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Jason Waters

Luke McKaye

THE UNANIMOUS MAG

CEOKino Watson

EditorNatalie Gardner Eric Davis

Creative Director/DesignerTiffany Nicole Burns

PhotographerKevin Mitchell

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Ana Ogbuez

William Puckett

Emmett Till Tribute

Top 5 Tv Shows

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Article by Marley Luciano | Photography by Surf Mitchell

One of Queen City’s most beautiful photographers and women, Jasiatic Anderson, has been around the city and in the art of photography for many years now. Calling it, “the city of transplants,” she is often inspired by culture, personal family, indigenous ceremony, colors, and the hidden beauty of things. Documenting various things that was close to her heart, but also made a difference in social change. Jasiatic has emerged as one of Queen City’s favorite artist.

CREATIVITY


Ceckout her website www.jasiatic.com.

people can release stress, enjoy time with friends, and hear great music.” I would love to see younger faces and people not afraid to dance and have fun. We play soul music it doesn’t feel like the club.”

With Jasiatic still on the rise to do bigger and better things and Su Casa still in motion, there seems to be no slowing down for this creative woman.

So they started to throw parties at Jasiatic’s loft apartment. Their focus was good music and dancing every Friday. “ I called it, Mi Casa. The word got around and people started to come out, but things started coming up broken and the apart-ment became too crowded. I had to find a bigger location.” So, after talking with another friend, who was an editor, they approached the owners of Dharma Lounge about using the location. “ Dharma was more than receptive with our idea because tra-ditionally they’re a house club.” Soon after a beau-tiful partnership formed. Thus came the creation of the event “Su Casa.” The party was created for all people to come and dance. It’s a place where

H er WOrkS begAn Over A DeCADe ago, when she began shooting preg-nancy and birth photos. The docu-mentation and exposure started off as a hobby and over the years, spread.

Motherhood plays a major part in her photog-raphy. not calling it a theme, because Jasiatic feels that art comes from the soul. “ I don’t shoot in any particular theme because I’m told so, or because it’s my style or my lane.”

Jasiatic shot for Creative Loafing for five years, doing many things such as working on projects featuring President Obama, and different events around Charlotte. “ Photography is my medium.” Jasiat ic’s last show was cal led “nothing Personal” based on what single motherhood is like. The show also covered topics such as pol i t ics , sexual i ty, beauty, and real l i fe.

One of Jasiatic’s most recent avenues in art and sociality is her dance party “Su Casa.” Her involvement with the Dharma lounge started with Mi Casa. Mi Casa began after Jasiatic had a hard time finding a place to go dance and listen to the type of music she’s into, which is soul house music. “ I used to go to Halo before it was called Halo, but then it closed so I went to some other clubs. Then, I had an idea, why don’t I utilize my connection of DJ’s and start our own parties.”Her DJ friends felt the same as she did about the club scene and the music. So they started to throw parties at Jasiatic’s loft

A person has many roles in life, so that’s basically what I captured within the show.

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Southeast Missouri born and damn good with a guitar, this woman is going places. Charlotte has no idea what talent is hidden in its city streets. Sara Corbin is on the rise to prove that she is more than a local folk singer; she is a queen of all genres…

Author | Natalie Gardner / Photo | Surf Mitchell

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ARMADA

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Article by Marley Luciano | Photography by Surf Mitchell

SKATE SHOP On the rise in East Charlotte is Armada Skate Shop. Many, of you skateboarders may have already heard the buzz or been inside the shop, to know that Armada Skate Shop is a must “stop-in” type of place.


