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When you put out positive energy into the universe it will always out do the negative.

How can we move on from such a negative vibe that has become a plague in the Urban communities. When Rome fell all of it’s enemies attacked to seek revenage on a often cruel empire that sought Draconian Justice against it’s rebellers and often times enemies. My enemy is the coward who done this and the police for not trying hard enough to find him. My enemy is the street dealer who sells guns to Gang members and often times don’t cringe at the end results that come out of the sales.. My enemy is still out there probablly laughing his ass off because he him self worships the devil..My enemy is the FBI for not steeping in and helping the citizens with thier gang infestation that is corrupting the windy city disallowing kids to be able to play with out any worries.My enemy is the people who stand by and watch all these bad things happen to the very innocent of people and don’t say shit because they don’t believe in snitching.. when all they have to do is tell the truth.

My enemy is the people who promote violence like it candy.

My friends are the ones who seek to stop the violence like me. My friends will never kill a Baby..

Desmond Omar-Shareef Kent I want to thank IAMU mag for showing support to my dream. I appreciate the love this Mag has shown. Thank you so much.

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1 · March 11 at 8:29pm Yoggi-Ber Musick Shout out To IAMu magazine definetly giving people a peek into the world of the up an coming artist out there...

1 · March 11 at 8:29pm Kenny B Kenny I wanna thank all yall who been rockin with me DJ KBK since day 1. opening for Macklemore was crazy and just the start. Thank you for all the love and support!! I do this for yall!! like the page and please spread it around!! all pictures and possible video from last nights performance with macklemore will be posted throughout the day!! www.facebook. com/djkbk tell a friend to tell a friend!!

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From all of us at Transformed here in Bloomfield, CT we say keep up the great work!!!

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The INSIDE Features Augusta GA Model Mrs Alexis Leuwinski Houston Texas MC Fresh L.A. Hip-Hop Legend Ms. Toi A&R, Radio Host A-Money Legendary DJ Craig G UK Producer,Songwriter GadMan Dubs Mississippi Rappers Crunk N Buck Featur Price

IAMU Magaine is published and printed by YM Media LLC 2013

I remember being bullied, feeling worthless, unpretty, not good enough....but dear God I'm here!!!! So very grateful for change and favor! #memyselfandjesus #saynotobullies #loveyourself #knowyourworth #happysunday #iloveHimdoyou

You, Kameka Weir, Francine Alicia Hines, Tracy Allen and 72 others like this.

Barry Outlaw yes, you are very beautiful. Truly blessed you are.

15 hours ago · Like Gianna Lovinthechange Ortiz Beautiful and blessed 14 hours ago via mobile · Like Yao Sawyer uniquely beautiful.....

13 hours ago · Like Jerproncia Gardner YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, YOU ARE IMPORTANT, YOU ARE KIND (In the maid's voice off the movie, The

Help), lol. But seriously, you're a beautiful woman inside and outside and God's Grace have allowed others to see what a JEWEL you are, you're PRECIOUS sis and I...See More 11 hours ago · Like Victoria Ward You are BEAUTIFUL!!!

9 hours ago · Like Famecia Ward Thanks!!!! Lol I "use" to but not anymore Jerproncia Gardner & Victoria Ward so no need to fight sis!

Love u cuz I wanna see u soon and thanx for the compliment!

9 hours ago via mobile · Like Victoria Ward Please clear that up for Mae- don't have her coming out of retirement. Love you too & yeah we gotta see each other soon.

9 hours ago · Like Jerproncia Gardner Lol, oh I know you can handle yourself now, I was just talking about back then and Victoria I stay retirement now unless my girls need me and then I'm HELL ON WHEELS AGAIN 8 hours ago · Like · 1 Tracy Allen Gorgeous!

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et me introduce you to this Phenomenal Woman.

Ayesha Simmons, aka AMoney, has risen to the top against all odds. She’s the CEO of Thickemz Entertainment LLC. She’s also the host of the AMoney Show Train radio broadcast and Senior Host on QS4 Unchained Radio/ KHURN/KHDB International Radio. In addition to her entrepreneurial and hosting responsibilities, AMoney is also a model, promoter, talent scout and writer.

AMoney was born in Cleveland, Ohio and currently resides in Rochester, New York.

Her desire to become greater than her circumstances began at the age of 5. It was then she was placed in a foster home where she joined her younger brother and sister. While in foster care, she saw Michael Jackson on television. She had dreams of singing and dancing like him. She was also drawn into entertainment as she watched her father’s singing group. She was fascinated by the way they sang and dressed.

This further convinced her the entertainment road was the road she wanted to travel.

