"Karma's Not Pretty.") For LA Teen Pop artist Temara Melek, today marks the beginning of an exciting journey. "Karma's Not Pretty" is the debut single from her upcoming EP, Karma. The cut will receive an international release via Dani Stephenson's Straight Forward Music/Records and is available for Pre-Order on 9th July, 2013. "Karma's Not Pretty" was co-written by Temara and "The Voice" 2012 winner Cassadee Pope. It was produced by the award-winning production team of Jonathan George, Stacy Jones and Mike Schmidt who played an influential part in the rise of Miley Cyrus's career. In April Temara recorded most of the Karma EP in London, cutting tracks with accredited producer/songwriters like Dani 100, Don Diablo, Capital FM's Andi Durrant and Grammy nominated Jonas Westling for his Work on Lady Gaga's "The Fame Monster" Album.
"In 'Karma's Not Pretty' I am singing about a UK celebrity whose relationship didn't end up with a happy-ever-after. I am basically warning him 'what goes around comes around' in a fun way though... We're still great friends. I love this song!" says the Colorado-born, L.A.-based Temara. "I can't wait to shoot the video at the end of the month, I plan to have a celebrity cameo but I'll keep that a secret for now, lol".

On the heels of the release of debut single, Temara will kick off her UK Nationwide "KARMA Tour" She will be headlining O2 Academy & SJM Concert Tour kicking off in September, 2013. The dates will be announced in June and purchases should be made via Box Office 0844 477 2000 or online at www.ticketweb.co.uk.

Although Temara has achieved a substantial amount of success at such a young age, she hasn't lost sight of the importance of giving back. In 2009, Temara started her own charity called "Little Wishes and Big Dreams". She is actively involved with UNICEF, Realities for children, ASPCA, Greenpeace, Christian Children's Fund, American Cancer Society, and the LA Mission. She has recently become engaged with the charity "Dare to Care" which is fighting to end childhood hunger and she has to date donated over $85,000 to that charity and cause.

Temara is on her way to stardom. Through years of development in acting, dance, singing and modeling, Temara has emerged as a teen superstar in the making. Her Popularity, Charisma and Amazing Talent has led her to be featured in the BYOU magazine as one of the hot Hollywood 9 Teens to keep your eye on this year. In 2011 she was nominated for the HMMA Award, "Best Pop Song". Additionally, she was nominated for "Album Of The Year" by the LA Music Awards, where she has been tapped to be the next "LA Teen Phenomenon" to WOW the world.

Pre-Order Karma's Not Pretty Single on 16 JULY 2013

On www.TemaraMelek.com | @The_TemaraMelek | www.itunes.com

Rising West Coast Indie Rapper, Rhyme Scheme talks about his new single "Four Letters", Lisa Raye McCoy, Kelly Rowland, Nikki Jean, his plans for the future and MORE in the latest edition of Dimez on Deck

Check it out here at this direct link
http://dimezondeck.blogspot.com/2013/05/interview-with-rhyme-scheme.htm

"Personality Powered Networking in Atlanta"

Thursday, May 23rd @ Indigo Bar
619 Edgewood Ave - Atlanta, GA

7pm-10pm

The Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals and Identity Engineers presents Personality Powered Networking. Dubbed as the eHarmony of networking, Personality Powered Networking is a networking event designed to help professionals make meaningful business connections. Learn your personality type and how it relates to others, then use this information to network with other professionals based on compatibility. Event will be facilitated by Jason William Johnson, M.A. of Identity Engineers, a Chicago area firm that utilizes psychological principles as a foundation to provide professional development and organizational consulting, provide one-on-one coaching , design new businesses and products, and create unique branding and event experiences.

RSVP AT: http://www.ppnatl.eventbrite.co

Addiction Thursdays

TONIGHT: THURSDAY, MAY 16th @ ARIF LOUNGE
2793 CLAIRMONT RD - ATL GA 30329
(INSIDE THE WILLIAMSBURG SHOPPING CENTER)



A blockbuster encore, birthday celebration, graduation parties, surprise celebrity guest appearance , my addiction dope drummer, atlpics , international chef serving a tasty island / african cuisine from 8pm - till closing , international crowd , free entry , free parking , free hookah tasting, $5 vodka shots 4pm- 7pm, tapas, hookah, international sexy fun crowd , the best djs spinning , drink and bottle specials ( $100 Ciroc bottle and $175 Rose bottle 4pm -7pm ) Chic/Sexy attire

R&B singers Quadron (Coco O & Robin Hannibal) snatches up a feature verse from Compton's Kendrick Lamar. The song is title "Better Off" and appears on the Dutch duo's forthcoming LP...



