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Spotlight Series: OVERLORD BNJNMZ

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HM: Thanks for allowing HAZARD Magazine to interview you! What do you want the readers to know? 

OB: My pleasure, I want them to know that we all come from everything that is good and that anything that is the opposite is not truly us. Also I want them to stop eating animals and fuck duality. Thank you. HM: Let's start simple, Where did you get your name from? Any specific meaning? 

OB: I made it up when I felt a little less powerful I guess. I used it to feel powerful because it's a powerful name. I gave it its own meaning but I can't discuss that with the public, to be honest. The less they know about that the better for me.

HM: Do you have a favorite track of yours? 

OB: My favorite track of mine so far is an unreleased song that I have been showing everyone... it's called "Jungle" I like to sing that shit all the time. I love the melodies. They are just so me, I guess.

HM: You gave HAZARD Magazine a chance to be one of the first to hear that track. We really like the track over here. With that being said, what’s your primary inspiration?

OB: My primary inspiration is growth, just using my music to become a better version of myself. Another one is things I like to have, places I like to go, and just anything from like stuff I see on the internet to life situations I have good or bad (mostly good). I really really like spirituality though that has to be my biggest inspiration. Just really understanding that we are more than just humans like we were told. We are energetic beings.

HM: Does your environment influence you? Who are your influences?

OB: Yeah, my environment has a huge impact on my music but not as much as it used to. I don't even think I would be rapping if I was from somewhere else. I got it from the people I grew up around and my parents. I just think this is something I was meant to do. When it comes to rap I'm influenced by a lot of old groups like Odd Future, Raider Klan, A$AP MOB, and older older artists like Pharrell, MF Doom, and Jay-Z. I'm influenced by way too much shit though I could go on for days. I like all genres of music. I can pretty much take inspiration from anything. I started off in a rock band. I plan on using all my influences in all of my music with no limits.

HM: What message do you want your fans to get from your music? 

OB: I just want them to stop hating themselves and other people man. That's not who they are and that's not why we are here. I also just want them to understand that we're coming into a new age and things are going to be different. Things aren't going to be the same as they were for our parents. We should be more open minded. We've kinda been programmed to hate ourselves and other people so I put a lot of emphasis on that subject. It can make people mad because negativity sometimes becomes their drug but I gotta do what I gotta do. Fear and negativity is the number one killer so I'm just trying to bring life back into people. Self belief and love is key.

-HM

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Spotlight Series: Ace McCain

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HM: Thanks for talking to us. Explain who you are and what you do to the readers. 

AM: I’m everything and more. I got my hands in more things than a card game or magic tricks but we not pulling no acts; everything organic. I’m Ace Mccain or “Cain” as most know me. I’m coming up in the underground to the Indy stages/even working and dropping, as well gaining gems from different aspects of the industry. I’m an artist as well curator, business man before all. I gotta make sure the people good and focused. The CWCMF brand and agency that I created from blood sweat and tears with my VP "CMF”  as formation for the future of Texas. We’re a and talent agency platform for all the arts and businesses you would possibly need to be a business and start a brand from scratch. From being an artist to other things and forms of arts and business ventures. I also have my own radio show and brand called the “Wolf Clvb” as well as “Wolf Media” it’s on every Wednesday 11PM/10PM CST/8PM PST every where on the dash radio app on the nothing but net channel. 

I also help break talent as well find it, some people say I’m “A&R”, but honestly I just got a good ear for talent and know what to do with it also. I have a non profit organization called “Cain Season” dedicated to my mother, Krista, in which I pay respects to her wishes and give back to the less fortunate as well dropping knowledge and gems for the people called “The Giveback”. Every month we get donations from our sponsors and clothing brands to give back. From shoes to food and more, just good way to bring the people out also working on a magazine and more I can’t wait to show you.

I’m also in some movies and there is more dropping, just gotta watch Cain, also shout out RSM my bros Kush and Gyle been putting in work our Red Scale Mag brand its becoming beautiful. “Atlanta” proud of us.

HM: Where/How did you get your start?

AM: Honestly, we didn’t have a start. We was at the end, we had to make a way so we can have [avenues] for others. Nobody wanted to help me or my artists so I started my own everything and figured it out my own. Everybody in CWCMF had to take chances and risks to get here so salute to the people under the CWCMF oath. I got us for life. It’s took a lot from kicking doors to taking my last 40 and stretching it to turn our brand worth more than 25k. In less than a year to doing over 50+ interviews, all across the world and different magazine spreads “Ace Mccain” and the Agency started in Houston,Texas. I’m nothing without the H it’s all I ever known I promise nothing will ever be like Texas.

