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1. COVER ISIS OF POETRY 2. INTRODUCTION AND GREETNG 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. ADVERTISEMENTS 5. LARIE EDWARDS 6. CHERP 7. KAMP BOYZ 8. ROSILAND CHERRY 9. ADVERTISEMENTS 10. SONGTRESS SASSYSINGZ 11. ADVERTISEMENTS 12. ISIS OF POETRY 13. ISIS OF POETRY 14. YOUNGSONNY 15. CHARLES RED HULK 16. H.A.T.E. 17. JAMIE BOND 18. HONEY DRIP RADIO 19. ADVERTISEMENTS 20. BACKCOVER ADVERTISEMENTS

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How old were you when you started singing? I started singing at the age of seven in church. Where city are you from? I was born in Richmond, Virginia. Who is the most inspirational person in your life? The most influential person or people in my life were Gloria Taylor Edwards and Lariè Edwards Sr, my parents. They always set the tone for me being successful and have been there for me since day. one. Where are some of the places you have recently performed? I have performed at the Spoken Word Billboard Awards in Canton, Michigan, the legendary Bohemian Caverns, and Eden's Lounge in Baltimore to name a few. Have you received any awards or trophies? I was voted Best Male Vocalist for 2012 for Spoken Word Billboard Awards, I was also nominated for Best Male Vocalist for the DMV awards. Who are some of your favorite artist? My favorite artist of all time is Donny Hathaway, but I was inspired also by Barry White, Will Downing, Chaka Khan, as well as some of today's artists such as Faith Evans, R. Kelly, Jodeci. As for my favorite hip hop artist, I have to say Tupac, Nas, and Ludacris. I even enjoy pop and rock artists such as Phil Collins, Sting, and Madonna. My taste varies. Anything you would like to add? just want to add that music and poetry are the best things that could have ever happened to me.. I also enjoy other things such as reading and surfing the net. Do you have any encouraging words for up and coming artist? I would tell up and coming artist to stay determined, driven and never give up. It is important to, study and perfect your business skills. Also keep positive, spiritual people around you.

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INTERVIEWED BY APRIL C

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Q: How you homey? A: Life is good can't complain. Q: That's what up. You still in the restaurant business? A: No actually just sold it to focus on other business opportunities. Q: No doubt. Trying to focus more on music too? A: Definitely more music. I kind of wanna disappear from everything and just record for a month straight but life doesn't give you that opportunity ya know. Q: Yeah I feel the same way sometimes. How old were you when you first started rapping ? I met you when you was 16 and your bars were crazy even then. A: I was 15 lmao pretending to be 16 lmao I was in 7th grade the first time I remember putting together something that would be considered a song back then the equipment was a little more primitive. Q: Ha. No doubt. Do you feel like you've grown as an artist? If so, how? A: I think I've grown so much because the game changes, you have to adapt on the fly. When I was beginning it was a whole different facade I've seen more I've done more so as an artist I have more to offer as for content. Q: Cool. How would you describe your music in 3 words? A: Real intense raw. Q: It seems like the word real gets thrown around lightly sometimes. What is your definition of Real music? A: Real is what real is ...like I think it's authentic undeniable pure real is a stain that can't be washed out. Q: I feel you. So what do you think separates you from most other local rappers? A: I am the artist who can do any genre with any other artist and still me one of the dopest. I mean you have worked with me so you understand I am lethal within the first 8 bars. Alot of rappers these days most rappers these days don't possess that ability. Q: Yeah I know. What's one of your personal most memorable moments regarding music and hip hop? A: That's tough lol maybe opening up for Lil flip in 05 in binghamton ny I was a young kid just trying to leave my mark on guys who were established at the time ...not so much now though lol Q: No doubt. So what's next for you in 2013? Working on any projects? A: Mixtape coming soon Peruvian flake dropping this summer and Pieces of a Dream in late 2013 working on the new La Extort project new video coming in two weeks ...yea Im working infact I just left the studio at 5am lol. Q: Ok ok! Where can we hear some of your music? A: Checkout cherp on soundcloud and reverbnation. Q: Aight. What's one of your "must hear" songs if you had one shot? A: It's million dollar girl no question something for every body. Q: Cool. Aight we will check it out. So would you like to give any shout outs? A: Yea everyone who supports me my family cousin g sister cuda dee Strickland la extort jeddah, Chris Garcia, kg Willie Henry and my sons Zavier jr and damon last but not least God nothing is possible with out him. INTERVIEWED BY JARELL MCARTHUR

