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HAPPY SPRING 2011 AS THE SEASONS CHANGES, SO DOES PEOPLE To stay connected to iCandi check out our website www.icandipro.com
“HOT MESS” of The Month “Oh No She Didn’t” Mother gives her 3 year old daughter a “quick weave”.
Really mom?! What in the world does a 3 year old need a “quick weave” for? And not only did she give that baby a weave, she cut it into a very mature looking bob! I’m so mad at this! This is a baby! Put a bow, some barrettes, or some ponytails in that child’s head and STOP THE MADNESS! Ugh
Booty Shorts, Mini skirts, and beaters It’s that time of the year. “Break Up Season. You ever notice how people tend to break up when it starts to get warm out. A lot of face book statuses change to “single” or “it’s complicated”
KEEPING SEXY THIS SPRING Hide your wife's! Hide your husbands!! It’s getting warm out and the “mini skirts” & “6 packs” are on the lose. I hate to say it but from my personal observations the spring season is known for “break ups” and “hook ups”. In the winter, we needed someone to cuddle with, someone to keep us warm but now that it’s
getting hot out, we tend to loose our d*mn minds. Hopefully this newsletter with give you tips on how to keep your sexy. Starting with your inner sexy. Remember beauty starts within and confidence is key!! So love yourselves this spring and RESPECT yourselves and the ones you love. ☻☺ ~MsiCandi~
“Faking It” Dear Shi. I know some women might fake it with a man, but being that you are bi have you ever “faked it” with a woman? ~no name Well, I can honestly say "YES"...I have faked it...just like a situation with a man. Maybe that day I wasn't feeling up to it, but I didn’t want to disappoint my partner, so yes, I faked it for her. I can give plenty of reasons why I have, but your question was if I have, and I have.... Sometimes it has backfired where I’ve done so well in this move of deception that I egged them on and got more than i paid for when doing so. I even had a time when I started out faking and came out very satisfied (who knew), but hey, s**t happens...lol!
“Cougar Blues” Dear Brotha Insight,
“Baby Daddy Blues”
I was talking to this lady. She was two years older than me and real nice I dated her for a whole six months, before she moved back to Kentucky. She told me I was a great gentleman and she just wasn't ready for me, but I’m what she was asking for before we dated. Now, I’m confused on what a woman wants or needs. ~Donnell~
Dear MsiCandi
Well Brotha Donnell, don't feel bad. This happens to a lot of good brothas. A lot of women, not all, say what type of man they want; but, when they get him, they do what this sista did to you. I think this happens because a lot of women are afraid to be loved by a real man. Unfortunately, a lot of sistas have been in a lot of BS which stands for "Bad Situations" (Thanks for that one Brotha Will Hall). When they continue to come out of those situations, they expect every brotha to treat them like that, and when we don't, they run. So, don't feel bad brotha; just keep being you and you will find that QUEEN that will recognize you as the KING she has longed for. PEACE AND BLESSINGS BROTHA. ~Brotha Insight~
(In My Flavor Flav voice) Woooooooooooooooooow!! Isn’t weird how things can become more desirable once someone else wants/has it? In my opinion it could be two things: #1 you still have feelings for your children’s mother and maybe have unfinished business with that situation; or #2 you are greedy and you really don’t want her but you just don’t want anyone else to have her. Either way you need to figure it out. I would hate for a man to string me along when his heart is NOT in it. Don’t play games with your current woman’s feelings. Maybe you need to put some space in there to see what’s really going on. “Find Yourself” as some like to call it. Being that you have children, you might always feel some type of bond or connection with your children’s mother. That may or may not mean you two need to be together, but you really need to figure it out. If nothing else, you guys already have a partnership with raising your children, so my advice would be to GET IT TOGETHER!!! ~MsiCandi~
I’ve been broken up with the mother of my kids for three years now. We are both in new relationships and my new lady is cool and I care about her, but every time I see my kid’s mother and her new man out, it drives me crazy and I find myself fantasizing about her and wanting her back. What would you guys do in my situation? ~Baby Daddy Blues, Atlanta Ga~
What Would You Do IF SOMEBODY OFFERED YOU ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO SLEEP WITH THEM?
CH R I S TI A NA DAV I S GET BUTT NAKED, SPREAD
Facebook Mysta MDiddy Lol wham bam thank u maam lol im rich beeotch lol
EAGLE, AND ASK HIM HOW HE LIKES IT!
