Detox: Lost Interview With Que of Day 26

A few months ago I did an interview with Que ex-member of Day 26. A midst my transcribing my computer crashed, and Que fell victim to "leaked celebrity naked pictures". As soon as he almost disappeared from my radar, he proceeds to propose to his girlfriend (Dawn of Dirty Money) via twitter... *smh! Way to make your nuptials relevant shawty; check out the tweet and part of my recovered interview with Que below...

Whats the hardest thing you've faced being/becoming a solo artist?
I want to say its basically making people believe in and showing that I can do it. I'm coming from reality tv, and people didn't take Day 26 seriously. They thought we were reality tv stars.. So, I guess the hardest struggle is just getting the fans to believe in me, and then I'm still going to make great music. But I think since the release of the mixtape, they're definitely down.

How did the idea of the mixtape (the Que Files) came about?
Basically that situation that happened with Day 26 when they gave me the letter, after I got the letter I just went into the studio and vented, and let out some of my frustation about things that I had just been going through, period... and then I came out with the concept for Que Files, and went in the booth and started recording. And then I started talking about different situations that happened, whether it be with Day 26 or any thing in my relationship, or anything that I've been through... So then I made Que Files.

If you could compare your sound to any other artist, who would you compare yourself to?
I have people compare me to like Chris Brown because of the youth that's in my voice, or an Usher..

What do you think you as a solo artist can bring to the game that others cant?
My story. A realness. Something showing people that I'm just a reality tv star, I really can sing.. A lot of these other artists, they can't do it.

Do you believe in the Diddy-black-hole or the Bad Boy curse?
Do I believe on the Bad Boy curse? Nah... I don't believe in that. I believe that if you're serious about you're career, you won't let anything stop you. You won't let whoever or whatever come in your way of your dream. This is what I was meant to do and I won't let one man, or a record company stop me.

Although Dawn did not answer via twitter, word on the street is she said yes. Congratulations on the engagement... But next time, spell check.

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Exclusive: P.J. Sparks’ Coming of Age

Special thanks to Jodi Sparks (mother of P.J. and Jordin Sparks), MissDimplez.com was able to get exclusive coverage of P.J. Sparks’ 18th Birthday Celebration. The day started with an exclusive interview with P.J., followed by preparations for his surprise performance. As P.J did his sound check for his performance, you can see a very secure young man on the platform to success, with his mother proudly standing in the background.

MissDimplez.com’s J. Lontae had a chance to speak with Nichet Smith, P.J's publicist and close family friend. In speaking to Niche about P.J.’s growth to adulthood she told him, “This is all bittersweet. I have known him since he was a child so I’m a bit sad. But, I know that he has a good head on his shoulders, and I see all that he’s capable of…”

The entire Sparks family is very close. The entire Sparks family was in attendance, from his intermediate family to his cousins, they were all present. They rallied around him at his first performance, supporting him, and wishing him a happy 18th birthday. When P.J. and close cousin Mike Walker, took the stage, the energy from the crowd burst into the atmosphere. Everyone was enjoying it and having a great time. As P.J. began to move through the crowd you could see his older sister Jordin in the background dancing away to the original tune. For that moment in time, Jordin Sparks wasn’t just a pop-singing sensation; she was a proud older sister, supporting her brother and cousin as they made music happen… The event was a tremendous success.

Check out some of the video footage of P.J.’s performance, video of Jordin singing happy birthday, and our snapshots (via photographer Tommy Briones)…




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Exclusive Interview With Big Sean

If you do not know who Big Sean is, it is obvious that you have been sleeping under a rock. I was fortunate enough to get to interview this 2010 XXL Freshman. This young lyricist is nothing to mess with. Hailing from Detroit, been rapping since he was 12, now 21, and is ready for domination. This was a great interview.

How'd you connect with Kanye West and GOOD Music?
Ah, that's the greatest story... when i was in high school, Kanye was in Detroit, he was promoting his album Late Registration, and he was at the Radio 1 station, and I had a good relationship w/ the radio station when I was in high school, because every Friday I used to go down there and rap at the show called the Friday Night Cipher. And its a show where all the rappers, well, a lot of the city's rappers would come and we would battle each other and the ones who would win the battles would get to rap on air for free. So, I did that when I was in high school. It was me and my best friend, Pat, Pat Pierce... And we did that for like a year straight, and it gave us a great relationship with the radio station.

