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DECEMBER 2012

Japanese Shibari Editorial

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Melissa Rose Moya (Melrose)Age: 22 Conroe, Tx

“I’ve been tattooing for about a 2yrs now. I’ve always loved the art of tattoos. !e way you’re able to trans-fer the actual art onto somebody’s skin is what really grabbed my attention. !e realistic view of the tattoos caught my eye as well. I told myself one day I’ll be doing that too,” Melrose mused. Her apprenticeship lasted a year and a half. She recalls, “!at was totally the hardest year and a half for me!” But the reward was well worth it in the end and Melrose really enjoys being a tattoo artist.

Melrose’s determination drives her passion. She continues to study her cra" to insure she masters the di#erent techniques required in tattooing. She considers the black and gray style of tattooing her sig-nature style. Melrose is also focusing on realism, she says, “Every tattoo I do, I portray into making it look as real as I can because that’s what I fell in love with.” She doesn’t shy away from color tattoos but admits she still has some more learning to cover in that area.

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How do you learn a new technique?I do my studying so I can learn the techniques by watch-ing other artists that I look up to. I learn a lot by watching. I’m determined to never fail.

Have you ever attended any tattoo expos in Houston?I’ve been to many tattoo expos here in Houston but was RQO\�WR�JHW�QHZ�SLHFHV�GRQH���,�JHW�WR�ZDWFK�DQG�GH¿QLWHO\�learn new techniques. My good friend Valentin Colunga has always been good at giving advice and little tips here and there. I’ve modeled the work he inked on me at the shows(my back piece, hand piece, and in the making my left sleeve.) We’ve taken a few awards home too. I’m very proud of him. He also introduced me to Joe Chavez (Zombie Joe) and Veto an amazing artist from California at the ink masters show. Hopefully soon I’ll be attending a show to do tattoo work of my own.

Who are your tattoo role models?Role models to me...mine just happen to be from Houston. Yes there’s tons of talented artist all over the world, but WKHVH�JX\V�MXVW�UHDOO\�LQÀXHQFH�PH�WR�QHYHU�JLYH�XS��7KH\�have all given me great advice and I’m thankful for that. Being a female; it’s really hard for me to get accepted in this industry ‘cause its always been a guy world. These guys have just showed me to keep practicing and stay focused, and you’ll reach the top. Danny Gonzales (Dan-ny Blu) known for his “sickkkk” lettering and freestyle; I look up to him for lettering and freestyle. I practice my lettering everyday no lie. Danny was also with me while I was doing my apprenticeship. Valentin Colunga is known for his realism on portraits...dude is so sick and I’m very thankful to have met him. (He’s) Always giving tips and letting me know how it is. I couldn’t ask for anything else but to stay real. Javier Alvarez is also known for his realism and freestyle; dude is so cold on paper and skin. ,�GH¿QLWHO\�ORRN�XS�WR�WKHVH�JX\V�IRU�WKHLU�ZRUN��,W�WRWDOO\�motivates me to keep practicing to improve my own work. Abel Sanchez is known for his amazing color work. I totally love his work.

He has always given me great advice GH¿QLWHO\�D�ELJ�WKDQNV�IRU�EHLQJ�VWUDLJKW�forward and just letting me know how it is…staying real is the only way to go in this industry. Like I said these guys are amazingly talented. I’m just lucky to have met them.

Tell me about your tattoos, do any of them have special meaning?Yes, most of my tattoos all have meanings in some way or form if not only the memo-ry of when I got the tattoo. My left arm is all about the important people or things in my life (my son’s portrait on my hand, my mom’s portrait on my arm), my back piece represents myself; a fallen angel. I have a couple of tattoos I wish I would’ve waited on but hey, I think everyone has some of those.

Did you do any of your own tattoos?Yes I did. I did one on my thighs. But I always practiced on myself before I actual-ly tattooed anyone.

What do you think is the best tattoo you’ve done to date?I think the best tattoo I’ve ever did was the Virgin Mary full color piece I did on the left arm took about 7 hrs to complete was GH¿QLWHO\�D�FKDOOHQJLQJ�SLHFH�EXW�,�ORYH�WKH�challenge.

