Kold Kut$um Productionz & MTG Productions Presents...MTG Invasion @ Club 291...Saturday, August, 18th, 2012

It's been awhile since i've dropped a word, or two, on my blog, lol!! MTG Invasion at Club 291, Saturday, August 18th...i won't speak on it so, i'ma let you check out what you all have missed...100!!

                                          Guest Performer: Countryboy Bllack (3TF ENT.)

                                        Cadillac D (MTG Productions)

                                         Mac Duddy$outh (Kold Kut$um/MTG Prod.)

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED ARTIST: VERSATILE

I'm baaaaaack, lol!!! I have a very, interesting piece to bring to you and like always, you'll get it here on the Grind & Shine...i won't hold y'all up with these lines...check out the homie, Versatile...and let's keep supporting underground & independent artists...100!!-Mac Duddy$outh

Versatile is an upcoming hip hop artist hailing from Elizabethtown (foultown), NC. He comes from humble beginnings and expresses his thoughts, feelings, and struggles through his music. Versatile's love for music began after his older brother "Realist" was sent to federal prison in 2007. Versatile looked up to his older brother and the passion he had for making music about the struggle in the streets. Ever since Realist has been locked up, Versatile has kept the label 242productions which Realist started, going strong and relevant in the local area. Versatile wrote flows off and on from 2007 til about 2010 when he decided to put more effort in it and drop a mixtape. Versatile linked up with another local artist named Cadillac D. They collab on a track called "Gotta Make It Out" in 2011 and was offered to become a member of the Family/First M.T.G Productions movement. Versatile dropped his debut mixtape "Versatility 1.5" on 11/6/11 and is currently working on his second project entitled "Inspiration and Wisdom" which is due to be release spring/summer 2012. 


CHECKOUT & DOWNLOAD!!!

Music Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Versatile-Versatility-15-mixtape.280639.html

THIS IS A MUST READ FOR THOSE LOOKING TO ELEVATE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY...CHECK IT OUT!!

http://musicians.about.com/od/otherindustrycareers/ht/networking.htm

GRIND & SHINE DIVA: WANDA CRAIGHEAD aka "LADII CLASS" (UPDATED PICS)

New, updated pics of another featured Grind & Shine Diva...the lovely, Ms. Wanda Craighead aka, "Ladii Class"...enjoy!!

FULL PROFILE: http://thegrindshinee-mag.blogspot.com/2012/02/theres-been-many-that-ive-met-along.html

GRIND & SHINE DIVA: CAITLIN LEYVAS aka "MIZZ LEYVAS" (UPDATED PICS)

Updated looks of our very 1st featured model since the now defunct blogazine, "The BreakThrough" (R.I.P & good riddance, lol)...enjoy!!!-Mac Duddy$outh

FULL PROFILE: http://thegrindshinee-mag.blogspot.com/2012/02/okay.html

WHAT'S GOING ON TODAY? JUSTICE FOR TRAYVON MARTIN

I FELT THAT THIS WAS IMPORTANT TO SHARE WITH THOSE WHO VISITS MY BLOGSITE & THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED, AS STATED IN CHANGE.ORG:

                                                                                                                                                                                              Why This Is Important?

On February 26, our son Trayvon Martin was shot and killed as he walked to a family member's home from a convenience store where he had just bought some candy. He was only 17 years-old.
Trayvon's killer, George Zimmerman, admitted to police that he shot Trayvon in the chest. Zimmerman, the community's self appointed "neighborhood watch leader," called the police to report a suspicious person when he saw Travyon, a young black man, walking from the store. But Zimmerman still hasn't been charged for murdering our son.
Trayvon was our hero. At the age 9, Trayvon pulled his father from a burning kitchen, saving his life. He loved sports and horseback riding. At only 17 he had a bright future ahead of him with dreams of attending college and becoming an aviation mechanic. Now that’s all gone.
When Zimmerman reported Trayvon to the police, they told him not to confront him. But he did anyway. All we know about what happened next is that our 17 year-old son, who was completely unarmed, was shot and killed.
It's been nearly two weeks and the Sanford Police have refused to arrest George Zimmerman. In their public statements, they even go so far as to stand up for the killer - saying he's "a college grad" who took a class in criminal justice.
Please join us in calling on Norman Wolfinger, Florida's 18th District State's Attorney, to investigate my son's murder and prosecute George Zimmerman for the shooting and killing of Trayvon Martin.


