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Coming Together for peace

6/9/2015

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Coming together for peace

I lost my grandmother the Wednesday before this event and didn't want to be surrounded by the sad stories that I knew the Peace Rally would present. I decided to suck it up and do what I had no idea would become transformative for my purpose on earth. I felt my grandmother's peaceful spirit embrace us as I had the opportunity to speak to artists, speakers, acivists, and vendors about how we can make this world a safer and more peaceful place to live. It helped me realize that I want to be more then a media personality, but an activist.

The red carpet was amazing! I had the opportunity to converse with some amazing people - Freeway Ricky Ross, Haziq Ali, Diamond P, and Kimberly inspired my need to have a bigger voice in our struggle. At the same time, it was so good pulling out more then the album drops with the artists and celebrities. I was able to tap into a much more important spaceFinding out violence has affected their lives and what #AllLivesMatter was therapeutic for us all. Although I was on the red carpet for most of the evening, I was able to watch a few of the performances and speakers, there were particular moments on stage that really stood out to me. Atlanta legend, Malachi, set the ambiance when he opened up for the speakers by singing Boyz II Men's "Hard to Say Goodbye" in acapella. The first speaker, was the brother of Nick Thomas, Tristan aka TJ Makin Moves, whom shared the tragic death of his brother over a warrant for a $109 ticket. His story was gripping and his message of peace was humbling during such a painful experience. Kimberely Crawford brought me to tears as she spoke about the brutal murder of Dee (Keebo Gotti's brother - whom was shot 19 times with his daughter in his arms) and urged us to do better. Many artists graced the stage, and although their messages weren't always ones of peace, the CEO of Voltron Productions' vision was met. Everyone has a voice. Every one can benefit from coming together in solidarity. When I explained my chargrin to the fact that so many people were on stage rapping about things that didn't align with our goal, he asked me if he thought we'd be better off with a room full of people that were already involved in the struggle, as opposed to those that are finding their way to the struggle, despite how clumsily. That was a huge paridigm shift for me and one I feel many can benegit from. Preaching to the choir is one thing, but reaching the streets brings more people to the cause. 

Special Thanks


  1. I would like to thank Antoine of Voltron Productions for allowing me to run the red carpet for this amazing event. If he didn't sacrifice his birthday party for this awesome cause, I would've never been able to experience such a pivotal moment in my career during the #PeaceRallyConcert201
  2. Super big special thank yous to Telly Boone of 03C Entertainment for sponsoring the red carpet and producing this show for me. As the founder of PEACE FEST, he was also the inspiration behind this peace rally and I can't wait to be part of PEACE FEST 2015 in Sparta, GA. Our partnership means the world to me!
  3. Special love to my sister MIA of MIA Entertainment for being video producer for the night. You took great photos and I know your arms are probably still sore from not bringing a tripod. Your positive energy and hard work ethic make you a force to be reckoned with. Thank you for being a part of so many of my journies. You are also a great friend and words will never express the gratitude I have for you picking up the phone and checking on me when you knew my grandmother passed. I will also never forget that you were at the hospital on Christmas day when you knew I was there with my brother when he was fighting for his life. You are more then a colleague and friend - you are a soul sister. 
  4. And to a new partner in crime, OLIVIA. Girl - you beat that face RIGHT! My face was on FLEEK (not sure if that's the right way of using that expression). Not only did you match and conture my face perfectly - you also made it sweat proof. Lawd knows Club Enclave was hotter then HELL and everyone was super sweating and shiny, but somehow, without making it feel heavy, I didn't even have to pat dry my face. You are the truth. You also helped out more then you had to with the stage when you saw us struggling to keep it together. Most people only do what they came to do. The fact that you went beyond that AND stayed all night means that I am officially sponsoring your ass! Enjoy the rise to the top honey!

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PEace Rally/Voltron b-day Bash 2015

6/6/2015

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PEACE RALLY/VOLTRON B-DAY BASH 2015
june 7th 2015 - enclave venue, 708 spring street

PictureNIcholas Thomas and his daughter.
4 years ago was the finale of the first season of the Sypher 360 Show. It was also my first time celebrating the birthday of the CEO of Voltron Productions and it was BANANAS, to say the least. Not only was it star studded, but the building was filled to capacity with a record in bottle sales. A-Town Mike and Ling Ling were my co-hosts for the evening, DJ Talib Shabazz and DJ Luv'd were on the ones and twos, Studio Execs were our producers, Gino Payne was lead videographer, and we literally had a stage full of prominent entertainers in the building representing with us that night. I would've never thought, in a million years, that I would end up having 2 of Voltron's babies! We now have a beautiful baby boy, Alaric (3 years old), and a beautiful baby girl, Asilia ( 1 year old). And suffice it to say, as a mother of two kids in diapers, no more Sypher 360 Shows - but the Voltron Productions Birthday Bash sensation has continued.  

This year things are quite different. I'm proud of my man. He is using his birthday as a platform to speak out for peace. Proceeds are going to the family of Nicholas Thomas who was fatally shot by police in Smyrna, GA. He left behind a 5 month old baby girl. His brother, Tristan, will be at the rally speaking about how we can bring justice and peace to our neighborhoods. Many people have come together to support this event. It is a concert mixed with speakers that run the gamut of advocates, lawyers, victims of domestic abuse, police brutality, and more. For once, his influence is reaching further than entertainment, but reaching for change. Many local artists as well as artists with national celebrity will be in the building sharing their talent and expressing their needs as young black men/women in America. 

I am lucky to have the opportunity to do the red carpet interviews for The Sypher 360 Show, but also host the stage with several acclaimed Atlanta hosts such as 94.5's JAZZY MCBEE and Lil Bankhead. This event is a pre-cursor to the PEACE FEST that we will be doing with our partner Telly Boone from O3C Entertainment for back to school. I'm super excited to be part of these two incredible men's visions and hope to be a catalyst for social change in this country and abroad. 

I hope to see you all out there tomorrow. #AllLivesMatter #PeaceFest2015


Sonia "Sypher" Tyler

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    SONIA Tyler aka
    ​Sista Sypher

    Sypher is a fearless host that is able to entice her subjects to entertain questions most interviewers are afraid to ask. Not only do they feel comfortable with her, they enjoy the fact that she is truly interested and able to push the envelope. Her energy and ability to have fun make her exciting to watch and listen to. Her experience on FM radio, internet radio, television, and motivating crowds in structured as well as unstructured environments make her a force to be reckoned with. And guess what? - She can do it in other languages! 

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