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Epicenter 100 magazine was created for the Indie world of entertainment. Our Goals for our publication is to spotlight this growing industry and great talent. With so many tools to demonstrate what artist bring to the industry like facebook, YouTube and so on it can be overwhelming experience for the world. We spotlight Artist giving you… the fans of music and entertainment a focused view of some great attractions. New Talents are dropping daily and entering the entertainment arena. We love the experience of hearing new talent... it like hearing music for the first time every time I listen to a new artist. Support the Art, come out and show the love we are interactive from the page to the runway back stage and yeah the after party . Cali STAND Up! We living the Indie life the new Hollywood We parting and we ain’t looking back! Live your dreams! Staff

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Amore is the hottest new female R&B singer to step on the scene currently holding the title of

the 2010 IE’s R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR with both looks and attitude, with a face of an angel and a voice to match. At the age of 25 she already have 16 years of experience under her belt. Amore born Alydda T. Mauri began singing in the church at the tender age of 8. There she began to develop her skills as a singer, songwriter, and dancer. with the influences of Anita Baker, Chaka Kahn, Whitney Houston, and the Late Great Aaliyah. Amore’ built a solid foundation and decided to purse music as her love and career. At the age of 13 she officially launched her pursuit to chase her dream. She performed at various shows such as National Orange show, Hollywood Park Pavilion, Celebrity Centre (Hollywood),to name a few which lead her to performed with Jazz Icon Barbara Morrison at the Monterey Blues Jazz Festival and also open for R&B girl group Klimaxx. In two short years Amore’ was able to build a name as well as a fan base. Even with all the success her journey to the top has not been easy, but with family support hard work, ambition, and determination

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Epic100: What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover)?Amore`: My Songs Express Life and The Many Emotions We Feel From A Woman Perspective. I Express Love, Anger, Hurts & Disappointments, Confusions; Woman Empowerment...I talk about what is Missing Now IN Days in Music SUBSTANCE.Epic100: If you had to categorize your music, what genre would it best fit?

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her dream is to prove that she is a great performer and a positive role model, her goal is to make music that appeals to everyone. Although still young and with the sounds of Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Floetry and Ledisi, with her drive at an all time high and talent potential that’s catching the eyes and ears of the Entertainment Industry, there is no telling how far up she can go. Amore’ iz here and she is a star.Us


My music makes me feel ____Complete_________________.I write the songs because____________I love to express my thoughts and others to be heard and related too for healing________.Support music because ______Good music is on its way back through the door not saying that there isn’t GOOD Music already but it’s being slept on and it’s Time To Wake Up The World...Believe That!!! _______________.

Amore`: R&B, Soul, R & SoulEpic100: What has been your strong influence to continue performing?Amore`: Passion…Fans…Determination...Family...I Love The Gift That God Gave Me And I Feel I’m A Missing Ingredient That Music is lacking Today Amongst many others Veterans & Up and Coming Artist. My Fans/Family are solo important to me they give me that extra boost of determination by the acknowledgement of Support in my upcoming all around by encouraging and supportive wordsEpic100: If you could perform with anyone in the world, either dead or alive, or broke-up who would it be? Why? Amore`: I want to work with many artist we all are so different...but to name a few Stevie Wonder… he’s a Music Legend, Aaliyah Amazing New Breed of R&B Music She was My All-time Fav with so much versatility and coolness about herself reminded me a lot of myself I Really Feel We Would Have Become GREAT FRIENDs..Ledisi & Marsha A-These Woman Are SO Deep and Underrated to Me With Some Powerful Messages for Us to Listen to In Music Epic100: If you had only five minutes on earth to perform one song that could leave a great impact on the world today, what song would you perform and why you choose this particular piece?Amore`: Man That’s A Tough One....I would have to say Jesus by LeAndria Johnson…reasons being it covers all basis of how I feel about life music and the reason I’m able to continue believing in my dreams because Of God. He gave me a purpose and Destined to fulfill it! Believe Dat!!Epic100: Thinking back to the very beginning of the band, how do you feel about your performance today and is it much different for you now than when you first started performing.

