PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com is On Hiatus!

Hello, PG County Girl Supporters!
PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com has been on a hiatus. PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com will return with a new article every Wednesday, returning Wednesday, June 3, 2009. In the meantime, if you need to contact Daria Fennell, CEO of Daria Fennell PR and Editor-In-Chief of PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com, please call (Office/Cell) (202) 297-3603 or (E-Mail) dariafpr@gmail.com. Thanks for your patience!!

NEW YEAR NEW YEAR 2009!

Dawn of Danity Kane and Daria Fennell, CEO/Publicist, Daria Fennell PR and Editor In-Chief, PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com (Photo Credit: DJ Baker)

Hey All PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com Supporters,
Happy New Year 2009! I am extremely happy to have all of you as readers of the PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com. I would like to thank the following artists and friends and aquaintances for always looking out for me in 2008: Joy Fennell (Make-Up Artist, JoyFennell.com), Malachi Rivers (Jayden Entertainment Group), Josiah Heyward (J. Dot PR), Mike Street (GreasyGuide.com), Tyrone Farley, Luke Rafael (Fashion Stylist), KoB, iNDIGO, Fatso, Africa Miranda, Daniella Cobb (Pink Diamond Management), Latoya Dawson (Capelli NYC), Anthony at The Tyra Banks Show, Dove (Entertainment Publicist), Rafael Blanco (2R's Entertainment),DJ Baker, Mommy, G-Mom, Jim-Jim, Tre J., Karen Culpepper, Aisha Braveboy, Tamala Wright, Stephanie Davis, Renee Braithwaite, Keith Hudson, Derika Ferdinand Smith, Shawna Sobers, Uncle John, Aunt Roxie, Cousins Tomi and Lucindy. Please e-mail me your positive R&B, Hip Hop, Pop. and Alternative artists to interview and/or review to dariafpr@gmail.com. If you need an entertainment publicist to increase brand awareness and brand recognition for your positive R&B, Alternative, Hip Hop, and Pop artists, as well as, brands, please contact Daria Fennell of Daria Fennell PR by e-mail at dariafpr@gmail.com. May your 2009 be prosperous and amazing!

Celebrity Hairstylist Latoya Dawson

Opens Capelli NYC

in Brooklyn, New York

Celebrity Hairstylist Latoya Dawson working her magic on superstar, Keyshia Cole

Salon Chairs in Capelli NYC

Capelli NYC's Posh Reception Area

Fabulous Hair Creation of Celebrity Hairstylist Latoya Dawson of Capelli NYC

My girl, Celebrity Hairstylist Latoya Dawson, has opened Capelli NYC in Brooklyn, New York. She has worked with superstar recording artist, Keyshia Cole. Capelli NYC is a very upscale, trendy, and customer service driven hair salon in the BK. She specializes in making people of all ethnicities hair fly at all times. She certainly has worked her magic on my hair numerous times. You definitely need to make a hair appointment with Latoya Dawson of Capelli NYC. You will certainly be glad that you did! Check out Capelli NYC’s Facebook and MySpace pages to see more amazing styles. The Capelli NYC Salon is located at 465 Lincoln Place (bwt.Franklin & Classon) Brooklyn, NY 11238. For appointments, please call: (347) 295-0411/0410.

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com’s

300 Second Interview

with

FATSO

Fatso is a tremendously hot MC with a funny name who hails from both West Palm Beach, Florida and Queens, New York. His EP, Fatso Presents the Skinny, features 7 tracks and “is in the final stages of mixing and mastering.” Fatso’s EP will be released in January 2009. Fatso has newly signed with independent label, NasJota Records, and has secured new management, as well, Mr. Briggs Management. You can find out more information about Fatso by going to his website: www.fatsoworld.com, his MySpace page:www.myspace.com/fatsonj, his record label’s website: www.jotamag.com, his management’s website:www.mrbriggsmanagement.com, and his management’s MySpace page: www.myspace.com/mrbriggsmanagement. Eavesdrop on this conversation between PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com and the lyricist, Fatso. Queens and Florida stand up!

