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S Class Coupe
S Class Coupe
Pop Acoustic
Singer Liz
Menezes
Heals The
World
PG 22
April May Cover
Model Iris Sparxx Sparks The XX In
Sexy
PG 34
2015 Spring
Fashion Trends
PG 424447
Top Idea Concept Cars
2018 Aston Martin SUV
Bugatti SUV In Design Stage
2018 X-Class Hatchback Benz
PG 4041
Health amp Beauty
Healthy Nails
PG 48
Cosmetic Skin
Care Tips PG38 UPCOMING ARTISTS
A-BOMB PG 11
Jazz Hudson PG 18
NextGenJazz PG 18
Latin Jazz Quartet
Milan PG 19
Car N Drive
Electric Drive
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Elec-
tric Drive Cigarette Racing and
AMG have this month unveiled
the 42-foot Huntress speed
boat
PG 21
FEATURES
The BUZZ
Dj Boston Chery
Stephen Crabtree AkA
Liferoot PG 33
TECH
iWatch Concept Design
PG 2829
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Tell us a little about yourself Where are you from
How long have you been making Hip Hop
My name is A-Bomb and Irsquom from all over I grew up in the
Northeast back when NYC was the only respected city mak-
ing hip hop music When I moved out West Death Row
popped up It was a bit of a lsquoDeclaration of Independencersquo
thing happening out there at the time People rising up and
proving their worth in a scene dominated by a completely
different demographic The same movement took place
when I moved to ATL being led by Outkast and the Dungeon
Family Irsquove been in East Atlanta GA for 15 years Been seri-
ously recording music for about that long as well
What influences you in making Hip Hop
Just the life we live Days juuggin and making rap songs
Good dinner Nights getting all lit up and fucking with some
chics Rinse daily The lifestyle is really the inspiration for the
music rather than the other way around
Describe your music and what separates you from
other MCs
Itrsquos definitely reality rap Itrsquos all me through and through
And its good-natured Fun Even funny sometimes We really
love this shit
Who have you collaborated with Who would you like
to collab with in the near future
Irsquove got Kool Keith Mr SOS and Fishscales of Nappy Roots
on my newest album I would love to see A-Bomb f Action
Bronson Or A-Bomb f Danny Brown Earl Sweatshirt Gucci
Young Dolph are some other guys irsquove been listening to late-
ly
Your definition of ldquoUnderground Hip Hoprdquo
Just not above the surface for whatever reason Theres
good and not so great music in the underground realm
as there is in the mainstream Most of my tastes tend to
lie in the underground
Production wise who are your influences Who
does your production
And who would you like to work with
Wes Green is my main producer He does a great job of
guiding and molding projects around the artists he works
with Beat wise i really love Metro Boomin TM808 Harry
Fraud Don Cannon And of course DJ Premier 9th Won-
der Pete Rock
Any current or future projects you are promoting
Yes I just released The Movie ndash Remixed Irsquom super excit-
ed
Can you give us a brief description of the creative
process of The Movie REMIXED Also tell us a lit-
tle bit about the concept and idea behind your Al-
bum Cover Art
Itrsquos a complete re-working of The Movie which was my
first solo album since Mighty High Coup embarked in
2010 The initial release of The Movie made a lot of noise
I was blessed to be able to reach out to a lot of my favor-
ite producers and work closely with them to take the re-
mix record to a whole new place The production is pretty
next-level Smooth-edged future bass hard and loud trap
tunes and a feature from Fish Scales of Nappy Roots
Where can we find your music and info
You can find A-Bomb ndash The Movie A-Bomb ndash The Movie
(REMIXED) and all of Mighty High Couprsquos music on
iTunes
Also my Soundcloud site httpwwwsoundcloudcom
iknowabomb And of course Twitter and IG iknowa-
bomb
SPO
TLIGH
T
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 11
As always Donatella Versace has laced her new handbag col-lection with pure Versace glamour Ex-pect black and gold snake prints and lots of new shapes
Versace
By Amy Lewis
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS ndash THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
Jazz Hudson was the winner of the Social Changemaker Award Jazz Hud-son is an artist activist and educator whose goal is to inspire the voice and artistic development of young people Through spoken word she is devoted to educating and instilling a sense of responsibility toward self and com-munity in youth locally and abroad
In an earlier era young jazz musicians learned
their art in the clubs sitting in with the masters
picking up precious experience set after set night
after night
But in the 21st century - with fewer clubs more
big-ticket concerts and an increasing emphasis on
box-office stars - emerging artists get a fraction of
the stage time that past generations enjoyed
These players in their 20s struggle for the chance
to mature in the best possible way for jazz riffing
before a live audience
Which is why the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chi-
cago and the Drake Hotel have partnered on a
groundbreaking project NextGenJazz During the
first three Thursday nights of each month
through May NextGenJazz is giving an up-and-
coming jazz artist a featured run at the hotelrsquos
plush Palm Court
Independent Artists Milan
Latin Jazz Quartet
Independent Jazz
PG 18 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 19
Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 21
EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
PG 22 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 23
EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
PG 124 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
PG 26 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
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The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
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Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
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visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
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EA
TM
EN
T
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
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Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
S Class Coupe
Pop Acoustic
Singer Liz
Menezes
Heals The
World
PG 22
April May Cover
Model Iris Sparxx Sparks The XX In
Sexy
PG 34
2015 Spring
Fashion Trends
PG 424447
Top Idea Concept Cars
2018 Aston Martin SUV
Bugatti SUV In Design Stage
2018 X-Class Hatchback Benz
PG 4041
Health amp Beauty
Healthy Nails
PG 48
Cosmetic Skin
Care Tips PG38 UPCOMING ARTISTS
A-BOMB PG 11
Jazz Hudson PG 18
NextGenJazz PG 18
Latin Jazz Quartet
Milan PG 19
Car N Drive
Electric Drive
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Elec-
tric Drive Cigarette Racing and
AMG have this month unveiled
the 42-foot Huntress speed
boat
PG 21
FEATURES
The BUZZ
Dj Boston Chery
Stephen Crabtree AkA
Liferoot PG 33
TECH
iWatch Concept Design
PG 2829
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Tell us a little about yourself Where are you from
How long have you been making Hip Hop
My name is A-Bomb and Irsquom from all over I grew up in the
Northeast back when NYC was the only respected city mak-
ing hip hop music When I moved out West Death Row
popped up It was a bit of a lsquoDeclaration of Independencersquo
thing happening out there at the time People rising up and
proving their worth in a scene dominated by a completely
different demographic The same movement took place
when I moved to ATL being led by Outkast and the Dungeon
Family Irsquove been in East Atlanta GA for 15 years Been seri-
ously recording music for about that long as well
What influences you in making Hip Hop
Just the life we live Days juuggin and making rap songs
Good dinner Nights getting all lit up and fucking with some
chics Rinse daily The lifestyle is really the inspiration for the
music rather than the other way around
Describe your music and what separates you from
other MCs
Itrsquos definitely reality rap Itrsquos all me through and through
And its good-natured Fun Even funny sometimes We really
love this shit
Who have you collaborated with Who would you like
to collab with in the near future
Irsquove got Kool Keith Mr SOS and Fishscales of Nappy Roots
on my newest album I would love to see A-Bomb f Action
Bronson Or A-Bomb f Danny Brown Earl Sweatshirt Gucci
Young Dolph are some other guys irsquove been listening to late-
ly
Your definition of ldquoUnderground Hip Hoprdquo
Just not above the surface for whatever reason Theres
good and not so great music in the underground realm
as there is in the mainstream Most of my tastes tend to
lie in the underground
Production wise who are your influences Who
does your production
And who would you like to work with
Wes Green is my main producer He does a great job of
guiding and molding projects around the artists he works
with Beat wise i really love Metro Boomin TM808 Harry
Fraud Don Cannon And of course DJ Premier 9th Won-
der Pete Rock
Any current or future projects you are promoting
Yes I just released The Movie ndash Remixed Irsquom super excit-
ed
Can you give us a brief description of the creative
process of The Movie REMIXED Also tell us a lit-
tle bit about the concept and idea behind your Al-
bum Cover Art
Itrsquos a complete re-working of The Movie which was my
first solo album since Mighty High Coup embarked in
2010 The initial release of The Movie made a lot of noise
I was blessed to be able to reach out to a lot of my favor-
ite producers and work closely with them to take the re-
mix record to a whole new place The production is pretty
next-level Smooth-edged future bass hard and loud trap
tunes and a feature from Fish Scales of Nappy Roots
Where can we find your music and info
You can find A-Bomb ndash The Movie A-Bomb ndash The Movie
(REMIXED) and all of Mighty High Couprsquos music on
iTunes
Also my Soundcloud site httpwwwsoundcloudcom
iknowabomb And of course Twitter and IG iknowa-
bomb
SPO
TLIGH
T
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As always Donatella Versace has laced her new handbag col-lection with pure Versace glamour Ex-pect black and gold snake prints and lots of new shapes
Versace
By Amy Lewis
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS ndash THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
Jazz Hudson was the winner of the Social Changemaker Award Jazz Hud-son is an artist activist and educator whose goal is to inspire the voice and artistic development of young people Through spoken word she is devoted to educating and instilling a sense of responsibility toward self and com-munity in youth locally and abroad
In an earlier era young jazz musicians learned
their art in the clubs sitting in with the masters
picking up precious experience set after set night
after night
But in the 21st century - with fewer clubs more
big-ticket concerts and an increasing emphasis on
box-office stars - emerging artists get a fraction of
the stage time that past generations enjoyed
These players in their 20s struggle for the chance
to mature in the best possible way for jazz riffing
before a live audience
Which is why the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chi-
cago and the Drake Hotel have partnered on a
groundbreaking project NextGenJazz During the
first three Thursday nights of each month
through May NextGenJazz is giving an up-and-
coming jazz artist a featured run at the hotelrsquos
plush Palm Court
Independent Artists Milan
Latin Jazz Quartet
Independent Jazz
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Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 19
Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 21
EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
