Indie Review hosts Coach Raychelle and C.Truth were joined by Joy the Founder of Be the Difference clothing (@btdllc), Sean Williams the Co Founder of SOLEcial Studies Community Academy (@solecialstudies.ssca) and artist Brooklyn Syren (@brooklynsyren). We discussed starting business, fashion, education, entertainment, wellness, the sneaker industry, public speaking, youth & drugs, intellectual property, writing books, inspiring quotes and much more...
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Indie Review hosts Coach Raychelle and C.Truth welcomed back entrepreneur and industry vet Big D the Weatherman (@bigdtheweatherman) to their Youtube/Facebook live conversation. Big D discussed his background in entertainment, work with Roc Nation & Universal records, his newest ventures, advice for everyone and some other jewels. We talked about talked about what's new with the show, upcoming items on the program, who will be joining us, wellness tips, current events, the world of independent artists plus much more...
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Indie Review hosts Coach Raychelle and C.Truth welcomed industry heiress #singer #songwriter Yummy Bingham (@theyummybingham) to their Instagram Live conversation. Yummy spoke about the Blue Note festival, rockin out with De La Soul, her culinary skills, fitness secrets, balancing being a mom & artist, maintaining relationships throughout the years, being an executive, how collaborations are chosen, the power of the new project, finding time for herself, love of boxing and much more...
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Indie Review hosts Coach Raychelle and C.Truth welcomed rising singer/songwriter Sincerely Haven (@xSincerelyHaven) to their Instagram Live conversation. Haven talked about how health issues made her stronger, being a hopeless romantic, the story behind her song "How could you", the significance of her name, why moving to North Carolina was the best decision, side chicks, artists that connect to the audience, always staying in her lane, having a great supportive team, why it's ok to have feelings, doing things when the time is right, the proper energy, beginnings in the church at 3 yrs old, what music is missing today and more...
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Indie Review hosts Coach Raychelle and C.Truth returned to welcome singer/songwriter Coco Jones (@IAmCoCoJones_) to their Instagram Live conversation. Coco talked about: being a military brat, family life, the Essence Fest in New Orleans, trademarking your name, getting her music placed on TV shows, her hometown of Fernandina Beach, Florida; live performances, quality time outside of music, being on the top of UK charts and more... Further info: http://www.indiereviewcd.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/indie.review/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/indierevue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indie.review
Indie Review hosts Coach Raychelle and C.Truth welcome the Founder Felisha Booker (@gofelishago) of Breaker Nation (@1breakernation) to their Instagram Live conversation. Felisha spoke about: creating an eco-system for all who loves music most, goal for Breaker Nation, fixing the musician feedback problem, her role as a founder, engaging listeners/fans, business Internship program at Breaker Nation, access to professionals in the breaker nation rooms, changing the fragmented global music ecosystem, how she got started, Incubator program at Georgia Tech, helping artist mobilize support, supporting black women founders, venture capital, cannibalisation of creator space, being nominated for woman of the year in technology, Black future's program and more...
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Isis-Imon a/k/a "Iciy Hot" has been trained in the performing arts since a youth. She writes music, sings, raps, dances, acts, and models. She has recorded through the years with seasoned artists and producers dropping her vocals on various compilation projects. She's an impactful entertainer with the intent to inspire. This ambiguous and philosophical young lady with a beautiful soul is hands-on with every project. A professional that always works to do her best and stays ready. This talented, musically inclined artist is steadily heading towards worldwide recognition. Thus far, this proud Brookly-nite's accomplishments have been graduating for the NYC's own Talented Unlimited High School along with prominent celebrity alumni as Mos Def (hip-hop artist/actor) and Angela Bofill (Singer/Songwriter), to name a few. She has performed side by side with rap artist Common at Carnegie Hall. She has also made appearances on Off-Broadway Plays with The Alpha NYC Theater Company, performed in Momma's Foundation Gospel for Teens Concert's, and honed her talent performing at such showcases as world-renowned SOB's.
