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Final Draft, which comprises of Lucky, Dnyce, Fashun, Divine, and Voice, has released their hot single “For Life” and it debuted on the Billboard R&B singles charts at #3, but is now #1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. “For Life” is a beautiful song that was written and produced by Final Draft. It’s a love song with superb composition that touches the hearts and souls of everyone that listens to it. Whether you’re in love or looking for love, this song is for you. “For Life” is currently available on itunes and cdbaby. Final Draft uses its sales to fund the “I Can Do This” School Tour.

I Can Do This School Tour takes place in inner city middle and high schools where they give away school supplies, and speak on education, the importance of graduating, eating healthy, and saying no to violence. -Jay Love MeMe Agency

Rapper Young Cypher sits down with USL Magazine in a conversation about his music, what inspires him and where he sees himself in the future. Read the full article by downloading the Dec Digital Issue of USL Magazine here!

“Self Made Muzik Recording Artist Young Cypher Teams Up Wit DJ Goonie & Self Made Radio To Release His Best Of Mixtape Featuring Old, Exclusive, & Unreleased Music!” -Datpiff.com

Listen to the full  The Unemployment Line Mixtape!

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Hurricane Chris is giving the fans what they have been waiting for with the new mixtape “Caniac,” hosted by DJ Drama, DJ Bay Bay, and DJ Iceberg. Music lovers may download “Caniac” on datpiff.com and livemixtapes.com. This Shreveport lyricist has always been a favorite artist to millions and his multiple billboard charting music is proof. Start the New Year off right and download “Caniac” today. -Jay Love/MeMe Agency
 

“AGURI SAGIMORI (Agurisagimori)” spring-summer 2013 collection was announced. The theme is “the phenomenon of tears.” Designer Aguri forest heron. In addition to the toile line “eliote / 2” of wear limited women’s collection and two, we have started a men’s line that specializes in tailored from the same season. fashionsnap
About Designer: Aguri was “awarded the New Designer Award for the Mainichi Fashion grand Prix, which was the only prize in Japan granted to professional fashion designers.” aguri sagimori

“Calling him energetic, focused or charismatic; all would be correct. But don’t label him a millennial because he broke the mold. His name is Jordan Anthony Swain and in the 11 months since arriving in California he has modeled for over 30 photographers, made three nation-wide modeling tours, appeared in 5 galleries nationwide, one exhibit recently opening in Amsterdam and, has been the exclusive model in a new book.” -modelmayhem.com
Now a Contributing Stylist for USL Magazine, Jordan Anthony Swain has garnered 3 fashion spreads in this months issue. And he is also responsible for the fantastic styling of international supermodel Tosh Yanez for the July 1st cover. With hopes of a vibrant symmetry with the publication, Editor-In-Chief Patrick Kelly, is looking forward in publishing many of Swain’s artistic endeavors.
A bit more about Swain: “Jordan Swain is an active member of AFTRA Union (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and finds time to volunteer at various organizations throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area. He also serves as a national educational speaker developing…” More>

Photographer: David Walden
Model: Erika White
Make Up: Mel Hunter
Hair: Patrice Bisiot
Stylist: Styles By Swain – Jordan Anthony Swain

This editorial was originally featured in the July/Aug 2012 issues covered by International Supermodel Tosh Yanez and Singer Willie Taylor (formerly of the platinum selling R&B group Day 26). However, we’ve since added more photos to the collection. Get to know our feature fashion photographer Karlos Matthews and view more of his work at http://www.karlosmatthews.com.

“Show Ure Fun-Side Campaign: Editor-In-Chief Patrick Kelly hopes to encourage other entities and brands to help young men become more DIVERSE in style! And he would like to encourage like-minded individuals to lend a hand and recommend a young man or crew they feel should be recognized as being diverse in style and individuality.
In this month’s issue, Nigel StrokaGenius was chosen to be lead model along with Atlanta music producer Papa. Nigel is an aspiring fashion designer with hopes of attending college in the fall. A protege’ of celebrity photographer Jhonathan Pierce Cornell, Nigel was referred to the Show Ure Fun-Side Campaign by Christina Fernander of The MI3 Agency. When his initial photos were sent to us, we were pleased that he had professional photos. However, we were more interested in what type of person he was and whether or not this opportunity would befit his aspirations.


Needless to say, Nigel was just the right candidate. During the entire shoot, he was responsible for styling all of his outfits and working with him was an extreme pleasure. He had an idea of where he wanted to go with his look and discussed it with the photographer ahead of time. Nigel was very easy to work with, fun to be around and a professional.

“Show Ure Fun-Side” was created as a positive re-enforcement for young men 16-18, who express interest in music, entertainment and fashion. And this is an opportunity for all involved to give back, while helping to encourage sustained growth in young men, no matter who they are and where they are in life.
Each month, a few selected young men will be a part of a photo shoot with a local or national celebrity and featured in an upcoming issue of USL Magazine.