PLEASE, SIGN THE PETITION AT: www.change.org

SUPER EXCLUSIVE FEATURE: MAC DUDDY$OUTH: "MR. GRIND & SHINE"

Sometimes, you have to take the initiative...so i bring you, YOURS TRULY & IT'S GOING DOWN!!!

*BIRTHPLACE: Southwest Atlanta, Georgia...raised in College Park, Ga. Spent a little time in Memphis, Tenn. Moved to Riverdale, Ga. in 1991...been residing there eversince.

*WHEN DID YOU GET INTO MUSIC?
"I've basically been round music all my life. From when my dad played his records, cassettes, whatever, it's been & played a part of my life, real talk. It saved my life too...if it wasn't for music, i'd been dead...seriously"

*WHO INFLUENCES YOU & YOUR MUSIC?
"Too many to name but, i'm glad to say that i've been lucky enough to have been around when the best era of music was made...it was the 90's...it was all real then...unlike the superficial talk of nowadays. Oldies (it has soul), 2Pac, Biggie, Geto Boys, Spice 1, Too $hort, Playa Fly, Skinny Pimp, 3-6 Mafia, Project Pat, 8Ball & MJG, OutKast, Goddie Mob, Organized Noise, lots of memphis underground artists (man, too many to name, lol)!"

*WHEN DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN MUSIC YOURSELF?

"I've started in 1994...had a friend i was rapping, writing raps with anyways but when you're in high school, you try to somewhat, find your own identity...i've known my own identity...just needed to find my niche. Put the pen & pad down, started freestyling from that point on, in the cafeteria, battled at school, when i did show up for school, lol!! I won't act like i've had clean hands, used to run with a gang but, the music was always there so you know what path i've chose, lol. Along the way though, in 2000, i've upgraded & started producing my own beats then, still wasn't satisfied...i wanted to own a brand..my own brand. 2005, i've created my own music production label, "Kold Kut$um Productionz, LLC.", also, dropped my very first solo underground album that i've recorded half of it in Memphis. Been on the road to a  few spots in 2007...and those days will come again soon."

*WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FUTURE?
"Now that i'm grinding hard to cement the Kold Kut$um brand, i've clicked up with a homie of mine, Cadillac D. & his M.T.G Productions label & formed an alliance "Meal Ticket Gang". I've dropped a total of 10 undergrounds with one more on the way so, i'm looking for this to be the point that things take off...2012!! AND I AM THE FOUNDER, OWNER, EDITOR & PUBLISHER OF THIS WONDERFUL BLOGSITE/E-MAG "THE GRIND & SHINE HIP HOP E-MAG"...LOOKOUT FOR THE STRONGEST INDIE BRANDS...KOLD KUT$UM. M.T.G & "THE GRIND & SHINE"...hope this sheds a little light on about you're boy...and know that i am a go-getter, hustler & just may possibly, a blessing in disguise...real talk, lol...100 & i'm gone!!-MAC DUDDY$OUTH