Isis is also a featured dancer at School of Blyss, a dance company founded by known choreographer Kevin "Nino Bez" Hunte, whose appearance on Fox network's own "So You Think You Can Dance" made him known throughout the entertainment industry.
Isis has also been vocally trained by industry know coaches Craig Darry and Gordan Chambers. She is cementing her foundation on her journey to stardom. This multi-talented artist is a super-star in the making. One day the world will know the name Isis-Imon.
@isis_imon
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Monty Ross is an industry vet with 35 years of experience as an actor, producer and director. His production experience runs the gamut from studio features to lower budgeted independent productions shot on locations ranging from Brooklyn, NY and New Orleans, LA to Pamplona, Spain and Saudi Arabia. After attending Clark Atlanta University, Ross starred in Spike Lee's award winning thesis film, Joe's Bed Stuy Barbershop (We cut Heads). Moving from acting to production supervising, Ross managed day to day operations for Spike Lee's award winning, indie blockbuster film, She's Gotta Have it. Ross was promoted to Vice President of Production at 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Inc., a production company co-founded by with Spike Lee. As a member of Spike's production team, Ross helped turn out such hits as: School Daze, Do the Right Thing, Mo Betta Blues, Jungle Fever, Malcolm X, Crooklyn and Clockers. Ross went on to produce former Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.'s story, Keep the Faith Baby for Showtime/Paramount Television. Most recently Ross directed the award winning film, The Opera Game for Ken Mask Studios, and served as producer for Love Dot Come and executive producer for 1 Angry Black Man for Soulidify Productions. He also served as line producer for the Sweet Unknown Studios recent release, River Runs Red, directed by Wes Miller, starring George Lopez, Taye Diggs and John Cusack.
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Magaly is a first-generation Haitian-American actress/playwright/ director/producer. She founded Conch Shell Productions to support/showcase new works by Caribbean-American and other artists of the Caribbean diaspora who have an expanded view of reality and a passion for innovative story telling. A native New Yorker, she received a B.A. from Columbia University, an MBA from Binghamton University, and an MFA in Acting from Yale School of Drama. Magaly is a member of SAG/AFTRA, AEA, The Actors Center, The Dramatist Guild, The Actors Studio Playwrights & Directors' Unit. Magaly plays "Antoinette Pierre" in Netflix original serieGRAND ARMY. Magaly founded the Conch Shell International Film Festival (CSIFF) to promote short films and screen plays written by artists from the Caribbean and the Caribbean Diaspora. When asked why she created the festival, Magaly states, “Film festivals are a great place to meet like-minded, passionate artists and bond with a community of film lovers who share common interests and tastes. Founding Conch Shell International Film Fest is my way of saying “Welcome. We see you. We honor your brilliance” to talented artists of the Caribbean diaspora and the Caribbean”. She goes on to say, “It’s a means by which to empower, encourage, and celebrate the cultural influences of the 26 Caribbean nations and the creativity of generations of artists. It is a space for us to remind each other our voices are vital and essential.”
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With Happy Hearts Pet Care Services, you AND your pet wins! Founded by registered Veterinary Technician, Wayne Hartley Jr. in 2016, HHPCS has become THE go-to for premium pet care and grooming services in and around Atlanta, and the greater Atlanta area. His services are in high demand and include; mobile grooming, pet sitting, dog walking services, training and boarding. They truly live up to their tagline of “quality pet care by quality pet care people. HHPCS has created a simple no hassle way for customers to hop on to https://happyheartspcs.wixsite.com/hhpcs and schedule services. In addition to stellar services, customer service is always a hit. Other customer favorites are the monthly newsletter, and the comprehensive and detailed grooming report card that your pet receives after each grooming. When asked how he knew it was time to step out on faith during a pandemic, he reflectively responds, “My trust, my faith, and my love for the industry gave me the confidence and clarity. I have always known that pet care is my life’s work. My decision to become a full-time entrepreneur has been nothing short of a blessing and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.” After graduating from Fort Valley State University with a BS in Veterinary Technology, Wayne has worked in various veterinary settings. His vast knowledge and experience come from contributing to multi-specialty emergency pet hospitals and to general practices. His love for animals’ extent far beyond his business. You can find him volunteering at wildlife conservatives, adoption agencies and doggy daycares on any given day. He happens to enjoy people just as much as he also spends time working with Habitat for Humanity and the Boys and Girls Club.
