Month: July 2025

Can Musk Do What Democrats Cannot – Break the Republican Party?

One common critique of the Democratic Party is its chronic inability to present as a united front. Unlike Republicans, who have successfully rallied behind Donald Trump, Democrats struggle to back just one single candidate. The GOP has increasingly become the Trump party, with critics likening the loyalty to cult-like, where actions are almost never questioned. […]

Gringo Man: The Godfather of Reggaeton and the Struggle You Don’t See

Gringo Man: The Godfather of Reggaeton and the Struggle You Don’t See

In the pulsing heart of reggaeton’s origin story sits Jaime A. Davidson, a Panamanian artist who isn’t just a musician but a cultural architect, activist and reformer.  Davidson, most commonly known by his artist name Gringo Man or Gringo Man El General, was a pioneer in bringing reggaeton music from Panama to the worldwide scale. […]

Rami Karadi

Rami Karadi

DJ of the Month for July 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Tiktok Bio Playlist Bio Rami Karadi aka Aftrnoondlite is where melodic bass meets gritty wubs in a journey of sound, emotion, and creativity. Inspired by that first smoke under the afternoon sun, his music blends cinematic storytelling with deep sub frequencies, ambient haze, […]

Lola Young

Lola Young

“New” Artist of the Month for July 2025 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Bio One Thing Bio Lola Emily Mary Young is a British singer and songwriter. Born in London, Young got her start in music at an early age. Her parents and great-aunt were at the forefront of her musical and creative development. Her first […]

Ricardo Arjona

Ricardo Arjona

Latin Artist of the Month for July 2025 Facebook Instagram Youtube Bio Historia De Taxi Bio Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, aka Ricardo Arjona, is an influential Guatemalan singer and songwriter. Born in Jocotenango, Guatemala, Arjona began his musical career at age 21 with the Guatemalan record label, Discos de Centroamérica. He released his debut album, […]

Harrison Bader

Harrison Bader

Athlete of the Month for July 2025 Instagram Bio Highlights Bio Harrison Joseph Bader is an American professional baseball. Born in Bronxville, New York, Bader began playing baseball at a young age, developing his skills through school before beginning a college baseball career at the University of Florida. Eventually, Bader was selected in the 2015 […]

Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

Make Up Artist of the Month for July 2025 Facebook Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Patricia Ann McGrath is a British make-up artist. Born in Northampton, England, McGrath began her makeup career while working with designers such as Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, and with Edward Enninful at i-D magazine in the 1990s. An opportunity to […]

Mili Saliu

Mili Saliu

Photographer of the Month for July 2025 Tiktok Instagram Bio Gallery Bio My name is Mili Saliu and I’m a photographer with over 5 years of experience, specializing in brand, portrait, and commercial photography. I love capturing the unique stories and personalities of my subjects, and I’m always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of […]

Larry Oliver

Larry Oliver

Videographer of the Month for July 2025 Facebook Linkedin-in Instagram Bio Larry Oliver – July 2025 Videographer of the Month Bio My name is Larry Oliver and I have been a videographer for 20 years now. I’m a 43 years old, Puerto Rican American Husband and father of three boys. I’ve worked for The Weather Channel, NYC […]

Iayze

Iayze

Underground Artist of the Month for July 2025 Tiktok Twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Mouse-pointer Bio I See / Laylow Bio Jace Lavoer Salter, aka Iayze / Jace!, is an American rapper, record producer, and audio engineer. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Salter had a talent for music at a young age but only began showcasing […]

Donatella Virsace

Donatella Virsace

Fashion Designer of the Month for July 2025 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Donatella Francesca Versace is an influential Italian fashion designer and businesswoman. Born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy, Donatella had developed an interest in fashion at a young age. She got her start working with her brother Gianni at the Callaghan fashion label in […]

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