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that everybody else is doing. I love rap songs with positive messages and some rappers don’t. So I try my
best to throw a couple words of wisdom in every song I do.
SV: Where do you pull your influences from to create the music and the stories you tell in your music?
Shake Dizzy: I try to use real life experiences to help influence my music. That way, I feel more confident
and comfortable when recording the song and performing it like in track 10 on my album “Road to Riches.”
Also, my imagination plays a big part when I feel like doing a story telling song like my first track “Tokyo.”
And then it might be a little bit of both like “Dimes,” where the first verse is based on a real life experience
and the rest of the song is made up.
S ha ke
SV: How was the recording process like for “Fresh Outta Bricktown,” which was release in January 3rd,
2009?
D izzy
INTERVIEW WITH Shake Dizzy: The process to recording the
album was frustrating. I had to find beats.
Then, I had to work out deals with the pro-
ducers that I was working with. Fortu-
nately, I was able to work that out. Then
there was the actual getting in the studio
part. The engineer I worked with was
working with several artists at the same
time, so locking in dates was a key factor.
By Sarah Vasquez SV: How did you prepare for the record-
ing? Did you write the songs before you
SV: How did you get into hip hop? Was there an artist or an album or a song that influenced you to make went in, or just created as you went?
your own music?
Shake Dizzy: I had nine out of 15 songs
Shake Dizzy: Actually it was none of the above. My parents are Jamaican so I listened to reggae artist like that were written and I ended up writing
Shabba Ranks, Ninja Man & Bounty Killa. I started of writing reggae music first around the age of nine. By six more songs while I was recording the
the time I was 13, a good friend of mine asked me to write him a rap song so he can enter a rap contest. I other ones. I had a listening party in April
wrote it for him and he liked it. I was pretty surprised with myself and I still remember that rhyme to this day. 2008 and decided to only choose 10 out
After that, to kind of answer your question, the first rap album I listened to was by Nas “It Was Written”. of the 15 songs and then I wrote 1more
When I heard that album I was like wow! If I’m going to do this rap thing, I want to be nice like him or even late to make it 11 songs an 1 prayer skit.
better.
SV: Were there any special guests who
SV: What sets you apart from the rest of the hip hop artists out there? contributed to the album?
Shake Dizzy: For one, I can freestyle and write. Some dudes can only do one and can’t do the other. An- Shake Dizzy: The special guest I had on
other thing is when I’m writing a song, I try to think outside of the box and not talk about the same old stuff the album was my partner Nae and Flip
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who all contributed to producing the track “Shake It Up” and my reggae group Tip & Treez from MC Fam-
ily on “Thugz & Hustlaz” track produced by Vigi.
SV: Did you record with a producer or was it, self produced?
Shake Dizzy: I worked with producers (beat makers) but I executive produced the album myself.
SV: What can listeners expect with one of your live shows?
Shake Dizzy: Listeners can expect a highly energetic performance mixed with good stage presence, clear
vocals, and a lot of crowd participation.
SV: You’re also a part of the MC Family. Who is in the family with you and how did you all meet?
Shake Dizzy: MC family consist of Treez Breeze, Hollow Tip & me. We met in Virginia. Tip and Treez were
co-workers in a Jamaican restaurant. My girlfriend at the time told me about these guys at her job that
sing all day at work and they sounded pretty good. So I went down to the restaurant to meet them and let
them hear some of my music. They liked what they heard and we decide to go in the studio and make a
mix-tape together.
SV: How would you describe the relationship between the MC Family?
Shake Dizzy: We are like brothers. That’s why we came up with the name MC family. We really connected
during the process of recording the CD. We’re still a group, but I’m just doing my solo project right now.
SV: What does each person in the MC Family bring to the group musically?
Shake Dizzy: Tip is the DJ (that’s like a Jamaican rapper). For example like Beenie Man or Bounty Killa
style. Treez is the singer and he has the ability to sing and DJ like Tip and I am the rapper of the group.
SV: What can fans except from you in the future? Recording again? Live shows?
Shake Dizzy: A little bit of both. I’m actually about to go in the studio to work on a new EP and I am al-
ways performing whenever I get a chance to do a show.
To learn more about Shake Dizzy you may go to www.shakedizzyent.com

Authentic Japanese
Yukari: Yes, I went to the music school and it was more for a music method called “Dalcroze - Learn music
through movement -”. Because I am very into education, especially for special needs children whom I worked
whom I worked with extensively in Japan, I thought this would be very useful as a musician and educator. You
Served full of Soul By Crysteena Douglas can find out more about the program and its offerings at their website www.dalcrozeusa.org
In NYC, I have been taking classes from Mrs. Faber and I took three summers of intensive courses in Boston
since 2005. I had not studied music before then. I was playing the piano and guitar all by ear because I really
When I first heard Yukari Roja’s music and sound it felt like home. You know that comfortable feeling you have didn’t want to process musical stimuli through the eyes and brain for my music. I believed that music was all
around your closest and most favorite family members and friends? Yeah, if felt kinda like that. Yukari has the about ear and heart. This is something that I still believe. However, it is really helpful to have musical knowledge
sound that could easily put crying and fussy babies to sleep, and could also provide a melodic melody to the in order to play with professional people.
soundtrack of one’s life. She would easily fit in with my listening library where Alice Smith, Lizz Wright, and
India. Arie are appreciated. Her easy, graceful, and soulful sound gets mad love. So to all D.A.M. readers, feel I never liked to go to school even in elementary school... My life was 365 days basketball for ten years until
free to expand your musical horizons with a taste of exotic and lovely Japanese. 18 years old. I took some piano lessons when I was 7 but I never practiced and never liked any classical pieces
the teacher gave me. It was my secret that I could play my favorite pop songs by ear. I don’t know how I got
the ability because none of my family members are musicians. I guess I learned at a church where I went to on
Sunday mornings with my grandmother in my childhood.
Crysteena: Some of your songs are in Japanese and some in English. What was your first language, and what
language do you dream in? (Just out of curiosity lol)
Yukari: My first language is Japanese. I can communicate in English but I still think that it is not enough for me
to sing and express all my feelings in English. I dream in both languages and it is actually fun. It was really an
amazing feeling when I first noticed that my dream was in English. I said to myself “I am finally a real bilingual!”
Crysteena: Although some songs are in Japanese it doesn’t at all take away from the beauty of the sound pro-
duced.
Yukari: Thank you!! That is what I am looking for and working on still...
Crysteena: Do you prefer to perform songs in Japanese or English?
Yukari: I do prefer to write and sing in Japanese because it allows me to express myself more. Not only am I
more comfortable with Japanese but there’s a big difference between English and Japanese. My senses are
deeply tied to Japanese such as my memories, sense of smell, feelings, sound, etc. Expressing my emotions
is my first priority as an artist. When I heard Edit Piaf for the first time, I almost cried. She sang her with all her
life.
Crysteena: I understand that you went to school in New York at Dalcrose Music School. You also attended Crysteena: What is your most favorite song recorded so far and why is it significant to you?
Longy Music School in Boston concurrently. Tell me about the programs and how you were able to attend both
of them at the same time. For example, if someone is not knowledgeable about what type of courses or of- Yukari: “See You Again” I recorded this song at home a few months ago as a demo. I think I sing many songs
ferings a music school might offer, can you fill us in? about “death” because I think about it a lot. The song suggests that we don’t lose someone even though they

died. They become free and they are sometimes water like a river
or like a tear, and they are sometimes like a cherry blossom and go
back to the soil. They are always around you whenever you think
about them. In fact, you think more about them once they pass
away.
Crysteena: You have won several competitions in music and per-

formance. What do you attribute your success and over all appeal
to?
Yukari: If I could, I would like to avoid any competitions! Haha-

haa....Because I wasn’t so serious about competitions, I could win.
I had to compete however to gain the attention of industry execu-
tives.
I would love to be humble and to keep growing with my music.
Crysteena: Coming from the Japanese culture, were your parents

very supportive of your career choice or have they always nurtured
your creative pursuits?
Yukari: NO! Unfortunately... When I left Japan, I lied to them. I told

them “I will study English in order to find a good job.” I am from the
countryside in Japan, so people who live there are still very tradi-
tional and old style people. In fact, when I sent my CD months ago,
my mother said “I don’t want to listen to it because I don’t want to
admit what you are doing”. However, last night she called me and
said “By mistake, I listened to your songs in the car. Well, it was not
bad but I think your songs are too mellow except for one song, so
you should do more up tempo songs.” I was happy that she finally
knew what I have been doing in NY.
Crysteena: If they had other ideas in mind for you what were they?
Yukari: I know exactly what they want me for me!! They want me
to SETTLE DOWN (get married). My mother has been very wor-
ried that no man will marry me because I am over 30. In addition
their definition of a JOB means “8am to 5pm.” So to them, I don’t
have a JOB.

