Start Over Music News Magazine: February 2012

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Clubbers Corner: Featuring Major Williams And Celebrity Thursday Pictures 02/23/12

I want to feature Major Williams newest and hottest single.

More Pictures To Be Added.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Start Over Fashion Police: Reviewing the Runway - Kris Van Assche Men's Fall/...

Start Over Fashion Police: Reviewing the Runway - Kris Van Assche Men's Fall/...: Label: Kris Van Assche Designer: Kris Van Assche Fashion Week: Paris, France Runway Show: Friday, January 20 For the Autumn/Winter 2012-1...

Start Over Music News Magazine: Lucky's Correction And The 12 Rules For Journalism...

Start Over Music News Magazine: Lucky's Correction And The 12 Rules For Journalism...: It has been brought to my attention by mutual friends from networking, readers and comments with asking of favors that Matt Henry AKA The ...

Lucky's Correction And The 12 Rules For Journalism

It has been brought to my attention by mutual friends from networking, readers and comments with asking of favors that Matt Henry AKA The Under Dawg has made. I will not go into detail of his lack of immaturity and inability to be uncompromising in his own agendas. That is not how Start Over News Magazine rolls, and I am embarrassed he bother anyone. It is a complete misrepresentation of the magazine and his press pass was taken back. We are not groupies or tail riders. Furthermore, he no longer works for the magazine. I publicly apologize for making the mistake of hiring him. As editor I wanted a mixture of older and younger voices to draw the attention of people who normally do not read the news. At times I make rush decisions trying to move this magazine forward, and due to my own recently tragic events I was blindsided. It will never happen again. But for the writers who work around the clock going beyond anything I ever asked for like Le'Andre voice of Start Over King, Mark voice of Start Over Fashion Police, and Nicetys voice of Nicetys With Start Over News Magazine and Start Over Queen as well. When I read their blogs, films, and articles I feel like I am not working hard enough. They fuel me when I am empty. Along with others working behind the scenes, and the newbies in training I am proud of the magazine now with its current team. With more to join us.
Last night a friend reference me to this article about being a good journalist, that never worry about clicks, views, and rating then I might lose sight on the content.
I needed that reminder on the why cause when we forget why then how just might die. So I share this with my readers.
Here is the cut and paste.

12 and a half rules to be a good journalist

26 January 2007

12. DO WHAT YOU LOVE: Be passionate about what you choose to do. Remember: If there’s no love in the kitchen, there is no taste on the table. Never reject the impulses of your youth. Be responsible for your life, don’t blame others for what you become or don’t become.
11. WAKE UP ANGRY, AMBITIOUS: Get the fire in your belly to do something, set things right. Respond to injustice, inhumanity, corruption. Comfort the afflicted, afflict the comfortable. Don’t think it is somebody else’s job. Be the change you want to see.
10. DON’T BE THE LOYAL MEMBER OF ANY PARTY, GROUP, CLUB, NGO: Credibility is everything. Retain your independence, be skeptical not cynical. Don’t mortgage your integrity. It’s like virginity—once you lose it, you have lost it forever.
9. BE CATHOLIC OF WRITERS AND WRITING: Read newspapers, magazines, books across the board. Admire writers/writing irrespective of ideology. In the age of the internet, you have no excuses for your ignorance.
8. FIND YOURSELF A ROLE-MODEL/MENTOR: Have a hero or heroine who has been there, done that. Keep in touch with people who will help you achieve your aims. Meet at least one new person every day.
7. BE A THRIVER, NOT A SURVIVOR: Don’t coast along, don’t be afraid to try out something new. Aim high, dream, have an ambition, set yourself a goal. Take a risk, think big, think differently, don’t be predictable.
6. NEVER WORK WITH SUCCESS/ REWARD IN MIND: Work for fun and the satisfaction, the rewards will come on their own. Don’t fall for cheap praise and don’t be stalled by even cheaper criticism.
5. WRITE, DRAW, SHOOT, CREATE EVERY DAY: Eventually your habits become you. Practics makes you perfect. Develop the three Ds—discipline, dedication, determination—and reward and recognition will naturally follow.
4. KEEP LEARNING EVERY DAY: You cannot learn eerything in the classroom or the newsroom. It’s a constantly changing business, keep learning. Again, in the age of the internet, you have no excuse not to do so.
3. FEAR NOBODY, QUESTION EVERYTHING: You are in the business to get the answers. Don’t be in awe of big names, power, reputations, status. This business is all about meeting total strangers and asking them questions you wouldn’t ask your parents.
2. NEVER BE EMBARRASSED TO ASK STUPID QUESTIONS: There are no stupid questions, only dumb answers. Talk less, listen more. Be humble of your ignorance.
1. CHASE YOUR DREAM: Stop living for others, avoid temptation, life is not all about money. Let your reputation never be under question. It’s true—it’s possible to earn decently and live honourably as a journalist.
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And this half-rule
If POSSIBLE MARRY OUTSIDE THE PROFESSION: There’s nothing more boring and dreadful than waking up with somebody who goes through the same pangs and pangas as you.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Start Over Music News Magazine: Artist Corner: Wanna Be Rappers And Real Rappers

Start Over Music News Magazine: Artist Corner: Wanna Be Rappers And Real Rappers: Personal Reflection: Is it okay for some rappers who can’t write? These people need verses written for them word for word. Meaning rappe...