Owners, Patrick carrOll and Matthew Flecther have been around the community for years. Both are charlotte natives, and have been great friends since

they were kids. Unanimous, had the opportunity to sit down with Partrick and chop it up for a while.

while conversing with Patrick, Unanimous has come to know the armada skate shop much better. Originally, having its doors opened in 2010, armada was located on central ave. right above reggae central. Upon, not receiving the expected success its first couple of years, the shop was relocated just a few blocks away in the Plaza Midwood area of charlotte. “we weren’t visible and didn’t have any curve appeal, we needed something that was more visible and made parents comfortable when dropping off their kids,” Patrick mentioned.

armada has been a dream come true for Patrick and Matt, who have long had the passion for skate-boarding. “For, my fifth birthday i got a skateboard which inspired me to skate, but i wasn’t able to do any tricks. then, one day this guy came out of nowhere and said, cool skateboard let me show you what i can do. He ollied the highest i had ever seen. He made an impression on me so well, i knew that was what i wanted to do so i kept practicing.” this inspiration seemed to fuel Patrick up. He was driven to become a skater, but not just your average skater. “ “there are three types of skaters; those who have to measure their intensity, those that live it, and those who to them it’s a hobby. some people just want to skate to get themselves from point a to point B. then, to the next guy it’s about learning all of the tricks.

then you have long boarders who just love to cruise,” replied Patrick when asked if he thought skating was considered a sport, hobby, or lifestyle.

after, working at several other skate shops around the city, good business and developing good relationships has brought the partners, Matt and Patrick, a good bit of success. even, giving the guys the attention of several branding companies. “we plan on expanding as much as we can and definitely trying to find a better location.”

“we’re located on 1200 Plaza suite a-1, come in and see us. You can expect a lot more products coming in, more branding, and more events coming soon. i would like to shout out two of the best skaters in charlotte trey Boyd and Zay Belton.”

there are three types of skaters; those who have to measure their intensity, those that live it, and those who to them it’s a hobby.

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Author | Natalie Gardner / Photography | Surf Mitchell

Skating never

looked so good.

Jason Waters

pushed his art

to the fullest and

allowed his love for

skateboarding to

pave the way to his

success.


WATERS JASON

his best friend, that skateboard-ing was something he was always meant to do. Along with his love for skateboarding the strongest love he had was for art. When he first started out doing art it was nothing more than a hobby. In school he usually didn’t think of his work as being the best in class, but he enjoyed drawing. The more he accelerated in skateboarding, the

In the end Jason Waters continues to skate for the love and art of it. He doesn’t look at it as being a type of sport that demands tricks and flying through the air. Feeling the wind hit your face as you ride around the city and sharing good times with friends is what’s most important. ▣

more inspiration he gained to create more art. “You see art is everywhere, in magazines, on skateboards, and TV. But having an idea and making it tangible allows me to appreciate what skateboarding has allowed me to do with my art. I expanded in so many ways. I started out drawing, then came painting, and then came photography.”

Jason has done many things in the sateboarding community. He was involved in the Black Sheep skate shop come up. While attending UNC Charlotte, he came across the Black Sheep sticker that said, “Yes yes y’all Black Sheep coming soon.” When they finally opened he would go to the shop and get to know them. He offered them his art services by telling them he would do t-shirts and put his art on the skateboards. “I feel they gave a lot of credibility to me as an artist,” says waters.

In addition to being involved with Black Sheep he decided to start taking photos for skatecharlotte.com with another photographer Dave Cajuers. Jason also created a trilogy of his skate videos he called it “Time Capsule.” He also feels that he give inspiration to the younger skaters who cruise around Charlotte. “I had a skate release video at a skate park, after the film was over the skaters got up and started skating. I felt like I inspired them to skate that day.”

You’re never too old to be the kid you used to be, and Jason Waters is the proof of that. With 25 years of skateboarding

under his belt, he doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. When he was young he started skate-boarding, he tried BMX free styling. He later realized when he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina and met

You see, art is everywhere...in magazines, on

skateboards, and TV. But having an idea

and making it tangible allows me to appreciate what skateboarding has allowed me to do

with my art.