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com: When did you start rhyming?

Fatso: I started rhyming when I was around 11 or 12-years-old. I actually started songwriting before I started rhyming.

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com: Why do you call yourself Fatso?

I consider myself a Fatso because I was so different in many aspects socially speaking. A Fatso is someone who stands out and I like the way it sounds. I’m not just a rapper, I’m a songwriter. I rap. I sing. I’m not Usher but my voice works for me. I accept the term rapper but it’s just kind of limiting to be considered just a rapper.

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com: How did you meet Mr. Cheeks of Mr. Cheeks Entertainment? What happened with that deal? Are you currently an independent artist?

Fatso: I used to see Mr. Cheeks around Queens, I would see him and some of the Lost Boyz fam and crew. I met him at a concert where he was performing with several other artists. We hustled our way backstage. Mr. Cheeks asked me to spit something and of course, I rapped. He considered me the first artist on Mr. Cheeks Entertainment. I had a manager at the time. I don’t know what happened with the deal. My dad and I had a trip planned to meet Mr. Cheeks at the studio to do some recording for my demo tape. They were going to shop my demo around to the major record labels. I was in Virginia or Maryland. The meeting was cancelled. I was 17 years-old. I never got the story about what happened. Yes, I am an independent. There is just me as an entertainer, an artist, and a business man. I work with 2 booking agents in Alexandria, Virginia, and Brooklyn, New York. In 2009, I am focusing on securing gigs everywhere I can whether it be press wise, etc. If the right situation comes along, through major distribution or major booking, we will consider it at that time. [PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com’s Editor’s Note: Fatso has newly signed to NasJota Records and Mr. Briggs Management]

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com: What featured guests, producers, and tracks do you have on your EP, Fatso Presents the Skinny?

Fatso: Quincy Ledbetter, a producer for Petey Pablo, 2Pac, and Young Buck, produced the song, “I Can Fix It”, which is a fun one, I can tell you that. The EP also features on “I Can Fix It”, singer London who is signed to Motown Records. London, who is based in the ATL is originally from Oakland. The Ep also spotlights singer, Broadway, from Dallas, Texas, who is on a few songs such as “I Can Fix It”, “It’s Over”, and “Go Girl.” Broadway is currently shopping his demo to the major labels. “It’s Over”, produced by Ready, is a song about a relationship. I compared the relationship to a thunderstorm. I felt that the relationship was one thing but it turned out to be another. The track, “Real Eyes”, produced by Bounce House Productions out of Florida [Bounce House Productions' main producer is G Boy Da Charmer], that’s one of my favorites, too. It’s a song about a relationship I was in but it’s what I think my ex-partner would say about our relationship now.

Tyra! Tyra! Tyra! and Unsung

Tyra! Tyra! Tyra!

Miss Patti Labelle

Tyra

Brandy

I had an awesome time yesterday as an audience member on The Tyra Banks Show. Me and my friend sat in the greenroom while we waited to go behind the velvet rope to Tyraland. We were not sure who the guest or guests would be but we were thrilled when we found out who they were. The guests for our show were music artist, Brandy, on the comeback tip with her new album, Human, and the diva of divas, Miss Patti Labelle, promoting her new cooking DVD and cookbook. Brandy looked great and sounded great. Her 3 background singers dressed in all black sounded amazing, as well. There was also a hilarious turn when Miss Patti attempted to show Tyra and Brandy how to make her fried apple pie. This did not turn out as well as they hoped. I am not sure when the show will be aired. I will try to find out and of course, I will let post here on PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com.

On a Side Note

Phyllis Hyman
The Clark Sisters
Donny Hathaway

I really have been loving the new show on TVOne, entitled Unsung. It pays homage to wonderful Black artists who did not receive the accolades that they should have gotten. So far on Unsung, Donny Hathaway (my boy), Phyllis Hyman (my girl, DC and PG County loved this woman), and The Clark Sisters (amazing!). Please check your local listings for Unsung's viewing times. You will not be disappointed!

