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PROMOTIONAL ISSUE#1
DOWNTOWN
WATERFRONT
SOUTH STREET
OLDE CITY
CLUB/LOUNGES
Denim 1712 Walnut
Independence Brew 11th & Filbert
OASIS 1709 Walnut
Pinnacle 720 Arch St
Bamboo Lounge 1939 Arch St
Tragos 40 S. 19Th St
Club Libations 231 Broad St
Lux Lounge 724 Arch St
Pure 1221 St James St
Pyramid Club 1735 Market
T PDS 114 S. 12 St
Pulse 1526 Samson
Woody 202 S. 13Th St
Liquid Charm 1207 Race St
ONE 121 S. 19Th St
G Lounge 111 S. 17Th St
Level Room 2102 Market St
Sisters 1320 Chancellor
Twenty Manning 215.0900
Vango 215.568.1020
CLUBS
Club Flow 700 N Delaware Av
Transit 600 Spring Garden
Shapoo 417 N 8TH Street
Silk City 435 Spring Garden
Solo 520 N Delaware Ave
Cavanaughs 417 N. Columbus
Bamboo Bar 927 Delaware Ave
Club Risque 1700 Columbus Blvd
Rock Lobster 221 N. Colubus Blvd
Delilah 100 Spring Garden
ZEE Bar 100 Spring Garden
700 Club 700 N. 2ND ST
Fuzion 460 N 2ND ST
BARS/LOUNGES
PaddyWhacks 150 South ST
Copabanana 344 South ST
kILdare’s 509 South 2ND ST
The Blarney 328 South ST
Cheers To You 430 South ST
Fiso 1437 South ST
Fluid Nightclub 613 S 4th ST
Laff House 221 South ST
Lickety Split 401 South ST
Ms. Tootsie’s 1312 South ST
North 222 South ST
CLUBS/LOUNGES
Bleu Martini 24 S. 2ND ST
Heat/Brasil’s 112 Chestnut ST
Club 27 27 Bank ST
Glam 52 S 2nd ST
Khyber 56 South 2nd ST
Lounge 125 125 S 2nd ST
Mint 50 South 2Nd ST
Moda 110 Chestnut ST
Otium 110 Chestnut ST
Tangrine 232 Market ST
Haru 243 Chestnut ST
Cebu 123 Chestnut ST
Dolce 241 Chestnut ST
32 Degrees 16 S. 2ND ST
RESTAURANTS/LOUNGES
Bindi Restaurant 215.922.6061
Bump 215.732.1800
Caribou Café 215.625.9535
Chifa 215.925.5555
EL VEZ 215.928.9800
Giorgio on Pine 215.545.6265
Jones 215.238.9600
Knock 215.925.1166
LES Bons Temps 215.238.9100
Lolita 215.546.1700
The Melting Pot 215.922.7002
Mercato 215.985.2962
Mixto 215.592.0363
RESTAURANTS
Full Plate Café 215.627.4068
Hinge Café and Art House
215.425.6614
Hot Potato Café 215.425.0905
North 3RD 215.413.3666
Silk City 215.592.8838
RESTAURANTS/LOUNGES
Adobe Café 215.551.2243
Beau Monde 215.592.0656
Bistro Romano 215.925.8880
Café Nola 215.574.1687
Cochon 215.923.7675
Izumi 215.271.1222
James 215.629.4980
Johnny Rockets 215.829.9222
Latest Dish 215.629.0565
Nicholas 215.271.7177
Paradiso 215.271.2066
Ralph’s Italian Restaurant
215.627.6011
Reef Restaurant & Lounge
215.629.0102
SouthWark 215.238.1888
Tatooed Mom 215.238.9880
Ugly American 215.336.1100
Villa Di Roma 215.592.1295
The Witch 215.462.1200
RESTAURANTS/LOUNGES
Amada 215.625.2450
Buddakan 215.574.9440
Continental 215.923.6069
DiNardo’s 215.925.5115
Dolce 215.238.9983
Fork 215.625.9425
Mexican Post 215.923.5233
Paradigm 215.238.6900
Plough & The Stars 215.733.0300
Positano Coast 215.238.0499
Race Street Café 215.627.6181
Ristorante Panorama
215.922.7800
Spasso 215.592.7661
Swanky Bubbles 215.928.1200
Tangerine 215.627.5116
Zahav 215.625.8800
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Clinton Coley is a 23-year old comedian making a name
for himself in his hometown of Philadelphia. Coley is an
eager newcomer addicted to the spotlight, the stage and
having all eyes on him. In the summer of 2010, Coley
decided that Philadelphia was not the place to get him to
his dreams, so he picked up and moved to New York City
to tackle the toughest crowd and beat the best competition in America. The funny man loves what he does not
only for the attention, but also because of comedy’s healing effects. In his own words, “Comedy is the best medicine,” and through his comedy, Mr. Coley wants to impact lives.
