May, 2009

This week I am proud to present Shanno~Shanell, a certified dime and hustler reppin the Windy City aka Chicago. Don’t be surprised if you see her on the cover of a few magazines soon. She took some time out of her schedule for little interview check it out below.

DJ Grain: What’s your name?
Shanell: Shanno~Shanell.

DJ Grain: Where are you from?
Shanell: I was born in Louisiana, but i was raised on the west side of Chicago.

DJ Grain: How many years have you been modeling?
Shanell: This is my first year modeling, so I’m still green, lol. Hopefully my career can take off, like a lot of models I look up to.

DJ Grain: What are the misconceptions people commonly have about models that are untrue?
Shanell: The biggest misconception that people have about me is that I’m mean and conceited because I’m a model. But in all actuality, I’m a people person. I love sports, hanging with friends, playing pool, among other things.

DJ Grain: What shows, videos, magazines, etc. have you been featured in?
Shanell: In January, I was in a Ed Hardy fashion show here in Chicago. I was just recently in a House of Bidalle fashion show which was a huge success! I’ve posed for Kharizma Magazine, & I have something in the works to be in 2Tight Magazine as well.

DJ Grain: What photographers have you worked with?
Shanell: I’ve worked with The Most Gorgeous Photography (photog: Larry). Kharizma Magazine (photog: Trey & Poney Boy). Next Level Photography (photog: Sean).

DJ Grain: What photographers would you like to work with?
Shanell: I would love to work with TTP of Nu Age Photography, Shaun Hines Photography, & Patrick Adams of 2 Star Studios.

DJ Grain: Can you describe the grind of a model trying to break into the industry?
Shanell: The grind is a hard one because, its hard to get certain people to take you & what your trying to do serious. I myself like to keep everything on a business relationship. You’ve got some A-holes, perverts, & sicko’s in this industry, so having a supportive team of people to help you cut down the grass so view the snakes is always a plus.

DJ Grain: Any words for the ladies out there that have aspirations of entering the modeling industry?
Shanell: Never settle, ALWAYS stay professional, get your image out there as much as possible, & stay on your hustle!

DJ Grain: How can people contact you for booking?
Shanell: I can be contacted by email, MySpace, & Model Mayhem.

Email
Myspace
Model Mayhem

Oh yeah. Dope video. Rihanna like what. Illest booty on the planet. I’m sayin’.

And our apologies for the lack of posts recently. I still don’t have the net at the new crib, killing me. We’re on it, though!

Yes yes!! We official! The first release from our new label, HiPNOTT Records (helmed by esteemed blogger Kevin Nottingham) is here! The homie Nobody Famous (producer/MC) just dropped this single, ‘Don’t Act Like I Never Told You‘, from his upcoming LP Order Up! Volume 3: Chicken & Waffles, dropping in July. Check out the video below, and go cop the single on iTunes now!!

Behind The Scenes @ Clipse ft. Kanye West ‘Kinda like a Big Deal’ Video Shoot!

Im going video crazy, but its for good reasons… such as this one.

A new video from Big Pooh off of his The Delightful Bars album. This track can be found on the North American Pie and Candy Apple iTunes versions.

Click here (read review) to visit our man Kevin Nottingham’s blog to read the full review. Dope ish.

I caught this on HipHopGame.com yall. Bussa- BUSS!!!

I am proud to present Ms. Jillian Grandison, Ms. Jamaica UK. That’s right folks, Ms. Jamaica UK. Representing the beautiful island of Jamaica, Jillian has taken her skills way beyond the modeling world. She clearly rises above the mold of what people think the typical model is like, which is all beauty no brains. I was able to catch up with Miss Jamaica when she had a little bit of a break from her busy schedule of school, photo shoots, and various promotional events. Check the interview below.

DJ Grain: What’s your name?
Jillian: My name is Jillian Grandison.

DJ Grain: Where are you from?
Jillian: I’m originally from Jamaica, but I’m currently living in London.

