Get to know California native Jay Entendre!
What’s up Framily, it’s your boy Turn Up T!
I’m doing a spotlight interview for an up and coming artist on the rise that goes by the name Jay Entendre formerly known as The Kid Bilal.
Kirko Bangz (left) Jay Entendre (right)
He is a PR and Marketing wiz whose represented artists such as The Game, Wale and even R&B powerhouse singer Jill Scott. Perhaps the passion behind representing and promoting such celebrity talent is in connection with what Jay Entendre has evolved into- a rising recording artist. @JayEntendre is currently signed to the first Independent Major Record Company out of Las Vegas (The Private Plane) under 5 time Grammy Winner Malik Yusef of G.O.O.D. MUSIC. #PVTPLN
The alternative/hip hop artist started receiving notable buzz at the age of sixteen, but admits that he was not fully aware at that time of neither what his capabilities were, nor what would be in store for him. Jay Entendre highlights his first performance as an opening act at a venue in Clovis, California for a crowd of over 10,000 people. The Long Beach, California native describes his sound as music in a conscience realm infused with soul and funk that makes you think and feel serene. His alternative/hip hop vibe is a spin off west coast music, which also is a genre that Hip Hop legend Ice Cube and many others coined and helped popularize in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The talented artist(@JayEntendre) is optimistic about his future and relishes in his other gifts as a musician who plays the guitar, drums, and the keyboard. No time better than now, the Howard University graduate is ready to fully release his artistry onto a mainstream platform.
@JayEntendre is a pretty versatile guy, he’s a Poet/Musician/PR Rep, has been featured twice on MTV’s partnered website Ourstage. Known World-Wide for his international remix “She Craves Me” ft Flight Facilities under the name The Kid Bilal.
“Great track, great flow, great lyrics.” – Ourstage.com on “She Craves Me”
He is in the works of creating his second international remix for the “The Promise” with Number 1# Billboard artist Clive Farrington of When In Rome. Jay is also currently in the studio working with Platinum selling artist MANN and producer Brandon Bell (Credits: Justin Bieber, Keyshia Cole, Busta Rhymes, Juicy J, and many more..) working on a single for his debut record, “Quality Control” (How to live) #HTL
Jay Entendre at the 2014 BET Experience at L.A Live
Q&A with Jay Entendre below.
Q. What have you found to be the most difficult transitioning from a PR expert to a blossoming young artist?
I’ve been working with artists who are used to seeing me from a PR standpoint dressed in a suit and tie so it can be challenging when trying to shift the focus to artist. Therefore, I am my own representative and PR. I utilize my talents in various areas of the business, so my plan is not to be categorized in one particular aspect of it.
Q. What advice would you give to an up and coming artist diving head first into the music industry?
Learn as much as much as possible about what your expertise will be, use that as leverage to get to the next level, and remember that everyone has a strength and everyone has a weakness; learn to personify that in your team or other people. Over and above all, STAY POSITIVE!
The Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, Bad Brains, Tupac Shakur & Kanye West.
I have a track coming out with my homie MANN called Lyrical Ammunition! Be on the look out for that plus other projects. But to answer your question more in depth, I see myself collaborating more often with some great artists named Vida Mapatis, and Malik Yusef just to name a few.
Yes! The second annual Creative Soundz Music Festival! It’s my own community block party & music festival which will is annually in Fresno, California in support of at risk youth.
Q. What are some goals of yours?
A few goals of mine that I have for myself are to see my brand expand; earn at least one Grammy, and bank up some foreign dollars(Euros) for sure.
Q. It’s really awesome that you were featured on MTV, how did that opportunity come about?
I downloaded one of my songs on Ourstage and left it alone without even checking the site. Then six months later I was getting phone calls and that’s how I found out my song was number one on the website. It was great because I got a lot of publicity, but I didn’t have the exclusive rights to sell the song. However, it gave me much exposure.
MTV Artist Page
Q. It was an honor interviewing with you framily, any last words before you continue to rise up and prosper?
Lastly, I would like to thank Majestic Society/Turn Up T! for featuring me. I also would like to give a special shout out to Vida Mapatis for holding The Private Plane down in the tri-state, G.O.O.D. Music, Malik Yusef for putting us on, and last but never least; Shanise Burris for the love and great video work!
-Jay Entendre signing off*
For more updates on Jay Entrendre’s journey, follow him on Twitter: @JayEntendre
To whom it may concern, here’s his EPK submission along with information regarding his music and what he’s been currently working on: Vimeo.
[NEW VIDEO] @OGMaco – “Homies” (Feat. @1JohnnyCinco ) [NEW]
OG Maco and Johnny Cinco’s “Homies” Video
OG Maco’s new video, “Homies” Ft. Johnny Cinco was just released earlier today and my goodness, if you’re into exuberant SXSW rock star energy and amazingly dope production thank, Gabriel Hart (a.k.a. Video God) for directing this video and OG Maco for blessing us with this track.
“Homies” is off of Maco’s 15 EP, and he previously said it’s one of his favorite tracks off the project so it’s no surprise he gave it the video it deserves.
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DRAKE – “MY SIDE” [NEW MUSIC] ‘If You’re Reading This’ [BONUS] Track
Listen to Drake’s “My Side”, off the re-release to “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late”.