CHECKOUT THE MUSIC AT THESE LINKS:

www.facebook.com/duddymuzik

www.reverbnation.com/macduddyouth

CHECKOUT MY BEAT PRODUCTION:

www.reverbnation.com/koldkutumproductionz

FACEBOOK ME!!: www.facebook.com/dwight.walker1

MIXTAPE MONDAY: "WET DREAMZ" BY: MAC DUDDY$OUTH

WELL, IT'S NOT EXACTLY MONDAY BUT, HAD TO DROP SOME OF MY OWN WORK ON Y'ALL...JUST A LITTLE BIT OF SOMETHING SMOOTH YET, GRITTY...GOTTA HAVE BALANCE..."WET DREAMZ" FEATURES OTHER INDIE ARTISTS LIKE Q-VILLE & MUSUNDAY...WITH THE MAJORITY OF PRODUCTION AT THE HELM BY ME...IT'S JUST A LIL APPETIZER TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR UPCOMING PROJECTS IN THE WORKS...AND I CO-SIGN MYSELF, LOL...100!!!-MAC DUDDY$OUTH

DOWNLOAD FROM HERE NOW!!!---> http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/meal-ticket-gang-wet-dreamz-tha-mixtape-mixtape.47695.html

MIXTAPE MONDAYS: "GHETTO GOSPEL" BY: CADILLAC D. HOSTED BY FLORIDA J.

NEW MUSIC!!! MTG PRODUCTIONS OWN, CADILLAC D'S HITTING THE STREETS WITH HIS 2012 MIXTAPE, "GHETTO GOSPEL", HOSTED BY "MR. SHOW & PROVE", FLORIDA J. (TEAM "B.R.E." aka BLOODRAW ENTERTAINMENT)!! CERTIFIED BANGERS....DON'T SLEEP ON IT...DOWNLOAD IT NOW...IT'S FREE...IT'S FOR THE STREETS...EVERYBODY...100!!!-MAC DUDDY$OUTH

DOWNLOAD NOW!!!---> http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/cadillac-d-cadillac-d-ghetto-gospel-hosted-by-florida-j-mixtape.46984.html

NEW MUSIC DROP!!! MEAL TICKET GANG: "EAT OR STARVE' COMPILATION, VOL. 1

PRESENTING TO MY READERS...KOLD KUT$UM PRODUCTIONZ & M.T.G. PRODUCTIONZ PRESENTS: THE MEAL TICKET GANG: "EAT OR STARVE" COMPILATION VOL .1!!! IN THE STREETS & AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR DOWNLOAD RIGHT NOW...FEATURING THE MOST TALENTED, INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AROUND AFFILATED WITH THE TWO COMBINED INDIE-PRODUCTION LABELS FEATURING THE SMASH SINGLE GETTING READY TO BLAZE THE STREETS, "DIAMONDS & WOOD" BY CADILLAC D. FEATURING MAC DUDDY$OUTH!!! 2012...IT'S GOING DOWN SO, BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM...& SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MUSIC...100!!!-MAC DUDDY$OUTH

DOWNLOAD ALBUM!!!: http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/meal-ticket-gang-meal-ticket-gang-eat-or-starve-vol-1-mixtape.47136.html

THE 1ST ANNUAL TRI-CITY REAL SCENE HIP HOP AWARDS SHOW

As former co-founder & co-owner of "Tha breakThrough HipHop Blogazine", i've recorded a little footage from my attendence at the TRS's 1st annual, Hip Hop awards show, that took place February 12th. It was my first time down in Columbus, Ga...it was cold no doubt but, the heat was definitely brought at the show. I'd wish that i could've had much more to show you but with being "VIP", I still had to put in work (being someone else's camera man...shouts to Mykel Myers & Hot Block Magazine), lol!!! It's all good though, i was able to chop it up with Big Sam of The Eastside Boys & real talk, who also hosted & performed, he good folk. Dj Jelly on the 1's & 2's, doing what he do & Pastor Troy closed it out with his street classic, "Visa Versa". I left the awards show inspired plus, gave me something to think about...that anything is possible, long as you put in the work...and teamwork...but, don't let me talk y'all to death, lol...peep the footage out, lol!! Much love to my sis, Red Diamond & the TRS staff...y'all got my support...100!! Mac Duddy$outh

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED MODEL: WANDA CRAIGHEAD aka "LADII CLASS"

There's been many that i've met along this journey when the blogazine was created and i have to admit...this one story I consider true, inspirational & of determination. I'd like to introduce to you a woman...a woman of class, natrual beauty representing Colorado Springs, Colorado...I introduce to you, the lovely, Ms. Wanda Craighead...also known as "Ladii Class" we salute you & you're definitely, will be one to be on the lookout for....let's ride!!