So How long have you been into comedy?
Clint Coley: 4 years since February 7, 2007
Growing up did people ever tell you that you were
funny?
CC: Always, I was the class clown. I said the most outlandish stuff to get a laugh out of my classmates. They
were always so serious and focused on their studies it
bothered me, that they never laughed. So I decided to be
the comic relief. Never knew in years to come I'd be a
stand up comedian.
Who are some of your inspirations?
CC: My inspiration is my mother and father for different
reasons. I have the best parents in the world, they always
want the best for me but on the other hand they always
weren't the biggest supporters. When they found out I
was doing comedy full time they thought I lost my mind.
So they inspire me to be great.
Do you have management of some sort?
CC: Not at all. I am my own team
rything myself. I print my own CDs, make copies of my
own mix tape covers, etc... But I will do business with
anyone, just as long as I‟m making money and as long as
they're not trying to change my image.
If you could open for someone on their tour, who
would it be and why? Ummm I think I would want to
open up for Jim Jones because I just love how he do his
shows, it‟s almost like a party instead of a performance.
What is the most difficult thing you had to endure in
the music industry or just life in general? How did
you handle it? I had to let some things go. Because in
my city where I‟m from it‟s easy to get caught up in the
bullshit. I had to learn to grow up and learn from my
mistakes and go after what I want. You can‟t let things
bring you down. Surround yourself around positive
things and positive things will happen.
Are you under any management or labels? If not, who
would you like to be under? I‟m independent. I do eve-
So do you write all of your jokes and do they be real
life experiences or do you just make them up?
CC: I write ALL of my jokes, most of them are real life
experiences. Some aren't. I'm a comedian I have a 3rd eye
that sees the comedy in everything and my imagination is
crazy.
Tell me about your 1st experience with your first
show in front of an audience?
CC: February 7, 2007 was a rough night for me. I remember it like it was yesterday, I was telling jokes about my
What are the five things you can’t live without?
mom jumping rope and someone yelled out, "that shit not CC: My family, they love me unconditionally my friends,
funny" ohhh I was crushed lol but I hung in there.
I have great memories with my friends that will never be
replaced my phone, I do way too much business on my
phone my radio, the right song at the right time will put
Do you ever get nervous before a show?
CC: Always, I feel like if you don't get nervous then
me in the right mood and my penis, i have to use the
you're too confident which can sometimes lead to your
bathroom and make kids. I can't do that without my penis.
demise.
(laughs)
Who are some of the artists you listen to now? I listen
to underground artists such as Vodka, Banchie da Ryda. I
mainly listen to myself to hear things that I might need to
improve on. I listen to Gucci and Camron here and there.
What do you think your listeners will get out of your
music? They probably will get addicted to my style because my style is unique, my beats are crazy, my lyrics
are clear and people can easily understand the concepts
of my songs. My music makes people want to cruise
through the city in their wheel with the volume on maximum.
What's your ultimate direction? Are you seeking fame
and fortune?
CC: My ultimate goal is fame, fortune and touching lives.
Think about it who's isn't? Its like this, basketball players
don't play ball just to make it to the playoffs.......they
want to win a championship....I look at comedy like that,
I want to be crowned the undisputed champion when its
all said and done. Pryor, Murphy, Rock, Cosby and eventually Coley
“WHO AM I? I AM NOTHING LIKE ANY-THING
THAT YOU WILL EVA FIND! A RARE BREED
THATS ME PROPERLY DE-FINED.
BORN AND RAISED IN NORTH PHILLY,
DREAMS AND AMBITIONS OF SEE-ING MY
NAME IN THE BRIGHT LIGHTS. MY WEAPON
OF CHOICE IS MY VOICE!”
looking up to for rapping right?
It was Eve, she exclaimed. My father is a
DJ and did many American parties. “I
remember dad teaching me how to work
the DJ equipment so I could listen to her
album. I looked at Eve because she was a
successful female rapper. To me Eve is
just classy. Seeing people make it from
where I‟m from kept me inspired.
What was it like before getting on stage
to perform?
I used to get so nervous days before a
show. After watching other people perform I became relaxed and a little cocky
“I know I can do better than that”. Whenever I performed, I had a little gimmick to
break the ice.
been the shower. You can just sing out
and no one can judge you
Are there projects you’re working on?
