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COME TO THE WATER BAILEY ELORA
“COME TO THE WATER” OUT NOW! SONG + VIDEO
song produced by the spot studios | MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED BY JORGE ARANA
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BAILEY ELORA releases new single, “I DON’T MEAN TO BITE” and “I DON’T MEAN TO BITE” (MY BODY’S A BITCH VERSION)
Take a listen now at:
https://open.spotify.com/track/7KNfYSIN6MgF2JBra0P9jO?si=5d9f5fca4b334b48
Follow BAILEY ELORA at: https://linktre.ee/baileyelora
Bailey Elora’s Nail Artist: Eliee Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/pao.latinasbeauty
SPECIAL SHOUTOUT!
2 INSIDE FRONT COVER BAILEY ELORA SINGER-SONGWRITER + ALT ROCK BAND www.linktr.ee/baileyelora
3 MELISSA VELASCO AUTHOR + STAGE MANAGER www.melissavelascobooks.com
4 KOURTNEY KEMP MODEL @kourtney__torres
9 CHRIS VALDEZ AUTHOR + BUSINESSMAN @christopher_inspire www.inspiresalon.net
22 CHROME & HONEY MEL + VIXEN @chrome_honey TikTok: @chrome.honey www.chromeandhoney.com
23 K4CO RADIO
JOSHUA D’ESTRADA + PRESIDENT
SARA DUKE + VICE PRESIDENT
KEVIN STANLEY + STATION MGR
SABINO BARRERA + VIDEO @k4co_radio www.k4coradio.com
36 BEAT HOGS MUSIC JASON CAVE + MUSIC PRODUCER @beathogsmusic @jasoncave
37 QUEEN SELENA MAYRA ALEJANDRA + SINGER @mayra_alejandra
50 BACK COVER ECHO FRAME PRODUCTIONS
MODEL : LEX @lex_lotito ACTRESS + FILMMAKER @echoframeproductions
PASA
TIEMPO (WRITTEN W/ MIGUEL AVINA - IZCALLI) ONE LAST TIME (WRITTEN W/ MIGUEL AVINA - IZCALLI)
EVANGELISTA SPECIAL FEATURE Peter
PETER EVANGELISTA is a born and bred New Yorker who fell in love with movies as a child and drove everyone in his house crazy with his recreations of the films he had experienced.
He is known for his roles in Law & Order (2024), A Blind Play of Social Forces (2023), What She Said (2021), Monsterland (2020), Succession (2018), Bully (2018), ThE F3aR (2018), and Billions (2016).
(Excerp from Loud&Clear’s Issue No. 14 - Cover Feature and Interview).
Pete, how are you? Thank you so much for taking time out of your day. Can you tell us how you first became interested in acting, and what motivated you to pursue it as a career? Absolutely! What really got me hooked was my High School English teacher Mr. Neeham. Senior year we took English with an elective added to the curriculum and I got to choose Mass Media. Seeing as he ran the AV department and truly appreciated the arts, he made us an offer no student would refuse. He allowed us to watch movies and documentaries if we would have detailed discussions after finishing, and he would give us all an “A” for the class. Seemed simple enough. The kicker was that we had to agree to make a movie of our own for his offer to be valid. Every student had to participate in some way to the project, and we got to choose our groups. Fate would have me sitting next to a friend who had already decided he was going to school for filmmaking and he knew that I took whatever exercises we did in class seriously. So, we partnered up and made a short film from pre-production to post-production. That was the turning point for me and my curiosity behind the whole industry. What really motivated me after that was that I was going to College for something I wasn’t in love with and had a job lined up for me that I didn’t choose (Family business). That whole scenario in my life shaped me quickly. I started to take some Acting classes to fill the void, then I made the leap completely and went on to a Conservatory program to study full time. I consumed as much as I could… and the rest is history.
Distinguished Artist
christopher charles romero
MULTI-TALENTED ARTIST
Singer songwriter, producer, multi instrumentalist, actor, writer, director, radio personality & music teacher…
Romero’s eclectic mix of rock, alternative rock , country / Americana and acoustic singer songwriter has given him the opportunity to share the stage as a supporting act for some of the biggest names in the world of music including Cheap Trick , The Winery Dogs, Black Stone Cherry, Five Finger Death Punch ,Deftones, Candlebox Avenged Sevenfold, Daughtry , Tesla , Dwight Yoakam, Reo Speedwagon, Joan Jett, Bush , Sublime, Kings X ,Night Ranger , Winger , Bret Michaels, Kix , Lynch Mob , & Three Doors Down, just to name a few.
