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Today, we are featuring Donasia who is our amazing intern to the Q House Advisory Board! Donasia has been a mentor for our Youth Directors and has supported the board in so many ways! Dixwell Q House
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South Florida native, Yung Rellz, is a Miami-based independent artist who is inspiring his audience to have no limits and live free. Always surrounded by music related activities as a kid such as chorus, drum core, piano, tuba, and dance, Yung Rellz kept busy to help him through difficult situations in his home life. Yung Rellz’s family is his inspiration behind this music. The family gives life to his creative process while also providing great support behind his work. Growing up, Yung Rellz lost his baby brother, his father was locked up, and he was back and forth between his step mother’s home, grandmother’s home and aunts’ home. Keeping music by his side through these extremely difficult situations kept what was going on around him off his mind. This is what became the driving gateway of creativity and inspiration in his music today.Inspired by HOV, Drake, J. Cole, T.I. Jeezy Ross, Yung Rellz makes music for the hustlers, motivating his audience to live lavishly off their hustle, and to enjoy life to the fullest. Yung Rellz has released projects including “Goodvibes Only Tape”, and “Crown”. Yung Rellz is preparing for his anticipated next release “Son of a Felon” which draws upon business tactics learned from his father.
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AFTER 20 YEARS, trust always existed between Henry Vargas & Mykl Astorga.
Don Juan Entertainment, Inc’s President, Henry Vargas and Astorga Records’ Mykl Astorga & Jose Rodriguez, announced today, the joint signing of releasing the Return of Pure Pleazure, the Reintroduction of Erik Christian and many more.
Last year in 2020, Henry released under Don Juan Entertainment, his smash hit “Pluto” on a mainstream level as a launching pad demonstrating to bring about what’s to come in 2021-23. “Pluto” aired on 14 major top 40fm mainstream radio stations, cementing this record as the first new school freestyle track to air on radio for over a year on this level since 1992. Henry’s follow up records titled “Be my Chic” & “Abrazame” both landed No. 4 & 7 on the BDS Radio charts and in the top 10 of Rhythm 105.9fm, (a major top 40fm radio station). This success is only the beginning. The joint venture between Astorga Records and Don Juan will be bringing quality music to be aired and promoted bigger than “Pluto” & “Be my Chic”. This venture consists of a production team featuring “Klubjumpers” (80 times RIAA certified platinum recording producers”), “Dark Intensity”, “Tim Schommer” & “JAMusic”. Don Juan Entertainment, just recently signed a recording deal with Pop/Dance/Rock, recording artist “MIA” & Urban Pop Artist “Skoolyaad” with a release scheduled for early January 2022. In addition, Henry Vargas will also be landing his first weekly FM radio show titled “HENRY VARGAS PRESENTS THE FREESTYLE FILES WITH HOST FREESTYLE RICKY”, this winter of 2021 on Rhythm 105.9fm.
Its’s concluded that an alliance has been officially formed for a bright future between these three gentlemen and their team.
For more information visit on Facebook @DonJuanEntertainment:
https://www.facebook.com/Don-Juan-Entertainment-832145170146565/
https://facebook.com/astorgarecords/
or email us at Donjuanentertainmentinc@gmail.com.
Mayor Justin Elicker with an important message for residents in Beaver Hills, Edgewood, and Westville about a community meeting in your area. Por
favor espere para escuchar este mensaje en espanol.
Tomorrow, November 9th at 5:30 PM I will be hosting a meet the mayor community meeting and you’re invited. The meeting will take place at Edgewood Park in the Pavilion located at the corner of Whalley and West Rock. I will be joined by representatives from city departments, such as Livable Cities Initiative, Engineering, Public Works, and Police. We invite you to join us for a conversation about your neighborhood. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer assistance.
I hope to see you there!
Yung Lano, the Genius Musician and Successful Businessman
Surviving the tough environment that surrounded his years growing up, Yung Lano rose to be an artist and entrepreneur on a mission for success.
Yung Lano released hits like “Unemployment” before doubling down in the studio to put in work on his second album along with new music and visuals scheduled for release over the coming months. Fans can look forward to snippets of the album to get a glimpse of the tracks that were inspired by Yung Lano’s life experiences. Unlike many others faking in their lyrics, he keeps it authentic to its core, freestyling every emotion in the moment when in the booth to give fans a piece of himself on every track.
