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Born October 10th, a real project baby in Lafayette, IN to an abusive father and a naive mother that was unaware of the ill will in the streets of Indiana and Kentucky!!! At the age of 13 I had to take responsibility for myself and my 2 younger sisters!!! THEREFORE, I CLEANED UP OUR APARTMENT WITH THE HELP OF MY AUNT ELAINE WHO WAS LATER TRAGICALLY KILLED IN ATLANTA GA BY HER NEW BOYFRIEND!!! Once we got organized I began to shine as a football player, which lead me to become an All-American running back and linebacker at Paducah Tilghman High School! I then earned a SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY TO CONTINUE MY ATHLETIC CAREER!!! The best thing about college at UK I WAS ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH MY MASTERS DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK WITH A STUNNING 3.77 GPA!!! Once I completed my masters degree I was hired on at the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS AN ACADEMIC COACH AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR. WHICH LED ME TO THE MORTGAGE BUSINESS AND THE NEW CAR BUSINESS IN WHICH IM STILL ABLE TO HELP PEOPLE GET DISCOUNTED PRICES ON NEW HELLCATS AND DEAMONS!!! CURRENTLY I AM SOUTH CAROLINA'S #1 INDIE ARTIST DJ and CLUB DJ ACCORDING TO SCUMA THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS DIVISION and THE SOUTHERN PLUG MUSIC AWARDS!!! My future prospects are bright I’m looking to help artist get paid for their murzik and performances!!! I AM COMMITTED TO SC & KY INDIE ARTIST ON GOD!!!

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BACK AT IT! kip-G started out as Street Cast Journalist on “The Power Hour” TV Show on UPN. Originally

from Queens, NY, but raised in South Carolina. Skip-G Lawson emerged on the comedy scene in 2000. His wide array of talents has led him to be featured in two videos and a movie. “How We Roll” and “We Getting Money” which can be seen at BET.com and on YouTube. Skip developed his MC/Hosting skills at Mr. B’s in Columbia SC. He was awarded “Host of the Year” in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 and first place at the “Salsa Cabana Comedy Club” in 2009. Skip-G is actively involved in charity work with past and present Mayors in Columbia and is often tapped to by other local celebrities, law enforcement and broadcast personalities to speak for organizations. As the house MC at the Comedy House, I have worked with Nephew Tommy, Dl Hugley , Mike Epps, Faizon Love, Eddie Griffin, Kevin Hart, Lavelle Crawford, Damon Wayans, TP Hearn , George Wilborn, Don (D. C.) Curry, Chris Tucker, John Witherspoon, Daryle (D’Millitant) Littleton, Lav Luv, Josh Blue, Black Kasper, Diane Corder, Janet Williams, Tyler Craig, Faye Woodruff and a host of other acts.

J Lennx is an American Hip Hop & Pop artist from Newberry, SC. Known most for his unique and iconic style of Drake like singing terrent rapping. J Lennx released his first project this month, “J Lennx World” which is available on all major platforms.

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Panessia Young (formerly Panessia Ruff) was born in Columbia, SC on March 22nd to a father in the military and her mother a housewife that took care of her and her 3 younger siblings. Panessia grew up in a military family in which she was able to travel outside of the United States to Amburg, Germany. There Panessia started Middle School and with her family she began singing in talent shows every chance she could get. As Panessia entered High School her interest in music grew even stronger from still singing in talent shows to being recorded in a friends home studio, creating songs and performing in plays. After Panessia graduated High School she got into music even more and taking it much more seriously as began to pursue a career in music. She started going to Quantum Beats Studio in Columbia, SC in 2008 where she completed he first album self-titled Panessia (Available on all platforms now). As she continued to record she was blessed with the opportunity to open for legendary RnB Soul Singer Lenny Williams in July 2010. In February 2011 she opened for Calvin Richardson and in February 2011 Panessia traveled to Los Angeles, CA to audition for the wildly popular singing competition show The Voice. Though Panessia was not selected she did not let that deter her as she continued to work on her craft. In 2015 Panessia was once again blessed to sing for a great artist in the music industry. She was selected as one of the performers for South Carolina's own Angie Stone. Panessia's musical influences are the late great Whitney Houston, Patty LaBelle, Alicia Keys, and Mary J. Blige. Today Panessia Young is a unsigned Independent Artist still, singing, writing, performing, and creating as she has been featured on various Independent Artist in South Carolina music such as Korona Corleone, Teedo Gonzalez, Twuan Blaze, J. Juice and is heavily sought after by other artist. Panessia along with her husband Steve are part of Best In Da Solar System Management Group with Coalition DJ and Independent Artist Promoter Supreme DJ Surplus (Billy Swanson), her cousin Korona Corleone, Felicia Lucas, and Comedian Skip G. Lawson. Though a new upstart management company they are pushing ahead and Panessia is their first artist to release an album. I Can Only Be Me is Panessia's second full feature album to be released and will be available on all musical platforms beginning November 6th 2021. You can find Panessia's music and videos on YouTube, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes and various other musical platforms. You can follow her here on her United Artist Page, Facebook (Panessia Young) or Instagram chinadoll_1.

