Southern Plug Magazine; Issue 1

Exclusive Southern Girl of The Month THE INTERVIEW THAT TELLS ALL, RELATIONSHIPS, LUST, & LIFE SC'S FIRST LADY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON HER CONTINUOUS RISE TO THE TOP LEVAR JONES SPEAKS OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME ON HOW HE REALLY FEELS ABOUT THE SHOOTING AND HOW IT HAS CHANGED HIS LIFE CarolinaHipHopCultureMagazine.com



TableOf conPteangt e 16Page 10 Features 6 Backpack Shawty 7 Fitness with Regina Perez 13 Strizzy Strokes 18 Levar Jones: Why Did You Shoot Me ColumnsPage 6 1 Rising Star 2 Events 4 CD Review/New ReleasesSocial media well wish5eSrsCBL: Rap Battle Showcase 8 Southern Girls Page 1 16 Southern Girl of the Month 21 Editor’s PickPage 14

Inside Staff CarolinaHipHopCultureMagazine.ComEditor-In-Chief Build Your BrandDarren James By Advertising With Us TodayManaging EditorJeremy Jackson Hottest New Urban MagazineContributing EditorHaze Karolina For interviews, Event coverage, E-Blast, and AdvertisementEditor's AssistantLaTanya Ferrell Contact A Representative at:Music Editor (803) 422 6910Markus Tucker (803) 673 0037Artist Relations OrTj Turmon [email protected] of Advertising & Media Marketing Powered ByAlysha James [email protected] EditorDevin Harris @southernplugmagMarketing & PromotionNfinate 8 PromotionsWeb MasterRetro GraphixGraphic DesignRetro GraphixStyles GraphixEditorial ContributorsAja JamesDenzel DavisPhotographers:Gene BrelandPatrick TateDevin HarrisAaron SpannCarolina Magazine Rep’s : Gwalla Gang,Eye Beauty, Domino J, South Starr Ent.,Stupid Money Studda, Pure Werk Ceo Too TooQuinton Hazelton, Jaye Skinner, Jazzy Apple Vodka

14x Award Fatman (StephonWinner Marcus Willingham Jr.)Allen began his was born andsinging career raised inin his highschool talent Ridgeway, Southshows and was Carolina. Althoughan instantsensation and from the Carolinas, Fatman strives to represent the entire southern communitymarveled by all. It was there that he through his music. Starting from therealized he had an extraordinary vocal group “Ready Boyz” formed ingift. At 16 years old Marcus Allen signed 2006,Fatman continues to hone his skillshis first recording contract with UDown as a hip-hop recording artist. Known forRecords releasing his first CD \"Never his “Big Boi Status”, a movement thatAgain\". His melodic sounds were an embodies hard work and faith , Fat-manimmediate hit with his audience. With is positioning himself as a force withinthat Marcus Allen released his 2nd CD the music industry. His first video single“Get to Know Me” under his own titled “Welcome to My World” (2010)company, MA Productions. The CD was showcased Fatman’s love for communityreleased worldwide by Echo Vista/Koch and family. Fatman’s dedication and driveEntertainment in 2008. Once again the have allowed him to press through manydistinctive and unmistakable sounds of trials, such as dropping out of highMarcus Allen were simply - breathtaking. school, although later receiving hisMarcus \"Sweat It Out“ single has diploma and barber license. TheseCharted #4 on Starflee. The release of tribulations have paled in comparison tohis current new singles \"Half a Man” and Fatman’s focus and will to provide quality\"Sweat It Out\" is confirmation that music to his peers.Marcus Allen will become the music iconof the future.Southern Plug Magazine formally known as Carolina Hip Hop Culture Magazine started out as anidea between three friends in the studio and I being the most passionate about it set out to make adream a reality. It is also surreal; me running my own magazine is like a fairy tale but I do give allthanks to God for making my dreams come true. We at Southern Plug Magazine are working hardto bring the southern hip hop culture to the forefront of the mainstream Music Industry by featuringbudding musical acts, models, producers etc. in the pages of our publication giving the world aglimpse of the struggles, and shine of southern hip hop. This issue features South StarrEntertainment’s Rolla and Slugga on the front cover as well as TakenOver Entertainment’s FirstLady Monaee on the back cover. Inside includes artist such as The Lyrical Assassin, J. Santoni,LeLe aka BadBad, Lil Ru and many more. With entertaining interviews and stories that matter toyou the reader and connect with all hip hop music lovers. By featuring Southern America’s hip hopelites we have become a platform for aspiring artist looking to gain major exposure. It’s going to befun to witness the rise of the southern entertainment and to watch this movement grow as we growand help our states to grow and by sticking together not only will we grow together but we willsucceed together. Succeeding at creating our own market for everything independent and hip hopright here in our own cities. Again I want to thank God for the opportunity afforded to me and myboard to be the outlet for an entire industry within our states and I hope you enjoy all thatSouthern Plug Magazine has to offer through its pages and online blogs. Sincerely, Darren James Editor In Chief