What would you say was the worst tat-too you’ve ever done?Worst tattoo drawing would have to have been when I attempted to draw a tribal GHVLJQ�GH¿QLWHO\�VXFNHG��7KDW¶V�VR�QRW�P\�style at all, gave it a shot and didn’t work RXW��'H¿QLWHO\�KDYH�UHVSHFW�WR�JX\V�ZKR�focus on strictly on tribal tattoos.

How long does it take to tattoo a sub-ject?It normally depends on the size of the tattoo. Big pieces take me around 5-7 hrs some small ones 1-2 hrs.

Name: Cody GibbsAge: 21Hometown: Houston, TxName of Tattoo Shop: Big City Tattoos

How many years have you been a tattoo artist?I’ve been tattooing for 4 years, but been in the industry for 2 ½ years.

What inspired you to become a tattoo artist?Ever since I was little I’ve always loved art and loved drawing, and when I was about 13 years old I was intro-duced to tattoos when my dad came home with one. Ever since that day I knew what I wanted to do when I was older.

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Where is your tattoo shop located?I work at Big City Tattoos off of 45 south and Edgebrook next to Cavender’s Boot City, in South East Houston.

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Describe how you go about creating a realistic tattoo IURP�FRQFHSW�WR�¿QLVKHG�GHVLJQ"��$QG�GHVFULEH�KRZ�\RX�put your own unique touch on your tattoos?The customer gives me their idea and I put my own twist on it and try to make it one of a kind.

What do you think a client should expect from you as a tattoo artist and what do you on the other hand expect from a client to make a successful tattoo and a good collaboration?To trust me in what I can do for the client to deliver the best quality. Also when the customer sits still and doesn’t move it makes it a lot easier to tattoo.

Have you ever attended a tattoo conference and if so when? What did you do there? Did you learn any new techniques or meet celebrity tattoo artists?Yes, I’ve been to several tattoo conventions through out Texas. I also learned a lot by watching different artist at work.

:KR�DUH�\RXU�WDWWRR�DUWLVW�UROH�PRGHOV"�$QG�why?I would say my tattoo artist role models would have to Rene Garcia, Valentin Colunga, Abel Sanchez, Javier Alvarez, Krime, Robert Sandoval, Cory Salls, and many more. I would have to say these are my role models because I learn something from each one of them. Especially Rene Garcia he taught me to become a better individual as an artist. If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be the artist I am today.

Tell me about your tattoos, do any of them have special meanings behind them?I have a lot of tattoos, but the one that means the most to me is the portrait of my grandma that passed away that George Donez did about a year and half ago.

Do you do your own tattoos?Yes I did a couple of my tattoos that I did when I ¿UVW�VWDUWHG�

What’s the best tattoo you feel you’ve ever done?The best tattoo I feel that I’ve done would have to be a realistic black and grey owl on the forearm.

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How long does it generally take to do a tattoo ( based on different sizes)?It takes any where from 10 min to multiple hours; depending on size and detail.

What advice would you give to someone inter-ested in pursuing the path of tattoo artistry?If it doesn’t come natural just don’t pursue it for the wrong reason trying to be rock stars and ruin-ing people’s skin. It is not a hobby but more of a lifestyle. We live and sleep tattoos.

Silver Mask : Mac Lipstick in Shy Girl

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Gloves : Mac Lipstick in St. Germaine

By: Austin Goswick; Photographer, Jenni Reed; Hair and Makeup, Ava Galindo; Model

Black Mask : Mac Lipstick in Rebel with liner in Night Moth

Waist: 34Bust: 36 DHips: 38Shoes: 11Height: 5'8.5”Age:18In the process of signing with Neal Hamil.I coach gymnastics, I love debate and public speaking. I love to go to the gym and work out. I love working with little kids! I enjoy theater and working with the English as a Second Language students at San Jacinto College. I’ve been modeling since the beginning of March!

Photgrapher: Stephanie Quates PhotographyMUAH: Abigail Samford (model)

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King Dick’s

BitchesBy: Nikiage Washington

Life is a party for Jeff Taplin! He has two exclusive clothing lines, all access passes to the hottest clubs, constantly surrounded by beautiful models, and a party surely isn’t a party until Jeff steps in. The Sophisticated Bitch designer talks about how he got into the fashion business, his clothing lines, and who he truly is.

