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Music Features Steve Woodz...6 The Affiliation...8 239Turk...10 Frank Lini...18 Sho Zoe...22 Lil Rufus...23 Sweetie….24 Lil Quant...7 Behind the Music First Lady Niki...12 J-Styles...14

Models/Personalities Kendall Watson...5 Tasha Evans…..28 Roz………..26

Businesses Faces Inc Records...16 Xhale Hookah 2 U…..33 MuzikPro Entertainment…..30 Music Reviews Ladi n Blue….39 The Game 101 Find your Niche & Exploit it!

By Janie Jennings……….34 Glam Squad Tips & Tricks…..38 The HipHop Sexpert Getting Comfortable With Goin Down…...40 Classifieds…...42

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Kendall Watson is a breakthrough fashion model who is eager to stake his claim in this industry.

Only modeling for a short time, the persistent drive that is instilled in him will not allow the rising star to give upon the dream for greatness. Watch for the fashion magazines at your local pharmacy, Kendall Watson may just grace the covers one day.

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Super Producer :Steve Woodz Out of your many titles, which do you enjoy the most?

Producer!!! Just seeing the smiles and satisfaction on artist faces when u give them what they want is priceless.

What's the secret formula to balance it all? Life, career, family?

Just being honest and true to ya self..As a artist your painting public pictures if yourself and what u do!! Either people gonna respect it or don't..And if they don't that's there opinion but someone else might wanna hear your story.

Are you signed to any labels currently? are you looking to sign or want to continue on as an Indy artist?

Still Unsigned I honestly feel the game aint about talent no more! Its bout money! What can ya do? haha never gonna stop tho this is what i want You've been nominated for numerous categories in the First ever Ford Ent Awards. The ballots were all made from public What have you been up to since your last feature in *Ford*? nominations.

I been focusing more on me as an artist! Being a producer also How do you can kinda slow u down so i been focusing on me and makin feel about the sure the streets know who the boss! recognition?

Apart from being an Artist, we know you have a million other Aww man I like things going on, tell us about some of your other titles. to thank everyWell apart from being a artist I'm da man behind the music as one who voted well, The Producer! I engineer and also make beats for majority for ya boy..I of Lee County!! I also have a 9-5 working on cars!! Just a been working hustler lol so hard to been seen as 1 of Lee Tell us about life in the industry, do you enjoy the popularity? County's top artist, producers, etc. u don't know how much it means to me!

If u come to Fort Myers and discuss music the name Steve Woodz will more then likely come up lol I love it, i get showed What aspect of this life do you enjoy the most? so much love its crazy. I can only imagine what the next level The Positive feedback. People understand that I'm not just in it will feel like. to get fame, music is me, a passion and I put my blood, sweat, and tears into it We know you recently dropped a new video, tell us about “Facebook poker”, how it came about and the response you've been gettin from it.

Aww man I feel like that song is my ticket to success. Just the whole scheme is Genius lol..Facebook is poppin right now, like ya mamas mama got a Facebook page lol..So y not make a song about something millions can relate to..No one clearly knew what that "Poke" was made for or meant so I took the idea and came up wit my own meaning!!!

when does the new mixtape/single drop and where can we find you online?

I'm wrapping up my album "My Neck Of The Woodz' should be ready for the summer..also my follow up mixtape "Yoga Flame" is on the way also!! Check me out on… http://www.reverbnation.com/stevewoodz http://twitter.com/SteveWoodz 6

Lil Quant What can people expect when they tune in to your music?

They can most definitely expect the unexpected...meaning aint no telling what ima come up with next just know its gon be what the streets feenin for.

How did you get started in music?

Well as a youngen I was always putting words together..rhyming n freestyling just to have fun and play around. That was back when I was about 10 but never took it seriously. Until my uncle was murdered when I was 16 I wrote my first song and ever since then I been goin at it so that’s 3 years strong.

What’s your most popular song?

My most known song is “Haters” What projects are you currently working on?

Im currently working on the remix to 6’7 by lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj’s Roman Revenge and my movie “Tearz of a Goon”.

How can fans find out more about your music?

Tell them to Google me! Lol for real tho and also Youtube, Revebnation, Facebook, Myspace etc..

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The aFFiliation

The aFFILIATION is a music group formed

by Jamaicain Hohnke, Amanda J, and DJ Rifik. Jamaicain Hohnke is the emcee, and the leader of the group.

He moved down from Michigan to Florida 2 years ago with Amanda J to pursue a music career and met DJ Rifik while he was spinning at Pelican Larrys. Jamaicain was impressed with the type of music Rifik was spinning, (old school hip hop) and gave Rifik a demo cd to play at the club. Rifik played a track off of that cd that first night, and the club went wild for it. Jamaicain continued to grind in Florida, and eventually became a staple at open mics throughout Naples and Fort Myers.

By getting his name out there and meeting the right people, He began making connections and recording at three different studios.

While Jamaicain was grinding and writing music constantly, Rifik was working as well, and overcoming a life threatening injury. After going through numerous surgeries on his foot and painful rehab, Rifik was ready to hop back full force into the music game. After being approached

by Jamaicain again at Pelican Larrys, this time holding a cd with some new songs recorded in Florida on it, Rifik and Jamaicain both decided to go all in and combine forces on an all out assault on the music game.

are flying out to Los Angeles on April 8th to compete in the 2Racks rap Contest at The Dragonfly.

The purpose of the aFFILIATION is to make music not available in this area.

We are combining true, gritty, lyrical songs with dance type club beats and performing it with an energy not seen before. We have recently finished building our own home studio at DJ Rifiks house, and are in the process of not only making our own music, but setting up our own independent label as well so we can start recording other artists.

A few things separate us from the pack.

One, you have never seen a 6 foot 4 white guy named Jamaicain Hohnke that can rap better than anyone u know....

Jamaicain's onstage presence and lyrical delivery is intense, and bolstered by his onstage partner, Amanda J. Combining beauty and elegance with a rough hip hop feel, Amanda J's voice can be heard throughout the AFFILIATIONs music. Combine all this with the hottest DJ in Southwest Florida, and you have a recipe for a hip hop group never seen before.

The goals of the aFFILIATION are many.

Short term we are focused on winning in Los Angeles this month and making the next step to International travel.

We are also working on our first official radio single, and first full album, due out this fall. Long term we are planning on having the first independent hip hop distribution label to come out of Naples.

Jamaicain was working on a mixtape called "Next 2 Blow", and he came up with the idea of making it a group album instead of a normal mixtape. His idea was to combine Rifik's club mentality and dance style to his gritty, raunchy lyrical style and make hip hop not heard before.

As an added bonus, Jamaicain added several touches also rarely seen in underground hip hop projects. First, he had it recorded at 225 Studios, then he spent time at his dj's studio mixing it all together, and then finally had it mastered at 225 studios. Add in to the fact that the mixtape features production from Psycho Joe, lyrics from Complex, Ender, Psycho Joe, Jessie Hohnke, and Amanda J, and some of the hottest beats around, and you have "Next 2 Blow".

The aFFILIATION became official on December 3rd, when at the Next 2 Blow release party, Jamaicain, Amanda J and DJ Rifik performed for a sell out crowd at Pelican Larry's and forever changed Naples attitude towards hip hop. The aFFILIATION continued to grow, and began making their presence known as Jamaicain won "Most Slept On" artist at www.jamaicainhohnke.com The Limelight Showcase Series in Fort Myers, and continued to perform throughout Naples, Fort Myers, Naples, Article submitted by and Cape Coral.

Jamaicain Hohnke The aFFILIATION is currently nominatedfor 16 Ford Entertainment Awards and 8

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Gettin Personal with 239Turk Out of being an artist and a producer, which one do you enjoy the most?

