geechee one magazine october 2012

GeeChee One Magazine www.geecheeone.com


With 2012 ending as quickly as it began, I myself have

found that I have accomplished so much this year in my

personal and my business life. Thank you to all that came

out to the 2012 Geechee One Awards. 2013 Geechee

One Awards is already set for October 27, 2013. Nomina-

tions start May 1st. Again nominees are nominated by the

readers of Geechee One Magazine, the listeners of the

Geechee One Radio Show: In the Plug with Geechee One

and Dubb Slimm, and our television show: The Geechee

One Tv Show. Thanks again for your support and we are

about to turn up for 2013!!

Felicia A. Rivers

Publisher/CEO of GeeChee One Magazine

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PROMOTIONS

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CONTRIBUTORS

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Allison Hilton

Ben Frank

Ablaze Photography

Papa Ratzi Photography

Camera Guys Ink

GeeChee One Awards ReCap & Winners

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$1 vs Your Music Career

page 7

Fashion: Big Dime Pieces Clothing Line

page 20

Fashion in Motion with 1stsiteoptical.com

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8 Reasons Your Music Career is Going Nowhere Fast

page 25

The Internet vs. The Streets 101

page 26

Beauty Spotlight of the month

page 38

Features

Photography through the eyes of a Diva

` page 8

Release the Dogs: Interview with Author Thomas Ervin

page 12

Hip Hop & Politics do Remix with Tezlyn Figaro

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Artists To Look Out For: Jasmine Phoenix

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Top 10 Bartenders

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“Every time I come around your city bling, bling. Pinky ring

worth about 50 bling, bling.” Since Cash Moneys’ “Bling

Bling” hit the airwaves in 1999, most indie artists have taken

the lyrics too literally and have gone completely backwards

in their careers. They forget the relationship between prop-

er investment of the dollar and the success of their career.

The value of a dollar is the most important element any

artist should have when persuading someone to believe in

them.

First off, let’s think about the word ONE. It brings about

many images in relation to an artist’s career. Every artist

aims to be #1 or the best in their field. Next, one thinks of

all the material things one could buy if they had more bills,

but that is just the first step. Being an artist myself, I too

misunderstood the value of a dollar to my career, but I

quickly learned that it all starts with what I do with every

ONE dollar I get. Your hustle, grind, and career start with

the need for a dollar over and over again.

Now I’m sure most artists are saying, “well I know that!” If

that’s the case, then why are you spending thousands of

dollars on sneakers, fake jewelry, hats, pounds of weed and

other material items that do not bring in revenue? Why not

invest that money into your career by getting your music on

major mixtapes, purchasing original beats, good studio time,

promo teams, and top features to become a widely recog-

nized and respected artist. Investments like these can put

thousands in your pocket in the near future.

Many people, including indie artists, don’t see that these

mainstream artists take THEIR money and invest it in estab-

lishing and furthering their careers while they perform as a

regular dressed artist. Then in return, they take YOUR mon-

ey and buy the flashy stuff you see them flossing at the show

where YOU paid to see them perform. 2Chainz may say

“The cheapest thing I have on is my belt that’s 400”. Did

you ever wonder where he got that $400 from? That’s right,

YOU!

It may seem like a very simple formula to reenact, yet the

average artist thinks that by looking like a superstar, the

crowd will love the music they’ve never heard because the

artist “looks” the part. If you wonder why you are over-

looked, never paid and simply another broke rapper that

only gets booked because you are kin to the club owner,

performing along with 6 other artists (death by perfor-

mance) or smashing the bartender, take a look at what you

spend your dollar on besides your career. See if the things

you spend it on have ANY value in the long run. Before you

can set the standard for a booking price, set the standard on

what’s more important: the J’s or the music. As the old

saying goes; “If it don’t make dollars, IT DON’T MAKE

SENSE!”


Gino, a native of Charleston, SC, is here with a new sound. His infusion of true

hip hop and poetry with a play on words exposes his undeniable talent. Once you

hear his single "Out the Box," you're guaranteed to go bananas!