"Wanda /Ladii Class" I am a 29 year old aspiring model Born and raised in Colorado Springs Colorado . I recently lost over 100lbs this past year,so I have more motivation now than ever before! My inspirations are the things I have been through in my life. Being a single mother at the age of 18 due to my daughter's dad being murdered. Watching my mother get beat on daily the whole time growing up. I always say it's not what you have been through but how you come out of it that counts. I chose to be a strong mother for my children and a positive role model at the same time! My style is more Sexy urban with a touch of class. My hobbies are Photography and spending good quality time with my kids.I've only been in the industry for five months and I have came a long way already. I thank the Lord daily!

CHECK MS. LADII CLASS OUT AT THESE LINKS!!!

The box state music video

ryoubranded.wordpress.com


ryoubranded magazine


dafrontporch.biz South Beach Miami Model

https://www.facebook.com/wrecard....Facebook

twitter/ladiilikeent.......Twitter

ladiilike.tumblr.com.......Tumblr

www.modelmayhem.com/ladiiclass.......Model mayhem

Myspace/ladiiclass.com...........Myspace

ladiilikeent@gmail.com......E-mail

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED ARTIST: SNAKE VP (G.M.E.)

Took time away from the computer in search of new talent as we're about to enter a new month in a matter of days...the year looks promising, thus far. I want to spotlight our latest entry & new  Grind & shine featured artist by the name of Snake VP so, had the chance to chop it up with the homie & he gave me his thoughts & what he feels that he can bring BACK to the game of Hip Hop. The stage has been set, light's on...on with the show, from Snake's on words...LEGGO!!

"This ya boy Snake VP of G.M.E. (G * Mobb Entertainment). makin music for "funmoney", why "funmoney"? I make the kind of music that's fun to listen to, and if I can make money while doin so then, "IM ON IT" like my cuzzin Youggin say. I support the grind that it takes to get to where ya gotta go in this music industry. From what i'm seeing if you really want to succeed in this music game, you have to be willin to put in the work and do for yourself, because aint nobody gonna help you like yourself. I'm here to bring the fun back to Hip-Hop. I say that because everybody is so serious now days. lets loosen up and get it back while remainin strong, check out my links for more music, show and up comin events."-As told to me by Snake VP.

While the Hip Hop game is still going through a phase, we'll definitely be on the look out for Snake VP & the G.M.E. movement...individuality, hustle & determination...that's only a few things that makes one "break through" & seperates him or herself from the cookie-cutter operation in the game...and we salute you, on a "hun'ed"...stay that way!!-Mac Duddy$outh

CHECK OUT THE MUSIC!!!: www.reverbnation.com/gmobbentertainment

FOLLOW ON TWITTER!!: https://twitter.com/#!/SnakeGME

FACEBOOK!!: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Snake-GME

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED ARTIST: T.N.T.

A'ight...picking up where i left off and i'm telling you straight...i was able to come across a very impressive artist that's repping hard for the "Southern Music Artist Independent Movement"!! Giving it up for the homie one time, his resume' speaks for itself...and it does speak in volumes...WHAT IT DO HOMIE??

"Whats up fam my name is T.N.T!