Influenced by Allah, Mary J. Blige and Anita Baker, AMoney continued to move forward despite all of the obstacles she had encountered. Seeing the beauty and strength in those who influenced her at a young

age, AMoney set out to prove herself. In March 2011, Thickemz Entertainment LLC, an entertainment and modeling agency, was born. That was followed by the start of her radio show The AMoney Show Train in March 2012. Some of the guests that have climbed aboard the AMoney Train are Dave Tolliver (Men At Large), Rodney Perry (The Monique Show) and Eric Nolan Gant (O’Jays) and Levert II just to name a few.

The most recent addition

to AMoney’s resume is becoming A&R and radio host for Independent Music Group-Gulf Coast.

AMoney’s business wings spread far and wide. In addition to her entertainment related endeavors, she’s the founder of Ladiez of Essence – a non-profit organization addressing the needs of displaced women and a reentry program for women in prison. She’s also the co-owner, along with her husband YahYah, of Oh Happy Day

Cleaning.

For AMoney there is no limit.

She continues to move forward and strive for perfection.

She’s definitely a train that can’t be stopped.

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Ask Bri

Princess Mit'chella Isaac-Howard Depends.. if we were

married i wud try to work it out..but if

we were jus dating..

i wudnt cheat..i wud have that conver-

sation and leave if nothing changes..

about an hour ago via

· Like · 1 Missipoo Cox But if you've tried, & tried everything &´still NO CHANGE but YOU'VE compromised mobile

so much for it not to be working so finally

TIRED & leave, & coincidentalyou get

ly you are doing so

much better ALONE or atleast not tied

down, stuck unhappy,

OR stressng for NOTHING WHOOO!!

IThink I needed to get that off my chest :-} #butitsallspeakingfromexperience

54 minutes ago via mobile · Like · 2 Bri Williams DATS WHAT'S UP MISSIPOO I FEEL YA RELEASE GIRL!!!

I MEAN WHAT'S THE USE OF TRYING AND KILLING YOURSELF MENTALLY & UR RIGHT WHEN U LEAVE THE STRESS LEAVES TOO!!!

42 minutes ago · Like ·1 Peggy LovenJesus Brown I would just

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https://www.facebook.com/liquiddopebri leave because all the bs is not going to stop therse days ppl r trying to live an lets live an be at peace.

33 minutes ago via mobile · Like ·1 Bri Williams WE ALL WISH IT WERE THAT SIMPLE PEGGY BUT UNFORTUNATELY THAT'S NOT SO FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE, IT'S THE TOTAL OPPOSITE 25 minutes ago · Like Illfaminc Illustriousfamilyincorporated If you been with somebody 10 years and they haven't tried to kill you but been there on the Journey and you let them go that easy....YOU NEED YOUR ASS BEAT! 24 minutes ago via mobile · Like ·1 Bri Williams THX RIKA 22 minutes ago · Like Bri Williams LOL WELL SAID ILL BUT WHAT IF THEY CONTINUE CAUSE THEY THINK THEY KNOW U WON'T LEAVE THEN WHAT? "SOMEBODY GOING TO GRADY!!"

20 minutes ago · Like · 1 Peggy LovenJesus Brown Nawl its not that easy but when a person is fed up and tired of putting up wit the same bull.

20 minutes ago via mobile · Like ·2 Bri Williams TRUE, RELATIONSHIPS ARE FUNNY THO THE LONGER THEY ARE, THE HARDER IT IS TO LEAVE SOME TIMES 19 minutes ago · Like Peggy LovenJesus Brown Some time it end like that because I am one of them ppl.

17 minutes ago via mobile · Like ·1 Bri Williams THEN U HAVE

This Month’s Topic IF YOU WERE IN A 10 RELATIONSHIP, BUT THE RELATIONSHIP WAS ROCKY MEANING THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN YALL WERE BAD & U DREADED GOING HOME SOME TIMES BECAUSE OF CONSTANT NAGGING ABOUT WHAT U ARE NOT DOING RIGHT. MY QUESTION TO U IS WOULD U STAY & TRY TO FIX IT, LEAVE AND CALL IT QUITS OR DO U CHEAT TO FILL THE VOID FROM THE LACK OF LOVE AND AFFECTION? #LET'STALK

THIS THOUGHT "10 YEARS, NOW IF I LEAVE I HAVE TO START FROM SCRATCH WITH SOMEONE ELSE, I MAY AS WELL STAY." LOL WHEN THAT DOOR CLOSED ANOTHER ONE OPENED, THEN U START TO LOOK TO SEE IF THIS NEW PERSON HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE LIKE THE LAST WITHOUT GIVING THE NEW ONE A CHANCE TO MAKE IT OR FUCK UP...

