Faded Truth Podcast

Stephanie Annette is a New York based 'actrivist' who believes acting can be a way to resonate with others on social justice, current events and other important issues. Annette has always been captivated by acting at a young age, reciting Eddie Murphy whenever she got the opportunity. Her acting bug kicked in again when she worked in a rehabilitation center for the mentally disabled. After putting on countless performances with the residents and employees, Stephanie was pushed to audition for her first Off Broadway show.

You can catch her on stage with the Carnival Girls, in the YouTube web series, 'Amare', and in the Alex Hugo Film, "BULLY: THE DEAD DON'T DIE", where she plays money launderer, Bugz. Upcoming projects include working on her self written short film, 'Remote Control', and filming her anthology on love and relationships.

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Born and raised in the South Bronx, Alex Hugo knew he wanted to be a filmmaker the minute he grabbed his first camcorder. He recorded and captured everything from his neighborhood friends to his classmates in school. From 1992 through 2002 Alex created a documentary called “My Bronx Tale (10-year Time Capsule) which is now on Youtube.

In 2005, Alex Hugo started to generate revenue filming music videos under the name PBOYE FILMS. With over 100 music videos under his belt he wanted to challenge himself and live his dream to the fullest and go into film arena.

In 2014, while studying for his Masters in Business, he also joined an alternative acting school to understand how an actor thinks and the process of acting. This would make him understand fully on how to direct and support what an actor needs on set to get the best of him/her. Once he completed a year of training he started to go on auditions and take on roles. In 2015, he starred in his first short film “Red Sweat” which now has over 5 film festival awards. This first experience gave Alex an entire new platform and frame of mind of where he can go with this new skill. In late 2015, he wrote his own short film, brought together a team and shot it with an iPhone 4 plus.

In 2016, Alex released a limited series called, "BULLY: The Rise of Two Kings", based on a universe that revolves around two undercover cops Rico, played by Hugo, and Valentine, played by Oronde Baltimore. This was an addition to the first BULLY project, "The House Always Wins".

"BULLY: The Dead Don’t Die”, is the final chapter and first full length movie in the BULLY universe. It will be streamed and available on multiple platforms such as ROKU, DEJAVU TV , TUBI, PRIME VIDEO, and more starting Halloween 2020.

Upcoming projects include working on his spin off series, 'Big Italy, Little Bronx', and marketing his newest partnership with VR Hydra Glove, a workout glove that allows you to drink while you sweat.

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Born & raised in Detroit, MI, Karlos Farrar is without a doubt a superstar in today’s music industry. The widely known R&B singing sensation already has a host of accolades to his name. In 2016, he independently headlined his own national tour, “The Ice Kream Man Tour”, along side his mentor and RnB Legend, Ginuwine. To date he has also performed with Usher, Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, Trey Songz, Monica, Faith Evans, Tank, 112, and Jagged Edge.

Farrar’s 2017 album release, “A Karlos Farrar Story”, debuted at Number 1 on Amazon Music RnB/Soul Charts, as well as #3 on Billboard Top 100 Heatseekers Mountain Charts. Since the release of his first album he has released a string of EP’s such as "Trap Songs about Girls 1 and 2", "Journals of A HearBreaker", and "Something You Can Vibe To", which have all gone on & done a collective total of over 1 Million streams and counting on Spotify, & 100k streams on Apple Music independently. Karlos also has a list of TV, magazine, and advertising appearances making him a multi-talented entertainer of many traits. Listen to his newest self titled album, "Karlos Farrar", just released all platforms. Farrar is looking forward to creating visuals for this project and showing his fans his continuous life stories through his music.

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Born Robert Stephen Salese in the Bronx, NY, the Italian-American artist was able to experience Hip Hop simply by walking out of his front door. From "prep school to the projects" and the "Hamptons to Harlem", SaleSe truly experienced both sides of the coin.

SaleSe began penning rhymes at a very young age, but took his craft more seriously at 16. After his peers realized he had a serious knack for story telling and rhyming words, SaleSe recorded songs casually to feed the local buzz. At age 20, he hooked up with the Legendary Cold Crush Brother's own Almighty KayGee and got a taste for the industry side of things. After building a heavy street buzz by becoming the Metro Channel's Freestyle Friday champion and having a demo circulating in the streets that catered to SaleSe's song writing ability and more commercial side, the labels began to come knocking.