His album,"Gotta Write it Down" is in stores and iTunes soon.


Thomas Ervin, author of Release the Dogs has used his crea-

tivity and will to develop and write a novel that appeals to

the urban culture. He did so without excluding an exposi-

tion of his talent for writing as well as his ability to connect

with the reader. Mr. Ervin grew up in Columbia, SC and

graduated from Eau Claire High School and continued his

education at Tuskegee University where he was a pre- vet-

erinarian major. His childhood love of all animals including

“horses, cows and American Pitbull Terriers” drove him

toward this career path. After completing two and a half

years at Tuskegee, Mr. Ervin transferred to Benedict Col-

lege where he studied as a Biology major. Mr. Ervin says

that all though he, “grew up in the hood” he came from a

“good family” and was encouraged to do better for himself.

During his junior year at Benedict, Mr. Ervin

found himself in the midst of a federal indictment involving

42 other people. The result of this indictment left him with

a ten year sentence of federal imprisonment. Mr. Ervin

reflects on prison as “an educational experience. One that

can be used to educate Self and do better or one can edu-

cate themselves to get better at worsening themselves”.

Throughout his prison stint, Mr. Ervin made sure to remain

focused on self improvement and getting out. For the first

27 months, he was incarcerated in Lexington, Kentucky

where spent the majority of his time reading books. “When

the book cart came around, there wasn’t a book on there I

hadn’t read”, he says. After his first 27 months, he was

transported back to Estill in South Carolina to complete the

rest of his sentence.

A common pastime for the men in prison was

writing rhymes and participating in rap battles. “Everybody

wants to see who’s the slickest,” Mr. Ervin states about the

nature of rap battles in prison, which usually end in beefs

and later physical altercations. Realizing the need to stay out

of trouble, he decided to write his raps on paper as op-

posed to sharing them with everyone else. Another mecha-

nism Mr. Ervin used to remain out of trouble, was staying to

himself. He befriended a few people in prison, one of whom

was an older gentleman from Atlanta. Through this friend-

ship, Mr. Ervin was connected with another young man

much like himself who inspired him to write. This mentor-

ship of sorts allowed him to realize that “everyone has a

good story to tell” and he began to write his own.

Release the Dogs a novel about the life of a young

man involved in dog fighting, was written during an 18

month period of Mr. Ervin’s sentence. The title was inspired

by a song he had written which gained much popularity and

praise amongst his peers. The response to the song and the


connection of others with his lyrics, in-

spired Mr. Ervin to write a book about his

experiences. As he rarely fraternized with

other inmates, “it was like these characters

became [his] friends”. He was able to dedi-

cate time to developing them and their

story lines, which is much appreciated by his

readers. As people try to determine who each character is

based on, Mr. Ervin says, “they are all different manifesta-

tions of [himself].” He found his outlet in writing and was

able to free his mind from the boundaries placed around

him. He says, “the story became so live, it’s like I wasn’t

even incarcerated anymore.”

This newfound freedom allowed him to develop

a story many people can connect with. However, more

importantly his writing allowed him to branch out in a new

field as he attempted to get his book published. Mr. Ervin

found that traditional companies often tried to exploit him

by offering him one sided deals that would benefit the com-

pany at his expense. Instead of allowing this obstacle to get

him down, Mr. Ervin established his own company not only

for himself, but also to assist others who would one day

want to publish books. With this decision, Alpha Piedmont

Publishing was born. When asked about the name of the

company Mr. Ervin states “Alpha means first and as a dog

person, you always want to have the alpha dog. Piedmont

represents Carolina. ”His company aims to assist authors

from the South with cover designs, editing, and publishing.

