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Exclusive Interview: DJ T Beauty Delves on Her Creative Tastes, Musical Influences & Her Musical Journey

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When did you first think of becoming a DJ and was it a nonchalant decision?

I thought about being a DJ for many years. I remember first wanting to be a dj when I was introduced to Salt n Peppa in the 90’s. All of my attention was on their DJ Spin(derella). I had NEVER seen a female DJ. Seeing her do it with so much skill, finesse and style really opened my eyes to another world! It honestly took me YEARS and a big push to decide that I was going to actually give it an honest try.

How did you develop a keenness for the Afrobeat genre?

Oh my God. I just love the music! It’s, honestly, what I listen to in my personal time. I can literally throw on one of my Afrobeat mixes and be fine listening to that and nothing else for hours. Its something about the beat. I love rhythmic music. Afrobeats reminds me a lot of the style of music that is played in DC called Go-Go. Its highly percussive and music like that makes people dance and come together. When I play afrobeats, even when it is in Yoruba or Igbo and we don’t even understand the lyrics fully, it doesn’t stop people from dancing. I love anything that brings my people together. I love anything that makes my people dance.

How do you motivate yourself when things are not going your way as your profession requires a lot of effort?

That’s a good question. I, just like many people across the country, especially creatives, deal with bouts depression from time to time, lapses in creativity, and the absence of motivation. Here recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic, I think everyone’s mental strength has been tested. And in times like these, I give myself permission to rest and recoup. I do a lot of self care and mediation to stay grounded and I write. Writing really gives me a space to express myself and how I’m feeling and once I’ve expressed it, I can let it go. I eat a nice meal, light my candles, have a glass of wine and just be god to myself. Then I’ll write out my feelings and burn the page and try to start the next day with a new perspective, a fresh mindset and a game plan.

Who has been the earliest influence who inspired you to take the plunge in the music scene?

Of course, DJ Spinderalla as I said earlier. But I was basically birthed into the music scene. My father (Justin ‘Jrok’ Young) is a professional guitarist that has traveled the world and he’s a pretty big deal at home. I’ve always been surrounded by musicians, artists and creatives. When I connected with Youngman, he saw something in me and invested by purchasing my entire DJ setup! That was the push I needed. I had no choice by to learn how to use it. I did some ‘binge learning’ from DJ Carlo Atentidio via Youtube. I did invested in a few workshops with Beat Refinery. I put in the practice time and told a few friends what I had up my sleeve. My very first client Ashley Williams, is like a sister to me and without ever hearing me spin, she hired me for her private party. She was blown away and has hired me for everything she ever done since. I, actually, did her wedding earlier this year.

Is being a DJ a full-time job, a side hustle, or something you do for fun? (or some combo of the above)

It’s full time fun! I do have a secondary business, Selfie Supreme Photo Booth which I started before I became a DJ. Fortunately, the Photo Booth business has only enhanced my services as a DJ and has become a popular add-on service that I am able to offer my clients.

Exclusive Interview: DJ T Beauty Delves on Her Creative Tastes, Musical Influences & Her Musical Journey

What goals have you accomplished? What goals are you still working towards?

When I first started djaying, my short term goal was to service a wedding. I have scratched that goal off of my list server times. When I landed Beer Fest at Nationals Stadium Park, I felt very accomplished because. Had only been a DJ for one year when we began our working relationship but I have been reigning queen of DC Beerfest for 3 years strong now. The only type of event I haven’t serviced yet that is still a goal for me is a high school prom. I believe I should be able to accomplish that one once COVID-19 over. I also enrolled in school for Audio Production and was able to get my certificate from Full Sail University and expect to graduate with my bachelors in 2022. So my goals now are more so geared toward my career as a producer. I’m ready to make and mix some records.

How has the current music industry helped you grow as one of the best DJs in the afro scene?

To be honest, I believe, at least in my area, which is Washington DC, I was one of the only DJ’s that I know of that was playing afrobeats specifically. Dj’s in DC used to play a lot of hip hop, r&b, of course Go-Go music being that its the sound of the city… and they would play reggae. But I’d like to think I had a big hand in bringing Afrobeats specifically to the DMV. I can remember private events and large festivals where I would always, as I call it, “ sneak in some Afrobeats” and I definitely had to sneak it in the set because it wasn’t requested . But I would throw some of my favorites in there and people would dance and come and ask me what the song was and things like that. And I remember one day when Davido’s “If” had finally made it to my local radio station, I almost cried. I was so happy that my favorite music was now mainstream. And so with that, I think that the increasing popularity of artists like WizKid, David and Burna Boy in the US, it has made it a lot easier for me to play what I love because now everybody else loves it as well. I don’t have to ‘sneak’ it in anymore. I get requests for Afrobeats now and now, people know to call me for those vibes because I know the so genre extensively.