Amore`: I feel every show every

recording is learning and growing experience for me as an Artist...Over the Years I have to say I was still molding as an artist and now I am confident as to who I am as a woman and know I’m all for empowering our women & people with a fresh sound of r&b but old content ya know what I mean :)...educate and express...I Have Grown Epic100: What is your up-to –date performance plans? New releases? Tours? News?Amore`: I have a couple of Events carrying out till Nov but after that I’m gonna take the rest of the year to perfect the project and get ready to release it in Jan 2013 but do know I will be releasing some Treats leading up to it...:”Showstoppa” is going to be my first single off the project it will debut Oct 19 for purchase and you can hear it now on soundcloud: amoreizastar or amoreizhereEpic100: As an artist, is there anything special you hope to be able to accomplish?Amore`: As an artist I want to be accepted and appreciated an allow people to know that I’m like everyone else Woman/Wife/Mother/Dreamer with determination and a dream that I continue to make a reality everyday. Remember anything is possible as long as you believe In Yourself First. I will indeed impact music and bring my own creative style of R&B back... real heartfelt expression of words and substance by speak thing some are scared to say....Waking The World Up To GOOD MUSIC AgainJust for fun….fill in the blanks!Without music, I would be a designer of some sort or an actress anything that allows creativity and freedom of expression_______________.Music is me… my Passion and My Purpose in Life to Touch and Move through Song for others ______________________.


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Epic100:What is your name, and name?• The names JAY FLO aka JAY FLO KILLA aka THE GOLDEN STATE CHILD (G.S.C)Epic100: How did your name?• Ever since high school I been rappin and people already were callin me FLO (short for my last name FLORES) and JAY because of the first letter in my first name (JAIME) . So when someone wanted to hear me spit something they would just be like “ay jay, flo” and It clicked and I started thinkin ay why not that be my m.c name JAY FLO it just goes, and it was a rap from there.Epic100: How would you describe your music/art/entertainment for the public audience if they have never seen you before?• I would describe it as something different as in my style, my art of rapping witch I like to call “floenometry”, and

not your typical “rapper”. I bring a certain energy to the stage but this upcoming show will something exciting its my first SOLO performance. I was affiliated with a group known as R.A.P but have decided to try a solo gig and see where I branch out.Epic 100:As a child growing up, music surrounds us; what type of music did you hear the most back then? How does it differ from what you listen to now?• As a child I remember listening to

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more rock n roll than anything. Til this day my favorite band is the beatles. Its weird because I am a hip hop artist but I find the too catagories similar. I listen to the beatles and I feel up lifted by there lyrics and the instruments they used and the messegas they try to get across and that same feeling I get, I try to bring to the songs I write so that my audience can really get a feel for what im feeling and trying to say. PLUS IM TRYIN TO JUST MAKE GOOD QUALITY MUSIC!Epic 100: What made you first realize you wanted to pursue a career in music?• It took a dramatic experience to realize what I wanted out of life and what I wanted to accomplish before I die. I noticed that the industry was just really lacking a lot of real natural talent and everything is just fabricated with “swag” or wat kinda car you drive. Basically listening to the radio and watching these ridiculous videos on tv made me say “if you can do it, I can do it better” and I look forward to proving that at my next show.Epic 100:What can people expect to see at your live performance?• They can expect the birth of the newest, hottest, solo artist in the inland empire…I.E im holdin it down baby RIALTO, CA WESTCOAST ALL DAY!!


Epic100: How long have you been performing live or making art? Man I’ve been making music for years now, but I’ve only been per-forming live for almost 2 years Epic100: If you had to categorize your music, what genre would it best fit? (Name up to three) I guess if I had to it would be Hip-Hop, Rap, & LyricalEpic100: Do you feel the economic crunch has hurt the industry, or do you have some other promotional tips to help support your music?Ya I feel that it hurt the industry because people are no longer buying as many cds as they once did. Well there is always the free methods that seem to be the best (facebook, twitter, youtube.) Epic100: If yo had to think of a slogan that could leave a positive impact for everyone what would your slogan be? The slogan I guess would be, “ “ Epic100: Do you currently have an agent, endorsement, record label, sponsor, etc.?Currently I don’t have any of that, but I’m always up for having them if the opportunity comes. Epic100: What do you think makes you and your type of music unique from other artists? I think what makes me and my music unique is that I don’t front in my tracks and try to be something I’m not. I put my all into each track I make and am not afraid of talking about real topics and things that I have been through. Epic100: Have you recorded any previous CD’s or posted any audio files on the internet? (What type of recording process did you use? Who produced your recording?) If you have a current CD released, how long