With 5 independent solo albums & several new singles under his belt , Romero has garnered radio airplay globally on modern rock, alternative rock & country radio including IHeartRadio, SiriusXM & several stations across Europe & the UK .He’s also written and composed music for both TV & Film . Romero’s latest single ,” Thank You Jesus “ is now available on all major streaming platforms. The faith based acoustic ballad was a collaboration with his wife Charlotte Romero .
Romero has collaborated with legendary guitarists George Lynch ( Dokken , Lynch Mob , KXM ) & Damon Johnson ( Brother Cane , Alice Cooper & Lynyrd Skynyrd) . The songs , “ Phoenix Rising “ & “Novocaine “ are getting airplay globally including the latter on 95.5 KLOS in Southern California with Heidi & Frank . “ Novocaine “ was unanimously voted in by both listeners and the staff at KLOS to be added to regular rotation.
Romero has appeared on both the big screen and behind the scenes as a director ,composer & producer . As an actor he’s appeared in films such as “ Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead “ with Andy Garcia & Christopher Walken , Rob Zombie’s “ Halloween 2” , & the independent feature,” Killer Ink “ . Most recently Romero had a major role in two independent films, “ Burial Ground Massacre “ with Michael Masden & its sequel “ Damon’s Revenge “ with Sully Erna ( Godsmack) , Tom Sizemore & Michael Madsen.
Romero has directed several music videos including former Scream & Motley Crue singer John Corabi’s single , “ Cosi Bella “ and is currently directing his first feature which he wrote the screenplay for , “ Choppers Of The Dead “ an homage to the indie low budget Grindhouse films of the 70’s and 80’s . Romero also has another film in development, a family & faith based film called “ The Bridge “ which is set to begin production in late 2025 .
The Colorado native recently spent the last 3 years in Nashville honing his craft as a writer & producer . While in Nashville he had the opportunity to perform his original music twice on NBC’s “ Today In Nashville “ backed up by some of Nashville’s most talented musicians including Troy Lucketta ( Tesla ) Eddy Dunlap ( Luke Bryan ) & Dennis Drummond ( The Voice).
Romero is also a 2X IHeartRadio Rocky Mountain Country Music Award Nominee.
Romero is a member ( guitarist ) of the worship team at Mosaic Church in his hometown of Greeley Colorado.
2025 RELEASES
“Under The Milky Way” https://open.spotify.com/track/6PhmlKIOA2BO4XMFXS7BW9
“Whiskey Day”
https://open.spotify.comtrack/1gFaAIUSyrbZsXiZx3zcnK?si=74943a65604c448c
Torn:In the Middle
BY AUTHOR RUSS RAY
I had just returned to Boulder after a two-year bartending stint on Maui. I was 23 and trying to figure out my life. I got into restaurant work to bide my time until I made sense of things.
The restaurant crew at Goldini’s was eclectic: Young people working their way through college. Older, career lifers working as managers or head waiters. And the drifters: they worked their way across the country one restaurant at a time.
It was the mid 1980s. Line cooks disappeared on three-day benders. Chefs roamed their kitchens sipping from coffee mugs half-filled with Jack Daniels bourbon or Stolichnaya vodka . The wait staff sometimes entered the private employee bathroom two, three, sometimes four at a time and locked the door. There was always an after work party at someone’s house or apartment.
The regular customers added texture to the mosaic. Some were hard working blue collar types. Some had lavish homes and country club lifestyles.
Rhonda’s first day on the job at Goldini’s Restaurant was on a weekend when I was bartending. Her trainer introduced us. She was from Florida. She had long brown hair, beautiful brown eyes, and an aura of mischief about her. We immediately had chemistry.
We often ended up together at industry after parties. We found ourselves alone from the crowd talking in kitchens or on patios. She’d have a cocktail in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Once, while we were on a backyard deck, she reached over and offered her cigarette. Our fingers overlapped. I brought her lipstick stained Marlboro to my mouth and inhaled.
She rubbed the corner of my lips and smiled.
“You’ve got lipstick on yourself.”
She held my face in her hands and kissed me.
“Now, you have it all over.”
She turned and walked back into the party.
She was in a miserable marriage. The few times I saw him, he was picking her up after her shift. He was dour. I never asked about him or them. That wasn’t my concern. I never thought of myself as a homewrecker. That home was already burned to the ground. I sensed Rhonda was straining at the reins, trying to break free.
