Q&A w/ Sierra Channelle

Q. Its your boy Darren here with the lovely Sierra Channelle, so let's jump right in. So, what took you so long to work with Southern Plug, what you dont like southern plugs? 

A. So I’m new to Columbia and honestly I’m shy lol. But I do love the the fact that this magazine is black ran and supports all kinds of black owned businesses and the Artist. That makes me so happy to see our people supporting each other 

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Q. What's new with Sierra Channelle? 

A. So since moving here I have launched my new Business Channelle’s Artistry I a Certified Makeup artist and will be a licensed cosmetologist by the end of 2022 

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Q. Do you consider yourself a BBW? 

A. I sure do consider myself BBW woman and PROUD OF IT!!!! Q.What does the word BBW mean to you? A. Bountiful bodacious woman \

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Q. Liaos Ribero or Ashley Grahm, and why? 

A. Ashley Graham because she’s a very humble person if you follow her on Instagram she’s really down to earth but can command a room in two seconds. 

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Q.So you are a contestant for the crown of Miss Plus Size SC, is that correct? 

A. Yes sir I am 

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Q. So, what sets you apart from the other beautiful contestants in this race? 

A. So I’ll start by saying that I enjoy every contestant that I’ve met so far and they’re very great people. What sets me apart I’m very different I’m very unorthodox I like to think outside the box when it comes to my outfit hair make up everything has to be different which I think makes me stand out how many people do you see walking around with teal hair lol. 

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Q. What is the biggest obstacle you have had to face as an independent model or even why preparing for the pagent even? 

A. My biggest obstacle is that my mother isn’t here to see the woman I’ve become she’s with me in spirit. But I always have a moment before any event or engagement that I wish I could pick up the phone and call her or hear her voice and give me that comfort. 

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Q. What advice would you give a young lady hoping to break into the exciting world of modeling & pageantry? 

A. My first piece of advice would be follow God God has giving me this opportunity and has blessed me with opportunities to advocate for my Plus size young girls. And then also have fun while doing it be responsible but enjoy it. 

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Q. Give me one word that best sums Sierra Channelle? 

A. Vivacious

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Q. Alright so this is the part where you tell my readers how they can book you and or connect with you on the socials and the web. 

A. I’m in the process of trying to find a website builder but in the meantime my Facebook page is Channelle’s Artistry or Channelle Anderson Instagram is Channelles_Artistry. You can DM me on those platforms… And once I get my website up y’all will be the first to know

THE FIRST LADY OF BEST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM TAKES OFF LIKE A ROCKET

Panessia Young (formerly Panessia Ruff) was born in Columbia, SC on March 22nd to a father in the military and her mother a housewife that took care of her and her 3 younger siblings. Panessia grew up in a military family in which she was able to travel outside of the United States to Amburg, Germany. There Panessia started Middle School and with her family she began singing in talent shows every chance she could get. As Panessia entered High School her interest in music grew even stronger from still singing in talent shows to being recorded in a friends home studio, creating songs and performing in plays. After Panessia graduated High School she got into music even more and taking it much more seriously as began to pursue a career in music. She started going to Quantum Beats Studio in Columbia, SC in 2008 where she completed he first album self-titled Panessia (Available on all platforms now). As she continued to record she was blessed with the opportunity to open for legendary RnB Soul Singer Lenny Williams in July 2010. In February 2011 she opened for Calvin Richardson and in February 2011 Panessia traveled to Los Angeles, CA to audition for the wildly popular singing competition show The Voice. Though Panessia was not selected she did not let that deter her as she continued to work on her craft. In 2015 Panessia was once again blessed to sing for a great artist in the music industry. She was selected as one of the performers for South Carolina's own Angie Stone. Panessia's musical influences are the late great Whitney Houston, Patty LaBelle, Alicia Keys, and Mary J. Blige. Today Panessia Young is a unsigned Independent Artist still, singing, writing, performing, and creating as she has been featured on various Independent Artist in South Carolina music such as Korona Corleone, Teedo Gonzalez, Twuan Blaze, J. Juice and is heavily sought after by other artist. Panessia along with her husband Steve are part of Best In Da Solar System Management Group with Coalition DJ and Independent Artist Promoter Supreme DJ Surplus (Billy Swanson), her cousin Korona Corleone, Felicia Lucas, and Comedian Skip G. Lawson. Though a new upstart management company they are pushing ahead and Panessia is their first artist to release an album. I Can Only Be Me is Panessia's second full feature album to be released and will be available on all musical platforms beginning November 6th 2021. You can find Panessia's music and videos on YouTube, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes and various other musical platforms. You can follow her here on her United Artist Page, Facebook (Panessia Young) or Instagram chinadoll_1.