HM: Any major challenges you overcame in the process of building up your brands? 

AM: Everybody in my circle catching life, losing a lot the people close to me that I loved. The grave change your outlook on life. Life is beautiful and ugly sometimes like that but you gotta love that bitch to your last days. Overcoming depression and losing a lot my best friends made really start reaching out to my fans that’s going through those dark times and battle those demons. We all got the scars, we all been they’re never pretty to see or reveal but Cain’s here to bless ya. Being in over 10+ fatal car crashes, to high speed chases almost losing my life over and over. I gotta say, it’s a blessing to be here; having a story to tell for Interview. That’s trill as I can be.

HM: What do your brand(s) mean to you? How important is success to you?

AM: It’s simple! I’ll die about my beliefs and manifestation. This was meant for me. God wanted this for a king.

HM: You've made it your mission to plug people in and bless them with opportunities to network, why is that something you're so passionate about?

AM: Because I never had nothing or no one doing it for me and always wanted to cut out the middle man to make sure everybody wasn’t getting messed over from start. Business was good that’s what makes me so elite ‘cause people are greedy. Why not share the gems knowledge and beliefs? Make an empire and other platforms built off your dedication and guidance; it’s beautiful to see those around you grown like the Garden of Eden with you, is blessing without an Adam.

HM: Introduce us to your team. 

AM: Jason “Afrika” Mack 

33 year old from Savannah,GA. Nomad that has lived in 6 states in 12 years.

Founder Of ACE Projects which is a creative hub for all my ideas. Working on everything from YouTube series, websites and apps to movies.

Co Founder of Gentry Brand clothing.

AM: “MR IAM NOTHING WITHOUT MY CITY” WORKS WITH ALL BRANDS IN HIS CITY NOT JUST LOCAL ARTISTS. KAP7ESS WANTS TO BE A REPRESENTER FOR HIS CITY AND ALLOW MORE THAN OPPORTUNITY FLOW FOR HIS CITYS KOMMUNITIES AND REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN LIVES WITH HIS KAMERA GIFT.

-KA7ESS

HM: Musically, what would you say are your strengths & weaknesses?

AM: Honestly, nothing. I make my weakness my strengths. I’m my own enemy and kill only I can hurt myself. You gotta have that mindset and go get it, too. Blessed and focused.

HM: Any major moves that we need to be on the look out for?

AM: Just watch, ‘cause everything we doing is finna be a movie from this point on.

LINKS:

@KAP7ESSTM

@JASONAKAAFRIKA

-HM

PHOTOS: @gyleatl

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Spotlight Series: ViaPrettyDeeds

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HM: Thank you for talking to HAZARD Magazine! Who is ViaPrettyDeeds?

VPD: ViaPrettyDeeds is an expression everyone can relate to and not just me. I am someone who loves breaking the barriers and takes risk. The name breakdown of VPD is basically the Introduction to my world where i don't accept ugly personalities. Via is just the intro such as your "Lil , Big , and The instead i chose Via... Via-Pretty-Deeds. Pretty is like i said; I don’t accept ugly personalities and I don’t want that energy around me. Deeds is you/I should be doing good deeds even if we sometimes are going through rough times. Deeds was also inspired by the movie I watched which was Mr. Deeds featuring Adam Sandler because he achieved success by doing what was good for him/others.

HM: What would you classify your music as? You are pretty versatile, what genre would you place yourself in? 

VPD: I am not really sure myself to be honest. If I had to choose I would say hip/hop-rap because even if I feel like making a certain style, I should have a pass to do so because all music styles has taken something from each other. Thats why I want to stay versatile, because I don't want to be in a box where I reach a point where its like, “Welp! what’s next, you know? 

HM: What are your plans for the future?

VPD: My future plan is to continue getting better at everything I do and eventually have a platform to help. Also, inspire more people. Just ‘cause you do one thing doesn't mean you can't do other things. I think certain things in this world has trapped people in that mindset which makes it comfortable for them to just go with it. 

For example, if you work 7am-4pm as a receptionist at a doctor but in your mind you want to be a full time- painter down the line, most people may say "Man, I can't do that I work all day... I’m tired... I don't have enough time". In my opinion, you can! It’s really no excuses at the end of the day because you have to start somewhere and change your work ethic. Don't just work your ass off for another company and come home complaining about what you really want to do with your life... just start and stop wasting your time. So, I just want to inspire more people that its possible and get better at everything I do. 

HM: What can the people expect from you?

VPD: People can expect more music and other projects from me. We have a lot of new things coming especially with our in-house team we have, which we have a name but has not been put out yet. You can expect me to keep growing and just inspiring. 

