Table Of Contents Dondatta Hoffa Sylvia Fedrick Mr.#Imerrwhere E-Money Beauty of the Month Top Ten
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Artist Profile
Dondatta Hoffa
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s an upcoming rapper that is on the rise fast and with good reason. Born on December 28th 1988. Terrell Williams originally born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the product of the foster system going back and forth from group home to group home in Ohio, he was later adopted at age 3 to a single African American mother. Due to his adoption he is unsure of his nationality but goes by African American descent. Once finalising the adoption papers and name changes from Terell Williams to Terrence Cornish, he moved with his new family to settle in the small town of Bloomfield New Jersey. This is where he would call home for the next 10 years of his life. With only a single mother to nurture him, things were tough for Young Hoffa. He first fell in love with music between the ages of 10-13 years old, a work-friend of his mother agreed to watch him as a favour during the day, while Da Dondatta”s mother worked in NY. While being babysat Hoffa got to meet her older son who at the time had started his own rap group with friends from the neighborhood. The young boy who is known now as Dondattahoffa/ Young Hoffa/Da Dondatta/ Dondott/Hoffa was then pit under her son’s wing. This is where he says he soaked up most of his knowledge today on music from shows studio sessions and all around musical energy his brothers group had brought. Now to the excitement of a Young Hoffa, being there everyday sometimes sleeping over while his mother worked double shifts, he was being showed the ropes without even trying. Endless hours in his god brothers basement watching him do his thing with equipment and members of his group were all Da Dondott needed to see. He instantly gravitated to anything having to do with hip hop and his now god brothers music. For the next 2 years were some of the best childhood memories ever, he naturally created a big brother lil brother bond with his godmothers son. Things got better for worse when Da Dondotta’s mother was offered a better job opportunity in the small state of Rhode Island. Although things were now going to be looking up financially for Hoffa’s family he now had to say goodbye to his new big brother/god brother and friends to move to the ocean state. Dondattahoffa was devastated. He begged his
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mother to stay but the reason for him to go was so they could live better. Once moved to he state of Rhode Island at age 15 with no friends or family to mingle, Dondatta decided to open a subject notebook and describe how he felt… his pen never stopped writing. For years after the first entry of pen to pad Da Dondott would go on to write raps which no one would ever hear…yet! In early 2011 after 2 years of unspoken and unheard raps, he decided that his collection of notebooks stacked with fresh material was ready to be heard. Finding a studio about 20 minutes up the road he began to put his trax on wax.. As da saying goes repetition is the father of learning. Dondattahoffa lived by this. With endless tracks being made in that year he finally began to feel comfortable in a veteran’s way. His first track dropped was a 43 seconds freestyle, posted on YouTube while hustlin’ CD’s in Providence, Rhode Island. With it receiving more views then expected and still in contact with his ‘idol’ god brother, he immediately started his rap career that would begin buzzin’ immediately. He began working on his debut mixtape he titled The Trilogy of Jimmie Hoffa. This mixtape is still in production being a 3 disc mixtape, which has never been done by any rapper yet. The first two discs Da Dondatta assures us are completed. The Resurrection and Reincarnation are finished while Hoffa is currently working on obtaining beats from different producers for the last piece The Revenge. While wrapping up his bonus ShitsNotAGame mixtape and shopping a cover for his Worst2First Rags2Riches mixtape (which is mastered) you can hear tracks off it for promotional use only via youtube/dondattahoffa Dondatta is well on his way to the top of hiphop as a phenemenon already cosigned by MMG Rockie Fresh who saluted him on twitter he is also followed by “King of Philly” Gillie da kid, Cassidy, Doug E fresh, love n hiphops Arika Kane, comedian Aries Spears, Drag-on, Dj lazy k Moe rock online and more Hungry, prepared and working incredibly, Dondattahoffa seems like he is ready to make his imprint on hip hop industry and the world… twitter @younghoffa23 instagram @dondattaxm
Changing Hip Hop Dondatta Hoffa
interview by: Mr. #Imerrwhere
Mr.: Your stage names means? Hoffa:“Dondatta” it means “done did it” I have been thru everything and still here... Hoffa comes from a name my brother Rest in Peace Justin “legacy” Sims gave me (laughs) he used to call me Young Hoffa. Mr.: You started performing when? and why? Hoffa: Two years ago at Club Fete’ in Providence, RI. I was signed to a Indie label. Mr.:Did growing up in the foster system make it easier to write music about your life at earlier age? Hoffa: Yes, it did, I has alot on my mind and needed to vent it somehow.
Mr.: Do you pull music from old notebooks and use some of your old material when you perform? Hoffa: Yes, I takethem everywhere I go including perofrmances.