Crysteena: You currently play regu-
larly at Lounge Riki in Manhattan.
W h at i s y o u r t ak e o n ‘ l o u n g e
singers’ and would you categorize
yourself as one?
Yukari: Performing at RIKI Lounge

has been a great experience. I have
learned so much. Not only do I play
and sing songs, but I also play gui-
tar for whoever wants to sing with
me. I am like an accompanist. So I
had to force myself to read and
play any kind of music that was
requested. I actually love to play the
guitar for songs. It is a job for me
and is not simply about perform-
By Cory Childs
ance, so I don’t feel the same en-
ergy when I perform my own show
in front of an audience. This may be Cory: What’s up Evan?
my last summer at the Rike
Lounge, however as I seek to gain Evan Toth: I’ve been running around like nuts as usual this summer. I’m just trying to keep as busy as I can and
new musical experiences that I immerse myself in as many new creative experiences as possible. This summer, I’ve played a few music festi-
have yet to partake of. vals, in Asbury Park and Seaside Heights, NJ, and done some scattered gigs with the band as well. I had the
opportunity to be a part of two theatrical pieces which is something new. One was a theatrical cabaret about
Crysteena: Is there anything you Elvis Costello at The Brick Theatre in Brooklyn and the other was a theatrical cabaret in Jersey City, NJ through
would like D.A.M. readers to be Cucipinoy. All while trying to finish the next record.
aware of about yourself? Do you
h a v e a n y u p c o mi n g e v e n t s y o u Cory: Do you have a bit of history you could share about yourself in terms of your music career (and I suppose
would like to highlight? in your life without music that brought you to where you are)? How long have you been playing? Where do you
hail from? You know, all the goods.
Yukari: Actually just coming off of a
tour in the U.S. this summer (June Evan Toth: My parents influenced me musically. Though neither one is a musician, they were both sincere lis-
27 through August 1st) has teners. Between seeing theatre and classical pieces with them, I began to find records at a thrift store in Pa-
changed my perspective of life. I met so many wonderful artists, musicians, and men! (Hahahaha) There are terson, NJ and it was all downhill from there. In high school, I got on the punk/grunge bandwagon, but have
so many great people in the world. I’m just excited to do something I love and am deeply passionate about. been a piano based rock act since the early nineties. I’ve played NYC extensively, but have also done stints in
That’s a gift that I appreciate every day. LA, New Orleans, Milwaukee, and Japan.
To check out more stuff from Yukari visit http://www.yukari-roja.com Cory: On your Myspace, you’ve got a really long list of influences... Are there any few that you could say truly
influenced you the most from that list?

Evan Toth: Billy Joel is clearly a big influence. He and The Beatles and Elvis Costello are the big ones. Billy Evan Toth: I’m going to travel to Milan for vacation! It’s getting late, but I might be able to pull together an Ital-
and Elvis were both so influenced by The Beatles, so that makes the fab four probably my main influence. It ian gig before I leave. I’m also hoping to have a new album out by the end of the year, so heads up!
isn’t just their music that I feel influenced by, it was their bravery to try absolutely anything they wanted to.
That was when an artist could get away with that. Artists can do it now, but the mainstream is still very un- Cory: What are your biggest goals with your music and in life too?
creative. The Beatles would probably not be very popular if they came out right now.
Evan Toth: I’d just like to be the best at whatever I do. I’m active in so many places: radio, music, education,
Cory: What are you trying to make people feel or see with your songs? etc. I try not to spread myself too thin, but I’m just trying to be involved in things that move me. I’d really like
to find real financial success with the music, that’s the only way I can afford to keep releasing albums, playing
Evan Toth: Family situations and my social circle have always provided the ammunition. I try to take snapshots gigs, and talking to fine folks like yourself!
of good moments and bad moments and set them to music. Life is full of plenty of them; I just try to let them
stand for what they are. In addition, I hope to do more writing like a sketch artist might in a little cafe. To wit- Cory: Alright, odd question time. You wake up one day and find that there are zombies crawling through your
ness a person, or a situation, and just kind of assume what the story is. Then I’ve got to decide if I’m a part front yard. What’re the first things you’d run to save from your house before you get out of there? Who would
of it, if it makes me happy, sad, melancholy, whatever. Writing music for the theatrical stage also interests me. you check up on first, and where would you go? And best of all, how would you feel?
It’s something I’m working on, but it’s a great departure to have a huge, interconnected piece rather than sev-
eral 4-5 minute blips. I’m overwhelmed by getting it together, but still very excited. Evan Toth: Of course! Save nothing! I would quickly amass a vicious and fearsome array of makeshift weapons
with which to protect myself and save lives. It would be crude, it would be ugly, but it would work! I would then
Cory: In the ever evolving definitions of different genres of music, it’s hard to say exactly what people are any- grab my girlfriend and make like Indiana Jones throughout the streets of New Jersey! I would feel like I could-
more. When I look for songs on the Internet, a lot of people mention like, 5 genres for one band. What genre n’t believe it didn’t happen sooner. I’m the kind of guy who is ready for the end of the world at all times. It might
would you classify yourself as above all? And why would you consider yourself that? be a foul thing to witness, but I always thought I’d like to be on the ground floor when it happens.
Evan Toth: Rock and roll! I think rock and roll has been granted the honor of covering such a wide range of Cory: Last but not least, is there anything you’d like to say that I didn’t mention above in any of the questions?
music, at least if we use the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame as a guide. I mean, Elvis Presley, Steely Dan, Bob Willis
and His Texas Playboys, Jelly Roll Morton... It’s just a smorgasbord of music. Musically, those bands have very Evan Toth: The Dam Magazine if the finest piece of cultural writing available on Earth! Thanks for having me.
little in common. So, if it’s that defines me, so be it.
Cory: What’s it like to have to actually tour around America, and even internationally? I read you were going,
or went to, Fukuoka, Japan. How was that? Was it your most memorable experience? If not, what was your
most memorable experience in your music career?
Evan Toth: It’s wonderful to travel around and play music. If you’re paying for it yourself, it can get very ex-
pensive. Fukuoka was amazing, I was there as part of “Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding.” To see how other cultures
reacted to the music was amazing. They took the show very seriously, and respected it whereas the Ameri-
can audiences were there to party down.
That’s okay, but sometimes you want people to listen to you too.
Milwaukee has been a great out-of-town place for me. It’s a cool town, with a funky vibe full of people who
love to listen to good music. They are proud of their city and I’ve always been made to feel welcome there.
Cory: We’re going to try to get this article out in the August or September issue, have any idea where you’re
going to be in August or September?

