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Welcome to E.M.N Networks Magazine June 2015 Issue 003 featuring Krazy Drayz of DAS EFX. We appreciate Krazy Drayz for blessing our cover this month. This month we are back with Naiyah Monae fan blog , DEE WORDS column , and Philadelphia's Upcoming Artist column by Javier Lopez. We hope you enjoy this issue of E.M.N Networks Magazine as much as we enjoyed putting this issue together for you to read and watch our video interaction. E.M.N Networks as a brand will be adding new TV programming outlets on Comcast, Verizen, and MCTV (Ohio) this 2015. So log on to our website at www.elementsmedianetworks.com for our daily updates and don't forget to join our community forum. In closing we would like to thank all our sponsors and you for the support. See you in July with our next issue. Best Regards Demetrius "Dj Grand Set" Mims Editor-In-Chief

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Welcome to E.M.N Networks Magazine June 2015 Issue 003 featuring Krazy Drayz of DAS EFX. We appreciate Krazy Drayz for blessing our cover this month. This month we are back with Naiyah Monae fan blog , DEE WORDS column , and Philadelphia's Upcoming Artist column by Javier Lopez. We hope you enjoy this issue of E.M.N NetworksMagazine as much as we enjoyed putting this issue together for you to read and watch our video interaction. E.M.N Networks as a brand will be adding new TV programming outlets onComcast, Verizen, and MCTV (Ohio) this 2015. So log on to our website at www.elementsmedianetworks.com for our daily updates and don't forget to join our community forum. In closing wewould like to thank all our sponsors and you for the support. See you in July with our next issue.

Best RegardsDemetrius "Dj Grand Set" MimsEditor-In-Chief

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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Magazine Design & Graphics By:Demetrius "Dj Grand Set" Mims for Kwano SincereDecoded Graphics

Special Thank You to:Krazy DrayzNaiyah MonaeDEE WordsJavier LopezJonanathan MorganBabii Cris our sponsors and all our readerEMAIL: [email protected]

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NAIYAH MONAE FAN BLOGPAGE 4

DAS EFX DEAD SERIOUS: THE MOVIEPAGE 7

KRAZY DRAYZ OF DAS EFXBY HOWARD SMITH

PAGE 8DEE WORDS BY DEE WORDS

PAGE 14PHILADELPHIA'S UPCOMING ARTIST BY

JAVIER LOPEZPAGE 19

UNRAPPEDPAGE 26

ALL PICTURES & VIDEO LINKS COURTESYOF ARTIST

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NAIYAHMONAEFAN BLOG

NAIYAH MONAE FAN BLOG

The most awkward thing about us ladies is that we tend to forgetourself within these men that we date. We forget that it's okay toRequest things we want in our relationship from these men . We forgetthat they have to respect our minds before they receive our hearts.What I mean by that is simple feeling the guy out first, getting toknow him and what he is really all about before we let him have thekey to our hearts. He shouldn't have to just work for your physicalcandy but he should also have to work for your mentally needs andspiritual understanding. He should also be able to respect those goalsand want to take things according to your pace. We should always beready for a guy's relationship ride because he is the driver and wetend to land in being the race track course we just need to show himthe way to go and how we need to be handle with major understanding &respect and patience . A relationship with you shouldn't be easyaccess it should be Like Rome which wasn't build in a day. It shouldbe time spent on getting to know you for you & not you for your candy. Ladies Learn to be happy and loving with yourself that way you won'tneed to find happiness and love from a man.

EMAIL: [email protected]

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DAS EFX - DEADSERIOUS: THE MOVIE

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DAS EFX - DEAD SERIOUS: THE MOVIEfrom FITTED 4 years ago NOT YET RATED

One of the most creative rap artists around, Das Efx is the dawn of a newage in rap music. The style is so unique, a lot of people think it's one

person rhyming. Includes three clips for "They Want Efx," "Mic Checka,"and "Straight Out the Sewer." Also included are never before seen

interviews with Dray and Skoob.

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KRAZY DRAYZ

OF

DAS EFX

E.M.N NETWORKS MAGAZINE COVER STORY

INTERVIEW BY: HOWARD SMITH

EMNM: When and why did you start your career?KRAZY DRAYZ: I started my career technically in 1992 after being discovered by another rap group namedEPMD. Why I started rhyming is simply because I had no choice, music is in me.