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Mr.: Do your family still support your decision to do music? Hoffa: Not really but onve they seen I was very good at it and gettn all the right attention form more than 5 industry celebrities they were happy for me........
Mr.: Tell the readers what to expect this year? Hoffa: Expect a big change in hiphop expect great music videos mixtapes albums everything real hiphop fans have wanted and lost I am going to bring the hiphop game back and make history like its never been done before..
Mr: How was the experience following your brother group? Hoffa: It was great!!!! I soaked all his energy up like a sponge and it helped me become who I am today.. I also carried on his groups name Hoffa Inc. Marxxmen that was his old group he spelled it Markxman though I just changed the k to an x so it Marxxmen.
Mr.: What made you want to drop 3 disc mixtapes? Hoffa: I had so much material and it was all around the same time so I decided to release it as a trilogy hence the name Trilogy of Jimmie Hoffa also I wanted it to be like a Lil Wayne dedication mixtape.
Mr.: Do you say most of your talent is because the gift that your brother shared with you at young age? Hoffa: I would def say it started the movement but I really learned how to write music on my own all my talent came from me took me a long time too learn the format of music and bars. but I would say no I’m self made
Mr.:Advice for young artist? Hoffa: GO FOR UR DREAMS NO MATTER WHAT THE WORLD TELLS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr.: Do you still have your old notebooks that start writing when you was 15? Hoffa: Yes I have one. plenty more “ammunition” that I have gathered over the years they look hella old and beatup but they work
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Resurrection Reincarnation and revenge (R.R.R) coming this year STAY TUNED!!!
Artist Profile
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Sylvia Fedrick
s young as 4 years old, Sylvia cherishes memories of innocently singing her nursery rhymes as her father stood by, recording every last note. A singer himself, Larry Fedrick contributed his beautiful voice to a quartet as a child and, later, the church choir. He never actively pursued a career in gospel music, but would go on to influence that of his musically inclined family, especially his young daughter, Sylvia. Often singing to her as a child, the influences of Sylvia’s father would serve as a foundation upon which Sylvia would grow as an artist, taking with her the sweet melodies of such revered musicians as Sam Cook, Nat King Cole, Dakota Staten, Dinah Washington and Billy Eckstine. While growing up in Chicago, Sylvia performed in various school & church stage productions and was honored “Most Talented” of her graduating class from Lindblom Technical High School in Chicago, IL. Post-graduation, Sylvia desired to pursue her music career. During the 1980s, House Music dominated mainstream music. Sylvia contributed as a backup singer for many local groups, including “Rare Form” and “Kajsa” and participating in open mic night at the Cotton Club. While pursuing her next big break, Sylvia became side-tracked by a suitor and was married in 1991. In 1997, Sylvia’s marriage ended in divorce and she was again on the music scene. After much prayer & faith, Sylvia released her Freshman CD “Sistha Under God’s Construction” which gained a sizable amount of recognition since its release in August 2008 and landed her the “2010 Black Essence Award”, along with the nomination for Gospel Music’s Rising Star for the “2012 Chicago Gospel Jubilee Awards”, recipient of the “2014 Music Love Awards” for Female Contemporary Artist Of The Year and nominated for the “2014 Chicago Independent Awards” for Best Gospel Artist Of The Year”. In 2012 Sylvia released her Sophomore CD “Best Of Sylvia Fedrick–Work In Progress”, and is currently working on her next CD release “Faith, Trust, Determined” for the Fall 2014. In addition to Sylvia being an Actress, she is also a Playwright. Sylvia portrayed the role of Principal Johnson in “Searching For Peace”, a stage production written, produced, and directed by Sylvia for high school students. Sylvia also appeared in “Steppin Into Love” by Van Gray, “Strong Man” by LaDell Jones, and “I Gave My Love To You” by Lorinda Foster Brown. Sylvia has appeared on various local TV shows including TCT’s Network “I’m Just Saying” hosted
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by Pastor Dan Willis and “Next Gospel Star” hosted by Recording Artist & Radio Host Dana Divine.
