Author Zane, and Cast of Cinemax's 'The Jumpoff' Discuss Roles & Their Views On the Series


We have all witnessed what happens when Zane puts a pen to a piece of paper to create a phenomenal novel. Now, Cinemax has given us another opportunity to witness Zane’s work come to life on the small screen, every Friday evening in Zane’s The Jumpoff. This is Zane’s second television series. Her first series, The Sex Chronicles, focused on the lives of a group of girlfriends. The Jumpoff however, focuses on a group of five, 30-something frat brothers as they face various twists within their lives.  We had the chance to speak with three of the actors from the show, Kinyumba Mutakabbir (pictured far left), Tanjareen Martin, and Amin Joseph (pictured center) as well as the show’s creator, Zane, to discuss the series and some things that we can expect when watching Zane’s The Jumpoff on Friday nights. Kinyumba is a former college football star turned model and actor. You may recognize him from Calvin Klien ads, or from Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself.  Tanjareen Martin, an Inglewood native, claims to have heard every possible joke about her name. She has a background in broadcasting  and has produced episodes of The Judge Joe Brown Talk Radio Show, as well as Love For Sale, featuring singer Mya and herself.  Amin Joseph is a Howard University Theatre Arts graduate who has recently starred in G.I. Joe: Retaliation and appeared on the show "Southland."  Together, Zane and the members of the cast provided interesting perspectives on providing entertainment for an underserved demographic, as well as, insight to their respective characters and roles within the grand scheme of Zane’s The Jumpoff.

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K. Michael - An Eyewear Brand Visionary


Khristian Michael is a New York brother who has found his way into the elite world of eyewear design, which is a somewhat odd feat for an African-American male. His brand Forever K. Michael the Collection is the biggest selling brand of eyewear in Dubai and he’s never even been there. When asked about his humble beginnings K. Michael says, “I was always known for wearing eyewear in the fashion industry. I was an A&R for an independent label and I was doing a lot of events, fashion shows and movie premieres and wearing eyewear was always a passion of mine so when the record industry started to change, I decided to put my destiny into my own hands. I had already worked with artists such as Seal Paul from the YoungBloodZ, DJ Cool of “Let Me Clear My Throat” fame and more. I remember speaking with one of my mentors who was the National Director of Promotions for Arista and Warner Brother Records for about 10 years and he told me that if I was able to sell myself that I would make a lot of money. I didn’t sing, I didn’t twirl batons, I didn’t play ball but I knew I had a passion for fashion. I knew what looked good so I decided to take my passion for fashion into the eyewear industry."

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Gordon Chambers - A Timeless Music Maker


Grammy award winning, talented singer and prolific songwriter are just some of the components that make up Mr. Gordon Chambers. He has worked with and written songs for over 75 recording artists including Angie Stone, Yolanda Adams, The Isley Brothers, Brandy, Trey Songz, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Usher, Marc Anthony and Jamie Foxx, just to name a few. New York raised, Chambers not only has an ear for a song, but also a deep respect for music. We caught up with the award winning artist and he shared a few words of inspiration as well as some tips on improving your songs.

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Author, Missy B. Salick Discusses 'Claiming Jeremiah' & Passion For Foster Children


She went from writing for Fortune 500 companies to becoming an author and self-publishing her first novel, Claiming Jeremiah.  Author Missy B. Salick takes time from her busy schedule of working and raising two children to discuss her past work as well as the release of her debut novel. Claiming Jeremiah, electronically released April 6th describes the story of a young woman, Jordyn Sims, who deals with her own personal struggles while going through the process of adopting her nephew, who was abandoned by her sister, Tori.  A story Salick is all too familiar with, considering that she recently adopted a foster child she took into her home while still in her mid-twenties.   In this interview, Salick discusses her love for writing as well as her passion for foster children.

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Five Minutes with R & B Singer, Bobby V


With a name like Bobby Valentino (now just known as Bobby V), you better be bringing the sexy. In an R&B world saturated with baby-making music, and sexy love ballads, Mr. V does exactly that. We here at Parlé Magazine caught up with the Disturbing Tha Peace protegé, and former member of the R & B boy group Mista. We found out a little bit more about the sexy crooner, like that he's a fan of Back II The Future.

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Love & Hip Hop's Erica Mena Goes 'Underneath It All'

You may recognize her from Chris Brown’s "Excuse Me Miss" video, or from turning the pages of XXL Magazine.  You may even be familiar with her by reading the daily blogs and seeing what her name is being tied to. Most certainly, those who tune into Love & Hip Hop New York recognize her name, face, and attitude. In this interview, reality star Erica Mena opens up about some of the things she’s been through, and all that has gone into making her the person she is today.  Recently releasing her debut book, Underneath It All, a book detailing the struggle of building herself up from an abused foster child to who she is today. In our interview Erica Mena discusses the process of healing from what she experienced as a child while giving solid conversation about her relationship with DJ Envy, her feelings towards bloggers and raising her six year-old son.

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Rapper Ca$h Out Discusses Future & Importance of Patience


First he took over the streets with his single "Cashing Out"  Since,  he’s already collaborated with artists such as Ke$ha, Wale and B.O.B.  At just 22 years-old, rapper Ca$h Out has made major strides in his budding career. Recently signed with Epic Records, we had the chance to speak with Ca$h Out about his successes as well as some of his future endeavors.  Here's what the Atlanta bred emcee had to say...

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Singer/Songwriter Tocarra Hamilton Discusses Life & Universal Records Deal


Energetic, youthful and inspiring are just some of the words I can use to describe singer and songwriter, Tocarra Hamilton. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tocarra had her very first experiences singing in the choir of Ebenezer Church of God in Christ. I had the opportunity to discuss with Tocarra her transition from a singer amongst many in the stands of her church choir to becoming a stand-alone artist whose music is hard to label. Tocarra shared some personal tragedies, including a car accident that almost took away the use of her legs, but thankfully she was able to steer clear of tragedy to find some triumphs in her life, like her recently inked distribution deal with Universal Records and having the opportunity to give back to young girls, providing motivation based off her own experiences.  Check out the full interview with Tocarra here...

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