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Jeriel Harvey
This podcast will allow you to take a journey through life and provide simple truths we can live by. It will help you build confidence in yourself and find the gift of life lies in our own perception.
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Born in Huntsville, AL, and raised in Galveston, TX, relocated to Houston, TX, where his industry journey truly began. While he has been producing and performing for over 23 years professionally, the current brand of Trevor Lee took a transformative turn with him signing to the Houston label, Rapture Life, in 2016, culminating in the release of "Struggle Ain't New" in 2017. His freestyle in a Florida barbershop in 2018 went viral, amassing over 2.2 million views on TikTok and remains his highest streaming release to date. Recently he co-headlined Chill Fest 2024, and was the supporting act for The World Games 2022 He has shared billing with hitmakers: Baby Bash, Bun B, Lil' Keke, and breakout stars Tobe Nwigwe and AJ McQueen among others. His new single, IGUANA," is out and available for download and streaming on all major platforms.
Angel Riveros is a Colombian Designer based in Los Angeles CA. He founded his own Design Studio in early 2019 after five years of working for a luxury residential design studio in West Hollywood CA. Since very early on, Angel’s design and aesthetic approach stood out not just for his creativity and abilities but also for his talented argumentative skills. He often will transport his audience to the roots of his decision making and creative process. Angel has been eager to bring his vision to the world even before finishing his Associate Degree in Cali Colombia. By the age of 22 he had already designed and built 5 restaurants. In 2015 after briefly attending to Architectural School In Cali Colombia, he moved to The United States to attend The Art Institute of California Hollywood. While attending school he was offered a designer position at a high end residential design studio. This position gave him the opportunity to be part of the development, execution and completion of multi-million dollar properties for Top Real Estate agents, developers and celebrities. Angel founded his own design studio AIR Studio in 2019. Since then, he has creatively lead and managed several remodeling and development projects for top Disney Executives and recognized L.A. Developers.Parallel to his design background, Angel has been also passionate about content creation and entertainment media, In 2022 thanks to a YouTube video, Angel got called to participate in the second season of the competition show HOGAR STAR from the network Discovery Familia. Angel competed against 7 talented designers and after 5 difficult challenges he took home the first place. This marked the beginning of a new phase on Angel’s creative journey, after the show aired he joined forces with Celebrity Master Chef Aaron Sanchez and designer Cris Mercado to a new tv show where the 3 of them find Latino restaurants with untapped potential and together take the restaurant to the next level. Angel has demonstrated not just talent but perseverance and dedication to his craft to overcome the difficulties of growing up in an unprivileged environment. His focus right now is to keep building up his voice and brand to keep making a positive impact on his community, and inspire others to work towards achieving their dreams.
Ryan Allen Gray is a musical Artist currently based in Nashville TN. Growing up, Ryan idolized iconic artists including Beyonce, Phil Collins, Usher, NSYNC, and The Backstreet Boys. Now he studies at the feet of artists like Yebba, Leon Bridges, and Labrinth.Ryan studied Musical Theatre and Acting at East Carolina University before making the big move to New York City in 2012. He started his music career with an LGBTQ performance group called Shirley House in New York. He was part of the group for over 5 years. Ryan has performed in renown music venues such as Sleep No More, The Peppermint Club, The Rainbow Room, Gramercy Theatre, The Cutting Room, Pianos, and Mercury Lounge. He has also worked in TV and Film and has been featured in off-Broadway productions in NYC such as Rock N Roll Debauchery. Ryan has been lucky to partner with folks including Lance Bass, Lisa Vanderpump and Launch Pad to curate live music events for a good cause.Ryan moved to Nashville, TN in 2022 to write and produce original music for his debut solo artist project with themes that lend themselves to queer narratives. Ryan was inspired to write his debut single “Oh My God” by the current political climate surrounding LGBTQIA rights around the world. More specifically the recent legislation and discourse in Tennessee where he is currently based.“Oh My God” is a reflection on Ryan's own lived experience growing up as a Queer person in rural North Carolina. It is a prayer from a Queer person's perspective. The song is also meant to act as an invitation to a larger conversation about the meaning and nature of God, and the role of religion in shaping how we see and treat each other as human beings.His most Recent Release is a song called “Snake Charmer” It is the story of the Narcissist and the Empath. It was inspired by themes of past relationships in Ryan’s personal life. You can find “Snake Charmer” on all streaming platforms with the Official Music Video on Youtube.
LEIF, the Philippines-born sensation, crafts mesmerizing tunes as a pop/alternative artist with a hint of alternative rock, igniting the DMV and Washington DC music scene. Featured on Hot 99.5 and iHeart Radio, his Nu-Disco gem "Lucid" radiated brilliance. The Washington Post hailed his artistry within the eclectic collective, "Washington Rizzards," alongside luminaries like J Matty, Tina Carzon, and Bema Tadey. Beyond his vocal prowess, LEIF's talents as a songwriter, music producer, and versatile instrumentalist shine brightly. He also co-pilots "Lucid" with J Matty, a project named after their chart-topping hit. Together, they explore the realms of trendy Top 40 pop. As a co-founder of the "Up2NoGood Music Group," LEIF crafts an indelible mark in the ever-evolving music landscape
MICHAEL MOTT is an internationally critically acclaimed award winning composer/ lyricist, songwriter and vocal producer with over 13 million streams to his name. He has been heralded one of Playbill's "Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriters You Should Know" and has won the Broadway World 2020 Cabaret Award for 'Best Original Song' for Jingle My Bells, which he wrote for The Boy Band Project. Mr. Mott's original musicals include In The Light, A Faustian Tale (book by Nathan Wright and Justin Silvestri), The Fairy's Tale (book by Gretchen Suárez-Peña), Mob Wife, A Mafia Comedy (book by Corey Skaggs) and Riding Out The Storm, a ten minute musical (book & lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson). He was commissioned to write the music and lyrics to Lucifer (co-lyricist, Mike Squillante, book by Corey Skaggs) and his first short film, Sundown, A Dance Short. Best known for his recording studio work, Mott's discography includes the LPsWhere The Sky Ends (which has surpassed over 4.8 million streams on Spotify), In The Light, A Faustian Tale (Highlights from the World Premiere Studio Cast Recording) [which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Musical Theatre charts], and Abandoned Heart all distributed by Grammy Award Winning label, Broadway Records. His EPs include The Only One (distributed by Motta Music), Where The Sky Ends: The Dance Remixes and Gone: The Remixes (both distributed by Broadway Records). Singles include Christmas, Will You Stay? (feat. Laura Osnes), The Impossible (feat. Matt Bloyd), Fly High (feat. Emma Howard). He has written original award winning material for NYC's The Boy Band Project, includingGet Behind My Love and Jingle My Bells (Winner - Best Original Song, 2020 Broadway World Cabaret World Award). His entire discography is available wherever music is sold.Mr. Mott has had the great fortune of working with some of the best singers in the business both in the recording studio and on stage in his touring show, Michael Mott & Friends. His collaborations include TONY Award Winners Adrienne Warren and Matt Doyle, TONY Award Nominees Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes, as well as Loren Allred, Sierra Boggess, Zachary Levi, Solea Pfeiffer, Ciara Renée, Pia Toscano, Antonio Cipriano, Jenna Ushkowitz, Jennifer Damiano, Orfeh, Andy Mientus, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Justin Guarini, Brian Justin Crum, Eden Espinosa, Shayna Steele, James Snyder, Jackie Burns, Mitch Jarvis, Bobby Conte Thornton, Blaine Krauss, Michael Lanning, Crystal Monee Hall, Natalie Weiss, Teal Wicks, Jason Gotay, Ryan Silverman and countless others. Mott’s concert work includes sold out performances of his original material at numerous venues in the US and around the world including Feinstein's/ 54 Below, Joe's Pub, 42 West, Rockwood Music Hall, The Green Room 42, The Laurie Beechman Theatre in NYC, The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and the Cockpit Theatre in London, UK. For booking information, please email BookingMichaelMott@gmail.com. Prior to writing, Mott enjoyed a successful acting career for six years. He appeared Off-Broadway in "Milk and Honey" (David) and "I'd Rather Be Right" (Tony) both with Musicals Tonight! Select regional credits include "Kiss Me, Kate" (First Gangster) at Glimmerglass Opera, directed by Diane Paulus, "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" (Louie) at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, "9 to 5" (Joe) and "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline" (Neal Matthews), both at The Fireside Theatre, and "Miracle on 34th Street" (Fred Gaily), at both The Wagon Wheel and Armory Theatre. Mr. Mott is currently an Advanced Member of the BMI Musical Theatre Writer's Workshop and proud member of The Dramatists Guild and Actor’s Equity Association
Country singer / songwriter Travis Yee from Las Vegas, NV, has quickly amassed an impressive social media following, and has fans from all over the world that enjoy his music.Travis Yee introduced his unique sound to the world with cover songs and was immediately welcomed with positive feedback from a diverse range of listeners. Some of his fans have even mentioned that Travis has become their most favorite vocalist, which speaks to how valued Travis’ music is to the world. Travis appeared on Fox’s I Can See Your Voice, Season 1.Now, after sharing his unique style and tone through cover songs, Travis has embarked on the next step in his musical journey – original music, which is sure to further captivate audiences across the globe. Make sure to follow Travis to get updates on his original music releases. His first 2 singles EVERYTHING, BUT COUNTRY and EYES LIKE MINE are out now with his third single “SHE’S CHANGING.”You can follow Travis on all your favorite social media / video platforms. His username is @travisyeehaw on all platforms. @asiancountrysinger on TikTok
Born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1979 during the civil war, Rony Sejaan had to leave school at the age of 13, to earn a living working in a supermarket. At the age of 22, he started his University studies in Marketing & Advertising at the Lebanese American University, earning his bachelor's degree while working with a multinational NGO that helps refugees.As an avid amateur photographer, Rony made his first attempt in 2014 among photography professionals, and he was selected for two categories in the UAE HIPA international photography award semi-finals ( Life In Colour).Rony moved from Lebanon to Montreal in 2014. It was during that time that he made a decision to pursue his career as a fashion photographer.He has always been inspired by many Lebanese world-known fashion designers and the elegance of their work.In 2015, his professional photography career began tentatively with a commission to photograph models from Montreal agencies.He moved to Miami in 2019 starting over, trying to expand his horizon by experiencing and adding swimwear beach as a new photography style to his portfolio.Rony’s passion is fashion, beauty, and swimwear. His photographs have been published internationally in magazines such as French Masculin, Artistic, and Promo.Rony is a strong advocate for human rights and equality. In some of his photos and video clips, he addresses sensitive issues in an intentionally shocking manner.
We are pleased to have a special guest on “Black Canvas,” all the way from the UK. He is a professional singer, songwriter and producer well known for his impressive vocals and amazing covers of today’s Top hits!
JoshRyan is a singer/ songwriter who’s been performing his entire life. He moved to LA to pursue music in 2020, but before that he was a musical theater actor that appeared in multiple musical productions such as RENT, Anything Goes and Sister Act the Musical. Moving to the west coast unaware of the pandemic that shortly followed, JoshRyan took that time to write and truly figure out the sound that he wanted to present to the world. Being inspired by the sounds of r&b and soul, but also having a sweet tooth for pop music JoshRyan gravitated towards artist that did just that. On July 10 2023 JoshRyan released his first EP “Tell”. “Tell” is an auto biographical 6 song EP that dives into the personal life of JoshRyan the person.
J.D. Netto is a multi-faceted bestselling author. His first fantasy series, The Whispers of the Fallen, became an underground phenomenon when first published. He’s also the founder of Saved by the Page, a movement that invites readers to share stories on how books saved their lives. A few of these heroic tales were compiled into an anthology, published in 2018. He’s also known for Henderbell: The Shadow of Saint Nicholas—a speculative fiction novel that follows the cursed bloodline of Father Christmas. He is also the author of, The Broken Miracle duology, is a fictional biography inspired by the life of acclaimed pianist Paul Cardall and his journey living with half a heart. The novels also spawned an album featuring Paul himself alongside David Archuleta, Thompson Square, Tyler Glenn, among others. His latest book to be released this week is entitled, God and Mortals.”
Fabio is a Film, Streaming and TV Producer, Content and Format Creator, Author, Screenwriter, Content Writer, Editor, Editing Director, Assistant Director, Casting Director, Composer of Original Soundtracks, Classical Pianist, Actor and Producer with DRT and (SAG) in the US. He has more than 20 years of experience in Film and Television. He is an Author of 3 books edited and released by Amazon as well as the author of two series and 3 feature films. He is also a Producer of his own content on his Instagram channel which has amassed over 690,000 followers and counting. With an average of 2 million monthly impressions and thousands of daily views. Fabio has also been an Assistant director of award-winning director Kenny Ortega (HSM), on the project (DreamIt) 2023 in São Paulo.
Gregory “Gee” Smalls, Sr. is a father, husband, life and relationship coach, entrepreneur philanthropist, author, executive chef and restaurateur. He co-created “The Gentlemen’s Ball,” an annual black tie fundraising gala which celebrates the accomplishments of Black LGBTQ people and benefits “The Gentlemen’s Foundation,” which promotes holistic development of Black men in the LGBTQ community. Gee, his husband Juan and son Lil Gee live in Atlanta where they operate their first restaurant, Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar.
Paul Becker is one of the most sought-after young choreographers and directors in the industry. Paul is a three-time World Choreography Award Nominee, a 2022 Leo Award Winner, and a 2022 MTV Award winner for "Best Musical Number", where he was nominated for two different films in the same category. He is the protégé and creative partner of famed director Kenny Ortega. Paul’s visionary approach to storytelling, which he honed for years through his prolific choreography career, resulted in him recently directing the hit Netflix series Julie and the Phantoms. He also wrote and directed Breaking Brooklyn for Lionsgate starring Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr. and was honored to direct and choreograph the closing ceremonies for the illustrious Pan Am Games. While his career as a dancer thrived, he was inspired to choreograph during his time filming Chicago alongside Rob Marshall. Having choreographed his first film at the age of 19, he was quickly catapulted to acclaim and was brought onboard to develop epic stage productions for The Jonas Brother, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Pitbull, Don Omar, Ciara, and many others. His onstage work also includes creating and directing two mega tours of Sesame Street Live and two brand-new circus tours for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. His body of choreographic work includes over 300 films and T.V. shows, an impressive feat for such a young artist. Some notable projects bearing his innovative stamp include: the 2019 Academy Award nominated film Ralph Breaks the Internet (Disney Animation), the Seth Rogan produced comedy Good Boys, Deadpool 2 (w/ Ryan Reynolds), Noelle (w/ Anna Kendrick & Shirley MacLaine), The Kissing Booth 1, 2 & 3 (Netflix), and the hit YA musical comedy A Week Away for Netflix. Paul’s T.V. work extends to Charmed, Hellcats, Legends of Tomorrow, and Riverdale for The CW, the National Geographic series Valley Of the Boom, American Horror Story: Hotel, Once Upon a Time for ABC, A Series of Unfortunate Events for Netflix, and The Magicians for SYFY.
The Walt Disney organization has enfolded and integrated him into their creative workings, a blessing Paul cherishes daily. He has given life to several projects at Mouse Central that would bring any performance artist and collaborator boundless joy. His association with Disney began when he choreographed The Muppets’: Wizard of Oz, followed by The Muppets’ Christmas: Letters to Santa. His long-term relationship with them solidified as he was brought in to choreograph several films, from the hit remake of Adventures in Babysitting (w/ Sabrina Carpenter) to Girl vs. Monster (w/ Olivia Holt), and the record-breaking musical franchise Descendants, in which he and Ortega teamed up to choreograph and which was deemed a “YouTube breaking moment” recording billions of views.
Additionally, his choreography can be seen in the films Overboard for MGM, the famed Twilight film series, Mirror Mirror (w/ Julia Roberts), Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch, and the worldwide phenom book series turned film series Diary of a Wimpy Kid Parts 1-3. In the world of variety T.V., he served as the producer and creative director for Canada’s Got Talent, as well as a judge and choreographer on multiple seasons of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, and as a choreographer on Dancing with the Stars.
Sad bois of the world, unite! Alternative R&B crooner Ben Kelly burst onto the scene in January 2023 after years of dreaming about pursuing music but never putting pen to paper. Throughout the month, he dropped a flurry of singles - You & Me, With Me, and Change. In February, he added All You Wanted and Clingy to his catalog, followed by Senses and Back to You in March. In April, he dropped the electric throwback jam In My Life and followed it up in May with Malcolm X Park. He’s also been active collaborating with other artists - in March he released Ring with producer Hihohohogamer, and May saw the release of his collaborative EP, Coast to Coast, with Jay Naundros. An east coast boy through and through, he hails from Connecticut but is currently based in Washington, DC. Ben’s music reflects his eclectic tastes, but typically features a unique mix of contemporary alternative R&B and older soul sounds. What will 2023 hold for this new artist? Follow along to find out.
Gess is an r&b/pop artist, songwriter, producer who creates contemplative alt r&b delivering what has been called “a heartbreaking and sexy exploration of self.” His sound can be compared to Banks, Sabrina Cladio, Alina Baraz, Khalid.GESS hit the scene in 2018 and in that time he has accumulated 4 million streams on Spotify and appeared on Billboard 9+ times, with work featured on 4 of their LGBTQ playlists. His latest EP “Tangerine” premiered in Paper Magazine and was debuted live at LA’s Pride Festival with Christina Aguilera. Hes written alongside Sam Sparro (Black and Gold), Mykki Blanco and Shea Coulee (Rupauls Drag Race Winner) Most recently, their song “YOUR NAME” produced by Sam Sparro premiered on VH1. GESS has performed at major venues throughout California including the notorious Viper Room, Soho House, as well as renowned queer events in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Amsterdam. Most recently he played LA Pride, Venice Beach Pride and contributed supporting vocals at Chicago Pride’s Main Stage.
As his streams, views and likes climb with every drop and his hit list of features turns from big timers like Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Quavo and YG into legendary icons like Nas and Wu-Tang Clan, this Armenian, LA-born, Amsterdam-raised artist raps as the voice of his people.After graduating UCLA, finishing Pharmacy school and starting 9-5 work as a pharmacist, R-Mean met a major fork in the road; when his right hand man and business partner Alex Kodo sat him down and asked him to decide if he was ready to risk everything for music. They gave up everything, their cars, apartments, nights out, personal wants, and invested every resource to start grinding out gold.From the early buzz of his first project Broken Water, to the next level waves of his tracks “Lost Angels” feat. The Game to Wu- Tang Clan recruiting him to appear on their 2017 album. The Saga Continues to then performing weekly on B-Real TV after attracting the attention of Cypress Hill's B- Real, R-Mean consistently leveled up. In 2020 he teamed up with Berner for the fiery joint project.The Warning powered by "On God” feat. Dave East and "Kings" feat. Wiz Khalifa & B- Real, meanwhile packing out shows and tours across the US and Canada, performing on festival stages like Rolling Loud [MIA, NY, and LA] while amassing a loyal following.BIOHe then linked up with legendary producer Scott Storch [Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Megan Thee Stallion], reaching critical mass with their track “King James” feat. Jeremih hitting 4.3 million Spotify streams and getting licensed by ESPN, while R-Mean's latest single, “Yalla Habibi” feat. French Montana, has already claimed 1.6 million YouTube views, 1M Spotify streams and charted at #61 on the Urban Radio Charts in April 2022.After his tribute hit "Letter to the King", dedicated to his childhood hero Nas, R-Mean received a FaceTime call from the legend himself and the rest is history. Sharing stages and collaborating on the unreleased single "Candle of the Devil,” Nas has blessed R-Mean with a life changing verse, but more importantly his support. Receiving praise from Huffington Post, XXL, HotNewHipHop, and many more.R-Mean stays busy racking up tens of millions of streams and views, collaborating with some heavy hitters on his newly released Storch produced full-length debut, M.E.A.N., [Pentagon Records). But that is not all. The philanthropic side of R-Mean has earned the support of Cardi B, Post Malone and the late DMX just to name a few for his powerful movement “Open Wounds",which started from a song with the same title.R-Mean sold tens of thousands of t-shirts emblazoned with the phrase "Our Wounds Are Still Open" to raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide of 1.5 million people and decided to establish a non-profit to continue giving back to his community as well as open his own merchandise storefront,recording studio and art gallery "The Pentagon LA” to create a space for worldwide artists like himself - committed to building legacy in honor of Hip Hop forefathers like Nipsey Hussle and 2pac,who lived and died for the voice of their people.This is the legacy of R-Mean. A true testament to following your dream, believing in yourself and not stopping regardless of the hurdles, R- Mean is about to show the world that HE is the ONE!
Blessed B33ZY is a Savannah GA native. Born Cory Butler Jr, he always had an amazing ear for music. From growing up learning piano to singing in church, it allowed him to find his voice. Wanting to bring positivity and lyricism back to music, he began taking rap serious in 2019. With his 1st mixtape “Me Vs The Enemy” he had begun to give inspirational messages with his music on different industry beats. Since then he’s won several rap challenges with names such as Axe and many others. He believes that your uniqueness is what the world needs and as long as you stay in your lane and do what you love, work hard, and keep your faith, there is nothing you can’t do.
Alexander Navarro Collins was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1991. His passion and strongest force for performing is credited to his Godmother, Adriana Estrada, a professional classical dancer, dancing and touring worldwide. Watching her perform and seeing her love for the art ignited Alex’s creative mind and set him on a trajectory to one day perform on stages as she has. Alexander started his journey on the high school dance team, competing for the top bragging rights of the school. For four consecutive years, Alexander held that top position. At age 16, Alexander decided to take his studies more professionally, enrolling in multiple training courses in Venezuela, where he focused his technique on Jazz, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Ballet, and Contemporary. After studying vigorously for two years, he booked his first professional job performing for the Miss Venezuela 2008 competition. In 2011, Alexander decided to travel to Europe with the intent to study English but also ended up growing as a dancer and an Artist and trained in different techniques while also being allowed to assist other dance conventions being held in Europe. After some time, in 2014, Alexander traveled to big apple NYC, where he was accepted into the prestigious dance training program at Peridance Capezio Center. Here he would accelerate his studies in performing Arts, training in multiple styles daily, and work with renowned choreographers in a studio class setting. While training in NYC, Alexander had the opportunity to participate in Rhapsody James’ program MOTIVATE EXCELLENT, where he was challenged, pushed, and introduced to the commercial industry in a new and professional way. After three years, Alexander obtained his first-ever work visa here in the United States, which allowed him to work and save enough money to move to his dream location, Los Angeles, California, in 2017. Since moving to Los Angeles, Alexander has had the opportunity to get signed to one of the biggest Dance agencies, CLEAR TALENT GROUP. He has worked with artists like Nicki Minaj, J Balvin, Lil Nas X, Mariah Carey, Ru-Paul, and many more. He has appeared in multiple commercials, including a national spot for Old Navy. He made his big screen debut in Encanto and performed on numerous televised productions such as The Voice, BET Awards, and the VMA’s.Alexander looks forward to performing on multiple stages worldwide, appearing on the nearest big screen, and sharing his talent worldwide.
Jason Carter is no stranger to the small screen. Whether it’s covering red carpets for some of Hollywood’s biggest outlets or tackling hard hitting issues with news, Jason’s engaging and dynamic personality has touched millions across the world. Originally from New Mexico at the young age of sixteen, Jason landed his first on air hosting job as host for a local teen dance show called “Dance, Dance, Dance, It’s A Teen Thing!” For six seasons, Jason appeared in homes all across the Southwest earning him a prestigious TELLY Award in 2001 for Outstanding Television Broadcast. In addition to his time in front of the camera, Jason has also enjoyed success in radio. As a radio personality Jason has lent his voice to various formats including Top 40; Urban; CHR Rhythmic and Talk.In the spring of 2006 Jason relocated to Los Angeles and embarked on his television career in Hollywood. Working for many small outlets, Jason honed his skills and cultivated his on- camera persona.The Summer of 2016, Jason became a host and correspondent for the largest online YouTube news show in the world The Young Turks. To everything from hard hitting news to politics to entertainment, Jason’s unique perspective and expertise has been a valuable asset in reaching their nearly twelve million subscribers.In the fall of 2018 Jason joined the number one entertainment news source in the world, Entertainment Tonight as host and producer of their new digital platform ETLive. Whether it’s breaking news; sit down interviews or on the red carpet, Jason has been in the middle of all the action in Hollywood.He has been a correspondent or contributor with CBS News, HLN and CNN. For fifteen seasons Jason has been a cast member of the EMMY award winning LGBTQ reality competition show Rupaul's Drag Race. This global phenomenon has given him the opportunity to connect with millions all over the world in addition to providing a vast platform for his brand and likeness to reach broader audiences that have engaged and followed him to other endeavors he has taken on.Now, in 2020 Jason has launched his own branded content. A talk show called #JasonUnleashed. Daily,Jason sits down with celebrities and industry personalities via Instagram Live and talks everything from career; mental health and self-care to what’s on the horizon and exclusive news.
Dubbed the “Godfathers of LGBTQ+ TV”, Real-life married couple, Deondray & Quincy LeNear Gossfield are the creators, writers and directors of the iconic GLAAD award-winning anthology series, The DL Chronicles.Building on their brand and following their passion of telling Black, LGBTQ+ stories, they created and directed the Amazon Prime spinoff series, The Chadwick Journals. The third season, featuring Jamar Michael (Dear White People), won a 2021 Silver Telly Award and garnered a 2020 Daytime Emmy® Nomination for lead actor, Damian Toofeek Raven (“Chadwick”).The Gossfields were also tapped to be part of the producing teams for hit showslike, Kocktails with Khloé (FYI), and Sunday Best (BET).Their short film , Flames Executive Produced by Lena Waithe and Rishi Rajani (ray sure Johnny) starring Deion Smith (Outer Banks) and Dontavius Williams, premiered with critical acclaim at 2021’s Tribeca Film Festival and won two Telly Awards for “Best Directing” and "Best Drama”, several SFAAF awards including “Best Directing” and “Best LGBT Short”, 1st Runner Up for “Best Local Short” and the Jury Award for “Excellence in Cinematography” at Out On Film, Atlanta.Their short film, Congo Cabaret, highlighting the LGBTQ+ contribution to theHarlem Renaissance, has won numerous awards, and features Parisa (pareesea)Fitz-Henley (Luke Cage), Kevin Daniels (Modern Family), and Darryl Stephens (B Positive).Their film, Smoke, Lilies and Jade, narrated by Emmy® and Tony Winner, Billy Porter (Pose) premiered at Outfest Film Festival in Los Angeles and went on to win “Best Short Film” at 2021’s Black Alphabet Film Festival in Chicago.The pair made their TV directorial debut in 2022 on Lena Waithe’s and Showtime Network’s drama, The Chi.
Clark Monroe is an Award Winning filmmaker based in San Diego, California. Clark Monroe, born Darwin Richard, was born on November 23,1986 in Olongapo City Philippines. Clark is a Film Director, Writer, and and a Film Producer. Clark started his career as a film actor in 2020 and after starring in his first and only role in a feature film entitled Sellout by Director Daniel Florenzano, (floorinzado)he made a transition to being behind the cameras. Clark has won numerous film awards including but not limited to Best Experimental Film for his movie Snatched at the Indo Singapore International Film Festival and received numerous film selections and special mentions at several film festivals around the world.
An independent hip-hop artist, vocalist, & producer from California, Verum not only writes about the human experiences of love & heartache, but also about trauma, women’s rights, & the way we deem people monsters. He exposes our hearts in ways we feel afraid to say out loud & in turns soothes us. By embracing the dark & the bliss of life without rejecting the emotions we’re taught not to accept in ourselves, he materializes viral moments that ignite connections to his songs “This Letter I Write,” “Planet,” “Speak,” “Monsters,” and “That’s You.”