So, one day Kanye was down here promoting Late Registration, it was on a Saturday, and I had done that show the day before. So, I basically ended up at the radio station and I pretended like I left something there the day before, but really I was just trying to like meet Kanye, and maybe rap for him or something... So I had cds that I was selling in high school at the time... So, you know, I was talking to one of the DJs there, and I remember the DJ telling me that Kanye was right down that hall, and that I should go rap for him. And you know, I ain't never met no celebrity ever, so, my heart was beating out my chest, like I was nervous as I ever been,... But I ended up talking to him like, "yo, whats up man, I'm an aspiring emcee, I do this show here every Friday"... and he was like, "Oh, good job, keep it up", and he started walking away. and I remember my boy saying, "Man, you better run for him man, what the fuck.." and I was like "you right..". So, I tapped him again as he was walking out, and right before his body guard slammed me, he was like "yo, whats up?", and I was like, "Man... can I spit for you real quick?"... and he was like, "Nah, I don't have time.. I'm in a rush man, I gotta go"... I was like "Please man! You my hero!".. He was like "Man, alright man.. but, you gotta spit while we walking out the radio station.. and you only got 16 bars so go." So I started rapping, and ummm.... as we were walking out the station, basically he stopped walking, and he started just looking at me and listening to me, and instead of 16 bars, I ended up rapping for like 10 minutes and like 100 bars... So, that's what got his attention. When I was done there was a big crowd wrapped around at the radio station and it was a real big moment.

Basically, that is just how I got his attention. He didn't want to sign me like right after that at all. We just kept in contact, and I was sending music back and forth over the years, really... and then when he was working on his album Graduation, he invited me to come work with him. I was in LA, just like to take me under his wing. He really showed me how an album was made, all sorts of different types of stuff. And then he signed me shortly after to just GOOD Music, like in 200-, like the end of 2008. Then I got signed to Def Jam later on that year. And then I've been working on my album since then. So, I'm about to come out with my album this year.... that's like the short version, because there was a whole bunch of madness going on. [laughs]
How does it feel to be one of XXL Freshman of 2010?
Aw man... a relief, a blessing. You know, I thought I should have been on it last year, but its even better timing that I'm on it this year. So, everything happens for a reason. Its an honor. You know when you like a young-... when you a kid or any aspiring rapper; All rappers want to be signed or get a record deal with Def Jam or something like that. Or be on the cover of XXL or some type of big magazine, so, for that to happen, its an honor. For that to be my first magazine cover, man, its more than a blessing. Can't thank XXL enough for that.... My mom was really proud.
Whats one thing that you bring to the table that other rappers don't?
One thing I know a lot of rappers forget to bring is a sense of themselves on the record and originality. Besides that, I think I just bring a combination of lyricism mixed with something people can relate to. I want my music to be the soundtrack to peoples lives. And my music isn't all serious, I have a lot of fun in my music, just like people my age have a lot of fun. Going through different issues people go through from like young relationships to young love, or if you going through and just partying all the time, going through different phases, going through being broke, going through being young and starting to live that dream... It is all these different concepts that I incorporate in my music. One thing Kanye taught me to do is do it in a certain way. Keep it a certain level of lyricism, meaning a certain level of conceptual idea. I think that is one thing that I embody in my music, and I can't wait for everybody to hear it.
When can we expect a finished project from you?
