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Vaughn Anthony, aka VA, was given the nickname “Mr. Everything”.   He excels in multiple venues: the artist, the actor, singer, athlete and sex symbol all blended with a charismatic personality, enhanced by a spirit of humility.  Now all grown up, Vaughn Anthony has reinvented himself. He is becoming a strong soulful presence in the music industry.  VA served as John Legend’s back-up singer from 2005-2010 while writing songs and developing his signature performance.  

 

Kathy Liautaud is a visionary who is meticulous, persistent, ambitious, creative and determined. She is an excellent writer and communicator who uses her words to persuade, empower and inform. As a forward thinker, she uses her intellect and world experiences to assist clients and maximizes their visibility as well as potential. She is an independent public relations practitioner and an Internet marketer. Putting herself in the shoes of consumers and clients allows her to create customized, comprehensive strategic campaigns. She’s a proud student of the “School of Life” and is always striving to learn more. Her success is a fusion of her willingness to succeed, her passion for public relations and her desire to help others.

Kyron a.k.a Young Kay is a talented independent artist as a R&B singer-songwriter, music producer, and recording engineer. Young Kay creates his incredible sound from many different genres of music. 

 

In the year of 2009, Young Kay started to pursue his dreams and begin working on his music. One of his biggest inspiration is Russel Simmons, "His is a true definition of a successful African American entrepreneur", says Young Kay.

Curves Rock Fashion Weekend- Curves Rock Fashion Weekend is committed to improving the self-esteem of the curvy community & bringing fashion to the MD, DC & VA area that caters to the woman with CURVES also known as plus (sizes 10+).

Though the task ahead is not easy we are committed to bringing awareness to and improving the self-esteem of the curvy community as well as making styles, trends and fashion that not only caters to the IDEAL size model but also to the woman with CURVES.

Chef JJ- Recently, Chef JJ was the first winner of Rocco’s Dinner Party competition, which aired on Bravo Television Network. With his amazing charm and high confidence it was very easy for viewers to take a liking to him. Chef JJ is currently displaying his culinary talents in an executive dining institute while hosting events, and teaching others to live a healthy lifestyle..

Hannah has always been an imaginative young girl since her early years in middle school.  Like many young introverted girls, she experienced bullying from her peers. She found comfort in being able to escape through her writing and found it as a way of release. Fiction has always been her specialty and she invites readers into her world of fantasy, realness, and rawness. Hannah has a way of influencing her readers and emotions and making them expect the unexpected. She enjoys pushing the grain and stroking her pen until it's empty. By then, the story is complete and is saturated with everything in a nutshell.             Ms. Spivey was raised by her mother and father in South Florida and she has one sister.  She obtained her Associate’s degree in Business Administration. She is a continuing ghost writer and freelance writer. Hannah is a strong advocate against domestic violence and plans to continue spreading the word against it through her novels, she is currently working on her second novel called “The Bold and The Ugly Truth” and her fourth E-book “Perspectives”. In addition to her first novel “Ebony the Beloved", Ms. Spivey has previously written and published three short story e-books: “My Sherry Amor”, “Payback is an S.O.B” and “Lloyd Tube”.  Hannah’s favorite authors include: Tracy Brown, Carl Webster, Mary Monroe, and Kimberla Lawson Roby.  She enjoys listening to R&B and watching old television shows.  She is also an advocate for natural hair and natural beauty.

Sitting across the table from singer-songwriter Brian Owens, one might get the feeling of conversing with — as some say — an old soul. There is a calmness and self-assuredness that suggests he’s been here before, even though he is only on the verge of becoming the new voice of American soul. He doesn’t project the harried, fast-paced life of a national recording artist, but rather the soulful energy that dominates his music.

Raised in St. Louis, his music reflects a city infused with blues, soul and funk, resulting in a style that is distinctly his own, yet reminiscent of artists like Marvin Gaye, Al Green,and Otis Redding, who laid the foundation for Grammy Award winning, R&B soul artists like D’Angelo, Maxwell and Raphael Saadiq. Now, joining that class is Brian Owens. “I want to be my own voice, but in a way that’s familiar to people,” Owens says. “So I welcome the comparisons because it means that people take comfort in my influences. 

