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MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: LEVEL UP!!

on October 25, 2021 Da Butterfly Effect Motivational Moments add comment

#GetSOM via @mzkim2012

PICK YOUR PLAYER

Mondays are an opportunity to LEVEL UP your motivation. No more complaining, there’s work to be done and moves to be made. First things first, who will you chose to represent you in this game called Life? There are several players to pick from. We have Negative Nancy, Positive Patty, Focused Freddie, and even Determined Derrick. The lineup is endless. Make sure you get one that will help you LEVEL UP. Each player has various powers, views and goals. Ok, now let’s work on your gear.

DRESS TO IMPRESS 2.0

We have heard the phrase “DRESS TO IMPRESS” or ” YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION IS A LASTING IMPRESSION”. Let me be the first to tell you that they are true statements. My beautiful faces, you have a purpose and a part to play. It’s key to dress for the role you desire to be. As a business person, invest in the clothes to match. What you wear also includes your personality and attitude. A smile is always a great accessory. Most importantly, make sure you have the right playlist and theme song.

LEVEL UP LIKE A BOSS

You have what you need to start your day. Go out into the world and be the best version of you possible. The greatest part about this game, you can press RESET as many times as you like. Let the BOSS inside of you out. It’s time for you to shine love. Get your plan together and prepare to win. Don’t let doubt, fear and insecurities stop you from reaching your goals. Grab your Motivational power source and destroy them.

Picture courtesy of Youtube – Ciara LEVEL UP

Alright my beautiful faces I hope you have an amazing Monday. Be sure to come back for some more motivation every week here in Straight Official Magazine. If you need another dose of KimdaSSB, check me out on https://www.power99damixx.com/ Monday and Wednesday 8 – 10pm CST or follow me on Instagram @Mzkim2012.

Straight Official Sit Downs: Tiffany Bynoe

on October 24, 2021 Artist Interviews add comment

TIFFANY BYNOE is becoming a bold new voice in the R&B realm. She gave us the opportunity to chop it up and we really appreciated

Ant Bailey Introduces a New Genre ‘Rap-Pop’

on October 21, 2021 Artist Straight Official Magazine add comment

Ant Bailey Introduces a New Genre 'Rap-Pop' Anthony Bailey aka AntBailey is bringing us a New Genre 'Rap-Pop'. Queens-born, Atlanta- raised artist who has a

[La Bodega] Quarantine Talk: Zumbi

on October 20, 2021 Quarantine Talk add comment

Welcome to the New Installments of Quarantine Talk, where we've held various conversations with artist's & groups from around the world via Zoom, Email, Social

[Food] Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

on October 19, 2021 Goja's Bodega add comment

With the holiday's fast approaching its only right we get our parties & family events ready for some good food & cocktails. Our Cocktail today

[La Bodega] Quarantine Talk: LUPE

on October 19, 2021 Quarantine Talk add comment

Welcome to the New Installments of Quarantine Talk, where we’ve held various conversations with artist’s & groups from around the world via Zoom, Email, Social Media even plain old phone conversations.

We were previously on the 16th edition but due to cyber hacking by a group of web hackers, all of our published web content & website was removed and deleted permanently. But thanks to our amazing web server admin we are back in full swing! The artist we have today is LUPE from Athens Greece. You can check out our conversation down below.

WHO IS LUPE?

DJ GOJABEAN: What is your stage name? Tell me where you’re from and what first got you interested in
the entertainment industry?
LUPE: My name is Michalis Latousakis (Lupe), I’m from Athens, Greece and the main factor that got me into the music industry was my need for expression.

DJ: Who and/or what inspires you to create?
LUPE: My thoughts and feelings about life, humanity and every kind of love.

DJ: How would you describe your sound?
LUPE: The sound is based on dark alternative and art rock. The deep, theatrical and wide-
ranged vocals along with the confessional lyricism and the dark sound make up the
obvious characteristic of the Lupe project.

DJ: What is your creative process like?
LUPE: I just record a piano progression spontaneously which express my thoughts and feelings.
Accompany that with a vocal melody and I write all the other instruments. Then I finally add my vocals to finish it out.

DJ: What is one message you would give to your supporters?
LUPE: The music industry is more plastic, and unreal. This is because technology has advanced so much. This is a great development. Let’s combine it with more human touch!

DJ: What is the most talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?
LUPE: I am a breakdance dancer and a bridge player

DJ: What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?
LUPE: It is hard and a little painful to think that! Anything where I am able to express myself. I would go through a different type of art like dance or theatre.

I admire David Bowie for his multifaceted and diverse music career.
LUPE on which artist(s) he admires

IN CLOSING

DJ: What is the best advice you’ve been given?
LUPE: Always choose your partners & colleagues wisely.

DJ: If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
LUPE: I believe that music and all forms of art have the role to give food for thought and provide
people with stimuli that has to do with self development. Today, the industry is just following trends instead of making a statement. Not really if at all and engaging with the fans. This needs to change.

DJ: What’s next for you and where would you like to see yourself in the next year?
LUPE: The next step for me is the promotion of the 2nd album Dark Room which has just
been released! The next year I would like to take part in big festivals and release my
next album.

You can follow LUPE and connect with him via social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lupegoth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lupe__official
Bandcamp: https://lupeofficial.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/lupeofficial
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lupemusic
iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/musiclupe
Email: lupemosquito@gmail.com

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WHO DOES NICK CANNON THINK HE IS?

on October 19, 2021 Journalist Bae Straight Official Magazine add comment

If you look up 'multiple streams of income', next to it you'll see Nick Cannon's name. We've seen him make countless appearances throughout pop culture since literally the beginning of 21st century - some works we even identify as crucial in order to maintain your "black card".

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