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Jus Mic in March Issue of Jenesis Magazine

Be sure to check out Jus Mic's latest interview in March issue of Jenesis Magazine.

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Sickamore Mixtape DJ, hustler and major label A&R man, 22-year-old Sickamore proves youth isn't wasted on the young:

*This article is from Urb Magazine.com & off of Sickamore's Myspace Page!


One of the most documented facets of the music business is the gap between record executives and their target audience. Interscope's Jimmy Iovine and Warner Music Group's Lyor Cohen may know their shit, but as much as they study and research, they'll never be the young'ns who watch their artists' videos, buy their artists' albums and attend their artists' concerts.

But Sickamore, the 22-year-old Director of A&R for Atlantic Records, feels he can relate. "My favorite line I like to use with people [is], 'I am the demographic you're looking for,'" the youngster says. "It doesn't get more in the [record-buying] demographic than a 22-year-old kid from the projects of Brooklyn. Sickamore has been supplying audible treats since high school, using his obsessive music collection to run a business of selling custom CDs to classmates and opening his own record store at 17. As his mixtape hustle expanded, he started landing freelance A&R jobs at different record labels.

But in December 2006, Sickamore received a call from a bigger label. Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua, whom Sickamore had met upon linking Brooklyn MC Saigon with super-producer Just Blaze, took notice of Sickamore's grind and offered him the Atlantic job. "It wasn't like I had to intern, go get coffee or send in resumés, Sickamore remembers. "It just kind of came because I was already doing what I was supposed to be doing." These days, Sickamore balances work at his Atlantic office job and his own company, I Can Make You Famous. Upset with how other labels lack the commitment to building artists, Sickamore says that this summer, he plans to launch a recurring event where he hits 15 major cities, finds new artists, showcases them in New York City and signs one.

"When you're young, you feel like you're unstoppable," Sickamore says. "It's when you get older in life [that you think], 'Maybe I cant do this stuff.' Right now, I believe I can do all that crazy stuff. When I'm still young and naive, I want to take over the world."

He has plenty of time.

L to R Sean of the "Famous Firm", and Sickamore of the "Famous Firm"

Asia Nitollano Interview With King Mag. "Whats New Pussycat?"

If the industry truly is a chess game, Asia Nitollano isn’t planning on being anyone’s pawn. With her still-untitled debut album set for an early 2009 release, the singer-dancer sets the record straight on her departure from The Pussycat Dolls and on replacing Ashanti as the Inc.’s new female principal. More important, the Bronx native is hoping to clean up her feisty “bad girl” image, all while searching for some good ol’ sex in the city. Odds are, this stray cat won’t have any problems finding shelter.

By Rondell Conway Photography by Justin Borucki

Your Pussycat Dolls union was shorter than Eddie Murphy’s marriage to Tracey Edmonds. Why the quick exit?
Everything is not what it seems on TV. I thought I was just going to go right into the group and be out there, but that didn’t happen. I had to make a decision for myself. Not that I didn’t want to be a part of the group, because I definitely did, but the group wasn’t for me and I realized that after. I just followed my heart. I’m thankful that I had the opportunity, but don’t be offended by my decision.

Rumor has it that there was some friction with Nicole Scherzinger. Fact or fiction?
[Laughs] I met the group once. Just once. There was never anything like that going on. That’s all I can say about that.

We haven’t been this upset about a breakup since Star Jones left The View. The next PCD album is going to be a tough sell without you.
I don’t know. They did pretty well before me. I wish them success.

Judging from your bad-girl role on The Search for the Next Doll and your decision to go solo, is it safe to assume you don’t play well with others?
They always try to make someone out to be the bad girl, and of course they’re going to pick the girl from the Bronx. Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m not like that. I’m, like, the coolest person you could meet. It’s just that if you get on my bad side, I’m going to come out. A lot of girls went on the show and got portrayed as different people. The nicest people weren’t the nicest people, that’s for sure.

Musically speaking, you’ve chosen Irv Gotti as your man. How’d you land at the Inc.?
My manager is a good friend of Irv’s. He was actually the first person she took me to. We hit it off right away. When I first met him, he was like, “What up, li’l n***a?” That’s Irv.

Gotti has a respected track record with artists of your R&B/pop pedigree. Vanessa Carlton, you’re definitely not.
Irv has high standards. Everyone in the room can think it’s hot, but he’ll be like, “No, it’s wack.” I appreciate the harsh criticism. I want to do my best for Irv and for myself. I’m thankful for the opportunity and freedom as well. Not everyone has their freedom, especially on their first album. I mean, he still has his say-so, but I have a lot of freedom.

