By: Carisha J Atlanta is one of the busy cities where events run plentiful, and you can get an arsenal of networking done if you do the right footwork. Every week the city is filled with open mics, mixers, fashion events, music release parties, celebrity meet and greets plus more. If you have any type of interest to be in the music or entertainment industry, then this is the home for you. The saying goes, watch out for scammers and do good business. Follow those 2 rules and you should be smooth sailing. 1 of the more premiere footwear locations in Atlanta, First Class Sneaks held an exclusive meet and greet this past Sunday featuring rap legend Jadakiss. By the afternoon there was a long line of fans outside the store waiting to see their fav before he even arrived. For 1 hour, from 3pm to 4pm the lyrical goat visited the store, signed merchandise, sneakers, and met with his fans. First Class Sneaks caters to true sneaker heads who appreciate the art in footwear. The store carries an exclusive amount of specialty styles including various Jordan Retros, Foamposites, Yeezy’s, Dunks and many other hot commodity brands. If you have an acquired taste for high-profile kicks then you for sure need to head to First Class Sneaks. It has such a crisp urban ambiance with their creative content creator set up vibes including an airplane themed photo shoot booth. Add in the legendary DJ Roots Queen spinning all the hottest tracks ever from Jadakiss, it was the perfect venue space to hold his meet & greet. Jada was all smiles and great positive energy towards the beautiful people who came out. Many people walked out the store with the biggest smiles after the event on the beautiful sunny Atlanta afternoon. He also has excellent class, as he patiently attended to every person that walked into First Class Sneaks to meet him. Special guests in the building included rapper Little Essence of Hip Hop, Digital Dope, Mogul Kierra M, DJ Roots Queen, legendary artist Jasmine Monet, Carisha / Live with Carisha, Aaron the creative director of Full Funnel Growth and more! Jadakiss, who has been on the forefront of the music industry for over 20 years, is 1/3 of the rap group The Lox. He has also collaborated with other huge names in the business including Mariah Carey, Neyo, Rick Ross, Swizz Beats and more. He has been nominated for 4 Grammy Awards, has several gold albums, and has also been crowned an official member of the XXL Awards Board of 2023. The event was formulated by Digital Dope, Kierra M, and the many amazing people at First Class Sneaks. Follow First Class Sneaks on Instagram FirstClassSneaks (@firstclasssneaks) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Jadakiss on Instagram JADAKISS (@jadakiss) • Instagram photos and videos
Deshawn Rattliff Shows How to Build Businesses in the South!
Atlanta is a melting pot of talent, content creators, artists, actors, and people overall looking to turn dreams into reality. Everyday people relocate to the city in hopes of building an independent foundation from the ground up. In short, it’s the place where you can achieve as much as you want when you’re putting the work in. For Deshawn Rattliff, also known as Ocho Cinco by his peers, he is doing just that. Hailing from Gwinnett Georgia, Ocho Cinco is one of the few who plans to further his portfolio as a serial entrepreneur. His nickname Ocho Cinco is a tribute to his home city of Gwinnett which is located 85 North. In the streets Deshawn is well respected and appreciated for his values, business sense, and professionalism. As a family man he works extremely hard on his day-to-day endeavors to make sure that not only are his loved ones taken care of, but his career paths continue to flourish. Living in Atlanta is like living in a real time music video. In the city some artists go to extreme measures to not only look the part but invest top dollar into their music. Most serious artists travel through the city for shows, and the extensive networking you can accomplish outside at the right places. With the establishment of social media, DIY music uploading platforms, independent techniques that ween out the need for mainstream record labels the chances of earning revenue working in the music industry has greatly increased. For Deshawn he understands that 100% and has his hands in the pot with his list of talented artists through his management company, Bounce on the Nawf Management Service. Managing music artists requires patience, heavy networking, income, a knowledge of the music business and above all tough skin to get in the trenches to make things happen. Deshawn launched his own music studio to assist with his artists careers. Smoke Sound Studios in Gwinnett County is a premiere stop where you can go for a fine-tuned sound and quality engineering for your art. His roster is well taken care of under his management company and this 2023 the city will be seeing a lot more especially from 1 of his popular artists Bray Druz. Not slowing down with his entrepreneur takeover, he also owns a dog-breeding kennel in Memphis Tennessee. How he finds the time to breed dogs is astonishing. With 25 dogs at his kennel, he has Frenchies, Yorkies, and Old English breeds that he looks over. As an animal lover he is excited to kick off the next segment in that lane, a clothing line for pets! 407 Clothing brand will be launching this April 2023. “Since I’ve been working with dogs so much, I decided to create a clothing line to go hand in hand with my breeding service and create clothes for animals” Deshawn Rattliff In July 2020 he really began to go wheels up and get all of his ventures off the ground. Today he is successfully making things happen for himself and doesn’t have to answer to anyone. His goals overall are to build his name into a full lifestyle brand with all around success from the clothing line, artist management, and grow into a household name on the entrepreneur forefront! 407 Clothing is also a brand for adults as well. The line will launch this year so stay tuned. For inquiries about purchasing an exotic dog, or dog breeding information contact corey_deshawn91@yahoo.com Follow OCHO CINCO on Instagram NAWF A.T.L (@d4dnawf) • Instagram photos and videos Check out the latest music from his artist Bray Druz https://youtu.be/ks_jeJV_exo
Chanel Scott, Michael Jai White, Gillian White, Sasha the Diva, Jack Daniels, Christal Jordan and more attend the blue carpet taping for CheMinistry’s ‘What Makes a Healthy Relationship’ on Fox Soul!