did the process take for you to do from start to finish? So far I’ve only recorded and put out mixtapes. From all of the mate-rial I’ve released it has all been recorded in my bedroom. The process I have for making my CDs does not take me very long as far as getting tracks recorded its more or less just picking the tracks that I am going to end up using.Epic100: Where do you think your largest fan base is located, and why?I think my largest fan base comes from facebook and youtube not really a set location besides from the city I’m from (La Puente, CA) because they know I’m bringing real music, and eventually many more will as well. Epic100: When things seem to go negatively at times, how do you turn things into something positive? Man something is always going to go wrong, that’s just life. I usually don’t let any of these setbacks get to me though because I see them as dis tractions from what I’m working towards and I need to only sur-round myself with positive energy. Just for fun….fill in the blanks! Without music, I would be ___Lost. Music is _____Freedom. My music makes me feel ___like I’m adding to the solution instead of adding to the problem. I write the songs because ____people deserve to hear good music and I feel I can provide it to them. Support music because ____all of this noise is drowning out quality music and we need to put a stop to that.

people deserve to hear good music and I feel I can provide it to them.


Epic100: How long have you been performing live or making music?

I have been performing since 2007...

Epic100: If you had to categorize your music, what genre would it best fit? (Name up to three)

I definitely tend to steer towards more conscious hip hop, but I don’t like to place myself in a category. I make all kinds of music underground and mainstream

Epic100: Do you feel the economic crunch has hurt the industry, or do you have some other promotional tips to help support your music?

Yea I mean the economy has affected everything. As far as the major industry it keeps going down the drain everyday...I mean there’s only 2 labels left (Sony/Universal)...I think the independent scene is where it’s at right now

Epic100: If yo had to think of a slogan that could leave a positive impact for everyone what would your slogan be?

Follow your dreams

Epic100: Do you currently have an agent, endorsement, record label, sponsor, etc.?

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I am on an indie label out of Sacramento, CA called First Dirt... they basically handle all my booking and stuff like that... I recently just got sponsored by Insanity Ink Clothing

Epic100: What do you think makes you and your type of music unique from other artists?

What makes me unique …is me… I do me, I’m telling my story… I’m a very deep dude...I don’t fabricate anything...I give it to you the way I get it

Epic100: Have you recorded any previous CD’s or posted any audio files on the internet? (What type of recording process did you use? Who produced your recording?) If you have a current CD released, how long did the process take for you to do from start to finish?

I’ve been posting music up as long as I’ve been able to…I am currently working on a project and its takes forever...I mean the writing and creative process for me is the easy part...it’s really a headache but in the end the product will speak for itself... I work with a lot of different producers. Now since I’m on a label I mostly deal with our in-house producers which are amazing...

Epic100: Where do you think your largest fan base is located, and why?

Aside from my hometown (the i.e.) my biggest fan base is in Sacramento, CA...This is because my label is from there and since I’ve been on the label I’ve had most of my big shows in Sacramento and made lots of fans up there in doing so.Epic100: When things seem to go negatively at times, how do you turn things into something positive? I remind myself why I’m doing this... and how far I’ve come ...and I look at all the people that are supporting me

Just for fun….fill in the blanks!Without music, I would be dead or in jail_____________.Music is My Escape_.My music makes me feel ________human_____________.I write the songs because I’ve never been good at talking to people about myself Support music because _________________I’m just like Yall ____.


The style and the look they presented at an early age...And the money lol...but as a young teen its always about the money and the girls lmao...

