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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Krystal DeLeon, First Lady model with Exclusive Fashion and Furs

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Krystal DeLeon, model with Exclusive Fashion and Furs

Krystal DeLeon was born and raised in Big Spring, TX. She graduated from Texas Tech University in December 2008 and has been successful with her career in Retail since. In February 2010, Krystal contacted Polo The Fur King via Twitter. Polo was so impressed with her passion and drive that within a week he had signed her on as the official first lady model of the Exclusive Fashion and Furs Team. Once this was completed, Krystal’s dream became reality, and her career has taken off.

Joey Pinkney: What is your biggest frustration or hurdle in breaking into the modeling industry?

Krystal DeLeon: I do not have any frustrations yet… My biggest hurdle as of now is my experience level. I still have much to learn about the industry.

JP: What was your best photo shoot? And what was your worst photo shoot?

KD: My best photo shoot was with Alex Hudson and Christopher Porter. I haven’t Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Krystal DeLeon, First Lady model with Exclusive Fashion and Furs →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Billy Blass, producer with Vintage Beatz Productions

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Billy Blass, producer with Vintage Beatz Production
(Bosses That Meet Bosses Group)

Vintage Beatz Productions is a music production company consisting of artist,producers and engineers. Founded in the year 2000 by Jimmie Fingaz and Billy Blass,Vintage Beatz Productions has had the opportunity to produce/engineer work with many of the major and independent greats in the music industry from Hip Hop to R&B.

With the soulfull and very powerful sound, Vintage Beatz has created a new sound in a new age of music. With the addition of engineer/producer P-Nyce to Vintage Beatz Productions, they have created a team that is undeniable.

Working with artists such as Chink Santana, Serius Jones, Cab, Mo Chips, Avery Storm, Lenny White, Tatiana Okupnik, Shan Shizzy,Carty-Yeah, Toe Tag City, Jojo, Lil’ Eazy E, Jabbar, Static, Brasco, Sonni, Kindred The Family Soul & many more, Vintage Beatz is bound to exceed many heights in today and tomorrows music world.

Joey Pinkney: How did your love for music evolve in to becoming a producer?

Billy Blass: From hooking up speakers to make the music louder to getting a mixer for more volume then lil pieces of equipment then it evolved into me becoming a producer.

JP: Many artists have their own sound in mind when recording a song. What is your role as a producer to come with the best sound possible for the projects you work on?

BB: I just let the music take me where it may. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Billy Blass, producer with Vintage Beatz Productions →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 2: Nicety

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Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 2: Nicety
(Urban Books)

A sexy, suspenseful true to life novel full of secrets and consequences, Black Diamond 2: Nicety the highly anticipated sequel to Black Diamond, showcases the savvy writing talents of Urban Books’ best selling author Brittani Williams.

This novel is raw material with a gritty and gripping story line that flows seamlessly from the beginning to the unexpected ending. If effortlessly picks up where Black Diamond left off.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Black Diamond 2?

Brittani Williams: From gossip! From things that I’ve experienced, I realized how much secrets can ruin your life if you let it. I also realized that some secrets are meant to be just that. If they get into the wrong hands they’ll wreak havoc!

JP: You are a Philly Girl through and through. What has your experience in being born, raised and matured in Philadelphia done for you writing Black Diamond 2?

BW: It helped me keep true to the Philly style, language and culture. When you read Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Brittani Williams, author of Black Diamond 2: Nicety →