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EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
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EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
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Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
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With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
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BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
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What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
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Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
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Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
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Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
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In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
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BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
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The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
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Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Pop Acoustic
Singer Liz
Menezes
Heals The
World
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April May Cover
Model Iris Sparxx Sparks The XX In
Sexy
PG 34
2015 Spring
Fashion Trends
PG 424447
Top Idea Concept Cars
2018 Aston Martin SUV
Bugatti SUV In Design Stage
2018 X-Class Hatchback Benz
PG 4041
Health amp Beauty
Healthy Nails
PG 48
Cosmetic Skin
Care Tips PG38 UPCOMING ARTISTS
A-BOMB PG 11
Jazz Hudson PG 18
NextGenJazz PG 18
Latin Jazz Quartet
Milan PG 19
Car N Drive
Electric Drive
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Elec-
tric Drive Cigarette Racing and
AMG have this month unveiled
the 42-foot Huntress speed
boat
PG 21
FEATURES
The BUZZ
Dj Boston Chery
Stephen Crabtree AkA
Liferoot PG 33
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iWatch Concept Design
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Tell us a little about yourself Where are you from
How long have you been making Hip Hop
My name is A-Bomb and Irsquom from all over I grew up in the
Northeast back when NYC was the only respected city mak-
ing hip hop music When I moved out West Death Row
popped up It was a bit of a lsquoDeclaration of Independencersquo
thing happening out there at the time People rising up and
proving their worth in a scene dominated by a completely
different demographic The same movement took place
when I moved to ATL being led by Outkast and the Dungeon
Family Irsquove been in East Atlanta GA for 15 years Been seri-
ously recording music for about that long as well
What influences you in making Hip Hop
Just the life we live Days juuggin and making rap songs
Good dinner Nights getting all lit up and fucking with some
chics Rinse daily The lifestyle is really the inspiration for the
music rather than the other way around
Describe your music and what separates you from
other MCs
Itrsquos definitely reality rap Itrsquos all me through and through
And its good-natured Fun Even funny sometimes We really
love this shit
Who have you collaborated with Who would you like
to collab with in the near future
Irsquove got Kool Keith Mr SOS and Fishscales of Nappy Roots
on my newest album I would love to see A-Bomb f Action
Bronson Or A-Bomb f Danny Brown Earl Sweatshirt Gucci
Young Dolph are some other guys irsquove been listening to late-
ly
Your definition of ldquoUnderground Hip Hoprdquo
Just not above the surface for whatever reason Theres
good and not so great music in the underground realm
as there is in the mainstream Most of my tastes tend to
lie in the underground
Production wise who are your influences Who
does your production
And who would you like to work with
Wes Green is my main producer He does a great job of
guiding and molding projects around the artists he works
with Beat wise i really love Metro Boomin TM808 Harry
Fraud Don Cannon And of course DJ Premier 9th Won-
der Pete Rock
Any current or future projects you are promoting
Yes I just released The Movie ndash Remixed Irsquom super excit-
ed
Can you give us a brief description of the creative
process of The Movie REMIXED Also tell us a lit-
tle bit about the concept and idea behind your Al-
bum Cover Art
Itrsquos a complete re-working of The Movie which was my
first solo album since Mighty High Coup embarked in
2010 The initial release of The Movie made a lot of noise
I was blessed to be able to reach out to a lot of my favor-
ite producers and work closely with them to take the re-
mix record to a whole new place The production is pretty
next-level Smooth-edged future bass hard and loud trap
tunes and a feature from Fish Scales of Nappy Roots
Where can we find your music and info
You can find A-Bomb ndash The Movie A-Bomb ndash The Movie
(REMIXED) and all of Mighty High Couprsquos music on
iTunes
Also my Soundcloud site httpwwwsoundcloudcom
iknowabomb And of course Twitter and IG iknowa-
bomb
SPO
TLIGH
T
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As always Donatella Versace has laced her new handbag col-lection with pure Versace glamour Ex-pect black and gold snake prints and lots of new shapes
Versace
By Amy Lewis
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS ndash THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
Jazz Hudson was the winner of the Social Changemaker Award Jazz Hud-son is an artist activist and educator whose goal is to inspire the voice and artistic development of young people Through spoken word she is devoted to educating and instilling a sense of responsibility toward self and com-munity in youth locally and abroad
In an earlier era young jazz musicians learned
their art in the clubs sitting in with the masters
picking up precious experience set after set night
after night
But in the 21st century - with fewer clubs more
big-ticket concerts and an increasing emphasis on
box-office stars - emerging artists get a fraction of
the stage time that past generations enjoyed
These players in their 20s struggle for the chance
to mature in the best possible way for jazz riffing
before a live audience
Which is why the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chi-
cago and the Drake Hotel have partnered on a
groundbreaking project NextGenJazz During the
first three Thursday nights of each month
through May NextGenJazz is giving an up-and-
coming jazz artist a featured run at the hotelrsquos
plush Palm Court
Independent Artists Milan
Latin Jazz Quartet
Independent Jazz
PG 18 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
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Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 21
EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
PG 22 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
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EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
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Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
PG 26 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
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Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
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Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
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Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
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In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
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Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
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Tell us a little about yourself Where are you from
How long have you been making Hip Hop
My name is A-Bomb and Irsquom from all over I grew up in the
Northeast back when NYC was the only respected city mak-
ing hip hop music When I moved out West Death Row
popped up It was a bit of a lsquoDeclaration of Independencersquo
thing happening out there at the time People rising up and
proving their worth in a scene dominated by a completely
different demographic The same movement took place
when I moved to ATL being led by Outkast and the Dungeon
Family Irsquove been in East Atlanta GA for 15 years Been seri-
ously recording music for about that long as well
What influences you in making Hip Hop
Just the life we live Days juuggin and making rap songs
Good dinner Nights getting all lit up and fucking with some
chics Rinse daily The lifestyle is really the inspiration for the
music rather than the other way around
Describe your music and what separates you from
other MCs
Itrsquos definitely reality rap Itrsquos all me through and through
And its good-natured Fun Even funny sometimes We really
love this shit
Who have you collaborated with Who would you like
to collab with in the near future
Irsquove got Kool Keith Mr SOS and Fishscales of Nappy Roots
on my newest album I would love to see A-Bomb f Action
Bronson Or A-Bomb f Danny Brown Earl Sweatshirt Gucci
Young Dolph are some other guys irsquove been listening to late-
ly
Your definition of ldquoUnderground Hip Hoprdquo
Just not above the surface for whatever reason Theres
good and not so great music in the underground realm
as there is in the mainstream Most of my tastes tend to
lie in the underground
Production wise who are your influences Who
does your production
And who would you like to work with
Wes Green is my main producer He does a great job of
guiding and molding projects around the artists he works
with Beat wise i really love Metro Boomin TM808 Harry
Fraud Don Cannon And of course DJ Premier 9th Won-
der Pete Rock
Any current or future projects you are promoting
Yes I just released The Movie ndash Remixed Irsquom super excit-
ed
Can you give us a brief description of the creative
process of The Movie REMIXED Also tell us a lit-
tle bit about the concept and idea behind your Al-
bum Cover Art
Itrsquos a complete re-working of The Movie which was my
first solo album since Mighty High Coup embarked in
2010 The initial release of The Movie made a lot of noise
I was blessed to be able to reach out to a lot of my favor-
ite producers and work closely with them to take the re-
mix record to a whole new place The production is pretty
next-level Smooth-edged future bass hard and loud trap
tunes and a feature from Fish Scales of Nappy Roots
Where can we find your music and info
You can find A-Bomb ndash The Movie A-Bomb ndash The Movie
(REMIXED) and all of Mighty High Couprsquos music on
iTunes
Also my Soundcloud site httpwwwsoundcloudcom
iknowabomb And of course Twitter and IG iknowa-
bomb
SPO
TLIGH
T
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 11
As always Donatella Versace has laced her new handbag col-lection with pure Versace glamour Ex-pect black and gold snake prints and lots of new shapes
Versace
By Amy Lewis
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS ndash THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
Jazz Hudson was the winner of the Social Changemaker Award Jazz Hud-son is an artist activist and educator whose goal is to inspire the voice and artistic development of young people Through spoken word she is devoted to educating and instilling a sense of responsibility toward self and com-munity in youth locally and abroad
In an earlier era young jazz musicians learned
their art in the clubs sitting in with the masters
picking up precious experience set after set night
after night
But in the 21st century - with fewer clubs more