Tracy A Moore my bank acct is gonna say 1,000,000.89 Tiffany Takalani Kelley provided they have clean blood tests i would suck, f*ck, spin squirt & skeet all over that muthaf*cka. gimme a needle a test kit & some condoms. #bowchickawowwow Rommey Rome hell... give my freaky a** $500,000.00 now and the rest wen we get it in again next week!! lol Charles Crocheron Most ppl are doing it for free, and alot of heart pain, babies with no support.
M R S A RN OLD MY BOND WITH GOD AND MY HUBBY IS PRICELESS SO I WOULD SAY NAW IM GOOD.
Twitter @mrkeith2039 Hmmm........Men are Different. If She Fine, the Million Dollars is just Super Sweet icing on a Cake I would have eaten for free.. @RoughChild I would be like baby lets get it.. and get 1 of my boys in the room to bang her, when she wake up im go be like u wore me out lol @jujubug2 that is a deep question an I just can't say off the bat I would say no but it would depend on if there is an attraction there... @SINAFOLD i'd "sleep" with them but they ain't fuckin em they shoulda been more specific! *walks off lookin at my check* @KC_Smoove504 I would honestly tell them to keep it cause I love my baby too much to do such a thing.
JA K E I SHA RO I N SON MY HUSBAND SAID I BETTER HANDLE THAT!!!! LOL
The iCandi Network As most of you know MsiCandi is BIG on networking! It’s time that we start supporting each other’s dream and work together. Here are some young business people that you NEED to network with. “Sweet Lasting Impressions”
Cincinnati Recording Artist Unite
“A Speciality Table Company” “Creative is what I am! I love to create beautiful things, be it; weddings, birthday parties, office parties, fun parties, kid parties or just for fun. I can take any ideas and create a theme that will blow your guest away! I can help you make your event an experience that your guest will NEVER forget! I love what I do and I do it well... I am a 29yr old, mother of 5 beautiful children who help inspire me to the fabulous creator that I am”
In you are in Cincinnati, Ohio and are doing ANYTHING that’s linked to the music game you need link up with Brian Keith. This man is creating all type of Avenues for Artists, Producers, Writers, Executives, and Label Owners.
Nyte Visions Photography
Salim "Nyte" Williams is among the top photographers in the Cincinnati area. Nyte specializes in portraits and models but his work does not stop there. He also takes family portraits, does graphic design & other services. He uses image enhancement techniques and photographic styles that give a unique look to each photo. For appointments please contact Salim "Nyte" Williams at 513-309-5020 OR Tiffany Kelley at 513-406-3603. We look forward to working with you. www.nytevisionsphoto.com
~Kiara Mayo~
www.facebook.com/NyteVisionsPhoto
“We are a group dedicated to promoting Cincinnati Talent and Recording arts. And building relationships between the Many talented people in our city” To Seem more work of “Sweet Lasting Impressions” check out their facebook” page: www.facebook.com/Sweetlasting
www.cin-citymusic.com
$Bucks with Bux $
Megan “Bux” Williams “Bux” is currently the Marketing Coordination for iCandi Productions. She graduated from the College of Mount St. Joseph in 2006 with a degree in business marketing. She has been with iCandi since the very beginning.
Ever thought about getting samples? Samples or freebies automatically save you money because you pay nothing for them. The savings wonʼt be huge but every little bit helps. Also, when you receive samples, 9 times out of 10 you receive coupons to save money on your next purchase. The product may look neat, but will you like it, or is it worth your money? With free samples, you can test a product without spending or wasting money. A site that I get great samples from is http://www.mysavings.com/ free-product-samples-section/ Donʼt think twice about using samples, especially if it is something that youʼre going to use anyway!
Word Of The Month Go2Gurl
ALTRUISM (al-troo-iz-uhm) Unselfish concern for others Shi’s usage of the word
Thank GOD true altruism comes from the heart and not your head.
Keeping it Sexy Let's keep it REAL; not every woman is built like a video chick, and every man isn't a Tyson Beckford. For the summer you can be sexy but you must abide by the RULES.
Keeping It Sexy in the Spring & Summer By: LeTecia Cunningham
As the temperature rises people will ultimately take to the streets and the clubs. Did you know that more relationships are started and ended during the summer months than any other time in the year? WHY is that?? Because temptation is all around. Gone are the boots and coats, and out come the mini skirts, sandals, and the wife beaters.