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It’s crazy how making a skirt for a girlfriend can help birth the creations of Sophisticated Bitch and King Dick! Since KLV�¿UVW�IDVKLRQ�DUW�VKRZ�DERXW����\HDUV�ago, Jeff has started a trend of his own through his designs and the way he does business. “Knowing your market and catering to it,” is truly Jeff’s slogan for his business and it hasn’t steered him wrong yet. Jeff is creatively involved with all aspects of both clothing lines which are sold exclusively in Los Angeles and San Francisco boutiques. I asked Jeff why his line is not sold in Houston. Jeff explains, “Houston’s market is more swimwear and lingerie, my clothes are creatively out of the box designs that Houston may not be ready to rock just yet or they will over popularize my designs to where it gets old fast.” Unfortunately, that statement holds true. His women’s line, Sophisticated Bitch causes enough controversy with the name alone. Houston’s fashion scene is very

conservative and high end brand conscience. I leaned in to ask this next question, “How did the name of your clothing line come about?” Jeff laughed and replied, “People take some things too seriously. My women’s line, Sophisticated Bitch actually came from two things, a girlfriend and a Public Enemy song. You have to agree that women can have two sides to them, a public sophisticated side and a bitchy house side. For my men’s line, King Dick, I came up with that name after seeing a big tool named King Dick literally and it just stuck in my head.”

Although the brands King Dick and Sophisticated Bitch garner a lot of interest and attention, Jeff knows how to maintain the brand identity with his style of promoting and marketing. Jeff’s model entourage, VIP access to the hottest clubs, and fashion shows even the manliest of men attend, all point to a well established following for Jeff and his brands without the need for traditional advertising. How is this possible in a city that is apprehensive about setting its own fashion trends? “I allow my models to wear my designs when they go out! That’s enough advertising; to have a beautiful model in a club wearing something not sold in stores, that’s exclusive! Women love having what no other woman has. That’s also how I advertised for my King Dick, I let my models wear them out.” Jeff’s women’s line features customized destination clothing and swimwear for exotic places, but King Dick is vintage t-shirts, track suits and custom clothing that you have to surely be comfortable in your skin to wear. With inspirations like Tom Ford and Lanvin, he thinks out of the box when it comes to his photo-shoots, fashion shows, and designs. “I’ve always EHHQ�D�ELJ�IDQ�RI�WKH���¶V�IUHH�ÀRZLQJ�looks and I add those types of creative ideas to my designs and shoots”. Don’t mistake Jeff as a designer that just likes to party with models; he gives back to

his community as well. “This past year I participated in White Linen Nights in the Heights Fashion Show for Breast Cancer. I love supporting and helping out my community whenever the opportunity presents itself.”

$V�KH�UHÀHFWV�RQ�KLV�EUDQGV�DQG�EXVLQHVV��you have to wonder what else could be next for Jeff Taplin, the fashion designer, the businessman, the big brother to everyone. “A mini vacation .I have a lot of things instore for my company this year from photoshoots to videos and about 3 fashion shows.” It’s truly inspirational to see such drive and determination in such a competitive business but Jeff stays true to himself and his clients by “Staying in my lane, being protective of my brand, and standing on my own!” A formula for success that truly strikes gold for Jeff Taplin at all times.

5 Random Facts About Jeff You Don’t Know About:

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(No Such Thing As

Bad Food

How many people are perfectly healthy these days when considering our modern lifestyles? How many of us eat fats and don’t exercise? !e average person today has health problems, or they are looking to shed a few pounds and not really even in that bad of shape. So we see commercials for medicine to lower cholesterol, and every major food brand is advertising “LOW FAT “ or “FAT FREE” Everything points to fat being bad for you… but it’s not, is it? It’s bad IF you’re trying to go for a leaner look, or if your body isn’t up to coping with it. In other words we are all di"erent and have our own issues, and to be quite blunt about it, the problem lies with YOU. Not the egg. Either your health condition doesn’t allow you to eat a normal diet, or your lifestyle doesn’t incorporate normal, natural healthy amounts of exercise to make use of that fat (same goes with carbs), or simply by aesthetic preference you might rather eat less fat than other people. Eggs area great source of protein, good fats, and have loads of vitamins A, D, E B vitamins 1, 2, 5, 6, and 12. Eggs also have signi#cant amounts of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, and egg protein contains all 9 essential amino acids! Eggs also contain omega-3 derivative DHA, which is essential for proper brain functioning and is actually associated with REDUCING the risk of heart disease!!!

