Florida not only has the best beaches, but it’s also home to some of the hottest artists in the industry. It is refreshing to see a community of all different ethnicities pouring in to the state to create a melting pot of cultures. The Hip-Hop scene has always been an unstoppable force throughout all of the major cities there contributing to the music industry. We have gotten several amazing mainstream artists and stars who came up out of the 305. The one we should watch out for in the 1st quarter of 2021 is without a doubt Freezie da Iceman. Self-named for his reputation of being cold in the booth and the streets, Freezie is one of those artists who made it clear his music is a business and will be treated as such, so come correct. With Rolling Stone Magazine reporting that indie artists are set to generate more than $2 Billion dollars in 2020 with a 32% increase in their profits thanks to DIY uploads and rapid global growth, the independent music scene has become a avenue where artists are creating their own wealth and success. Freezie is making sure to get a piece of the pie. His new album ‘Karen Son’ drops on all platforms this month November 26th on Thanksgiving Day. From his own viewpoint, the fans can expect a project that is “creative, ruggish and dope”. 1 secret his fans DON’T know about him is he never uses auto-tune…but on the album he did experiment with it on 1 song. He put all his heart into the project, which is named after his mother Karen, who he credits as his inspiration. Freezie grew up in a large family with 15 siblings on his father’s side, and 4 siblings on his mother’s side thus making him fully equipped with a team of supporters and fans that support his movement. He brings to the rap game a polished flavor of musical brilliance, and is not afraid to take risks with growing his music catalog. He also owns his own recording studio in Miami which is a excellent way to cut the costs on his recording. Check out his interview below with Carisha The Diva http://carishathediva.com/ and follow him on Instagram @freezie.da.iceman https://www.toopics.com/freezie.da.iceman
CEO of Ray of Beauty Salon A Luxurious Escape, Rayshauna Lampkins Talks New Location in Miami On ‘Live with Carisha’!
By: Sip of Gossip The CEO and founder of the magnificent Luxurious Escape Salon ‘Rayshauna Lampkins’ has been in business for some time now. She sat down for a 1 on 1 with Journalist http://carishathediva.com/ Carisha The Diva to talk about hew newest location opening in Miami! The challenges of running a business are an endless amount of work, deadlines, and the ups and downs with remaining open. Rather you must deal with employees or customers it is a constant work in progress for any business owner. 2020 has not made it any easier with the devastating impact from the Coronavirus Pandemic. Although she had to close her Jacksonville location for 2 months and lost 2 hair stylists, she got everything back in formation by offering discounted booth rentals and new faces to get the traffic back in the door. You can never stop greatness though, because even through the storm, the Miami location is coming in full effect this November! The Beauty Industry can be even more demanding, when dealing with clients who want to look a certain way and be provided with services in exchange for their money. Women are the top sellers and clients in the beauty industry and Rayshauna is at the top of her game. Her 1st location opened in Jacksonville, Florida September 2019, and with the success of the business her 2nd location is set to open in Miami, Florida November 2020. Ray of Beauty A Luxurious Escape is an all-purpose glam shop where you can go to get your hair, nails, make-up, and lashes done in 1 pop. It is in short a ‘Beauty Paradise’. Not a stranger to hard work, Rayshauna has been in corporate America as an Operation Manager before making the decision to work for herself, thus birthing the establishment of her salon. Her biggest inspiration is her mother, who is also an author and owner of several successful businesses herself. Of course, being the CEO of a full-service salon, Rayshauna keeps herself in mint condition. Her favorite beauty must-haves are her Savage Fenty Foundation by Rihanna, and her MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo. She is deeply passionate about her personal beauty and appearance. She also loves pampering herself! When she is pulling up, she is arriving in true Boss Fashion. The beauty industry is a never-ending business. According to Forbes as of 2019 it is a Billion-dollar industry. Some Fun Facts about Ray of Beauty & Interview below. Rayshauna the owner of 2 premiere salons in Florida talks running her business, services, background and more. Her newest location will be Miami Florida. As a professional Beauty Salon since 2019, Ray of Beauty- A Luxurious Escape has everything to keep you looking and feeling ravishing for that special occasion you have lined up. Our goal is to make sure you get VIP treatment so you walk out as the best version of yourself. Contact us today and treat yourself to any one of our pampering services! Get in Touch https://www.rayofbeautyaluxuriousesca… Jacksonville Location: 9713 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville Fl, 32216 Tel. 19043795162 Miami Location: 4106 Palm Ave, Hialeah Fl 33016 rayofbeautyaluxuriousescape@gmail.com Follow Rayshauna @ray_of_beauty_
Yvng Slxda Talks Wanting to Sign with QC Records, New EP & More Live with Carisha The Diva!
By: Sip of Gossip Florida is not only an attraction for hitting the sand and swimming, but it also houses some of the most talented artists out right now. Calling himself Slxda, the XDA in his name stands for ‘exotic’ and he has made it clear he wants to do everything different and in his own style. The biggest concern for Florida independent artists is feeling as if they’re not taken seriously because they do not necessarily have the same popularity accolades that mainstream artists receive. Rapper Yvng Slxda hails from a small town in Florida called Wimauma. Slxda has made quite the name for himself already back at home and his team has a full path for his continued growth. With the rise of social media and millennials being attracted to the lime lights, the independent artist scene can be full of pressures to dress and carry yourself a certain way to get hits. Slxda is above the rest based on staying grounded, humble, and focused on his music. Being only 15 years old, his manager is helping him with balancing school and recording. Slxda has the personality and look that sales in the music business. His delivery is full of energy and he would love to sign with Quality Control Records. Yvng Slxda has a new EP dropping at the end of the month titled ‘Diamond in The Rough’, and his 1st tour performance in Tampa. When it comes to business and being in the entertainment industry, the serious artists will always have a structured plan or goals to stay consistent. Yvng Slxda’s overall 1-year plan is to continue to grow a strong fan base and interact with them more. With the success off his music he also has hopes to buy his mother a new house. His favorite female rapper is Megan Thee Stallion, so hopefully we can see a feature from the two of them in the future. Of course, with being a full-time artist he does not get much time for fun, so his biggest hobby is recording music. The truth is you cannot stop what you were born to do. This year has been exceedingly difficult in the music business. Several artists have lost large sums of money due to not being able to tour or do appearances so its no surprise that his hardest challenge of 2020 was the Coronavirus putting a damper on his show performances. Although he made it through the storm, with the release of his upcoming EP we can expect a full schedule from him in 2021. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yvng-slxda/id1528254829
‘2 Sisters of First Water’ Go Live with Carisha To Discuss Their New Learning & Enrichment Program for Children Providing On-Site Meals, Daily Activities & More.