Definitely coming this year 2010. We're trying to gage it to see if its going to come before or after Kanye's album. It's probably going to come before... I say probably around the end of summer. We're going to drop a couple of singles and stuff..
Do you ever get star struck when working with people?
Hell yeah! Man, I met Beyonce.. I remember the first time I met Jay... Well, really man, the first time I met Kanye was my first time being star struck. The second time was when Kanye had me in a meeting with Jay-Z and I was star struck as hell, and then, the third time I got star struck was when I met Beyonce. Shoot... who else... Man... Yeah, I get star struck all the time man. Like when I met Pharrell the first time, I was star struck. And now these guys are my friends, and they cool with me, so it's all good.
Do you have time for personal life?
Yeah man, you know.. You always gotta make time to live and have a personal life. It definitely gets sacrificed sometimes but, its all for the better. Whenever you on your job, or even if in school, or doing work, you've got to sacrifice your personal life too sometimes. Its nothing outside the regular really. I just have a different type of job than regular people.
Whats your favorite song of all time?
One of my favorite songs of all time, its going to sound cliche and shit because I'm like signed to Kanye.. But, the song on College Dropout, way before I knew Kanye, "Last Call", and its the last song on The College Dropout. That was one of the songs, I think, that most changed my life. It gave me the most inspiration a song has ever given me.. and, really like, it gave me the motivation to keep going even on them days where I didn't want to rap no more.
Whats your personal best? (the best track you've put out)?
Well, my favorite track, no body's heard yet, I recorded it. It's a song called "Celebrity". And we're thinking about putting a video out to it, and like putting it on the radio and everything. Its real dope. Its different though, but its dope as hell. Yeah, its one of my favorites. The thing is, when you decide to put out a song, you have to decide if you want to go the regular cliche way and put out an easy radio song or do you want to go against the grain a little bit. And that's what it is. The song is undeniably good, well, to me it is. And not just because I'm on it, but because the production is flawless. Its great.
Who produced it?
My homie Filthy Rockwell. He's from Detroit. And he's a real heavy producer. He produced some records for Slaughter House, Royce Da 5' 9", for like D12.. and he's been putting work on my album, its crazy.
So, aside from rapping, what do you do for fun? Or is that all you have time for?
Nah, no no, hell no. That'd be whack if that's all I had time for. I like to watch movies, because I feel like, no matter what you got going on in life, when you look at a movie it seems like you just forget about all the shit you got going on and focus on that movie. Really good movies can make your problems go away for an hour and a half or two hours. I really love chilling and just relaxing with my girl or a girl or something like that...
Do you have a girlfriend?
[laugh] Yeah, well, you know... I feel like everybody got to have someone special but, I am young too, so, I always keep that in mind.
What advice would you give someone who wants to pursue rap?
Simply that, you have to be prepared. You have to have a good sense of whats good and whats not good, and what people aren't going to like. And then you have to visualize it. You know, nobody can see your vision like you so, if people hate on you, or can't understand what you're doing, don't let that discourage you, just use that as motivation. And I feel like, if you really believe in something, and truly want to do something that you'll get your shot. At least you'll get one shot. So, just keep it going, and do anything you can to like further your success or what ever you're trying to do. For me it was rapping at the radio station every Friday, when I was in high school. And that gave me connections with the radio station, and that connected me with Kanye, and that connected me with a record deal.
Well, those are all the questions I have for you... Thank you so much for doing this interview.
No problem, I appreciate you. Take care.