As one of the lead singers of Sidewinder, the Air Force band that became a YouTube web sensation with more than 2.5 million views and swept up a flurry of media attention for their version of soul-pop singer, Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep,” Brian has been featured on national television shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Entertainment Tonight.

Kalenna started writing songs at 11, when she would accompany her father—a rapper and army man—into the studio. As a military daughter, she moved often, living in diverse locations including Alaska, Germany and Hawaii. In music, she found a home for herself even as “home” was constantly changing. “Growing up, I understood how music can take you away and help you escape,” she says. “At the same time I began learning how music brings people together; how it can heal and comfort.” She eventually channeled her talent for songwriting into a successful career penning hits for Jill Scott, Jennifer Lopez, Timbaland and multi-platinum producer Rodney Jerkins. As a songwriter, she is highly sought by A-list artists to write their hits. Her talent has been featured in varied genres of music. She has written songs for Christina Milan, Opera signer, Charlotte Church (Mood Swing), Bobby Valentino , Rasheeda, Aretha Franklin and Fantasia, Slim Thug,  cat Dolls, Timati, Christina Aguilera and countless others. Additional credits include, Maino , Three 6 Mafia, Ciara, Trina, and of course Diddy-Dirty Money.  In between touring and songwriting, Kalenna lends time to her nonprofit organization, the I Heart Kalenna Foundation. Her mission is to provide social services to families with lupus or homeless veterans. She also provides mentoring and guidance to students by way of school visits and workshops.

MAGIC MAN

Musiq Soulchild

 

It’s hard to imagine a performer working today with more heart and soul than Musiq Soulchild. With over a decade on the scene, the multiplatinum singer/songwriter brings a new depth to his meditations on life and love with his sixth studio album, Musiqinthemagiq. Could he be the hardest working man in the business? At the very least, he’s got to be the most soulful.

 

“Soul music is something that you can’t fake. You’re just expressing yourself. That’s the magic in my music.”

—Musiq Soulchild

 

A lot has changed since Musiq first hit the scene. He’s no longer that talented cat from Philadelphia who just wants to sing. Since then, he’s made the shift from his native Philly, where he honed his skills among the city’s prolific music scene, to Atlanta. He’s gone platinum not once, but twice, and performed with everyone from Mary J. Blige and Carlos Santana to Estelle and The Roots. As he readies the release of MusiqintheMagiq, he is eager to show fans yet another side, and perhaps let them in on the secret to his unforgettable blend of magic.

Before the group stepped on the scene in 1996 with their first single, “Only You”, the four high-school friends that originally called themselves “Forte” hit a few bumps in the road before fate landed them in front of Club 112 in Atlanta to audition in the parking lot for P. Diddy. He would go on to sign them and throughout the ‘90s and 00, they achieved four platinum albums, posted eight chart topping records and garnished two Grammy nominations that cemented them as a bonafied R&B group. As the face of the group, Marvin “Slim” Scandrick was influential in setting the tone for the group. Since the last 112 album in 2005, Slim has stayed busy dropping music via internet as a way to measure fan response. This test would play a valuable key in helping to determine his decision to do a solo album. Although the idea of lead - singers branching off on a solo career isn’t anything new, Slim never had any plans to do so, but as CEO, he wanted to insure that M3 Productions got off to a great start.

Bididie Buggz born in Los Angeles, California and raised in the High Desert, Bididie Buggz has an 11 year Hip Hop history. He has appeared in clubs around Southern California including Ruby's Night Club and has volunteer his time and talent to producing a sampler CD for the Relay 4 Life, a non-profit fund raising agency organized to fight cancer. He has completed such work as "In and Out of Traffic", "Don't Get Pissed Off", and "Same O Thang". Bididie Buggz is currently working on a CD that will be released early summer. Bididie Buggz will be dropping his album early 1st quarter 2013. 

Black Magic Gang is a group out of Detroit MI who also has solo projects on the market.  The group consists of Topnotch Tha Don (The General), Dirty Marc, Insane Wayne, Ace Black and Yung Unk.  They are making noise worldwide with their hit singles "Ridin Round Wit Choppers" and "40 On My Lap".  Keep your ear to the radio folks because they will definitely be a household name!