T C the artist and an up and coming force in the Music world! Epicenter 100 magazine shot a few questions to TC and something truly inspired re-turned! Check out TC’s Interview…


Epic100: How would you describe your music/art/entertainment or the public audience if they have never seen you before?TC: Unique, live, different, animated, energetic, unpredictable.Epic100: Thinking back to early childhood, what was your first experience with music for the first time like? What song do you remember most as a child?TC: My first experience with music was with my pops he would listen to a lot of old school music and jazz...I remember feelin the vibe and beat of the music rather than the lyrics. I remember Das EFX’s song… “They want EFX” was the first song I knew every word to.Epic100: What made you first realize you wanted to pursue a career in music?

TCTC: Kriss Kross. The style and the look they presented at an early age...And the money lol...but as a young teen its always about the money and the girls lmao...Epic100: What can people expect to see at your live performance?TC: Every live performance brings my fans something new and exciting to experience and take home with them to remember until the next. Since I am consistently working on new projects, I make a point to perform new material as well as classic songs my fans are familiar with. With the uncontrollable energy on stage, and the crowd’s response, a show with TC is always one you will never be able to forget... And you can always expect to see the whole team in the buildin in that G-hood Apparel...Epic100: How long have you been performing live or making art?TC: Consistently since 2004, first project released “It is what it is” was released late 2004...10 projects later “I’m on” was released March 20, 2012 and is available on ITunes and www.ghoodfellas.comEpic100: What do you think your “biggest break” or “greatest opportunity” has been so far in your musical career?TC: My biggest break, I would say, has been connecting with DPG artists such as Kurupt, Snoop Dogg & Roscoe with My group G-Hood Fellas. The group connecting with such artists launched the ambition and determination needed for me to pursue my solo career while the G-Hood brand grew as well

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as other business ventures such as, my clothing company, Record Label (Ghood Music Group) etc.

The latest opportunity I have been given is signing a distribution deal with Snoop Dogg and his company GGOD.

Epic100: Where did you meet your group and how long have you been together now? TC: I’ve known the group since day one. We all grew up together… we’re family.Epic100: How much creative control do you have over your own music?TC: 100% I am a creative, independent artist always lookin to give my fans the next best thing.Epic100: What has been the biggest challenge for you or the group?

TC: My biggest challenge has been maintaining all the roles I hold. Between the Solo projects, group projects, clothing line, record label, artists that I’ve signed and their projects, and being a family man. The fear of failure, of course always lingers in the back of my mind but I have been blessed with a grind and a team that allows it all to fall into place.

Epic100: If you could perform with anyone in the world, either dead or alive, or broke-up who would it be? Why? (Name up to three)

TC: 2pac...because he’s a legend.Beyonce...she got all the ladies :) ... and the biggest venuesEpic100: As an artist, how would you define success?TC: When what you do whether its rap dance or sing...whatever it is...if you are making a living and able to provide for your family. That’s success.Epic100: If you had to think of a slogan that could leave a positive impact for everyone


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TC:”I’ve done things for so long with so little...that I could do anything with nothing!”


TC: Independent.Epic100: Do you have any video links where people can see you?http://www.youtube.com/tcbradshaw

Epic100: Do you have a website of any type?

www.ghoodfellas.com

Just for fun….fill in the blanks!Without music, I would be still me.Music is story telling.My music makes me feel ____accomplished_______.I write the songs because I want to tell my story.Support music because music is life… its real!


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Epic100: What instrument do you play now? I play the acoustic guitar. Epic100: How would you describe your music entertainment for the public audi-ence if they have never seen you before?I would describe my music as a tall glass of motivation, a very vivid picture painted and straight forward.