Eric Cole, M.Ed., Sr. Business Systems Analyst, and Certified Life Coach is the host of the Hung Up Podcast;A Philly based culture and society platform from a Black Queer Perspective. Since 2017, guests from all walks of life have brought their knowledge, stories, and expertise to the show: educators, singers, artists, actors, authors, community engagers and advocates, podcast hosts, and health advocates. The Hung Up Podcast exists to encourage, inform, and share experiences of the people impacting various spaces throughout the community. He was a Temple University alumnus and 2x Philly Tennis Champion.
Chris Levine is a highly acclaimed actor, writer, and producer, widely recognized for his award-winning performance in Anabolic Life. With an unwavering commitment to character development, he has demonstrated his versatility as an artist, from his impressive portrayal in The Handler to his upcoming role as a corrupt detective in the highly anticipated film, The 4 Points.In the year ahead, audiences can expect to see even more exceptional work from Levine and his team, as they prepare to release three new movies, including productions set in the rugged Alaskan wilderness. With a growing reputation for excellence and an unyielding passion for his craft, Chris Levine is undoubtedly a rising star in the world of film and entertainment.
Canadian Folk Music's 2021 Emerging Artist of the Year, Noah Derksen is quickly becomingknown as a songwriter's songwriter. Hailing from the heart of the Canadian Prairies, Noah hasspent years honing his craft up, down, and across North America. With a rich and soulful voice,Noah weaves poetry that sounds instantly familiar on first listen. He currently lives in Winnipeg. Noah's new album--Sanctity of Silence- follows the arc of love. Produced by Juno-winnerMurray Pulver, the album is out March 9th, 2023 via Symphonic.
Utilizing an amalgamation (a mal ga mation) of genres, Cody Daniel’s infectious vocals and adoration of music are capturing the attention of many. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, Daniel’s has been surrounded by ‘various types of music at a young age’. Teaching himself to play guitar at the age of 16, Daniel’s began performing in various bands eventually realizing that he felt more comfortable composing songs on his own versus with other people. He ventured solo on his own in 2014, and now manages the production of his music and music videos.
Joshua Shultz started out his career as a photographer. Taking photos of musicians, actors, models and anyone else he could work with. He always aspired to be a director. He has photographed for such publications as, Rolling Stone Magazine, Elle, Bellus Magazine, Billboard etc. He saw photography as one place he could learn directing. Now moving into the world of film making he hopes to tell unique interesting stories. Today I spend most of my time Directing and planning and shooting for my upcoming fine art photography series.
Elizabeth Odom powerhouse singer songwriter, worship leader, and stylist. Currently on tour with Mary J Blige. She has worked with the likes of Kanye West, Tamar Braxton, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Teyana Taylor, and countless others.
Born in Denver, Dom moved to Brazil at the age of 7 with my mom and siblings and was raised in a small town on the outskirts of Brazil’s capital, Brasília, where he grew up with a very simple and typical Brazilian life, completely immersed in Brazilian culture. Soccer and martial arts were a huge part of his upbringing as would be expected.At the age of 18, Dom returned to his hometown of Denver for college. While pursuing a degree in computer science and working in the field as a software engineer and business consultant,Dom had the experience of living in multiple different states and countries, including Northern California, Southern California, Germany and Chicago. Moving to Miami brought a lot of changes for Dom, eventually leading him into the modeling and entertainment roles.As an avid traveler and skydiver, Dom loves getting to see new parts of the world, experiencing new cultures, jumping out of planes, meditating, and going on occasional psychedelic journey to explore the deep crevasses of his mind and the universe.
Paul Middleton is a British singer who has a gift for interpreting popular songs, breathing new life into them through his balance of evocative, beautiful vocals and playing with genre. Paul’s version of Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One” showcases a chilled, dance backdrop with his unique vocals. His covers have been recognised and had global success with his version of “We Found Love” landing on Spotify’s official editorial playlist ‘Dance Covers’. If you enjoy calming and sensitive vocals then each album highlights Paul’s voice to lift you away and escape then discover more, from Bonnie Raitt classic ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ on “Covers”, to a stunning and emotive version of George Michael’s ‘Careless Whisper’ on “Covers 3”, to turning an anthem of P!nk’s ‘Perfect’ into an inspiring ballad on “Covers 4!”His choice in songs is an extension of his own life stories and is a testament to his unwavering spirit and positivity. Having lost his mother to cancer at a young age and going through his own tumour scare in 2023 he believes in celebrating the vulnerabilities of life and reflecting on gratitude. So far, his career has seen him achieve 4 number ones, artist of the month at OUTTV and tour parts of the world including USA, UK, Germany, Belgium, Spain and Ireland. Covers 5 is currently only available on Bandcamp as a fundraiser for his own debut album
Introducing Jordan Anthony, a young singer/songwriter all the way from Perth, Western Australia in his LA performance debut! Jordan is a vocal powerhouse that captured the hearts of the Nation when at the age of only 14 he became the youngest finalist ever in the history of the series to make the Top 4 in the 2019 season of The Voice Australia. Following the Voice, Jordan was selected to represent Australia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with his original song ‘We Will Rise’. From a young age Jordan Anthony had an ear for music and a passion for singing.Writing music from the age of seven, Jordan used money from busking to fund and independently release his first album ‘One Word’ in 2018 and has a passion to share his experiences with others through his music. With a passion to act as the voice of his generation, Jordan is consistently growing his skills on the piano, guitar and songwriting, taking inspiration from his idols Guy Sebastian, Calum Scott, Ed Sheeran, Charlie Puth, Sam Smith & Shawn Mendes. His personal lyrics provide insight into his experiences of bullying, heartbreak and loss. His 2020 Independent release ‘Broken Love’ is nearing 400,000 streams on Spotify and earlier this year Jordan released ‘Higher’, a track about his close knit community of family and friends and a reminder that they are a continual part of his journey, who are there for the highs and the lows. He says of this community and the song: “None of what I’ve achieved would have been possible without them and I think the song reflects that. It’s a song that everyone has the ability to relate to and it’s a message that I think should be heard." Jordan’s powerful voice and song writing continues to grow from strength to strength. He is currently working on a catalogue of tracks with the view to refine these and release an EP within the next twelve months and take his music career to the next level.
1KSpin is a musical artist originating from Birmingham, Alabama. His love for music came shortly after his collegiate basketball career where he was an All- American and Conference Player of the Year. Covid took a huge toll on Spin’s mental state. Spin was working at a warehouse when one day he randomly freestyled Infront of friends at the time and his friends believed he had potential to actually make something of himself with music. Next day his friend took him to a studio where Spin recorded his first song and fell in love with everything about it. The writing, the recording, the finished product, the whole process he fell in love with it. From that point Spin took it upon his self to find himself in his music with certain melodies and emotional punchlines that fans could enjoy. He decided to pack up and move to Austin, Tx to chase his dream of being an successful artist. Not even a full year later Spin has four released songs with one carrying over 40,000 streams on Spotify alone. Also his newly released single Best Believe has given him much momentum as an artist going into 2023. Fans are gravitating heavily towards the melodic, heartfelt Spin. He is now booked to perform at the major SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Tx on the HipHopSince1987 stage and the IE512 LiveMixtapes stage March 2023! Spin wants his supporters to know he is forever grateful for the support he is given as an artist and there are major things coming not just for him but his supporters as well!
Septimius, a Maryland based dance music artist, actor and model. He is an International Multi-Award Winning Entertainer and Creative innovator. Known around the globe for his dance music in domestically and abroad, he has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names including: Fantasia, Chrisette Michele, Lil Kim, Lil Mo, Pat Benetar, Patti Labelle, Crystal Waters, and Ultra Nate’ just to name a few. He been 9x on the Grammy Ballot, Grammy Voting Member, Lead Actor in TV series Severus: “The Black Caesar”, Contestant on NBC’s America’s Got Talent TV show, Music Featured on Fox’s Empire TV show, Music Featured on E Channel’s Rich Kids of Beverly Hills TV show, and is a 14x Indie Music Channel Awards winner. Septimius has a magnetic personality and fair for fashion which has announced his permanent presence on the music scene. He is here to stay! Confident and charismatic, with an infectious boatload of charm felt by his team all the way to his fans is the foundation of Septimius’ brand. Working with a multitude of producers, Septimius creations include infectious beats and catchy songs that continually repeat through a person’s mind that are inspired by Ancient European style with a blend of dance music, hip-hop, pop, and rock. With a style reminiscent of many the likes of: Will.i.am, Cee Lo Green, Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Pitbull, Septimius has performed in front of audiences in small lounges to large stadiums. He is currently being featured on several TV shows, Radio stations and magazines worldwide. A conscientious performer, Septimius believes that is important to inspire our youth.
Born in Kuwait to Lebanese parents, el Hashem has lived in Toronto, Canada. Influenced by his aunts, who are considered in the Middle East an iconic trailblazing super stars of women in music in the golden era, el Hashem has loved to sing since he was a child. A successful career in LGBTQAS+ media and community leadership dominated his time, and it was not until recently that el Hashem took the leap to pursue one of his life passions, singing. The journey started in early 2021 with a number of cover songs both in English and Arabic languages, that were received very warmly, and resulted in more than 150,000 streams on Spotify. A music video of one of the songs covers played a number of video and film festivals in Europe and NYC and won a number of awards, featuring the unique love story of two Arabic guys in love on a music video.Since then he wrote, recorded, and released two singles and an EP. Upcoming plans include a full album in 2023 that el Hashem best describes as a personal and collective celebration of life, good vibes, inspiration, and feeling good, that will serve to empower the listeners on a struggling day. The album will again be a mix of Western and Middle Eastern vibes that el Hashem loves to connect together. El Hashem’s popularity is growing steadily around the world. From close to home in Toronto, and North America, to the Middle East, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda, Nigeria, South America, and more, fans are coming to his social media from all over to enjoy his original songs, his fun videos covering popular songs that he does to entertain his friends (he personally prefers that to “fans”), and his sharing of his love of food, dogs, and life. His friendly, down to earth real vibe, and happy smile, seem to be reason for his growing popularity. When he started, el Hashem was concerned about a number of barriers to break as a Lebanese Canadian, gay artist, who is starting on the journey of writing and recording songs after a successful career in media publishing and as a talk show host. To be welcomed and enjoyed by listeners from different cultures, and in spite of the distances, is an exciting, and unexpected step, in his song journey. His recent 2022 Holiday Season videos singing much loved Christmas songs seemed to be spreading seasonal joy to listeners and getting a ton of love. That is how el Hashem sees songs and his role as an artist, to bring people together, to bridge cultures, to create a moment of joy or a powerful emotion.
Carolyn Michelle Smith is an Actor, Educator, and Producer recently known for her work as “Deja” on Season 5 of the Hillman Grad-produced, acclaimed Showtime series: “The Chi”. A Washington, DC native Carolyn trained at Juilliard and Fordham University at Lincoln Center. Selected by the Hillman Grad team for her work as a private coach to actors in both Hollywood and New York, Carolyn has led performance workshops across the country training emerging artists from such programs as: Yale, Juilliard, NYU, and Columbia University. Former Faculty member for Tom Todoroff Studios, The Shakespeare Society, and Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory, Carolyn’s expertise is in deepening an actor’s relationship to text, and helping them create an empowered mindset for sustained career success. Carolyn continues to thrive on both stage and screen. She made her Broadway debut in “Romeo and Juliet” starring Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad. Select TV credits include: “Russian Doll”, “Cherish the Day”, “House of Cards”, “Law and Order”, “Luke Cage”, and “How to Get Away w/ Murder”. Film credits include: “Tankhouse”, “He’s Way More Famous Than You”, directed by Michael Urie “Reboot Camp”, “Sunny Daze”, and “Proof of Loss” co-starring Dylan McDermott. In addition to her work as a Coach and Educator, Carolyn is currently producing her first feature now in development: The Untitled Calypso Project. She’s also a founding member of the Juilliard Black Alumni Association along with fellow members: Danielle Brooks, Corey Hawkins, and Teyonah Parris. The JBAA actively supports young black artists entering the Juilliard Drama Division and beyond. Carolyn is based in Los Angeles.
He's already been named "One to Watch” by Taste of Country, The Boot & Sounds Like Nashville. Stepping off the highs of a pre-pandemic 108-stop radio tour and an extensive, high-energy touring schedule spanning 45 states and 3 continents, the Washington native settled into his home studio just outside of Nashville, TN to begin recording what would become his next album. From artist to songwriter and multi-instrumentalist to producer, Jakobsen has always been one to do things his own way and into his new album Set Fire to the Night, he continues to prove himself as the outside thinker he strives to be. Set Fire to the Night is a bounding step into the climate of todays society, but with a positive outlook on the present times and how you have the power to remain in control of your own tomorrows. It's a theme you'll find engrained throughout the entirety of it's track listing. Between the opening jangly guitars of “Beautiful” and the silver lining, state of mind lyrics found in “Don't Ya Think?” there's a radiating energy that shines through. Songs like “Get Back” and “Six” only prove to solidify the country-rockers stadium-like qualities and rhythmic flow that all comes to a cusp with the closing track “Into the Light”
Chris Cirak is an author, speaker, and meditation teacher passionate about turning sophisticated topics into accessible, meaningful, and inspiring experiences. With an extensive background in design, psychology, and tech, his simple breakdown of traditional teachings makes ancient wisdom discoverable by modern audiences. His BE YOU mindfulness program helps you gain transformative insights by following a simple, step-by-step approach to reacting less and thriving more. In private, Chris enjoys nature, playing tennis, and writing music. He resides in Bali, Indonesia. Find him online at cirak.com and on social media @chriscirak
Rob Eberle is a young, versatile singer/songwriter & producer originally from Long Island, New York. With the release of his debut EP, "WHERE'S MY MIND?" The New York native captures what it truly means to be heartbroken. Rob writes all of his own music, lyrics and works with various producers to create unique moments within his songs. Each one of Eberle’s songs are stories and moments into his life and others around him. Influences from an eclectic group of artists such as FINNEAS & Billie Eilish all the way to Madison Beer, Olivia Rodrigo & JVKE have helped to create Eberle’s genre bending darker-alternative to traditional Pop.
Jesse Foy is a self-taught photographer, award winning filmmaker and aspiring screenwriter. His passion for the great outdoors combined with his unique style of intentional storytelling often make for stunning pieces of visual work, all of which can be seen across his social media platforms.Contact Jesse by email or via instagram:FoyFilms@gmail.com
Tysen Knight is Pop Urban Artist. He is most popularly known for his street art based on Buddha's teachings and pop art sense. Tysen is inspired by the works of famous street artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. His art style also reflects the styles of Fine Artist Pablo Picasso and Pop Artist Andy Warhol.Tysen was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and grew up in New Jersey, where he finished high school. He decided to skip the idea of going to college and obtained his barbers' license instead and worked with some of the region's top athletes. He moved to California to pursue his passion in the arts and currently resides in the Palm Springs,California.As a teenager, Tysen communicated his artwork through graffiti on walls and vacant buildings.He was hugely inspired by Andy Warhol.From an early age, Knight got hands-on drawing cartoons and airbrushing them on jeans for $25. He also created business logos.Tysen’s documentary, The Art Of Hustle: Street Art Documentary, was a success that motivated him to become a regular gallery contributor, from being a street artist. It won the ''Best Feature Film" Award 2018 at the Oregon Documentary Film Festival.The production of the documentary, The Art Of Hustle, began in October 2016. Tysen worked sixty hours a week at a barbershop, and when he got days off on Sundays and Mondays, he filmed the documentary for nine months straight.Knight directed the documentary to deliver the inspirational story about all the endeavors and dedication required to achieve goals and dreams and also shed a positive light on street art and graffiti.Knight was responsible for a project, "Street Bench Art Pilot" conceived by the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission, the City Council Downtown Subcommittee, and Main Street Palm Springs, which involved decorating the benches throughout downtownPalm Springs. He created a series of benches with the theme, "Urban Desert Palms and Icons" on Palm Canyon Drive between Arenas Road and Museum Way. The icons included Garland, Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Frida Kahlo, and Lucille Ball.Knight launched his latest collection of paintings and drawings on October 23, 2019, at www.RobertJamesGallery.com. The works are part of his new Masterpiece Mash-Up Series where he re-imagines paintings from artists such as Pablo Picasso, Leonardo DaVinci, and Grant Wood. The collection debuted in NYC (Time Square) in the last quarter of 2019.Knight has worked with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity to build homes for the less fortunate. He has also been involved in activities like preparing meals alongside Midnight Mission for the homeless and mentoring young ‘troubled’ kids to pursue arts at no cost.Knight partnered with The Palm Springs Unified School District and the BAM (Boys Art Mentorship) program in California and utilized his brand of street art to inspire and mentor at-risk youth. During this mentorship program, Tysen engaged students with an interactive program and taught them how to express themselves artistically, which has in return seen the drop-out rate of men of color in these programs reduced.Tysen Knight won the award for the category, Best Feature Film, at Oregon Documentary Film Festival, in 2018, for his documentary, The Art Of Hustle: Street Art Documentary. He also won the ''Best Director'' Award 2019 at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival for his second film The Art Of Hustle: Homeless Street Artist Documentary.Tysen also won the artist “Spotlight” award at Red Dot Miami (Art Basel Weekend)Tysen is also Artist Educator-in- Residence for the Palm Springs Art Museum: Jan 23- I February 9, 2020 (Sheffer/Scheffler Arts Education Space). We are grateful to have him as a guest on Black Canvas
Doug Locke is an artist from Houston, Texas currently based in Los Angeles. Doug’s sound is a unique blend of pop and alternative r&b with a rock sensibility. His work has been featured in Billboard Magazine, The Huffington Post, AFROPUNK, Out Magazine, Idolator, GLAAD, Logo’s NewNowNext, Upworthy, PopMatters, American Songwriter, Queerty, Blurred Culture and many others. His Spotify counts over 1.1 Million streams.His debut single “#ThisCouldBeUs” hit no.32 on the iTunes Hot 100 chart. The music video for this song has over 1.3 million views and his video for “In or Out” was nominated for “Best Indie Music Video” in the 2018 Queerty Awards. Locke returned to Houston to film his music video for “KING” which has a strong anti-bullying message and themes of self-empowerment and love. In addition to playing shows at legendary Los Angeles venues like The Roxy, The Hotel Cafe, Harvard & Stone, Dirty Laundry, Sassafras Saloon, and Boardner’s, Locke has headlined Portland Pride Festival, performed as a part of LiveXLive’s Music Lives ON Festival and supported Gavin Turek on the “Good Look for You” tour. Locke made his debut at the legendary Viper Room on the iconic Sunset strip with a sold out show. He has also made televised appearances on kCal/CBS ‘Morning Show: Los Angeles’ and ‘Great Day Houston.’ Locke has recently released the “Black Travolta EP,” and the “Why? EP.” New music coming soon!
WHO IS JACK THE UNDERDOG?In just over half a decade, Jack The Underdog has reinvented the pop-punk genre. He fuses pop-punk styles with electronic and hip-hop elements to create a totally original sound, dubbed “R&P” (rhythm and punk). Inspired by social justice, Jack The Underdog writes music for the misfits. Jack understands the battles of feeling unheard, and he aims to be a voice for the marginalized and misunderstood, hoping they can find some solace in his melodies. Jack The Underdog began his career as Jack Ohmes (old miss), writing songs in his hometown of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Music has always been in his bones - beginning at a young age, Jack took piano lessons, played in the school orchestra, picked up other instrument lessons, and attended School of Rock, where he was coached on performance and songwriting. Just a few years later, he formed a band with his high school peers called Painting Stars. As he began to emerge as Jack The Underdog, Jack's music led him to Nashville as he continued his music education at Belmont University. Jack majored in songwriting and music business and minored in social justice. Within his first few months in Nashville, Jack and his band, Painting Stars, were given the opportunity to open for the punk rock group The Story So Far.Jack The Underdog’s songs, “Dolly,” “Hard To Read,” “Sleepless,” and “Writing My Future” have been featured on popular Minnesota radio stations. His song “Dolly” gained popularity on the social platform Tik Tok as it was being used by popular content creators. With the release of “Wastin’ Away” in March of 2022, Jack The Underdog established himself in the pop-punk genre. He continues to represent the underdogs, finding ways to aid people however he can. Inspired by his mother’s battle with cancer, Jack donated all of the proceeds generated by one of his songs to Gilda’s Club, a support community for those living with cancer. Jack also works full-time at a non-profit that works to prevent sexual violence across the state of Tennessee. Jack The Underdog’s most recent release was his 7 song project, ‘Acoustic Variants.’ His progressive attitude and hard-hitting lyrics will undoubtedly catapult him all the way to the top. Jack will continue to release music through 2023, most recently collaborating with artists such as Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens and more.
Hailing from Bakersfield, CA(home to iconic country music star, Buck Owens and the Nu-METAL pioneers in Korn) Andrés' persistent touring schedule and ability to frequently self release quality music will earn him a street named after him in no time. Although The Fall of Troy and Hail the Sun have been nice enough to let him open up their shows, Andrés has had trouble being embraced by the progressive post-hardcore community due to his embarrassingly cheesy lyrics and obvious musical show tune influences. Andrés' social media bio reads "I ain't nothin but a jazz hound baby."
When it comes to setting the bar high, Canadian r&b-pop artist Josh Sahunta never lets his feet touch the ground. Drawing upon his influences of John Mayer, Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd, Josh's songwriting is packed with deeply rich narratives and cool, contemporary soundscapes. Josh has opened for the likes of Scott Helman and Joey Landreth, and he continues to perform across Canada, the US and Europe. Josh’s music has gained significant support from editorial playlists on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. He has also had huge success in the European music scene, as his previous single “Wanting” was played by Pete Tong and MistaJam on BBC Radio 1 in the UK and by Tiesto himself, on his weekly podcast. Josh’s song “Take All I Am” was used on season 2 of the Netflix Original show The Order, and his song “Summertime” was used on the first season of Netflix Original Tiny Pretty Things. Josh recently also had 2 original songs placed in the third season of the hugely popular Netflix Original Love is Blind. Josh was also involved in the writing and singing on a major release by Sony India that has already amassed over 5 million views on YouTube. Josh has recently celebrated the release of his 2nd full-length album Mellowdrama and has had the opportunity to perform the new album on the main stage of the Calgary Stampede in July. “Josh Sahunta is one of those creative prodigies who excels at absolutely everything he touches.” – BK On The Scene
Tiffany is a Licensed Therapist, LCSW, and founder of Gemini Wellness. Tiffany is passionate about helping others be their best authentic selves. She has come to learn that healing past trauma, learning coping strategies, and learning to manage stress are some of the best ways to help others do just that. Tiffany specializes in treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and sex and sexuality. Tiffany has a unique niche of working with entrepreneurs, entertainers/performers, and professional athletes teaching them the pillars to "Success and Sanity." Tiffany is passionate about helping others succeed, maintain their success, and do so without sacrificing their sanity.
Cory Heliker aka XSavotage is a alternative hiphop artist born in Anchorage, Alaska. He spent most of his life in California and he is currently based in Long Beach. His music is a reflection of his life - generally a rollercoaster - with strong dark undertones, deep emotions, yet sometimes comical lyrics, and raw instrument driven beats. Long before XSavotage was recording he was inspired by the greats such as Nas, Tupac, Biggy, Mac Dre, Bone Thugs, and less known artist like Atmosphere. Now, as he has tried to perfect his own genuine style, X rarely listened to any other artists while writing his latest project. He currently has 2 albums released and 8 singles - I has an album releasing next year beginning January, February, and March 1st with singles, and the album release May 4th (my birthday). This album details the events of a toxic relationship that lead to a suicide attempt. X Savotage hopes to use this album to break through to his fans and start talking about hard subjects - also to show his fans that we can get better. Until the release of the album, X will be performing select songs as often as possible around LA. Go follow and stream his music on all major platforms.
Christopher Torretto is a Northern Irish actor and writer living between U.K. and Los Angeles, he has completed 29 films in 20 months all lead roles. Up to date he has starred in over 40 films and has won over 20 best actor awards. Recently Chris has got into writing and has scripts with known producers, actors and directors such as Johnathan schaech , Gianni Capaldi and Myles clohessy and many others as well as television broadcasting channels.
On today’s episode, we are grateful to have Shaun Piccinino back to discuss his newest release and other fun facts about his life. It was truly a great time for us to catch up on his latest films, learn more about his life and his love for music. Please go out and watch “Holiday Harmony” available on HBO Max.
Jamaal Pratt is a 24 year old Shreveport, Louisiana native. He graduated from Huntington high school class of 2016. He moved to Hollywood, California a fews years after graduating to study acting at the American Musical Dramatic Academy (AMDA). Now, Jamaal is a professional actor residing in Los Angeles, California. He has been featured in various national commercials, Network channels like the History channel, Discovery channel, Amazon Prime, ect. He’s currently working on a few projects that will be released in 2023. Jamaal began his acting journey in his hometown Shreveport with local theater company “Lumpy Grits Artistry” Directed by Cherie Grey. Where he was an actor but also helped with production casting and assistant directing. LGA helped mold Jamaal into the performer that he is today and he is much appreciative of the opportunities that LGA bestowed upon him. Jamaal’s long term goal is to be able to give back to his hometown community theater companies and inspire young and older generations to step out on faith and chase their passions and not fall into the system.
David Correa is a multi-faceted host and Emmy nominated producer that brings you the latest in the world of pop culture, entertainment and music. Not only is he your best friend, but he is also your inside scoop; whether it is sipping tea and talking Bravo-lebrities, or spilling it when it comes to A-listers, he is exactly who you want to have a coffee chat with.
David has been an invited guest on MSNBC, Univision, ABC, FOX, CBS, and NBC where you can see his comfortability on camera, ability to discuss a wide variety of topics and experience his overall warm personality. Most recently, you might have caught him dishing the latest in kitchen gadgets, beauty items and more on Amazon Live’s Top Rated. He has had the opportunity to work with artists like: Madonna, Grace Jones, Billy Porter, Whoopi Goldberg and many more. A seasoned producer, his attention to detail coupled with his talent for storytelling, creates a seamless experience for his guests and viewers alike.
As a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, with a BFA in acting, David is no stranger to performing; he shines when the lights turn on and the cameras start to roll.
Tanner got his start in music singing and playing guitar in church. From there he went on to record covers to upload to his YouTube channel, which started gaining him his first traction.
Tanner’s debut EP titled Perkins Point came out in the summer following his junior year of high school. Tanner sat in his room all summer mixing the songs he had been writing over the course of the year, although he had no previous experience with a DAW.
Over the course of Tanner’s senior year of high school, he began working more on the craft of production. This resulted in his second EP titled Boulder Lake being filled with more of a pop influenced sound. The track “friends” gained traction from being included on a Top Songs of 2019 playlist that received over a million views on TikTok.
Tanner’s third EP titled The Springs came out after his first year attending Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. This EP is a chronological story through Tanner’s freshman year. Tracks such as “last year” and “without one” are known to be favorites among fans as they represent the melancholy of some freshman years.
Tanner’s highly anticipated fourth EP titled Stuck released on August 20, 2021. After releasing music for over three years, Tanner was excited for the buzz that was starting to come around him as an artist. The title track “stuck” is about Tanner’s long distance relationship during quarantine and how they were stuck apart from each other.
