MICHAEL JACKSON
A TRIBUTE
By The Voice T. P. Frazier
How can I put into words what you’ve meant to billions of humans worldwide? Michael your music influenced, uplifted, thrilled, inspired, taught, and gave hope and divine joy. Mr. Jackson you taught the world that the fountain of youth is the unconditional love of one’s craft.
Yung LA
At a time when many rappers fall victim to the age old adage of imitation is flattery to the contrary no statement could apply less than to “Mr. Original” himself the one and only Yung LA. Towering as generation next most electrifying Mc Yung LA’s fearlessness to explore the inner depths of his true artistic abilities is what has made him in a relative short period arguably the most talented as well as highly sought after artist in all of Hip-Hop.
De'Aundre Bonds
In the mid 1990’s Hollywood was invaded by a larger than life talent so extraordinary he drew comparisons to a young Marlon Brando and Sidney Poitier for his riveting performances in a slew of immensely popular television and film roles that would define the decade. Considered by several highly respected entertainment critics and news publications as Tinsel Town’s newest breakout superstar De’Aundre Bonds burst onto the scene with a signature acting style that paired raw street edge with the poise of a veteran thespian.
TOCCARA
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Bold, dynamic, and curvaceous are the best words to describe the fabulous Toccara. Not since the legendary days of the late great film icon Mae West has such a larger than life personality burst onto the scene. Combining beauty, personality, an undeniable presence, and downright irresistible charm is the calling card of a truly remarkable lady who projects the very essence of sultry.
DOLLA BOY aka “DILLON SAKS”
In the 30 plus years of Hip-Hop’s brilliant existence the culture has produced countless rappers whose real life tragedy to triumph stories serve as the very essence of the “American Dream” realized. However, perhaps no “MC” male or female in the history of rap music has had to overcome more than rapper extraordinaire “DOLLA BOY”. Born “Earl Conyers” and professionally known as “DOLLA BOY” aka “DILION SAKS” in Savannah, Georgia his childhood was anything but normal.
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In a society where appearance can often dictate success or failure, the ability to look one’s best is essential in achieving desired goals. However, in a city such as Atlanta, Georgia reputed internationally as the mecca for both preferred living and entertainment excellence, appearance is down right critical for upward advancement.
New Raleigh Eatery Set To Raise the Standard for Fine Dining In North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. - October 27, 2010 - Attention! Attention! As the great State of North Carolina continues to build upon its already global distinction as a banking, athletic, music, and fine cuisine mecca, several entities have played a major role in transforming the Tar Heel heartland into an international hotbed for tourists and celebrities. While world renown for being the home of ACC basketball, NASCAR, American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, and countless highly reputable financial institutions, perhaps more popular than all four is the state’s vast selection of award winning eating establishments.
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KWESI BOAKYE STARS WITH HIP-HOP MOGUL SEAN ‘P-DIDDY’ COMBS IN HAWAII FIVE-O
Los Angeles, California, U.S. ̶ March 4, 2011 ̶ Global entertainment alert! Pre-teen Hollywood sensation “Kwesi Boakye” has nabbed a huge guest-starring role on the CBS hit series Hawaii Five-O, playing the character of Kevin Cole, son of Hip-Hop mogul turned actor Sean ‘P-Diddy’ Combs who will portray his father Reggie Cole. Hawaii Five-O marks P-Diddy’s first television role. While the adorable Kwesi, whose on the fast-track to international super stardom has amassed an impressive body of both television and film work to include prominent roles on top-rated television shows “Hawthorne”, “Southland”, “Strong Medicine”, “The Shield”, “Day Break”, “Days Of Our Lives”, and “Men Of A Certain Age” as well as starring roles in blockbuster films such as Disney’s “The Princess And The Frog” and Tyler Perry’s #1 box office hit “I Can Do Bad All By Myself”.
Bold, Beautiful, Black, Witty, Intelligent, and Super Talented are the attributes that makes this Raven the new symbol for the American Dream.
There’s an old saying that goes, “you can’t know where you are going until you know where you come from”, and no saying could apply more to the consummate entertainers of our generation Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, and Ralph Tresvant who together are a testament to the ideology that hard work, perseverance, and undeniable talent equals longevity.
