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The INSIDE Features Yung Haze Telee KB DaBoss DJ Fred Malone Trapp Banks Lover Boy Emac

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Javon “the Teddy Bear” Photos By SPowell images Dallas Texas

Blanco Caine Kevin Pistol Re_UP Article Kiera Wilmot Story

2 years is a very long time in this business . Also it has been a very hard train ride June 5 2011 a little known R&B Artist by the Name of Kerri “CoCo� Jones was featured on the first Issue ever of IAMU Magazine. Since then We are proud to say we have featured many more just like her. Those whom have had a dream and goals in life to become famous in the Music and entertainment industries. Our world has changed since 2011. Several other magazines have written articles about Chicago and its high crime wait, conveniently coming up with excuses on why these heinous murder crimes are now coming to national spotlight. Such tragedies has propelled us to ask one question why is there an excuse to take one’s life as young as an infant child.

Just like we ask why quite when you are making slow and steady progress. Music and Life goes hand in hand.

If you listen to rape music your more than likely to ape and harm another individual. If you listen music about peace and love you are more than likely going to love your neighbor. Just like the realities in life myself and my magazine has endured such challenges and rest assure that we have learned to over come such obstacles because of perseverance and understanding that quiting is not an option.

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rowing up in rural Florida, Kb da Boss developed an interest in music and its lyrical content at the age of eight when his Uncle Julian introduced him to Hip Hop. Listening to Andre 3000, Outkast, A Tribe Called Quest, Common, and Tupac were among his early inspirations. His appreciation for Hip Hop runs deep with it’s ability to evoke emotion, it’s “feel good, emotional real talk music” which gives voice

to messages of life’s lessons, feelings and the ability to connect to an audience on a personal level. “Hip Hop to me is the feeling that's put into music. Rappers sometimes just rap at you or around you, not necessarily to you and to me that classifies RAP music. It’s not just about girls, cars, and money” it’s about Kb da Boss sharing his emotions, and personal messages to his fan base.

At the age of 24 Kb has been doing music since he was 17.

The enjoyment of the art of lyrical expression through music is a key driving force for Boss, however, there is an underlying propensity to succeed. His goals, and musical

ambitions are directly linked to his daughter. Boss feels a deep-seated need to show her that hard work, dedication, and love of music are a driving force that cannot be deterred. His life lesson to her is that failure is not an option, to learn from each set back and keep moving through life with an end goal in sight.

Passion for musical, and lyrical content expression, the love of his daughter, are the reasons that Kb da Boss eats, sleeps, and dreams of music.

His goal is to write, produce, and explore all opportunities in the music world. In 2011 he started AMH Inc (All My Homies Incorporated) with a group of his musical piers and

has been on a rejuvenated musical tear every since.

He will always represent the 352 area but is on a mission to build a foundation worldwide. www.amhink.com Facebook.com/kbdabossmusic Twitter.com/kbdaboss Instagram: Kbdaboss

IAMU:How are you doing?

---- I'm Good coolin' IAMU: Cool so what inspired you to want to pursue a music career?

---- Music for me happened sort of by accident. Was downloading music one day and accidently downloading some instrumentals, me and my friends decided to play around making songs on them. We recorded them on the Windows music recorder took them to school the next day and people loved them. I was addicted from there!

IAMU: Where do you think your life would be with out hip-hop?

--- I really don't know what i'd be doing otherwise, probobaly something dealing with art or www.iamumagazine.com

somthing since that was my first passion but it would certainly be less exciting without it.

----Honestly i haven't lol but i'm glad to say now i have been introduced.

IAMU: Do you consider your city a reflection of you or are you a reflection of your city?

IAMU: The best city that you have performed at to date and why may i ask?

--- I think both I'm from the country a small town outside of Ocala,Fl by the name of Lowell. Through my music you get a lot of southern hospitality in it, I'm a country boy at heart so that molded the way i approach a lot of things and the way i make songs. But i am more than just that I can be placed anywhere country city wherever and irepresent my town wherever i go. So i am a reflection where i come from but go back there and you will see how it is a reflection of me as well.

----The Best city to perform in would most definitely have to have been Key West. I performed at this event called the Goombay Festival last year and the people there were the most receptive to music in general that I have seen out of any crowd I have performed for. That was the most merchandise and music I have sold to a crowd of people ever. So much support and love definitely looking forward to doing that festival again.

