[Type a quote from the document or the summary of an interesting point.

You can position the text box anywhere in the document. Use the

Text Box Tools tab to change the formatting of the pull quote text box.]

5/2011For the latest trends in fashion, music, entertainment and news |

lndependentlyPR| 1st issue

Inside The

ImageAward

s TOP 10

MAKEUP

Develop

Your Brand!

Look inside to see more stunning photos of Cary the

A PEEK INTO DC’S

HIP HOP SCENE

magazine

Presenting HASHTAG

||Statement from the editor,

It’s been five months, since I launched IndependentlyPR (IPR) and honestly, I don’t know what I would be doing if I wasn’t doing this. So, thank you all for taking the time to visit #Hashtag. It was designed to offer exposure for emerging artists and entrepreneurs in fashion, music and entertainment. This is their window to be seen and heard.

When I first started this, I never imagined how inspired I would be. My inspiration has developed from friends, strangers, clients, PR enthusiasts and industry moguls. So if you get inspired or want to know more I have included links to blogs, vlogs and other tools that will really allow you to connect with the artists featured in this publication.

So welcome to #HASHTAG Magazine.

What is a Hashtag??The (#) hashtag is a common symbol used on social networking sites to draw attention to certain words or phrases. By providing the hashtag your information can be placed in a category and easily viewed by others who search for that tag. Once a hashtag has gained popularity it becomes a trending topic.

Throughout this magazine, I have tagged suggested trending topics. So start hashtagging on Twitter, Facebook and wherever else #hashtags are appreciated.

#hashtagmag

“…and honestl

y, I don’t know what I would

be doing if

I wasn’t doing this.”

“If you work this hard for someone else Imagine…. what you can do for yourself.” - MargaretLaWanda WhiteLaWanda WhiteFounder and editor

Inside the image awards

#DJFYNE was born and raised in the Washington Metropolitan Area. In 1997, straight out of high school she attended classes University of Maryland University College for theater.

In 1998 Fyne attended Montgomery Hair Academy where she received a certificate as a cosmetologist/make-up artist, Fyne attended Columbia School of Broadcasting in 1999 where she received her first internship at Radio-One.During her internship at Radio-One she was able to assist on-air personalities and produce shows that came on the radio, while she was doing her internship she worked as a part-time make-up artist for companies such as Iman, Flori Roberst and Show Case Master

Prior to Fyne joining Radio-One full time in October 2001, she received her first job as an extra in the movie Minority Report with Tom Cruise, it was a great experience she enjoyed every bit of it, 2006 Fyne attended On-Camera Training with Brenna McDonough where she received a certificate.  In 2008-2009 Fyne was an extra in Martin Lawrence 1st Currently Fyne remains at

Radio-One building her goals and achievements such as becoming the #1 Female D.J/Mixer, Although On-Camera is where she

www.djfyne.com

Up close and personal with rdc entertainmentGrowing up listening to music from big daddy kane, slick rick and snoop dogg., #Rdcent. has developed their collective sound that is capturing the attention of everyone that has anything to do with dc’s rap scene. Recently, nominated for best rap artists with heavy hitters such as fattrel, these six artists aim to contribute more to the DMV than just their music. The group was very open to sharing some inside information about them besides music.

<what are some other projects you all would like to work on> <what causes do you really support?> <recording takes up so much of your time, do any of you have time to date?><though you all make up the group, what can people expect individually when you hit the stage?> <so you guys have known each other for over 10 years, what have been some of your best moments as RDC?>

@RDC_ENT

EmergekjStepping onto the hip hop scene Enri Payne

began as a musician playing the drums and congos. He then began writing poetry which he soon started reciting over beats. Incorporating his ear for sound and floetic tounge now, emcee, StarrShinez is known for his eclectic sound that distinguishes him from the syndicated music in nightclubs and radio. He and producer Zulu Child have worked hand in hand to create custom beats that define his sound as experimental and alternative hip hop. Off his latest mixtape, Enter the Darkside the two have steered away from mainstream beats and incorporated live piano and guitar sets into their songs. “We pushed the envelope on this project. I’ve ascended from being a rapper into an artist,” says Starrshinez. With his newfound respect for his craft, Starrshinez is expecting to release Enter the Darkside on May 15 which debuts his hit single, <BLAH>

Take a sneek peek into #StarrShinez hit new single,

<Change>. Emerge is the section of this publication that focuses on the new and unique. The pictures above symbolize original styles and forms of expression that have come to be embraced. It is not about what’s mainstream or trending, but about going against the grain and being you.

#STANLEY RAYFIELD, a recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, with a BFA in Communication Arts, Stanley Ralph Rayfield has specialized in portraiture for over a decade. While studying at VCU he has participated in various group shows in Virginia. He has exhibited in Richmond based Art 6 Gallery, ISHQ Gallery, 312 Gallery, and the Anderson Gallery. He also exhibited in Sage Moon Gallery in Charlottesville, VA, and participated in Society of Illustrators Student Competition in New York, NY.

Stanley received various scholarships and fellowships while studying at VCU. He was awarded the VCU School of the Arts Mallory Callan Memorial Scholarship, the National Society of Arts and Letters, Shirley Winston Scholarship, The Society of Illustrators George Wilson scholarship, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Undergraduate Fellowship.

Since graduating from VCU, Stanley has received more honors and completed more commissions, and teaches art workshops part-time. He painted the album cover for Verve Records, Clifford Brown CD, and exhibited in a Capitol One group show. He has work in the permanent collection at VCU School of the Arts and MCV Hospital. He also has work exhibited in the Old West Museum, Western Spirit Art Show in Wyoming.

Stanley currently has a portrait, entitled "Dad," in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, where he was awarded second place in the 2009 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition. He has been featured in The Online News Hour, Richmond.com, Richmond Times Dispatch Newspaper, and he has appeared on Virginia This Morning talk show. The portrait was featured in the April issue of "The Artist Magazine" and was featured in the Washington Post.

Stanley has done portrait commissions for organizations and private individuals, and he plans to continue doing this throughout his art career.

This portrait entitled “Dad” is currently located in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and was awarded second place in the 2009 Outwin

Boochever Portrait Competition.

Entitled “Black Jesus”