I am 29 years old and I've been exposed to music since I was three years old and . I really became interested in rapping at the age of nine, when my uncle would bring me underground mix tapes from Texas, Memphis, Miami and Atlanta. I started crafting my style from the influences of Lord Infamous, Playa Fly, Koopsta Nicca, Project Pat,Tech N9ne,Mr. Sche,Outkast and Goodie Mob. At that time, I did not have a name for myself, but my flows were so different from any other rappers in da hood. I had gangstas rocking to my freestyles and songs. Leo called me TNT because i blew my opponents asses off like dynamite!so, after that I started calling myself T.N.T- TRI- NITRO-TERRORIST!! I represent the dark side of hip hop and rap, which is always ignored, because the truth is always hard to swallow. Nobody wants to know that their son or daughter is on drugs or that their spouse is cheating on them. Nobody wants to make a change to better themselves and their community, or know that when they do wrong , eventually, they will have to face the consequences. That is ultimately why I, T.N.T.-TRI-NITRO-TERRORIST, will bring out the truth until it explodes in your face. People need to realize hiding the truth stunts growth and productivity. I see myself bringing back "Real" hard lyrics that is missing from some music right now. Everybody aint a druglord, gangsta, baller, or a killa. And not everybody wants to snap their fingers and shake their asses! As long as I breathe, I will represent the truth and harsh realities of life so future generations will learn from me and not make the same mistakes that have plagued our people for years. Better believe that when T.N.T. is heard, you will recognize that I'm bringing the almighty movement of MISSISSIPPI to ya!!


I also recorded trax with Koopsta Knicca,M.C. Mack and Mr. Sche! Be on da look out for my debut album on Mr. Sche's Label Immortal Inc".-Spoken in the words of T.N.T.

We salute the mighty mighty "SIP" & i feel that many of the artists from the state are really slept-on, and the South as a whole getting a bad rep, for the very few that thinks the music is a game & just in it to make money...that may be true...but as long as we have indpendent artists such as T.N.T., there's still "The Real" being created so to T.N.T., we salute you...stay grinding fam...we see you...100!!!-Mac Duddy$outh

"JUICE!" OFFICIAL VIDEO

CHECK OUT THE MUSIC:---> www.reverbnation.com/tharealtnt

LIKE HIM ON FACEBOOK:---> www.facebook.com/tharealtnt

PURCHASE HIS ALBUM!!:---> http://www.mrsche.net/shop/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=34

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED MODEL: TAMARA TAYLOR

Missed me world? I know y'all did, lol!! Well, I won't talk y'all heads off, we're going to get straight to the "bidness", lol!! In such a very short period of time, I've met this lovely, young woman & she too, is also in the army...& I bet y'all are thinking, "where you keep meeting these lady soldiers?" I'm not telling, lol!! Reppin' Florida to the fullest, (352, 407), you know we have to show that southern love!! Well, we're about to go in & let you know about Ms. Taylor!!

I've had a chance to chop it up with Tamara & I have to tell you, she has a real, sweet personality & she keeps it 100. Very smart & intelligent, she's been in the military for 3 years now, in hopes of finishing her college, taking up studies of Law/ Paralegal & in the meantime, wanted to see the world a little bit. Even though it has its ups & downs, she's indeed tough & ready to face the challenge went it's going down (SALUTE)!! On her down time, she loves to dress up & go out but, don't let her pretty face fool you cause she keeps it classy at all times & knows how to peep game so fellas if you come at her, you better not put on a front, don't play!! Lol!! I also have to give it up when it's due, Tamara's also a mother of two wonderful boys & they are her world & loves them very, very much!! Tamara Taylor, a woman that's about hers, mother & a server of our country...we salute you & thank you for what you do...and that is why it is only right that we crown you a "Grind & Shine Beauty"...and I co-sign on 100 & some more!!!-Mac Duddy$outh

HEIGHT: 5'7''

BODY TYPE: SLIM...CUTIE!!!


CONTACT FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES ONLY!!--->: tluv2shine4u@yahoo.com

FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/tamara.taylorwilliams

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED MODEL: DREA aka "REINE"

I've been missing in action, i know, lol!! It's been worth the wait though, let me tell you! Now, by me being an outsider & southerner...i seem to always find my way back to Colorado...via well, i won't say what social network, lol!! I have to tell about yet another, "Grind & Shine Beauty" with exceptional talent...i introduce to you, the lovely, Miss "Reine"!!

