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BY EILEEN SHAPIRO 

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DIONNE 

warwick 

‘What the World Needs Now Is Love, Sweet Love’ 

Dubbed amongst the 40 biggest 

hit-makers of the entire rock era, 

and the second most-charted female 

singer of all time, Dionne Warwick 

stands as one of the highesthonored, 

well-known and celebrated 

iconic stars of our time. 

Teaming up with songwriters Burt 

Bacharach and Hal David, 56 of 

Warwick’s singles made the Billboard 

Hot 100 chart between 1962 and 

1998, and 80 singles made all 

Billboard charts combined. Songs 

include “That’s What Friends Are 

For,” “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little 

Prayer,” “Alfie,” “What the World 

Needs Now Is Love” and an endless 

stream of others. 

Born Marie Dionne Warrick into a 

gospel family, she began her musical 

destiny at age 6 at the New Hope 

Baptist Church in Newark, New 

Jersey. After graduating high school 

and obtaining a scholarship to Hartt 

College of Music, she spent much 

time recording background vocals 

with her group The Gospelaires, 

comprising her sister Dee Dee and 

aunt Cissy Houston, mother of the 

late Whitney Houston. 

At a Drifters session while working 

on a song called “Mexican 

Divorce,” she was discovered by 

Burt Bacharach. During her career 

she won five Grammy Awards and 

countless other awards, enough to 

fill the pages of a dictionary. 

She has been named the United 

Nations Global Ambassador for the 

Food and Agriculture Organization 

and a United States Ambassador of 

Health. 

In a powerful and explosive 

performance at the Opening 

Ceremonies of the 2017 Life Ball— 

the largest and most opulent charity 

event in the world - Dionne and her 

granddaughter, the beautiful and 

talented Cheyenne Elliott, sang a 

heart-warming duet of “What the 

World Needs Now Is Love.” 

On Aug. 15, 2017, Warwick was 

honored with an induction into the 

Apollo Theater Walk of Fame, and 

in recognition of her contributions 

in health at the Harlem State Office 

Building with multiple proclamations 

and a citation during Harlem Week. 

In November she will again be 

honored for her outstanding 

contributions to the HIV/AIDS crisis 

with the esteemed Marian Anderson 

Award.

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Congratulations on being 

honored for Harlem Week; I 

can’t think of anyone more 

deserving. However you 

certainly are no stranger 

to being honored, having 

received nearly every award 

known to man, including 

Best Female Pop Vocal 

Performance, Grammy Hall 

of Fame, Billboard Music 

Award, ASCAP Lifetime 

Achievement, Women’s 

World Awards, United 

Nations Global Ambassador 

for the Food and Agriculture 

Organization and many in 

between. Does this newest 

honor that you recently 

received have a special 

meaning? 

Absolutely. Each time I 

am thought of to receive 

recognition by ones who 

thought me worthy is a 

very special event.


When the top of the pop crop 

can’t seem to stay relevant for 

more than 50 seconds, how is 

it that after 50 years you still 

remain relevant? 

I’ve been fortunate to have 

had two of the premier 

composers write songs for 

me that have had the ability 

to grow with me, and my 

listening audience keeping me, 

and my music as fresh today as 

when it was first recorded. 

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Do you think that if you had 

started your career today, with all 

the free streams and downloads, 

and the state of the music 

industry, would you have had the 

supreme success that you had 

back then? 

That is difficult to say. 

With everything that you have 

accomplished in your career 

- singer, actress, ambassador, 

mother, grandmother, top 40 

biggest hit maker, etc. - is there 

anything that you still wish to 

achieve? 

The Oscar, The Emmy and the 

Tony...not necessarily in that 

order. 

Do you recall the proudest 

moment of your career? 

I’d have to say winning my first 

Grammy. 

If you believe that music can 

change the world, which one 

of your songs would you use to 

change it? 

“What the World Needs Now 

Is Love, Sweet Love.” 

Do you have an idol? 

Too many to mention.

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Can you pinpoint a moment 

that changed the entire 

trajectory of your life? 

There have been many that 

have taken me to different 

levels. 