16 minutes ago · Like Illfaminc Illustriousfamilyincorporated

Pray about it, but

if you not married shhhh!

Cake & Ice Cream:) ....or buy a rabbit or a bullet!

9 minutes ago via mobile · Like · 1 Peggy LovenJesus Brown Some time those are signs from

God that is not the

person u are spose to spend the rest of ur life wit

I was wit my

ex for over thirteen years we was married an everything if god was not in it.it was not ment to be.

8 minutes ago via mobile · Like · 2 Hardaway Lamar Hmmmmmm 6 minutes ago via mobile · Like · 1

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he hottest DJ on the ones and twos today is DJ Craig G. Born and raised in Harlem the New York native has made a name for himself, but it wasn't easy.

Over 15 years ago Craig G realized he had an undeniable love for music.

He took that passion and began polishing up his skills on the turntables.

His hardwork and dedication led him to appear on various television shows including the Chris Rock Show and BET's Planet Groove and Rap City on

five various occasions.

His popularity first came as being known for spinning all the hot reggae hits but he decided to broaden his music genre and diversify his fan base. As his popularity rose on the Hip-Hop scene he decided to enlist the support of various artists such as 50 Cent Mase Jay Z D.M.X Ice Cube, Mack 10, Mary J. Blige, Kool Moe Dee and two of the late great rappers, Big PUN and the Notorious B.I.G. to make his hot mixtapes even hotter.

Having enlisted such A-list artists his name began spreading not only across America but all over the world. His willingness to travel as led him to dj over 5000 parties not only in the United States and Canada but overseas in France, Bahamas, Puerto Rico Belgium, Germany, Aus-

tralia, Japan, Amsterdam and England. Hitting the road turned out to be one of the best decisions Craig G has ever made. In Las Vegas Craig G rocked the Tyson-Holyfield fight after party, in Acapulco the Black Film Festival was a hit, and closer to home Puff Daddy rang in the New Year with one of the worlds top 10 party djs and a 5 time mixtape award winner (R.I.P JUSTO) .

Having perfected the art of rocking parties all over the world CRAIG G became a live on air radio personality.

That soon turned out to be another great decision by the dj. While hosting his show, the Midnight Rush on WNEZ Jams 910, Craig G was offered a very promising position at WZMX Hot 93.7 Connecticut's hottest radio station. WZMX as allowed Craig G to display his skills to an audience that has

voted him to be Connecticut's #1 DJ four years in a row Hartford Advocate.

Being the hottest DJ at the largest radio station, Hot 93.7, it's no surprise he also has the #1 mix show. The Midday Mix with Jenny Boom Boom, the 5:00 Rush Hour Mix with Eddie Santiago and the Saturday Night Street Party with Da Bigg Mann & K-Dub are all #1. Craig G has performed at the Source Awards Djing for M.A.S.E also been on Carson Daly show Oprah and Jay Leno all with M.A.S.E who is now part of the G-Unit family so the sky is the limit And in Jan 2005 Dj Craig G became a part of the biggest Dj crew In The World The Heavy Hitters and Craig can be also heard on sirius radio morning mix mon-friday 9am alongside his partner for over 17 years.

Dj P Nice and Dj Craig G is the voice of the station so log on to www.sirius. com/hotjamz50 and when it come to parties in New England, Connecticut to Rhode Island to Boston Dj Craig G has done it all.

"I guess I need a new challenge (Ha Ha Ha)."

DJ Craig G has served millions worldwide and doesn't plan on stopping there.

When it comes to rocking a party no one does it like DJ Craig G. AIN'T NO PARTY LIKE A TOP FLOOR PARTY!!!

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How Dope Is That My First Cover IAMU Urban | IAMU Urban March 2013 www.magcloud.com urban issue

Nino Brown you lookin extra good ova there!!

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Its easy to sell the cover to some one who has all the financial backings but steadily produces the wackest lyrics . it’s to maintain an integrity fortress to the world and say this MC is desrving of the cover because there putting a lot of hard work and they have good lyrics.

How about that a magazine that dares to be bold and different. so if want to know how to get on the cover put some work in then one day by surprise like she did you will see that it is just the beginning..

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Rapping,acting, modeling all apart of being a great entertainer beauty,booty & brains don’t hurt either lol

k before you get to thinking this a July 2012 reunion issue I must say your wrong we’re only featuring 2 artist from that issue it self.