Previously, Sylvia was the On-Air Radio Personality for “The Sylvia Fedrick Gospel Show” on Global News Forum and ClubSteppin.com, and “Inspirations With Tiajuana & Sylvia” on WYCA 102.3FM. Sylvia is the Founder and Visionary of the annual Hat & Glove Inspiration Breakfast, establish in 2009 which she was honored by the Chicago Defender receiving the “2013 Women Of Excellence Award” for her efforts and dedication to encourage, uplift and inspire women & youth. Sylvia’s musical influences include Minnie Riperton, Deniece Williams, Stephanie Mills, Patrice Rushen, The Emotions and Tramaine Hawkins. Website: www.sangsyl.com
Multi-Talented Songstress Sylvia Fedrick interview by: EssenceRayne Rayne: How big of an impact was your dad on you making your decision on during making music your career? Sylvia: My Dad played a major part in my decision in pursuing my music career, he had been telling me since I was a little girl that I had a gift that the world was waiting to hear. Rayne: How was your experience performing so young in school? Sylvia: It’s amazing , I think I had more courage, as a child getting in front of people, my dad use to practice with me at home and show me how to engage the audience and sing with confidence Rayne: How long did you do back up singing before you went solo? Sylvia: It was after 15 years of working with the 2 bands Kasja & Rare Form Rayne: Doing that 6yrs off from music, do you feel your comeback was difficult? Sylvia: Oh yes, most definitely!! I had spent the last 15 years around people that didn’t know the singing Sylvia, so some people didn’t take me serious, they thought that I had woke up one morning and decided to sing & record, also I was in my late 30’s at that time, major labels are seeking very young talent, I was considered “old”, I actually had a few people in the music industry tell me it was too late for me Rayne: Did your freshman cd,tell your story of life,trial and accomplishements? Sylvia: Yes, the song’s that I wrote were definitely my personal testimonies, I had been through a lot with the passing of my Father, loosing my job which I thought was the means of fi-
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nancing my music career, being in heart breaking relationships, but yet building a stronger relationship with God Rayne: What was the outcome of your many nominations? Sylvia: I have be so blessed to receive various awards for my music and my organization The Hat & Glove Inspiration Breakfast. The awards that I have received has open so many doors for my career, I will be on tour in 2015 & working on my 3rd music project with new producers, along with gaining major digital distribution which will be officially announced in March 2015 Rayne: How was the experience shooting your video? Sylvia: I had a blast working with Them Alley Cats, they are a creative and talented team, I learned so much working with seasoned producers that have worked with so many artist. Chicago is such a beautiful city, so many hidden gems & treasures, I have shot both of my music video’s in Chicago for What Has He Done For You/Gospel Glide Remix and “Gentle Breeze” Rayne: How well did your sophmore cd do with fans and sells? Sylvia: The Sophomore has done very well, it has opened door’s for me to reach the “Steppin” community with “Sometimes You Gotta Go Through”. I was able to show more of the soulful jazzy side of Sylvia which seem to reach a more broader audience Rayne: being a successful actress did your talent of music make it easier To tranform into your character? Sylvia: Actually acting & singing came
hand in hand, as a child & teenager most of the stage productions I performed in were adaptations from Broadway musical’s & movies like The Wiz & Grease
Rayne: How is your radio show doing? Sylvia: Currently, I’m on a hiatus from radio, I’m focused more on the 2015 tour and working on my 3rd CD, I’m planning on returning to radio in 2016 Rayne: What advice you can give to young artist? Sylvia: Sing because of the love of it, not for the money, 5% of the music industry is performing, 95% of it is the business aspect. Read everything, ask questions, stay on top of your game, the education never ends... Rayne: What is new this year for you? Sylvia: Along with the tour and new music coming up, more music videos, launching a new product and producing a made for TV production.
Mr.#Imerrwhere
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Artist Profile
Mr.#Imerrwhere
was born and raised in St.Louis, He had a passion for music at young age. In the early 2000’s, he has made many accomplishements in the community and in the music industry. Also known as Dj Yel in the music industry, he has produce a hit team Blazin Hot Familia and also a indie label Blazin Hot Studios. Mr.#Imerrwhere took his three memebers (RJ Da Kidd, PT Double G and TKool) of Blazin Hot Familia and brought that raw Hip Hop back in full effect. With the award winning track and award winning mixtape Yellabook Vol III and the single “Bananas he has really made Blazin Hot familia/Studios a force to be heard and reckon with in the hip hop indusry. In the mist of all the contributions to the communty and the music industry, Mr.#Imerrwhere started a clothing line with his alter ego has the stamp of the clothing line. Even though many fans know him has Dj Yel.. his alter ego has became and household name also Mr.#Imerrwhere. With all the accomplishments he has done he decided that was not enough, he decided to become one of the hottest Radio Personalities on Blogtalkradio.com by hosting Unsigned_Muzik radio every Thurs,Fri and Satur-
day nights. Over the years of Mr.#Imerrwhere has put out IV volumes of the Yellabook mixtape with explosive new and old artist on each mixtape every year. He just release volume IV on the same day has his first very accomplished showcase that was held in St.Louis with artist in surrounding areas and states came to perfom. He has hosted many mixtapes and Dj special events throughout his career, that has also kept him busy. Mr.#Imerrwhere is about to conquer 2015 with exclusive music and more ideas, make sure you download Yellabook Vol IV on itunes and contact him to purchase your #Imerrwhere gear.
