FOLLOW-UP: AKSHAN!! WHAT'S HE UP TO?

His music is like liquid love for your body that fills it with rhythmic pleasure

I had a chance to do a followup interview with music artist Akshan. The first time I spoke with him I was immediately hypnotized by his star quality, his ambition and professionalism. What impressed me the most about his music then and now, is his creative and innovative music versatility. What impressed me about the artist himself is his passion for his music. 

The last time I had the chance to speak with Hip Hop Fusion music artist Akshan he was in the process of creating a music video for his hot new signal “Jealous Type.” Although a music video was created for Jealous Type, he is still in the process of putting a creative team together that can produce a video that represents the song. You can view the current music video for Jealous Type below.

Akshan- "Jealous Type" Music Video from Visual Transformer Productions on Vimeo.

Currently Akshan in the studio working on completing his new album as well as, deciding what the next single will be from his album. I had the opportunity to hear some of the songs from his album and there’s one that will send electricity through your body and make you want to move it, move it. The single “ I Wonder” has a Rock n Roll flavor that is smoking hot, you can vote for this song or find one of your own favorites to vote for at http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/song_details/1468938. If you live in the DC or Maryland area you can see him perform live at local venues, log on to http://akshanmusic.com for his next event.

Marrissa Dean
(Bobbie Naidoo)

Neo-Soul Artist: D-MILLZ

GO FOR THE STARS

Why is it that a person can be given a gift for a special occasion or a birthday and that gift is not set aside or ignored it’s opened right away. However, when a person is given a gift that comes from inside of them, many do not pursue theirs and sadly some do not even recognize their gift. This is not the case for musical artist D-Millz, he began his musical journey at the age of 4 and by the time he was a teen he knew that music was his gift. While perusing his music degree in college thats when he knew that he wanted to performing and create music.

His music has been influence by some of the great music icons such as Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson, Phil Collins and James Brown just to name a few. What he appreciates about their music, in his own words “they made feel good music” and if you listen to his new single “Tell Me More” this song will make you feel good. His music inspiration derives from his life experiences and is captured in his songs.

Have you ever listen to a song that makes you move each time you hear it and the lyrics are so “Real.” As you jam to the music you find yourself being hypnotized by the lead and the background singer as they sing in perfect harmony. As the song continues to play, the vocal ranges of lead and the background singer interchange from high’s to lows making you crave more. If you haven't had a chance to experience that type of music sensation, you can now with “Tell Me More” the sexy smooth new single from artist D-Millz. The wow ingredient for “Tell Me More” is, D-Millz singing not just the lead vocal but also the background vocals.

To be at your best one needs to refuel both mentally and physically. For D-Millz that’s roller-skating at least three to four times a week. He’s been roller-skating for the last 14-15 years, this is his stress release and helps him to focus.

“Live for the moment and let the music feel you out”, those are the words of musical artist D-Millz when he performs. If you live in the Chicago area you may have seen him perform at The Rockbox, the Riverdale Marina and 63rd & Haze as well as, Church. Although performing can be challenging D-Millz has the talent and star quality to tackle those challenges. Currently he working on his album and when that’s completed in his own words “ Go for the stars” in-fact he’s in the process of looking for someone to help with a music video for “Tell Me More.”

Marrissa Dean
(Bobbie Naidoo)

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Extended Bio

Imagine...   "Supa" producer,singer, songwriter and musician all wrapped up in one...  His name is D-Millz. This gifted musician has the capability to compose, play and sing in any genre of music, at any given time.  Growing up on Chicago's South Side, His superb experience in music, playing and singing in church, and producing for various artists besides himself, has cultivated him into the complete package. Playing and singing since age 4, D-Millz has the ability to produce and write his own music. He has multiple years of piano/organ expertise, He is very skillful and accomplished, and he has a passion for his craft, his art, his music. 