Both, Its Like I Can Make My Own HITS & Da Next Person HITS . Best Of Both Worlds It Gives Me A Big Advantage

They Help My Situation. If They Cant, Then Its No Distraction. Stay Focused

How did you come about to sign with Big Gates Records?

They Hit Me Up! I Did A Few Tracks For The ladies want to know, are you single? An Artist Of Theirs And They Liked What I Yea I'm Single… Been Like that For A Lil Do. Min So Ladies I Am Available LOL

Is that the only song you have on that mixtape?

Yea But Im Goin For The Album!

Which other artists have you produced/ wrote for?

Plenty. I Work With A lot Of Up Incoming Artist Such As Lil Rufus, Fella, & Lady. Jus To Name A Few.

Why do you think that you are single?

Because most women don’t understand my situation and my technique for my success and GAINING more Fans… Let Me Put It Like Dis, They Aint Ready For 239Turk lol

Is it a different feeling performing your own songs versus watching them being performed by another artist? Yea. When Im Doin My Own Song All Attention Is On Me! I like writing songs, as long as credit is giving where its due. If no one knows I produced a song then theres no feelins there.

Name the top 5 qualities a woman has to possess to capture your heart.

First Off, She Gotta Be Clean. Bright, Aint Gotta Be The Smartest person But I Cant Do A Dumb Female. Has 2 Have Sex Appeal. Gotta Be And Independent Go Getter. Most Of All She Gotta Be Down For Me.

What projects are your currently working on?

Im currently workin On Choppa J.R Mixtape , Um doin A lot Of Producing So Dats Keepin Me Busy. Im Also An Engineer So Im Always in Da Studio Recoding People. I got My Next Mixtape Im Workin On So Im Pretty busy.

Would you date another rapper?

Why or Why not?

Hell Yea, I Gotta Lil Thang For A Female Rapper Right Now! Lmao. But Its Jus Like Your most recent song (Down Bitch) feaDatin Anybody Else, Dey Jus Rap Like I tured on the "I FUCK W THE DJ" Mixtape Do!

by Plies is gettin rave reviews, tell us about the song, did you produce as well How do you stay focus amongst all the as write it? I Actually Didn’t Write Da temptation you must receive as an art- Song, I Jus Produced It. The beat Was Acist? tually One Of The First Beats I Gave BIG I Jus Think About What Im Tryin To Do Gates Dat Got Him 2 Sign Me. Back In And Where Im Tryin To Get And How Can 08 10

What s the biggest misconception about being in the music business?

It aint always what it look like! Simple

If you could produce for any artist who would you choose and why? Lil Wayne, I Jus Wanna See What he Can Do On A 239Turk Track!

Oh & T-pain Dat nigga be Killin Shit Youtube.com/Mr239Turk Facebook.com/239Turk Twitter.com/239Turk Reverbnation.com/239Turk 239Turk Website Comming Soon!

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Fab First Lady Niki

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So how did you fall into the Radio field?

Well my mom told me about the opportunity (105.5The Beat launched a quest for a female cohost for the Freakshow, their morning talk show) and said for me to try for it! And when she says "for me" really there’s no saying No...its more a directive than request. So I went for the job and here I am years later lovin it!

If you had not applied or gotten the job, what would you be doing?

I would've finished hair school and become a hairdresser.

Ok soo, Where does the name Fab First Lady come from?

The host, Flyin Brian gave me that name within the first few weeks of the Freak Show and it stuck!

Are there any cons to being a popular radio personality?

Sometimes people feel like they KNOW me, but they just know the personality on air. I hate that I can't (phisically) touch every listener that has love for me.

What really goes into making the shows.

Well 1st A clear mind is needed sometimes You're feeling like s**t but you cant let it project on air to the audience. Then Tons & Tons of research , contacts and constant absorption of knowledge. Did I say research? Mornings are conversational for me , afternoon is more throughout and planned before I crack the Mic!

How does it feel to be voted #1 Female Radio personality in your listening area year after year?

It feels really good to be accepted by my city, my region, community and listening audience. Doing radio you don't know if people appreciate your opinion and what you are doing on air. Then to find that people do and they think you're #1 at it is Awesome...like really Awesome.

Does your on-air persona “Fab1st Niki” differs from the real life Niki?

Overall I am Me, but you're only getting small bits and pieces of me at a time. It's the same yet different.

Give me a Memorable moment..

Within the first few years we (The Freak Show) were on air, we beat out The Howard Stern Show in ratings (number of listeners). Like The Howard Stern Show!

What is it that you love the most about your job!

Yeah that was nice.

I enjoy meeting people the most about my job, the regular everyday people. Don't get me wrong I love meeting famous What other things are you involved in, what pulls @ your people, but it's the regular people that listen and support me! heart strings?

Find her at: The 239 Winner’s Circle LLC which is a group of woman that have gotten together to do charitable events and volunteering www.Firstladyniki.com Twitter.com/FirstLadyNiki in the SWFL area.

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JStyle

How long have you been in the game?

cats, one had equip, one had money & I was the DJ & the promoter, eventually What are some of the places you do we made enough money & I went solo events at? lol, saved up my own $ & bought my own Events@coyotes in port charlotte, Cachet equip & did my own thang the rest is hisFt.Myers, lee civic center Ft.Myers, all tory, starting DJing at house parties, over, Orlando, Oklahoma city, Chicago, block parties everythang I could to get Naples wherever theirs money to be my name out, I already had access for the made teen clubs cuz I was still in highschool What was the first show you did?

Who are some people that you did The 1st show was back in 1994, had my events for?

1st party ever @Naples Jaycees (now Artist wise plies 6 shows, Lini 15 shows, torn down) Teen Nite. The 1st concert Trick daddy 3 shows, Mystikal 2 shows, was in 2000 Ying Yang Twins @Ricochet Jagged Edge, Betty Wright, Trina, Iceberg, in Ft.Myers Juvenile, Ying Yang Twins, Adina Howard, since oct 1994, 16 & 1/2 years

Which show was the most memorable?

Pastor Troy, I mean the list goes on & Wow, most memorable, tough to choose, on..I've pretty much met everyone in the so many probably Mystikal in 2002-2003 game besides Eminem @Neptunes in Ft.Myers What do you think is the most essential Which one had the biggest turn out?

Biggest turnout concert wise, tie between 1st Mystikal show & recent Jagged Edge concert @ Ultra in Naples- 1100 or me DJ Wise Harbsorside xmas 2006-2007. I think 2000ppl, but most ppl I've ever DJ’d in front of is 10,000 for 50Cent & Trina in West Palm 2004 How did you get started?

I got started back in 1994 wit 2 other

everyone wants to be a DJ & promoter, also no clubs wanted to mess with hiphop back then, now every club is basically surviving off hip-hop nights, its totally flip flopped, there was no hip-hop on the radio, no internet, no cell phones, everythang was literally hand to hand promo back in 94, but everyone partied no fights, no shootings, Florida bass music was on fire, music was alot better than today, totally different. Then I actually was DJing off cds & cassette tapes honestly lol, now its all computer-laptop, I also had records & turntables, alot more convenient now than back then, alot more opportunities have opened now with clubs & venues back then i was new to the game, no everybody knows me, other than that its still the same seen alot of promoters & djs come & go over the years Has there ever been a time where something went wrong and you had to improvise?

lol of course sometimes i get wasted & forget to turn a microphone on or somepart in planning an event? thin, ill just play another song until I figmost important, i would say the timing, proper promotion, & right entertainment ure it out lol, equipment wise back in the for target crowd, right venue for event is day when DJs had to bring their own speakers to the club or parties all the important as well How have things changed according to time, wires shorted out, amps blew, how you do things now verses when equipment cuttin off in the middle of paryou first started? ties, just gotta keep on DJing lol it hapAlot of things, in 1994 only djs were me & pens lol maybe 3 other guys no promoters, now 14

Who are some of the people that you work with?