Tanner’s fifth EP titled Diamonds released in early 2022. The title track “diamonds” started racking up streams due to a few big playlists such as “I see red” and “Pop Chillout.” A fan favorite of this project was “need you around” which focuses on the start of a relationship and how everything feels brand new.
Tanner’s sixth EP titled Too Long came out a few months after Diamonds on April 8, 2022. This project included more of a dance vibe with 808s and programmed drums.
After graduating as an audio engineer at Belmont University, Tanner released his seventh EP titled Over You. This project came out on his twenty-second birthday on June 27, 2022.
Tanner now works as a singer on the Tootsie’s circuit in downtown Nashville. He brings energetic live performances with a three-channel loop pedal of both covers and originals. Tanner also produces, mixes, and masters songs for clients including Donny Van Slee, bambitherockstar, Zack McFarland, Sarah Mae Chilton, and many more! He is looking forward to his eighth and final EP entitled Lost In California coming out November 18, 2022.
Tanner’s plan for 2023 is to release a song every other week. This would result in 26 singles being released over the course of the year. He is vigorously working to amass a collection of songs that will be used in this process.
Paul Savage, Jr. is a graduate of Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is the President and CEO of a full-service, integrated marketing agency, Savage Creative Solutions. His passion for helping small businesses has afforded him the opportunity to work with clients across the country and around the world, across a wide range of industries.
"Chemo Containment" is Savage's first foray into the fiction genre and will be available worldwide on November 15th. His debut memoir, "Diary of A Testicular Cancer Survivor," was published in June 2022. It is a compilation of blog posts from an online blog, Fight Like A Savage, he started when he first began his cancer journey.
Paul is currently still in remission and will be considered cured in 2025.
Originally from Austin TX, musician and actor Emi Larraud relocated to NYC in 2021 to attend drama school and further his music career. He writes and produces all of his own material, taking inspiration from 80s synth pop and 90s alternative rock.
Matthew Stewart is a country singer and songwriter originally from Lebanon, a small town in southern Missouri. Matt Stewart has released a string of singles that provide the blueprint for what’s to come from this young artist. From an early age, Matt became enthralled with music. Whether listening to country radio in the car with his family, or growing up in the “playlist generation”- this artist fostered an appreciation for music of many genres. This passion for music would eventually shape the creation of country roots and songwriting blended with alternative and pop-punk influences. Before heading off to university, Matt was given his first real guitar as a gift from his parents. While teaching himself to play a few fundamental chords, he quickly discovered a passion for songwriting. Matt is looking to pursue this passion for music further, and get his career back on track post-pandemic. His recent new record, “You Miss 100% Of The Shots You Don’t Drink” was released in September of this year and we are grateful to have Mr. Matt Stewart on Black Canvas.
Kevin Maher, a Los Angeles native, is a world renowned Choreographer, Creative Director and Teacher. As a dancer, he toured the world with Mariah Carey & Eve. He was featured in You Got Served and danced for Missy Elliot, J-Lo, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston & Gwen Stefani As a Choreographer he has worked with Madonna, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Becky G, Kelly Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepson, Pitbull, Nick Jonas, Jennifer Lopez, Natti Natasha, Selena Gomez & Bad Bunny. He has Creative Directed 15 years of world tours for New Kids on The Block as well The Sydney Opera House hit, “Blanc De Blanc” He is currently on tour with Monsters of Hip Hop and Hollywood Vibe.
Sebastian “Sab” is a multi-genre guitarist, songwriter, and producer from Northern Virginia. His style is deeply rooted in blues and hip-hop/rap with the likes of John Mayer, B.B King and Trevor Hall being his main influences. Sebastian began releasing guitar instrumentals in 2021 which quickly prompt support from musicians in the now dissolved app Voisey. Sebastian works directly as a songwriter/producer for VA based record label C2 Records as well as several artists and producers all over the world.
Houston based singer/songwriter - Isaac Niaz has been honing his craft since he discovered his voice as a child. Niaz, who’s blended his singing and songwriting skills over the course of his lifetime, has been working as an independent artist full time for quite some time. Marrying his vocal prowess with lush harmonies and strong lead vocals, he is often compared to artists such as Mariah Carey, Miguel, Kehlani and others. Using his voice as an instrument on a lot of his songs. Thriving in the Pop/RnB genre of music he marries a vast selection of music to form his own unique sound.
Dynamic vocalist and performer Preston Gunderson has captivated an ever expanding fan base in Minneapolis and beyond with his heartfelt, and passionate performances. Gunderson has been a fixture in the Minneapolis music scene for 10 years. He started his career early at the age of 15 playing in the bars of Northern Minnesota, a place known as the “Iron Range.” He has since forged his songwriting and performances to captivate his audiences. His music has evolved through the years from his early pop sensibilities to a more introspective and thought provoking songwriter. He has a simple way in which he brings hope even to the most heartbreaking songs.
Big city vibes, small town mind. This mindset drives the sound of Matthew Thomas.
Matthew Thomas is a singer songwriter from the suburbs of Chicago. Having lived in Indiana since 2006, though, he considers himself an adopted Hoosier. His debut EP, “Mustangs & Thoroughbreds, Vol. 1” released in October of 2021. The project gives voice to the tension between the people we are and the people we aspire to be. It's an invitation to be honest about where you’re at but to not settle for what’s comfortable. Leaning on the musicianship and production of his friends, the EP was recorded at Stillwater Studios in Cedar Rapids, IA and produced by Stephen West.
In addition to being a verified artist on the critically acclaimed custom song website, Songfinch (fence) Matthew was the grand prize winner of the Al Johnson Songwriting Competition at the 2022 Wildflower Arts & Music Festival in Richardson, TX.
Born in Rock Hill, SC, Matt Tucker was raised on country music. Raised in a very musically inclined family, Tucker has always loved to sing and in 2008, he decided to get serious with his music career. He began playing in local honky-tonks with his father around Rock Hill, SC and he soon broke out as a solo artist playing acoustic gigs in the area. Tucker put together his first band a couple of years later and began to realize his full potential. He then started on his journey to Nashville. Tucker is influenced by some of country music's most known legends, such as George Strait, Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash, and Conway Twitty and modern artists like Jake Owen, Jason Aldean, Chris Stapleton, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, and Garth Brooks. His southern upbringing shines through his songs and his music reflects the new country sound with some 90’s rockin’ ways.
HYDAN is an open format turntable DJ based out of Kansas City. HYDAN grew up with a background in music, teaching himself how to play the piano at a very young age. HYDAN went on to play piano professionally at local department stores such as Nordstrom's and Von Maur when he was in high school and early into college until he discovered his passion for DJing while studying at the University of Kansas. As a classically trained pianist, Hydan wanted to base his DJ name around a classical composer. He chose Franz Joseph Haydn as his inspiration. He Changed the spelling of Haydn’s name to how it is correctly pronounced...Hydan. You’ll notice on his logo the piano keys and the DJ record. 9 years ago In Lawrence, HYDAN got his start DJing at Bullwinkles Bar where he helped build huge followings to what has become one of the most popular bars in the city. To pursue his dream of DJing full-time, Hydan moved back to Kansas City and the rest is history. Currently Hydan is the official DJ for the Kansas City Royals and Sporting Kansas City. Growing up Hydan always dreamed of playing for the Royals, and now he actually gets to live out that dream from behind the turntables. Hydan can be seen in Right Field above Rivals Sports Bar at the Royals in between innings hyping up the crowds at Kauffman Stadium. At Sporting KC, Hydan performs in the bowl during pregame and halftime, and then plays the Post Game Victory Celebration in the Budweiser Brewhouse! Not only Does Hydan do events for The Royals and Sporting KC but he also does various work for the Kansas City Chiefs with Icon Event Group and Steve Serrano. Whether it is The Chiefs Style Lounge, The Chiefs 5K, or spinning at the Season Ticket Members Tent during Pregame at Arrowhead Stadium. Along with the Kansas City sports teams, you can find Hydan performing at many popular bars and clubs in Kansas City. He holds several residencies from bars like Society and Westport Ale House, to Aura Nightclub in Midtown. In addition to being involved in the club scene, HYDAN is heavily involved in the Wedding Scene, Corporate World, and DJing Charitable Events. You can find him performing frequently for Building Hope For Autism, the BMA Foundation, The Victory Project and Noah’s Bandage Project Charities. Hydan has received several nominations from the Pitch and Kansas City Magazine as the Best Club DJ and Wedding DJ in Kansas City. Hydan strives to being one of the most versatile DJ’s in the metro area. There’s never an event he wants to say no to and he has the ability to create the perfect vibe for crowds of all ages, effortlessly moving between genres to ensure everyone has something they can get up and dance to.
Justin Dukes, born and raised in Vidalia Georgia, grew up loving anything to do with country music. He started his singing and performing career at the age of 15 years old playing bars and festivals all over the state of Georgia. After graduating college at East Georgia College in 2015, he moved to Nashville, TN to pursue his songwriting and recording career.
While touring all around the country, Justin has opened for artists such as: Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels, Justin Moore, Big & Rich, Luke Combs, Joe Diffie, John Michael Montgomery, Shenandoah. He has played the world famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN and several songwriter festivals as well.
He has an unique voice like no other in country music and his writing ability reaches all ages in the country music genre. Justin has released singles”Ain’t Nothin’ New”, “Don’t Think I Won’t”, “One Step Away”, “Don’t Think I Won’t”, “She Don’t Know It Yet”, “Get Around To That”, “It Don’t Take Much”, and one EP titled “Warning Sign - EP” which includes the singles “Warning Sign” and “Lovin’ You”. His music video for “Warning Sign” has been played on Heartland TV and The Country Network.
Be sure to check out Justin’s social media sites on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Youtube
Bruno’s dad’s Brazilian and my mother is from Ecuador, My dad is a marine biologist and he met his mother when she was at the university in Ecuador, he was her teacher, after that he was working with shrimps his whole life, had a couple of farms and cultivated it, because of that he had to change a lot and the whole family would move with him, He moved more than 43 times in his life, changing schools, neighborhoods, citys, states, countrys. He lived in Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, Miami, Germany, Portugal, Italy and Mexico.
Because of all the changing he had to adapt and never had this sense of belonging. After awhile Bruno lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and started studying environmental engineering and received a scholarship to go to Europe and continue his studies there, thats when he moved to Munich, Germany. I
When he came back to Brasil he finished his studies and graduated He didn’t know exactly what he loved doing, didn’t know what to do, he just knew that the normal job from 8 am to 5 pm inside an office wasn’t for him.
His parents got cancer on that decisive moment of his life, at the same time..he took a couple of months to myself and to be with them. After awhile he was wondering what he would like to do with his life, career wise, and people would tell him that He captured the camera’s attention, that his charisma would be great for acting..so He started doing gigs as extra in Brazil.
When he saw the actors and what they were doing he fell in love, bruno realized he liked being on camera..then started studying, doing commercials and he got some featured extra jobs on soap operas and movies in Brazil. After that he was called from an agency to go to Mexico city and start his journey.
He did a Dolce & Gabanna runway and Mercedez Benz fashion week, commercials, catalogues, editorials for Levis, nike, claro, etc and most recently Cinépolis, Lamborghini, IZZI, Telcel, Gatorade, Del Valle, Shein, MOTF.
In Portugal its a small market so I’ve settled myself there with some agencies, i did some commercials and photoshoots, a reality show too that was nice, like American next top model but Portuguese.
Something is undoubtedly correct when Taylor Swift personally raves on Twitter about how much she loves a cover of her song. Travis Atreo’s undeniable talent caught the attention of the Global Superstar when he covered a stripped-down version of her hit song, “Style.” Now, Travis is poised to continue his upward ascent with his creative energy and original music.
With over 75 million views on YouTube and well over 270 million streams on Spotify, Travis has been showing the world what he does best. In February 2017, Travis released his first debut EP, “Keep Hope Alive.” With the breakout song “Somehow,” amassing over 25M streams on Spotify alone.
Travis’ goals are reasonably straightforward and inspiring, with an exciting time to come. In 2019 he signed a distribution deal with Warner Music Philippines for his debut full-length album. The album was released worldwide on Valentine’s day, February 14th, 2020. The first single from the album was released in November 2019 and was titled “Right Here,” with the follow-up single “Fix Me,” featuring superstar Amber Liu ( of Kpop group f(x)). The album has already amassed over 1.1 million streams on Spotify alone and continues to grow as he performs the album live weekly on Twitch.
In 2021 he started Fanded( landed), a tech company enabling fans to invest in their favorite creators’ albums, films, and art projects. Fanded’s mission is to change how artists release their projects by allowing fans to fuel their creative projects through investment instead of going the major label route. Travis believes this is the future of the creator economy and looks forward to a day when thousands of creatives are working with their millions of supporters and fans to get their art to the world.
He strives to continuously work on his art and have the opportunity to share his love of music and natural talent with the world. All he can hope for is that people listen to his songs and feel better from the moment the first note begins.
Daniele Alan-Carter is an Italian-born singer-songwriter and actor. He started to perform when he was 14yo, working in major international musical theatre productions in leading roles. The demands of the musical theatre industry made him a versatile singer, shaping him as a very communicative, open hearted performer with a strong stage presence and charisma. During the pandemic, the period of forced distance from live entertainment pushed him to finally write his own music, collaborating with music producer Tokøta His musical taste unites a sonic blend of Pop, Soul and EDM, with warm and soulful vocals. He loves to explore the boundaries of styles and genres, creating new alternative sounds. He supplied guest vocals to a tropical dance remix of "Too Good at Goodbyes" by STRIKE reaching over 300k streams which led him to sign with Sana Music Management and to start to collaborate with other international artists and signed by rising independent labels such as Reload Music (Sony IT), Toneville Records. His next single, "2am" is set to be released at the end of September 2022.
His purpose behind each piece is to create and elicit an emotion from the viewer; to be drawn in and share an intimate moment with the story unfolding inside the painting. He brings the beauty of nature to you, created as a reflection of how he sees the world and to preserve its fragility by giving back. He gathers his inspiration and references from frequent travels around the world. By providing the utmost quality and innovation in his painting, His aim is to create a sustaining legacy of integrity and loyalty with his collectors, art and conservation. Represented by over 30+ galleries nationwide including his own, Corwin Galleries, James is quickly becoming the preeminent (pre-eminent) wildlife artist of our time. He is prestigiously collected nationally and internationally through both private and corporate collections.
Hartford area multi-instrumentalist, Austin James, has been writing and performing original music for over a decade. His songs blend heartfelt lyrics with blues, soul, rock and folk to create a unique and energetic sound. Austin has shared the stage with national acts including Hawthorne Heights, Needtobreathe, Switchfoot, and Neon Trees; and he has honed his sound performing and touring throughout the United States and Europe. In 2019, Austin became a spokesperson for Abbott pharmaceuticals, and was featured in a nationally aired commercial for their Freestyle Libre continuous glucose management sensor. In 2022 Austin James + the Nomads performed at Abbott’s booth at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, with their performance viewed by both the in-person attendees as well as the virtual attendees across the globe. His work with Abbott has given him the opportunity to promote health and awareness of diabetes to people across the country. During the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Austin James began work on his most recent record, Colours and Changes; a sonically complex and introspective collection of songs which combines the energy of his live performances with atmospheric synths and electronic production. He will continue to tour throughout the country supporting the record, including regular trips and residencies at music clubs in Nashville, TN. Austin’s music is available on all major streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Bandcamp.
Cedric Kasongo also known as Flex3r is a Congolese-American actor, artist, singer, and songwriter. Cedric began his journey as a musician at a very young age, much like his acting career. Growing up singing in his church choir, Cedric was a primed talented singer who could sing very a diverse vocal range from Soprano to Bass. Cedric grew up in Zambia after his family escaped DR Congo during a war at just 1 year of age. His family spent the next 12 years living in a refugees camp in the northwestern province of Zambia. Cedric and his family relocated to the US in 2010, just before the turn of the year. Cedric began his life in the US in his new hometown of Baton Rouge, home to some of the most talented musicians in the industry such as Boosie, Kevin Gates, and NBA Youngboy. Just an hour away, you have New Orleans, a city that's home to legends such as Lil Wayne, Mia X, and Master P. It's no surprise that music was the first part of the American culture that attracted Cedric. He eventually began his music journey in the US after meeting a friend named YungEmma, an aspiring music producer at the time and now one of the most primed music videographers in the industry. After making countless hip-hop beats, YungEmma often made sure his friends heard it. With guidance from YungEmma, Cedric picked up an interest in Music Production and began making beats as well. After he amassed hundreds of beats that landed in his phone from YungEmma, Cedric had no choice but to attempt becoming a songwriter. With no formal education in songwriting, Cedric began writing freely in a way that made sense to him by just "following the rhythm of the beat" as he described. In 2018, Cedric improved his songwriting skills and realized he had a serious talent in the art of music. He recorded and released his first five songs on all music platforms. The busy life of college made it difficult to stay consistent with his music, but there was plenty of time to listen to music and the list of never-ending beats from YungEmma. After some time, Cedric decided to take down all the five songs he initially released. Asked why? "I realized the songs were sh..t, I decided to take those trash down, work on my craft then start releasing songs when I'm good enough to release them," he explained. From 2018 to 2022, Cedric spent the next four years working on his music, learning the arts of production, songwriting, mixing, and mastering. After continuously surprising himself, Cedric marked down his calendar and aimed to start publishing music again, beginning in 2022. That would start with "Long Gone" which he published on his birthday, February 28th, 2022. A song inspired by a dream he once had of him performing on stage in a white suit at the Grammy Awards. Where this journey takes him is just a question we can all ask, but there's no doubt he's talented enough to "change people's lives through music," something he describes as his ultimate goal in writing songs. You can find some of the most recent releases on all platforms, as he promised to release at least one song every month for the rest of the year 2022. Find him on social media such as Instagram and Facebook, and go subscribe to his youtube channel for more access to what goes on behind the scenes.
An actor, songwriter, and a good husband, Jose Manwell Reyes is best known as the lead singer of the Christian Hip-Hop group named Group 1 Crew. A 5-time Dove Award-winning group whose infectious hip hop and pop sounds catapulted them to the front of Christian music. Manwell Reyes is not only limited to singing and songwriting. Like most singers in the industry, Manwell also appeared in a couple of films and shows. His first appearance as an actor was on "Moms Night Out" in 2014, Manwell was also a fashion taste maker/host on Nuvo TV's original show The Collective, where he was charged with the duty of finding the newest trends in fashion and music. After two years, he then again appeared in another drama movie, "Restored Me." Aside from acting, he is also fond of blogging and doing podcasts. His podcast entitled Nights at the Round Table Pod focuses on religion, relationships, and love.
Raised off the west coast of Florida, singer/songwriter Donny Van Slee AKA Dr. Don realized at a young age that music was more than just a passion – it was his life’s art. While attending college, Van Slee would play in local venues like Tropical Grill, The Florida Cracker, Market 48, and Monte McGill’s, where he would entertain the townspeople and tourists alike. In 2018, Donny left his hometown to study at Palmer College of Chiropractic, located in Daytona Beach, Florida where he continued to perform live every weekend. Donny finally discovered Nashville, TN while road tripping from Florida to Colorado to start a chiropractic internship.
After hours of emails and phone calls, the “World-Famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge” decided to grant him an audition. So, while Donny was driving back from Colorado to Florida to graduate Chiropractor school, he auditioned and they hired him after performing his first song, “Good Direction” by Billy Currington.
He left Nashville the next morning, drove to Florida to receive his doctorate, kissed mom and dad goodbye, and drove back to Nashville. One year later, he is a front-man for multiple bands, performing every weekend on main stages and rooftops.
When not on stage, Dr. Don is seeing patients, writing songs, or recording with his buddy Tanner Carlson who he met while performing downtown on lower broadway. Tanner has produced ‘Path of Love,” “Today,” “In the Bucket with All the Stickers on It,” and “Spencer’s Song.”
David Gregory is a former Infantry Marine and Private Contractor who sustained a traumatic brain injury in Iraq who now leads people through holotropic breathwork and psychedelic assisted therapy in order to heal trauma. His emphasis is on the wounded masculine and feminine.
Nicholas de Phares is a tarot reader and actor living in New York City. Under the name “Tarot Vista” he has read for A-list celebrities, Fortune-500 company CEOs, and been the featured reader at major NYC tarot events. He grew up in the northernmost reaches of New York State in the small city of Watertown, in a region known as the “North Country.” His family were some of the original settlers of the North Country 200 years ago, and it is here, in this land of snow, ice, and forests that he first learned to read the cards. Nicholas’s great-great-grandmother got her start reading tea leaves and fortunes early in the last century, and the women in Nicholas’s family have passed down the art of divining the future for over a hundred years. His mother gave him his first deck of tarot cards in the Adirondack Mountains when he was 10, and it was from his grandmother, great-grandmother, and older cousins that he learned the arts of tea leaf reading, dream interpretation, and seeing spirits. However, it wasn’t until Nicholas moved away from home that he even realized peering beyond the veil was something unusual. Studying directly under Rachel Pollack, author of 78 Degrees of Wisdom (1980) and Mary K. Greer, author of Tarot For Yourself (1984), Nicholas combined the raw, folk magic of his ancestors with the leading tarot practices of the age. Today, Nicholas has taught classes on palm reading, tea leaf reading, and divination, and offers tarot reading to believers and skeptics alike. With a Masters Degree in creative writing, Nicholas believes every reading is an opportunity to uncover where you are in your life’s story, and decide how you want to next chapters to unfold. Deeply rooted in the ancestral memories of his tutors, Nicholas draws upon a love of the past, a touch of humor, and folksy know-how. Tarot Vista is a unique combination of timelessness, style, wit, and divine insight. Find Nicholas on Instagram: @tarotvista
WHEELWRIGHT BRINGS A SOUTHWESTERN SOUND OF POP AND GRUNGE FROM THE SPRAWLING DESERT CITY OF PHOENIX, AZ. NONE OF HIS SONGS ARE IDEALISTIC. NO LIGHT WITHOUT DARKNESS, NO LAUGHTER WITHOUT AT LEAST SOME SUFFERING, NO THOUGHTFULNESS WITHOUT SOME RECKLESSNESS. WHEELWRIGHTS MUSIC CONTRASTS BETWEEN WORLDS OF WANDERING EXISTENTIALISM (Esthastencalizum) THE STRIFE OF MODERN RELATIONSHIPS, AND THE SHREDS OF HOPE THAT CAN BE FOUND IN DARKEST AND MOST BROKEN PLACES OF OURSELVES. SONGS OF ACCEPTANCE, HARD LUCK, AND LOVE. Basis of THE IDEA THAT WE ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL AND FLAWED. HIS SONGS ARE SELF ADMITTING AND ALLOW LISTENERS TO MEET HIM WHERE THEY TRUTHFULLY ARE. IT’S BRASH AND IT’S HONEST. IN HIS WORDS, “EVERYBODY HAS THINGS ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT THEY DON’T LIKE, THEY HAVE THINGS THAT THEY WOULD CHANGE ABOUT THEMSELVES, BUT THEY ALSO HAVE SPIRITS, AND HOPES, AND DREAMS AND LIGHT INSIDE OF THEM DESPITE THE DARKNESS THAT SEEMS TO HANG OVER US AS WE MARCH INTO THE UNCERTAINTY OF WHAT’S NEXT.”
Born to a drummer and pianist in Vicksburg, MS, he woke up every morning to his mother playing on her baby grand. He began playing drums at age 11 on his father's drum set - cutting his teeth on Zeppelin & Skynyrd records he borrowed from his uncle and playing with the church band. After high school he ended up in Alaska for work, picking up the guitar, and crafting his songwriting skills. He showed back up in Mississippi a year later with long hair and a song to sing. in 2015, Zechariah Lloyd won the Vicksburg Blues Challenge and went on to represent the Vicksburg Blues Society in Memphis for the 2015 International Blues Challenge, where he made it as a finalist in the solo/duo division. Down to the River, his first single recorded with Plaid Dog Recordings (Boston, MA) was self-released in 2019 and was used to help crowdfund the full EP, titled “Heart in a Notebook.” in 2020, Down to the River won 1st place Blues for both the Unsigned Only Competition AND the International Songwriting Competition. It placed 2nd in Blues for the 2021 International Songwriting Competition. After delays attributed to the global pandemic, Zechariah & Plaid Dog Recordings were able to finish the EP in February of 2022. The EP, “Heart in a Notebook”, will release to all public platforms July 14th, 2022. The single, “Heart in a Notebook” releases July 1st. While promoting the release of his current EP, Zechariah Lloyd has been and continues to work on his full-length album with producer, Billy Smiley, at The Sound Kitchen studios in Franklin, TN. We expect to hear a single from this project sometime in the Fall of 2022.
David Szabo aka SZABO (Sabow) was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. At the age of 7, he started his career in theater and by his early 20s, he became one of the most successful musical/operetta actors in his country.
However, touring around the world in over 40 countries, he witnessed countless people seeking validation, authenticity and inspiration. At the same time, his production team made him feel like he was never good enough, forcing him to constantly prove himself and work harder than others.
By 2012, SZABO's focus turned to pop music when he competed on X Factor, placing second for top male voice. This brought him clarity that being a solo artist in pop music serves as the perfect platform to heal and help others do the same.
After 15 years of a successful career in Europe, SZABO moved to Los Angeles. His first American single, "Permission", was released in 2019, but the entire music industry came to a halt soon afterwards. Today, with his two new releases, "Differences" and "Avatar", his mission is to inspire others to feel validated and to fight for what they believe in.
Dove Award Winning Songwriter with 150+ million streams on Spotify spanning Kygo, Jason Ross, Merk & Kremont, Rome, Henry Fong, Social Club Misftis, Jeremy Camp and more. 30+ syncs on every major television network and streaming service including Stargirl, World's Toughest Race, American Ninja Warrior, Nashville, etc. Malibu’s award winning creative David Frank is stepping out on the scene in a major way with his first solo project. David Frank’s music is household.
Whether expressing a high, a low or something complex in between, David’s raw records hold power because of their relatable vulnerability. His ability to flow between indie, folk, pop and rock make him a special talent whose creative net can be cast around the entire world. David aims to provide every person a sanctuary with his catalog. Life can be challenging, it can be exhilarating, and David’s music is a friendly hand on your shoulder that is right there with you every step of the way.
Dakota is a photographer & creative entrepreneur based in Albuquerque, NM. He specializes in lifestyle & outdoor adventure photography but enjoys shooting just about anything in between. He has worked with a wide variety of local as well as commercial brands and plans to continue to pursue a career as a full time artist.
At 21 he purchased his first home and has spent the last 3 years renovating it himself from the ground up. Through out this endeavor he has learned to work with a few of the elements, such as steel and concrete, that have served as new mediums through which he can express himself creatively. Currently he is getting ready to launch his first rental property on the Air bnb app and begin traveling.
Spanish-italian singer/songwriter/dj born in Paris, France. Duets with Bobby Valentino, 112, Luke James, Pleasure P, Playa, Silk, TQ, Danny Boy, Bizzy Bone, Keyshia Cole, Tony Sunshine, Kaysha & more. Creator of the #UrbanFlamenco music genre.
LAIVY is a 16-year-old emerging artist from New York City. He is the son of Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter/rapper Matisyahu (modestyahoo) and spent his early years between Crown Heights Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and living on a tour bus. Surrounded by music and musicians, it was just a matter of time before he discovered his voice and started building his own music with GarageBand. His purpose in life became channeling his experiences and feelings into songs. In Los Angeles, he has recorded his first songs for release with producer Aidan Laprete (lapret) (The Wilds) and mixed by Elijah Marrett-Hitch (Justin Bieber, The Kid LAROI). He is going on a U.S. national tour to over 50 markets opening for Matisyahu this Summer and Fall. He is inspired by soulful artists who are relatable in their lyrics and sound, and hopes to follow in their footsteps who can summon the common chord of a generation and unite them through song.