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LUKE M

CKAYE

WE All hAVE A pASSIoN foR SoMEThINg ANd luke McKaye pushed his passion beyond it’s limits and transformed himself from a corporate world worker, to an unstoppable dreamer.

originally from the state of ohio, he looks at Charlotte as being his true home. he attended school in West Virginia and earned a degree in finance. After college he got a job in the corporate world. he knew deep down that he should be doing something he really enjoyed, and that was skate-boarding. “I found myself in board meetings, flipping my pencil like it was a skateboard. Thinking about who was skating and what moments I could catch”. Says McKaye. At the age of 26, around 2007, he left his job to start a ska-teboarding clothing company. It ran for a while and was doing well but due to a lack of funding the business slowly came to a close. After the business McKaye thought to himself, “What can I do to make me happy”? he never grew out of wanting to skate all day everyday. he felt that with what he learned in business school would help him do well in the company. But through the creation and failure of the company he realized what he truly loved to do. McKaye will always be a skateboarder first but he wanted expand his talents to help others. I love to help people get exposure through the videos and photos I take. he started doing photography and videography two years ago, he took photos for a website and gained experience each photo at a time. “I like the feeling I get when I go on trips. people count on me to get their tricks on camera. I feel like they push themselves a little bit harder when I take photos of them”. Skateboarding photography has allowed his talent to grow into more than a vision. McKaye has become very involved in the charlotte skating community, changing as many li-ves as he can.

You can find luke McKaye’s photos on his facebook page Luke McKaye Photography and on Instagram at @ lukeshootsphotos.

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S p o R T

Article by Natalie G

ardner | Photography by Surf Mitchell


l I f E

DANCEAna Ogbueze founder of Charlotte’s own hip hop Dance District studio is full enthusiasm, love and passionShe’s fired up and full of ideas for the Charlotte’s dance future.

The Power Of

Article by Natalie Gardner | Photography by Surf Mitchell


New York City, and Atlanta to take classes and

expand her dancing style. When she returned

to Charlotte she got the idea to start her own

dance studio. In 2010 the dance district was

created. She saw that there was so much talent

in Charlotte that wasn’t getting noticed, she

knew that something had to be done, so she

did it.

Ana wasn’t always the outgoing and energetic

dancer that she is now. She was the shy girl

that was too afraid to “do” and only watched.

“I loved watching people dance, I used to get

a tingling feeling. I knew I had to break my

shy ways. So I did”. She gains inspiration

from artists and choreographers such as Janet

Jackson, Tina landon, laurieann gibson, and

most of all her parents. They lift her up and

give her the support she needs to keep going.

In the end, Ana’s motivation to keep doing

what she does is for the love of it and the love

of helping others. She enjoys bringing hope

to those who feel there is nothing out there

for them; she aims to bring the hidden talent

in Charlotte to the light. She is always setting

new goals. her biggest goal is to go nationwide.

You can view her website

www.dancedistrict.com to find out more

information on classes and upcoming events.

IT’S NINE IN ThE MoRNINg ANd ThE

weather outside is at a solid thirty-five

degrees. Walking up to the outside loca-

tion of founder Ana ogbueze video shoot,

the dancers were in the process of working

on one of the routines. It was fast paced and

well put together. Every move was pushed for

perfection. Ana, in front of the triangle formed

dancers called for a five-minute break.

This greensboro native is the definition of

hard work. She had a dream and made it reality,

with a little help from the Man up above, and

she’s nowhere close to slowing down. Ana

moved to Charlotte in 2003 to attend school

at UNCC, she became apart of the Bobcats lady

Cats dancers and performed with them for

four years. After her departure from the lady

Cats, she decided to travel; she traveled to lA,

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I loved watching people dance. I used to get a tingling feeling.


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WILLIAM

PUCKETT

FroM THe HALLWAY

floor of Amelie’s and

red @28th to the

colorful bridge that tells a

story in the historical art district, NoDa.

William Puckett has made his mark in

the city and it will never be forgotten.