If ever a saying could summarize an individual’s life, it would be “Like a fine wine, it get’s better with time”. No phrase could apply more than to Johnny Gill, arguably one of the greatest R&B crooners to ever live. Blessed with a style so unmistakably original is the trademark that allowed “the voice” Johnny Gill to alter the sound of R&B music with a signature sound that paired superior singing with extraordinary showmanship. For nearly three decades the man with the iconic voice that brought you classics such as “My, My, My”, “Rub You The Right Way”, “Where Do We Go From Here”, “Perfect Combination”, “Boys To Men”, “Can You Stand The Rain”, “My Body”, and the timeless wedding song from Tyler Perry’s hit movie Madea’s Family Reunion, “You For Me” serves as the prototype for the supreme R&B singer.
In the music business, perhaps the most dreamed about position that fans and musicians alike fantasize over is being the lead singer in a group. Especially when you consider the massive accomplishments of icons like Beyonce Knowles, Justin Timberlake, and the late, great King of Pop Michael Jackson, all former lead singers of legendary groups who went on to have stellar solo careers. Added to this super exclusive club of musical geniuses is Sisqo`, long time front man of the multi-platinum group Dru Hill and a Grammy nominated solo artist whose talent is so extraordinary, he towers as the perfect example of a true quadruple threat, excelling as a first class singer, dancer, songwriter, and actor. Born Mark Althavean Andrews in a city synonymous with drugs and extreme violence Baltimore, Maryland, served as the rearing site for an artist who will undoubtedly go down in music history as one of the most talented and flamboyant all around entertainers, past or present, to have ever picked up a microphone. Strong words maybe, but then again one need only look, listen or simply observe the six pack having dancing machine in action to know that a talent this amazing comes only so often. At a time when charismatic singers who can really sang and dance is a rarity, Sisqo` to the contrary shines as the consummate showman fearless in his pursuit to push the limits of creativity.
Years from now when it’s all said and done, music historians will surely debate the contributions of those who majorly impacted the genre of R&B. Icons guaranteed to be mentioned are industry stalwarts such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, The O’Jay’s, The Jackson Five, New Edition, Guy, Jodeci, and Boyz II Men. However, any list that does not include the incomparable Dru Hill is grossly inaccurate. The torch bearers responsible for carrying R&B music into the new millennium was the labor of love for four immensely talented young singers who were and remain the quintessential example of superior entertainers. From their first single that asked the ever important question, “Tell Me” (what you want), Dru Hill has been giving fans what they need in the form of numerous classic love ballads and infectious dance songs that have provided countless beautiful memories for millions upon millions of music lovers the world over. Named after a popular Baltimore park, Dru Hill is comprised of Tamir Ruffin a/k/a Nokio, Mark Andrews a/k/a Sisqo, Larry Anthony a/k/a Jazz, and Antwuan Simpson a/k/a Tao, the newest addition the group replacing original member James “Big Woody” Green who left the group to pursue a solo gospel career.
Nearly eight decades after the passing of the brilliant George Washington Carver, the Godfather of what we now know as the “green movement”, his dream of a planet in which all of earth’s creations could thrive as well as survive in cohesive bliss, is vastly becoming a reality. For Dr. Carver’s unyielding passion and love for planet earth, was equal to that of his respect for all mankind. In a world where nature’s elements have become restricted from blossoming due to man’s disregard and sheer laziness has given birth to a nation of people who have killed as quickly as it has produced wonders to the world. As a great deal of humans continue about their normal avocations unfazed about the grave fate awaiting planet earth and its inhabitants, a new movement made up of people representing all ethnicities, social classes, religious beliefs, and political affiliations is being universally embraced. These humanitarian heroes are armed with the vital knowledge about the demise of a civilization rapidly on the brink of global destruction, sooner than later. The name that these pillars of righteousness have assumed for their movement is G.R.E.E.N., which is an acronym for “God Reinforcing Earth’s Essential Needs”. For those who have a problem with hearing the Creator’s name used to motivate and inspire positive change should ask themselves, of that whom they place their trusted faith in, is their purpose not the same
Lord have mercy! Who brought the fun back to music? Is it the wild and bubbly “Lolo”? Maybe it’s the calm, cool, and super hip “Star”, or better yet the sweet and petite “Beauty”. Who ever it is, “Oh My Gosh” they’re great! Lifelong friends and sisters in fun is the best way to describe the newest sensations to rock the music industry, “The OMG Girlz”. The group is comprised of members Lourdes Rodriguez a/k/a “Lolo”, Zonnique Jailee Pullins a/k/a “Star”, and Bahja Rodriguez a/k/a “Beauty” who all hail from the mecca of music, Atlanta, Georgia. Refusing to let adult concerns interfere with their youthful expression is The OMG Girlz’s recipe for making All-American clean kid friendly music. Featured prominently on the BET show “Tiny and Toya” has provided The OMG Girlz invaluable exposure in which they’ve taken full advantage of by adding an extra dimension of teen exuberance to the hit reality show. Fortunate to have the type of irresistible charm to make even the most diehard critic a fan is the magical appeal that makes these fun-loving little darlings can’t miss superstars.