Yung Lano is winning on all ends. The music video to his latest single, “Gangsta Party” arrived on YouTube and is being well received. Also, his printing company, BAGMAN DESIGNS is one of the fastest growing in the northeast and his music career is soon to get a boost when he finalizes his major distribution deal at the heels of the new year. Follow his socials and look out for the audio to his single, “Gangsta Party” to be released on all streaming platforms, October 29th.
Yung Lano Instagram: https://instagram.com/lano_soprano
“UNEMPLOYMENT”: https://youtu.be/uwy9nPBPgOc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkl2bNB_WEHUAynve-q-NA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6jw19hyVfgwhycR82NxzFm
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-lano/1459293942
BAGMAN DESIGNS Instagram: @Bagmandesigns
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Initially, confusion stemmed from advice against vaccination for many women, said Marielle Bouyou Akotet, who leads the COVID-19 immunization plan in the central African nation of Gabon.
“As we did not know the effect of the vaccine on pregnant women, breastfeeding women and women who want to have a baby in the next six months, we recommended not to vaccinate this category,” said Bouyou Akotet, a professor at the University of Health Sciences in Libreville.
That recommendation was updated after several months, but many women in Gabon and elsewhere have still decided to skip vaccination altogether.
“‘If I take this vaccine, can I still conceive?’” patients ask Mariama Sonko, an infection control specialist at the Bundung hospital. “We tell them the research says it has nothing to do with that.”
But many women listen to stories instead of research. They hear about a woman who miscarried after her vaccination, at 11 weeks, and the fear spreads, even though pregnancy losses are common in the first trimester.
“What makes me afraid is what I heard on social media,” said Binta Balde, 29, who has been married for two years and has struggled to conceive. “That if you take the shot, you will not get pregnant.”
She’s visited the local health clinic and a traditional spiritual healer, who counseled her to swallow pieces of paper with Quranic verses and to drink tea made from herbs to boost fertility.
“When you get married and go to your husband’s house, you have to have a child,” she said. “If not, he could divorce you or leave you at any time. He may say, ‘She cannot give me a child, so I should look for another.’”
The rumors about COVID-19 and fertility have been especially troublesome in predominantly Muslim countries such as Gambia and Somalia, where polygamy is common.
“For Somali women, it means a lot to them,” said Abdikadir Ore Ahmed, a health specialist with CARE. “For you to stay in a family and a marriage, it’s expected you should be able to give birth to more children. The more children you have, the more acceptance you get.”
In Gambia, husbands must give permission for their wives’ medical procedures. Most women tell health care workers they won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine unless their spouse consents. But few husbands come to prenatal visits — only about half even attend their children’s birth at the Bundung hospital.
The hospital recently held an information session for fathers, where Manneh tried to explain the vaccine’s proven effectiveness.
“All the pregnant women coming here are not getting the vaccine because the husbands haven’t given their authorization,” he told the men. “Two of them have died. We are not forcing anybody, but lots of vaccine will expire soon.”
Fatoumata Nyabally’s job as a security officer puts her at heightened risk of contracting COVID-19, and she hasn’t been vaccinated. She’s seven months pregnant, but her husband did not attend Manneh’s presentation. He’s already refused to consent for his wife’s vaccination.
So Nyabally declined the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, telling workers: “He’s the head of the family, so I have to obey him in anything we do.”
Of the 100 women approached that day at the hospital, only nine agreed to be vaccinated.
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Cheng, an AP medical writer, reported from London. AP journalists Yves Laurent Goma in Libreville, Gabon; Cara Anna in Nairobi, Kenya; and Mohamed Sheikh Nor in Mogadishu, Somalia, contributed.
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This story is part of a yearlong series on how the pandemic is impacting women in Africa, most acutely in the least developed countries. AP’s series is funded by the European Journalism Centre’s European Development Journalism Grants program, which is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. AP is responsible for all content.
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Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. (EHI) in collaboration with Dr. Rebecca Cohen, Malcolm Ashley and Shafiq Abdussabur, are excited to announce their Horses to Humans Therapeutic help for New Haven communities!