Mr. Ervin is more than willing to give advice to authors

interested in publishing. He has an impeccable dedication to

paying it forward. “A lot of advice was given to me, I don’t

mind giving it to other people. “ Alpha Piedmont Publishing

Company is looking for authors and artists to assist in pub-

lishing their work. If anyone is interested, they can reach

Mr. Ervin and the staff of Alpha Piedmont Publishing at Al-

phaPiedmontPublishing.com or email them at AlphaPied-

[email protected]

Always trying to better himself, Mr. Ervin cur-

rently pursues his Biology degree from Benedict College

where he will finish in December. Once he finishes, he plans

on attending graduate school. When asked if he would write

another book, Mr. Ervin replied “I have to finish the series.”

He has already started on part two. Mr. Ervin’s personal

story is one that inspires people from all walks of life to

take charge of their freedom and do something with it.

Release the Dogs is not only the story within its pages, but

also the story of the author’s growth, development and

inspiration.

- written by Allison Hilton

He found his outlet in writing and

was able to free his mind from the

boundaries placed around him.


Tezlyn Figaro, founder of The Allied Group, is an ambitious, inspirational woman who

is dedicated to helping people and assisting them in educating themselves to better

their community. She has taken her experiences and used them to inspire others to

reach for their goals. As an advocate for her community, Ms. Figaro works tirelessly to

create a relationship between local politicians and local hip hop artists as a means to

better the life of their constituents. Her advocacy and dedication to this cause is

unmatched and inspirational. Not only does she advocate for hip hop she is a spoken

word Artist herself, South Carolina’s own Dubb Slimm with Silverback Productions

says that while working with her in the studio she is a “fiercely fabulous poet with a

penchant for passionate punch line’s, and has a poetic delivery that sounds like a

Pitbull on the microphone. Her bite is just as aggressive as her bark.”


Tell us a little about yourself. What’s your name,

where are you from, and what are you passionate

about? Tezlyn Figaro- Turner, I am originally from Oklaho-

ma City but I use my maiden name “Figaro” to pay homage

to my Daddy’s birth town Rayne, Louisiana. My personality

mirrors my Louisiana (Black, Spanish & French) Creole roots

which is like “Louisiana Gumbo” a little bit of everything. I

use my maiden name “Figaro” because I am divorced after

being married 11 years, and am passionate about my journey

back to my roots and full purpose in life. I am very passion-

ate about helping other people achieve their full potential.

My pain has certainly turned into being someone else’s gain

in everything that I do in business, politics and poetry. My

journey has taken me to live in Dallas, Texas for over 10

years, Chicago, Illinois and I now live in Orlando, Florida.

· What initially sparked your interest in politics

and when did this occur? Growing up I was always inter-

ested in being an Attorney and I have always been

someone’s self appointed advocate by constantly standing up

for people in matters that didn’t have anything to do with

me. Practicing law is not a far stretch from politics because a

politician writes and advocates for the law. However, I never

saw myself as a politician (in the negative sense) politician or

politico is the word I use that best describes my advocacy

efforts in government. I have always been an advocate, and

everyone who knows me can tell you that. I believe real

leaders don’t have an “interest” in anything they have a

“calling” and God has a way of bringing that calling full circle

when the timing is right.

· Thus far in your political career, what has been

the most difficult thing you’ve had to overcome? I

wouldn’t categorize my political efforts as a “career”. I say

that because as a business owner of a staffing firm, it is my

understanding that a career is something one should be paid

for and my political advocacy is all volunteer. I volunteer to

serve on community boards and to bring awareness through

“get out the vote” and I have certainly volunteered “myself”

to hip hop in order to bring awareness to the hip hop world

which in turn may even hurt my business career- that I earn

a living from- because of the fact that Hip Hop is still viewed

by many as “America’s ugly step child” it is the child that was

forced upon our culture from a marriage that didn’t quite

work out. I say all the time that hip hop isn’t going any-

where; it will only evolve, therefore so should politics.