OUT OF THE BOX
“It doesn’t happen overnight. You have to have thick skin and if you want this bad enough, it’s going to hap-
pen.”
Komika reminiscences, “My manager and I went to this club in Baltimore and I opened for this act not know-
ing that 15 other artists went on before me! So, the audience was chanting for the main act and when I came
out, they started BOO-ING! But they weren’t boo-ing when I got off. To me, when I did that, I knew I did my
Rising R&B Sensation, KOMIKA, is Not Your Average

job.”
On her inspirations and her dream collaboration…

& Nothing Like You’ve Ever Seen Before By Raven Martin
“First and foremost, I’m inspired by my mom. She was the one that said if this is what you want to do, then
Have you ever noticed artists often put you go ahead and do it. Go for it!”
their specific music into cookie-cutter “Musically, I’m inspired by people like Gladys Knight, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Stevie wonder - You really
genres, like Neo-Soul or Indie, when have to have a fan base because now-a-days, it’s hard. It’s really good for you to know your history and your
they clearly make music that sounds music. “
contrary? Or you will find that, music la- “I definitely would have wanted to collaborate with Michael Jackson! Who didn’t grow up listening to him? The
bels change the sounds of new artists coat, the socks, the glove; everything! I never had the chance to meet him, but he’s definitely influenced me
just to make money off of them, de- and was a big part of me. I also would have wanted to perform with Janet Jackson, Baby face and Dianne
stroying the artists’ integrity and their Warren. I love ballads, especially tear-jerkers.”
personal voice before fans get to decide Although her music will stay true to form, she wants to venture into anything she can get her hands on.
for themselves what they do or don’t “KoMika is a brand. Music is a stepping-stone into a lot of other things that I want to do. It is so much bigger
like. These two instances happen aren’t than singing. I don’t want to be doing this when I’m 60 or 70. So, I want to venture into clothing, shoes, bags,
uncommon in the music industry, but purses, and movies. Whatever I can get my hands into. I want to be a mogul. It’s not just one thing. Once I
songstress, KoMika, isn’t having it. finish one thing I’m going to move onto another. I can’t be satisfied.”
While her peers, may often dabble in Outside of her career, KoMika often finds herself caught between the balance of cooking and exercising. She
other types of musical sounds, the Bal- loves belly-dancing, running and stair-stepping, but she also loves to eat.
timore native plans on staying pure to “It’s really hard; I’m not going to lie. I love to eat! So I have to work out. I love belly-dancing. That’s fun. But
her R&B roots. one thing that I don’t like is yoga. It’s boring! Belly dancing is fun because I enjoy doing it and I see the results
“I like and make good R&B music. I from it.”
write for people like me. I hate when Although not very artistic, KoMika says that if she were not singing or dancing, she could go to culinary
people try to put you in a box.” school.
Her mix tape “Get Hooked,” has gener- “I’m going to be putting out another mix tape due in early September. After that, then my first album. So, I’m
ated a large following on MySpace. It going to be working. I can’t stop! I won’t stop!”
features popular songs like “Goodfella”
and “Love Jones.” Komika’s mix tape, “Get Hooked”, which features Maino, Uncle Murder, Sean Price,
Many artists have difficulties when they hosted by DJ Envy, is now available as a free download at: myspace.com/komika.
first start out. Training is hard, and doing live performances is a daunting task. While the journey is difficult for
most, it isn’t for Komika.
“Music is what I love to do. I love recording. I love writing. But the other half of that is going out and perform-
ing in front of people, and seeing their reaction to you and your songs. That’s a rush to me. “
Although, at first, it seemed like everything fell perfectly in place for KoMika, her success was not simple.

“Sly as a….
the Old Country school and the minute I finished
“New York State of Mind” he rushed over saying
“No, no, no,” and pulled out the charts for these
Neopolitan love songs he wanted me to do. The
Everett Fox Band”

customers had been digging what I was playing and
I just didn’t understand why he wouldn’t let me play
these Billy and Elton songs. Well, I guess I was a
By Cory Childs
dumb ass.
D.A.M. Magazine’ Cory Childs speaks with New York’s Slyest, Everett Fox from the Everett Fox Band to learn
a little more about this artist’s life. The first time I was allowed to do my own songs in
public was in the village around the same time. It
Cory: Could you give us a bit of a background story on your music career? I read on your website that was a gay pub on Christopher Street that I don’t re-
you’ve worked with multiple bands and gone to several places to make a name for yourself. member the name of. Being a teenager who liked
girls it was a good thing I didn’t know it was a gay
Everett Fox: No no! It says: “In YOUR journeys you’ve encountered strange, sad and wondrous things.” I’m bar at the time or it would have weirded me and my
just the leader of the key-board led anomaly the Everett Fox Band. friends out a bit.
It’s true I played in some cool other bands before, but it’s always since been just me with the songs and the The crows had their doubts, I think, but they also
band to make it so. thought I was brave too.
We’ve played cool shows back in my hometown of NYC at CBGB’s, the Bitter End, Max’s Kansas City and Anyway, all went well. The patrons all dug my songs
also up here in luscious Ithaca, NY at the 9’s, the Haunt, and Castaways. We’ve released a few CDs and and the manager paid me I think like $30 with free
we’re working on another one now. We’re focusing on writing and recording as of late. cheeseburgers for me and my friends.
Cory: I also read on your website that you started playing the piano in SoHo clubs at 16. For one, what’s a I also jammed with a few thrown-together blues/Zep wannabe hard rock bands around then. We were all
SoHo club? For two, what was it like being 16 and playing in a SoHo club? How long have you been playing pretty green in terms of gigging and playing. I mean going back and forth to rehearsal studios we’d carry our
the piano for? gear right on the subway without cases or bags. We looked like we’d just stolen some old equipment from
some music store in the middle of the night. We looked like classic lost rock n’ roll youth. It was pretty funny.
Everett Fox: I’ve messed around with the piano then started playing it for real since I was about 7.
“SoHo” is South of Houston (street) but what I really mean to say is the “Village” in lower Manhattan — But once I grew up I played with some excellent bands with some great players both down in NYC and up-
which maybe is actually above it or below it or something I don‘t know. You know, where all the radicals, state before I forged the Fox band.
poets and artists lived in the 1960’s and where the best rock clubs in NY remain today...and NYU and gal- Since then we’ve played with Grand Master Flash, Derek Trucks and others.
leries and a lot of rich folk live there now too. Anyway, I did play some SoHo clubs/bars when I was 16.
Cory: What’s your favorite genre of music? You’ve played with several different kinds of bands “. . . from rock
Well, I grew up in New York you know, and I grew up with a family that thought music was important. I’d to blues-inspired pop”, any favorites?
read somewhere that Billy Joel had gotten his start playing in piano bars and so I remember wandering the
streets of downtown and Little Italy asking any place that had a piano if I could play. Only the problem was Everett Fox: I don’t know what my favorite genre is but lately my favorite artist is James Brown. What I’ve
Billy Joel had gotten his start in like the 1970’s and I realized there weren’t piano bars all over the place found in James Brown is what I’d always been looking for in rock music: Those cats in James Brown’s band
these days. Outside of the rock band circuit the small places with a piano were restaurants or pubs that like Maceo Parker and Jimmy Nolen had great jazz chops but were doing these totally funky, rocking songs
wanted live background music to basically help with the customer’s digestion. and just tearing it up.
There was one Italian restaurant that let me give it a shot right off the street with this manager that was from Cory: What’s your biggest goal in terms of your music career?