Right now I cant lie, I have the best DREAMTEAM I've had in my 16years probably, the band has changed many times over the years but I've always been the lead singer, right now my brother HYPNOTIZE is back on the team, we fell out for a couple years, LIL TRAV is the only one that been riding continuously sense 2001, I partnered up wit ED DELLY from EM Ent, formerly DOWNLOW RECORDS & the rest is history, as far as industry ppl, I mess with all artist from local, to regional to national on a daily basis, plus every record label known to man, it would take me to long to name them all honestly, but that's THE DREAMTEAM RADIO roster as of today, 2011 Are their any upcoming events that people should look out for?

Of course the PLIES shows, EASTER SUNDAY@ The Lee Civic center in Ft.Myers, I'm trying to break the record for biggest hiphop concert ever in SW FLA & become the best or most hiphop promoter of all time in SW Fla, right now the record stands @ 4000ppl, & has only happened twice, once in 1991 for MC Hammer & Boys 2Men @ Lee Civic Center & secondly 105.5's 1st concert with OJ Simpson, Fabulous etc back in 2001, so its time in 2011 for PLIES, the hometown artist, coming home, all ages @the biggest venue in SW Fla, LEE Civic Center, which holds 8000 ppl, we have the official after party@ Coyotes in Port Charlotte in which Plies is performing also. We also have Ginuwine coming saturday May 14th to Coyotes, & big concerts lined up every month, just hit me up on facebook.com/ dreamteamradio to stay up on what big events are going on in SW FLA

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Steve Riley

Meet Faces Artist Management Faces Inc Records Tell what it was like to work as a intern at Bad Boy Records, what was that experience like?

My Bad Boy Records intern experience was amazing, and I only in the past few years really understood why it was, I interned at Bad Boy at a time when Bad Boy was just getting its feet wet in a major way and its buzz was growing crazy with Notorious B.I.G. I worked on the street-team promoting the single “Juicy”, I also worked as the intern Publicist for Bab Boy’s other recording artist “Craig Mack” and helped break the hit single “Flava in Ya Ear”. That record put Bad Boy Records on the map as we know it today.

In your 10 years in this industry, would you say things are different now then they were 10 years ago? how so?

Things are very different in the industry today, 10 years ago as an artist you could get signed to a major label just off a hot

demo, now you have to have a track record independently through record/digital sales, you have to have a fan base, and a major buzz with your name either in the streets or online and even then its not a guarantee you will get a deal.

In the past decade, what has been your most memorable experience?

I wouldn't say it was my most memorable experience to date, but its something I will never forget and that was being in L.A. when Biggie got killed. I will never forget that night as long as I live.

You've worked on numerous shows, which one, so far has been your favorite to work on and why?

I would say my most memorable good experience was being a part of the team who worked on the HBO Reality series “The Wire” I negotiated the deal for 1.5 million for the producers of the musical score “Darkroom Productions” What made you want to start your own label?

I started my own label because I felt it was my time to go to the next level in my career. I wasn't moving to the next level I wanted to as an artist manager, I wanted a bigger piece of the pie, not just a manager percentage.

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How many artists are currently under your label? Do you have plans to add more to the roster?

I currently have 1 artist signed to my label, Florida’s next to blow, Fort Myers’ own “Big Goon”, but I also consult for numerous independent artists and labels.

My plans are to sign a female R&B/Pop singer or male R&B singer by next year.

What differentiate your label from others out there?

What separates my label from others out there is my vast experience and knowledge of the music business, there is nothing that I haven't experience or seen on a first hand basis, so that gives me an edge in this fast paced entertainment industry.

Where can we find more?

Www.FacesArtistMangmt.com Www.Myspace.com/Facesincorporatedllc Www.Reverbnation.com/FacesIncRecords Www.Twitter.com/NewBestOut Www.Facebook.com/SteveRiley Www.Youtube.com/FacesArtistMangmt

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“Mr Lee County”

Frank Lini 19

“The CiTy” We know you first discovered your talents at age 14, what circumstances surrounded this discovery?

One of my cousins motivated me to get into rap.

You've done shows all over the United States, so far what has been your most memorable experience?

Having the club surrounded by police who came to serve my warrant, but I pulled a Houdini on them.

Do you remember what it felt like to release your first mixtape? How many have you had since then?

If you could choose any artist to work with, who would you It was a really big deal to me at the time, because that was choose and why? the first time my hood was gone hear Frank Lini aka “The Scarface, listen to his catalog and you will know why.

City” take off, and I’ve dropped 5 more since.

Your nickname "Lee County Lini" or "The City" were those After you dropped your first mixtape in 2006, how do you names given to you by the streets? How did that feel? explain the public's response to your music?

It felt great to get a response from the streets. I was The streets crowned me “The City” crowned The City because no one was fucking with me on the music tip in the city.

How does it feel to have that hometeam love and respect? and to see people quoting and singing along to your lyrics? Apart from the Ford Cover, you've been featured in several I just feel blessed, to know my words touch the core of the other magazines, namely Ozone and Hood magazine hood, from the babies to the OG’s. I feel like they all in with amongst several others...Tell us which was your favorite me, that’s why I holla out Fort Myers Lee County damn near feature so far and why? every intro.

Don’t’ have a fav, I’m thankful that they all saluted my grind and shined some light on my movement.

What would you say is the most rewarding part of this game?

Are you currently working on an album or another mixTo hear someone tell me my music help them get thru diftape? ferent situations in their life. Next is to see a crowd speaking Yes, should be dropping real soon, Easter or Memorial Day the Gospel of Frank Lini all at the same time. hopefully.

How many mixtapes have you dropped since 2006 and which one was your favorite? and Why? 3 since 2006, and 3 before. No personal favorites there all classics.

What can we look forward to in the next projects?

The Gospel as we know it in the “Struggle” Where can we the public hear more of your music or get in touch with you?

Google Frank Lini, Itunes, Facebook.

Tell us a little bit about your background before your rap career took off Really aint shit to talk about, I was out here like most niggas Any shout outs: trying to survive by any means necessary.

All my fans! My family, my kids, and my label TOHLIH MUSIC GROUP. Most importantly to all of you who are in the strugFinish this sentence: the game needs me because: gle. If I could save em all, I would! Trussss I reflect the struggle, I’m still in the struggle, I give game on how to survive during the struggle, and many of my fans want to see me make it, to them its like we made it together.

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“I REFLECT THE STRUGGLE, IM STILL IN THE STRUGGLE, I GIVE GAME ON HOW TO SURVIVE DURING THE STRUGGLE, AND MANY OF MY FANS WANT TO SEE ME MAKE IT, TO THEM ITS LIKE WE MADE IT TOGETHER”

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Sho Zoe

“i’Ve Been oUTChea!”

What have you been up to since your last feature in *Ford*?

Producing and writing for my new company Hollar Dollar. Recently just wrapped up the first mixtape with my production which is in the streets now Fla. Amazin P.O.C Hosted by Slip-nSlide Dj Purfiya.

It feel s good to get that recognition especially from the home team. I usually gotta travel just to get notified but Its bout time we finally got an official award show for the crib.

What aspect of this life do you enjoy the most?

Being a father cuz at the end of the day its who I am when I come home. The fame and fortune don’t mean shit

What differentiate this new material from the last mixtape?

My latest material is a little more serious as oppose to always being something upbeat or for the club this time I cater a alot when does the new mixtape drop and where can we find you more to people on their grind trying to make ends meet on a online? day to day basis. Its more empowering this time, Motivational Later this summer and you will be able to find it at livemixtapes.com and datpiff.com Tell us about life in the industry, do you enjoy the popularity?