Miami native, Brandon Redd, knew from a young age that the entertainment industry was one that he wanted to be a part of. Around the age of 14 is when creating music piqued his interest. The passion for poetry he had was almost like a gateway into rhyming over instrumentals. As time progressed, he continued to hone his skills and learn how to produce music until finally releasing his first project, “Sports Cars and Broken Hearts” in 2014.
Brandon took his years in college at Barry University as a time to continue writing and producing while pursuing his Bachelor’s degree. After graduating, it was full steam ahead. He began focusing all attention on music and returned with “8 Track.” A fierce record that would later be featured on his “Teazr EP.”
From creating to performing, Brandon has found inspiration from some of music’s greatest acts. A one man band in a sense, He is not only a rapper but a singer/songwriter/producer as well. His music mixes his personal trials, tribulations and triumphs with elements of Hip-Hop/R&B to create his own unique sound. With the culture of his hometown having a huge impact on his musical style, Brandon's artistic identity brings about a breath of fresh air into the music industry's new age of young artists.
It’s not often an artist lands on the stages of music festivals like Governor’s Ball and New Orleans Jazz Fest before they graduate high school. For multi-hyphenate artist DAMOYEE, they’re just the beginning. Since early childhood, the Dallas, Texas native and award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and composer has been studying music theory and composition to establish her own musical thumbprint built on an intrapersonal understanding of her art. She quickly began nourishing her ability by learning several instruments, including piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, melodica and dulcimer, to name a few. Growing up, DAMOYEE found inspiration from the soulful musings of artists like Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys as she began charting her journey as a pianist and storyteller with ethereal and enchanting vocals — by the age of 10 she was performing her own original music. This led to her acceptance into Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, an alma mater shared by the likes of Norah Jones and Erykah Badu. Her latest album, 2019’s The Whole Truth, charted internationally and garnered praise from publications like Dallas Observer and Central Track, which respectively dubbed her “Best Vocalist” and “Best Female Vocalist” in Dallas. Now, having spent the past few years bolstering her craft while a student at Berklee College of Music, DAMOYEE has found deeper meaning in the trials and tribulations of unrequited love, self-discovery and the reclamation (similar to proclamation)of her womanhood. Her new music explores these themes while fusing shades of pop, jazz, R&B and folk to create a unique sound that has reverberated throughout the viral ethers of multiple social platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, where she has amassed a collective audience in the hundreds of thousands of followers.
Chelsea is the co-founder of both CL Squared Productions and Golden Grand Piano Productions as well as the Managing Director of Stag & Lion Theatre Company. She has toured internationally as William Shakespeare’s Shakespeare’s "Henry V" and has modeled for brands such as Cover Girl, Yitty, JC Penny and Venus. Chelsea is known for her role as Julie in Amazon Prime’s "21st Century Demon Hunter," is co-directing the series "Predator," and is producing and playing the antagonist The Nameless in the upcoming horror feature "Bishop’s Cove." At 30 years old, she has assayed Lady Macbeth in "Macbeth" numerous times both on stage and on film. On stage, Chelsea most recently played Beatrice in “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Trinity Theatre in New York and is to reprise her lead role of Katrina in Gordon Farrell’s “Girls Who Walked On Glass” later this year. On film, she has wrapped a short and a feature and has several in the works. She also spends time on the beach with her dogs or composing music for horror films. www.chelsealesage.com
Chris Poulson is an American Singer-Songwriter from Burbank, California. A seasoned musician, who has been in the music industry since the mid 1990s. Chris Poulson's career started from early beginnings in his high school marching band drumline and progressed to being signed with Fearless Records rock band, Rock Kills Kid as drummer in 2001. He found himself touring and sharing the stage with headlining and national acts that time. In the mid 2000s, Chris left drumming to focus on singing and songwriting. The music world took notice and featured him in industry magazines, social media plugs, television spots, and even having one of his songs placed in an independent film. In 2021, Chris released his debut Solo EP digitally worldwide, "Fall Into Pieces." Following with his newest single, "Can't Let Go", which hit all streaming platforms on Friday, July 29th, 2022, along with the, "Can't Let Go" (Official Music Video) which dropped on, Monday, August 1st, 2022 on most major video platforms.
Raised in upstate New York, Kevin Andreas is a writer, producer, singer and multi- instrumentalist hailing from Brooklyn, NY. He broke out singing the hook on A$AP Rocky's first hit,”Peso," and consistently writes/produces for incredible artists. He co-wrote and produced the breakout single '90s Kids' for the then American Idol and now TikTok sensation Jax. The once sideman and studio musician released a debut that took off beyond expectation. Vents Magazine called it "sexy, haunting and utterly awesome." while Paste Magazine called the track an “empowering anthem that combines energetic instrumentation and rock bombast with a soft, soulful melody." Soon it was featured on Filtr's Spotify "NEW MUSIC" playlist, as well as Filtr's "Artists to Watch" Spotify playlist. By late 2016, the track had garnered enough acclaim to warrant Spotify to place it on "Discover Weekly," leading the track to garner 130,000+ streams, all while still completely independent. Now releasing a string of singles leading up to an album, Kevin is also collaborating with members of Prince's infamous band, The Revolution. Kevin has been chosen to perform as direct support for Sabrina Carpenter (Hollywood Records) at Musikfest, and has also opened for Andy Grammer. He has performed at notable NYC venues such as Highline Ballroom, Brooklyn Bowl, Gramercy Theater, BB Kings and Webster Hall.
Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Jacob’s on-stage presence has proven himself as a natural entertainer and people are starting to notice the excitement built around his name. With over 250 performances in 2021, fans have seen him perform at festivals and showcases nationally such as Whiskey Jam, Country Thunder and KNIX BBQ and Beer Festival, as well as on stage opening for artists such as Lee Brice, Parker McCollum, Big & Rich, Chris Janson and more.
Originally from Gilbert, Arizona, Jacob started chasing his musical dream after graduating high school in 2015. He tried to book as many shows as possible in coffee shops, cafe's, and any restaurant that would let him play for a few hours. Soon enough he built up a strong band in the Phoenix area, and began working his way into the best venues and festivals around.
Jacob has played all across the United States and also internationally with recent performances in Mexico and Turkey. For him, he believes country music doesn't just belong in the south. Jacob says, “making music is the highest privilege. Every moment spent on stage, talking to fans, writing and recording music, all of it just makes sense to me. I couldn’t be more appreciative of every person who has believed in my crazy dream. This is truly the best job and I can’t wait to showcase what else I have up my sleeve…”
He is a singer-songwriter currently based in Las Vegas, NV. He writes all his music from a very deep place in his heart. He has struggled with depression for as long as he could remember and music has always been his escape. So when he was younger he realized that creating that escape for others was all that he wanted to do. He started off his musical journey very raw to portray the way it was truly written. The start of this journey begins with Confessions. And now he is excited to share this incredibly exciting change in his music with us. With is 2022 release of his album, Confessions,” and his recent released track, “Wasted!” We are excited to see the next chapter on his amazing journey will lead.
Jeremy is an award winning actor originally from small city on the Canadian prairies, now living in New York City. He’s worked on stages large and small across Canada, and most recently earned his first broadway credit on the musical, Paradise Square. On screen, he’s worked on shows like Star Trek: Discovery, The Expanse, Taken, Murdoch Mysteries, and the cult hit Stan Helsing.
Jeremy has also worked in the news radio business, first as an entertainment reporter and then as a news anchor. He’s interviewed some of his favorite artists like Rufus Wainwright, Eric Idle, and Michael Buble.
Today, Jeremy continues to audition while also dedicating time to being an online creator. His instagram posts and reels reach about 750 thousand people every single month! He says his favorite part of creating content is hearing from people who say “that video made me smile”.
Jeremy Crittenden http://www.jeremycrittenden.com Twitter & Insta: @jcritty
Liam was born and raised in a small town called Winsford in the rural county of Cheshire. And, despite all of his travels and different homes since then, he still a Northerner through and through. He is the youngest of four siblings and has three older sisters. He attended Verdin High School and later Sir John Deanne’s Sixth Form College. His favorite school spot to frequent was The Drama Studio. While in school, he represented the UK in the Youth European Union and was heavily involved in volunteering and teaching dramatic arts at his local youth center. He always had an obsession with watching movies and a desire to perform on the big and little screens. At fourteen, he was one of the youngest actors accepted into the Cheshire Youth Theatre and worked with the company touring plays around Cheshire and also at the Chester Gateway Theatre. He was later accepted into The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and worked with them at Manchester’s Lowry Theatre. He studied Drama and Theatre Studies at Royal Holloway: University of London and spent his Summer breaks working for The Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco. After graduating, he took a year to travel the globe to learn more about the world and himself. While traveling, he applied to The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and was accepted into the New York Conservatory. During his training he lived in downtown Manhattan and also worked behind the scenes in casting. He then quickly started booking work. He has been a part of commercial work, fashion, music videos, theatre, and mostly recently has made some television appearances and has just starred in his feature film. His hopes for the future are to continue to grow and learn through acting. He is also musically inclined and he is currently writing his first poetry collection.
From across the globe moving to LA from INDIA, Working with producers and on various artists projects, he blends genres that are retro-centric, R&B/Soul, alternative/Indie Pop vibes. Calvin has worked with various artists including: Charisma, T.F. Ash Riser, Young Emotion ,and TKO on multiple projects. Calvin’s first break in LA was placing a song named Invincible with the Black Eyed Peas, with his sister Charisma. On the hit songwriting series NBC: Songland. He comes from a super Christian family and has opened up for live acts such as Mike Posner and Anderson Paak in India. His career has been underpinned by a desire to take his sound into new and meaningful avenues, crossing genres along the way. Having already combined with writers such as Ryan Tedder of One Republic Ester Dean & Shane Mcanally in 2018, worked on creative direction projects with OVO & XO. The time ahead points to more genre- bending songs. His latest single, “These Walls” is an introduction to his artistic side, still producing for various other artists.
I had the pleasure to have one of my great friends and musical genius, Dorian Lake back for a third time back on my show. He shares his musical journey, love life, gifts, and many more on this episode. We actually talk about some new music we are working on together and I am so elated to start this amazing chapter with someone who I admire. Please go out and support my good friend and stream his music!
Southside Miko is one the HARDEST Artist/Producers in the World. The 23 year old young legend out of Browns Summit, North Carolina is on his way to becoming the next United States international icon. Since a child , his soul purpose has been to enlighten the world with entertainment that people can truly feel not just see and or hear. In 2012 , after giving up his 1st love of dancing , he began seriously rapping and producing, pushing himself to the point of literal exhaustion working to become the best he could be in hopes of becoming incomparable to anyone around him. This led to him to making it onto the Pounds of Sound Magazine for the Top 15 Artists in North Carolina in 2017 . Oozing high energy , character , & creativity, Southside Miko is approaching the Hip-Hop world with an innovative sound that he believes will put Browns Summit , NC on the map.
Bio: KUB, an independent Western Pennsylvania native artist balances a variety of styles within Hip Hop. Beginning in late 2017 at the age of 17 KUB began making music alongside high school classmates in a basement on garage band up until late 2019 he began recording at 200k studios Pittsburgh PA. KUB has since released one full length studio project and works towards his second coming in late 2022. KUB, utilizes a short and catchy rhyme scheme, melody, as well as lyricism to tell his stories and express emotion through his music.
Schaefer Mueller was born and raised in Chesterfield, Virginia. He attended Old Dominion University where he left just 30 credits shy of a Civil Engineering degree to serve the United States Army. Schaefer deployed with the 4th brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division to Afghanistan in 2017. After returning and leaving the Army he traveled the states playing across the country for state senators, governors and even opened for Granger Smith during his USO tour.
Schaefer currently resides in Haughton, Louisiana where he is focusing on medical school, recording his music, and making a name for himself throughout the northern Louisiana area. He has several self recorded songs as well as some newly released professional Texas recorded songs which can be found on all musical platforms.
Zac Lassen is a self-taught oil painter born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. After attending Webster University, he started his career in motion and graphic design. His paintings draw inspiration from life, as well as imagined, scenes of alternate realities. He favors using impressionistic methods of painting and capturing moments of people in their own worlds, questioning their realities. He has shown in galleries across the Midwest through Kansas City, Nashville, and Saint Louis and was the Co-Curator of a pop-up gallery installed in the Arcade Apartment Lofts.
Soaring over thousands every night as Disney’s Tarzan, Scott Mulligan made a major rise within the Broadway world as one of Disney’s most notable leading men. The notoriety of this role quickly lead Scott to gain extensive press throughout the Country which transitioned him into working with some of the most prominent figures in the music industry. From there, the multi-talented singer-songwriter, actor and model started working with Jamie Foxx’s music producer Sam Harmonix aka Sam Pounds. Sam and Scott worked together to create a new sound blending pop, rock, and urban music together. Born in a small suburb outside Seattle, Wa, Scott got involved in music and acting at a young age. He was always the star of his church and high school musicals and at the age of 14, he formed his own rock band inspired by his home-town influences like Nirvana and the Foo Fighters. Mastering his craft as a singer-songwriter, actor, and multi-instrumentalist (guitar and piano), Scott graduated from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee School of Music where he received his B.F.A. in music and theatre. Since his transition from theatre into music, Scott is now based in Los Angeles, Ca. Upon moving to Los Angeles, Scott has landed a residency at one of LA’s newest and largest music venues named Mainro where he performs songs ranging from classic standards to today’s pop hits. Scott is also a professional bodybuilder and model signed to BMG models. As a versatile and charismatic artist, not only does Scott have the seamless ability to switch between theatre, pop, and rock, but the mixture of his unique vocal textures, range and tones is a journey for any music lover. When listening to Scott’s voice, you will hear undertones of that Broadway sweetness mixed with hints of 80’s rock, 90’s grit and today’s pop. From his alternative-rock upbringing, to classical training, combined with the pop and urban trends Sam Harmonix adds to the production, listening to Scott’s music is a fulfilling experience. He provides his listeners with a variety of records ranging from rock anthems to easy listening pop. Since the release of his debut album “Kingdom,” Scott has been dropping a variety of singles that showcases his wide range of musical taste. You can find Scott’s music on all streaming platforms and stay updated on future shows and releases by following him on all social media @imscottmulligan. www.imscottmulligan.com
Born and raised in Houston, TX, Unique was exposed to a melting pot of culture and music. The arts are a huge part of the culture in Houston and it was inevitable for her to embrace her inner artist.
The diversity of her upbringing is heavily influenced in her music. Being of Latino decent, she was greatly influenced by the likes of Selena, Linda Ronstadt, Michael Salgado, and Little Joe Y La Familia, amongst others. Falling in love with the country-like sound of Tejano music, she began listening to American Country artist like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline, LeAnn Rimes, and more. All of these legends of Country and Latin music can be felt and heard in her original music; Latino Country, if you will.
With a voice that cuts like a razor she brings a little spice to country music like a jalapeño does for a margarita! Her newest single, "FUEGO" is available now so you can take a listen. This song is a three-and-a-half-minute rollercoaster ride, enticing you from the beginning, getting your feet stomping by the chorus and leaving your hands clapping in the end. So be prepared for a standing-O and go take a listen!
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John Minch was born in Euclid, Ohio, USA. He is an actor, known for Little Big League (1994), Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016) and The Sum of One (2003). Most recently, he was featured in the hit series, “Love Victor.” He shares in this episode his love for family, acting, and his zeal for life. We are honored to have such a world class actor as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Joe Corzo moved to Los Angeles from the Bay Area in 2017 as many of his predecessors before him to continue furthering his journey of becoming a working professional entertainer in the industry. If stand-up comedy wasn’t enough, he’s currently expanding his attributes as an actor which is a dream come true for himself. Proving that once again no matter how far-fetched a dream may be, it is all about continuing to put in the work to refine one’s craft as well as oneself. With strong faith, work ethic & support system of family, friends & fans he is well on his way of becoming an established member of the entertainment industry he whole-heartedly loves.
He has performed as a host, opener & feature for multiple national headliners such as Tommy Davidson, Sinbad, Bobby Collins, John Whitherspoon, Rex Navarett to name a few, building a name for himself as a rising star in the Northern California stand-up scene. As well as a producer of his own comedy showcase called JOEtime Comedy Presents that features talent from all over. Not to mention winning first place at The One Mic Comedy Competition in 2014. He also performs in numerous showcases at many well-known establishments with his stage presence, high energy, witty personality, comedic timing, situational humor, clever word play, hilarious analogies, & much more.
This episodes musical guest is based out of Chicago, Illinois. His name is Cole Brandt. He specializes in jazz, rock and electronic dance music. He is a graduate of UIUC's class of 2018 (I-L-L) with a degree in jazz studies and a passion for the Spanish language and its literature. He has a kind soul and a passion for music. We are grateful to have him as a guest on, “Black Canvas.” Be sure to check out his instagram @colebrandtguitar and all of his music on iTunes and Spotify.
Dru Cutler is a working part of the Brooklyn music scene. He is the co-founder of Unit J, a Bushwick music space which has hosted hundreds of shows and was nominated for “Best Live Music Venue” on Brokelyn.com. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist graduated on to work with Grammy-award winning producers Dave McNair (Bob Dylan, David Bowie), Scott Lehrer (Philip Glass, Rufus Wainwright), and Andy Taub (Norah Jones, Ani DeFranco). Recently, Cutler was tapped to organize an eight piece ensemble for the Brooklyn Museum’s “Night of 1,000 Bowies”. The momentum from the sold-out show inspired a torrent of new music, and a tour from Boston, MA to Austin, TX’s South by Southwest. We are grateful to have him as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Fabien Martorell is a multi-awarded director (18 awards and 25 nominations in the US, UK and France), who lives in Los Angeles. Martorell comes from a suburb of Lyon, France. He essentially focuses on drama, thriller and crime films. He is a meticulous, detail-oriented director, with a unique esthetic and composition. He directed the Netflix film Collision, a drama/thriller, starring Langley Kirkwood (HBO’s Warrior), Vuyo Dabula, Tessa Jubber and many others, shot in Johannesburg, South Africa. The film was released on June 16, 2022 and quickly became #3 in the world and sat in the Top 10 list in 68 countries on Netflix. Martorell’s short films have been acclaimed and awarded in many prestigious international film festivals. Unbelief, a drama/thriller, starring Andrew Howard (Limitless, Taken 3), Tobin Bell (Saw), based on the short story by Michael Marshall Smith, won multiple awards and nominations, and was an official selection of many international film festivals. The Coin, a drama, starring Christopher Lloyd (Back To The Future), Kathryn Morris (Minority Report, Cold Case), based on the short story Soul Murder by David Mamet, also won multiple awards and nominations, and was an official selection of many major international festivals including 4 Academy-qualifying festivals (Palm Springs Int’l Film Festival & ShortFest, LA Short Fest, Newport Beach Film Festival, Cleveland Int’l Film Festival). He also directed eight other short films, which have been selected and awarded in prestigious European film festivals. Martorell’s first feature documentary, Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman, about the legendary and eccentric Lloyd Kaufman (president of Troma Entertainment and creator of the Toxic Avenger), starring Stan Lee, Roger Corman, Eli Roth, Trey Parker, James Gunn. It was awarded “Best Biographical Documentary” at the 2009 New York Int’l Indep. Film Festival, presided by Abel Ferrara. It was the selection at several other film festivals, including the Hollywood Film Festival, and it was acclaimed by the specialized press/critics. The film was picked up by Under The Milky Way and distributed worldwide (Amazon, iTunes, vudu, etc.). He finished the post-production of his second feature documentary, The Guns Story, about guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns, Guns N’ Roses), featuring Iggy Pop. In 2011, he established his own film production company, FM Pictures, in Los Angeles, and in 2022, he established his second film production company, Lucky Rhino, with his partner Neo Baloyi in Johannesburg. He is the co-founder of the Festival du Film Court de Vaulx-en-Velin in France, now in its twenty second year. Martorell is passionate about German cinema from the 20s and 30s, Japanese cinema from the 50s, American cinema from the 80s and 90s, Korean cinema from the 2000s, and Art History such as European and Japanese paintings.
In this part two candid conversation, we are taken through the challenges and triumphs Gloria has faced in her life. She gives us a glimpse into her upcoming project working alongside: Eva Marcille-Sterling and Christian Keyes in the acclaimed, “All The Queen’s Men,” and talks about life back in LA with her family. I am honored to call her one of my friends and to have her back as a guest in part two of “Black Canvas: Candid Conversation.”
Nights Like Thieves is a melodic, emo, punk, rock, alternative band based out of Southern California featuring four musicians with a longstanding history in the punk/rock scenes in both Southern California and New Mexico. Their sound varies from an upbeat, intricate, and melodic vibe to a slower, more rhythmic, and emotionally charged pace. The lyrical content is a prevalent factor in what defines the Nights Like Thieves catalog. Through the combined years of experience of all band members, they function like a well-oiled machine on stage and know how to bring an impressive and engaging live performance.
Drummond is a self empowerment coach who works with a wide range of clients to help them develop new mindsets to help them achieve their goals in life. He has also been creating online content on all the major social media platforms since 2008 for the LGBTQIA+ community to help educate and share his journey as a gay man. In 2020 when all his plans for collaborating with other content creators were canceled by the pandemic he decided he needed to pivot. He started his Live series on Instagram called Positive Talks to help spread positivity across the internet in a time when it was hard to find it in the world. He uses the series to bring people from all walks of life onto his show to allow them to share their stories with his audience in hopes that it will show people new perspectives.
Electrifying, daring, and hypnotizing are just a few words used to describe Los Angeles Neo Alternative Rock artist, Élishia Sharie.
Drawing upon iconic influences, like AC/DC and Nirvana, Élishia Sharie effortlessly synthesizes elements of 80’s Classic Rock with 90’s Grunge to create an aggressive, cross-generational sound that she contrasts with an unapologetically soulful vocal, reminiscent of Janis Joplin and Tina Turner.
Her distinct, raspy tone tells a powerful story of pain, desperation, and eventual triumph—a voice previously devastated by vocal trauma that left her entire singing range obliterated. After a 12-year battle to recover her voice and rediscover her confidence, she emerged from the ashes with her first global release, titled “FIGHT!”. This fiery Punk anthem informs her personal mission to empower her growing fan base to FIGHT! for their own dreams, despite obstacle or opposition.
Élishia Sharie is currently continuing her time travel through the Rock ages to deliver a nostalgic, yet uniquely mutated collection of music, tentatively titled “The Phoenix Rises.” She is also currently on tour.
Martin Novales is an artist, born and raised in a small snowy town in Wisconsin, who relocated to the West Coast as a teenager. He is currently most known for his cover of Alicia Keys’s “If I Ain’t Got You,” which earlier this year went viral on Instagram Reels. The song has since amassed over 1 million streams globally, and been used in over 70 thousand Instagram Reels.
Martin has music that can be found on all streaming platforms, ranging from classic RnB covers to originals. His voice and sound are inspired by his eclectic roots of listening to everything ranging from 90’s Hip-Hop and RnB, to his love for Rock, Pop and other genres.
Martin is still regularly releasing both cover songs and originals and is preparing to release his first EP later this year.
Lead singer of “Man Like Machine” and solo artist Joshua Bright shares his story of triumph through his trials. A supernatural, psychedelic hue radiates from the raspy, tortured folk of Joshua Bright. We are so grateful to have him share his light with us and we are looking forward to the new music to come very soon!
Gloria shares in this episode the many challenges she has faced including: Motherhood, Being married, losing her biggest ally, her father, and working hard to becoming a leading actress in today’s fast pace scene. In this episode, we are taken on a journey to self-discovery and finding purpose through pain experiences. I am honored to call her one of my friends and to have her as a guest in part one of “Black Canvas Candid Conversation.” She will be returning soon to tell more about her life and the importance of being your true authentic self.
While always having been a songwriter at heart, diognardi is more commonly known as an established multi-instrumentalist and producer. He has spent the better part of the last 10 years as a touring drummer (In Loving Memory) and as a producer for artists on both a national and local level. His solo music marks his singing debut, and is the first time his unbridled skills as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer have come together. His debut genre-hopping EP, "slowly, deliberately", aims to inject transparency and substance into a musical landscape that's become too comfortable with short-term surface level satisfaction. The opening track, "learn the name", serves as a proper introduction and capitalizes on bombastic Panic! At The Disco-esque production. "biology" on the other hand is a straight ahead self deprecating rock anthem, with nods to diognardi's metal and pop punk roots. The EP closes out with a few romantic tracks, including the painfully honest "how do we do this?". With this collection of songs, diognardi hopes to inspire listeners and fellow artists alike to embrace their truths, both ugly and beautiful, and wear them on their sleeve.
Corey Miranne is a 25 year old born and raised Nashville musician. His debut EP “Twisted” released in 2018 to kick off his musical journey. Since then, he has found success through a his duo-project ‘Vanmiran’ with singles reaching millions of listens across various streaming platforms. Corey has recently decided to pour back into his solo project releasing a new wave of “honest pop” music with musical influences such as Jeremy Zucker, Holly Humberstone, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lizzy McAlpine. His most recent single “Blue Eyed Lovers” recently was awarded a $10,000 prize from Songwriting University’s songwriting competition. “Blue Eyed Lovers” is just the start as he has planned a new EP to be released Fall of 2022.
Chris is coming to us with over 15+ years of coaching experience
Chris holds an extensive background in human psychology, health, and human performance with training and developing thousands of people on how to drastically improve their results.
Chris has worked with professional athletes in the NHL, NBA, NCAA, CFL, and etc. He also has coached high level business executives, millennial's, thought leaders and the everyday person looking to improve their health and well being. Chris’s mission is simple - help others take their dreams, goals and ambitions and turn them into reality.
Cradled by southern influences of gospel and soul, Alabama-native JB Somers has always had an affinity for music that connects people to themselves, each other, and to a higher power. Growing up in the Evangelical church inspired him to make music that made a difference however also prevented him from being his full true self and expressing his sexuality. Since the age of 8 years old music allowed an escape for JB that he couldn’t find in church. However, it wasn't until 2016 after the unfortunate passing of his sister that he decided to take the leap into music professionally. He credits Hozier, Sam Smith, Joni Mitchell, and Brooke Ligertwood as some of his inspirations when writing and creating music. Now based permanently in Nashville, JB aims to utilize his platform to encourage others to live freely and love every part of their identity and journey because everyone was created with a purpose.
We are so grateful to have New York Indie Artist and producer Nick Granelle with us. He blends aspects of different genres like progressive guitar and classical cello to create new music from his Brooklyn basement/studio. He is an immensely talented new artist on the rise and we are thankful to hear about his journey in music.
Taylor Stoma is a singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. When he’s not performing, you can find him in his backyard woodworking, off riding his bike, kayaking, or at his other passion, video production where he directs, edits, and animates a multitude of genres of video with his company Blue Cassette and day job Launch Media. All of theses things inform his songwriting style just as much as the wide spectrum of musical inspirations from genres such as folk, Midwest emo, reggae/ska, contemporary jazz, progressive rock, classic rock, classical, fusion, funk, and many variations of world music. While you can hear hints of Joni Mitchell, Radiohead, Punch Brothers, David Crosby, and Elliot Smith, Taylor’s sound is very much his own.
