Earlier this afternoon, DJ AM was found dead in his Manhattan apartment. The cause of death is unknown, but the NY Post is reporting that drug paraphernalia was found on the scene. Above is DJ AM’s last Twitter, dated last Tuesday, quoting Grandmaster Flash: “New York, New York, Big city of dreams, but everything in New York ain’t always what it seems.”
Ain’t that the truth.
Back in September, 2008, AM and his pal, Travis Barker, were involved in a fatal plane crash that killed four people. R.I.P.
Interviewed By: Clarence McMill, Entertainment Editor
Written By: Dashaun Moody
Born into a religious family with her father being a pastor and her mother a missionary, it was only natural that Krys Ivory would be blessed with a heavenly and soulful tone. Excercising her vocal chops in her early life through gospel, Krys’ mainstream musical colors would soon come to light and seperate her brilliance from the rest in 2006 on a track titled “My Life”.
It would be one of the first features that would showcase Krys’ raw talent in an industry filled with aspiring stars. Possessing an undeniable creative spirit, Krys not only can belt out an uplifting melody but, she can also dance, write, draw and act.
Tell us, growing up when did you realize that you wanted to be an entertainer?
KRYS IVORY:I started getting up and singing at my father’s homeless ministry when I was only 5 years old. People would be so touched that they would come up to me crying and tell me things like “You have blessed me in a major way, God gave you a gift use it.” I knew then on that singing was something I needed to look into (laughs).
So who were some of your musical influences that you would say molded you into the artist you are today?
KRYS IVORY:I grew up listening to everything from Toni Braxton, En Vogue, Mary J Blige…to The Mamas And The Papas, Jimi Hindrex, Joni Mitchell, Donnie Hathaway. But, the one person who made a major difference in my life in such a REAL way was Barbara Streisand. I got the opportunity to sing for her when I was in a gospel group. She took a liking to me during our time spent with her. And she gave me some real solid advice as well as words of wisdom. She told me to never give up and to keep trying. She also said to love myself.
Are there any hot artists out there right now who you’d like to work with that you haven’t yet?
KRYS IVORY:There a million artists that I want to work with (laughs). But, I mainly want to work with Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West, Danja Handz and want some of that feel good music from the West to come back. Like DJ Quik’s “Balance and Options”. I want people to feel good about buying an album again.
Now, I have to congratulate you on overcoming your recent battle with cancer! But, was there ever a time during your battle that you considered giving up on your dreams of becoming an entertainer?
KRYS IVORY: Thank you! During my battle I never gave up! There were times when I said, “Well what if I die?” I told myself I’d rather die trying (laughs)! You should’ve seen me! I’d throw on my wig, draw on my face, I had lost my hair,eyebrows, eye lashes and go out and perform! I knew that God had his arms around me.
What advice or words of encouragement would you give to others battling cancer who are afraid to either continue going after their dreams or even go after their dreams at all?
KRYS IVORY:It’s so important to love yourself! Take that extra mile and do your make up even when you don’t feel like it. Get your self a cute wig! Have fun! And regardless of what the doc says, get your butt out! Go have fun with the ones you love! Go to the beach! If you sing, go sing! If you dance! Go dance! If you write! Go write! If you draw! Go draw! NOTHING CAN STOP YOU BUT YOU! I know there is the risk of infection but, if you dont nurture your heart then you will grow sicker! Never give up on your dreams! And if you can’t do them now then try from where you are! Get on that computer and tell somebody your story!
Ryan Leslie Intros Krys Ivory @ Cal State University from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.
That was beautiful! So, now on to some more lighthearted stuff, what about a boy makes you just want to stop and sing?
KRYS IVORY:Oooh Weeeee! You asked the right question. A man who loves the Lord! I also love a man with an incredible smile and sense of humor!
Fashionably speaking, would you consider yourself a stiletto diva or a kicks chick? What are some of your favorite pairs?
KRYS IVORY:By day I’m such a L.A. girl with my kicks. But, by night fall I turn into a DIVA (snaps)! My heel game always needs more additions!
So, what’s your must have fashion piece of the summer?
KRYS IVORY: Lots of gold chains! I love boho jewelry. I always have on accessories and lots at that!
Tell us something about you that we wouldn’t expect?
KRYS IVORY:I’m a great freehand artist! I draw super hero’s, cartoons, and I also oil paint. I even tag (graffiti) a little.
What’s the future of Krys Ivory?
KRYS IVORY:I’m working on a very special project right now, call it my “PRE ALBUM Release”. It’s gonna be special remixes that make you feel good. It’s in the beginning stages but, I can tell you that it will have alot of big features so BEEEE PREPAARRRRRRED (laughs)! On another tip…the future of Krys Ivory is paving a way for young girls who lose their way, runaways, broken homes, to find themselves through what God gave them. I want to encourage young girls to love themselves. The media can be full of such lies and tear down the self esteem of so many young women out there. I want to round house kick Chuck Norris style these lies in the face. There is no certain way that a woman should look. Your beauty will shine when you love yourself. I plan on being an ACTIVE example to my fans. I’ve already teamed up with “The Living Beauty Cancer Foundation”, “LoveCuresCancer”, and “The Aneisha Brookes Foundation”. It wont stop there! I’m going in folks! Time to make a difference!
