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Live From Sour Apple Season 2 EP-31 Anika McClure

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The Biography of Anika T. McClure 

Ms. Anika T. McClure is multi-talented in many areas including, mass media, video & film, radio 

broadcasting, business management, photography, graphics arts, modeling, and fashion.  

Beginning her journey in 1986 into this world, even she would be amazed at all the possibilities she 

would turn into reality and accomplishments. 

Beginning to follow dreams in the field of medicine, Anika’s interest in the arts sparked when she 

participated in the Spiral Workshop program at the University of Illinois in 2003.  She was able to 

display her talents through her work and this was when she had an idea that something was there 

for her to begin to flourish and possibly to make into a career.  Still going against her passion for 

art, Anika was accepted into Chicago State University in 2004 and begin her journey in the pre- 

medicine program.  In 2005, she decided to switch majors over to Communications, and restarted 

her journey in the arts. 

Anika is a graduate from Chicago State University, Class of 2008, and has received the 

Baccalaureate degree of Arts in Communications.  She was heavily involved in academics as well 

as campus life.  She was a member of the National Dean’s List, received the Merit Award from 

2007-2009 for the outstanding work as an undergraduate student in her communications 

department, worked in the National Black Theatre Festival, executive board member of NAACP, 

member of CSU Media Group and CSU Student Life, a model in Allure Models Group, and was 

crowned Chicago State University 2008 Homecoming Queen.  She is now a current member of the 

Chicago Teachers College/Chicago State University Alumni Association. 

In 2008, Anika came up with the idea to start a production company, Fusion Chilled Productions, 

which did not move too far in the right direction, but stood at a stand-still.  Still building a fan-base 

and working on productions and live shows, Anika knew it was time for a change in the aid of a 

better investment for the company.  In the beginning of 2009, Anika changed the name of the 

company to Pink Fusion Entertainment and continued to produce live shows.  Pink Fusion 

Entertainment is her stepping stone and she has grown the company into what it is today. 

With mixing her knowledge in production and her modeling experience, her biggest show, which 

was her first fashion show “ConGLAMOURate: The Fashion Affair” debuted in 2009 was her major 

success story.  With teaming up with several designers and models, and having many in 

attendance, this was the event that marked history for Anika and for Pink Fusion Entertainment. 

Anika has worked on film projects with many companies including Royal Caribbean, and has 

produced many live and film and video productions as a college student and after graduating.  She 

enjoys print modeling and runway work and training runway models.  She also enjoys writing in her 

leisure time and looks forward to the future in producing her own literary works. 

As she continues to work to fulfill all of her dreams in life, two of her most recent project she is 

working on are “Pandemonium: A Fashion Affair” in September 2010, and a launch event for her 

clothing line “Modernaire Clothing Company”, which will debut in early spring 2011.  

Live From Sour Apple Season 2 EP-30 Liz Toussaint

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Liz Toussaint alone, is a walking party, has Louisiana running through her veins, and a voice as big as Texas!  Add that with talented band members and you’re guaranteed a good time!

Toussaint was born and raised in the inner city of Chicago. Listening to country music was her little secret, as it was not common in the Englewood area....(and urban communities alike.).  Her passion for music lead her to singing with soulful girl groups in her teen years, but as a solo artist she decided to no longer ignore the music she loved.  “She is the real deal” says Kenneth Wright (Nashville writer/Tim McGraw).  Toussaint has written, arranged and produced her current project titled “My name is Liz”.  Currently  traveling to Nashville for writing session on music row and studying at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, Liz is dedicated to her craft and destined to be the next groundbreaking artist from Illinois.  

After opening for Comedian Cedric the Entertainer to a standing ovation, Liz is quickly gaining a reputation for being a hard act to follow. She comes from a bloodline of great talent as she is related to Allen Toussaint who has written, arranged, produced and played piano for many of the best New Orleans R&B records ever made.  Mr. Toussaint said: “I think what you are doing is Grand”.

As the only black female country artist from Chicago, Liz is without question a rarity.  Her witty personality comes alive on stage as she gives her audience a peek into her life as an inner city teen, uncharacteristically listening to country music.  The Chicago Tribune found her story to be so interesting, they published a full page on her life in June of 2009 titled “City Born, Country Drawn”.

Toussaint continues to work on major developments with her project, while traveling and performing throughout the U.S.

Live From Sour Apple Season 2 EP-29 Maserati Deeder

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Darryl Leroy "Maserati Deeder" Harper, Jr.