HM: What has been your biggest sign of growth in music so far?

VPD: My biggest sign of my music growth is actually performing honestly. I performed at SXSW for the first time this year and it came me pretty fast and unexpectedly. I love to perform now and it brings a different type of energy out of me when i do. Also my go to producer KrisJefe i can feel our combination getting better and better because we have been locked in since my first single Overlooked.

HM: Do you plan on venturing out into any other art forms? Fashion?

VPD: Yeah, I have my hands in other things in the art field. So definitely i have big plans on venturing out into other art forms because those are already in motion as well (fashion,video editing etc). To me they all coordinate with each other because its like one big recipe and when you mix it together you might just have yourself a masterpiece. 

-HM

Photos: @livdejas

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NEW HEAT

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@ZaeBanz

@KingPvt 

-HM

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HM: Spotlight Series

Hazard Magazine is bringing you a series of interviews/content from various creatives to showcase their work. 

Stay tuned to see new music, artwork and more.

-HM 

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HAZARD MAGAZINE VOL.2

HAZARD MAGAZINE 

VOL.1 

MAY 2019

BIG ICE

*(NATODRAINO interview removed)*

sblngr

KALEBGRANT

THEREALRODRIGOO

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BIG ICE

Big Ice talked to us at HAZARD Magazine about finding her lane, what success means to her and her upcoming album “Bigger Dreams” in this exclusive interview. 

HM: Thank you for talking to HAZARD Magazine! Can you tell the readers about yourself?

BI: I go by Big Ice. I’m from Houston, Texas. My start came a long time ago. When I was 8, I knew I wanted to be a rapper. I wrote lyrics to the preset beats on my Casio whenever I was at my dads house… and my mom is a huge hip-hop fan so, I grew up listening to everything (seriously man – everything), especially JAY-Z since she’s from NYC. My dad influenced me the same way. When I was 7, he took me to a studio next door to his barber shop and I freestyled a capella in the booth. He and his friend were gassing me up like crazy and it meant a lot to me. It wasn’t until 2014 that I actually recorded a freestyle and uploaded it online and since then I’ve been dedicated to the music. 

HM: What was the defining moment for you? How did you know this is what you're meant to do?

BI: I knew this was meant for me after my very first show back in 2014. It was like 60  people there. Even my cousin, Nathan and my mom & step-dad were there. Everybody was really loving my set. As soon as I got off stage everyone was showing mad love which I didn’t expect. That moment was when I knew this is something I could do if I keep pushing and keep elevating with my writing.

HM: Speaking of performances, you came and performed during Homecoming, how was that experience? 

BI: It was beyond amazing.  I didn’t know what to expect out of that situation but that moment has changed my life in a lot of ways. I found out I was performing like two weeks before hand but I kept it to myself until a few days before the show. I still look at pictured sometimes like “Man that really happened.” I gained a lot of fans and opened a lot of ears so I’m truly grateful. I’ll never forget that day.

HM: What's your main goal with music? What does 'making it' mean to you?

BI: My main goal is to inspire with music. I want to motivate people with my music. I’m not intrigued by the fame and accolade aspect. I mean, being known is cool but inspiring someone in a positive way is a different type of cool. My goal is to establish generational wealth in my family and establish black owned businesses in my community so my people can recycle dollars within our own. I’m trying to create a new narrative. As long as that happens, I’ve made it. My dreams have come true. 

HM: I follow you on twitter, I saw you recently dropped a song from your album. Can you talk to us about your upcoming project? 

BI: Yup, I dropped “Bigger Nightmares” which is the intro from my album “Bigger Dreams” which drops April 30th. I had to push it back a couple times but it’s finally ready for release. My producer, T-LO DIMES, really did his thing with the production. All of my features are dope. I’m excited for everyone to hear it and I’m hoping it takes me places.

HM: What does hip-hop/rap mean to you? What's your main motivation behind your work?

BI: Well, in my opinion, there’s a difference between hip-hop and rap. Rap/Rapping is simply the act of reciting lyrics but hip-hop is the culture. The culture in itself means everything to me man. I’m not just a rapper, I’m a hip-hop historian. I love everything about hip-hop from the music to the fashion to the controversy. I was blessed to have three parents who didn’t hinder me from listening to hip-hop as a child. My mom always had the latest albums and she would break lyrics down for me. She would even keep me up to date on the latest rap beef. She’s a real one for that. I love everything about the game and I’m hoping to be officially apart of it one day.I’m going hard because I want a brighter future for myself and the people around me. I want to take care of family and my community. I want my children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to have everything they need when I die. That’s my motivation. Nothing more or less. 