1. Ladies, if you are going to wear sandals, please keep those feet with fresh pedicures nothing is sexy about chipped polish on your toes. 2. Men, if you are going to wear a wifebeater and you have a beer belly, please make sure it covers it properly. 3. Women, if you are over a size 22 please do NOT wear booty shorts. You can be big and sexy but you have to realize what looks good on a size 6 does not mean it will look good on you. 4. Men, if you are over 25 please pull your pants up! Women really do not find anything sexy about seeing your underwear. 5. Women, pink and purple hair is not sexy; leave that to Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga. Keep your hair tight and your edges smooth. If you choose to wear a lacefront please have it attached properly. 6. Men, if you must wear sandals, please invest in a pedicure; same rule applies to you. There is nothing sexy about white crusty feet. 7. Women, make sure your arms and legs are shaved properly and if you are gonna wear a bikini make sure your kitty area is shaved up. Some men like hair, but hair holds smell, so if you sweat that will make you smell musty and that is a no-no.
8. Men, if you have dreads, goatees, afros, mustaches, or anything like that, keep it groomed. One of the first things a woman looks at is your hair. 9. Women, accessorize! I can not say that enough! A sexy pair of sunglasses, a purse and shoes can make or break a outfit. If you look like you shop in Wet Seal you probably won’t gain the attention of a BALLER. Remember: how you look is what you attract. 10. Men and Women, keep yourself drama-free be REAL with who you’re dealing with. If you’re looking to HIT and QUIT, be honest! Women, if you’re looking for men, quit settling for boys. There are many rules, but you can use these as a guideline. Most of all, get out there and enjoy your summer! Remember, being SEXY starts in your head if you do not think you’re sexy ...Who Will???
LeTecia is a new addition to iCandi Radio. Some of you may know her as “badgirlgonegood”. Be expecting a new show with LeTecia!
The Chance She Took Written By Kole Black
Chapter1: Continued........ Ladybird had gained a reputation when she was young for being the neighborhood ho’, because she got pregnant so young. My grandmother used to tell Ladybird that guilt would kill her, if she didn’t learn to forgive herself for the mistakes in her past and move on. But she never did. As far back as I can remember, I only hung around boys, ‘cuz I never trusted bitches! When I got older this eventually started rumors that I was fuckin’ this nigga and that nigga, which was mostly a lie. I mean, don’t get it twisted! I did whatever I wanted to do, with whoever I wanted to do it with, but I wasn’t doin’ half the shit people said I was. Most of the guys I kicked it wit’ really were just friends. I never really had any female friends ‘til I got to college, and even then the girls I hung wit’ were more like partners in crime than anything else. I saw other women as the enemy! Maybe these feelings came from the fucked up relationship that I had wit’ Ladybird, shit, I just figured that if I couldn’t trust my own mama, I couldn’t trust no bitch! It seemed like the older I got, the worse my relationship got wit’ Lady-Bird, ‘cuz she was always on my back about one thing or another, always accusing me of something and always putting me down. So, I learned to stay away as much as possible. I never understood why she hated me so much. Everybody always use to say how much I looked like her, maybe that was why she hated me, because when she looked at me she saw her own face and her own mistakes. Later on, after one of her many nervous breakdowns, she was finally diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, this mental illness that caused her to have hallucinations and made her think people were plottin’ against her, mainly me for some reason. Which explained why she would accuse me of killing my brother (Who was run over by some fool speedin’ down the street in a car) and why she even once accused me of havin’ an affair with Davis. Apparently he had stopped wanting to have sex with her and as with everything else, I had to take the blame. I remember sitting in my room at night cryin’, and prayin’ to God that he would give me the magic cure to make Lady-Bird better, so she could love me. But, it never happened. Ladybird hung herself from a wood beam in my room the day before my fourteenth birthday. So not only did she kill herself, but she did it in my room, so that I would be the one who found her. I guess this was my final punishment for being born, her final gift to me. I had nightmares for months afterward! I never went back in that room again! About then I started runnin’ off to my grandmother’s house on the southside, just to get some peace, just to get away. My stepfather eventually just let me stay with her. I guess he knew how much it hurt being in that house or maybe he was just happy that I was out of his hair and