I know that you strongly 

support your beautiful 

and extremely talented 

granddaughter, Cheyenne. 

Since I was first to interview 

her, and have been following 

her career, I’m wondering, what 

was the best piece of advice 

you have given her, or what 

advice would you give any new 

artist for that matter? 

I don’t give advice; I 

encourage. I just told 

Cheyenne to be herself, as 

she couldn’t nor should want 

to be anyone but herself. 

What do you most want to be 

remembered for? 

My music, I think, will be 

most remembered, and that 

will be just fine. 

Are there any new projects on 

the horizon? 

I will be recording soon, so 

keep your eyes and ears 

open! 

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ISSUE 330 - AUGUST 23 2017 

Cover: Dionne Warwick



DROZE 

‘Raised By The Radio’ 

Powerful singer and multi-instrumentalist Droze (aka Charles 

Pedroza) made his official debut last year, featured on artist Danny 

G Italy’s single “Never Stop.” He is currently about to release “The 

Droze Project,” a new EP, following the recent release of his latest 

single, “Tell Me.” 

Although plagued by a difficult childhood going back and forth 

from Miami to New York City, Droze was raised by the radio, 

especially the R&B stations of the ‘80s. With several rough teenage 

years behind him, he managed to obtain 12 years of classical music 

training on four different instruments. Eventually, long-time friend 

Michael Rodriguez discovered that Droze could sing during a 

karaoke performance, and the rest is history. 

Droze will be featured at the Jersey City Pride Festival on 

August 26. 

How has your classical music 

training influenced the music 

you put out today? 

I think the biggest influence has 

got to be my musical ear. I can 

jam out to just about anything, 

because I can see the musical 

structure, the key changes and 

nuances. If you go through my 

iTunes, you’ll find everything 

from country to Motown to 

french hip-hop and even some 

opera. Any track at its root starts 

with instrumentation. That’s key. 

Do you think that tough 

teenage years helped to mold 

the music and the messages 

you put out? 

I think art requires a certain 

degree of pain. I know it’s a 

horrible thing to say, but I think 

that gartists put out better stuff 

when we’re going through 

hardships. The things I’ve been 

through find their way into 

my lyrics, and that memory in 

turn directly affects how I sing 

a certain track compared to 

another one. Tough years are 

imperative. 

Are there any specific new 

projects that you are currently 

working on? 

With the album being new-ish, 

my main focus is getting it out 

there. I think my entire team is 

working on getting the album 

airplay and getting my face out 

there. With “No Time” being 

the latest single, I have a slightly 

more specific focus 

on that, and the 

track is making the 

rounds. I’ve caught 

it on the air from 

New York to LA 

and as far away 

as Croatia and 

Ibiza. But of course 

there’s always 

another track to 

promote, and new 

collaborations to 

look out for, and 

new music videos 

and so much more 

I can’t get into yet. 

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Which artist or artists were 

you inspired by growing up? 

I grew up listening and loving 

groups like 702, Total and SWV, 

but being Latino and in Miami, 

it was hard to not idolize voices 

like Jerry Rivera and Marc 

Anthony. Nineties R&B groups 

will still always be my go-to 

though. 

Knowing what you know 

now, what advice would you 

give your younger self? 

Number one, it gets better. I 

promise it does. Number two, 

in the words of RuPaul, unless 

they payin’ yo’ bills, pay them 

bitches no mind. 

Where do you see yourself in 

5 years? 

If I have it my way, I want 

to be performing on stage 

somewhere monthly, whether 

it be big festivals or nightclubs. 

And I want to be a featured 

vocalist on some heavy-hitting 

DJ tracks, like Calvin Harris or 

David Guetta. I’m ready for 

more, and I hope my fans are 

too. 

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Butching It Up, Are We? 

Those were literally my thoughts after my 

very first NYC friend said that we should go 

to this quaint, yet not-so-quaint bar called 

Hardware to meet a friend of his, who is 

actually a performing drag queen (I’m starting 

to learn that there are all sorts of connections 

and styles around this island). So, we show up 

to Hardware, and I’m fully prepared with my 

hammer and saw to chug down a beer, which 

I do not enjoy, and there are way too many 

calories that I cannot afford to consume as I’m 

trying to keep up with the fitness gays here 

in the city. After I realize that it’s not a butch 

bar and I can let down my hair—figuratively, 

of course, because my hair is locked in with 

TRESemmé—I started to soak in the scenery. 