HM: Touchy subject but let's talk about Nipsey for a minute. He influenced a lot of people in the rap game. Did he influence your work or your mission at all? What's your take? 

BI: The first time I really heard of Nipsey was back in 2015 when he dropped his mixtape “Crenshaw” … I was intrigued by the fact he was selling them for $100 a pop and he only had 1,000 copies available. It was something no rapper had ever did before. Then HOV bought like 100 copies from Nip and I was like “Ok, my favorite rapper likes this guy so I’ma start tuning in.” I really loved his project “Mailbox Money” … I was inspired all over again when he had each copy at $1K and sold 60. I jammed that mixtape heavy my senior year of high school. His last project “Victory Lap” was very important for me. He spoke real facts on every song. I remember where I was and what I was doing the moment it dropped. He was putting everybody in the world on game and made real sacrifices to be successful. He gave back to his community and made sure his children will always be good once he’s gone. You can’t deny that kind of character. You can’t deny real integrity. He definitely had some influence in my mission before he died and now its x100. I’ll forever honor him and I hope he’s resting in peace.

HM: Well thank you for coming to talk to us. It was an honor and us at HAZARD Magazine can’t wait for ‘Bigger Dreams’ to drop tomorrow. Keep up with Big Ice here. 

PHOTOS: @g0ldonthebottom & @_iambmill & @The_Godfathe3r

COVER ART:  @_iambmill

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THEREALRODRIGOO

Take a moment to read about what Shaded Photography is all about and who Roderick Jordan Jr. is. 

HM: Thanks for sittin’ down with us. Who is THEREALRODRIGOO?

RR: I am Roderick Jordan Jr. I am born and raised in the great city of Houston, Texas. I’m 21 years of age and my brand is Shaded Photography. Honestly, I got my start by just picking up a camera. I have always loved the arts as a child; I just had to find my place in the arts. 

HM: I've seen a few of your shoots. How long have you been in the photography game? 

RR: I only have been in the photography game for about a year now. 

HM: What's your idea of the perfect photo? What makes you pick the right one?

RR: The perfect shoot is all about preparation. And it takes a lot of meet to find a vision I just have to be connected to what I’m trying to portray to my audience.

HM: What's the greatest challenge you've faced?

RR:Getting people to believe in my work and my vision as much as you do. 

HM: Even though photography is your strong suit, do you have any plans to get into graphic design or anything else?

RR: Photography is just the surface. I plan on doing many other things with my talents such as videography and graphic design as well.

HM: Favorite shoot? Any models you want to work with in the future?

RR: My favorite shoot was “trapped”. Tell Rihanna whenever she free I wanna work with her.

HM: Is there anything you can tell us about OTY? Anything coming up? 

RR: OTY is really something that’s going to take off her soon. We got a bunch of different creatives under us and we are really trying to come together and give everybody a platform to shine! We have a lot of events coming up. Follow @ontheyardmag for all updates and upcoming events! 

HM: Future plans or events we can look forward to? 

RR: I have a lot of future plans and events, but be on the look out Sneak Up Entertainment coming soon! 

HM: Keep up with me @therealrodrigoo on all platforms. For booking check out www.shadedphotography.com and remember it’s always #theshadedway

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sblngr.

Sam aka 'sblngr' talked to HAZARD Magazine about what being a graphic designer in the industry is like + what the future holds for him.

HM: First thing’s first, introduce yourself to the readers. 

SR: I’m Sam but I go by ‘sblngr’ online (its a mixture of my first and last name and unpronounceable). I’m from England, and I’m nineteen. I started when I was 11 just teaching myself how to use Photoshop in my class at school and I’ve just been hooked on learning new techniques and styles since. I now create cover art for rap artists, some recognisable artists I’ve worked with are Desiigner and Phora, I’ve worked with over one hundred rap artists and promoters creating, posters, covers and logos.

HM: Sounds good! Was this something you always enjoyed or did you grow to love it over time?

SR: Initially, I was learning Photoshop to edit photos whilst I was in my photography class at School. I’d always loved working out how to achieve effects that I saw online on photographs. I became the go to kid in my class if people didn’t know how to use the programs. 

HM: Aside from graphic design, do you have plans to venture out or have you already?

SR: I’m always looking to venture out and do anything I can do to expand myself and my brand. My main goal is to be the soul source for an artist to come to me for a roll-out of a project from the cover and track-list to the promotional video and flyers.

HM: Is there anyone in the industry you want to work with/have worked with that you'd like to share?

SR: I’d love to work with any artist I’d listen to as I’m sure many artists in my area would too. But a goal of mine would to be picked up by a label or agency to give myself a solid flow of different projects and work.

HM: Do you have any favorite projects? 