Save for Lloyd, the Inc. hasn’t been a hit factory in recent years. Does that concern you at all?
That actually motivated me more to [sign with the Inc.], because I wanted to work with people who are first going to give me the attention that any artist would want. I don’t want there to be 50 million people on the label and get shelved—that was my fear. Second, he’s going to work harder because he wants to come back.

Do you feel the ghost of Ashanti haunting you?
Obviously, me being on the Inc. has nothing to do with Ashanti. I’m nothing like her. I’m ready for the expectations. I want people to expect a lot, because I’m going to give it my all. I’m not trying to be like no one else. I think we’re very different in a lot of ways, as far as our music styles. And the one place I think I can hype myself is dancing. You’re really going to see me dance. What you saw on the show was nothing.

DJ G-Spot on Whutthefcuk.com, Jus Mic mentioned as 1 of top 3 unsigned artists!

1. Splashy: When did you first start to DJ?
Started way back in 1984 in the basement / 1986 at parties and nightclubs. I’m not really old, just started really early in life (thanks MOM for the turntables for X-Mas). lol

2. Splashy: When is the first time you broke a needle?
Man, that brings back mad memories of my DAD. I was like 5 when I had my first encounter with needles (on my DAD’s stereo system). I didn’t really understand how they worked, so I decided to pull it apart and find out. Boy, did I get the ass-whooping of life!!!

3. Splashy: What was your favorite mix when you started to get the party rockin?
Shit, I had a sure fire record that would get the party started back in the 90’s. The song was called “I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass”. Its a house music record and at the time, it would take the party from 10 to 20. lol I would go from Crystal Waters joint or Adeva’s Independent Woman to The Outhere Brothers’ I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass and the party would go bananas. Still to this day, you play those joints in the Chi for a true house music crowd and everybody is going insane. I’m sure not many that are reading this is gonna know any of these records. lol

4. Splashy: How has the technology changed the dj game?
Serato just makes it easier to have all your music without having to carry a million records. I can’t lie, if i’d have to go back to vinyl, i’d immediately retire.

5.Splashy: Whats the craziest thing that happened to you while working a club or concert?
I’ve learned that some dj’s are assholes. DJ’s are divas, especially those NYC cats. Now i’ve met a lot of them that are cool as hell (like this weekend at the New Music Seminar), but i’ve run into cats that are just flat out asses and i’d never work with again. If i did, my job would be to make their jobs fucking hard as hell. so if you’re an asshole and you come in my town to spin and i gotta open for you, come correct or get ready for the heat!!!

6. Splashy: Do you feel that the dj gets no credit?
We get all the credit from the industry, but the general clubgoers don’t care much. they dont care about talent, they just wanna hear their favorite songs. They want a jukebox, not a dj.

7. Splashy: What are your top 5 songs to play of all time?
Noone is gonna know these joints. lol
Prince - Sometimes It Snows In April
Natalie Cole - Annie Mae
Billy Frazier - Billy Who
The Spinners - Mighty Love
Womack & Womack - Baby I’m Scared Of You

8. Splashy: Who are the top 3 artist unsigned that people should look out for?
Phoenix Jones
Twizted Mind
Jus Mic

9. Splashy: Whats in your ipod or cd player right now?
The top 5 joints above, plus some extras.

10.Splashy: What dj influenced you to start spinning records?
DJ Pharris in Chicago. you’ve probably heard his name in a few Common and Kanye records. He started before me, but we made the switch over to hip hop around the same time and we’ve had a good friendship over the years.

11. Splashy: Whats the best party you have ever played at? and why?
Bismarck Pavilion in Chicago, 1987. If you woulda saw the crowd going crazy, you would understand. 5k people in a hotel ballroom, dancing to the hottest music Chicago had to offer and no drama whatsoever. That’s the reason why i’m so critical of the club scene now!

12. Splashy; Any last words or shout outs?
Site is awesome, just wanted to say that. Shouts to www.globalmixtapes.com, www.doublement.com, my new blogsite, www.daentouragedjs.blogspot.com, Core DJ’s, Shadyville DJ’s & Da Entourage DJ’s, we taking over the game!!!!

http://whutthafcuk.com/v1/archives/405

Prhymal Rage, and Jus Mic on WJCU 88.7 with DJ Cripple

CHARITY LOVE'S INTERVIEW WITH EIGHTY81.COM

CHARITY LOVE IS FROM AKRON OHIO AND IS 27 YEARS OLD. SHE IS A MODEL HERE IN OHIO AND ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND HAS DONE PHOTO SHOOTS AT STS STUDIOS IN AKRON. SHE HAS WORKED WITH MANY TALENTED COMPANY AND ARTIST'S ACROSS THE COUNTRY.