Reine is an African American, French and Native American aspiring model and singer from Denver, CO. 5’9” with sexy measurements of 36-29-44. Her dreams started at the age of 14 when she wanted to be an actress, then family introduced her to modeling and she fell in love. Ever since, she can be seen in various online and published magazines, websites, and blogs. She would like to be an inspiration to all women out there that you can be classy, but still preserve the sexy. Classy, inspirational, talented, beautiful & a certified go-getter....this is why Reine will the one to lookout for in the near future & why, i've crowned her, a "Grind & Shine Beauty"...I salute & co-sign...till next time my good folks...i'm out...100!! Mac Duddy$outh

OFFICIAL WEBSITE!!!--->: www.coldreine.com

FOLLOW HER!!!---> www.twitter.com/missreine_xoxo

CHECK OUT REINE'S PORTFOLIO!!!---> www.modelmayhem.com/1308298

FACEBOOK PAGE!!!---> www.facebook.com/pages/reine/136215773096060


CHECK OUT REINE'S MUSIC...CLICK ON LINK!!! www.reverbnation.com/reine

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED ARTIST: CONSCIOUS DA REBEL

"Ya boy CONSCIOUS DA REBEL, 23 years old, born april 10, 1988. I eat sleep and breath this music. Been writing poetry since I was 6. Make music for the real n***as and women grinding to make a living. I speak on the shit that's going on around us that has most n***as blind in the world. Use to hustle but had to pick a diff hustle. Now I'm bagging up music to serve my clientele. From the dirty dirty south, (eliazabethtown nc). Reppin F.F.O.D/M.T.G. first project called conscious mind/rebel thoughts."-Spoken in the words of Conscious Da Rebel....co-sign 100!!-Mac Duddy$outh


CHECK OUT THE MUSIC!!!---> http://soundcloud.com/user454910

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED ARTIST: MR. SIK-SYDE aka "SIK"

Mr.Sik-Syde always had a knack for writing.Weather it be short stories or poems,has always had a way with words.He began his journey in the world of music at the age of 16, in Sandusky,Ohio.
"I remember hearing a song by Tupac and realizing that this is what I want to do with my life,I want to tell my story."
With money tight,and very limited resources,he began writing his lyrics over instrumentals used by already famous rap artists.Once he had written and recorded 8 songs,he made 100 copies and handed them out to friends,and they handed them out to their friends.The feedback was outstanding.

"Once I got my music out there,I knew this was just the begining,because so many people were asking me for more songs"
Then he began making his own beats and writing all original music.Late in 1998 he released his first full underground album entitled "Heaven Born ,Hell Raised"

After that album he met and recorded his second album with local rapper and producer C4.
The "My Time" album included songs such as "El Chingon" which is a song about the hardships of Mexican American immgrints.
"El Chingon was my first real song about real life issues,and I believe it really helped me grow as an Artist and as a person"

Now having the knowledge,creativity,and confidence to pursue this carrer,he set off again to record more music.But something happened. He fell into a deep state of depression and had to be admitted into a mental hospital.His state of depression lasted for some time,around 2 years." One day I just woke up,I mean really woke up.I seen things clearly for the first time in my life.One thing that I hated seeing was how these idiots out here we killing rap and hip hop.It used to be about the streets,about the struggle.These rappers that hit the mainstream were killing that,they turned rap into a commercial,they made it all about product placement,and that really pissed me off."

So he set off to make more music.
He wrote and recorded 28 new songs.Each one more real and better than the last.Only focusing on real life experiences,and true stories,he began telling about his life threw his music.When people heard it,they identified with his lyrics and experiences.

"I was doing it man.Workin in the studio everyday,allday.I didnt even sleep.Just writting and recording,and it really help me get out of my depression because I was letting that negativity out instead of locking it inside."

By 2008 he had written and recorded over 200 songs.All distributed locally in his hometown of Sandusky,Ohio.
But again,he fell victim to the depression he had been fighting since a young child.