EMNM: Who was your inspiration from your past? KRAZY DRAZY: I have a lot of musical inspirations but the rapper that left a mark onmy brain is Big Daddy Kane. I think he's the best to ever do it.3.The 1st hip hop song I ever learned was Planet Rock, all 10versions...lolol

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EMNM: What was the first tune(s) you learned?KRAZY DRAYZ: The 1st hip hop song I ever learned was Planet Rock, all 10versions...lolol

EMNM: Is your family musical?KRAZY DRAYZ: My father is also musical. We're Jamaicans so he is heavy on the reggaetip. He came up with a lot of guys in the music scene in Jamaica. As soonas I do a song, sometimes as soon as I've written the 1st verse with thehook I'll shoot it to him to get his opinion on what I'm saying. He's a O.Gso I value his words plus he's been supporting my dreams from day 1 before I even knew I could do this.

EMNM: Describe your first ever live performance?KRAZY DRAYZ: My 1st ever live performance was a lip sync talent show in high school.Me and my boy Ike did Cameo's "Word Up and Candy" with the red cup and all.Dam I had some big balls for a kid. The chicks loved it and the fellasrespected our gangster. We had our little muscles showing..lolol. Somewheresomeone has a video or pic of that.

EMNM: Which famous musicians do you admire? Why?KRAZY DRAYZ: I admire all musicians for their grind to make it. We've all travelled asimilar road of "No's, maybe's, yeses, high's low's, studio, tour etc." Butthe ones I really admire are the one's who've been able to adapt but remainthemselves. I admire musicians like Common, L.L, Queen Latifah, JenniferLopez, Tyrese who flipped it and started acting and producing. I love it,because it gives me a blueprint on some things I can do when I get in aposition like they did.

EMNM: Which famous musicians have you learned from?KRAZY DRAYZ: I would have to say the ones like I mentioned in my last answer. I'm likea sponge where I watch and soaked up the info, process it and apply it now orlater. The musicians I learn from are the ones who make moves.

EMNM: If you could have signed with anyone other than your previous label which one would that have been?KRAZY DRAYZ: I would loved to been on Def Jam, they seemed to go hard and had acertain swagger. Now with the music I'm making with my new super producerHellz Yea from Brooklyn, I want a deal with Dr. Dre. So I'm putting it outinto the universe.

EMNM: Describe your first demos Before your major album debut ?KRAZY DRAYZ: My 1st demos with DAS EFX were not that bad. We were perfecting our stylewhich we'd been working on since Hip Hop hit us. When Skoob and I met wewere good mc's already so we just had to figure out the group thing.

EMNM: What are your fondest musical memories? In your house? In your neighborhood or town?KRAZY DRAYZ: My fondest musical memories of my musical career is when I bought my 1sthouse and the kids in the neighborhood would drive by all day and nightlooking to see if I was home. My house was like a land mark sightseeing spot. Like they have tour buses that take people around in Hollywoodto see the stars homes, they would have done that with my house in LongIsland.

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Hold Dat Krazy Drayz Official Video RealHip Hop Music Showtime Album on @

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Krazy Drayz *Rude Boy Feat. Smif nWessun

Krazy Drayz showtime

Krazy Drayz Believe

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Two Turntables/Put Em UpOfficial Video Krazy Drayz

Showtime Real Hip Hop

Krazy Drayz Believe

EMNM: Were you influenced by old records & tapes? Which ones?KRAZY DRAYZ: I was influenced by the cover of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5.The cover just stuck in my mind of them posing with the boom box and thehood behind them.

EMNM: Who are your favorite musicians? Groups? CD's?KRAZY DRAYZ: My favorite musicians and groups are too many to name but I like theLox, Black Keys, Sia, Karmin, Brand Nubian, and Big Daddy Kane.

EMNM: Have you released any new music recently or has it been all touring?KRAZY DRAYZ: Yes since 2012 I've been releasing solo music starting with Showtime(available on iTunes) then my *Faith Mix Tape. Then I followed up withShowtime Encore (Free) and *Faith Pt.2 Mix Tape in 2014. Since 2015I've been dropping free songs on the net to create a buzz. I really want adeal with Dr. Dre.

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EMNM: Do you perform in public? Describe those occasions? Concerts,radio, TV?KRAZY DRAYZ: Anyone who's ever seen or been to a DAS EFX or my solo showknow thatit's a party. I like too look the fans in the eyes touch their hands, smokewith them drink with them and chill or get wild. It's like we're theretogether to listen to music and see a great performer it just so happensthat the music is mine and the performer is me.

EMNM: Do you prefer small venues or the bigger venues when on the road?KRAZY DRAYZ: I don't mind big or small just as long as you came to party.

EMNM: How do you handle the ever so changing music industry?KRAZY DRAYZ: I've learned with the changing music industry that you havethe choiceto adapt, or not and make your own change which is what I'm doing, makingmy own lane again.

EMNM: Do you still. get nervous before a performance?KRAZY DRAYZ: Never for DAS shows but I got a lil when I did my 1st solo showonly because of technical things like breathe control and stuff like that butnot anymore.

