"DiVersODy"

By: LaCheston Moore

“Shawty where you headed tonight?” a popular line within the hit single “Tear it Up” by Controversy and Big D, but also a common phrase in which we have all used at some point in time.  One could safely say that with these catchy tag-lines and soothing, yet bouncy music, that they possess the formula for success as their music can move any crowd.

Controversy and Big D capture words such as, “soothing, fun, sexy, and mind provoking” when describing their music to iPubNow. When considering the ideal audience in which the group chooses to target, they would like to win the hearts and minds of the younger-college crowd.

 

After seeing an exhilarating performance at a local sports bar in Birmingham, Alabama, one would find themselves placing bets on when this group will take off.  Energy, they got that; Hype, they got that; Fans, they got that, as I seen them bring in a number of people with them just for their performance that night.  The vibe that was created when Controversy and Big D hit the stage is one that you will find yourself bobbing your head and singing too; and you have to mention dancing.  From authenticating their own dance moves, to singing to the young ladies on the front rows of their shows.  These young cats may have what it takes to take their music to the next level.

iPubNow finally caught up with Controversy and Big D as they have been hitting the studio hard and making videos for their newly released mixtape Lyrical Healing (http://controversybigd.bandcamp.com/album/lyrical-healing).  The mixtape features their highly favored Tear it Up, Ride Wit Me, Put It On Me, and I Must Be The Man.  Some of these tracks do have official music videos that can be viewed on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce09DaQF5H0).

When trying to categorize these young gentlemen, you might find yourself going in circles.  Controversy and Big D told iPubNow that they, “wish to crossover into all genres.  Creating a sound that is like none other in the industry.”

With Controversy and Big D favorite rappers being Eminem and Tupac; and their favorite R&B singers Musiq Soulchild and Sisqo.  One could probably see that they like to mix it up and see what it is that they can produce without mimicking anyone in the industry at all.  The group goes on to state that, “we use no one’s music or style when writing and if we sample anything, its soul music that we produce newly upscale beats to.”

 

Controversy and Big D drive speaks for itself.  Within the next year or so, their goals are to be interviewing and discussing longevity with major record labels.  They are also geared towards ensuring that their music is heard nationwide. 

So in conclusion, on behalf of Controversy and Big D, from iPubNow, “We finna tear it up”.


Twitter:
Controversy: @Im_Controversy
Big D:  @BigD_Niggas
LaCheston:  @LaCheston

Keyshia KA'OIR Set to Brighten Up Birmingham, Alabama

@KeyshiaKAOIR to host "FliFriday's" with @LABELLIFEGUY
at the PH Ultra Lounge, downtown Birmingham

“A Miami Native, with Jamaican roots,” (Keyshia Kaoir Bio, http://keyshiakaoir.com/bio/),the star and face of Timbaland’s and Drake “Say Something” video, are all ways that Keyshia Dior was once known.  Parts of that name will forever live in the industry because of her look, physic,swag, and measurements.  However, her crossover from simply being that girl in a video with “the small waist and nice hips” has stunned the world as she has become the new sensation of the cosmetic world.  Now advertising her products and characteristics through Keyshia “KA'OIR” Cosmetics.

When choosing the ideal words to describe Ms. Ka’oir, a normal person would find themselves describing her as fine, beautiful, banging, and mainly focusing on her physical features.  But through creating her cosmetic line “KA’OIR”she has proved to world that she is so much more.  Keyshia utilizes her “products to demonstrate everything that she is; bright, young, and vibrant” (http://keyshiakaoir.com/bio/).  So if one wanted to attempt to grasp the concept of Ms. Ka’oir, they should respond by saying that she is creative with amazing drive, presenting energy that could move a room full of people anywhere.

KA'OIR Cosmetics

Keyshia tell us in her documentary that can be viewed on YouTube (@KeyshiaKaoir- #BuildingTheBrandPART1 (Documentary) that, “I blew up in the industry in one year.  I did videos, I’m on the cover of magazines, I’m the model of the year.  But at the end of the day, it’s how I presented myself.  I don’t have the label behind me of as, “O she’s such and such, whatever whatever, and now I’m the CEO of my own lipstick line.  Like, I used it as a step-in-stone”  (Keyshia Ka’oir,YouTube Documentary).  Keyshia keep her main objectives in mind when it came to her progress and entrepreneurship,she made things very clear, it’s about business and that is exactly why I am here.

Keyshia at her launch party.

During Keyshia’s debut in the “Say Something” video she stood out as the ideal candidate for the role “Lisa”, the jealous ex-wife, because of what she presented to the directors and personnel of the shoot.  She not only fulfilled the look of what an audience wanted to see in a video girl, but she offered beauty, talent, being an actress; and overall exemplify the ideal of business when promoting herself in the right manner.

