stay tuned ya’ll! a lil something for the holidays! hope it brings some joy x exciting news to share with ya’ll soon!
Tag: Inspiration
KJazz Spring Pledge 2021 Playlist
found a few gems during my track list research in preparation for our upcoming KJazz pledge drive and of course, needed to bring back some old tunes in celebration of the greats in music. plenty more soon, so stay tuned! Blue Funk by Ray Charles and Milt Jackson Moanin by Ray Charles Strike Up The […]
Netflix Documentary Review : The Remix Hip Hop x Fashion (2019)
I would like to start off by saying that this post is directed for aspiring artists who are developing their identity as artists or are simply intrigued by the concept of fashion within the context of the hip hop era. I recently watched the Netflix Documentary The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion, and it was […]
a big, big thank you
We did It! 12k views can’t even wrap my mind around that number 😱 truly want to thank everyone who has liked, comment, followed or even visited my site or posts. every single one of them count. you guys have made this possible for me as you all continue to inspire me with your support […]
Just did a thing: Finally on Fiverr!
Hi guys! Soo, I just posted my very first Gig on FiverrIf you’re looking for gospel/ soulful/ R&B/ pop vocals or are simply looking to finish up lyrics to your song then you’ve found you’re girl!I cover both covers and originals 🙂Check out my services and material on my Fiverr account!Look forward to collaborating with […]
Netflix Documentary “Miles Davis: Birth of Cool” Review (2020)
I write this post in hopes that it offers for valuable knowledge and inspiration for musicians and aspiring musicians alike. I enjoy writing these documentary reviews posts because it gives me the opportunity to pick the brains of other musicians and learn their stories and how their upbringing was like in relation to music (most […]
SHOPCOA Gallery: New Photos
Visit my gallery here for more! Can ya’ll guess which city I’m in?
New Art Work
Just got back into drawing and painting and would love for ya’ll to check out my work, which you can find more in my art gallery here. I would love to one day sell my art work and create a nonprofit to give back to the community. You support would mean a lot. More art […]
Vocal Lessons with Stevie Mackey: Sing Anything Like A Pro
This post is for all aspiring singers like myself who are always on the look for singing tips and advice. As an avid researcher (hence my blog), I literally scour the Internet reading blogs and watching youtube videos learning how to sing better. I can definitely share my new knowledge with you all on that […]
Acceptance & Enrollment: NYU x Billboard Music Industry Essentials Program (2020)
Just enrolled in my very first Music program- NYU’s Music Essentials Industry Program, a facility of NYU’s Clive Davis Institute. The program is also affiliated with the likes of Stevie Mackey (who I just completed his vocal coaching program recently), Clive Davis himself, Quincy Jones, Ryan Leslie, to name a few. The program is also […]
Monthly Pick Ups
For all my aspiring musicians out there, these are a few books I highly recommend to give a shot. Titles/ Brief Summary Gotta Get Signed: How to Become a Hip-Hop Producer by Sahpreem A. King Gotta Get Signed offers some perspective an aspiring producer himself of the in n outs of the industry. King provides […]
Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody!
Happy Thanksgiving Ya’ll! So so grateful for each and everyone of you have made this blog possible for me. Ya’ll inspire me to keep posting and one day grow into a brand that will give all ya’ll and the world the feels for inspiring art! including music, photography, drawing, etc. 3/4 years later and we […]
“Pick Up Your Feelings” Jazmine Sullivan (2020)
Ya’ll know I had to drop this gem as soon as it came out. It saddens me that this woman is a living legend and people just don’t know it! We gotta show up for these gifted artists. With that, hope ya’ll enjoy. Peace and love.
MPK Akai Mini Keyboard
Hey ya’ll! Bit the bullet and decided to get started on my journey of building my own music studio.. First step was my purchase of my very first MIDI, the MPK Akai Mini Keyboard, which I purchased at Guitar Center in Hollywood, Los Angeles. It retails for about 119, and does come with a basic […]
Netflix Series: Voices of Fire Review (2020)
Finally! The moment in time I have been waiting for.. a show that actually values and appreciates the beauty of true singers/ vocalists. As I always say (and I apologize for being redundant) as an aspiring singer, the timing of the release of the show is impeccable; in my own personal journey, I truly feel […]
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