EMNM: What advice would you give to up and coming new artist?KRAZY DRAYZ: The best advice I can give to up and coming artists is to neverquit even when people are telling you to.

EMNM: Do you attend sessions? What makes a good session?KRAZY DRAYZ: I don't get to see a lot of sessions but to me what makes a greatsession is the vibes between the musicians and the fans.

EMNM: How often do you tour these days?KRAZY DRAYZ: With DAS we do a lot of one off's and cluster shows, 2 here 4there. I'm ready to tour with my solo music thou. I'm down to open for someonelike Slaughter House or any of the members.EMNM: What does the future hold for your music?KRAZY DRAYZ: I know it's going to be more change.

EMNM: Any regrets about your career and what would you do different?KRAZY DRAYZ: Yes I have a few regrets but none that I want to get into, onlything I would say about them is they now motivate me. Listen to your gut kids.

EMNM: How do you balance your music with other obligations - family andrecording?KRAZY DRAYZ: I balance it pretty well because my whole family supports me.From my lady who is my biggest fan along with my pops. I do wish I could see mypops more because we live in different states but speak or text regularly.I plan on getting even better at it.

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The True Colors projects is a good one I will buy this project to new fans it might fly over yourhead the first time.

By Zedd

True Colors

I loved Mr Foxx past albums the new one has to grow on my a little but I love many cuts includingLike a drum , In Love By Now and Aint My Fault so my rating is for new fans give it s listen all

old Jamie Fans It Might take a minute but its Good buy.

Jamie Foxx

Hollywood: A Story of aDozen Roses

Each month I will give you guys myview on new music from Indie andmajor artist. So just rememberIt’s just my opinion and not theworlds. Don’t take it personal, andif anyone disagrees just send mean email only to discuss it in futureissues.

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This project is a greatest hit with some new music it still holds value to all the fans who enjoyher music I would buy it.

#1 to Infinity

Mariah Carey

Now I'm a Dru Hill fan and A fan of Sisqo its not his best album but it fillsa void of people missing his music for me I will have to listen a few moretimes before I open my wallet that is just my opinion.

Last Dragon

Sisqó

Mr. Logan project is good project but it comes with some moments were I had to get a drinkand think how better Off I’m but the ep I would buy..

Pawn Shop Guitar - EP

Logan Mizit\

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Murs new project is a good buy for all Murs Fans some of you new fans who is just listeningdon't expect the copy cat style music from the radio because this project is for Hip-hopHeads.

Have a Nice Life

Murs

I was very surprised when I heard this new Onyx LP but I would buy this project and for allpast fans spread the word about the new project in stores this month.

Against All Authorities

Onyx

For everyone who is a Empire Show fan remember they are just a R&B and Hip-hop versionof Nashville they have been doing the same formula for 4 seasons so I would buy thisproject also when your purchasing the Empire Cast soundtrack .

The Music Of Nashville OriginalSoundtrack Season 3 Volume 2

Nashville Cast

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UPCOMINGARTIST

Philadephia's

BY JAVIER LOPEZ

Hello my name is Javier Azul Lopez and this is my Article called Philly’sHottest Upcoming Artists and what you will find in this article is some of thehottest new talent building credit in the streets of Philly it. (2 DJs and 4Music Artists)

Kyng of Thievez

For our first part of this special article I would like toshow case a truly amazing DJ who happened to benominated for best breakthrough jungle DJ on welove jungle.com and a member of GloNation hisname is Kyng of Thievez (Picture shown above). Iinterviewed him and asked him 7 questions andhere’s what he had to say.

PHILADELPHIA'S UPCOMING ARTIST BY: JAVIER LOPEZ

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1. Favorite Genre of Music? “I’d have to say Hip Hop and EDM”2. How did you get started?” I had the chance to see the DMC worldchampionship in New York when I was 16 and I decided 1 day I want to beable to do that. But it wasn’t until the age of 19 while I was having a houseparty that I picked up 2 Vinyl and started. First 2 records I ever spun wereTrance records.”3. Who was your biggest artistic inspiration as a DJ? “I would have to say myboy DJ Throwdown”4. Who do you feel supports you the most in your pursuit of becoming aMaster DJ? “I would have to say Shelly she started FDR crew which is my fanclub.”5. What is your favorite mix that you created? “I would have to say my remix ofan Ice Cube song”6. Is there a special person in your life? “Yes but I’m not sure if they’d want tobe named”7. Finally how would people be able to follow you?a. Facebook.com/KyngofThievezb. Soundcloud.com/Kyng-Of-Thievezc. Miadnb.com