We caught up with William at his home

located in the NoDa area. Pulling up

to an ordinary house, in an ordinary

neighborhood, William Puckett walks

from the backyard of the house next

door to the one he lives in. Wearing

overalls with the pants legs rolled up

and brown paint covered boots along

with his paint-covered hat. He did

a friendly wave, turned around and

walked toward his back yard where

painted murals sat outside to dry.

Walking into his second house that

held most of his work. He pulled the

old heater in the room and sat down

in his rocking chair and we began the

interview.

Interview by Natalie Gardner | Photography by Surf Mitchell


What work have you done around Charlotte and other places? I have shown my art in other places that have been rather small but almost 90% percent of my work is here in Charlotte. I’ve to date covered about 30,000 sq ft with my murals. That’s been over the last six or seven years. I started my big piece in 2005, which is the floor in the atrium area of the 28th Red Building which is where Amelie’s islocated. The floor in the atrium was my first big piece. It is a floor and has been treated as such. It isn’t in the top shape that it once.

Do you do a lot in the NoDa area? Mostly in the NoDa area, it’s really the only area in town that I can do the things I do. I grew up kind of out near Mint Hill. It’s a beautiful place, country suburban but not too many folks. There are paintings on the side of buildings of historical stories or just green faces and all the extreme stuff that I like. Most of my work is here because, with it being the Art District, there’s so much more open for alternative treatments of spaces or the ideas of changing some of these almost forgotten places landmarks.

Where are you from? I was born Opelika, Alabama and raised in Charlotte, NC. I graduated from Independence High School.

How did you get started and when did you discover you wanted to be a painter? I got turned on to the idea in the 10th or 11th grade. My art teacher, Mr. Hester at Independence, had a lot to do with it. He was the first person to tell me that I could make a living in the arts. He said “Everything you see around you is designed by somebody so it is possible.” When you’re making things that you like, you can be one of those people too. I’ve always enjoyed creating things with my hands. It was an avenue I wanted to pusue. It wasn’t until my junior year of college, when I was in a drawing class, that I realized I wanted to be a painter. But I enjoy pictures and stories with pictures and that is what my work has become.


I really want to keep my job. I love it. I enjoy being able to do what I want to.

“

What Advice would you give other artists? Work hard. Research, practice, and repetition are big things. There are different types of art that can be made, explore it. But be patient be-cause it can difficult at times. Make sure you stick with it.

Have you’ve done any gallery crawls? Yeah, I’ve done some or been a part of and did a duo show with a guy who did partner shows in town. The kind of work that I do doesn’t sell very well at gallery crawls. I didn’t do well selling my originals during the gallery crawls. For that was some of my attraction to the murals and the public art. So many people will walk past a wall or drive under a bridge, than go in to a galley. I use figured based images to tell a story through personalinteractions within the pieces.

You can find William Puckett’s work on his website www.williampuckett.com

How would you describe your art? With the murals there are specific storylines. There is interpretation that can be made. They tell a story, in one frame or on the bridge or in various frames. I describe the bridge as a big children’s book. I think of it as a linear way of story telling.

I’ve been exploring with splatter painting and even then I see a story them. I like that I didn’t control the paint and they created story of its own.

What inspires you? What keeps you motivated? I really want to keep my job. I love it. It would be a great mistake to take getting what I do for granted. I enjoy being able to do what I want to. But I do create very explicit scheduling on different topics. Sometimes I don’t always stick to it. I try to create routines. It can be work, but it can also be fun.

I use figure-based images to tell a story through personal interactions within the pieces.


GOODBYE On the bus,

Watching the hours pass by

Waiting to discover a new world.

The scenery slowly changed from the

concrete streets of Chicago to the dusted

roads of Mississippi.

I waved goodbye to my uptown state and

smiled hello to the beautiful down South.

My momma always told me never say

goodbye said it always meant forever.

But what does she know?

Finally pulling up to my destination I meet

my long time no see uncle in his run down

overall jeans.

“Whats going on Unc? It sure has been a

while.”

He greeted me with a grin and replied “how

are you nephew and how’s my sister?”

