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entertainment movement despite Covid-19
V BOZEMAN Talks Her Rise about in the Industry and Her New
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CONTENTS AUGUST 2020
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Tameka Foster ................................................................ 04 Tiara Nicole .................................................................... 06 V Bozeman ...................................................................... 10 Young Sauce Da God ...................................................... 12 Kinyatta Gray .................................................................. 14 Aviator's Queenie ........................................................... 16 Emma G ........................................................................... 18 Brittney Holman .............................................................. 20 Jessica Golich ................................................................ 22 Dionne Mahaffey ............................................................ 22 Jaican .............................................................................. 26 Deliqua Isom ................................................................... 28 Keyondra Lockett ........................................................... 30 Siergio ............................................................................. 32 Brittany Bloom ................................................................ 34 Jassi Rideaux ................................................................. 36 Brandi Riggins ................................................................ 38 Jayla Ores ....................................................................... 40 Jasmine Pope ................................................................. 42 Theo Mack ...................................................................... 44 Big Ray Vangroove ......................................................... 46 Khaled Abdelghany ........................................................ 48 Emily Ballhouse .............................................................. 50 Fly Guy DC ....................................................................... 52 SoulStress ....................................................................... 54
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Founder – Cece Hymes
W.I.B (Where It Begins) is an Independent agency with the aim to always be innovate in each approach taken to projects and making sure excellence is given in a projects execution when it comes to media marketing, branding, networking and management. Founded by the well experienced and ever growing force; D.C native - Cece Hymes, the most important and integral aspect of W.I.B is that branding for both Creatives and Businesses is taken to the next level with each and every project undertaken.
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We’ve continued to represent a very diverse and well acclaimed roster of emerging talents in the entertainment, and businesses!
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With a determined persistence for continued excellence, our Founder – Cece Hymes, with a college Degree in Business Management, has also worked within radio and with many companies such as: RDE Entertainment, H.I.G.H Entertainment and Caribbean Gospel Records Ltd.,
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“ I love the “pace” I guess that’s why it never seems overwhelming. I love working the Red Carpets. It’s very fast paced, and you have to be able to navigate your client towards the right interviews and ready for the next. ”
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TAMEKA FOSTER
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Q. It is an honor to Interview you please tell the audience who Tameka is? A. I’m a woman, mother, an entrepreneur, someone that is always striving to better herself from the day before. I take each day one day at a time And I strive toward greatness every day. Q. How do you balance all your endeavors? A. Have a lot on my plate, I just make time. My children always come first, but aside from that I continue to work on my projects, because all that I do is ultimately to strengthen my legacy for them. I’m not perfect, but I am proud of the woman that I am today. Q. Tell us about “Kile's World Foundation”? A. The Kile’s World Foundation was founded in March 2013, in honor of my son Kile. Initially our mission was to gift children in underserved communities with the opportunity to learn performing and fine arts. In light of today’s climate, we have shifted our focus too children that perform good deeds, we want to reward children that do random acts of kindness or help others. I am praying that the message of spreading love and kindness is the way to go. Q. What is your new normal due to Covid 19? A. In terms of slowing down, Covid 19 has been a blessing. It has allowed me to reassess my priorities, for the past 60 days I have been working on my memoir. This is a project that I started in 2011 and now I am at 15 chapters. Very proud of myself, I should be finished writing within the next week. I have also been doing online webinars one style, I honestly like the more slowed down version of myself, the quality time with my children has been priceless.
Q. Tell us some of the great opportunities and challenges you’ve had being a Fashion Designer? A. I have worked primarily as a fashion stylist; However, I have designed looks for tours and my clients. I have a jacket line called Cult de Jour. As a stylist I have had many opportunities to work with some of my favorite brilliant artists and been afforded the opportunity to travel all over the world doing something that I love. The projects really didn’t feel like work often times. Q. What are some of your other hobbies? A. I’m a passport stamper. I love to travel. Wanderlust has given me new perspective and introduced me to so many different cultures. I also like to dance, collect caftans, and decorate. Q. What or who inspired you to be the woman you are today? A. Had some amazing women in my family, I’m blessed to still have my 96-year-old Aunt Sadie who has been a bit of a mentor and life coach to me, I worked in her boutique as a little girl and She’s always been my muse in terms of fashion. My mother, sister Yolanda and grandmothers we’re also huge influences over my life.
Q. What projects are you working on right now? A. I am feverishly working to complete my memoir, I also have an animated project called “The Odd Life of Kile Lyles” which is based on nuclear, Black family unit with a boy that experiences life as a middle child, yet he has a special gift that his family knows nothing about. I am still designing my Cult de Jour jackets and I also recently launched a website for my virtual closet organization services. I’m keeping very busy, lots of great projects on the horizon. Q. Can you give any advice to others that want to be a Fashion Designer? A. My advice to aspiring designers or stylists would be to find someone in the field to intern for, the experience that you can gain through internship can really propel your career to the next level. Never count on trends, have your own unique style and always be on time. Q. Where can the audience follow you? A. I have IG, FB and TW: @tamekafoster /@tamekaraymond
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Q. What makes your music and style different from others? A. The mere fact that my voice identifies itself is a big factor, also my unique way of creating different crossover styles allows me to reach a multicultural audience. Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 2 years? A. I would say in the next two years, I will be more recognized in the industry and my lyrical content will continue to make a global impact on my fans.
