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Nothing like watching a career grow into something phenomenal. Ive been watching Siya’s career for 5 years now. The growth in lyrics and show appearances the great transition. It is a pleasure to always know where it all comes from.

Interviewer: Nailah “Mogul B”

Interview

MOGUL B: When and why did you start rapping?

SIYA: I STARTED AT 7..: IT WAS ALL I COULD DO TO TAKE MY MIND AWAY FROM THE REALITIES OF MY MOTHER BEING ADDICTED TO DRUGS. I WOULD WRITE MY THOUGHTS..: THINGS I WOULDN’T SAY TO ANYONE..: IT TURNED INTO MUSIC

MOGUL B: How has being from Brooklyn influenced your craft?

SIYA: IT MADE ME WHO I AM..: I LOVE WHERE I FROM..: BED-STUY THE HOME OF SOME OF HIP-HOPS GREATS..I GREW UP IN R.V (ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HOUSING PROJECTS) MY HOOD IS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST IN BROOKLYN..AND I’M PROUD TO SAY I MADE IT AND CONTINUE TO REP IT

MOGUL B: Describe your family member’s musical interests and abilities.

SIYA: LOL I’M THE ONLY ONE IN MY FAM I THINK..MY GRANDMOTHER LOVES GOSPEL AND SOUL SO THAT’S WHAT I PRETTY MUCH WAS RAISED ON.

MOGUL B: Which famous musicians do you admire? Why?

SIYA: I ADMIRE HOV FOR HIS STRUGGLE AND PERSEVERANCE..: HE NEVER GAVE IN TO WHAT THE STREETS WAS OFFERING..: AND HE BECAME ONE OF THE BIGGEST MOGULS IN THE INDUSTRY..: HOW CAN ANYONE NOT ADMIRE THAT..:

MOGUL B: Which famous musicians have you learned from?

SIYA: KRS 1 DEFINITELY TAUGHT ME TO BE A BETTER PERFORMER BY WATCHING HIS SHOWS..: AND LADY GAGA OPENED UP THE DOORS TO TRULY BE YOURSELF WHEN IT COME TO MEDIA AND WE NEED THAT..: MORE PEOPLE TO BE OPEN MINDED

MOGUL B: What are your fondest musical memories? In your house? In your neighborhood or town?

SIYA: GROWING UP IN MY PROJECTS WITH ALL MY HOMEBOYS WHO RAPPED..: WE WOULD GATHER AT MOE-P’S CRIB (GOD REST HIS SOUL) AND RECORD FREESTYLES ON HIS KARAOKE MACHINE AND HAND THEM OUT TO NIGGAS IN THE HOOD..: LOL I MISS THOSE INNOCENT DAYS..: WE DIDN’T KNOW NO BETTER

MOGUL B: Do you perform in public? Describe those occasions

? Concerts, radio, TV?

SIYA: EVERY OTHER DAY IT FEELS LIKE I’M TRAVELING FOR A SHOW OR PERFORMING ALONG SIDE HEADLINERS AT GIGS IN NY AND ALL OVER..: IVER PERFORMED WITH ALL THE UPCOMING CATS ON THE HIPSTER SCENE..: (WIZ, COLE, KENDRICK LAMAR, YELAWOLF..: ETC) JUST TO NAME A FEW..: MY NAME KEEPS LANDING ON MAJOR BILLS..: IVE DONE IT ALL AND CONTINUE TO

MOGUL B: What is the most regretful thing you have done?

SIYA: AS FAR AS MY MUSIC CAREER I CANT SAY I HAVE ANY REGRETS ..: I’M PROUD OF MYSELF..: NOW AS FAR AS LIFE I HAVE A FEW BUT THAT’S HERE NOR THERE..:

MOGUL B: How do you handle mistakes during a performance?

SIYA: I ACT LIKE I NEVER MADE ONE..: THE SHOW GOES ON..: NEVER LET THE CROWD KNOW YOU FUCKED UP..: FIX IT B4 THEY NOTICE..: A TRUE ARTIST KNOWS THAT..:

MOGUL B: How hard do you think it is for being a female in the rap industry?

