| Chey N is a Good Look |
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 Chey.N is the self proclaimed neon kid that's got the internet buzzing and now the international community as well as the States are starting to take notice of this budding superstar. With her crazy swag and slick delivery she already stands apart from the crowd of females in the industry from rappers, to r&b and pop acts, as far more then just another pretty face. But before the bravado and the style she was just a kid from the wood...
One of two kids, she learned early on the harsh reality of self reliance from an absent father who left her mother to raise two kids alone. A task that was at times too much for the single mom. Forcing Chey and her brother to become fiercely independent. Back and forth between the UK and America her family struggled for most of her youth trying to stay afloat in an affluent neighborhood so that an academically gifted Chey could get the best education but she found acceptance hard, being the only mixed kid in her class and one of the only low income families in the community, even homeless at a time she found a home with the other outsiders, the skaters, the punks, the musicians. She fell in love with music through classic rock and soul and in hard times got her strength from singing and writing poetry. At about 11 her teachers and mentors began to take notice of her talent for acting, uncanny ability to pick up music by ear, to teach herself how to play instruments and craft full songs in a matter of minutes. It was at that point her life took a turn and she realized that she had the ability to change her quality of life with her talent and mind, thats the moment where her unshakable drive was born. She'll be the first to say it was never easy but she pushed on through poverty, no's and thousands of doors slamming in her face. Holding onto her unique style, just knowing that one day she would be able to let it out and achieve her full potential. And now at 22, after years of financial and emotional struggle, years of trying to get the industry to understand what she possessed. She's evolved from a hungry kid to the ultimate go-getter. Creating the foundations of an empire, that includes beyond her music, her production group (The Cut Crew), a crazy acting resume (Law&Order, NBC,ABC,Nickelodeon, etc), writing/publishing (GEM LYRICS), fashion (dumpe fresh), a label that she now heads (def pen music group) along with a new marketing platform for artists thats currently in the works. Chey.N is slowly becoming not just an artist but a lifestyle choice. A consummate example of a true boss, she's the beacon of light for so many young hustlers, who've been caught up in the struggle, who haven't been accepted so instead paved their own way. Listening to her music is a conscious decision to turn away from the same manufactured music thats taken over radio. Rockin her style is pushing away the boring standards for fashion and instead reppin individuality. Getting down with her crew is embracing the outsiders who have all suddenly become trendsetters. From Fly Society to Dumpe Fresh to Def Pen all the young power players have come together and co-signed Chey.N simply because, whether you understand her music or not all who know her know Chey's business savvy and drive alone guarantee she IS the future. 
Urbansteez.com Interview with the multi talented O' So Lovely Chey N
Chey N: Hahah I dont think we have enough time for me to go through it allllllll. But MOST importantly I've learned that a true artist isn't defined by what they create with what they have, but how they go above and beyond to acquire what they lack.... People will always tell you, "you dont have what it takes or you need to link with the right people". And dont get me wrong networking is very very important in this industry but people are always looking to jump on a bandwagon. Thats why you have to be able to create whatever you need from yourself when no ones in your corner. And they will all jump on u, guaranteed. Urbansteez.com: How have you dealt with getting some doors slammed in your face in the past? And what is their reason for slamming them in the first place? Chey N: I'm very lucky to have adapted early to rejection and critiscm. I really use it as a learning experience now. I like to study why people dont respond to my music or what makes people not want to be apart of the project, because once I understand it I can overcome it...I think the reason alot of doors slammed is cuz people couldnt put me in a box or a genre and for alot of people in this business thats scary, cause they cant predict how consumers are going to respond to you. My style is so different that it was too much of a risk for most people to take. So I got the hell no's lol or the your not ready or the you need to change your sound blah blah blah hahah Urbansteez.com: They was telling Kanye that for the longest, now he average's a grammy a year, I like the "Imma do me approach you got!!" So how was life in the UK? Did you pick up on the language, can you speak different languages, if so explain? Chey N: I loved Sheffield always will. Theres just a part of me that will forever feel at home there, the way of life is so much different and alot of my british friends tend to put America and American culture on a pedestal but to me the Uk and Europe have got us beat in so many ways. NOT saying I am not proud of my country and my city. NY stand up! As for the languages I speak a little Spanish and a little French. When I was a kid I just had this thing for picking up accents and languages. I would always come back to the states from Sheffield chattin Uk slang and that, and no one could understand a WORD of what I was saying hahah it was hilarious. I still whip it out from time to time to confuse people. Urbansteez.com: Out of dancing , acting, and music which would you desire to be established in first and why?