he really didn’t have to deal with me that much anymore. After all, he wasn’t my real father anyway. That’s just how it always seemed. So, I resorted to the peace and quiet of my grandma’s house. It was always quiet at grandma’s, we all thought she hated noise, so nobody wanted to be over there but me, but I didn’t realize ‘til I got grown that she didn’t hate noise, she just loved peace. I learned at an early age how to appreciate peace and the beauty of quiet, ‘cuz Ladybird always kept up so much drama; I never really knew what peace was. Where my grandma lived was much different than where we lived, Davis called it “the no good hood.” But I loved it, because everything seemed so alive, so loud and in yo’ face. As soon I got to the southside, it was like all my senses started to heighten. The sights, the sounds, and even the air, all overwhelmed me! Every little thing excited me. Which sort of helped me to escape the grief I felt over Ladybird’s death. My grandma lived right down the street from the South Side Shrimp Shack, you could actually smell the shrimp and chicken cookin’ from her front porch. As soon as you crossed Western avenue, you could just feel the mood of the streets, you could see the hustlas’ hustlin’, the pimps pimpin’ and the ho’s hoin’. And sometimes you could actually even taste the filth as you walked through the streets, it was thick and real, it was so close you could smell it. The people were so interestin’, so different from what I was used to, so alive. I got cool wit’ a few people around the hood (the boys of course) who gave me my first true taste of hood life. Another reason I liked staying at my grandmother’s was because she was really too old and too tired to keep up with me, so I kinda’ did whatever I wanted. While she was busy cookin’, cleanin’ and runnin’ back and forth to church prayer meetings, I was hangin’ in the streets and acting grown (smokin’ weed, drinkin’ and talkin’ shit wit’ the niggas on the block). As long as I was back in the house by the time the streetlights came on, she didn’t really trip. But, even when she did make me come in, I would just wait ‘til she went to bed and sneak back out through the window in my room. Then it was really on! Davis was cool with me staying at my grandma’s, because he always knew where I was and what I was doin’, or so he thought. What’s funny is that he was supposed to be this great police detective but, half the time he never even knew what was goin’ on with his own family or maybe he did and just didn’t care. So many things went on with me right under his nose; he was just too busy to see.
The Chance
Series This month we continue on with the first chapter of Kole Blacks novel “The Chance She Took”. This book is actually apart of the Chance Series written by Cincinnati’s own Kole Black. Keep reading guys; it’s about to get juicy! ~MsiCandi~ If you want to purchase the novel yourself or you would like more info about his other books go to http://www.KoleBlackBooks.com
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MUSIC REVIEWS WITH J. ANTOINNE Anthony David As Above, So Below
Bobby V - Fly On the Wall Capitol Records, 2011
Verve Forecast Records, 2010
100% Womon Records, 2011
Anthony David is one of those artists that everyone can love, but most people completely miss out on. This CD is one of those rare ones you can just push play and listen all the way through. The first single, "4evermore", is quite indicative of the gems that this albums collects. Anthony's gritty, soulful tenor takes these songs and never over-sings them, never misses a vocal step, and never has you shrugging your shoulders, questioning his ability. The syrupy "Getaround" and his remake of "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" are standout cuts.
(A+) (4.75 stars)
Case- Here, My Love
Avant - The Letter
Bobby Valentino, now called Bobby V, was a quarter of the group Mista, who had the single, "Blackberry Molasses". After releasing a solid debut album followed by two less-than-stellar albums, many people see Bobby V but aren't listening. This album is arguably his best work to date, which has Bobby finally not trying to outsing his competitors and just following the music with his voice. Some of the music sounds a bit dated, but Bobby still makes them work. "Phone #" seems to be what people like, "Hang On" is a nice ballad, "Alter Ego" will be played in the clubs, and his remake of Bobby Brown's "Rock Witcha" isn't bad at all.
Avant has always been one of those singers that puts out decent singles but lackluster albums, and this started with his first album, My Thoughts. "Separated" and "My First Love" were radio staples, but the album as a whole was just blah. Here, with his sixth studio album, he follows a lot of the same lines of 2006's Director; a blend of sly uptempo cuts mixed in with the drawled out ballads. "Body Police" is a nice ballad, and "Where Did We Go?" and "Kiss Goodbye" are smooth midtempo songs. Not a great album, but not awful either.