big-ticket concerts and an increasing emphasis on
box-office stars - emerging artists get a fraction of
the stage time that past generations enjoyed
These players in their 20s struggle for the chance
to mature in the best possible way for jazz riffing
before a live audience
Which is why the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chi-
cago and the Drake Hotel have partnered on a
groundbreaking project NextGenJazz During the
first three Thursday nights of each month
through May NextGenJazz is giving an up-and-
coming jazz artist a featured run at the hotelrsquos
plush Palm Court
Independent Artists Milan
Latin Jazz Quartet
Independent Jazz
PG 18 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
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Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
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EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
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EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
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EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
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Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
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With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
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BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
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What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
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Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
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EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
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Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
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In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
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launched a free iPhone app that helps
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from more than 200 colors) Light skin
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and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
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EA
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
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Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
UKrsquos Most Ethical Menswear Brand
THTC
Studio httpwwwrpslondoncom Photographer wwwchelonewolfcouk Model httpswwwfacebookcommczanifref=ts
Tell us a little about yourself Where are you from
How long have you been making Hip Hop
My name is A-Bomb and Irsquom from all over I grew up in the
Northeast back when NYC was the only respected city mak-
ing hip hop music When I moved out West Death Row
popped up It was a bit of a lsquoDeclaration of Independencersquo
thing happening out there at the time People rising up and
proving their worth in a scene dominated by a completely
different demographic The same movement took place
when I moved to ATL being led by Outkast and the Dungeon
Family Irsquove been in East Atlanta GA for 15 years Been seri-
ously recording music for about that long as well
What influences you in making Hip Hop
Just the life we live Days juuggin and making rap songs
Good dinner Nights getting all lit up and fucking with some
chics Rinse daily The lifestyle is really the inspiration for the
music rather than the other way around
Describe your music and what separates you from
other MCs
Itrsquos definitely reality rap Itrsquos all me through and through
And its good-natured Fun Even funny sometimes We really
love this shit
Who have you collaborated with Who would you like
to collab with in the near future
Irsquove got Kool Keith Mr SOS and Fishscales of Nappy Roots
on my newest album I would love to see A-Bomb f Action
Bronson Or A-Bomb f Danny Brown Earl Sweatshirt Gucci
Young Dolph are some other guys irsquove been listening to late-
ly
Your definition of ldquoUnderground Hip Hoprdquo
Just not above the surface for whatever reason Theres
good and not so great music in the underground realm
as there is in the mainstream Most of my tastes tend to
lie in the underground
Production wise who are your influences Who
does your production
And who would you like to work with
Wes Green is my main producer He does a great job of
guiding and molding projects around the artists he works
with Beat wise i really love Metro Boomin TM808 Harry
Fraud Don Cannon And of course DJ Premier 9th Won-
der Pete Rock
Any current or future projects you are promoting
Yes I just released The Movie ndash Remixed Irsquom super excit-
ed
Can you give us a brief description of the creative
process of The Movie REMIXED Also tell us a lit-
tle bit about the concept and idea behind your Al-
bum Cover Art
Itrsquos a complete re-working of The Movie which was my
first solo album since Mighty High Coup embarked in
2010 The initial release of The Movie made a lot of noise
I was blessed to be able to reach out to a lot of my favor-
ite producers and work closely with them to take the re-
mix record to a whole new place The production is pretty
next-level Smooth-edged future bass hard and loud trap
tunes and a feature from Fish Scales of Nappy Roots
Where can we find your music and info
You can find A-Bomb ndash The Movie A-Bomb ndash The Movie
(REMIXED) and all of Mighty High Couprsquos music on
iTunes
Also my Soundcloud site httpwwwsoundcloudcom
iknowabomb And of course Twitter and IG iknowa-
bomb
SPO
TLIGH
T
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As always Donatella Versace has laced her new handbag col-lection with pure Versace glamour Ex-pect black and gold snake prints and lots of new shapes
Versace
By Amy Lewis
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS ndash THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
Jazz Hudson was the winner of the Social Changemaker Award Jazz Hud-son is an artist activist and educator whose goal is to inspire the voice and artistic development of young people Through spoken word she is devoted to educating and instilling a sense of responsibility toward self and com-munity in youth locally and abroad
In an earlier era young jazz musicians learned
their art in the clubs sitting in with the masters
picking up precious experience set after set night
after night
But in the 21st century - with fewer clubs more
big-ticket concerts and an increasing emphasis on
box-office stars - emerging artists get a fraction of
the stage time that past generations enjoyed
These players in their 20s struggle for the chance
to mature in the best possible way for jazz riffing
before a live audience
Which is why the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chi-
cago and the Drake Hotel have partnered on a
groundbreaking project NextGenJazz During the
first three Thursday nights of each month
through May NextGenJazz is giving an up-and-
coming jazz artist a featured run at the hotelrsquos
plush Palm Court
Independent Artists Milan
Latin Jazz Quartet
Independent Jazz
PG 18 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
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Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 21
EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
PG 22 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 23
EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
PG 124 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
PG 26 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
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Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
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In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
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The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Tell us a little about yourself Where are you from
How long have you been making Hip Hop
My name is A-Bomb and Irsquom from all over I grew up in the
Northeast back when NYC was the only respected city mak-
ing hip hop music When I moved out West Death Row
popped up It was a bit of a lsquoDeclaration of Independencersquo
thing happening out there at the time People rising up and
proving their worth in a scene dominated by a completely
different demographic The same movement took place
when I moved to ATL being led by Outkast and the Dungeon
Family Irsquove been in East Atlanta GA for 15 years Been seri-
ously recording music for about that long as well
What influences you in making Hip Hop
Just the life we live Days juuggin and making rap songs
Good dinner Nights getting all lit up and fucking with some
chics Rinse daily The lifestyle is really the inspiration for the
music rather than the other way around
Describe your music and what separates you from
other MCs
Itrsquos definitely reality rap Itrsquos all me through and through
And its good-natured Fun Even funny sometimes We really
love this shit
Who have you collaborated with Who would you like
to collab with in the near future
Irsquove got Kool Keith Mr SOS and Fishscales of Nappy Roots
on my newest album I would love to see A-Bomb f Action
Bronson Or A-Bomb f Danny Brown Earl Sweatshirt Gucci
Young Dolph are some other guys irsquove been listening to late-
ly
Your definition of ldquoUnderground Hip Hoprdquo
Just not above the surface for whatever reason Theres
good and not so great music in the underground realm
as there is in the mainstream Most of my tastes tend to
lie in the underground
Production wise who are your influences Who
does your production
And who would you like to work with
Wes Green is my main producer He does a great job of
guiding and molding projects around the artists he works
with Beat wise i really love Metro Boomin TM808 Harry
Fraud Don Cannon And of course DJ Premier 9th Won-
der Pete Rock
Any current or future projects you are promoting
Yes I just released The Movie ndash Remixed Irsquom super excit-
ed
Can you give us a brief description of the creative
process of The Movie REMIXED Also tell us a lit-
tle bit about the concept and idea behind your Al-
bum Cover Art
Itrsquos a complete re-working of The Movie which was my
first solo album since Mighty High Coup embarked in
2010 The initial release of The Movie made a lot of noise
I was blessed to be able to reach out to a lot of my favor-
ite producers and work closely with them to take the re-
mix record to a whole new place The production is pretty
next-level Smooth-edged future bass hard and loud trap
tunes and a feature from Fish Scales of Nappy Roots
Where can we find your music and info
You can find A-Bomb ndash The Movie A-Bomb ndash The Movie
(REMIXED) and all of Mighty High Couprsquos music on
iTunes
Also my Soundcloud site httpwwwsoundcloudcom
iknowabomb And of course Twitter and IG iknowa-
bomb
SPO
TLIGH
T
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 11
As always Donatella Versace has laced her new handbag col-lection with pure Versace glamour Ex-pect black and gold snake prints and lots of new shapes
Versace
By Amy Lewis
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS ndash THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
Jazz Hudson was the winner of the Social Changemaker Award Jazz Hud-son is an artist activist and educator whose goal is to inspire the voice and artistic development of young people Through spoken word she is devoted to educating and instilling a sense of responsibility toward self and com-munity in youth locally and abroad
In an earlier era young jazz musicians learned
their art in the clubs sitting in with the masters
picking up precious experience set after set night
after night
But in the 21st century - with fewer clubs more