Throughout watching Keyshia in her documentary, one will find themselves continuously laughing and smiling at the screen, as she gives off an impression as in easy-go person. Not to get that confused or take away that Keyshia clearly states that she is a “BOSS”.  As she recognizes how things should be done, how to communicate with all reliable sources, and cross the finish-line victoriously.

Well ladies and gentlemen of Birmingham, Alabama.  Justin “LABELLIFEGUY” Guy presents you with the opportunity to see Ms. KA’OIR for yourself. As promised, as Justin continues to be the number one promoter in Birmingham and turn up every single “FliFriday” that’s presented to his audience.  On August 3, 2012, everyone in the city needs to make sure that they are in one building and that's the PH UltraLounge in downtown Birmingham.

~Tyron

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ADVANCE TICKETS FOLLOW @ LABELLIFEGUY 

DON'T FORGET TO HIT THE FOLLOW BUTTON ON YOUR BOY @LaCheston

"Super Sigmas - Troy Sigmas Save 2 Elderly People from Car Crash"

This past weekend was suppose to be nothing but fun and more fun, as Mike and I journeyed the road to reach a specific destination.  The Atlanta Greek Picnic 2012, was the only thing on our minds, especially Mike with his driving.

Thought the drive was not that bad, especially after considering the people that we meet from Indiana, Seattle, and Tampa.  I must say, that Mike's driving was still crazy, burning up the road trying to reach our final stop for the night.

When I tell you that Mike that was driving with his foot in the floorboard.  He was literally driving so fast that I attempted to fastened my seatbelt after it was already connected.
Mile after mile I was simply hoping not to get pulled over by the cops.  I guess when they say, "don't think about the police or mention them because they will pop up," they really meant it.  As soon as I put my phone down from tweeting the homies that had already touched down in the city  we where about 40 miles out, the lights came on.

I just knew that we were about to get off.  Man we college students, on a way to a historical event, I know Mike can talk his way out of this one.  The Alabama State Trooper with Georgia Plates on his vehicle (yes, I know weird right) said, "Son do you know that you were going 88 in a 55?"  I immediately hung my head and said, "man he bout to give Mike a ticket."
I personally hated it for him, because paying tickets is a beast.  Seems that they are due right round the time when anther bill is due or you simply just don't got the money to pay for them.
As we both hung our heads due to this ticket spoiling the moment for the both of us and I honestly didn't have to deal with it.  The trooper sent us on our way and we slowly began back with our journey to Atlanta.

If I recall correctly, it wasn't even a good 10 miles that we went up the road.  Traffic was stopped for some odd reason as Mike broke his speed.  I look ahead to try and see what was going on and I seen a vehicle down, that was crashed very badly on the back passenger side of the vehicle.  The one thing that cause me to tell Mike to stop was because I seen pedestrians running across the street.  I immediately turned my head to the right to see a car upside down, crashed into a tree.

The Sigma Angel

The only thing that was going through my head was that, "something is wrong and we need to help Mike."  I then told Mike, "Pull over brah, those people need help!"   Mike pulled to the side of the road.  I jumped out, the bat mobile (That's what Mike calls his car) and ran/slide down the hill.  I started talking to the passengers of the crashed vehicle as the other by-stander that were helping was communicating with them as well.

The immediate problem that posed a threat towards myself as well as the passengers inside the crashed vehicle was that there was a hugh rock in front of the passenger side door.  I began to try and move it, taking lacerations to my hands and fingertips.  However, the rock was to heavy for me to move myself.  Mike standing still at the road trying desperately to contact 911, jumps down the hill to help me move the rock as we finally get it moved.

The pressure from the vehicle being upside down now becomes a problem as we are having problems breaking the windows because the doors are jammed.  The other by-stander remembers that he has some kind of steal beam inside of his vehicle.  As I continue to converse with the victims letting them know that we are about to get them out of the car.  Mike yells downs and tells us that, "paramedics and polices are on the way."

Once the by-stander returns, he breaks the front driver side window and I began to clear the glass from around the window.  We instruct the female victim that she will be the first to leave the vehicle.
Slowly but surely, we get her out and next the male.  Seeing that these people were elderly and no wounds, only scratches, this was truly the work of the man above himself.

Photos from the actual accident along Interstate I-20
North bound toward Atlanta, Georgia

The vehicle that the 2 elderly people drove was a Honda Accord.  So to Honda, whatever you all or doing for your vehicles to save lives, please continue to do so.

I witness this vehicle upside down, crashed into a tree and no one was ejected from the vehicle.  You can't ask for anything more from your car or from the good Lord.

Though I felt like a hero and that I had did something meaningful  on my way to Atlanta, my friend Mike was puzzled about the entire situation. He called his mom and everything. Brah said, "Man...I ain't never seen or been through nothing like that. How you handling yourself so well?"  I honestly didn't know how to reply as this is second hand to me.

Above all, everyone made it out of the situation alive and well.  And two Sigmas from the Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. stood tall for serving humanity.

-Tyron

***Mike is not the actual name of the Sigma from Troy.****