After they spilt and she was on her own, we spent nights in Boulder restaurants. Dinner dates at the Greenbriar and Pelican Petes, Happy hour drinks at The Broker and Hounan Gardens. We spent hours talking. I loved the way she looked at me when she spoke. We didn’t talk about the future. We moved from one dinner date to the next.
I didn’t tell her I was dating someone else at the restaurant.
at night all summer. The expediting area in the kitchen was a cramped quarters. Waiters and waitresses gently put hands on each other to shift each other out of their way and to let each other pass as we picked up plates filled with entrees. Whenever Pamela placed her hands on my hips or my back, I felt them linger, or at least I thought they were lingering. Our eyes met often. Her crooked smile intrigued me. She was romantic.
At the end of one shift, I asked her for her number. She wrote it down. Back in my apartment, my push button telephone sat on the coffee table mocking me. I couldn’t muster the courage. Finally, I decided she must have wanted me to call or she wouldn’t have given me her number.
I asked her out for dinner. She said yes.
I made reservations at the perfect restaurant (I hoped). I bought her flowers. I picked her up in my Toyota Corolla. Dinner was splendid. Pamela was easy to be with.
After our second date, I spent the night in her apartment. We weren’t in her bed long before I could feel her crying. We stopped. She held my hand as she turned her back to me, yet pulled me close to her. We laid in silence.
I knew without asking what troubled her. She had a broken heart. She had tried to move on too soon.
In the morning she woke up with bright eyes and a smile as if nothing happened. She rolled over and gathered me in her arms and her legs.
We spent the day together. We went to a record store. We window shopped on the mall. We ate sandwiches in a park.
She never spoke of him. I didn’t ask.
She didn’t speak of us. I didn’t ask.
Her thoughts were elsewhere. I’d often wake up next to her in the middle of the night finding her already awake, looking up at the ceiling. It felt lonely being with her.
I was in the shadow of her last love. It seemed as if she was on the verge of moving on from me. If she wasn’t, I was. The weight of her last relationship was pushing me away.
I was hopeful things would work out between us, but I knew that wasn’t possible. It was obvious he was a powerful force in her life.
One night, I arrived late at a large party at Pamela’s apartment complex. I tried to connect with her. She didn’t seem happy to see me. Was he back in her life? Were they speaking again?
Out of frustration I left the party and drove across town to see Rhonda. She answered her door in her bathrobe and let me in.
The next morning over toast and coffee we barely spoke. We could have said things that mattered. We could have laid claim to each other. Instead we let what little we had lay flat and lifeless.
As the summer drew to a close Pamela quit her job at the restaurant and returned to the University to get her degree. Rhonda, freshly single, moved back to Florida.
On a Saturday morning, I arrived at work early and filled the ice buckets back in the kitchen. I brought them to the service station at the bar and dumped them in the stainless steel ice tub. I rolled out the spill mats, counted my register, and got ready for another shift.
I should have felt flattered they picked me to help mend their broken hearts. But there is no flattery in consolation. Neither of these women really wanted me. I was simply there, a place holder. I think each knew I was a safe bet, knew I wouldn’t pursue them, knew I wouldn’t fall in love. They knew I wouldn’t complicate their lives. For Pamela I was her rebound. For Rhonda I was her next best option.
The hostess unlocked the front doors and flipped on the open sign. As customers slowly started to file into the restaurant, someone turned on the soft rock background music:
Sade, “Hang on to Your Love”
“In heaven’s name why are you walking away” “Hang on to your love”
“In heaven’s name why do you play these games” “Hang on to your love.”
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Photography
Eliee MEET
Model + NAIL ARTIST + SINGER: Eliee Hernandez
AGE: 27
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@eliee_hernandez
@pao.latinasbeauty
Hometown: Guanajuato, Mexico
Biography:
Elienai Hernandez is a 27 year old professional architect and singer from Guanajuato, Mexico. Comes from a background of a musical family since her grandfather, father, uncles and brothers. Started singing and playing string instruments in the church choir (lead by her grandfather) since she was 8 and later moved on to sing at restaurants a capella at the age of 18, which lasted shortly due to being invited to sing at private parties. This helped pay for her college tuition (which she paid all by herself out of pocket). She is also a part time model, where she has featured for handmade artisanal Mexican clothing, and modeling for various photographers. She moved to the United States at the age of 23 and began her musical career in the US with Grupo Kaoba, Nexus band, Talisman Trio, Trenza de Maria, and Son De La Zona. Currently she has been performing with Grupo Kaoba for 3 years. Her biggest inspiration in music is Rocio Dúrcal, Maricela, Selena, and Edith Marquez.