THE MAYOR IS BACK AT IT!

Skip-G started out as Street Cast Journalist on “The Power Hour” TV Show on UPN. Originally from Queens, NY, but raised in South Carolina. Skip-G Lawson emerged on the comedy scene in 2000.

His wide array of talents has led him to be featured in two videos and a movie. “How We Roll” and “We Getting Money” which can be seen at BET.com and on YouTube.

Skip developed his MC/Hosting skills at Mr. B’s in Columbia SC. He was awarded “Host of the Year” in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 and first place at the “Salsa Cabana Comedy Club” in 2009.

Skip-G is actively involved in charity work with past and present Mayors in Columbia and is often tapped to by other local celebrities, law enforcement and broadcast personalities to speak for organizations.

As the house MC at the Comedy House, I have worked with Nephew Tommy, Dl Hugley , Mike Epps, Faizon Love, Eddie Griffin, Kevin Hart, Lavelle Crawford, Damon Wayans, TP Hearn , George Wilborn, Don (D. C.) Curry, Chris Tucker, John Witherspoon, Daryle (D’Millitant) Littleton, Lav Luv, Josh Blue, Black Kasper, Diane Corder, Janet Williams,  Tyler Craig, Faye Woodruff and a host of other acts.

SC & KY MUSIC SCENES ARE IN GOOD HANDS WITH DJ SURPLUS

 

Born October 10th, a real project baby in Lafayette, IN to an abusive father and a naive mother that was unaware of the ill will in the streets of Indiana and Kentucky!!! At the age of 13 I had to take responsibility for myself and my 2 younger sisters!!! THEREFORE, I CLEANED UP OUR APARTMENT WITH THE HELP OF MY AUNT ELAINE WHO WAS LATER TRAGICALLY KILLED IN ATLANTA GA BY HER NEW BOYFRIEND!!! Once we got organized I began to shine as a football player, which lead me to become an All-American running back and linebacker at Paducah Tilghman High School! I then earned a SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY TO CONTINUE MY ATHLETIC CAREER!!! The best thing about college at UK I WAS ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH MY MASTERS DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK WITH A STUNNING 3.77 GPA!!! Once I completed my masters degree I was hired on at the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS AN ACADEMIC COACH AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR. WHICH LED ME TO THE MORTGAGE BUSINESS AND THE NEW CAR BUSINESS IN WHICH IM STILL ABLE TO HELP PEOPLE GET DISCOUNTED PRICES ON NEW HELLCATS AND DEAMONS!!! CURRENTLY I AM SOUTH CAROLINA'S #1 INDIE ARTIST DJ and CLUB DJ ACCORDING TO SCUMA THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS DIVISION and THE SOUTHERN PLUG MUSIC AWARDS!!! My future prospects are bright I’m looking to help artist get paid for their murzik and performances!!! I AM COMMITTED TO SC & KY INDIE ARTIST ON GOD!!! 

DJ SURPLUS AKA BILLY SWANSON 

$djsurplus cash app 

djsurplus1084@gmail.com 

Fifty Shades of Jermaine Jackson

 

1. Hey everyone it’s ya boy Darren Southern Plug Brown, here with a mega Southern Plug Exclusive. Introducing to some, Mr. Jermaine Jackson. So, Jermaine tell our readers that may not be familiar with you or your work just who you are and what it is that you do exactly. Well I’m an actor coming out of Columbia SC… I’ve been acting for about 4yrs now, I’ve work on a couple independent films that’s on YouTube title “Successful”, “Let The Beat Build” and Faith For Christmas… I have some films I’m in on Tubi as well title “Trap Flix Party”, “Suga Babies”, and “Lilith’s Ball”… Just trying to take this thing to the next level…. 

2. So, what inspired you to start your journey as an actor? I’ve always dream of being on TV I love watching movies and TV series… Growing up I use to make people laugh by acting out certain scenes from movies and everyone use to tell me I should be in a movie all the time…. So I start looking around to see who was doing any local filming where I’m from… Started out just being an extra in the background too starring in my first film and just been working since… 

3. Man of The Year? How and when were you coined as such and how do you feel that title fits you? Well that phrase came from the director Felicia Rivers as she was writing the film. But I feel the title fits me because around that time last year I was on a roll filming back to back so you can say I was feeling like the “Man Of The Year” lol…. 