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Bronx, NY native and recording artist Quincy Valentine is poised to release his debut EP entitled "Valentine's Day" on the Explore Music Group Label. The project contains five (5) selections, including Quincy's most recent release, "DayDreams," featuring Shamyra.
Musician. Engineer. Producer. Songwriter. Artist. Quincy Valentine has a vast range of talent and versatility. He discovered and pursued his passion for music at the very young age of 9 in the Bronx, New York. Starting with talent shows and school performances, his natural born talent and years of practicing his craft has brought joy and entertainment to hundreds of people across the US.
Quincy has worked with many different artists and warmed the hearts and minds of many through his art. He's progressed to play for various local artists, starting from playing keyboard in churches to big names like Scarface. Quincy has also been a music director for major recording artists, theatre associated with Carnegie Hall Presents, Theater for the New City, and Oberia D. Dempsey Theater.
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Renee is a nimble results-driven communications and marketing professional with more than 10 years of experience in performing arts, entertainment and new media. She is a creative storyteller well versed in virtual community management and cultural marketing, with specific attention to tone, messaging and outcomes.
As a Queens, New York native and a graduate of New York University’s McGhee School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) in Digital Media and Communications, and Tisch School of the Arts in Producing. She was also an inaugural Edward I. Koch Fellow for the Historic House Trust New York’s Lewis H. Latimer House. Renee has also guest lectured at NYU’s Graduate Museum Studies division.
Currently, Renee serves as the Chair of Communications Committee for the Universal Hip Hop Museum. As an influencer it has always been her passion to shape conversations via her work in not for profits whose missions have included children, HIV/AIDS awareness, persons with disabilities and the arts. Adept at utilizing community engagement to amplify the positive impact of technology on a changing multicultural landscape, her goal is to have a positive impact on communities and culture ultimately with the goal of lifting, inspiring and empowering them. Her love of the arts was shaped during her formative years at a time when the arts were funded in NYC’s public schools and as a graduate of the Professional Children’s School founded in 1914, whose credo is ‘to support the arts and to celebrate the mind.”
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Monica is a powerhouse vocalist and one of few ‘new school’ class of female vocalists who can capture the definitive essence of traditional gospel and “church” music at its best. MONICA LISA STEVENSON is that vocalist who provides a commanding presentation and a life impacting spiritual encounter through every song she sings.
Monica Lisa has a litany of achievements contributing to her thriving music ministry including three Stellar Award Nominations for Best New Artist and Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year; two Atlanta Gospel Choice Awards for Best Female Artist and Song of the Year. She’s appeared on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel and in Tyler Perry’s movie Madea’s Big Happy Family and TV series The Have And The Have Nots. She has toured throughout Switzerland and Italy and has sang alongside such greats as Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jason Crabb, Erica Campbell, Pastor Marvin Sapp and Tasha Cobbs. Her new album KAINOS (The Acoustic Documentary) landed at #18 on Billboard Top Gospel Sales Chart and #8 on the Heatseekers Chart. KAINOS is released by Puretonez Production/eOne Distribution and includes the chart topping hit single “Testimony” featuring Doobie Powell and The Williams Singers.