LOUD&CLEAR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY NEWS
by
david r. navarro // @_designprint
BAILEY ELORA TRIO LIVE AT DENVER CIVIC CENTER EATS
DENVER - Singer-Songwriter
Bailey Elora with her guitarists, Isaac and Freddy Zamora perform at the Civic Center EATS for Youth on Record on Thursday, July 17th.
Civic Center EATS is a weekly food truck rally held at Civic Center Park in Denver, featuring a rotating lineup of local food trucks. The event takes place every Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 2pm and runs from May 14th to October 16th.
BAILEY ELORA AND K4CO RADIO PROMOTE NEW SINGLE ON CW2’S GREAT DAY COLORADO
DENVER - It’s been a whirlwind of a week for Bailey Elora. She has been promoting her new single, “I Don’t Mean To Bite” that dropped on Friday, August 29th. But, prior to it’s release, her and her guitarists were out in the Denver scene doing interviews and live performances to promote their heartfelt song about the lead singer’s health.
Watch the segment here: https://kdvr.com/great-day-colorado/ check-out-bailey-eloras-new-hit-song-i-dont-mean-to-bite/
BAILEY ELORA STOPS BY K4CO RADIO TO PROMOTE NEW SINGLE, “I DON’T MEANT TO BITE”
DENVER - The Bailey Elora Trio: Bailey Elora, Isaac and Freddy Zamora stop by K4CO Radio promoting their new single, “I Don’t Mean To Bite”.
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/ share/v/1BDzNfRZQK/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/FlC0f3TG_2k?si=tNKDWUVCE8o4__Kd
SINGER-SONGWRITER BAILEY ELORA BARES HER SOUL ABOUT HER HEALTH IN NEW SINGLE “I DON’T MEAN TO BITE”
DENVER - Bailey Elora, an accomplished singer-songwriter and female-fronted alternative rock band is releasing a new single, ‘I Don’t Mean To Bite’ and ‘I Don’t Mean To Bite’ (My Body’s A Bitch Version) on Friday, August 29th.
This song is literally about her struggles with her health. Bailey was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes when she was 13 years old. Since then, she has been in and out of hospitals and for the last 4 years she has been experiencing pain throughout her body. The doctors don’t know what is causing her pain. So, what better way to deal with your health, besides being continuously in doctor’s offices, Bailey Elora has found comfort in songwriting.
Bailey says her song is a “soul-baring lyrical letter to God, The Universe or anyone who’s willing to listen”. With powerful musical backing and pleading emotion filled vocals, ‘I Don’t Mean To Bite’ is a song meant to draw out your own emotions, as well as give a glimpse into the looking glass of Bailey Elora’s inner thoughts.
The new release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Glenn Sawyer and Rich Veltrop at The Spot Studios in Evergreen, Colorado. The same music producers that Bailey and her band have worked with for their past five releases, “Drunk RN”, “Love Like This”, “What Will We Do”, “Come To The Water” (2025 Grammy®-considered nomination), and “I’d Rather Die”, Bailey’s collaboration with Glenn Sawyer.
The Spot Studios’ Glenn says, “Bailey and her band are really coming into their own with their latest single, ‘I Don’t Mean To Bite’. The songwriting and Bailey’s vocal work is excellent and it’s been exciting to see the band grow with every release. Rich and I are thrilled to be a part of their ascent and to have a hand in their success. This is my favorite song we’ve done with the band so far, so I’m excited for people to be able to hear it.”