12 34 56 789 101. Super Models Domino J, Ginneh, & The CBA Fashion Show team looking pretty.2. Southern Girl of the Month Eye Beauty posing with a fan at ”Why Not Wednesday”3. Jadakiss & our very own Editor’s Assistant LaTanya “Mrz. Kitty” Ferrell at Columbia Soundstage4. Kiara Watkins on the runway at the “Music on the Runway Fashion Show”5. Southern Plug Magazine’s Editor in Chief Darren James & Ambrose pose at ”Why Not Wednesday”6. Vincent Clark performing at Columbia Soundstage for the Neon Glow Party7. South Starr Ent.’s Rolla Hanging out with R&B Diva leela James on the Red Carpet8. Ginneh, Domino J, OG Tommy Brown & our very own Editor’s Assistant LaTanya “Mrz. Kitty” Ferrell at “Top Model Mondays”9. Jaye Skii da beast posing with a couple of fans10.South Starr Ent's Rolla Hanging out with Comedian D- Ray

11 12 1314 15 16 17 1811. Rolla cutting the fool with Actor, Comedian and Wldn’ Out’s Brandon T Jackson and TV personality Big Tiger12. SCBL Legends Tour13. Blu & Mrz. Kitty posing at the “Heals & Jersey Fashion Show”.14. J. Castalio performing live at the “Neon Glow Party”15. Southern Girl of the Month Eye Beauty posing with Southern Magazine Plug Music Editor Markus Tucker16. Rapper Nakeechia hanging out with Love and Hop Atl Reality Star , The Peurtorican Princess Joseline Hernandez17. Southern Plug Magazine’s Editor in Chief Darren James and Mo Beatz hang out after the SC Music Awards18. Mrz. Kitty and Love and Hop Atl Reality Star Mama D.

J-Squeez Lil Maine LeLe aka BadBad Primo Starr “Big Bank Take Big Bank” “It’s Over” “Election Day” “Devil’s Advocate” “Single” “Single” Mixtape” “Mixtape” Casual Misfits JVicious Lil Ru Twane Picaso “Corleone Horizon” “Only For The Trill” “Key Is Mind” “Modifying Your Mind at EP Mixtape Mixtape the Southern Museum” Single ” By: Marcus Tucker J. Santoni “Bow In The Presence of Greatness” is a well comprised mixtape featuring industry tracks as well as original productions. It is one of those “press play and let it play” compilations. The tittle is truly testament to the artist on the wax. He is great in every sense of the word, being one of SC’s most lyrical and talented MC’s to date. His wordplay and use of witty metaphoric references really captivates one who listens while relating to his real life some times gruesome topics. Track 3 and 5 of this mixtape should defiantly be shopped to major labels for they have the ability to take over the airways, but overall this is just a great piece of art and we can only hope that J. Santoni continues giving us Jewels like this.4.6 originality creativity hit quality sound quality lyrical qualityOverallRating Jesse Davis’s “Just the Beginning” mixtape speaks to the truthful fact that he is just getting started taking over and industry that is void of lyrical content. In a game where it’s not cool to be the smart guy or to actually use parts of speech such as metaphors to portray your message through song. Jesse Davis has comprised a mixtape full of nothing but in you face hard hitting punchlines and metaphors. He is expected to change the face of mainstream hip hop giving way to the bubble gum rap on the air ways today. The track ‘More Than Rapping” signifies that its not about the fame and dollars bills but about the lives he can change with his music. Jesse Davis is a dope 4.8 originality artist and I love this mixtape. lyrical quality Overall creativity hit quality sound quality RatingSouthern Plug Magazine CarolinaHipHopCultureMagazine.com Page 4