Can we expect any upcoming projects soon? Please shed some light upon it.

I have been trying to get my brother KidCash on a record over the pandemic. He’s a fire rap artist that I’m excited about but he has been so busy defeating these battle rappers lately, I think we are going to be waiting a while on that one. In the meantime, I have been working on a single for an artist named Zoë called “cLass weiRdo” and cooking up some other songs for her long awaited project. Her fans should definitely stay tuned because she is in the zone!

Can we expect any upcoming projects soon? Please shed some light upon it.

Yes. Be sure to connect with me on instagram @DJ_TBeauty.

I want to take the time and space to say “Thank you” to my management Moment Ent Group and Domo ‘Youngman’ Lee for believing in me and being my support. My children, Zoë, Miaya, Daniyah, & DJ, I love you. Thank you for all the motivation and for sharing me with the world. To my parents (Tan Young & Jrok) and siblings (Leah Jones & KidCash), I am officially “the Famous one” now.  To my clients and many supporters, you are the BEST!

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3B Rich Bring Confidence and Late Night Ambition Into Focus On the Sleek and Hypnotic New Single “Slow Twerking”

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3B Rich Bring Confidence and Late Night Ambition Into Focus On the Sleek and Hypnotic New Single “Slow Twerking”

Afro Brazilian trio 3B Rich keep sharpening their place in contemporary music with the release of their latest single, “Slow Twerking.” Blending modern R&B, hip hop, and pop with an easy sense of control, the song lands as a hypnotic, club minded track full of cinematic detail and an undeniable groove.

Driven by smooth, pulsing production and airy synth work, “Slow Twerking” reaches beyond the usual dancefloor rush. There is a real story inside it. The track sketches the life of a dancer moving through the nightlife world, holding onto her confidence, resilience, and ambition. Through vivid lyrics, 3B Rich present a woman who commands attention while working toward something larger, supporting her child, investing in her education, and building a future for herself on her own terms.

A big part of the song’s appeal comes from the way the group handles its vocals. Brothers Hi-en, Mr. Spotlight, and J-Royal play off one another with the kind of chemistry that makes the track feel loose and precise at the same time. Verses, hooks, and melodies pass naturally between them. Each voice has its own character, but together they create a polished, unified sound. The hook stays with you, long after the song ends.

On the production side, “Slow Twerking” captures what makes 3B Rich stand out. They move between genres with care, never losing the emotional pull or rhythmic focus of the song. The layered arrangement, sharp sense of rhythm, and melodic immediacy make it easy to imagine the track thriving both on streaming platforms and in a live setting.

The single also arrives at an important point for the trio. As attention around “Slow Twerking” continues to build, 3B Rich are wrapping up work on their debut album. The project is expected to push further into the ideas introduced here, with more genre blending, stronger storytelling, and adventurous production choices. It speaks to the group’s drive to test their range while staying grounded in something genuine.

Originally from Los Angeles and now based in Las Vegas, 3B Rich bring a distinct West Coast feel that is shaped by broader global influences. Their music is marked by tight harmonies, a strong stage presence, and a creative vision that connects different sounds and cultural perspectives. As their catalog grows, so does the sense that they are becoming a genuinely forward looking act, one with the potential to leave a real mark on pop and urban music.

With more releases, live shows, and industry partnerships ahead, 3B Rich are moving steadily from rising talent to serious creative contender.

“Slow Twerking” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

For the latest music, video releases, and tour updates, follow 3B Rich on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

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In Sylk McCloud’s Safeword, Bedroom R&B Meets Club Heat as Mr.24 Adds Grit to Bubu’s Midnight Pulse

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In Sylk McCloud’s Safeword, Bedroom R&B Meets Club Heat as Mr.24 Adds Grit to Bubu’s Midnight Pulse

Rising bedroom R&B crooner Sylk McCloud, hailing from SE Washington, DC, turns up the temperature on his latest single, “Safeword.” It’s a slow burner built for the club, where glossy modern R&B melts into a little hip hop swagger. BuBu The Producer keeps the track sleek and plush, while featured rapper and emcee Mr.24 slides in with a verse that sharpens the edge.