DJ Grain: How many years have you been modeling?
Jillian: I’ve been modeling for five years now.

DJ Grain: What are the misconceptions people commonly have about models that are untrue?
Jillian: There are quite a few, but the main one is that models are just ‘pretty faces’ and are all academically challenged with no inner beauty or intelligence. I can say this isn’t necessarily true at all as I’ve met quite a few models who are very smart and ambitious, most of whom have degrees or whom are currently studying like myself who is currently studying for a degree in Management Accounting and Public Finance.

DJ Grain: What shows, videos, magazines, etc. have you been featured in?
Jillian: Miss Jamaica UK Beauty Pageant 2008 (winner & reigning queen), KD Darlington Fashion show – London Fashion Week, Cover Girl for Flavour Magazine, Featured in 3 issues of Black Beauty & Hair Magazine Miss October on Flavour’s 2008 Calendar.

DJ Grain: What photographers have you worked with?
Jillian: I’ve worked with quite a few photographers, but my favourites at the moment are Kosher (Femelle Studios), Matthew Hinchcliffe and Alexio Ferraro. They are absolutely great to work with, very professional with an overflow of creativity.

DJ Grain: What photographers would you like to work with?
Jillian: I would like to work with Regan Cameron, Solve Sundsbo and Steven Meisel, just to name a few.

DJ Grain: Can you describe the grind of a model trying to break into the industry?
Jillian: Modeling is very much an exciting career path, however it can be very difficult at times to get jobs or to even get noticed as it’s such a competitive industry. Networking is the key and you also have to be very dedicated.

DJ Grain: Any words for the ladies out there that have aspirations of entering the modeling industry?
Jillian: First of all i would say, you have to be able to deal with rejection and taking constructive criticisms on board. Believe in yourself and stay focused on your goals. Never loose your self respect and above all make sure you have something else to fall back on, just in case your modeling career doesn’t go as well as you hope.

DJ Grain: Where can we see you next/ what’s next in the pipeline for you?
Jillian: My latest project has been my 2009/2010 Calendar which is out NOW! Working in conjunction with KOSHMO ENTERTAINMENT the creators of FEMELLE and FEMELLE DREAM TEAM of which I’m one of the dream girls. The calendar is filled with sexy, playful, seductive, and classy images.
Contact me on any of the sites below for more details of where/how to purchase your copy.

DJ Grain: How can people contact you for booking?
Jillian: I can be contacted through any of these sites:
Model Mayhem
Myspace #1
Myspace #2
Email w/full details

Shouts to all the brave soldiers around the world. Happy Memorial Day-US

One word about this picture…Gangsta

OK, so I woke up this morning and my house mate shouts out “Dude, check this out!” So I watch the clip and I was kinda weirded out, the news channel decided to get an eye witness account of a shooting that had just apparently happened in Sydney’s Kings Cross area.

OK so this place has thousands of tourists flocking to it every day, it has a night life that’s notorious and yet in an effort to shock the general public, and most likely get the most yardage out of this news clip, they ask for the account of the events from shitfaced people in the area. The story is news worthy but I think the station will most likely receive a negative response from a few local ethnic communities for a few things, mostly I think it would’ve been from the message it conveys.

Young little Aussie girls do bad impressions of the ethnics. Is she describing Islander types for her use of the word ‘bro’ and ‘hey?’ Or does she refer to the ethnicities who claim the word ‘wog’? I’m sure if this was America, the word may have begun with a ‘N’ and depending on who you hang out with, could have an A or R sound at the end. Despite all of that noise she keeps its real, and so do the others for that matter, with another dude recognising the gun as a ‘Glock-9′.

I’m sure he would ’cause peeps in Kings Cross is gully like that, gnomsaying… I love it when realness, booze, guns, news, and ethnicities combines.. for me it’s chaos in synergy.

Two clips here, peeps. I think Channel 9 should’ve used the second one.