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Q: What's this I hear about a collaboration with you and Q: The t shirt line? So what made you jump intosuperstar Jason Derulo? that and how is it going?A: Yes it was a great opportunity being able to collaborateon a record with Jason Derulo. A: The shirt line is going well. Clothing and designing has been something that I haveQ: How did you land that man?A: It actually came about through a producer always been interested in. Besidesin his camp hearing one of my records I'm always looking to expandand he felt that me and Jason would be my brand.a good fit for a record he was recording. Q: So that will wrap itQ: So can we expect a video up for now!for that track and if so when andwhat is the concept for the video? Tell my readers howA: No video as of yet, but you never they can find you online;know. Social media, Website,Q: Ok not only are you a rapper you are music pages etc.?business man as well so tell me aboutthis new drink that’s coming soon? A: You can find me on:A: The drink is called “Nut Punch” the slogan isOrganism in a Cup” SOUNDCLOUD - Backpack Shawty INSTAGRAM - BackpackShawty_ TWITTER - BackpackShawty FACEBOOK : Rodricquez BackpackShawty Champion YOUTUBE : Kut Deep Visualz EMAIL- [email protected]:Why such a derogatory name? CarolinaHipHopCultureMagazine.com Page 6A:The Ladies Love It!Southern Plug Magazine

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South Starr Entertainment is an independent “Twerk Off is only themusic group that incorporates the best and beginning oflatest in musical entertainment. South Starr the rise of an empire we planEntertainment is home or has been home to to flood theartist such as Songchild, Slugga, Rolla, radio with hits all year long”Superstar J and more. Based in Augusta, GASouth Starr Entertainment has been dazzlingaudiences with quality hits since the early2000’s and since then they have created abuzz in Southeastern America and is on theirway to becoming a heavy hitter in the hiphop music industry. South StarrEntertainment CEO TJ Turmon says that hislabel is an industry leader in promotion,artist development, production and moreand with all that talent under one roof onecan understand why critics consider them thehottest new hip hop act coming out of thesouth since cash money. Specifically thosecritics were referring to Rolla who has hadprior success with singles such as “NoDraws”, and now “Twerk Off” featuring theartist Slugga. In 2007 “No Draws” launchedSouth Starr Entertainment into the limelightsparking a headlining tour and gaining playon many southern radio stations. Fans havesince anticipated a hit to rival “No Draws”and some critics predict that where “NoDraws” launched South StarrEntertainment’s musical career “Twerk Off”will help make the label the mega supergroup it inspires to be. You can catch SouthStarr Entertainment performing all over thecountry especially since they haveannounced the Twerk Off Tour; set forSummer 2015 hitting cities such as Charlotte,NC, Atlanta, GA and many more. The PartyPack is now in the works and is set to dropsoon. It will feature the tracks “Bandz”, “NoDraws” along with “Twerk Off”. Rolla says“Twerk Off” is only the beginning of the riseof an empire where he plans to flood theradio with hits all year long along aside hisSouth Starr Entertainment family, racking upawards and billboard topping hits. So, itappears that under estimating South StarrEntertainment has proven fatal as they haveproved their selves as a force to reckon withand only God knows what’s next for thisgroundbreaking, talented musical group.Southern Plug Magazine CarolinaHipHopCultureMagazine.com Page 10