This wonderful singer has done various performances such as,The Bobby Jones Show w/Bishop Larry D. Trotter & Sweet Holy Spirit Choir (July 25,2009), Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) on July 26 & 27, 2009, Showtime @ The Apollo(competition) Du Sable Museum talent competition where WGCI's Bionce Foxx was the host. D-Millz has also competed in Soul 106.3's BOMBAY SAPPHIRE SOUL SEARCHING competition as well. D-Millz has done radio interviews on THE WORLD VIBE RADIO NETWORK with host G.ANTHONY,  The Reverse Interview on The KIKI MILLER REPORT on March 22,2010, and The Verb with L. Marrie & Written. He is also a 2010 Chicago Hood Award Nominee for BEST MALE R&B SINGER!! Mr. Millz has been on different radio stations such as: Hot 97(New York), WGCI & Power 92(Chicago).

D-Millz has produced for quite a few artists such as: Really Doe of G.O.O.D. Music, Lil G of SILKK, Syleena Johnson, Sarah Green,Keezo Kane, Tim Jonz, Fred Dubose, The Rule Brothers, Harrison Crump, Ray Steele and more. D-Millz has also had the pleasure of playing with some of the world greatest artists such as: Vickie Winans, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Lemme Battles, Bishop Larry D. Trotter & The Sweet Holy Spirit Choir, The Queen of Gospel: Albertina Walker, Dontavies Boatwright, Ricky Dillard,Phil Tarver, Marvin Sapp, Michael Weatherspoon, Mark Hubbard, St. Mark Choir and many more.

Currently, This wondeful producer has various great singles entitled: So Glad We Met, Let's Make Love,  I Should Have Prayed and Tell Me More. This gifted musician also had the pleasure of participating in the Chicago Hope for Haiti Relief Concert @ House of Hope on February 8th, 2010. This fantastic producer has also produced several tracks for skaters and steppers around the world WITHOUT SAMPLING!!!

D-Millz has been interviewed on the World Vibe Radio Network, and on Skate Talk with Bodyguard in the recent past. He has performed in many live shows from R&B, Jazz, Gospel and even drum clinics. Being a very well rounded musician, D-Millz is definitely someone you should know, and someone we will all come to know in the near future.

Christian Rap Artist: MC Psalmist

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MESSAGE

Sometimes situation and circumstances have an away of directing ones path in life. Family pressure, pier pressure and society can push a person down a road they don't want to travel and years later they look back on their life with regret. For Gospel RAP artist MC Pslamist, there’s no regret for the path that he is on. During a Christine youth camp function he realized that gospel RAP music could be used as a creative form to spread the Christian message.

MC Pslamist is a husband, a father of two and a Christian rapper with a devotion for the gospel and evangelizing. As I talked with him about his music one thing became very clear during our conversation and that was his love for God and his passion to share his Christine faith. For this Gospel RAP artist and graduate student that’s going after his Master’s in Nonprofit Management, it doesn't matter if he’s paid or not for his music. For MC Pslamist its all about doing what God has called him to do.

MC Pslamist offers a gritty and powerful perception on the Gospel presented in RAP music today. Boldly clamming ROMANS 12:1-2 as his foundation, in his own words “ worship dose involve scarifies...worship hurts...but it’s what we are called to do and it helps to keep me grounded.” As he shares his faith through his music to reach all that hears it. I wondered who did he want to reach most with his music, in his on words “Who ever God has me reach is whom I’m going to reach” for this Gospel RAP artist, is all about the message and those in agreement with his message will be drawn to his music like bees to a honey.

What’s next for MC Pslamist? As he prepares himself and his family to move from Philadelphia to Ohio, his single “First Love” from his album Streetcurb Storytales & Nightlife Nightmares will begin shooting a music video within-the next month. The single “First Love” has very powerful lyrics, that I for one cannot wait to see illustrated through a music video. Meanwhile, MC Pslamist will continue doing what he has been doing since he was 14 years old and at the age of 29 that’s getting the message out and creating music that he loves.