Technically 3.Now with being said we got a chance to catch up with the warrior Ms.Toi. Who you might remember she was on the Cover for said July 2012 andthis time get the honors of asking her all the questions men would like to know hummn the Stalker Pt 2 lol...

Just playing or am I?

Shows Friday & sat I’m really on business rt now but the hustle don’t stop.,lol gotta go show sum love...

Shout out to Mr.Tan & Jab on the We Run Cali shirts #G.O T-shirts coming soon... http://bit.ly/1454vgE (Watch “Ms. Toi TV” on YouTube) Jumping in & out the cage shit gets real when I’m on stage. 4 min show kills it

By Antonio Lewinson

IAMU: I'm sure you hear this all the time but your pretty?

Thank you for the compliment I think every woman should hear that daily.

IAMU: Miss Toi for the fellas out there who is wondering what can a man do it get your Attention?

All I can say is don’t try.

Some women aren’t looking for the attention so if you try too hard 9x’s out of 10 it won’t work.

IAMU: ok i understand so does that mean a regular has a chance to go out on a date with you?

There’s nothing regular about Los Angeles.lol I was in a long relationship now I’m doing me looking great getting ready

for a tour this summer so I’m definitely not here to experience anymore regular stuff.

IAMU: growing up did you have any insecurites about your self?

I was very skinny naturally now everyone wants to be skinny. Smh So,I workout eat right and keep myself active.

Now I’m more confident than ever.

IAMU: what's your favorite place to eat?

I like the Boiling Crab Lucelle’s, & my own food.

IAMU: A man like me who like to be extra cheap from

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time to time would get dismissed as soon as we pull to a McDonald for dinner right lol?

Let’s not embarrass anyone here but trust me if we even got in a car together and you decide to take,me to MC Donalds instead of the grocery store I don’t need to say the rest..

IAMU: ok ok how about popeyes is that better ?

I can do that on my own.

IAMU: you win Hibachi Grill is cool.

Ok moving on cause while you was hunting

Thank u Allah for showing me how to work my gift..

I get serious before I go on stage no time for bs stay focused Think about ur dreams as a kid do they match up to who u r?

I love real music that’s my fuckin problem When u w the homies u can hv fun anywhere This me & my homeboy fo life BooGotti YOU HEAR ME..

IAM Ms. Toi

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for fast food I already whipped up some chicken breast tenders, Mac&cheese, Hawaiian bread, fruit and some pink lemonade.

I’m at home so I will always do me right.

IAMU: Have you had any stalkers if so what did you do to get rid of him?

No stalkers allowed ”break glass in case of an emergency” @ (MsToiThatReal)

IAMU: so with your permission can i stalk you and call you 15 times a day?

15 times w 1 answer and you better be talking about my album I AM A WARRIOR or my videos on my YouTube channel ads Theyaintready4t in the next edition. 15 times you don’t even call your mom 15 times. Lol IAMU: all right then i'll leave you alone.. Lol Ok good we gotta get back on track.

IAMU: name your biggest turnoff that

a man can say or do in your presence?

The biggest turnoff is to disrespect your marriage & family. Men don’t know how to break things off then start over hint... If you’re married I’m not listening blah blah blah...

IAMU: at least i wont do that either.

If you’re married I’m not listening blah blah blah...

IAMU: what is a special gesture to you?

A special gesture coming from a single man is for him to just be his self , if you know how to do the unexpected sweet things you will grow closer.

IAMU: ooh i can do that, well try to.

Lol IAMU: last but not least do you have any shout outs?

My new album I AM A WARRIOR available Paypal (flymstoi@Yahoo.com) Cl’Che’ & Ms.Toi Hustle Hard part 2&3 sosouth. com Twitter (MsToiThatReal) Facebook/MSTOIRAPPER YouTube (Theyaintready4t) Booking for hosting & shows GoProductions26@ gmail.com John IAMU Magazine it’s been a,pleasure as usual thank you, my G.O Productions squad, Uncle D, HB Produkshins, O, & the Heat Makaz Productions Mr. Payback Much love Ms.Toi IAM Ms. Toi

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Born in East London uk 1975 jamaican decent.

Has been producing for 20 years....

GadManDubs Real Name: Christopher Genius Is not only a producer, but a recording artist aswell, i rap, sing and dj.

