EAST COAST PESOS

As I continue on this journey with Eric T. Bryant, also known in the industry as Pesos, who represents Jersey. After the haze cleared he got back in touch with Joe Parker and he advised and pushed Pesos to stay on track musically, because the light at the end of the tunnel was to get a distribution deal with Universal. Pesos got back into creative mode and went on tour and hit: Atlanta, DC, Cali, New Jersey, New York and others. Now that things were looking up and Pesos was becoming easily recognized in the music industry, thunder struck again! Exactly 67 days to the day he beat the attempted murder case, he was indicted by the ATF (Alcohol, Tabacco and Firearms) which is run by the Federal Government. His charges were serious, from robbery, selling and trafficking firearms to extortion and conspiracy. Now Pesos is on the run for over 4 weeks, and eventually saw himself on America’s Most Wanted. He also witnessed the Feds pull-up and run into two houses, based on several tips that Pesos may be housed in one of them. The Feds even held his father as collateral! hoping that he would turn himself in, but he didn’t. At 9:46 pm, on 1/26/2004, Pesos was apprehended by The US Federal Marshall.

Later convicted of robbing a gun store for an uncertain number of pistols and machine guns and sentenced to 134 months in Federal Prison. Once he served his time and was released, he got back into his music and hit the studio and has since recorded several hot track’s titled: Apologies, I Can See Their Faces, Pain and I’m So Fly. One thing that couldn’t be taken away from Eric T Bryant aka Pesos is his drive and talent. Life will continue to bring obstacles, but it’s up to us to go beyond and find our True Calling.

The entire staff at Media Made Magazine, sends Eric our condolences on the loss of his mother.

For more information and Booking

Go to: Hgmpesos@gmail.com

@I.G. Mr.pesopesos

Nite Owl

EYE’S WIDE OPEN

BY TARVIS ALBERTY EL

“NITE OWL” THE ARTIST THAT REFUSES TO BE OUT WORKD! IF YOU WANT TO WORK WITH “NITE OWL” YOU BETTER BE READY TO BE UP ALL NIGHT!

NO WORRIES “NITE OWL” WILL HAVE THOSE LEVELS RIGHT WHERE YOU NEED THEM. HIS REPUTATION IS VERY WELL ESTABLISHED, BUSINESS FIRST!

“NITE OWL” HAS WRITTEN, RECORDED AND RELEASED TWENTY-SEVEN ALBUMS IN THE SPAN OF HIS CAREER. HOLD ON, “NITE OWL” IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF RELEASING MORE MUSIC FOR YOU.

“NITE OWL” IS PUTTING A NEW MEANING TO “CANT STOP, WON’T STOP!” JUST THINK IF YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST HAD THE ENERGY, FOCUS AND TALENT TO DO THE SAME. “NITE OWL” MIGHT BE CHANGING THE GAME! BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR THAT “NITE OWL” EYES WIDE OPEN, UP ALL NITE, MAKING MUSIC FOR HIS FANS!

TEL: Take us back to your first performance.

NIT: It was at The Red Sea in the Delmar Loop, in St. Louis, Missouri (my hometown). There were approximately 100 people there and my friend DJ’d for me with a tape deck. My fraternity brothers from Central Missouri State all came in town for my show, and we performed a step show after my set. It was a great experience.

TEL: Who or what was your motivation to go into the business?

NIT: Watching Yo MTV Raps and Rap City at the age of 14, wanting to emulate what I saw on those shows, all of the elements of Hip Hop that I was seeing. I was also inspired and influenced by Special Ed, Biggie, Nas, Wu-Tang, and Jay-Z just to name a few.

TEL: Do you have any previous training, school, or play any instruments?

NIT: No. My degree is in Sociology with a Minor in Human Services and I do not play any instruments.

TEL: What major artists did you listen to growing up?

NIT: Chicago, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Air Supply, Gladys Knight and James Brown were some of the artists being played in my home growing up.

TEL: Tell us about the first track that got you noticed, moving forward in the business.

NIT: I have a song called Nitro, from my album Now You Can Boo Me. Fred Munao, the founder and CEO of Select Records, decided to sign me based on my song Nitro.

TEL: Do you write all of your music and have you written for others?

NIT: Yes I write 100% of all of my song lyrics, including any hooks that you hear vocalists singing on my songs. Yes, I have also done ghostwriting for other artists.