big-ticket concerts and an increasing emphasis on
box-office stars - emerging artists get a fraction of
the stage time that past generations enjoyed
These players in their 20s struggle for the chance
to mature in the best possible way for jazz riffing
before a live audience
Which is why the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chi-
cago and the Drake Hotel have partnered on a
groundbreaking project NextGenJazz During the
first three Thursday nights of each month
through May NextGenJazz is giving an up-and-
coming jazz artist a featured run at the hotelrsquos
plush Palm Court
Independent Artists Milan
Latin Jazz Quartet
Independent Jazz
PG 18 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
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Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
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EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
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EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
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EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
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Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
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With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
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BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
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What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
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Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
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EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
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Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
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Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
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Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
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In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
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The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
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BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
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PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
As always Donatella Versace has laced her new handbag col-lection with pure Versace glamour Ex-pect black and gold snake prints and lots of new shapes
Versace
By Amy Lewis
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS ndash THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
Jazz Hudson was the winner of the Social Changemaker Award Jazz Hud-son is an artist activist and educator whose goal is to inspire the voice and artistic development of young people Through spoken word she is devoted to educating and instilling a sense of responsibility toward self and com-munity in youth locally and abroad
In an earlier era young jazz musicians learned
their art in the clubs sitting in with the masters
picking up precious experience set after set night
after night
But in the 21st century - with fewer clubs more
big-ticket concerts and an increasing emphasis on
box-office stars - emerging artists get a fraction of
the stage time that past generations enjoyed
These players in their 20s struggle for the chance
to mature in the best possible way for jazz riffing
before a live audience
Which is why the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chi-
cago and the Drake Hotel have partnered on a
groundbreaking project NextGenJazz During the
first three Thursday nights of each month
through May NextGenJazz is giving an up-and-
coming jazz artist a featured run at the hotelrsquos
plush Palm Court
Independent Artists Milan
Latin Jazz Quartet
Independent Jazz
PG 18 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
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Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 21
EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
PG 22 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 23
EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
PG 124 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
PG 26 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
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Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
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Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
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In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
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The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
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WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
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Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS ndash THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
Jazz Hudson was the winner of the Social Changemaker Award Jazz Hud-son is an artist activist and educator whose goal is to inspire the voice and artistic development of young people Through spoken word she is devoted to educating and instilling a sense of responsibility toward self and com-munity in youth locally and abroad
In an earlier era young jazz musicians learned
their art in the clubs sitting in with the masters
picking up precious experience set after set night
after night
But in the 21st century - with fewer clubs more
big-ticket concerts and an increasing emphasis on
box-office stars - emerging artists get a fraction of
the stage time that past generations enjoyed
These players in their 20s struggle for the chance
to mature in the best possible way for jazz riffing
before a live audience
Which is why the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chi-
cago and the Drake Hotel have partnered on a
groundbreaking project NextGenJazz During the
first three Thursday nights of each month
through May NextGenJazz is giving an up-and-
coming jazz artist a featured run at the hotelrsquos
plush Palm Court
Independent Artists Milan
Latin Jazz Quartet
Independent Jazz
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Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
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Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
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EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
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EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 23
EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
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Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
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With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
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Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
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EN
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PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
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Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
SNEAKER NEWS MARCH MADNESS ndash THE ROAD TO THE GREATEST
NIKE KOBE EVER
Jazz Hudson was the winner of the Social Changemaker Award Jazz Hud-son is an artist activist and educator whose goal is to inspire the voice and artistic development of young people Through spoken word she is devoted to educating and instilling a sense of responsibility toward self and com-munity in youth locally and abroad
In an earlier era young jazz musicians learned
their art in the clubs sitting in with the masters
picking up precious experience set after set night
after night
But in the 21st century - with fewer clubs more
big-ticket concerts and an increasing emphasis on
box-office stars - emerging artists get a fraction of
the stage time that past generations enjoyed
These players in their 20s struggle for the chance
to mature in the best possible way for jazz riffing
before a live audience
Which is why the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chi-
cago and the Drake Hotel have partnered on a
groundbreaking project NextGenJazz During the
first three Thursday nights of each month
through May NextGenJazz is giving an up-and-
coming jazz artist a featured run at the hotelrsquos
plush Palm Court
Independent Artists Milan
Latin Jazz Quartet
Independent Jazz
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Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
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Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
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EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
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EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
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EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
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Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
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With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
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Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
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Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
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The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
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Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
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makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
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launched a free iPhone app that helps
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tones look great with purples or reds me-
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and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
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PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Jazz Hudson was the winner of the Social Changemaker Award Jazz Hud-son is an artist activist and educator whose goal is to inspire the voice and artistic development of young people Through spoken word she is devoted to educating and instilling a sense of responsibility toward self and com-munity in youth locally and abroad
In an earlier era young jazz musicians learned
their art in the clubs sitting in with the masters
picking up precious experience set after set night
after night
But in the 21st century - with fewer clubs more
big-ticket concerts and an increasing emphasis on
box-office stars - emerging artists get a fraction of
the stage time that past generations enjoyed
These players in their 20s struggle for the chance
to mature in the best possible way for jazz riffing
before a live audience
Which is why the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chi-
cago and the Drake Hotel have partnered on a
groundbreaking project NextGenJazz During the
first three Thursday nights of each month
through May NextGenJazz is giving an up-and-
coming jazz artist a featured run at the hotelrsquos
plush Palm Court
Independent Artists Milan
Latin Jazz Quartet
Independent Jazz
PG 18 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
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Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 21
EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
