Day: May 26, 2021

Up-and-coming hip-hop artist Chef Edog dreamed of making it big in the music industry since he was a child. With the success of one of his biggest records, “Stars,” and the upcoming release of his first EP, this musician’s dream is slowly turning into reality.

This New Jersey-based rap artist shared that he was surrounded by music all his life. He said, “I sang in church when I was a kid. Then when I was about eleven years old, I took an interest in being a rapper.” Support from his family helped him explore his interest in hip hop and rap. Chef Edog further shared, “My older cousins set up a studio in their house. That was where I first experimented with lyrics, rhymes, and beats.”

Chef Edog has been honing his songwriting skills since he was a young boy. Both of his hit singles, “Stars” and “Name in These Streets,” showcase his impeccable lyricism alongside captivating beats.

“I kind of see it as painting a story with my music. Storytelling is a big part of my songs. I want listeners to relive or imagine moments that I once lived through. And I feel that I have done that with the songs I have put out,” the hip-hop artist said.

Aside from his unique storytelling perspective on songwriting, Chef Edog garnered a lot of positive attention because his work seamlessly combines old-school hip hop with the new school sound.

“It’s the best of both worlds, really. Everything I love about old-school rap and new school styles is present in my songs,” Chef Edog said.

While this hip-hop artist’s music career is only beginning, Chef Edog has committed to staying authentic.

He said, “I grew up on the street. I worked hard because I was surrounded by hustlers. I may have been through a lot of hardship and pain, but I found a path to a better lifestyle.” His experiences and his journey add soul to his songs. Being comfortable in his own skin separates Chef Edog from other artists. “I keep it real with myself and others. I mean everything I say. My music feels authentic because it is,” he said.

Aside from making it big in music, Chef Edog also dreams of helping other artists make it in the industry.

“I want to build a legacy to be able to help others. This is what drives me to achieve success,” the rapper shared, “I want to be part of the team that becomes the go-to powerhouse of music in New Jersey. I want one day to be in a position where I get the chance to help others make it big.”

Passionate about a dream that has been years in the making, hip hop artist Chef Edog is making big moves. His hit singles “Name in These Streets” and “Stars” showcase the kind of musical storyteller he is. Raw, authentic, and relatable, his music evokes powerful imagery while delivering a catchy sound. In a recent Instagram post, the hip hop artist announced that his EP, Bio, will drop on June 25. He said, “My career is just beginning. Expect greater things to come.”

Chef Edog is a New Jersey-based hip-hop artist. His music is available to stream on Spotify. For more updates, you may check his Instagram page.

 

The highly competitive world of modeling is a make or break industry. Models either have what it takes to be successful or do not, and the pressure can be frustrating and a dream buster. Top model Elvira Jain is not a stranger to the many challenges of the modeling business. She has had her share of missteps in the past, but instead of giving up, she found the courage to use them as a stepping board to launch herself further as a serious and respectable model. 

Born in Moldova, Elvira Jain’s greatest dream as a little girl was to become a Latin American soap opera star, having grown up watching them. Fate, however, had a different plan for her. She was noticed by fashion designer Valentina Vidrascu while attending a Math class as a schoolgirl. Among all of the young and beautiful girls in her school, Elvira was chosen to compete in Valentina’s model competition. What happened after was history as her destiny unfolded before her eyes dramatically, as if she was born to rule the runway. 

“I want them to be aware that failures can happen, but there are those that can teach the most important lessons of your life,” Elvira Jain shared. “All the ones that happened in my life taught me something, for example, at the beginning I used to get all the castings I was present in, but a couple of times thereafter I did not get the part, so I stopped being judgmental and I fully understand that criticisms can lead you nowhere and can prevent you from growing. I would like people to embrace their vulnerabilities and not take things personally. We are all amazing in our own unique ways, and if we receive a no, it is not the end of the world,” she added. 

Elvira Jain finished a degree in Finance and MBA in Finance from the London Business School. Apart from signing promising deals with brands in China, she also worked with other brands from Milan, Greece, India, Turkey, and Dubai, among others. She has represented brands in different magazines, including Women’s Health. 

The turning point for Elvira Jain’s career was the season that she spent in China, modeling for various brands. She had an abundance of projects day in and out, and she loved the fast-paced lifestyle that the industry offered her. It was then that she realized that modeling and fashion are two things she sees herself committing to long-term. She soon decided to elevate the value of her personal brand as a model and establish her own company known as DMD Model Management. Every single thing that happened to her in the past, good or bad, collectively made her the person that she is today and brought her to the life of success she carefully built. 

As the owner of DMD Model Management, a scouting agency that Elvira Jain founded when she was just 18 years old, she hopes to discover many talented models all over the world who are waiting for the right opportunity that will give them the break that they have been aspiring for. As an entrepreneur, she has gone a long way, but she believes that there is still so much to learn in terms of expanding her business to become a world-class and high-performing company. Apart from growing her company, she also envisions herself thriving as a model in the fashion industry and continues to be the face of several luxury brands in the next few years. 

For everyone who aspires to pursue a career in the modeling industry, Elvira Jain wants nothing more than for them to find their niche, to work hard, and persevere until they see the fruition of their dreams and plans. In the end, nothing beats sincere hard work and the right attitude. 

Learn more about Elvira Jain by visiting her website. Follow her on Instagram for updates on her latest projects.