TEL: Why the name Nite Owl?

NIT: I was given this name when I was in college by my fraternity brothers (pledges). I am a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. They gave me the name because we did all of our pledge sessions late at night.

TEL: A PHI A founded on a cold night, how cold? “Ice, Ice baby too cold” (Laughs) Do you prefer the studio or the stage? Explain why.

NIT: I prefer the stage but I love both. I spend way more time in the studio than on stage these days, but if I had my choice to go perform live or to record at the studio, I would choose the stage-hands down any day or time.

TEL: How do you prepare for the studio and the stage?

TEL: Do you write all of your music and have you written for others?

NIT: Yes I write 100% of all of my song lyrics, including any hooks that you hear vocalists singing on my songs. Yes, I have also done ghostwriting for other artists.

TEL: Why the name Nite Owl?

NIT: I was given this name when I was in college by my fraternity brothers (pledges). I am a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. They gave me the name because we did all of our pledge sessions late at night.

TEL: A PHI A founded on a cold night, how cold? “Ice, Ice baby too cold” (Laughs) Do you prefer the studio or the stage? Explain why.

NIT: I prefer the stage but I love both. I spend way more time in the studio than on stage these days, but if I had my choice to go perform live or to record at the studio, I would choose the stage--hands down any day or time.

TEL: How do you prepare for the studio and the stage?

NIT: Studio preparation: I rehearse for the studio similarly to how I rehearse for a show. I rehearse my actual lyrics and write the song completely before heading to the studio. I’m known by many studio engineers in St. Louis as one of the most prepared and efficient recording artists that they have ever worked with. The reason behind me perfecting this process is simple--it saves me money.Live show preparation: I typically rent rehearsal space and spend several hours on several different days preparing with anyone who will be on stage with me, whether that’s my DJ, my band, or both. I also rehearse at home by myself in terms of going over lyrics. I design and produce all of my shows from start to finish. Anything you ever see occur during one of my live shows was planned, directed, and produced by me. I direct my DJ and band in the process for what songs we will perform and how our set will unfold.

TEL: Explain your benefits of performing with the live band.

NIT: I have always been able to get booked in more places and on more stages by selling myself as a band performance. I was also inspired by The Roots and really like the feel and the look of using a live band and DJ to perform a Hip Hop show. I am known for my live shows, and part of that reason is because I put a lot of time, money, effort, rehearsal, and creativity into my performances. It’s important to me to stand out in this way. It always has been.

TEL: What makes you different from other St. Louis artists?

NIT: My live stage show has always made me stand out, as mentioned above. I have also approached my music as a business and never as a hobby. My music isn’t something I do with my spare time. It has always been my #1 priority. I also operate as much as I can like a signed artist, even though I am working with an independent budget. I try to approach every area of being a Hip Hop artist in a professional way. And probably the main thing that makes me stand out from other St. Louis artists is the sheer volume of music I release and the size of my catalog--29 albums and counting.

TEL: How are you currently being received in your area (request to perform etc).

NIT: I am very well received overall. Just in the last year or so, I was booked to open for KRSOne at Paint Louis (an annual graffiti festival in my city), and I also opened for Styles P. I also wrote a sports anthem to honor our new St. Louis City Soccer Club and stadium that just opened in 2023, and the song is doing well with St. Louis fans. Further, I wrote and performed a verse on a song for the St. Louis Cardinals, which came in first place in their song contest.

TEL: What was the vibe and message behind your recent video “Emcee?”NIT: The video for my song Emcee was centered around Paint Louis (St. Louis’ Annual Graffitti Festival). This past year was a special one because I opened for KRS-One, which was an absolute honor. The vibe and message is just straight hip hop culture, with Graffiti art in the city of St. Louis. The word Emcee is sacred to me. It’s one of the elements of Hip Hop that I have been fortunate to embody.

TEL: What are your long-term goals?

NIT:I think I’m living the actual tail end of my long term goals with my music. I have been doing music for 20 years, and from an independent perspective I’ve done it all, several times over. Even when I am done recording and performing music, I have set myself up to have my music in sync libraries so that it can continue to get placements in the future anywhere from YouTube to Television/Movies. So those placements and also just having current and future fans consume my catalog and content are my long-term plans.

TEL: What are you currently working on?