"So I went back in.(mental hospital) , I tried not to think about anything,but I just couldnt deal with my issues,not even with the meds,I needed a break from life."

So he took that break.A three year break.But after awhile he began to miss his first love.The Music.
"After a few years of livin life,getting married,having kids,raising a family,saying goodbye to lots and friends and family,i figured I got some even realer stories to tell,i grew even more."

He picked up the mic yet again,and his heart poured out.Making songs like "I aint ready to go" and " I never made it" touched on some really personal issues about how he doesnt want to die never having givin his carrer a legitimate chance to blossom.

In his song entitled "So alone" hit talks about the hardships of a rough marrige and the pressures of raising a family.But not all his new songs were on a personal level. In "Back up Back up" he unleashes his raw rhyming ability,and direct witty punchlines.

This caught the ears of California rapper Jay Smokes.Jay Smokes and brother Manny Sluggz are co-owners of independent record label "Section 8 Society" out of Salinas ,California.

Manny Sluggz,producer/artist for the label, had an online rap contest lookin for new talent.Mr.Sik-Syde entered that contest.Althought he only got third place,this started a very important movement for the Ohio and California rappers.Three teamed up after a confrence call,and Sik became the newest member to the label.

Mr.Sik-Syde appears on several tracks produced by Manny Sluggz,including "Bringin Heat" ,the first collab from Manny,Sik,And Jay Smokes.Also appearing on the highly contreversial track "Rap Swaggots".Both tracks are available on the Manny Sluggz self titled album,"Manny Sluggz".

Now with Section 8 Society in the mix,Sik has stepped his rap game way up,and is becoming the artist he always strived to be.He is currently working on his album under the Section 8 Society label.
This album due out in early Febuary,2012, is titled "In My World"

Although it has been a rough journey for Mr.Sik-Syde thus far,his legacy is just begining,and we have not heard the last of this Ohio born rapper.

CHECK OUT THE MUSIC!!!!---> : www.reverbnation.com/mrsiksyde

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED MODEL: ANGELA "GIGI" HALL

A'ight now world...it's been a busy week for your boy here but, i can't complain, at all!! We're taking it back to "Tha Mid", back to Colorado to bring you yet another "Grind & Shine Beauty", Ms. Angela "Gigi" Hall!! Beautiful & bout her business so please believe...we're taking it to another level this time around and....WE GOIN' IN!!! IF YOU AIN'T KNOW...YOU'RE GONNA LEARN TODAY!! Lol!!!!
GiGi aka The G (ITG) loves the entertainment industry and everything that it entails. ITG does hosting of events, video promo's, YouTube/radio personality, blogging, etc. ITG partakes in almost everything associated with the entertainment industry that includes music (urban), television, models, and blogs. In 2010 It's The G started out as just random blogs that discussed random thoughts and bits of celebrity gossip and then over time added the interview portions in which interviewees included rapper Lil' Scrappy, singer Tony Williams, rapper/songwriter/movie producer Nyke Nitti, and entrepreneur Eric Perry and many more to come!!!! So Gigi...here's to you, a boss in her own right...100%...AND I CO-SIGN!!!-Mac Duddy$outh Check out Links: ItsTheG.com Facebook.com/msgigi00 Twitter.com/ItsThe_G YouTube.com/msgigi00

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED MODEL: ASHLIE D. WILLIAMS

What it do, what it do world!?!! Now, I have my hands full & wonder...how can i turn the volume up in our blogazine? could i make things a little more hotter? Then, it hit me...let's take our search for our newest "GRIND & SHINE DIVA" to that "Sunshine State"...YES, I'm Talkin' bout FLORIDA!!! Now, we all know how it goes down in Florida...yeah, the 305, Dade County, Miami Beach...BUT, WE'RE NOT TALKIN' BOUT THAT, LOL!! Let me stop, haha...we have to take it to another spot...i'm saying that I wanna introduce this lovely, young lady...and she goes by the name of , Ashlie...Ashlie D. Williams!!

