Interview
An Exclusive Interview With Juno Central AKA Mazi

Industry need artists like JUNO CENTRAL with good sounds, lyrics etc. We got a chance to talk with the Rap & RnB artist from Decatur, Ga known as Juno Central.
Tell us who you are, where you’re from and what you do for a living?
I go by Juno Central but my friends call me Mazi. Raised in Decatur, Ga but I’ve been living in the Stockbridge-Conyers area for about ten years now. I’m a full time artist with a day job to help invest back into music.
Tell us your story from before the music, when did it all start?
All I knew was jazz and gospel from my parents growing up. When I was 10 my aunt was the pastor at our family church and she wanted to get the kids more involved so five of my cousins & I made a gospel rap group lol. That was my first time even hearing anything hip hop & I instantly caught on. My older cousin started showing me videos, taught me how to make beats, and really put me on to everything. I just got better and the rest was history.
What were the struggles you faced trying to get your music out there in the beginning?
Trying to find my sound, definitely. I love all music like my playlist can go from Chief Keef to Coldplay really fast. So me wanting to test different sounds/images was sort of stopping me from creating a solid fan base at first because my content was inconsistent. I had to find out what main lane I wanted to be in and then I could branch off.
Which song was that one?
“Drippy”. That song was a whole vibe and everybody loved it.
When it blew up what was the first thing you thought?
I told my friend Terrian (who is featured on the song) that it could really do numbers but I had some life stuff going on around that time so we couldn’t push it financially like we wanted to. But people have made videos, added to playlists and all that and it was a great feeling.People still sing it til this day lol. Its cool but it’s way more heat on the way.
Do you collaborate with artists that you listen to?
Yes I have to enjoy your music to work with you for real. I feel like the best product comes when you have good chemistry with another artist & I vibe with talent. It’s way too many that’s on my list mainstream but as far as locally of course.
How many artists have you collaborated with so far?
Kid Jemini, Tray Bills, RioSavv, Slxmm, King Nuu, and Cvlii are the most common but it’s way more. Probably over 20 including paid features.
How big is your team?
BGM (my team) just started rebranding this year so everything is changing right now but I’m always with the same 8 main people. From our photographer KicksOnWater to my engineer Cept, it’s all family.
What is the best part of doing what you’re doing and what’s the part you hate most?
I do this for Of course I want to be rich but I do it for the thrill of the chase. The performances, late night sessions, the culture , I love it all. But the one thing I could say I hate is how shady it can be. A lot of people don’t want to see you win so you just have to watch how you move. It’s a part of the game though.
Are you addicted to something? And what would that be?
Music and anything related to Atlanta, thats my passion. But my friends would probably say I’m addicted to wrestling and adidas lol. Can’t argue about it though.
Interview
Charlamagne Tha God Turns Pain Into Power Amid Kanye West’s Shocking “Cousins” Confession

On a recent episode of “The Breakfast Club,” radio host Charlamagne Tha God opened up a moment of powerful facts about his own childhood trauma while talking very openly about Kanye West’s troubling new song, “Cousins.” In classic form, Charlamagne’s response was at once raw, emotionally layered, and deeply human. In “Cousins,” Kanye reflects on an unsettling sexual episode from his younger years involving a cousin, a song that had fans and critics reflecting. And as the song has whipped up waves of reactions across the internet, Charlamagne himself incisively cut through the noise with one of his own truths.
“No, they not. People are not gonna start coming out saying they sucked their cousin’s penis,” he said. “Listen, I was getting molested when I was 8 by a 20-year-old woman.” Charlamagne wasn’t reading from a script when he made the admission. It wasn’t done to sell records. It was unfiltered truth and a reminder that beyond the hot takes and the headlines, there are actual people whose invisible wounds we bear with us. Still, he didn’t completely let Kanye off the hook. This is a discussion we should be having,” he insisted, “I just can’t take it serious when it’s coming from Kanye. It’s always something with Kanye every week. That’s all. All of it just feels like a stunt.”
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Kanye’s explosive public persona makes it difficult for some to distinguish between genuine confession and viral marketing. And they do matter, even more than ever, when the subject matter is so weighty. What happened on “The Breakfast Club” was a man seizing control of his own story in an arena that too often prizes spectacle over substance. Whether Kanye’s track succeeds in that level of reflection is a point of debate, but Charlamagne’s brutal sincerity also served as a timely reminder that healing begins when someone dares to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth.
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Jermaine Dupri Breaks Down the Bias Behind Xscape’s Rise

During his visit to the R&B Money podcast, Jermaine Dupri shared an obstacle he encountered in launching ‘90s R&B titan Xscape, and it has nothing to do with their voices. Dupri was blunt; Xscape never took off because of a lack of talent; it was their looks. “They just kept telling me they weren’t cute,” he said, shaking his head disapprovingly at the dismissive way executives from that era greeted even undeniable vocal firepower. It broadsided him, a wake-up call to the naked fact that marketing beats merit most of the time.
Even for one of the most vocally gifted female groups of their era, Xscape faced an industry that was more focused on image than artistry. The criticism wasn’t subtle. Even The Notorious B.I.G. dissed them in one of his lyrics words that stung in a culture where beauty was currency, and women who didn’t fit a narrow definition were often relegated to the sidelines. But Dupri wasn’t having it. He then doubled down on his faith in Xscape, championing their talent when almost no one else would. His gamble paid off chart-toppers like “Just Kickin’ It” and “Who Can I Run To” didn’t only reach No. 1 on the charts, they solidified Xscape as gods of R&B’s golden age.
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This isn’t just a reflection on Xscape’s journey, it’s a commentary on the battles many female artists still face. Dupri’s candor is a reminder that behind every platinum plaque, there’s often a quiet battle with industry bias. In essence, the story of Xscape is one of defiance, perseverance, and the realization that real talent doesn’t need a filter. And thanks to Jermaine Dupri’s vision and refusal to conform, they didn’t just break through, they changed the game. And sometimes, they come wrapped in the truth the industry prefers not to hear.
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