NIT: I’m always recording, so there is never a time when I’m not working on a new song or album. With new music comes new music videos and new video content. At the time of this writing, I’m also promoting an upcoming show. I’ll be rehearsing for that show over the next month and continuing to try to sell out my event by booking as many radio/tv interviews locally as I possibly can. That is what is on my plate currently.

TEL: Away from music, what are your hobbies?

NIT: Outside of being a performer, I am actually rather introverted. I love time at home, watching sports, taking naps, reading and talking to fans in my DM’s.

TEL: Any advice for new artists?

NIT: Learn how to perform live, and expand your view of being an artist past just recording in studios. Speaking of studios, I know a lot of music is recorded at home these days, but I highly recommend taking the time to record at a professional studio. If you are going to take the time to write and record a song to present to the world, I recommend recording, mixing, and mastering being done in professional studio settings. I’d also remind new artists that some of my greatest success in music, growing a fanbase and actually making money through my music didn’t come until over 10 years after being an artist. So, check yourself on instant gratification and exercise patience if you want to dedicate yourself to being a great artist.

Shout Outs:

My Uncle, MC Overlord (Rest In Peace)

My dear sweet Mother (Rest In Peace)

My Grandmother (Rest In Peace)

Nite Owl

Recording and Performing Artist

404.386.5029 www.niteowlhiphop.com

RCC, RCC, RCC!

Reinventing the R&B Cool Culture

BY:Tarvis Alberty EL

YES SIR, THIS HOT R&B TRIO GROUP WILL HAVE YOU CHEERING FOR MORE. “RCC” IS RIGHT ON TIME. THE WORD TRIO IS CORRECT, THEY HIT YOU WITH ALL THREE. GOOD MUSIC, GOOD CHOREOGRAPHY AND GOOD VOCALS! HIP HOP FANS, DON’T TRIP BCAUSE “RCC” WILL DROP A RHYME ON YOU REAL QUICK! THIS IS THE VIBE THAT HAS BEEN MISSING FROM MUSIC AND LIVE PERFORMANCES. I PUT MY MONEY ON “RCC” EVERY TIME BECAUSE THEY’RE DEFIANTLY GOING TO STEAL THE SHOW. PROMOTORS, IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR THAT GROUP “TO GET IT LIT” GET AT “RCC” THEY GOT YOUR BACK ON A GOOD SHOW! ON A NOTE TO UP AND COMING ARTIST IN THE BUSINESS, TAKE NOTE HOW “RCC”MOVES THROUGH THE CROWD. NO EGO! VERY HUMBLE, GOOD ETHICS, GOOD MORALES AND FULL OF SMILES. “RCC” IS THAT GROUP IN MANY WAYS. “RCC” IS ON THE ROAD TO GREAT THINGS. MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW CLOSE AND PAY ATTENTION!

TEL: Born, raised, currently reside?

RCC: The members of RCC are Reatch, who was born in Patterson, New Jersey, and Cherelle, who was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and Cudos, who was born in San Diego, California.

TEL: Tell us the origins of RCC?

RCC: The group RCC was formed while working on a music project that Cudos had initiated. The project called “Same Thing” with a pop/EDM beat, was meant to just feature Reatch and Cherelle, but While in the studio working on the song for a few hours, RCC’s father, who is also heavily involved in the music industry, heard the unique sound and chemistry among the three siblings. He suggested that they should form a group together, as it had been a while since a group of siblings had done something like this. Despite not initially considering forming a group, the chemistry continued to develop, and they ultimately decided to become a group, RCC, and have been working together ever since.

TEL: Why the name RCC?

RCC: We chose the name RCC because we wanted to represent our individual personalities while also coming together as a group. We combined our individual names into one group name that is abbreviated, so it’s like three solo careers coming together to form one group - RCC.

TEL: Have any of you had musical training, instruments, vocal, etc?

R”CC: We all were raised in the church and have done music in one way or another in church. Whether it’s reached performing with his cousin doing rap gospel songs or if it’s him playing piano for the worship group and bass guitar and singing in church. Cherelle has sung in church as well and featured on a few gospel songs that reach in cousin’s have done. We all had some vocal training from professionals and from our mother and father who we consider to be great professionals as well, as they had their fair share of success in music and their upbringing in music that they have passed down to us. Cudos also plays acoustic guitar.”

TEL: Who or what was your main motivation for music?