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EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 23
EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
PG 124 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
PG 26 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
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EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
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Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
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Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
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In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
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The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
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EN
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
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Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Raffaele Kohler
Great talent and great sensibility as a Trumpet player and composer often his sound is defined as a rdquo Velvety Sound rdquo for his softness and warm timbreGifted also with a special technique and abilities in addi-tion to his experience he is always able to enchant those listening to his improvisations In this Album he give us two unique compositions ldquoPrimordquo inspired by the life of Boxer Primo Carnera And ldquoCosirdquo inspired by his encounters with many artists cultures and cities of Eastern Europe
Alessandro Sicardi
Polyhedral artist and pure talent as a guitar player composer and ar-ranger gifted with a incomparable musicality and an innate sense of improvisation In this Album he arranged many of our compositions and also gave us his contribution to two compositions A froposito in-spired by his last trip to the Africa where the colours of places and the voices of people gave him this idea instead Ba(r)llad was inspired by a Barmaid that he had just met one night only in a Bar in Milan and at first sight he was fascinated by her face her eyes and her glancehellip
Davide Marzagalli
Rumour has it that he was born with his Congas Hersquos a very talented percussionist his great experiences with many International artists al-lowed him to improve his technique a lot as well as his experiences with many gypsy artists which allowed him to absorb their resonance and to create a special unique atmosphere during its improvisations
Lino Grasso
Is the last to take part in this project letrsquos say the last but not the least He is an Electric Bass player who through his talent and his experiences allows us to appreciate his great qualities and technique giving several shades to our project that are part of his own abilities and his great passion for the Latin Jazz Style
About the Composer
Massimo Bove
His persistent research in finding through simplicity the key of composition and by merely following an idea He has brought his talent into the working and founding of this project where he can express himself at his best In this album he has also given us his contribution of five compositions while his target is also giving the listeners sounds col-ours emotions from our country with Senti-mento LatinoNavy Blue Jealousy Jim Jams Jass Francesrsquos eyes he is following the idea of project that is to give to Latin Jazz Style an Italian colour and to bring more people near-er to this fantastic style
Independent Jazz
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Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
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EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
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EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
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EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
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Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
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With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
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BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
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Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
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Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
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In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
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BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Everyone knows electricity and water donrsquot mix but with the latest creation from Cigarette Racing a world renowned manufacturer of powered boats based in Miami-Dade Coun-ty Florida nothing could be further from the truth At the Miami International Boat Show this week Cigarette Racing took the covers off a new boat concept powered by an elec-tric drivetrain inspired by the one in theMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Cigarette Racing and AMG have collab-orated on a number of projects in the past and just this month unveiled the 42-foot Huntress which was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Cigarette Racingrsquos latest boat the 38-foot Cigarette AMG Electric Drive concept is like nothing wersquove seen before however Just as the SLS AMG Electric Drive is the fastest and most powerful electric car currently in production the new Cigarette AMG Electric Drive is currently the fastest and most powerful electric boat ever produced although its still a concept It has a combined output of 1654 kilowatts (2220 horse-power) and 2212 pound-feet of torque from its twelve elec-tric motors which is enough to see it reach a top speed of 100 mph By comparison the 552-kilowatt (700-horsepower) SLS AMG Electric Drive has a limited top speed of 155 mph
Electric Drive
The boat concept integrates four batteries with a total of 48 modules
and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 kilowatt hours
and maximum voltage of 400 volts To charge all of this there are two
22-kilowatt onboard chargers from the SLS AMG Electric Drive as
standard Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American
marinas the boat has a charging capacity of 44 kilowatts The battery
is fully charged in approximately seven hours To reduce the charging
time to less than three hours the powerboat can be fitted with four
on-board chargers as an option Unfortunately no figures for range
have been given
Looking past its insane drivetrain the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive
boat concept is finished in AMGrsquos Electricbeam magno paint finish the
same matte chrome paintwork exclusively reserved for the SLS AMG
Electric Drive This theme carries over to the cabin which also benefits
from design and fittings inspired by those in the elec-
tric Mercedes supercar Items including sports seats various carbon
elements and AMG logos There are also displays provide for current
motor output speed battery voltage and of course the batterys state
of charge
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EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
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EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
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EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
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Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
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With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
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EN
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
EBMag How are you doing today Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom super busy and excited these days to be recording vocals for three different projects that will be released in the near future EBMag We are now here personally with you talking about your music So Liz tell us a little about Liz Menezes Liz Menezes Irsquom a recording artist that lives a life of artistry and the everyday experiences of life Music is who I am and it is a part of every angle of my life My goal is to become a well respected and recognized artist I love connecting with people through the language of music be-cause music cancels out all prejudice and units races gender social status and the lists goes on I realized at a young age that the joy that music brought to my life I could share that feeling with the world
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EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
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EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
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Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
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With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
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The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
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See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
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$12 nailtinicom
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
EBMag How did you get inspired to do Acous-tic music verse doing the normal Latin pop mu-sic Liz Menezes My first musical release was ex-actly that a Latin Pop Rock cd I found my writing and musical taste to revolve around that genre and sound After living in Brazil for two years and experi-encing the culture and itrsquos calm gentle way of being through its people I became enamored with the sounds of Bossa Nova I began re-cording for Albatroz Music based in Rio de Janiero and I quickly became immersed in the free sounds of the music from Brazil I went on to do several recordings for the label which were released in Japan and Europe and in 2014 I recorded a full length Bossa Nova cd RELAXING IN BOSSA I also released my haunting acoustic Spanish single DEJAME which became an instant success international-ly I started 2015 in the studio once again and I wanted to have a more intimate relationship with my writing and the produc-tion of the music I didnrsquot want my fan base to wait too much longer for new music so I decid-ed to give them a surprise and release my first English single NEW CREATION This song called me to write it because I felt people needed to find healing through music Acoustic music to me is the exposure of my voice and the connection with the sounds of the instrument(s) that accompany my words EBMag Your music tends to br ing spir itual texture to your projects Are you involved in reli-gion and if so whats your religious faith Liz Menezes I feel that my music is exploring different aspects of my life I am Christian and God is the center of my faith NEW CREATION is a cry from all who need a new beginning and that joy is found in the presence of Jesus Walk in faith and find freedom of life and self EBMag So far Liz yoursquove been doing shows and concerts over the past years now How has music changed your life as an artist and as a per-son Liz Menezes I wrote my first song at the age of nine and since then I have not stopped and I will not stop Music is one of the eternal joys of my life it allows me to express my emotions truths my past and present in a poetic way I wear many different hats as a creative person it ranges anywhere from being a lyricist poet story teller co-producer and even co-arranger There is no limit to creativi-ty and originality that is why I do not limit myself to a genre of music If I can sing in dif-ferent languages and styles of music why not experience the richness of its sounds