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For our second DJ in this article I had to bring in another heavyhitter DJ TBA a member of Black Sheep Entertainment andGloNation as well Dj Tba aka Alien Fuel has is a powerhouse EDM DJ here are his answers to my 7 questions.1. Favorite Genre of Music? “Electro and House without a Doubt”2. How did you get started? “Went to a deadmau show but it wascanceled and then I met a friend his name is Nick Z he taught mehow to DJ using Serato and Vinyl and it pretty much built upfrom there”3. Who was your biggest inspiration as a DJ? “ I would have tosay DJ Mel Debarge of New York”4. What is your favorite mix that you created? “My remix of BassCannon and an trap edit of El red by Knife party that I did”5. Who would you say supports you the most in your pursuit ofbecoming a Master DJ? “I would have to say the fans theydefinitely support me the most”6. Is there a special person in your life? “Yes there is my fiancéMackenzie”7. How would someone be able to follow you?a. For any future shows Follow Black Sheep Entertainment onFacebook.

This article will definitely not be as epic without having a KillerR&B Artist and Johnny B.(Picture of Johnny B and Javier A. LopezAbove) is without a doubt an amazing R&B artist with an oldschool voice and style. Here are his answers to my 7 questions.1. What’s your favorite Genre of Music? “R&B without a doubt”2. How did you get started? “Well I group up listening to peoplelike Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. I started singing at ayoung age it was an escape from reality and I guess it kind ofSoothed the soul for me whenever I was feeling down it broughtme back up.”3. Who was your biggest inspiration? “I would have to sayMichael Jackson without a doubt”4. What’s your favorite original song that you created? “I wouldhave to say it’s a tie between baby I love you and my other songCome Close.5. Who do you feel supports you the most as an aspiring artist? “Iwould have to say my music producer Ray Lawrence of Studio1784 and my manager Javier A. Lopez.”6. Is there a special person in your life? “My son that’s all I needmy baby boy Tyler”7. Are there any upcoming releases and how would someone beable to follow you?a. I have a new song that is going to be released with a musicvideo called Sexy Lady as well as a music video for my song Come Close.b. You can follow my artist Account onReverbNation.com/BJohnny 

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This article would never be perfected without some younghot fresh artists like 17 year old Ave(Picture above) he is newto the game but he’s got a fiery talent that’s going to burn upto the top fast. Here is what Ave had to say to my 7questions.1. Favorite Genre of Music? “Hip Hop and Rap”2. How did you get started? “I started rapping at the age of 13it was a hobby at first but January of 2014 me and mybrother were listening to the song Worst Behavior by Drakeand we were like why can’t that be us? So we started writingand made 2 songs our own takes on started to the bottomand fuck with me you know I got it and eventually we startedwriting our own songs with our own original songs.”3. Who was your biggest inspiration as an aspiring artist?“Definitely Drake”4. What’s your favorite original song that you created? “Mysong called To Many Feelings”5. Who do you feel supports you the most in your pursuit ofbecoming a rap artist? “Nald T. Rainey, my Mom, my brother,and definitely my right hand Carlos.”6. Any special person in your life? “Just my parents and otherthan that my love is for the music”7. Are there any upcoming releases and how wouldsomeone be able to follow you?a. I have a mixtape coming soon called no competition.b. you can follow me on Instagram and soundcloud.com@AveWSR

What would an upcoming artist article be without sometalented Rap Artists O.X aka The Beast Of The East isdefinitely a talented rap artist. Here are his answers to my 7questions.\1. What’s your Favorite Genre of Music? “Definitely Hip Hopand Rap”2. How did you get started? “I started rapping at the age of 13but I had gotten into some trouble but I learned from mymistakes. At the age of 18 I was placed into a program at theE3 center in West Philly where I worked on my first album butdue to unfortunate circumstances with other artists involved itwas never released.3. Who was your biggest inspiration as an aspiring artist? “Iwould have to say my brother J30 and his friend MC Moto.”4. What is your favorite original song that you created? “Iwould have to say my song titled Paradise”5. Who do you feel supports you the most in your pursuit ofbecoming a Master Rapper? “Definitely my team Super Dopeand my fans online”6. Is there a special person in your life?” The only specialpeople in my life right now are my niece and nephew I lovethem with all my heart other than that it’s just me and themusic.”7. Are there any upcoming releases and how would someonebe able to follow you?a. I’m working on an EP called Insturmentally Ill which I hopeto release by the end of the year.b. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @JayboyOX 

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UNRAPPED is a hip hop showcase series premiering in May 2015 and ispresented by Babii Cris Productions. Local independent artists are giventhe opportunity to "unrap" their musical talents to those supporting theunderground movement.

If you are interested in performing at a future UNRAPPED showcase,please send your inquiries here.

PRESENTED BY BABII CRIS PRODUCTIONS

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RELEASE DATE JUNE 15, 2015