LOUD&CLEAR ENTERTAINMENT
BAILEY ELORA’S “I DON’T MEAN TO BITE” AIRS ON KTCL 93.3 FM
DENVER - Bailey Elora’s new single, ‘I Don’t Mean To Bite’ (My Body’s A Bitch Version) lands on KTCL Channel 93.3 FM for “Locals Only” in Denver! The new single has gained a lot of press since it’s release on August 29th. Great job to everyone involved, this one is definitely a banger! Shout out to Dirt for the excellent song introduction. Listen to the song (with the bleeped out “F word”) at: https://open.spotify.com/track/7KNfYSIN6MgF2JBra0P9jO?si=30428f036e1948ec
SAVAGE LIFE’S WEBBIE WELCOMES ACTOR & COMEDIAN
MONIE JONEZY TO BOOSIE’S 2025 POOL PARTY
ATLANTA - Southern rapper best known for the songs “Bad B****” and “Swerve.” His album Savage Life 3 reached #17 on the US Billboard 200 in 2011, invited Actor and Comedian Monie Jonezy to Boosie’s 2025 Pool Party at Boosie’s house in Atlanta. Where he was able to chop it up with the likes of Mr. Outside, Sukihana, and Tootie Raww. Follow Monie Jonezy on his adventures at: http://www.instagram.com/moniejonezy
AUTHOR MELISSA VELASCO RELEASES BOOK 6
ALBUQUERQUE - Author Melissa Velasco releases Retribution Clause, Book 6 in The Hollywood High Chronicles series on July 22nd. Get ready for the ride people...
Life gets hectic. Melanie Slate respects that, but the timing of the Misfits’ tumble into oblivion couldn’t be worse. Trey Valdez, Demitri Cantrell, Zane Drell, and Adam Stone are all distracted with their own issues. Always a believer that time heals, Melanie decides to patiently wait it out. What’s the worst that could happen?
Unfortunately, time doesn’t heal these kinds of wounds...
A mysterious ailment drags Melanie down, affecting her metaphysical center. If she blows sky-high, the ricochet could take all of Hollywood with her. Melanie may have to slice through this problem on her own. Let’s hope she has the guts.
Retribution Clause: The Hollywood High Chronicles Book 6 is available now on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Retribution-Clause-Hollywood-High-Chronicles/dp/1960378317
Signed Copy: https://www.melissavelascobooks.com/shop/p/book-6-retribution-clause
$AINT REAPER RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “OFFDAYS”
NEW YORK - $aint Reaper, New York rapper releases new single, “Offdays”. Reaper says, it’s one of my old records which I made back in 2021 and my first hip-hop record that I’ve released on all platforms. Many more to come of course.”
Listen to the “Offdays” at: https://open.spotify.com/ track/2DSz7gDKODwQCbJKwLg3bt?si=ae00f08d3f424863
Follow $aint Reaper at: https://www.instagram.com/saintreaperofficial/
Book 6 Cover Characters from Left to Right: Trey Valdez, Demitri Cantrell, Melanie Slate (Maddie Dawn Cordero) Zane Drell (Chance McCord), and Adam Stone.
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Oh , Hello Selfie
ALL BAILEY ELORA // https://linktre.ee/baileyelora
I DON’T MEAN TO BITE (MY BODY’S A BITCH VERSION)
COME TO THE WATER, FT. JOSH LEE
DRUNK RN, FT. BROTH3R
DEVIL, FT. BROTH3R
LOVE LIKE THIS
I’D RATHER DIE (WRITTEN W/ GLENN SAWYER - THE SPOT STUDIOS)
WHAT WILL WE DO
MAMA WAS RIGHT, FT. TROY MYAL
PASA EL TIEMPO (WRITTEN W/ MIGUEL AVINA - IZCALLI)
ONE LAST TIME (WRITTEN W/ MIGUEL AVINA - IZCALLI)
THE HONEST TRUTH W/ ACTOR + COMEDIAN + ENTREPRENEUR:
IRMAN “monie jonezy” JONES
INTERVIEW & Photo by DAVID R. NAVARRO // @_designprint
Monie
The Honest Truth with Actor, Comedian, and Entrepreneur: Irman “Monie Jonezy” Jones
Interview by David R. Navarro
Irman “Monie Jonezy” Jones is a distinguished alumnus from Manual High School’s Class of 1998 in Denver, whose remarkable journey embodies the spirit of perseverance, versatility, and profound impact. From his formative years on the stage to his decorated military service, and from building a successful business to captivating audiences worldwide as a celebrated actor and comedian, Monie Jonezy’s life is a testament to dedication and the pursuit of diverse passions. His return to his alma mater as a “legendary” alumni award recipient is a fitting tribute to a career marked by groundbreaking achievements and an enduring commitment to his craft and community.
Jonezy
“I believe everything is fair game if you tell it right. That’s the brilliance of being a comedian— we help people heal. You never really know what someone is going through, but laughter has a way of reaching them in places words alone can’t.”
