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Bobby O’Jay, Memphis Radio DJ, passes at 68.

on May 3, 2022 Cocktails and Conversations Da Butterfly Effect add comment

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Tuesday May 03, 2022 will be a day the citizens of Memphis will never forget. The news of 68 year old Bobby O’Jay passing shocked us all.

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As word got around, the sad news could be read on various social media platforms. His fans flooded their timelines and stories with Rest in Peace messages as well as sincerest condolences to his family.

Bobby O’Jay loved Memphis and his fans. He spent 38 of his 40 plus years in radio at WDIA. If you tuned in to his regular show you would surely enjoy his voice and signature introduction. Long time listeners learned he was more than a Radio DJ, but an amazing husband and loving father.

This time last year Bobby O’Jay was celebrating being inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame. It’s truly a blessing the world was able to honor him for his hard work and dedication.

While the airwaves may never be the sound, his legacy and memories will forever live in the hearts of his fans around the world.

On behalf of Straight Official Magazine and Fleet DJs Coalition we would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family of Bobby O’Jay. May his work in and out of the studio provide a positive impact on us all for years to come.

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Cheers my beautiful faces. Enjoy every moment life has to offer, most importantly drink responsibly. Be sure to stop by for another round of Cocktails and Conversations right here in Straight Official Magazine. In the meantime, connect with me on social media platforms. Don’t be shy! Monday 8 – 10pm CST. Tune into DA LOUNGE on https://www.power99damixx.com/ Facebook: Soulful Social Butterfly. Instagram: @Mzkim2012 Email: kimssb.fleetdjs@gmail.com

COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATIONS: MARC HANDSOME | @beingmarchandsome

on February 20, 2022 Cocktails and Conversations Da Butterfly Effect add comment

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Welcome to my Cocktails and Conversations Corner. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy! The rules here are simple…have an open mind and remember, IT’S FIVE O’CLOCK somewhere.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER

My Beautiful Faces allow me the opportunity to tell you about a conversation I had with Marc Handsome. This artist is like no other. From the first time I was able to talk with him, I love his STRAIGHT NO CHASER attitude. You could tell he was about his business. On three different occasions, I listened to Marc Handsome speak highly of his single IF I LIKE IT. The moment I heard the song I was sold, but to get to know the man behind the single, that took me to a different level of like.

MARC HANDSOME AND THE NEW HIM

Marc Handsome is no stranger to music. After working with countless artist and music moguls, he decided to change a few things in his life. Marc took time to revamp his image and let the world know he was raising the bar. Once he understood the years of trial and error were over, Marc created his own lane. As I listened to him go more in depth, I was in awe of how this young man was taking full advantage of the opportunities before him. When I asked how he felt about the NEW HIM, he said “I love the new brand, I’m more confident and I see what others were seeing in me before.”

During the lane shift, a hot new single was created, IF I LIKE IT. The story behind how all of this took place was amazing. Marc Handsome gave me some interesting insight. Jim Jones was actually one of his favorite artists. Believe it or not, he was confident in knowing Jim Jones would one day do the feature. The belief was so high, he actually left a spot for him to add his verse. As fate would have it, the two crossed paths and the magic was created.

CHEERS MARC HANDSOME

CHEERS to Marc Handsome. True hard work and determination have paid off. The video to IF I LIKE IT is now available for your viewing pleasure. The song was on point but the video transformed it to LEVEL UP status. To see Marc Handsome sitting on top of a street sign is only a glimpse of the heights this artist will reach. The New York streets, vocals from Alexis Renee and the rhymes of Jim Jones were spot on. The team did an outstanding job with bringing this hit to life.

CLOSING TIME

Well my loves it’s closing time for this conversation. As I finish my Sprite and Crown Apple I can’t help but think about how talking to Marc Handsome was such a treat. Even though he is not much of a drinker, he loves a good meal and Mimosas. After watching him work hard at promoting this project, he deserves it. I truly believe the best is yet to come. He is an artist that feeds off of good vibes and energy. Taking care of business and giving back to the youth is a passion. Remembering his struggles has helped him stay focused. To me, these reasons alone will take his career past anything he can imagine.

COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATIONS: Foreign630 | @foreign630

on October 7, 2021 Cocktails and Conversations Da Butterfly Effect add comment

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Welcome to my Cocktails and Conversations Corner. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy! The rules here are simple…have an open mind and remember, IT’S FIVE O’CLOCK somewhere.

Hi my beautiful faces! I had the pleasure of enjoying a very detailed conversation with my guy FOREIGN630. If that name sounds familiar, he was in attendance at the Fleet DJs’ Music Conference in Jacksonville this summer. Others know him as one of the hottest artist coming from Little Rock, AR. This was a great opportunity for me to have a personal conversation with an artist that had no problem networking and promoting his brand. Foreign630 is a respectable gentleman and new father who is about his business. Allow me to share some gems from our almost two hour chatting session.

“I didn’t boss up for a check, I’m about that CEO MONEY”- Foreign630

FOREIGN630’s HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Our conversation began after he took a break from preparing his advertising billboards. I could sense his feelings of accomplishment over the phone. Soon, his hometown will get a chance to see his name high up in the air. The one thing I loved about our conversation was his ability to be upfront and honest with me.

He is no stranger to the music industry. Would you believe that he received his first deal at the age of 17? The funny part is he was just like most young artist now; happy to receive the bag, but didn’t read the fine print. After a couple of years in the game he knew he had to take a couple of steps back. At the age of 19, Foreign630 walked away from being a rapper and at 21, he came back a business man with a no nonsense personality.

