The ‘Best Worldwide Driven’ Variety & Entertainment Magazine February 2016 DJOIR JORDAN WHAT IT MEANS TO BE DIAMOND CUT VALENTINE’S DAY COOLIN’ IDEAS! ALEX ANGELO Progressive Power Metal TANYA G OVER A DECADES WORTH OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE FEATURES 04 Alex Angelo See Through My Eyes 06 ThaRealBri A Face To Remember 07 3rd Coast Gs When Focus And Hip Hop Collide 08 Emory Forbes Renaissance Man 10 Chevy Woods The Place... The Time... The Vibe 18 Fit For A King Slave To Nothing 23 Dakesis Progressive Power Metal 24 Tanya G English Triple-Threat 25 Silver Snakes ‘Saboteur’ COVER STORY 12/26 Djoir Jordan What It Means To Be Diamond Cut LIFESTYLE | HEALTH 14 Dr. Vastola’s Health Tips (Column) Discrimination vs Genital Transplants 16 Valentine’s Day Ideas For All You Lovebirds 22 Be Inspired (Column) Eloho Shares Her Words Of Inspiration ENTERTAINMENT 17 All Hands On Deck (Column) Antonio Fargas aka Huggie Bear Interview 19 Harry A. 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In February 2014, Alex’s success cata- pulted even further with the release Born in Florida, and raised in Cleveland, of his debut EP, “This Is the Beginning.” Ohio, the teen sensation’s career began Shortly after, his single “It’s Your Night” by using his father’s iPad to produce his joined the rotation on Radio Disney, and playlists. Later, Alex upgraded to Technics its popularity, landed him a gig as the 1200s turntables, using the profits he new House DJ for the 2014 Radio Disney made from selling his skateboard ramp. Music Awards. The award show delivered As a result of his determination and 3.2 million total viewers and was ranked love for music, his name crept into the as the #1 primetime TV telecast of April spotlight and skyrocketed. Soon after, 2014 across all major youth demograph- he would be opening for world famous ics. With his rapid explosion of populari- entertainers such as Justin Bieber, Carly ty came the “Fangelos” – Alex’s loyal fans Rae Jepsen, Austin Mahone, Hoodie Allen, and supporters, whom are always eager Pitbull, and more. to stay up to date with the latest on Alex. Alex Angelo was destined to stand out Alex has also entertained audiences from the rest of the crowd. He debuted at Cleveland Cavaliers games as both a a weekend show on Radio Disney, titled, DJ and as part of the Cavs’ Kids Dance “Radio Disney’s Saturday Night Party with Troupe, a youth group of talented hip- Alex Angelo.” This radio phenomenon hop dancers who entertain Cavalier fans put his name on the map as one of the during the NBA season. He is religious youngest on-air personalities ever to about making trips to Los Angeles to 4 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com study with the iconic choreographer/creative director, Flii Stylz. After touring earlier this year with teen icons Austin Mahone, Fifth Harmony, and Shawn Mendes, Alex hit the road this past summer with Jake Miller on his “Dazed and Confused” tour and Megan Nicole on her “Sweet Dreams” tour. In addition to his success on the road, Alex recently released two singles including “Turn Me Up” and “See Through My Eyes.” Alex currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with his par- ents and little sister. Contact Information Website: www.AlexAngelo.com Facebook: RealAlexAngelo Twitter: @AlexAngelo YouTube: AlexAngelo Instagram: AlexAngelo All Rights Reserved BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com • 5 THAREALBRI ri Manun’s aka ThaRealBri is an energetic, throughout the south’s club scene, giving girls everywhere a Southern girl with a knack for having fun. This new voice and attitude. Rising star was born to entertain. She’s been B writing and recording since Bri will ‘definitely’ be a face to remember. the age of nine and she’s no stranger to the music industry. Bri has appeared as opening acts for numerous artists such as Nappy Roots, Russell Simmons, Rev Run, The Party Boyz, Lil Romeo, SlimThug, Kirko Bangz, Bun B, and many others along her journey. ThaRealBri has been turning down record- ing deals since the age of 12 but has since then signed with an up and coming record label, “NoYeMad, Inc.”, which recognized her unique style, abilities and need to combine Contact Information: classic hip-hop with classic Rhythm and Blues, fused with the sassy swag of a jazz Website: www.reverbnation.com/ThaRealri singer. Twitter: @NoYeMad (Label) Facebook: ThRealBrianna.chambers ThaRealBri has been working on her debut album which has Soundcloud: ThaRealri given us her sassy single, “I’m On It”, that’s been spinning Instagram: ThaRealBri All Rights Reserved 6 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com rd Coast G’s is a group of artists from all around Texas and the surrounding areas. All brought together for the love of music. 3 They all have their own style. No one artist sounds like the next and together, amazing is to say the least. 3rd Coast G’s got together in a small town named Lufkin, Texas; yea we know you may have no idea where Lufkin, Texas is located in East Texas. However, we’re pretty sure you have heard of the Dallas Cowboy’s super star receiver Dez Bryant. It’s his hometown but when it’s all said and done, trust you will know exactly where Lufkin, Texas is located. 3rd Coast G’s intends to come out in this industry and take their place in the hip-hop scene. Although they’re coming out under an Independent Label ‘Feel Good Entertainment’ they are something to be talked about. Even under an inde- pendent label the 3rd Coast G’s understand fully that they have it even harder to make a mark on this industry and trust they are ready for the challenge. 3rd Coast G’s have had their hard times in this thing we call life and now they’re ready to show the world what they can do when really focused. Regardless, of nae sayers, 3rd Contact Information: Coast G’s are ready for that challenge too so just be on the www.feelgoodentertainment.biz lookout for 3rd Coast G’s coming to a radio, city, town, cd Twitter: @HeavyChevy82 | Facebook: 3rdCoastGs2015 near you! Instagram: 3rdCoastG82 | iTunes: https://itun.es/i6Sv2n6 All Rights Reserved BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com • 7 EMORY FORBES o Be Lyrical, or Not To Be” is not the ques- some selections of urban and R&B flavored mixes. This art- tion, when it comes to Emory Forbes. Also, ist is so diverse; he can be described as a “Renaissance Man”. known as Steven Sutton, was born in T Baltimore, MD on February 27, 1990. Introduced to the art of hip-hop at the age of 12, Emory Forbes soon began to master the freestyle. Heavily influ- enced by all music, Forbes admires artists like; Eminem, Jay-z, Nas, Big L, Big Pun, and the lists goes on and on. At the age of 19, Emory Forbes enlisted in the US military and moved to Lompoc, CA. It was there where a mutual friend introduced him to legendary producer Reckah (Rex Lee). Together, they created Emory’s debut project, and one of the best mixtape releases of 2011, “Live From The Bottom”, which received high praise from many independent outlets including an IMA nomination for best Hip-Hop/Rap Album. “Live From The Bottom” was Emory Forbes’ first recording, and there were a lot of emotions put into it. “I had lost a lot of the things that I cared about, and I wasn’t making any progress with the music that I was making, so I just tried to put that all in the CD to let the world know how I was feeling”, says Forbes. While still focusing on his music, Emory began to branch out into theatrical and cinema performance.