Crawl out from under that rock and recognize greatness. If you don't have it, get his "UKnowBigSean" Mixtape (2009) [here]. This dude is dope but, don't take my word for it, find out for yourself. Follow him on twitter @Big_Sean. And check out his site UknowBigSean.com. I expect big things from him this year.

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If Your Favorite Celebrities Had Babies, They'd Look Like This..

Have you ever wondered if celebrity couple had a baby, what would they look like? ...oh, you haven't? Well, I have! And darnit, I took the time to morph the "strong features" or the weak, and create pictures of what the babies would look like.... if I missed a couple, hit me and I'll add 'em... the cutest baby was "Jayonce", and the ugliest was "Briap"... *smh lol...

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New Era of Femme Fatales; Coco and Breezy

The New Era Femme Fatales; Volume 1. Femme fatale is French for "deadly female". The term describes an independent woman who is a threat to tradition female gender roles. Corianna and Brianna Dotson, better known as Coco and Breezy epitomize that description. These femme fatales came out of the womb grinding. They are fashion designers, dancers and freelance models.. With their electric eyewear line “Gemela Amor”, French for twin love, they are taking over the world, one pair of shades at a time.

MD: Tell us a little bit about yourself...
We are Coco and Breezy… identical twins, originally from Minnesota. We’ve lived in New York for over 5 months. When we moved here our lives changed. We‘re eyewear fashion designers, young entrepreneurs… and we’re just here to inspire young people and to show that you can do it. That‘s why we work so hard… We’re just trying to show that all it takes is commitment and hard work.
MD: When did you realize that fashion designing was you niche?
We’ve always been into fashion, since we were younger… We really didn’t realize that we would be making a living off of this until designing until about last year… We’ve always designed but we never thought “oh, I’m going to be a designer when I get older..”… We just designed and our line just blew up.. But, its definitely a passion.
MD: What was the first thing you ever designed?
When we were younger, like really really young, we’d take our mom’s sheets and make them into dresses..
MD: How old are you now?
We’re only 19, we’re young… but that’s why you want to start younger, we’re young and we started young and some people think that you have to be old to follow your dreams but we didn’t wait for nobody we just went for it.
MD: Do you feel like what you’re doing is important?
Yes, I do actually… I believe everything that me and Coco do is very important. We don’t do it for the money, but solely to inspire younger people… We’re young entrepreneurs, and we’re showing that you can be young and black in the fashion industry, even though it’s tough, you can do it. Everything is possible.
MD: What makes “Coco and Breezy”?
We’re crazy like… we don’t care, we’re very different. We could care less about what people think about us, our style is very out of this world… We’re very open minded, and we just do whatever we want… We set goals, and we don’t care how hard its going to be to reach them, or how much sleep we’re not going to get, we just do it up. And remain very humble. What makes us different from other designers or people who are also in the industry is that they may be cocky, but us you would never know.
MD: How important do you think it is to stay humble?
I think it’s very important, because we want to stay close to our friends and supporters… We want to be able to give advice. See, the people that don’t remain humble are the people who want to be icons, we don’t want to be icons, we want to be inspirations to people. I don’t want to be someone’s icon, I want to be someone’s inspiration. I don’t want to be a bad example, I want to be a good example..
MD: What your inspirations/motivations? What keeps you ladies going?
What keeps us going is the fact that so many people hit us up everyday telling us how what we’re doing has inspired them, and that makes us work even harder. That really means a lot to us that we inspire other people. And almost everyday, a couple blogs recognize us, so seeing our name get bigger and bigger, makes us not want to be comfortable, but work even harder to get even bigger.
MD: What’s the hardest thing you’ve had to face while being in the fashion industry?
Seeing other people copy our designs, instead of making their own… And it keeps happening, so we’re switching it up.
MD: Do you have words of encouragement or advice for people trying to get to where you are?
Definitely…. Work hard, don’t wait for anybody. A lot of people try to wait on that one person that said they were going to get them to the place, or put them on… But, where we’re at now, we had no help, no publicist, no management, no nothing… we did it all on our own. And make sure you set a goal. It doesn’t matter how long its going to take or how hard its going to be just go for it.

These femmes are very inspirational and are poised for a dominant 2010, but don't take my word for it, find out for youself. Check out their blog and see sneak peaks of their new line 20/20 shades @ cocoandbreezy.blogspot.com, also, follow them on twitter @CocoandBreezy.

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Press: The-Blurbs.Com

If you don't know of @Dauche, then you're sleeping on fresh [www.the-blurbs.com]. This SD chick is the business. Real DEFINITELY recognizes real. It is an honor to be featured on her site. I appreciate this so much. Thank you.
"numbers don't lie.."
www.the-blurbs.com

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The New Era Femme Fatales

Model: Shay Dechelle Photographer: Saudia Furcron

The New Era Femme Fatales; and I ain't talkin about fitteds...™ Femme fatale is French for "deadly female". The term describes an independent woman who is a threat to tradition female gender roles. In the new era, femme fatales are women that use feminine wiles such as intelligence, beauty, charm and sexual allure to advance themselves male dominated society. Deadly females taking the world by storm.
Volume 1

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Exclusive Interview With Donell Jones

Donell Jones is epic. I have experienced make ups and break ups to his music, so getting this interview was truly a blessing. Donell Jones has hits, after hits, after hits.... from "U Know What's Up" to "Where I Wanna Be" to "I'll Go"... all hits. He's making a comeback, just released a e-CD “The Lost Files”; available only on iTunes. The joint is super refreshing to the so-called r&b we hear on the radio. He's also currently in and out of the studio finishing up an album, which is gonna be released later on this spring, but is currently untitled. Thanks to Madeline, Donell's wonderful manager, I was able to chat with Donell on the telephone for a bit... A Miss Dimplez exclusive!