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Life is Good (Featuring Chaka Demus & JoJo Mac : soon to be released on chaka demus new L.P 2013

Riding Low : single Radical Changes : single World United Dub: single Gruby Subz : single Fit For A King : single Dungeon Dub : single Freedom Fighters : single Lullaby : single at itunes: you can find 2 e.p's of mine http://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/ gadmandubs/id328479390 Links: http://www.myspace.com/dr_genius http://www.soundclick.com/geniusgad http://www.soundclick.com/drgenius http://www.junodownload.com/labels/GadManDubs/releases/ http://www.gadmandubs.info http://www.soundcloud.com/gadmandubs http://www.myspace.com/gadmandubs http://www.dubark.com/gadmandubs http://www.facebook.com/gadmandubs http://www.facebook.com/christopherlove

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ORN AND RAISED IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, SARA SHINE IS OF PORTUGUESE, BRAZILIAN & FRENCH DECENT. SHE HAS BEEN ON HER GRIND FOR QUITE SOMETIME WHILE INDEPENDENTLY WRITING AND RELEASING 6 OF HER OWN CD’S OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, MAINLY BEING DISTRIBUTED OVERSEAS IN JAPAN, LONDON, AND BRAZIL WITH INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTION. SHE HAS ALSO FEATURED ON

AND WRITTEN HOOKS FOR OVER 100 DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT RAP AND R&B PROJECTS RELEASED IN THE UNDERGROUND HIP HOP MARKET. IN THE MIDST OF HER HARDWORK AND DEDICATION, SARA HAS CREATED A SOLID FAN BASE IN HER HOMETOWN 805 AREACODE, UP TO THE BAY AREA, AND DOWN TO LOS ANGELES WHERE SHE HAS PERFORMED AT MANY CONCERT VENUES THROUGHOUT HER CAREER, INCLUDING THE GREEK THEATRE AND UNIVERSAL AMPHITHEATER. MISS S. IS SOLITI-

FIED IN THE STREETS AS ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING FEMALE ARTISTS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. SHE HAS WRITTEN AND ARRANGED THE MAJORITY OF THE SONGS ON ALL 6 OF HER SOLO ALBUMS, AND HAS BEEN WRITING AND ARRANGING SONGS FOR VARIOUS ARTISTS FOR OVER 10 YEARS. SARA MOVED TO LOS ANGELES AND HAS BEEN MAKING SOME MAJOR MOVES AND IS EXTREMEMLY PASSIONATE TO SHOW THE WORLD HER MELODIC VOICE AND HEART FELT SONGS. AS SOON AS SARA ARRIVED IN LA, CA., SHE LANDED A REGULAR GIG AT B.B. KINGS IN HOLLYWOOD EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT, GOT A WAITRESSING JOB AT ROSCOES CHICKEN & WAFFLES, AND BEGAN HUSTLING HER CD’S AT NIGHT ON HOLLYWOOD BLVD WITH JUST HERSELF AND HER CD PLAYER. THE DEFINITION OF A TRUE FEMALE HUSTLER!! SOON AFTER SHE WAS CHOSEN TO SING BACK UP FOR RICKY FANTE OF VIRGIN RECORDS AND TOURED ITALY AS HIS SOLO BACK UP VOCALIST. SHE THEN TOURED AS AN OPENING ACT FOR OLDIES LEGEND IAM Sara Shine 23

BRENTON WOOD WHERE TOGETHER THEY WOULD PERFORM A DUET THAT SHE WROTE FOR THE BOTH OF THEM TITLED "SWEET MEMORIES". SARA SHINE HAS OPENED UP FOR ARTISTS SUCH AS CHAKA KHAN, JAMES BROWN, MYA, WUTANG KLAN, KC & JOJO, THE GAP BAND, MORRIS DAY & THE TIME TO NAME A FEW. WITH STRONG GOSPEL ROOTS AND A DEEP LOVE FOR SOUL MUSIC, ALONG WITH MANY ENDURED HARDSHIPS AND LIFE EXPERIENCE, SARA SHINE IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS "THE TRUTH" AND IS SURE TO MAKE YOU FEEL HER WORDS WHEN YOU HEAR HER RECORDS. WITH 10

@ SARASHINEMUSIC!

YEARS OF PERSONAL ARTIST DEVELOPMENT UNDER HER BELT, SARA IS A RECORDING PROFESSIONAL IN THE STUDIO AND ON THE STAGE! OBTAINING A HUGE CATALOG OF PERSONALLY WRITTEN SONGS, SARA IS WELL GROOMED AND READY FOR THE MAJORS. SHE IS CURRENTLY PERFORMING AT MANY LOS ANGELES NIGHT CLUBS WHILE PROMOTING HER MOST RECENT ALBUM JUST RELEASED IN JANUARY OF 2013 TITLED "STEP IT UP" WITH HIT SINGLES LIKE "EBONY & IVORY" AND "WHY DO WE PLAY". YOU CAN DOWNLOAD HER NEW ALBUM AT WWW. SARASHINE.BANDCAMP.COM!! SARA IS EXCITED TO SEE THE MANY OPPORTUNITES

