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BRYSON “BOOM” PAUL NAMED CREATIVE COORDINATOR OF RNB MAGAZINE TV/VYRE NETWORK

Established journalist and media correspondent Bryson Paul, better known as Boom, has been named to lead RNB Magazine TV as the rejuvenated Vyre Network subsidiary’s new Creative Coordinator. The new position is Paul’s first at an executive level. In the new role, Paul, 37, will maintain the overall direction and integrity of the R&B focused channel. He will produce original content, curated playlists, visibility, organization, strengthens the brand, and will be reporting to Vyre Network Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lamar Seay.
“We have had Boom on the radar for years and now we are excited to finally partner with him,” said Seay. “I’m confident that he can take RNB Magazine TV to the next level.”
The hiring of Boom as the Creative Coordinator for RNB Magazine TV is a win for both Vyre Network and the progressing R&B Music into the streaming industry.
“With Boom’s understanding of the music industry and his expertise in journalism, he was the perfect fit to become RnB Magazine TV’s Creative Coordinator,” adds Angie Ramos, Senior Assistant Coordinator.
In recent years, Paul has ascended from emerging music journalist to a prominent contributor/correspondent who proven expertise in a wide variety of cultural topics from music to sports to film. He has current bylines on notable outlets, like Dallas Observer, LA Weekly, Vegas Sports Daily and ThisisRNB, and has interviewed a-list stars such as Queen Naija and Master P as media correspondent for the popular 50 Cent-created outlets, Thisis50.
Bryson Paul on the new opportunity!
“It’s a true blessing to be given this opportunity — especially during these uncertain times. R&B was my introduction to music as a child and has groomed me into adulthood. It is an honor for Lamar and David to present the opportunity to me and have faith in my work ethic, knowledge, resources, and passion to trust me with the evolution of their valued asset like RNB Magazine TV. After speaking with Lamar and David about the new direction of RNB, I happily accepted the position and immediately presented new ideas and ambition to establish a new foundation for the platform that will generate new opportunities for me to bring on other great journalists and creators I know. This is a proud moment for me and my family.”
– Bryson “Boom” Paul
Born in Bakersfield, California, Paul moved to Dallas to write for the Dallas Observer in 2019. He began his career in 2007 as the creator of his own magazine, Kaboom! Magazine. In 2012, he moved to Los Angeles to join Myspace, where he began as a media correspondent and interviewed today’s chart-topping names in music during their uprising, ranging from YG to Machine Gun Kelly to Kid Ink. As a journalist, he has written for noteworthy outlets such as Hip Hop DX, Earmilk, Substream Magazine, Hip Hop Weekly and many more.
Vyre Network was launched in 2019 as a streaming company with over 2,400 shows/films and counting. Vyre likes to keep the content focused on Independent Filmmakers and Content Creators. They have built relationships with a strong list of reputable distribution companies, as well as the Indie film and Streaming communities.
Vyre Network represents a visually driven culture, from millennials to generations X, Y, and Z. Vyre distributes a wide range of entertainment that allows popular culture to express themselves as consumers and creators without boundaries. This includes original shows, feature films, short films, music videos, and exclusive live events. Our focus of distribution consists of all OTT platforms; Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, IOS, Android Mobile, Smart TV’s, Websites, and more which gives our video content a global reach. Currently, there are 820 million connected video devices just in the U.S. and billions worldwide.
“I’m really excited to join the Vyre family,” Said Paul.”I can’t wait to contribute amazing content for the culture to a new worldwide audience and spread the history of R&B music while exploring the sound’s transition into worldly music. I have so many big plans for RNB Magazine TV that will not only benefit our viewers but the company as well. I know a lot of great content creators I look forward to collaborating with and create endless opportunities surrounding R&B. Change gon’ come, oh yes it is.”
RNB Magazine TV will host a Valentine’s Day live stream performance, headlined by platinum-selling recording artist/actor, Trey Songz, on Sunday, February 14 2021.
ABOUT RNB MAGAZINE TV
RnB is more than just music, it’s a lifestyle.
RnB Magazine is here to inform and entertain you with the hottest new artists, fashion trends and products that the everyday RnB lover looks for. We keep the RnB voice at the forefront, and inside the pages, apps, and blogs of RnB magazine.
RnB shows readers how to have the sexy, chic and powerful lifestyle that RnB music brings. We allow artists, fashion icons and products showcased, to not only show their talent but flaunt how it is incorporated in their everyday style.
Download the Vyre Network app here.
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Omega The Poet and Curtis Williams address legacy on striking new track “Boy”