They will be bringing their horses, therapists and community trauma specialist who will discuss and introduce equine assisted psychotherapy and unpack the process of how horses help to heal people. The information and training about this treatment modality is geared specifically for the community as well as clinicians and mental health professionals who would like to learn about how to become a certified equine assisted psychotherapist!
EHI's Junior Patrol Members will also be attending and introducing youth to their horses. See the flyer below for more info...
They will be bringing their horses, therapists and community trauma specialist who will discuss and introduce equine assisted psychotherapy and unpack the process of how horses help to heal people. The information and training about this treatment modality is geared specifically for the community as well as clinicians and mental health professionals who would like to learn about how to become a certified equine assisted psychotherapist!
EHI's Junior Patrol Members will also be attending and introducing youth to their horses. See the flyer below for more info...
Other Neighborhood Events:
Collab, in partnership with District, Art and Education (DAE), is offering on our 6 week Groundwork workshop series specifically for high school students ages 14-19, starting on October 18th at District, Arts and Education, 470 James St. in New Haven, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Groundwork is a workshop series geared at creating space for young people to explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship. In Groundwork, participants will;
FREE flu clinic info here
Multisystem Inflammatory System Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) fact sheet here
If you know someone who is experiencing homelessness, click here for help
If you're in need of energy assistance click here
New Haven Healthy Start info here
Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH) annual meeting info here
Collab, in partnership with District, Art and Education (DAE), is offering on our 6 week Groundwork workshop series specifically for high school students ages 14-19, starting on October 18th at District, Arts and Education, 470 James St. in New Haven, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Groundwork is a workshop series geared at creating space for young people to explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship. In Groundwork, participants will;
- Discover their personal "why".
- Navigate the ideation process.
- Find their target audience.
- Overcome the fear of being an entrepreneur.
- And so much more.
FREE flu clinic info here
Multisystem Inflammatory System Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) fact sheet here
If you know someone who is experiencing homelessness, click here for help
If you're in need of energy assistance click here
New Haven Healthy Start info here
Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH) annual meeting info here
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Retro Girl is a romantic song that takes you into his heart, to see his love as she was, and freezes that image in time, forever young and beautiful, to dance and love as one for all eternity.In consideration, I would place Mr. MooQ in the same musical realms of his contemporary artists, the late Warren Zevon and the prolific Randy Newman. Both mentioned artist are known for their works including pays on words, creative analogues and taking music and prose to create audio paintings that morph into mental images that entertain and inspire.This latest track is the first since the release of his last song titled “No One”, which listed as the top track in the much respected Digital Radio Tracker chart for the Top 150 Independent Airplay Chart for Independent Music released this season.While presently listing favorably in the Global Top 200 chart simultaneously, it is no surprise that given his musical talent and pedigree of experience, the amazing and mysterious Mr. MooQ shows his fans old and new a brighter side of melodic bliss and continues to traverse the edge of creativity.Mr. MooQ writes and produces music alive with “feeling.” His thought-provoking lyrics are sung with a different spin, combining beautiful melodies with powerful grooves. Though the beats may change and the production will vary, every song tells a story and is written from the heart.For as long as he can remember, Mr. MooQ has always felt a passion and a flair for the creativity of music coursing through his soul. No matter the day’s activities and distractions it seemed music was ever present with melodies and lyrics in his thought processes. So it was natural for him as he grew older to explore how he could incorporate music more fully into his life.As an award winning musical artist and performer, he has enjoyed the accolades of success, including a Cleo in the advertising industry and developing music for numerous industries and commercial productions. He became sought out for his production talents, but still stove for perfecting his personal genre and style.Mr. MooQ has refined his musical sound into a hybrid genre that he refers to as EDM-Lite/Synth/Pop, evolving it to the next level. Calling upon his life experiences, this new music reflects on life’s intricacies and nuances combining thoughtful and witty lyrics with catchy melodies that often are very ‘danceable’, but also thought provoking.Check out Mr. MooQ’s latest musical efforts. You might just find that musical voice for which you have been looking.http://www.facebook.com/mrmooqmusic
Twitter @mr_mooq
Multi talented vocal artist, entrepreneur, label owner/CEO Ty Webb, AKA Ryte Eye Ty, who had taken the YouTube and Socal Media world by storm last year at this time with the release of his inspiring and highly emotional track and companion video FREEDOM has come full circle with the newly released lyric video for his new beat-fest power track Swing Baby.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
SOP: Ty, first off, thank you for making this interview possible, my first question.. If you were to explain who you are to one who is not familiar with your music, how would you introduce yourself and your music?