Popularity is cool, but its not about the fame . A lot of folks come in the game for the fame and end up getting the short end of the stick. when its all said and done, its about staying true to yourself.

We know you recently became a father, tell us about about this life experience...

Greatest feeling in the world and its more reason to grind even harder.

You've also added Producer and singer to your resume recently, did you always produce? What made you want to or finally decide to explore those other skills?

I’ve always done production work on all of my mixtapes and every now and then I experiment with my vocals nuttin serious yet though. Branching out trying to expand my resume.

What's the secret formula to balance it all? Life, career, family?

Im still trying to figure that out lol nah but keep God first stay focus and the rest will follow through You've been nominated as Artist of the Year, Rap Artist of the Year, Most Slept On Artist and Album/Mixtape of the year as well Music video of the year for the First ever Ford Ent Awards. The ballots were all made from public nominations.

How do you feel about the recognition?

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The New r&b prince of the south and in my career.” Aside from his father being the number one man Rufus looks up to, another great role model to him is F*ck em decent, We all know Lil Rufus as the singing sensation President Obama. And unlike many others, Rufus had the that we all can relate to in our relationships. From break ups chance to actually meet the number one man in to friendships to arguments to between the sheets, there America and share his gift of music with him. is something for every body on his new mixtape “It was an excellent experience. After he was A MAN’S POINT OF VIEW. announced president, I went home and wrote Ford Entertainment magazine’s own Ladychelle sat a song about him. That showed right there down for a phone interview with the new R&B Prince of that we as people can do anything we put our the South to get to know the man behind the music. mind too. My mom looked in the paper and Lil Rufus, born Rufus Lowe, first fell in love with music saw that the president was coming to my at the age of 5. He was always around music, with hometown, Ft Myers, FL and I knew I had to his parents both being singers (although get to him some kind of way. So I actually not professionally). He grew up SLEPT out for tickets. One night outside. singing and performing in the With news stations and all, ready to church and completely fell in love hear my song and find out with the arts. “it helped me cope what Obama meant to me. The with a lot of different things that next morning I was 4th in a line I had to deal with growing up” of thousands. Being able to Says Rufus. Around the age of share that with him was a 10, from watching music great experience. He told me I videos, Rufus added had a great voice and took the another skill to his résumé: cd with his song dedicated to Dancing and choreographing. him. I've dreamt about that Its obvious to anyone, the day every night since. So far, love Rufus has for his family.

Rufus has accomplished Especially his dad who to a lot in his career. He’s had a him was a great manager,friend as song on the radio featuring well as a mentor. During his interview, another great artist,Plies, which we spoke of his father and the life lessons have gotten rave reviews. He’s also that were passed on to him: “My dad dropped the mixtape, A Man’s Point of died in June 2009, on the same day as View which everyone is truly enjoying.

Michael Jackson. It was a big day for He’s also completed a music video for me as well as the rest of America. It his single Merry Go Round which you can was sad because as everyone was view on Youtube.com/iamlilrufus. By this mourning MJ I was mourning my time next year, this young man aspires to father. It was a devastating situation. have an album out, in stores and to have I never thought I would lose him. grace the stages of 106 & park.

Its so unreal. I try to cope in There’s no doubt that this man will different ways and of course music accomplish all that in more in the near helps me with that. And he was always feature and truly achieve success. Which by my backbone. My dad was at every show, his own definition means “I don’t count every event. Not only as my manager but as my father success in terms of how much money. I count success and my friend. Losing him was one of the hardest things I had as how many people enjoy my music and how many I’ve to deal with. That experience helps me deal with a lot of things reached with my music and the changes I make not only in my I have to go thru today. I wish he was here still. But things do life but in others life as well. It’s a joy seeing people singing happen for a reason. Thank God I'm still blessed and still going my songs and relating to my songs. “ With that definition, I on. Some of the life lessons he passed on to me where: Never would say, he has already achieved it! give up and always do your best because at the end of the day that’s all you can do. And if the job doesn’t get done at least you tried your hardest for it to get done and that’s all that mat- *This article is a reprint of *Ford’s* October cover feature. ters. I don’t want a day to go by that I didn’t do my best be cause that extra push could take me to the next level in life

With hits like Merry go round, I'm Wrong, Bad B*tch and

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Most anticipated: sweetie What is something your fans should look forward to?

Most definitely my mixtape “Sweetie Da Beast”. It’s highly anticipated. I’m also trying to get a video in line for “Foolin It”, which was actually the first song I ever recorded.

I heard that you write your own music. What inspired you to write songs like Foolin It, Beast, and Tickled Pretty?

Wow, well, “Foolin It” is super personal. It was something I was going thru at the Moment so it was an extremely fresh subject matter. Beast and Foolin it was a Mixture if things I was going through and also things my friends were going Through. One of them said “Do a song about niggas having a good woman at Home, yet he fucking with these off brand hoes on the side”.

So in Beast that’s where that “Fuckin’ Wit’ dem bottom feeders, lil Daddy U off glass” comes from.

What is it that you think makes your music so easy for people to relate to it?

I take suggestions. Not only that, I don't sugar coat. It is what it Is. Everyone has a story to tell that’s similar to someone else’s.

“Everyone has a story to tell that’s similar to someone else’s.”

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Sounds From Heaven Eric Johnson Is an up and coming super producer who is destined to change the music industry.

With his

innovative sound from heaven, and his passionate drive for music production, his future is positively looked upon as a bright one.

Eric Johnson has currently worked with

multigold producer Bryan Tyson who produced hit songs for Ft. Myers on super rap star Plies. Furthermore, Eric Johnson is a singer, rapper, and songwriter. If you are interested in working with Eric you can contact him at Optimumproductions@gmail.com

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"Legion" it closed at 2 and we would go straight to "Mr. B's" those were the days. I met the man who ended up being my husband in 1989 through his family in Ft.Myers. Since he was from Sarasota we made Sarasota our home. Keith had two kids when we got together and then him and I had two kids. I don't consider myself as a step mom... they are all my kids there's noo STEP in it. A few years ago my husband was shot and killed. I have had many hard days, like anyone else but, I have alot of family and friends I surround myself with and I try to spend any extra time I can with them and my grandbabies. Outside of the commercials... I'm just plain ole "ROZ" from Ft. Myers... Lee county A.K.A "Lil' Pakistan".

“Outside of the commercials...

I'm just plain ole "ROZ" …”

What other skills do you have besides that golden voice? Do you sing?

Hahaha, The only singing I've done was in the choir at Friendship Baptist Church which I am still a member of. Well, I also do a little shower singing, but I don't think that counts.

How did it feel when you first heard your voice on the radio commercial?

When I first heard it I was like WOOWW...And I kept Wanting to listen to it over and over. It was exciting.

Do people recognize you easily?

Ohhh Yeahh, when we go places people are always pointing Tell us how long you've been doing the 1-800 ASK-GARY com- and whispering "Is that her". They follow me around stores and mercials? kids will come up to me and repeat my sayings. Don't get me WOW..that was along time I think about 2003, 2004. wrong, there has been a little negativity but only a little and those are called "HATERS", so my thing is if you don't like it How did you get that position? change the channel.

I was working for the company and I wrecked one of the doctors trucks. When I went back to work Dr. Gary said "You Tell us the top five greatest things about the 239. should do one of our commercials". I thought he was joking, Of course I love the 239 since I was born and raised there. but he was serious. And it took off from there.

Most of my family is in Lee county. In the 239 it feels good to just come home and the people know me for me and not Besides that one commercial you're so widely known, have "ROZ" on the commercial. I know no matter what, I have mad you done any other commercials? love for the 239. I find myself thinking about City Fish Market Yes, in Sarasota, were I live now I did a commercial for a local and Speedy 2, who could ever forget them spots. car lot called Owens Motors. I also did the ribbon cutting for the 1-800 ASK-GARY Amphitheatre and a few other local proWhat do you have coming up in the near future? Do you have motions. any other projects?