EBMag Out of every produced music yoursquove created you love to incorporate live band instru-ments How important is it to have that type of element in Acoustic music Liz Menezes For me a good live band cannot be compared to programmed instru-ments The feel of music is different when the human touch is missing Acoustic music has an element of longing of emotionally lyric that can only be delivered through the excel-lence of a seasoned musician EBMag As a Latin recording artist What makes Liz Menezes different and why Liz Menezes I feel that what makes me dif-ferent is that I have been submerged in music from a very early age I was and am like a sponge I listen and learn I listen and dance I listen and write Music touches me in such a way that just a four bar verse of sound can make me cry I donrsquot write the typical and expected lyric I try to reach deep within the surface to draw out the truth My focus is not on how sexy I will look in my next perfor-mance itrsquos how good the musical content will be and are all the musicians liking what they hear Irsquom a journey that will continue to make you feel something even when the music has stopped EBMag So we hear that your happily married Nice How supportive is your husband towards your music career and is he your manager as well Liz Menezes You heard correct hahaha Irsquom married to an incredible musician his name is Eli Menezes We meet working on one of my musical ventures and the rest is well as they say history Eli is my producer and has been now for many years He gets me and my cra-ziness he understands my creative process EBMag Liz Menezes how would you describe your music for those that dont know of you Liz Menezes Liz Menezes is a non typical mix of poprockjazz and acoustic blends ac-companied by a rich sultry yet at times aggressive voice leading the listener to a never before heard storybook of song EBMag Whos all in the group and what in-strument do they play Liz Menezes I have a selective group of rotat-ing musicians which I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage or studio recording with Eli Menezes- electric and acoustic guitar Patrick Andy ndash bass Jotan Afanador ndash drums Manny Laine ndash drums Carlos De Oliveira ndash percussion Bendji Allonce- percussion Tom Barber- horns
EBMag What are you cur-rently working on now Liz Liz Menezes Irsquom in the stu-dio working on three very different projects My first English ep My second Spanish ep A second full length cd in Bossa Nova EBMag As a Latin ar tist that has obtain such high status in the music indus-try do you find it very difficult as a female to not full into or subject your self to industry way producing music Liz Menezes Good ques-tion As an indi artist I do not feel that way I have the freedom of releasing music that is true to me and my point of view I have the ability to create and blend different sounds and styles without anyone telling not to EBMag Do you have any live tours going on for this year Liz If so where Liz Menezes The schedul-ing of shows will begin once I have completed my record-ings in the studio and then I will be on a promotional tour I do however have a show on May 22 at Fon-tanarsquos located in NYC 105 Eldridge St New York NY 10002 Irsquom also excited about the discussions to tour in Japan upon the comple-tion of my sec-ond Bossa Nova cd this year
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EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
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Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
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With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
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BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
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Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
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Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
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In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
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The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
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EA
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EN
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PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
EBMag For Liz Menezes what gives you that inspiration to cre-ate your materials Liz Menezes My inspiration comes from life people and everyday happiness drama triumph and desires There is so much material in every-thing your eyes and heart can behold and appreciate EBMag Have any labels ap-proach you and would you sign to any label if you was offered Liz Menezes I en-joy being an indi artist but if the right scenario fair and appropri-ate offer were to be presented I would consider my op-tions and make an educated deci-sion I have cul-tured my career carefully and I want anyone join-ing my journey to do the same EBMag Liz is there any ar tist you would like to work with on a project If so who and why Liz Menezes I would love to work with Banda Magda John Mayer Laura Pausini Shakira and Mana Aside from being fantastic and unique artists each of these singers is a mas-ter writer and to be able to sit and explore their writing pro-cess would be an honor EBMag Liz Menezes thank you for taking out the time to sit with us Do you have any final words you would like to add
Liz Menezes The pleasure was all mine thank you I would like to thank all of the fans who have made my musi-cal journey worth the creative process each time I sing or write I do this for you To all who have yet to take a listen to Liz Menezes I invite you to give me space in your musical selection and take a journey with me Allow me to introduce you to different blends of sounds that will en-tice your ears and leave you wanting more
Remember nothing is impossi-ble if you believe in yourself and go for your dreams
PG 124 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
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With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
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Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
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Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
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In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Would you like to wear it Although it is believed that young people hardly wear watches anymore Apple is expecting to make the hit and to prove that it is still the number one maker of innovative and desired devices Apart from that al-ready lots of other gadgets exist that offer the same functions or even better So it is hard to think that someone would spend more than $200 on a watch just to be able to see his messagesemails in an alternative way on a 15 inch screen
It all ends at to be another tech battle in between com-pany giants for the next breakthrough device who seem to have bigger interest in wearable-type comput-ers than what users would normally need Although this is my own view you still have the right to decide on whether or not you would wantneed such a gadget
PG 26 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
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WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
With more and more modern gadgets coming up on
the market the next to expect would be a speculated
smart watch being developed by Apple According to
Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for
trademark in Japan probably for the development of
the controversial iWatch Recent rumours about the
upcoming device have been spreading that it will be a
next generation of wearable computers Apple has
been getting a lot of public attention recently with all
the news around iOS 7 and now with the upcoming
new product To compensate for the strong competi-
tion the chief executive officerTim Cook has started
talking about an advanced ldquoprofoundly interestingrdquo
wristwatch-like device However it is believed that
Google and Microsoft are working on similar type of
technology A recent report by Bloomberg declares
that around 100 specialists are currently working on
the project with design development by the head of
Apple`s software ndash Jonathan Ive Probably the new
device would not be cheaper than $200 With this in
mind if you decide to purchase it would be essential
to invest in gadget insurance and ensure its liveli-
hood
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
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Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
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EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
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EA
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EN
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
PG 28 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
PG 34 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
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Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
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Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
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CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
BUZZ
DJ Boston Chery At a ripe age of 23 she is already creating a buzz in
NYCrsquos underground music scene with high regard to her diverse sets
and mixes of Trap Hip-Hop 90rsquos Reggae and Chillwave She released
her latest eclectic mix ldquoHeart Chakraldquo She has performed sets for
legendary recording labels RocNation Universal and RCA and at
venues including Webster Hall SOBrsquos Santos Party Haus Slate The
Brooklyn Patch (sponsored by Sour Patch Kids) The Paper Box Tam-
many Hall TAO Downtown and The Delancey She participated in
the CMJ Music Marathon 2014 and VFiles Recording DJ Competition
and DJrsquod personally for recording artists Creative Gold Leaf and
artist collective Tribe NYC She was also featured in the 20142015
FallWinter campaign for Reebok Boston Chery is a socialite with a
warm bubbly personality go-getter mentality an extended
knowledge of music and an impressive network consisting of record-
ing artists media personalities and music executives She has played
alongside Maybach Music Grouprsquos recording artist Stalley received
compliments from Power 1051rsquos radio personality Angela Yee re-
cording artist Estelle street team representatives at HOT 97 and is
also a promotional representative for Fader Magazinersquos agency Cor-
nerstone Shersquos collaborated with prominent DJs such as Jam Master
Jayrsquos son amp ASAP Fergrsquos DJ TJ Mizell Joey Badassrsquos DJ Power Pleas-
ant and Justine Skyersquos DJ FilthyRichTaj Not only a DJ she also holds
experience in videography having worked with former Roc-A-Fella
President Damon Dash shot for Russell Simmonsrsquo blog GlobalGrind
and edited video for music mogul Sean Combsrsquo network Revolt TV For years Boston Chery has given full dedication to every endeavor that has crossed her path When it comes to versatility and overall performance satisfaction she commits to her audience while deliver-
ing seamless original mixes that transcend time and generations MIX Download Link httpssoundcloudcomcchery-1heart-chakra-a-boston-chery-mix httpwwwdjbcherycomhttpstwittercombostonchery
httpswwwfacebookcomBostonChery
ldquoStephen Crabtree (aka Liferoot) was born and raised in Nash-
ville TN Being involved in music since the age of five it is no
wonder that Liferoot holds to being more than just a producerrsquos