Everett Fox: To be known as one of the best songwriters of the 21st century and for it to be true.
Cory: Where are you planning on playing next?
Everett Fox: In the studio! I’ve been focused on composing work in new ways and trying different sounds
and rhythms in the studio. I’ve really gotten into the writing as opposed to the gigging and want to keep
working on producing newer, different material — you can hear some of the newer sound in our latest self-ti-
tled album: Everett Fox Band.
I would like to get start gigging again soon though.
Cory: Aside from music, do you have any favorite hobbies to immerse yourself in?
Everett Fox: Reading “100 Bullets” by Brian Azzarello.
Cory: Of all the things in your life that you’ve done, what’s the one thing that you’re most proud of doing?
Everett Fox: I’m proud that I’ve been able to put out keyboard-led music that isn’t always confined to the
same patterns and sounds you’ve heard from other keyboard-led bands.
Cory: What’s it like being from one of the biggest, most well known cities in the United States?
Everett Fox: It’s like being a brat, a bum and an artist all at the same time. It’s like knowing how terrible and
also how great people can be.
Cory: What’s your favorite place in all of New York to go in general? In terms of music, is there somewhere in
New York that you aspire to play at?
Everett Fox: My favorite place in NYC is the Village/SoHo

area....or the falafel place on 104th Street and Broadway....al-
though the roof of 300 Riverside Drive is cool too,
and Riverside Park too... I’d like to someday play a huge out-
door concert in Central Park.
Cory: Is there anything you’d like to mention or say to people

who might be reading this that I may not have asked a ques-
tion about?
Everett Fox: Only that I’d love to someday write songs as a

soundtrack to a good film.
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Makers of Sense
open-minded musicians out there. With El, we al- This genre name represents what we currently do in
ways connected because we both have very diverse this project very well and it’s unique to the Makers of
musical tastes and have never followed any specific Sense as we navigate sound building alternative
trend, while enjoying many specific styles and how worlds.
they evolve. In fact, given that our life stories were Cory: It’s mentioned also that your music can be de-
By Cory Childs
quite different, I was always surprised on how similar scribed as “Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle”. Can
The creative duo of “Brother El” Freeman & Cristián our approach to music and to many other things you explain what this means in detail?
Huepe, gives D.A.M. Magazine a more personal view was.
CH: In detail, you probably wouldn’t want my expla-
of the Makers of Sense. Cory: What are your biggest influences?
nation… it would take a while… you know I’m also a
EL: I am a huge fan of Sun RA & Herbie Hancock physicist and the professor comes out with that
Cory: What struck me first as I was looking at all the other than that I am influence by nature and all things question! In laymen terms, Heisenberg’s Uncertainty
information about you guys, was your name (natu- natural… Principle states that for very small, quantum objects,
rally). Is there a story behind that name? the exact position and momentum (or also energy
CH: I honestly don’t know what my influences are. I
CH: Yes, kind of. It was one of those things where and time) pairs cannot be known simultaneously. It
guess everything I listen to. I’m sometimes dramati-
we had been thinking for a little how we should call very fundamentally describes the physical impossibil-
cally unaware of specific artists because the interest-
this project as the collaboration was becoming more ity of measuring the full information of a system. So
ing thing for me new music. Of course, I do make a
mature and then the name came out spontaneously we think this describes our music well since our
point of listening to a lot of things and always keep-
in a conversation. We were talking about how we music is uncertain in a similar way. It is hard to pin
ing my eyes open to new trends, but rarely become
just had to make sense of the different styles we down with an exact set of parameters. And, as in
a fan anymore.
were combining in our production and of the music quantum mechanics, we want the observers are
Having said that, my influences must be strongly needed to make sense of it.
scene and business, which often appear not to
present in what I listened to as a kid. But that was
make much sense. Then El just said: “well, maybe
very eclectic too, ranging from a bunch of Latin-rock
that’s just how we should call ourselves”… and the
musicians that were emerging at the time in Chile
rest is history. over their beats. and Argentina, to British bands like Depeche Mode
EL: The name also defines an alternate reality that EL: Yeah, we met through his lady; I think I was sell- or The Clash, to some US alternative music that my
we present as an option to listeners who desire more ing her a CD after the show. She was telling me older brother had like Talking Heads or Melle Mel, to
with innovative rhyme, design and groove. It’s a real- about how I should meet her guy, who’s doing some classical pieces, to my father’s Latin-American revo-
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pals of science, musicology and cosmology. So we with Huepe, we hit it off and began collaborating. fluences by “the founders” some older European
wanted a concept that characterized a futuristic de- Over time, this side-project resulted in this great sounds like Kraftwerk and US old school house
sign for music, overall conception and something album, “Out of the Box”, and then it become the tracks.
that had limitless borders. main priority for us. Cory: What would you define as your genre? A lot of
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Makers of Sense and yourselves? What brought you dresses. We got together once just to see what ..
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Bottle in Chicago where I was opening with my solo looking for people to collaborate at the production plish that but to be more descript - I coined the
live PA and El had been called in as support to rap level for some time, but it’s realty hard to find truly Genre (UPED – Urban Post Electronic Dance music).

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LETTER FROM THE FASHION EDITOR
S S
FASHION IS POWER.
Fashion is imagination. Fashion is life changing. Fash-
ion is. . .
Fashion defies conventionalism and inspires us all to
overcome the odds of adversity. Fashion is so much more than lace, frills, and a pair of en-
chanting heels. It is like an ever-changing chameleon, although it wears many faces, it is always
incandescent its wonderful eclectic array of colors.
This issue is in tribute to the strong, beautiful, and resilient. Our muse this time around came
from none other than the Source Magazine’s former Editor-in-Chief, Kim Osorio. This burgeon-
ing pioneer changed the face of Hip Hop for all women, and offered a voice to speak out
against sexual discrimination very prevalent within the Hip Hop community. Although Ms. Osorio
is a fashionista in her own right, she is a true soul survivor. And what better way to high light this
visionary than share her personality story?
But don’t worry, as always, we’ve got your fashion fix. Hunt Ethridge tells you how to look Au-
tumn-ready-fab, and Alicia DeLeo gets you hip to all of the must have Pre-Fall accessories. This
autumn, we will channel the look of Soul Survivor, and look fabulous along the way.
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D.A.M. Magazine 26 Fashion D.A.M. Magazine 27

