The GaptoothDiva Show

GaptoothDiva gets it in with rap phenom and lyrical professional Joshua Reed aka Freeze, one of Richmond's hottest MC's from Charged Up Ent.

In 1992, Joshua’s family moved to Denver, CO, opening his eyes to a world of gritty street life, gangs and “the grind.” The appeal of the streets called and Joshua answered- Freeze was born.

After threes years of Colorado life, Freeze moved back to a middle class suburb in Richmond, but the influence of the streets stayed with him. Graduating high school with a 3.2 GPA was matched by his graduation in the criminal underworld; from petty crimes to nickel bags, and eventually large quantities of hard narcotics. A 2002 acceptance to V.A. Tech was quickly put to halt with his first drug arrest.

Linking up with fellow Tech dropout and M.C. Renazance, Freeze recorded his first album Freezer Burn. After selling 1000 units, Freeze began working on his next project. Tha Introduction, a mix-tape with many local artists, generated a buzz amongst the underground Tri cities area. With upgrades to his personal recording set up, he continued to record music and perform at area shows, planning to drop his second album A Cold Night late 2006. Along with help from Vellians consulting agency, Freeze achieved wide success with his single “Mistress”, getting added to many radio station rotations and interviewed in two national magazines (The Connex List, Right On).

On November 21st, 2006, at the pinnacle of his rapping endeavors, Freeze was indicted on five counts of felony possession and distribution to wit cocaine. Sentenced to 25 years with 23 ½ suspended, he spent his time incarcerated finding himself and his God.

February 19th, 2008, Freeze was released with a newfound introspect and outlook on life. Hopping right back into the local music scene, alongside Charged Up Ent., Freeze has solidified himself as a heavy hitter in Richmond, VA.

The Diva will dig deep into the mind of the one of the Cap City's hardest working lyricist LIVE!

Listen at Your own Risk. The Diva has a whole lot to talk about and more people to piss off!!

GaptoothDiva shares a candid and open conversation with flourishing R&B singer and model, Vileeta Mclean Fleming aka Mz. V(associated with Chasin Money Squad Ent.) and her mother, Poet and Writer Wilma Fleming (also known as “Black Pearl”).

Vileeta, who has been singing since she was four at Fifth Street Baptist Church, developed a talent for turning her emotional struggles and circumstances into music. Much like her mother, Wilma Fleming, who turned her experiences of love, loss, pain, and learning into poetry, the two illustrate a dynamic support system that could inspire any mother/daughter team. We discuss the difficulties of pursuing your dreams and raising a family, having motherly support and input, and how life experiences and trials and tribulations can result in creative poetry and genuine music.

Both women are expected to perform at Richmond’s hottest talent showcase and networking social, Revelationz@Sunset on May 2nd, 2010 located at POSH (1713 E. Main Street) in Richmond, Virginia.

On Saturday at 12pm, I want to welcome you to the Hangover…

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The GaptoothDiva cracks up with the funny and talent trio from Richmond, Virginia, the 5yveFootaz. They will discuss how they started in the rap game and how working together keeps them at their best. Based on th last time I talked to these fools, be prepared for some laughs.

The group started out writing and recording in the basement of Banditville under the label of VaRioTeam, which was the label that they were under at the time. After recording their first album at Banditville with the Young City Bandits in 2001, the group then called Extreme Caution, was forced to break up due to the incarceration of Oh! After a 7 year lapse, Extreme Caution advanced to Da 5yve Footaz adopting a new member. During that 7 year period of not recording as a group, Jus B. Chill continued writing and recording in honor of Oh!, keeping it trill. Da 5yve Footaz are now affiliates of Divine Sonz and its movement. They are now a part of that same movement, Charged Up Ent. Da 5yve Footaz have been a group since July of 2009 and the group consists of Jus B. Chill, Oh! aka U.D.K. and new member Young Yankee. They are all under 6 feet, hence the name. Jus B. Chill and Oh! are the two original members who have been rapping together since they were teenagers. Young Yankee, the youngest member of the group, also produces tracks for the group. Together they have written over 50 songs. They bring a mixture of that VA and New York swagger. With their dedication, enthusiasm, love for music and love for entertaining, this group is sure to be around for a long time. They now share the same dream as Charged Up Ent.

Email the group at [email protected]

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Date / Time: 4/24/2010 12:00 PM

Call-in Number: (646) 378-0442

GaptoothDiva chops it up with Lez, Author and Publisher of “A Lesson Learned”, a life-like illustration of a young woman from Richmond, making hard life decisions on quest to support herself and her child. GaptoothDiva picks her brain on the self-publishing process and ask how new writers embark on the process of putting their first book on the market without the need to submit to small and large publishing houses.

Lez is a native of New Jersey who currently resides in Richmond, Virginia. Her life experiences and observations of others have provided her with the realization that drama is worth learning from.

“A Lesson Learned” is Lez’s self-published debut novel, which is a compilation of her own personal lessons creatively intertwined with those of others that ultimately created a page-turning depiction of life’s harsh realities, complex conclusions, and enough humor to make you laugh.

Lez’s inspirations include the works of others such as J. California Cooper and Sista Souljah. She is very compassionate about reaching out to women who may have struggles in their lives that can be turned into positive experiences. As a result of her outreach, she founded a women’s networking and social group named Shades of Mahogany in Richmond, Virginia. This group provides an atmosphere of trust, community service and positive energy.

The proud mother of two continues to work on many novels to come. Her writings are an easy read and are bound to include at least one character that is walking in your shoes. Be on the lookout for her next novel that will have you turning from cover to cover.

Contact Lez for upcoming release information or book purchases at [email protected]