MD: So, I got a few questions for you, some are from fans some are from random people on twitter, uhm, the number one question I did get in though is where have you been since '06?
DJ: Pretty much just relaxing, uhm just waiting to get off Jive Records really, that's basically in a nut shell what I've been doing, just trying to get off of that contract...
MD: So, what are you gonna do now that you're out the contract?
DJ: Oh, I'm going to Disney World [laughs].. nah actually uhm, I just started my own label, so now you know, I put out The Lost Files, which is out right now, and also you know, my new album will be complete soon.
MD: Do you think r&b or the art of r&b is dead?
DJ: Nah, I don't think its dead, I just think everybody has their own style of r&b.. I think what's happening right now, is that, there's so many cats out there doing the same thing, there's just no variety anymore... You know, uhm, when I was in the game, everybody had their own style. You know when you heard a Baby Face record you knew this was Baby Face, when you heard a Stevie Wonder song, you knew it was Stevie Wonder.. Like so many artists had different styles of r&b... and I think that a lot of artist are going to the same producers and everything is starting to sound the same. Its kinda like one big song on the radio.. And, you know, i think the variety of different styles has diminished.
MD: Okay... That's real... So how do you think, with your new cd The Lost Files out on iTunes, how do you think that you can change the current state of r&b?
DJ: Oh, I definitely know I can change it. I have a great, great, pool of fans, that have supported me since the beginning.. And as far as my fans, I know I can definitely change the way they feel about r&b... You know, I always try to talk about love, and relationships, make ups and break ups... putting substance of the music, and the nature of the story of what we going through... and I think that's what's missing in r&b now-a-days, the lack of love or things about relationships... and cats these days just talk about how much money they got, or how much chicks they done hit... and to me that's, that really not it...
MD: Okay, okay... so uhm, when and why did you start singing?
DJ: I started singing when I was 5 years old... Why? I think it was a gift from God... See, my mother and father also sang as well, they just didn't do it professionally... and it just, you know, watching the award shows, and listening to music... my mom played a lot of music, uhm, I think that's what made me really want to sing.. and when I got older my mom bought me a keyboard, i learned how to play it myself... it just kept getting better and better for me, until that was all i wanted to do.
MD: That's what's up... that's whats up... so what inspires you, as a artist, because I know you write your own music, so what inspires you? And do you ever feel like giving up?
DJ: Writing songs, and being able to go on stage, and seeing people react to those songs, that's what really turns me on. I think at some point we all feel like giving up, but to be honest with you, I'll never give up, I love music so much... and personal experience, that's what really inspires me. And then growing up in a musical era, where there was so much great music, I just want to take it and share with everybody else... so much great music growing up.
MD: Right.... so, you right your own music, how long does it take for you to come up with a new concept?
DJ: Not long at all... I could be on the phone talking to you right now, and you might say something funny that would be a concept for a song... and basically, most of my songs come from personal experiences, that I've been through, with a little bit of added fiction to make the stories a little bit more believable...
MD: MmmmHmmm... so if you could chose one song, that you sang in your entire career to be remember with, what would it be and why?
DJ: Oh, that's easy, that would be "Where I Wanna Be"... I think that is the song that I would mostly be remembered by, because a lot of people really felt that song, and they felt the emotion that I had when I was singing that song, because it was a true story, and I think a lot of people at the time was going through that... and the funny thing about it is, it still happens today... Its one of those songs that will always make people know who I am...
MD: That's real... what can we expect next?
DJ: Definitely tours, I'm going everywhere, and as far as collabos, we'll probably do those on the remixes, I don't like to do those on my album, because you go on tour and they always expect to see you and that person together and that doesn't always happen... so you know, I like to keep myself for my album, and the remixes for re-releases...
MD: Is there anything you'd like to add before we close... Anything you want fans to know about "Donell Jones"?
DJ: Definitely, I just want to let all my fans know that I really appreciate them supporting me through the years, and this a new album that I have coming out and its gonna be hits from top to bottom, and if they follow my career they know that when I make an album its really not about the singles its about the whole project. So, when you put this particular album on, and you get in your head that this is all purpose music. Get your groove on, drive to it, love to it, this is all purpose music, and I'm gonna continue to do that. And if they want to reach me, they can hit me up on www.twitter.com/donelljones96, www.facebook.com/donelljones96, www.myspace.com/donelljones [www.youtube.com/donelljonestv]
MD: Thank you once again...
DJ: No problem, you have a good day...
MD: You too...

- Miss Dimplez

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Rich & Rude Crewneck Giveaway

I have officially teamed up with Rich & Rude Lifestyles. So, to commemorate this dope collaboration, I'm giving away a medium black on gold crew neck. You have until February 14th to get in this contest.

How do you enter? Send a email with your name to admin@missdimplez.com. THAT'S ALL YOU GOTTA DO. I'm not going to make you write no paragraph or essay, because I don't want to read it. I'm not going to make you do anything silly for youtube, I don't want to be liable for your stupidity. So all you gotta do is send an email with your name + mailing address to admin@missdimplez.com and you will be entered in the contest. You information will not be shared or used outside of this contest. The winner will be announced February 15th, and your crew neck amongst other *surprise goodies will be in the mail that same day.