IAMU: How do you feel to be featured in the Anniversary issue?

IAMU: Do you have any shout outs?

---- It feels good to have been contacted to be apart of this, that means i'm doing something right and am getting the attention of the right people.

IAMU: it's been 2 years of publishing for us, have you heard of any mentions of our magazine in the past you could be honest our readers won't lynch you or maybe lol?

--- Big shout outs to my whole crew over at AMH Incorporated (John Q,Slymm, Y.P, Insight, Anna Marie) be on the lookout for all those artists, my homies Sucoo and Rezza (great artists). And shouts to you guys for hitting me up for this feature definitely appreciate it!

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DJ Fred Malone

For over a decade DJ Fred Malone has been playing all type of events, parties, weddings, & clubs, everything you could think of. He started at a very young age and despite adversity & uncertainty in his family life, DJ Fred Malone stayed determined to master his craft. Now, In addition to DeeJaying, he works with underground rappers through his production company to help them get the attention they deserve.

So how did it all begin? What made you want to become a DJ? I started at a young age, about 12yrs old. I grew up in a tough area with gangs, drive-bys, increasing crime rates and violence. Instead of hanging with the boys after school you could catch me in the basement mixing on the turntables. I had a mentor & teacher named DJ Stormy. I would see how other DJ’s were so into it whenever they were on the turntables, beat mixing, or being a hype man. Also, Seeing people having a good time with the music and the DJ being the main influence of it, made me want to DJ..

In May 2002, at 15 years old I stepped into the booth for the 1st time and ROCKED the show. I loved that feeling of make people have a good time. After the gig people came up to me & asked who I was and said “you rock” “you did your thing boy” and I thought to myself hmm, I might have something going on here.

What’s the best event you’ve played at?

Fuel Cyber Café, it was a very large club & could fit well over 400. It was 2007 and I was 19 at the time. It was a 21 and up club

so I was most likely the youngest one there. To this day I remember that because the club was set up to where I could look over every one.

And as I played my set I was really going ham on the CDJs, people loved it. After awhile everyone just started chanting my name. It was a great feeling. It seemed like I could make the crowd do whatever. It was like I had them in the palm of my hand. We all had a good time. It stands out to me the most because that felt like the MOMENT that I arrived on the scene in a lot of people’s minds. My name was made that night. I’ve played several clubs in Houston Texas, Night Moves, Club Intense, Magics, & Club Fantasy. I’ve also played in Chicago, and other area’s.. I’ve also played at over 30 weddings and numerous basement parties and halls.

What genres of music do you spin and on what equipment?

I play all kinds of music. From rap, trance, top 40, rock, pop, country, oldies, whatever you ask for I will play. I was always taught the more you play the more venues you can open for.

I use a Numark NS7. I was taught on Vinyl but never really got into it.

I always was a CDJ type of dude.

My 1st mixer was a Gemini CD dual layer from Radio Shack. I have over 10,000 CD’s and Mp3’s in my repertoire.

How is the DJ scene in your eyes at the moment?

It’s greedy for DJS. It’s like they don’t want to just help the artist anymore. It’s kind of like a rapper gives a tape to a DJ, and then the DJ is firing back saying here, listen to my mix tape as well. I understand everyone needs to get noticed but the thing is as the DJ your job is to let the streets know WHAT’S hot and what’s new.

Are there any DJ’s out there that you

respect & would aspire to be compared to?

DJ Scratch, DJ Kid Capri, Jam Master Flex, & DJ Screw to name a few.

Tell us about your Production Business & some of the artists you’ve worked with.

DJ Malone productions, was a DJ service that grew into a full production company. We produce songs, albums, & make beats. We host mix tapes and promote artists. I have a team of guys and we’ve worked with some notables such as F.O.E from Houston TX, & Kroosh from New York. People say “I get a good vibe” coming to DJ Malone Productions. The company serves the cities of Chicago, Kansas City, Houston, and surrounding areas.

How can people check out your skills and connect with you?

My mixtapes are on Coast 2 Coast and can be heard spinning on Urban Indie Radio-L.A. You can catch my Blog talk show “Malone’s Hype Line” Mondays Wednesdays Fridays at 930pm Central @www.blogtalkradio.com/dj_malone . I can also be reached through social

networking on twitter@ djmalonepro, &, facebook/ djmalonepro or my website http://www.dmpproductions. net.