SR: In terms of cover art my three favourite pieces I’ve created have to be, “She Wanna” by Billionaire B as it changed a lot of things working with this artist and its one of the best connections I’ve made so far.

Another would be “Love Is Hell” By Phora, despite this artwork not being used it still is one of my favourite pieces and the project taught me a lot of valuable lessons within the industry and shaped how I do my work now.

And finally is the project I’m currently working on, for my project in university I’ve began to create an alternative entire roll-out for Vince Staples’ “Circa ’06 Tour” that happened in 2016. It’s really pushed me to create different types of work and media.

HM: Where do you see yourself and your company a year from now? Any plans for the future? 

SR: Doing exactly what I do now just at a higher level and at a faster pace. I always look back and start critiquing my latest artwork I’ve posted. I will always aim to better myself. I’m pretty content where I am in terms of growth and exposure as I’m way ahead of what I thought I’d achieve in such a small amount of time, I’ve been posting my designs since the end on 2017 and I just want to continue to expand and grow my brand.

HM: Thank you for talking to us here at HAZARD Magazine, any final thoughts? And where can we keep up with you? 

SR: Thanks for reading this interview its my first of hopefully many. If you’d like to follow me and my work you can find me on Instagram and Twitter as @sblngr or visit my site sblngr.com to see what I do outside of the music industry.

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KALEBGRANT

Up and coming model and designer, Kaleb Grant, sat down to speak with HAZARD Magazine about what he has coming up and where he plans on taking his talents. 

HM: Why don’t we start with getting to know you? 

KG:  I’m Kaleb Grant I am a sophomore marketing major, I’m from South Park BEAUMONT Texas, the 409. I am a upcoming Model and Designer, I got my start by learning to stop suppressing the person I really wanted to be; which was someone who wanted to make others feel beautiful through what they wore and who they are. I’m stuck on people being their dynamic true self whether people like what you’re doing or not because I feel like if you don’t like something it because you don’t fully understand it.  

My brand is KALEBGRANT, it’s my name because I feel like being able to say who you are confidently commands attention and respect also I feel like it’s a good representation of what my brand is all about: Confidence-Individuality-Elegance. 

HM: What does modeling mean to you?  

KG: To me, modeling is more of what you can do with the least amount, it’s about making anything you wear into a high fashion design even though it may be $4. 

Fashion literally is what turned me into who I am, ever since I could remember I cared so much about what I wore because your outfit speaks way before you do. I always believe that if you look good, you feel good no matter what. Fashion is kinda like my escape from everything that ever goes wrong, it soothes me so I would say fashion is one of my best character traits. 

HM: How did you get to where you are now?

KG: Although, I’m not as established as I would like to be yet, I got my start by just taking great pictures with clothes I had in my closet, doing local photo shoots with on campus photographers who wanted to build their portfolio as well. OnTheYard creatives group also played a role in gaining exposure to my craft as well.

HM: What are your goals as far as your modeling career?

KG: My goals for modeling are to really just get my name in the industry so that I may, one day, be able to work for a high fashion house such as Saint Laurent, Balenciaga or even Prada, as a creative marketing director and design consultant.

HM: Top 3 models in the industry now or people you think are going to be up next in the near future?

KG: 

Naomi Campbell: The blueprint of modeling so elegant able to do literally anything a timeless and iconic beauty.

Amarachi Ede: The next biggest thing, Amarachi is a 5’9 Nigerian masterpiece, her statue contributes to her modeling career but not as much as her symmetrical and gorgeous face that can literally look good in any setting Amarachi WILL be something to look out for in the industry because she’s a different type of look, a more contemporary and raw beauty.

Iman: The mother of modeling, Iman is a top model for me because she was discovered sitting outside a bodega in Nairobi, simply living her everyday life when her statuesque beauty turned her into one of the highest earning models of her time.

HM: I've seen some of your work, do you have a favorite shoot so far? What was a defining moment for you?

KG: My favorite shoot would have to be my western styled “Yehaw Shoot” because it was done in a random parking garage and at a hospitals surgery wing with like 2 days of prep time. The defining moment for me was in my first shoot in January where I didn’t really think I would look good, but when I saw the initial photos I was so surprised that they came out as well as they did, and ever since that day my confidence shot up so high that I honestly don’t see my self slowing down until I reach a point where I’m a household name because after that shoot I believe it’s possible. 

HM: What's next for you?

KG:My next big frontier is studying abroad in London, England for six weeks this summer. My goals of this life changing experience is really to grow in my craft, as far as designing and modeling, I am studying international marketing a global Dimensions of consumer behavior, I will be able to look at markets from a global perspective and learn what they look for in a international brand. Socially, I plan to video this experience and what I plan on doing while I’m there to help others witness my growth as a student and an individual.

