What's REALLY Going ON Volume 1, June 2014 Issue #6

WRGO SPECIAL INTEREST ARTICLES Valencia “Mother Diva” Dantzler CONTINUE: 2014 SOUL TRAIN IMPACT PANEL AND SHOWCASE Cynda Williams, is a renowned actor/writer of film, television , and stage. Born and raised in Chicago she is best known for her role as Clarke playing opposite Denzel Washington in Spike Lee’s hit film “Mo Betta Blues”. She was nominated for a Spirit Award for best Female lead in the hit film “One False Move”. She continues to travel and give back to the community by lecturing and teaching acting workshops and classes. She is currently working on writing screenplays, musicals, and plays. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynda_Williams You never know what new inventions may be displayed at the Soul Train Impact, what an innovative concept! It brings back the boom box from the 80’s. It’s a large pouch bag with an IPAD tablet and speakers to play music. This Radio retro idea is the brainchild of Farris Maxwell, marketing director for Popacorn Gormet Popcorn Company based in Chicago www.popacornpopcorn.com THE TALENT FOR THE EVENING SHOWCASE Justin Ruff is an up and coming R&B artist in the Greater Chicago area. After graduating from the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, OH, Justin knew he wanted to pursue music full-time. Fusing his R&B/Soul background with his scat singing skills and love for Jazz music, he’s began creating a sound all his own. A recent finalist on ABC Windy City LIVE ”Search for a Star” competition, Justin has definitely made his mark as one of Chicago’s artists to look out for. The leading single from his debut EP, ”Take My Time” is now in rotation on Chicago’s #1 Radio Station, WGCI 107.5 after winning the stations ''Download or Delete'' segment. Most recently, Justin won a spot on Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 247 hosted by Def Jam and Maybach Music Group artist GUNPLAY. Justin is currently in the studio working on his sophomore EP entitled ''The Ruff Draft.'' Nominated for R&B Artist of the year for the 2014 Chicago Independent Music Awards, Justin is well on his way to becoming a house-hold name! Follow Justin on Twitter, Facebook, SoundCloud and more @JustinRuffMusic. HIT SINGE DIDN’T MEAN A THING TO YOU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH-rLSXSbi0 http://justinruffmusic.com/ 69

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