Monica Lisa enjoys singing before audiences, serving her community, and being the proud mother of five children and dedicated wife to husband Derrick Stevenson, who is also her musical director and producer. Monica Lisa has emerged as a dynamic artist and compassionate philanthropist who inspires something new and refreshing in everyone she touches
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We welcome back to the show Derek Pearson also known as Big D the Weatherman. Big D is quite the established industry executive. Here are some of the activities/accomplishments that he’s been involved with: 2015 Remy Martin NYC Producer Series Judge, In Promotions Representative of the Year Nominee -S.I.N. Awards, Member of the Voting Committee for the Global Spin Awards, Derek Jeter “RE2PECT” Campaign Ambassador (with commercial cameo), and 2015 CORE DJ Award for Excellence in Music.
Derek is currently the Sr Director of Promotions & Lifestyle Marketing at RocNation. Big D Creates national radio campaigns for the active artists under the Roc Nation label such as: Buju Banton, The LOX, Snoh Aalegra, and Rapsody. He works closely with the Marketing team on expansive rollout plans to create maximum campaign exposure, has continued integration with the lifestyle outlets to increase awareness on artist visibility, utilizes in-house brands like Paper Planes Clothing and D'usse Cognac to create high level events, and incorporates digital data and analytics to hone in on areas of concentration to continue to target/magnify areas that are doing well or need improvement.
Derek’s key areas of expertise are but not limited to: Securing radio play artists, Networking with radio and entertainment executives on behalf of artist and label, Budget management, Artist development, Leadership and mentoring of staff and Record promotions.
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On this episode we will talk about mental health, how to navigate 2021, and some strange happenings already going down this year.
Now more than ever independent artists thirst for an opportunity to be heard. Indie Review Radio is the catalyst to do just that. Each week the show will feature the best and greatest in the world of independent musicians artists and seasoned industry professionals. The show will include new music by indies, the latest in industry trends by seasoned industry professionals and a wealth of information for independent artists that are looking for what's next in their careers.
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Jamiyl "Hellz Yea!" Adams was molded by Brooklyn, but the world has become his stage. To date, his noteworthy beats and lyrical craftiness has gotten head nods from many industry notables. For well over 10 years, production and Hip-Hop artistry has been the conduit that has ushered Hellz into life as a bourgeoning business man. One Dynasty Entertainment has fast become a one-stop shop for all artists, new and seasoned. Services include distribution, production, writing and a full studio for recording, mastering and live showcasing. Atlanta has proven to fertile ground as the company continues to grow. Nestled in Atlanta, One Dynasty Studios has proven to be much needed and appreciated. Business has been booming, and clients appreciate the model that eliminates hourly rates and provides full song packages. As his love for lyrics entices him, Hellz often finds himself back in the booth. Most recently he penned a masterful ode to an old favorite from the south titled Moonshine, with Mississippi producer, Avevo. Other recent projects include The Essence, and Last Night at the Dojo. Currently, Hellz is finalizing his much-anticipated album, The Last God and mixing and mastering for some of Atlanta’s finest talent at One Dynasty Studios.
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Nestled in the heart of the Historic Village of Stone Mountain you’ll find Sweet Potato Café. The ambiance is just as delightful as the meals and every bite is a perfect blend of seasoning and love. Since 2011 Chef has been crafting her unique, soul fusion, farm to table meals. The fresh vegetables are often times straight from her charming on-site garden. Customers are more than intrigued by it all, they are smitten and often come back for their favorites which include; Fried Green Tomatoes, the fantastic fish on Fried Fish Fridays or the infamous Sunday Brunch.Its popularity and exquisite cuisine have not gone unnoticed. Sweet Potato Café has been awarded the prestigious “100 Plates Locals Love” distinction by Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division (GDEcD) for its Fried Green Tomatoes. It was the first restaurant in Stone Mountain to be recognized by Atlanta Eats, as well as highlighted on its website. In addition, Sweet Potato Café has been featured in the AJC as a top five OTP restaurant for its Sunday brunch. Although Chef Karen hails from a family of chefs, it was actually preparing meals for her children that she fell head over heels in love with cooking. So much so, that she went on to receive her culinary training from Atlanta Technical College. Which was followed by five years of perfecting and honing her craft while operating a successful catering business. Chef Karen is a Georgia Grown member and over the years has provided cooking demonstrations at Grady Memorial Hospital for its diabetic patients. She joined First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chefs Move to Schools initiative, working with the Drew Charter School in Atlanta, and volunteered at Project Open Hands. She has also partnered with Atlanta Area Schools for the deaf, providing needed skills to students needed to work in a restaurant environment.
