Premiere Issue | Vol. 1

Premiere Issue | September 2011

Table of ContentsDJ 150 Crew

Page… 8

DJ ChaseBrings The Heat

Page… 11

Brooklyn Dance ProjectBlack Gold

Page… 12

DJ M. BreezePage… 16

Deadly Dragon SoundPage… 18

Alecia JohnsonPage… 19

Model: Jennifer ArjunePhoto: M. Ali-Bocas, MaximumBass

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PublisherREWIND SELECTOR MAGAZINE

Editorial Staff

Editor, Entertainment/Night Life:Mustapha Ali-Bocas

Managing Assistant:Alecia Johnson

Arts & Entertainment Editor:Mustapha Ali-Bocas

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Model: AppaloniaPhoto: M. Ali-Bocas, MaximumBass

So how did it all begin?I use to watch my uncle and my godfa-thers DJ Force 1 and DJ Selector Russmix. I played my first set at a family bar-beque. As i got better i started to dolocal parties and then ventured out tothe city. I started doing internet radio onSAR FM radio where I met people suchas Timothy "Holla" Hopewell, SeanKeys, DJ WildStyle, and DJ Hype1.From there I met Dj M. Breeze who putme on with Primetyme Radio.

Where did the name come from?Back when i was in high school djing Iwas calling myself DJ Mix. People werestill stuck on me being a drummer sothey didn’t believe it. Until they recog-nized me as a DJ, every party I got onready to "prove" them wrong. I got the

1Fifty when I came to SAR FM radio.The host "Holla" couldn't get my nameright and after he heard me play juststarted calling me 150. It caught on so Iadded it to my DJ name. There’s manyDJ Proofs but only one DJ Proof aka1Fifty.

What gave you that initial push?My love for music has always given methe drive. I love the feeling of thecrowd going crazy to my mixes andbeing in control of it.

Did the Djing, Production, Promotingcome 1st?Nah, God comes first always. Anyonethat really knows me knows that I'mmore than a DJ. I'll admit I grew up inthe church and I know where my bless-

ings come from.

Who's throwing the best parties atthe moment?M. Breeze, Obey The Promoter,Hollywood Chuck, and Dueces WildEntertainment.

What's the best event you've playedat/put on?The best event I've ever played atwould have to be Jim Jones privatebirthday bash hosted by his mom,“Momma Jones”. I’ve done a few eventsfor her and now I’m her official DJ.

What advice would you give to upand coming DJs/Promoters?Don’t come out here half stepping. Ifyah gonna be real about it, then be real.

DJ Chase was born in the Bronx and bred in Harlem,

New York. At an early age, he fell in love with music,

while watching and listening to his father spin at different

events. He ventured into the music industry at the age of

12, as a DJ, then a producer and engineer at the age of

16.

While in college in upstate New York, he began crafting

his professional DJ and radio skills. He became a resi-

dent act at various parties and the host of his own show,

“Prime Tyme Radio” on WNYO-88.9 FM.

Far from average, his range of mixing incorporates all

styles of music, from Hip Hop to R&B to alternative. His

musical influences include Dr. Dre, N.W.A., Public

Enemy, and The Zulu Nation. Additionally, he credits New

York City, his parents, and himself as his inspiration.

Throughout his career, DJ Chase has participated in over

150 projects for both artists and other DJs. These works

have included M.O.P, Chipz Da General, and the leg-

endary DJ Ron G.

He has also interviewed numerous artists, such as Trey

Songz, Donell Jones, and Omilio Sparks. Currenty, he is

working on a few mixtapes. His past compilations

include, “R and B Mania,” “No $ on 4/20” featuring rap-

per, G.R.A.M.Z., and his acclaimed Danceall/Reggae

mixtape series, “Midnight Hours” - all of which can be

downloaded, virally.

DJ Chase is also the founder of the entertainment com-

pany, “World Wide Soundz.” As of January 2010, he is

the host of the Internet radio show, “World Wide

Takeover,” which features exclusive music and interviews

from current and up-and-coming urban talent.

DJ ChaseBrings the Heat

BrooklynDanceProject

BLACKGOLD are three choreographers working together sharing their love for dancehall. Hanna Herbertson,Korie “Genius” & Kendell “History” Hinds are a dynamic, versatile trio that are pushing Dancehall choreogra-phy forward in a new way. They are all trained in other styles like for example hip hop, gliding, flexing, pop-ping, jazz & house.

BLACKGOLD was founded in Sept 2009 and in a short period of time they have accomplished a lot.Performed at Mad Decent’s Block Party alongside Max Glazer of Federation Sound + artists like Mr Lexx,Ricky Blaze & Shelley. In June 2010 they danced on the CBS Early show alongside Mr. Vegas & NewKingston in front of 3 million viewers! They also recently performed with legendary artist Mr Lexx at AtlanticRecords Core DJ event in Orlando, FL. Done stage coaching with artist Esco Da Shocker. Opened up forartist Collie Buddz at Santos Party House. Performed numerus times at the Sybarite showcase and atRhapsody James “Sirens After Dark”. BlackGold has also worked with reggae/dancehall artists Cherry L &Donny Yardas on stage performances, music videos etc. Been seen at NYC marathon, Williamsburg CharterHigh School and at the hottest nightclubs in the city and the boroughs showcasing their unique dancehallstyle.

BG are currently working on their 1 year anniversary mixtape/DVD together with DJ Gravy & DJ Select. Themixtape will feature artists that BLACKGOLD has worked with and tunes they have used for shows andclasses. Release party date will be announced soon!