I‟m working with Wise Vega on a new
song called “Ride Like Us”, produced by
The incredible Stro. It‟s going to be
crazy! You‟re going to be hearing many
things so be sure to listen out, as she
smiled.
Looking forward to anything?
The next open mic as she laughs. I‟m
looking forward to opening for a major
performance R6 Cypher, and shooting my
video with Wise Vega.
And the best part of rapping?
Its an outlet. It allows me to say whatever
Tell me a little bit about yourself?
My name is Stephanie Orji. I‟m a NigeI want. The cockier I am the better. Raprian American, and I grew up in North
ping just allows me to show another side
Philly. Right now, I‟m up at West Ches- of myself.
ter University for Sports Administration. I What advice would you give to other
went to Girard College, a boarding school female artist?
that helped to shape who I am, and made It‟s hard being a female rapper. For one
me independent.
you‟re not taken serious, and people see
You mentioned boarding school. What what your physical appearance first. You
have to prove yourself to everyone. It‟s a
happened with that?
My experience at Girard College taught
struggle trying to network with people.
me a lot. When I went to college, it made Outside of rapping, you’re doing?
me independent. The school was small
Other than rapping I‟m attending West
and we literally spent all of our time toChester University for my Master‟s Degether from elementary to 12th grade. I
gree in Sports Administration, I‟m on the
managed to maintain a few relationships Philly Passion LFL (Lingerie Football
since then.
Team), bartend-ing, model, poetry, radio
show Kandyland–ueradiolive.com TUNE
How did you start your rapping caIN EVERY MONDAY @ 10pm
reer?
My brother (laughs). I was always trying What’s going on with ueradiolive.com?
to copy him in everything he did. My
We have a show called Kandy Land a
brother found my rapping book one day
XXX hosted by Kandy, Phinesse and
and suggested I try it. I took a long break myself. We discuss sex, dating, and relafrom it and did some poetry on the side.
tionships. BE SURE TO TUNE IN MONI‟ve recently gotten back into rapping
DAY @10PM
seriously during my free time.
There has to be someone you’ve been
Known throughout Philadelphia for his hard hitting rap style and
as a fearsome battle MC. Cyssero’s journey with hip-hop started
when he was a youngster attending William Penn High School
where he began to write his first rhymes and lay down his fist
recorded tracks. But, what made Cyssero a street legend was his
ability as a freestyle and battle MC. Cyssero went head to head
with many of Philadelphia’s best MC’s and always came out on
top. It was these talents that caught the eye of Black Wall Street
C.E.O. The Game. The Game was on a tour stop in Philadelphia.
Cyssero made his way backstage and spit for two hours long,and
that was so impressive that The Game made him apart of his entering and made it official by taking Cyssero on the road for the
remainder of the tour and giving him a Black Wall Street chain
that very same night.
Won't you tell me a little bit about
your mix tape that you have out now?
Cyssero: Well "Just for the F**k of it" I
had alot of things going thru my mind,
going on in my life, alot of different
changes good and bad. It was me just
feel-ing hard at times, I figured I just go
ahead and drop a bomb again. So that's
what I came up with.
Cyssero: Yes, basically all the guys I
named that inspired me. But I also want
to work with Marsha from "Floetry",
Jazmin Sullivan, Alicia Keys, Music
Soulchild< and Black Thought from
"The Roots". The list can go on. [laughs]
So how many mix tapes do you have?
Altogether I believe I am 7 in. That I
dropped myself, not to mention the hunSo do you have any special features on dreds and thou-sands of other mix tapes
I've been on.
this mix tape?
Cyssero: Actually "Just for the F**k of
it" mix tape is all me. But my last couple How can fans gain access to your muof mix tapes I dropped had good features sic and keep up with you?
on there like "Unstoppable 2" that was
My mix tapes hit everywhere from
my feature CD. That was the CD were I TriState Musik, Allflamers.com,
had everyone on there ranging from
livemixtapes.com, Dat-Piff of course.
Meek Mills, Gillie Da Kid, Redi Roc,
Also check out my YouTube channel,
Mike Knox. Damn near the whole city
youtube.com/supercyssero. My faceof Philadelphia was "Unstoppable 2". So book is facebook.com/cysserothevirus
after I got those features I was like
just like my twitter @cysserothevirus.
"Alright, I'm go-ing to just do one to the My website is under construction right
face, all by myself".
now, but will be up and running soon so
stay tuned for www.kingcyssero.com
It's always good to be different and
crea-tive, you stand out more. Alright
so let’s take it back when you first
started rap-ping, how long you've
been rapping for?
