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Spotlight: Ernest Dickerson Still Breaking New Ground

The Visionary Who Rewrote Cinematic History Ernest R. Dickerson has long stood at the crossroads of art and revolution. Born in Newark, shaped by Howard University, and sharpened at NYU, he emerged not merely as a filmmaker but as a force. One whose eye, instincts, and integrity reshaped American cinema. From the moment he began … Continue reading Spotlight: Ernest Dickerson Still Breaking New Ground

Spotlight: Spoken Reasons The Architect

There are creators… and then there are architects of eras. Spoken Reasons is not merely a producer, actor, comedian, or viral sensation. He is a cultural force, a fearless builder, and one of the few modern entertainers rewriting the rules with the same thunderous boldness as legends like Dolemite (Rudy Ray Moore), Dave Chappelle, and Hollywood power broker … Continue reading Spotlight: Spoken Reasons The Architect

Spotlight: Hot Boy Turk’s “Joseph” Album of the Year

Why Hot Boy Turk’s Joseph Deserves Album of the Year In a year crowded with big-budget releases and pop-star narratives, Hot Boy Turk’s Joseph stands apart as a raw testament to resilience, redemption, and raw skill. From the Magnolia Projects of New Orleans to surviving the gunfire, breaking free of addiction, and building his own … Continue reading Spotlight: Hot Boy Turk’s “Joseph” Album of the Year

Spotlight: Nicholas Perkins The Empire Builder

There are men who build companies. Then there are men who build legacies. Nicholas M. Perkins stands in the latter category — a man whose life reads like scripture for dreamers, doers, and believers in manifesting your own reality. From a modest upbringing, raised by two strong women who taught him the sacred rhythm of … Continue reading Spotlight: Nicholas Perkins The Empire Builder

Spotlight: Andre J. Gee and the Soul of Hip-Hop Journalism

There’s a rhythm to Andre J. Gee’s writing that feels less like reportage and more like translation—an attempt to carry the pulse of a culture into words before it gets distorted by algorithms and noise. In an era where too many stories about rap are packaged for clicks, Gee remains committed to something rarer: honesty. … Continue reading Spotlight: Andre J. Gee and the Soul of Hip-Hop Journalism

“It Had To Happen” Is DJ Kayotik’s Most Powerful Performance Yet

DJ Kayotik aka Dr. Kareem Thomson has been all across the world as a successful DJ. This is no small feat. Everyday someone picks up their headphones and decide they want to lead the flashy life of an On the Go DJ, always partying and keeping the crowd engaged. However, most of those aspiring souls … Continue reading “It Had To Happen” Is DJ Kayotik’s Most Powerful Performance Yet

Business Spotlight: All Chill Ice Cream

South Central, Los Angeles, CA Hip hop is an ever growing culture and genre of music. The music traditionally has been a soundtrack to the lifestyle. Hip hop, minus the corporate agendas and no holds barred monetization, is a glorious culture filled with amazing people, sayings, principles, cool styles, and even dances and tribalistic chants … Continue reading Business Spotlight: All Chill Ice Cream

Spotlight: Jason Flom Helps Save the World

Jason Flom visiting now executed inmate Rodney Reed Jason has been saving lives by dedicating his time and energy to a righteous cause. Often work like this goes under reported and hardly celebrated. Real wins for real people in real time but no fanfare whatsoever. Thanks to his creation Lava For Good, the work is … Continue reading Spotlight: Jason Flom Helps Save the World