alias Crabtree keeps his talents close to him incorporating mul-
tiple instruments and personal intimate vocals into his very own
musical craft that has been growing ever since he began pro-
ducing in 2008Liferoot seems to keep his originality and influ-
ences closer his music is not for the faint at heart but for those
who want to get more involved and resonate with the music
they are listening to The sounds that Liferoot has come to culti-
vate are blended from raw emotion organic atmospheres and a
combination of original instrumentation vocals composition
and arrangement creating his very own unique style of Medita-
tive Hiphop Ranging in vibes and styles his music carelessly
transcends genres and focuses more on exploring the more
emotional side of hiphophelliprdquo
httpstwittercomLiferoot
httpswwwfacebookcomliferootmusic
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 33
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
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Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
What turns you off Self-absorbed jerks
What turns you on A man with rough work-ing hands HOT
What do you like to do for fun Shoot my bow amp go fishing
What type of music do you like Always been Country
What type of movies do you like Any-thing comical I love to laugh
What is your guilty Pleasure Chocolate
Location S Lake Tahoe CA
innervisionimagescom
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Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Height 56
Weight 110 lbs
Bust 34 C
Dress Size 5
Age 27
Shoe 85
Hair BrunetteWay Long
Ethnicity German
ItalianSwede
Photography by Capital City Boudior
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 35
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
EBMAG Iris how did you get into model-
ing
Iris Sparxx I was scouted at a Sacramen-to Kings Game at 18 yo EBMAG what about be a model do you
like
Iris Sparxx Im not gonna lie the atten-tion hehe EBMAG what other publications have you
been featured in before EL BARRIO MAGA-
ZINE
Iris Sparxx Divine Wine BX25 Sxy Mag Girl of the Week EBMAG what makes Iris Sparxx a pre-
cious Icandy
Iris Sparxx I turn heads everywhere I go men and women I think its my hair lol everyone wants to touch it EBMAG do you have any other future
things lined up this year
Iris Sparxx I am currently working on my 2015 Calendar
EBMAG what makes up Iris
Sparxx
Iris Sparxx Commercial hair
blue eyes and my natural fig-ure Im a pretty simple gal
EBMAG what attracts Iris Sparxx
about a man (meaning what is
your idea of a quality man)
Iris Sparxx Intelligence humor
and hard working makes me melt
Twitter IrisSparxx
Iris Sparxx
PG 36 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Dont waste money
Theres no need to buy an expensive cleanser
loaded with fancy ingredients says photobi-
ologist Daniel B Yarosh PhD author of The
New Science of Perfect Skin Theyre on your
skin for less than a minute so they dont have
time to really do anything
Adding injury to insult Some pricey ingredi-ents can actually cause irritation (that would be you peppermint and eucalyptus) Start with inexpensive face washes (try Biore Revi-talize 4-in-1 Foaming Cleanser $7 for 67 oz drugstorecom) and see-through glycerin soaps like Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar ($3 drugstorecom)
Both remove dirt oil and dead skin cells
without stripping away your skins natural
(and necessary) oils
Get the red out
For the estimated 14 million people in the
US with rosacea--the condition whose
symptoms can be triggered by alcohol spicy
food exercise and sun exposure--their red-
dened skin can feel like a scarlet letter Re-
searchers have found that when rosacea suf-
ferers wash their faces with a sonic skin-care
brush (like the Clarisonic Skincare Sys-
tem $195 12clarisoniccom) their skin
Cover your mouth
Were talking about a lip balm with UV
protection not ruby red lipstick Your
lips (along with your eye area and upper
chest) have some of the thinnest skin on
your body so they need extra shielding
A survey by a member of the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery found
that only 47 percent of respondents
used lip protection containing UV
blockers Thats bad news because
when skin cancer originates from the
lips its especially aggressive and has a
higher risk of spreading says Erin
Welch MD assistant professor of der-
matology at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center
Guard your smackers by stocking up on
balms with sunscreen likeSoftlips Lip
ProtectantSunscreen with SPF 20 ($4
for two tubesdrugstorecom)
Go au naturel
There are more skin-care
products claiming to be
natural or organic than
there are reality-TV stars If
environmental and purity
standards are important to
you consider buying prod-
ucts made in Europe Compa-
nies overseas making eco
claims trace ingredients back
to their sources to verify their
natural origins
A few of the brands that do Lavera (laveracom) Weleda(usaweledacom) and Dr Hauschka Skin-care (drhauschkacom) And while youre at it On prod-ucts from the US look for the National Products Associ-ations new Natural Seal it certifies that 95 percent of the ingredients are truly nat-ural and pose no suspected human health risks (for more information vis-it naturalproductsassocorgcertifiednatural)
Use an anti-ager--now Dont wait for the first crows feet to appear before you reach for that little tube
COSMETICS amp BEAUTY CARE
PG 38 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Even women in their twenties
should be using a topical retinoid--
unless theyre pregnant or nurs-
ing says Francesca Fusco MD
assistant clinical professor of der-
matology at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine in New York City
Heres why Retinoids which con-
tain vitamin A are one of the most
potent agents for preventing and
reversing sun damage and signs of
aging And says Hirsch theyre
the ultimate multitasker They
speed skin renewal by shedding
dull pore-clogging cells and in-
crease collagen production to pre-
vent wrinkles
Ask your doctor about a retinoid prescription or try an OTC such as Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treat-ment--Night($22 for 1 oz drugstorecom)
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 39
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Concept 2018 SUV Aston Martin Bugatti SUV
CONCEPT IDEAS
PG 40 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
In the original article toward the bottom of this
page we explore an online rendering of a Bugatti
Veyron-style SUV plus created our own janky lift
of the official Galibier concept from Bugatti But
neither of the below ideas is really as avant-garde
as Bugatti would seek for any Super SUV with its
EB logos attached College of Art Center of De-
sign student Ondrej Jirec has a very cool idea for
a Bugatti SUV Grand style grand pace and the
name The Grand Colombier A nod to the explor-
er Cristobol Colon mdash who we Americans know as
Christopher Columbus mdash the name evokes a
sense of adventure and technology over nature
We enjoy the near-invisible headlamps the scal-
loped horseshoe shapes and themes in the fender
profiles and the layered tailgate design Stunning
stuff as usual from Mr Jirec
Bugatti SUV
Grand Colombier Concept by Ondrej Jirec
Mercedes-Benz X-Class mini-hatchback to hit in 2018
As if the Mercedes-Benz A-Class wasnrsquot small enough the company
is planning for an even smaller hatchback in 2018 According to Au-
tobild the Mercedes-Benz mini-hatchback will be based on the small-
er next-generation Renault Clio
It has been reported that the mini-hatchback will be called the X-Class
(Oh yeah thatrsquos original) Mercedes-Benz plans to have its X-Class
compete against the likes of the Audi A1 and MINI models
Initially the company plans to produce about 100000 and 150000
units of the X-Class per year and it will come in a range of a hatch-
back crossover coupe and even perhaps a roadster version as well
As of speculation the Mercedes-Benz X-Class will be priced at under
euro20000 ($26000) and it will carry a low displacement engine or with
a turbo and direct injection system to provide optimum fuel ratio
CONCEPT IDEAS
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 41
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
The Adeam designers Alexander Wang and
Milly used and abused this specific and spec-
tacular trend for this season combining classic
and sporty styles with shapes and colors re-
newed thus creating some really bright and
tasteful combinations The Sports Chic has
become a more important trend recently and
often is combined with classic and elegant
pieces Kenzo Viktor amp Rolf Paco Rabanne
Fay Amanda Wakeley Pringle of Scotland
Jean-Pierre Braganza Lacoste and DKNY also
inspired this creative sophisticated sports
trend
PG 47
See More
2015 Trends Mens Womens Spring Collections
Fashion
Balmain Fashion
Balmain
PG 42 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Italian fashion designer Perry Balmain
brought spring in with more than just
fashionable colors but he happened
to nail this year with a bold trendy look
for the menrsquos collection Perry Balmain
introduced a newer look for men active
sports wear
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Pantsuits for women can be found in a wide variety of colors sizes styles and more but a real makeover is seen in the latest spring-summer 2015 collections Designers suggest us to try on urban and sport style pantsuits Each of the following looks has something unique and very special as you can try it on with your fa-vorite trainers sneakers cool beanies or any other eye-catching accessory that will surely make you look differently Thanks to the markets newcomers we see great updates that are perfect for weekends street wear as well as for nights out on the town We see awesome designs that take on different silhouettes cuts and trends New spring 2015 comes with ath-letic jackets sweatshirts baggy trousers mixed prints and slouchy shapes All in all keep it fun and bright
2015 Trends Fashion
PG 44 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 47
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
EBNAG Tell us a little about
yourself and your background
T-DOT I was born in East Orange
NJ and then my family moved to a
small town called Maplewood NJ
where I spent the majority of my
teenage years I lived literally around
the corner from Newark NJ Every-
one is more familiar with that city
When I say Maplewood everyone
draws question marks I moved to
Buffalo NY for school and I kinda
got stuck up here (laughs) I learned
a lot about life up here though Buf-
falo and Maplewood are two com-
pletely different towns filled with
people that have completely different
mindsets
EBMAG Who were some of your
musical influences coming up
T-DOT When I was younger I kinda
wasnrsquot really allowed to listen to rap
which is why itrsquos so ironic that I rap
now My Aunt had bought me Ma$ersquos
1st album Harlem World when it 1st
came out and my Mom told my Aunt
to take it back to the store I was so
pissed back then (laughs) Ma$e was
the hottest thing out around that
time too My mom listened to noth-
ing but Whitney Houston Luther
Vandross be
and Soca music Shersquos from St
Thomas VI so I been around Soca
and Reggae all my life When I got
older and discovered 50 Cent it was
a wrap for everything that I lis-
tened to All I listened to was 50 I
grew into liking Lil Wayne Juelz
Santana TI and Fabolous That
was my entire Napster library
EBMAG How would you de-
scribe yourself as an artist
Has your style changed much
over the years
T-DOT Irsquom very expressive in my
music Itrsquos funny because the peo-
ple that know me know that Irsquom
quiet and soft spoken So when
they hear my records its like yo
was that really you I made music