Well maybe a few more commercials, and I enjoy speaking to We all know the voice not the person, Tell us a little about Teens to bring awareness and to stop the violence. Only time yourself. will tell. Stay tuned.

Born and raised in Ft. Myers... 239... I grew up on High St. and I How can you be contacted for possible work opportunities? went to high school at North Ft.Myers. I use to hang out at You can reach me through an email that is checked daily: theJones Walker (The Shack). Me and my girls would chill at the realroz@gmail.com.

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I want to give thanks first and for most to GOD for making all things possible and for making me the strong and blessed woman I am today. Next I'd like to thank my boo Gerald for his strength and love along with my kids Keith, Tamyria, Keondra, And Kedra.

I'd like to give a special shot out to Nikki from 105.5 thanks for showing me so much love. Also Ladychelle Ford Ent Magazine, Thank you for letting people know about the real me. Last but not least I want to thank my friends and family for their support and can't forget my girl Erin thanks for the help! xoxo Roz

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From England to the Sunshine state‌.

How old were you when you moved from England?

I was 8years old when I moved here to the US from England How did you decide on pursuing modeling? What was the deciding factor on that?

One of my good friends who also models Fauziah J'adore had been pushing me to do it so i decided you only live once why not it wouldn't hurt to at least try. Also my older cousin and brother modeled for a while so I wasn't anything new to me.

and priority so I've been able to have some free time lately so i have been able to pursue others things.

What are some of the things/projects you've accomplished as a model so far?

Well everything is still pretty new to me I'm doing a music video real soon with a local artist in Orlando so I am excited about that other wise I have mainly been trying to work on my portfolio.

What aspect of modeling are you pursuing? Runway? Eye candy print modeling? etc....

Well I would loveee to do runway but I have to be realistic I am not runway height so I have been doing the Eye Candy but I'm more interested in commercial and beauty.

What would be your dream modeling job?

Well Id love to just work with Iman or Selita Ebanks. To be able to work with them I would be stoked .

Any models you use as inspiration? Who and why? um Selita, Iman, and Tyra I think because they are women that have been able to break the color barrier in the modeling world with certain things. You rarely get to see women of color in such a position in this market and their demeanor and determination I find inspirational.

How do you balance a college education and your modeling career?

Well its a lot because i also work full time so i am constantly on the go and sometimes I have to be reminded to slow down and just relax. otherwise i just keep going an going. So I try to keep the modeling on the weekend so that during the week i can study and focus on school, it is and has been hard however.

Is modeling your first focus or is that a back up plan to what you're pursuing in college?

Oh no I will be honest modeling is not my first focus and I'm not saying I don't want it but in all reality i have to be practical and with my family school comes first.

When you first started modeling, name 3 things that were different then what you had in mind.

Um i cant really say too much was different I got to be around the industry so I got to see and hear a lot so I do not have answer to that at this time.

What is the biggest misconception about the modeling world?

Everyone is not a size 0 or 2...i think everyone thinks all models are small and skinny like that's not always the case I know I'm not a size 0. But models come in all shapes and sizes everyone seems to forget that no one has the same look...yes the small European look my over rule a lot but at the end of the day they are not everyone .

Where can we get more info on you and your work?

You can find me on twitter or Model Mayhem and Ethnicity talent.

How long have you been modeling?

Ive actually only just started modeling school is my main focus

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MuzikPro Entertainment: A Powerhouse

How was MuzikPro Entertainment created?

Its crazy how I stumbled upon the name "Muzikpro" I remember at one point I thought I couldn't even rap or rhyme anything (2yrs ago). I was in Virginia living with my sister after a long term of school. Down the road, a friend of ours (Rashad) came and moved there with us.

He was all about music, he's an awesome singer. He showed me a few things on Mixcraft which was the program we used to record our music. As time passed I noticed I started getting better and loving the craft. We was making a song called "Do Our Thang" I loved that song so much, I decided to see how far I cant take it. As songs were consistently being made I thought of us as "Music Professionals" I had already been in school for Media Art & Animation (Graphics) so professional fit me perfect. Everybody in Manassas that heard our songs thought it was good. So I shorten the name and Muzikpro was created.

the company to allow investment partners, founders and employees the opportunity to financially capitalize on MPE's profitability. Deliver services such as MUSIC PRODUCTION, SOUND RECORDING, ALBUM COVERS, WEBSITES, FLYERS, POSTERS, BIZCARDS, PROMO MATERIAL, ETC. We love the entertainment business. As we give you a piece of us we hope to get a piece of you from all our visual art to all our Music. All from scratch the label itself, we're trying to build fans and get a respectable spot in the entertainment world.

How many divisions/departments in MuzikPro, what is the purpose of each division?

MPE is put together by two different branches that form the company as one: MuzikPro Entertainment is a small music label with several up and coming artists.

(Slick The Apostle, Double L, Miguel, Cheddah Man & Sweet T) . With different styles that can always be placed into one.

Also providing services for all Media Art Tell us a little bit about Muzikpro's and Music Production Microphone Junkies is a music label with its own genre and goals and purpose Our goal and purpose is to serve the best style. The Microphone Junkies currently music and media that anyone has seen or consist of ENVY and FREDDY KRUGER. heard. For your entertainment. Position This is also where all other audio services 30

beyond music are provided such as voice over’s, post-production, sound design, etc How many members in each division and what are their skills/roles Well in the Muzikpro department its (Slick The Apostle, Double L, Miguel, Cheddah Man & Sweet T) I am the President, Producer, graphic artist, media development and recording artist I provide the vision for MPE’s future. Leading the company towards its goals and success.

The other members have key rolls (Double L) who is a beast when it comes to R&B also a producer. (Sweet T) who brings that female spice to the team and my Business and Marketing developer.

(Cheddah Man & Miguel) has a unique flow which makes Muzikpro unique in alot of different ways. The Microphone Junkies currently consist of ENVY and FREDDY KRUGER. Nathan “ENVY” Vazquez Audio Engineer, Producer, and Recording artist under Microphone Junkies. Freddy “Freddy Kruger” Vazquez Recording artist & Graphic Artist.

This is also where all other audio services beyond music are provided such as voice over’s, post-production, sound design, etc. Also providing services for all Media Art and Music Production

I understand that everyone in Muzikpro has education to back up their skill sets, was that the main qualification to being part of this company? What are some other eligibility criterias?

Yes that's very true everyone has a acceptable education some more than others. That's not really the focus on becoming apart of Muzikpro. Most of us were all friends first so, it made it alot easier to accept the team. Basically to be apart of the team you gotta be willing to work hard to help the label itself.

At the same time bring something to Muzikpro that will benefit everyone and self. Rather it be thru your music, promotion, media, business, etc. Keep in mind were called "Muzikpro" so Id expect everyone to be professional at everything they do.

How do you keep competition amongst the group at a safe level? or do you?

Yea we do have a competitive instinct amongst each other.

Only to make us better So far we have not had a problem with anyone trying to out shine the next man. We all on the same road. So when one comes hard at what he/she do the others match that and comes harder only to improve the label in its works.

Where can we get more info/contact MuzicPro & the Microphone Junkies? www.muzikproent.com is our home website there you will find all

Are you looking for new members or is this a closed group?

Yes Muzikpro is still an open group and looking for new talent Being that everyone is doing something different, how do you prioritize and keep focus on the music?

I think its because all of us know our role. Sometimes we step out the box and get on each others level. Maybe ill do some graphics but the company & music is my role. We could be more organized with more members. At this time we got our place and if we stick to what we do best I think we will be ok.