–Monie Jonezy
Loud&Clear: When the lights cut and the stage clears, it’s just you again. Do you feel closer to the person you perform, or the person you keep behind the curtain?
Monie Jonezy: When the lights cut and the stage clears, I don’t chase the echo of the mic—I settle into the silence. At this point in my career, I feel closer to the man off stage than the one on it. The stage is where I shine, but the quiet is where I’m whole. You gotta save some parts for yourself and your wife—that keeps you sane. I’m still single though, just speaking it into existence. Like T.I. Harris said, ‘If you live for the cheers, you’ll die by the boos.’
Photo by KUAN PRICE
Loud&Clear: A lot of comedians say pain is the best writer in the room. What’s one hard truth from your life that you’ve flipped into a laugh just to survive it?
Monie Jonezy: They say pain is the best writer in the room. For me, it was flipping the hard truth that Black folks are the only people who never got reparations. That history is heavy—but I turned it into a laugh. Now every time I’m in a mega store, I ‘collect a little something’ on aisle 7. Don’t call it stealing… call it reparations with a receipt.
Loud&Clear: Acting lets you disappear into someone else. Comedy forces you to expose yourself. Which feels more dangerous to you— and why?
Monie Jonezy: On the surface, comedy feels more dangerous because you’re exposing your true self to the world—your flaws, your pain, your joy. But in reality, acting can be even more dangerous. When you disappear into a role, you risk losing yourself. A lot of actors need therapy after carrying a character for too long, especially if their craft pulls from real-life experiences—it can reopen old wounds and bring back past trauma. Still, acting is my true gift from God. It’s the place where I can take all that danger, all that vulnerability, and turn it into something powerful.
Loud&Clear: The world’s sensitive right now. Some people say comedy should push boundaries, others say it should pull back. Do you believe there are still topics off-limits, or is everything fair game if you tell it right?
Monie Jonezy: I believe everything is fair game if you tell it right. That’s the brilliance of being a comedian—we help people heal. You never really know what someone is going through, but laughter has a way of reaching them in places words alone can’t. We save lives with this gift. I’ve had people come up to me after shows and say they were suicidal until they came, cried, and thanked me. That’s when you realize comedy isn’t just jokes— it’s medicine.
Loud&Clear: Laughter heals, but it can also hide hurt. Has comedy ever saved you—or has it ever broken you?
Monie Jonezy: Comedy has definitely saved me. It gave me an outlet at a time when I was searching for purpose. I remember riding around doing plumbing, feeling lost, like I had no direction in life. When I found comedy, it filled that void and gave me meaning. I’ve also lived through police brutality and battled depression and PTSD from the military. Those experiences weighed heavy on me—but comedy became the light that allowed me to climb out of that darkness and discover my true path. For me, laughter isn’t just entertainment—it’s survival, it’s healing, it’s freedom.
Loud&Clear: When people watch you, they’re not just killing time, they’re taking something with them. Do you want your audience to leave entertained, or do you want them to leave changed?
Monie Jonezy: For me, entertainment and change go hand in hand—they’re one and the same. When I’m acting and I play the bad guy, I want the audience to hate me, because that means I did my job. But beyond the roles and beyond the laughs, I want people to leave inspired. I know I make it look easy, and sometimes that sparks something in others—it makes them want to try, to chase their own dreams. Ultimately, I want my audience to say, ‘He lived his truth unapologetically and went after his dreams.’ I want the kids who grew up in tough circumstances, kids who felt like the odds were stacked against them, to know they still have a chance. Dream big, because the very thing that seems like it’s holding
50 Cent with Monie Jonezy
you down might be the fuel that lifts you up. If my journey shows anything, it’s that your truth, your pain, your laughter—they can all become your power.
Loud&Clear: Performing means pouring out energy every night. Where do you go to recharge when the tank runs empty?
Monie Jonezy: When the tank runs empty, I go chase vortexes—yeah, I’m that dude out in nature trying to line up my chakras like Wi-Fi bars. I soak in hot spring mineral water, I hit the gym, I pray to God, and I love on my woman. And if none of that works? A good plate of food will resurrect me faster than any doctor. That’s my recharge package.
Loud&Clear: There are moments that brand themselves into a performer’s memory forever. What’s one time on stage—or on set—that shook you so deeply, you still carry it?