Can I move on to carbs? Is it that time yet, because this one REALLY jerks my chain! I can’t stand it when I hear someone say that sugar, or carbs in general are bad for you. Most of the time it’s just someone who doesn’t really know what they’re talking about, or they are just spouting things they’ve heard friends say, etc. Again, this is a subject you have to few in a case-by-case fashion.

Did you know your legs are primarily fueled by sugar? Do you remember that sugar comes from a plant? Did you know that all carbohydrates break down into glucose (sugar) in the blood stream? Complex carbs are just bunches of sugars combined into one molecule, so essentially the only di"erence between table sugar in your soda can and whole grains is time release. !ink of your complex carbs as extended release sugar if you want. If you’re doing tons of cardio in an attempt to burn o" that unwanted extra couple of pounds, and you’re cutting out all carbs, or even cutting out just simple

sugars, then be prepared for little reduction in

energy and recovery. !e #rst thing you should be replacing a$er a hard work-

out is your simple sugars.

Your body stores the carbs you eat

for energy. Your muscles have

several di"erent fuel sources but

number one is sugar. IT HAS A

PURPOSE PEOPLE!

All nutrients have a purpose in nature; it’s just that we as human beings have worked our civilization up to a point where we don’t necessarily follow nature anymore. We don’t hunt for our food on foot, and most of us don’t grow and harvest our own crops (at least in America). Natural creatures really use their bodies practically and at the same time make use of the nutrients they eat. Most humans don’t have to run away from animal predators on a regular basis or migrate on foot from plain to plain following drinkable water, or a migratory food source. We ARE animals in fact, and a$er all… have you ever seen a lion draining the fat from his fresh cut of gazelle??

Keiko M“Destined to

Connect with M.E.E.”

First I must tell you that the hands of fate were truly at work. I missed Keiko Matsui’s Houston performance in February, but this time I believe we were destined to meet. My schedule was completely booked until a few days before Keiko’s arrival. Then mi-raculously my schedule was cleared and I was led to her performance announcement.

I’ve never felt anything like I experienced lis-tening to Keiko’s music. Her music is like a spiritual light beckoning for you to come in and ¿QG�VRODFH�IURP�WKH�ZRUOG��,W�ZDV�D�FDOO�RI�UHMX-venation, a musical prayer that made my inner spirit swell. I felt compelled to reach out to her team. I thought that it might be a long shot to FRQ¿UP�DQ�LQWHUYLHZ�RQ�VXFK�VKRUW�QRWLFH��EXW�her team quickly responded to M.E.E. and the stars were aligned for our notable introduction.

On October 6, 2012, Keiko landed in the /RQH� 6WDU� 6WDWH� WR� SURPRWH� KHU� QHZ� SURM-ect - The Road , released in January 2011 by Shanachie Entertainment. The Road..., is Keiko’s long awaited, self produced, 22nd

album released in the US. It is also Keiko 0DWVXL¶V�¿UVW�QHZ�UHFRUGLQJ�LQ�IRXU�\HDUV�DQG�a follow-up to her acclaimed 2007 South Af-rican inspired release entitled Moyo, which featured Hugh Masakela among other amazing artists. The Road..., is a riveting collection of timeless, passionate, cathar-tic, emotional and exotic melodies with lush harmonies and global rhythms.

The sense of peace and harmony that I experienced from her music translated into our meeting. Keiko was absolutely divine! I felt an overwhelming sense of calmness while spending time getting to know her. She has a very open and welcoming demeanor and it felt as if we had met before. I was so comfortable with her that I forgot it was an interview; we talked as though we were long time friends.

Keiko’s no borders ideology to music poured out of her personality. “Music has no borders and it FUHDWHV�D�RQHQHVV�DPRQJ�SHRSOH�´�FRQ¿GHG�WKH�Japanese born pianist, composer and producer. Now I understand why her unique melting pot of PXVLFDO� LQÀXHQFHV�KDYH�JDUQHUHG�KHU�D�GHYRXW�international following.