gbako Chukwuma Snillow also known as MC Snillow is the CEO and founder of kapon empire/ kodorojo limited, which is a record label and charity organization. MC Snillow is an activist, a humanitarian, musician and talent manager. Snillow started his music journey at the age of six, rapping and jumping over people's songs. Born and raised in Enugu (coal city) by anambra state parents, MC snillow grew up in a music family. His late grand father was a popular ﬂutist, and also a part of a traditional music band that covered many prestigious events in Enugwu ukwu village in anambra, where he lived. MC snillow's father grew up and became a popular DJ known as odo disco in the 70(s) and early 80(s). While Snillow's grandma was in a traditional dance group, Snillow's mum was a chorister in the church choir. As a kid, he was encouraged to join the church choir by his mum. Nobody knew the stuff he was blessed with till he started free-styling and winning rap battles in this hood as a teenager.After his graduation from the university, MC Snillow decided to take things to the next level by launching his own label, kapon empire, in 2016 to aid him and other musicians put out their own music. He signed many artists to his label. As time went on, he part ways with a few of his artists, leaving only

MC Snillow Contin…….PG and DONADON to continue the journey with him. As an activist…MC Snillow uses his voice and music to speak for the ghetto and the oppressed people in Africa. Most recently, he have been very vocal about the killing of biafrans in Nigeria. He has been in front line of many protests, most noticeable was the end sars campaign which was aimed at putting an end to police brutality in his region. As a humanitarian...MC Snillow uses his Kapon empire foundation to reach out to underprivileged kids. His foundation also aids elderly people and widows, etc. As a musician... In 2018, he surprised the world when he went from being a manager to a recording artist with the release of the music, I STILL SEE NO CHANGE, a conscious song that addresses socio economic and political issues happening in West Africa, and the world. But due to the song’s political content, it was banned by the government of the day. Fortunately, the song found it ways to the international community and gained some amount of airplay that made MC Snillow to be nominated for 2020 indie music award in Florida, and DET DETROIT music award. In 2020, he teamed up with ﬂak Gaza, a New York based rapper to make a wonderful song called “scared of our brothers”. He’s expected to drop a new single called I can’t breathe with 2-slik who is a white rapper from South Carolina. Also, he’s done another unreleased song called “what’s going on”, in the song, he featured “turq sane”, a female rapper from Detroit. As RADIO SHOW HOST….MC Snillow has a radio show called african voice which airs on blessings 107.3fm radio in New York. This you can live stream on www.grandarts.org and also, his show is aired on mid west Minnesota radio @ www.mwmnradio.com In the show, Snillow teaches about african history and spirituality. MC Snillow was nominated for 2020 indie music award in Florida, he was also nominated for DET music award in Detroit. And lots more. While he stands at as the recipient of sistah soldiers in the trenches award, to mention but a few. After writing for so many magazines in America like verb’z up magazine in Las Vegas, blessings magazine in New York, to mention but a few, Snillow took things to another level by launching his own global Kapon empire magazine. KE magazine is a monthly magazine which The printed and online copy could be purchased at www.magcloud.com The oﬃcial site of Snillow and his Kapon empire is www.kaponempire.com

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DIY BANTU KNOTS By: Tokyo Enders- Fordham Wash, Condition, and Layer Hair Products I like to start with cleansed and deep-conditioned hair for a well-nourished foundation. You can also try Bantu knots on stretched, dry hair, too. The types of products you use and how you layer them will vary depending on your hair type. I apply my hair products in the shower since I have low porosity hair. My curl guru and colorist, Christina Kelley, recommended this method to ensure my hair soaks up the ingredients. The right cocktail of ingredients helps ensure your hair stays hydrated and set without unraveling. I start with Miss Jessie's Leave-In Condish. Then, I follow-up with Miss Jessie's Honey Curls and add a touch of Bread Beauty Supply's Everyday Gloss to seal my ends.

Section the Hair I section my hair into four square sections and secure them with clips. As you look at my parts, you might be saying, Girl, those need a redo. Don't judge me too harshly. I don't work too hard on creating straight parts, mainly because I'm just a girl doing my hair at home with no expectations, and that takes the pressure for perfection off the table. Hydration and low manipulation are my two priorities.

