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LAYZIE BONE
Talks 2020 and New Project:
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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2020
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LAYZIE BONE 04 IMAGE DUNN 06 BREAD WINNER KANE 08 PAULINE JEAN 10 DJ ROOTS QUEEN 12 YOUNG BLEED 14 LONNIE MAC 16 THE KID PLOT 18 DEVIN HAILEY 20 AIJALON 22 MIMI IVEY 24 FLAWLESS 26 KAZOOIE 28 JUSTIN CROWDER 30 CORY SHORTER 32 INPHAMUS AMADEUZ 34 NUCCI REYO’S 36 JUSTIN PROULX 38 JAMAR LANGLEY 40 TONY SNOW 42
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Founder – Cece Hymes
W.I.B (Where It Begins) is an Independent agency with the aim to always be innovate in each approach taken to projects and making sure excellence is given in a projects execution when it comes to media marketing, branding, networking and management. Founded by the well experienced and ever growing force; D.C native - Cece Hymes, the most important and integral aspect of W.I.B is that branding for both Creatives and Businesses is taken to the next level with each and every project undertaken.
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We’ve continued to represent a very diverse and well acclaimed roster of emerging talents in the entertainment, and businesses!
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With a determined persistence for continued excellence, our Founder – Cece Hymes, with a college Degree in Business Management, has also worked within radio and with many companies such as: RDE Entertainment, H.I.G.H Entertainment and Caribbean Gospel Records Ltd.,
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“ I’ve always loved to sing. My inspiration comes from being raised in the church. “
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get discouraged and feel voting will not matter. But it does matter! We must take the opportunity that we are given to express ourselves through voting because of the struggle of those who once did not have that right. Our vote helps shape the world we live in and the services that will help us and future generations have a better life. Vote early, spread awareness any way you can and let us build the collective power.
Q. Thanks for interviewing with us tell everyone who you are and where you’re from? A. Thanks for having me. My name is Pauline Jean; I am a vocalist, composer, performing artist and educator. I was born in Harlem to parents of Haitian descent. Q. Who inspired you to be a singer? A. As long as I can remember, I’ve always loved to sing. My inspiration comes from being raised in the church. Whether singing in the choir or listening to a soloist, it always edified me and made me feel as if I were being transported to another realm. My passion to sing stems from an entity greater than me. Q. Tell us about “Aint I a Woman (Singing Truth)” and the meaning behind it? A. I have just completed my latest single and video, “Ain’t I A Woman (Singing Truth)”. It is my tribute to the courageous Sojourner Truth based on her memorable speech during the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in 1851. She used her identity to point out the injustices of Black woman and slavery. Sojourner Truth legacy was so powerful that it inspired me to write a song that generates awareness of voter registration, women in leadership, gender equality, and violence against women. My hope is that Sojourner Truth will become a household name and that her legacy is celebrated annually to value and build upon her immense contributions toward the advancement of Black women’s rights in America.
Q. What are some things you are doing with the community and getting them to vote? A. I use my artistic platform to stress the importance of voting. The ancestors battled and even sacrificed their lives against voter exclusion and suppression. We must respect and continue to fight for the sacrifices made for such progress and vote. Q. What advice can you give others that want to help with the awareness of voting? A. Congressman John Lewis once stated, “Your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have to create a more perfect union.” I know that many people
Q. What makes your music and style different than others? A. Although we all belong to the human race, we each are uniquely designed. My music stylistically differs from others as I tap into the very core essence of what makes up Pauline Jean. Q. What is one fun fact about yourself? A. I am a fraternal twin and the youngest of nine siblings. Q. Are you working on any new projects right now? A. Yes. Stay tuned! Q. What do you think is missing in today’s music? A. Personally, I feel that today’s music lacks depth. The lyrics are not as profound as songs of the past. There is more emphasis placed on the groove rather than the message. Q. How can our readers follow you online? A. You can follow me on : paulinejean.com
and on all social media platforms: FB paulinejeanmusic IG @pauline.jean.music TW@paulinejean
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“ I was inspired by my mother and being around a singing family. Being the son of a pastor, I fell in love with singing”
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Q. Thanks for interviewing with us tell everyone who you are and where you’re from? A. I go by JC but that’s just my name, Justin Crowder, abbreviated; nothing fancy. (laugh) I’m from Nashville, TN but have resided in Atlanta, GA since 2007. Q. What or Who inspired you to be a Singer? A. I was inspired by my mother and being around a singing family. Being the son of a pastor, I fell in love with singing. Q. Tell us about your new single “No Filter”? How was the experience on having it premiere on BET? A. No Filter has a rich history. It started off as just a demo. I pitched it to a few major artists and a couple of them even cut the record; but politics kept it from landing. I linked up with Jacquees for a session about 6 months after recording the song, played him a few options and everyone in the room said that was the one. He loved it and after he put his verse down, everyone involved knew it was something special. The overall concept is a celebration of natural beauty. Q. What is one of your favorite songs off your project? A. No Filter is actually my favorite song, right now (laugh). But I love “Way Too Much” ft. Eric Bellinger and “Worth It”.
Q. What do you think is missing in the R&B music world? A. I think clean R&B is missing. That feel good, mainstream music that the entire household can listen to. That’s my niche. Motown did it best back in the day. I want to bring that back, but with today’s sound. Q. How is your music and style different than others? A. I mess with Hip-Hop and R&B. I always have, since day 1. And as I stated, all of my music is clean. I think it’s funny when DJ’s say, “send me the clean version” and I respond, “you already got it” (laugh). Q. Let us know some of the things you like to do in your spare time? A. I love songwriting. I could do it every day. I also enjoy working out, traveling, and basketball. I don’t watch much TV, but I love a good movie. Q. Are there any other projects you working on right now? A. I’m sitting on 3 full albums, but I stay working in an effort to replace every song on each project until my time comes to really reach the masses. Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 3 years? A. I see myself accepting a major award(s) and giving God all of the glory. My journey has definitely been unique, so I just want a bigger platform to gain more influence on planting positive seeds throughout the world; not just musically. I don’t care about being famous. I just want the platform. Q. Where can the readers follow you? A. You can go to my website itsyaboyjc.com to link to all of my social media, music, videos, etc. Please make sure you drop a comment and click like, share, and anything else that can help build my audience. Thanks in advance!
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Brand New Album
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