“She’s doing real well and so am I.”

We hopped in his blue beat down truck that

was louder than the train that passed by.

Driving over torn and damaged roads is

something I’m definitely not used to.

Arriving at a two bedroom brown shack that

My cousin came running out to meet me

with excitement in his face, ready to

cause trouble as usual.

Excited to get my tour started, I ran in

the shack and threw my bags down.

“What’s the plan for the day Cuz?”

“A lot, man. But lets run to the store.”

Following behind we passed big fields

and black folk all around.

Entering the store my cousin starts to

shop,

And then I saw her.

Long legs with pale skin and hair the

color of sunshine. All I could do was

whistle. To let her know I was enjoying

my view.

She looked at me offended and quickly

walked away.

Shocked in disbelief my cousin went

silent.

“We don’t talk to them. That’s just how

it is down here.”

“Well that’s crazy because where I come

from a woman is a woman.”

We carried on with our day.

I met friends of family and friends of his.

The day had come to an end and now it was

time to head home.

Supper was getting ready and I sho was

hungry.

The night flew by and before I knew it I

was asleep.

But with a rowdy shake I was awaken.

Snatched out of bed by my uncle in his dirty

t-shirt and jeans

“Some people here to see you.”

I walked outside with caution wondering

who could it be this time of night.

There were 4 of ‘em. Standing there

waiting for me.

They were pale, tall and big. Each of them

holding a gun.

“We want to talk you, boy. Lets take a

walk.”

I looked back at my uncle. I could see fear

in his eyes. He told me to go on. I could tell

he didn’t want me to go.

I had no choice but to follow.

The further we got out of range from the

shack the more I started to get worried.

Then I felt a blow to the head and remember

only the fists hitting my face, the knives

cutting into my brown skin.

The constant kicks until my body went limp.

I felt my breath leaving my body like

I was being gently kissed by death.

The last thing I heard was a loud shot fired.

And then all I saw was darkness.

I waved goodbye to my uptown state and

smiled hello to the beautiful down south.

My momma always told me never say

goodbye. Said it always meant forever.

But what does she know?

EMMETT TILL__

A Tribute By Natalie Gardner

p o E T R Y


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THE WALKING DEADBased off of the comic, “The Walking Dead” leaves you on the edge of your seat holding on tight to who ever is close to you. This blood-gushing, body-ripping show prepares all people for the Zombie Apocalypse that everyone is waiting for. This show follows rick Grimes, former sheriff of police leading a group of people and his son to only a safer place than the last. With “Walkers” surround-ing the group in each direction and a crazed control freak named the “Governor”, rick has more on his hand than he can handle.

SCANDALHard-working, political fixer Olivia Pope can fix any problem--from the White House to the deepest Scandals that could make history. Olivia and her team of Gladiators come together to cover up and fix what has been broken.

Along with her headstrong personality and her steamy relationship with the President of the United States, she has her hands full with scandals of her own.

DOCTOR WHO“Why should we trust you?” “Because I’m the Doctor”. Doctor

Who is a show that has made history. originated in the 60’s,

it was cancelled in the year of 1989, but was brought back

to the BBC network in 2005 and ever since the shows been

going strong. Hitting mainstream with every episode, the

show is about a man who is not human but the last of his

kind the “Time Lords”. Doctor Who saves the universe from

anything that threatens it and brings new friends with him

along the way.

BREAKING BADChemistry teacher and soft spoken Walter White has been diagnosed with Cancer and only has two years to live along with a pregnant wife and a handicapped son. To make sure that his family is secure when he dies, he teams up with his former student to start making and selling crystal meth. They run into different drug lords as their product and reputation starts to grow.

MAD MENAdvertising never looked so good. Mad Men is set in the era of the 1960’s when men were the breadwinners and women were trying to make their dent in the world. The show focuses on Don Draper, married with children but still remains the ladies man and top businessman in the company. But as the time goes on he starts to have a hard time adjusting to the changing times.

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