for me honestly not caring about
what other people thought about it
Everything I rap about is 10000
real I think my style changed
when I noticed people could relate
to what I was saying It turned
from making music for me to mak-
ing music for them Once I learned
how to make my music a little
more universal without really alter-
ing my art I knew this was exactly
what I wanted to do
EBMAG Whatrsquos your pro-
cess like for making mu-
sic Do you have a set
routine or does it vary
track by track
T DOT
NEW JERSEY
ARTIST
PG 48 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
BUZZ
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Man it depends One thing thats a
requirement is liquor (laughs) Prefer-
ably dark Preferably Remy Martin If
Irsquom with the team we usually all just
brainstorming on the track until
something dope comes out If Irsquom by
myself I like to get in tune with my
thoughts and what Irsquom about to write
about Irsquoll be really melo until its time
to record Once I figure out what the
track needs Irsquoll get turnt Or Irsquoll stay
in chill mode
EBMAG Can you run me through the
making of your latest project Where
were the studio vibes like
T-DOT The content for this album were
all real life experiences whether it was
something that happened in my life or
someone that was close to me Ideas
always pop in my mind and I try to put it
all in a song My sessions has lots of Re-
my Martin 1738 or Dusse Lots of Cran-
berry Red Bull They need to sponsor me
(laughs) Umm the studio was lit up with
candles for most of this project I donrsquot
know what it is but theres something
about candle light that just puts me in a
real artistic creative mode And from
there I just got in my mode to create
EBMAG What sort of independent hip-hop
promotion and marketing are you doing to
differentiate yourself from other artists
T-DOT Irsquove done things like if they bought my sin-
gle then they could get a ticket to my show 50
off When the album becomes available for pre-
order those who pre-order the album will get a
percentage off of my Merchandise (T-shirts
Hoodies etc) Yoursquoll have to follow me on Insta-
gram TDotTheRawest to know when that hap-
pens I havenrsquot figured out all the numbers for that
just yet its still in the works Also Irsquom doing a mini-
movie for one of my singles before the album
drops And whats dope about it is that the videos
before the upcoming mini-movie are like preludes
to it so my videos are in chronological order
EBMAG What are you thoughts on the cur-
rent state of hip-hop music today
T-DOT I think its very trendy and if you donrsquot son-
ically fit in whats hot your music possibly can get
lost No matter how good or bad it is But the
good thing about good music is that itrsquos undenia-
ble So once its heard itrsquoll get its recognition It
may take a little longer because just about every-
one wants to be an artist and its so easy to put
material out but I guess thats what sifts out the
ones who truly do this for their art versus the ones
who do it because they think its a quick way to get
rich So I guess Hip-Hoprsquos current state is a gift and
a curse for artists who havenrsquot hit mainstream yet
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 48
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Keep Them Short
Nails should reach the ends of your fingers
(no 80s-style long daggers) and be square
with rounded corners This is a more mod-
ern look and any color looks great on this
length says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann OPIs
executive vice president and artistic direc-
tor
Soften Up
Some of the older kinds of files are too
coarse for natural nails and can cause peel-
ing and splitting says celebrity manicurist
Elsbeth Schuetz Pick one with 240 grit
count or higher (grit count is listed on pack-
aging) such as Rudolph LightDark Pink Nail
File Soft Touch Extra Fine 280320 (89
cents sallybeautycom)
Skip the Soak
Most manicurists want to dunk your fingers
in a little bowl of water prior to polishing
Dont let them The new thinking is that
the nail plate expands with moisture then
shrinks back as it dries says Schuetz This
makes it hard for polish to adhere which
results in chipping
Choose a Flattering Hue
Its important to select a shade that com-
plements your skin tone OPI recently
launched a free iPhone app that helps
women pick a polish shade (you can choose
from more than 200 colors) Light skin
tones look great with purples or reds me-
dium skin tones can rock blues or metallics
and dark skin tones can pull off golds or
deep reds Corals and grays flatter all skin
tones
Make It Last
To prevent chipping try CND Shellac
UV Color Coat
a polish-gel hybrid It takes about 30
to 45 minutes to apply but theres zero
dry time and it will last for a full 14
days The process can cost up to dou-
ble the amount of a regular manicure
visit cndcom to find salons that offer
the service An easy at-home option
Sally Hansen 14 Day Nail Shields
sheer color nail strips that bond to
nails and last up to 14 days ($7 at
drugstores nationwide)
Go Green
If you choose just one eco-friendly
product to add to your manicure arse-
nal make it cuticle salve Because the
cuticle is the live part of your nail it
needs the gentlest products Try Burts
Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
$6 burtsbeescom Apply it nightly to
keep cuticles from looking ragged
Remove Right
Trendy dark polishesmdashthe big ones this
fall are chocolate brown forest green
and deep tealmdashrequire more aggres-
sive removing Standard cotton balls
can contain synthetic fibers that often
cant absorb rich pigments so soak a
good-quality cotton or rayon-blend pad
with remover and press it onto the nail
for three to four seconds to soften the
polish says Schuetz Pull the pad
straight up and away from your finger
in one direction Try Nailtini Cocktail
Napkins Nail Polish Remover Squares
$12 nailtinicom
HEALTH amp BEAUTY
NA
IL
TR
EA
TM
EN
T
PG 50 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Alabama artist Lil Mook releases the first leak off his upcoming
So Ambitious project which is scheduled to drop in February
Stream Double my cup produced by BsoundBeatz
Listen Now
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Born in London and raised in Essex Cynikal is
a hip-hop artist that is going places fast
Studying at Leeds College of Music Cynikal grad-
uated with first class honours working hard to lay
the lsquobuilding blocks and foundationsrsquo to see him
right He played live at the Olympic Park this year
for the 2012 Games and last year played at Lon-
donrsquos Lovebox Festival
He has received plenty of airtime across BBC 1X-
tra BBC Asian Network and Choice FM and you
only need to give his debut mixtape Breakfast a
couple of spins to understand why Cynikal takes
his music seriously and it shows in his well deliv-
ered rhymes and flawless production coming from
a songwriting perspective that he calls his
lsquopersonal therapyrsquo
Have a read of our 30 seconds with Londonrsquos up-
and-coming hip-hop star to see what makes him
do what he does
How long have you been making music
Irsquove been active as a hip-hop artist for nearly 12
years now but my musical journey began much
younger My earliest memory is playing various
different instruments at the age of four
What inspired your new album
The Breakfast mixtape was inspired by a
number of things that had been running
through my mind for a year or so before
producing it It had been a very difficult
time both personally and professionally
and writing these songs was like person-
al therapy for me ndash although I guess in
this case more public therapy
What process do you go through to
create your music
It always starts with the instrumental
always Whether itrsquos producing my own
music or sourcing a beat from else-
where I can only ever write lyrics to the
music The music is the foundation and
the direction Lyric writing for me is just
transcribing the language of the instru-
mentation After that Irsquoll get into the vo-
cal booth and just vibe it out I like to
record my songs as whole takes so the
essence of performance is really cap-
tured Irsquom not a believer in highly refined
vocal deliverance ndash in my mind itrsquos
somewhat of a contradiction of human
nature
How would you describe your sound
My sound is hip-hop for sure Of course
there are so many different kinds of influ-
ences brought in from other genres but
thatrsquos natural Irsquom a sponge yearning for
information and so Irsquom going to pull from
as many sources as I can I think thatrsquos
why many people say my brand of Hip
hop isnrsquot as intimidating as most be-
cause I donrsquot place too many boundaries
on my pool of inspiration
What would your dream collaboration
be
Dream collaboration There could never
be just one For me the dream would be
to work with as many talented individuals
and groups as possible
Where can we catch you performing
next
I have a few gigs in the coming weeks
but the one to highlight would be 5 Sep-
tember at the Paralympics Irsquom perform-
ing two 30-minute sets on the bandstand
stage ndash that will be special much like the
Olympics gigs were for me at the begin-
ning of August
WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC PG 53
CynikaSP
OTLIG
HT
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
The crowdfunding Pro-
ject of the Day today
is Unstoppable
a feature length docu-
mentary film focused
on the early days of
Londonrsquos Hip Hop sce-
ne (1979 ndash 1988)
The birth of Unstoppable came about with the
association of Giuseppe Pipitone an author
who documents previously unwritten stories of the
Black Panthers and of world wid hip hop artists
and Lidia Ravviso an independent filmmaker with
a passion for socially engaged topics who has
directed many hip hop music videos
The combination of a master of words and a master of imagery both with a love for hip hop a decision was made to tell the world the somewhat unknown story of how UK hip hop grew roots in 1980primes London
This independent dynamic and international pro-ject is aiming to reach a global audience but in order to do so another pound15000 needs to be add-ed to the thousands the team has already contrib-uted from their own pocket and thatrsquos where we come in
ldquoUnstoppable focuses on the early days of Lon-donrsquos Hip Hop scene (1979 ndash 1988) It is a 52 minute long documentary film divided in four closely linked sections Each section is an inde-pendent focus on a specific issue and all together they form a feature length documentary
The birth of hip hop is no secret scores of books films or songs retrace the path of this powerful cultural movement born from nothing to conquer everything From the Bronx to the whole of New York from the underground to the mainstream from the US to the world ndash hip hop has spread on every ground it touched adapting itself to each texture One might think this ad-aptation would have been smoother in the UK than else-where ndash sharing a language with the US having a similar interna-tional musical prominence and the two boasted strong artistic connections Yet this common ground hindered the emergence of an original British scenehellip
PG 54 WWWELBARRIOMAGAZINEORG APRILMAY 2015 EL BARRIO MAGAZINE LLC
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322
Artist Theophilus London Title Of Album Timez Are Weird These Days Year Of Release 2011 Label Reprise Genre Indie Electronic Hip-Hop Format flac (tracks+cue+log) Quality lossless Total Time 37 min 05 sec Total Size 26344 mb Tracklist ---------- 1 Last Name London 346 2 Love Is Real (Feat Holly Miranda) 345 3 Wine And Chocolates 342 4 All Around The World 347 5 Shes Great (Interlude) 005 6 Why Even Try (Feat Sara Quin) 420 7 Stop It 305 8 Girls Girls $ 310 9 One Last Time 424 10 Lighthouse 332 11 I Stand Alone 322