Hi thanks for having me on your platform once again I’m grateful. Yes I would introduce myself as a regular guy whose passion is everything music and I think that it reflects in the many different ways that I write. My music no matter which genre, it always tells a story.
SOP: let’s take a moment to rewind; last year at this time, you released Freedom, a track that was both powerful and spiritually moving, what was the inspiration behind it, and now, one year later, what has been the result of that creativity.
The inspiration behind Freedom was the death of Michael Brown, I wanted to write something that I felt like all people, and especially my people could understand and relate to. See you may not understand what it feels like to be black but I know you know the pain of loss and that’s what I wanted to reach that very thing that everyone could relate too. The song actually brought a lot of light to us and propelled us onto another level.
SOP: Ty, you are a Multi talented vocal artist, entrepreneur, label owner/CEO with a list of creative credentials that would be a list of lifetime achievements for many, but for you, just a starting point, a warm up, what is next for you, both as an artist and more.
Well we are excited to announce that we (our company, One Way Up Entertainment) just inked a distribution deal with.. get this, Vall Bungalo / Universal Music Group. We are very excited that the Bungalo/Universal family has welcomed us in and we are looking forward to releasing some really great music and signing artist eventually to our label
SOP: Where did it all start for you, what was the moment you realized you were destined for this life in creativity?
It started at an middle school bus stop with my cousin Angel Morgan and Gene Cochran in Pompano Beach to what the world knows as 1800 block but the moment I truly knew is when I wrote my first song “Don’t Go” at the Pompano mall (pompano city center)
SOP: Moving forward, tell us about the new track Swing Baby, it is phenomenal, what’s the back story?
Swing baby has a two part back story first I wanted to write about the edgy side of our Miami Streets but it’s also a song about a cute little dance my wife does and I promised her that when I found the right beat I would create a song for her . Little did we know it would be Swing Baby but we’re grateful it is. Swing Baby will be released Sept 3rd of this year.
SOP: You created the track featuring the talents of Klubjumpers, but who is the voice in the lyric video, sounds so ethereal, so mystical?
The young lady on the tracks name is Tyler Royale she’s a phenomenally gifted singer out of Atlanta Georgia. Definitely watch out for her.
SOP: What is next to come from the music lab?We are going to be releasing more singles through One Way Up Entertainment/Bungalo Records/Universal Music Group. Our next release will feature Tyler once more, she is a pleasure to be working with.
SOP: What would you tell someone who is aspiring to become a creative mind like yourself, what words of inspiration can you present?
I would say your “Nay Sayers” will be many and your supporters very few, just keep believing always be grateful and thankful, always be open to foster healthy relationships in this business. You will experience every emotion that comes with this just enjoy the process because even in difficult times there’s lessons to be learned. Always be willing to go outside of the box, stay true to your beliefs receive what you’re believing for even If it hasn’t appeared and remember right outside of fear lies your destiny.
SOP: Anything you may wish to tell our readers? I just want to say thank you thank you thank you from the depths of our hearts we are grateful you give us a platform to show our gifts and talents to the world. We understand that without you we couldn’t be as creative as we like so thank you for every stream, every save, every share like and any and everything you do to support us thank you so much. You only get to see our lives from one perspective but I want to show you another. Blessings, Positivity, Love , and Light.
Find Ryte Eye Ty Online and take a visit to his magical musical world of creative genius.
http://www.facebook.com/RyteEyETy
http://www.instagram.com/ryteeyety
https://ryteeyety.lnk.to/swingbaby
https://music.apple.com/us/album/Title/1582752973?ls=1
https://music.apple.com/us/album/Title/1582752973?ls=1
https://open.spotify.com/album/6LFZVZLgSlBdqxevNDcKcC
http://music.amazon.com/albums/B09DRP8C3F?trackAsin=B09DRY9WX3
http://amazon.com/dp/B09DRY9WX3
https://open.qobuz.com/album/hfsptl89bmbfa
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=AJK6JuI4b2ktidal.com/track/195405966
FreeWorldEmpire/Bungalo Universal Music Group Release
ZaRio is an extremely talented artist, producer, and songwriter. Often being compared to music geniuses such as Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, and Brian McKnight, due to the likeness in musical style. The singer, songwriter was classically trained and is educated in the field of R&B by vocal coach, Cynnamyn.
