Celebrity Dime - Written by The Source on Monday, September 8, 2008 8:06 - 16 Comments
Dimepiece: DJ Beverly Bond
DJ Beverly Bond is known for getting the party started. DJ to the elite, Bond has rocked events for the likes of Michael Jordan, Prince and Jay-Z. But it takes a lot more than a couple of stars to impress her.
Words: BRENT WOODIE
Beverly Bond is not your everyday DJ. A former Wilhelmina model, this spinner is as stunning behind the DJ booth as she is in front of the camera. But looking good on the 1’s and 2’s is not her only claim to fame. In 2006, she started the organization Black Girls Rock to empower young black females and honor those who encourage positive imagery. The only female member of the exclusive Heavy Hitter DJs, Beverly Bond is opening new avenues for female DJs and looking damn good doing it.
You have developed quite a reputation for being a tastemaker in music. Can you name five songs perfect for setting the mood right?
That’s a hard one. I would have to say Ginuwine’s “Stingy.” Andre 3000’s “Prototype” would be good. Let’s see, Dead Prez’ “Mind Sex” and you got to have Prince, “Beautiful One.” To end it off, go with Joi’s “Lick.”
Thank you, I will be using those tonight. Obviously you have accomplished so much as a DJ, like being the only female member of the Heavy Hitters. What advice would you give to a struggling female DJ?
I DJ for Michael Jordan and I take in a lot of his speeches. He said, “Love the game and the game will love you.’” And I agree with that for DJ-ing. Put your all into it and it’s going to pay off for you. When I came into the game, I wasn’t looking for fame; I was doing it as a hobby. I approach it even today like I love it.
You also contribute to female empowerment with your Black Girls Rock organization. Could you talk about some of the things your organization has in store?
I have the Black Girls Rock Awards coming up in October. The first year we did it in Brooklyn at the PowerHouse Arena and everyone loved it. Year two we did it at Lincoln Center and it was a major event. We honor some of the most important and positive black images we have in the world like Common, Sylvia Rhone and Missy Elliott.
It sounds like a great organization. Being a woman of color representing a Hip-Hop generation, what made you begin the program?
I started the organization as a reaction to women being degraded and humiliated. It’s a response to their not even portraying a balance of women of color; I can’t turn the channel and see something else. The problem isn’t with the video girl. The problem is [not] having other images available for black women in Hip-Hop. We need more diversity.
Wardrobe: WILLIAM RAWLS
Make-up: WILLIAM MARSHAL
16 Comments
she trash,
Bev do your thing it is always great to see a woman of any color go into a male dominated industry and rock the house your picture was done tastefully and you mos def represent the picture of a strong black queen. Why must we disrespect our own if you don’t like her picsor even if you don’t agree with her K.I.M my dude no need to hate post your pic and lets see what she and the other ladies say about you. (Real Talk) whats with these blog gangstas? Anywho Bev keep doing your thing I heard about you threw my partna years ago the late great “JUSTO” who I will rep as well as all the real Hip Hop Legends who paved a way and created a lane for others to utilize thier creative talents keep doing you and I would like to extend the invitation for you DJ BEV to join my online community built for women and men trying to network, educate and empower themselves in this industry. See http://www.trunkhustlers.com a private online community for movers and shakers.
Ya Boy Boyee
“Cool V”
The Industry Insomniac!
ARCFD
u cld rock a party
Medina Greena
Oh excuse us “Little” Wes (Sept. 27th, 2008)’, and I do mean LITTLE you small minded Neanderthal!>
I didn’t realize a positive black woman who cares about the future of her community and the women in it AND one who can outrock her male dj counterparts at a party WHILE becoming a legend in a male dominated hip hop arena left such a sour taste in your mouth…..AND she looks fabulous!!!
YOU’RE ON HERE DISSIN’ BUT YOU KNOW YOU’D TRY TO HOLLA AND END UP GETTIN’ THAT ASS WHIPPED BY HER HUSBAND QUICK FAST!!! But let me stop here I don’t want to overload your very small brain circuits with too much information. Maybe next month the Source will place their ‘dimepiece’ way down below on your level and you can sit and drool over ‘Shanaynay’ in all her babymama-this is the highest point of her life- bigbutt-airbrushed glory. You wimp!
Tamara
OH shit!! Medina Greena- you said it all!!
"COOP"
its always good to see our people do their thing, keep up the good work….
Malumbe
Am an aspiring dj myself,so big up 2 the beautiful,lovely,sexy music loving woman in that lil black thing,HOT!!!
CaliCoolin916
beat dat…….
She is so positive . Keep it up girl !!!!!!
Craig
Damn She Fine Az Hell…
jaybomb
she might have the brains and the heart.. but
a dime is the TOTAL package.. and shes far
from it.. in the looks department that is..
J.Jones
Jaybomb you must have a different standard of beauty. Not knocking your taste but Miss Bond is a dime in every sense of the word. She is simply gorgeous! I have seen better pictures of her though- but she still looks good here.
harlemprincess
Beverly Bond is beautiful inside and out. She’s using her fame as a platform to address the image of Black women in hiphop through her organization. This is awesome. The industry needs more positive women like Bond.
cali user one
big respect mija……its always sexy when a women has brains and looks like that!!
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Good looks and Talent, That just make Beverly a dime and a half.