Here’s a word Sunroom Studios Podcast: “He’s a visionary composer, fantastic guitarist, and a captivating singer. To top it off, in a style utterly his own, Stoma’s songs are often stories that wonder and wander through questions we all face.”
Check out his debut EP, “Stoma” on all platforms and stay tuned for the release of his first solo album, “Between My Eyes”, in August of 2022, where he explores a much wider world of instrumentation, not to mention having written, performed, recorded, and mixed every song himself. This is truly a DIY success story…and even though these are technically savvy and musically thoughtful songs, they are simple in their way of being songs that stick with you through the day.
Taylor loves to hear from his fans and encourages them to reach out over social media! Find him on Instagram or Facebook @taylor.stoma.
Atlanta native Joe Alterman expresses a certain upbeat naivete, with a broad smile and bright eyes that make you feel welcome. One would not guess that this is a man hailed by greats; Ramsey Lewis describes his piano playing as ‘a joy to behold’, Les McCann states ‘As a man and musician he is already a giant’. Journalist Nat Hentoff championed three of Alterman’s albums, as well as his writing (Joe wrote liner notes to three Wynton Marsalis/JALC albums, calling one of Joe’s columns “one of the very best pieces on the essence of jazz, the spirit of jazz, that I’ve ever read, and I’m not exaggerating.”
Joe Alterman began at NYU with a BA and Masters in Jazz Piano, followed by performances with Houston Person, Les McCann, Dick Gregory, and Ramsey Lewis. But there is more to the story, of course. The twenty-first century has thus far seen yet another transition for this thing called Jazz. In one moment we see the push and pull between tradition and progression, and in another we see Pop and Hip-Hop musicians emulating and sampling. In Joe Alterman we find none of this struggle; the music just sounds good.
This fresh and joyful intent is captured on Joe Alterman’s new release The Upside Of Down. Taken from two live shows at Birdland in November 2019 and February 2020. Joined by Nathaniel Schroeder on bass and Marlon Patton on drums, Alterman cruises gently and delightedly through timeless selections from Less McCann, Oscar Peterson, Henry Mancini and more.
Adrian Ra'Mon Truth" the Kansas City R&B crooner started innocent enough, a quiet kid singing in the church choir. With his mother and older brother coaxing his natural abilities, Adrian discovered his calling at only four years old. Now Truth has surpassed the days of serenading the block and took to the masses flexing his songwriting chops on Tech N9ne's "We Just Wanna Party (feat. Rittz, Darrein Safron)" A Strange Music ent. (Album Strangeulation Vol. II in 2015). As well as his vocal ability, singing lead alongside Legendary R&B group Boyz II Men on Tech N9ne's latest Album "The Storm" titled "Buddha". A song selected by Icon Elton John on his Rocket Hour playlist episode 100 on Apple Music's Beats 1 Radio! Truth released a project entitled "Bliss EP" released in 2017. Which charted 12x's Globally on iTunes & Apple Music's R&B/Soul Genera. Then in 2021 Adrian debuted his first full length project entitled A.R.T Every song on "A.R.T" has illustrations created by Truth.
Like most artists, Truth strives for a national stage, but this KC/Independence, MO native has his roots firmly implanted in the local scene. What differentiates him wholly is he's also a skilled Illustrator/exclusive Graphic Designer. He has done cover art for E-40 for his single Straight Out The Dirt as well as many other artists.
Three things that no one can argue First, he is talented beyond belief. Second, he is hungry for success and Third, he has an identity in the entertainment business.
Dax Perrier is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He began taking his music career seriously during his time as a student athlete at the University of Oklahoma. Shortly after, his musical journey was put on hold due to unforeseen complications with the birth of his daughter and the death of his son. Since firing up again, he has formed what is known today as the Dax Perrier Band. The independent 5 piece group has lit a fire to the alternative side of country music with over 30,000 streams across 42 countries in the first 2 weeks of the debut studio album. Dax carries on the family name in the music industry after the recent passing of his grandfather, who was the frontman of a touring classic rock band in the early 70s. Dax’s goal with every performance is to instill his passion and high energy into listeners in hopes of making them “feel something or forget about everything for a few minutes.” The Oklahoma native’s latest album release ‘Bad for You’ offers captivating ballads of loss, heartache and a whole lot of country rock n roll.
Alicia Underwood was born in Arlington, Texas to a father who is a business owner and a mother who works in radio. From the time she was little, Alicia loved entertaining her family and friends. From skits in front of the fireplace to carrying around a video camera and documenting her days, Alicia felt like she was born to entertain. After competing in a beauty pageant locally in Dallas, Texas which had a heavy emphasis on the talent portion of the competition, Alicia got into acting classes shortly after. Her summers were spent at acting camps working with the top acting coach who has helped shape and mold her into the working actress she is today. Alicia resides in Los Angeles, California and has done multiple roles with Dhar Mann Studios creating inspirational, positive videos in a funny and entertaining way. She trains at LA Acting Studios under David Roundtree and will have a spooky, family-friendly movie releasing this Fall, 2022.
Tennessee-born country music singer-songwriter, Chris Shupe, grew up listening to and playing country music with friends and family in a small town in Georgia. As a child, he was heavily influenced by country music legends such as Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and Brooks & Dunn. In his teen years and early twenties, Chris decided to step into the rock world where he was successful and eventually shared the stage with several world-renowned artists and bands. In 2020, Chris chose to break away from the rock scene and embark on a journey back to his roots to become a solo country music artist. Although starting fresh was an obstacle, he was determined and set out to Nashville with his guitar and new ideas in mind. He played on the streets of Broadway regularly, busking for tips in his guitar case. There he made a name for himself and was recognized by several business owners on Broadway, allowing him to begin to play on stages such as the world famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Alan Jackson’s Good Time Bar and other well known honky-tonks on the strip. During this time, Chris was also working on his own original music behind the scenes. In late 2021 he wrote and recorded his debut single, “California Sky”, on Music Row with Grammy Award winning studio musicians. It is important to him to preserve the traditional sounds of the country music he grew up influenced by while also adding a hint of his rock-n-roll past to his music.
Perry Zulu Jr. (bio)
Perry Zulu Jr. is an Actor/Singer/Songwriter based in Atlanta GA. He was born in Rhode Island to Liberian-immigrant parents, and raised in Liberia and Ghana.
Perry began demonstrating his gifts and talents in Performing Arts since the age of 6yrs old, and developed more of his skills and talent in singing/acting while growing up in church.
His music career began in Stockton CA, as he continued to advance his skills as an artist/performer and ghost writer in the Northern Cali and Bay Area underground music scene.
He has opened up for major artists such as Keisha Cole, Jon B, Slim(112), Mistah Fab and etc, and toured all around California.
His acting career began in 2013; when an independent film maker put him in the featured military movie- Bloated Minds, after being discovered in a barbershop in Decatur GA. Since then, Perry has worked on several major/independent films, tv shows, including Coming 2 America, The Suicide Squad, MTV REVENGE PRANK, DYNASTY, ATL Homicide, and etc.
Stay tuned for more upcoming projects and developments on actor Perry Zulu Jr.
Alternative-rock/pop act, Caleb Kopta, is set to independently release his forthcoming single “Heart Attack” on Friday, April 8th, 2022. Caleb Kopta had struggled to write music in 2020- with the pandemic and….well, life happening, it was hard. The spark he once had when he first started writing and making music at 18 was gone. Kopta spent the better part of 2020 trying to figure out why that was- through trial and many errors, he almost gave up. Then it happened. One night while working at his dad’s gas station, the phrase “I miss the feeling of being in love” resulted from a memory about an unrequited crush Kopta had in high school. Kopta couldn’t get it out of his head. These words struck like lightning and eventually settled in the form of Heart Attack. Heartattack, released [on] April 8th, is the first song from Kopta’s new era. The track is a soundscape built on 70’s rock with modern day pop influence. It fuses the real, complex feelings of heartbreak from an awkward period in Kopta’s life with the growth and understanding the now adult Kopta gained over the years. “It’s so relatable,” He said, “Everybody has that person that they never had their chance with.” Though heartbreak is anything but a happy subject, Kopta is happy to tell the story of his “heart attack.” “Those young memories are always coming back to me, it’s exciting and inspiring to revisit them,” He said. Now, with the release of Heart Attack, Kopta wants to make up for lost time. The pressure of wanting to be like his songwriting heroes drives him to be better each day. Kopta is his own biggest critic. “I feel that I haven’t written anything that can stand up to the greats yet,” He said. “ I feel like Ii’m getting closer with everything that I write and that’s what I strive to do, it’s a process and discipline is key.” This excitement pushes Kopta to go further than he had ever been before. For Kopta, “Heart Attack” is only the beginning for what is to come. “Heart Attack” will be available on Friday, April 8th, 2022 via Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Google Play,YouTube, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, Napster, Shazam, Soundcloud, and more.
Saxl Rose is a multi-instrumentalist, producer recording artist and international touring musician based out of Havre de Grace, Maryland. He has recorded and performed with countless mainstream artists & bands including Wiz Khalifa, Paramore, Chris Brown, Jojo, Bobby Valentino, The Used, Neck Deep & more. Over the years he has made a name for himself through his frequent collaborations, high energy performances and countless sax-led viral videos. Every rose has it’s Saxl! We are so grateful to have such an amazing man and with a wonderful soul like his on “Black Canvas.”
He remembers finding someone’s copy of Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited. In a few days, he memorized the lyrics to "Desolation Row." It was the moment when he realized songs aren’t just tunes with words: they’re worlds to be inhabited fully, filled with strange characters, unexpected emotions, and lessons to be learned.
Three decades and several hundred songs later, Paul Weinfield is still at work. The trajectory of his musical career has hardly been linear. A two-time survivor of cancer, he’s faced a lot of setbacks, which inform the themes of his music. Weinfield’s first albums (2005-2013) were released under the pseudonym “Tam Lin,” a nod to his love of folklore and magic. He then collaborated with singer-songwriter Danny Musengo in Fairytales For the Fatherless (2014-2018). The two joined David Block (The Human Experience) in founding Gone Gone Beyond, a “future-folk” project combining electronic and folk sounds.
Since 2018, Weinfield has been releasing music under his own name: Music Is People (2019), Things I Should Have Told Myself Long Ago (2020), and miscellaneous singles. His latest album, Love Songs From the Tree of Life, is due out later in 2022. In addition to being a musician, Weinfield is a meditation teacher and spiritual author, and Buddhism informs a lot of his songwriting. He likes to say that music and meditation are really just one thing: listening to the voices in his head and learning to find a place for them in this world.
Mitchell Phillips is a singer/songwriter, producer and guitarist who recently began writing and producing his own music. With musical influences like Jake Scott, John Mayer, and Ben Rector, Mitchell strives to create music that resonates and connects with people.
Surviving years of toxic relationships, addiction, abuse and mental health struggles is enough to force one into refuge. Fortunately for Doc Fischbach, he found solace among the scenic mountains near Denver, Colorado, but also in the pursuit of making music. Doc’s relationship with nature sits parallel to his love of music, with both of these outlets being places where he can discover unblemished happiness. Upon some soul searching and personal discovery, he eventually found his voice and subsequently his life’s purpose. Dubbing his songs as “self-help” music, Doc seeks to offer a voice to the voiceless. Through his captivating brand of Pop, he sets off to offer the notion that perfection lies in our imperfections. Notably, Doc Fischbach does not use gendered pronouns in his music. As a gay man, he knows too well how it feels to be marginalized and would never wish for any of his fans to feel excluded. His lifelong relationship with ADHD and mental health, alongside his past troubles have made Doc feel invisible at times. However, with music making him feel more seen than ever, he is now on a mission to let anyone else that is struggling know that there is still light even in the bleakest of times. Doc has since amassed a large back catalogue of unreleased original material, as well as a handful of singles he has self-released in 2020 and 2021. Fans can expect more of Doc’s emotionally charged music to arrive next year and we are grateful to have him as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Shaun Paul Piccinino (Peach-a-nino) is an award winning Film and Television Director who currently has 5 Feature films streaming on Netflix. "A California Christmas" & “A California Christmas: City Lights” both hit the top of the charts at number one and number two respectively (worldwide) for over 2 weeks in December of 2020 and 2021. Over the past 4 and a half years Shaun has directed 8 feature films and two television series (directing on multiple episodes each series). He's also known for his extensive experience in action/stunts and visual effects. Earlier achievements include the hit television series "Deadliest Warrior", directing, stunt coordinating and also portraying Scottish hero William Wallace, the "Call of Duty" Franchise, UFC Undisputed Franchise, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Robot Chicken (editing and visual effects) and The Lackey (an award winning feature film made for a meager $7,500). Piccinino has been pursuing his passion of entertaining through the lens of a true fan of movies and film making. Since his move to Los Angeles from Northern California in 2001, he has worked in every aspect of the business from acting, editing, visual effects, script writing, producing, stunt coordinating, and of course directing. His training began early in life on stage as he was classically trained by his father, Barry Piccinino a renowned drama professor and stage director in his own right. With a gift for creativity and a thirst to entertain others, Shaun has developed a solid reputation for creativity, sincerity, and staying on budget. Shaun utilizes the time he has on set efficiently to achieve the best version of any project. In 2021 Piccinino had two releases including, “American Fighter” which hit select theaters/VOD care of Lionsgate and “A California Christmas: City Lights” which topped the charts on Netflix and was the number one holiday movie for Netflix on Christmas itself. Coming up for Piccinino is another Netflix Original releasing in the summer of 2022 as well as filming a new movie for HBO Max.
Puerto Rican native Joelle is an up and coming R&B/Pop artist to look out for. Currently working on his full length Album in Los Angeles, California, Joelle is no stranger to music. With an EP 'About You' already out that tackles hard subjects such as heartbreak and addiction, there is no place he isn't willing to go to tell his story and help people get through life with his gift of music. We are so grateful to have him as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Born in New Bern, NC and raised down a 7 mile dirt road deep in the woods, Chris Hollacheck grew up in the kind of setting you’d picture being in a country song. His musical journey started very early when he learned cello at 3 years old! Chris has also played piano, trumpet, baritone, and bass guitar and performed doing singing and acting in numerous plays all before the age of 18. After graduating high school, he picked up guitar in college at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. It was there that he discovered his passion for songwriting and singing country music. Once he graduated college, he moved to Nashville in 2014. After a couple years of playing open mics and writer rounds and working odd jobs, Chris decided to leave Nashville and travel the country. He started venturing in Florida and then Texas, where he played more frequent shows and gained a diverse group of fans. During this time, he released his first radio single “Knotty Thing” in January 2019. After 2 years in Texas, he decided to move back to Nashville where he ended up taking his music further. Chris released “But I Did” in January 2020, which hit #2 on the Indie World Country Charts. He's released other great hits since like “Phoenix In The Fire," "Open Road", and "Til You See The Pines." In Jan 2022 he released the upbeat love ballad "I'll Ever Need," which is quickly gaining momentum. Look out for a lot of hits in 2022!
Joey Flowers is a jack of all trades. He is a 21 year old Texas based, artist, producer, designer, and vocalist. He tends to produce a lot of his tracks and has been often referred to as a creative powerhouse. The drive behind his art is a feeling that can be best described as an energy to create new innovative sounds to be found and done. Beginning to shape up to be a "once in a generation" artist with his latest album to soon be put out. It can be recognized that he has a mind that inspires, and strives to innovate.
Bloomings (Original Series): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjWseez0x242ml1vrxxC5LnSvoKtx3Bk
Radical Texas Anomaly Documentary: https://youtu.be/tqNjxV5W3RY
YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/ItsJoNand
On today’s episode of “Black Canvas,” I was honored to have the incomparable and multi-talented superstar, Jesse Pattison. He is truly a professional with winning strategies and first-hand knowledge of the TV, film, and production industries which he truly excels in. The sky is the limit for Jesse and we are truly grateful to be a small part of his journey!
I am truly honored to have Cecil Thornton as a guest on “Black Canvas.” He shares his journey in becoming a Light Worker, Energy Healer, Spiritualist, and a Highly Effective Educator. With his many years of defying odds, he takes us on a journey to finding what inner peace means for our own lives. I am grateful to have shared my space with his and I hope you have the opportunity to discover what spirituality means to you.
Growing up in Northeast Ohio, Styles Haury connected with music at a very early age. Styles formed his first band in the 4th grade, playing country music out of his dad’s garage. Influenced by his favorite entertainers Kenny Chesney and AC/DC, he channeled that same energy into entertaining crowds of his own. He notes his live show has become a personal journey for him, one where he lets you in on with an infectious energy that leaves you wanting more. His upcoming debut song ‘A Man That Didn’t Know Nothin’ is the first in a series of autobiographical singles that make up his forthcoming debut album. “When you listen to the full record- starting with my first release, ‘ A Man That Didn’t Know Nothin’-it tells the story of my life from front to back: from where I’m at so far, and the journey it took to get here. If you listen to this record from start to finish, you will know me. This record is Styles. And that starts with this first song.” Styles’ talent has already earned him opening tour slots for Jake Owen, Brantley Gilbert, Brett Eldredge, Chris Jansen, Dwight Yoakam, Uncle Kracker, Tyler Farr, and most recently, Darius Rucker. An avid fisherman and hunter, Styles is equally committed to family, music and the outdoors, often citing his real-life inspiration in his songs, from marrying his hometown girlfriend, to the ups and downs of adulthood and fatherhood, his friendships and pastimes, to the peace he has found in the life he leads.
New York City, singer, songwriter, Jake Lancer encapsulates the art of storytelling, the nostalgia of pop music, and the vitality of the New York City club kid scene in his debut EP as a solo artist. His forthcoming project Take Off!, explores the defiance of his own fears, love, trauma, and joy, using his life’s stories as a canvas to create a compilation of tracks that serve as one singular function. Jake Lancer's influences range from artists like Lady Gaga, ABBA, David Bowie, to Troye Sivan. Growing up closeted yet a part of the LGBTQIA community, Jake dreamed of creating pop music that not only inspired but could give a voice to anyone on their own healing journey. Now a proud out gay man, Jake Lancer is also a mental health professional as a working therapist in New York City. Having studied mental health, musical theater at various esteemed institutions, and worked as a part of the music industry at Universal Music Group, the multi-talented artist has translated his training and life experience into his music. Jake Lancer’s music is more than an expression of pop and dance, but a mechanism for healing, a love story, and a voice for those feeling both heartbreak and life’s greatest euphoria. IG jakemlancer
Hailing from the humble city of Columbia, South Carolina, K.Starr is is reintroducing himself to the world. This time he’s tinted in an engulfing Pop hue with a R&B influence undertone. With a background in Music, Theatre, Dance and Television production, K.Starr has trained, performed, and worked with some of the greatest names in entertainment. Those names including the likes of Bobby Brown, Montell Jordan, and CeCe Peniston. His television credits include Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, TV One, The Bachelor Franchise and Big Brother, extending to commercial features for SeatGeek and Evite. K.Starr credits Broadway star, Stepp Stewart, for much of his foundation. Through Stewart and various other amazing teachers along the way, K.Starr received mentorship and tutelage. Press Introducing K.Starr K.Starr Is An Expanding Force To Be Reckoned With in R&B.! K.Starr, “Properly Trained in Singing & Dance” K.Starr New Single, “GUY.” Set To Drop July 2nd Now fixed on his singer/songwriter roots, K.Starr has refined his sound with industry gem Invadea (Credits: Janet Jackson, Eve, Ray J, etc.). In sonic product and production of this dream team, with lead single “GUY.”, we get introduced to a reinvigorated K.Starr, flexing the wide range of his vocals. With his first official EP, “Feelinz” we get a new sense of musical eclecticism, which has previously been boxed into boundaries of pop and rap. “I’m free from constraint”, K.Starr proclaims, smiling with light in his eyes. “I’m most excited about getting grounded and God putting me in position to be for other people what I wish I had when I started this journey.” A heart of gold and a tiger’s eye makes it indisputable, K.Starr is Hollywood’s next rising “GUY”.
On today’s episode, we are blessed to have the amazingly talented sensation: Jusef René. He shares his humble beginnings growing up in New Orleans, LA to serving our country in the Armed Forces to becoming “the voice” of our current generation! I am honored to call him a friend, but I hope you this episode and you learn more about his journey in life!
Mark is a Pop-Rock Singer, Guitarist, and Songwriter. Maro's long-time interest in blues, rock, and pop music has fueled his white-hot passion for songwriting and composing stories that make his audience feel less alone and more heard. Maro’s sit-down-conversational approach to his songs enable him to give listeners a sense of humility and empowerment through his storytelling lyrics and compositions. Maro is currently working with Grammy nominated producer, David Ivory, and will be releasing new singles coming soon. After spending the bulk of 2020 and 2021 focusing on writing music and expanding his vocal range by 2 octaves, Maro was excited to start promoting and playing for live audiences. He began touring on the east coast and central states in September. States included: Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama, New Jersey and Ohio. Maro also promoted his new music releases with a billboard in Philadelphia, started a facebook Fan Club called: The DēLo's, attended an amazing music retreat in Costa Rica with several other artists and played at the Music Hustler Live conference in Las Vegas.
Maro is currently studying privately with acting coach, Joey Perillo. His agent, Jenn David, actively shops him for acting roles.Maro walked the runway at NYC’s Fashion Week 2021.
Born & raised in New York, Dan Kiernan is an emerging pop-soul singer & songwriter. After performing in over 30 countries in multiple concerts, cabarets and regional theatres on both land and sea, Dan broke into the NYC music scene in 2018. Dan's shows & music are both raw and electric. His debut live album, "Dan Kiernan: LIVE + UNPLUGGED", recorded at the iconic Bitter End has over 60,000 streams and charted in the LGBTQ music charts in the UK. His recent singles “Cutting Ties”, “Run With Scissors”, & “The Other Side” have amassed over 100,000 streams. Dan has headlined in NYC at Sony Hall, The Bowery Electric, The Groove, Arlene’s Grocery, DROM, The Bitter End, 2021 Brooklyn Pride, and the 2021 Music for Climate Justice Festival in Stockholm, Sweden. His music combines the nostalgia of 90s/2000s pop and classic rock. @DanKiernanMusic
Matt Boylan-Smith is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, who left his hometown of Bathurst, regional NSW, to travel the world and tell his stories. Recently recognised at the Madrid International Film Festival, Matt took out the Best Short Films category for his unreleased music video “Johnny”. Having toured extensively throughout Australia and Europe as well as a foray into South America, Matt’s live shows are known as an unforgettable experience, with ‘old soul’ story telling delivered by exquisite vocals. Performance highlights include the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House, a pre-match show for the National Rugby League and various national Australian festivals.
Gaining national radio play on triple j with his single “We Can Be Together”, Matt Boylan-Smith has generated over three million streams on Spotify with single “Down by the Ocean”, a collaboration with Alora and Senii (Finland), reaching #30 on Germany and Finland’s viral Spotify charts.
Previously, Matt has recorded with Jeff Martin (The Tea Party), and more recently with producer and engineer Lon LeMaster (Toto 4, Don Henley), Beau Hill (Alice Cooper, Winger, Kix Ratt) and Dan Frizza to produce “We Dream Of River Songs.”
“Boylan-Smith sings every song as though it is his last - full of feeling and with full commitment” Von Haus Clock, Brake, Germany. October 2015
“Matt Boylan-Smith tore up the stage with a spectacular performance at Vanfest” - The Western Advocate, Austra
Jed Craddock’s musical sound can best be described as soul pop, a melding of many genres that maintains an air of predictable unpredictability. Jed’s dynamic voice serves as a bridge that connects many musical genres. While his genre may jump from tender acoustic to heavy hitting trap, he always writes and produces songs that appeal to a wide variety of listeners. Jed started his musical life with piano and choir. And, his dad got him started playing in drum circles, singing hymns and chanting in choral ensembles. Jed later went on to sing in the San Antonio children’s choir where he was introduced to a more formal musical setting. Ultimately, Jed learned to play multiple instruments and grew his appreciation for how important listening and creating space can be as an artist. Jed was blessed to be mentored by Gina Fant-Simon, a true Pro Tools wizard and fantastic songwriter, and Kevin Killen, nine-time Grammy winning mixing engineer. Both Gina and Kevin helped him develop the skills to produce and engineer songs for himself and others. He now owns and operates Earbender Studios with his fiancé, Boh Ireland. In 2019, Jed teamed up with Bryan Fenelly from Plaid Dog Studios in Allston, Massachusetts, USA to crowdfund his first album, Prison in Paradise. His campaign was so successful that he was able to grow the album from a five track EP to a nine track album raising over $10,000 for the project.
Harlan Silverman is an American composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Harlan believes in the power of music. Specifically the power music has to comfort our minds and relax our bodies. He began studying classical cello when he was 4. Harlan has worked as a songwriter/producer in a wide variety of styles ranging from hip hop to classical. He has collaborated with artists such as Duckwrth, Michelle Branch, Jon Batiste and Mayer Hawthorne. In 2019 Harlan began composing music for relaxation and mediation. He now has been featured on many wellness playlists and has over 20 million streams.
Jacob Philip Benning is a singer-songwriter from Northern California. His original music stems from a wide range of genres from Eagles to Led Zeppelin, and Tracy Chapman to Sublime. Jacob has been building his career as a full time musician in the San Francisco Bay Area and has expanded in recent months to the further reaches of California’s Central Coast and Central Valley. Benning’s vision is to perform music worldwide with his trio (simply titled under his name), to bring the enrichening vibrations of rock & roll to the hearts of all, and lyrically inspire the concepts of love for the earth, love for humanity, and induce the joy of dancing and singing. Outside of his musical career, Jacob is an avid homesteader, residing in a water tower converted to a tiny home surrounded by a regenerative garden, and is established in his community as a back-to-the-land educator, a entheogenic guide, and as an aspiring life coach.
Joziah Council is an emerging recording artist, musician, and model based in Pittsburgh, Pa. Drawing from his soulful gospel roots, he shapes a new genre-bending wave spanning vastly across R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop, and Soul.
All girl pop group The Vanillas certainly have more than one flavour in their pocket and combine them all to deliver melodic pop music for the soul. Based in Germany but borne from diverse cultures, 2021 has been the year where they have really been making a statement in the music industry.
The Vanillas consist of four strong independent women, sisters Khay and Sorang, Dani and Stella, and are no made-for-TV pop amalgamation. The genesis of the group came together through a collaboration between Stella and Sorang, and as their body of work grew, they asked Dani and Khay to join the exciting concept. The resulting blend of four-part harmonies and soulful, infectious vocals is simply breath-taking, and the ear candy they create is a gift that keeps on giving.
They are all brilliantly talented singer songwriters in their own right, laying down original tracks with intoxicating harmonies that are creating instant memories for their audiences. Their combined cultural heritage of Cuba, Colombia, Thailand and Croatia adds spice to the group as they explore their influences to produce songs that are uniquely their own.
Their love of Lofi, 80s inspired synthesizers and disco as well as acts like Timbaland, Blondie, Selena Gomez, Conan Gray, Taylor Swift and even K-Pop artists have all made their way on to their sonic canvas. Individual, heartfelt, honest and true, The Vanillas are sharing the love in the only way they know how. Giving women the world over the strength to rise above their challenges and become the person they want to be.
Releasing three tracks in quick succession titled Pink Sunsets, Break Me and their latest Whatever Happens, The Vanillas are breaking new ground with everything they do. Starring in their own video for Whatever Happens, their obvious visual and vocal chemistry is a magical experience that is as fresh as it is entertaining. With a new single that just dropped called ‘So Vanilla’, the group are once again embarking on a musical adventure which will build on their brilliant career so far.
