User talk:Dyshann

Dyshann Patrick Anderson (born March 17, 1974), known as a graphic artist is a publisher, event planer, and entrepreneur. His business interests include Oneself Magazine, marketing and promotions

Early years
D. Anderson was born in Hartford Connecticut, the son of Nellie Delgado and Kevin Anderson with sibling brothers Jevon Anderson and Charles Thompson, Great descendent of [Marietta Canty]. He grew up in New Britain Connecticut just twenty minutes west of Hartford. When Anderson was eight, his father, Kevin and Nellie split. Endored 9 family members passing between the years of 1990-2007.

Art award winner through grade school. At New Britain Senior High School All-state football player (defensive nose-tackle 2003) in 6 high school varsity games. Defensive player of the year. Hold records in sacks in a single game and sacks in a year.

After completing his education at New Britain Senior High School in New Britain in 1993 where he developed aspiration to be a magazine publisher, Anderson attended [Southern Connecticut State University] (1993-1995)(deans listed 1995) in New Haven, CT to pursue a football career, but later became a victim of in a pedestrian hit and run then transfered to [Savannah College of Art and Design] (SCAD deans listed 1998). But while enrolled at SCAD in (1997), he gained a reputation as a freelancer in fine arts, and promoter showing an early penchant for market strategy. In a display of his tenacity, he would also travel back and forth between Connecticut and Georgia. He later landed a job at [ESPN] and returned to Connecticut in 1999. He now resides in Hartford, CT.

Connecticut was a starting ground for Anderson, who became a top freelancer after his beginnings as an entrepreneur and registrar Aquastone Graphix. He was instrumental in developing a street buzz for independent rap artist and producers, a foundation for Oneself Magazine. Graphic Art Portfolio

Establishing Oneself Magazine
After starting Oneself Magazine, first issue released with [Craig G] on the cover March 17, 2004 along with [oneselfmag.com], followed by similarly successful issues with [Lloyd Banks], [Nik Pace], [Miguel Perdomo], [Pharoahe Monch] and [Cheri Dennis]. The present circulation for Oneself Magazine is over 100,000. Anderson has promoted and sponsored shows with artist [Lloyd Banks] of [G Unit] and many others. Anderson is consider a silver back of [gorilla market], though he has used strategies of traditional standard methods of [marketing]. Appeared on, cross promoted with night clubs and event planners. Sponsored by [Joseph Merritt Graphics]. Latest Launch Party sponsored by [P. Diddy's] [Ciroc Vodka], first promo for 2008. Now affiliates of national companies like [Apple] [iTunes] Oneself is an American monthly life style / self help magazine published by Aquastone Graphix and Publishing. Though the title has existed since 2004 under various editors and writers, its current format stems from an October 2008 relaunch of the title, following a transfer of the magazine from Hartford, CT to New York City, NY base.

Through trial and error, he finally combined all expert methods of street marketing for Oneself's one year anniversary launched party and produced 40,000 hits (visitors) on [oneselfmag.com] June of 07 thru [gorilla marketing] alone. Leading Marketing Projects

Reinvention
Between its last issue in Hartford, CT and first in New York, publication of Oneself was temporarily suspended. This allowed for extensive redesign and strategic repositioning of the magazine as an upscale and conscious fashion magazine for the Hip-Hop community (and those who aspire to be generally creative) in their 20s and 30s. Total circulation was reigned in to approximately 100,000. In the up-in-coming years after its relaunch, Oneself has predicted to triple by partnering throughout media circles (including gorilla and industry standard marketing companies). The magazine has been described as fresh and uplifting for all walks of life. Though primarily a magazine devoted to self help and lifestyle, Oneself has also featured reports on relevant social and political views. Its the first of its kind, respectively competing with corporate titles include The Source and Vibe. Frequent contributors include Alyssa Roberts (copy writer/ editor), Yadira McLaughlin (writer/ editor) and Sala James (copy writer). Artist primarily are Aaron Czarnecki (web master), Earl Womack (illustrator) John Ryan (photographer), Its new editor-in-chief is will be be released October 2008. New look for author tour campaign "Oneself New York Tour"

Personal Life
Anderson with his daughter Ariiana and Nadiia. Anderson has never married but is the father of two biological children and one through association. Anderson's first biological offspring is daughter, Ariiana Devine Anderson (September 21, 2002), from his current girlfriend Xiomara Gomes. His second child is daughter Nadiia India Anderson (June 09, 2005) with Xiomara Gomes.

Anderson has spoken as a special guest for many non-profit organizations. Anderson current serves on committees for the [Doc Hurly Foundation], Hartford CT., and [Greater Hartford Male Youth Leadership Program].