Interview and write up by Bobbie Naidoo

BIO -

MC Psalmist aka Mr. Church Gritty has been a staple in the gospel rap industry for over 13 years. Having released 7 albums, 13 mixtapes, co-finding the United Coalition of Urban Ministers, produced over 500 beats for others, pushed 25,000+ units out of his trunk with no formal distribution and seeing the lives of thousands of people transformed through the Gospel message has only made him more passionate about the work that needs to be done in the mission field of Hip Hop culture.

MC Psalmist is dedicated to seeing a Romans 12:1-2 relationship with God restored amongst His people (both in the church building and outside) by any means necessary. To combat the negativity so predominantly infused with the radio airways and the "too holy" versions of Christian rap that currently exist, MC Psalmist has adopted the alter-ego of Mr. Church Gritty: a straight shooting, slang talking, no nonsense Christian that speaks on everything he sees.

MC Psalmist has been privileged to have opened for acts such as the Clark Sisters, Da Truth, Crossmovement, Slipknot, Philmont, R-Swift, Jehovah's Chosen, and others. He was invited personally to Joel Olsteen's opening service in the former Houston Rocket's stadium and multiple Christian music festivals, both as a performer and a host.

http://www.reverbnation.com/mcpsalmist

Female Rapper: Quintescence

Keeping The Movement Going



Some of the Rap songs made by male rappers today portray women as sexual objects. These songs may provide the male Rap artist with fame and dollars but they do nothing to uplift their fellow female rappers. As a female RAP artist, Quintescence has had her share of pressure to show that she has what it takes to go toe to toe with male Rap artists. As she continues to polish her skills and talent, given the time she’s bound to outshine them.



Rap music can be dated back to the 1970’s with one of the first rappers DJ Kool Herc. Over the years Rap music has changed and today there are so many different styles of Rap music to choose from. Quintescence has an unpredictable and unique style that comes at you like a bolt of lighting. Her Music style will energize the moment, the party and the audience. Quintescence Rap style is fresh and aggressive which makes it so powerful.

Everyone has that person in their life that is their biggest influence, that one special person that gives them the motivation to do what they do, for Quintescence that’s her grandmother. Quintescence has been influenced by her grandmother’s strength and that has helped to build her character. When speaking with Quintescence you can feel how important family is to her.
A creative mind can be like a flower garden if you give it what it needs it will bloom award-winning flowers. Creating a Rap song sometimes needs inspiration to bloom into a hard-hitting, booty shaking Rap song masterpiece. For Quintescence her inspiration comes from her life experiences, which gives her songs that unique flavor.



Someone told me that no matter what career path one takes there would always be the BS side of business, aka the business politics. If you’re not watchful it will wash over you like a tidal wave and drown you and your dreams. For Quintescence the politics of the business side has been one of her most challenges with her music career, however with her love and passion for music, this has kept her afloat.

There are those that sit on the sidelines and watch life pass them by as their dreams fade to black. However, this is not the case for Quintescence. She was a two-time Winner at The Apollo Theatre and awarded Best Female Rapper in 2003 by Under Ground Music as well as featured on over 100 blog sites. Next for the Diva of Rap, is to continue to grow and have the patience to do it BIG! This year Quintescence is up for Best Female Rap Artist and Song of the year by the Under Ground Music Awards. Coming our way soon is the release of her new music video for her hot single “New York Shit.”

To do your best and give your best one needs to recharge. When she’s not performing or composing, Quintescence recharges her batteries with good conversations, long walks through Central Park, chillin by pool and catching her favorite show Sex and the City. Born and raised in the Bronx of New York, this dynamic Rap artist dream of performing at Madison Square Gardens. With her determination I have no doubt that dream will become a reality.

Marrissa Dean
(Bobbie Naidoo)

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MUSICAL ARTIST: AKSHAN

Second Life is an innovative platform where musicians can reach across the globe with their music either through a SL DJ or performing live in-world. For performer and songwriter Akshan he’s read articles about SL but hasn't visited the 3D virtual world yet. I invited him to teleport in and check it out. Who knows one day your avatar maybe be dropping it like its hot at Nappy Roots to Akshan single “Jealous Type” with the artist dancing right next to you.