Usually we don't have a problem in that area When you guys are not working together, are you all friends?

Yes. I've known everyone apart of muzikpro for 2yrs and more.

I really believe in building a friendship/relationship with the members before you can truly understand each others needs, wants and benefits towards the company

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Xhale Hookah 2 U

possible keep me from having to go to work for someone else?

What upgrades could Ft Myers use? What could I turn my city on to? And it hit me “hookah”! Now not to say that NO ONE in

By Esta Reid The origin of Hookah smoking can be dated millennia back and Ft Myers knows about Hookah because about a handful actually does but what could I do to step it up? So I thought I could its initial traces have been found in the North Western provinces of India alongside the border of Pakistan. It made its way buy a couple of hookah pipes, take them into the local clubs and share my pleasure. I figured it’s way better than cigarettes in the state of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Hookahs of the ancient times were very simple, rugged and archaic in design. The (which I used to smoke) better than Black & Milds (which I never smoked) and legal, unlike Marijuana. initial Hookahs were crafted out of a coconut shell base. The Hookah headed for Persian Kingdom and made its way towards Pakistan, Afghanistan, many parts of Asia and Arab parts of Northern Africa.

While on the way to Persia, Hookah smokers came across a new concept of Tombeik, which refers to a dark tobacco that is predominantly cultivated in modern day Iran. Tombeik is washed and packed in the large heads designed in the old style.

Hot coal is then applied to the wet Tombeik and this lends a strong flavor to the tobacco. These primitive style heads of Hookah were more popularly known as "ghelune" amongst the Persians. The Hookahs designed at the time of Persian Empire are still crafted with hand using pieces of wood.

By the nineteenth century, many women in Persia indulged in Hookah smoking considering it to be a great pastime activity.

When Hookah found its way in Turkey, it gained momentum at a very fast pace. It became an icon of fashion and a symbol of high status. It transformed completely in terms of its style and design. It became quite complex in designing and attained its final shape that we find today. New additions were made like the introduction of brass and glass in the designing of Hookah water pipe. To enhance the aesthetic appeal, mosaics and elaborate paintings were added.

Hookah saw tremendous popularity in its growth in the Turk society. It went to the extent of finding its way in the bars. The Hookah bar tender was given the same status as that of a chef, due to the extensive preparations required in setting the Hookah. The tradition of smoking Hookah went a step ahead and headed towards Lebanon and Syria, where it was named Nargile. Later, it migrated to Egypt and Morocco, where it got the name Shisha. In Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates., it is popularly known as Hubble bubble. In the contemporary times, Hookah bars are seen as a social place, where people discuss on varied issues such as politics and several local events.

On that note, I was first introduced to hookah by my sister Darcy Nicole. As a matter of fact she bought me my first hookah pipe. On one of my visits to Atlanta, hanging out in the clubs, I noticed you can order hookah the same as you can order a drink! I was loving it! So you know how they say “despite times call for desperate measures”? on my quest to become self-sufficient, I began thinking, what could I do that would be fun, on my grown and sexy tip and something I love that could

Esta Reid

Leah Hernandez

Princess Johnson

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I shared my idea with my girl, Ft Myers very own Princess Johnson who thought my idea was the absolute shit. And that was the beginning of Xhale as we were originally known. Because of Princess’ hectic schedule it was really hard to work because this is definitely not a one man (woman) gig. So like I said before, “despite times call for desperate measures”. We needed another partner, Hence, Leah Hernandez. Leah, what can I say about Leah short of she’s a Boss. We started out just me and Princess as Xhale now it’s me, Princess and Leah and now we’re, Xhale~Hookah 2 U. Where the Hookah 2 U part came from, I really couldn’t tell you but it was catchy and it stuck.

Business, as in all new businesses starting out, is slow. We expected it. Like twin told me, it’s all about sticking with it. We’re working hard on schooling Ft Myers on the grown and sexy of Hookah. Now Naples on the other hand is a whole other story.

Let me just say I love Naples. The look, the money and there’s not much schooling to do there. The people of Naples know more of Hookah than my town folk but it’s all good! We’re still going to stick it out with them though. It helps to have supporters in your corner like Twin owner of TwinCutz Enterprises, Tommy and Tony, owners of Twothreenine & G18 Entertainment, Jason Blend, Gabby , Jessica , Steve Woods, Bravo, Treasure Chest, Caridad, Joelle and of course my lil Zoe, Lady Chelle Queen of the World just to name a few. To be clear on exactly what it is the ladies of Xhale~ Hookah 2 U do and are about, in

a nut shell, we are a Hookah catering company. We cater to the Grown and Sexy. We service all types of events from clubs to private parties. So if you want your next party to be grown, sexy and out of the box give us a call.

Twitter.com/HookahRista Facebook.com/pages/xhale~Hookah2u

The Harry Chapin Food Bank PUBLIX JOINS HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK IN PROVIDING FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED Pictured is a Publix display promoting the three levels of groceries contained in the “Food for Sharing; Food Is Love” promotion being held until April 25.

Customers purchasing one of three grocery bag options will receive a reusable shopping bag. Publix Supermarkets in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties are again offering their “Food for Sharing: Food Is Love” promotion, with all food being donated to the Harry Chapin Food Bank. The promotion, currently under way, lasts until April 25. The Spring food drive provides a simple way for customers to participate. No bulky bags are assembled in the stores, loaded into carts, and heaped for food bank pick up. Instead, to participate, customers can simply add a donation at checkout and the food will be delivered in bulk to the food bank. The food will then be distributed to the 170 Harry Chapin Food Bank participating agencies at no cost. Customers can select one of three levels of giving, each of which provides a free reusable bag:

· The gold level, priced at $14.23, contains Publix Fruit Cocktail, Grape Jelly, Creamy Peanut Butter, Cut Green Beans, and Long Grain Rice; Dinty Moore Beef Stew; and a 1lb Plumrose Ham. · The silver level, priced at $10.73, contains Publix Fruit Cocktail, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Cut Green Beans, Long Grain Rice, and Macaroni & Cheese; Dinty Moore Beef Stew; and Star Kist Chunk Light Tuna. · The bronze level, priced at $7.93, contains 2 cans each of Publix Cut Green Beans and Macaroni & Cheese; 2 cans of Star Kist Chuck Light Tuna; and 2 cans of Dinty Moore Beef Stew. he Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to families in need through a network of more than 170 local nonprofit agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties, who provide food to more than 30,000 people monthly. Over 800,900 pounds of food are distributed monthly. In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than 11.5 million pounds of food and other grocery products.

Additional information about or to contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact 239-334-7007 or go to harrychapinfoodbank.org.

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TheGame101

Find your niche and exploit it…!

By Janie Jennings Today’s market is wide open for the indie artist and label.

Majors are no longer interested in spins and social media numbers for a deal. They no longer rely on BDS, Mediabase, Soundscan to make a deal sweeter. They must see real numbers that translate to sales. If your hype is built on false pretense, then your career will only be full of hot air.

Be your focus DJing, rapping, singing, spoken word or even comedy, your brand awareness is the key. Are you exploiting your brand to the fullest in order to generate sales? Artists and labels must learn this part of the business and not just focus on the creative and performance side. Understanding your brand and that your music has a value is the foundation of your business. This is what the focus must be, the bottom line!

Latest numbers are showing that 1% of all records released are generating 82% of the revenue in the industry (digitalmusicnews.com). This is a multi-billion dollar industry, so that means there is plenty of money out there for the EARNING. Indies today must use various avenues to generate multiple revenue streams. Your brand can sell anything from T-shirts to lighters to condoms, bottle openers, memory sticks, and key chains. No just downloads and CDs. The more outlets you have to build a brand, the more money and business you are able to generate. Unfortunately in our genre, we look at the money as a way out verses a way to build.

