Saturday, April 30, 2022

Get To Know Kiki2Blunt


Kiki2Blunt is a rapper, singer, writer and comedian. She has amassed more than 70,000 followers on her kiki2blunt TikTok account. She released the track "It's On SIght" in 2021. She launched her TikTok account in April 2020. In March 2021, she released a single titled "Get it Bihh." She released the music video to "Deeper" in August 2020. She is from Augusta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

DJ Spotlite: DJ T.O.


DJ T.O. has been known as one of the most premier and highly sought after DJs throughout the South East for over 10 years. DJ T.O. is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she majored in Accounting and minored in Sports & Entertainment Management. She began djing local events during her junior year after pledging the Iota Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. DJ T.O. has served as the official DJ for numerous events, including but not limited to, Denny’s Virtual Winners Celebration, Clinique Fresh Faces Tour, FOX’s TV mini-series Shots Fired, NY Greek Picnic, Atlanta Greek Picnic, Kandi Koated Nights, USC Homecoming, Delta Sigma Theta Regional Conferences, Delta Sigma Theta National Events, CIAA Official Step Show, Nationwide CIAA Experience, Columbia’s Pink Ice Gala, Athlete’s Foot, Atrium Health, Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, Rickey Smiley Morning Show and too many club events, concerts, weddings, and private events to list. DJ T.O. was also brought on to curate the playlist for the Carolina Panthers in partnership with Def Jam Records/NFL. In addition to the various events that DJ T.O. has had the pleasure of providing the soundtrack for, she has been a mixshow DJ for over 5 years on commercial radio. DJ T.O. has been and can be heard daily and weekly on the radio in Columbia, Florence, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Tuscaloosa, AL as well as Sirius XMFLY Channel 47. Currently, T.O. does events in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Florence, Orangeburg, Ridgeland, Savannah, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Rock Hill when requested.

Business Spotlite: Dae’s Delicious Hot Dogs





























Sometime last year Abit Community Non-Profit Chairperson Cierra Jenkins and Fiance Ryan Sumter burst onto the scene with some of the most delicious and creative hot dogs to ever hit the Soda City! Dae’s Delicious Hot Dogs offers a variety of creative dogs and fries. Like their Jalapeno Hot Dog or their BBQ Ranch Fries. Dae’s has become the snack of Soda City musical artist of all genres, Mostly due to their widely successful Taco Tuesday upon which you can enjoy great food, dope music, and great vibes. Jenkins and Sumter both own multiple businesses like Sumter’s On the Spot Auto Detailing. To place and order, book them for your next event or get more info contact them at (803) 509-3487

ANGEL STARLIT WINS THE BIGGEST AWARD OF THE NIGHT

Angel Starlit, Southern Plug Music Awards Breakout & Underrated Artist of the Year is a native of Charleston, SC by way of Detroit l, MI. Growing up, Angel had a seemingly average lifestyle but dealt with issues within her family that included drug abuse, alcoholism and manic depression. To cope with home events, Angel began writing poetry, being featured in the “Who’s Who of Teen Poetry” by the age of 12. Fast forward to her twenties and she began turning her love for words into rhythm and flow. Loving hip hop artists, especially women, such as Lil Kim, Remy Ma, Mia X and Trina; Angel’s music is heavily influenced by her belief in the strength of women in Hip Hop. With vibes somewhat of “The Stallion meets Lil Kim, Angel hopes to bring a fun, energetic vibe back to women in Hip Hop such as the likes of Missy Elliot

