Hibernation season is finally coming to a close. As you start to put away those bulky sweaters and pull out those shorts and t-shirts, it’s also time to make changes to that playlist. It’s time to switch out some of those tunes that were great for those dreary chilly nights for tunes that celebrate the coming of the warm weather. Be sure DaCav5’s “Dirty Style” is apart of that playlist.
Words by William S. Gooch
Oscar Smith is the go-to guy for keeping the likes of Rosario Dawson, Ed Burns, Val Kilmer, David Blaine and supermodels Gisele Bundchen, Selita Ebanks, Petra Nemcova, Rianne ten Haken, and a slew of other luminaries in tip-top condition. But, Oscar confesses that the exercise regimens for celebrities and supermodels are not that different from the average consumer.
Philly Chase isn’t your typical new rapper his focus isn’t simply selling records its establishing a brand identity all his own. In the cookie cutter music industry he stands apart from his most immediate competition by offering an uncompromising approach to music. Defiant and unwilling to adhere to industry set forth standards of commercial appeal the rapper turned CEO is carving out his own niche in the urban music landscape. We were fortunate enough to snag a few moments of his very valuable time:
Describing a New Yorker is no easy fete. People from all walks hailing from all over this tiny rock we call Earth, settle here eventually adding to our bubbling stew of humanity.
Tramar Dillard AKA Flo Rida has the unique distinction of being one of the very few artists to have a triple-platinum debut single. “Low” from Flo’s first album “Mail on Sunday” took off like a rocket spawning 2 remixes as well as the record for longest running number 1 single of 2008. An international sensation it comes as no surprise to find various adaptations of the catchy tune performed by amateurs on YouTube. Surprisingly enough most covers are performed with an acoustic guitar giving the hit a “Country Western” twang.
Sylvia Tosun is a Jill of all trades. Musician, songwriter, interior decorator and entrepreneur, Tosun is a talented force of nature dividing her energy into a dizzying array of endeavors. Our first run in with Sylvia was late last year on our first visit to the Edison Ballroom.
When I first heard Catch Me If You Can by Shawn Chrystopher, I was so impressed, that I had to crank it up for my neighbors to have the same experience. So who is Shawn Chrystopher?
Recently I attended a fantastic charity gala which you will hear more about later this week on JSD. In the meantime check out this exclusive footage that did not make the final cut of the video. We chatted with famed photographer David LaChapelle (nicest guy ever), Actor Jensen Atwood, Kelly Bensimon, Ramona Singer, and Sheree Whitfield. The Real Housewives ladies dish to us exclusively about the new season.