His smile will charm you, for the ladies his voice will make your heart flutter and his music will touch your soul. It seems as if this artist was born to create and perform. For some, when you are a kid the world can be your oyster and the choices of what you want to do can be unlimited. For Akshan, music has always been and always will be apart of his life. Often when he travels back home the question will be asked “Are you still singing” and the answers is, yes since he was a young boy.

The creative process is different for everyone. In the beginning Akshan creative process begin with a beat that he liked, this would start his creative process for writing a song. As his talent has grown throughout the years so has his knowledge of what it takes to be a songwriter. His inspiration is life, for him everything that you see that’s around you is a part of you. Akshan can channel the vibe that he likes, his inspirations of life and music influences such as reggae musician Sizzla Kalonji, the harmony of R&B artists Boyz II Men and R. Kelly into his creative process, in his words “Putting feelings into music” and in my opinion you can hear that in each of his songs.



I asked Akshan If a genie appeared before him and she said she would grant him a wish for three venues to perform at what would they be. His first wish, he had to bring it home to DC at the Verizon Center. His second wish, which is kind of close to my heart being that it’s in my hometown, the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. His third wish, Hollywood baby the Kodak Theater. What do all of these venues have in common? They are all stadium entertainment complex that beams energy and since Akshan works off energy these three venues would be a perfect fit for the new artist.

Akshan plans for the future is by the end of the year to complete EP which he is working on with Arsonal that will feature his hot single “Jealous Type” as well as several tracks produced by Arsonal “Island Rocker” and “Cali-fornicate” with vocals from songstress Laura Song. EP will also include “B-Keyz” by Brian Wilson from Veer Music Group and David Breed Productions. I hope EP will also include my favorite song by Akshan “February Soft.” Akshan told me it took him less than a few minutes to write the song and each time he sings it he feels as if he is giving a performance. Also, in the works is a music video for his hit single “Jealous Type” and of course I had to drop a hint or two for a possible Second Life virtual world music video.

When Akshan is not in the studio recording or performing at local venues such as DC9 Nightclub in Washington he likes to unwind with a game of golf and spend time with his family. If you haven't had the chance to hear his music you can sample his style at www.akshanmusic.com.

Marrissa Dean
(Bobbie Naidoo)

Check out Akshan's Live Performance's!!

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Photography by Michelle Bosch c/o ©boschstudios.

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MUSICAL ARTIST: JAYE CANE

Born in Milwaukee, WI Jaye Cane fell in love with hip hop as a teenager. His interest then helped shape and mold the energetic, and driven artist he is known to be today. Its life’s hardships and joyous moments that inspire Jaye to write. In his music you’ll find the true man behind the music, his deepest thoughts, passions, struggles, pains and accomplishments. Which is one reason different audiences alike enjoy and appreciate his music, because it is relatable and real. Jaye speaks the truth with a mainstream appeal, a style of music that grabs listeners as radio worthy. His style has been noted to remind people of Ludacris, LL Cool J, and Eminem. Along with his own unique flare Jaye Cane is sure to deliver. A few of Jaye’s musical influences consist of Jay-Z, Nickel back, Brian McKnight, Creed, Whitney Houston and Rico Love.


JAYE CANE LINKS

http://thelifeofjayecane.com/

Jaye Cane - Fallin

Jaye Cane - GO

Jaye Cane - Be Yours

Author, Model, Motivational Speaker: Jenna Marie Christian

An alluring author and advocate with an angelic spirit doesn’t begin to capture the essence of this ambitious young woman, Jenna Marie Christian.



Born Jennifer Marie Christian on Chicago’s Westside to the legendary blues singer little Johnny Christian and the beautiful Mary Christian-Jones is where things begin. Jenna realized at an early age through witnessing the impact of her fathers music on others and her mothers hard work as an educator and dedicated servant for the Lord that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of others in every way that she could. Jenna published her first book (You Broke My Heart, Now Go to Hell) in 2008. Jenna wanted to use her personal story as a way to spread the message of “allow every adversity to make you better and not bitter” to every young woman across America and beyond.