Thursday, February 17, 2022

"FALL IN LOVE AGAIN" WITH OKLAHOMA’S FAVORITE SONGSTRESS


My name is Shalonda aka Shonda. I’m a country girl who was raised in a small town called Boynton Oklahoma. I grew up in a large family full of talented singers on both my mom and dad’s side of the family. I remember as a little girl how my father would make me get up in church and sing, and I’d cry because I was not only afraid, but I hated to sing. From there I would perform in school talent shows, and I’d also get invited to sing at church programs, banquets and weddings. When I became a teen, myself and some of my cousins started a gospel group called “Cousins In Christ”. We traveled all over the world singing and performing on many stages, and churches and even had the opportunity to perform at the famous Apollo Theater where we shared the stage with celebrities, and other great talented artists. Our group continued for over 20 years. As we grew older, got married, and started our own families the group sort of fell apart. The gift of singing never stopped with me, I continued to write music and sing on and off social media just for entertainment and also blessed to touch someone who may have been going through a tough time, and by them hearing my music it would help them along their way! Many didn’t know that all while trying to encourage the next person, I too had faced many hard times, and battles myself. I was in an abusive marriage, that stripped me down in every way anyone could possibly think. Imagine being in love with someone whom you thought was supposed to love you back, but instead you were not only physically abused, but verbally, mentally and emotionally as well. Walking around day to day, and getting up to minister in song while trying to hide your bruises, pain and scars behind a smile. Having your confidence torn down so bad that you started to believe the ugly things the man you loved so much would say to you. And also during this marriage I lost a child and this took me to a place I never ever wanted to be mentally! While in that storm, I was also dealing with a diagnosis of kidney failure, but one day it all became TOO MUCH! I attempted to take my life, but GOD SAID NO! When that didn’t work I had to make a choice to save me and my children, or stay and allow him to end my life for me. I filed for divorce and after 2 years of healing I found myself in another situation that I promised myself I would never go through again… I had another child from this relationship and during my pregnancy my kidney disease took a turn for the worst! When I was about 4 months pregnant my kidney function had gotten so bad that I had to begin dialysis. My unborn child began to also have issues from my sickness and the treatments which caused her to be born at only 24 weeks. The drs gave the worst prognosis about her outcome, yes I had to watch my child be brought back to life BUT GOD said different, after several months in the NICU shes alive and healthy today (but that’s another story ill tell you about one day) I still had to do dialysis after her birth, and after those long, dreadful, three days a week sickening treatments, God blessed me to receive a kidney in July 2019! It was a long recovery but because of his everlasting grace and mercy, I am alive and feeling great! Here I was recovering, getting my mental health back on track and back single again. But this time, I told myself I would die a single woman, cause honey you couldn’t pay me to go through anymore heartache NO MAM! They say God has a sense of humor and I can actually agree, because he sent this man my way, I ignored him at first, but this one was very persistent. We began conversing, which lead to hours and hours of phone conversations, to finally having our first date. I still had my guards up and all the while praying for guidance. God knew I couldn’t stand another failed relationship! This man was different, he prays with me and for me, he caters to every single need and want! I had never experienced this in a relationship. I thought WOW, someone actually reciprocates the same love back to me as I show him! Well after a year and a half he proposed and we are soon to become One! Im telling you all of that to say this, Sometimes we give up before God is done writing our story! Had I stayed in my marriage, or my other relationship, or if the suicide attempt had worked, I wouldn’t have been able to witness “Falling In Love Again”. My song was inspired by bad relationships, giving up, and then finding TRUE LOVE! Its ok to start over as many times as it takes, but be patient and God will send you that special person that was created just for you! I pray this song touches you in some way. Some will find that you can relate, but some you may find that its just good ol’ rnb that will speak to your soul! If you will please subscribe to my youtube under the name Shonda… and my single ‘Falling In Love Again” is available on all digital outlets. Thank you in advance and May God bless each and everyone of you!



CAROLINA’S RISING STAR: STUNNA 4 VEGAS

 


Stunna 4 Vegas is a North Carolina rapper with a brusk, antagonistic approach influenced by fellow Southerners such as T.I. and Gucci Mane. Within a few years, he went from an aspiring teenaged MC to a respected underground figure to a major-label signee. After he built up a sizeable discography of mixtapes and stray tracks, and linked up with DaBaby on the single "Animal," Stunna made his commercial full-length debut with Big 4x (2019), and soon thereafter cracked the Top 30 of the Billboard 200 with Rich Youngin (2020). Born Khalick Caldwell, Stunna started rapping during his last year of high school in his native Salisbury, a city between Winston-Salem and Charlotte. As simply Stunna, he made small strides independently with releases including 4 Way or No Way and Stunna Season 2. Later in 2018, he sought DaBaby for a guest verse on the single "Animal" and subsequently signed with the emergent Charlotte artist's Billion Dollar Baby label. Stunna and DaBaby continued to record together, and they both eventually landed major-label deals with Interscope. In May 2019, Stunna made his Interscope debut with the full-length Big 4x. A number 50 entry on the Billboard 200, the album featured DaBaby on "Ashley" and "Sticks," Offset on "4th of July," Lil Durk on "Durkio," and additional collaborations with NLE Choppa and Young Nudy. Stunna returned only eight months later with 2020's Rich Youngin. It reached number 29, supported by verses from DaBaby and Lil Baby on the lead track "Do Dat." 

Get To Know ILY Truly


ILY Truly or " I Love You Truly" is an independent, young and passionate artist, rising up from the small town of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Truly astonishingly continues to make his mark in the music industry and bring his potency to the table. His inspiration comes from his father, passion and love for music, and the art of creating music. To him, music is not just a career but also a way of life. Truly is not the typical artist you hear on your average musical. From his flows to his ability to use and stretch his excessive cadence, his unique style is guaranteed to catch the ears of many.



SHAY’S KITCHEN BRINGS CAROLINA FLAVOR

Charlotte’s own Shay’s Kitchen is serving up a taste of home as Carolina comes together for weddings, celebrations, special events and unfor...