Although a promising future seemed destined at the time, after 2 major record deals gone sour, the ups and down of the game and the politics involved behind the scenes, SaleSe saw first hand that all that glitters isn't gold. "I really went through it. The highs the lows, the broken promises, the empty dreams. But like I always say, whatever doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. And pain develops character..."

Now, years later, after a slew of club performances from NYC to Florida, over 500 appearances on various mix tapes and magazine features, SaleSe is back in the booth with a vengeance. "Everything that is being done right now, the rapping verses with the R&B choruses that you find on EVERY big record out nowadays, that's exactly what my first album sounded like. That was 10 years ago... People would criticize the music and say that it was too "Hip-Pop" and not enough "Hip Hop"... Look at the game now... Guess I was WAY ahead of the curve..."

After founding Single Life Entertainment years ago, SaleSe has used his marketing and promotional talents to build a name for himself. With a larger than life personality, an expensive taste for fashion (especially his trademark sunglasses) and the release of 4 mix tapes titled "Family Dinner", "Still Hungry" "The Main Course", "The Last Supper" and his latest project “Mia Vita” with features from some big name artists along with production from the hottest up and coming producers in the game, SaleSe is back at it and better than ever.

Throughout his career, Salese has worked with the likes of Tony Sunshine, Mysonne, Lord Tariq, Sadat X, Remo The Rapstar, Hell Rell, Grafh, Murda Mook, Axel Leon, Hocus45th, Mala Reignz, Jaysun, Cristion D'or, Erick Right, Dotty Dot, Bully, Black Rob, Fred The Godson, DJ Webstar, MeetSims, Torch, A-Mafia, Ron Browz, Tony Moxberg, Jon Doe, CokeBoy Flip, Snyp Life (D-Block), Chris Rivers, Anayka as well as the Italian Hip Hop Movement's own G Fella, The Shark & MANY more... In addition, SALESE makes his first acting debut as 'Sal' in the upcoming Alex Hugo Film, "BULLY: THE DEAD DON'T DIE". With unreleased songs in the stash, his partnership in Cozy Conditions/ Single Life Studios, being one of the founding fathers of the IHHM (Italian Hip Hop Movement) and running some of the hottest lounges/nightclubs in The Bronx, SaleSe has his hand in a little bit of everything.

"I feel there's 2 people that the world should hear, Rob Salese and SaleSe, and I plan to give them both through my music." - R.S.

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Alyssa Messina is a Canadian singer/songwriter with a passion for understanding the importance of lyrics, melody and the emotional connection that music brings to her. Specializing in writing, singing, and producing Electro-Pop/Chill-Pop music, it is with her beautiful, raw and angelic voice that she is able to connect with her audiences by being able to bring the lyrics to life in any song she performs.

Alyssa was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Growing up, she had been exposed to music at a very young age which only continued to instill her love and passion for it. Singers such as: Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Elton John, John Mayer, and Adele, have inspired her to continue to pursue her love for music. She began singing at the age of 5 and at the age of 16 she began to write her own music. Among her many musical endeavors, she also took part in competitions that helped build her craft such as “Canadian Idol” back in 2006. Since 2009, she began managing her YouTube channel, specializing in theatrical performances and covers.

Her first single, “Thinking of You”, had performed extremely well with currently 100,000 plus views to date! Alyssa Messina’s fans from across the globe had become intrigued by her music and songwriting, which led to her connect and work with international artists like Italian singer/songwriter Jamecellow in his most recent track, “Good Things Could Fall Apart”. Shortly after, Alyssa Messina released her second single, “Contagious", which is about being in love with someone for the simplest reasons.

Currently, her recent cover release, “Lost On You” and other features such as, “Suddenly Us” and “All For the Fight” with Kalyptra showcase a different side to her voice, bringing light to her unique versatility as a singer. Messina’s upcoming single, “Heartbeat” is set to release on Friday, November 20th, and also she plans to release her first EP in the new year! As Alyssa Messina continues to pursue her career in music, she is definitely an emerging artist that you want to keep a close eye on.