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Artist: Blanco Caine Genre: Hip Hop, Rap

Blanco has been professionally recording for 10 years with musical influences including UGK, Scarface, Eightball & MJG, and Too Short. In 2010 he released SOLD OUT: The Mixtape Hosted By Gunplay & Triple C (Maybach Music Group). Recently, he has toured with LEP Bogus Boys (Interscope) and is gearing up to release (2) two new mixtapes and (5) five new videos, including a video for the new single "Front My Move" (Remix) Feat. MCTreeG & Mikkey (Featured On www.FakeShoreDrive.com, www.

AllHipHop.com , WorldStarHipHop.com & SwurvRadio.com). In the next 5 Years Blanco Caine would like to have his lead company, Cash Gang Entertainment, to become one of the musical powerhouses in the entertainment industry.

Blanco Caine seeks to continue to captivate audiences by releasing music that is embraced by rap fans of all ages and races.

Artist: Kevin Pistol Genre: Hip Hop, Rap

Kevin Pistol is 'The Mic Jordan' of Hoo' Bangin/Hustlin Flow Music Group Kevin Pistol will release his "The Mic Jordon" LP in 2014 on Mack 10's Hoo-Bangin Records via a label deal with his own Hustlin Flow Music. With his new deal joining his Hustlin Flow Music with Mack 10's imprint, Pistol looks to re-emerge in 2014 with another classic album.

Launching his career onto the major stage with his 37 track double CD "Collecting My Thoughts" in 2006, Kevin Pistol began to secure his place in the hip-hop industry annals.

He followed the success of "Collecting My Thoughts" with his self-titled LP "Kevin Pistol in May of 2008 keeping his buzz going.

To date, Pistol has produced, been featured on and recorded over 750 songs.

Along with his recording accomplishments, Kevin has performed sets with hip-hop icons Jurassic 5, E-40, Keak Da Sneak and The Luniz. He also entertained a crowd of 30,000 during the 2010 320 Rally in Denver. He also has current records with E-40 and Luni Coleone on his new album as well as features with Mitchy Slick C-Bo, Killa Tay and many more.

To substantiate his buzz in the hip-hop arena, Kevin's "Sumnasay" video featuring E-40 achieved 8 pages of video posts, hitting Worldstarhiphop.com, XXL.com, MTV.com and numerous other sites. Kevin was also featured by The Source Magazine via their online portal.

According to his recent interview with The Hype Magazine, Pistol describes himself as a song writer, producer, engineer, recording artist and executive at HBHNF (Hoo' Bangin & Hustlin Flow) Music group. He states he

was born and raised in Denver Colorado where he and his company are based.

Inspired by Mack 10, E-40, Treach, Dr. Dre, Eminem and Jay-Z, Pistol claims a respect for lyrical ability, originality and the presentation of real life without going over the top. He also declares his inspiration by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Parlament and Ron Isely.

Pistol will be releasing 4 singles throughout 2013 and is looking to secure a release date of his album "The Mic Jordon" in 2014. He presents himself in what is called the Mountain West sound and a rap style known as "Proper Talk" meaning the lack of slang or hip hop euphemisms.

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ailing from Atlanta, Yung Haze is quietly but rapidly becoming the talk around town. Its only a matter of time before the town becomes the nation! While energetic onstage, Haze is one of the most humble people you will ever meet. Giving back to his community, while serving in The United States Army & previously in the US Air Force, Yung Haze is sure to capture true hearts, minds, and ears of people of all different cultures not just the African American community. So, stay tuned while we continue this journey

IAMU:What are 5 things you can not live without in life and why?

Yung Haze: 1.My Family 2.my Faith 3.My team 4.my supporters & 5. Doubters lol Because all of them are what motivate me to keep working harder IAMU: How do you prepare for a show?

Yung Haze: I kinda alienate myself...take time to myself before i gotta go turn up with everybody else lol IAMU: How many years have

you been in the music industry, what kind of changes have you seen for good and bad

too lol

Yung Haze: I have been doing Music since i was 11.. learned a few instruments by ear then just decided to give writing a try Good: its been some good artist to come out Bad: Its been some pretty bad ones

Yung Haze: Shoutout to anybody who is supporting..you can never start saying names to shoutout because somebody may get Mad you ddnt shout them out lol

IAMU: Do you have any shout outs?