Each of you has a focus or gimmick to your brand and an image that must be promoted to the masses. You will spend time and money creating, producing, developing, marketing and advertising your products. You must promote hard for others to learn, associate and like what you do. You believe in your niche enough that when others attempt to knock you down, you get back up and keep moving forward. Believing in your Niche allows you to push harder in the exploitation process. If you use social media, google ads, websites, posters, flyers, radio, and strong consumer marketing, you have created a plan and purpose. All of it must make sense and generate revenue.

In today’s market, we do not have to wait for product to be available to consumers as we did in the past. Back in “those days” we would have a four to six month set up of a CD release so that product was sitting on the shelves at

retail. Today we MUST still take the same preparations.

And those preparations still take a minimum of 120 days.

Taking the time to set a plan to exploit your niche is of the utmost importance. Below are items that should be included in your plan. This is not a guide or a checklist, but only an introduction.  Graphics – Photos, image, clothing, hair, makeup, ect – Must look professional and unique to you. 

Bio – make sure your biography sells you. Tell your story and make it interesting.

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Grass roots marketing – flyers, posters, stickers, T-shirts, ect

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Viral Marketing – Social Networks, viral videos, blogs, website and online magazines

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Publicity – Print, radio interviews, T.V. interviews

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Tour – Promo runs – schools, lifestyle, car washes, rim shops. Beauty/barber shops, ect

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DJ’s /Coalitions/Pools– email blasts, meet and greets, mp3 servicing, retreats, conventions

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Mixtapes – physic al and digital placement

As you can see, NO WHERE in this list does radio play exists. During your set up stages, you do not need radio you need a story. To create and build your story it will take you no less than six months of grind and hard work.

But in the end you will have created your niche and people will begin to look for it. Don’t get frustrated when you have to come back again with a second or third record.

Keep up the work and you will find it will consistently build a fan base. Fans buy brands and music. All you have to do is give them something worth their time and money. Make them believe your Brand is worth their … time and money!

Janie Jennings Industryworks@gmail.com @industryworks

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Youth Community Spotlight

Nicola Shines The Spotlight On Future Models Who is this beautiful young lady underneath the shades?

Lights, camera, and strike a pose! Could this be the future America’s Next Top Model?

Shanteria Tolbert desires to be a successful person. Watch out Ford Entertainment readers because she will one day showcase her talent on the runway.

Shanteria, I hope you will make your dreams come true. I love you God Bless you, Nicola.

Dirty 1000 Twitter.com/Dirty1000 Single “Pour Another Cup” Coming sooonnn!

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Tips & Tricks Beauty

Health & Fitness

Nails Want fun nails, but you don't want acrylic or gel? Try Minx nails! They are calling it a new fashion accessory must have! Minx have beautiful designs and colors. You can catch many celebrities sporting Minx nails. They are applied right on to your natural nail, and last as long as a regular manicure. The only down fall is, only certain nail spas have the equipment, they should be applied only by professionals!

Makeup Lip color is definitely in this year! Bright red or even a deep blue. Before applying your choice of lip color, line your lips up with lip liner. This will insure you that your color will not run, and you also have a little guide to follow....don't color outside the lines! hehe

If you lack the motivation of going to the gym and find it boring try a different approach to wellness. The benefits to a complete wellness regimen is endless opposed to only a fitness regimen. A fitness regimen is more just concerned with the exercise and how physically fit a person is and naming that as being "well". While complete wellness goes a little bit deeper.

Complete wellness refers to social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health that extend beyond the absence of disease and disability. Wellness is a movement toward a greater awareness of and satisfaction from all aspects of life. This would include fitness, good nutrition, positive relationships, stress management, life purpose and so on. Complete wellness is what every individual should strive for because it focuses on being complete as a whole, mind, body, and soul.

By: Shaina Eiland Certified Personal Trainer

Glam Squad of Ft. Myers is group of stylists who are available to book for wedHair dings, parties, shows, Everyone always ask, "bonding glue or sew- events, photo shoots, perin, which will be best for my hair?" I believe sonal make-overs, as well that everyone has they're own preferences, as personal training. Some but from my own experience sew-in of our stylists specialize in weaves are less damaging to your natural braiding, hair extensions, acrylic nail enhancements, and hair, and honestly sew-ins last longer as body scultpting. We are here to make you feel good and look well. So go ahead and spend that extra 20good while doing it! Glam Squad was officially established 40 bucks, it will be worth the outcome!

December of 2010, and been making our mark wherever we Skin go ever since then! Our goal is to be a household name and to be the first choice for all the public's beauty services. G.S. has Dry skin? Always apply your moisturizer right also collaborated with other local stylists, M.U.A., and phoafter getting out of the shower. The reason tographers. Our job for Ford Magazine is to give you the for this is so the moisture locks in, and of course this works for your face moisturizer reader monthly beauty and health tips! Feel free to contact too! us for any and all of your beauty and health needs!

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Music Reviews

by Ladi in Blue

Chris Brown– F.A.M.E. Love him or HATE him Chris Brown is back and he's sounding better then ever!!!!! F.A.M.E has me blasting every song minus the one featuring Justin Bieber (I can't stand his a*s). But other then that this album is crazy! I'm loving F.A.M.E, I gotta say Chris Breezy put in 100% in it, I def recommend this CD. Ladies he is goin in hardbody, fellas gotta cop this CD (might get you some a*s if you play it around the ladies lol) This is the type of CD where the only way to feel it is to listen to it!

—————— Trina– Diamonds are Forever TRINA The Baddest Bitch is back with her new mixtape DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (Hosted by Ill Will & DJ Holiday) a 16 tracks plus a bonus remix track.

Some of the tracks I'm feeling are BLACK BIRD Ft. Teairra Marie, CONVERT ME, CAN I Ft. Mya, AMAZIN Ft. Black Dada and GHETTO REMIX Ft. Maino, Brisco & Assasin. The tracks that I wasn't feeling to much are Diamonds Are Forever Into & Waist So Skinny (I only like Rick Ross part on this song.)

One song that really has me feeling questionable & laughing at the lyrics is GHETTO Ft. T-Pain. With lyrics like: "You in the BENZ in da projects/Lights in yo mama name", "Dope game, Bond man,Bond money, bondmans/That's how you spend funds man", "Section eight, WIC checks,eviction notice/Getting served, child support, hood homes", "You claimin other people's kids" & what had me cracking the fu*k up was "Lace front, long lashes/Looking for a trap star" lmmfao I don't know if I like this song cause I know people like this & I can relate to some of the things OR if i hate it cause some ghetto sh*t we shouldn't be blasted out loud smh lmao.....Either way I recommend the download of Trina's DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER ——————— Plies– I Fuck With The DJ For those livin under a rock, Plies is a Florida based rapper bringing us that 239 flow & style. He released 3 albums under SLIP-N-SLIDE Records (The Real Testimony, Definition Of Real & DA REAList). Later on releasing Goon Affiliated under SLIP-N-SLIDE/ ATLANTIC Records. Plies also have a

number of mixtapes (Bottom To The Top, Streetz Iz Talkin, Shell & Marijuana, 1 Dynasty Music Presents: PLIES) thats just to name a few.

Plies now bring us his new 11 track I FU*K WITH THE DJ Mixtape. Every track is bringin something different to the table, his first single is PD (Preacher's Daughter) Ft. Gucci Mane.

The song that pulled me in was THE GHETTO, it has an ill hook & the beat is sick, one of my favorite tracks on the mixtape.

LET'S GET IT, IN DA BUILDING & PD are also tracks I like. However DOWN BITCH Ft.Lady this track was doing good up until Lady's part fu*ked it up for me.......I'll pass on this song!