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Jack Davis, better known as DJ SevOne is jack of all trades, a DJ producer, graphic designer, and model hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. SevOne started his career working at the renown radio station wired 96.5 and shortly after the young DJ was holding down the prime weekend slots. DJ Sev One soon began touring with Travis Mc Coy of Gym Class Heroes and after touring all over the world he landed spots on reality shows “Harm” on NBC, “Dancing On Air” and “Saturday Morning Fever” on Fuse TV.

DJ Sev One set his sights on the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas and has quickly locked up residencies at Hyde Bellagio and the Legendary Drai’s After Hours. Covering various styles and genres but his true passion is hip-hop music. The upcoming producer has placed songs with the likes of Tyga, Travie Mc Coy, Joe Budden and many others. His signature sound of open format and hip-hop music is generating a heavy buzz through out the nightlife industry. With model looks and undeniable talent DJ Sev One is destined for stardom.

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Clyde Sergio Narain, known professionally as Chuckie, is a Surinamese DJ and producer. He lives in Aruba. Chuckie is a producer of what has been called the "dirty house" scene, a cultural movement centered on lively urban club events featuring dancing, bright lights and interactive stage elements. He has also helped develop a style of music known as "Dirty Dutch", a genre characterized by high pitched lead synths over Latin-inspired rhythms and samples. Hits including "Let the Bass Kick", "Aftershock" and "Make Some Noise" (with Junxterjack) have contributed to his success. Chuckie has also remixed songs for, among others, Michael Jackson and David Guetta and has produced for 50 Cent, Kesha and Akon. Further, his work has been showcased on the popular EDM focused show "What's Hot in EDM?" on BBC Radio 1. He also owns his record label, Dirty Dutch Music.

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Tanzania Hughie was born and raised in the south Bronx, New York. Her roots in this culturally rich environment helped develop her love for the Arts. At the age of 13 she began teaching lyrical and hip-hop dance styles in after school programs. She received Presidential scholarships, awards, and accolades for her service to the youth of Bronx based communities. Tanzania studied Fashion and Design at Virginia Commonwealth University. She has a degree in Film and Television Acting from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.

She has continued to share her talents and gifts with the youth of the Metro New York Area, teaching performing arts at the Boys & Girls Clubs, I.S 62, Grace Harrigan Dance School and Dream Productions. Tanzania has been featured on television show such as; In the Line of Fire, The Dr. Oz Show, The Hungry Games, and Duchess Discoveries with the Duchess of York. On stage; When All is Lost by Drica Armstrong as Karen, Unequally Yoked by Lynette Blackwell, Murder by the Sea directed by award winning director Danielle Earle. In film, Tanzania played lead in Wendy Santana” The One”, and Ann in Lynette Blackwell’s “ Twelve” Ocktober Film Festival Best Short Film Nominee. Tanzania was also in a web series, Timeless Guilt, directed by Benny Flames.

Ms. Hughie is currently a freelance writer and has her own company Tanzania Hughie Productions. She has been a Board member At-Large of Citizen Action NY. She deems herself to be an ‘artivist’ where her activism and art worlds are colliding. She starred in Vivian Sessoms Billboard charting 2019 music video, “I Can’t Breathe”, and is a cowriter and DEA Agent 'Claudeen Shaw' in the upcoming Alex Hugo Film, "Bully: The Dead Don't Die", which highlights the injustices of the law enforcement department. Tanzania believes that art reflects life and it’s time the world looks in the mirror and makes a change. She believes you can truly be yourself when you have discovered your true purpose in life. Her personal motto is “It’s never too late to live the life you want to live”. She looks forward to impacting culture through the Arts by continuing to be a powerful woman in life and media.

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Meeko Gattuso is known for his bone chilling acting in movies King Jack and Gimme the Loot. He portrays the sinister drug dealer Mouse on HBO's hit series 'Euphoria'. This interview tells his story from struggle to success in the Bronx as an actor, singer, & artist.

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Longtime partners Ally & Zack introduce their new naughty THC product line to Ang and tell her how they keep the fire going after all these years.

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