Omega the Poet’s back with another deep and introspective track about the human experience. His new collaboration with Curtis Williams (who’s worked with A$AP Rocky, J.I.D., and Wiz Khalifa) digs deep into the idea of legacy and rejecting the idea of sainthood. Smooth, complex, and endlessly memorable, it’s a striking listen that stays with you long after the song ends.
Listen to “Boy” below.
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How Omega The Poet Brought A Real Experience To Life On “Nina Simone”

The best music comes from a real place. It’s easy to make up a story and translate it rhythmically, but it often sounds better, and is more relatable, when a musician draws from their real life to entertain listeners.
Omega The Poet proves that with his new track, “Nina Simone.” Named after the Civil Rights activist and singer of the same name, it covers a situation with an amazingly unpredictable woman that he’s experienced before. The soulful track that features both Tajé and Innanet James make you think about similar experiences that you’ve had, succeeding in being both relatable and extremely listenable.
Here’s an interview with Omega The Poet about how “Nina Simone” came about and what’s coming next for him.

What was the inspiration behind Nina Simone?
Generally, the song is about a love affair I had with a young lady whose name also happened to be Nina Simone. Listening back to my verse, I’m taken back by how witty the lyrics are. I promise, nothing in that song is made up.
For example, the first line “Nina Simone, my ace of hearts…“ is something I said because she has an ace of hearts tattoo on her chest. So the inspiration was to express my adoration for a lady that was (and is) very significant in my life — in the most coded way.
How did this collaboration come about?
The collaboration with Tajé was a no brainer. He’s one of my closest friends & we went to college together at NCCU. He was a Jazz studies major & I would always hang around him and improve on my skill set and musicality. We just developed a genuine brotherhood. Given that, I thought he was the perfect person for the hook. As far as how Innanet James got on the track, I’ve always been a big fan of his music and the collaborations he’s done with other artists (Like Pusha T, Mac Ayres, etc.)
I also like to think my “musical palette” is very advanced & sometimes peculiar. So sonically, I thought he would be a great addition to the song. I reached out, he liked the song and he hopped on.
Have you ever had your own Nina Simone experience? If so, did that factor into how you made the song?
I think I have, now that you bring it up. I think at the time of making this song I was super young and, shamefully to say, in a serious relationship while also navigating the “secret” relationship with the young lady the song is about. I know that Nina Simone, as an activist, addressed issues like love and freedom. And as I relate her life to my life and this song, I’m drawing synchronicities as in how while I’m generally ( and always have been) a very loyal person…how certain phases of your life as it relates to growing, and freedom can cause you yearn freedom even if it is slightly deceitful. And even more — create such an amazing (and again) coded song.

What’s your favorite part about the track?
My verse for sure, I think since it’s such a 100% real story from beginning to end. It almost amazes me how I wrote it so fluently. I think it’s easy to get caught up in the melody of the song, but if you really listen to the lyrics…it’s kinda’ mind blowing. Bar’d up too on the rap side of things.
What will “Nina Simone” appear on? Can you tell us more about the project?
Nina Simone is actually a single from my last EP Eros. Eros explored the time of my life where I was budding as a young kid newly out of college and into the world. Still finding myself, but very complex and poetic given my age. I called it Eros because that is the name of Cupid in Greek mythology and I felt like that was the effect I had on women at the time.
What’s next for you?
Lots of new, highly developed yet egoless music. Some artists that inspired the music I’ll be releasing this year is Solange, D’angelo, Daniel Caesar, and Steve Lacy. Lots of beautifully simplistic, niche yet gravitational music. The type that is undeniable and forward. I haven’t released music since 2020…so everything in the vault since then will be coming out in 2025. I also started my own music publishing company and record label, called For The Record. So, I’m excited to introduce the artists under my direction as well.
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Omega The Poet, Innanet James, and Tajé explore a wild relationship with a beautiful woman in “Nina Simone”

Now, you think that Omega The Poet’s latest is an ode to the civil rights activist of the same name, but it’s quite the opposite. It’s actually about getting together with an amazing woman that’s just as spectacular. This is a soulful smash featuring Innanet James and Tajé that you don’t want to miss.
Check it out below.