“Since the #sayhername movement began, I have focused my work (minus commissioned pieces) solely on black women. Malcom X said long ago that the most oppressed person in this country is the black woman. Not only do I find the statement to be factual, I strive to change that narrative with my work.” Sydney G. […]
Category: SolShock Q&A
Watts Gem Shuga Rae Cues Up Credence in Her New Single “Bang”
Poised and bold, passionate and peaceful, wise, resilient, keen. These are just a few of the words that describe Watts-based rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur, Shuga Rae. Her latest single, “Bang” oozes the kind of self-assured yet humble duality most of us strive for. Matched with a vivid and mellow track, Shuga Rae gives us quintessential […]
Meet Adrienne Moore, Entrepreneur and Owner of Black Hair Growth Line ‘Precious Tresses’
When Adrienne Moore ventured into the multi-billion dollar haircare industry with her specialized hair growth product, Precious Tresses, she intended to help other black women accomplish a highly-desired goal – to grow their hair. She harnessed her passion and chose entrepreneur over employee, ditching her 9-to-5 for the indepenent yet challenging lifestyle of business owner. […]
Lawrence Lindell Reminds Us We’re Loved with “Hey, People of Color”
As an artist, musician and self-published author, Lawrence Lindell knows more than a thing or two about freedom, and how it makes him feel. He reflects this value in his art, music and his recent book series’ that focuses on inspiring and reminding black and brown people that they are loved, valued and should be […]
Interview | Poet Gia Scott-Heron Embraces New Album “The Difference” & Life as an Artistpreneur
Five years ago, in a SolShock.com interview, poetess Gia Scott-Heron expressed her gratitude for close family and friends who comforted her during the difficult and grievous time of her father’s passing. As the daughter of the influential poet, musician and author Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011), Gia takes her rightful place as a literary genius in her […]
SolShock Q&A with Patty Wack Vintage Owner Sabine Maxine
“There’s a time in your life when you find who you are That’s the Golden Time of Day And in your mind you will find you’re a bright shining star Ooh that’s the Golden Time of Day” – Maze featuring Frankie Beverly (Golden Time of Day – 1978) The classic R&B hit “Golden Time of […]