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Well the end is near and 2009 is coming to a close. What better way to kick start it by talking to Miss. Black NC. Yep you saw that right BLACK, AFRICAN-AMERCIAN, BROWN SKINNED-ed…lol. I am so excited to get to know more about her: Ms. RaSheeda Waddell! We are gonna get all the ins and outs of the pageantry bidness and talk to her about the standard of beauty in today’s society. We will find out what she has planned for the new year and take your calls about what your plans are and how you plan to party for the New  Year. What is your New Year’s Resolution? What is the most shocking event to occur in your life or your favorite celeb’s life this year? Share your poetry.  PLEASE SHARE YOUR POETRY! Or just call in to say hello to Miss. Black NC!  ~Phat has some thangs coming in  2010. Get ready!! Tune in! Call in number (347) 855-8245!

Call in number: (347) 855-8245

Talk with Mr. Coley!

Mr. Coley was born in Washington, DC but moved to Durham, NC at a young age.  Mr. Coley received his inspiration and talent from his mother, a God fearing woman who believed in praying and going to church – so began THE SOUL AND THE MUSIC!!! Singing around the house and playing drums in the church was his first connection, and then he began singing in various choirs. In high school, Mr. Coley was active in the gospel choir, and PERFORMED in stage plays like “DREAM GIRLS,” where he played Curtis Taylor Jr. Among other talents, Mr. Coley marched in the band and played SNARE on Hillside High School’s drumline, “Blue Steel,” making a cameo in the movie “THE INK WELL” starring Larenz Tate. Since then, Mr. Coley has performed in various night clubs all over North Carolina, but his “Big Break” came in 2006 when he performed on the nationally syndicated “Tom Joyner Morning Show,” live on FOXY 107/104 FM in Raleigh, NC. In 2007, Mr. Coley went on to perform at “THE WORLD FAMOUS APOLLO THEATER” in New York. He first performed his original song entitled “YO MRS.” at AMATEUR NIGHT, a non-televised show, securing his spot on the nationally televised show, “SHOWTIME @ THE APOLLO.” His rendition of “LATELY” (by Stevie Wonder, as performed by KC and Jo Jo) allowed him to advance in the competition as the returning winner for the next show – an “Apollo Legend” in the making! Mr. Coley has sung at UNIVERSAL RECORD LABEL and has written lyrics and recorded at “RUFF RYDERS RECORD LABEL”  as well, Mr Coley has also worked with MAJOR RAP LEGEND ”BIG DADDY KANE”, and “9TH WONDER”, PRODUCER from the rap group, ”LITTLE BROTHER”, since then Mr Coley has performed at the “CHARLOTTE MUSIC AWARDS” in Durham and Charlotte, NC, but his latest accomplishment was singing the “NATIONAL ANTHEM” at the 2008 MEAC basketball tournament held in Raleigh, NC at the RBC CENTER and the 2009 CIAA tournament in Charlotte NC ! So its safe to say that Mr. Coley has achieved “GREATNESS” in so many ways, Mr Coley has started his own publishing company called “TIMELESS SOUL” “Where Good Music Transends Generations”. This Singer, Songwriter, Producer” is a quadruple threat! Unlike any other artist, Mr. Coley has produced, written and arranged his own album entitled “FOREVER-MUSIC,” which makes him “THE MASTER MIND BEHIND THE MUSIC.” It’s been said, that even being unsigned, Mr. Coley is a “FRANCHISE” all by himself….”THE FUTURE OF REAL MUSIC.”

This R&B and Inspirational Singer is what embodies a “TIMELESS SOUL.”

For bookings, shows and studio needs, contact us at: coleymusic@gmail.com

I cannot believe this is episode 10! It may not be a big deal to ya’ll but I am hyped about it! 10 episodes of me coming through ya speakers to share a little piece of my world with you! This Wednesday night it will be no different! We are gonna have a good time and welcome our Featured Guest Chenier, Alumnus of St. Augustine’s College, like myself! ~FALCON PRIDE~

Chenier hails from Queens, NY and now calls Raleigh, NC home. He discovered his gift to sing when he was 5 years old while singing in the church. Chenier continued to use his gift as a young man singing in churches, weddings, and various musical events.

