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Publisher: Bridget Papino Daniel Banks

10 Upcoming Artist: Cin

Editor: Shanna Banks Photographer: Anthony Swint

@newlineup_photography Phil Coleman

@swirvemedia Sonic Photography @cmsonnic1

Young Rising Star Amarri

Models: Follow them on instagram

@wearejerseydiamondz

Features: Bleszt

Cin

Jay Po

Amarri

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A Message From Your Publishers

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e Are Jersey Magazine is a subsidiary company birthed out of the parent business entitled Jersey Turn’t Up Entertainment.

Having achieved rising success within only two years of business, the owners wanted to create something that would expand their networking repertoire while promoting positive talent both locally and abroad.

The idea of creating We Are Jersey Magazine began when co- CEOs, Daniel Banks & Bridget Papino, were featured in the July 2014 issue of another magazine company. After discussion with the owner of that magazine, as well as experiencing the positive responses that exposure generated towards their entertainment business, they decided to begin a magazine company of their own that would target a new type of entertainment promoting style. We Are Jersey Magazine’s goal is designed to provide exposure, references and resources that will influence all those aspiring to do something positive with the talents they possess. Through the lives of the individuals that are highlighted in the magazine, it is the desire of We Are Jersey Magazine to encourage, uplift and inspire anyone to continue to soar to greater heights and deeper depths with their abilities. While We Are Jersey Magazine primarily focuses on talent within the state of New Jersey, it is open to talent presented from abroad. The single focus is the promotion of positive talent so others can read and possibly experience for themselves the benefits that these talents offer.

“We Are Jersey” is a positive platform with great opportunities. are highlighted in the magazine, it is the desire of We Are Jersey Magazine to encourage, uplift and inspire anyone to continue to soar to greater heights and deeper depths with their abilities. While We Are Jersey Magazine primarily focuses on talent within the state of New Jersey, it is open to talent presented from abroad. The single focus is the promotion of positive talent so others can read and possibly experience for themselves the benefits that these talents offer.

“We Are Jersey” is a positive platform with great opportunities.

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in? “Cinsay”? Who is she? She’s the amazingly, talented prodigy from Central Jersey. Along with her music buddy’s in the mini-label “A1,” she is someone to be reckoned with.

With the way that she’s forcefully demanded her spot on the scene with her debut single, “Straight Outta Jersey,” it’s clear she isn’t playing games when it comes to music. With only one year experience, she has managed to learn and hone her craft. She started off singing and tested the waters in the rap world, and she realized that she could flow and be lyrical just like any other male artist. Called “the girl with many voices”, she has a great ability of manipulating her voice to sound whichever way she feels necessary.

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CinSay is a rare artist because she can rap and sing, and she does both extremely well. From her sweet serenades, to her hard bars, there is absolutely nothing she can’t do! She also has a great ability to write great songs. She writes stories, expressing common feelings or just music you can vibe with, and that itself makes her versatile. Her singles vary from one level to the next because of her great versatility. She attributes this versatility to her “different moods,” as with every mood comes different emotions. You can’t call anything typical, and will quickly come to appreciate her craving for variance within her craft. Her upcoming mixtape “Just Till I Make It,” showcases her raw talent and versatility within her music. From rap to urban, and Indie to Pop, she has been able to pull We Are Jersey Magazine MARCH 2016 www.jerseyturntupent.com

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together 16 amazing songs, which are all unique. She has a special swag not only in her music but her style as well as she is both lovable and humble.

“Boss Lady” is the title on her mixtape because she has a drive unrecognized, and the way she pushes herself is becoming influential to many. Not only will she soon be releasing her tape and videos, but she is expected to release an extreme variety of singles and 2 EPs all before July. The music will not stop!!

If her drive for music wasn’t enough, CinSay also has a clothing line that she co-owns called “HIGHNESS.” This allows her to showcase her creativity in other ways outside of music. Her drive lets everyone know that she plans to be consistent in all her endeavors, and it will be something amazing to witness as her name will be remembered for years and years to come.

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Amarri Born: Amarri Patricia Cantey, January 3, 2000 (Age 16) Passaic New Jersey, U.S. Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Model, Full Time Student Years active: 2015-Present Genres: R&B, Pop, Soul, Hip Hop Social Media: @_.Amarri (Instagram) Marri_0x (Snapchat) @Amarri__ (twitter) Websites: www.soundcloud/sharkgang music www.youtube.com/TalkinLikeMusic www.vevo.com/TalkinLikeMusic

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marri Cantey, 16 year old R&B singing sensation who’s voice is rapidly capturing all those who are in ear shot as she suddenly spurts soul shattering melodies.