As the world wakes up from its enforced slumber, The Vanillas are heralding a new dawn of creativity taking us to places unimagined with every sublime note they sing. Join them on their journey and taste the sound within.
From a small town in upstate New York, shye. introduced himself to the world in 2018 with his debut single “Iconic.” Branded with a nickname given to him by his mother, he strives to create music that has tangible feeling to it, often using the statement “writing to heal with words you can feel” as a mission statement of sorts. After 14 singles, 2 EP’s, a short film, and a book, shye. is preparing the next era of his musical journey, which includes another EP, another book, and plenty more stories to tell.
Jim Piddock is an actor, writer, and producer, who began his career on the stage in England, before emigrating to the U.S. in his early twenties. He made his theatrical debut in the U.S. in “The Boy’s Own Story”, a one-man show about a soccer goalkeeper, at the Julian Theatre in San Francisco. The show was an instant success with critics and audiences, winning Jim the Bay Area Critics’ Best Actor Award. The show was then produced Off-Broadway and he quickly gained the attention of the New York theatre scene. That same year (1982), he was cast in Noel Coward’s “Present Laughter” by George C. Scott, who directed/starred in the revival, which also featured Nathan Lane, Christine Lahti, Dana Ivey, and Kate Burton. The show was a big hit on Broadway and Piddock soon found himself appearing in a string of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, including the original US production of “Noises Off”, “The Knack” at the Roundabout Theatre, and “Make and Break” with Peter Falk at the Kennedy Center. After replacing Frank Langella in “Design For Living” at the Circle-In-The-Square theatre, he moved to Los Angeles and has since appeared in a long succession of tv shows, such as “The Tracey Ullman Show”, “Coach”, “Max Headroom”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Murder She Wrote”, “Mad About You”, “Angel”, “ER”, “Friends”, “Crossing Jordan”, “The Drew Carey Show”, “Lost”, “Monk”, “Without A Trace”, “Dollhouse”, “Party Down”, “Law And Order: LA”, “Castle”, “Two And A Half Men”, “Children’s Hospital”, “Mom”, “The Royals”, and “The Grinder”. He has also starred in several notable tv movies and mini-series, like “From The Earth To The Moon”, “A Mom For Christmas”, “She Creature” on HBO, and “The Women Of Windsor”. He appeared in his first movie in the top-grossing film of 1989, “Lethal Weapon 2”, in which one of his lines, “But…you’re black” in answer to Danny Glover’s request to emigrate to South Africa, became a catchphrase for the film. Other feature film roles soon followed, including notable appearances in “Independence Day”, “Traces Of Red”, “Multiplicity”, “Burn Hollywood Burn”, “Austin Powers 3”, “A Different Loyalty”, “Love For Rent”, “See This Movie”, “Love For Rent”, “The Prestige”, “Epic Movie”, “Who’s Your Caddy?”, “The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising”, “Meet The Spartans”, Woody Allen’s “You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger”, “Get Him To The Greek”, “The Cold Light Of Day”, “The Five Year Engagement”, “1915”, “Think Like A Man Too”, and “Kill Your Friends”. But it is probably his diverse performances in the improvised Christopher Guest comedies “Best In Show” (as the Dog Show commentator with Fred Willard), “A Mighty Wind”, and “For Your Consideration” that he has gained the most attention as a chameleon-like character actor, barely recognizable from role to role. As a voice actor, he is most notable for providing the voice of Major Zero in the English version of the massively popular video game “Metal Gear Solid 3”, Bolero the Bull in the movie “Garfield 2”, and the fictional artistic director of Forever Young Films, Kenneth Loring, doing a hilarious commentary in the directors’ cut of the Coen Brothers’ “Blood Simple”. His voice work in animated tv series and in video games is extensive and includes “The Lion King”, “Extreme Ghostbusters”, “The New Batman Adventures”, “C-12: Final Resistance”, “Return To Castle Wolfenstein”, “The Lord Of The Rings”, “101 Dalmatians 2”, “The Bard’s Tale”, “Dead Space: Downfall”, “Ben 10: Ultimate Alien”, Alfred in “Batman: Under The Red Hood”, “Batman: The Brave And The Bold”, “Skylanders: SWAP Force”, “Turbo FAST”, and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”. He currently released his best-selling book, “Caught With My Pants Down and Other Tales From A Life in Hollywood.” We are so grateful to have him as a guest on, “Black Canvas.”
Ian Matthew is a Connecticut-based vocalist and songwriter who fuses pop, rock, country and R&B into his own unique sound and diverse catalog of music.
Delivering a mix of acoustic anthems, soulful pop-rock ballads and uptempo rhythmic vibes, Ian’s records parallel the true ups and downs of life and create a personal level of relatability for listeners. “Some days I’m like, “let’s rock!” and other days I want to hide under a rock. I think that’s just life, and I hope my catalog can be a safe place or escape to feel all of those things, as so many other artists before myself have created for me.”
On his new release EP III, Nashville, TN songwriter Joseph Hunter Duncan crafts swirling, dreamy, shoegaze-tinged pop-folk. Charting the artists journey to sobriety, the vulnerable, yearning vocals glow with an internal warmth. At turns intimate and grandiose, the music is lifted by the sweet harmonies of Duncan’s fluttering falsetto. A soft-edged and gentle record, EP III is the work of a songwriter coming fully into his creative maturity.
From the basement of his parent’s house to dingy dives across America, Joseph “Hunter” Duncan captures raw emotion and distills it into well-crafted songwriting. He has spent the better part of a decade touring and releasing albums under various monikers (The Lion In Winter, Yosef), nurturing and focusing his storytelling. Now releasing music under his own name, EP III follows 2019’s EP I and the 2020 release EP II. While all of the releases in this series were tracked with Tommy Carnes in Nashville at his home studio, EP III is the first that was performed entirely by Duncan. “These songs mostly came along during late summer of 2020” says Duncan. “I was working through massive lifestyle changes, reflecting on behaviors, relationships, and my overall perspective on the things that were and are important to me. I was getting my life in order and mending a broken relationship. I had a rough go with alcohol abuse that affected my family, my work, and just about every aspect of my life.”
Diagnosed with Bi-polar 2 disorder in early 2017, EP III reflects that dichotomy in its production. The first half of the record is a touch loud and brash, while the second half is relaxed and stripped down. “I wanted to capture some of the frustration that comes along with having this condition” explains Duncan. “The line in “Rabbit Hole” that goes “I can’t, I won’t” is really the focus of telling myself to stay on track and don’t let the past take you back into the spiral of chaos.”
What Duncan has crafted with EP III is a record that eloquently captures the essence of heartbreak, and the realization that ultimately, it’s okay to care about yourself. “The record is a plea to my past self not to go back to my old ways, habits, and behaviors” says Duncan. “To remind myself that I can stay on track, with my family, my loved ones and myself. My hope for anyone who listens is that they find a little comfort knowing that you’re not alone in those hardships. We are all a little screwed up. Songwriting – and music itself - helps get through it.”
Carter Windham is a Charleston-based singer/songwriter known for his honest lyrics, soulful rasp, and rooted sound. Steeped in the rich storytelling of classic Texas Country & Americana, Carter’s music draws inspiration from artists such as the great Robert Earl Keen and modern western icon Ryan Bingham. A native of Bossier City, Louisiana, Carter’s musical allure began early. Once an aspiring country star herself, his mother instilled a deep love for music in him as a child. His older brother William, a trained acapella vocalist and life-long musician, taught him his first notes on the guitar, which sparked his desire to one day pursue a career as a songwriter. At age 24, Carter is now manifesting that dream. He returned to Shreveport’s Foxtrot Studios earlier this year to record his debut EP, which is set to release later this Summer.
From the early days of childhood, Tyler Chase has had an eye for his future and an ear for what that sounded like. With the solid foundation of his country upbringing, Tyler learned to express the values of a small town in a big world through his writing and performing. As the son of a preacher, his exposure ranged from tent revivals to international crusades. Over the past several years, there have been many paths but one focus for Tyler Chase— to write and sing the songs his life created.
Tyler’s roots in the format run deep. In the early 60s, his Grandfather drove from Texas to Tennessee to seek an opportunity in country music as a singer songwriter. Unable to afford a room, he camped on the Harpeth River in preparation for a meeting with the famed Chet Atkins. But it wouldn’t be Tyler’s lineage without equal portions of dreamer and rebel. When Atkins told Grandpa, he’d buy his songs only if he could sing them, Grandpa told him to “kiss it” and hauled it back to Texas. Like his Grandfather, Tyler has always stayed locked in on a vision of what he wants.
His forthcoming EP, “Tyler Chase,” presents a collection of songs written by Tyler and a few of his friends. Produced by Evan Sieling, the energy and soul of this up and coming entertainer is evident in every note and word.
Life has taught Tyler Chase many lessons that have culminated in a unique style of storytelling. Those sounds are the heartbeat of his simple approach to writing and singing.
Nil Pereira Ribeiro Cardoso is a singer/songwriter/producer born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Surrounded by music his entire childhood, Nil spent a lot of time observing his dad, a professional bass player and successful songwriter. It didn’t take long for Nil to figure out what he wanted to do for a living. At the age of 16, two years after moving to the United States with his family, Nil joined his first of many local bands, playing Emo/Post Hardcore/Punk Rock music. For the next 6 years, he gained a lot of experience performing live and establishing himself in the south Florida music scene. In 2007, Nil enrolled at Broward College as a Music Performance major, gaining the knowledge necessary to grow as a professional. In 2009, at the age of 21, Nil fell in love with the studio life after spending a week recording at Carrington House, a studio in Atlanta, GA owned by RnB artist Ne-Yo. From that moment on, Nil spent several years learning the crafts of Pop songwriting and production, collaborating with different writers and artists. In 2020, he decided to give birth to his new solo project, Nil Cazale. In that same year, Nil was invited by certified Platinum DJ Bruno Martini to feature on his album “Original”, out now. The album also includes artists such as Timbaland, Iza, Luísa Sonza, Becky Hill, and Zeeba. With almost 2 decades of experience under his belt, and 2 singles released under his new name, the sky is the limit for Nil Cazale.
Wolf Moon's Singer/Songwriter Jimmy Owen and Kelly Lethbridge draw from the creative spirit of great artists from Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) to Jimi Hendrix, from Heart to The Police, producing songs of beauty, sincerity and emotional weight across a range of styles that defies pigeon-holing. The band brings together some of the UK's finest musicians, with Jimmy's formidable lead guitar combined with Kelly Lethbridge's gorgeous sultry vocals backed by the inimitable rhythm section of Erik Stams (drums), Noah Nelson (bass) and Emily Francis on keys. The on-stage chemistry that results is truly captivating.
Their first EP Mind Over Matter vol 1 released January 2022 was rewarded with glowing critical acclaim for its ambitious pan-genre patchwork of styles and sounds and striking ecelcticism, with frequent parallels drawn to Buckingham-Nicks. The band leads us through luminous sonic landscapes, through light and shade, with Jimmy's wild and expansive soloing style balanced perfectly by Kelly's silky expressive tone and impressive range. Wolf Moon invoke the untamed panoramas of the West Coast, shifting seamlessly from classic rock beats to sultry blues to acoustic ethereal folk and back again. There is always something new to find in Jimmy's restless harmonies and haunting, poetic lyrics, which will also take centre stage in their forthcoming second album, set for studio in early 2020. Guitar lovers will also be drawn to Jimmy’s obsession with tone, working with often rare vintage gear such as ‘70s echo plex and ‘60s Marshall plexi which together with the band’s rich vocal harmonies gives Wolf Moon its distinctive big panoramic sound. Beautifully summed up by John Dryland of Cargo Records, “Wolf Moon’s always immaculate vocals, subtle and mature songwriting combined with stellar performances all round and with Jimmy Owen’s fantastic tone and incredible guitar playing make this band a must-see. Wolf Moon really is one to watch out for.”
Wolf Moon's favourite artists and biggest influences include Fleetwood Mac, Sting, John Mayer, Heart, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Trucks Tedeschi, James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Pink Floyd, First Aid Kit, The Eagles, Big Wreck – and many more.
Matt strives to inspire others to do what they love, and lives by example. With a close understanding that we have one shot at life - Matt wastes no time in pursuing his passions with the goal of simply being happy, and paying it forward to others.
Skewed by societal norms Matt started his career in the corporate world in big tech. Although he grew successful and worked his way up the ranks, he realized that no amount of money is worth your heart and soul. Leaving it all behind Matt took the plunge into entrepreneurship and has been full steam ahead since 2016 in his favorite space, the outdoors.
Joseph Fuller is described as full of passion & artistry. With 6 albums, over 26 million streams, features on playlists on Amazon Music, Pandora Radio, Spotify, and his recordings having reached over 110 countries, he continues to be a widely sought-after pianist for concert engagements. His unique style continues to captivate audiences with his technical precision and emotional connection to his music. He holds a Masters degree in piano from Baylor University and has worked with some of the world's finest opera houses, children's choruses, and universities in the United States. He has performed with conductors from the Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Indianapolis Opera, former Berkshire Opera, and the world renowned Indianapolis Children's Chorus.
Joseph can be heard on Grammy Award winning recordings in conjunction with the Grammy Foundation's, Grammy In The Schools, has performed on network television several times, performed with the Fort Bend Symphony, been the featured artist at TMEA, ACDA, and given solo concerts at Steinway Piano Gallery Houston, Steinway Hall Dallas, Steinway Piano Gallery San Antonio and Steinway Piano Gallery Austin. Joseph has been a guest artist with the world renowned Indianapolis Children’s Choir and has future engagements with multiple Steinway Galleries across the United States.
His latest release “Reflections of Tomorrow” features 10 brand new compositions written exclusively by Joseph and produced by Grammy Award winning producer Brad Sayles. This new chapter of his recording career branches into fully realized compositions that invoke feelings of joy, love, and loss and takes the listener on a journey that tells his deeply personal story.
From his live concert album “Christmas In The City” to his first album “Release…”, Joseph continues to pave his own way as a concert pianist and artist. He maintains an exciting schedule of solo and accompanying engagements and is a recording artist with Symphonic Distribution, a member of ASCAP, and a voting member of The Recording Academy.
Seth Lopez is a singer songwriter and producer born and raised in San Francisco Ca whose pop/blues driven guitar style has carved the landscape, allowing for a new-age revival of guitar driven music. He started off creating music in his bedroom studio, and continues to mix, write and produce his own music with the help of professionals. He released his first album at the age of 14 with some friends from high school which they recorded in his 9th grade classroom. Ever since then, Seth has written most of his music in Logic Pro with the help of his Martin guitar and Stratocaster. Seth hope’s to use his lyrics and guitar playing to connect with people about the experiences of life. He loves collaborating, performing and meeting new people too. He would love it if you checked out his Instagram @sethlopezmusic and messaged him and said hello. He would love to talk to you and learn more about who you are!
Jamal Hill is a Speedo-Sponsored, 10x National Champion, and Tokyo 2020 Para-Olympic Medalist. This Team USA professional swimmer, author, and philanthropist is a champion with a cause. The work and legacy Hill is leaving is commensurate of a Nobel Peace Prize. He has founded a movement dedicated to teaching millions of marginalized communities how to swim worldwide, called, “Swim Up Hill” and in 2022 was named President of AquaticsToday.com, a media company providing best practices, better systems, and leadership development to aquatics professions.
Good Son is Chicago songwriter and producer Yoo Soo Kim. The name is a play on a Korean word 'guksung (극성)' that his dad called him when he was a kid. The word, which translates to 'polarity,' is a term that's lost in translation. In his case, he was a frequent troublemaker (a disruption/opposite of peace).
By way of his continuous curiosity, Yoo Soo has been commended for his strength in versatility. Each genre he dives into – whether it’s rock, pop, classical, or electronic – has been done with precision and quality.
Growing up, good son played classical as a child, seethed on punk rock as a teenager, all the while secretly adored pop. His music, as a result, moves from beautifully lush to earnest and raw.
Yoo Soo and his music have been featured in NPR and Alternative Press. His work has been featured in the Super Bowl, Toyota, Reese’s, and Dell among others.
This episode highlights things money can’t buy in our lives and the importance of taking the time to find ourselves. I hope you guys enjoy it and stay tune for more episodes to come
Who holds the keys to your shame? What stories am I telling myself about who I am? Can I practice having mercy and loving kindness for myself? If you are struggling with these questions and maybe need help understanding your purpose today’s episode will hopefully give you some insight to reclaiming your keys to peace and self-worth
Having been influenced by bands like Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers; Bruce Springsteen & The E Street band; and Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Ben Harold & The Rising brings a unique yet familiar energy and approach to Americana-Rock music. Their signature sound and style could fit into any number of eras yet remains modern and exclusive to the band. The combination of old-soul rock ‘n roll with Dylan-esque story-telling works seamlessly with the captivating personalities that you see on stage.
Already creating wave Manchester soul singer, Mica Millar, releases her new single ‘Preacher Man’. This is very good – a startling mixture of vintage warmth and modern rhythms and sounds creating a 21st-century hybrid that will be owning the charts. Her iconic style and perfect hair make a shoe-in for pop’s catwalk but it’s that voice and the sounds that will deliver. Hot on the heels of her latest single ‘Preacher Man’ which has received strong reactions, UK soul newcomer Mica Millar & production pioneer, Zed Bias, deliver a remix blending reggaeton, dembow and soul showcasing Mica’s sultry, spiritual single under a new light. With Zeb Bias’s previous remix catalogue including the likes of The Streets and Gabrielle, his swinging, genre-blending treatment of “Preacher Man” and its effervescent hooks provide the perfect alternative soundscape for the spirited new single. Preacher Man’ is lifted from Mica’s forthcoming self-written, arranged and produced debut album ‘Heaven Knows, which draws inspiration from a plethora of vintage sounds, most notably soul, blues, gospel and jazz with respectful nods paid to girl groups of the 60’s and 70’s and classic Motown, giving her songs a timeless quality that is both reassuringly familiar yet distinctively hers. The result is sublime; heartrending, understandable, and totally compelling. ‘Heaven Knows’ is a timeless collection of modern soul showcasing a confident new artist who has thrown everything into her art.
Chris Bains and Dylan Norton also know as “Culture Code” are UK based DJ/Producers who have been delivering melodically driven dance music since 2012.
In December 2016, Culture Code released their single ‘Make Me Move ft. Karra’ which received over 3 million plays in approximately 1 month. Culture Code memorialised 2016 by being selected as a ‘Future Breaker’ by Vodafone, a prestigious award given to several artists who are believed to be breakout artists in the upcoming years.
Building off this success, in January of 2017 they released a remix of Zara Larsson’s track ‘I Would Like’ which was premiered on the infamous Proximity Channel and received over 600,000 plays in less than 1 month. This track caught the ear of Tiesto who featured the track on his famous Club Life Radio Show as his top request of the week.
In addition to Tiesto, Culture Code have continued to make waves within the dance community gaining support from some of the scene’s biggest stars including Martin Garrix, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, The Chainsmokers, Nicky Romero, Tritonal, Paris Blohm, Tom Swoon, Sick Individuals, Breathe Carolina, and many more!
While Culture Code are incredibly talented producers, their stage presence is one that commands the crowd. Most recently, Culture Code have shared stages with The Chainsmokers, Martin Solveig, Adventure Club, Zara Larsson, Clean Bandit, Sigala and Craig David just to name a few.
Entering a world where everything seemed to be falling apart, J Alive came onto the rap scene looking to become the final piece to the music industry puzzle. Ever since his first single “All I Need” (2017) and first hit “Bad Blood” (2018) J Alive has consistently produced music for over four years and counting in order to achieve his lifelong goal. Born on November 13th during the winter of 1997 in Cincinnati, OH, J Alive has been on a mission to achieve what’s destined; become one of the biggest artists of his generation. With influences of Mac Miller, Logic and other late great artists combined with today’s lyrics, rhythm and production, J Alive produces not only a catchy but impactful sound that appeals to the masses. Instagram: @jalive_official Twitter: @JAliveofficial
Hailing from Sulphur Springs, Texas, Caleb J.E. Brown is a singer-songwriter known for his melancholic and crooning ballads, most of which revolve around somber themes like loss, abandonment, heartbreak, and yearning. In his formative years as a musician, he was influenced by artists ranging from early soul singers like Otis Redding and Al Green to more modern yet emotive acts like Jeff Buckley, Leif Vollebekk, and Sigur Rós. An out-of-tune and dusty Acrosonic piano in his family garage gave birth to a dream of becoming an artist in any avenue he could use. While those formative preteen years did not form much of value, he eventually found his footing in the thought-provoking and brooding music he created. After a rather tragic end to a chapter in his life, he set his sights on perfecting and releasing his art to a public audience in the hopes that someone listening could connect with his music. After the release of his debut album entitled "Pigeons to Doves", Caleb began to grow into his own and mold himself into the kind of artist he aspired to be. "Used" was released the following March which included more vocal runs and a modern approach to his style. With the introduction of his latest single, "I Want You", his roots as a blue-eyed soul singer are clearly etched into his ever-expanding repertoire as a musical artist.
B Martin is a New York native whose music career spans over 15 years, including shooting over 100 music videos, writing over 1,000 songs, writing top 20 Billboard dance hits with over 10 million streams as a writer and 15 million streams as an artist. His notable accomplishments include being the winner of Hot 97’s “Who’s Next” and being named Best Hip Hop Artist in New York by J Cole at the “Battle of the Best” at SXSW. Throughout his career, B Martin has shared the stage with Kendrick Lamar at Summer Jam and opened for J Cole and Mac Miller while touring all over the East Coast. He’s also collaborated on songs with T-Pain, Kendrick Lamar, and Cory Gunz of Young Money. In addition to B Martin’s latest music release, he is a music producer and owner of Purpose Driven Artists, which is an independent, heart and soul agency located at his Purpose Driven Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Owner B. Martin looks to make songs with intention, to pull from true, raw, authentic stories- making an impact first and money second. He aims to create songs that can heal- both the listener and the writer/artist singing it.
Born in Massachusetts and raised in Arkansas, Ryan Daniel knows how to connect with his audience. Ryan credits Garth Brooks as his major influence. Daniel makes every fan feel like they are the most important person there. Ryan served as a member of the United States Air Force for almost ten years. During his time, he was selected to join the elite musical touring group “Tops in Blue.” Ryan toured 20 countries, entertaining an estimated 250,000 troops and civilians alike. During this tour, he met his producer , Barry Best. Together, they created Ryan’s debut album “Love, Life, and Memories.” In 2013, Ryan toured under the sponsorship of Air Force Entertainment, where he spent the holidays performing for the troops overseas. Ryan promoted “Love, Life, and Memories,” and raised the morale from Texas all the way to Afghanistan. Ryan has toured with the likes of Trace Adkins, Restless Heart, Trent Tomlinson, Lee Greenwood, Joe Diffie, Thompson Square, 3 Doors Down, David Cook, Craig Morgan, Mikey Gilley, Confederate Railroad, and others. Together again with Barry Best and Co-Producer Rick Herring, Ryan’s second album “Back For More” was released on April 6th 2018, selling out on Amazon the very first day! Ryan’s new single “CAMO,” produced by part of the iconic group 3 Doors Down. Is in rotation on country radio nationwide. CAMO is currently certified Platinum with 1,000,000 streams on Spotify! Ryan has been inducted into the Indie Music Hall of Fame l and is an 18-time Indie Music Award winner and a 7-time Radio Music Award winner. Ryan was also given the US Air Force “Veteran In Blue Award.” Ryan just finished his third studio album titled, “Y’all Ain’t Ready For This.” This album is full of energy and wall-to-wall sound, and is out on all streaming and download platforms.
Ervin Mitchell is a songwriter and rap artist from Memphis, Tennessee and currently based out of the hotbed of urban culture: Atlanta, GA. Ervin has quickly gained over 4,000,000 monetized streams and hundreds of thousands of Shazams of his songs. Ervin’s overarching theme is the power of the mind to manifest our reality. This is on full display on the Let There Be Light EP and “La La La” (a single from his upcoming CUDI BABY album). Ervin internalizes the philosophy that the job of a true artist is to convey meaningful messages and emotions in the simplest way. Ervin is all about the power of dichotomy and often juxtaposes meaningful deep lyrics with light-hearted tropes. He combines the vulnerable sensibilities of a Kid Cudi with the braggadocio laced lyrical wordplay of Lil Wayne. Ervin has leveraged genre-bending collaborations to build an underground following that spans across the globe. With the pending release of CUDI BABY it looks as if 2022 might be the year that Ervin Mitchell becomes a household name.
Keli Price is an actor/musician/filmmaker, President of Price Productions, and Co-Founder of Wave Motion Pictures. Price recently partnered with The Orchard to release his new single & music video, Something Good on January 25th, 2022, which is available everywhere music is sold (iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music) He was awarded as the BMI Young Songwriter of the Year in 2010, and received the Abe Olman Scholarship for excellence in songwriting from The Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Price also has a busy life away from music, as he is currently Executive Producing the feature film BANDIT, starring Mel Gibson, Josh Duhamel, and Elisha Cuthbert. Also, Price recently wrapped production on a feature film he wrote/produced/starred in called WOLF MOUNTAIN, also starring Danny Trejo and Tobin Bell. He Executive Produced the thriller HOUSE OF GLASS which was released through Gravitas Ventures on Nov. 30th, 2021. He is also producing/starring in the comedy REBOOT CAMP, with David Koechner and Ed Begley Jr., which was released on Apple TV on May 4th, 2021. Price directed and produced the feature documentary, ON THIN ICE, a social justice-themed sports documentary featuring athletes Allyson Felix, Evander Holyfield, Robbie Rogers, Apolo Ohno, and Greg Louganis, which was released in February 2021 and is available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. In addition, he is currently starring in numerous films that are set to be released in 2022/2023. Among them, is THE HYPERIONS starring Cary Elwes, recently acquired by Saban Films and set for a theatrical release on February 25th, 2022. Price plays opposite Elwes as the villain, Ares. He’s also starring in UNDERDOGS RISING alongside Chris Pang (Crazy Rich Asians, Charlie’s Angels), INFAMOUS SIX with Armand Assante, and he’s starring alongside Jodie Sweetin (Full House, Fuller House) in a rom-com called JUST SWIPE which was released on Pluto TV last month. Price is currently producing six films that are all slated to be released in 2022/2023, including HUNT CLUB starring Mena Suvari and Mickey Rourke, CROCODILE CREEK (which he also wrote) starring Perrey Reeves, Mickey Rourke, Ed Begley Jr., and himself, and YOUNG LUST from director Justin Kelly, starring Nat Wolff.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia singer, songwriter, and guitar Bennett Coleman honed his craft at music festivals and bars across the southeast blending gritty Americana Rock with a soulful R&B voice. He is currently supporting country artist Warrick McZeke playing large festivals across the Southeast opening for bands like Carrie Underwood, Lee Brice, and Lynyrd Skynyrd but has always had songs of his own that he wanted to share with the world. His new single “Nothing To Do with Me” hit all major platforms in January and features him playing all of the instruments recorded in the track sitting in on drums, bass, keys, guitar, and all vocals. Be sure to follow him on all social media platforms for updates and show dates.
Jacob Matthew is an international film producer and co-founder of the film agency: Booklight. Through the years, Jacob has traveled the globe making both client content and original content. From his Netflix Original Documentary, to his countless work with major Silicon Valley Tech brands, Jacob is an expert in leveraging creative expertise to turn a profit. We are grateful to have him as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Jay Malcuit is a alternative rock lead singer with a passion for music who has helped inspire fans from around the globe. With hit songs like “Gemini” and “My Way Out” under his belt, the sky is limitless as it relates to the talent of this rising star. He is currently working on new music and we are grateful to have Jay Malcuit as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
He is an independently produced singer/songwriter and recording artist from Southern California. His journey began when he started recording at the age of 14 as a hobby with his laptop. He wrote and recorded numerous songs throughout his teen years until he developed a decent workflow and the ability to produce the sound he wanted in 2020. Since then, he had the privilege of releasing 17 original songs and 3 cover songs. He is set to release much more music in 2022, with half of his projects almost completed and set for release.
