the breakthrough with mr. cool-aid
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All local artist stand up!!! The BreakThrough is coming to a city near you.TRANSCRIPT
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Exclusive with boxer Ma-Main.
Artist of the month!!!!!!!
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Born December 10,1991 Darien “Ma-Main” June is a young man on a mission who will stop at nothing. This South Carolina boxer has a dream to be the greatest. Since overcoming his biggest fight in life he’s now living his dreams in the ring. We recently ran into Ma-Main after his match against Daniel Locklair at White Rock Gym in Ballentine. Ma-Main, who has been boxing for 10 years, tells us his family is his biggest sup-port system. When asked how does he walk in the ring with no fear he states “ I just put god first.”
Ma-Main
Braised Balsamic Chicken
Recipe provided by:www. allrecipes.com
Quick Recipe Pick Prep: 10m Cook: 25m Ready: 35m
Ingredients6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 teaspoon garlic saltground black pepper to taste2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion,thinly sliced1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1. Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chick-en breasts until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken; season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An in-stant read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees C).
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Mr. Cool-Aid
One of SCs artist destined for greatness
One of SCs artist destined for greatness
Raising the bar for any upcoming SC artist, Mr Cool-Aid is on the move.Where did it all begin? We learn more about his ob-stacles, success and goals in this recent interview where he has no problem keeping it real. Q: Welcome, first and for most I know every one is wondering, how did you come up with the name Mr. Cool-Aid?
A: Well I always loved kool-aid, so one day Iwas at home thinking of ways to de-fine kool-aid. Cool-aid to me defines a persons personality to their attire. You know, how they carry them-selves. On top of that im just a cool n***a.
Q: What was your childhood like growing up?
A: I struggled to make it through school. There were gangs and drugs
around me more than a child should see. I looked up to my older cousins just seeing all the jewlrey, cars and clothes, I wanted that life. I dreamed of that fancy lifestyle, so as I got older I looked into rap.
Q: How old were you when you first started rapping?
A: I was 13 years old when I started. That was my first time ac-tually writing a song. I can honestly say I didn’t like it, it was wack.Q: Has your family al-ways been supportive of your career choice?
A: Yes, they have always been and will forever be my biggest support system. My brother Big Bear specif-ically has been that one that stays on me.
Q: Who would you say influenced your rhymes?
A: Pastor Troy definitely.
Q: When have you been most satis-
“I will never turn my back
on family”
fied in your career?
A: In 2002, thats when I first won a rap contest down in Atlanta. That was a proud moment for me, thats where it all began.
Q: How often do you practice be-fore a show?
A: Twice in the car on the way to a performance.
Q: How do you handle a mistake on stage?
A: Just keep it going, ad lib over the mistakes and then jump back in.
Q: What is something, Mr. Cool-Aid, wouldn’t do?
A: Turn my back on family.
Q: Family life, do you have any children?
A: Yes I have 7 kids. 6 biological and a stepson who I love and raise as my own.
Q: Have you had any days where you wanted to give up and stick to a
regular 9-5 job?
A: Yes, times got hard, and I had to support my family. When I think of my kids going without, I have to focus on making moves for them.
Q: What is a typical day for Mr. Cool-aid?
A: Just chilling with my kids, ev-ery chance I get I spend time with them.
Q: What are some obstacles you had to overcome in your career?
A: Dealing with a lot of fakeness. People say what they’re gonna do and not do it. People say they gonna help others and don’t. It’s always a money issue with some-body.
Q: How do you balance your per-sonal life with rapping?
A: No balance neccessary right now. Honestly at this point rap is about 20% compared to the 80% I give to my family.
Q: Are you signed?
A: No.
Q: If you could choose a record lable or artist to be signed under, who would it be?
A: Well how the industry is now, i would sign with Yo Gotti. Alot of n***as seem to have changed in the rap game.
Q: Whats next for Mr. Cool-Aid?
A: I want to try to put together song battles. Similar to freestyle battles but with full songs.
So there you have it Mr. Cool- Aid fans. If you want more from Mr. Cool-Aid you can watch his self titled hit single “Cool-Aid” on YouTube or fol-low him on Facebook @ Daniel Buttabean June.
“Times got hard, I had to support
my family...”
Artist of the Month
Lele Bad Bad
We see you!!! The Break Through would like to recognize February’s hard working woman. Ebony June, 26, is a single mother striving for suc-cess. We asked several friends and family members what would be 3 words that best described Ebony and the 3 words they all had in common was loyal, kind hearted and a hard worker. Ebony June is the mother of Corey Haynes Jr, 8, and resides in Columbia, SC. Hats off to you Ebony June. Keep up the great work and re-member this scripture from Isaiah 40:29 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
*Mr. Cool-Aid -Cool Aid *Black Zacc-Plug Talk
*LeLe Bad Bad-Get It in *YPC Nae-Lawwd Knows
*Keezie(Huncho) ft Cheese *48 SugaShane-Ova Wit Hittem Up*Eho Leesburg-Krack *Wristgame Slick- Strutted *Joc Hustle-Bakk2Back *Teddy Black ft Krasy Krosby-Way my N****s At
February’s Finest
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