· What advice do you have for people interested

in getting involved in politics? Even in business I tell

people to follow their “gut” especially in politics, I don’t

believe it should be an “interest” or simply a job. This is why

our people’s needs are still not met, especially in local poli-

tics. My passion increased as I continued to see a very

“suppressed group of people” not being served and not

knowing how to ask to be “served” accurately. I gained the

knowledge first by offering my volunteer service to every

campaign that I could. Then I attended every training that I

could attend, and by doing all of those things I had the op-

portunity to observe a behind the scenes culture that I did

not like! I didn’t like what I saw both while I was running for

office and as a volunteer. Since stopping wasn’t an option, I

was forced to reach out to a larger market to get the mes-

sage out; in staffing we call it “casting the net” and in turn

we now have “concrete roots”

· Tell us a little more about the Allied Group.

When did you start it and what made you decide to

do so? After returning to my former employer Ajilon staff-

ing firm from maternity leave, our division closed, so I said if

I start another job, I would start working for myself. As the

Founder and CEO of The Allied Group, I wrote every word

on my website with no outside consulting or financial help. I

knew what was missing in my industry because I already had

the opportunity to be a branch manager at the largest staff-

ing firms so I decided to truly meet the needs of my clients

by combining staffing, training and mediation under one roof.

· Was it hard starting your own company? Did

you find difficulty in getting people to take you seri-

ously being a woman? Like my mentor Shirley Chisholm

said “The emotional, sexual and psychological stereotyping

of females began when the Doctor says -it’s a girl” so yes

you will always find challenges for women in a “man’s game”

such as business and politics.

· Your resume is amazing. How have your past

experiences assisted you in developing your career

into what it is today? I have been working since 10 years

old and in most cases I held two jobs at a time, my resume

online only displays half of what I have done. I now under-

stand that it was God’s true intention for me to gain experi-

ence from many different jobs and walks of life so that I may

relate to many different people in business, mediation and

politics from every walk of life. My poetry CD will include

pieces from my mind (business, streets, and politics), body

(love) and my soul (spiritual). The album will address the

areas you don’t hear about or at least never hear from

someone in public office or business. It will address the most

important part of my mission, and that is to tell the truth. I

have more in common with the stories hip hop tells than

most people assume, but just like in everything else, in time

they will soon find out. Real has and will always recognize

the “real”


· You have been called “Hip Hop’s Politician” where

did this name come from? As I mentioned earlier, politi-

cian or politico is the best way to describe my efforts other

than a lobbyist. What I want people to understand is that I am

not a Civil Rights activist like Jessie Jackson or Al Sharpton. I

am simply a business woman who understands how hip hop,

in particular local hip hop artists, can use their influence to

secure monetary community outreach contracts in politics

and/or be a key player in their community. I am not using hip

hop or political advocacy as a gimmick, it is who I am.

· How would you say hip hop and politics are

connected? It’s a numbers game plain and simple. Politics is

not about black or white, it is about “green” money, a system

based upon what sector will benefit from resources and when.

Everything else is emotion. There are many issues I see that

hip hop can play a part in. Everything from federal radio regu-

lations and/or community outreach. I am not just interested in

seeing hip hop being booked to perform to bring a crowd out,

I would like to see hip hop at the table year around. Rock the

vote has their mission but Concrete Roots is a little different

because this politico can ROCK THE MIC!

· I’ve heard that you write poetry. How did this

talent develop? What about poetry do you enjoy? I don’t

“Write” poetry I scribe the SPOKEN WORD (I only write it

down to keep it for my records) a scribe is something used

when one wants to write down what is “given” to them for

the record. So by saying that, something will just hit me and

then the words come to me in a poetic form and I go from

there. Either you have a freestyle talent or you don’t, the only

thing that has developed my talent is pain turned to fury and a

vision that became more clear. For example if you read some-

thing I wrote down in 2004 it is totally different then my

pieces today, before I would just “read” it and now I “speak”

it and there is a major difference. When I publish my work I

will leave everything in its original form so that people can see

the personal growth behind the words.

· What advice do you have for people trying to make

their dreams come true? Have a dream but be realistic, of

course you need to provide a resource that the market is

missing however, you must also be passionate about it other-

wise it will only be a job, and as we can see in today’s econo-

my “jobs don’t last”; only passion can survive the storm. The

last but most important rule in politics and the streets, is to

keep your word because no matter what city I have lived in,

no matter what job I have held which includes everything

from promotions, to business, to politics be true to your

character, never compromise who you are. We all have flaws.