2020 has been a challenging year for the youth as they transitioned from attending school during the week to staying home for online learning. This school year has been the new-normal as children all around the world are waking up, getting dressed and headed to their computers to log in for class. Some children are more fortunate then others with having access to the internet, assistance from a guardian, meals, and a systematic plan set in place for their future success. On the other hand, many parents are working longer hours to make ends meet, and just do not have the time or money to be there for their children’s education advancement. 2 Sisters of First Water comes into play for those parents in need and is delivering a one -stop shop where your children can stay and learn all day with after-school hours. Reading plays a major part in the development of any child. Young Black males have tested least high in that area and is without a doubt a leading cause to a later effect of mass incarceration, unemployment and many more setbacks. “A 2017 report by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that just 18 percent of Black eighth-graders reach reading “proficiency.” And in 2015 NAEP found that only 17 percent of Black 12th graders were proficient at reading. This means that during normal times, fewer than two out of every ten African-American high school graduates have the baseline skills they need to succeed. Compare that to the nearly half of White 12th graders who tested “proficient,” a rate about three times higher than that of Black high school seniors” https://www.thecrisismagazine.com/ The lack of teachers, teacher’s aides, and funding has created a downward decline in adequate learning in inner cities. This convenient and brilliant program is welcoming to children of Fulton county, DeKalb County, and Clayton County school districts. The founders of the program are two sisters from Georgia, Missy and Deborah Peyton. The mission of their program is to make sure each student they meet is enriched and empowered. Their initiative is to assist parents with relieving some of the pressure regarding monitoring their children’s education completion at home. First Water is not a school, the program is set in place to help children stay focused on completing their homework and studying. The children will be monitored by the instructors at the program and will be exposed to learning in a comfortable and calm atmosphere. There is also a after school program and an anti-bullying course with counselors on site to listen to any concerns that children may want to discuss. This is the perfect environment for your children! The founders of First Water are highly professional, experienced with children, and are running a top-notch program where the needs of the youth come first. More Information & Registration Here: https://www.2sistersfw.com/ Remote Learning Assistance Remote learning hours: 7:00AM-3:00PM. A hot breakfast will be served from 7:00AM-7:30AM. Hot lunch is prepared daily on site by 2Sisters at First Water. Snacks will also be provided. Your child will be monitored throughout the day to ensure they are focused, engaged, actively participate in class activities, and are completing their assignments timely. Children at First Water have an opportunity to thrive in an environment that is an extension of home.
Florida’s Finest ‘Young Loot’ Sits Down ‘Live with Carisha The Diva’ To Talk New Music, Favorite Female Rapper & More!
When you decide to put yourself first and invest in your talent the possibilities for success are endless. Everyone knows the music industry is changing with major record labels losing clout as independent artists are taking control of their streams, brand, and image. Just recently Rolling Stone reported that independent artists will generate more than $2 Billion dollars in 2020. Merchant bank Raine Group estimates a 32% increase in the profits of Indie artists thanks to DIY uploads and rapid global growth. With that said, Young Loot is in that bracket as he has been consistent with his single releases, growing his fan base, and is set to release a full project this December. The LaBelle, Florida native puts in several hours a week recording his music and staying consistent. His support system is strong as well, with a full entourage of support from his friends and fans. Crediting inspiration from other successful artists such as Lil Wayne, we can expect to see a lot more pressure from him during the 1st quarter next year. Young Loot is focused and has a plan in motion. With the upcoming year he is working on some features with a few mainstream artists, growing his music streams, and hitting a bigger platform for his videos. His latest project will be released December 25th!! Tune in below as he sits down live with http://carishathediva.com/ Carisha The Diva in Miami to discuss his upcoming EP release, favorite female rappers, the music scene in Florida and more. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/youngloot/man-down
R&B Sensation Nasti Musiq Putting Tulsa Oklahoma On The Map With His Original Sound.
The Hip-Hop industry and rise of requests for Trap/ Hip-Hip and Hip-Pop has made many people speculate a downfall in R&B music. Although many singers have made a major outbreak this year in the genre, we still aren’t hearing much of it on the air-waves. With so many people still in love with ‘love music’ it’s relevance and demand will never fade. Tulsa Oklahoma artist ‘Nasti Musiq’ has the sound, creativity, and consistency to prove to the industry why we mustn’t ignore the R&B field. The budding vocalist writes his own music, and always aims to reinvent his self after each project. He is also a professional dancer, so be sure to add ‘Choreographer’ to his resume. This is a all around artist who wears many hats including a professional Tax Accountant, and clothing line on the way. Follow him on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04wJUKS8vxZnJNKkwH3mll His current single “Mmm I like” ft Bam Beezy Bayb is out now listen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fNbBcWKUNI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCMNi3vXpY0&t=1004s