August 2019 Model of the Month – Ashlynn Cleveland – Photography by Dennis Films

Although Ashlynn has alot of career obligations, she is still a girl that enjoys having fun! 


Her favorite color is bright red & she enjoys her favorite drink; crown apple and cranberry when a night on the town presents itself. She spends much of her down time with her love of creating. She mentions, “Creating videos and other content from nothing and seeing ideas come to life is the best feeling.”


If Ashlynn could change anything in the world, she says, ” I’d like to change how much we pollute & take better care of the Earth and preserve its ecosystems.” 


With modeling, she is placing herself in the heart of the hiphop scene and shared her favorite artists. “My favorite local artist has to be @draydgaf. She’s so beautiful and talented as an upcoming rapper, but she has a beautiful singing voice as well. Mainstream would have to be Beyoncé of course her music is multi dimensional and she’s slain whatever genre you like. But someone different who people wouldn’t think of would have to be Jhene Aiko or Majid Jordan. Jhene’s music puts me on another level and Majid Jordan’s music is so different and addictive.” 
Stay tuned with her by following her on instagram as well as on Youtube. 

Words of encouragement from The August Model of the Month: 
“You can accomplish your dream and make it your reality. Just be persistent and consistent. Do it with all your heart to the best of your ability every time, and you’ll get there sooner than later.” -Ashlynn Cleveland 

With a preview of the models for the upcoming months.

Espressyo Thoughts with Mocha Monroe – Episode 4 – Sauce Walk Customs

ThaAntidote.com is proud to debut the new show from Entertainer/Exotic Dancer/Entrepreneur Mocha Monroe called “Espressyo Thoughts” and in this fourth episode we got Sauce Walk Customs in the building. Mocha & the crew touch on many subjects including their beginnings , their future aspirations, and the crew [picks out questions out of Mocha’s bag and much more in this episode of “Espressyo Thoughts”.

Kickin The Real – Black Globe Interview with Tubbi of the Nerdy Bird Site

This week on “Kicking The Real” Industry journalist and personality, Tubbi of The Nerdy Bird Site has an opportunity to catch up with Josh & Kel of Black Globe. Josh & Kel sit down with Tubbi to discuss their beginnings on how Black Globe came together, what exactly is Black Globe, what they have in store for the future, and much more in this exclusive interview.

B Troy talks Queens Hip Hop and new music with Jason Bourne

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Jason Bourne: As a Queens native who were some of the legendary figures locally that you were inspired by ?
B Troy: I was inspired by Nas and 50 Cent as far as local artists go. The way Nas would tell stories on songs really got me into the content and lyricism aspect of Hip Hop. As I went on to become an aspiring MC myself I always wanted to live up to that standard of telling great stories in my songs that people can relate to.
Jason Bourne: How long have you been recording professionally ?
B Troy: I’ve been recording professionally for about 10 years now. I would say for the past maybe 3 or 4 years I have really been applying myself to the process of perfecting my craft as a professional recording artist. I always joke that it was more of a hobby before and now it is something that I am pursuing as a career and livelihood.
Jason Bourne: Talk to us about your process in the studio.
I’ll listen to a bunch of beats looking for one that strikes a certain mood. When I do get that, I go right in with writing. I aim for the chorus first because to me it’s the most important part of the song and attracts the listeners. The chorus makes the people want to hear more.  Once the chorus is locked in, I know how to build the verses where I incorporate the punchlines and the creativity.
Jason Bourne: Overall, how would you describe your brand of Music ?
B Troy: My music is generally Hip Hop but I don’t like to stick to just one genre. When I make music I aim to be relatable to a wide range of listeners,  whether that’s within Hip Hop or not.
Jason Bourne: You recently had a successful single – Back & Forth; would you consider that one of the bigger records in your career ?
B Troy: I would say it definitely is. I feel as though it is the record that opened people’s eyes like “oh damn this guy can really rap.” The dope thing about it is I am so ambitious and focused that my goal is to top what I’ve done in the past. So in that sense I feel like my best is yet to come.
Follow @BTroyMusic and check out his latest track, Nobody Like Me:
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Kickin The Real – Tyxic Interview with Tubbi of the Nerdy Bird Site

This week on “Kicking The Real” Industry journalist and personality, Tubbi of The Nerdy Bird Site has an opportunity to catch up with a friend and local artist Tyxic of Baton Rouge. The ladies sit and discuss Ty’s transitions back into music, the project she has out now, what she’s working on and more! Get into this exclusive. Follow, like, and hit the subscribe button as we celebrate powerful voices around us.