HM: Sounds good, as someone who has watched you grow it was an honor to have you grace HAZARD Magazine. Where can we keep up with you? 

KG:  You will be able to keep up with me though my Instagram handle:   @KALEBCGRANT and my stellar blog @kalebcgrant

My official web blog is not done being set up but will be able to view May 23,2019 and the website link will be available through my social media handles as soon as its available!

PHOTOS: @TNVisuals 

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HAZARD MAGAZINE  VOL.1  APRIL 2019

Jaybee

DJ Skilarioux

Boone

GregthaGemini

BJ LaFlare

Boy Birkin

CAMSVISUALART

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Boone let us, at HAZARD Magazine, know what he thinks about fashion, music + more in this exclusive interview.

HM: First thing’s first, tell us about yourself.

B: My name is Daniel, but everybody calls me ‘Swiss’ or ‘Boone’. I specialize in music but I’m into other fields of art such as: photography and clothing. I aim to be a renaissance man 10 years down the line.

HM: Where did you get your start?

B: Back in high school I was always into music and other things but I was an athlete. One year in high school I didn’t make the basketball team and I was really bummed out about it. That same day my big bro who produced and made music at the time saw how down I was and suggested I put my mind towards creativity and test out producing music. When I linked with him that night I was instantly in love and been producing since.

HM: So with that, who are your idols in music.

B: Some of my biggest idols are Timbaland, Pharrell, and Kanye just to name a few. They have made sounds timeless to our generation that has inspired me since I was a child. One day I hope to influence as much as they did.

HM: You were a brand ambassador for SHISTY Clothing so I want to know, what role, if any, does fashion play in music for you?

B: Fashion plays a role in everything including music for me. The clothes and colors I’m wearing at any given moment can inspire a mood/ idea for a track.

Shouts out to SHISTY as well.

HM: Sounds good, any plans for the future?

B: Yes always. Hopefully to get mentored by somebody in the industry.

HM: What can we look forward to seeing from you? Any upcoming projects?

B: Yes, an album and probably an EP should be expected this year with sounds and production from me and a close friend of mine.

Keep up with Boone on Soundcloud & Twitter

Photos: @philossworld

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CAMSVISUALART sat with HAZARD Magazine to discuss his photography and what it’s been like for him for the past year.

HM: Why don’t you introduce yourself to the HAZARD Magazine readers?

CVA: My name is Cameron Reed, better known as CAMSVISUALART. I’m 18 years old and I am from Houston,Texas. I started photography about a year ago, and it was rough at first. Nobody was messing with my pics and I got a lot of hate on my name. However, trials like that can make or break you, and I chose to stand up and fight back. I made a way into this culture. I worked hard and now I’m here with Hazard Magazine.

HM: How did you know you had a good eye? What made you realize you wanted to be a photographer?

CVA: When I shot with my friend, Chidera, at a museum in downtown Houston, that was the first pics to ever blow up like really get likes and stuff, but even if it didn’t, with photography I can be myself. I can’t stress that enough. Being able to be happy and yourself goes along way. No matter if I never ever get to make it big, I will be happy knowing I lived my life how I wanted to with no regrets.

HM:  What has been your favorite shoot thus far?

CVA: All my models are my favorites, big shout out too: Jayden, DJ, Morgan, Elise, Chidera, Richard, Cole, SaintJordo, Presley, Davahn, Angie, Sacè, Ethan, Sam, Shawn, Eli, Cameron, Neezy, Jalen, and Chloe.

HM: Who are you top 3 photographers/influences in the game now or from the past?

CVA: Gunner Stahl, Rayscorruptedmind, and Camsvisualart. (Yes I know I said me, gotta be your biggest supporter).

HM: If you could have the perfect photo shoot what would it be? What’s your dream location or model, etc.  

CVA: It doesn’t matter to me cause anyone can get you into the business, but if I had to choose it would be Travis Scott on a skyscraper.

HM: I’m hearing great thing so where do you plan to take this? Is this something you will pursue in the future?

CVA: Yes, I want to make this a career, I believe I found my calling. It never is about who can get rich the fastest or famous first, I feel like you have to have a natural feeling of what you are called to do. Once you have that feeling you will know this is what I’m meant to do.

HM:  What more can we expect to see?  

CVA: Doing a huge project right now really blowing up. My photography project Art Of The Youth. First set of pics got almost 900 likes and second almost 500. So, it shows a lot of  people like this project. Follow me on Twitter & Instagram . More to come in the future.