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Ciara gets some assistance from Nicki Minaj on her forthcoming single, "I'm Out". The song is off her self-titled album, which is do in stores July 17th.



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Director Marc Klasfeld gets credit for bringing ATL's power to bear in this incredible story-driven video for T.I.'s "Hello" (featuring CeeLo Green of GooDie MOB) - off his album "Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head" out now.

T.I. - TROUBLE MAN: HEAVY IS THE HEAD



via: http://www.jayforce.com/music/t-i-hello-feat-ceelo-green-video

Soulful North Carolina producer Zo! drops "Count To Five" (feat. Gwen Bunn). This single is from Zo!'s album "ManMade" (out now).

ZO! - COUNT TO FIVE | MANMADE (ALBUM)



via: http://www.jayforce.com/music/rbsoul-zo-count-to-five-feat-gwen-bunn

Kenderick Lamar drops the West Coast remix with the Black Hippy to Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O." featuring ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, and Jay Rock.



via: http://rashaentertainment.com/?p=53635-e

The GooDie MO is Back! Evidence: This potent track loaded with lyrics that matter and a challenge to today's artists (and us all): Be special! With Janelle Monae on the hook, this is GooDie MOB with "Special Education."

'The latest single from Goodie Mob featuring Janelle Monae from the upcoming album, "Age Against the Machine."'

BlackIce Bell

editor/photographer - INSPIRE Magazine

Atlanta, Georgia

 

GOODIE MOB - SPECIAL EDUCATION FEAT. JANELLE MONAE



via: http://www.jayforce.com/music/goodie-mob-special-education-feat-janelle-monae

"You ain't wealthy 'til you acquire what money can't buy!" - King Mez

Recognize a King when he's in your presence. These lyrics are incredible. The soliloquy at the end... powerful! A must listen. This is King Mez with "Exordium" (produced By Rico Beats). An introduction for some; another great piece of work to others who know this emcee.

ex·or·di·um (eg-'z?r-de-?m) noun. - an introductory part or beginning, esp of an oration or discourse.

KING MEZ - EXORDIUM (PROD. BY RICO BEATS)



via: http://www.jayforce.com/music/king-mez-exordium-prod-by-rico-beats

Ill St Blues

The year was 1992, the group was Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, and the track was "Ill St Blues".  This song was off of the album "Live & Let Die" the 3rd album from the duo.  Kool G Rap who is an original member of the Juice Crew is known for his gritty tough lyric rapping style is still making music and performing to this day.  He will be performing here in Atlanta in two weeks.  So travel back to a time where you would rock some Timbs with a bubble vest on and bob your head to the music!

My Town is full of cops and robbers, ya not promised tommorow in this Little Shop of Horrors

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Jarren Benton

Atlanta's own Jarren Benton has released visuals for his single "Cadillacs & Chevys "(Prod. By Roc N Mayne, scratches By DJ Hoppa) off his forthcoming album "My Grandma's Basement".  The album is due out June 11th 2013 for now enjoy the fun video directed by Artemus Jenkins.

 



Click here to view the video on YouTube.

Jarren In The Chevy

via: http://www.hhadblog.com/2013/05/22/jarren-benton-cadillacs-chevys-prod-by-roc-n-mayne-video

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Early Morning Dreams

Southside Chicago rapper Chi City presents the Kajmir Beats/Klay Dots-directed video to "Early Morning Dreams", the Kajmir-produced single from his new album My Untold Story, featuring Kid Daytona and Ronnie Martini, as well as production from Dreamcatchers, Traksounds and more.

 



Click here to view the video on YouTube.

My Untold Story Cover Art

via: http://www.hhadblog.com/2013/05/22/chi-city-early-morning-dreams-video

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City Of Angels Cover Art

Passport Rav has provided the first installment to his #weeklystamps project.  The track is called "City of Angels" featuring Skyzoo with production by Sal Dali.

 


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via: http://www.hhadblog.com/2013/05/22/rav-p-fskyzoo-city-of-angels-new-music