Cyssero: Honestly, I've been messing
around with that pen since I was 16
years old and I really started taking rapping serious like really wanting to take it
in my own hands and control my own
destiny had to be about 3 years ago.
I know you started off battling, do you
remember your first battle?
Yeah, actually I do! My first battle was
in the hood, down North Philly. It was at
one the Reed games. I didn't feel any
pressure so it just came kind of natu-ral.
That‟s why I kept doing it. It was just
natural to spit my hardest at somebody
and compete with them line for line.
And were you like free styling and all
of that?
Cyssero: Well a little bit but, I was always good at remembering all my raps. I
had hundreds of raps memorized for no
reason back then. [laughs]
Is there anyone out there that you
would like to work with, that you
haven't worked with yet?
„High
fashion versus urban fashion”
When you’re a model in the
fashion world, you’re classified by one of
two categories. A high fashion model or
an urban model. Seems anyone who is
chosen for the job would be happy with
either of the two right? Wrong. There are
a lot more complex issues that are underlying between the two surfaces. In the
high fashion world, you’re seen as beautiful, glamorous, and walking for some of
the most fabulous designers on the runway. If your successful and work hard at
your craft, you can make it to the top as a
prime ‘it-girl’ in the industry who is seen
everywhere. To digest the characteristic of
a high fashion model is somewhat simple.
In most cases they are above average in
height, ranging from 5’9 and higher,
without heels. They have high cheek
bones, very universal features, and are
usually white. There are only a handful
of ethnic models that are staying in the
same lane with the majority of the high
fashion world. Some household names
that are beginning to stand out are
Chanel Iman, Selita Ebanks, and Jessica
Porter.
are feeling mistreated and demanding the
same respect as the models walking for
Gucci. For the fashion world to mix the
two genres together would create confusion too many of the fashion world and
beyond. Not saying in any way that urban
is urban and high fashion is high fashion.
But the companies pushing the two are
responsible for the way things are turning
out.
The magazines pushing out the
urban world are shooting models in distasteful positions, highly revealing outfits,
and going for looks that are not at all
classy. Now look at your high fashion
magazines. Vogue, Elle, for examples are
doing ads with models who are dressed
very couture, extremely professional make
-up jobs, and the result is it being marketed
to every type of market. The end results
equal more money to Vogue and Elle, for
spinning an article that is tasteful as opposed to Don Diva or Hustle Magazine
that is shooting woman with huge backsides and targeting a hip hop audience.
If the models in the urban world
want to be treated with more respect, and
gain more jobs from the industry, they
need to take a stand and take pride in how
they are carrying themselves on the magazines and in the rap videos. When a rapper
hires a model from the high fashion world,
you can believe she has a private dressing
room, and will not be dancing around half
decently in any video. Her cameo will
most likely be a high fashion scene, with
either a swim suit, or a very nice outfit.
The models in the urban world are taking
the jobs as dancers, and „video hoe‟s‟,
working up popularity, then after a few
years wondering why they still have not
made a transition into a high fashion
world. Case in point, Amber Rose. Amber
Rose came from the strip clubs, to the videos, to Kanye‟s ex-girlfriend, and is somewhat gaining some work in both of the
fashion industries. This could be due to
becoming popular, from a relationship and
then working very hard to remain relevant
in the entertainment industry.
Other names have taken the
league in the urban fashion world, and
managed to steal 15 minutes of fame, for a
brief time. The longevity in the high fashion world is much more appealing. Many
models day to day woke up once and said
„this is what I want to do‟. Some have succeeded and some have not. For the ones
who are living luxuriously in the high fashion world, continue to work hard and not
allow others to tell you what is acceptable.
For the models working in the urban
world, take the time out to consider where
you wish to go in your career, and how are
you going to take the necessary stipulations to get to the level you desire most.
The demands of the high fashion
world are highly stressful and require a
certain type of woman to keep up with the
life. If it‟s not an issue with your skin
color, the next stepping stone is keeping
your weight at a unhealthy issue, to be
considered the object of perfection. Over
the spans of time in the industry there has
always been a health alert due to annexoria, and a ton of other eating disorders,
associated with trying to keep such a small
frame on the runway.
As for the urban modeling world, the criteria are much more laid back. The demand
for beauty, and perfection still exists but
the urban world is stigmatized with the
notion that models who are thick & voluptuous are what really sales. Most models in
the urban world, are not being paid the
same salaries as the high fashion world
models, are not walking for top designers,
let alone doing print ads, and are not getting the same exposure. The models in the
urban world are nicknamed with several
little phrases to define them as woman.