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I thought I'd sit down for a hot minute with the Hit Kamp Boyz and see just what they've been up to. So where did yall get your name HKB at? Hit Kamp Boyz started as a street gang transformed into music and the meaning is that we make nothing but hits. Theres two of ya in the group. Ever thought of any solo appearances? Well of oourse Vito Coleone got a mixtape called Death Of Skinny Jeans dropping soon. Do you like the East Coast or West Coast? I know that you are back n forth. That’s a hard question to answer we love both Coast but would have say Black Uzzie Love The West Coast More And Vito Coleone Love The East Coast More. Who writes the songs that you use? Vito Coleone & Black Uzzie We Write Are Own Music. Who have yall recorded with? Chris Hicks, Mr. Goodbar, Ak Teflon Don, Lil Monie, Pretty Black, Ike, Dola, Jay Jona, Ski Beats, Will Boze, Ronnie C. Have yall got any links ya wana share? www.reverbnation.com/hitkampboyz www.soundcloud.com/hitkampboyz @hitkampboyz2010, www.facebook.com/hitkampboyz or just google hit kamp boyz. <http://www.facebook.com/Hitkampboyz> *Vito Coleone http://www.facebook.com/Hitkampboyz Any shotouts yall wanna give? Black Uzzie Wanna shout out his kids Ja'kaiyah, Jahvya, and his baby boy and his momma Kay and the rest of the family and the West Coast And East Coast Team, Vito Coleone like to shout out his son Caleb and his Mom Joanna, grandma Sallie his aunty Linda, uncle Tony brother Jon and the rest of my family and the West Coast and East Coast Team we both like to shout out our manager Big Abe, Bring It Home Ent producer Ronnie C and our Engineers Pharoh and Why Prophet. The whole Hit Kamp Ent and C.B.W team And Everybody who rock with us and a special shout out to Vibes Cartell. INTERVIEWED BY VIBES CARTELL

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What type of artist are you? And do you think this is your calling? And why? I would have to say that I'm a Poetess as well as Singer through the words of poetry. Yes because the lord has blessed me with many gifts. What and whom inspires you the most? I would have to say the person who first inspired me was my Daddy, I was his little girl loved him so, until cancer struck as a child he would get a chair I would pretend I had this huge audience and him I would sing do my poetry. Happiest time in my life still miss him but he my special angel. Do you feel like you’ve accomplished your dream as a growing artist? I could say yes to become a Poet a release of a book that was one of my accomplishments still , you always want more still more to do . What city were you born? What high school did you attend? I live in Jersey City, New Jersey, often back and forth too South Carolina- City-Country lady smiles. I attended Henry Snyder High School. (1974-78). How long have you been doing this particular art? I can say I started at the age of five always loved Poetry to sing enjoyed it as a child then I stopped, started it again in the year of 2011 still doing it blessings up always. Where can your work be found? Do you have a website or a blog fb, twitter ect? Yes I do here it is for my blog pg. You see many styles and crafts Love to bleed some INK~! Smiles. Poetry Of Life check out my blogspot pg. Newest piece called Taking That Moment~! http://rosalindcherry.blogspot.com/ Poetry Of Life rosalindcherry.blogspot.com Poetry Of Life rosalindcherry.blogspot.com. How do you want to be remembered? I wanted to be remembered as a Poet who love people and life , let the younger generation to know, read some poetry for we Bleed from within our Heart's and Soul. I want to be remembered for my smile even though I might be sick I'm a fighter. Most of all I want to be remembered to the world that God gave me a gift so I smile and the world can smile back with me. I also have a new pg out *Tell Me What You Feel About Poetry* I'm all over the Poetry world you can find me just smiles all over. My first start to making my dream to happen was Inner Child Press. Mr.William S Peters Sr., Janet Caldwell, also who made my dream to come true. INTERVIEWED BY AUTHOR TIFFANY WEBB