RCC: As a group, we all have different motivations that have contributed to the sound we have today.

Reatch’s main motivation for music is Tevin Campbell. He was amazed by Campbell’s range, style, song choice, and runs, and was motivated to become a better singer and to model hard work after him.

Reatch’s cousin Darrell was his main motivation for rap. Darrell would constantly rap and come up with different rhymes, which inspired Reatch to learn and develop his own unique style.

For Cherelle, her main motivation comes from her love for all genres of music, including R&B, Pop, and Jazz. She finds inspiration from great vocalists such as Tamia, Aaliyah, Janet Jackson and Anita Baker. For Cudos, his main motivation is being able to express art without any boundaries. He draws inspiration from artistslike Mumford & Sons, Jesse Powell, LA Russell, and anyone who has faced adversity but still managed to succeed. Cudos is also inspired by those who push the boundaries and refuse to be limited by what others say is possible. He strives to be a risk-taker and to create music that is innovative and authentic.

TEL: Tell us about your first show together, how did it go?

RCC: RCC’s first show was at an open mic event held at Sozo Coffee House in Chandler, Arizona. It was a small audience of 20 people, and we performed a cover of the song “So Into You” by Tamia. Despite the small crowd, we received great responses. The owner of the coffee house was impressed by our performance and unique style as a group of siblings, and she offered us a paid hour-long show to perform. -

We were lucky to have such a successful first show because we were raised in music and already had experience as individuals, which helped us to come together and gel perfectly as a group. However, our subsequent shows didn’t always go as smoothly, as we struggled to attract large crowds and our stage presence wasn’t always captivating enough. Nonetheless, we continued to work hard and improve our performances.

TEL: Do you prefer the stage or the studio and why? (two part question)

RCC: For Reatch and Cudos, Being on stage allows us to feel the energy and connection with the audience in a way that’s hard to replicate in the studio. It’s also an opportunity to see how people respond to our music in real-time and make adjustments to our performances accordingly. And of course, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of performing live and sharing your music with others.

TEL: How do you prepare for the studio? (example, meditation, trees, Hennessy, etc)

RCC: As a group, we prepare for the studio, first praying together. We also like to drink a mix of hot water and honey to soothe our body and mind, as well as our throat for singing. Before going into the studio, we like to practice and listen to instrumentals.

Additionally, we listen to other songs that share a similar style or genre to what we’re about to record. This helps inspire us to write music that is in line with the current trends while still maintaining our unique sound. Hearing a great track can spark creative ideas and lead to us writing a hit song that resonates with our audience. There have been times where props were used, For example, during the recording of “She Likes Me,” the producer, Jr, provided a visual of a model that I could sing, which helped me stay in the mood of the song. I was able to visualize that the woman I’m singing to is right in front of me, which enhanced the emotion and passion in my performance. Overall, we try to mentally and physically prepare ourselves to give our best performance in the studio.

TEL: Do all of you write?

RCC: Yes, each of us writes music and we specialize in different genres, which contributes to the unique sound you hear in our music today. Our collective mix of different genres creates a fusion of styles that we continue to explore and experiment with.

TEL: Have you ever ghost written for other artists, would you?

RCC: Cherelle has previously worked as a ghostwriter for other artists, while Reatch and Cudos have not. We are all open and willing to take on ghostwriting opportunities if it arises.

TEL: Concept of writing. Do you work with a title first, lyrics or hook?

RCC: Our creative process is flexible and adaptable to each individual song, So when listening to a beat and coming up with a song it’s all about going with the flow, as the beat sometimes tells you what direction you should go in. We’ve started with the title, hook and lyrics many times.

TEL: Have you ever performed with a live band and do you prefer it?

RCC: Our preference for performing is with a live band, as it allows us to play around and improvise more than with tracks. This is because tracks keep us limited and on schedule with the flow of the performance, while a live band allows us gaps to connect with the crowd, talk, and improvise.

TEL: Have you ever performed with a live band and do you prefer it?

RCC: Our preference for performing is with a live band, as it allows us to play around and improvise more than with tracks. This is because tracks keep us limited and on schedule with the flow of the performance, while a live band allows us gaps to connect with the crowd, talk, and improvise.

TEL: Out of all of your tracks, which do you enjoy performing the most?

RCC: Reatch’s favorite song to perform is “She Likes Me”, Cudos enjoys performing “Jealous” the most, and Cherelle prefers to perform “Who’s Better”.