You Can Hate On Her If You Want To. . . “Money, power, respect, that you need in life,
sexual harassment and discrimination she encoun-
tered daily at the work place. “For the love of Hip
But it Still Won’t Change the Fact That
KIM OSORIO
money power respect, you’ll be eatin’ right, money Hop” would remain her source of inspiration three
power respect, you can sleep at night. . . .” Lil’ years later, even when she filed her epic lawsuit.
Kim’s scathingly persuasive verse from the Lox’s In 2005, Kim filed a sexual harassment and
late nineties’ hit single, “Money, Power, Respect,” discrimination lawsuit with the Equal Employment
could have easily been the song on constant replay Opportunity Commission, along with her colleague,
Is One of the Most Powerful Women in Hip Hop in Kim Osorio’s life—minus the “respect” part. Being Michelle Joyce, shortly after she hit “send” on an
appointed as the first female editor-in-chief of the email that spoke out against the constant injustices
Source Magazine, a Hip Hop publication dominated at the work place to the Human Resources Depart-
and run by egoistical-sexist males, co-founders, ment. After filing her complaint, co-owners Mays
David Mays and Raymond “Benzino” Scott, didn’t and Benzino fired Kim in retaliation, citing “poor
allow much room for respect. Working in a hostile work performance” as the reason behind her termi-
work environment where it was common to see nation. After a rigorous 8-day trial, a Manhattan jury
employees watching pornographic movies, smok- dismissed Kim’s claims of sexual harassment and
ing pot, and calling women out of their names, with discrimination, but found that she was in fact fired
out being reprimanded, was a typical day at the in retaliation by her bosses, Mays and Benzino,
Source. along with defamation of character—(as Benzino
It was during Kim’s reign as the Source’s first had extorted Kim during a radio interview he gave
female editor-in-chief that lead the magazine to wit- days after her firing, accusing her of sleeping
ness some of it’s best selling issues ever: 50 Cent around with hip hop artists.)
before he blew up, Jay-Z and Damon Dash, Murder Ultimately, Kim won. Her verdict— $7.5 mil-
Inc.: Irv Gotti, Ashanti, and Ja Rule. It was Kim’s lion. A verdict although won justly, was not nearly
tenacious ability to quench the thirst of the Hip Hop enough pay back to remove the dirt that had been
community by headlining the vital stories that every- muddied on her name. Kim Osorio— One of the
one wanted to keep that kept the readers coming most viable women of Hip Hop, had somehow be-
back for more. Her tactics seemed effective until come one of the most ridiculed—ridiculed by the
owner-and-failed-rapper, Benzino, dug his claws double standard—it was OK for a man in the in-
St or y B y Eb oy n e’ J ac ks on
into an unsavory rivalry with the almighty, Eminem. dustry to pursue women the industry, but not OK
Using the Source as his vehicle to combat the for a woman to form intimate relationships with
world’s favorite rapper at the time, Benzino’s never- powerful men in the industry, because she was sub-
ending battle with Eminem ultimately contributed to ject to be called a ho? The verdict wasn’t enough to
major loss of sales for the magazine, and slowly its right the injustices, so Kim wrote a book about it—
creditability began to crumble. Yet it was Kim’s bur- her own personal memoir, to dispel the rumors, the
geoning love for Hip Hop that continued to keep the lies, and the truth—yes, she had intimate encoun-
magazine afloat, despite its detrimental lack of ters with some of the most notable names in Hip
sales. It was her love for Hip Hop that inspired her Hop—50 Cent and Nas, but what did that have to
to continue filling her role as the Source’s first fe- do with her performance; a job that she took seri-
male Editor-in-Chief, a magnanimous position she ously, almost like raising her own family, and would
was appointed to in 2002, despite the constant never jeopardize. . . Nothing.
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You know the history, now in this exclusive interview, and retaliatory termination was found in
Kim Osorio, sets the record straight from the source: Eboyne: Good for you, Kim. So, let’s address some my favor, because I was definitely fired
stuff: like your relationships with Nas and 50. . . . for not removing my e-mail complaint,
rather than poor performance.
Eboyne: Kim, tell me how you got your start at the
Kim: I spoke about my relationships with them in my
Source?
book, Straight from the Source. I found it very inter- Eboyne: What’s the significance of your
esting when Benzino tried to put me on blast during winning?
Kim: At the time, Carlito Rodriquez, was the Editor-
a radio interview—It just showed his double stan-
in-Chief. In 2000, he brought me in as an associate
dard; he was always raving about his relationships Kim: My winning is for all the women of
editor, although I had been writing for the Source for
and sex-escapades with women in the industry, and Hip Hop. My winning says, ‘don’t back
a while before that. Carlito always told me that he
often used the magazine as his weapon to battle down, never back down, and always
would make a spot for me, and he did.
people in the industry, which was a conflict of inter- speak your mind.
est. He tried to hook up with a co-worker, Tanya,
Eboyne: Being that you were filling the role as the
several times as indicated in the book, offering to Eboyne: Tell me about your memoir,
Source’s first female Editor-in-Chief, were you nerv-
buy her things in an attempt to win her affections. I Straight from the Source, and why did
ous that you’d be under scrutiny?
never used my relationships as a vehicle for the you release it three years later?
magazine— what was private was private. Work was
Kim: Not at first, no; only because Mays and Ben-
separate from my personal life, and who I chose to Kim: Writing has always been therapeu-
zino had given the position to me. They came to me
sleep with had nothing to do with my position at the tic for me. I wanted to shed some truth
and said that they felt I was right for the position. I
magazine. Benzino is a liar, and he fabricated a lot of on the intense story that was once my
mean, I had been doing the work of an editor-in-chief
things during the trial—I could be seen out at dinner life—I wanted to set the record straight,
already with out the title for seven months, so I felt
with someone, and the next thing I knew, it was said, and the release was so timely three
that I should have been given that title. I knew that I
that I was sleeping with the guy! Lies. It was frus- years later, with which to do that. I was
was qualified. When I took the job I took it with hu-
trating having to deal with the double standard. We free to address everything that took
mility, (although a lot of the staff were angry about
as women tend to have to deal with that a lot, and place. The book was natural to write,
it,) but I never made a stink about it.
it’s unfair. and literally wrote itself, it took me about
6-8 months to write it. When I wrote the
Eboyne: During your time at the Source, when did
Eboyne: I agree. In the beginning of your two-week book, I knew that it had a purpose: I had
you notice that things weren’t quite right?
trail, were you concerned at all by the jury’s stance, women in mind, and wanted it to relate
of six men and two women? Did you find it surpris- to women in Hip Hop. Aside from the line media is definitely where it’s at. I love working at
Kim: It took time to see that things were going on
ing that your complaint regarding discrimination and book, I also do lecturing at colleges, discussing the BET, it’s a very family-oriented company, and suits my
that I didn’t like. During my first two years as asso-
sexual harassment was thrown out? images of women and how it has changed in Hip Hop, lifestyle right now. I say that because the Kim back
ciate music editor, I didn’t have to report to Mays
and how we must re-establish ourselves. We as then didn’t know how to balance family life with her
and Benzino individually, so it was cool. But when I
Kim: First of all, I have to say that I fully believe in the women have to fight so much harder. career. At the Source, my life was my career. For any
took the position as Editor-in-Chief, I saw it all—the
American justice system. I went to Law school and woman, it’s hard to balance the life of a mother who
sexist remarks, the sexual discrimination—it wasn’t
am familiar with it. What I perceive as sexual Eboyne: So, what’s Kim Osorio up to these days? works in an industry that doesn’t conform to her
uncommon for Benzino to try to hook up with mem-
harassment and discrimination others may not. My lifestyle. I have two daughters, and they are the first
bers of the staff and grab on their behinds. It wasn’t
other claims were not as easily proven. However, I Kim: I am the Editor-at-large at BET.com. The internet things I think about when I wake up. Now, when I
too long that I realized that I would have a lawsuit
am grateful that the verdict of defamation of charac- world has really taken off, and working at BET was a leave work, I don’t take the work and the industry with
behind me, so in 2004, I started talking to lawyers
ter (for the interview Benzino gave after firing me,) great place to start the transition after the Source. On- me. I don’t care if Rick Ross and 50 are beefing. Five
about the merits of my case.
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woman wearing a trendy hat isn’t fierce? Fedoras are big this summer, also being used in garment construction. Check out these dresses from Preen!
the wide-brimmed floppy hats- perfect for a beach vacation with the gals. Top
your summer outfits off with a hat, and strut with style!
10. Straw Bags

Go for a natural look this summer by toting around the
latest trend, straw and crochet bags. They come in all
different shapes and sizes and work
with any outfit because of the neutral
tones. Buy one large enough to use
on a day out at the flea markets but
then transform it a beach bag for vacation.
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While these may not be the most appropriate for polite company, you can see that leather is moving more
into all aspects of clothing. If you want to see how leather dresses can actually be made to wear in the real
world, check out our lovelies below. Emma Watson shows how to do the two-toned look and beautifully.
Chloe Sevigny, always the one to push the limits of fashion, is rockin’ it in a classy leather one-piece.
If you are more adventurous, there are some really out there jackets that would be a blast to wear! Check
out these puppies from the Fall ’09 fashion show!
Don’t worry if you don’t think you have the “celebrity figure” to pull it off. One of this season’s “must-haves”
is the leather biker jacket. These can flatter every figure and still make you look bad-ass at the same time!
Rag & Bone had a couple of jackets that ranged from chic to bold.

These are wonderful and very couture but not so practical. But we know that couture is just giving us ideas
Nothing says confidence like a chick in leather! And if you want to finish off your outfit well, Fendi has some
and fantasies that we make into our own realities. It’s easy to turn this bedroom basic into an out-on-the-
great leather clutches that I think are pretty cool.
night outfit. Do what Rihanna does and pair a shirt with a patterned, opaque bra for a hip look.
As you saw in the first couple of leather dresses, there seems to be a lot of clothing actually missing from
them. That leads us into our second trend: See-Through! Yup, that’s right. Laciness and ephemeral tops
are becoming more and more the norm. And while some of them, *ahem* couldn’t really be pictured in this
wholesome, good-times magazine, there are many ways to wear it without worrying about getting arrested
or causing cardiac arrest. Dolce & Gabbana had a few great outfits along with Givenchy at the last fashion
week.
Or you can do what Lilly Allen has done here if you are a little
bolder. This outfit is also good for women with a smaller chest.
It gives the hint without coming across as slutty or trashy. I think
this is a great look! Just make sure the raisins aren’t out on dis-
play or you could ruin the whole look. Use band-aids if nothing
else.