For Booking:LinkUp@BLACKGOLDnyc.com

Yesenia SantosMeasurements: 25-37-32

Featured In: S1 ft Lumidee - WHOA, x WineCommercial “Luscious Vine”, Chase Manhattan ftLumidee - Satisfaction, L.O.S. and Heron “DreamGirl”, C-PO “Homicidal”, etc.

J M Breeze Owner of ProfessionalOnline Radio Station, Prime TymeRadio.com, Top 20 Worldwide forHip Hop & Rap by Live365.com,makes up the brands Streets ofDesert Storm & Ruff Ryders Radio.

Known for Providing theMusic, Club and Radio Industry with the latestfreestyles and exclusives from big-name recordingartist such as Jay-Z, Fabolous, Swizz Beatz &EVE. DJ M Breeze can also be seen with variousIndustry Artists at the Premiere Night Club“Perfections”located in Woodside Queens.

DJ M Breeze working alongside DesertStorms DJ Don Demarco & Supervision of RuffRyders CEO Waah, have together managed to cre-

ate a fresh lifestyle, which extends to the interestsof today’s young and inspired executives acrossFashion, Sports and Entertainment Industry.

DJ M Breeze who travels around & out ofthe United States quite frequent is Always heardOn Air Mixing Live, Weeknights at Midnightvia Studio or Club on PRIMETYMERADIO.com.

DJ M Breeze is Currently Sponsored byseveral Clothing & Jewelry Stores, Latin LoverEnergy Drink, Champion Tattoo, SOS SpecialtyRecord Shop & FLUD Watches. DJ M Breeze isknown for his 24/7 work ethics and is always look-ing for new companies to work with & feature Liveon Air.

Bookings, Management, etc for DJ M Breeze646 423 0303

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eadly Dragon Sound System haslong been a respected force in thereggae community as selectors,retailers, radio hosts and collectorsof reggae music from the founda-tion of Ska all the way up to thenewest riddims bubbling up fromyard. With a collection spanning

more than 150,000 pieces of vinyl and acetate (7",10", 12", Dubplate and LP) Deadly DragonSoundsystem has the vaults to provide the finestJamaican music ever made.

Deadly Dragon Sound is made up ofSelectors Scratch Famous, JD, Queen Majesty andMr. K.

Deadly Dragon Sound System was formedin 1995 in Chicago. Initially, Deadly Dragon wasstarted as a way to share an appreciation ofJamaican music with a local audience who, at thattime, had no outlets to hear DJ music of any kind.Within a few months, Deadly Dragon's Sundaynight Empty Bottle had become a legend. WithinChicago's often segregated environment, DeadlyDragon managed to unite all the tribes under thebanner of hardcore reggae music.

In 1998 Deadly Dragon Sound expandedinto New York City and quickly became a mainstayin the city's hot bed of sound systems and selec-tors. Over the past 12 years Deadly Dragon Soundhas held down weekly residencies at some of NewYork’s finest clubs such as Happy Ending, APT,Joe’s Pub, Pianos and King Size. In addition,Deadly Dragon has brought together a series of liveevents with such artists and sound systems as

Johnny Osbourne, Tony Tuff, Yami Bolo, MightyCrown, Down Beat, Ranking Joe, Cornell Campbell,Wayne Smith, Stone Love, Chuck Turner, NardoRanks, Carlton Livingstone, Shabba Ranks, MajorMackarel and more.

In 2005, Jeremy Freeman aka ScratchFamous and Jason DeBeck aka Selector JDopened the retail side of Deadly Dragon, expandingit into, not just a sound-system, but one of the finestresources for reggae fanatics around. The retailstore at 102 Forsyth, in the heart pf NY'sChinatown, is a unique retail environment with acomprehensive selection of new and vintage vinylfrom Mento 78s to the newest tunes from Jamaica.Deadly Dragon has also created a limited editionreissue imprint label that has released over 35 dif-ferent 7” vinyl singles to great critical acclaim. Youcan see the store’s web site at www.deadlydragon-sound.com.

Always seeking ways to spread their knowl-edge and love for Jamaican music, Deadly DragonSound now has a weekly Radio show (Mondays6pm to 8pm) on Eastvillageradio.com that is hostedby Queen Majesty. Besides great mixes of ofJamaican music spanning the last 5 decades, theradio show has also hosted a variety of recordingArtists and personalities such as Gappy Ranks,Shine Head, Romaine Virgo, Lilly Melody, DownBeat, Black Scorpio and more.

Deadly Dragon Sound are true lovers ofJamaican music and that love and respect isreflected in their expansion from a simple soundsystem to the multi-faceted cultural expression thatthey have become.

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Tell us about yourself: Why do you want towork as a model? Why are you interested inthis Career? What led you to apply for thisphoto shoot?I wanted the chance to express myself throughPhysical Art and this shoot is in relation to myJamaican Culture and Music and to be given theopportunity to be apart of this project I am not justhonored but truely humbled.

Tell us about your education? Have youattended fashion modeling courses? Whatcourses have you taken?My education backgournd in Early ChildhoodEducation, I haven’t taken any courses, I’ve hadmany experiences over the years.

What are your goals as a model? How do yousee yourself progress in this field?To be in TV commercials, on Billboard Posters,apart of Fashion Shows, and even play a role ona TV show.

How do you communicate with people? Areyou patient? Are you friendly? How open areyou to clients’ requirements?I am very open to explore the adventurous field ofmodeling, I am very creative and believe in thealways evolving world and with my patients I canmore than accomplish the goals.

What is your nutrition? How often do you goto the gym? Do you practice constantly?I believe in having a balance meal daily. I doexercise and practice naturally.

What do you hope to accomplish as a model?The self gratification from my hard work and suc-cess after accomplishing all my goals.

What are your likes and dislikes?I don’t like elderly people treated as though theywere never human.

Alecia Johnson