4. So, on to the new mega hit movie! How was it co-starring alongside the beautiful and talented Nikki Natural? Aw man…it was a blessing man. Her presents is everything! She really did her thing I can’t complain...

5. I mean I met Nikki briefly and she seemed cool but of course it was during a club appearance so one can never know if that's the real her. But you were actually on set with her working alongside her, so I guess my question is how is she really? She was cool very professional she came ready knowing her lines and delivered them very well I wouldn’t mind working with her again some day… 

6. What was your favorite part about filming this movie and how do you feel it connects with you personally? My favorite part was just working with some professional actors who been filming for years, so watching and learning from them was a blessing I was trying too soak up as game as I could to my acting to the next level….The connection that I had with the character personally was the women… I feel like most men wants to live like bachelor before they get married lol 

7. So what’s next for the “Man of the Year? Exploring any new sides to your artistry. I don’t know, maybe rapping lol? Lol I use to do music when I was in high school… Who knows I may pick back up the pen one day but for now I’m just focused on acting for now…. 

8. Is there something in specific that you want people to know about you or your art? I’m very passionate about my talent or anything I get into and you will see that when you watch the films I’m in and that Im here too inspirer others… 

9. Ok we do this every interview! What artists would you absolutely die to work with? Aww man Denzel Washington, 50 Cent, Tasha Smith, Lakeith Stanfeild, Issa Rae, Omari Hardwick, Damson Idris, Forest Whitaker The list goes on and on lol… 

10. Now you know our lady readers want to know. Is their a “Woman of the Year” or special someone in your life? Naw not at the moment I’m single as a hit record right now lol I got tunnel vision when it comes to acting so I’m just focus not rushing anything but I feel like God will put her in my life when the time is right…. 

11. Tell our readers how they can book you and connect with you on the world wide web and on the socials. You all can follow and book me through Instagram and Facebook My Instagram is @actorjermaine_jackson And my Facebook is Jermaine Jackson… 

Get To Know The Dubber

In the tradition of the Mississippi Delta Bluesmen, The Dubber confronts the world with only his words and a guitar. The self- taught singer/songwriter continues to reinvents himself by infusing musical styles for over 30 years. America's Rock, Jazz and Funk, flavored by the international sounds of Reggae, Armenian Music and Afro Beat, is the complex stew that helps him express his blues and completes such a distinctive sound.Since 2005, the Washington DC born / South Carolina based artist has been trailblazing around the world with an honest and intimate stage show. His sophisticated one man band guitar style and universal message of Oneness, keeps THE Dubber booked year round. Always a crowd favorite, he has played prestigious event and venues such as South by Southwest Music Conference, Mid-Atlantic Music Conference and the South Carolina State Museum.With radio airplay, multiple tours here and abroad, plus three albums "In the Temple of..." 2005, "Global Warning" 2010 and his latest “Cleaning Up The Dirty South" 2014 under his belt. The South Carolina Arts Commission grant recipient “2014 One Time Project Grant” and “2017 Horizon Underserved Grant”, is feeling very optimistic about his continuing musical journey

Get To Know Bri Bias

Making noise is an independent artist, Bri Bias (formally known as Miss Bri) has no problem gaining recognition in underground music. Participating in events such as PXP Festival sponsored by AKON, SXSW and many more. Bri Bias continues to build a very loyal and universal fan base. Recently gaining momentum with a show booked and confirmed in TOKYO, Japan. Bri is determined to keep up the hard work until she is known worldwide.

Born in the small town of Champaign IL, she was called diamond in the rough. After relocating to Atlanta Ga in 2016 Bri began to gain major exposure in the southern Indy music market and became the winner of the "BEST FEMALE HIP HOP" artist for the Atlanta Black Music Awards in 2020.

Bri makes it very clear that as a female in a male dominated industry, she has no trouble keeping up lyrically with fellow male rappers. With a catalogue full of different styles, Bri has mastered the sound of rap, street music, pop, edm, reggae, and rnb.

It has been easy for Bri to land slots opening for major acts due to her captivating performance and amazing lyrical content. Currently working in collaboration with world renown Bhangra Artist and Producers Jazzy B and Dr Zeus in the UK.

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