Amari Cantey (born January 3, 2000)[4][5][6] is an American singer, songwriter, and model. Born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey to Jacquies Jones and Antione Cantey. She has performed in various singing and talent shows as a child, and is currently creating a local buzz as she continues to strive for success. Although, a full-time student at PCTI (Passaic County Technical Institute) and managed by her uncle, Haneef Jones, Amarri is a young and talented star on the rise. With the release of her single on Soundcloud entitled Wrong Places, written by Dimell Harper aka Musicofacelebrity, it rapidly spiraled and became a hit. The song is now landing her in paid bookings and club performances. Amarri is currently working

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on her solo EP. So far, there is no set name as she wants to finish her craft and let the title come to her. She said “it has to mean something, the title name should speak for itself ”, but has released her second single titled “It’s My Party” now on Soundcloud.

Growing up, Amarri was surrounded by a constant infusion of R&B Soul, Hip-Hop, Pop as her mother was expanding upon the foundation of soulful blends and sounds as well as her mother’s love for Biggie Smalls, Nas, Red Man & Mary J. Blige just to name a few. It was from this soul singing environment filled with Amarri’s mother and her grandmother’s harmonic tones blending with her that would fuel a passion that would one day explode; as this unique blend of Ol’ School sound and raw rhapsodic rhythms radically reverberated thru a little one’s soul. Fueled by these sounds, Amarri was constantly singing just like her mother and both her grandmothers. Family and friends became accustomed to her voice radiating keeping pace with song after song. It was common to hear some say

“Amarri be quiet!” or they were annoyed. Fast forward to a local talent show at the Boys & Girls Club of Passaic she was only 9 years old, with family members in attendance. As they announced Amarri to the stage, with only her mother paying attention she began to sing. It was absolutely astounding as her vocals and melodies grasp the attention of everyone in the audience. The theater became silent as this young Phenom sung such a sweet soulful rendition of the remake “I’m Going Down” by Mary J. Blige.

Her family stood in shock, momentarily speechless! The crowd rose from their seats and begin to cheer and applaud. Winning first place by way of crowd, it was at this moment everyone knew Amarri can .

Years later, her uncle decided to bring her to Silk City Lab Productions to where a local engineer by the name of Sga, would coach and engineer Amarri’s talent.

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BLESZT

“I’m not a rapper, I’m not an artist. I’m Music”

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leszt (Blessid Alphonse), is an American rapper from the West Ward of Newark, New Jersey. He began making music in the year of 2006 as a hobby on Myspace. He then realized his potential and talent when his Music Stats exceeded “Main Stream Artists” on the Myspace charts. He was then recruited as the first artist of the infamous “Brick Bandits Crew”. His music reached a new platform and began to expand throughout the tri-state area.

In 2009, Bleszt made himself known when he took over the club scene with the release of his classic Jersey Club anthem “Back It Up”, Produced by Missy Elliot’s Artist/Producer DJ Jayhood. The song was thrown into daily rotation on many radio stations such as XM Satellite Radio, Power 105.1, Hot 97 & More. Bleszt then made himself a household name in New Jersey and the EDM scene as he consistently released more internationally popular “Jersey Club” records, pioneering the culture and genre as Mr. Brick Bandits. Since then he has been responsible for several classic Jersey Club records, quotes, as well as his popular Hip-Hop Mixtape “Nine 7 Three”, where he gained recognition as a forefront rapper of his hometown. The Mixtape became a headline on The Fader, Mad Decent, XXL, & many more blogsites worldwide with over 500,000 streams

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ay Po is an African American rapper from Hackensack, New Jersey. Currently the Jersey Native who calls Paterson his second home, he grew up in the zenith of the 90’s era of Hip Hop. Jay Po, has been influenced by the sounds of The Lox, Jay Z, Tupac, Biggie, DMX & Mase, and has influenced him to write his own narrative through the vehicle of Hip Hop. Jay Po has crafted his talent over the years, hoping to take his creative talents to new heights.

Jay Po has paid his dues in the east coast hip hop underground scene through his performances at Club Lit, Club Pyramid, The Art Factory, The Blue Room Lounge, MexiCali Live and Lit Lounge. Jay Po also has released a prequel mixtape entitled, “Blok Work” The Appetizer (Freestyle Edition) which is available on DatPiff & Soundcloud. He is also in the process of putting the finishing touches on his first official mixtape “Blok Work”. Over the course of Jay

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Po’s career, he has collaborated and worked with many talented musicians from the tri-state area including, Post, Cash Poe, Micheal J. Foxx, Cito on the Beat, J Flow, M.R Sirius, and Chris Major & Frenzy Beatz.Jay Po’s ambition is to make an impact in music industry, through hard work and perseverance. Jay Po said, “I’ve come from the bottom, literally! I have an authentic story to tell. I feel that I’m lyrical & versatile. I know I have the ability to bring my reflections on life and the experiences that made me who I am today to millions in a global capacity through the channel of Hip Hop”. Jay Po has been building up his brand through his brand name, From Tha Bottom Up Muzik (FTBU) & is also associated with fellow NJ artist Post’s brand “Strictly For The Gods”.

Jay Po’s objective is to reach as many fans as possible and to connect musical vision with them. Through his project “Blok Work”, Jay Po wants to achieve the first phase of getting his music out to the masses as much as possible. Jay Po’s catalog is steadily growing and his hope is making an impact in Hip Hop, just as his many influences have over time.

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