In America, the title of National Treasure is perhaps the highest honor that any citizen can dream of to precede their name. Well meet Marvin L. McIntyre the Ambassador of Artist Development and the music industry’s Honorary National Treasure. For nearly three decades the Boston native has almost single handedly raised the standards of artist development while in the process launching and guiding the careers of an unparalleled list of superstars. Music stalwarts to include New Edition, T.I., Cash Money Millionaires, Pink, Keith Sweat, Boyz II Men, Xscape, Ciara, Lil’ Jon and the Eastside Boyz, Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, New Kids on The Block, TLC, Bell Biv Devoe, Babyface, Bobby Valentino, EnVogue, Keri Hilson, Monica, Jeffery Osborne, Latoya Luckett, Llloyd, Sammie, Pebbles, Dru Hill, After 7, Adrienne Bailon (former lead of both Cheetah Girls and 3LW), Kelly Price, Johnta Austin, OMG Girlz, Brutha, Teairra Mari, D. Woods of Danity Kane, Blu Cantrell, Kandi Buress (Real Housewives of Atlanta), American Idol finalist Diana Degarmo, and Heads of State. Heads of State is an all-star union of former leads of New Edition, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, and Ralph Tresvant who have reunited under the invaluable guidance of the man largely responsible for both their success and longevity, the “Czar” of music Marvin McIntyre. A living testament to style and grace evident in his daily décor that is the personification of the perfectly styled gentleman is as much a part of the “Ambassador” as is his gift for refining talent.
Not long ago when many African-American’s of note achieved national or international acclaim, they were often referred to as “a credit to their race”. Although, for some, this distinction was considered offensive, it was generally reserved for a select group of luminaries who through spiritual, humanitarian, educational, business, and political endeavors majorly impacted both black society and the world over. Notables such as iconic civil rights leader, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; philanthropist/actor Bill Cosby; famed educator Booker T. Washington; renowned entrepreneur Reginald F. Lewis, and President of the United States Barack Obama. Added to that small but highly influential list of world changers is real estate czar and burgeoning pet food mogul Chattman Johnson, Jr., CCIM. Born in Chicago, Illinois, better known to millions as the “windy city” because of its enormous winds and frigid cold winters, served as the rearing site for a man of immense character and vision destined for greatness.
In an era where many men blessed with great potential have fallen short on promise, Daniel Sistrunk stands as a pillar of righteousness unmovable in his honorable conviction. Raised in Orangeburg, SC on a dead end dirt road by parents of strong moral character who instilled in him life long values like spirituality, honesty, charity, compassion, hard work, education, loyalty, forgiveness, and the completion of goals that would shape him into the distinguished gentleman he is today. Taught that a good education is one of the essential keys to having a successful life is what motivated Daniel to excel in both grade schools and at universities of higher education and is the same mindset he uses today to empower thousands of individuals globally who are seeking financial independence.
When its all said and done and the contributions of those who majorly impacted both hip-hip culture and rap music as a whole are accounted for, industry stalwarts such as Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter, Jimmy Iovine, Andre ‘Dr. Dre’ Young, Lyor Cohen, Steve Rifkind, and Andre Harrell are all luminaries surely to be mentioned. However, any list that does not include the incomparable John ‘Mook’ Gibbons would be grossly inaccurate. As one of the key masterminds behind arguably hip-hop’s most accomplished and admired brands the legendary Wu Tang Clan, John ‘Mook” Gibbons was majorly responsible for the sale of more than 200,000 million records worldwide. Mook’s distinction as the only person to have managed all nine members of the hall of fame Wu Tang Clan at the same time shows the extraordinary leadership and brilliance of a man who for 20-plus years has been a leading figure in the worlds of music and entertainment.