Artist Corner: Wanna Be Rappers And Real Rappers

Personal Reflection:

Is it okay for some rappers who can’t write? These people need verses written for them word for word. Meaning rappers pretending to be gangster when they are not. But then some rappers who can write and rap gets signed. For example Major Williams is a rapper that is signed by Foxx City and can actually rap. That’s a breath of fresh air. What I mean is, sometimes people have "The Right Look" or some labels are trying to find the next Eminem. I am going to keep it 100. These cats can maybe perform but ask them to freestyle they stumble, because their verses word for word was written for them. Buying hooks and concepts is one thing but verses? Why do they get a title as rapper not performer? They talk about slanging drugs when all some of them ever did was beg their parents for money so they can get high, or being a thug gang banging when they went to a private school in a very rich white city without any gang violence. What were you banging your school uniform? I can go on and on. When I was a song writer and worked with good unknown talents that are like Stunna, Cion B, Doeman, Champ, and Gigi, etc. For example one song I wrote only the hook with their help but never any of the verses. Which at the time I wanted to do. But Stunna explained to me that a true rapper should be able to flow; no one wants to be a test tube rapper. Since we report the news, being honest and fair is all we got. So I need to speak on this. One rapper I dated let’s call him Mr. Wannabe, which after a horrific experience (of me getting raped) I latch on to the closest asshole to me. That’s a whole another article. Emotionally not in my right frame of mind during that time. Anyhow Mr. Wannabe who I literally wrote a few of his rap songs word for word, and watching him record it made my stomach turn. He didn't deserve it, when there are cats with the ability to rap, write, engineer, and produce. I know singers have song writers but is it the same for rappers? I don’t know. Let Eminem be him, and the next rapper be themselves. Say no to test tube rappers. All I can do is be honest and fair, that’s why Start Over News Magazine covers known and unknown because we want to give those with talent a chance.

Say Some Shit. What Do You Think?

Real Rappers below…

Featuring SMH who got a show in Hollywood tomorrow this Sunday 02/25/12

For tickets call or text Kenny their manager 562-204-5511

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Start Over Music News Magazine: Community Corner: DUI Check Point #2 This Friday I...

Start Over Music News Magazine: Community Corner: DUI Check Point #2 This Friday I...: LAPD Academy Graduation WHAT: Los Angeles Police Department Recruit Officer Graduation Ceremony for Class 9-11 WHEN: ...

Start Over Music News Magazine: Community Corner: DUI Check Point #2 This Friday I...

Community Corner: DUI Check Point #2 This Friday In LA

LAPD Academy Graduation

WHAT: Los Angeles Police Department Recruit Officer Graduation Ceremony for Class 9-11

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 24, 2012

9 a.m.

WHERE: Los Angeles Police Academy (Elysian Park)
1880 North Academy Drive

Los Angeles 90012

WHO: LAPD Chief of Police Charlie Beck

Representatives from the Mayor’s Office of the City of Los Angeles

Representatives from the LAPD Board of Commissioners

LAPD Command Staff and Special Guests

WHY: The Los Angeles Police Department will graduate 32 police officers, with 29 males and 3 females. The ethnic breakdown of the graduates is as follows: 7 Caucasians, 19 Hispanics, two Asians, two African Americans, one American Indian and one Filipino. Graduating officers have completed 920 hours of training over the course of 24 weeks.

This information was provided by the LAPD.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Start Over Music News Magazine: Clubber's Corner: Bardot Hollywood

Start Over Music News Magazine: Clubber's Corner: Bardot Hollywood: Last night I checked out the nightclub, 'Bardot.' It was located off of Vine in Hollywood, above Avalon. This is an 18 and over club so t...

Clubber's Corner: Bardot Hollywood

Last night I checked out the nightclub, 'Bardot.' It was located off of Vine in Hollywood, above Avalon. This is an 18 and over club so the demographics is a wider range.
Special thanks to the management at Bardot, ChrisDouridas (kcrw), Tommy B photography, and MFG.

Where to find Bardot:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bardot-Hollywood/111088648931381

Last night, "School Night," we had the guest performers, Reggie Watts, Hey Rosetta!, Cuckoo Chaos, and Baby Alpaca, with the DJ set by Brandon Ginsberg, and Chris Douridas. Bardot's choice of bands had Hollywood going from silence to loud applause, completely mesmerizing the crowd. The club is also smoker-friendly, which was a big plus for me and many others.

Hey Rosetta!
Hey Rosetta! is a classic, rustic, indie band. With their variety of instruments combined with great vocals, the crowd went nuts and was enthralled with their performance. Check out the music video below, and you can find them at:
http://www.heyrosetta.com/

Reggie Watts "The Master of Auto-Tuning"
Reggie Watts surprised all of those who have not heard of him before last night. He's a comedian singer, relying heavily on many, many various auto-tunes he switched up during his performances. You can check out a video from him below and also more on his website:
http://www.reggiewatts.com/

Due to covering other events last night, I was not able to cover all of the performances but I put up some youtube videos for you to check out from them:

Cuckoo Chaos
http://www.cuckoochaos.com/