Darryl Leroy Harper Jr., better known by his stage name Deeder tha H.G./Deeder tha Hood Great born to parents Darryl Harper Sr. and Regena Meals on August 5th 1987 Being the oldest of 5, Deeder coped with a lot of responsibility and hardships at a young age. Constantly changing residence along with his father in and out of their lives, his mother provided for him and his younger siblings with limited resources and no outside support. At this point in his life, Deeder felt it was time to make his transition from a boy to a MAN.

Maintaining his marks in school by staying enrolled in honors half his school career trouble followed him like a shadow. Gang fights, felonies and fast living all became stellar elements of his young life. Deeder’s motto was "Fuck It, If One Fall, We All Fall." Living as rebel, Deeder dropped out of high school his senior to pursue his GOD given gift, to speak through music.

In and out of A&R offices such as Geffen, A&M, and Interscope, Deeder geared himself to speak power and deliver like a king. Deeder has performed with heavy hitters such as T.I.(Grand Hustle/Atlantic), Young Dro (Grand Hustle/Atlantic), and Tyrese. Collaborating with artists such as Twista(Atlantic), Lil Boosie (Asylum), and Sly Polaroid, Deeder looks to make an everlasting impact with the anticipation of his first Major mixtape release.

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Live From Sour Apple Season 2 EP-28 Simeon Henderson

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Live From Sour Apple Season 2 EP- 27 Ben Official

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Some people call it “destiny” or fate” but it is a fact that so people are born to sing and make music. The industry has been waiting for something Official and this specific art ist officially reveals the truth behind Soul Music. Ben Ojei (born July 02, 1987) better known by his stage name Ben Official is an up and coming Chicago musician, striving to become a legendary neo-soul singer. A distinguished artist, Ben Official is dedicated to his music career. Ben is not only an extremely talented singer; he also excels in song writing, playing the piano, and composes and produces his own music.

Born in Nigeria, at the age of 5 his family decided to move to the Unit ed States. After his arrival, Ben discovered his new love for neo-soul music. Inspired by artists such as Toni Tony Tone and D’angelo, at the age of sixteen, Official began developing his skills of playing the piano “by ear,” and found his voice in soul and gospel. Having performed in various churches, he began to gain a new sense of his most valuable instrument: his voice. Official practiced whenever he had the chance to experiment with different techniques. He says, “Although I was raised Cath olic, I loved the atmosphere of a Baptist church. The soul and struggle that I heard in Old Negro Spirituals enlightened me to a new genre of vocal us age. I connected more to that soulful sound and eventually made it my own.”

A resident of Chicago since the age of 7, Ben says, “Chicago gave me a new un derstanding with artists such as Dave Hollister, Black Street, Carl Thomas and Bri an McKnight. I found these voices quite different but highly interesting in their riffs and runs. It was my first introduction to gospel voices on R&B tracks/beats. I then found R&B Soul.” Around the age of 17, Ben decided to take his music and performanc es to the next level.

With unique vocals, best described as silky yet raspy, Ben often finds himself be ing compared to a blend ofJamie Foxx, Carl Thomas and John Legend. Ben Official has performed at various large-scale venues in the city of Chica go and throughout the U.S. during a 6 city tour. 

Currently, Ben is working on a new project as he plans for a Album/Mix tape release in the summer of 2010. Highly anticipated songs such as "Round and Round" and "Glamorous Girl" will be featured on the "R&B V.S. Neo-Soul" Mix tape.

Live From Sour Apple Season 2 EP- 26 Youngster The 80's Baby

Live From Sour Apple Season 2 Ep- 25 Renee Mathews

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Live From Sour Apple Season 2 Ep- 24 Bo Beniz

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Bo Beniz 

“Architect of Chicago’s hip hop’s renaissance” 

Bo Beniz has a flow so ice cold that he’d undoubtedly freeze—if he wasn’t already the coldest. This 

explains why he’s dressed for arctic verbal war, not bothering to remove his navy blue pea coat, black 

hoodie and skull cap before stepping inside the recording booth to lay down adlibs for his track, “Easy,” 

for his forthcoming album. On the chorus, he taunts competitors with, “This is waaaaaay to EASY!” and 

from the outside looking in, it appears to be just that.  

All the makings for success fall in line like a great game of chess for this 26-year-old artist on a mission 

to change and takeover the rap game simultaneously.  Peep the credentials: Charm and charisma like LL? 

Check. Swagger like Diddy? Check. Business savvy like Jay-Z? Check. Been shot up like 50? Check. A 

flow like no other in the game? Checkmate.  “All I know is, I do me and you can’t not like me. I’m me,” 

he chuckles with a presidential, mega-watt grin. “Bo Beniz is great!” 