TEL: I’ve seen you perform several times. Can we get a remix of the track “Jealous?”

RCC: We would be open to doing a remix of “Jealous” if it made sense, but we have never considered it before

TEL: Name some major artist you would love to perform with.

RCC: Chris Brown, Tevin Campbell, Justin Bieber, Drake, Mumford & sons, Usher, H.E.R., SZA, Marshmello, LA Russell, Neto, 6lack, Flwr Chyld, and Sebastian Mikal.

TEL: What is the long-term goal of RCC?

RCC: Our long-term goals include becoming a household name and creating a lasting legacy. We want to continually master our writing and performance skills, and strive to headline major festivals like Coachella and have a residency in Las Vegas. We also aspire to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, have a number one album, collaborate with other successful artists and producers like Babyface, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Teddy Riley, and other artists listed above, to create great music. Ultimately, we want to have a positive impact on the music industry and inspire others to follow their dreams, while leaving our own mark on the world through our art.

TEL: Away from music, what are your hobbies?

RCC: Sports, gaming, road trips with friends, hiking, playing cards, watching a good Netflix TV series, and volunteering.

TEL: What can expect next from RCC? (Current and future projects) https://www.instagram.com/rcc_music/

RCC: We have a new song called “Anytime You Want” and music video coming out soon. We also have collaborations with upcoming artists, including Sir Will. Additionally, we have shows lined up in Arizona and California.

TEL: Any advice for new artist?

RCC: Stay true to yourself and your values, and keep pushing forward no matter what obstacles you face. Remember that things can change in an instant, so never give up. Even if you’re performing for a small crowd, give it your all and treat every performance like you’re trying to get a record deal. You never know who might be in the audience and how it could impact your career. Don’t let anyone discourage you or tell you that you’re not good enough. Believe in yourself and your talent.

A heartfelt shout-out to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for being the source of our talent and blessings in life. Special thanks to our cousin Matt Robinson, a former A&R at Capitol Records, for his invaluable advice and guidance.

We’d like to recognize Austin Beck Hill at Entourage Management for his connections and support. A huge thank you to Sozo Coffee, Soul Farmers Market, and all the venues that provided us with our initial platforms to perform and grow as artists. Your support and belief in us allowed us to develop captivating shows for our fans. Your contributions were instrumental in our development, and we will always cherish those early moments that helped us connect with our audience.

A big shout-out to the incredible individuals and organizations who have helped us along the way, including Roll Moduls, DJ Iceman, DJ Automatic & Dana Cortez at Power 98.3, Crisco Kidd at 101 the Bounce, DJ TycoBae, Soundvalley Studios, Mannytypebeat, AC Caswell, Jenzi Russell, and everyone at Radiosupa, at The Beatlocker and at Media Made Magazine. Y’all are phenomenal individuals. Gratitude to our friend Desmond at Deyseros Clothing, Bianca and Lanesha at Thread Sew Blessed for always providing us with stylish gear.Special thanks to a phenomenal rapper who happens to be our dear friend, Sir Will. We are incredibly grateful to our parents, Trinna Simmons & Charles Simmons, for their pivotal role in our musical journey.

A big shout-out to Eyeamki, Ry, and their entire family for their continuous love and amazing opportunities and lastly, to all our fans, followers, and supporters, thank you for your ongoing support and belief in us. You are the reason for our progress.

Socials:

Roll Moduls @Roll_Moduls, DJ Iceman @imdjiceman, DJ Automatic @djautomatic, Dana Cortez @Danacortez, Power 98.3 @power983, DJ TycoBae @tycobae, Crisco Kidd @criscokidd, Soundvalley Studios @soundvalleystudios, Manny @Mannytypebeat, AC Caswell @AC_Caswell, Million Dollar Mingle @milliondollarmingleaz, Jenzi Russell @officialJenzi, Radiosupa @radiosupa, The Beatlocker show @thebeatlockershow, Sozo Coffee @sozocoffeehouse, Soul Farmers Market @soulfarmersmarket

Deyseros Clothing @deyserosclothing

Sir Will @iamsirwill, Eyeamki @eyeamki, Ry @wtryry, Thread Sew Blessed @threadsewblessed, Lenesha @ms_craziilegs

Austin Beck-Hill @entourage