This motivated him to pursue music in high school. Chenier attended The Brooklyn Academy of Music where he studied voice and received a partial scholarship to attend St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, NC. In college he developed his songwriting, honed his velvet vocal styling and earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. Chenier also knew he had charisma and a voice to captivate an audience.

Chenier’s sound has drawn comparisons to great vocalists like Brain McKnight and Babyface but he still feel he has a sound of his own. Like many great singers and performers he credits been influenced by some of the greats: Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, R.Kelly and Brain McKnight just to name a few. Chenier is finally on his long awaited career path as a singer, songwriter and performer.

Chenier’s debut smash single One Fantasy, which he wrote and arranged received rave reviews from the Worldwide Songwriter’s Association. The song earned “Song of the Week” for 2 weeks straight with the Worldwide Songwriter’s Association. Chenier was also a top 20 finalist in 2005 Unisong International Songwriter Contest with One Fantasy. Even before the release his debut album, he was a nominee for the 2nd annual Carolina Music Awards for R&B male artist of the year for 2009. “One Fantasy” has received frequent airplay in North Carolina and repeated requests upon its release. Chenier is something that the music world has been missing; a fresh and sincere sound. Chenier is currently making appearances, giving interviews, performing, and finishing his debut album titled “Mr. Chenier” scheduled to be released in December 09. Chenier’s music will take you on a musical journey as he starts a career of longevity.

To read more about Chenier, purchase his music, or follow his career you can visit his sites listed below:

www.myspace.com/syxxthree
www.youtube.com/syxxthree74
www.twitter.com/syxxthree
www.hitlab.com/user/72046/chenier

This Wednesday we will continue to talk to Ed Umoja, a highly recommend photographer with the ability to leave you breathless when you see his photographs!

Edmund (Ed) Herman, the third of four siblings, is a native of the caribbean island of St. Lucia. In the early 1970′s Edmund met the great Gordon Parks who opened up the world of photography to young Edmund. His first published works were featured in his high school yearbook.

In 1992, Ed founded Umoja Photography to document the diversity, spirituality and beauty of the people around him. Every image preserves the character of the subject or genre allowing the viewer a window seat in. Ed continues to document the lives of leaders and people who change and influence our history with their actions. To date, Edmund’s work has appeard in various publications and events such as:

British Airways High life Magazine
P.E.P. News Paper

Action Martial Arts Magazine

The Amsterdam News

Carib News New York

Our Times Press

N.A.N Newsletter

The Final Call

Boom Collective Directory

The Noel/Scott Report

To Be African (TBA) website

Michael DePasquale Website

Abner Louima case legal photographs
He has created conceptual pieces such as The Gathering his rendition of the Last Supper, The Protectors”call to service”, The Protectors”warriors of peace” , Heaven on Earth, Voiceless and Harriet Tubman”Moses of the middle passage” just to name a few.

One of Mr. Herman’s conceptual images was selected for the cover of the book Stolen Women,Reclaiming our Sexuality, taking BackOur Lives, by Gail Elizabeth Wyatt and published by John Wiley & Sons Inc. Dr. Wyatt believed Ed’s photography represented the struggle to achieve sexual well-being and beauty in our culture.

Ed previously served as Chairman for the National Action Network (N.A.N.) photo department from (1996-2001). He was Reverend Al Sharpton’s personal photographer for five years and also worked on Rev. Sharptons last mayoral campaign where he photographed Dr. Betty Shabazz just before her untimely death.

In addition, to his above accomplishments, Mr. Herman’s photography business (Umoja) specializes in wedding packages, family portraits, catered affairs, fashion shows. For the past three years Mr. Herman has been the photographer of record for Hats by Bunn.com. Moshood, the Nigerian designer based in Brooklyn, was very impressed with Umoja’s work that he contracted with the company for two and a half years to document his fashion and apparel line. Because of Ed’s extensive fashion experience many models in the industry have him work on their portfolios.