Awww, Ashlie...what more can i say about her? Besides her great smile, her stare (OMG), lol!! Yes, Ashlie's as juicy as they come, like the juciest of oranges straight from Florida...representing the good ol' city of Sarasota to the fullest but, there's more to this lovely, Italian bombshell...don't believe me? Not only that she loves to do a little modeling...she's also, a defender of this gravy country that we call America...SO YOU KNOW YOU GOT TO SALUTE THAT!! Hahaha, okay i've been clowing long enough but real talk, she has that "IT" factor...and may be handy with an assualt rifle but to Ms. Ashlie D. Williams, we salute you & that is why she's a "Grind & Shine Beauty"...and "God Bless America"...100 & i co-sign this!!-Mac Duddy$outh

FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES ONLY, HIT HER @: miss_miami_fl@yahoo.com

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED MODEL: JULIET "HQIC" HUBBARD

Georgia...to many, the first thing people automaticlly equate the state's name with, is the capital, Atlanta, when you say you're from Georgia. While everybody's trying to be in the limelight in the city, i've decided to venture out & break away from the norm...in search of one that i feel that'll be a welcomed breath of fresh air...which takes me to good ol' Columbus, Georgia!! Myself, being a country boy & all, it's no secret about how we love our women down south, lol!! I can't hold back anymore...I have to introduce to you, a woman who's as sweet as brown sugar & a demeanor so tough, it'll be hard to resist this  Grind & Shine Beauty, Columbus, Georgia's own, Ms. Juliet "HQIC" Hubbard!!


Juliet's real captivating & amazing in her own way...peep this!!

(1.) Juliet's been doing modeling since the age of 12.
(2.) Involved in acting at 17.
(3.) Have been in many fashion shows, done music vids, local TV shows, radio/internet interviews, photoshoots & more....REAL TALK...she does the damn thang, lol!!!


Eye candy...YES....but, there's more to the "HQIC" than meets the eye!!! Not only she loves to travel & handle business while doing so, she's been on various flyers throughout Georgia, Florida & Alabama...Juliet's also a boss in her own right! She owns a promotional modeling business which is a team of individual models that makes one movement, which they rep to the fullest & known as "HQIC Entertainment" & also, Spokesmodel for the Tri-City Real Scene Newspaper. With experience under her belt, and a movement so strong...this is why she's been crowned a "Grind & Shine  Beauty"...and i co-sign her...100!!!-Mac Duddy$outh

Height: 5'10"
Weight: Not telling, lol!!
38C-33-45
VERY EXPERIENCED IN THE MODELING GAME!!

CHECK OUT HER WEBSITE HERE:---> www.hqicent.com

FOLLOW HER HERE:---> www.twitter.com/juliethqic

CHECK OUT HER PORTFOLIO @ Model Mayhem!! "Juliet Hqic"

GRIND & SHINE FEATURED MODEL: CAITLIN LEYVAS aka "MIZZ LEYVAS"

Okay...so i've decided to add an all-new twist to the game...we've put it out there but, only one have answered the call & stepped up to the challenge...and now i bring to you, our very first "Tha BreakThrough Beauty"...Caitlin Leyvas aka "Mizz Leyvas"!!! Yes, i've reached out from of Georgia, all the way to "Tha Mid" to present to you, this lovely young lady!! Straight from Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a passion for modeling & looking to make big things happen, Caitlin will be the one to lookout for in the near future so, will the world be ready for...."MIZZ LEYVAS"? Personality, demeanor & ambition, she's most definitely a "GRIND & SHINE BEAUTY"...and i co-sign, lol!!!-Mac Duddy$outh


Height: 5'5"

Weight: Don't have to ask!! Lol!!

Ethnicity: Irish, Hispanic, Indian (White & Spanish) WOW!!
Dimensions: 34C-32-36

Hair Color: Brown

Hair Length: Med-Long

Eye Color: Green

CHECK OUT HER WHOLE PORTFOLIO:----> www.modelmayhem.com/missleyvas522