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After Selling Over 3,000 Copies of His Debut, Darren Ogden Celebrates His Birthday with the Release of His Second Book in Six Months
NEW ORLEANS, LA — June 24, 2026 — Entrepreneur, media executive, and author Darren Ogden Sr. is celebrating more than another year of life—he's celebrating another major milestone in his entrepreneurial journey. On his birthday, June 24, 2026, the Nolazine CEO officially released his second book, 40 Ways To Build Leverage, Business Relationships & Gain Income, just six months after launching his debut bestseller, Speak Like a Media Mogul. Ogden entered 2026 with a clear missi
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Remembering Magic: The Lower Ninth Ward Legend Who Left a Permanent Mark on Hip-Hop
#NOLAZINE - In the vibrant, gritty, and soulful hip-hop scene of New Orleans, few artists represent the city’s raw spirit quite like Awood Johnson Jr., better known by his stage name Magic or Mr. Magic. Born and raised in the Lower Ninth Ward, Magic rose from local street ciphers to national fame, becoming a voice for his city and a force within Southern rap. Magic’s journey into music began in the underground circles of New Orleans, where he polished his delivery through tal
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Remembering Magic: The Lower Ninth Ward Legend Who Left a Permanent Mark on Hip-Hop
In the vibrant, gritty, and soulful hip-hop scene of New Orleans , few artists represent the city’s raw spirit quite like Awood Johnson Jr. , better known by his stage name Magic or Mr. Magic . Born and raised in the Lower Ninth Ward , Magic rose from local street ciphers to national fame, becoming a voice for his city and a force within Southern rap. Magic’s journey into music began in the underground circles of New Orleans, where he polished his delivery through talent sho
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