But no matter what, your word must always be bond!

For more information please visit www.TezlynFigaro.com.


Do Work is the clothing brand for Christopher “Big Black”

Boykin and after the successful launch of the men’s brand he

decided that the Plus Size Sisters needed a line as well and

came up with “Big Dime Pieces”. A few photos were sent to

the marketing department by model Kymberly Nicole and

they knew they had the face of the ladies line.

Since then Kymberly Nichole has been on the main page of

the website and at various events promoting the brand. “The

shirts are comfortable and made perfect for a plus size beauty

such as me, lol” says Kymberly Nicole. In 2013 Kymberly

plans on taking the line to runways & red carpets all across

the East Coast.

To order from or view the line please go to

www.dowork.com

About Kymberly Nicole:

Kymberly Nichole is a sought-after Plus Model, owner of Plus

I’m Fly LLC and a positive role model to her Baltimore, MD

community. Kymberly has heard many times in her short

career by Agents, Talent Scouts and other Plus Models that

she wasn’t the right size. However the dream of being in the

model industry superseded those words. Within her first two

years of modeling she walked several Runways including Fash-

ion Bug – In store runway shows throughout Maryland (2011

& 2012) and 1st Annual Curvy Fashion Week – Atlanta, GA

(Sept 2012)

Kymberly’s look and positive image has been recognized by

the media with features in Fearless Curves Magazine, Diva

Plus Magazine, Thyck Dollz Magazine, Urban American Gal-

lery, ISTA Talk Weekly and WPHAT JAHM Radio. Also

among Kymberly Nichole’s other accomplishments was being

honored as Big Girl of the month (June 2012) – Big Girls

Rock, LLC and Glamour Girl of the month (September 2012)

– Glamorous Curves

As a philanthropist, Kymberly Nichole is the Ambassador of

the clothing brand for Christopher "Big Black" Boykin of

MTV’s Rob & Big, and constantly does special interest fund-

raising and donations to youth organizations in the Baltimore

area . Her company “Plus I’m Fly LLC” is designed to promote

her brand as well as help the young ladies in the community

to know that at any size as long as you are healthy “You’re

Fly”.

For Kymberly Nicole Bookings and/or Media Contact: Ernest

Jackson, Concept Group NYC

Email: [email protected]

http://www.dowork.com/






Geechee One Magazine had the pleasure of attending At first Sight Opti-

cal LLC.Eyewear Showcase and Launch party. The event was held Sep-

tember 8, 2012 at Blue Moon in Newberry, South Carolina. Geechee

One's own Dubb Slimm was the host of this fabulous event. The event

attendees were treated to a wonderful evening of music, munchies, and

mixing. The highlight of the evening was the fashion show that show-

cased the KSDewelt Bamboo designer Eyewear line.

Her eyewear designs are fashionably functional with a high end flair.

Please check out these photos from the event and please visit her on

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GEECHEE ONE TRAVELS TO THE "COLA CITY" AKA “DA

MET” TO SEE WHY ALL OF THE HEAT IS COMING FROM

'MZ JAZMINE MZ HOT16 PHOENIX....

GO: MZ JAZMINE, NOW I KNOW, BUT OTHERS MAY NOT

KNOW ABOUT YOUR HISTORY IN THE MUSIC GAME,

CAN YOU GIVE EVERYONE WHO'S TAKING NOTES A

BRIEF HISTORY OF MZ JAZMINE PHOENIX?

JP: WELL FOR THOSE WHO DON’T KNOW ME, I STARTED OFF IN A

GROUP CALLED FIRENSEXY. SOME PEOPLE STILL CALL ME SEXY.