JD Eicher is a Youngstown, Ohio-area born and bred musician known for expressive vocals and meaningful, carefully-crafted lyrics. He possesses an original voice, both literally and figuratively. With a lyrical talent culled from the great tradition of American singer/songwriters. Eicher also brings the melodic sensibility of great British songwriters such as Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello. With four full-length albums to his credit, JD was enlisted to create the soundtrack to author Nicholas Sparks’s 20th novel, Two by Two. The now stand-alone release consists of songs sourced from his previous albums, along with the title track, written specifically for the novel and its themes. An artist who tours extensively in the US, Eicher also founded the Youngstown, OH-based JD’s Summer Songfest festival in 2014, which showcases national and local artists and raises money for a variety of community non-profits. He has shared billing with a wide range of well-known acts, including Coldplay, Maroon 5, Train, Dave Matthews Band, The Fray, Matt Nathanson, Sister Hazel, and more. I’m the summer of 2020, amidst the coronavirus pandemic and a halt to touring, JD launched a Patreon page where he hosts his full back catalog of music, exclusive livestreams, videos, and more. JD has been releasing music over the past couples of months and will be releasing an album very soon.
Having been performing since the age of 4, Jayna Elise formerly known as Jayna Brown is an up-and-coming artist you don’t want to miss. You may have seen her on stage with the likes of Tyler Perry, Queen Latifah, Lalah Hathaway, and many more; with one of her biggest appearances being on the hit show, “America’s Got Talent.” After graduating from performing arts high school “Duke Ellington School of the Arts,” the now 20-year-old has continued to hone her craft producing, writing, composing, and arranging for herself and others in the industry. With a background in piano, guitar, dance, and acting -you never know what role you might see her in next! We are honored to have Jayna Elise as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
His name is Travis Chappell — and my life changed when I decided to start a career in interview marketing. In 2017, He launched a podcast all about how to build better relationships. Ironically, he discovered that the show itself became his favorite way to do just that. Instead of keeping it to myself, he decided to build a business that taught other entrepreneurs how to build, grow, and monetize podcasts through interviewing. That’s when he discovered there was a big recurring problem. It’s really difficult to book time with premium guests.
After some soul searching, thinking, and talking with some advisors (whom I met through interviews), Travis decided to build Guestio— the world’s first premium marketplace for booking high profile guests and platforms.
Beyond his now extensive network, interview marketing has brought me other amazing things like more empathy for fellow humans, more knowledge, better communication skills, and even an audience that has listened to his content over two million times.
Now, Travis views it as his mission to bring this powerful marketing opportunity to one million lives over the next few years. He hope you’ll join me in this endeavor. You can find Travis at www.travischappell.com
Texas born, with music in his blood. Brooks Huntley was made to play. Growing up in Austin, TX, Brooks soaked in the bluesy culture of Stevie Ray Vaughan from his youth. A passion for playing guitar, a small town childhood, and the musical legacy of his blues piano playing grandfather led Brooks to discover his true love in songwriting and storytelling at the age of 11 and he never looked back. Since then, Brooks has been playing stages across the country, honing his craft of songwriting and performing along the way. Today, Brooks lives in Nashville, TN, solidifying his unique spot in the world of country music and modern songwriting. Keep up with Brooks on Instagram @brookshuntleyofficial and TikTok @brookshuntley to be the first to hear his new music.
Hunter Reece is a dynamic singer/songwriter who has a passion for chasing his dreams and impacting the world one note at a time. His mix of melodic manuscripts and soaring vocals set Hunter a part from other artists in the industry. With his debut single, “B.B.G.G.” He has made an indelible mark on the West Coast and around the world. He has nearly 1,000,000 streams on Spotify alone and we are grateful to have him as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Dorian Lake is an up-and-coming multi-talented singer that has a sound that is truly unique. After releasing the very impressive, “Songs In The Key of Love,” he returned with “Dream World.” Every single song features moving vocal performances, outstanding melodies, and lyrics that do a fantastic job of showing the world Dorian Lake’s vulnerable, romantic, and passionate side. To all artists out there who are trying to experiment with their sound; are looking for the only genre for them, or trying to combine all of them in one- Dorian is here to teach you how to do it. He is a “Magician of Sound” and his authentic approach allows listeners to transcend to a different dimension of love. We love him and are grateful to have Dorian Lake on this episode of “Black Canvas.”
Fajjr was born and raised in the rural hills of Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania and is the daughter of Pakistani parents. Trained in both acting and singing, her passion for music and performance has been influenced by the array of genres and cultures of her life and family, which reflects in her diverse writing style and vocals. Ali grew up in Massachusetts and is the son of an Arab-American man and a Bostonian-Irish woman. This unique blend simultaneously exposed him to eastern sounds of Arabic music and the classic rock of his parents generation through to the Pop and Hip-Hop of today. Also trained in theater, Ali combines his natural storytelling ability with his unique composition to create poetic and relatable music. Their debut EP, “Eleven 90,” is an eclectic mix of pop and soul that offers a diverse sampling of their talents as songwriters and musicians.
Bio: Kara Winger was born in Seattle, Washington, but grew up in Vancouver, Washington. She is a 4x Olympian, 8x National Champion, former American Record Holder, Public Lands advocate, Dog lover, and a wife. She is a graduate of Purdue University in 2009 in Nutrition, Fitness, and Health and completed an MBA at DeVry University in 2016 with an accounting concentration. She enjoys photography, backpacking, hiking, the outdoors, playing piano, reading, and hanging out with her family. In 2016, she became the first female athlete from Purdue University to qualify for her third Olympic Games, and she threw a season-best mark to win Javelin gold at the Pam-American Games in Lima, Peru in 2019. Kara had the honor and the privilege to carry the flag of the United States of America at the closing ceremonies of the 2020 Summer Olympics and I am proud to have her as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Philadelphia based-singer, songwriter, and producer Able Heart was lost in life after his Amateur US Olympic snowboarding career came to an abrupt halt due to an injury. For years, he questioned his life and struggled with depression and drug addiction until he found a deep connection and purpose with music. Creating music became his therapy and healthy outlet to express himself, able hopes his music can now inspire and help others. Although he has been producing music for almost ten years l, he spent the majority of that time “ghost producing,” where he worked for-hire without royalties for other artists. In 2019, he got a break when he won the NBC television show, “Songland,” when he authored and produced the billboard charting single “Greenlight” for the Jonas Brothers. Since then, he has been focusing on his Able Heart Project. In the past few months, he has released several new music videos, one of his new single “Whisper” and another for “This Ain’t Like You” off his last EP.
A leader, strategist, marketer, content creator, producer, director, and trusted advisor. Josiah’s experiences have allowed him to drive results and create impactful projects across multiple markets, industries, and practices. His career began after joining Red Bull while achieving a Marketing Degree with a minor in Advertising at Florida Gulf Coast University. For four years, Josiah focused on bringing the brand to life within millennials/collegiate/Gen-Z demographics through crafting experiential marketing initiatives in collaboration with regional, national, and international BU’s. He then brought his talent to Los Angeles to provide free lance consulting to brands, artists, and individuals across multiple industries. He prides himself on being an optimistic. He is the founder and creative strategist for Valence Creative and today’s special guest on “Black Canvas.”
Born and raised in Manhattan Beach, California, Chloé Caroline’s music and artistry radiates a warm, authentic, SoCal vibe with a subliminal message for people to live their truth and spread their light so we can better connect and understand each other. Her ultimate goal: for nobody to ever feel alone. Her sound's intentional combination of real and synthetic instruments and nods to the past and present, lends her to being a timeless breath of fresh air for the future of pop music. She is both an old soul yet ahead of her time. A prolific writer, Chloé combines the vocal influences of Stevie Nicks/Amy Winehouse/Avril Lavigne with the pop and writing sensibility of Harry Styles and Shawn Mendes. She uses bitingly honest lyrics and storytelling influenced from the highs and lows of her personal life and the world around her to strike a chord and connect to a universal audience.
Not many decide to serve their country, go to college for a STEM career, and still be able to pursue their dreams of being a country music superstar. Although she was known in her hometown as "the girl with a great voice", Jenny never saw herself pursuing music as a career - believing it was vanity based. Coming from a family who had served, Jenny knew it was only a matter of time before she too would enlist. Her friends and family were shocked, as Jenny was a varsity cheerleader and shy in personality. Jenny proved them all wrong and went on to serve four years with one tour in the Middle East. During her deployment, her father shipped her a 6 string Takamine acoustic guitar. Jenny began entertaining her fellow squad members and they encouraged her to pursue a country music career after hearing her songwriting and a voice that moved them to tears. After being gone for over a year, Jenny felt the stress of the deployment and experienced a therapeutic effect from songwriting. She also saw the healing effect her voice and songs had on other soldiers she worked with. It was then that Jenny found her true calling - songwriting. Finally listening to her heart, Jenny moved to Nashville in 2018 and recorded her self-written and self funded EP with Grammy award winning producer Jamie Tate of The Rukkus Room. That EP followed with a music video filmed in Hollywood, CA for the catchy song, "Driving with the Top Down" and an invite to the Grand 'Ole Opry radio station WSM Today in Nashville for a live on-air performance. Later in 2019, Jenny also performed at the Nashville VA and other various Yellow Ribbon events around the country inspiring other veterans with her drive and resilience. Since her release of the summer bop, Jenny has signed with a busy booking agency and toured all over the East Coast at festivals and theaters playing over 30 shows in 2020 and 2021 despite the pandemic. Jenny's vocals have been lauded by audiences and industry professionals as "huge and soar ing" and her songwriting as "authentic, clever, and from the heart". The end of 2021 saw the release of "Lights of Our Hometown" with UK artist Danny McMahon and has streamed over 10,000 plays since its release on October 22. Fans of Jenny Grace are hungry for more music in 2022 and can expect more releases as she has been recognized as a force in the industry and determined to break barriers in the genre.
Bradley is a native of Rockford, Michigan. He first got into music by playing his brother’s drum set in middle school. He was encouraged to join the choir, where he discovered he had a talent for singing. He was a standout on “The Voice” and truly made a name for himself with his audition of “Say You Won’t Let Go.” Bradley moved to Nashville to jumpstart his blossoming music career. We are grateful to have Bradley as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Born and raised in Inglewood, CA, Keisha Renee is no stranger to the stage supporting some of your favorite artists such as Duffy, Jill Scott, Adam Lambert, and Nicki Minaj who even featured her on her song, “Freedom.” Keisha won the hearts of millions with her undeniable vocals on Season 13 of NBC’s “The Voice,” where she placed as a finalist. She challenged the norm by professing her love for country music, and with every coach turning their respective chairs, and battling for her pick, Keisha chose to be coached by Blake Shelton. In the past four years, Keisha has lost more than 150 pounds-a critical life change becoming pregnant with her daughter Amari and it being a high risk pregnancy due to her having type-2 Diabetes. In 2018, Keisha Renee moved to Nashville and completed her debut project, “The Road Less Traveled.” She is excited to be a trailblazer in country music, a dream she’s had since her musical palette was exposed to different genres outside her norm. In 2019, Keisha Renee started the top of the year with Kanye West’s Sunday Service and has become one of the voices that have supported that journey for over a year. She continues to tour with Nicki Minaj and is set to launch her BGV Agency “iDeal Music Industry Agency” by Summer 2022 so be on the lookout for great things to come.
Amber Lee is a twenty-two year old Independent Music Artist from Melbourne, Australia. Her music is distributed worldwide through popular streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and Deezer. Amber lee also release’s Official Music Videos for her tracks on her Official Artist Channel on YouTube. Amber Lee’s music ranges from pop, Electro-pop through to Alternative-pop and r&b. With qualifications in Music Performance as well as over 10 years of vocal training and music performance experience and qualifications Amber Lee music career is growing rapidly. Amber Lee has had her music featured and reviewed by such publications as ArtistRack, DopeCauseWeSaid, CCG NETWORK RADIO, Music Crowns, The BandCamp Diaries, Concert Monkey, A&R Factory and even featured in LA’s Music Connection Magazine November Issue. In a recent review of one of her Pop-Ballad tracks "Doubt" states: "If any voice can lead this generation of Pop artist’s, it comes from Amber Lee’s larynx.” - Amelia Vandergast, A&R Factory ( Awarded as one of the Top 100 Music Blogs in the World )
T.J. Wilkins is an artist who speaks to the soul. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, T.J. Wilkins blends classic soul sensibilities with 21st century vibes to create a sound that is all his own. Borrowing from a variety of influences; the likes of Marvin Gaye, Elton John, Usher, and Stevie Wonder, T.J.'s music is for now and beyond. A finalist on Season 6 of NBC's The Voice, T.J. was a standout. From there he went on to work with the likes such legendary artists as Stevie Wonder, The Jacksons, and Beyonce. Now he's ready for his music to take center stage with the release of his debut album ‘FEATURE PRESENTATION,’ coming 1/11/22.
His recent collaborations garnered over 100 million streams in the past 2 years. In quarantine, Twan Ray found his solo sound with the result being his release of “We Could Start A Thing.” It was embraced by Spotify US with a placement in their editorial playlist, “Fresh and Chill.” Twan released a chill pop debut album, “Found Myself In Quarantine,” of which “We Can’t Stop Loving,” got placed in 15 NMT playlist, US and Global included. The career of the 27 year old singer/songwriter upstreamed rapidly with guest appearances in National TH shows and viral videos on TikTok
Sir Boyo aka BOYO is a 27 year old pop recording artist hailing from Nigeria. Known for his upbeat and catchy records, Sir Boyò was playlisted by the Spotify Editorial team on their Fresh Finds Playlist with his debut. His directorial debut came this year with his latest record “I Know U Like It” whose music video features a colorful and flamboyant aesthetic. With this feat he also launches BOYÒ Eyewear, a non gendered eco-friendly eyewear brand that offers biodegradable, protective and stylish lenses. As an artist he hopes to be part of a conversation that discusses the importance of self expression, self love and identity through music and fashion.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, NOAZART began his journey as a singer at only five years old. His buttery gospel voice was debuted on “The Four:Battle for Stardom,” in 2018, with his original rendition of “The Middle.” This earned him acclamation by the song’s creator, Zedd, and also brought Meghan Trainor to tears during his departure. After leaving the show, NOAZART took the time to rediscover and renamed himself as an artist. He has become his own writer, engineer, and producer of the music he is about to release. With influences like Brandy, Tori Kelly, Kim Burrell, and Miguel, he is excited to show off his new artistry to the world.
After graduating from the Ontario College of Art and Design, Micheal Lambie spent the next 15 years as a Creative Director developing award winning TV commercials, print ads, graphic layouts, and illustrations. It was his flair for Real Estate investing and love of photography and painting that opened his eyes to the world of Interior design. While designing income properties and flipping houses, Micheal discovered that his passion for creating beautiful vignettes in rooms of all shapes and sizes, was just as rewarding as selling the final properties! His vast and diverse knowledge, has given him a unique insight to the world of composition, spatial design and a delicate balance of light and color. Providing clients with distinctive, elegant, contemporary designs that not only meet their needs, but invigorate their homes and spirits. He truly an artist by heart and soul and we are grateful to have the amazing Micheal Lambie as our special guest on “Black Canvas.”
Zaxai is one of New York’s eclectic artist. Born of Haitian decent, he credits his sound to his diverse, cultural upbringing. Captivating and intimate, are a few words to describe his voice and performances. Zaxai was a Top 24 contestant on Season 15 of NBC’s “The Voice.” Both a member of Team Kelly Clarkson and Team Jennifer Hudson, Zaxai made an impression on each listener who had the pleasure to hear his amazing voice. In the words of Jennifer Hudson, “You’re a natural performer, you’re ready.” Those words couldn’t be more true as he continues to take the industry by storm. We are grateful to have Zaxai as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Isaac Parker is a fresh face on the music scene, debuting as a solo artist just over a year ago in July of 2020, but this 23 year old Masters Graduate from the Marriot School of Business is no stranger to working hard to find a place in a brand new environment.
Growing up as a gay kid from a big family in Utah’s religious suburbia meant never having a place to belong or someone to express emotions to and honestly talk with, so from a very young age music became a reliable friend, always there with a perfectly packaged 3 minute emotion, and now it’s his turn to release those emotional packages into the world.
Although still new to the industry, Isaac has been hard at work, releasing 4 EPs in 2021, one for each of the four seasons. The latest release, a compilation album titled “Day & Night: Always By Your Side” perfectly encapsulates his goal with music, he says: “I’ve been completely alone for a lot of my life, but music has always been there for me. So my goal is to make a song for every moment of the year, every time of day, every emotion that needs to be felt, so that no matter what the listener needs in a given moment, I can be by their side to help them feel exactly what they need in that moment just like so many artists have done for me”
TIA is just here having a long conversation with you all through her music. TIA has a Pop, RnB/soul style that packs a punch. The audience is drawn into her soulful tone as she delivers emotive lyrics, songs written around experiences and situations that resonates with a global audience. The 2021 Triple J Unearthed High finalist has been compared to pop icons like Bishop Briggs and Dua Lipa with her mind-blowing vocal chops. Described as the Singer-songwriter whose voice needs to be heard to be believed. – triple j unearthed As Triple J Unearthed’s Music Director Dave Ruby Howe described ‘when TIA sings you take notice’ A self-described shy, independent TIA is making her mark in the music industry. TIA has had the incredible opportunity to tour with Tones & I in Tone's backing choir which has cemented her love of performing live.
Mike Scocozza is an American journeyman and entrepreneur rooted deep in the world of music, art and fashion. While he is most known for his stint on America’s Next Top Model, he has also spent the better part of two decades traveling the world, exploring the unique, remarkable and heartwarmingly peculiar.
Mike was driven by curiosity and a passion for learning from an early age. As a child, he was frequently found digging through his mom and dad's old albums, listening to as much music as he could get his hands on. At 14, he received his first guitar and before he was old enough to drive, began playing DIY shows throughout the Northeast. After high school, he signed his first record contract and started touring the country full time. After numerous tours, Mike moved to Los Angeles, and used his experience in the music industry to help others pursue their dreams as a talent manager. He went on to guide and shape the careers of several artists and musicians.
While living in Los Angeles, Mike had a chance encounter with supermodel Tyra Banks that would change his life and introduce him to the world of modeling. Mike joined Tyra’s show, America’s Next Top Model, in the first season to feature both guys and girls. From there his modeling career took off, signing with modeling agencies in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago and walking in fashion shows throughout the country.
Being in front of the camera gave Mike the opportunity to explore the full range of the fashion world. Drawn to the creative side, he immersed himself in the art of tailoring and textiles, studying with master tailors and working with some of the most esteemed fabric mills in the world. In 2020, Mike launched Sarto Collective - a collection of designers, craftsmen and creative souls who are passionate about how things are made, down to the smallest detail. With the goal to make you look and feel your absolute best, Sarto Collective provides uniquely customizable and functional pieces that work as an extension of one's lifestyle.
Mississippi born and raised, Brooke grew up singing in show choirs and music theatre, she moved to LA and discovered her love for writing her own music And is now independent artist based in Nashville releasing and writing songs about breakups and leveling up. Her new Christmas song “HoHoHo Phaze” is an R&B, Pop tune now available on all platforms! Brooke is truly a star and I am honored to have her as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Stevie Howie played music since he was a young kid, picking up piano when he was about 5 or 6 years old. He didn't necessarily think that I had a particularly "special" connection to music primarily because he thought that understanding music as a fundamentally powerful, immutable force of the universe was just a fact. Stevie couldn't imagine not seeing that. It wasn't until he knew that other people didn't quite see things the same way that he did that Stevie began to see my love for music as "special".
Mr. Howie continued playing music, picking up guitar when he was about 9 years old. He spent countless hours in my room playing along to Green Day and Paramore videos on YouTube, imagining that he was in the music videos in their places. This all lasted for a while, until the end of middle school, when the desire to be "cool" trumped my desire to pursue music. So he put down the guitar and piano for a few years until his junior year of high school. Stevie started listening to lots of blues music, mainly the three kings (Albert King, BB King, and Freddie King), Stevie Ray Vaughan, and John Mayer, as well as a lot of Fleetwood Mac. Soon he started playing music constantly. Stevie was obsessed with guitars and everything about them, and probably watched every single live performance of "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" that has ever been played. Stevie graduated from high school to go to The University of Alabama, where his white Fender Strat was the one constant thing in a life full of changes, drama, and lot of emotional desperation. Then, he discovered music production near the end of my freshman year of college. Once that happened, it was all over. Stevie was heartbroken and had nowhere else to put all of my emotion, so he fully dove into creating songs through the beginning of my sophomore year of college. In fact, he spent so much of his time making music that he almost lost his scholarship. He had locked himself in his room making music for so long, had skipped so many classes, and had spent so little time and effort on his classes that he was literally failing to meet the bare minimum. But something was off. Stevie was desperately missing something. It took him some time to realize, but he needed to pursue music. Stevie loved engineering things, but music existed on a different plane. Therefore, in May of 2021, one semester before college graduation, Stevie decided to change the entire plan. He was going to pursue music. At all costs. He was set to finish a work co-op over the summer and his final semester of school over the fall, but he wanted to move to Los Angeles and start his music career as soon as possible, so Stevie made some calls with the computer science department at Alabama to allow him to complete his final semester online, and moved to LA in August. Fast forward to today, Mr. Howie is a TikTok Sensation and just released his first single, “Shakes.” I am honored to have him as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Mystical Recording Artist and Song Writer Yung Stawn Shown. Born and raised from his Palestinian parents, with a musical background. His father was gig singer in the dmv area covering weddings, arab festivals and events with his band at the time. Stawn's dad is one of his biggest influences and reasons why he started making music and developing a business out of it! With Stawn first appearing in the scene in 2018 his first official single "New Me" was the start of it all! He was born and Raised in the suburbs of Silver Spring, Maryland where he currently lives. The Alternative Trap artist is just warming up with 2 projects, and 14 singles in the matter of 2 and half years. Stawn is a mysterious artist which means you can never expect his next move. If you want to see what he's currently up to he advises that you sign up for his mailing list and follow his journey on social media
Redd Waters grew up immersing himself in blues music at the age of seven years old. Born in Rye Brook, Ny, his early inspiration came from Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Pinetop Perkins. During his teenage years, he began singing at different bars and clubs through the nyc area. He began writing songs that spoke to the intersection of his knowledge and love of folk,blues,americana, and jazz piano.
Redd Waters went on to graduate from berklee college of music in 2015, where his studies were concentrated in music performance and jazz piano. He studied with Yoko Miwa, Joanne Brackeen, and expanded his techincal prowess under the tutelage of Mike Ledonne in NYC.
His band consist of award winning guitarist Jernej Bervar, revered jazz drummer Clemens Grassman, and Italy’s finest bass player Carlo de Biaggio. Redd Waters debut album, “Dirt and Ash,” was just released Sept 24th!
He is also called “Big Country.” Michael is from a little town called Sandy, Oregon. He had a dream to become a vocalist growing up and he is making that dream become reality. With a hit song called “This Town,” Michael is enjoying his time as a country star and he is our very special guest on “Black Canvas.”
Jesse grew up in a small town called Potsdam, NY. He was an o my child and he learned to keep himself entertained. He grew up listening to Guns and Roses, Michael Jackson, Nickelback, Bon Jovi, John Denver, Dolly Parton, and Conway Twitty. When he was 14 years old, he discovered artists that he felt connected to such as Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, and John Mayer. He currents performs locally, but he truly has the makings of a global superstar.
NICOLAS KING has been performing since he was 4 years old. Having been in 3 Broadway productions before the age of 12 is no small feat. Aside from appearing opposite Tom Selleck in “A Thousand Clowns", and Carol Burnett's "Hollywood Arms" directed by Hal Prince, he was Broadway’s longest running Chip in Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast”. King has also appeared in dozens of national TV commercials, including his award winning 'Oscar Mayer Lunchables' commercial. King has appeared on many TV talk shows such as "The View", "The Today Show", "Sally Jesse Raphael", "Liza & David", and twice on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno (including Leno's final week as host in 2014). His latest album, "Act One - Celebrating 25 Years of Recordings", was released in 2021 with Club 44 Records and features collaborations with Jane Monheit, Norm Lewis, hit-maker Charles Calello, and longtime musical director Mike Renzi. He performed on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon for 8 consecutive years live in Las Vegas, originated the voice of "Oscar" on Discovery Kids' "Kenny The Shark" and is the recipient of the 1995 and 1996 Talent America Award, 2010 Julie Wilson Award, 2015 AMG Award for Artist of the Year, the 2012 Bistro Award for 'Outstanding Performer of the Year', and the 2019 Legends Award for his contribution to the preservation of the Great American Songbook. Aside from performing alongside artists as Tony Danza, Andrea McArdle, Jack Jones, Lainie Kazan, Donna McKechnie, Faith Prince, Billy Paul, Jennifer Holliday, Debby Boone, and Linda Lavin, he has also performed alongside his mentor, the legendary Liza Minnelli, since he was 11 years old as her opening act from 2002-2012, touring all over the country. King has performed on many iconic stages including concerts and appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Birdland, 54 Below, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and aboard Silversea and Crystal Cruises.
Professional dancer - He originally built his reputation within the international competition circuit, expanding himself further stepping into the commercial world via TV shows and music videos, choreographing and featuring in dance theatre productions, having solo stage shows, multiple cruise contracts and continental tours, even performing to millions worldwide in international opening ceremonies.
Dance Coach - Throughout his dance career coaching has always been an important aspect to Tommy; from teaching within community sessions to becoming head of urban dance at a reputable contemporary dance school, building his coaching credentials academically to leading international workshops.
Dance Industry Consultant - As his skills and experiences both within and outside the dance industry have developed, Tommy has frequently been approached to offer Dance Industry Consultancy. Through Event and Competition Management to Strategic Marketing and Social Media Marketing, Stage Direction and Choreography to Judging dance competitions; all his Skills, Knowledge and Experience are here to direct and guide others through any challenges they may face.
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Author - dancing with purpose 2021 - a guide to finding meaning through dance and life Tommy is a man with a purpose and I am blessed to have the opportunity to interview him on “Black Canvas.”
Despite starting his career with a lack of natural rhythm, Rapper-turned-singer, Jake Aldridge, went on to become an award-winning musician. Wishing to inspire those facing adversity, Jake’s upcoming Pop-Country single ‘Down’, is a tribute to, and a celebration of, ‘The underdog’. A title he is all too familiar with. He is truly a star and I am grateful to have him a part of “Black Canvas.”
Matt Madjerich is an American Alternative Rock artist residing in the steel city of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He began his musical journey at the age of 12 when he took up guitar, voice and drums. His early influences ranged from Nirvana and Filter, all the way up to RED, Chevelle, Three Days Grace and most notably, Breaking Benjamin. His musical playing style can be described as hard hitting, edgy and powerful, with large open chords, low tuned guitars and hauntingly intense vocal melodies. As a song writer, Matt really tries to make songs that anyone can personify in their own unique way, and if they like it and really get in touch with it, then he has accomplished his purpose. Though his subject matter is primarily dark and foreboding, Matt hopes that his lyrics convey positivity and reassurance. He has released three singles to date, Falling Behind, Ember and Color Blind. Of which, Falling Behind and Color Blind have received air play on the Pittsburgh based radio station 105.9 The X.