Epic100: Thinking back to early childhood, what was your first experience with music for the first time like? What song do you remember most as a child?I remember Marvin Gay, Anita Baker, Sam Cooke, Barry White and Aretha Franklin Minnie Riperton, Betty Wright. It was mostly oldies I grew up on… And as far as rap it was very few I listen to… I mean I Listen to LL Cool J, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Cane, Slick Rick, Heavy D and as I grew up I got inspired by 2pac. Epic100: As a child growing up, music surrounds us; what type of music did you hear the most back then? How does it differ

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from what you listen to now?I grew up listening to a lot of Oldies, soft Jazz and soulful music... The difference from then and now is back then the music was more heart felt, believable and influential. Now days it’s so much going on with music you’re not able to even grip the concept of the songs you hear. Epic100: What was the first song you ever sang? How did it make you feel? The first song I ever song The first song I ever sang truthfully I would have to say Change is gonna come by Sam Cooke. It was so much going on back then as a kid, with my mother being gone me and my brother being locked in a room throughout a whole day... And this was while I was staying with my grandmother she ran a foster home and we became a part of that the minute my mother was incarcerated... My grandmother played Sam Cooke a lot “Change Gone Come” so I prayed for change. . Epic100: What made you first realize you wanted to pursue a career in music?The day I wrote my first Poem is what made me realize I had the gift of writing, now what made me pursue my music career is when I noticed the Gift of writing became a skill from so much studying I put in to make these songs come alive. Epic100: How did you become involved in the HipHop music you perform now?I became involved by being able to be me in my music, such as speaking truth, being real, being honest with not only you but your fans that support you.. And most of all…the strug-gle. That’s how I got involved with the type of music Im in, I Rap, I Play..Epic100: What can people expect to see at your live performance?The people can expect pure energy, excitement, good music, and a great artist to deliver it!Epic100: If you had to describe your music in three or four words, what would you call it?


My Music is Motivating, Authentic, Intricate and Alluring.Epic100: What are your songs about? (What spe-cific themes do they cover)?I speak on a lil bit of everything in my songs... But what you can get out of listening to my songs is a message... Epic100: How long have you been performing live or making art? I’ve been performing personally now for seven going on eight years. As far as making art I can say about 15 years now... Epic100: If you had to categorize your music, what genre would it best fit? (Name up to three)Between Hip Hop and Alternative Hip Hop

Just for fun….fill in the blanks!Without music, I would be________________. Without music I would still be creative working on some kind of art to make it to the next level in my life... Music is ______________________. Knowledge, Power and pure Creativity... My music makes me feel ___________________.I write songs because I’m able to touch and moti-vate people with my words!


The love for good music willnever die...

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Epic100: How long have you been performing live or making art?I have been writing music since I was 9yrs old. “1995 to be exact” In 2005 I met a person who would have the ultimate impact I needed to really put my passion into motion. Gerald Parks aka Lil G. At that moment I became an Original member of Ack Right Ent. In 2007 after really crafting and molding myself for 2 years, another one of my label mates Young Blacc set me up with my first show. “These 2 guys really exposed me, I just predicted the future”.

Epic100: If you had to categorize your music, what genre would it best fit?

Classifying my music is simple once you break down what the term (Explicit) means. It has 3 definitions. 1.

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C T EXPLICIT Clearly expressed, 2. Distinctly stated, 3. definite. With that be-ing said, my music is universal. “I just love hip hop” My flow is undeniable no matter what scenario I’m approaching. My word play is highly respected. “You sound good is what they tell me”

Epic100: Do you feel the economic crunch has hurt the industry, or do you have some other promotional tips to help support your music?

Although the economic crunch has put a damper on my abil-ity to support my career like I would want to, I still feel like the love for good music will never die. I like to take avenues that artist take for ranted. Anywhere I can be seen I feel goes along way Performance or supporting wise. You can’t receive any love if you don’t show any. Real recognize real. Networking is the key, or at least it is for me.

Epic100: If yo had to think of a slogan that could leave a posi-tive impact for everyone what would your slogan be?Grynd Savvy is the slogan. Not to be mistaken for anything gang or drug related. But more about identifying different productive ways to Grynd but having the same ending goal. Making ends meet. “I stay savvy’d up”


GSHM Grynd Savvy Hustle Music is my record company/la-bel… Very soon to be fully established.

Epic100: What do you think makes you and your music unique from other artists? My upfront lyrical word play is what people love. But my pre-cise tactic that creates high expectations, anticipation, and ea-gerness, is why my art is unique from others. Its prerogative “It gets the people going”

Epic100: Have you recorded any previous CD’s or posted any audio files on the internet? (What type of recording process did you use? Who produced your recording?) If you have a current CD released, how long did the process take for you to do from start to finish?