Two-Strand Twist Twirling each section into a Bantu knot is a popular method. However, I prefer to two-strand twist, then wind my twist into a knot. This method keeps my hair from getting tangled, which happened to me on my first try with this style. I free-part as I go through each of my four sections. Sometimes I end up with eight knots, but there are also times when I end up with more. I gauge based on how my style starts to transform in the mirror—each time is different. When two-strand twisting, the tighter the twist, the better. Keep in mind, a tight twist doesn't mean tension—it's a delicate balance. Hairstylist Ro Morgan lays it out for us: "In order to get smooth, sleek Bantu Knots, without adding too much tension to your hair and scalp, I suggest using the Design Essentials Honey Curl Forming Custard and not twisting too tightly." Like the Design Essentials custard, Morgan also recommends my fave, Miss Jessie's Honey Curls, for its custard-like base. She continues, "Try to avoid over-manipulating your hair by not re-twisting daily." I am guilty of this, though I do find that when I use custard or gel, my knots stay in place even through the night, as long as I wrap my hair with a silk scarf. Morgan suggested an additional pro-tip: secure each knot with a Blend Rite Toy Pin at night.

Wrap Wrapping your Bantu knot in a way that works for your hair density and length takes a little trial and error. To make my knot, I use my right hand to wrap and my left hand to hold my knot's base. Once the knot is fully wrapped around, I tuck it with my fingernail or the tip of my rat tail comb (and, as Morgan suggested, you can

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fasten the knot with a bobby pin before bed). Continue doing this in each section you've created around your head, and you're all set.

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Why Own Your

Music Rights?

Some songwriters establish a music publishing company with the intention of publishing only their own material. Songwriters who retain their publishing rights earn both the writer’s share and the publisher’s share of any income their songs generate. In addition to earning twice the money, the other major benefit to self-publishing is that you control all creative and business decisions regarding your songs. For those who are able to secure placements of their material and generate income without relying on a publisher, self-publishing may be ideal. Other individuals start music publishing companies in order to represent songs and compositions written by writers other than themselves. Regardless of whether your goal is to publish your own songs—or those written by others—the process of opening a music publishing company is easy. It starts with the completion of some simple paperwork. To qualify for affiliation as a publisher with BMI you must be the publisher or co-publisher of one or more commercially released musical compositions (for example, a song available for sale on CD,

DVD, or as a digital download); or music that is being broadcast, or is likely

Music Industry Plug Cont…….to be broadcast, on radio, television, film, or other electronic mediums such as, cable, Internet, or pay-per-view; or work that is being performed in venues that are licensable by PROs (such as nightclubs, concerts, or symphonic recitals). Applications can be completed online. There is a $150 fee for solely owned publishing companies to affiliate; $250 for partnerships, corporations, and limited-liability companies. There is no fee to affiliate with BMI as a writer. As part of the application process you will be required to submit five potential names for your publishing company in order of preference. You will likely need to be creative in selecting your company name because any name that is identical—or deemed too similar—to an existing music publishing company will be rejected in order to avoid confusion and the potential of payments being issued to the wrong company. After your publishing company’s name has been cleared and your application for affiliation has been accepted, your next step is to complete the paperwork required by the state in which you reside to legally establish yourself as a business. You can learn what your state requires and download the necessary forms by visiting the website of the Secretary of State’s office or the County Clerk. It is likely that you will need to file either a “fictitious name statement” or a “d-b-a” (“doing-business-as”) form. Depending upon the requirements in your location, you may also need to publish (in a local newspaper) a statement of your intent to do business. In most locales, proof of completion of these forms is required in order to open a bank account in the name of your business. This is necessary in order to cash checks drafted to your company (such as performance and mechanical royalty checks).mSongwriters can only affiliate with one society at a time. If you are a BMI-affiliated songwriter who is publishing only your own songs, your publishing company only needs to be affiliated with BMI; you do not need to join any other PRO. However, if you publish songs by writers who are members of other performing rights societies, you must establish a publishing company that is affiliated with each society that represents one of your writers, and each of these companies needs to have a different name. As a publisher you will be required to register your songs with BMI. To register a song simply login to BMI Online Services and navigate to “Works Registration”. Alternatively you may register using a “Work Registration” form—available for download at www.bmi.com/forms. Using either method, you provide information including the songs’ writer(s) and publisher(s); the percentage of ownership assigned to each; and contact information. To gain maximum protection, you will likely want to register the songs you publish with the U.S. Copyright Office. If you have already registered the songs in your own name, you will need to file the appropriate forms to transfer the copyright(s) to your publishing company. If you have followed the steps outlined above, you have now established a music publishing company. As a music publisher, you will be required to issue licenses (such as mechanical/recording licenses, print licenses, and synchronization licenses) for the songs you represent. But the more challenging task will be generating income by placing the songs you publish with successful recording artists, or on television and in films. If you represent songs that are competitive in the current marketplace, and you are diligent about taking care of business, you should be well on your way to being a successful publisher!