Breaking through the monotony of music today, Dwight The 2nd is sliding onto the music scene with style and sophistication. This singer/songwriter may be the 2nd in name, but this may be the first time you hear such a warm and smooth mix of R&B, Funk, Jazz, Pop, and Gospel. The Columbia College Chicago alum just released his debut single, “Nice to Meet Me,” on all streaming platforms, along with it’s beautifully paired music video that captivates even more of the senses. With early steps this well formed, we can all imagine the journey ahead for Dwight the 2nd
Ian Von was raised and reared in a generationally gifted music culture, he had forged his way as a critically acclaimed solo artist, songwriter, and musician. Insightful and intuitive, Ian has a noteworthy purpose. As he says, “I am at my core, and R&B artist, here to impact my culture by touching the hearts of people through my music.” Born in Baton Rouge, LA, Ian grew up with deep roots firmly planted in the church, where he honed his skills as a musician and singer. As part of a generously gifted musical family, music is his birthright. Ian’s sound is refined, polished, and ever evolving with the times yet staying true to the classic elements and musicality that he was groomed by. Ian is taking responsibility to help push the R&B music culture forward by contributing world class offerings.
This episode is centered around around developing grace in our daily living and reclaiming our happiness in our lives. At the end of this episode you will learn about the 5x5 rule that can be implemented to help decrease overthinking and develop healthy constraints to daily living.
At the age of 25, Jay Reese is an up and coming superstar. Not only is he an amazing artist, but also he spends his days being a hands on father of 2 amazing kids and a loving husband to his wonderful wife. There is no stopping the momentum of his talent. With his unique charisma, zeal for life, and creative artistry, the world will take notice very soon of this spectacular artist. He is destined for greatness and we are very blessed to have have Jay share his journey on “Black Canvas.” Season 5 is off to a great start!!! Love you brother and keep doing what you do! Please go out and support him on all major platforms and like his music on YouTube. If you are not subscribed and following my second podcast called “Space Between,” I hope to see you there and listening as well. https://anchor.fm/jeriel-h
Les Trent is an Emmy-Nominated, New York-Based Senior Correspondent for Inside Edition. Les is among the reporters providing Inside Edition’s ongoing coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the years, Mr. Trent has covered such high-profile stories as the Super Bowl, The Sandy Hook shootings, the 9/11 Attacks, and the incredible story of Ted Williams (homeless man with the golden voice). Les has covered breaking and featured stories around the world for over 20 years. He has served more than 10 years as a local reporter in San Francisco, CA and Buffalo, NY. He was also inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame. I am so grateful to have Mr. Trent as my final guest for Season 4 of “Black Canvas.”
Bill is a singer/songwriter/recording artist from Kentucky who shares his wonderful gift with the world on tour, through social media apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and is truly a all-around family man. This episode takes a dive into his life growing up and how he has persevered through life changing circumstances. His new single, “Like A Man Oughta Do,” comes out on November 12th. Please go and pre-save his new music and support his previous releases. Thank you Bill for being a part of “Black Canvas.”
ParkWild is an artist/songwriting/production team based in Los Angeles, CA. After a chance meeting at Grammy Camp Los Angeles in 2011, Austin Zudeck and Justin Thunstrom fell into an unstoppable creative rhythm. In 2016, they decided to formally partner up as ParkWild. After two years based in New York City, they made their transition to the West Coast and signed to Disney Music Publishing. ParkWild has found a variety of success collaborating with recording artists and songwriters, as well as focusing their talents on sync projects. The Duo has also released singles of their own with additional singles coming monthly.
Dillon Antony is a singer and songwriter who has his eyes set on making a huge splash in the music industry with the release of his debut single “Blown My Mind.” The track was written by Dillon which gives fans a taste of what’s going to be rolling in afterwards. Dillon has spent the Summer of 2018 in the studio with music producer and composer Pravin Mani, who has previously worked with AR Rahman on multiple occasions. Staying true to his artistry, Dillon shall fully express his creativity in all aspects of his arts, from writing songs to captivating fans with his soothing vocals. With over 400k views on his debut music view on YouTube, Dillon’s career is off to a great start. His latest release,”Not About You,” continues to garner excellent attention and his EP is on the way.
The undeniably smooth, raw vocals of Tony ForesTT will leave you transfixed. Accompanied by his transparent songwriting, vulnerable lyrics and ever changing sounds, this southern born soul has the ability to revitalize the art of R&B. Tony has found solitude in Brooklyn,NY, where he stands proud in fluidity and authenticity of representation for all. By lyrically captivating nostalgic emotions, and conquering internal demons; every listener is bound to transcend.
This episode features one of my best friends, Amir Mogadam. He is not only a musical genius, but is an entrepreneur with a heart of gold. He shares his career milestones and drops nuggets of wisdom that we all can use to thrive in the face of unfortunate odds. His story will truly give you a peak into his many successes in the music industry and help feed your soul with his immense courage and strength.
Acclaimed LA / New York bassist, producer and songwriter Joshua Crumbly joins Shahzad Ismaily’s figureight records for the release of beautiful new album ForEver “ForEver is a letter to tomorrow,” Joshua tells us. His music embodies this sentiment with eloquent gravitas. It is certainly as personal as a letter, handcrafted in the most expressive and affecting ways. Like a letter, it speaks not only of its own words, but of the writer, a soul baring important truths. And it is addressed to “tomorrow”; a sense of hope and conviction illuminate its gentle musical miniatures. “ForEver is a reflection on love, legacy and happenings in the world. A warm hug in inner space.” Though centred about the bass guitar - Joshua is a sought after bassist whose credits include albums for Blue Note, recording dates with Bob Dylan, and performances with Kamasi Washington - ForEver uses additional instrumentation with subtlety and grace. Key track “THREE” grooves on a balmy percussive rhythm while a jazz-tinged synth melody loops and coils about the repeated bassline. The rolling, free drums of “Higher” offer a chaotic counterpoint to the lilting serenity of its arpeggiated bass chords. Interestingly, the record’s first vocal lines appear midway through the album (in “To Morrow”), a timely reminder that all of the elegance, power and fluency thus far has been achieved without a single lyric. Towards the end of the record, “Kolkata” is named after the birthplace of Joshua’s mother. Combinations of cultures - Joshua has an African-American father and a South Asian mother - is found in abundance in his music. “I think the sound of the album is flexible and doesn’t inherently lead to any one singular experience,” he writes. “ForEver can be the leaves of a tree in the wind far off in the distance, or the vast sea that you’ve dipped your feet into whilst taking in the infinite, finding your own reflection.” Joshua made his musical debut aged 10, playing alongside his saxophonist father. A gifted performer, even as a pre-teen, he enjoyed mentorships with renowned bass players Reggie Hamilton (Whitney Houston, Seal) and Al McKibbon (Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins) before moving from LA to New York to attend the prestigious Juilliard music school. After years of honing his musicality alongside seminal players, Joshua finally embarked on recording his own solo pieces, beginning with 2020’s Rise album. The starting place of ForEver quickly followed, beginning with encouraging words from friend and collaborator Shahzad Ismaily. “ForEver began with an out of the blue call from Shahzad. He told me that I needed to record a solo bass album. It started out as such, then I added some other instruments. It branched out even further when I reached out to a few friends, whose voice I was strongly hearing on particular songs. I’m grateful they were down to be a part of the record.”
Rosa Antonini graduated with a pharmacy degree in the Dominican Republic. Later on, she studied computer programming and received her Master’s degree in Information Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology in the U.S. Since her early upbringing, Rosa has been fascinated by learning about Science and Metaphysics. This pursuit of interests influenced the foundation of her values and sensitivity to others. Her debut book, “The Zero-Sum Game Of You,” came to her as an inspiration born from her sense of gratitude. More than an idea, working on her book felt like a mission: the answer to helping others to build the best life possible through awareness and accountability. 60% of her book’s funds will be dedicated to creating training and educational programs to help young adults in financial need to get better jobs.
Zach Alexander is a professional acoustic guitarist, singer, songwriter, and performer based in the Atlanta area. Frequently compared to the likes of Jason Mraz, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson. Zach specializes in synthesizing the discerning elements of jazz music with the accessibility of pop music into a relaxing package of acoustic renditions of songs from variety of eras and genres. Zach just released his debut EP, “Paradise,” on Spotify, Apple Music, and other stores and plans to continue recording a more R&B infused acoustic album in the Fall.
Our special guest on today’s episode is Baton Rouge native, Devin Taylor. He is a Pop and R&B recording artist who has a very unique style and sound that separates himself from any artists out there. With recent releases, “Drippin” featuring Nilly, “By My Side” featuring Adam Dollar$, and “A.M. Thoughts,” Devin has shown his abilities to shine as a new artist in the music game. With a mixture of pop and hip hop sounds, Devin will surely be one of the next biggest artists to come out of the Baton Rouge Area.
Our special guest is Alignment Coach, Joshua Cannon. Josh is a son, brother, mentor, coach, and leader. He thrives on connection, gratitude, and service to others. Through the ups and downs of life, he has found the courage and grace to look deeply into the meaning of it all. His mission is to relieve suffering by loving deeply. As a coach, he helps people create habits that align with their TRUE SELF. You can find him connecting with friends, on long walks taking in the wonders of nature, attending spiritual community gatherings, at the gym, reading, playing piano, sipping a good cup of coffee, or coaching.
As first seen on #TeamKelly on The Voice, OneUpDuo is comprised of husbands Jerome And Adam Bell-Bastien. Based in Detroit, MI, OneUpDuo originally formed in New York City in 2018. You can find them immersed in both cities dance music culture performing in nightclubs, theaters, stage shows, and exclusive private events. In 2020, despite the pandemic, OneUpDuo released their critically acclaimed single, “TRN IT UP,” which was remixed by Grammy-nominated StoneBridge and DJ Lil’ Joey.
Eric Lee is an American Singer-Songwriter. Raised in South Florida, Lee grew up with eclectic tastes in music. With wide-ranging influences- from Dwight Yoakam, Bob Dylan, The Eagles, and Dolly Parton. He emotes a unique voice in country music, creating vocally driven songs with heart and soul. His debut single, “Same Dirt Road,” was released in November 2020 and quickly garnered 5 million streams online, it hit number 38 on the Music Row Radio chart and obtained a strong international presence. He’s also had success as a producer and co-writer, licensing music for TV, Film, and Ads. In 2018, he produced and co-wrote the song, “Stronger Than I’ve Even Been,” performed by Kaleena Zanders which was featured in Toyota’s segment during the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics that year. His upcoming debut album, “For Who You Are,” was self-produced and mixed by six-time Grammy winner, Vance Powell and mastered by Grammy Winning Engineer, Pete Lyman.
I am so grateful to have Mr. Jon Davis back on Black Canvas. On today’s episode, we dive deep into the abyss of cognition distortions and carve out a plan to help diminish our inner saboteur and find peace in the midst of pain. Jon highlights some amazing tips he has used to help increase his ability to survive and thrive in an ever changing world. His music can be found on all major platforms and his Instagram handle is @officialjondavis
Introducing Natalie Lane, she is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. Not only is she an artist, but from a very young age she has cut her teeth in working in various backgrounds in the entertainment industry. From touring with Michael W. Smith to Van Hunt. She has worked behind the music and now is making her debut with her new single, “Lonely.” soon to be followed by an EP that will be coming out later this year. She is a dear friend and if you would like to follow her she is on Instagram: @swerveitslane and she has her own website as well: https://www.natalielanemusic.com
Mo is a musical master. He has studied under some of the best teachers in the world at the Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA. Mo is an artist, performer, producer, and philanthropist. Mo started producing and composing at the age of ten. He strongly feels that music has no limits, therefore, he is always searching for new musical concepts in the unknown. He is our special guest and I am grateful to help share his vision with the world.
This episode highlights Nashville’s own Singer/Songwriter Melroze. She talks about her latest single, SOS, and how she started her music career. She shares about never giving up on your dreams and finding your purpose through life challenges. She is truly a star and has the voice of an angel!
Hailing from New York, Pop Singer/Songwriter Ryan Clark is making his imprint on the music scene. Opening for artists like OAR and an impressive 250 plus shows under his belt, Clark recently released his highly anticipated EP, Trust and you can trust that he hit all the right notes. For more information including upcoming dates please visit: www.ryanclarkmusic.com
Ronnie Greene is an up and coming singer/songwriter/musician from New York. He is a multifaceted instrumentalist with a drive to find his spot in the music industry. New to the game, but not new to the art. He has the charisma and uniqueness that will help him carve out his own lane and make a lasting imprint on the lives of every person he touches.
I am grateful to have one of my new friends and a musical genius, DR, as a part of Black Canvas. He is a star on the rise with a Hit song, “Holiday,” out now and some new music on the horizon. He talks about the challenges in the music industry and how he remains grounded in his family life while still pursuing his dreams.
Dancer/Choreographer/Actress/Model. Amanda has shown the world that she is not only a star in the making, but a role-model that has taken the entertainment world by storm. She has worked with: Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, and Meghan Trainor to name a few. She has proven that hardwork and dedication pays off when you are determined to reach whatever goals that you have set for yourself. She embodies the mantra, “Dance is for the everybody and every body is for dance! Her body positivity stance will continue to help impact the lives of our younger generation and I am honored to have her as my special guest!
This episode highlights my dear friend, Robb Ward, LPC. He talks about what encouraged him into becoming a part of the counseling field and how his life has been impacted since COVID.
Our special guest is the amazingly talented DJ Ashton Martin. From the stadiums of the Kansas City Chiefs to playing for the Kansas City Royals to being a full-time Dad, Ashton shares insights into being a business man with a plan. He also discusses how music helped reshape his life for the better.
Recording Artist Jon Davis has been quick to establish himself and his artistry; finding his way onto playlists all around the world with his first three singles, “Easy,” “Goodbye,” and “You Will Be Loved.” His earliest releases are currently featured on Spotify’s Discover Weekly, along with features from LUM Music on playlists such as “Pop X” and “Today’s Top Hits.” Jon Davis is known for his lyrical work and powerful vocals born of contemporary and classical vocal training from esteemed coaches such as Seth Briggs and Karen Parks. Jon is distinctive in his approach to songwriting, and brings a fresh perspective to modern contemporary music.
If there’s one word to describe April Osteen Simons it’s Encourager. In a world filled with negativity and hopelessness, she brings an inspiring message of hope, wrapped up in God’s amazing love and grace. April is an author, Hope Coach, a television cohost, and the host of the weekly podcast, Better, an inspirational boost to living a better life. She also hosts, House of Hope on YouTube; a series filled with conversations of hope and encouragement for everyday living. April travels extensively, sharing the message of Hope in a way that is relatable, insightful, and life changing. Her most prized possession is her family. She has five amazing kids and two beautiful grandbabies. April loves and she loves shoes too! She is an amazing human being and now someone I can call friend!
Our special guest is a musician, producer, engineer, and Saxophonist aka “The Trap Jazz Genius.” I coined the term for him LOL! But he is a Memphis, TN native who marries the sounds of Jazz and Hip-Hop/Trap music seamlessly and helps inspire young artist in the field. His new single, “Seed,” is put on streaming services and he is truly an artist on the rise.
Joshua Leonard is the owner of Leonard Studios and creator of Team Supreme Cartoon. He is not only an immensely talented illustrator and character designer, but he shares his experiences surviving Hurricane Katrina and being an amazing role model for his daughter. From star athlete to working for Nickelodeon to working for Drake, Joshua’s light is only growing brighter. He is truly an inspiration to young kids and has giving me hope that anything is possible.
This episode highlights the positive and negative parts of our lives and healthy tips to help decrease abandonment and help create an environment for security and self-love
This episode highlights the career of “The Voice” Contestant, Zach Day. His sultry voice and amazing spirit makes him a standout in the music world. He shares about life after the show and how his resilience has helped him gain a new perspective on life!
This episode highlights the amazing composer and lyricist, Scott Evan Davis. MAC Award winner in 2017 for Best Song, “Before I Forget,” ASCAP Award winner in 2016 for Best Song, “If The World Only Knew,” Courage In Theatre Award in 2014 for his Original Musical “Powerful Day,” and Broadway World Award in 2012 for Best Song, “If We Say Goodbye.” He shares his experiences in life and how he developed a passion for songwriting and playing the music he loves. He is truly an inspiration and we are grateful to have him as a guest on “Black Canvas.”
Mercedes Cusick is a Licensed Trauma Therapist specializing in EMDR. She possesses a thorough understanding of the impact of trauma on one’s life and is drawn to the power that comes from witnessing people heal from trauma. Her practice is dedicated to helping clients get “unstuck” from harmful lifelong patterns so they can live a free and healthy life.
This episode highlights my friend, Joslyn Pennywell-Trim. From Lucky, LA, Joslyn shares her experiences in the model world, as well as becoming a wife and mother and how her career has shifted. But throughout it all, she has kept her amazing spirit and wonderful glow from the inside out.
This episode highlights Swedish Singer-Songwriter Andreas Moss. Andreas is part of the new vanguard of queer artists attempting to deconstruct the pop panorama. Andreas’ music has been featured in the likes of Billboard, Wonderland, and Clash Magazine and appeared on some of Spotify’s most notable playlists, including “Global Viral 50” and “New Music Friday,” amassing 13 million streams worldwide. He is a dear friend and music visionary.
Based in New York City, Fatherdude is a multifaceted vocalist and musician best known for his dynamically powerful voice and performance. He has amass millions of plays and heavy international radio rotation on releases with electronic artists San Holo, Benny Benassi, Troyboi, Lido, and Griz as well as hip-hop records with Redman, Wiz Khalifa, Joell Ortiz, and The Underachievers. He was recently a featured songwriter and performer on NBC’s Songland Season 2 and is soon releasing a Brasstracks produced project called “Death of Me.”
This episode highlights the innovative, creative, and talented rising star: Reigen! He is a Brooklyn based Indie artist who recently released a new piece entitled, “Happy,” which articulates the importance of overcoming internal struggles and finding yourself through the process. He is an artist on the rise with over 1,500,000 streams on Spotify!
This episode highlights the life of Tony Ellis Martinez. He shares his journey through life trials and how his faith has sustained him to finding his purpose in life. Tony is a TikTok Sensation and Media Mogul. It is truly an honor to have him guest star on episode 100!
This interview highlights my friend, Ashley Renee. She is a Native of New Orleans, LA with a powerhouse vocal range and effervescent personality. She shares her current views related to music, culture, and her current aspirations in her daily living.
This episode gives easy, daily tips to help recognize clutter strongholds and simplify the clutter you current have in your life.
This episode highlights the importance of redefining what it means to listen to the language we convey to others. It also allows us to take responsibility for our lives and how we choose to show up daily in our actions.
This episode highlights the language we use to identify ourselves and how labels can adversely affect our psyche and how positive labels can redefine our purpose.
This episode highlights ANTM Cycle 4 contestant, Keenyah Hill. She shares her life since Top Model and the importance of building confidence while “Finding Your Light.”
This episode highlights rising star, Andy Greenwell. He shares with us his challenges and triumphs in the music business and the effect COVID-19 has had on his current music career.
This episode highlights the art of photography with my special guest, James Leblanc. He is the owner of J Michael Photography and Publisher and Owner of “The Creative.”
This episode highlights the incredible talents of a remarkable husband, film producer, and Tik Tok sensation: Tony Ellis Martinez. He shares his experiences with film and how his spiritual journey has given his life a brand new purpose.
This episode highlights the importance of staying focused in life and finding happiness in day to day task.
This episode highlights the importance of embracing your dreams and aspirations by letting go of your past failures.
This episode highlights the importance of living our truth and finding potential in daily tasks.
This episode highlights the importance of minimizing negative thoughts by finding healthy benefits to positive thinking.
This episode highlights the importance of making a budget work and completing a debt and income inventory list to increasing financial transparency.
This episode highlights the importance of developing time management in daily tasks and investing in your well-being.
This episode describes ways of developing resiliency in daily living and combating stressful situations when they arise.
This episode highlights the importance of pride month and being aware of supporting each other in our toughest times.
This episode highlights the importance of developing a healthy ego and let go of negative self-talk.
The episode describes the myths related to regret and healthy tools to let go of regrets you may have experienced in life.
This episode highlights the importance of spending time with yourself and enjoying the moments by creating happiness in the process.
This episode highlights the importance of developing a plan to decrease impulsive thoughts and behaviors when they arise.
This episode highlights the importance of being aware of mental health triggers and symptoms and checking in with those in need.
This episode highlights the importance of developing relationship green flags in daily living and learning to keep bonds stronger with daily practice.
This episode highlights the importance of developing a better mindset and reaffirming positive thoughts into everyday living.
This episode highlights the importance of asking for help and fostering changes in our daily living to decrease ruminating thoughts and self-doubt
This episode highlights the importance of fostering love in daily living and to work on developing an OPEN (Optimistic, Persistent, Enthusiastic, and Nurturing)relationship with ourselves first.
This episode describes the importance of developing clarity in the hear and now and not allowing your past to dictate your current successes in life.
This episode describes the importance of working through repressed emotions and finding your own armor to guard your mind from negative perspectives.
This episode highlights the important tips needed to re-energize ourselves and find inner peace.
The episode highlights the importance of making time for yourself and learning to set healthier boundaries in relationships.
This episode highlights ways of overcoming life’s storms and building anchor skills to feel safe and secure.
This episode describes tips and suggestions needed to increase motivation in our everyday lives.
This episode highlights the importance of saying no and not allowing your negative thoughts to impact daily living.
This episode describes the benefits to journaling daily and the importance of building self-esteem through creative writing.
The episode highlights the importance of developing positive ways of thinking through the bereavement period and finding hope in everyday living.
The episode highlights the importance of developing healthy expectations and decreasing fault beliefs
The episode highlights the importance of developing a personal growth plan to identify positive traits in our day to day living.
The episode highlights the root causes of rejection and healthy ways to eradicate those negative thoughts when they arise.
This episode highlights the importance of developing happiness and purpose in ourselves through positivity.
This episode describes examples of random acts of kindness and the importance of being kind to yourself daily.
This episode describes nine principles needed to create balance in our everyday living.
This episode highlights the importance of developing a pathway needed to increase positive self esteem and decreasing negative thoughts.
This episodes highlights seven tools to breathing and living for your own sense of purpose.
This episode highlights steps to loving and believing in yourself and re-examining the thoughts that cloud your mind.
This episode highlights some common reactions related to traumatic incidents and positive steps needed to eradicate those feelings.
This episode highlights the importance of developing self confidence in eight simple steps.
This episode highlights six tips to developing self-love and loving the skin you are in.
This episode highlights the importance of expressing gratitude on a day to day basis and allowing yourself to show appreciation for your accomplishments
This episode describes the importance of celebrating ourselves daily and finding genuine happiness in our lives.
This episode describes the importance of building and engaging resiliency in our everyday lives.
This episode highlights the importance of finding intimacy in relationships and to be aware of what you need to build intimacy in your day-to-day living.
This episode highlights nine tips to helping individuals who struggle with depression and to develop affirmative rights within themselves.
This episode describes the importance of creating balance in our everyday lives and maintaining wellness.
This episode describes the importance of finding values to tend to and to work on reducing our self-doubt
This episode describes three tips that can be used to develop positive conversations in our lives and dispute negative thought processing.
This episode highlights the importance of using active listening tools to help understand what others feel or need from us in any given moment.
This episode gives four tips to helping enhance hope in our lives and to find our sense of purpose.
This episode describes five dangers of staying in comfort zones and healthy ways to push yourself into positivity and light.
This episode highlighted potential strategies needed to find resolution in situations that can lead to anger.
This episode highlighted the need for each individual to develop a sense of personal responsibility in every life.
This episode discusses ways to eradicate our negative self-talk and gives five tips to becoming successful in our lives.
This episode highlights the importance of developing positive goals to help reduce the stigma attached to mental health.
This episode highlights ways of working through bitterness and resentments in our lives and declaring positivity in our daily ventures to success.
This episode discusses the importance of finding your purpose in life and learning to defy the odds and finding inner peace within yourself.
This episode discusses the importance of knowing the difference between being a victim or accuser as it relates to gaslighting and finding tools to help reduce those negative thoughts as they arise.
This episode highlights the importance of taking a positive stand for equality, justice, and self love.
This episodes breaks down the importance of finding serenity, wisdom, and courage to move forward in a positive direction.
This episode highlighted creative ways of working through overwhelming feelings and finding happiness in moving forward. Special Guest, Tangela Smith
This episode highlights positive ways you can work through vulnerability and find your own purpose in life.
This episode details positive ways of working through ruts in our lives and finding healthy activities that can motivate us to think positively and live a productive life.
This episode discusses the importance of adding tools to our everyday life to help increase our likelihood of developing happiness in our lives.
This episode highlighted the importance of defining yourself. Special Guest Tangela helped facilitate the episode and gave insightful tools based on her purview.
This episode highlighted tips needed to find a healthy balance in our daily lives and discussed the importance of reframing negative thoughts during a pandemic.
This episode highlighted the importance of building character in our lives and creating a path of success that will help develop our self-worth in our daily living.
This episode highlighted the importance of finding trust within ourselves and learning to work through our negative thought patterns.
This is our season finale you guys! This episode will highlight a poem written for my grandfather. It was really emotional for me because he was my hero. But I want you guys to share it with your family and friends. I will be preparing new content for season 2. Thank you so much for you support and love.
This episode highlights five tips to building resiliency in our lives and finding ways to bounce back from adversity when it arises.
This episode describes the importance of developing passions and a purpose for our lives to help alleviate negative self talk and create positive self worth.
This episode discusses both healthy signs and warning signs of relationships and the importance of filling your emotional cup with positivity.
This episode highlights the importance of working through anger and disputing myths associated with anger itself.
This episodes highlights a few poems from the book, “Amara’s Gift,” available on amazon.
This episode discusses the importance of creating a bucket list and to not focused on the negative, but to work slowing to achieving the goals we set for ourselves.
This episode gives a quick review from one of my favorite books entitled, “Who Moved My Cheese?” By Spencer Johnson. It discusses the importance monitoring change, preparing for change, adapting, and enjoying changes as it happens.
This episode discusses the importance of developing leadership skills and finding happiness in the little things I can accomplish.
This episodes gives tools to dealing with breakups and finding ways to cultivate love and happiness in our lives.
This episode explains the importance of fostering gratitude and learning to develop optimism in a world of pessimism.
This episode describes the importance of making decisions that are right for you and developing a roadmap that is paved to an endless road to happiness.
This episode highlights the importance of creating positive outlets to help raise awareness about bullying. It also discussing anti-bullying activist, American motivational speaker, and author, Elizabeth Ann “Lizzie” Velasquez and her remarkable story of preserving through adversity and changing hearts around our nation.
This episode gives each listener some tools they can use to help reduce stagnation and increase the likelihood of reducing feelings of burnout when it arises.
This episodes highlights seven tips to improving self-esteem and activities that could help decrease negative self talk.
A review from Bestselling author, Jim Stovall’s book, “The Ultimate Gift.” I will also given my thoughts related the movie as well.
The importance of letting go of your negative self-perception and developing positive values and morals to govern your your life.
This episode discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries to help increase self-esteem, but also to limit stressors that might arise due to setting boundaries.
Finding healthy ways to love ourselves and not judging our path to happiness in the eyes of society.
This episode will explain my purpose for starting this podcast and sharing with others strength, hope, and love.