Sophia Fresh is a sensational new group that brings together three gifted young women united by friendship, a true love for music, and a sheer joy in entertainment. With Grammy-winning, multi-platinum producer/songwriter T-Pain taking them under his wing as Executive Producer, SophiaFresh are currently crafting their Atlantic Records debut. Determined to find a name that separated them from the pack, they came up with SophiaFresh, a reflection of their Southern flavor and pristine sound.
You may have seen this Pop/Hip-Hop/ R&B Female Group recently on Vanessa and Angela Simmons “Pastry Mall Tour”, MTV reality show “Daddy’s Girls”, “Thisis50.com” New Music Video Post “What It Is” or as the opening act for “T-Pain”.
This trio is currently right now promoting 3 singles “What It Is” ft. Kanye West, “Superbad” ft. T-Pain, and (the international Pop/Dance record) “Do The Dance”.
With this wide range of originality, these young ladies are creating their own niche which they have creatively labeled as “Hip Rock meets R&B,” a Southern musical force which harmonizes in sound and vision, that reaches out to a boundless audience.
With a fresh new name, team, and direction, SophiaFresh are on their road to success. The motto they live by is “Never Say Never.” SophiaFresh believes in chasing their dreams, creating magic, and doing it the way God wants it to be done.
Teen Chic Magazine is at it again with this month’s Metro Chic Photo Shoot shot by our very own Editor-in-Chief, C’na Roberts at the Metro Rail in Houston, TX. Teen Chic Mag Models Kristina, Ty and Deonte were pros posing in Houston’s 95 degree summer heat. You can find the behind the scenes from this and other photo shoots on our blog at www.TeenChicMag.ning.com or our twitter @TeenChicMag. Don’t be afraid to let us know what you think…Comment Please!
Darnell Robinson (Also Known As) “Juice” made his celebrity debut to the world back in 2006 on “MTV Super Sweet 16″. The grandchild of Sylvia Robinson, C.E.O. and Founder of Sugar Hill Records and the son of Leland Robinson, President/ A&R of Sugar Hill Records. Darnell is the only MTV Super Sweet 16′er to date that has gained a total of 15 million viewer’s on the night his episode aired. You may remember the high profile party from Darnell’s performance with Hip-Hop artist “Julez Santana” and Superstar date and now Pop Princess “Rihanna” as the entered the party on a camel.
Juice is now ready to build his own empire and create history in the music industry with a new genre of music as the originator and king of “Hip-Pop”. The combination of Hip-Hop meets Pop, should be no surprise as his family is the first family to establish the first ever hip hop record label back in the 1970’s.
With that said here is the title and theme song of Darnell’s mix-tape, “Here I Am”, you can also check out the video and latest updates on his blog at www.darnellrobinson.blogspot.com.
Click the link below to hear Darnell’s latest song.
Teen Chic Mag is proud to announce their first Chic Chick Reporter to cover the Boys section for us. We found our first Chic Chick Reporter Ebony on TWITTER and she is off to an awesome start. Ebony had no problem taking the task on of getting inside of the minds of guys.
Question of the Month:
How do you define your SWAG?
“Swag…I define my swag as the way I carry myself and differentiate from others. The way I wear my clothes, not the clothes that I wear, and the way I speak with such life and alertness in my voice. The way I get on the mic and let my words flow is true swag. Original and authentic, nothing I acquired from the bandwagon.”
“My swag can never really be defined. It just comes naturally; it flows and it helps me get a lot of girls.”
“It’s impossible to define something you were born with. I’ve always had it and it makes me who I am.”
“Just being 100% real. You can ball, you can stunt or both as long as you don’t get big headed or arrogant.”
Audreyanna Garrett, Feature Writer, Published Author
With the summer coming to a close, some of you are nearing a very exciting time in your life as the school year approaches so is senior year, and for some of you this means freshman year of college!The excitement and anticipation takes over us so, that we seldom take time to reflect on the qualities and components of being a successful college student.
Not all of us are what we like to call “College Material”.Some students learn by doing not by studies. Although life experience in college is inevitable; your degree is obtained through proven academic success.You must be able to clearly interpret the difference between work and play.
One key component to becoming a successful college student is FOCUS.College can be a very distracting place; it’s new, there is loosely defined structure, no parents, lots of girls, lots of guys, plenty to re-direct your focus from the goal; you have to be able to DISCIPLINEyourself.You have to be RESPONSIBLEbecause you will indisputably be held ACCOUNTABLEfor your progress; you know when your assignments are due you must be discipline enough to execute.
Most thriving college students are PROACTIVE…this eliminates procrastination.Now, some of us work well under pressure, and if this is you I would certainly not try to encourage disuse of anything that works.
Try to remain POSITIVE.College is a new experience and it can be a little challenging at first to grasp on to the routine.You must always remember your purpose; NEVER LOOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL.
Be OPEN-MINDED.Be willing to learn from others.Most excellent students are those who utilize college to obtain culture experience.The best knowledge is obtained through experience.A degree signifies discipline; experience affirms capabilities.
All of the traits I have listed are qualities that should be practice, prior and post any college experience.These are qualities that not only make you GREATcollege students but VICTORIOUS, to say the least, in your future endeavors.
Glee is a new one-hour series’ of musical comedy that will be premiering on FOX on Wednesday, September 9th at 9/8c. You can watch the pilot to the show at Fox.com and see a high school teacher but together a Glee Club by using all of the funny stereo types that are portrayed in school today.
Check out Mercedes Jones with her version of “Bust Your Windows” by Jazmine Sullivan.
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