Exhibitions:

Black History Photo Exhibit at Penn Station,New York City

Private exhibit in Brooklyn in December 1997

Amy Ruth’s Restaurant

N.A.N. Photo exhibit November 1999

Umoja’s Accomplishments:

Poster Series on Harriet Tubman

U.S.. Kodokan Society of Black Belts Member

Hall of Fame inductee of the Southeastern Hall of Fame Martial Arts Brotherhood

Co-Founder of Sisters in Harmony
Photographer for North American Federation of Martial Artist (N.A.F.M.A.)

Staff Photographer for R.A.F.L.

Photography work for movie 365 days of marching movie: http://www.365daysofmarchingmovie.com/home.html

World karate Union Hall of fame 2006-2009

Photographer for Battle at the Boardwalk 2006 Altantic City, New Jersey

Official photographer for the United States Kickboxing Assoc.(USKBA) Rahway, New Jersey 2005,2006

Creator of Warriors of Peace” the Poster Series”

Michael DePasquale action film academy photographer 2004,2005,2006

Martial Arts University photographer 2004,2005,2006

O’Sensei Ronald Duncan Cross training Camp photographer 2004,2005

Photographer for American legion Baseball 2005-2009 New York State Championship

Awarded the Detective Beatrice E. Thomas Community Service Award, February 2003 from the Essex County Sheriffs Department.
Elected to the Wall of Positive Men of color March 2003, by the Council of Elders of the Generation Center.

Promotional Photographs for Lady Smith Black Mambazo

Published photography for the book Global Expressions by Lisa Shepherd

Photographer for day that honored New York Jets player Wayne Cherbet in Garfield, New Jersey 1998

He currently calls New Jersey home. Umoja’s services are available by appointment.

Share your poetry or your music. Will be playing R&B, Hip-Hop and Old Skool. Tune in! The call in number is (347) 855-8245!

“I have put my all into this album and hopefully the number of record sales will prove it.”

DJ Magnum

Tonight we will be talking about AIDS AWARENESS! It’s a tough subject for some, but it must be discussed. Have you been tested? Share your story or poetry about that experience. Lost a family member to aids? Let us know and share with our audience, we must spread the word to stop this deadly disease from running ramped in our communities. As for the rest of the show, get ready to get your bounce on tonight! These hits created by DJ Magnum will have you dancing in your seat!  I will be spinning a few tracks by him tonight and asking you what do you think? The call in number is (347) 855-8245! Just drop in and say hello and share. Say wassup to DJ Magnum. Dj Magnum born on October 24th 1981 in Cashville Tennessee. Since the age of twelve I’ve had a passion for music. Having grown up in the projects in Tennessee and in Florida, I developed an interest in Hip-Hop and Rap music. I started writting music in the fifth grade and formed my first rap group along with William Dunkley and Chris Hudson. We were more interested in the fame and attention more than anything else. By the end of the school year the group broke up, because we all ended up going to different schools the following school year. It wasn’t untill 2006 when i began writing music again, and I released my first album in 2007 called “The Awakening”. The album was horrible, nobody would want to hear the negative lyrics and the bad production of the album. The album was never distributed and I hope nobody will ever hear it.
In October of 2007 I along with Quinsis and G-G formed a group called Teck Squad Generalz. We started recording our first mix-tape “Street Prodigy” in the attic of our house. This was a demo cd with only eight songs that were good songs but the production wasn’t by far the best. We were introduced to Blackface Ent. a local record label in Daytona Beach shortly after we finished Street Prodigy. The label loved our style and we recieved a three year contract to record with them. We started right away working on our promo cd, which was a four track cd that was the best songs that I have ever recorded. We began to distribute thousands of copies in the Daytona Beach area, and began to book shows at local civic centers as well as local nite clubs.

Our shows were aired on BET as well was local radio stations. Everything was going great, the fans loved our music and our swagg. But like always when your in a group there are issues and sometimes you work them out, but sometimes you dont.
By the begining of 2009 our issues became to much and the group broke up. There was alot of disagreement between the group as well as our label. As of today I’m currently working on my first solo album, which i plan to release in march 2010. This will certainly be a great album which I will be featured by know artist like Jon Young, Treal, and Haitian Fresh.

Listen to more hits from DJ Magnum on his MYSPACE MUSIC PAGE OR just click on his picture above! TUNE IN TONIGHT!