(B-) (3.75 stars)
(B+) (4.25 stars)
**Throwback CDs you probably don't have (but SHOULD)**
Roc-A-Fella Records, 2010 Vivian Green - A Love Story A TRUE R&B album that flows effortlessly from beginning to end. "Emotional Rollercoaster" is just a TASTE of the musicianship within.
So many people have slept on and are sleeping on Case, and missing out on SO many awesome songs. Case has a voice that is very distinctive (in a good way) and the production on his albums are always on point. This album follows that same format; delivering awesome vocals with amazing production, crafted together to make a GREAT solid album. "I'm Ready" is great, as is "Old Fashioned Lovin'" and "Jealousy", while "Just Leave" flips the script on the ladies. This album may be a bit too short (some of the interludes could have easily been full songs), but it's still a great album.
(A) (4.5 stars)
Az Yet - Az Yet The quintet delivers real-life testaments of love found, kept, and lost, all within twelve songs. Their remake of "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" is instant vintage.
Where there’s life, there’s music... J. Antoinne
“Man Candi” of the Month MsiCandi: I first met you back in 2004-05 and you were a baby!!!!! (Laughs) Youʼve grown so much throughout the years, from doing something with cars, to graphics, promotions, and you recently told me something about Deejaying. How are you able to manage all of those projects and still be a SUPERDAD that you are? Stylez: Honestly, I have no clue, I put my family before business and the rest and it all just seems to fall into place. Instead of scheduling my family around business, I handle business around my family.
“Southern Stylez” was kind of something I was always interested in. Oh, and this would be the official release if I do go further with this i will be DJ SoSouth ;) MsiCandi: MC Hammer action figure, huh? I had the same thing but it was called the MC Hammer BARBIE DOLL!! hahahahaha Stylez: Nooooo, he was not a doll! (Frowns)
MsiCandi: As one of the first co-hosts of iCandi After Dark, what do you think of all the new changes thatʼs happening with iCandi Radio? Stylez: I love change (for the better) so Iʼm very proud of the whole crew. When I first got word of the show I didnʼt know where it would go, but usually with things I never know; I just go with them. MsiCandi: Letʼs talk graphics. You are off the chain when it comes to graphic designs. When did you first gain an interest in graphics? Stylez: I kind of always had a creative mind. My earliest memory was selling drawings of Power Rangers in fourth grade for fifty cents. MsiCandi: Whatʼs your proudest graphic designing moment (besides anything iCandi. I know how much you love those)? Stylez: It really would be the first project I ever got paid to do, which I don't remember (Laughs), but one of my favorite and most fun would be a twitter poster I did for Best Buy. MsiCandi: So tell me about your promotion team. How did that come about?
MsiCandi: So whatʼs next for Stylez? What upcoming projects do you have going on? Stylez: Looking for events to invest in is what I have my eyes on currently. I have a lot of talented and well-connected people that I work side by side with and I was always taught "iron sharpens iron" so strong people together have no choice but to get stronger. MsiCandi: Well, make sure you keep us in the loop with everything you have going on. Now before I let you go, I canʼt let you off the hook with out putting you on the “iCandi hot seat”. I hope you are ready......... #1 Whatʼs your proudest moment in your life (so far)? Becoming a father #2 What is your guilty pleasure Disney movie? Hook! #3 What is the sexiest part of a member of the opposite sex? Legs/Thighs
Stylez: Team? Maaaaan, those heifers quit on me...I made a big mistake with collecting a bunch of pretty faces rather than hard workers.
#4 Finish the sentence “I have lost my respect for...........
MsiCandi: Ahhhhhh hahahahaha I have been there!! So tell me about “DJ Stylez”. When did you you gain an interest in becoming a disc jockey?
(oh God) ummm for a lot of people
Stylez: Youʼre digging deep I see. Well I love music; itʼs a powerful, powerful tool of bringing happiness to people. I donʼt remember a time when I didnʼt want to play music and have everybody dance an sing to it. I had a MC Hammer action figure that came with a tape. so it
American Alchemy
#5 If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it?
#6 Would you rather be a billionaire or have true love?
