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Contributors

WHAT’S INSIDE 6 A Message from your Publishers 8 The Come Up Artist: Nader 16 B3B3 26 Nicky P 38 Lottazay

Publisher: Bridget Papino Daniel Banks Editor: Shanna Banks Photographer: Anthony Swint Models: Bria Thomas Jennifer Kim

Jessica Lara

Artists: B3B3 Lottazay

Nicky P Nader

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A Message From Your Publishers Photography by Brandon Huggins

We 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

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There are not enough words to describe such a passionate and determined young gentleman, so we will start with three: NADER by nature.

Born to Lebanese parents with humble beginnings, NADER is no stranger to hard work. In pursuance of his dream/music career, NADER embarks through each day filled with what he calls his, “beautiful struggle.” After a full day’s work, he spends all of his free time writing, vocal training, practicing the piano, hitting the gym, and everything else that may come with being the next superstar. NADER is involved and committed in every aspect of his career.

Over the last 3 years, the New Jersey native has been crafting his sound with established producer, Eddie “Shy Boogs” Timmons (Rico Love, Chris Brown, Lauryn Hill, Omarion). Under the guidance and development of Timmons, he discovered the sound that represented who he is as an artist.NADER combines deep primal lyrics of passion and longing as well as an insatiable urge to express his unspoken desires. We are granted direct access to a world of temptation and tortured love through his music. The sound infuses a darker side to R&B/Pop music. NADER has an international appeal and a mindset with the plans of being a global music sensation.

“The ALT-R&B Buzz Maker” - Richard Spadine “EXTREMELY INTERESTING” - Shawn Grant

“Nader Is Just What The Music World Needs” - Sean Carlin

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Hailing from The Bronx while reigning in New Jersey; Certified Songwriter, Producer, Engineer and dominating Female MC B3B3’ (pronounced Bay-Bay) is receiving tru-skool industry-wide recognition for her ‘Pay Homage’ album hosted by the Legendary DJ Jazzy Joyce, executive produced by ZNuff Starr in Jersey’s own Music Heaven Studios. With the gift of swift, potent lyrically rich flows and story lines, ‘Pay Homage’ is setting to make amends in what seems to be amiss in current Hip Hop mainstream culture; respect for its founding FemCees and Queens. In an industry celebrating ‘petty’ everything, B3B3’s vision never ceased to over stand the gap between female MCs unity. She has never strayed from where she received influence, in turn garnering recognition from heavyweights MC Lyte, Monie Love, Ivy Queen, Pepa from Salt N Pepa for B3’s rendition of ‘Tramp’ and even Kool DJ Red Alert. It’s been 16 years since B3B3’ stepped on the scene as a singer songwriter and ‘Prodigy child’ with her then team ‘Allied Forces’ under the guidance of respected Jersey native, Producer Buddhakai. All the years of late nights at the studio cultivated a passion for creating and writing. B3B3’ soon learned music was in fact her ultimate muse. Music is her reason. Late nights and long hours in the studio have solidified her craft proving to be the foundation for this most viable part of her life. Similar to seeing Van Gogh exhibited in a Paris Gallery, B3B3’ attributes her albums as the Gallery to her verbal artistry. With focus on all aspects of her craft B3B3’ designed the Pay Homage album cover dedicated to the lineage of her Female Hip Hop predecessors. Post a mini break after the ‘Pay Homage’ official release B3B3’ jumped back in the booth to execute her next project which will be her highly anticipated

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official Debut LP, released under Music Heaven Records. Fans of B3B3’ can expect various music style

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from Boom Bap to Trap with some ‘Got Em!’ punchlines thrown in the mix seen throughout B3’s previous works. As B3B3’ continues performing nationally she is steadily growing her fan base and will now, alongside Patersons own Znuff Starr, be hitting major cities from Atlanta to Seattle on the ‘Pay Homage’ promo tour. Through B3B3’s verbal supremacy, vocals and energetic live stage performances she has caught the attention of some big names in the industry. Having opened up for Hip Hop legends such as Talib Kweli and Oscar Winning composer Common, B3 rocks the stage with a full live band banging out live beats keeping the crowd lit. Watching her perform is always an elevated Hip Hop Cultural experience so it’s no wonder B3B3’ is not to be overlooked as a Phenom destined for super stardom who will soon be inspiring the minds of the next Hip Hop Legend to show love and ‘Pay Homage’. Follow B3B3’ everywhere at @b3b3music and check out her website b3b3music.com for all upcoming releases and performance.