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Businessman
Mr.#Imerrwhere
interview by: Ceo Chocolate
Ceo: What made you begin your music career? Mr: Really wouldn’t say I have a music career, but its more of a joy to work with different artist and help them further there carers....
Ceo: Where do you see your company this year? Mr.: I see us movng forward to go global amd become a worldwide name rather in music,fashion,entertainment, I want stop.
Ceo: How hard was it to build Blazin Hot Familia? Mr: Wouldn’t say hard....... It’s just like putting any great team together you have your ups and downs.
Ceo: Advice to upcoming artist? Mr.: To keep pushing for greatness hard will sometimes get you futher then talent.
Ceo: Do you remember you firs DJ session? Mr:Wow... it was a little house party I think my freshman year n high school, Really don’t remeber what I played after the 1st track.
Ceo: Explain to fans your ambition goals for release of several mixtapes? Mr.: Basically pushing music on the fans so they will always have something new.
Ceo: Would you say your team is more Hip Hop or Rap? Mr: Rap is hip-hop.... the team does what they do (music)for all audiences.
Ceo: Let the fans know about YellaBook 4? Mr.: It’s the 4th edition to the series of Yellabook mixtapes that I make sure to give fans every year.
Ceo: With having so many artist at one time is it a challenge to keep everyone relevant in the music circuit? Mr: Very difficult at times, but each artist I work with reach out to different audiences, so basically they keep they relevance. Ceo: What do you look for in a artist when they commit to BHF? Mr: Loyalty is a must no matter what goes on wit my team (the original members) in good and bad they stuck wit me because we a family Ceo: Ok, So tell us more about the new business idea #imerrwhere apparel? Mr.: #ImErrWhere apparel basically me expanding myself into the fashion world Ceo: Did taken on a new identity Mr.#Imerrwhere do you stay bring back Dj Yel sometimes? Mr.: Dj Yel is Mr.#Imerrwhere 15 Unsigned
Artist Profile
Baley the Baker Currently going by the name “BAYLEY the BAKER” recently changed his name after dropping the old name “YOUNGG APRICEE”, producer/artist/songwriter coming out of Massachusetts, born and raised. Bayley started writing poetry at the age of 10 where he hooked up with a couple of his friends to rap on their spare time. Bayley started writing lyrics at the age of 11 and continue to grow. He rapped with a few of his fellas where one of his boy’s father and family always called him “YOUNG” or “YOUNG KILLA” or “YOUNG STUNNA” also what he has been known to call himself “YOUNG APRICE”. Bayley stopped
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rapping at 13, and put it all behind him. He hooked up with fellas from his high school that were looking for beats. Then he entered the rap game again but not just to rap but also to produce music for many artists and young talent. Today, Bayley is a super producer/ beat maker and a recording artist working his way to the top and is willing to work hard and to keep working hard until he gets where he wants to be. Bayley was inspired by many artists and will hopefully inspire many to achieve the same. As a producer/ artist/actor/model, Bayley has a LONG future ahead of him.
Artist Profile
Meet Versace V the Medusa
interveiw by: Essence Rayne
Rayne: Who gave you your street name? Versace: When I was in high school a rapper by the name of crucifix gave me my the name Vicious and it was a common thing often stated after people heard me rap. They would always say damn she vicious and people kept reiterating how vicious i was throughout my life. The Medusa part of my name was giving to me by my very best friend who is also my executiv e.producer Levi. He was on the internet one day looking up the story of Medusa and he said she was a maneater and all the guys feared her in warefare kind of like how I was feared on the battle scene and all of my winnings were against men. Rayne: How is the experience of being a female artist from Chicago? Versace: Being a female rapper from Chicago is hard because its so many male and female who have crazy buzz on youtube and the streets so its a constant battle to shine in Chicago. Female rap is embraced in Chicago, we get a lot of love and support from our peers and the fans and a lot of female rappers collab and work together which isnt common no where else like that. Rayne: Performing at the age 11 with a duo By Choice, How was experience? Versace: Performing at the age of 11 in the rap duo By Choice was a lot of fun I learned discipline throught that experience because our nanager Delrina made us practice everyday even on weekends and being that young performing at the Baltimore arena gracing the stage alongside big names like 702 and 112 was crazy.
