Now that school is out my homegirl the lovely Ms. Cherelle J is on the grind. Check out these new photos they are fresh off the press.
Throwback! I LOVE Mary. This is too dope for words. Damn I miss early to mid-90's R&B.
Big ups to the homegirl Eternia! Peep the first video blog in the lead up to her next album with MoSS. This is finna be a big one.
This week I am proud to present Ms. Cherelle J, reppin the west coast to the fullest, Riverside, CA to be exact. In her one short year of modeling she has been featured on several club flyers and even been the leading lady in the fashion show at her college. Ms. Cherelle does indeed have a bright future ahead. In between shoots and a busy school schedule, Cherelle found the time to drop a little light on modeling and the industry. Check out the interview below.
DJ Grain: What’s your name?
Cherelle: Cherelle J aka SoHollywood.
DJ Grain: Where are you from?
Cherelle: I am originally from Riverside, CA but now I reside in Fresno, CA because it is a good place where I can finish school and get that under my belt before moving to LA.
DJ Grain: How many years have you been modeling?
Cherelle: Ive been modeling for about a year now.
DJ Grain: What are the misconceptions people commonly have about models that are untrue?
Cherelle: A big misconception about models is that we are all stupid and anorexic. I personally have always been very into school and take pride in my education and I have also been naturally slim all my life without starving myself, anyone who knows me knows that food is probably my best friend lol.
DJ Grain: What shows, videos, magazines, etc. have you been featured in?
Cherelle: I havent been featured in any videos or magazines....YET.
DJ Grain: What photographers have you worked with?
Cherelle: I have worked with Feather Da-Wyz, Aubre Cummings of Studio5nine photography and Ken of Kens photos.
DJ Grain: What photographers would you like to work with?
Cherelle: I want to work with photographers who have strong unique fierce images, portray me in the best light possible and who can help me build my portfolio.
DJ Grain: Can you describe the grind of a model trying to break into the industry?
Cherelle: It is definitely not as easy as you think. You start out trying to get booked for something but don’t have any professional photos to show to even get booked. And if you do want some good photos to start with, you’re going to have to pay about two to four hundred for them. Most people don’t have that kind of money so you’re looking for someone to shoot you for free. And if u get lucky enough to find someone they expect you to know everything, how to pose, how to work your face etc. and some photographers are ass holes, you get critiqued on every part of your body and the industry is not nice with their comments at all. You really have to have a tough skin and brush off the things they say because it can really get to you and ruin your self esteem.
DJ Grain: Any words for the ladies out there that have aspirations of entering the modeling industry?
Cherelle: Its not about what you know its about who you know! Yes I’m intelligent but intelligence doesn’t get good pictures. Be sociable and outgoing with people, network your butt off and get people on your side who can help you, other people know people so the bigger your circle of hard working positive individuals, the farther you will get.
DJ Grain: How can people contact you for booking?
Cherelle: I can be reached through my:
MySpace 1
MySpace 2
ModelMayhem
Caught this dope Emilio spot on the Tony Toca Show, and he just flows and flows. God damn son!
Mos Def stops through the Prohibit NYC store and got to hear some of the new Self Scientific album. Damn, I’m beyond jealous right now… Self Sci is one of the dopest emce/producer duos out there. Chace & Khalil? Sheeeeeit! The joint playing is called Jetski, and might not even make the final cut. So Chace… if it doesn’t, I better get an email with the damn .mp3 haha! And despite internet rumors, Mos Def is still dropping The Ecstatic next week so be sure to support that real hip hop!
Courtesy of 2dopeboyz.com
Bloggers, what it do? Mac geeks, what's crackin? i-Phone, i-Pod Touch rockers... LISTEN UP!!!
I stumbled across this site on the lovely Google after a mate told me how to crack or "JailBreak" my i-Phone.. ahem.
Now, everyone that has an i-Phone or i-Pod Touch can make links on their Home Screen for their favourite pages on the web.
I found something REALLY sick for our regular visitors, and new comers to the blog can use, so they can keep in touch with us on the run, anytime, from their i-Phone's! I made a nice 'lil logo for yall to add too :) Aawww...
Go here & watch the video:
http://www.ziphone.org/
Then and ADD this .png file to it below, so it looks all pretty for yall!
(looks like this)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D8OXPA6G
Any issues,
Holla!!
Check this shit out...Nas and Maxwell got their whore on with some ladies in Turks and Caicos (I'm assuming it's an island or something), and Maxwell decided to Tweet about it. Busted, bro. I think Kelis is finna know about this, somehow.
Big ups to Micnificent for the link!
Oh shit. Looks like Blackstar are back at it again. Mos and Kweli reunited for this show a couple days back in Times Square, NYC. Wooooo!
This is an oldie, I know, but I only caught this video yesterday. Illest beat, so ridic.
Since the homie Kev gets soooo many joints sent to him every month, some of y'all might be aware that he now puts together a monthly mixtape with the best of the leaked joints. This month is a cracker, with two discs of pure heat. Check the track list:
Download Kevin Nottingham.com Mixtape May 2009
DISC 1
01 - Finale - A Pipe Dream And A Promise [prod by Oddisee]
02 - Donny Goines - Make Me Feel (feat. Emilio Rojas)
03 - Reflection Eternal - Back Again
04 - Kev Turner - Feel Free Ta Spit (feat. MaG, Fokis & Causi) [prod by J-Slant]
05 - Damu The Fudgemunk - Same Beat
06 - Pete Rock - Just A Word Or Two
07 - SoulStice - Unfold (feat. Oddisee)
08 - Nobody Famous - Mocha Soul (Remix feat. Convinced, H.O.P.E., Lite & El Prez)
09 - Tanya Morgan - Morgan Blu (feat. Blu)
10 - Blaq Poet - Hate (feat. N.O.R.E.) [prod by DJ Premier]
11 - DJ Soulclap - Change (feat. Punchline & Wyldbunch)
12 - Saigon - Change Gon Come
13 - Marco Polo & Torae - Hold Up (feat. Masta Ace & Sean Price)
14 - DJ K.O. - Start It All Over (14KT Remix feat. Skyzoo, Emilio Rojas & Median)
15 - Roddy Rod - This Time Around (feat. Phonte & Carlitta Durand)
DISC 2
16 - Empire - Underground
17 - CunninLynguists - Never Come Down (The Brownie Song)
18 - Krumb Snatcha - Yesterday (prod. Pete Rock)
19 - Kaze - Fresh (feat. Mr. Mohalyn) [prod by 9th Wonder]
20 - Dynas - Point of View [prod by 9th Wonder]
21 - J57 - Lights Out (feat. Skyzoo) [prod by J57]
22 - JD Riggz - Businessmen (feat. Emilio Rojas)
23 - SoulStice - Beyond Borders (feat. Supastition & Angelina)
24 - DJ Soulclap - B-Boy (feat. K. Sparks & Donny Goines)
25 - Phoenix Jones - Family Guy
26 - Classified - Up All Night
27 - Julian Marley - Violence In The Streets (feat. Damian Marley)
28 - Mos Def - Casa Bey
29 - Malicious - Anything
30 - Talib Kweli - Keep In The Pockets (Kero One Remix)
31 - Nicolay - Nautilus
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.
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