FORTHCOMING! SHE HAS RECENTLY CAME OUT FEATURING ON MIXTAPES WITH CURTIS YOUNG (DR.DRE'S SON), BIZZY BONE & LAYZIE BONE OF BONE THUGS & HARMONY, KURRUPT, RAS KASS, BATTLE RAPPER PHILLY SWAIN, CA$HIS, & SPICE 1. PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYES AND EARS OPEN FOR THIS EXTREMELY TALENTED ARTIST AND SONGWRITER ON THE RISE. SARA SHINE…...

INSPIRING HEARTS AND MINDS WITH THE POWER OF REAL MUSIC!! FOLLOW BACK AT TWITTER.COM/ SARASHINEMUSIC!

Sara Shine thanks for peeping out the music!! glad u liking it. This where my heart and soul is at !!! and its also being around my friends to that are close and dear too me.

I came from the bottom when people told me to give up!! So what i do?? I came back even harder!!! and the music speaks for itself=) If u still feel pain from something u went thru in the past or might be going thru today..just make sure u keep healing, praying, overcoming & evolving. ♥ Driving around LA getting these Knocturnal tickets off for $10..the show is 2morrow night at Khory’s in Long Beach, Ill be opening up, dm me if u want a ticket!

Check me out doing my thing live on the mic at 2nd St. Jazz Club in downtown LA...http:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Bl1h2vDcOe0 Settle down with the person you have the most fun with, u laugh with the most and the one who makes u feel like no other...rare to find but they’re out there!

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Crunk N Buck

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ince thier first feature with IAMU Magazine. July 2012 with Ms. Toi on the Cover to be exact.

Crunk and Buck has been two busy men in the music industry..

Opening thier own recording studio and touring in the state of Mississippi. Currently they some new projects that are set to be released in the summer until then check out this quick interview. Keep up even though this is not a race still you might lose IAMU

are making there impact

BoTToM SouNd be the team.

to continue to build

IAMU :What has Crunk N Buck been

IAMU: Cool with that

gimmick group, we're

up to since your first

your tour date starts?

feature in

IAMU?

CNB: We've been traveling Mississippi & Memphis getting this MICROPHONE MONEY.. We recently opened our own

recording studio, BoTToM SouNd AudioVisuals. We are

in the area,

ger with my lyrics..

CNB: We want

being said when does

CNB: We are about

to go on tour starting

3/23/12, we have 6 dates 6 different places, and more dates are being added.

Stay tuned when u follow us on www. twitter.com/crunknbuck and like our fan page on facebook.com

Buck)..

(Crunk-N-

currently in the lab working on our new

LP, 'RED WRITING', and we have a team of hungry artists who

IAMU: We like to support grass roots tours what do hope accomplish while on the road?

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our fan base and our brand.

We're not

a

not trying to crossover to the main-

stream, we want da

mainstream to crossover to us.

dACruNk1:

& my style laid back, but I'm crunk with da flow..

IAMU: when can we expect the Album to come CNB : Expect Crunk-NBuck, "RED WRITING" SUMMER 2013.

IAMU: last but not least

do you have any shout IAMU: no groupies outs? yet?

CNB: Shout out to CNB: just like our da whole BoTToM SouNd shows, they come & FAMILY: GUICE, SHATTERD go..

WORLD, PLAYA ZEEK, IAMU: As a group how would you define your styles individually?

CNB:

dAbuCk1:

STAAR QUEENKONG, KD, HOOD DOOL, WOO THAKID, DU THAKID, COACH JONES, KT, COLD THOUGHTS CO..

SNUBNOZE 4 LIFE!.

well my style will get u buck... but

I'm

bringing a lil swag-

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he twenty-four year old, FRESH grew up in Alief, Tx Southwest of the Astrodome. It was there, were the ambition and determination of a young and upcoming hip-hop artiest was born. I feel pretty blessed coming from a mother who had me at such a young age.

She did the best for me but at the same time she wanted to live her own life, and I couldn't do anything but respect her wishes. Because in the end she was the one to bring me into this world.

From there I was in a sink or swim situation, I could either be what I came from or spread my wings and never stop til I reach my dreams and greatest accomplishments.

Then is when I pushed my way out of darkness and into the light in 2012.

I lost Toyrean (T.O.Y. of FDAB) to this RAP game, so that was the fuel to fire that made me work harder in his name. He was a inspiration to myself and my music by being a young talented artist not considered as a Houston rapper. Currently unwww.iamumagazine.com

signed, I focus my time on music and my teen club (The Kickback).