The off-the-shoulder look is wonderful because it shows off a bit of the body without revealing too much and
also, the diagonal line makes the outfit more visually appealing. And it’s great for every body shape also.
For those ladies that are panicking now, thinking that this season is all flesh and leather, I say nay! Don’t Here’s Hilary Duff looking cute as ever, while Eva LaRue is looking wonderfully slinky in her dress.
you fret, there’s a lot more going on if you are more conservative minded.
While yes, it is a little more flesh, I think you all could probably bare a shoulder and feel good about it. The
one-shoulder look is a very sexy look that more and more people are working with. From tops to dresses, it
is noticeably present. The Fall 2009 fashion show was rife with creamy collarbones. I picked a couple of my
faves out for you guys. Below are Collette Dinnigan, Alexander Wang and Michael Kors respectively. And
don’t worry, it’s not just the left shoulder coming out, these just all happen to have that feature.

Okay you say, we got the styles, but what are the colors? Never fear dear reader, I am here for you! So in- Just look at these lovely ladies in a smorgasbord of jewel tones!
stead of the usual browns and earth tones that usually dominate the fall season, this year we get to be col-
orful! Huzzah! The prevalent color theme this year is jewel tones. Amethysts, emeralds and sapphires
tones rule the night! They shone in evening wear dresses by Donna Karan and Lela Rose.
Most of the colors are going to be in the deeper spectrum, but when it
comes to accessories, you can really let them pop! Check out these
beautiful earrings by Aurelie Bidermann. They look like little jewels in the
own right and would be the cherry And completely superfluously, I just love these two accessories. The first is by Sonia Rykiel and the sec-
on top of any solid-color outfit. ond is by Tom Binns. I love the enameled look of the necklace with the bold red. And the earrings?
*Shrugs* I dunno, I just think they’re cool!
If you want to make your statement on the bottom, there are many,
many (MANY) shoe color options for you, but this is one that I thought
was bright and bold. It’s by Brian Atwood and also combines our
leather trend.
And yes, I know that these would probably be among the least comfortable
shoes ever, but man, they just look fabulous! I love the amethyst and gold to-
gether. It looks like a piece of jewelry that is worn on the foot. Good show! I also
love this new bracelet by Delfina Delettrez. It’s whimsical and airy, but the darker
jewel tones keep it from becoming teeny-bopper. Very chic!
Okay ladies, you all sit down and chill now, ‘cause it’s time Guy Time!
They look great with any outfit and
Dude’s Duds: definitely make a statement without
going overboard. Also gettin’ jiggy
with the high-tops is Yves St. Lauren
Alright fellas, let’s look at what’s happening on your end.
designer Stefano Pilati. He and Puma
Personally, I’m excited about the first trend. We have
teamed up to make two new pairs of
seen sneakers more and more being worn on dressy
what I can only call “dress sneaks.” I
occasions and in the hip-hop world, a clean set of kicks
love the clean look, the stylish silhou-
is always hot. The designers have taken note! We are
ette and they appear to be really com-
getting some really cool designs to bust out these days.
fortable. I think these could look great
Three designers that are notable are Raf Simons, Ste-
with casual or dress-up without taking
fano Pilati and my favorite, Onitsuka Tiger. Raf Simons
anything away from the outfit. I would
has created some really unique looking sneakers bring-
definitely wear these babies!
ing back our ‘80s fave, Velcro. Check out these beasts!
If you, like me, tend to favor the bold and out there styles, Onitsuka Tiger is the way to go!
I love the two-toned look as well as the return to high-high tops. He has found many celebrity admirers,
among them Kanye West.
I love the colors and designs! If I was independently wealthy, I’d have a whole closet full of these. My fa-
vorite ones are these that look like scribbling on graph paper. Totally rad!

The porkpie hat is a little more for the hipster and gives a fresh, funky vibe to your outfit.
So there’s your bottom, now on to your top. Hats! And I’m not
talking about baseball caps. C’mon guys, there’s a way to hide
your bedhead and still look fashionable at the same time. I would
say the two main styles of hats that are great for guys are the
porkpie hat and the old standard, the fedora. Now, as cool as
Indiana Jones is, we’re not talking about that type of fedora. We’re
looking at something smaller and hipper but still gives a sense of
adventure. Here’s one example from BBlessing:
Justin Timberlake has been known to rock the porkpie on more than one occasion. They are versatile and
can be worn casual or dressy. Let’s put the baseball cap on the shelf and trade up to a cool, brimmed hat,
It’s simple and elegant at the same time. They are really if only for the occasional wear.
comfortable and I think guys look totally suave in them. If
in doubt, remember, WWWD? Yup, that’s right, What
Would Wolverine Do?
Now did you notice anything similar in the last 3

pictures of the guys? No? Well it’s our third
trend and that’s facial hair. You heard me! Sexy
beards and close-cropped scruff are moving into
the norm, not just the “I-didn’t-have-time-to-
shave” look. Okay you say, show me 3 studs
that are young and rocking it. Sure thing!
You’ve got our pal Shia Labeouf, who takes his
If it’s good enough for Hugh, it’s good enough for you! (Wow, young, boyish look and adds a debonair beard
that slogan’s not too bad!) There is also the straw version of the to look like someone who belongs on the red
fedora. carpet.

If you are looking for something a bit less flashy, I found this Australian company called Mitchells Adventures
that has some really cool bags. They are simple, utilitarian and will get the job done. Plus they are made for
outdoors, so they will have a long shelf life.
And lastly, where would we be without our resident vampire

Robert Pattinson? He almost seems to be veering into
werewolf territory with his bushy beard. Still, it looks pretty
cool to me!
Check out our two blokes below and their masculine versions of man-bags.
Now, I know that all of us (myself included) can’t grow perfect facial hair, but
even a couple of day scruff, with the neckline cleaned up a bit can be dev-
astatingly handsome in the right hands, er, face. And to keep it looking
good, splurge a little on a good grooming kit and beard trimmer. Guys, you
are going to be shaving for the rest of your life! Get something that is quality
and it will make a huge difference and last for quite some time.
Now this next trend is one that I have been bucking, but I know it’s only a
matter of time until I succumb. It’s the man-bag. Now let me be upfront, I
don’t like it not because I think it’s too girly or not cool. I just don’t like to be encumbered. I don’t want
something hitting into my hip or something I have to worry about or even
forget at the bar. But it’s getting harder and harder to cram everything I
need into my pockets. Between wallet, cigs, keys, phone, I-pod, head-
phones, book/newspaper, writing pad, pens and other various and sun-
dries, it’s becoming too much. Luckily, there are a lot of really cool choices
out there.
If you are looking more for shoulder bags, Fossil has some really great ones
like this Montana Messenger Bag. It’s durable, classy and will never be con-
fused with a purse or diaper bag. Ryan Reynolds (See! Facial hair!) Shia part deux

Lastly my fellow men, comes a trend that may not be for all of us. I love to wear wild and edgy stuff, so I’m
NILO THE ANGRY LATINO

definitely a fan, but to each their own. I’m talking about the brooch or broach. What used to be strictly for
our grandmothers is now making inroads to the XY chromosome set. I was looking at all the different kinds
and there’s some really cool s*%# out there! Check it out:
“He is provocative, up and coming, witty, perceptive, funny,