As of now right I have 2 free mixtapes out. Explicit Biznezz Vol 1 which was released on Halloween in 2011 and The Pre Savvy which was released on 8/1/2012 both on Datpiff. With the help of another artist/engineer named Sham Roccus we were able to record, mix, and master 2 projects in less than a year that have definitely left an impression on lis-teners.

Epic100: Where do you think your largest fan base is located, and why?

Of course I would have to say California is where my biggest fan base is considering I was born and raised here, but I was surprised to find 5 other states who have been indulging in my music Nevada, Colorado, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, and Florida. My goal is to “leave the country come back and hit the town” my favorite bar from Too Short.

Just for fun….fill in the blanks!Without music, I would be________________.Dead or in jail straight upMusic is ______________________.Lifetime entertainmentmy music makes me feel _____________________.Alive

I write the songs because____________________.ExpressiveSupport music because _____________________. Music choose me to support it.


J RIDICULOUS Epic100: J tell us how you came up with your name?BASICALLY THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE WHAT I DO IS JUST “RIDICULOUS.” MOST PPL CALL ME J BECAUSE MY 1ST NAME INITIAL. SO TO SUM IT UP. J IS RIDICULOUS AKA J RIDICULOUS Epic100: What instrument do you play?

IM NOT A FULL FLEDGE PLAYER, BUT I KNOW MY WAY AROUND ENOUGH OF ON THE KEYBOARD TO COMPOSE A BEAT. ITS CRAZY HOW YOU CAN BASICALLY HAVE ALL THE INSTRUMENTS AT YOUR HANDS, ALL WIRED THROUGH YOUR KEYBOARD.Epic 100: Where are you from and What are your talents? IM BORN AND RAISED OUTTA CALI. GREW UP IN THE CITY OF RIALTO WHERE I RESIDE... MY TALENTS CONSIST OF COMPOSING SONGS FOR ALL GENRES, RAPPING, & PRODUCINGEpic 100: Thinking back to early childhood, what was your first experience with music like. What song do you remember most as a child?

I REMEMBER THE 1ST RAP I EVER MADE UP WAS WHEN I WAS LIKE 8 WAS “IF U HIT ME. I’LL HIT YOU BACK. AWWWWW YEEEAAAA!/ IF YOU KICK ME.

I’LL KICK YOU BACK. AWWWWW YEEEEAAAA!” LOL ME & MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND CAME UP WIT THAT. WE WAS SINGING IT LIKE WE WAS REALLY DOING SOMETHING... GROWING UP I WASNT REALLY INTO MUSIC. I WAS DOING WHAT KIDS DO. PLAYING POWER RANGERS, WATCHING WRESTLING, & PLAYIN DING DONG DITCH. MY MOM USE TO BLAST HER MUSIC WHICH IS NOW OLDIES, BUT I DIDNT PAYATTENTION TO IT. BEING THAT I CAME UP WITH NO MUSICAL INTEREST & SHY TO BEING A OUTSPOKEN


PERSON WITH MUSICAL TALENTS MAKES ME FEEL MUSIC IS WHAT I SHOULD BE DOING. THE TALENT HAD TO BE GOD GIVEN CAUSE MY FAMILY DONT HAVE ANY REAL MUSICAL BACKGROUND BEFORE ME

Epic100: What made you first realize you wanted to pursue a career in music?