The bartenders were dancing freely as they were 

slinging drinks toward patrons and dancing with 

each other, all while enjoying the NYC night 

with fellow momos (yes, “momo” is a term that 

I use referring to us homosexuals—get used to 

it). Laughing. Posing. Pouring. This is the life 

that they are living: flaunting their skills behind 

the bar as they are quickly concocting beverages 

to make that money, honey. 

After our what seemed to be short stint at 

Hardware, we decided to try out another Hell’s 

Kitchen establishment called Flaming Saddles. 

At first, I didn’t know what to think, because 

it kind of startled me: First, because it was a 

country bar in the midst of progressive NYC, 

and second, where I went to college was in 

BFE-Arkansas where “gay” wasn’t used as a 

celebratory descriptor but rather a derogatory 

term. So I had some hesitation, as one could 

only imagine. 

After I took the leap of faith on that saddle, I 

then found that it was quite fascinating to see 

my kinfolk dancing to remixed, honkey-tonk 

music. I started joining in and was just having 

a bless-your-heart kind of time! Bartenders 

and servers started getting on the bar and 

began shaking what their mommas gave them, 

gaining dollar after dollar. It was just a great 

time! Luckily, I ran out of cold hard cash 

before they started playing “Out Tonight” from 

the Broadway production of RENT, or else I 

would’ve had to jump up on that counter and 

shake my groove thing to gain that money right 

back. 

Overall (no pun intended), it was a great 

evening filled with lights, cameras to take selfies 

and action—or at least some of the drunk guys 

and dolls were hoping for. Who knows, maybe 

my inner Florida Georgia Line will show up to 

contribute to this here NYC country-land. 

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M and I started 

hanging out more and 

more as I adjusted to city life. 

Whenever I wanted to go out, 

he was down. Rain or shine, 

he was always up to hang out. 

Most of our nights consisted 

of me getting drunk and 

passing out on his couch, but 

as our friendship progressed, 

we started spending real, 

quality time together: Meeting 

at 10 p.m. to pregame at his 

apartment became meeting at 

6 p.m. for dinner and a movie. 

We found we both had a 

passion for old films, and he 

appreciated my generic gayboy 

obsession with Marilyn 

Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. 

(“Sabrina” is my favorite 

movie of all time.) (And no, 

not “The Teenage Witch.”) 

We also, oddly enough, both 

loved “Adventure Time,” and 

it became the perfect thing 

to put on in the background 

while we talked for hours 

about past relationships. 

M knew all about The Ex 

Fiance, and watched us get 

together and break up—time 

and time again. He’d been 

through a similar relationship 

himself, one with someone 

he loved but just wasn’t right 

for. We had a lot in common 

actually, regardless of his 

being older than I. 

Despite becoming closer 

friends, we still had plenty 

of nights where we just went 

out and got wasted. I’d play 

wingman for him, he’d play 

wingman for me, or we’d just 

go back to his place to eat 

leftover Chinese food and 

pass out, sure to be hungover 

the next day. 

PART TWO 

Friends with Benefits 

One night, after a fair amount 

of margaritas, cranberry 

vodkas and white wine (a 

winning combo), we ended up 

back at his place, laying fully 

clothed in his bed. 

“I worry about it,” I 

whispered, “you know?” 

“Worry about what?” he 

asked. 

“I don’t know. Life. Love.” I 

stared at the ceiling, which 

was spinning ever so slightly. 

“I worry that The Ex Fiance is 

my soul mate, but he doesn’t 

see it. I worry that I’m not 

going to have another love 

like that. I worry that no one 

else is going to love me.” 

“That’s ridiculous.” I turned 

and realized he was staring at 

me hard, seriously. “Anyone 

would be stupid not to love 

you.” 

“Maybe.” I shrugged. 

“Anyway, I won’t stay young 

forever. I know that. I worry 

that this is my only chance.” 