At just 8 years old ZaRio discovered his passion for music. After joining his middle school choir, he found himself falling even more in love with the arts. Fast forward to his teenage years, where he began to lead and organize the youth in Atlanta as well as other parts of the country.
That jump-started his love for activism, which led him to become a seasoned, motivational speaker with a passion for leadership, change, and personal development in his community and around the world. Between music and activism, ZaRio found it hard to balance both with his activism, usually outshining his love for music.
Now he’s set his sights on returning to music by releasing his debut single, She Don’t Know Love, with co-producer Errol “EZ” Taylor which includes catchy melodic sounds and beautiful harmonies that will touch your soul. ZaRio is bringing R&B back to the spotlight and doing so at an incredibly fast rate as he quickly climbs up the charts, and takes over streaming platforms as his latest song approaches 1,000,000 streams in its first few weeks and has hit the top ten on iTunes Charts.
ZaRio takes his role as an inspiration seriously, and in addition to his music, he heeded the call to activism, ZaRio envisioned his role as one of being a graceful leader in both music and manner, carrying himself as a gentleman in all ways. As in the video for “She Don’t Know Love”, he offers his admiration with respect and with true sincerity.
ZaRio also recently released a hit song to go along with his recent track which followed the singer through a beautiful snowy setting that takes your breath away in every scene. The video has attracted over 1,000,000 views globally in its first 30 days. The young star is just getting started as he plans to release his first EP, Sorry to Keep You Waiting, later in the year as a nod to R&B music fans across the world. You can download and stream his music on all platforms right now.
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ZaRio stands to be an inspiration to others while being himself, a true Gentleman.
Zario is currently charting on Billboard at #29 on the R&B Airplay Charts.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/zario_sonrise?utm_medium=copy_link
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ZaRio-Son-Ris%C3%AA-2077781422482478On
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCTeyio4MVrA6U_2NkoN1Q1A
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdRktv8V/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zario_sonrise?s=11
Landing Page: https://Zario.lnk.to/SheDontKnowLove
Spotify: https://Zario.lnk.to/SheDontKnowLove/spotify
Apple Music: https://Zario.lnk.to/SheDontKnowLove/applemusic
iTunes: https://Zario.lnk.to/SheDontKnowLove/itunes
Amazon Music: https://Zario.lnk.to/SheDontKnowLove/amazonmusic
Amazon Mp3: https://Zario.lnk.to/SheDontKnowLove/amazonmp3
YouTube Music: https://Zario.lnk.to/SheDontKnowLove/youtubemusic
Pandora: https://Zario.lnk.to/SheDontKnowLove/pandora
Qobuz: https://Zario.lnk.to/SheDontKnowLove/qobuz
He began rapping and singing at age 13 and has not stopped. After getting deep into the newest music industry tools he learned to produce beats in high school. Balo also then began releasing music and music videos and performing around the Boston area opening for fellow artists including Mac Miller and D12. He wanted to take it to the next level and moved straight to LA after high school to learn music production and audio engineering professionally. After graduating from MI school of contemporary music, he's worked in studios all around Los Angeles producing and engineering for top acts and labels such as G.O.O.D Music, Cash Money Records, Sony and more.
Now, after cultivating an effective and talented team around him, Balo has been dropping music, including his debut single “Around You”, followed up by "1996", "Ride", "Off The Fence" and more. He's continuing to drop songs from his anticipated EP, Sunset Rush.
Balo"s new track, "November", is a blend of smooth melodic vocals accompanied by airy and upbeat production. It's the last single he'll be dropping before releasing his upcoming EP. Balo wrote, produced and mixed this song himself to express a deep sense of personal nostalgia. It is an ode to a lover and celebrates remembering their times together.
Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/playbalo/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/playbalo Twitter: https://twitter.com/playbalo
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playbalo?
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1qXuo5wzzb5ZDq6wrE95po?si=0fe0aa513b4e4350 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/november-single/1574452476
Website Landing:
https://playbalo.com/november
