Hello world!
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Greetings all!!!!! In response to Jamal’s introductory questions……
Q. When did you come into the scene?
A. The House of Rodeo ball, Detroit Michigan…spring (I think March) of 2001………Detroit was the Atlanta of the Midwest. Eric Christian Bazaar was on the “mic“…”Rodeo’s”….being the infamous “Dutch Boys”, rival as “Head-Of-State”,…ALL the girls were “in the building”…..
Q. What have you done in the Ballroom scene for you catagory or in general?
A. ….Helped establish Chicago as a reputable “fashion capital” in the Ballroom scene….”the land was BARREN prior Deo Etro“…
4x Midwest Best Dressed- Midwest People’s Choice
4x Midwest Best Dressed- Midwest Awards ball
Etro- New House of the Year- Midwest People’s Choice
Etro-New House of the Year-Midwest Awards Ball
…they name themselves afta me……rotfl………..
Q. What achievements have you done outside of the scene ?
A. The “Ballroom Scene” instilled a sense of the ultimate competitive nature in me. That which takes my “craft” to the highest level. As a true Luxury Connisure, I’m trained to pay close attention to detail…..I currently work within the Supervision & Regulation dept of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago……..job title…….Operations Analyst…..
Q. Who have you batteled?
A. ALL THE ALLURES…Amp Escada….J’Lyn & Kenny Evisu…..Dawn & Meechie Lacroix…..Andre and Dontae Mizrahi….Lalique Escada…Mario Prada….Lytell Ebony….Rico Laperla…….Hicabee Milan…etc
Q. Who have you defeated?
A……….lmao……next question……..
Q. Who are/were your rivals
A.. THE ALLURES……..The Lacroix’s…..J’Lyn Evisu…Andre Mizrahi….FatherĀ Hicabee Milan NYC…..
Q. What all have you walked/won?
A. Euro Runway….Best Dressed…..Labels…..Head-to-Toe Ovahness…….
Q. Who are you influences in the Ballroom Scene?
A. Hollis Prada-Sophistication…….AL Allure- Snobbery and Sexiness…….Tony Milan- Shade…..Whitney Garcon- Humbleness within being “kissed by the Gods”….natural talent……Tempress Allure- the standard she sets for herself…