Chey N: I'm not good at choosing one...as you can see haha. I still do them all and in a perfect world I will always be able to do all three. I live to perform. Whether its losing myself in a character or in choreography or in a song... those moments are what keep me in the game and I just couldnt see giving any of them up! Urbansteez.com: What is your true passion in the entertainment world, your first love?? Chey N: Well it all started with dance. I guess you could say that was my first love. When I was a kid I was hella shy..(I know hard to believe lol) and the only time I really got to flex was when I was dancing. I started dancing at some crazy young ass age like 3 or something like that... And I was singing on the low but I wasnt brave enough to tell anyone about it. So dancin kind of became my thing.
Urbansteez.com: Where are you getting the inspiration? every time I'm on myspace I see that little guy lit up under your profile.. Chey N: Lol I'm a griiiinder. I have a lot of faith and if I'm being real thats the only thing that keeps me going. Cause I tell you its a fight, being broke, trynna get heard, trynna show people that "different" can work for the mainstream. Keepin in contact with all my myspace fam... I have my days when I'm like why the *uck did I choose this!? But its always on those days that something amazing happens to remind me why I love this or someone comes through and lets me know that I inspire them or that they respect my grind. And that makes it all worth the struggle for me. Urbansteez.com: That's wassup!! Get em Chey!! How did you get involved with the Dumpe fresh crew? Chey N: Shout to my fam! Ce sa! Skating has always been apart of my life. I ended up writing a record called Skateboards and Braids, I still remember.. I was jussst about to finish the record and my assistant at the time sent me this page randomly and was like check this out. It was Boy Shy's page and I was thinking man this kids flow is sick his music is dope and I kept seeing this Dumpe Fresh floating around his page. So I did my research and decided to put Dumpe Fresh in the record. About 3 weeks later I did an interview promoting the single and Boy Shy hit me up to say he was feeling the song. The funny part about that story is he's french and he had NO IDEA what I was saying lol. So he didnt even realize that I shouted out Dumpe Fresh in the song. But after that we just gelled. I start workin with producers from their camp (Shout to Lecs! My freezy producer) and building with Mellow and Sully and I kind of took them under my wing and said I'm gonna do what I can to bring you guys to the US cause I think they are the next big thing. So we're promoting like crazy right now, looking at some great distribution deals on the table. The first collection just dropped and the online store is open. So cop those exclusives dumpefresh.com its only available in stores in France, but we ship international from the webstore.
Urbansteez.com: Dumpe fresh, check them out in the urban steez fashion blog, " Check my Steez"....Lets talk about acting, what would you say are the pros and cons? Chey N: Acting is so rewarding. Cause to REALLY become someone else is an amazing experience. The cons for me are that unfortunately... there's a stigma attached to being an artist AND an actress. It gets hard for people to believe you as anyone but your public persona and that sucks Urbansteez.com: I see...Tell me a little bit about your Def pen music group? Chey N: Well its Ducketz def pen music group actually lol but they are my fam. The new era of media, we have the viral promo game on lock. The Kasmo&Ducketz radio show is killin' em. Defpenradio718.com is coming up right along side the other major hip hop media websites. And me and Ducketz are creating this label as the example for the new successful business model for marketing artists and distributing music to the world. Every day Def Pen expands... we've got the UK, Canada the States and its just going to continue to grow and bring young hungry business's to the table that we can pull in under the Def Pen Umbrella of companies. We are multimedia in every sense of the word. But you'll just have to watch an see to understand the real scope of
Urbansteez.com: Define for me your true definition on a Boss?? Chey N: A boss is someone who can create opportunity, maintain a network to achieve all their goals and negotiate without ever compromising their vision, holding or ultimate power of decision. Urbansteez.com: Would you say you're a Boss? Chey N: Yes sir ;o)
Urbansteez.com: So "Boss Lady", what is your ultimate goal? Chey N: On the artist side I just want to make music I love and share it with the world. On the biz side I want to usher in a new era of entertainment. To build a bridge back to the consumer, give people something to believe in and subscribe to that they will go out an support.