USL Magazine is proud to partner with Big Brother, Big Sister for it’s Show Ure Fun-Side Campaigns. For partnership request, please email us at info@uslmag.com.
Photographer: Karlos Matthews (karlosmatthews.com)
Models: Nigel StrokaGenius & Producer Papa
Stylist: Nigel StrokaGenius
MUA: Make-Up By Patrice
Location: Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta GA

1021 Peachtree St. N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309  (404) 898-1704
Dress: There is an EXSTREMELY STRICT DRESS CODE.
Reign has 9,968 square feet and can accommodate 658 people. The nightclucb opens Friday & Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday night is Asian night (although according to the manager on April 15th, 2011 they have not decided the night yet). Saturday night is general dance and pop music hosted by Q100. –atl-list.com
Grand Opening – November 5th, 2011

1021 Peachtree St. N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309  (404) 898-1704

Dress: There is an EXSTREMELY STRICT DRESS CODE.
Vanquish Nightclub is technically part of the same building as Reign Nightclub, but that’s where the similarities end. It was built to cater to a entirely different clientele of people and will be offering completely different events.Although Reign is nothing to scoff, Vanquish has a smoother sense of ease than the raging nightclub Reign that is next to it. While tastefully decorated inside, it’s easily sexy enough to be a nightclub yet still able to host events like happy hour events after work and grand celebrity and red acrpet events.
With its unique architecture if an early event rolls into the night and the party starts to multiply Vanquish can literally transform to accommodate in more ways than one. –atl-list.com
Grand Opening – November 5th, 2011

1150 Crescent Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 874-3006

Dress: No tennis shoes. No baseball caps. No Timberland boots or work boots of any kind. No flip-flops. No striped polo shirts. No athletic gear of any […]

“I think this was one interview I wish I had done personally. It’s not often you get to meet someone, in the business, who doesn’t practice self-indulgence. DJ Beestroh has a rare personal quality people should take note of and I understand why he has gotten where he is, thus far!” -Patrick Kelly
First off, why the name DJ Beestroh and how did that come about?
I got the name Beestroh as a childhood Joke! My entire family has called me Big Boy since I was a baby, which eventually got shortened to Bee as I got older. To make a long story short, there was a local DJ who called himself Vee-Stroh, but he was a heroin addict who would be nodding off with a cigarette in his mouth, while he was DeeJaying and me and my friends would laugh and joke saying “look at Ed-Stroh, or frank Stroh,” or whatever. But for some reason, when we said Beestroh, I thought it was dope and I stayed with that name.
To work in radio, you got to have a passion for music. What sparked your passion?
I am from a musical family. My uncle played the drums, my aunt is a singer, my grandmother sang in church, and my dad was in his little band. Music has been around me all my life, especially in my early years in NYC with my Mom and step dad, who’s also a musician. I played saxophone, flute and drums on the street corners of New York City with him often.


What are 5 songs you love playing, when you get the chance to just be you and do your thing?
Man, when I get the chance to go back to a 90’s set, I’m in heaven. I love playing Pac, Big, Black Moon, KRS-One, Outkast; the list is infinite. I love 90’s Hip Hop!
Do you feel it is important for an artist as well as a DJ to be diverse in their talents?
Yes, because there are many elements to Hip Hop beside Deejaying or Rapping. I think an ear for good music or clean production is very important. And also just being in a state of mind where you can tell something is good and knowing other people will agree.
Dance music has risen from the dead, as far as mainstream is concerned, and is now a huge transition into hip-hop. You have game changing, re-inventors such as LMFAO, who have taken an already popularized trend of the past and re-commercialized it into a huge money making sound. How do you feel about this trend?
I love it! It brings a tremendous amount of energy to the party and not only that; I was a huge fan of House music and techno growing up. Up-tempo records allow DJ’s to scratch again and really get creative with the mixes. What goes around comes around, and I’m not surprised at all.
There are many Grammy winning artists and other major artists out who can’t sell anymore. What do you feel they need to do to begin selling again, from your perspective?
Things have changed; the internet provides instant gratification so there is no waiting for an album to drop before you hear the records.  Also the quality of music has changed as well so if I already know your two singles out are the hottest records on your album, chances are I’m not going to be compelled to purchase the whole thing.  My advice is for artist to keep that cardio up and get that show money! Lol!

What do you listen for when an up-and-coming artist present you with their CD to get spins, in the club or otherwise?

I really pay attention to their grind and how serious they are first then I see if the music is bubbling anywhere.  Nine times out of 10 the DJ may break the artist and get some credit, but the artist usually had somewhat of a buzz and movement before a DJ will take that leap.

 In music, entertainment and fashion, image is everything. And a part of ones image is the way they are branded. What advice can you give to a new artist who have good music, but lack the packaging?

Take the time to develop yourself as a complete package!  Ive been disappointed many times by seeing an artist that I really like musically, and when I see them perform it was horrible!!  I think artist development has died, and it is very easy to see who is practicing and who is not!

 There are many DJ’s out there who are ambidextrous and then there are some who don’t do so well scratching with both hands. What is your scratching game like?

I’m a right handed scratcher, LMAO!  I won’t even front, either you will see me with two turntables on the right hand side, me reaching over to the left turntable with my right hand, or me using instant doubles on Serato.  Never could scratch with my left hand!

What does it mean to be Radio-One Atlanta’s “Franchise Player?”

First off, I am very thankful to be thought of as such. But going into it further, I think it means being very well-rounded in many areas of radio: being guided and surrounded by legends and great superiors who enhance my Production, On-Air, video editing, audio editing, deejaying, imaging, writing scripts, reading, and most importantly; doing them all at a professional level.  Not to mention it’s a great tool for Job security!

What is your inspiration to wake up everyday and hustle in the industry the way you do?

My daughter is my everything! She has to have whatever I never had.  I grew up in the system (welfare) and I never want her to experience any of that; plus I’m kind of enjoying it myself1 Lol!  Gotta wake up and hustle like you are broke; never get too comfortable because there are a lot of people out there who are ten times richer and work 20 times harder!

With all that you have done, and all that you have going on, what is next for you?

Next for me looks like more traveling and definitely acting.  I enjoy being in front of the camera and that is my next project to tackle.  I actually have some pretty descent offers on the table so wish me luck!  Like Diddy once told me, “If you put ya blinders like them horse’s in Central Park,  all you can see is what is in front of you! Stay focused!”

Sources: DJ Beestroh and Patrick Kelly
Contributor: August Mapp and Miko Hope