By: Carisha J The cleanest in the industry showed up and showed out Sunday February 19th for the Fox Soul taping of CheMinistry created by Chanel Scott! The flourishing entrepreneur also presented her book signing for ‘Relationships Matter’ at the event. The Gathering Spot in Atlanta was the place to be if you’re a mover and shaker in the city. Media outlets lined the blue carpet in full set-up to get exclusive commentary from all the stars who attended the event. Chanel Scott is a revolutionary in her own lane. While many women of color tend to lean towards the urban reality TV side of pop-culture, the well spoken author decided to Hone in on a subject that even she wanted to learn more about. Relationships! Live with Carisha in conjunction with Setting the Tone covered the blue carpet and asked her the million dollar question. “Why relationships”? “Because I wanted to understand what men wanted and how to be better in my own relationships” Chanel Scott Although the sizzling business mogul admitted that she is currently single, she has been involved in many relationships that didn’t work out, so she decided to take her challenges to a network thus birthing ‘CheMinistry’. Don’t dare count her out as lonely. With a platform of this level under her belt she is learning and embracing along the way and when love decides to find her again she’ll be ready! Sunday’s exciting affair had an all-star lineup of power couples who all brought their experiences, insight, and advice to the episode taping. Michael and Gillian White looked stunning, and their love shined bright throughout the event. Both mentioned that communication and being healthy are two key components in their lives together. Sasha the Diva and husband Kevin Harris were the epitome of what it means to bring value to each other in love. Jack Daniels added the flair from an Alpha male perspective, while Marsu and Latisha Scott showed us how reality TV and love CAN work with unity and commitment. The event was polished with a live band, servers dishing tasty hors d’oeuvres and a clean ambiance to set the stage. Today, many young people have an infatuation of being a ‘power couple’ for social media fame and neglect the work it entails behind the scenes to keep a healthy relationship. In short it is not for the weak. A power couple works when it’s equally balanced out from both parties bringing to the table. The power comes when you both uplift each other and are motivating each other to success. Platforms like what Chanel Scott has created are not only needed in our community today but should be a spoken conversation in the language of relationships. CheMinistry, a relationship platform is a talk show on Fox Soul that evokes conversations surrounding romantic relationships. Check them out at CheMinistry A Relationship Platform | Chanel Scott
HBK KDubb Talks Recent Success with HIT Single #PAULWALKER
By: Carisha When you’re a flourishing artist in the music business the hardest mission to accomplish is finding your ‘break out’ single! Rather you are a rapper, singer, or country artist you need a hit that will introduce you to the masses. For K Dubb his kryptonite is his summer banger ‘Paul Walker’. Born in Brooklyn, New York before moving to Atlanta at the age of 3 years old, he grew up living in various parts of the city in a single parent home making the best out of life. His record label, Haitian Born King gives him an upper edge over other artists since everything is done in-house production wise and his Haitian roots give him a fresh culture shock in the Hip-Hop industry with his musical taste. His introduction into the rap game came during a time of distress! A few years ago, he was stabbed in a major artery. After spending 5 days in the ICU, he started recording at a local Atlanta studio with A1 Supergroup! The traumatic experience caused an idea to click in his head to begin writing music as a form of expression. K Dubb has been rubbing shoulders with the gate keepers in the Atlanta music scene, and he currently has a lot of eyes / labels watching his footsteps. As of now the artist is independent and building the business side of his music strategically, making sure everything is in place! The single off his much-anticipated album ‘No Features’ is an excellent body of work that he is beginning to see major recognition from. The album features 6 tracks of lyrical creativity, melodic beats and does the job of showcasing his overall range as an artist. In particular Paul Walker which of course is named after the late actor who had an untimely demise, plays a big role with marketing such a risky title. The actor Paul Walker was well known and loved, so his fans taking to the song really helped elevate his street credibility. Not a stranger to creativity, he pulled out all the vibes with creating the visuals. The video features high priced cars, a dope entourage and reenacts a Hip-Hop passion for drag racing. With the single now making radio spins throughout the south and continuing to pick up motion, the industry is sure to catch a lot more heat from HBK KDubb this summer. He is currently touring his music around the south and growing his fanbase. His stage presence is one of the best aspects about him! It is one thing to be a great recording artist, but when you can master being a performer it allows you to truly connect with your fans who come out to see you. When he hits the stage, he is giving nothing but electrifying energy and good vibes. Once you see him perform live if you were a on the fence fan you instantly become a longtime supporter after his show. Follow HBK Kdubb on Instagram @hbkkdubb • Instagram photos and videos Stream KDubb on Spotify Spotify – Paul Walker – song and lyrics by Hbk Kdubb Watch Paul Walker video on YouTube below and stream K Dubb on all platforms.