Urbansteez.com: Where do you see yourself a 2 years from now? Chey N: Touring the world supporting my music. Loving life. Selling off my current business ventures and starting new ones. Urbansteez.com: Name one major, "No No" for guys when trying to pursue you?
Chey N: Haha. I cant name ONE I have a list 1.Do not compete with my business...you will lose 2. Do not try and use business to get on some romantic tip...it wont work 3. Don't compete with my male friends... I have alot of them and once again...you will lose lmao...Hmm what else. Dont drop game, its corny and highly unattractive and plus you cant game a mac...you'll lose. Hhaha I'm playin. You know, I dont really have time for dudes but if EVER I was in that situation...you just gotta be real, be confident, make me laugh. I dont need too much just dont be fake thats a BIG no, no.
Chey N: I'm gonna be everywhere soon. But please come through and check me on myspace. I love to hear from you!
Urbansteez.com: Any shout outs??? Chey N: Ameer of course always lookin out for the kid! Ducketz, The whole Def Pen. H.I.T, Fly Society, Dumpe Fresh, Sully, Mellow, Shy, Lecs, Carter. Big Lou and Da Fam Ent, keep an eye out for their new group Physha P. All my familia on myspace and throughout the internet game thatshiphop.com (Shout to Stephy Cyn) WWSmag...so many I am forgetting but we'll get 'em next time!
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Comments (6)...
I like your drive for success. You are a very intelligent woman, and I wish you great things. But I don't really like your music.
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April 14, 2008
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I THINK YOUR MUSIC IS GOOD AND YOU TOUCH PEOPLES HEART WITH YOUR MUSIC MY COMPUTER IS RUNNING SLOW IT CLICK ON THE WRONG ONE ABOUT YOU I LIKE YOUR MUSIC AND I HOPE IT TAKE YOU FAR AND YOU BE A BIG STAR THAT WHAT I WANT TO BE SIGN AND TO BLOW PEOPLES MINDS AND WHEN I SPIT HOT FIRE THE CROWD IS WANT TO SEE MORE AND YOU GOT A GIFT FROM GOD AND THAT TIGHT AND YOU GOT THE PRETTY FACE FOR A UP COMEING ARTIST AND YOU GOT A NICE SMILE I LIKE IT ALOTS I GOT 4 DEMOS OF MY SONGS AND IAM GOING TO DO MORE AND TODAY IAM GOING TO THE STUDIO TO MAKE A GOOD TRACK AND YOU KNOW WHEN YOU ARE BLESS AND YOU UP TO GOD HE LISTEN TO YOUR PRAYER AND HIS SON LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDERS AND HE LOVE US THAT WHY HE DIED AND HE COMEING BACK
I WOULD LIKE TO DO TRACKS WITH YOU IF THAT OK WITH YOU I NEED SOME ONE SING ON MY HOOK AND THIS MIGHT BE MY FUTURE GETTING SIGN AND DO SONGS WITH YOU AND YOU KNOW IT HARD TO GET IN WEAR YOU FIT IN I GOT CONNECTIONS BUT WHO REALLY GOT MY BACK THAT IS GOD LOVE AND I LIKE HELPING PEOPLE OUT AND IF YOU CAN CAN YOU GIVE ME YOUR CELLY FOR MUSIC . 
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May 04, 2008
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I think it's nutz how ur spread so far across,greedy lil gurl..lol...We should work on sumthin one day;Stir up sum Capricorn magic or sum sh*t
..lol...Keep at it,gurlie... ~Jan.Blaq* www.myspace.com/januaryblaq
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July 07, 2008
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Well, Princess Leia, all grown up - sorta. Glad to see you are happy doing what has always come naturally... Absent?
 Hmmmmm..... - give my best to Jose and your brother. Your grandparents have never understood why - call them, they're getting old... Best of luck, love always. P.S. - I hope that tatoo is'nt permanent!  >
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August 12, 2008
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