Monie Jonezy: One moment that will always stay with me was on the set of “Rejects”. I played a police officer in a scene where we pulled guns on a kid just because he looked suspicious. The kid didn’t back down, and my partner took it too far— he was about to shoot an unarmed boy. In that moment, my character had to show the realization that it had gone way too far. By the end of the scene, we learned we had the wrong person, and his mother was there, devastated. What shook me so deeply was that this wasn’t just a scene—it was based on a true story tied to Kionne McGhee, a Miami leader. And for me, it wasn’t just acting; it brought back my own painful experiences with police brutality. It triggered emotions I had buried, and it reminded me why storytelling is so important. That moment didn’t just challenge me as an actor—it reminded me of the responsibility we carry when we bring real-life trauma to the screen.
Loud&Clear: Some call this career a grind, some call it an art, others call it therapy. For you, is comedy and acting more hustle, healing, or pure craft?
Monie Jonezy: For me, comedy and acting is all of it—hustle, healing, and craft. To be successful, you’ve gotta have all three. The hustle is the late nights, early flights, and chasing down gigs like they owe you money. The healing is what it gives back—it’s therapy with a spotlight, because laughter really does save people, including me. And the
craft? That’s the art, the God-given gift you sharpen every time you step on stage or on set. So yeah— it’s a grind, it’s an art, it’s therapy… and on a good night, it’s all of the above with a side of chicken wings after the show.
Loud&Clear: Strip it all away—no cameras, no stage, no spotlight. If tomorrow you could never perform again, what part of you would still live on?
Monie Jonezy: If tomorrow I could never perform again, the part of me that would still live on is the storyteller. Cameras, stages, spotlights—they don’t define me, they just amplify me. I’ve always had this fire to turn struggle into strength, pain into punchlines, and silence into moments that move people. Whether I’m holding a mic, standing in front of a camera, or just sitting across the table from you, that spirit doesn’t go away. It’s who I am. The gift God gave me isn’t just performance—it’s connection. That’s what would live on. Because even without a stage, I’ll still make you laugh, still make you think, and still make you feel something real. And that’s the kind of energy that books shows and earns roles—because it can’t be faked, and it can’t be taken away.
Monie Jonezy with T.I.
Loud&Clear: A little off subject, but I feel that music has a big impact on who we are. What 5 songs or artists have made you who you are and why?
Monie Jonezy: Music shaped me just as much as comedy and acting did. Certain songs and artists live in me, because they carried me through different parts of life. R. Kelly – I gotta be honest, he was my favorite artist for a long time. His music was the soundtrack to a lot of my life experiences—love, heartbreak, and everything in between. T.I. – ‘Motivation’ – That track made me tough. It gave me the push to keep grinding when I felt like quitting. 50 Cent – ‘Many Men’ – That song gave me that ‘me against the world’ mentality. It taught me to survive and to keeppushing no matter who doubted me. Alicia Keys – ‘Diary’ – I always wanted a wife to hold me down with that kind of love and loyalty. That song spoke to my heart. J. Stone – ‘Count Me In’ – Because people have always tried to count me out, and I’ve been proving them wrong my whole life. J. Stalin & J. Diggs – ‘1 Day’ – This one is about hope. One day I’m going to find a way out the hood for me and my kids, and songs like this remind me that day is coming.
Loud&Clear: What’s next for you, do you have any projects in the works that you can share?
Monie Jonezy: I’ve got a lot on my plate right now, and it’s a blessing. I’m currently on the Main Character Energy Tour with ATL’s hottest comedian, Boomarang— the other half of The Comedy Grind—and together we’re bringing laughs across the country. On the film side, I’ll be stepping into some big roles. I’m the lead and executive producer of the full-length feature “Riverdale Road”, directed by the great Stephan Phillip, set to release in 2026. I’m also part of “Rejects”, hitting theaters in 2026 and starring alongside Romeo. Plus, I’ll be in “Neverfold” on Tubi, also dropping in 2026, and fans can stream “Sole” on Tubi right now, starring Trae tha Truth and directed by Stephan Phillip, which already made waves. On the TV side, my sitcom, “The Monie Jonezy Show”, is being shopped, and I can’t wait to share it with the world. You’ll also catch me in T.I.’s “Da’Partments 2”, releasing soon. And if that’s not enough, you can always hear me weekly on “Quake’s House” with Earthquake on Kevin Hart’s LOL Radio. I also recently started my own film company with Deangelo Dvinci, and I’m excited about the future projects we’re building. Follow me at @moniejonezy on all platforms—because I’m just getting started.