ROC NATION’S ‘REUBEN VINCENT’ HOSTS PRIVATE LISTENING SESSION IN ATLANTA FOR DEBUT ALBUM ‘LOVE IS WAR’!!
By: Carisha Johnson Roc Nation houses some of the most talented individuals in the entertainment industry. The notorious management company founded by rap legend Jay Z is furthering their foundation in the music industry with stellar artists. 1st generation Liberian born artist, Reuben Vincent previewed his debut album at a secret event in Atlanta, Georgia. The Roc Nation session included a D’usse open bar for all guests at the Be Social Event Hall in Atlanta. Several of the industry’s most prominent producers, influencers, and content creators attended and mingled while listening to the new music. The entire track list gives captivating, urban creative story telling vibes with melodic and up-tempo beats. Reuben did an outstanding job connecting with his audience and breaking down the meanings behind each song on his masterpiece, ‘Love is War’. He mentions that because people don’t understand how to properly love themselves it can transpire into other situations, relationships, egos, and substances. When dealing with love sometimes you have to go through war, hence the title of the project being ‘Love is War’ “I really wanted to make art that stands the test of time.” Reuben Vincent The album also features female MC GOAT Rapsody, Atlanta rapper Domani, with production credits from 9th Wonder, Young Guru and more. From performing at the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher to doing citywide promotions in preparation for his upcoming release, Reuben is for sure set to have a productive 2023.The hungry artist is well loved and respected already for his humble demeanor and lyrical skills. “I can’t love nobody else if I can’t love myself.” Reuben Vincent Reuben Vincent’s debut project ‘Love is War’ drops on all platforms January 27th. Pre – Save Link in bio. https://reubenvincent.lnk.to/LoveIsWar?fbclid=PAAaYix1NSDOU9sUXxaJtWYTW8Lk7PRx8KyRNCW783HG0G0rINMZTMrjWzE1Q Follow Reuben Vincent on Instagram SEH LINCOLN (@reubenvincent) • Instagram photos and videos
NEW YORK RAPPER JIIGGY WOWS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘BIG PIMPIN’ FT CONNIE DIIAMOND & DEVEYE!
Running into 2023, rapper Jiiggy is coming into the rap game bringing the vibes that we didn’t know we needed. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York where everything is about being flashy, glitz, and glamorous you have to not only look the part but be prepared to protect yourself and your property at all times. Although he admits you have to be alert in the north, he also 100% enjoys and represents where he came from. Jiiggy’s musical influences includes YMCMB MEGA STAR Lil Wayne, whom he says inspires a lot of his artistry. He is also a fan of Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. With a signature flow of his own, adding a fresh spin on his bars with his New York accent and swag, the artist’s latest single ‘Big Pimpin’ is earning all its flowers! The track also features Connie Diiamond and Deveye. Not only does the single highlight the popular city of Brooklyn in the video, but the song is also catchy, fresh, and the perfect body of work to highlight how exclusive of an artist he is! Full of personality and energy, Jiiggy is a rapper you can put with any genre of artist, and he will shine through. His latest single ‘Big Pimpin’ is out now on all platforms and showcases every bit of his lyrical talent! Follow Jiiggy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jiiggy.333/