“You’re always going to be 

beautiful.” I looked at him 

again, at that serious face, 

so concerned about me, so 

protective. 

“Maybe,” I said, stumbling 

forward to kiss him. He pulled 

away, but only an inch. 

“Are you sure you want to do 

that?” 

I giggled, sat up and 

took off my t-shirt. 

“What are friends for? 

” I asked playfully, 

kissing him again. 

He didn’t pull away that time; 

instead, he reached down and 

unbuttoned my hot pink shortshorts, 

pulling me in closer, 

kissing me harder. 

We didn’t have sex that night, 

but we did both get off. It 

was the first time I’d spent 

the night in his bed. Laying 

there the next morning, room 

still spinning, I wondered if 

you could have friends with 

benefits, or if I was just too 

damn greedy. 

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CHEYENNE 

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Talented and beautiful Cheyenne 

Elliott, who just happens to be the 

granddaughter of the legendary 

icon Dionne Warwick, is bound to 

be raising some eyebrows as she 

begins filming her debut big screen 

appearance in a new horror movie, 

Clinton Road. 

Elliott thus far has concentrated 

on her music and songwriting and 

has appeared at the 2017 Life Ball, 

the largest and most decadent and 

prestigious charity event in the world, 

singing a duet with her grandmother. 

She has showcased her vocal talent at 

the Duplex in New York City and has 

been featured at The Imperial Court 

of New York’s Night of a Thousand 

Gowns, as well as New York Pride. 

eBriefly describe the 

premise of the film 

and the character you 

portray. 

It is a horror movie very 

loosely based on some 

of the urban legends 

and stories behind the 

famous Clinton Road in 

New Jersey. My character 

will be a celebrity guest 

The movie is currently in production, 

and on behalf of Get Out!, we’d like 

to wish her much luck, and will be 

looking forward to its release. 

of the nightclub owned 

by Vincent Pastore’s 

character in the film. I 

will be in the company 

of some of the other 

well-known actors and 

celebrities in this scene 

taking place in the VIP 

area of the nightclub. 

I am excited fabout 

working with this cast, 

which includes Ice-T, 

Vincent Pastore, Bo 

Dietl, Vincent Young, 

Fredro Starr, Erin 

O’Brien, Ace Young 

and some other very 

talented actors, as well 

as the producers - Steve 

Stanulis, Noel Ashman 

and Richard Grieco for 

Stanulis Productions.

How is the character similar to you? 

My character is both similar and different 

from me. I think a lot of people assume 

that all singers and actors hang out at 

clubs every night. I always enjoy when 

I am able to get out and have fun with 

my friends or family and people from 

the business. But, I am working so hard 

to prepare for several new opportunities 

that are coming up that I do not actually 

get to go out like that. In the movie I will 

be out and about, having a good time 

with other characters. In real life I am 

working on my career and working out 

most of the time! 

How will you prepare for the part? 

I treat auditions and will treat any role 

like I am preparing for a lead role. So, 

I am setting up one-on-one sessions 

with my esteemed acting coach, Susan 

Batson, to go over my lines and prepare 

for this role. Susan has the ability to 

extract the essence of any character out 

of the actor she is coaching. I have also 

spoken with the producers about going 

on a ride-along on the actual Clinton 

Road for inspiration. I am a huge fan of 

horror and thrillers. That opportunity of 

actually going to Clinton Road at night 

sounds terrifyingly exciting. 

When and where will the movie 

premiere? 

The film will premiere in New York City. 

But, it needs to be filmed first before 

there is a release date set! I will keep 

you all posted on my social networking 

sites! The premiere will certainly be starstudded!

e 

Are you working on any 

new musical projects? 

I am excited to share 

with all of you that I will 

be recording new songs 

in a few weeks. They are 

really fresh and current! I 

am happy to be getting 

back into the recording 

studio! Hopefully we can 

get them released as 

soon as possible so that 

we can all share my joy! 

What’s next for you in 

the movie industry, and 

what are your hopes 

for your future as an 

actress? 

My hope is that “the 

best is yet to come!” I 

am thrilled about this 

film and other projects 

that my team and I are 

considering. 

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