We touched on many topics; her beautiful daughters, work and life balance, how mu-VLF� VDYHG� KHU� OLIH�� KHU� PXVLFDO� LQÀXHQFHV�� WKH�transition into music from Ja-pan and what her fans mean to her. Keiko has a bubbly sense of humor and was ecstatic about experiencing a Texas BBQ with Joe Sample, who told her to give him a call whenever she was in Houston. Keiko took him up on his offer and Joe Sample invited her over to his house for a Texas style BBQ, and she had a blast!

That night following our meeting, Keiko performed to a thunderous crowd at one of Houston’s best-kept secretsDosey Doe, located in the Woodlands. She put on the ultimate show! She took control of that stage and delivered a 90 min non-stop entertaining and truly unique experience. Keiko is a SKHQRPHQDO�MD]]�SOD\HU��DQG�KHU�music has such strong classical, ZRUOG�DQG�QHZ�DJH�LQÀXHQFHV�WKDW�WKH�UHVXOW�LV�WUXO\�XQSDUDOOHOHG�� � 6KH� ZDV� MRLQHG� E\� WKH� NLOOHU�musical talents of Jackeim Joyner on sax, Eric Baines on bass, Blake Aar-on on guitar and Steve Hass on drums. This band shook the building!

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The Keiko experience is a must! I have much more to reveal about this harmonious spirit, in an upcoming issue of In The Jazzy Limelight. I went to meet Keiko for an interview, but left with enlightenment. Keiko’s star is pretty bright in the industry, and yet, she ex-tended her hand to M.E.E. in support of our en-deavors and I was moved by this beautiful gesture.

The staff & management team at Dosey Doe rolled out the red carpet for M.E.E. & were gracious hosts to all their guests. I ap-

plaud them for their hospitality and professionalism. Dosey Doe is one of the most well respected listening rooms in the country featuring nationally recognized artists from contemporary to coun-WU\�� MD]]� WR� EOXHJUDVV�� DQG� HYHU\WKLQJ�in between. The 165-year-old histor-ical structure has been saved for its current purpose.

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To learn more about Keiko Matsui please visit:h t t p : / / w w w . k e i k o m a t s u i . c o m /The JAZZ IN M.E.E is on a mis-

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NEVER PLAINSidney Jane

What is your full name?Wow, not my government name! lol Sydnee LaChelle Simpson! Now you’re wondering where the “JANE” came from I’m sure! My mother named me Sydnee and I added the Jane on the end! I chose the name Jane a few years ago because it’s ultra girly and PDNHV�PH�WKLQN�RI�SUHWW\�ÀRZHUV��and wild Tarzan…lol but also be-FDXVH�E\�GH¿QLWLRQ�LW�PHDQV�³*RG¶V�gift” (female translation of John) I thought that was perfect for me, but not because i’m vain lol but because my voice is a gift from *RG��,W�UHPLQGV�PH�WR�EH�KXPEOH�and use my gift to do good and PDNH�D�SRVLWLYH�LPSDFW�LQ�OLIH��

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,I�\RX�FRXOG�PHHW�DQ\RQH�OLYLQJ�RU�GHDG�ZKR�would it be and why?Yikes! That would be multiple people…so let me be concise and only name a few…I want to meet:Maya Angelou because of her journeys I feel she would have so much to share about living and growing and being a good person and leaving a positive legacy

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Missy Elliot because I think we would make great music together

Jimi Hendrix because I just want to hear him play all day all night lol

&OLYH�'DYLV�because of his many years of experience in the industry

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:KDW�RWKHU�SURMHFWV�DUH�\RX�ZRUNLQJ�RQ"Well, I wont go into too much detail but generally a few acting projects, music releases, at least two EP releases within the next few months, music placements on other DUWLVW¶V�SURMHFWV���-$1(6:25/'�YLGHR�VHULHV�with videographer, Bruce McKinzy, and more �-$1(6:25/'�IDVKLRQ�SURMHFWV�ZLWK�P\�LPDJH�consultant…Regina!!

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