blunt, fair, inflammatory, in your face and represents a new
generation of shock jock. These words are just a few that
describe Nilo the Angry Latino aka Nilo Gutierrez, born on
January 31, 1980 in New York City.” (Nilo The Angry Latino
Bio)
This one is from Urweg.com and they have a
Since then he has been carving his way into Internet radio
lot of cool Viking styled brooches. I think this history!
would look pretty damn bad-ass on a blazer.
Adrienne: Why do you call yourself Nilo The Angry Latino?
Or they can be very noticeable and colorful. Nilo: Actually it’s a pretty funny story, when I was in
hi g h school a friend of mi n e created a
cartoon character after my likeness who would lash out at
forms or injustice in an angry way. Due to the character re-
sembling me he decided to call it Nilo and because the
character was angry and Latino it all kind of went hand in
This one is from Cooper-Hewitt and looks like it’d be right at hand.
home at a fox hunt. I would love to be able to go somewhere
Adrienne: Tell me a little about your childhood and family.
that I’d be able to sport this. I wasn’t able to find too many pics
of people wearing them, as they are a very new trend, but this Nilo: I had the quintessential “Cosby kid” upbringing.
picture was from last year of Zac Posen on his Project Runway Both my parents were executives and I grew up in the sub-
urbs. My mother and father were both instrumental in my
judging appearance. development. They both pushed me to pursue education
first and other goals second. At a young age they
inspired me to be an individual and not to follow the pack,
to express myself verbally and when necessary if I have to
Well there you have it peeps! There are of course many more debate have the facts on my side. Many people aren’t
trends coming up, from ‘80s revivals to high-end Gap jeans, blessed with parents like the ones God has given me and
for that I am truly thankful. My Father is a fair man and is the kind of guy you want on your
larger watches to custom cufflinks, some ‘40s inspired women’s side in a debate. From him I’ve learned that if it’s not true don’t say it. I also learned how
wear and a return to the double-breasted pea coat for guys. I to be a man from my father and to accept both rewards and repercussions based on
whatever choices I’ve made in life. MY Mom although at times can be tough is also
could go on forever but sometimes my loquacious verbosity gets always on my side. She’s a straight shooter and was fearless at telling me when I was
the best of me. (I talk a lot.) Anyway, I hope this gives you all wrong, yet at the same time would be the first to reward me when I was right!
some ideas of what to do this autumn. Keep it real, enjoy the last Adrienne: Your parents sound like fantastic people. So they approve of what you’re doing now?
bits of summer and always remember to keep Hunting for Style!
Nilo: They support me 100%. In fact, despite racy topics and guest my parents still listen on reg-
ular basis.
Adrienne: Which shock jocks are your favorites?

Nilo: I’d have to say Star when he was at hot 97 followed by Howard Stern and Don Imus.
Adrienne: Tell us a little about Troi “Star” Torain.
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Nilo: Star is an interesting guy. He is extremely talented on the microphone and had some of the people’s radio shows, hell I even use racial slurs but at the same time I attack everyone equally
situations not happened with him and the radio stations he worked for, he might have still so to me that’s fair. I’m an equal opportunity offender but I draw the line at children!
been breaking ratings records in the New York Area today. Star was fired numerous times for
controversial on air comments yet his radio listeners loved him. He really worked the game! Adrienne: So children are the only thing off limit on your show?
Nilo: Yes. Although let it be known that if I had children and someone commented on them in a
negative way, all rules would go out the window!
Adrienne: Who would you love to interview?

Adrienne: What was it about Troi “Star” Torain that you liked when you were growing up?
Nilo: First and foremost Barack Obama, Michael Jackson would have been great but unfortunately he
Nilo: I liked Star because he reminded me of myself. It wasn’t ‘till I read his book that I saw how passed away. Others include Madonna, Jay Z, 50 Cent, Eminem, Howard Stern, Jenna
alike we really were in some ways. Our childhood environments were similar, he too was a Jameson, Larry King, Rowland Martin, Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Michael Jordan… The list
minority individual growing up in an upper middle class suburb. What I also liked was his goes on.
eloquence and proper grammar. Unlike other personalities on hip-hop radio stations, he spoke
properly and always spoke in a dignified manner. He never perpetuated stereotypes and most Adrienne: Which interview has been the most fun/craziest?
of all he didn’t believe in tribalism’s.
Nilo: I’d have to say, my interview with porn star Courtney Cummz. She said all types of sexy wild shit
Adrienne: Has anyone else inspired you? to me on and off air! I’m kind of glad she was on the phone and not right next to me or else I
might have had a sex tape coming out soon (LOL).
Nilo: Yes in fact a few people. Most of all I’d have to say my grandmothers. My Grandma Louise
taught me to be tough and not take anyone’s shit! She also taught me that no matter what I Adrienne: Do you have any weird/obsessive fans?
do, be the best at whatever I choose to pursue in life. My Grandmother Petra was a soft
pacifist woman. She taught me to know when to ease up and not go too far sometimes. In Nilo: I’ve had a few death threats and a couple girls send me some naked photos. To tell you the
reality it was the perfect balance. I’d also have to say my Aunt Sandra was also a big influence. truth I’m not fazed by the death threats. Its part of the game and live or die I wouldn’t have it any
She taught me how to open my own company and how it should be run. She also taught me other way! As for the naked pictures, Ladies keep them coming!
that when you do something do it right, because you are your work and your work is you. No
one wants to hear excuses! Other influences include Rowland Martin, Howard Stern, Larry Adrienne: Death threats?!? Do you take them seriously? You can’t tell me you’re not a little scared.
King, Bill Maher, Barack Obama, Don Imus, Oprah W infrey and Anderson Cooper.
Nilo: Not at all, as Notorious BIG said “bad boys move in silence and violence.” Nine times out of ten
Adrienne: How did you get involved in radio? if a whack job is going to try to blow your candle out, he’s not going to warn you. Plus the
permit to carry card I have in my wallet also makes me sleep a little easier at night. LOL
Nilo: At first it started as a hobby then grew into an obsession.
Adrienne: Is the Internet radio scene lucrative?
Adrienne: Why did you get involved in radio?
Nilo: I think so, the other day even Howard
Nilo: I wanted speak to the masses and give my opinion on various topics while at the same time Stern said that the future of radio is on
allowing my listeners, guests, etc. to also have a public speaking platform. t he Internet! I
recall Star saying something similar not
Adrienne: How long have you been doing radio? too long ago. The Internet is uncen-
sored and open to everyone from all
Nilo: I’ve been doing radio for the past 5 years. over the world. Now people don’t have
to stay local or national. W ith the
Adrienne: Where do you broadcast from? Internet you can go worldwide!
Nilo: I currently broadcast live from my web site, then syndicate my show through various pod cast Adrienne: Do you have a “day” job?
sites and Internet radio sites such as Blogtalkradio.com and Podomatic.com to name a few.
I have a domestic as well as international audience that is growing exponentially, way faster Nilo: LOL yeah after I graduated college I
than I could have ever imagined. needed something to pay the bills and
buy better equipment to broad cast
with. So, like millions of other Ameri-
Adrienne: Is there such a thing as going too far? cans I went into Corporate America! Al-
t h o u g h i f X M, S i r i u s , o r a n y o f t h e
Nilo: Yes, but it varies from person to person. Everyone has a different moral compass and terrestrial stations are interested I‘ll say
everyone’s moral compass functions in a different way. I think that at the end of the day many “b y e b y e” to corporate
times people try to see how far they can push the envelope and in doing so they seal their own America with a smile on my face!
fate. On my show I say out of control, off the wall things. I insult people, I prank other
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RICARDO LOPEZ
Born and raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico,
Adrienne: What would you say to people who hate the “in your face” kind of radio host?
I became interested in drawing around the
Nilo: First and foremost I’d ask them what they don’t like about it. Is it that “in your face radio” brings age of 16.
things to the forefront that you’d much rather ignore or do you just disagree with my opinion? If
the individual simply disagrees with my opinion feel free to call up my show! I’ll give you a chance My grandfather, a retired Illustrator, saw my
to go one on one with the Angry Latino. If they simply want to ignore the world around them then interest and quickly turned it into a lifestyle.
I have a list of talentless disc jockeys that will say a few on air shout outs and play whatever
record the labels tell them to play! Upon
graduating high school I enrolled into the
Adrienne: Do you ever regret anything you have said on air? University of Puerto Rico’s Fine Arts pro-
Nilo: A few times I sat back and thought, “Damn did I just say that“?” But for the most part no I don’t gram. After my first year of general studies
regret a thing. A few listeners who only heard one of many shows were tripped out about the I grew disappointed with the program and
occasional racial slur but once they saw I insult everyone equally they got over it!
it’s lack of courses & decided to enroll into
Adrienne: How many listeners do you have? the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Nilo: Millions, I have an international audience but most of my listeners are in America! When you There I went on to study drawing and the
combine the amount of pod casts downloads with the number of live listens and what’s art of picture making, working for hours on
syndicated on other stations… That’s a lot of eardrums! end, and since then I’ve gone on to receive
Adrienne: You said early that you have International listeners, from where? a BFA in Illustration. I currently share a rail-
road apartment with my good friend and
Nilo: Yes, I have listeners as far as Japan!
fellow artist Stacey Lee in Brooklyn, NY.
Adrienne: What would you tell someone who is interested in getting into Internet radio?
Nilo: I’d tell them that honing your skills on the Internet is the best move. Sure you could go and fetch
coffee as an intern at a regular radio station but you may never get the opportunity to actually
work the sound board or crack the microphone. Don’t wait for someone to give it to you. Take
it!
Adrienne: What are your ultimate dreams/goals in radio?