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IAMU: so can you please tell our readers a little bout your self?

TLC: About me: My name is Tammi L. Coles. I am an American living abroad in Berlin, Germany. Before moving abroad, I lived in Washington, D.C. and worked as a fundraiser for a national criminal justice advocacy group. It’s because of that work that I knew about issues like zero tolerance policies and the schools-toprisons pipeline.

IAMU:Kiera Wilmot's case in Florida why was it such an big Concern for you? Where you furious or saddenly upset after after hearing the charges?

TLC: I was shocked by what I read about the punishment unleashed on Kiera Wilmot and felt compelled to get involved.

IAMU: what do you think it is that could have brought on such a detrimental judgement against a gil who many considers a great classmate and student.

TLC: The worst effect of zero tolerance policies is the lack of discretionary judgment. Instead of taking into account a good student’s overall academic

performance, attendance records, achievements, and reputation among teachers and classmates, officials are encouraged to rely on abstract rulings, ie. if *this* infraction *that* consequence and without a sense of scale. “A firecracker sound and smoke” become “a bomb.” The result is lazy school administration -- instead of seeking nuance, understanding, and balance, school officials say “we’ll let the legal system decide,” the student’s future be damned.

Sadly, because racism is a background player in most criminal justice policies, the statistics show that youth of color are disproportionately affected by these harsh policies. Kiera and her school walked into this very political maelstrom.

IAMU: did you expect such a high response from people when you created her Facebook page?

In creating the Facebook page, yes, I expected that there would be others who felt as indignant as I did and that they too would want to show how they felt if they could. I had never created a Facebook page before, but I knew that in doing so I was taking on the

responsibility to keep people informed.

That meant reading the news and social media sites regularly for updates and reaching out to the others who were out there mobilizing their communities.

(Scientists were also up in arms about this case, so there were a lot of them to contact.)

IAMU: how did you feel when the police decided to drop her case?

TLC: When I learned that the State Attorney’s office had decided to dismiss the pending case and to not file charges, I was thrilled. It’s bittersweet though -- they’ve made it conditional on Kiera’s participation in a so-called “diversion” program (something akin to community service) and, to my disgust, Bartow School officials have not officially renounced their own case.

That means it is not yet clear if Kiera will be allowed to return to her school next year.

IAMU: what do you feel should be next for Ms. Wilmot?

TLC:So much has happened for Kiera.

As of today, the legal fund launched by Angelle Wolf raised $8,052.77, Homer Hickam’s space camp scholarship for Kiera and her twin Kayla raised $2,645, and the petition call put out there by Maggie Gilman drew 195,297 supporters. The numbers more who called and emailed officials, protested online and in the streets -- well, those numbers are unknown but SURELY HIGH. I hope that she learns of all that has been done on her behalf and that she lets that inspire her own participation in civic discourse. We need more advocates for youth.

What is Next for you?

TLC:As to me, well, I am glad to have done more than just rant about this case on the Internet. As they say, don’t agonize, organize! ••••••

Fortunately after much unnecessary debate and waste of tax payers dollars the D.A and Police decided not charge Ms. Wilmot with a crime. the School is still left with the decision of keeping her expulsion alive. What is justice without representation when Draconian laws are enforced at all times.

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he Boston Marathon bombing brought on such a big scare to Americans that a Florida school decided to turn its self into the US Department of Homeland security. A 15 year old girl who’s love and curiosity for science was expelled for mixing the wrong types of chemicals. Which were none explosive and only caused some smoke? This was at best Screech from “saved by the bell” and one of his science mishaps. She was doing a presentation at a school science fair.

You remember Florida the same state who is making it impossible to charge

George Zimmerman for killing a black teenager who was minding his business. The same state that allowed a white man to kill two black teenagers who he said they were playing there music too loud at a gas station.

Now a county school district who want to make a young woman’s life a living nightmare by charging her with a felony. Shameful enough they expelled her for what an innocent mistake.

Kiera Wilmot is considered a great student and wonderful classmate with no history of disciplinary problems. But this so called law of Zero Tolerance was twisted and manipulated

by School board members who obviously needs to retire and kick the bucket if they’re going to live there life as members of a Jim Crow South Society reset.

