Lighting is fundamental when it comes to any creative endeavor, especially in photography, film, and television. This task needs to be performed with additional care when capturing darker subjects, more so in dark environments. With the rise of an increased presence of Black television and film pushing more of our Read more…
There is no definite time when to jumpstart your career despite how much pressure social media might put on you. Many may strike hot when they’re in their 20’s, but not everyone is lucky. In fact, many actors, writers, and comedians didn’t gather fame until their late 30’s well into Read more…
Los Angeles’ Nipsey Hussle existed in many spaces. He was a lauded emcee with his debut album ‘Victory Lap’ being nominated for a Grammy, he owned and ran the Marathon Store located on Slauson Ave. and Crenshaw Boulevard, and he helped to develop Vector90, a coworking space for underrepresented creators Read more…
It’s the Year of the Woman and judging by innovators and legends, alike female rappers are taking on the music industry with a vengeance. Whether dominating the Billboard charts or slapping on the streets, female mainstays are making their mark in all of their feminist glory. The 90s gave us Read more…
The next time you check the song credits of your favorite album, look for Denisia “Blu June” Andrews and Brittany “Chi” Coney, the duo of NOVA WAV. The music industry is a male dominated business. When we think of the greatest songwriters and producers of all time, names like Smokey Read more…
72-young-old producer Arthur Dubois is a living testament to the saying, “age ain’t nothing but a number.” As the old saying goes, “age ain’t nothing but a number.” The term was popularized by Aaliyah’s 1994 debut album by the same name, and the sentiments still holds true in 2019. Today, Read more…
For most people, directing a music video for your favorite artist is a fantasy not likely to come true, but for actor and director, Jonah Hill, it’s now a reality. On March 2, Hill posted a screenshot of a text exchange with Atlanta rapper, Gucci Mane. View this post on Read more…
On February 26, 2019, Solange Knowles shocked the world wide web when she revealed her new BlackPlanet page and teased new music from her forthcoming album. Until then, BlackPlanet was a forgotten African-American social media networking site. A relic of a platform, popularized in the early 2000s was abandoned through the Read more…
Creative producer, Ian Kinnersley keeps a low profile, despite working with the world’s most recognizable superstars. Currently, the production manager for Travis Scott on the Astroworld Wish You Were Here Tour, the Arizona native’s resume features work with Madonna, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, and Van Halen. Boasting over 34 years experience in Read more…
Spring/Summer concert season is here, and tour dates galore are popping up. Flowers are blooming, Daylight Saving Time has sprung our clocks forward, and the beauty of Sundress Season is finally upon us. And in the minds of music enthusiasts, the warm weather marks the beginning of Spring/Summer Tour season, Read more…