Q: (TJ) When did you realize your talents in managing artist and Q: So what stations have shown the song love so far?running an entire record label? A: Wow... I mean, if I started naming them I'm sure I'd be leavingA: I actually realized my talent in the realm of management off a few.. the crazy thing is, by building relationships a lot ofwhile working for N-Finity Records. I was signed on as executive the djs andproducer and oversaw the development of various artists on the promoters we've been able to maneuver using various avenues. I'mlabel. just thankful that a lot of people are/were feeling the music that we've been putting out.Q: (TJ) So how did it come about that you signed such talentedartist as \"Slugga\" and “Rolla”? Q:SSE may be the hardest working label in the south so what is itA: Well, actually I met Rolla through one of his relatives. At the that you all are trying to accomplish maybe Grammys, a majortime, I had already started South Starr Entertainment and had a deal, etc.?roster of other artists. But when I met Rolla, he had a different A: Honestly speaking, we're just trying to be as successful as weflare being that he was raised in Philadelphia and lived in South possibly can. We're just trying to be the best we can be in theCarolina, so that gave him a slightly different edge. As far as realmSlugga is concerned: I met him through a mutual friend of mind. of entertainment. And by doing so, we'll be able to reach backThey wanted to introduce us because they felt like his style and and help others achieve their goals. It's a full circle when itpersonality would fit well with the SSE brand. They knew that I comes to us.specialized in artist development and the rest is history. Q: So you guys are masters of music and most artist or mogulsQ: So \"No Drawz\" being the first single to really take over, how once they reach a certain height withdid your life change after the success of the single? their music also break into other industries, so are there any otherA: Well, life did change with the release of that single in business ventures that you guysparticular. People started showing a great appreciation for the are into or planning to break into?type of music that we were producing and from there, the A: Definitely. We're definitely looking into fashion, film. I'verequests just started pouring in. It’s like, we went from being been in contact with a few movie producersinvited to open up for major artists to being the “headline” of the who are actually interested in the ideas that I have for severalevent…It was completely a humbling experience. There’s productions.nothing like it. Q: (Rolla and Slugga individual answers) are there any soloQ: (TJ) so have you been shopping \"Twerk Off\" to major labels or projects that you are working on?are you indie until you die? A: (Rolla) Yeah man...I'm currently finishing up my solo singleA: Of course, labels have been inquiring about quite a few of our called \"Bandz\". A few months back I leaked a smallrecords and there are some things in the works. As for right now, snippet of it and it had everybody going crazy! All the djs havewe’re still independent but with the right situation, that may hit me up about it so, you'll be seeing it soon..My EPchange in the near future. We’re more so concentrating on is still untitled at the moment but, rest assure it'll be worth theputting out some of the best music to come out of the southeast. wait! A: (Slugga) Right now, we're finishing up the SSE Gang PartyQ: Twerk Off is the hottest single coming out of the south right Pack EP and we're working on our own solo EPs as well.now so how did this song come about? I haven't thought of the title just yet but, the records that I haveA: Lol…It’s crazy that you ask that question in particular. And for it so far is making it hard for me to choose an actual single.actually, we were in the process of going through some beats inthe studio and started freestyling. When the beat for Twerk Off Q:What style of music is it that you guys make and who is yourwas playing, I started freestyling an array of different hooks and target audience?bridges and one in particular stuck out. From that point on we A: (Rolla) Well, honestly I have an east-coast hiphop style mixedjust knew that we were going to work on releasing that record. As with a lil' southern flare, nahmean? I like to makea matter of fact, for the longest that record just had the hook on music for the ladies because at the end of the day, their the onesit only…lol. Then, after about seven months or so, we decided to who get to decide who's hot and who's not. When it'srun with it as an SSE Gang single featuring our newly signed artist real, everybody will rock with you.Slugga. A: (Slugga) We both have different styles when it comes to music. I sing, rap and harmonize and my target audienceQ: .So is there an album or mixtape in the works or are you just are the women.pushing the single?A: We're currently finishing up the \"Party Pack\" ep from SSE Gang Q: Tell my readers how they can find you online, social media,which features \"No Drawz\" and \"Twerk Off\". In addition, both websites, music pages etc.Rolla and Slugga will be releasing solo singles in which will be A: - Slugga_SSEGang on Instagram, Slugga_SSEGang on Twitterfeatured on their solo projects as well as \"Party Pack\". and Bernard Brown Jr on Facebook - Rolla_SSEGang on Instagram, Rolla_SSEGang on Twitter and Shyheem Rolla Mims on Facebook - SSE_Gang on Twitter, TJ_SSEGang on Instagram and TJ Turmon on Facebook - For all bookings, features, and or drops contact (404) 482-1411 or email [email protected] Plug Magazine CarolinaHipHopCultureMagazine.com Page 11