Not down with contests? Ain't got nobody to give a medium to? Buy your own @ Rich&Rude Store, also visit the blog @ RichNRudeLifestyle.com.
- Miss Dimplez

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Exclusive Interview With Diggy Simmons

First and foremost, this fresh kid is nothing to mess, and no one to sleep on. Yes, he is the son of the infamous Rev. Run, and his uncle is Russell Simmons, but he's got a grind all his own. He's 14 and already has a clothing line in the works, thousands of blog stans, and dropped his first mixtape back in December. His 'tape, The First Flight, has been getting madd recognition, and I knew I had to talk to the kid. Fortunately via my connection with Cathryn Marie, I was able to get an phone interview with Diggy… A Miss Dimplez exclusive!

MD: Word on the street is, you're just 14, is that true?
D: Yes, yes... born in 1995. '95 was my year..
MD: Wow, so young... but in listening to your flow its pretty mature, how'd you get it that way?
D: Oh man, I've never heard that before,... uhm, I'm just me. I focus on being me, whether its me on the fashion end or rhyming, I just focus on doing me. I've been doing this for a little bit so I guess I'm just me.
MD: Thats whats up... So, when did you start rapping?
D: I first started rapping when I was 5... did that for a couple of years and then I stopped for a while, and didn't really start back up until like last summer..
MD: So, where do you want this to go, is rapping just a hobby?
D: This is what I want to do. People always look at me, and they see my family... Like they see my dad and my uncle, and think that oh his uncle is just gonna sign him and his dad will be on the project, but no, that is not the case, this is an independent project, and this is something that I am doing for myself...
MD: Being the independent artist that you are, how do you think you can pull away from your family's shadow?
D: Keep being me, keep doing what I do. Sometimes its almost like people persecute me because of what I was born into. Like they look at my house, wait, its not even my house, because I did not work for it. I've just got to keep doing me..
MD: What inspires you? How do you get a concept for a new song?
D: Life, girls, school.. things I went through, things I'm going throught... stuff like that, its all inspiring
MD: Speaking of girls.... do you have a girlfriend?
D: No, ladies... I'm single. [laughs]
MD: [laughs]... well, I bet there are a lot of teenage girls excited about that. So your mixtape was hot, rave reviews on Fly Away and Laid Back.. what were your fave tracks?
D: My favorite tracks? Hmmm... I'm looking at the track list on my itunes right now... It'd have to be Fly Away and Point To Prove... My mixtape came out in December, so my newer favorite track is Set Me Free, its a single I dropped last week.... but, definitely Fly Away, Point To Prove, and Set Me Free...
MD: With this mixtape, do you feel as though you have a "point to prove"?
D: Yes, most definitely... People look at me and expect me to be rapping for fun, and this is something I want to do, I’m not what you think I’m going to be, and I'm not going to do what you think I’ll do. I definitely proving myself to everyone...
MD: Thats real.... so if you were to compare yourself to an artist who would it be?
D: What do you mean..?
MD: Like Ye' compared himself to the new Slick Rick... you would be?
D: I don't remember him saying that... wait, he said... [raps] "hey young world, i'm the new Slick Rick, they say I move to quick"... Ummmm.. I don't know. I'm me. I'm Diggy.
MD: Thats real... but, what artist do you like or influence you?
D: Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Jay Electronica, J.cole, Andre 3000, Mos Def, Lykke Li... and many more.
MD: If you could collab with any artist, who would it be?
D: Man,... Thats a hard one, there's just too many...
MD: If you could give advice to someone trying to get the same buzz you have, what would it be?
D: Keep working until you get noticed... Like I had my blog [Life of a Jet Setter], and people started to pay attention to my fashion, and then I did some music, and now there's twitter. Twitter is like your own PR. And you just put your music out there. For me, some people didn't even know I did music until sites like 2DopeBoyz posted me, and then I started getting recognition from that...So, just keep grinding...
MD: That's real, so true... Thanks for doing this interview, definitely appreciated it... make sure to come back when you drop that album!
D: Of course, no problem... I will whenever, just hit up Cathryn.

Definitely check Diggy out on his blog at Life of a Jet Setter, and his twitter is @Diggy_Simmons... A real fresh kid on the rise.
- Miss Dimplez

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Talent Tuesday: Karlie Hustle

Today's "Talent Tuesday" diva, is none other than, Karlie Hustle. Karlie Hustle is MUCH MORE than just a girl. Ms. Hustle is Power 98.3 FM's Mid-Day Chick, writer/poet/blogger extraordinaire... She is one of my favorite radio personalities, and the best person to host an event if you want to have fun. I came to know of this lady when I first moved to AZ and turned on the radio. Yes, she is THAT boss. So I did what any "stan" would do, I added her on facebook [Karlie's FB]. And, I must say, she's got the best statuses ever. So, when she got on twitter, I stalked a few of her tweets [@KarlieHustle], and when she started a blog [find it here], my appreciation of her grew so much more. Definitely a 'woman that love made'. She's gotta be the coolest women I [don't] know! Believe me when I say, if she isn't already, she will be a household name.