SIYA: ITS ONLY AS HARD AS YOU ALLOW IT TO BE..: ITS MALE DOMINATED SO THE DUDES FEEL THEY RUN SHIT..: IN TURN WILL TREAT A SEX SELLING GIMMIC AS SUCH..: EITHER YOU FUCK AND SUCK YOUR WAY TO THE TOP OR YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A CAREER..: OR YOU CAN STAND FIRM BEHIND YOUR BELIEF IN YOURSELF AND MAKE THEM MOTHERFUCKERS BELIEVE IN YOU..:

MOGUL B: Do you think sexuality is a hindrance in the music industry?

SIYA: YES AND NO..: EITHER THEY FUCK WITH YOU OR THEY DON’T..: THERE’S PLENNNNTTTTTYYYY OF GAY AND LESBIANS IN THIS INDUSTRY..: THE ONES YOU WOULD LEAST EXPECT ARE QUEER..: THERE’S JUST A SECRET SOCIETY..: YOUR IN OR YOUR OUT..:

MOGUL B: What advice would you give to beginners who are trying to get into the music business?

SIYA: NEVER GIVE UP! IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN OVER NIGHT..: BE PERSISTENT AND STAY FOCUSED..: GRIND! AND TAKE NO HANDOUTS..:

MOGUL B: Explain your love for body art (Tattoos)

SIYA: SELF ART IS THE BEST ART! TATS ARE SELF EXPRESSIONS THAT BEST REPRESENT YOU… I LOVE IT..:

MOGUL B: What are your plans for 2012?

SIYA: TO BECOME A HOUSE HOLD NAME..: AND I WILL..:

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MISI: How’s it going Gudda? Thanks for taking the time to interview with us; it’s definitely a pleasure.

Gudda: Everything’s good

MISI: You have come a long way from Sqad up how has life changed now that you are a Young Money artist?

Gudda: Squad Up was like straight hood gritty shit; not taking away from Young Money, but Young Money has different avenues from kids to singers, females, & R&B. They have all types of different things going on.

MISI: Tell me three things about you and your music that separates you from other artist in the industry?

Gudda: I’m versatile artist. I really stick to making nice, street hip hop and i take my time putting out my tapes.

MISI: You are currently working on a new mixtape coming soon and then you will be working on your debut album. How do you prepare for writing for a mixtape versus an album?

Gudda: There’s no real difference except deciding on which producers can capture the feel of how I hear the album sounding.

MISI: Lil Wayne has dropped a successful album with “Tha Carter lV” Drake and Nicki Minaj both have also dropped successful albums. Do you feel any pressure in following up with a successful album?

Gudda: Nah, no pressure at all. I make sure my music is top grade work before I even tell anyone about it, plus YMCMB will never release anything that isn’t up to par, so no pressure because we take our music seriously. And if the music is real people will feel it.

MISI: We are all fans of Hip Hop music however do you feel Hip Hop still lives throughout the music industry?

Gudda: I feel Hip Hop never died, it’s alive and on its way to be the top genre in the world.

MISI: If you had the opportunity to work with any artist in the industry who would it be?

Gudda: I feel like I’m working with some of the best in the game now, but outside my camp I would have to say Hov, Jada, Budden, and Wu Tang.

MISI: If you had the chance to get with any celebrity female in the world who would you choose?

Gudda: Ummm….Nicki lol. Nah, thats my homegirl. I love her like family, but I would have to say Rihanna #heyboo lol.

MISI: If you weren’t rapping what field would you most likely be working in?

Gudda: Whatever gets me money. My dream wasnt to be a rapper. I just happened to know how to rap, its a gift. I rap my life stories and experiences, nothing more nothing less. I’m a hustler. I grind for every dollar I make, but with the money I have been seeing from this music shit, I’ve really been getting into and learning a lot about real estate.

MISI: What inspired you to be an artist? Who are your musical influences?