Today, Bo Beniz, born Boaz McGee, is uber confident about his rap skills, but this hasn’t always been the 

case. He remembers growing up a fan of hip hop, writing original rhymes as early as sixth grade and 

idolizing the southern style of Cash Money and Outkast, but he didn’t begin to take himself and a career 

in music seriously until he was 16. “I realize that’s when I fell in love. Ever since then I couldn’t stop,” he 

recalls.  

Entering the industry as one-half of the Harvey Allbangers produced duo, Bo & Logik, Bo Beniz has 

come a long way from his early days of performing. “I was nervous as all get out,” he shares about his 

first live performance in 2002 with rap partner Logik, “but something in my mind told me I was the best 

and I still feel that way to this day,” he says laughing. Bo & Logik performed at Chicago’s legendary 

House of Blues five times and is the only independent hip hop act to headline. Their debut mixtape, 

Finally, received spins from Chicago’s top radio stations and DJs and spawned crowd favorites such as 

“Sweet Home Chicago” and “Show Her the World.” Getting House of Blues was a dream fulfilled and 

now as a solo artist, managed by music industry veteran and owner of The Music Experience, Dedry 

Jones, Bo Beniz is right on track to realize his dream of putting other Chicago artists on the map. 

As CEO of GO Sity Entertainment, Bo Beniz is committed to giving Chicago artists a chance to shine.  In 

March 2009, Bo Beniz and GO Sity Entertainment produced The Chicago Hip Hop Classic, a concert and 

music symposium featuring only Chicago talent. “Chicago is long overdue for a breakthrough in hip hop 

music, where the entire music community embraces and recognizes local talent,” says Bo Beniz about the 

inspiration for creating The Chicago Hip Hop Classic. In addition to having the support of music lovers, 

industry executives and local businesses, The Classic even caught the attention of established hip-hop 

notables like Grammy Award-winning artist Rhymefest, who opened the show.  

Since July 2008, The GO Sity produced Crowd Control Concert Series has been featuring many of 

Chicago’s underground and independent hip hop acts. The series, which takes place the third Saturday of 

the month in the heart of Bronzeville at the Spoken Word Cafe, is half open mic and half feature acts, 

showcasing local talent like Jak Frost, Twone Gabz, Co-Still and GO Sity Entertainment artist, Polie Da 

Great. Winners of the Apollo-style open mic pre-show win recording time and a large trophy, a coveted 

prize for many of the young performers who have never won anything in their lives.  

Growing up on Chicago’s South Side—the “low end” near 47th & King Drive where he holds his popular 

event—Bo Beniz knows exactly what it feels like to long for winning in life. “I was what they call a 

disadvantaged youth,” says Bo. As a young man, he associated himself with the bad boys and hustling 

didn’t only describe his drive, but his way of living and making money. In 1998, the realities of life 

caught up with him when he was shot nine times at close range (in what he found out years later was a 

case of mistaken identity). The bullet wounds are still visible in various places throughout his body, 

including a near fatal blow barely missing his heart, but unlike most rappers, he doesn’t wear his scars 

with vain pride. “I don’t feel extra gangsta because I got shot up. I kind of feel like a victim,” he shares. 

“It didn’t make me a super thug because I got shot. It made me realize that [lifestyle] wasn’t the way to go 

and I’ve got some different things to do and pursue.” 

Through his GO Sity for Youth after school program, Bo Beniz shares this wisdom with youth to 

hopefully turn their minds around and inspire them. “I come from where they come from—the low end. 

They see I’m still in the area, but my situation has changed totally.” The students in his program learn 

about various aspects of the music industry, along with some real-talk life lessons. When he’s not focused 

on challenging his artists and students to be better, he’s focused on challenging himself.  

Bo Beniz is the architect of Chicago’s hip hop renaissance, building opportunities for Chicago talent to do 

what they love and be recognized at home…and the world. “Jay-Z is my motivation,” says Bo.” He’s 

doing it so big and setting the bar so high, but eventually, somebody gotta come and shut him down. I 

want to be him. Not Jay-Z; the guy who shuts him down.” 

There’s no doubt that Bo Beniz is just that guy. From dealing illegal business to the masses, to delivering 

lyrical dopamine to move the masses, Bo Beniz knows exactly how to give the people what they crave. 

“I’m slowly but surely realizing I can fly and I’ll be that guy soon.”  

For bookings contact: 

Dedry Jones                                                                                                                                    

773.493.0154                                                                                                                         

themusicexp@aol.com 

For media inquiries and interviews contact: 

Sandria M. Washington, Writeous Media                                                                                          

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