From Leland to London, DJ Bigg V has rocked crowds and booked shows, all while putting Mississippi on his back. The path to an artist’s success is tricky and often involves considerable work. In an effort to circumvent the journey, they will sometimes move to larger cities hoping to get closer to the center of […]
Artists often inspire and influence the surrounding people from their listeners, producers, and their colleagues. Quiet as kept, many artists often credit the surrounding people with being the driving force behind their stories, their image, and their success. Big A Prado is an artist’s artist. Known amongst his musical peers for his writing chops and […]
The Life Preparatory Academy in Albany GA seeks to change the black community by educating 300 boys. The internet feeds us a steady stream of content, often negative, which then shapes our perception of various groups and their members. Viewers see the worst representations of themselves and of other groups and formulate opinions on the […]
Destined to shine, he’s put in work for years honing his craft. Now his breakthrough’s coming. There’s an eternal debate on whether leaders are born or made. While it’s hard to say which is more accurate, we can all agree that we know one when a see one. South Memphis rapper Lieutenant $hyne is an […]
Humbled and hungry, Mykko’s been intentional about the type of music and life he wants his fans to see from him. There are only a few things on Earth that allow us to connect with people instantly regardless of their background and culture and that’s music. When it’s done right, a song can become something […]
For the last decade and a half, Jay Burna has been quietly creeping up the charts. One of the greatest things to see from an artist is their evolution from a version of themselves that once served them to the version of themselves that serves their fans and the world. It takes time, commitment, and […]
Chimère Love’s role in the last season of Atlanta confirms the talent she’s shown over the years. In a world full of people eager to make it to the top by any means, we often desire to see integrity and talent in the people who entertain us. Atlanta, like any other image-driven city, is packed […]
Spark Dawg’s time is now. Persistence and skill are two critical ingredients for success. It’s hard to become someone people admire if you do not have the skill and the will to push through challenges and in the music industry, you need both to counter the constant flow of artists and people fighting for their […]
Daddy O’s Been at the Center of Rap’s Biggest Moments Ever Since He Came on the Scene. Thirty Years Later, He’s Still a Factor. In every generation, you have the originators, innovators, and executors. Daddy O, emcee and frontman for rap group Stetsasonic has worn all three hats in time. As one of the lead […]
Life presents us all with its fair share of challenges and sometimes the stress of it can cause us to veer away from our passions to meet the needs of others and ourselves. This is the case for Jeff Johnson II, producer, manager and emcee. Raised in the DMV, he first emerged on the Atlanta […]