Gudda: I never thought of myself as an artist. I just started messing around with it and Wayne must have heard something in my music because he’s the reason why Im rapping today. My influences would be Cash Money; niggas were real. They came from the same beginnings as me. Gotta respect that and they hustle.

MISI: If I were to turn on your iPod right now, what 3 artist would I see in your most recently played list?

Gudda: Well, the first artist off hand would be Cash Money; niggas were real.  Next I would say Short Dawg and Wayne.

MISI: What kind of advice can you  give an artist trying to pursue a music career?

Gudda: Basically to stay focused and grind hard. Nothing goes unnoticed if you keep at it.  Sleep when you’re dead. Hustle and Grind. It pays in the end.

MISI: Lastly, are there any shout-outs that you want to throw out

there?

Gudda: Yeah, first I wanna shout out the team YMCMB, CeCe Vance (Publicist) and the whole Vance NyCC, and of course the fans.

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Queens Born @RobbieNovaPK is taking the music scene by storm. Stay Tuned For His exclusive interview.

Robbie Nova continues to rapidly evolve in the music entertainment industry. His artistic journey includes completing the lead role in a movie entitled “The Lighter,” in summer 2010; landing a role in the Broadway stage play “Love Lies in Lust,” in February 2011; writing and producing a sultry R&B track entitled “Taming a Crush” currently played on New York’s radio station Power 105.1 FM, and landing a major music feature on BET’s 106 & Park ‘Artist Spotlight’ in March 2011.

Robbie Nova has released songs on numerous mix-tapes and has performed in countless venues.

Through his persistence and determination to shine bright into the future of music. Coming Soon!

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Interview

MISI: When did you realize that you wanted to sing?

Nate: I always loved music but knew I wanted to sing when I was about 14.

MISI: Has any racism played apart in your music career?

Nate: I personally have never encountered racism in my career and I am grateful that it is a testament to the times we live in.

MISI: How was it working with Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders?

Nate: Drew and Shannon are incredibly talented and also two of the most humble people I have ever met. Although their achievements speak
for themselves, they are fantastic to work with.

MISI: How was it grow ing up

in Orlando?

Nate: Growing up in Orlando was great because it was a melting pot and I was exposed to different cultures of music. It was just a
great place to grow up.

MISI: Top 3 albums of all time and why?

Nate: Thriller is one of my top albums of all time because although it is a perfect album it not only gave me a guide of quality to go by at the same time it broke down barriers long standing in the music industry. The societal impact it had was just as important as the music. Prince’s Purple Rain was also one of my top albums because he showed that you could mix all your musical influences to make something new and fresh and it was also the perfect storm of music and it had a huge cultural impact. My third top album of all time would be James Brown Live At The Apollo. It is a defining live album that was a showcase of not only his influence on every R&B artist to come but how to put on the best live show ever.

MISI: What do you want your fans to know about you?

Nate: I love music and want more than anything to share my music with my fans and hope that they feel the same way.

MISI: If there was something you can do differently about your music career what would it be?

Nate: I am incredibly happy where I am in my career and I really wouldn’t change a thing. I look forward to continuing to grow and develop
as a artist.

MISI: Is there any female artist you would love to do a duet with?

Nate: I would love to work with Melanie Fiona or Adele. They both have beautiful soulful voices and are great talents.

MISI: If you could go back in time what artist, producer or writer would you have worked with?

Nate: I would love to have worked with Michael Jackson or Donny Hathaway.

MISI: Lastly how can the public keep up with you?

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A female MC with no gimmicks, just raw talent is definitely a description befitting of Siya. This Cali born, Brooklyn bred artist is pure, unadulterated Hip-Hop at it’s best. Siya’s flow, her lyricism, is a threat to all MCs, male or female.

With singles like, “I’m Gone” and “Heaven”, current and future artist should certainly be taking notes.

Interview by Mogul Nailah B

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Flawless, deep, rich, chocolate skin; mesmerizing oval brown eyes; and long, lean legs that seem to go on for miles are just a few of the attributes the gorgeous Phelora Elle graces runways and magazine covers with. You definitely need to get to know this Top Model on the rise. Check out MISI Entertainment’s Exclusive Interview with the Dancer/Musician turned Model and find out exactly how Phelora plans to rule the modeling industry just as her predecessors, Jessica White and the legendary Naomi Campbell, did.

