Cast Members
Aikisha
Presenting to some......introducing to others Aikisha Holly. Aikisha, a true Southern Belle, is a proud native of Jackson, Mississippi. While in high school, Aikisha dabbled in small-town theatre, but it was during her matriculation at Clark Atlanta University where she found her true passion for acting while studying under the phenomenal Carol Mitchell Leon. After graduating from CAU with a B.A. in Mass Media Arts (Concentration- Radio/TV/Film), Aikisha started graduate school at Jackson State University to pursue her Masters in Public Relations, but soon made her way to Los Angeles. The acting bug wouldn’t stop biting. She has appeared on “The Bernie Mac Show,” “Untold Stories from the ER,” and has had many featured roles in films and episodics. She made her debut appearance on the big screen in the feature film "A Simple Promise," released in the spring of 2008. Aikisha is best known for her multiple roles on BET’s Number One rated show Hell Date. Aikisha is bi-coastal, spending her time between Los Angeles and Atlanta and is a talent you should look forward to seeing more of in the future. She is involved with numerous non-profits and community service projects in Atlanta, Los Angeles and Jackson, MS. She is a member of WEEN (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network), CAU’s Paws to Claws, Vice President of The Holly Foundation and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to name a few. Aikisha can currently be heard and seen Monday through Friday from 10am-2pm on BeeHive FM as a Radio Personality on “The Mid-Day Show.”
Honey B
Not only is her style impeccable, but she shines brighter than Vegas lights. Who is she? Well, none other than Honey B. Through her drive and determination, she continues to prove that she is so far ahead of her time. Not only is she one of the youngest & well-respected radio personalities on the East Coast, but she strives to be the best in everything she does. Honey B, a native of Richmond, Va, entered the radio industry at the young age of 18 and hasn't stopped climbing to the top. "I was just 18,interning at Power 92.1, and a week after I was interning, they offered me a spot on the number one night show in Richmond (Bad Boy Radio) with Big Nat and the Streetsweeper, DJ Foot."I work hard, so I can play harder. It's all about how badly you want something. Everything I set my mind to, I accomplish," says the twenty-two year old with confidence. As a 17 year old freshman at Norfolk State University, Honey B. conducted her own television shows and segments which consisted of interviewing artists such as Def Jam new-comer,Megan Rochell. Now her roster includes interviews with everyone from P.Diddy to Chris Brown,Fabolous,Trey Songz,Mario,Sammie,Nas,Cassie,Jazmine Sullivan,Rick Ross,Nicki Minaj and countless others. With her eager and humble attitude, there is no stopping Honey B. "I aspire to inspire those who feel that dreams are unattainable.Yeah,I meet celebrities all of the time, but that's not what makes me happy.What makes me happy is knowing that I gave another young person the confidence to know that even as young adults, we can still do what we dream of doing,"says Honey B. After a five year radio career in her hometown of Richmond,VA , Honey B decided that in order to further brand herself and conquer her ultimate goals, she would step out of faith and relocate to Atlanta, Georgia. Honey B can be found 'Buzzzzin' on The Mid Day Show Monday through Friday 10am-2pm on www.beehivefm.com.
Karese
Karese was born and raised on the beautiful island of St.Thomas also known as “Rock City”,but moved to Atlanta in June of 2000,just two days after she graduated high school. After moving to Atlanta she signed to “About Faces Model and Talent” where she did print work and promotional modeling,but after three years gave it up to pursue a degree in Pre-Pharmacy. Being the youngest of five kids she always knew that she wanted to be an entertainer because she would always be the “Life of the party”. Karese has a very out going personality and can put a smile on any one's face.She is a single mom of two wonderful kids but still finds the time to be a social butterfly. “I jumped at the opportunity to work with beehiveFM because I know I’ll be able to express myself and be ME” says Karese. You can buzzz with Karese on “The MiDDay Show” Monday thru Friday 10am -2pm on www.beehivefm.com
Trauma
As the music scene has experienced spurts of redundancy and monotony, Tayari “DJ Trauma” McIntosh’s creativity, versatility, and talent continues to revitalize parties at some of the most remembered celebrity bashes hosted by entertainment industry notables such as Russell Simmons, Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, Jay-Z, Kevin Lyles, Jamie Foxx, Usher and more. With such a varied background, he is gifted with a unique ability to blend new flavors and familiar sounds, creating a vibe that’s addictive to audiences. Whether the event calls for hip-hop, house or even classic 80’s and 90’s, this is one DJ who has the bases covered. Originally from New York, the birth place of hip hop, DJ Trauma left New York to attend college at Clark Atlanta University (CAU) in Atlanta, GA. During his tenure at CAU, DJ Trauma gained a fan base by showcasing his programming and mixing skills at countless college parties which shortly thereafter lead to a tour DJ appearance with Bad Boy Entertainment. Inspired by the success of popular DJs such as Red Alert, Mr. Magic, Pete Rock, and Kid Capri, DJ Trauma saw how influential a DJ was in the music scene and decided to explore DJ’ing as a career. In a short time, his talent, business savvy, and relationships expanded his career into new areas of DJ’ing which lead to new experiences and accomplishments. On an international front, DJ Trauma was the official DJ for the 2009 Channel-O Awards after party in Johannesburg, South Africa, a special invited guest as a conference panelist, instructor and judge during the 2009 New Skool Rules in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. In addition, DJ Trauma has traveled extensively and provided musical navigation for premier nightclubs in Lagos, Nigeria, London, England, Dominican Republic, and Mexico. Nationwide, DJ Trauma has been the featured DJ for annual red carpet events including MTV and BET Awards, Super Bowl, NBA All-Star, Essence Music Awards, Magic Show Las Vegas and more. In Atlanta, DJ Trauma has also staked his residency at key Atlanta nightclubs including Velvet Room, the Compound, Luckie Food Lounge, and Club Esso’s. Along with his other accomplishments, Trauma made his mark as a co-founding member of one of the premier DJ crews in the south; the World Famous Super Friends, brought havoc to the airwaves as the featured DJ on Atlanta’s most popular hip-hop station HOT 107.9 FM’s “Emergency Room”, and reigned as one of the Atlanta’s best DJs on MTV’s “Direct Effect”. Other accolades include becoming the official DJ for popular hip hop website 24hourhiphop.com and recently recognized as Atlanta’s best club DJ by GIANT Magazine. Currently, DJ Trauma has a strong foundation and following and currently performs over a 100 times a year, spinning a mainstream mix of commercial dance, Top 40, hip hop and R&B. With a knack for marketing and an ear for music production, DJ Trauma will enter 2010 with new efforts by producing for established and emerging artists including Estelle, Interscope recording artist Verse Simmonds, hip hop duo Rock City, and new hip hop artist Billz.