Monie Jonezy with Savage Life’s Webbie at Boosie’s 2025 Pool Party in Atlanta.
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Sukihana with Monie Jonezy at Boosie’s 2025 Pool Party in Atlanta.
50 Cent with Monie Jonezy.
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Savage Life’s Mr. Outside with Monie Jonezy at Boosie’s 2025 Pool Party in Atlanta.
Monie Jonezy with Tootie Raww at Boosie’s 2025 Pool Party.
Monie Jonezy with Earthquake.
MUZIK
OF MONIE JONEZY
My homeboy Michael Scherer came over to the studio, 16 years ago to make beats with me, he had this keyboard that you could make beats on and scratch on too, it was siiiiiick! I messed with that thang for an hour straight and wouldn’t even let him touch it! He looked at me and said dude you a fuckin BEAT HOG!!! I was like…… what did you say?!?! I registered the name the next day with the State of Co and been rockin that shit ever since. This is Beat Hogs cause we be hoggin them beats bro, dead serious! All my artist hog them beats like a MF!!! Love ya’ll!
It’s Official!!!
I’m beyond honored and thrilled to announce that my tribute show, “Queen Selena” is kicking off a Las Vegas residency at the Alexis Park Resort Las Vegas starting June 26th!
This is a dream come true not just for me, but for every Selena fan, every Latina artist, and every person who’s ever chased something bigger than themselves.
Thank you to everyone who has believed in me, supported my journey, and helped keep Selena’s spirit alive through music. —Mayra Alvarado @mayra_music
by BAILEY ELORA
FOOD REVIEW: NADC BURGER - DENVER
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NADC Burger - Denver
I’m PICKY when it comes to burgers (and cheese, but that’s a whole other story on its own). So, when I say this is the BEST cheeseburger in Denver? I mean it. They’ve got only 2 things on their menu, the burger and fries. They keep it super simple with 100% Wagyu Beef, cheese, secret sauce, pickles, and jalapeños coming together to form the ultimate affordable late night meal. I don’t think I ever would have looked at a Professional Skateboarder (Neen Williams) and a Chef (Phillip Frankland Lee) and thought “wow you guys should open a burger joint”, but here we are - and it’s fantastic!
Check out Bailey Elora’s Food Instagram for more tasty selections at: @theavocadotomytoast
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INDIE SPOTLIGHT SCOTTY
Scotty Allen is an accomplished singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist based in Colorado, writing and recording original songs for decades. With over 60 original songs available on Spotify, iTunes, and other platforms, and more than 20 tracks in regular rotation on K4CO Radio, Scotty has made a lasting impact on the regional music scene.
His sound, rooted in Americana, Folk, and Classic Rock, is defined by raw storytelling, heartfelt lyrics, and soulful acoustic guitar work.
Scotty Allen’s songwriting captures heartfelt stories and relatable life moments, especially evident in songs like “Why I’m Leavin’,” a soulful, acoustic track exploring the pain and clarity that come with walking away from what no longer serves you — a performance he brought to life on Great Day Colorado on Denver’s Channel 2. In “A Woman Like You,” Scotty pays tender homage to love and devotion, celebrating the rare connection that transforms a man’s life. “Perfect in Every Way” is a reflective, sincere ballad about seeing beauty and worth in someone just as they are, imperfections and all. Finally, “Getting Old” contemplates the passage of time with raw honesty, mixing nostalgia with the quiet wisdom that comes with age. Together, these songs showcase Scotty’s gift for turning personal truths into music that resonates with anyone navigating love, change, and the human experience.
His 2025 album, Lost Tapes, is steeped in fictional mystery and imaginary legend — a collection of songs originally recorded over 30 years ago, believed lost at sea with a defunct record label’s shipment, only to be rediscovered and restored by hobbyist snorkelers and YouTubers decades later.
Scotty Allen has recently been featured on the morning television program Great Day Colorado (KWGN Denver Channel 2), where he performed his single Why I’m Leavin’ live on-air and discussed his journey.
He’s also been a guest on several radio interviews, including K4CO Radio, collaborating with personalities like Joshua Estrada and Sara Duke to bring his music to broader audiences.
Beyond the studio, Scotty performs across Colorado — from South Pueblo to North Denver, from intimate venues to community events and has been actively involved in exploring unique ways to share his music, whether through internet radio submissions, folk and busking performances, or partnerships with local businesses.
To learn more about Scotty Allen visit: https://linktr.ee/scottyallen