Q. Thanks for interviewing with us tell us who you are and where you’re from”? A. My Name is JAICAN Pronounced (JAY-CAN) I am Humble, hardworking, committed and goal driven individual who craves success. I was born in Mandeville, which is located in Manchester, Jamaica. Raised in the parish of Manchester where my father lives and also Clarendon where my mother lived. If you’re familiar with Jamaica these areas are considered the Country. I guess that make me a “Country Boy” LOL. Q. What or Who inspired you to want to be a musical artist and songwriter? A. I have always loved music ever since I was a little baby boy. Music has helped me in ways that are unexplainable. I was also fascinated about how music was created so I decided to learn more about the business aspect of it. This includes writing, distribution, royalties and so on. I would definitely say my life experiences inspired me to become a songwriter and recording artist. Q. Tell us about your single “Melody”? A. Melody was inspired by the Afrobeat music culture. I started writing the track in 2017 when I began taking music seriously. Melody is a track that ignites excitement, the moment you hear it your body automatically starts grooving. don’t believe me? Listen and you’ll experience the inevitable. :-)
Q. What are some challenges you have being an artist? A. Haha!!! I can almost guarantee, anything you can think of I’ve probably experienced it. I’ve dealt with a lot of con artists, jealousy, backstabbers, producers holding on to my music and the list goes on. I consider myself a creator with a lot to offer in the entertainment space, there is no need for gatekeepers. Music is an artistic expression that shouldn’t carry barriers, my music has reached fans of all ages and connects with each of them on different levels. From the youth who is wondering where his next meal
is coming from to the women who are experiencing low self-esteem and trapped in their feelings. My music is written to Motivate, Inspire, mesmerize and create good vibes. Q. What is one of your biggest accomplishments being an artist? A. God putting me in an environment that has helped me to flourish in a humble manner. Hence my catch phrase #watchtherise Q. If you can go anywhere in the world where would you go? A. I would go to the United Kingdom (UK) Why? Because of the musical diversity of that market and being able to perform for different cultures. I also believe my music will bloom there in different ways and open up my creativity to different sounds. Q. What projects are you working on right now for 2020? A. My team (Skymode Entertainment) and I are currently working on the release of my Mixtape “Active”, a single “Me & You” featuring Sidney Bailey, a video shoot, a lyric video and my brand new single “Active” set to release in the few weeks and yes you got the exclusive right here at WIB magazine. Q. Where can the audience follow you at? A. I love my Fans and enjoy interacting with them so I can be reached on all platforms “Jaicanmuxiq”.
“ I love my Fans and enjoy interacting with them so I can be reached on all platforms “Jaicanmuxiq”.”
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Q. Thanks for interviewing with us. Can you tell the audience who you are and where you’re from? A. Hey guys I’m jassi also known as Jassi the beauty aka Jassi the goat aka that girl.
Q. What is one of your favorite quotes you go by daily? A. One of my favorite quotes I live by is Good better best never let it rest until your good gets better and your Better gets best.
Q. Tell us about your business “Chateau Rideaux” and the journey of starting it? A. Chateau Rideaux it was birth when my grandmother who’s a self-made millionaire painted the name on our family home. Chateau Rideaux is actually French chateau means house and Rideaux is the French spelling of my last name. The journey of Chateau Rideaux began in Asia and ended in India. It took me about 6 or 7 years to birth Chateau Rideaux, but I’ve always been involved with hair in one way or another. I am a licensed cosmetologist and have been since I was 17. Q. I also see you was an award-winning pageant guru how was that experience?
Q. Are there any projects that you are working on? A. You know I’m always working on something I have a few really big projects coming up which I can’t share all the details, but I will say you could be seeing a lot more of me. Q. What is one fun fact about yourself? A. Aww only 1? I was actually a cheerleader during college I use to tumble and really love cheerleading, but I can’t tumble any more.
Q. Where can the fans follow you? A. Awww, I call anyone who’s a fan of me family. So, the Family can follow me on: TW jassi the beauty. FB
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A. Honestly, I loved my pageant days. You know I’m the kind of girl who loves prepping and bettering myself rather it’s mentally or physically. Pageants have really helped me develop into the woman I am today. Q. As a world traveler what was one of your favorite places you have been too? A. One of the best places I’ve been to is actually Lagos Nigeria. It was a pretty mindblowing experience to see such an innovative city. Q. Can you give us 3 tips on how to stay healthy? A. 3 tips on staying healthy are 1. Don’t overeat 2. Trust the process. 3. 80%diet 20% gym. Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? A. In the next 5 years I see myself owning a few more business, hosting business seminars and Having a PhD of Physical therapy.
“ I was actually a cheerleader during college I use to tumble and really love cheerleading, but I can’t tumble any more.”
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