Eye candy, dime pieces, and pin-up girls
are just a few of the stereotypical names.
As for the models in the urban world,
many of them are Latin and Black. They
are noted for having big butts, and huge
busts.
The new trend is even undergoing
the knife for plastic surgery and injections.
This dangerous and risky new fad is creating unlicensed people all around the southern regions to perform injection parties at
hotels where woman are going in and
never coming out the same. Yes the idea
of a high fashion model and an urban
model carries different qualifications, but RunwayInk „Da‟ Writer
many successful women in the urban world
ters. Scientists do it all the time. People
who decide to consume the red pill create all of the businesses, gadgets, and
books around us.
Now I am not here to say that The Red
Pill is always good. We have our moments where we want or need to be ignorant to the things that go on around us.
Realizing just how messed up something
is may be tough to deal with. If Americans had the chance to know the foundation of their country and what it was
built on, do you think they would care or
want to know? That is for you to answer
yourself. Wishing to know and wishing
not to know represents The Red and
Blue Pill. Even within all this symbolism, we are here to make decisions.
There is a part in the first Matrix movie
where the traitor, Cypher, states, “if I
knew what the situation was I would
have told Morpheus to shove that pill up
his ass”. That sentence is a little extreme
to say the least, but nonetheless reasonable. The man wanted to live a comfortable life without stress.
The outcome is based on the input, but
even along those lines, life has a way of
placing us where we need to be. Blissful
ignorance is not a delicacy that needs to
be consumed on a daily basis. Keeping it
real with yourself allows you to understand what is going on in the world as
well as within you. Why sugar coat the
truth? Some people just do not have the
capacity to deal with everything at 100
percent, which is understandable. Nonetheless, ignorance makes people happy.
Who are we to say who should not be
ignorant? Times are hard, and yes, many
people just want to have fun. People all
over the world take chances and have
times when they are ignorant. However,
my question to you is; Are there any
questions or concerns that you have
about the world, and have you gone
about getting those answers? That is for
you to decide, readers.
Mr. Bryan Taylor is a red pill. I have
gone out on faith and it has taken me a
long way. I have had the chance to write,
and allow others to read what I have to
say. My articles are based on research
and from there I shape my opinions. I
want my readers to not only challenge
themselves, but challenge me as well. I
am not a know-it-all, and I am learning
about the world around me right along
with you. Until the next issue, please
take something back with you. I want to
know what my readers have to say. If
there are any questions, comments,
ideas, or anything please feel free to
contact me on FB: B Ra Carter, email:
[email protected] or twitter
@B_Ra215.
Apparently, I have been watching too
many science fiction movies and came
across The Matrix. While I was watching
the movie, I noticed something: it covers
the topic, The Red Pill and the Blue Pill.
I thought it was rather odd that these
things would be discussed in movies. As
I continued to watch, I noticed that this
movie dove into what each pill represents and from there I began to think,
“Hmm, what‟s up with these two?” As I
began my research, I discovered that
professors all over the world have discussed these two ideals. There have even
been books on them. My question to the
readers: Have you heard of The Red and
Blue Pills, and do know what they represent? Well, have no fear; Mr. Taylor is
here to help you with the answers.
Often described in the media, these two
icons have been featured in movies such
as Total Recall and The MaTrix. But,
what do they represent? The Matrix
gives an indication as to what they
mean: The red pill represents the truth
or chance, while the blue pill represents
the blissful ignorance that some human
beings enjoy indulging in. Simply put,
the world is a dangerous place, but, how
dangerous is determined by the individual. We have been given the opportunity
to understand the world around us.
When it comes to what we “believe,”
that is another story. In our households,
we are raised to believe certain things as
truth. Consider Thanksgiving Day. Some
individuals do not know that on that day
the Pilgrims slaughtered Native Americans. This is the reality of Thanksgiving.
The Matrix gives an example as to what
these pills represent and illustrates them
throughout the entire series. Neo (Mr.
Reeves) starts and continues to ask questions throughout the entire movie. Our
lives are plagued by questions, which we
try to answer during our lifetime. Who,
what, where, when, why, and how are
examples of these questions. I have
found myself asking, “why am here?
What is my purpose in life?” By “seeing
how far the rabbit hole goes,” we push
ourselves against the norms of society
and find another way. People who are
looked at as different or innovative are
Written By: Bryan Taylor
the consumers of The Red Pill. They
want to see what is going to happen if
they decide on this path or test the wa-