Versace: In highschool we put on huge performances once a year and we practiced everyday after school and the show consisted of dance music costume changes and everything we really went all out. Rayne: Do you enjoy battle rap more than just performing a regular show? Versace: Absolutely, dislike battling more than performing my songs because my songs are personal and filled with my life stories battling is totally focused on your opponent. Rayne: Are you still undefeated in Battle Rap? Versace: I’m still the undefeated champ but anybody who wanna try to take me off the throne I’m ready lol. Rayne: How was working with Young Chop? Versace: I never met Young chop face to face but the beat was one of those beats that was different from his nornal sound and most people, did not know what to do with that beat and passed on it but I killed that thang. I love working with fellow Chicagoans. Rayne:Being very successful female artist what advice can you give young female artist? Versace: As for future female rapper as well as existing the best adiveI can give you is no matter what nobody say never give up, keep grinding and working hard and your time will come and stay true to yourself.
Rayne: During high school, How many performing and writing did you do?
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Artist Profile
E-Money
made a name for himself in Chicago with charismatic style and confident punchlines on tracks. E-Money has opened up for artists such as Twista, Yo Gotti, Willie the Kid, Crucial Conflict, 8ball & MJG, & Big Sean. E-Money has gained fans across the country while performing in Atlanta, Minnesota, New York, Baltimore just to name a few. Also, he learned the other side of the business by promoting major college parties at venues around and outside the Chicago land Area. Packing the clubs that he promoted every week gave him the outlet to perform into of hundreds of college students creating a buzz while making money at the same time. E-Money now has become a respected artist in the City of Chicago. In January of 2011, E-Money was nominated, “Male Rap Artist of the Year” for the Chicago Urban Music Awards. E-Money has done several notable interviews with Power 92 Radio, TruestarRadio, “The Jay Davis Show” , Flyasbirdradio, & Chi-Bangaz Radio. E-Money has been featured on many 20 Unsigned
blogs & publications such as AllHipHop, ThatsEnuff, HipHopSince1987, YouHeardThatNew, LunchLeftovers, & Gowherehiphop just to name a few. E-Money has had singles on hit major radio stations like, WGCI & Power 92 in Chicago, Foxie105 in Augusta & Columbus GA, and Charlotte NC 94.5 FM. Recently, E-Money has begun his journey as an entrepreneur as well with his new brand/clothing line Zoony Life. In Closing, E-Money represents the evolving culture. His music displays that he is a man of the people and next up in the reigns of the new hip-hop elites.
Zoony Life E-Money interview by: Kitten
Kitten: How do you define your style of Hip Hop? Money: My style of music is unique, & what I mean by that is from the lyrics that are being written to the style, delivery & voice. I am very well rounded when it comes to making music. Some songs make you feel good, some make you think, some make you turn up. Kitten: Who was your favorite opening performance artist you have done? Money: I say Willie The Kid (at the time he was with Dj Drama) because it was a big performance for me at that time & it is where I learned a lot & established working relationships at. Also the performance was very dope. Kitten: Which city had the biggest turn out for your performance? Money: The biggest crowds I have performed for has been Atlanta, Chicago of course, but the the biggest one was the show I did in NYC very dope experience. Kitten: Does living in Chicago make it easier to write about your surrounding due to the drama the city is taking on? Money: Yes, I mean living in Chicago you can write about a lot of different topics, its all on the person in any city & what they been 20 Unsigned
through in there life. I will say that my latest song/video “Have Mercy” which speaks on my view of the world we live in, growing up in Chicago played a big part in writing that song.
“My style of music is Unique” Kitten: What was the outcome of your nomination on Male Artist of the year? Money: Lol well the funny story is that we never got to see who the winner was because a fight broke out & the event was shut down so we never got to hear the winner, but I think I would of won Kitten: How is the single doing on the radio rotation right now? Money: My latest single “Have Mercy” is doing good as far as being on the major Hip-Hop websites like HipHopSInce1987, Jack thriller, ThatEnuff & more. Currently not on major radio station but on major internet stations across the world. Also you can check out the actual video on Vevo.
Kitten: How is the Clothing line doing in the fashion industry? Money: The clothing line which is my brand “Zoony Life” is doing good, business has been picking up making a lot of sales from the popular sweatshirts. The clothing Line is just the start as I have a bigger vision for Zoony Life. If anybody wants to purchase hit me up on instagram or twitter @iAmEmoney_ website coming soon Kitten: Tell the fans what to expect from you this year? Money: The clothing line which is my brand “Zoony Life” is doing good, business has been picking up making a lot of sales from the popular sweatshirts. The clothing Line is just the start as I have a bigger vision for Zoony Life. If anybody wants to purchase hit me up on instagram or twitter @iAmEmoney_ website coming soon
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