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DJ Skilarioux talked to HAZARD Magazine about how music influenced her and where she plans on taking her talents in the near future. 

HM: Thanks for letting HAZARD Magazine take a look into your world. Let’s start with you introducing yourself.

DS: Skylar McCall AKA DJ Skilarioux (sky-la-ru). A college student and music enthusiast born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida known as the ‘850’ or ‘T-Town’ and known for being the hometown of T-pain.  

HM: Solid. When did you first discover your passion for music?

DS: Beginning with an interest in samples, my first found sample was Annie Lennox “No More I Love Yous”, the original of Nicki Minaj’s “Your Love”. I got bullied in middle school & high school because my taste in music, for someone my age, was eccentric. No one knew any girl in 2011 at 12 listening to Outkast ATLiens from front to back on her little iPod mini, it just wasn’t normal. I was different before it was a trend.

HM:  Was music a big part of your childhood?

DS: Raised in Florida, my music influences were all dirty south legends and my mom was music head as well. I heard everything growing up being a jit, such as Trick Daddy, Trina, JT Money, Uncle Luke, Khia, 8ball & MJG, Camron, DMX, Wu-tang and mainly Outkast. I wouldn't have had a childhood without music especially 90s hip-hop.

HM: Who are your inspirations in the industry?

DS: I can say all my inspirations are my bros, they really show me what I'm doing is going to keep paying off. Plus female DJs,of course, like Princesscut, Ash B, Fourpointohh and Supastar who I met last semester!

HM: What has been your favorite or most memorable event to DJ at/for?

DS: My most memorable event would be a dance off I did in the MSC with the bro SayDallas. That event I really felt all the nerves I always had go away. Ever since then I been in my bag deep. Like going hard.

HM: You’re real life cold with it, too! Name your top 3 artist that you MUST have in rotation. 

DS: Meek, Kodak and I really try to put my girls the CityGirls #FREEJT PERIOD! Its a FL thing. 

HM: You got any mixes you want to put the readers on? 

DS: My top mix would be my second slow one and my third first ever mix BACK2BIZNESS. I tried to be creative as possible on that project by using one of my favorite movies Baby Boy. Man, I did that. A legit babymaker.

HM: What do you have planned next? 

DS: I plan on heading out more in the Houston scene this summer, dropping more mixes. My upcoming mix, I'm thinking straight twerk. I been getting into a lot of bounce culture lately and I love it,man.You can follow me on ALL my socials to keep up with YO MANS FAVORITE DJ! PERIOD!

Instagram:  @Skilarioux

Twitter: @_Skilarioux

- RIOUX OUT!

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BJ LAFLARE let HAZARD Magazine be the first to know what he has planned for the future of D7 and talks about his journey so far.

HM: So where does your journey begin? What made you start rapping? 

BL: My journey began when my beautiful, 4’11 mother gave birth to a set of genius twins. I was also super into entertainment and music but I really thought I was gonna get drafted to the league. So, it was just in the back of my mind until I had this weird ‘follow your dreams’ phase after I got put on academic probation. Nothing specifically made me start D7, it was just an idea that was in my head. Too long to not act on it. Felt like I was ignoring a sign from a higher power.

HM: What do you consider to be your strong suit? 

BL:  I think my strong suit is my ability to put shit in motion without needing anything or anyone. I’m sure there’s a word for that but I’m high right now. When I started this, I didn’t have people backing me or brands or anything to help support it. Just strictly me using my twitter. Even now like I have a great support system, of course. But when I’m working on projects, it’s really just me and my brother K. Mitch locked in. Like before Mixed Emotions dropped it was hard to get him on showcases with such little music out. So we made our own showcase.

HM: Where do you plan on taking your music to? Is this something you’re going to be doing long-term? 

BL: My goals with Dimension 7 is a lot more complex than I think people assume. But that’s on me for not talking about it. I haven’t really accomplished much, so I don’t feel the need to talk about it. It’s bigger than music for sure though. I just feel like music is our best shot to create a platform where we can expand into other areas. I want to help the planet. I want to provide fresh food for people in 3rd world countries. I want to have my own store in Houston, a bad ass place that sells all Texas clothing brands and the homies brands I’ve met through twitter. A stage in the back to have shows and shit. My girl wants a studio in there to makeup. It’ll be dope tho for sure. I want to make films. I want to write a book. I  want a community center for the lil’ homies in bad areas to come play or make music to stay out the streets.  I’m all over the place with D7. I love it.

HM: Your favorite part or aspect of D7? 

BL: My favorite part of having D7 is that I can and will do whatever the fuck I want. Whether it’s opening up a store, feeding the homeless, having talented artist. The possibilities are endless and I’m the type of nigga who’s never satisfied so I’ll be finding ways to help the world and fulfill my personal excitement until I die.