Never before in the history of the United States has an individual epitomized the “American Dream” more than Tiffany Cheri Price a/k/a/ T. C. Price. Born in arguably one of the most crime ridden, drug infested cities in the U.S.A., Newark, New Jersey served as T. C.’s unfortunate place of origin. While there have been countless stories written about Americans turning “tragedy” into “triumph” perhaps none is more deserving of recognition than the life story of the ultimate survivor, T. C. Price. Unlike many children who grow up enjoying youthful activities such as riding bikes, jumping rope, playing video games, or spending quality time with friends, to the contrary T. C.’s childhood was anything but normal.
More deadly than hypertension, spreading quicker than cancer, and claiming more lives than HIV/AIDS is America’s most terrifying disease, diabetes. With more than 24 million Americans suffering from the often-fatal disease, diabetes towers as both the leading cause of death amongst African-Americans and the new number one healthcare concern of humans worldwide. To say it’s an epidemic out of control would be an understatement. Diabetes is gaining such momentum that it could potentially threaten our Nation’s security. However, if Dianne Howell, Founder and President of Healthy Habits-Living With Diabetes continues her groundbreaking efforts, the ultra frightening disease may have just met its match.
In the history of the fashion business, there has been a select list of designers capable of taking the industry to new heights of creative greatness, icons such as Ralph Lauren, Georgio Armani, Tom Ford, and the late great Gianni Versace. Added to this distinguished list of style stalwarts is fashion designer extraordinaire Vernell Maurice McLain, a 20-plus year retail veteran and one of the most brilliant artistic minds to emerge in some time. Yearning to provide authentic urban designs with the style and quality normally associated with high-end fashions, is the labor of love for Vernell M. McLain, founder and CEO of what many are calling the new “it” footwear and apparel company, Uptowns Trading Company. Founded in 2006 Uptowns trading company is the brainchild of a creative genius whose owned and still operates numerous fashion boutiques around the United States that has afforded him the first hand knowledge and experience to thoroughly understand the fashion needs of everyday men and women. From children’s wants, men’s needs, to female desires, V. M. McLain knows exactly how to outfit all individuals for any occasion.
As the city of Atlanta continues to thrive as the trendy hot spot of choice for many of America’s most creative and astute individuals, several companies, both Fortune 500 and start-up, have relocated to the peach state capital to benefit from the area’s global popularity. However, few businesses, if any can rival the success of Regina Kitt, Founder and CEO of Atlanta’s premier party planning company, Posh Parties. Founded in 2005, Posh Parties is the brainchild of a lady who for more than a decade has planned, hosted, booked talent for, and designed numerous highly successful themed events throughout the United States. Catering to the every whim and need of kids and expecting mothers is the calling card for a company that specializes in making children’s birthdays special and Mom’s baby showers unforgettable. Rarely has a business of any kind been more in touch with the needs of a community the way that Posh Parties is with the city of Atlanta and its surrounding areas. The attention given to the smallest and what may seem to the untrained eye, as the most insignificant detail is what separates Posh Parties from all other party planning companies in existence. Strong words maybe, but then again one need only experience the five-star customer service that Posh Parties is renowned for providing to know why the company is vastly becoming a favorite for many of Hotlanta’s countless A-list celebrities.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Citrine, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Peridot, Topaz, Iolite and Diamonds are the stones of choice for African born, Los Angeles based jeweler Monalisa Okojie, founder and CEO of Nehita, a colorful jewelry line destined to be the “it” fashion craze for years to come. A practicing attorney in her native home of Nigeria, Monalisa gave up a promising career in law to pursue her passion of being a world-renowned jeweler. Having graduated in 2008 from the prestigious Gemological Institute of America, Monalisa wasted no time, launching her now famous Nehita Collection in the same year. Blessed with the extraordinary ability to make designer masterpieces out of diamonds, exotic stones and gold is the signature style for a jeweler steadily becoming the talk of the industry.
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