Day After Turkey Day Thoughts

Santogold

Brutha

Keyshia Cole

Jazmine Sullivan

Hi All! I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! We all have a lot to be

thankful for. I really enjoyed my Thanksgiving with my sister, Joy, aunt, Roxie, uncle, John, cousin, Tomi, his wife, Cindy, and my aunt and uncle's close neighbors: Sandy, Albert, Lee, Grandma, and funny PJ. I am really looking forward to tomorrow, November 29, 2008, as it will be my 35th birthday! 35-Stand Up! My birthday should be a holiday but nobody got the memo. I am also looking forward to new music being released from Brutha and Keyshia Cole. I am also really feeling Santogold and Jazmine Sullivan's albums. As always, if you have any new, hot, positive music artists (Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, and Alternative), for me to interview or review, please hit me up on my e-mail, dariafpr@gmail.com. Peace and hairgrease! Your PGCountyGirl, Daria Fennell.

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com’s

300 Second Interview

with

iNDIGO

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com is delighted to have the pleasure of introducing you to the Urban Christian musical stylings of iNDIGO. She is originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, but she has lived in PG County most of her life (i.e. Capitol Heights, Fort Washington). She is releasing her debut album, The INDI1st Project…Breakthrough, which will be released on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. She will have an album release celebration concert on Saturday, December 6, 2008, from 6pm to 8pm at the Temple of Praise (700 Southern Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032, (202) 561-1133) in Washington, DC. Special guest performances include Isaiah Thomas & Elements of Praise and Izzy. iNDIGO’s debut CD will be available for purchase at the release celebration. For more information on iNDIGO, go to http://www.jesusgroupie.com/ or www.Myspace.com/indi1st.Sit back and enjoy iNDIGO’s article giving God praise.

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com: When did you know that you wanted to be an Urban Christian artist?

iNDIGO: I never wanted to a gospel artist. This is a calling put on my life. I am new to being saved. Earlier in my career, I was a member of a secular group called 4 Bidn (Forebidden). Sylvia Rhone (Former Chairman/CEO of Elektra Records) signed us personally over at Elektra. I would describe 4Bidn as Destiny’s Child meets EnVogue. In April 2006, Jesus Christ grabbed a hold of my heart. During that process, I didn’t want to sing anymore. I wanted to reach souls. I didn’t want to be a Christian artist because people hold you to a higher standard. 4Bidn didn’t work out because it wasn’t God’s purpose for my life.

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com: What does your self-coined phrase, “Saved and Fly”, represent?

iNDIGO: I coined the phrase, “Saved and Fly”, to especially let young girls know that they do not have to lose their identity and their swagger when they give their lives up to God. It’s fly to know that you are going to Heaven. You’re just living your life to please God.

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com: What does your hot first single, “Search My Heart”, mean to you?

iNDIGO: A good friend of mine, Tyra, wrote “Search My Heart.” She’s a very anointed songwriter. The song was produced by Young Boy. I went and cut the single and put my heart into it, because I believed in the single so much. The song is my way of telling Jesus Christ that I want to live for him. If I have anything in me that you don’t want there, take it away from me. The song ministers to people who are not saved and also to the ones who are on the fence with one foot in and one foot out.

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com: Who are 2 of your musical inspirations?

iNDIGO: Right now at this moment, I would say one of the two is Ayiesha Woods. She’s on the Christian side. I’m also really digging Tye Tribbett. I really admire boldness in the body of Christ. I like how Tye really goes out of the box. He inspires me to keep being myself in the music. I’m not in a major label situation. I am doing my album independently.

PGCountyGirl.Blogspot.com: What dreams do you have for yourself in 2009?

iNDIGO: One dream is that every song on this album is going to bless somebody. I see myself prayerfully getting a major distribution deal. I want someone to be able to walk into Best Buy or Walmart to buy my CD nationwide. People will be able to order my CD off of my website. It will also be available on Yahoo Music and CD Baby, among other retailers. I would also like to win some awards such as a Stellar award. Although I do not need an award’s validation, I have the Lord’s validation.