Other then that I recommend the download of I FU*K WITH THE DJ. —————— Fella– Over Dose New OVA DOSE MIXTAPE by Fella. Head boppin tracks ON ONE, IN MY SYSTEM, & BIG MONEY are my favorites off the mixtape.

I recommend the download, its different not on some pop rap, Each track have that hood style feel. He has a song called STAMINA Ft. Pleasure P and a song called I'M ON IT Ft Jeremih.

Another track that I love is MISS YOU it's a dedication to those we have lost. This track is def a must, makes me think of my friend that past away (R.I.P Trip).

OVA DOSE has that ride in the car/club flow def gets my thumbs up!

————— 239Turk-Respect Me This Mixtape has 18 tracks, I let every track play to get a feel of the music, the flow & to see which song did it for me. Not feelin some of the track they didn't really pull me in, but the tracks that did pull me in are: Respect Me Ft.Frank Lini, I Can't Loose, Fuckin Wit You No Mo, Miss It, Stick It Like (Ahh) Ft. Fat & Dang Dizzle and Want From Me Ft. Dirty Red, Lil Rufus & Fat Gotta give 239TURK his props for goin in on these tracks. He has a different type of flow & style then what I'm into, but for the songs that did catch me he rep 100%.

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Now those are the two most common concerns when it comes down people being uncomfortable with receiving oral sex. Now when it comes down to giving oral sex lets be frank about this: If you don’t like giving oral stimulation, don’t do it. Oral sex is an art just like all forms of intimacy.

By Paige Diamond Now if you want to spice things up there are a few things Once upon a time people were completely ashamed of you can do. sex and sexual activities that they performed or were performed on them. Among the “ACTS OF SHAME” was of For those of you who do not like your mate kissing you course oral sex. Think back to when you were young. You after pleasing you orally, suggest that they please you probably thought that you would NEVER go down on any- with a peppermint or something like Altoids or Icebreaker one, none the less allow someone to go down on you. mint. Not only will you get a fresh kiss… the stimulation on the clit or the tip of the penis will give you spine chilling It has been found that as children we grow up with the ecstasy from the menthol. Halls also gives the same effect ideals of sexuality that is taught to us from our parents as well as using any of these items encourages saliva reand carry them into adulthood for the most part. Viewing production, making the experience even more mind blowyour genitals as “private parts” would definitely put a ing. Remember wetter is always better! damper on pulling down your unmentionables and going public… crotch to face with a partner. Over time we may If you want to go more for a wow factor, get a pint of ice get beyond this but some things are still a bit touchy when cream and sit it out for a little while to allow it to melt a bit it comes down to oral sex, one of which is TASTE. and drizzle it on your partner or vice versa for a cooling sensation. Make sure to catch every drip!

Getting Comfortable With Going Down

I recall doing an interview with a reality show star on my sex talk radio show The Sensual Cipher and she said she didn’t like “giving head”. When I asked her why, she said because she didn’t like the taste, she was basically sucking on flesh. We laughed about it but I then tried to tell her things she could do to get over that “flesh” taste as I’m about to tell you.

At the end of the day, get creative but don’t let your hang ups with oral sex get in the way! As with everything in life, there are “work arounds” in the bedroom. Use them to your advantage and create a signature “technique” to wow in the bedroom. Boredom in the bedroom leads to boredom in the relationship. Now I could go on and on about this topic but I can’t give you all my game….Yet! Just keep in mind that in order to enhance your sex life, you Ordinarily I get emails on the insecurities women have sometimes need to add some things to your erotic arsewhen it comes down to their lover tasting them. They are nal. concerned about not only the smell but also the taste. In contrast to men, whose main concern is the taste of their semen, not necessarily the taste of their penis. We have Paige Diamond is a relationship coach & sexpert to be clear on certain things about oral sex as a whole first that specializes in helping singles enhance their sinso that you are more comfortable with your vaj and love gle life experience & assess the dating game for long muscle before we can get into the semantics of how to term success. Known as the “Hip Hop Sexpert” you make the tasting of your love nectar pleasing and satisfycan catch more of her at http://hiphopsexpert.com ing to your partner.

I. There is no taste like your own natural fluids!

The majority love to taste their mates without the chocolate, whip cream, body sugars and such.

They enjoy the spontaneity of being able to get right down to it and the fact that you’re comfortable with yourself sexually.

II. Wash your ass! Good old fashion soap and water is all you need! Yes ladies I know there is a whole aisle dedicated to us but that doesn’t mean that it’s necessary. A lot of feminine washes & sprays have been found to lead to infection.

There’s just no need for them. As far as men goes, no one on the planet for the most part think sweaty smelling or salty tasting balls are sexy. Please step your hygiene game up.

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Urban Entertainment Radio Urban Entertainment, an urban talk radio show dishing the ins and outs of urban music, tv, film, entertainment business. Interviews with major and independent artists; also people from urban reality television shows are special guests on Urban Entertainment.

Urban Entertainment entertains an audience between the ages 18 to 25 years old not limited to; we also are enjoyed by others who enjoy the insightfulness from the radio show’s host, DJ/Ya Girl Samore. Urban Entertainment is divided in segments; Urban TV/Movie Releases, Urban ENT News, Urban Gospel, Urban Top 10 and injected with hop urban music breaks.

Urban Music 101 – weekly segment we have Alander Pulliam marketer from universal music group, and owner of three companies Alander Music Group, Alander Music Management, Young Entrepreneur Program, each a imperative topic for people who are coming into the industry rather an artist, songwriter, producer, or future music business mogul. Segments such as record deals, songwriting and publishing, press kits, etc.

Ask your question…..- Advice segment of the radio show, advice from popular you tube celebrity Candy from Sweet Addictions. The advice may be humorous but it’s real advice that you can use. Listeners send in their questions on situations they may need advice on and each week we pick 2 to 3 questions give advice on.

Urban Top 10 - top 10 topics that are relevant to urban pop culture, such as top 10 r&b artist of 21st century, top 10 ways that you sure know you are “urban”. stars from Urban TV shows, and independent artists making a name for For more information on the radio themselves. Not including up and show segments, visit coming Slip n Slide Records artists, www.sourbanentertainment.blogspot.com where she became and currently is an official Slip n Slide DJ .“Ya girl “YA GIRL SAMORE” Samore” is not only a host to the so urban talk radio show, she currently has 3 mixtape series, r&b vs hip hop, Born and growing up in the south from Atlanta, Ga to Palm Beach, keeping it urban 2009, we getting it in.

Fl. “Ya Girl Samore” has always had And affiliated with other djs crews i.e. street connect djs. Being only 20 an interested for the music industry.

Her love for the entertainment indus- something years old, radio is not the only thing she focus on, her ultimate try led her to study the business and start her own entertainment company. goal is dominate the entertainment as a whole. Urban Entertainment Radio Upon graduating from high school, inspired her to launch her own entershe went to Florida Atlantic Univertainment company that deals with artsity major in business entrepreneurist management/representation, artist ship following the steps of Music radio promotions, and in the near fuBusiness moguls like Master P, ture TV and Film opportunities. Being P.Diddy, and Russell Simmons. In college, “Ya Girl Samore” leaned that able to live and be apart of the First African American President of the networking was what college is all United States, “Ya Girl Samore” is about. She studied business, but was apart of the campus television station inspired and empowered to go harder (Owl Tv), radio station (Owl Radio), than ever to reach her unlimited potential. record label (Hoot Recordings), and Program Board (campus entertainment Learn more about “Ya Girl Samore” and Urban Entertainment department). At Owl Radio, is where www.sourbanentertainment.blogspot.com she found her thing to connect her to her ultimate goal working as an urban dj/radio personality and urban music director. She has interviewed folks like Omarion, Murphy Lee, reality 41

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