HM: Who are your influences? 

BL: My influences are A$ap Yams and my momma. And me. Yams was so ahead of his time and the way he ran point for east coast hip hop is amazing. The fact he’s so relevant still after his death says it all. My momma the coldest nigga alive. I’m right behind her.

HM: If you could only pick 5 artists to be in XXL Freshmen Class who would they be? 

BL: XXL lost all credibility. it’s a fucking joke at this point. They need the artist more than the artist need them. That being said though, from the list of freshman this year it would be hard to not say the top 5 wouldn’t be Blueface - Dababy- Sheck Wes - Megan and Rico. In my opinion Boogie, Tierra whack, Don Toliver and Valee are the best out of all the names. But I doubt they’ll make it.

HM: Do you plan to venture off into any other genres?

BL: Music wise, I’m open to having all types of artist. I struck gold with K.Mitch and Kaash. I’m working with another talented guy named Moe right now as well. It’s just a coincidence they make ‘vibey’ music. I like all music besides country, I can’t even lie. But for sure if somebody make EDM or classical and the shit sounds good to me I’d be open to it.

HM: Any events or projects that we can look forward to? 

BL: Hopefully a kid. I really want a kid and my lifestyle not changing. My lil’ one will be apart of all this. I don’t know when this will be out but we’re throwing two Mixed Emotions listening parties one in Houston and one in Austin. A show before the summer, definitely. Lately, we’ve been taking care of business like meeting with investors and people who can help push what we’re putting out either financially or just a bigger audience. So we been quiet trying to set up the future. Everything Mitch and I do is self-funded and the ideas are getting too big for just us to do it in the position we’re in. 

Also balancing our own personal life going through stuff. So we’re pitching it to others. Hopefully, by the time this is out we’ll have some white people in suits with nice bank accounts on our team. That way we can accomplish what we really want to. 

STREAM MIXED EMOTIONS RIGHT NOW ITS ON EVERY PLATFORM. MIXED EMOTIONS SHORT FILM ON THE WAY. UT FILM CREW WENT CRAZY. JOEY IS A GENIUS. 

Thanks for reaching out and I wish you the best with this! If you need anything you always got me.

Keep up with BJ:  @BJLAFLARE7

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Boy Birkin spoke with HAZARD Magazine about his music and why fashion is deep-rooted in him. 

HM: Thanks for choppin' it up with HAZARD Magazine, can you tell us about yourself?

BB: Well I’m 21, from Queens, NY. I fuck with fashion heavy. My mother made clothes and my father was a fly guy. They both passed away when I was 9. I grew up in  foster care and never had a TV so, I’d write poetry and draw clothes I couldn’t afford. Everything I got it came from hard work and getting to it. A lot of people cant say that. Feel me?

HM: What are some challenges you faced when pursuing music?

BB: Honestly, the only challenges for me is: money. It’s like, do i wanna drop $500 on a music video or $500 on some shoes? Also trying to find were I fit into this music shit. I’ve changed my artist name so many times. I just feel like I need to take a step back and find what I’m trying to do.

HM: My personal favorite song is 'Thankful', do you have a favorite track? Why?

BB: My favorite would have to be my song ‘Forever’, with ‘Thankful’ following. ‘Forever’s’ my favorite because that was my first song I ever made and my best friend,who mixed mastered and produced it, was murdered a few weeks after. So, I hold it near and dear.

HM: Is music something you plan on doing for awhile? 

BB: Music is something I plan on putting more time into this summer. I recently decided to take a lil’ break and shoot some videos to my unreleased shit. I have a EP coming called “DE LA BOUE” it means “from the mud” but for now i just dropped some shit like last week called 2eazy. When that his 10k on the cloud I’ll drop a video.

HM: Do you specialize in any other areas?

BB: My word play is different. I still watch cartoons and weird shit so I try to have my punchlines different from most rappers nowadays. I have mad different flows, too. When I drop shit people never know if its going to be some smooth shit some drill shit, etc.

HM: Who are your role models?

BB: I look up to 50, Jay-Z, niggas that make it out and don’t really look back but Wintertime was the artist that made me want to rap. He doesn’t make music anymore but he’s top 10 to me. Fashion wise: Bloody O, Aleali May, and Virgil.

HM: You're a pretty fashionable guy, what role do you think fashion plays in the music industry? 

BB: Honestly, I hate how much the rap game has ruined fashion. I feel like now it goes hand and hand but it's like some of these niggas can’t dress, but their whole fan base going to say that they can.

Keep up with Boy Birkin on Twitter @ilydeadboi

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