True love...I learned having money doesn't get you what you want always
For More info about Stylez or to contact him for business purposes hit him up at: www.facebook.com/ineedsouthernstylez/ www.twitter.com/southernstylez/ southernstylez904@yahoo.com
“THE CONSCIOUS CORNER”
“SELF ESTEEM” Self esteem is listed as “confidence and satisfaction in oneself”. Most would say that education, love, religion, parents and MONEY make you successful in life, but if you don’t have one key characteristic in your life you will fall short of your goals or full potential. This important characteristic is “SELF ESTEEM”, and it’s the glue that can make or break you and something that most PRETEND to have but don’t. Looking at our society right now, the youth are screaming and shouting from the mountain tops that they lack “self respect”. A lot of young women are wearing anything that can bring attention to themselves; the tighter or the more exposed the better. A large percentage of our youth/adults don’t love themselves and feel the need to sell themselves to be accepted. Men are the same; cars/rims/clothes and jewelry make them feel successful. This is a myth, and far from the truth, and we need to take the time to STOP, LOOK and LISTEN to what is going on in our communities. This negative perception of beauty and success stems from a having a weak foundation at home and in our community. If your parent lacks self esteem it continues to spill over each generation. We don’t have the grandmothers out there sitting on the porch, telling you to pull up your pants, or to go put on some decent clothes anymore. Black families have lost focus on what is important. At the end of the day you have nothing but your “Name”; when you take away all the material things, can you still feel good about who you are as a person? We have to take pride in our “Name” again, be proud of being educated, be proud of helping your neighbor with the groceries, be proud that you want to wait to be married before having sex, be proud to be YOU. It’s up to the parents to show what a real confident woman/man looks, dresses, and acts like. Do you tell your children how beautiful they are on the INSIDE first and then focus on the outside, or do you focus just on the outside appearance? We have to change from within to know that it’s okay to not be perfect, and even before that we must define what beauty is to our children. Beauty comes from within; you have to feel good about who you are as a person and work to be the best YOU. It starts from birth; you teach your children to love their hair if it’s kinky, curly or straight. Let them learn that from the minute they can open their eyes. Have them love their skin tone and shape of their body. Self esteem is built by consistency from birth, constantly giving praise, constantly showing love, constantly letting them feel the support to be themselves. It’s not something we can just do once a year; WE need to teach our youth and not allow the television to be their guide. The videos display nothing but skinny, curvy women, mostly light skin toned with almost no clothes on, and the men with money and cars. They see this EVERY DAY, so EVERY DAY we must fight back with images of Michelle Obama, Cicely Tyson, Jill Scott, and many more successful women who don’t have to be naked to be beautiful and successful. We as the parents and adults of this society have to provide the leadership to create the positive Self Esteem in our youth that will lead to positive adults. I will leave you with this: Be careful who you gain your knowledge from and who you look up to. An old African saying that I love and heard Maya Angeolu use states, ”Be careful taking a shirt from a naked man”. Trust and educate yourself and don’t allow others to create your inner perception; we are all Beautiful. PEACE & BLESSINGS. Written by: Tania Bates & Brotha Insight
LOVE THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE In today’s troubled world, Love is the only language that we can speak and be understood by anyone. In the face of disaster, pain, and suffering, it is the sweetness of Love that can bring humanity back to a peaceful place. It is a time where
the hurts of this world are visible in every race, every community, and every country. As people we can no longer ignore the pain and suffering of others as we can all attest to the need of a helping hand. We can no longer overlook deficiencies in other countries and we can no longer turn a blind eye to mayhem that is unfolding in front of us everyday. The language of Love has never been needed more than it is right now. In this new season take the time to learn how to love yourself, so that you are able to love others without contention. Give more of yourself and lend a helping hand. It is through giving that you are able to receive the full reward of living in this life. Love is about breaking down the barriers of race, religion, sexuality, and gender. Love is about tolerance of differences and accepting people as they are despite their faults. Love truly is blind! The language of Love is full of compassion, concern, and patience. It is a language that spans the globe and appreciated by all. The language of Love looks for no personal gain, but instead focuses on the need of someone else. Take some time and think about what you can do to make this world a better place. Who do you know in your life that can use an encouraging word, a hug, or a loving smile? Spring into action and support a cause, become a mentor, start a charity, or a prayer group. We are in this life together and we all have one thing in common: the ability to give and receive Love. Speak the language of Love wherever you go and give freely the gifts that you have been blessed with.
“LOVE THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE” Peace and Love Lashanna Dipiano Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.
