Former writer for high-traffic Hip-Hop culture and news website. Media creative with five years in digital media and management, two years in corporate marketing, and a decade in nonprofit advocacy.
Press Release || YNGMMLMM
Press release for the cover and title reveal of my debut book, “Y’ALL NOT GON’ MAKE ME LOSE MY MIND: Notes from a Hip-Hop Unicorn & Suicide Survivor” being published by NY Times bestselling Wahida Clark’s Innovative Publishing May 7th, 2024. Press release drafted by me and distributed by Maishah Hendrix of Asanteworks PR.
Nipsey Hussle Quietly Makes Headlines with $200 Million Community Investment Portfolio
I first saw this graphic in the Wall Street Journal and was shocked! Nipsey's $200+ million in community, technology, and STEM based social programs thus heavily inspired the "Nipsey Hussle & Hip-Hop Business History" chapter of my book.
R-R-R-ap Is Outta Control
Over 250,000 views on YouTube came through my videography, photography, and editing coverage of the "Rap Is Outta Control" interview and live mix show on SiriusXM/Shade 45. Much thanks to Sublime Crown Productions for believing in me and to DJ Eclipse and the crew for sharpening my iron along the way.
Virtual Gallery Feature || Solidarity Shows
Dear Corona: are you done yet? My music video was selected by the World Health Organization and Create2030 for uplifting contributions from the global artist community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Case Study || What We Do Now, Matters Forever
1-page summary of my analysis of political economics in the nonprofit industry. The case study is Oscar & Grammy-nominated youth, arts, and leadership training organization Impact Repertory Theatre from Harlem, New York City. I was inducted as a student scholar for this mini-doc and 47-page paper into the Society of Fellows at Pace University's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in 2013.
Interview || Atwood Magazine for Women's History Month
Big thanks to industry veteran Fiona Bloom for linking me into this collective of powerful women discussing navigating the music industry, misogyny, the future of gender equity, and representation.
Spotify Music Curating for Universal Hip-Hop Museum, Hip-Hop Education Center, and Women's History Month
Honored to have been on the strategic planning committee for "Fresh, Bold, and So Def" (FBSD) an organization that began to empower, cultivate, and inspire women and girls.
Slick Rick Says Rap Has Lost Its Way, Is "Altered and Diluted"
Slick Rick "The Ruler" celebrated part of his epic 50th birthday by telling truths and sharing gems with The New York Times about Hip-Hop as an original industry disruptor and making his own way through the culture.
Earl Sweatshirt Says Kendrick Helps Young Artists Like Him
From mixtapes to ‘Good Kid, Maad City’ to DAMN and more, Kendrick Lamar may be doing more for his generation than people give him credit for.
Creative Speech || Kwanzaa and the "Broken Circle"
Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration shared by millions around the world...but why not all of the African diaspora and all African Americans? Is Kwanzaa reflective of a "broken circle" in communities of color, just a cultural option, or something more?
This speech was given at the 35th Annual Kwanzaa event at the American Museum of National History in 2013.
Documentary Film || Pat!
Trailer and write-up for original documentary on the life and social impact of veteran grassroots activist Patricia Murphy Robinson by Lupe Family Media. I was video editor and creative director of bringing historical pieces into visual story. This was my first documentary. A film screening and classroom discussion was held at Brooklyn University in 2018 as part of the women and gender studies program courtesy Dr. Robyn C. Spencer. Shout out to the students and faculty in attendance that day!
Multimedia Book Review || For the Hustler Volume II: the Investment vs the Investor
One of the most fun VFX videos I ever created! Trevor Cassaberry cuts through the noise about money matters, investment myths, the stock market, real estate and equity with a little help from musical angels and accountants.
Multimedia Book Review || Dear Nice Girl
Are you making your good heart a liability instead of an asset? "Dear Nice Girl" was published independently by young “author-preneur” & accomplished mother, wife and community builder Akosua Nyantakyi in 2019 initially for “women ready to take control of their lives & give themselves happiness.”