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You may have heard Marley Young being touted by Tech N9ne or maybe you saw the IG video of Nelly rocking out to his break out single ‘Drip Crip God’? Although Marley is no stranger to the game, his burgeoning hip hop career has been on the upswing in recent years. Most noted for is cool demeanor, lack of gimmicks and raw talent, it is no wonder that he has been deemed “next up” by industry hitters. Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, a young Marley was enamored by the arts and the idea of creativity. Having entered Shakespearian competitions and written scripts could only catapult the then young talent into the stellar artistry that we now witness. His hometown has provided the perfect backdrop for Marley to paint the robust and colorful pictures that so many look forward to through his music, The Marley Experience. Marley Young has been busy. Behind the scenes he has penned for Hip Hop notables, Gucci Mane and Young Bloods. He and his team have launched, HITM Music Group, a Kansas City based label that will nurture and develop local and independent talent. His cup runneth over! His dues in the game have not gone unnoticed. You can catch Marley on the Tech N9ne’s latest album as a feature titled, ‘For Ya Love’. His other break out singles, ‘Makaveli’ and ‘Drip Crip God’ can be found on Spotify and are headed to a stage near you.
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As a young Syrian Kurdish refugee washing dishes in a restaurant to support his family, Heval Kelli could not know that many years later he would be a distinguished fellow in cardiology at a university less than one mile from where his journey in the United States began. Facing a steep language learning curve, a monthly rent payment, and mountains of dirty dishes, Heval knew things could be much worse. He and his family fled persecution in Syria where his father was beaten and imprisoned by the police. As members of the Kurdish minority, the family had few choices and paid a smuggler to get them out. His family arrived in Germany in 1996 and lived in refugee camps till 2001. A circuitous route of migration finally brought them to the United States 2 weeks after the 9/11 where they were assisted by members of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in their adjustment and resettlement in Clarkston, Georgia. Through a network of caring community members, Heval was introduced to Dr. Omar Lattouf, an Emory cardiothoracic surgeon who took an interest in mentoring him through his undergraduate pre-med work at Georgia State University and his admission to Morehouse School of Medicine where he graduated cum laude and selected by his classmate as "Most Inspiring Person" award. He finished his internal medicine residency training at Emory University and received recognition as resident of the year as well as honorable distinctions in social and inpatient medicine. Dr. Kelli was awarded the Katz Foundation Fellowship in Preventative Cardiology at Emory University where he completed his cardiology fellowship in 2020. As a result of his life experiences, Dr. Kelli is a steadfast advocate for serving communities in need especially immigrant, refugee and minority communities. He is a co-founder of several non-profit organizations focused on medical mentorship (Young Physician Initiative & U-Beyond) and healthcare outreach.
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Having grown up in the city of Newark, NJ, Campbell often explains that her life has been difficult. However, she maintains that the music was always there to help her cope with every hardship. Gail Campbell has a Rock-N-Roll, Blues, Hip hop vibe, and the music, paired with Campbell’s soulful voice, displays a sound that critics are comparing to the likes of such music greats as Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, and even Aretha Franklin. Gail Campbell has recently released her highly anticipated debut album, "BLOODY WATERS." A beautifully heart wrenching, soul redeeming journey through Gail Campbell's heart, and it's also a feast for the ears. With her retro style and deeply personal lyrics, it’s clear that Campbell is an artist with a style all her own.
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