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nicky p Music is the only sound that drives him, and with that, up and coming DJ/producer Nickyp is ready, set and determined to play the game and shoot it to the high score. His relentless energy reaches far beyond his home base of New Jersey, as Nicholas Potoczny is the roar of the underground. His story has begun to unfold, as he shares with us his hopes for his promising career and future.

Few things other than music would be able to lock the attention of a young Nicholas. Growing up a curious teenager, he explored the entire spectrum of music before finding his one true love in big room-electro, heavy bass house and elements of uplifting trance. Fascinated by the big, bulky distortion of alternative metal and rock, the transition to EDM was easily made. As America witnessed a renaissance in electronic dance music, Nickyp was caught by the beat, exploring the endless possibilities of technology. And that’s how this story unfolds. It all started with a kick.

The kick he got from Fedde le Grand’s set at Electric Zoo in 2010.

Seeing the Dutchman rock, the Pioneer gear and ruling the crowd, was nothing less but his own dream coming to life, so Nickyp suffered a love at first sound. From that moment on, he was hooked.

He bought his own CDJ’s, made the clubs his weekend hang-out and taught himself the tricks of the DJ’s he witnessed. Having

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mastered the fine art of DJ’ing, it was time for Nickyp to meet the crowds and take his talents outside, onto the dance floor. And so he did. New York City nightlife was calling, and answer the call he did.

Rocking the decks of NYC’s finest clubs, from Pacha and Gansevoort to Highline Ballroom, VIP Room, Hudson Terrace and Webster Hall, no venue was safe to the raw talents of Nickyp. The night lights forever lured, and held Nickyp in a tight grip to this very day, enraptured from the first until the very last beat. Storming Manhattan’s finest rooms, facing ever-growing, maddening crowds, he has proven to be an outstanding DJ, with stamina for the bigger, better and greater things the scene has to offer. With ‘Hard Wired’ doing its trick on Pop Rok Muzik and his latest bit of studio magic ‘Impulse’ (supported by the likes of Sick Individuals, Justin Prime and M.I.K.E.), it’s clear that Nickyp is no one-trick pony. Producing and playing out his own sounds offer him a freedom like nothing else. His genre-bending studio work as well as his creative ways of continuously surprising the crowd tell us there’s many more goodies to come from this rising star.

Nickyp is a name to see, remember and keep an eye on.

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lottazay “Lottazay”, (born Deshan Terrell Carter, January 30, 1988 in Long Branch NJ), is a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and director. He is internationally known for his achievements in battle rap.

Music was Lottazay’s first love. It was ignited as a child by the great Michael Jackson. His family taught him all there was to know about R&B/ Soul music and he eventually became a “student” of the craft, especially hip-hop. From childhood, he loved creating and performing music.

In 2007 at the age of 19, he debuted his skills on BET’s “106 & Park” for Freestyle Friday and won for six consecutive weeks. His performance gained the attention of the world renowned Grind Time, a popular battle rap league (MTV’s Fight club, Smack Ultimate Rap League (URL) (sponsored by Diddy), King of the Dot (sponsored by Drake/OvO) and more). He was invited back to URL and asked to do another two seasons with BET’s “106 & Park” for its revamped Ultimate Freestyle Friday.

His accomplishments in the battle rap world have taken him across the country and abroad. Pronounced top 5 battle rapper in the battle rap industry, with a total of 3.4 million views on youtube, it’s safe to say Lottazay has established a name for himself.

After blazing through the battle universe, having achieved the goal

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of gaining worldwide recognition, he decided to bring his talents to the broader music world with projects that showcased his other talents such as singing, songwriting, producing and directing.

With his latest project, “The Air Up There” released Sept 11, it gives an introspective look into the man and artist that Lottazay is. This Ep solely showcases Lottazay’s soulful singing voice that can easily be mistaken as a Trey Songz’s Style or Drake with a little edge.

With the mainstream attention on him, he has had many doors open for him in all aspect Radio, TV, Clothing etc. Lottazay has been featured on the new reality show “The Comeback Kings” ft. Hip Hop legends Ed Lover, Treach, Mr.Cheeks, Black Rob and many more. He has also been a guest on Sway in the Morning and has popular designer Michael Cherry as one of his clothing sponsors.

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