Nilo: I’d like to lead the next generation of shock jocks and radio personalities. I’d like to hit the level
that Howard Stern is at then raise the bar so high no one will ever be as good! I want to be the
King of Radio! Then once I have done that, I have a ton of other show ideas I would love to bring
to fruition. I also have a few ideas to help kids who didn’t grow up with the same opportunities
as I did to learn about radio!
Adrienne: Describe yourself in one word.

Nilo: Unparalled.
Nilo The Angry Latino can be found at

NiloRadio.com or http://niloradio.podOmatic.com
© Adrienne Farr, 2009
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A Night of Spoken
Word at McCafe
By Crysteena Douglas
On Wednesday evening the people of NYC were invited to enjoy a little spoken word with
their latte or cappuccino, McCafe style. Attendees were then submersed in a variety of top-
ical hues and presentation styles. McDonald’s hosted the event which presents a stage for
talented poets to showcase their work and name. For a prize of $500 cash the winning poet
had to present a poem no longer than 3 minutes in front of a live audience and judges. Poet
after poet stepped to the mic in hopes of submitting a strong bid for the money. There were
several that received an uproarious response, and reminded us that the person standing next
to us on the train just might be a lyrical genius.
McCafe’s own poetry ensemble opened the evening with original work as well as some clas-
sics from some of the greats, like Langston Hughes and Tupac Shakur. Perhaps one of the
brightest spots of the evening was Chrisette Michelle. The ‘vocally endowed one’ graced the
stage and killed it. Smoothly. It was refreshing and amazing to hear the same tone, same runs,
and the same controlled and yet full voice we hear on the album. “She can sing live!” She
teased us with her rifts and gave us just enough to look forward to her opening for Maxwell
on September 28th. All in all, the evening was a pleasant mid week surprise. What’s better
than a Chrisette Michelle laced mocha latte lyrical infusion? It gets no better than this.
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Lisa
Roche
Artist Biography
Lisa Roche searches for depth of soul in all that is
around her, and finds it most often in the face of an-
other, which in her words is “the reason she is so
drawn towards portraits”. In addition to oil portrai-
ture, Lisa is known for her rich, vibrant paintings,
predominantly depicting a wide range of subjects,
always focusing on the human element.
“They have a bold, fun, uninhibited quality to them
like strong drinks, candies and desserts, and some
mystery in there too.” - Marshall Vandruff, 2008.
“Lisa is a rare example of a true creative who bal-
ances both hemispheres...left and right brain...with
amazing aplomb. Her talents are superlative, with a
discriminating eye for the beautiful in all of her sub-
ject matters. She is a joy to work with, and I thor-
oughly endorse her skills to anyone considering
hiring this inspirational artist.” – Adam Rowe (erowe
Designs), 2008
Collectors of her work proudly display their love of
life and color!
Lisa is an award winning artist, residing in Carlsbad,
California and has been featured in both solo and
group exhibitions in the Southwest and Northern
California. Her paintings are found in private collec-
tions throughout the United States and can be seen
at her web site, http://www.gypsycreations.com.
Lisa is also delighted to fulfill commission requests,
including portraits in oil. She can be contacted via
email (lisa@gypsycreations.com) or phone
(760.889.2782).
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Sue Tait Porcaro
Artist Biography
I was born and raised in Lawrence, Massa- teachers! But, I really wanted to draw, so I
chusetts, and from the start, drew on every- found a full-time position illustrating for an ad-
thing I could get my hands on – walls, inside vertising agency in Andover Ma . I drew
book covers, painting telephone poles pink everything from jars of pistachios, toilet seats,
with my sister…etc. I always knew I would to diamond jewelry. I moved to Connecticut in
be an artist although I eschew the term, “self- 1988, and worked for nearly 5 years in the
taught artist”. What does that mean anyway? newspaper division of G.Fox, a May Com-
In 1975, my dad’s job took us to the UK, and pany store, first as a layout artist, then art di-
since the older kids were married, inthe serv- rector, until they closed in 1993. After a year Red & Green #2 – 15” x 21” $3000
ice or college, my younger sister and I went as a layout artist at the Albert Steiger depart- For Barbara –15” x 19” - $3500
with my parents to live in Wateringbury, Kent, ment store in Springfield, MA, I went to the
England for 3 years. While in England, an Channing Bete publishing company in Deer-
upset jar of black ink on a red carpet fueled field, MA in 1994 as an illustrator/designer. I
the necessity find a “cleaner” way to be cre- loved working there and still illustrate for CLB
ative, so began my relationship with colored on a freelance basis.
pencils. When we returned, I finished my last Meanwhile, I was having babies…when I
2 years of high school in Lawrence. By age found I was expecting my 3rd boy, I left
16, I was creating portraits in colored pencil Channing Bete to stay home with the kids for
and adored fashion illustration. The late great a few years. Up to that point, I had been
George Stavrinos was my idol. drawing for everyone else all my life – when
I studied fashion, style and illustration at someone once asked me what kind of art I
Chamberlayne School of Design in Boston, did for myself - I didn’t know what to say. In
finishing with an Associated degree in 1982 June 2000, an article in American Artist mag-
and then a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustra- azine changed my life forever. The Take Four
tion from University of Lowell, in Lowell, Mas- Challenge showcased the colored pencil still
sachusetts in 1986. My first job out of college life work of 4 different artists. I immediately
was teaching art as a substitute at my high ran (or waddled) around the house arranging
school,l where I developed a lot of respect for this and that and taking photos.
Grace – 12” x 17” - $3000

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FAITH GABEL
When people ask me where I get the time to pro-
duce all this art, as I have a very full life, my an-
swer is always that without making art I wouldn’t
be able to accomplish other things in my life. Art
keeps me whole and moving forward. It is such a
part of my life there is no question as to whether
I have the time for such; without art I have no life.
The only question for me is what type of art am I
producing today.
Contact: chimeythecat@hotmail.com
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Crysteena: Do you prefer to perform songs in Japanese or English?

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Crysteena: You have won several competitions in music and per-

Yukari: If I could, I would like to avoid any competitions! Haha-

Crysteena: Coming from the Japanese culture, were your parents

Yukari: NO! Unfortunately... When I left Japan, I lied to them. I told

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Yukari: Performing at RIKI Lounge

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Rising R&B Sensation, KOMIKA, is Not Your Average

On her inspirations and her dream collaboration…

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Cory: Where are you planning on playing next?

Everett Fox: Reading “100 Bullets” by Brian Azzarello.

Everett Fox: My favorite place in NYC is the Village/SoHo

Cory: Is there anything you’d like to mention or say to people

Everett Fox: Only that I’d love to someday write songs as a

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TRY ONE MONTH

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Eboyne: (Laughs) I swear, ya’ll just need to just go

years later, I realize that I have other interests and I

Kim: You know what, I have moved on. I don’t want an

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Studded Cropped Metro Jacket,

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Now did you notice anything similar in the last 3

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And lastly, where would we be without our resident vampire

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NILO THE ANGRY LATINO

“He is provocative, up and coming, witty, perceptive, funny,

Adrienne: Which shock jocks are your favorites?

Adrienne: Tell us a little about Troi “Star” Torain.

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Adrienne: Who would you love to interview?

Adrienne: What are your ultimate dreams/goals in radio?

Adrienne: Describe yourself in one word.

Nilo The Angry Latino can be found at

© Adrienne Farr, 2009

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