Fredrick Haywood, better known by his stage name DB Kash, is an American artist, song writer, actor, investor and Entrepreneur. DB Kash Is currently signed to Universal Music Group. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Lousiana by his mother Olivia Haywood.

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DB Kash | Talks New Single "Child Support, $200K, & More!

SOM Talk Live is an Entertainment and Talk podcast hosted by Rueben Wood and syndicated on several stations. The podcast/show is the audio form of SOM Talk Live’s Video produced show,  a digital television production show based in Atlanta, Ga.Rueben host the 5 at 5 weekly in a format of talk, music, a countdown, and some fun conversations with interviewees.  Wood started the show to expand the growing SOM platform with the increasing rise and importance of social media and its connection to billions of people. 

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Keon Josh Simmons better known as JoshSimmons has the heart of a soldier and the voice of an icon in-the-making.Raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, music has been Simmons’ backbone since he can remember. He picked up the sticks and started playing the drums at 4 years old. His passion for music transitioned into freestyle rapping with his friends and older brother. By the time he was in high school, Simmons started making music and formed the creative collective Col-Der-Sac (CDS) with a few of his closest friends.The 20-year-old creative isn’t your average Louisiana rapper. His distinct deep, raspy voice and confident delivery has landed him on the same stages as New York rapper Rob Banks and Grammy award-winning artist and producer Rick Ross. Through his music, he aims to motivate and inspire the youth to “get up and go get it.”On May 25th 2018, Simmons’ life was turned upside down when his mother and brother were tragically killed in an 18-wheeler accident. He turned his pain into fuel and didn’t look back, becoming the influential music artist he is today. Just six months after the accident, Simmons flew to California and competed in a freestyle competition at Complex magazine’s festival Complexcon. After being judged by the late rap legend Nipsey Hussle, Simmons was handpicked and won 50 free studio hours at any studio of his choice.Simmons and his collective CDS are just getting started. After making a name for himself in the underground Baton Rouge music scene and using social media to build a following, he’s ready to show the world what he’s been working on. In 2020, he plans to release his debut project, “[Demo]” which will feature original new music about growing up in Baton Rouge, not becoming a product of his environment, being an outcast and having fun doing what he loves: making music. 

JoshSimmons | Talks New Single "Pressure" , Nipsey Hussle, & More!

Dalilah, more known as LaLa, is originally from Columbia, S.C. Served in the U.S. Army and retired after serving our country for seven years as an E5/ sergeant. She was the company and battalion main instructor for Weight Loss & PT Test Program. Specializing in cross-fit training, muscle building, weight loss, toning and shaping the body. Dalilah decided to focus her attention on helping others after she herself struggled with being overweight during her childhood and early 20s. Through hard work and dedication, she turned her personal l fitness journey into victory and is now ready to do the same for you.

Lala Fit | Talks Fitness, Waist Trainers Vs Plastic Wrap, & eating Healthy!

Tunechi Escobar | Talks New Music, Freedom, & Staying Independent!

Leland Austin, better known by his stage name Yung L.A. or Da Boi Lay, is an American hip hop recording artist from Atlanta, Georgia. He is perhaps best known for his debut single "Ain't I", which peaked at number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number seven on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Yung LA | Talks New Music, Mending Relationships, Trendsetting, & More!

This baby-voiced dime piece is more than just a pretty face dripped in ink. She is an ambitious woman with more than just modeling on her mind. Originally from North Carolina, Ty’liyah Monroe has been living in Atlanta, Georgia for over 10 years. At 27 years old, she has already been featured in magazines and music videos such as Pecado Ink, Top Pick Mag, idymes Mag Pressure, Sweet and Inked and Let Us Eat Mag. She has also been on Ink Babes TV website and featured in T.pain, Juelz Santana, 2chains ,Waka Flocka , Young Scooter,Joe Gifted, boosie music video to name a few. Although she is a tattoo model with 100 tattoos and counting, done by Official Ink and Emotion Tattoos, Ty’liyah is incredibly versatile and can model a wide spectrum of different styles above and beyond fashion and tattoos; pinup, glamor, fetish, lingerie, are some of the areas she has dabbled in and are looks that she can pull off flawlessly. Focused on her modeling career, she hopes that once she is satisfied with building a name for herself she will go on to open a homeless shelter and continue to be an inspiration to others, showing people that you should never stop reaching for the stars and that any goal is attainable with hard work perseverance and consistency.

Ty'liyah Monroe | Talks New Music, Getting Into Acting, & Craziest Moments!

Blessed with raw talent, substance, and style, Asia Sparks is the definition of what a female emcee and actress should be. Born in Philadelphia, Asia lived in various cities growing up before finally settling. Asia Sparks knew it was time to show the world just how talented she truly is. Now she expresses her creative energy and dynamic flow as an equally and multi- skilled talented rapper/ actress vocalist. From 106&Parks, BET Hip Hop Cyphers, Power House, Bet Star Cinemas, SXSW, HOT 97, TV ONE, BET-HER, FUSE NETWORK. Writing music for Grammy PHI Associations, Def Jam, I-Heart Music. Asia Sparks is destined to become one of hip-hop's biggest stars and most versatile artists. With her debut film, Hollywood Hearts, playing the leading role of Hunter Mayo premiered on BET Star Cinemas today, playing lead role of the Lady in Yellow In For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When At The End Of Their Rainbows, and last but not least a star performance in Devin The Stage Play ! Asia landed a feature on the new Sopranos film, Made in Chinatown, with all of this on the rise. I think it’s safe to say that Asia Sparks has risen to the occasion with a genuine spirit and hard work.