Look out for the CD April 21, and catch Drake on the “Jungle Tour” with Future this summer!
Have any thoughts on Drake’s latest love song? Please leave a comment below!
Wanna Help Revitalize @KSwiss and bring them back to Elite Prominence?
Hey, it’s your boy (@MPANJE) !
Have you applied to ‘The Board’ yet? The top 100 most creative and connected applicants will become members and gain exclusive assess to 6 online sessions led by a panel of expert insiders. Each session is designed to impart business expertise while working on real tasks to bring the K•Swiss brand back to prominence. The sessions will be led by Diplo and hosted by model-turned-blogger Natalie Suarez (NATALIE OFF DUTY). Applications close April 30, 2015. Apply here: WWW.KSWISS.COM/THEBOARD
‘The Board’ Sessions & Insiders:
Session 1: Brand Positioning
Scott Sasso (@SKOTSO), founder and designer of streetwear label 10 DEEP to lead a session on brand positioning. At the end of the session, members of ‘The Board’ will help create a new brand tagline based on K•Swiss’ mission to inspire and outfit the next generation of entrepreneurs. The owner of the selected tagline will receive compensation from the brand and their name in credited in association with the project.
Session 2: Ideas with a Conscience
Tyler Gage and Dan MacCombie are co-founders of Fair Trade Certified™ beverage company Runa (@DRINKRUNA). From them you’ll to learn the foundations of creating a brand with a socially responsible mission. ‘The Board’ will brainstorm ideas for a charitable activation in conjunction with Diplo’s Mad Decent Block Parties. The selected idea will earn the ‘Board’ member and a guest airfare and accommodations to meet Diplo and see their activation first-hand at one of the Mad Decent Block Party dates.
Session 3: Sneaker Design
In session three, Diplo will bring in the founder and creative director of STAPLE DESIGN, Jeff Ng (best known as@JEFFSTAPLE), to share his expertise in sneaker design and innovation. ‘The Board’ will learn about K•Swiss silhouettes and get advice on colors, materials, prints and patterns. ‘Board’ members will then create and submit their best design ideas. K•Swiss will select three designs to be produced and sold by K•Swiss globally, with the designers receiving royalty payments on all sales of their designs.
Session 4: Lookbook Shoot
Diplo will connect ‘The Board’ with STYLE.COM fashion market director, creative consultant and street style star Rachael Wang (@RACHAEL.WANG) to teach the group how to position and market product through brand imagery. The group will concept a creative brief with recommendations for location, models, product and layout. Three submissions will be selected for execution, receiving product samples and a production budget to bring their concepts to life. The final lookbooks will be shared via the K•Swiss website and social media channels.
Session 5: Social Media Best Practices
Diplo will tap actor, writer and entrepreneur Josh Ostrovsky, known to most of us as “The Fat Jew” (@THEFATJEWISH), to share insight on how to cultivate a voice and build assets for social networking channels. Each ‘Board’ member will submit three to five images that best encapsulate the K•Swiss brand with the best submissions taking over the K•Swiss Instagram channel for 24 hours.
Session 6: Writing Your Business Plan
Taking the lessons in entrepreneurship gained throughout the program, Diplo will introduce ‘The Board’ to Sharmadean Reid (@SHARMADEANREID). The founder of London-based nail brand, WAH NAILS, will take ‘The Board’ through the components of a business plan. Following the session, individuals will upload a plan for their best business idea. One applicant will earn a six-month mentorship with K•Swiss to help them actualize their idea.
Learn more about ‘The Board’ curriculum and insiders at WWW.KSWISS.COM. The application period remains open through April 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM PST online HERE. Follow Diplo and ‘The Board’ online at WWW.KSWISS.COM and through social media via #ourkswiss and #theboard.
Best of luck to you! Only 100 will be chosen!
Stay Blessed, Way Wayyy Up!
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Niykee Heaton: Internet’s NEW Hot Vixen!
Niykee Heaton is a triple threat vixen that’s leading the new wave of social media among other talented women. Not only can she bless an acoustic cover of your favorite rap/hip-hop song on YouTube, she can also sing and manage one of the sexiest Instagram accounts with a whooping 1.2M followers. The 20-year-old from the Windy City recently caught up with Complex Magazine to chat about all things fickle in the world of social media: the detractors, her true motives, her ‘non-existent’ love life, and thirst traps. I’ll repeat that in case you guys missed it. Her ‘non-existent’ love life. The photo shoot Niykee Heaton did was Complex’s hottest spread thus far. So peep the links below, and follow Niykee Heaton to stay up to date and in the loop with this young beautiful goddess!
Follow On Twitter: @NiykeeHeaton
Follow On Instagram: @NiykeeHeaton
“BAD INTENTIONS” EP – Now Available – http://smarturl.it/badintentionsep
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http://www.niykeeheatonmusic.com
Photography for the interview is elegantly taken care of by Marcus Hyde and is accompanied by a behind the scenes video of her Complex Crush On You Shoot that rivals the images themselves. Check it out Below!
This is my first blog post on Majestic Society, so I want to thank all of the beautiful people that read this. Stay Blessed, Way Wayyy Up! -Don Julio!
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