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Interviews with top Beat music advocates celebrities, musicians, artists, and icons about their current and past music projects.
Tajh Virgil—Leading to Inspire
What’s your name and where are you from? I am Tajh Virgil, which is also my artist name, and I’m from Milwaukee, WI. I went through many stage names before but I chose my full name because I wanted to stay true to myself and who God created me to be.
By Jason James 5 years ago in Beat
Ernest Jackson
Ernest Jackson of MNS Media Group is a Brand Specialist, Marketing Manager & Publicist that has worked with some of the elite talents in the entertainment industry including Actor Gregg Wayans, Actress/Model Summer Wayans, and Producer Diedra Wayans of The Wayans Family, Basketball Wives LA star "Jackie Christie", Bravo TV's Millionaire Matchmaker "Robin Kassner", Briana L. Isaacs (WEtv Growing Up Hip Hop), Shatava Lindsey & Courtney Larisa from OWN Network "Ready To Love", Curvy Chick Fitness & TLC's Chilli presents the Body Challenge campaign, Kimberly Rivers Roberts HBO's "Treme", Legendary Female Dance/Rap Group Oaktown's 357, The First, Second and third Female Hip Hop Honors Awards. Also, Ernest Jackson has been featured in such diverse media outlets as Hip Hop Weekly (7x), Black Enterprise Magazine, Examiner.com, and a host of others. In short, he has worked on everything from NYFW, Full Figured Fashion Week, Face The Sweet Fashion Fights Diabetes, Red Carpets Events, Films, TV Shows, Art Gallery showings, Branding Products, and more. Ernest has two partners in the MNS Media Family which are Durvel Wilson & Eduardo Simmonds. Ernest is also Co-Owner of BillboardBuzzing LLC.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
Jeiris Cook
Jeiris Cook is an acoustic guitar solo artist with a sound that is reminiscent of old school blues, the 70s styled R&B and, Smooth Jazz. After going musically dark for nearly 13 years, he picked up his sister-in-law’s acoustic guitar in May 2016 and committed himself fully to learning to play the guitar. He has revived his passion for singing, by producing a unique sound of R&B and Soul music.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
Everything You Need To Know About Classic The Hip Hop Artist
Classic is an Rapper and Songwriter, born in Muskegon MI. Grew up in a military family spending his childhood numerous states in the United States while also growing up in Berlin Germany. Classic got his name from his love of classical music from the renaissance period, he has an old school style flow with the ability to switch up his style while still maintaining the substance that more traditional hip-hop listeners enjoy over newer sounding hip-hop. He first started to rap after his mother got him into music at an early age. He always have an ear for good sound.
By Honk Magazine5 years ago in Beat
How DJ Xclusive City Manage To Stand Out In The Music Industry
As a rising star on the scene, seasoned beat blender DJ Xclusive City is quickly becoming one of the most notable and dynamic DJs, one who is writing his own rules and trail blazing his way through the music industry. Drawing on his diverse musical background and a rapidly expanding fan base that began in Providence, RI to New York City and is now growing in Orlando, Florida. DJ Xclusive City knows no limits and is fully committed to his craft. With a passion for music in his DNA, DJ Xclusive City inherited his music talents from his father and his uncles at a young age. His up North roots, combined with his current Southern home base, keep him and his team tapped into the streets and on top of his game, providing what the people want to hear.
By Honk Magazine5 years ago in Beat
Wes Watkins
Wes Watkins is a famed celebrity musician, father of two, and author based in the DMV area. He’s the lead musician and musical director of the R & B group, Got My Own Sound. Their unique, soul stringing sound is dynamic for all to hear. However, Wes is also a solo musician and acclaimed author. He is now taking his authorship to new heights with his second book titled: Motivation + Drive = Purpose. After feeling like he had no purpose, multi-talented musician Wes Watkins became inspired to pen his second acclaimed novel. His known talent does not just lie within his music. Motivation + Drive = Purpose will serve as a definite guide for millennials everywhere. To connect with the musician & author please follow him on all social media platforms as @WesWatkins. Wes has over 73,000 engaging followers and has recently landed a partnership with one of the world's most known drum companies.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
Mykii J “Kicking down industry doors and building his own seat at the table.”
What’s your name, artist name, and where are you from? My name is Michael B. Carroll Jr., however, I am known professionally as Mykii J. I was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, more specifically, north Philadelphia. My family and I have lived in the Philadelphia/New Jersey area ever since.
By Jason James 5 years ago in Beat
Jasmine Ortiz
Jasmine Ortiz is a New York-born Latina. Her love of music began at the tender age of 3 when she had her first piano lesson. By age six, Jasmine was signed to Abrams Artists, the bicoastal agency for acting and modeling, which was a twelve-year working relationship. Jasmine received her SAG/Aftra card by the tender age of 10, with many acting, modeling, voice-over and theater accolades under her belt; from Nickelodeon, to Sesame Street, to features.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
Sean Walk
MAYWOOD, IL – Sean Walk is creating a movement. It’s hard to define, but anyone who listens to his music will understand immediately what it is he’s trying to inspire. It’s a movement that’s all about making music for everywhere – breaking down barriers and destroying walls that spring up between people for so many petty reasons. During a time in which there are wide cultural and societal divides, Sean Walk’s movement is not only attractive, it’s necessary.
By Jabari Tuggles 5 years ago in Beat
Oh Boy Prince Goes Viral with new single “Round Rock”
Oh Boy Prince Goes Viral with new single “Round Rock” Oh Boy Prince is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time it is solely focused on him. After gaining worldwide recognition as a member of the GS Boyz with their Billboard hit “Stanky Legg”, Prince shows he can still create a wave.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Beat