THE BIG CAROLINA HOPE Lil Ru, his career, and now his comeback By: Darren James



Q: Some consider you a legend on the Carolina hip hop scene so what advice Page 14 would you give a young lady coming in the game? A:Well that is great to know, but what I would tell an upcoming female artist is to stay grinding, humble, learn the game , make good music and the stayed prayed up from the negativity! Oh and get that Money baby lol. Q: I was at your show a few years ago at Benedict College homecoming concert and your music then was different from what I have heard from you prior, so we know versatility is the name of the game when it comes to you but tell me what we can expect from you next like how do you as an innovator plan to switch up the style in the future? A: I plan to continue to create and separate myself from the rest by continuing to be different and be Me. I love to make music so I love to create an unique sound and delivery. Q: So there many female rappers in the Carolina's today yet you still reign supreme, so what about you and your music sets you apart from other female artist? A: I think what sets me apart is I stay consistent regardless and make sacrifices. Not to say the rest don’t but the Carolina’s female artist come and go because of different reasons. I just feel long as you moving and your product is quality and the people will talk for you. So i accept my position and remain humble!! Q: Is your lifestyle all work and no play or is doing what you do as easy as you make it seem.lol ? A: Lol my life is all Play cause the game is to played no matter how you look at it. If you work a 9 to 5 the object is to play your position until you get where you need to be, so I play the game and let the work speak! So hey don’t stress thing you can’t change, just make it look easy. Q: With you being the CEO of Bad Bad Ent. are there any other hot new acts on your label that you are grooming to take over? A: My belief being independent and the CEO you always have your eye out, but the key is building your Brand and Financial situation before you start signing new artist. Therefore, you can have all the tools you need to push them properly. Q: Election Day is dropping soon or already available, so besides that what’s the next project for Bad Bad Ent. ? A: Election Day dropped in Nov. basically keep pushing the mixtape, dropping videos, doing shows, and building up the next single to take off. Q: Ok with that being said your new project Election Day got its name how? A: Its Election Day came from the battle between Lele vs Bad Bad and it was around Election Time when it was coming out so the first song on the tape gives you the introduction. Q: Is Election Day a mixtape or album A: Election Day is a Mixtape. Q: So tell my readers how they can find you online; Social media, Website, music pages etc? A:You can google Lele Bad Bad. Youtube/Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/SoundCloud // LeleakabadbadSouthern Plug Magazine CarolinaHipHopCultureMagazine.com

