EXCLUSIVE: Jack & Jack Answer Fan Questions at Verizon Destination Store Event

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Jack & Jack pose for Roman's Rap-Up (Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up). 

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As part of the opening of Verizon Wireless' Boston Destination Store, social media stars Jack & Jack made an in-store appearance to help promote the tech giant's new concept. With 8,000 sq. feet of retail space and over 1,700+ tech products, the Verizon Destination Store in Boston promises to have something for everyone. 

Following the event at Verizon, we sat down with Jack & Jack to film an EXCLUSIVE fan Q&A. Using the hashtag "#RRUasksJackandJack," fans submitted thousands of questions for the two stars via Twitter. We picked some of our favorites for Jack & Jack to answer. See the video below:

To learn more about Verizon's Destination Store concept, click here.

EXCLUSIVE: Sevyn Streeter Talks "On The Verge," Inspirations & More

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Sevyn Streeter is a girl on fire. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter from Florida has proved she's a hit-maker by writing chart topping tracks for Chris Brown, Ariana Grande and more but now it's her turn to shine. With a hot new single "Don't Kill The Fun" featuring Chris Brown and a nationwide "Sevyn In The City" promo tour, we know Sevyn is a rising star. That's why we chose Sevyn as April's Artist of the Month. 

In an exclusive interview while on a promotional tour in Boston, Sevyn talked music, her favorite tracks and how she got to where she is now exclusively with Roman's Rap-Up.

"It's been a really crazy, amazing journey to be honest. I've been in two groups...and it was great. It's led me to where I am now," she said. Sevyn was signed to both Jive and Interscope with those groups before meeting Chris Brown and signing with new management.

Sevyn Streeter poses for Roman's Rap-Up (Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up).

During the course of her career, she's written many hit songs for some of the hottest artists. Some of her favorites include "The Way" by Ariana Grande and "Next To You" by Justin Bieber and Chris Brown. She now has her own single out titled "Don't Kill The Fun". She's also featured on the "Fast and Furious Seven" soundtrack.

"The beat alone is kind of like a mixture of 90s house music. I'm from the south so I need my bass. We just wanted it to be really, kinda, positive and remind people not to kill the fun in their jobs, in their lives, in their relationships," she said. "Chris [Brown] had this idea for the video. Exactly how he explained it is exactly how it turned out and I couldn't be more excited about it."

Sevyn's debut LP is due out in 2015 and it is eagerly anticipated by her many fans. "'On The Verge' is just my baby...and I can't wait for you guys to hear it!" she explained. "I'm on the verge of this really cool journey with my fans. The album is all over the place...but in a good way. It's grounded and rooted because I'm a Southern girl who grew up on urban music but it's also got pop and R&B. So I didn't put myself in a box."

Sevyn Streeter poses for Roman's Rap-Up (Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up).

"On The Verge" features some heavy hitters including August Alsina, Chris Brown and Ty Dolla $ign and Sevyn seems extremely pleased with how it all came together. "I think that this album will allow people to get a better sense of who I am. To not put me in a box...to just accept me and my music as a whole. I think it'll allow people to understand that all these different types of records are genuinely who I am, for real. I wrote not thinking about genres. I just wrote thinking how I felt that day, you know what I mean?" she explained, talking about what she hopes people will get out of her album. It's easy to see she's not a one-dimensional artist. She's unique and she draws inspiration from many other artists including Janet Jackson and Beyonce.

In addition to writing, recording and touring, Sevyn also likes to give back. She posted a message on Instagram, inviting all of her fans to do something positive in their communities with the chance to meet her if they joined her social media campaign. When she has the time, Sevyn visits schools and talks to the kids about music and creativity in general. 

"I really enjoy going to high schools and middle schools and Boys and Girls Clubs. Kids have all kinds of questions and sometimes they don't have anyone to talk to about it. Thye're so creative and have all these bright ideas and I love to talk to them because I was once the kid in school who wanted to sing and I love to give advice to them," she said. "I tell them all the time to start where you are. Become the biggest thing in your city or town. Link up with other writers and producers in your area."

Buy "Don't Kill The Fun" on iTunes by clicking here.

See the full interview with Sevyn Streeter above.

EXCLUSIVE: Jacob Whitesides Reflects on Career & Answers Fan Questions from Twitter

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Singer-songwriter Jacob Whitesides took time out of his busy day in Boston on Fifth Harmony's "Reflection Tour" to speak with Roman's Rap-Up exclusively. Jacob reflected on how much he has accomplished as a young artist, as well as took questions from eager fans on Twitter. 

See the interview below:

EXCLUSIVE: G.R.L. Discuss New Single Lighthouse, a Touching Tribute to Late Band Member Simone Battle

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Last September, female pop group G.R.L. made headlines in a different way. They lost a member, Simone Battle, when she unexpectedly took her own life. Since then, the band has been working with Give an Hour, a nonprofit organization raising mental health awareness with their campaign "Change Direction" and making, as member Lauren Bennett says, "something positive out of a bad situation."

Simone Battle performing at 103.3 Amp Radio's Birthday Bash in June, 2014 (Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up).

G.R.L. says that after the tragedy, "taking the time needed to heal was most important." However, the group is grateful for the support of their fans, as well as their patience through the past few months, and "allowing them to get to where they need to be while they rebuild and get through their ordeal one step at a time."

At this time, they do not have a tour lined up, but are working forward as a quartet. With some unfinished projects from before Battle's passing that they look to focus on finishing, the girls "definitely want" to do a tour. Although they don't have any set dates for releases, G.R.L. says they're very excited to be "moving forward," and are "working on new music," not allowing the tragic events to hold them back as a group. They're expected to be seen on Australia's morning show "Sunrise", for the show's airing in Hawaii, and are "very excited" to return to Australia, as well as going to Vietnam for the first time.

G.R.L. says "Lighthouse" is their first major step forward since Battle's passing, and they wanted to reflect on her life in the best way they could. "Not everybody sees [mental health awareness] as important," and that it "[should be] just as common as going to the doctor's for a checkup," the girls told Roman's Rap-Up.

The "Change Direction" program was officially launched on March 4th, 2015, and focuses on spreading the awareness of the five signs that someone is struggling. The signs include personality changes, agitation, withdrawal, decline of self-care, and feeling hopeless; all signs which can be seen in oneself as well as others. "Change Direction" also works to provide resources for those in need of help, and those looking to help others who may be having trouble reaching out.

G.R.L. told us the program is estimated to become a nationwide campaign, if not global. At the launch in Washington, D.C., the group was "inspired" by first lady Michelle Obama's speech, which promoted the idea that there should be no stigma around mental health. The regional launch in Wisconsin is set for mid-March.

Give an Hour was founded by Barbara Van Dahlen in the spring of 2013. To learn more or if you wish to make a pledge to the program, you can visit www.changedirection.org or www.giveanhour.org.