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What's your name? SassySingz Tell me about yourself? I'm an R&B singer, songwriter from Miami, Florida. I've been singing professionally since 2009 but I've been writing music since 2001. What kind of artist are you? I'm an R&B Soul Singer trying to bring the 90's R&B back with a twist. What are your strengths? Interesting question...I would have to say problem solving. I don't panic or worry. I just assess the situation and handle it as best as I can. How long have you been in this business? Well, I've been in the business for quite some time now. I'd say maybe about 2004ish. That's when I can remember recording and writing in the studio. Who is the biggest inspiration in your life? The biggest influence? It would have to be Mary J. Blige. She has proven that she is not just a girl with a nice voice. She's been on the scene for years and still coming out with #1 hits. Love her and it motivates me on an insane level lol. 7. Who are some of your favorite singers? Favorite singer, Mary J. Blige of course. Patti La Belle, Faith Evans, Fantasia, Chaka Khan, Mokenstef, SWV...I can go on forever lol. If you can make me feel it...you've already won. 8. Any special shout-outs? Shout out ALL my fans that support me, encourage me and shower me with love!! Shoutout to my brother Glen, my sister Myrlande, my niece Jael! Shoutout JamSquad Djs, Dreadwood, SuportTheHustle.com, Keep It 100 Music Group, and Sparks Marketing. 9. Anything else you would like to add? Please check out my website www.SassySingz.com, follow me on instagram and twitter @SassySingz , don't forget to hit me up on facebook too. facebook.com/sassysingz tweet me, ig me, inbox me! INTERVIEWED BY APRIL C. Don't forget to spread the word R&B IS NOT DEAD!!!

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Where are you from? I was born and raised in Berkeley, California. Just over the San Francisco Bay. What does Isis mean? Well, let me explain in detail. I had an epiphany in July of 2011. It was during a period where I was finding myself I wanted a name synonymous with my voice in poetry; soft is the best word to describe my persona. I also looked at myself as a Goddess, a Queen, which we are and Isis the Egyptian goddess came to mind. And thus, I.S.I.S The Goddess of Poetry was born. Isis is my pseudonym and stands for I Speak In Softness.

What type of artist are you? I am a poetess and soft spoken word artist who prides herself in promoting love, peace, and unity through poetry.

What inspires you to write? For the most part, my past and overcoming many tragedies inspired my many emotional pieces of work. However, as I grow in my craft I find so much inspiration from my sisters and brothers in the art, such as you. Like when I read your poetry; it would spark a fire from deep within that would open my mind to new and broader subjects.

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Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life? I have to say that my Aunt Rebecca has been my biggest inspiration. She has gone through so much pain, tragedy, and loss, and she still manages to be strong for her family. She is the family monarch, a great teacher, and more of a mom to me than anything. Have had any live performances lately? Well, I’ve been on a sabbatical for a few months; to regroup. However, I’m beginning to perform again and recently performed at the Poetry, Tea, and Coffee Open Mic Night here in Las Vegas. I also have an upcoming performance on April 4th at a Candle Light Vigil for the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in remembrance of his assassination. Who are some other artist you have worked with? I have been so blessed to be able to work with some phenomenal artists. Just to name a few, Charles Heavens Blade, Martin Writer’s Poet Pounds, Sexxy Love, Paradise, and recently a collaboration with the Queens and Kings of Club Poet Royals Court founded by Author Kesha Finesse Murphy. They are amazing poets and I’m so grateful to be apart of such memorable collaborations.

Where can we find your poetry and music? You can find my current works of poetry and music at www.isisofpoetry.com or www.reverbnation.com/isisthegoddessofpoetry. I am also on YouTube @ isisofpoetry and my books may be purchased on my website, Amazon.com ,or Barnes&Noble.com. How many books do you have published? I currently have 3 books of self-published poetry. I have one new book coming out entitled “The Fallen Rose”, which I have been working on since last year. It is planned to be released in May 2013. Anything else you would like to add? Yes. I am also working on a childrens series book of poetry. This is a big project and I anticipate its limited edition mini-book will be released in the summer of 2013. I will besubmitting it to Kickstart.com to raise funds for this project. It’s titled “Little Poets Dream Big”, so keep looking out for more details. INTERVIEWED BY APRIL C

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What's good man. How you? I’m good bro So tell me. Where you from? What hood do you rep? I’m from West Jeff. Marrero Louisiana. But I live in Texas. Oh ok. What big city are you by in Texas? I’m in Dallas County. I live in mesquite though No doubt. How long you been making music? I been writing since 3yrs old and recording since 5yrs old but da real music I been making was since 2009. Damn. That's what up. Do you have any mix tapes or albums circulating or are you working on it ?