I also run a Charity program called F.L.Y. N@t!ons (Freely Loving Yourself), this program host events including participating in the Cancer Walk for breast cancer, and giving back to the community. From 2000- 2012 I have been doing local shows in Beaumont Tx, RVA Center in Dallas Tx, Nacogdoches Tx, and local clubs in Houston. All I want back from this industry is to prosper ,and have my fans keep me in there prayers.

View my links frequent for updates on current project APPLE CITY at http://www.reverb-

nation.com/freshly?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav or Twitter @ISfreshly if you are interested in booking partys in Alief.

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As you may already heard, the tragic death of innocent 6 month old Jonylah Watkins, who became a victim of gang violence in Chicago has shocked the world. Bulls Star Derrick Rose has offered to pay for the funeral expenses.

May God bless Derrick for coming forward to help the family during a difficult time like this and most importantly bless the family of Jonylah.

as the nation has come to know the death of a 16 year old in Brooklyn, New York who was shot and killed by undercover cops has brought on a hailstorm of sudden media interest in this East Flat Bush community who are now rioting over of what they say series of rash police brutality.

GOD BLESS HIM FOR THIS GOOD DEED R.I.P BABY GIRL

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never thought i would have to write about an article that included a 6 month old baby being buried because she got shot but now I have too.. As a parent we never want to experience this kind of tragedy and unfornutely a Chicago,Ill family has to experience this horrific Reality. What also transpired and did not get national attention was a 15 year old according to family non-gang member was shot and killed by gang violence because of mistaken identity. This rash of violence in a ciry that is plagued with gang violence already has to stop..

I can never understand why the prosecuting attorney’s won’t use the patriot act

against gang members and the other charges that they are brought up on when they are on trial. When will this sensless violence end?

This kid was happy he was getting a chance to IOWA..

Iowa of all places.. There are hardly any black people in Iowa ( we know there is)..

Was it racial profiling that caused this disturbing incident Ala George Zimmerman the infamous murderer of Trayvon Martin..

Should the cops face trial and or be suspended for their actions. they claimed the young man had a gun drawn but witness say other wise. is NYPD blue trying to hide something,because if they are then they are showing the world thier true nature as uniformed child killers. Unlawfull arresters of people who have the right to a peacefull assembly are arrested and beaten because they are speaking up against police violence..

Damn First Elmo now Big Bird RIP

thats what happens when you act like an idiot you pay for it

ok at least have a clean sock on your head wait minute why the hell you got sock on your head “aint no body got time for that

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Malik Cox, better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek or "Bleek", is a New York rapper mainly known for his tenure with Roca-Fella Records and CEO of his own label Get Low Records

Nicole Monique Wray (born May 2, 1981), also known as simply Nicole, is an American R&B and hip hop singer. Her 1998 debut single "Make It Hot" was certified gold.

Leland Austin, better known by his stage name Yung L.A., is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. His debut single "Ain't I", peaked at #47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and hit #7 on Billboard's Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Mel Jason Smalls (born January 4, 1979), better known as Drag-On, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City.

Drag-On was originally signed to the Ruff Ryders Entertainment imprint, where he released his successful debut album, Opposite of H2O, Nivea B. Nash who performs under the mononym Nivea, is an American singer whose recordings reached the Billboard charts during the early 2000s. Nivea is known most for her singles "Don't Mess With My Man" and "Laundromat"

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Featur Price

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.D. (aka Featur Price) is a solo Rap/ Hip Hop artist on the Jackson, Mississippi based record label/entertainment company Southerrn Kingz Entertainment (SKE). Featur, from Jackson, MS by way of Simpson County, has been entertaining all his life. He has worked with various producers and promoters before being hooked up with Derek Gettis, Founder and CEO, of SKE and his team of industry professionals.

Featur displays a rap style that is from the hood and appeals more to the street audience, at the same time keeping the ladies dancing in the club. He is currently working on his debut mixtape

under SKE titled “No More Procrastination”, which will produce his first local hit “Block Star”. Featur, looking to take his career to the next level, is no slouch or amateur when it comes to entertaining the crowd on stage. His hypnotizing flow and www.iamumagazine.com

The passion in you will drive you places that money can’t get you....#SKE Grind hard or go home!

You’ve got to say, “I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it.” It’s called perseverance. #SKE Music is what “feelings” sound like #SKE Sometimes you have to lose sleep, just so you won’t lose your dreams #SKE Check out SKE R&B artist Jacori “Cocoa” Hyler featured in the March issue of IAMU Magazine out of Georgia.

