I began this month with the story of an African American woman and her experience in the alternative music scene. I wanted to finish the month off with the perspective coming from an African American male.
2017 Was THAT YEAR
Reflection on my highs and lows of 2017
Morgan Man: Alexander Freeman
Meet Alexander Freeman, he is a rising junior at Morgan State University. Alexander, or Alex as he is known by his friends, has spent his summer bringing light to an important social issue. The lack of feminine products that are readily available for female students. According to studyinternational.com, women are outnumbering men at a record…
MOOSE: MORE THAN MAKE UP
Meet Moose, a social media influencer who is using her love for make up to show black love, body positivity, and black history.
NIA: “God gave you a purpose, now it’s your turn to express it.”
I can recall the first time that I saw Nia dancing, it was during a showcase at Prince George’s Community College. To say that she was talented is an understatement when Nia begins to dance she gracefully commands the attention of her audience while simultaneously telling an epic story through dances. Little did I know…
THE DMV DUO: 1AMVIBES
There comes a poin
MEET SEAN HOLMES
As you know, I have written four stories about African Americans’ experiences in the alternative music scene. I believe that representation is imperative in all mediums. That being said, this is Sean Holmes story, he is 21 years old, and has been to so many shows that he has lost count. So read on and…
Five Black Women Who Are Alternative Artists.
What comes to mind when you hear the word alternative relating to music? For me the band Paramore comes to mind immediately, for years Paramore has held the place on my playlist for alternative music. Along with groups like Twenty One Pilots, Fall Out Boy, and All Time Low. Alternative music began in the 1980’s…
“Being a woman of color doing cosplay means beating the lies, hate, discrimination, and racism.
Something that you may not know about me is that I am a fan of anime and I have been since I was a child. Anime is defined as a style of Japanese film and television animation, typically aimed at adults as well as children. Anime has created such a huge following that some people…
ARTIST INTERVIEW: MIO TIGA
MioTiga is a 25-year-old music artist who currently resides in the (D)MV took time out her day with me to discuss her upbringing, her music, and her latest album 3 AM. I can tell that she has a down to earth personality that shows in her music, especially in songs like You Like It and…
10 Toes Deep: Ft. Cosmo Pyke
Ten Toes Deep ft. [TEN TOES DEEP IS A SEGMENT WHERE YOU LEARN ABOUT AN ARTIST] Cosmo Pyke Frankly if you haven’t heard of UK artist Cosmo Pyke yet, you are in luck. In my first ten toes deep review on an artist I will be covering Cosmo Pyke, a super retro indie swaggy…
ARTIST INTERVIEW: TYREE BROWN
What would you do if you were blessed with an undeniable gift? A gift that not only brought joy to yourself, but to others around you? Now imagine if one day, unexpectedly that gift was taken away from you. Imagine having to go through the ringer with nothing but your faith in Jesus that you…