I have three out but two didn’t get any buzz but da third one did and I’m working on one called "#TurnUp" but as for albums I’m tryna get a way to put it on itunes or somewhere to sell it. Cool. So are you a solo artist or are you in a group or part of a team? I’m with Child's Play Ent. I have my own label but I’m still looking to get bigger. I do a few collabs. Its rare to catch me on a track with someone else now appose to back then. Aight so do you have any had any famous industry connections so far? Yeah. Chuckee Tyga Joe Budden Latoya Luckett. I’ve spoken to K.Lee Simmons. Wayne. I have labels in contact. like UMG Atl records Aftermath Ent. a few of them. I got q93, k104, 979 the beat, and hot 97. That's word! What's your musical style like? And what story does Jake steed have to tell? Well Jake Steed is my fb name. my public name is YoungSonny. I rap about street stuff like things people can relate to. I rap mostly but I can do just about any genre of music. What famous rapper would you say your similar to? To be honest I don’t see myself as similar to any artists cause at da age I started recording and engineering my own tracks and my style of music, I don’t think they're doing what I’m doing. Gotcha. So what's one of your biggest accomplishments so far? Well I did a school project for my bro and they putting it on da school site and my track just got accepted to be played on 979 the beat. So between the two. I cant choose doe. Nice. What’s one of your favorite songs you made and why? I did a song called "Dear World" a while back and I was going through some things and I write my music so when I was in da studio I just freestyled what I was feeling instead of thinking and that was the song dat helped me find myself. No. doubt. so what’s next for you in 2013? Well whatever happens, happens. I’m just waiting on my moment. Cool. any shout outs? Yeah, just a shout out to my fam in LA all my people who made it and the ones who didn’t to my fam fans friends and my love and of course to God. basically to everybody dat stood and still standing behind me since day one. Aight well that concludes the interview. Feel free to leave us with your websites and social media. Thank you. Interviewed by JARELL MCARTHUR https://www.facebook.com/pages/YoungSonny/185908034759685

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Charles the man the myth the legend born 1978 May 16 falling in love with words at 2 started my young life singing in the choir. Maturity changed my vocal pattern so I left singing and focused on rap. Spent the next 12yrs perfecting my craft spoken word came into my life and Heavenz blade was born. I started dropping poems hitting internet radio like a storm on every open mic I spit and shared myself. Then I started free-styling my spoken pieces then unchained the poet was born then the real poetry began in the process of finishing a book with my co author tiffany Webb. Which will be transformed into a animated movie working on a cartoon series for YouTube, wrote a movie calling it Warriorz United look out for it. Dance is also my passion so I”m a krumpdancer as well getting ready to travel the states an the globe also I’m a mentor an a preacher of the word there are many doors to unchained you just gotta have the right key to unlock them I have my own internet radio spoken word show n.o.t.g.o.n.e mic therapy every Saturday call in on talkshoe.com 1 724 444 7444 with the caller id number 126223#. Planning on my clothing work out line and in the works with multiple co collab ventures my mind is in hungry mode this season is mine I give shout outs to my sister I lover her to death April Undaunted Crenshaw I’m so proud of you an all of W.O.M. for embracing my unchained life shout to my squad team hungry season it our time shout out to Blueswag global the word will be changed. Shout out to the ministry that brings me back to my senses relevant ministries, and shout out to the most high for giving me a reason to be perfected in his image.