Shout out to John Genius and the rest of the IAMU Magazine crew!

street style delivery is sure to keep the crowd moving on the dance floor and wanting more. As time passes, Featur will prove that he is the future of Mississippi and southern rap/hip hop.

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The Crooks Ceo’s of oil company’s the Major oil companies gave their Chief Executive officer bonus’s of 10 million dollars or More... How much is put back into the commuinities unless it’s an oil

Nothing but a G-thang

spill none.

Chavez The aim of the Venezuelan general strike of 2002-2003 was to pressure Chávez into resigning and calling early elections. The strike lasted approximately two months, and the government ended up firing 19,000 PDVSA employees and replacing them with workers loyal to the Chávez

by Colin St.John

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enezuelan fallen leader Hugo Chavez was considered a dictator by many because he did not play by their rules. Being the president to a nation for almost 15 years can make some jealous and cringe a little bit.

Even more so he refused to allow foreign commercial interest into his country which by many business stand points made him a much hated man.

American Imperialism is the term than defines the US outreach to foreign countries. Chavez dejected that Idea so much he compared George W. Bush to a Donkey. The thieves are waiting like a wolf in sheep’s clothing to get their hands on Venezuela’s oil. Amongst his loyalist Chavez is a hero. Last month @iamuurban

government

In 2006, the government had a forty percent share which was announced to be increased by twenty percent. Some believe this move could potentially burden PDVSA with investment costs, but Chavez created several new subsidiaries of PDVSA to try to prevent unwanted costs from happening. These subsidiaries include agriculture, shipbuilding, construction, and industry. Chavez also put effort into diversifying the economy.

I wrote about the millionaire oil company CEO’s who are making a living off of raping the world’s economies through the product of crude oil and selling them at a high cost. Venezuela boasted the lowest gas prices in the world at .12 cents a gallon yes I said it .12 cents….

With Chavez’s death it brings along the wolf pack and there much awaited hope and opportunity to these crooks who will engage in acts of trickery which will indulge into third world slavery by baring gifts; sounds familiar? Chavez gave

his people freedom by disallowing corporate greed known in America as Capitalism.

Who ever heard of a nation receiving profits from the very oil they produce? George W. Bush called Chavez the enemy because Chavez refusal to be bullied by him and other countries who taunted him as he taunted right back...

So how does the thieves and the rest of the world will try to infiltrate Venezeula and their oil. Simple deploy covert tactics and under the table

business deals with the new leader who might embrace such acts of thievery..

Under Chavez thier country’s illiteratcy dropped drastically and the gap between middle class and the rich was shortened. The crooks will ensure that gap is put back into it’s respective place and a nation that was starting to find it’s own identity will now lose sight of it only if it allows greedy foreign interests.

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Album Reviews Their was this section that we came up with in 2011 called what’s banging in my IPOD which was written by Nehimiah Salter. His insight to how real hip-hop should be was very astonashing. So from that we bring you the album reviews. I like to hear Good new music and is not afraid to play it in my car with the base turned up. We do take thier hard work seriously but at the same time who wants to spend there last dime on music that they can’t even ride to? if you would like your Album, mixtape and EP reviewed please hit us up. iamumag@ yahoo.com

Sara Shine Valentina

Available on http://sarashine.bandcamp.com/

You can tell she grew up in the 90’s because this album reminds of when an artist tried to make good music..

Even though she tried Sara Shine did miss a few steps .. Some of her colloberations did not match up with what she was trying deliver. Even though she missed a step or 2 Sara does have 7 good songs this album is available for free via Bandcamp.com

Available on

http://www.datpiff.com/VALENTINA-A-Taste-Of-Me-Valentina-mixtape.417267. html

Their is a market for everybody and she delivered sex music that makes you think damn i want bang the mess out of her.with all the fantasies given she still misses a few steps along the. Unneeded collaborations from subpar artist can kill a promo project ina heartbeat. even though this mixtape is not wack but still fall a little short of being ok. Her message about domestic Violence is a great song, everything else becomes repetative...

Mixtapes,EPS and Demos are not graded on the same level as official Albums. if an album is wack we won’t hesAbsoloot Banksters titate to tell you. But that does not its tough to call this album because mean you should put out garbage when you listen to him you cant get and expect diamond results. We are over how he sounds like Pitbull. watching and so are the Readers...

But he’s spitting more lyrical Colin St.John content than Pitbull. But it is worth listening to..

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Classic Ride Music Good

Good( Could Have been Better) Ok Wack

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