AFTER I MOVED ON FROM THE GROUP I CHANGED MY NAME AND

BEGIN TO GO FULL SPEED AHEAD AS JAZMINE PHOENIX AKA

MZHOT16. IT WASN’T EASY STARTING ALL OVER, BUT I HAVE BUILT

A GREAT BUZZ IN MY CITY, AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO

TAKING MY PROJECT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

GO: WE KNOW THAT BEING A RAPPER PERIOD FROM

THE CAROLINAS IS VERY TOUGH TO UNFOLD, HOW

MUCH MORE PRESSURE IS PUT ON YOU, JAZMINE, BEING

A FEMALE RAPPER FROM CAROLINA?

JP: IT’S A BLESSING AND A CURSE BEING A FEMALE RAPPER. IN A

MALE DOMINATED INDUSTRY YOU BASICALLY HAVE TO BE ALMOST

PERFECT AT YOUR CRAFT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUS. IF YOU WANT TO

HANG WITH THE BIG DOGS AS A FEMALE, YOU HAVE TO RAP AS

GOOD AS, IF NOT BETTER THAN, MOST GUYS. ON THE PLUS SIDE

WHEN YOU’RE A FEMALE, YOU DRAW MORE ATTENTION, AND

WHEN YOU HAVE HOT LYRICS TO BACK IT UP IT’S A WIN-WIN

SITUATION.

GO: YOU JUST DROPPED A MIXTAPE "SEXXY IN DA CITY"

WHICH CREATED A BIG BUZZ, EVEN I HAD TO RE-

SEARCH ON YOUR NEW FOLLOWING. CAN YOU TALK A

LITTLE ABOUT YOUR MIXTAPE, FEATURES, AND WHERE

WE CAN FIND IT?

JP: “SEXXY IN THE CITY” WAS MY FIRST SOLO PROJECT SO IT MEANS

A LOT TO ME. I DID THIS MIXTAPE FOR THE STREETS THE REAL PEO-

PLE. THE MIXTAPE WAS MAINLY PRODUCED BY SUPAH MARIO AND

HAS FEATURES FROM T-ROC, LELE, CHRISTOU, AYJAY AND NATION

BOY JUST TO NAME A FEW HEAVY HITTERS FROM THE MET. THE

WHOLE MIXTAPE IS FIRE MARK MY WORDS. IT’S AVAILABLE ON

DATPIFF.COM JUS TYPE IN JAZMINE PHOENIX.

GO: WHAT CAN WE EXPECT TO SEE AT A JAZMINE

PHOENIX CONCERT?

JP: AT A JAZMINE PHOENIX CONCERT YOU CAN EXPECT A LOT OF

ENERGY! I GIVE 110% ON STAGE BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT I LOVE TO

DO, ENTERTAIN. I FEED OFF OF THE CROWD AS WELL, SO IF U

ROCKING WITH ME I'LL ROCK WITH YOU. YOU'LL NEVER HAVE A

DULL MOMENT AT MY SHOW. I GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THAT CAME

TO SEE, AND THAT’S A GREAT SHOW.

GO: WHATS NEXT IN STORE FOR MZ JAZMINE PHOENIX

THAT WE ALL SHOULD BE ON STANDBY FOR?

JP: NEXT I’M WORKING ON MY SECOND MIXTAPE "PHUNERAL

PHOENIX". IT WILL BE DROPPING SOMETIME THIS FALL SO BE ON

THE LOOKOUT. IT WILL BE DIFFERENT FROM THE FIRST, BUT I KNOW

MY FANS AND SUPPORTERS WILL LOVE IT. OTHER THAN THAT I’M

JUST GRINDING NONSTOP SO CATCH ME ON A STAGE NEAR YOU!

GO: WHERE CAN WE FIND AND BECOME LOYAL SUP-

PORTERS OF JAZMINE PHOENIX & YOUR MATERIAL??

JP: LIKE I MENTIONED BEFORE "SEXXY IN THE CITY" IS

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON DATPIFF.COM I’M ALSO ON

REVERBNATION JUST TYPE IN JAZMINE PHOENIX AND FOL-

LOW ME ON TWITTER @MZHOT16.