Asia Sparks | Talks New Music, Acting Roles, & More!

Hailing from Castel Hill in the Bronx, Jay Griffy saw a lot of movement with his family as they struggled to live the American dream finally settling in New Jersey when Jay Griffy was a teenager. Part of a strong movement known as JMW, Most Wanted in Jersey, it was this state that helped shape his sound while New York created his power. Growing up listening to tracks like â€œThe Bridge is Overâ€ and artists such as Eric B., Rakim, Kurtis Blow, DMX, and Run DMC, his musical career clearly started as a child in New York. Not only through listening but learning to play instruments like the piano. It was not long before Jay Griffy was getting notoriety online and started catching the attention of artists on the West Coast like St. Laz. It quickly became apparent that Jay Griffy’s strength not only was in writing lyrics but assembling full tracks including strong hook writing and uncanny beat selection. Then in 2010, Marlin Barrier head of the Sound Barrier Experience, a live multi-faceted band in Philadelphia, heard Jay Griffy. In a rare perfect moment, Jay Griffy got on stage with the Sound Barrier experience and it was of no surprise that Barrier asked Jay Griffy to stay as part of the band. The recent release of his debut album “Gawd Like” has gained over 500k streams.

Jay Griffy | Talks New Music, The Importance Of Branding, & More!

Moe Smack & Big Ben | Talks New Single's, Inspirations, & More, rising music artist from Atlanta, Ga. talk about whats next!

Moe Smack & Big Ben | Talks New Single's, Inspirations, & More!

Stick Talk Josh is a south metro Atlanta (Griffin, GA ) native with ties to the Spaulding Heights community where he was able to make it out with an athletic scholarship. He is a beast on the field to include football and track & field to Lindsay Wilson (Juco). He is extremely educated and majored in Accounting and Business. Even though he was on the right path he took a right turn and got into a little trouble and basically had to return home. Two years passed and after he got his feet back on the ground, he started exploring music and the rest is history. We became family and now his single and video is getting ready to drop. For anyone out there that has a dream keep pushing. Like Strick Talk Josh, mistakes do not define you.

Stick Talk Josh | Talks New Single "High", 10k Entertainment, & More!

Richmond, Virginia born and bred, Souf James (Lasuhn Anton Turner), born on October 25, 1991, has set his sights on making an impact with his music across the globe. Originally introduced to hip hop at a relatively young age, James began writing in high school at age 16. In 2011, when he turned 19, is when he began taking his craft seriously. He performed in garages and participated in local showcases to gain the respect of his peers. Supported by 2 Beyond Studios, Souf James, now 22, has landed opening spots for prominent hip hop acts such as Yo Gotti, Chief Keef, Fat Trel, Alley Boy and more.Each show was considered a learning experience, as was a recording session with DirtGangBSM. Souf James has had the honor of being mentioned in the likes of rapper Waka Flaka, who is an avid supporter of the #CrzyBuzNation clothing line, which was founded by James’ brother, Rio Williams; Souf James is the leading voice of the #CrzyBuzNation east coast hip hop music and apparel movement. Big Foe Peaz is a hip hop artist From The eastSide of Detroit,MI.Officially Begginning His rap career in October Of 2009 recording The Songs "On fire","I Cant",And "Hello",Peazy quickly began gettin good reviews from friends and family and everyone else that heard the songs Since Then He has worked with some of the biggest producers including Helluva,Vybe Beatz,Trillionz,Lex Luger,And Johnny Julianno.This Artist Is Sure to be A rising star in the music industry from the place that started it all.Stay tuned

Souf James & Big Foe Peaz | Talks New Music, Entrepreneurship, & More!

In a generation increasingly defined by cookie-cutter vocalists, mass-produced singles, and formulaic lyrics, the music industry may yet have hopes of promoting real talent and rekindling the “soul” –as well as the “real singing”—of music in the form of Keeyen Martin. Raised as an only child in Charlotte, North Carolina, Keeyen’s journey as an artist began in the church, where he began singing publicly at the tender age of 5. By 12, Keeyen had written his first song, and at the ripe age of 26, Keeyen Martin’s musical future looks more promising than ever. An adept singer, songwriter, and pianist, Keeyen is the definition of a blossoming musician whose dedication to his craft is sure to pay off—very soon. His rare capacity for creating meaningful music, along with his flare for modernizing and mixing soul, pop, and gospel influences allows him to shine bright in the sea of dronish, ready-made starlets that comprise today’s industry. Keeyen’ s own mantra concerning music—“Just do you!”—; Reveals his refusal to be anything less than original, and at this point in his life, his musical mission to uplift, encourage, and inspire his generation is bound to shake the foundations of popular music in the coming years.

Keeyen Martin | Talks New Music, Growing Up, & Crazy Moments!

SOM Talk Live is the new podcast by SOM Magazine founder and owner Rueben Wood.

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