On this episode of Art To Empire, we've got a timeless lyricist and an experienced business conductor in one, with David Kelly - aka Cap D, from rap group All Natural in the guest seat. After 6 releases with his group, and another 4 as a solo artist, Kelly ventured into the legal world, often working on sports related business, eventually leading him to his current position as head of business & legal at Golden State Entertainment and the Golden State Warriors NBA franchise. Tune in! Follow Folks show @ArtToEmpire host @bukueone guest @allnatcapd network @studymusicgroup @studymusicpods

On this episode of Art To Empire, Urban Aztec • Jesse Hernandez (@UrbanAztec) is a visual artist born and raised in the SF bay area. He is most widely recognized for his street art murals, vinyl toys and diverse illustration work combining stylistic influences from both graffiti and ancient indigenous culture. In addition to recently collaborating with Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, Hernandez’s artwork has been featured in projects by Marvel, Warner Bros, DC Comics, Rolling Stone, Juxtapoz, Run the Jewels, Oakland Museum and more. Hernandez has shown art in galleries and museums around the world and his mural work can be seen in Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Amsterdam. #ArtToEmpire host Tion Bukue @bukueone guest Jesse Hernandez @urbanaztec network @studymusicpods Subscribe & check out more from the Study Music Podcasts network at linktr.ee/studymusicgroup

On this episode of Art To Empire, Bukue sits down with Stash ICU - artist, advocate, curator, production manager and beyond in California's graffiti and street art community since the 90's. Stash Maleski is the production manager and founder of I.C.U. Art, an art production company specializing in murals and art exhibitions by artists that started on the streets in the graffiti world. Their work has included mural campaigns for Marvel's Black Panther franchise, as well as the recently released Hulu show Dear Mama. ICU has produced hundreds of murals all over the United States dating back to 1993. Stash was also the program founder and curator of the Venice Art Walls - a legal graffiti art park in the Venice Beach, Los Angeles. Stash has been a leading advocate for graffiti artists and muralist rights in both LA and the Bay Area. Join the conversation on social media - use the #ArtToEmpire and tag us! Follow Folks On IG... host @bukueone guest @icuart1 network @studymusicpods

On this episode of Art To Empire, we've got part 2 of our chat with Los Angeles the Los Angeles turntable legend DJ Drez aka Dr. EZ. A man of many hats. A "sound ambassador". DJ. Turntablist. Producer. Beat Maker. Artist. Painter. Print Maker. Mind Astronaut. Part 2 of 2 Join the conversation on social media #ArtToEmpire Follow Folks host @bukueone guest @djdrez network @studymusicgroup

For the kickoff of Season 2 we've got a Los Angeles turntable legend in the place - DJ Drez aka Dr. EZ !! A man of many hats. A "sound ambassador". DJ. Turntablist. Producer. Beat Maker. Artist. Mind Astronaut. Part 1 of 2 *Plus we got a new theme song! AND we play a new tune from Bukue & DJ Drez at the end of the episode. Follow Folks host @bukueone guest @djdrez network @studymusicgroup Join the conversation! - tag #ArtToEmpire on social media

On this clip of Art To Empire, Bukue and El Da Sensei (Artifacts) break down some best practices for pricing shows, feature appearances on other artists projects and short term payoffs vs. long term investments. @BukueOne in conversation with guest @eldasensei #ArtToEmpire @studymusicgroup