God’s Comedic Messenger I Do It For My MamaHilarious , bold , fresh , and groundbreaking are just a few of “Hilarious”, “Original”, “Honest” & “Stylish” Are just a few words to describe the comedic styles ofthe adjectives used to describe Comedian Akintunde. But first Comedian Nikita B. She started her career afterand foremost, he is a servant, husband, and father of 5 who losing her mother to her battle of breast cancer inloves GOD, loves his wife ,Eunissa, loves his children, and June of 2010. She says “I told my mom when she gotloves to make people laugh. But after 20 years as a better; I was going to hit a stage and perform andcomedian, Akintunde feels as though he is just getting dedicate the performance to her.” Sadly, her momstarted. Why, you may ask, would someone with scores of passed away before this could happen. Whilenational television and radio appearances feel as though they grieving the loss of her mom Nikita decided she are just getting started? Because now, the would go onstage and tell veteran stand up is no longer just on a career her story. Only 3 short path, he is on assignment from GOD. Months after her start in Akintunde laid down his own personal career comedy she was aspirations, and accepted GOD's connected with one of the assignment to Entertain the Body Of writers from the Monique Christ! Since accepting GOD's show, comedian Tone-X and assignment, Akintunde has done just that, a well-known local radio and consequently, has been nothing but personality Fly Ty of My 92.7. blessed. In 2003, he was named joke/ These connections led to the monologue writer for the syndicated performances that Nikita is television series \"Its Showtime at the Apollo\". currently known for. It was through Fly Ty that Nikita In 2004, he wrote was able to open for the Radio 1 family comedy tour the monologues at Oven’s Auditorium. Since then the full time wife, for Comedian mother and registered nurse has had endless request to Monique for the perform all over the East Coast. Nikita has a story to tell annual \"BET and is not ashamed to speak about things that others often Awards\" can relate to, but are too ashamed to talk about. ceremony. That Page 15 same year, Akintunde recorded his first live comedy album, \"Brutally Honest Live at Right Direction\", and began a national tour under the same title. Get out of his way because he is on a mission from God and heSouthern Plug Magazine refuses to fail.

WITHIN MINUTES OF SPEAKING WITH EYE BEAUTY YOU’LL REALIZE A FEW THINGS UNIQUE ABOUT HER. FIRST OFF THAT SHE IS NOT TRIPPING OFF OF HER BEAUTY AND IS VERY DOWN THE EARTH. EYE BEAUTY IS WORKING HARD TO EXPAND HER BRAND, FEATURING IN REALITY SHOWS, MUSIC VIDEOS, ETC. EYE BEAUTY IS WELL ON HER WAY TO SUCCESS AND IS A NAME I’M WE WILL HEAR AGAIN. Issue: August 15, 2015 Photography By: A Big T Flix Height: 5’ 4 Weight: 137 Wasit: 26 Cup: B Bust: 33 Hips: 22 Occupation: Hair Stylist/ BartenderHobbies: Cooking, Dancing, Singing, Shopping

Q: What styles of modeling are you into?A: I am into promotional modeling, fashion, runway, catalog, editorial, swim wear, and videomodeling.Q: Are you comfortable with nude not pornography?A: I'm not particularly comfortable with nude modelingQ: So you are Carolina Magazine’s First Ever Carolina Girl so, how has your recent winngingsenhanced your life or career?A:It has enhanced my career by opening different doors to more opportunities it also has beengreat promotionQ: What is that you plan to accomplish within your career?A: I plan to be successful and make it to the top as a modelQ: So most of your fans are men apparently so with that being said a lot of your fans want to knowis there somebody special in your life? Do tell!A: Someone special lol I have a situationship lol Q: How is that going for you? A: It's going pretty good, although it could be better! Q: Any new ventures for eye beauty coming up that the public may not know about? A: I’m Auditioning everyday for things such as acting roles, fashion shows etc. and I’m Appearing at few events in the near future all just to further my brands exposure. Q: What is it about eye beauty that you think men are most attracted to? A:I think they are attracted to my confidence and beauty. Q: Ho can my readers find you on social media? A: You can find me on Facebook as eyebeauty dowdy and Instagram as eyebeauty dowdy “With hard work & perseverance one can accomplish anything”

