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Issue-3

FEATURE STORY

Faces Behind Diamond Hits Entertainment!

TEACHING ARTICLE

Assembling the right team!

FEATURED ARTIST

Leezy The Warrior

Also:Special Article on Stopping Boston Violence in dedication to Aaron Wornum.

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The Faces Behind Diamond Hits Entertainment.....written by Diamond Hits Ent. CEO Monique Lewis

Me and my partner Leroy Coleman founded Diamond Hits Entertainment after the success of our digital radio station “617 Hip Hop Live” that was created with one goal in mind which was to

give artist a platform where they could be heard. The station did very well and had a ton of guess from major artist like Fred the Godson, Gudda Gudda, Short Dawg, DJ Holiday, and many more.

Thru the success of the station, And from building and forming strong relationships with a variety of industry key makers. Diamond Hits Entertainment

was formed. Our company is an Artist Management, Event Planning and PR Firm. While still attending school pursing my Music Business degree, I’ve been able to learn and gain knowledge in all aspects of

those areas. I work to develop innovative marketing techniques customized to each client’s needs/situation and develop fresh unique career/company outlines with the client’s best needs in

interests. Since the start we have only seen positive results with each person we work with,

and we will continue to guarantee nothing but the best from Diamond Hits Entertainment. So if your

career or company needs a boost or your need help planning your next event please don’t hesitate to

contact us.

Diamond Hits ENT CEO Monique Lewis

Some statements made about Monique and her company

Diamond Hits Entertainment..

“Monique you are the TRUTH right now. LOL I thank you for believing in me & helping out. I appreciate & honor you work, you are truly a blessing. THANK YOU”

“I'm convinced you have what it take to Win!”

“It is a pleasure to work with Monique,she is very professional and knows every end of the business from top to bottom.I would highly recommend her to any artist who is in search of truly good management.”

Cover Story: Faces Behind Diamond Hits Entertainment!

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Teaching Article: Assembling the right TeamAs an upcoming artist you have to realize it takes a well, structured team with the right individuals to help you on your path to success. I’m going to give artist a brief description of the correct components to establishing your team. This list is not in any particular order and I could add a few more important members but I just put what I thought are important members but I just put what I though are the major members.

Management – Main purpose is to create a goal base outline to reach success by exposing artist to major labels exes and connections and to help build the artist overall brand. And to keeps everything organized and on track. Managers usually earn 15%-20%

Booking Agent- Booking agent’s assists the management is locking in paid performances for the artist. Booking agents usually earn 10% for each show booked.

Attorney- Attorneys are needed to look over contracts and you can use them as a consultant for different business ventures. When ever legal advice is needed its good to have them on hand.

Publicist- Publicist help build an artist fan base, they help make the public aware of what is going on in your career. Publicist are highly recommended if you have a new project, event or anything major going on that you would like your fans and beyond to know about.

Production Team – Its also a very good idea to have a production team on call so that you know you will always have somewhere to record and make new product.

Videographer- Also good to have on call so that you can constantly give your fans new visuals of yourself from music videos, shows, or even to create your own vlog.

Business Advisors- when picking your business advisors you want to pick people that have already reached a certain level of success and are currently working in the industry you hope to be in. Because these are the key people that are going to let you know if you are on the right path. They will give you true advice and their honest opinion

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Artist Feature: Leezy The Warrior

Devonte Mcgee, better known as Leezy the Warrior. A fresh, young, ambitious 19 year old artist coming out of South Ms, (Hattiesburg). This young man was raised up in a constant struggle. Being from where he is from he decided to channel his energy into something much more bigger than him. He's a very intelligent young man with many aspirations to succeed. He has been motivated from all obstacles of his lifetime. If you were to ask any of his friends why he does what he does, they would most likely say because he's passionate about music, his struggle is real and he's a very talented young man. Although, he's a southern boy, his sound is easy to relate to. Being from where he's from, he has been motivated to take matters into his own hands. Growing up into a single parented home of 3 children and low income, he had to learn many things on his own. He never had the best relationship with his family; nevertheless, he continued to express his artistic views about life. He managed to let the streets father him but still stay humble to his immediate family. He learned a lot from his childhood. He soon

ran into a unique group of childhood friends who he's been with since day one. They call themselves FlawlessSwaggENT or (TFS)gang. These young, good looking and outstanding group of gentlemen first took their city by storm with a very different style of dance. This is where Devonte (Leezy the Warrior) found his true passion. With his skills progressing rapidly, he developed into a hot young rapper. He's been spreading his sound for over 2 years now and still going strong. He started rapping at 15 years old and soon progressed into a full blown artists at the age of 17. Focused and determined with a well rounded plan, Leezy the Warrior is spreading rapidly through the streets with a unique style and conquering many challenges. He expresses his struggle and outlooks through his music, it's all quality with non- stop work. He lives by the motto "Everything happens for a reason" therefore he's in no rush to get nowhere fast. He seems to just be having fun with these experiences, while still conducting good business. He's also a college student with a superb grade level. He's been doing everything on his own lately, so he's very independent but doesn't mind being helped out. Strong potential, there is no reason why this artist shouldn't be signed.

Check out his latest single

“Go Live”http://

www.hulkshare.com/hl106f7a6gy9

Contact Leezy at:

For Booking Contact Management - Curtis

curtiswashington56@yahoo.comFor any media Inquires contact

PR rep- Monique Dimaondhitsent@gmail.com

@LeezythewarriorFlawLessSwagTV

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This article has been added to this newsletter in dedication to Aaron Wornum...He is the reason why we continue to follow our dreams!!! Love and Miss you Always

“IT’S NOT OKAY.’’

That is the message going up on billboards around the city next month as part of an anti-violence awareness campaign by the Boston-based Mothers for Justice and Equality.

The signs, which feature smiling pictures of youths who were slain, were unveiled Saturday morning in Faith Christian Church in Dorchester at an event attended by Mayor Thomas M.

Menino, Councilor Ayanna Pressley, and other city officials. The billboards show one or more victims,

their ages, and towering letters that say “Violence . . . IT’S NOT OKAY.’’

Please continue to read the full article at....

http://b.globe.com/JoLFIp

EVENTS MAY31ST MAY 28TH JUNE 25TH

Yaya GabbanaCome out and see her perform May31st at Club 58 Quincy,Ma

GreenCity ENTJamaal Wornum will be releasing Money&Music Vol1!http://t.co/nWaxbZ78

617 Hip Hop Live617 Hip Hop Live will be returning on 6/25, more info to come!

Article featured in the

Boston Globe by Dan Adams

BOSTON’S QUEST TO STOP THE VIOLENCE - ARTICLE FROM THE BOSTON GLOBE

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Contact:Any company or artist interested in being featured in this newsleer or for other business inquires contact Monique atdiamondhitsent@gmail.com

617 HIP HOP LIVEAnyone interested in being feature on “617 Hip Hop Live” please send email to 617hiphoplive@gmail.com for further information.