I am definitely a fan. I can't wait to see what dope movement she has coming up next. Do not take my word for it, check her out yourself, she's dope...
- Miss Dimplez

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Talent Tuesday: Saudia Furcron

This is the 2nd "Talent Tuesday", and there is no one else I'd rather present than, Saudia Furcron. Saudia Furcron has got it going on. Saudia is what one would refer to as visual artist. From graphic design to photography; you want it, she got it... I first ran across her work, back when she did a photo shoot with my sister Britnee Starr. So, I did what I normally do when I want to get to know someone better, I followed her on twitter [@ViaSade], I also began to stalk her site, [SaudiaFurcron.com]. Day and night this girl stays working. Always down to build a site or photograph you.. Saudia is a perfect model of what the design/photography profession is supposed to look like. She is so dope, google search auto completes her name for you... It is apparent that 2010 is her year. I can't wait until her photography is in magazines and on billboards..... From her talent, repertoire, and work ethic, she has easily become one of my favorite people.

[model photographed: Shay DeChelle]

I am definitely a fan. I can't wait to see what she has coming up next. Do not take my word for it, check her out yourself, she's dope...
- Miss Dimplez

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Talent Tuesday: TAJ

This is my first ever "Talent Tuesday", and no better way to start the year, than with a man whose talent captivated me like a gust of wind... TAJ.
TAJ is the epitome of talent. Directing, photography or free lance writing; you name it, he can do it. And it amazes me that someone with such prowess could go unnoticed by the layman. I first came across TAJ's work when I saw the video Raymond vs. Raymond; Usher Commercial. That commercial was very seductive and alluding, and instead of day dreaming about Usher I found myself more interested in who created such a work of art. At first I 'googled' TAJ, read through a couple articles, and became even more intrigued. So then I did what I usually do when I wan to know more about someone, follow them on twitter [@TAJ_MAHALL], lol... In following TAJ on twitter and stalking his blog [SleepingOnMars.com], he has become one of my favorite star-lets. An educated God fearing man, humbled, with ambition, and talent... watching his work makes me want to pick up my video camera... check out a video he did for a friend of his:

Of his talent, I am definitely a fan, and I'm excited for what he's got coming out next. Make sure YOU don't take my word for it, and check him out, he's dope.
- Miss Dimplez

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Wale's "Letter" Really Belongs to Rhymefest

"I need everyone to know! Wales song 'Letter' was mine! He and whoever else took it rapped on the beat used my title and theme and leaked it. The song 'Letter' was originally slated for my J Records El Che release. I was planning to use it for my upcoming March album release. The track was Originally produced by Animal House and Mark Ronson replayed it and we put John Mayer on it. Wale just jacked it.... I'm not looking for rapper beef. I just thought yall should know when you hear his it ain't really his." - Rhymefest
"Letter" by Rhymefest ft. John Mayer

I guess the 'confusion spurred from both Rhymefest and Wale working out of Allido studios, so both of their music was accessible by each other. So I wondered, did Wale know that he was jacking someone's song? He had to have known that the track belonged to someone else, and even if he didn't, he should have been concerned when he realized the concept of the song was already in place... especially when Wale's been claiming his entire cd was original.

Rhymefest said, "I asked Wale about it, called him up personally. His reply was basically I ain't know you were using it Mark gave it to me...."

"This is Hip Hop and that's how youngins get down... I ain't mad at him I got joints and I'm used to shit like this happening to me. But I just want yall to know. I'm not on Allido anymore I had to step away. honestly they did Wale wrong too. Mark didn't even work with him. Mark and Wale are both responsible. I'm tired of young black men being the fall guys when we should stand up for what's right. I'll keep it moving no diss records no beef I'll say what's up and keep going..." - Rhymefest (El Che)

Kudos to 'Fest for not trying to start beef. I'm sick and tired of rappers beefing, but I am disappointed in transaction that occurred. Wale, I am disappointed.
- Miss Dimplez

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My Night With Rhymefest

I had the pleasure of catching up Rhymefest when he came into town... He's currently on tour with Rakim, and heavily trailblazing for his new album "El Che The Movement". 'Fest and I met up at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, and I must say, on approach he's a real chill dude. An intelligent black man with a good, never ending, conversation... He came full fledged with that Chi-town lovin'... He's also a big grassroots proponent. He shows madd love to bloggers, local acts and all his fans. And for the show, he hooked me and a couple friends up with free V.I.P/backstage tickets to his concert. [Much obliged!]