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By: Darren James 5.So I’m hearing that you have a mixtape in the works entitled Blank Slate, so what inspired that as the title?1.South Carolina aspiring female hip hop artist and every individual artist believethat they are the best but what about you or your music makes you deserve the self- Blank Slate to me is a new beginning. I am 21 years old, in college, work full time, i’m stillacclaimed title of First Lady? young and when some people look at me they don’t know what to expect. Blank Slate gives me the chance to create a new individual within the Monaee character. People don’t expectWhile still continuing to develop TakenOva ENT into a more noticeable and me to be a good artist because of my age, my style, my looks, where I came from. But I userecognized brand, my job as first lady is to ensure that TOE is well represented as my past experiences to create my songs and I want people to see my mixtape with myself onwell as represented in a way that no other music team is represented. I like to rap the front cover behind a white screen with black tape X’ed over my mouth because I want toabout things other artist don’t want to discuss. Ill talk about the woman who send a message, this is a new chapter for me with this mixtape release (hopefully within thewon’t even talk to a guy without money in their hand. Ill talk about the next few months) I have been X’ed out by individuals my entire life, now is my time to shareundercover men trying to front like they got money and fame when really their my message.game is done. Ill even talk about the bad bitch who is sleeping with someone forstatus, or to get ahead in a “niggas world” . These things happen in every day 6. Any heavy hitter producers or features on the mixtape?world, I want to be the one who expose and talk about it. In reality, a largepercentage will hear my music and turn it off because their close minded. But I have worked with many local artist within the community and I do that for a reason. Its easyanother large portion will hear my music and turn it all the way up because its to get with a big name artist in SC and do a track. I want to make a fire mixtape with the locasomething relatable verses something everyone talks about. I bring reality back to support in the community first before I contact big name artist so when I present my work tolocal music. Its not about being the baddest bitch in the room, especially when them, I can show them I can work with anything and everyone. So bigger names are to comeyou know your worth without having to speak it aloud, its about making a in my future, for now i’m supporting local artist in my community. My features include ofdifference that actually matters to both men and women. Thats what sets me course my manager and founder Stupid Money Studda, I collaborated with members of theapart from other artist and why I claim first lady. Salute A General’s team such as Ladii BB and Grip DaMisfit. I have future tracks with BlockBoy MG, Shwagglord, and I have way more request in my folio Im working out, but the most important thing for me is to work with other local artist to get more exposure for SC Artist. 6.Any heavy hitter producers or features on the mixtape? I have worked with many local artist within the community and I do that for a reason. Its easy to get with a big name artist in SC and do a track. I want to make a fire mixtape with the loca support in the community first before I contact big name artist so when I present my work to them, I can show them I can work with anything and everyone. So bigger names are to come in my future, for now i’m supporting local artist in my community. My features include of course my manager and founder Stupid Money Studda, I collaborated with members of the Salute A General’s team such as Ladii BB and Grip DaMisfit. I have future tracks with BlockBoy MG, Shwagglord, and I have way more request in my folio Im working out, but the most important thing for me is to work with other local artist to get more exposure for SC Artist. 7.Does it consist of remix tracks or original tracks or maybe a mixture of both? Right now, I utilize beats from my production team and other tracks sent to me my other producers, but I am working on a few tracks with a mix of old school songs that I can put a Monaee flare on to it. So a mixture of both would be beneficial to me to show I can do my own mixes as well as add flare to other pieces.2.So as the first lady of TakenOva Ent and with Stupid Money Studda as the president 8.So who is the executive producer on the mixtape and how did they contribute to the directionis it safe to assume that there is a romance there or is it strictly business….. fans you decided to go in on this mixtape?just want to know? My main producers of the mixtape would be my manager Stupid Money Studda as well as our teamWell, im sorry to put a halt on any juice that might be floating around, but it’s producer, SSOnTheDrums as well as his production team KODaNoble and DTOnTheBeat. These individuals dostrictly business. I came to TOE almost 2 years ago and I made it prominent to be have an impact on my mixtape because they have something I dont, mixtape experience. This will be my firstseen as an artist and to be taken seriously. I dont have any desire to turn this into release and I want the most help I can receive. I may not spot something that they will. They have the timea love and hip hop outcome, I want to be seen as a real artist. Anything beside experience I do not have. They have either released, contributed, or mix and mastered mixtapes and I wouldbusiness is a distraction and Monaee doesn’t get distracted from money or definitely consider their opinions for the release of my mixtape.business. 