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DJ ELJAY

LOCATION: COLUMBIA

He is the CEO of Underdawgz Entertainment and a proud member of the TRAPSTARDJS. Not only is a dj that is

about putting South Carolina on, he is also a producer and a club promoter. Book Dj Eljay for your next upcoming

event. That includes weddings, family reunions, even your birthday party. He is willing to travel and put on for any

and every occasion.

FOR BOOKING EMAIL [email protected] OR [email protected]


#8 Allowing Your Girl/Boy Friend to Dictate How

You Do Business

If your girlfriend/boyfriend is always complaining about busi-

ness moves that you are making, you need to cut them off

because they are more interested in themselves than they

are in seeing you win. For example, they don’t want a cer-

tain model in your video because they are jealous. While

having a model in your video is an important career move, a

jealous girlfriend/boyfriend can inhibit that and cost you

significant career opportunities.

#7 Loyalty is Everything

Self explanatory, but if you don’t know what loyalty means

go look it up.

#6 Sound Like Where You Are From

Too many artists are too busy trying to sound like they are

from other places. Artists from Atlanta don’t sound like

artists from New Orleans. Texas artists don’t sound like

New York artists. Brand your city, and sound like where

you come from. Keep your true identity.

#5 TOO Dumb

You keep forgetting that your music business is a business.

A business consists of revenue and expenses. If you keep

giving away free goods, how does your business continue to

operate? How do you continue to pay your BILLS?

#4 Local Fame

You’re so busy trying to get local fame that you’re not try-

ing to expand past your local market. Quit making music for

other rappers (who most likely will never be your fans) and

girlfriends. Once you’re known in other markets, you have a

greater opportunity to generate revenue through paid

shows and CD sales.

#3 Market Promo Plus Image

How do you expect to create a BUZZ if you don’t market

and promote yourself? If this isn’t your strong suit, pay

someone else with a good track record to create a BUZZ

for you. If you don’t look like money, what makes you think

people are going to buy into what you are selling?

#2 D**K RIDING AKA Riding Someone Else Who is

Attempting to Make Moves

You want to be with everybody you think is making moves

and is hot at the moment. It is easier to d**k ride, but you

need to put in the work to make yourself hot.

#1 You’re TOO Lazy

If your career doesn’t consist of putting in 40 hours a week

like you’re working a “real” job, then you aren’t doing what

you are supposed to be doing to have a “real” career.


Since the dawning of the internet era, many artists have

used social networks to become stars around the

world. Therefore, the music age has come to the con-

clusion that internet promotion is the ONLY thing

needed to pursue a music career. The internet has

produced stars such as Chief Keef, Kirko Bangz, and

Soulja Boy. Most artists today believe a Soundclick

beat, a catchy hook, a cheap video, and a Youtube up-

load, are the keys to instant stardom.

I am here to tell you these artists would not have

made it anywhere without street promotion. On sites

such as Facebook and Twitter most people’s friend lists

are composed of people they grew up with. That may

sound great, but your friends WILL NOT support your

music from the business standpoint. They WILL NOT

pay 15-25 dollars to see YOU perform because you

have a bond deeper than business. While they are a

great support system, they will not get you heard. It is

financially and scientifically proven that the average fan

is 76% more likely to listen to a promo CD on the

street by an unknown artist than constant Facebook or

Twitter shares to pages.

Good old fashioned face to face conversation and pro-

mo go a long way. The right promo can change wheth-

er people view you on a local or a major scale. Street

promotion ties into your posters, flyers and CD co-

vers. All of these materials can make or break you

when it comes to radio play, interviews, paid shows

etc. Invest in having them produced professionally in-

stead trying to save a few bucks.

Social Networks are a wonderful source of starting a

fan base, but street promotion will always be the back-

bone of bringing any artist to the forefront.


BONUS #11 Smiley

Age:26

Bartender at Bossez Lounge and Red Light Mondays

Her hobbies include reading, shopping, and spending time with her kids.