Your teenage years are supposed to be filled with mistakes and mishaps. Even in science fairs so with that being said. There is a website set up to help Kiera Wilmot with her case. http://supportkierawilmot. archertc.com/who-is-behindthis-site/ https://www.facebook.com/ supportkierawilmot

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riven by determination to be the best, Houston born and raised rapper Telee is definitely on the emerges of success. Telee's music is influenced by the likes of legends such as Too Short, UGK, Getto Boys, 8 ball, MJG, Tupac, and Jay-Z. Telee began writing music as a 6th grader mainly about his neighborhood Acres Home aka "Da 44" located on Houston's North Side. He eventually developed his own style that is product of the playboy life style and growing up in the ghetto. Ballin and Thuggin was Telee's first underground street album it was released in 2001.

After several run ins with the law, Telee's music career was temporarily paused. In 2004 he released "Shock & Awe" the all freestyle mix tape. In 2006 Telee released the monster street single "Riding on Chrome" which immediately generated a buzz throughout the streets of Houston but again paused by legal troubles. In 2009 Telee and his older brother started their own record label All Family Entertainment. The first project for the label was Telee's street album "From Here On Out" released on March 24,2010.

This release quickly grabbed the attention of the streets and music critics in a positive way. This body of work contains contains classic material that without a doubt rose the bar for Houston hip hop.

Telee is a versatile rapper that masters the laid back persona but can also switch it up to stimulate the streets and the clubs. Telee's next project "The Swagga Continues" was released in November of 2010. This mixtape included features from Young Buck, Trae Tha Truth, Dallas Blocker, 50/50 twin, Bella G, production by Mr. Inkredible, and a few other local artist.

With certified club bangers like "Brand New" pushed by the Go DJs and street classics like "Money Counter" (video on Worldstarhiphop.com, Street Flava tv show, and youtube), this project pushed Telee to new heights. Telee's next project "My Finest Hour" released on September 26,2011 defiantly displayed growth and maturity for the Houston native. "My Finest Hour" included features from artist such as 106 & Park's Miss Mykie, Young KT(Lil Boosie's r&b artist). Compton's mega hip hop star The Game was even include on

the remix of the hit single "Wut U Kno Bot Me"(available on iTunes). This artist has no regional limitations at all, he constantly displays the desire, ability, and skill set to become a nationwide phenomenon. The latest album from Telee is entitled "Telee Tha Realest" and was released on his birthday April 29,2013. In Telee's own words this is his best album although it has no famous guest appearances. "Telee Tha Realest" has set the streets on fire with 20 diverse tracks available on all online music stores.

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overboy E-MAC ", was born Emmanuel Adkins in Atlanta,Georgia.

He had been through so many struggles of life after being born in a hood called Cleveland Avenue. He loved poetry and could sing and rap so he decided to put his ideas and life stories in songs which came out to be outstanding melodies. Another aspect of his music life is that he can dance very well. As he grows he is accomplishing good music in many genres such as rap, club, pop, and r&b. His hooks and songs are very catchy and attention grabbing.

Loverboy E-MAC started out rapping and singing at the age of 14 writing lyrics to local producers beats about all types of creative situations. Loverboy E-MAC has been improving his skills as he gets older.

He is building a quick fan base through the internet through twitter and facebook. He was also nominated in the 2011 Atlanta Underground Music Awards and came in second place in his voting panel.

Loverboy E-MAC combines his singing with his sex appeal and dance moves to make a brilliant combo with his songs.

He is heavily influenced by Chris Brown and other Hot

Singers in the industry but he has his own sound. He has built up a fan base to start with no outside help and now wanting to branch out with his music globally. He has performed at local venues and clubs which has helped get his name out in the city. Using social networking sites has helped with online and distributing records. Now he is focused on sharpening his attributes and making it to the next level.

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amuel Maldonado also known as Ree-up is a 33-year-old rapper hailing from Crown heights Brooklyn New York and a former 5 star basketball camp athlete and High school .m.v.p, at 14 he was featured in a basketball documentary directed by Steven knootz from Nba inside stuff, in a documentary for the movie Soul in the hole starring Ed Booger Smith . Ree-up loved ball but always wrote raps on the side, which he would practice on his spare time as he hustled drugs in the streets to feed his team and his family.