9.So the single, what’s it going to be and why did you pick that one?3.So who all does the TakenOva ENT roster consist of? To be honest, its between a song I did self entitled “Monaee” and this new track I’m working on calledTOETAG (TakenOva ENT’s tag name) is founded and created by Stupid Money “Country Beat”. Its hard to pick between these two songs because Monaee is a track I am very proud of, itsStudda, I am the First Lady and only female artist on the team, I also provide one of those songs when I performed it for the first time, people looked around the room like “Is shesecretariat support in place of the founder if he is out of town or on business. We serious? she didn’t write that, thats insane.” and of course I did (I write all of my own tracks) just the flowhave a beat maker, DTOnTheBeat (www.dtonthebeat.com) who works with the and the lyrics are me coming out of hiding, I am claiming my spot in this industry. Now Country Beat is a songproduction team called Beat Gods, accompanied by SSOnTheDrums i’m currently working on to where i describe an average day in the lives of country folks including myself. It(www.ssonthedrums.com) and KODaNoble. Beat Gods are a separate production has a old school beat and the flow is perfect it’s even family friendly I just love it. So I guess we will have toteam from TakenOva ENT, but we work closely together for production purposes. see which one becomes my single when Blank Slate is released.4.So back to you and your music so, what is it the overall message that you try to 10.So I spoke with my Music Editor Markus Tucker and he relayed to me that not only are you aconvey with your music and what topics do you mainly use when you write? artist but u also model so how is that going for you and what’s next for First Lady Monaee the model? Well, I wouldnt say I am a model, the shots I do are mainly for my music and really just for fun. I would love to do more modeling shots however, and as the completion of my mixtape is finalized I will have more shots to do and I will be working with photographers to complete my shots for the mixtape. The most recent shots I have done are by Tealau Belton and they are excellent shots, he even did my music video for song called Bad Girls ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX3vV4XnuI4 ) So I do plan on doing other modeling work, but to further my music career and increase my portfolio.When I sit down to write, the first thing that comes to mind is “What are some things people 11.Can I expect your single on the Carolina Magazine Mixtape hosted by DJ Brezzy Yums?don’t want to talk about?” Im serious because the things people go through, and I know theydo, can be the most relatable lyrics I can put together. I was writing a song at my job and one Of course, I love to support local SC Artist as well as SC Industries. Anything TakenOva ENT can do to assistverse talked about a father stepping in to take care of a child that the mother wasn’t there local hard working industries let us know.for, and I was practicing and my co worker heard it and said for me to repeat it, and when Idid, he instantly was emotional because you don’t hear that kind of subject anymore. I wantto write about the topics people shun from. The girl who cheated on her man because she 12.So, tell my readers how they can find you online; Social media, Website, music pages etc.didn’t feel loved. The passionate sex between two people who just met in the club. The manin the trap selling dope to get money for kids that aren’t even his. And don’t get me wrong, I Our music page is on facebook, Taken Ova ENT www.facebook.com/and toetag my music video is onrap about things like twerking in the club, making money and getting rep, but I don’t only do youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX3vV4XnuI4, my IG is monaeeonthamike, and my soundcloudclub hits I want to do it all. I want people to hear monaee and simply relate to my words, not is https://soundcloud.com/monaee-marie-1 for feautres, collabs, apperances contact Stupid Money Studdacriticize or knock me before you herd me. Because on my mixtape, i guarantee you there can on his facebook (StupidMoney Studda) or by email [email protected] , I do club appreances when I havebe one song people might say “Oh she is a hoe for this one” and turn to the next song and say the time off and if schedualed ahead of time.“Oh my god, thats me!” and keep listening. That’s my goal for my music. Southern Plug Magazine CarolinaHipHopCultureMagazine.com Page 18

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