Drink of Choice-Ciroc Sunrise

Made with Ciroc, orangejuice, splash of XXX Sex and Geraldine.


#10 Keisha

Measurements: Short, Thick & Sexy

Age: 30

Bartender at High Rise and an Independent Bartender. She is also the owner of the store Kan-

dy Kisses.

Her main hobby is shoe shopping.

Drink of CHOICE Chocolate Barbie


#9 Boss Chick

Measurements: 40-38-44

Age :31

Bartender at Bidds Bar & Grill

Her hobbies include shopping and partying.

Drink of CHOICE- Oh We Baby

Made with peach kine kinky and cherry juice.


#8 Sharene

Age: 25

Bartender at ARDY’S RESORT ON WADMALAW ISLAND

Her hobbies include modeling, styling hair, partying, movies, and spending time with her child.

Drink of CHOICE-Jolly Rancher- Blue MF’ER

Made with Apple Pucker, Peach Syrup, and Cranberry Juice.


#8 Sharene

Age: 25

Bartender at ARDY’S RESORT ON WADMALAW ISLAND

Her hobbies include modeling, styling hair, partying, movies, and spending time with her child.

Drink of CHOICE-Jolly Rancher- Blue MF’ER

Made with Apple Pucker, Peach Syrup, and Cranberry Juice.

#7 Mia

Measurements: More to Love

Age: 26

Bartender at High Rise but is also an Independent Bartender

Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, and enjoying life.

Drink of CHOICE- Bombs Away

Made from Armarello sweet and sour & RedBull


#6 Shaunta


Age: 28

Bartender at Secrets and is also an Independent Bartender

Hobbies include dancing and getting tattoos.

Drink of CHOICE- Long Island


#6 Shaunta


Age: 28

Bartender at Secrets and is also an Independent Bartender

Hobbies include dancing and getting tattoos.

Drink of CHOICE- Long Island

#5 ReGina Seabrook

Measurements: 38-36-47 ½

Age: 28

Bartender at Charlie O’s.

Her hobbies include reading and spending time with family and friends.

Drink of CHOICE- Moscato Rise

Made with Moscato, orange juice, and Grenadine.


#4 Angel

Measurements :36-33-45

Age: 21

Bartender at High Rise and is an Independent Bartender

Hobbies include singing and spending time with family and friends.

Drink of CHOICE- Buttery Nipple

Made with Irish Cream and Butter Schnapps


#3 U’ Nica


Age:31

Bartender at: Independent Bartender

Her hobbies include fishing and shopping

Drink of Choice: Red Snapper

Made with Patron and sweet sour and Geraldine..


#2 Dee of High Rise


Age: 38

Bartender at High Rise and she works as an Independent Bartender.

Dee enjoys working out, shopping and “me time.”

Drink of CHOICE- Playmate Cream

Made with Orange Cream Vodka, orange juice, and Sprite.


#2 Dee of High Rise


Age: 38

Bartender at High Rise and she works as an Independent Bartender.

Dee enjoys working out, shopping and “me time.”

Drink of CHOICE- Playmate Cream

Made with Orange Cream Vodka, orange juice, and Sprite.

#1 Syreeta

Measurements:36-29-45

Age: 31

Bartender at Club Pluto.

Her hobbies include making cupcakes with Liquor. She is also the owner of Devilish Delights.

Drink of Choice:The All White Everything

Made with 7 different white liquors.


TRICIA ALICE

aka MISS LADY

FROM CHUCKTOWN (CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA)

CURRENTLY RESIDES NORTH OF ATL ANTA

Likes: Drinks by the pool, dancing in the grocery store aisle, and

singing in inappropriate places.

Dislikes: Slow drivers and clothes that say "one size fits all"

Goals: To light up a room just by walking into it with a smile.

After all, a lady has to keep her audience guessing.

Bust = 39

Waist = 28

Hips = 41

Diamond Enterpri$ez Nationwide LLC

www.diamondentllc.com

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Trainer William Van Dom

843-576-4407

[email protected]

geechee one magazine october 2012

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