Hometown: Harlem

Ethnicity: Haitian

Height: 5’10 ½

Weight: 120

Bust: 32C

Waist: 25

Hip: 35

Hobbies: Surf the net, shopping, and being around people

Future Plans: Entrepreneur

Interview

MISI: How’s it going Phelora? Thanks for taking the time to interview with us; It’s definitely a pleasure…again. (LOL)

Phelora: Everything is good, I’m fine. No problem, its been a pleasure.

MISI: It’s been a long time since our very first interview. How has life been for you?

Phelora: Life has its up and downs, but most of all its great.

MISI: For those who don’t know Phelora Elle by all means tell them who you are.

Phelora: Well, I am a girl that is Peacefully Honoring Everything Life Offers, Reaching Ahead, Exceedingly Learning Life Experiences.

MISI: Now we all know what inspired you to be a model, but what inspires you to keep doing what you do?

Phelora: My mother. Most Haitian parents pressure you to be a doctor or lawyer, but she inspires me because she still supports me which is very uncommon in the Haitian community. I want to prove to my mother, don’t care what your friends say, your daughter is still successful even tho I’m not giving flu shots for a living.

MISI: The last time I talked to you on Twitter you discussed a appearance on a TV show, is TV something you are looking to get in to?

Phelora: I appeared on Ice Loves Coco as one of her models for her clothing line launch, and I was on Project Accessories, a new spin off of Project Runway. I would love to be on tv, just working my way up. Hopefully the producer of Law and Order is reading this lol

MISI: You have such an amazing natural beauty what are 5 things that you do in preparing for a night out?

Phelora: 1. I take forever, 2. listen to music while I get ready, 3. Go threw 6 different wardrobe changes lol, 4. Hair and make up, 5. Kiss my mom good night

MISI: If you weren’t modeling what profession would you most likely be doing?

Phelora: I honestly don’t know. From the 3rd grade, I’ve wanted to be a model. I like to talk and debate so maybe a lawyer.

MISI:What would you say is your dream shoot that you would like to do in the future?

Phelora: Anything with Vogue is my dream shoot.

MISI: You were the lead model in JNan’s video “Nothing on me” featuring Bobby V how were you able to get plugged with that?

Phelora: Mmmmh. I guess I know the right people or the right people know me lol.

MISI: I looked at the behind the scenes of the video and it looked like you guys had a lot of fun what was that experience like?

Phelora: It was my first music video , it was a fun and good experience.

MISI: You know I have to ask this question for all the men out there; what type of guy gets your attention?

Phelora: Educated, handsome guys, preferably tall lol

MISI: Five years from now, where do you see yourself?

Phelora: I see myself owning my own business.

MISI: Many people think that modeling is easy which I know is hardly the case what would you say is the most challenging part of being a model?

Phelora: Well honestly, being black is the hardest thing, but that’s in almost any field. Blacks have to always prove themselves, and I don’t mind doing so.

MISI: I get people who say to me that modeling is nothing but a bunch of women who don’t have any self respect. What do you say to that?

Phelora: That’s bullshit lol. I feel like people who make all type of false allegations towards models are insecure. A lot of people try to make a model’s life miserable. They are simply jealous because they think that models are paid to be beautiful and its more than that.

MISI: What do you say to models out there that feel in order to be noticed they have to be half naked with their ass all over the place or nude?

Phelora: If you want to be noticed, get an agency. Then your agent/booker tells you what to do. Most likely it will be to go to castings, not to be nude.

MISI: Lets say you had 3 wishes and that you can wish for anything you want what would it be?

Phelora: 1. This race thing in fashion needs to be over, 2.Perfect health, 3. For God to keep blessing me.

MISI: Lastly are there any shout-outs that you want to throw out there?

Phelora: I want to shout out Soulgee Mcqueen,my mom and my friends.

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