Foreign630 ft. Yung Cassius-Yeah Yeah

FOREIGN630’S RESOLVE

Despite bad deals and broken promises, Foreign630 used his new skills to come out on top. It was impressive to hear him speak about the business aspect of the industry. Because of the people in his corner, his music can be heard on various radio stations. His song “Yeah Yeah” is booming right now on all platforms.

If you follow Foreign630 you saw he recently closed a deal with Universal. Later this month they will start working on the video to “Been Through it All.” The location has been set for New York. One thing I learned from him is that he’s appreciative and humble. Several times he mentioned names like, Ya Ya, Mel B, and Yung Cassius. These along with others played a major part in his career. As the self funded owner of Already Paid Enterprise, the best is yet to come!

“You can’t lose if you bet on you every time”- Foreign630

IN CLOSING

After a good heart-to-heart, it’s apparent that Foreign630 takes his position in the rap game serious. Serving time in prison also changed his outlook on life. My favorite quote of his is “you have to keep the right people around you.” In the music world an entourage can make or break you. Some may think it’s important to have people around you.

During our conversation, I learned it’s about quality and not quantity. He also explained how important it is to own your work and know the ins and outs of the business. Never let someone tell you anything, ask questions and be prepared to invest in YOU. We closed the evening discussing our favorite drinks. To my surprise he has a taste for Boosie Juice, Rose’ and Belaire. As for this Butterfly, a nice glass of Stella Rosa Black was in order.

Cheers my beautiful faces. Enjoy every moment life has to offer, most importantly drink responsibly. Be sure to stop by weekly for another round of Cocktails and Conversations right here in Straight Official Magazine. In the meantime, connect with me on almost all social media platforms. Don’t be shy! Monday and Wednesday 8 – 10pm CST. https://www.power99damixx.com/ Download the Power99DAMIXX app. Facebook: Power99DAMIXX & Soulful Social Butterfly. Instagram: @Mzkim2012

Cocktails and Conversations: Key To Tha City | @key_tothacity

on September 23, 2021 Artist Cocktails and Conversations Da Butterfly Effect Straight Official Magazine add comment

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Unlocking The Man Behind Key to tha City

Hi my beautiful faces. Welcome to my Cocktails and Conversations Corner. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy. The rules here are simple…have an open mind and remember, IT’S FIVE O’CLOCK somewhere.

I had a dream of me prospering with what I am doing…it’s music…I know I am on to something…
Key to tha City

At first glance you are not sure what to think of Key. He is quiet, very polite and not your typical artist. Most of the time he is wearing shades and a smile. I remember meeting him at the Fleet DJs Conference in Jacksonville this summer. He was sitting alone but I could tell he was taking in everything around him. Who knew a smart comment regarding my android phone would be the start of a great conversation. Despite jokes about how his iPhone was better than my Samsung, Key quickly gained my attention.

As a Memphis native with Mississippi roots, this now California artist, was working on a master plan. With his grandfather exposing him to the music industry at an early age, Key knew he had big shoes to fill. From there he went on to explain how stepping away from the game for a minute to get his thoughts and business together, and that he did. The conversation was very in depth because he is a young man that believes in his skills and don’t mind sharing his story.

Now, here we are in September, only a few months after the conference. I watched this quiet, dedicated, and humble artist take his rightful place in the music world. As he kept his fans updated on Instagram(key_tothacity) about what he was up to, my anticipation grew. Based off previous conversation it was only a matter of time when a single would drop. To my surprise one day I saw his new music was out. After a game of phone tag the date was set. The thought of the Cocktails and Conversations w/ Key to tha City had me excited.

I caught up with him after a fun filled day at Chuck E Cheese with his daughter for her pre birthday celebration. Cheering and an announcer could be heard in the background. Guess who was watching the Raider’s game? From my understanding the game was very intense. Raiders vs Ravens went into overtime. When he is not watching the Oakland Raiders, he enjoy supporting the Falcons and Auburn Tigers. After the game ended he was working on his Cognac and I a glass of wine.

Apparently my iPhone friend had been very busy. His new single “Get it Jumpin” is now on Spotify. He has a show coming up on Sept 25th in Cali. Key decided to focus on his music career full time. Giving more attention to his family and passion, is most important. As tough and stressful as things can be he remains humble and vow to have fun. Key plans to release the video his next single BEFORE the music drop. As the conversation came to an end he promised to make sure his fans receive the best of KEY TO THA CITY.

Get It Jumpin – Key to tha City

My take on Key to tha City is simple, he is going places. True enough he has lived in various cities but he is good at adapting while staying true to his skills. “Get it Jumpin” showcase the Memphis sound for sure. My favorite thing about him is, he always get to know artist before they work together. This is very important to him because he takes his work seriously. In the eyes of Key to tha City “having that personal relationship will help understand the music by the artist.”

Cheers my beautiful faces. Enjoy every moment life has to offer, most importantly drink responsibly. Be sure to stop by weekly for another round of Cocktails and Conversations. In the mean time connect with me on almost all social media platforms. Don’t be shy. Monday and Wednesday 8 – 10pm cst. https://www.power99damixx.com/ Download the Power99DAMIXX app. Facebook: Power99DAMIXX & Soulful Social Butterfly. Instagram: Mzkim2012