JayLii MsiCandi: Hey JayLii!!! (Drip Drip)!! It’s been a while. I really want to thank you for taking the time and agreeing to be our iCandi lady of the month. JayLii: I’m just so humbled to even be considered for an opportunity like this. I thank you. MsiCandi: I was first introduced to you through your music. A friend was sharing your single “Juicy Juice” to me. You were still pretty young. At what age were you first introduced to music? JayLii: I’ve been rapping since I was six years old. I started taking my career seriously at the age of fourteen. I found my first single “Juicy Juice” at the age of fifteen. MsiCandi: I've actually kept up with you and your music though your YouTube channel (which I absolutely love). What gave you the idea to come up with “JayLiiWorLd”? JayLii: Thank you so much. I’ve always felt like I was in my own world. JayliiWorld is an actual Planet, where there is no limit to creativity. It’s a place where being yourself is accepted. There are no pretenders, no wannabes, just authentic souls. People like me who only stand out because they could never fit in.
JayLii: So far my proudest moment would be every moment. Music has been consistent; I may have changed my style or lyrics but music has been the same. Universal, crossing all boundaries. I'm proud regardless. MsiCandi: I know that we both have something in common: video production! You are doing great things with “EniaC Films and Photography”. When did your company start and what all do you offer? JayLii: Yes, you’re the pro! EniaC Productions and Advertisement is a media marketing company focused on networking with different companies (Entertainment Networking to Incorporate All Creativity) is a multimedia and advertising company
“I met JayLii when she was 17 and even then I knew this girl would blow up” focused on films and photography. I started ENIAC a year ago and just recently got the logo and company trademarked and copyrighted. So it's ready for business!
MsiCandi: I know you were in Atlanta for a while. What is something that you learned there that you will take everywhere you go?
MsiCandi: If you could give young aspiring artists or career-driven youth any advice, what would it be?
JayLii: Atlanta was great and I had a lot of fun. One thing I know now is that a nice smile, nice clothes, fast talking, and a business card don’t mean anything. (Laughs)
JayLii: My advice would be to never follow advice. Music is from within. If you aspire, let destiny lead the way. If you love it, you’ll work hard. You’ll get there.
MsiCandi: What’s your proudest moment “musically” so far?
MsiCandi: What’s the plan for “JayLii” as a whole? What all do you want to get involved in, experience, and do with your brand?
JayLii: I don’t want fans, I want believers. Faith goes a long way. I want to be happy; CONTENT with who I am and what I can offer the world. Nothing more, nothing less. MsiCandi: If people want to know more about JayLii or get in touch with you to book you or for business purposes, how can they contact you? JayLii: www.youtube.com/JayLiiWorld “there’s no other place to be”
What’s Up Everybody!!! As most of you know MsiCandi is “currently” stationed in Jacksonville, Fl (Duuuuval). I think it’s about time I introduce you to my Duval Team!! My portrait photographer came in from Cincinnati and hooked us up with a photoshoot, and for those that know us, we LOVE photoshoots. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the shoot. ~MsiCandi~
Eating Healthy This Spring
C
ollard Greens
The cooking time on the greens depends on you. They will be lighter, less tender, but will retain more vitamins the less they are cooked. The longer they are cooked the more tender they will be. Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil 5 cloves garlic 1/4 cup onions, chopped 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced 1 bunch of collards, washed and chopped 1/2-1 cup veggie broth or water 2 tsp granulated garlic 1 tbsp soy sauce Pinch of black pepper or cayenne Sea salt to taste
Directions: 1. Stack greens and cut of stems 2. Roll stack of greens and cut into thin shreds about 1/4 -1/2 inch thick 3. Wash in a strainer until fully cleaned. 4. Saute garlic and onion in oil on med/ low heat until soft (3-5) min 5. Add tomatoes and greens, saute for 5 min 6. Add veggie broth, garlic powder, soy sauce and pepper cook for 15 min, cover, stirring occasionally. Sea salt and black pepper to taste. For more healthy recipes and a more natural life style go to www.nattral.com
A Note From MsiCandi I hope you enjoyed this month’s e-newsletter. Every month we try to add a little something new to keep you guys entertained, educated, and surprised. Remember we love having your participation with the newsletter so if you want to write an article, promote your business, or just kick it with iCandi send us and email at iCandiPro@gmail.com and we’ll work it out!! I challenge you to do three things this spring #1 love yourself mentally If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. ~Maya Angelou~
#2 love yourself emotionally #3 love yourself physically Be Blessed ~MsiCandi~