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The future of pop might just be painted pink. Angelyse Mariah, a 22-year-old singer-songwriter, is doing more than making music – she’s shaping a universe where passion intertwines with resilience, support and unwavering self-belief. Raised in New Jersey and now living in Los Angeles, Angelyse is a pop artist with...
Dudley Rayborn, the man behind Sir Dudley’s Bespoke, creates luxury clothing known for its precision craftsmanship. His clothes do more than just fit; however, they speak. Rayborn’s magic lies in his ability to create clothing that tells a personalized story for each client. For him, fashion is less about fabric...
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...
Not every successful artist starts out knowing what they want to do with their lives. For Rami Karadi, commonly known by his stage name ‘Aftrnoondlite,’ what started out as a lack of direction turned into a career. Karadi knew that a typical 9-5 job wouldn’t cut it for him; he...
When you think of a model, you might think of a pretty face and smile, but Patricia Rosario is much more than that. Rosario, a trailblazer in the modeling and marketing industry, has transformed traditional modeling and marketing into a sanctuary of support, empowerment and cultural representation with her company,...
It was the middle of the 1980s, Micheal Jackson and Whitney Houston ruled the airwaves, the crack epidemic raged outside his front door, and a young Danny Cortes looked up at the television set as the usual commercials interrupted his favorite Saturday morning cartoons. Most kids would see nothing but...
When Ren Quilian Dawe first stepped onto a stage with only a microphone and his wit, he could have never imagined where stand-up comedy would take him. Now, a little over three years later, he’s preparing for his first national tour, Here To Pee, a stand-up comedy showcase and protest...
Brett Wachtel didn't start off as a rock fan; he struggled to even listen to it. Though he made many attempts to connect with the genre, he never really rolled with it - hardly the start you'd expect from someone who now dreams of reviving rock music. In fact, Wachtel...
In the heart of New York’s pulsating music scene lies a maestro who orchestrates joy through beats – DJ Steelo. Behind the decks, he’s not just a DJ; he’s a weaver of emotions, a conjurer of memories, and a composer of melodies. But beyond the artistry that captivates the crowds,...
In the heart of the Bronx, a story unfolded that would defy the odds, a tale of pain and tragedy metamorphosing into hope and success. Charlie Chase Torres, a Puerto Rican descendant from the Bronx, now residing in Riverdale New York, is the embodiment of resilience and determination. His life’s...
It’s 3pm. The cursor is blinking at me. I really really hate the pulse of a cursor on a blank screen; but this is where we are at. I just interviewed one of the most revered and loved DJs on the planet; and yet my ink has run dry. “There...
“Tssst!” “What is that?” “Tssst!” “What are you doing?” “I’m just doing this” *He eases his foot off of the hi-hat pedal, just a little bit, and taps the cymbals with the stick before closing the two cymbals tightly once again* “That’s called a hi-hat sizzle.” To this day, I...
