F-Style Chicago Magazine Issue 7 7 | Page 124

People are talking ABOUT TALENT Out of tragedy, comes triumph for M. Appeal, a female hip-hop, spoken word, and pop artist based out of Chicago. This lyricist, poet and fashionista is injecting fresh flavor into the entertainment game, captivating industry attention after recent performances at New York Fashion Week, and Cash Money artist Tyga’s ROAR (Reach Out and Represent) nationwide tour. www.mappeal.net M. Appeal—founder of the Diamond Linked Entertainment company—also is riding high on national radio airwaves with her current single, “Steady Calling.” The track, off of her upcoming album, “My Passion,” is proof M. Appeal has arrived musically after a life of struggle, hustle and the tragic loss of her husband and soulmate. To honor her husband’s memory and continue her career trajectory, in 2010, M. Appeal launched Diamond Linked Entertainment and pressed on with writing and recording music. Most recently, M. Appeal performed at the 2010 Rappers Ball at the Regal Theater, promoting the “Stop the Violence” campaign. She also performed a spoken word piece for Link TV called “My Chicago” and was a featured performer at the highly attended African Festival in Chicago’s Washington Park. And this is only the beginning... Her upcoming album, titled “My Passion,” sums up how M. Appeal feels about this music game. After a listen to this multi-talented singer, poet and rapper, it’s no wonder fans are just as passionate about M. Appeal. 124/F-STYLE CHICAGO Video for Digtial Publication only