in 2015 with a business partner, at the time. We hosted shows on Blog Talk Radio for about four months together until I wanted to venture out on my own to broaden my ideas of creating more of a