WHEN I 1ST STARTED TO GETTING INTOMUSIC I WAS LIKE 12 OR 13. I REMEMBER MY 1ST CD THAT I EVER GOT WAS DMX- FLESHOF MY FLESH BLOOD OF MY BLOOD. THAT WAS WHEN I GOT MY 1ST CD PLAYER. BACK INTHAT TIME PERIOD, MUSIC WOULD MAKE ME FEEL A CERTAIN WAY. INSPIRED. I WAS INTOTHE WHOLE RUFF RYDERS MOVEMENT BACK THEN, NAS, PAC, & OTHER VARIOUS ARTIST.I WOULD BE IN CLASS WRITING LYRICS IN MY NOTEBOOK. WRITING VERSES TO SONGS ON THE RADIO. FELT LIKE I SHOULDA HAD A DEAL LOL. I WAS REALLY INTO SPORTS AS A TEENAGER AS WELL. I PLAYED BASKETBALL & FOOTBALL. STARTED OFF WITH FOOTBALL, THEN MY INTEREST DRIFTED INTO BASKETBALL EVEN THO I WAS BETTER AT FOOTBALL. 1 DAY I ASKED MYSELF WHICH 1 DO I WANNA GIVE ALL OF MY FOCUS TO. I CHOSE MUSIC. BEEN PURSING IT EVER SINCEEpic100:Do you feel the economic crunch has hurt the industry, or do you have some other promotional tips to help support your music?

MOST DEFINITELY. BACK IN THE DAY WHEN RECORDS WAS REALLY SELLING, NOT EVERYBODY HAD COMPUTER ACCESS OR INTERNET ACCESS. NOW EVERYTHING IS SO VIA WEB PPL JUST GET YOUR ALBUMS

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OFF THE INTERNET OR BURN IT FOR THEY FRIENDS AND FAM. YOU STILL GOT PEOPLE THAT SUPPORTS NO MATTER WHAT, BUT NOT ENOUGH. I FEEL THAT THE MIXTAPE SCENE HURTED MUSIC AS WELL. PPL ARE GETTING FREE MUSIC. SO THERE GETTING USE TO GETTING FREE MATERIAL. ITS NOTHING WRONG WITH SHOWING LOVE TO THE PEOPLE AND GIVING AWAY SOME GOOD MUSIC FOR FREE TO SHOW APPRECIATION. MUSIC ARTIST JUST GOTTA DO IT MODERATELY IF THEY PLAN ON MAKING A LIVING OFF OF MUSIC. ONCE U GET JAY- Z MONEY, THEN SHIT. IT WONT HURT U NONE.

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Epic100: You’ve done lots of interview with artist over the past few years, who did you enjoy working with the most, and why? I feel like it was my most recent interview with Problem, he was humble, sweet and most of all; I’ve been listening to his music for years. I’ve always been a fan so meeting him and interviewing him was the greatest experience yet.Epic100: How did you feel the first time you heard an artist perform a song you help compose? I felt amazed, like wow this is my ish...lol. There is nothing better than playing a song that you wrote, have a top notch artist singing or rapping it and all the

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homies feel the song. The feeling is indescribable.Epic100: what would you consider the perfect date? My idea of a perfect date is doing something new, something different. B-ball games, miniature golf, skating, dinner and dancing just being with someone I like really makes it the perfect date.Epic100: How do you balance your home life with all that comes into play in your busy schedule? Really focusing on everything I need to do. I’m a single mom but at the same time I have to make it for my baby. So my goals really keep everything in balance and I take it one day at a time.Epic: What is your nutrition? How often do you go to the gym? Mc-Ds, KFC...lol...j/k. I mostly eat whatever I love food , I do take Ginseng daily to keep me going but the gym I don’t do. Lol. I know I need to, maybe one day!Epic: What advice do you have for other aspiring models? Keep going, never stop, network and just follow your dreams if this is really what you want to do. Work at it like a 8-5 and don’t get discouraged. Anything can happen! Epic100: In front of the camera our behind the scenes… which do you prefer and why?I like being behind the scenes because I’m a clown and in the camera you see my more serious side. I love to joke and have fun so that’s what I do behind the scenes!Epic100: When you are done in front of the camera what type of person would you like to be remembered as and why?