He always had a gift for making dark and soul full music, But being caught up in the game and being about that life would later destroy his hoop dreams , and lead him into another world where he then knew at that moment he would then feel lifeless without. It was only a matter of time till Ree-up would go threw his fare share of unfortunate times which lead him from being homeless to short stints in and out of jail.

So he made a decision to change this repetitive cycle that he was in by dedicating himself to music.

Turning his adversity into an opportunity he began to craft songs with raw lyrics

and hard-hitting flow’s and incredible punchlines which lead him to play on Hot 97 and power 105.1 and many other underground internet radio stations . Ree-up’s started all this with a local rap group called Spit n Slugz ent, which consist of 5 artist and one of them was his blood related brother but they were all like family since kids so it felt right. The group consisted of members Murder Mouf, Slug pen, Ackspitt, Clip burn and Ree- Up.They performed together and ran threw the underground circuit doing shows at speed opening for Lil Kim, Immortal technique Kool g rap, Dead president, Dipset, D-block, Ruff riders, shows at club exit, demerah’s, Club Rhumba’s , S.o.b’s,Wet lands the game room on times square, and more, As a group they put out a mixtape in “02 hosted

by Poison Pen. The success of the mix tape lead to an album which gave them enough of a buzz from that and also doing shows along side artists such as shells, immortal technique, diabolical,mc, kool g rap poison pen,Junville, Rockafella, Terror squad, Sheek louch and more which finally lead them to a sitdown with aristor records, but the deal never fell threw. , In 2005 he then went solo with no solo’s ever record-

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ed and went h.a.m with a super producer that worked with many of legends and recorded over 25 records with him, his name was Dj Doom a local producer who later introduced him to Mr. Blue CEO of Feel Good Entertainment. And after hearing Ree-Up’s raw talent he saw the potential in this diamond in the ruff. Taking on a management role Mr. Blue has supported and guided Ree-Up’s career ever since.

Using his considerable contacts in the music industry to help Ree-Up create a classic project. With production by platinum producer and grammy award winning Scram Jones, Dj Doom, Ax The Bull, F.b Full blast music,Nisoel enigmatic productionz, Grade A music ,Woody Gunnem and the legendary platinum Producer Buckwild.

Since then Ree-Up has collaborated on records with Papoose, Juganot, Estelle, Big Noyd, Solomon, Moreno, Gangstar’s own signed to wu tang now Krumbsnatcha, Def jam and sony’s r@b sensation lanell tyler, and Swan, also Url tv’s ex battle rap champ Cortez, Eny the artist,Guiness book record holding and Uma award winning artist Sean conn of triboro, Smack dvd’s Clap Cognac ,Heavy banks artist Jimmy da gent Conway, Noreaga’s 1st latin artist Gemstar, Soundboy cartegena, Armareda, Burg Brigante and La-Soul of soul Team deuce ent, Futklan ent, Choice, Sloon c.o.u ent, Bigface of f.e.t.t.i boys ent, Skyshawn soprano of Drama dot kom ent, Movez from draft pic ent and many more up and coming great artists that wanna see Ree-up be where he deserves to be. Now its 2013 and Ree-up has released 4 mix tapes for free download at WWW.REE-UP.COM for free mastered with the covers along with the "Married to the streets" LP ready to be released July 10th 2013, Ree-up is Still unsigned , and continue’s to deliver volcanic melodic music , wit real deep story's metaphors out of this world wit flows that haven't been invented yet.

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avon was born on October 11, in Dallas, TX. He is the oldest son of two younger brothers and was raised by a single mother. Being the oldest, Javon grew up rather quickly throughout his childhood years. Javon was a good student and also a terrific athlete, participating in sports such as: football, baseball, wrestling, soccer, and track. Although he participated in high school sports, his other passion was music. Whether it was in the community choir, gospel choir, school mass choir, several R&B groups, Javon

was there to learn more on his skills of music. “I love to write, its my personal therapy". "Singing just brings out another side of me” says Javon. After he graduated high school, Javon started pursing his music career. He joined an R&B group called Lyrikal. After Parting from the group in 2003 he bacame Javon "TeddyBear" named after his late daughter Jayla who gave him the nickname.At that moment Javon a.k.a The R&B Teddy Bear was born.

As an independent artist, Javon started promoting himself, doing mix tapes and features on several well-known artists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Show, after show, Javon’s fan base massively increased throughout the years. He has performed in several nightclubs throughout Dallas. He is one of the hottest R&B artists out of Dallas, TX. "If you are looking for a good-ole’ fashion R&B crooner to sing a woman out of her panties, then Javon is your man!” said DJ Big Bink of 97.9 Da Beat radio host.

