As Jay Park and Above Ordinary Music Group (AOMG) set out to take over the world and abet in the swooning of women at every tour stop along the way, we’re playing DJ. This article is void of the usual lengthy descriptive intro; there is no journalistic approach – just links to the music and […]

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 Delton Davis: an accomplished musician, performer, educator, entrepreneur and man of strong faith, who puts his all into what he believes is his purpose. He is moved by music yet anchored by his spiritual beliefs which have helped him test and navigate the waters of business ownership. Oftentimes a tricky feat, Delton found a […]

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. […]

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 […]

At 6’4″, you can’t miss him. The self-taught caricature artist towers over most of his customers and passers-by throughout Shoreline Village in downtown Long Beach. But just as noticeable as his height, is his smile. Somewhere between a grin and a laugh, Marquis Cook, also known as MarqDraw on Facebook and Instagram, wears a look […]