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A motivator, a mentor and a manager! I love helping people especially kids. Keep a look out for my company New Millennium Movement Inc. it’s about to be a huge movementEpic100: Working in an industry driven predominantly by Males how do you keep it business being that you’re so beautiful? Thank you, but I just let them know the real, it is hard but my looks are really what gets them to even listen to what I have to say. Like people say it’s a gift and a curse and beauty fades and once they know my mentals there really on it...lol. But staying strong minded, business oriented women is what keeps it strictly business.Epic100: who is your favorite Music artist industry or Indie and what do like most about this person? Now that’s a hard one, I would have to say Beyonce because she is beautiful, artistic, always has bomb hair and her music speaks to me in every single situation I’ve been through. She is a phenomenal artist!Epic100: So what’s next for the beautiful Ms. Privilege? Well , my company of course, New Millennium Movement Inc. first event coming soon, Hosting OnDaGrind TV, managing an artist named Johnny Cash so stay on the lookout for him, maybe song writing not for sure, modeling , and hosting events so manually the same things I’ve been doing but I’m going even harder. Ms. Privilege ya’ll stay on the lookout. Follow me @N2KM Just for fun….fill in the blanks!Without music, I would be_________lost_______.Music is _____my outlet_______.My music makes me feel _motivated___.I write the songs because__I love expressing my feelings through writing______.

Support music because it’s all we got _____.


Suveria MotaActress

Fresh from a flight from Miami, an elegant dressed Suveria Mota slips into a booth at “

The Proud Bird “ on a cloudy California day. Her bright smile and loose hair are a sharp contrast with the weather outside. I apologize for making her come out to speak with us, but to my surprise, she says “Oh but I looove the rain. The smell of it... the sound it makes” she glances out the window says, “I don’t know” and smiles back at me as if

saying, I can’t help it.Hailing from Washington Heights this Dominican beauty is not afraid to leave her roots behind in order to follow her dreams. Those big screen dreams came at the age of ten after watching a re-run of Gone with the Wind late one night. From that moment on, she knew that one day the busy street lights of NYC would be changed to the hills of Hollywood.

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Epic100: I’ve got to ask you do you like Hip hop music. who’s your favorite artist? Suveria: Ahh yes!! Who doesn’t love hip hop?! It’s so hard to pick just one artist. I love T.I, 50, Kanye, Jay-Z, Drake, Tyga, ohh Biggie too. This is so hard. I’m from NYC, so it’s impossible not to love hip hop. Also, as a female, the eye candy is great too!!!Epic100:I can appreciate your taste in music those guys are the corner stone of music these days… yeah! Epic100: Which actors/actresses alive or deceased have influenced your acting style?Suveria: Definitely Vivien Leigh and Maria Montez. Vivien because I admire her acting and Maria, because like me, she too was Dominican. I like that even in the 20’s she was able to become a big star. Epic100: Are there any specific directors or actors/actresses that you would like to work with? Suveria: Oh, Pedro Almodovar for directing, and Penelope Cruz for acting. I don’t know if it’s their work chemistry together, but I love seeing their work. Also, she carries herself very beautifully!

What type of roles would you most like to play? Suveria: Eventually I’d love to be in an epic. An old, historic tale. Epic100: Are there any projects that you are currently working on that you would care to share? Suveria: As of now, I’m working on a few shorts.Epic100:Is there any ritual that you do before an audition?Suveria: Ha ha, before an audition I first and foremost pray, and then I pray more. That’s pretty much my ritual. I leave everything up to the God almighty.

Epic100:What do you do to prepare yourself when you’re going after a particular role?Suveria: I do a character breakdown. I try to figure out, what the character’s ultimate goal is in the particular scene that I’m reading for. Defiantly try to breakdown the character as much as possible.Epic100: Do you use an acting coach to go over lines with?Suveria: Yes! Her name is Deryn Warren. She’s amazing at helping me get to that next level.Epic100: Last but not least, does your name mean anything?Suveria: Ha-ha, funny you ask!! Everyone always asks me that. The truth is no, it doesn’t mean anything. When I want to mess with people, I lie and say that it means Dominican princess. He he, don’t tell anyone.


In a short span of time Suveria has already appeared on TV One’s Love that girl, Starz Party Down and TNT’s Southland. Soon you can see her on an Ace Fillmore film, Seven Eight Seven a thrilling short story where she plays a raven killer. What’s next for this darling beauty? She will be heading out to her native country for the Dominican Republic’s Six Annual Film Festival.Like a bolt of lightning, this Dominican princess is determined to take Hollywood by storm!


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