“I have stories of my life, a boy brought up and became a man in the dirty south from good to bad and a whole lot more.

Really I just want to bring back good R&B music!” said Javon.

He has achieved many accomplishments from winning shows, to rocking main event club performances. Not to mention, also receiving The 2009 Dirty South Hip Hop Awards, DFW Edition for Best Male R& B Artist. Javon has shared the stage with many artists such as R.Kelly, Tyrese, Miguel, Jagged Edge, Dave Hollister, Jaheim, Tank,

Lloyd, Mario, Omarion, Javier, H-Town, Big Tuck, Tum Tum, Silk, Anita Baker, and Profyle, just to name a few. “Although he was an opening act of the show, you would of thought he was one the main attractions from his performance...” said Go DJ International Curtis G. Despite his music ability of writing and singing, Javon also pursues his career in acting. You can catch Javon in the 2009 movie “Drop Me Off” directed by Josie Wells of Out of Body Films and the 2011 film "Reunited" directed

by Priscilla A.Walker, featuring as one of the live artist along side with major R&b recording Dedondria of SoSo Def. "Acting is a challenge for me, and i always like a challenge. That will be something that I will also love to continue to pursue!” Whether it is being on stage crooning the ladies, or on a big screen, Javon can fill in the shoes of entertainment very well!!

Trapp Banks

~ Trapp Banks .:. The Artist Music is engrained in the culture of our community. For some, the talent comes easy.

Such was the case with Trapp Banks, who found his passion and desire for music in the 6th grade. Growing up in Havana, Florida, his talent and singing ability was noticed early by the school’s Chorus teacher.

His beautiful voice and Chorus experience lead to his enthusiasm for writing and thus poetry became his method of expressing his writing talents. In 1998, Trapp was inducted into the Senior National Honor Society for his writings throughout his school years, which was a great accomplishment for any high

school student. It was a natural progression for Trapp to connect his poetry to rhythm and thus establishing his remarkable music career path.

Family First ~ Music in the Middle The year is 2006, and Trapp finds himself in the illustrious city of Atlanta along with his beloved and musically talented family. Together, they start their own music recording labelUnderground Economy. With the release of the songs, “Yeah-Yeah”, “The Statement”, and with backing from the community, the single became a huge hit among locals creating a fan base of very loyal and devoted listeners. The challenge has been getting access to the public

so that they can hear some of the realest lyrics they have ever heard.

The Next Phase ~ From the Artist’s Himself “Music has taken a big turn for the worse. For nothing but the love of the music, I remain; it’s not all about the money. My music speaks to what real people deal with today from love, to money, and life in general. When you hear the music of Trapp Banks, it’s that music that inspires and means something to you. I make the music that will still be around after I have long retired.

If you are looking for classic hiphop, where the music tells a story, Trapp Banks has what you need.

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o much to consider when you are a celebrity and you have an endorsement deal. The decisions we make can be the cause of some of our sorrowful losses.so of our celebrities were able to bounce back some well you decide.

RihannaNivea Skin care products dropped the Bahamian Beauty for posing naked Magic JohnsonAfter Announcing his retirement from Basketball in 1992 due to him contracted HIV Virus all his endorsement deals suddenly expired.

Ludacris Hating ass Bill O’rielly is the reason for Pepsi dropping the then Rising star . Hi Bill O’Rielly Ludacris is doing movies and so much more!!

Lil Wayne Mountain Dew decided to call it quits with Lil wayne after he made some un sympethtic remarks about Emmitt Till. You know the 15 year old boy murdered for whistling at a white women in Mississippi 50+ years ago look it up.

Rick Ross Reebok we still laughing about the irony to that one…

Kate Moss She got caught messing with that white girl and lost a lot in the end. Welcome to the plight of being black in America lol.

Eldrick “Tiger” Woods Gets beat up by his ex wife and loses almost all of his endorsements because all his mistresses came out the Woods no pun intented well Tiger thats how the black men in america gets crumbled.

T.I. -Lost all of his endorsements after being arrested with his wife Tiny in possession of uncontrolled narcotics.. But like a true soldier TI is still Keeping it moving.