The concert took place at the Venue of Scottsdale. I got to see him and Rakim live and in color. 'They' say Hip-Hop is dead, but I am here to tell you its not. Hip-Hop has simply been in hiding, and with this tour, its coming out of the closet. These fellas rocked it! From 'Fest's ode to Michael Jackson, to smash hit "Brand New", to him handing out beers to the crowd, everyone was in good spirits. Rakim, well, Rakim is the don of Hip-Hop and there is no doubt in my mind; he has still got IT. The man is awesome, he even had the 'snooty' white folks of Scottsdale bobbing their heads up and down and shouting out his lyrics. The concert was dope. The experience was incredible. And it was one of the best times I've had at a concert in a long time.

It was a super chill atmosphere... My homie Nayme Brand and I ended up in the middle of a rap battle between sets. Good people x good music = good times. The night carried on accordingly... and I can gladly say that I have found a new friend in 'Fest. Can't wait til he comes back to Arizona and/or I go to the Chi. Hopefully he comes back REALLY SOON, we've still gotta hit up LoLo's Chicken & Waffles and take some cold medicine.. Hahahaa [*inside joke]....
- Miss Dimplez

P.S. Hit us up on twitter...
@Rhymefest & @MissDimplez

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Are These Blogs Forreal?

A couple weeks ago on TMZ they had posted a article saying that Maya Angelou was deathly ill, and NBC News syndicated and aired the story based on TMZ's report. I read the story from NBC News, and was immediately stricken with grief to find out that one of my poetic inspirations was ill fated... I began tweeting people about Maya Angelou's grave state. One of the people I tweeted was, Grammy award winning rapper, Rhymefest. He too was moved by Maya Angelou's state... Hours fly by, and the story *develops... Only to find out, over 5 hours later, that the whole situation was a hoax. The story was false and Maya Angelou was fine. I tweeted Rhymefest, "TMZ and NBC lied... Maya Angelou has been at home all weekend, I guess there are no reliable sources anymore..." He responded, "You had me all f*cked up girl, you surreptitiously became one of those unreliable sources..."

Just this past week, there was a false report of Kanye West's demise due to a car accident. I read 4 blogs and a whole bunch of tweets claiming his death.. I nearly believed it until his girlfriend, Amber Rose, tweeted that the rumor was false.

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As soon as I found out the rumor was false, the words "...surreptitiously became one of those unreliable sources..." echoed in my ears. All these blogs were claiming false things and there was no truth check to stop them. I read blogs to find out what is going on, and quite frankly, I'm tired of blogs that are based on foolishness. Opinions over cloud the truth, causing a tiny situation to turn into a huge game of "telephone"... But, how do we know who's reliable? Truth is, not matter how awesome the source, no one is 100% reliable. I used to think that TMZ was the most accredited, but blogs are like people, they make mistakes. So starting now, no more fallacies. First of all, unless there's a picture, a confirmed direct sources, or audio/video footage, don't believe it. Secondly, check your source against another reliable source. Thirdly, if the blog is highly opinionated and lacking in facts, let it be known. Let's stop believing the lies and enjoy the truth. Keep it 100.

- Miss Dimplez

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How I Made Soulja Boy Quit Twitter

So i was on twitter minding my own business stating my highly opinionated opinions and what not. Nothing out of the ordinary. Eventually started going in on the trending topic which was '#lies'. Being the witty person that I am... I start tweeting little things like "'hopped out the womb, turned my swag on' @souljaboytellem #lies"... i did a few renditions like that. As sson as I sent my tweets, Soulja Boy says "I'm taking a break from twitter for a couple of months."... So here I am thinking, I made Soulja Boy quit because I keep it 100. It took me a while to believe, at first I though dude was joking, until all the Soulja Boy fanatics on my follows started tweeting 'omg soulja boy quit twitter' and things like that.... Next thing you know, this dude replies me saying, "lol. they make me quit twitter? lol". HE'S BACK. i guess he only took a break to kush.
(click to see stills of tweets larger)



Morale of the story: Keep it 100 at all times. Even if that means, calling out a multi-millionaire on his lyrics via twitter. They are listening. And I have the tweets to prove it. Even if he doesn't really quit the rap game on your behalf, you can whole heatedly say you tried... =*]
-Miss Dimplez

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