1.) What are the first three things that you notice in a guy/girl? For a guy personality and style but for a woman the same (I'm not into woman at all, but I just love being around pretty woman) it's been like that every since I use to stay in Cali, but I love a man. Don't get it twisted. 2.) What are some turnoffs?Guys that feel like they have to remind you how many times they are a football player, basketball player, baseball player, rapper, or how many times they went to school with LeBron and sat by him at lunch. I would be more interested in the guy I am trying to meet.3.) Which is more important in a guy/girl? Appearance/Style or Personality/Intelligence? (Ex.60/40) Why? Personality and intelligence is very important, looking good is too, but if you just look good and you have no intelligence or a good personality then we won't last.4.) Whats been the worst experience you have had with the opposite sex?Bad sex (I tried to hang in there, but then I had to let him know, like "dude your not doing anything for me" right now I am 27 & I am at the point where I'm not gonna fake any orgasms.5.) What's your idea of a perfect first date?Watching sports or a movie @ my place or his, just the two of us.

Nikki "Hoopz" Alexander Interview For King Magazine

By Sean A. Malcolm

Before we get into I Love Money, what’s your boggle with the media?
The media irritate me because my words get switched around. And they put out so many rumors about me; I can’t defend my own self.

Because of past rumors, you don’t conduct interviews?
If I don’t have to do an interview, I won’t do it. There are certain radio stations that I don’t [talk to], because they came out with the AIDS rumor. It’s a no-win situation for me. Why put myself out there when negativity is going to come? No matter what you do, it’s critiqued. No matter what you say, it’s wrong. You guys don’t really care about what we feel or say. The way you handle your jobs, it’s so shallow.


And television, another form of media, isn’t shallow? Especially reality television, where they, at times, show African Americans channeling their inner Stepin Fetchits?
You’re definitely right. But you’ve seen the I Love Money previews, and you saw the people who were acting out. That’s why I’m not about to go on TV and act like a slut, because I know how that’s going to be portrayed. You see me conservative while everyone else acts like an ass. But I’ve been treated well, so I love [producers] 51 Minds and I love VH1. And I’ll continue working with them, because they have my best interests at heart. I trust them. When it comes to radio and magazines, I don’t.

Why bother modeling—and interviewing—for KING, then?
That comes with the territory—it’s all advertisement. Fuck, it’s not modeling to me. I consider it working. Shit, if I was trying to model, I’d be…. I don’t like modeling. First off, I’m short as hell. I don’t have the figure of a Goddamn model…

Wasn’t that you “modeling” in KING’s January/February 2005 issue as a Web Girl? Well before becoming a celeb-reality star?
Shut up! I’m too much of a tomboy for it, I guess. I don’t consider myself prissy or girly; I hate wearing dresses. I look at being pretty in a completely different way. Being down to earth and being myself is being pretty, to me.

Maybe that’s why you had a suspect rapper/singer in Real and a wannabe thug in Whiteboy fighting for your affections on I Love Money?[Laughs] Here it goes! I’m being hated on by the guy who’s interviewing me. Oh, my God, I can’t win.

These are just jokes, Nik. But in all seriousness, you could’ve done better.
Things just happen. They’re two great guys, we all get along and we’re all great friends now, [since] the show wrapped. We talk almost every day. See, Whiteboy, Real and Chance were in my alliance; therefore, most of the time we were together. We developed a closeness. There was a lot of drama, though. But that’s part of the show.

They had interest in you, but did you have any romantic interest in either Real or Whiteboy?
No, I’m in a relationship. Real knew that on the show, so that was the real holdup between us. But we’re not going to get into all that. Next question.

Can you honestly find true love on a reality show?
Definitely, because you’re totally away from civilization—there’s no radio, no television, you can’t leave the vicinity and you’re stuck for three weeks or a month. If you find someone remotely attractive, they have a nice personality that fits yours and you’re with that person all the time, yeah, it can happen. It can happen fast. If there’s chemistry between the two, I believe it’s possible.


Do you think it’s possible to avoid the flood of rumors that were associated with you the first time around?Well, definitely, you can’t avoid people hating. It doesn’t matter where you go. For every one person that loves you, for me, there are five people that hate. But it only makes me stronger.

Any regrets?
No regrets. I think any halfway decent–looking woman who goes on TV, it’s automatically assumed that she’s getting her 15 minutes. A lot of people think I went on Flavor of Love for TV and I didn’t care about Flav.

It looked that way after the first season was over.
But it’s not like I found out about the show and pursued it. Someone noticed me, came up to me and then it happened. That was a blessing. And for the second time, VH1 called me up and asked if I wanted to be on I Love Money. I like physical stuff, so it’s right up my alley. But I think if I were fat and ugly, people wouldn’t have anything to say about me. That’s the truth.