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What’s good my man? Just did a few tracks with you. Seeming like you came out of nowhere. Ha. How long you been recording music? Well, I've been doing this for almost 15 years. I put the mic down for about 5 years. Around May or June of last year I decided to pick it back up and its been on from there. That’s what’s up. Cause I def see the talent. Glad you got back into it. Are you down with any crew or label right now? No. Just myself, Shout out to Rome Clientel. I've been in the lab with him just conversating about ways to expand and get out there. But other than getting good features from other good mc's, such as yourself, Alycat, Bang, The General, Kid Vishis, Fyne-P, It's just me, doing what I love to do. Thats what up. I went in the lab with ROME and HOSTILE one time just to chill, and I learned a lot. I felt like he was like a Young Dr. Dre. Ha. Perfection. But anyway, how do you feel like you will separate yourself from other artists from Elmira, NY? Well I wouldn't say I’m trying to separate myself from anybody, I'm just trying to make good music that will catch peoples ears and make them say "who the hell is that? He’s nice!" No doubt. Who are your main influences? And who would you compare yourself to in the industry? Shit, there is soo many influences I can't name them all. But that whole 90's East Coast movement, mixed in with a little Dre, 2Pac Exzibit, Scarface. Man I could go on forever! But as far as who I sound like I don't really know, I’ve never really thought about it. I'm Hoping To sound like H.A.T.E. and make that a nationally known name. Cool. So what’s the story about the name H.A.T.E.? Well back in the day I used to snap on people all the time, just because I had a real bad temper. So my peoples started saying "Damn Hate, calm down." So that carried over to be my nickname, which became my rap name, which stands for (Hot As The Equator) Ha. Ok....So whats your plans for 2013 regarding music? Shit, just keep grinding my man. Hopefully get heard, get out there, get signed, just keep working. My hopes are for me to blow to the point I don’t have to work anymore I can just work at what I love to do, which is make music homie. I hear that. If you had one song to let a record executive to hear, what would it be? And why? Man, it would probably be My Life Ft. Alycat. The Beat is hard, The Hook is hard and we both go in with the verses yeah. that track is tough. you went in...before we go let the world peep a 8 bar verse of some pure fire of whatever you like. Check me out on soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/#matt-demott. Also on Twitter @hate_607. You can also Reverb Nation @hate607 and also on facebook @Hate. INTERVIEWED BY JARELL MCARTHUR

“Yoo, I go harder than most, these bars will leave you chromotoste; Leave you reaching and fiening for me like an overdose, The rope-a-dope, knock you out, Ali and prolly give your girl Poke-a-hoe somewhere in the Pocono's; The southside of EL- mira thats where i dwell, Feed my kids they eat well, i dont take defeat well; When this lyrical rapes over, gone feel like a hangover, Have your faced screwed up, Like a fucked up make-over;”

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What kind of artist are you? I’m a well-rounded poet; I can speak on a genre Where are you from originally? I was born and raised in Newark, NJ What projects have you been working on? I’m always writing and networking I have a few books and cd’s in the making and a few small film appearances being negotiated as well as marketing and of course I’m the Unmuted Ink the radio show host

Who are some of your favorite artist? My favorite rappers are Noonie Jr & Cuban Linx but poets &singers WOW there’s too many to name tho. Do you have any live performances coming up? At this time no I don’t I have a few book signings scheduled for Unmuted Ink and Leather & Lace here and there.

How long have you been in this business? Too long, I’ve seen and done it all, from being a contestant to being a judge to everything else in-between What do you like to do in your spare time? Spare time? What’s that? Lol I’m pretty easy going and family oriented so anything that contains quality time is a good thing for my soul. INTERVIEWED BY APRIL C

Do you have any encouraging words for any up and coming artist? Yes!! Stay on your hustle! Have a plan and get your product out there! What was the most rememberable moment of your life? Getting married and of course having children Being honored as one of the queens of poetry by Blaq Ice in Chicago … But my most recent would be publishing my book Unmuted Ink by Jamie Bond … the look of pride on my mom’s face. Oh my goodness I’ll carry that with me the rest of my life; it made me realize how much time I’ve been wasting she should have had it in her hands years ago! I will not take that joy for granted ever again… and OMG!! And spytin a piece for Cuban Link and him taking a pic holding my Unmuted Ink book and then Noonie Jr my other favorite rapper digging it! WHAT?!?! WOW!! … honestly tho… Every waking day is memorable to me but those stand out most right now!! Anything else you would like to add? Spyt with the same passion that you scribed it with being it singing, reciting painting, and or dancing… make US feel you! Where can we find you on the social network? I invite all who want to check me out to do so via any search engine with itsbondjamiebond or unmuted ink will lead you to me (twitter, reverb, soundcloud, soundclick, facebook, blogspot, wordpress, various forums etc) Also join me on the Jamie Bond FAM Page https://www.facebook.com/IBJB.BrickCity The Unmuted Ink Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/UNMUTEDINKFANPAGE Unmuted Ink the Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/unmutedink/ WKPJB Radio 103.9 The Indie Storm http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wkpjbradio Thank You for allowing me to be heard ~~ IBJB

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