Jenna is known for her charismatic persona, incredible sense of humor, radiant smile and charm. She is also notably recognized for being driven by her passion to help others. Her desire to improve her community is shown through her countless volunteer efforts. Jenna Marie can be found tirelessly working everywhere she is needed from preschools, shelters, crisis hotlines, churches, to food drives. Jenna recently completed training to become a certified domestic abuse advocate in Illinois as well as joined the team Red Pump Project Chicago http://www.theredpumpproject.com in their mission to promote HIV/AIDS awareness. 



Although the career of Jenna Marie Christian is just beginning, her main goal it to always help others anyway that she can, through writing, advocacy, speaking, maintaining a positive attitude, and working harder each day to become a better person.

Please check out Jenna’s official website http://www.missjennamarie.com and stay tuned for the launch of her blog http://www.jentlelove.com where you can get your daily dose of positive energy, because everyone needs a little Jentle Love.

Model: La Shon

Not the typical model but fabulous none the less. La Shon is the 'Everyday woman' hell bent on reminding the world that ALL women are beautiful. It was on a whim that she posed for a photographer's class project. What got her serious is when someone messaged her about a bodypaint session. "Since that shoot, I've been trying to connect with serious companies that I can do commercial work with. I understand the industry doesn't believe I'm runway material & that's just a shame but I know I can do other work; I want the print ads, background acting, creative shoots, promotional events."

Even with set goals in mind, La Shon admits it hasn't been easy. "I'm Black, I'm short, I've got locs, & I'm healthy. But how funny is it that I'm almost certain my age is playing a factor. Companies won't be able to play games with me cause I'm not new to the industry or life. And don't get it twisted; I might be 31 but with the right hair style I look like I'm in high school so skip this age factor, I'm aging quite well."

Despite knowing some primary details of how cruel the industry is, La Shon continues to pursue work. She is listed with a few agencies for promotional work as a freelancer & has no thoughts of stopping now. The short she mentions is her 5'4" height that throws most people off, as she looks taller. "Its the legs, I've got long legs for my height," she says with a smile, "I'm a standard size 8 but I am coming out of hibernation. I've also learned that a woman's body can change from week to week. If I wore a size 8 last week, this week I could be pushing a 10 from bloating. So disturbing!"

If you would like to book this witty lady she is available for promotions, fashion, video, voice, & print work and can be reached by e-mail, model@lashon.org.

House Music by Bobbie Naidoo, Entertainment Writer

If you are a House Music fan and a current resident of Second Life, you already know this 3D virtual world is the perfect music venue for House Heads. On any given night, a Second Life resident can teleport into a virtual club or lounge and party to great House Music that’s streamed into the virtual world by a Second Life DJ. House Music fans, when you’re not shaking your avatar inside of Second Life, there’s a new CD about to drop that will have you dancing around the house and in the club.


Sebastien Devaud, aka DJ Agoria and French producer has a new Electro House Music CD that will be released in the U.S. on March 16, 2010. The CD titled “Balace Agoria 016” will consist of a mix of deep house music, techno, disco, classical and some pop music, as well as twelve new exclusive tracks. This will be Agoria’s first commercial CD mix since his 2007 CD release “The Controls Mix.” If you want a taste of what Agoria can mix you can download his songs at http://www.junodownload.com/artists/Agoria/releases/

The Journey: A DJ’s Perspective

A DJ Gig should be a journey in music, spontaneous and passionate, filled with surprises at every turn. It shall have an intimate connection between the DJ and its audience filled with emotion as each song begins to play. It shall allow the audience inside the world of that DJ as well as draw something out of that audience member similar to a love making scene and any other intimate exchange. The element of surprise is a critical part of this connection that the “request” tends to compromise. Relax and go on an intimate journey with your DJ.