Right away, “Safeword” lands in that moody late night pocket. The instrumental is velvet smooth, but it moves with a steady, hypnotic groove that nudges you closer. Sylk sings like he’s speaking directly across a dark room, soft in tone yet sure of himself. That push and pull is the point, a mix of vulnerability and control, desire and hesitation, all held in tension without spilling into melodrama.

The song takes its cues from the “Shades of Grey” film series, leaning into trust, fantasy, and the charged negotiation that comes with intimacy. Sylk makes the hook the centerpiece, letting the melody do the seducing even as the lyrics get bold:

“Tell me you’re sexy, all positions go
Are you ready for submission
Fifty shades is what I’m giving
Satisfaction all positions
Only one thing missing
Tell me your safeword…”

Those lines set the mood with a teasing confidence that never feels rushed. The chorus is restrained and tempting, built to linger rather than hit and disappear. Sylk’s voice floats above the beat with a magnetic ease, so the hook sticks in your head and in your gut.

When Mr.24 arrives, the energy shifts without breaking the spell. His delivery brings a gritty smooth contrast to Sylk’s melodic glide, grounding the fantasy in something a little tougher. It’s a smart pairing. The two artists sound comfortable sharing the same space, which helps “Safeword” work in more than one setting, from a packed dance floor to a late night playlist you keep to yourself.

A lot of the track’s pull comes from the production choices. BuBu The Producer builds a lush, atmospheric soundscape that matches Sylk’s tone, leaving room for breath, for pause, for that moment before the next touch. It feels designed for slow dancing, for cruising through the city after midnight, or for setting the room’s temperature with intention.

With “Safeword,” Sylk McCloud keeps carving out his lane in contemporary R&B, blending emotional weight with sensual confidence. The single plays like a small, cinematic scene, intimate on purpose, polished without feeling distant.

“Safeword” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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Killem KD Brings Delta Grit to a One Take Freestyle That Sounds Like a Warning and a Promise

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Killem KD Brings Delta Grit to a One Take Freestyle That Sounds Like a Warning and a Promise

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Some artists slide into a scene and hope the room makes space. Killem KD walks in like the room is already hers. Listen.

On her one take freestyle “Trouble Man (One Take),” the Mound Bayou, Mississippi native makes a clean announcement. She is here, she is ready, and she is finished waiting on permission. In about 1 minute and 25 seconds, KD delivers something that feels closer to a notice than a warm introduction, a warning shot aimed at anyone treating her like background noise.

Her intent is obvious in the way she hits each line. When she raps, “said I’m tired of waiting in corners and closets, it’s my time to shine, I can’t be quiet,” it lands like autobiography, not bravado. This is presence music, the kind that changes the temperature of a track. KD performs like she can feel eyes on her, like the tally is being kept, like silence has stopped being an option. Doubt, gatekeepers, anyone trying to flatten her momentum, they all get drowned out by the force in her voice.

The flow is slick and surgical, rooted in the South and proud of it. Every bar locks into the beat with a cadence that sounds fused, not rehearsed. You hear finesse, then grit right behind it, swagger sharpened by hunger. She stays patient. She doesn’t chase the pocket. She lives in it. The whole thing reads like instinct, not homework.

The video sharpens that feeling. Filmed guerrilla-style outside an old hospital building, it strips the moment to essentials: Killem KD, a mic, and whatever the day gives her. No crew lights. No studio polish. No safety net. Just daylight, concrete, and conviction. A dangling silver microphone adds a throwback touch, nodding to a time when you could measure an MC by breath control and bars.

That location matters, too. Hospitals are where people show up broken, hurting, trying to make it through. KD stands just outside that threshold and spits like she’s the diagnosis, unavoidable, contagious, impossible to dismiss. She closes her eyes at points, letting the performance swing between confession and confrontation. The result feels street-level and cinematic at once, early freestyle energy filtered through quiet urban melancholy.

“Trouble Man (One Take)” doesn’t lean on spectacle. It leans on certainty. KD knows what she brings, and she moves like her moment isn’t on the way. It’s here. This puts her in the lane of artists who demand recognition because the work leaves no other option.

Born and raised in the Delta, Killem KD carries southern soul, raw storytelling, and fearless energy into every bar. She’s pushing to put Mississippi on the map, and a clip like this makes that goal feel less like ambition and more like trajectory.

No edits.
No excuses.
No permission needed.
This is Killem KD, trouble in the best way possible.

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