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Jessica Jolia, widely known for her versatility and five octave vocal range, is an American recording artist, songwriter, producer and humanitarian. Her debut single "Sometimes" was independently released and featured in the critically acclaimed film Sister Code, later appearing on Spotify's "Fresh Finds: Fire Emoji" playlist which highlights some of the platform's biggest songs each year. She has since performed on The Ellen Show and The Late Late Show, and has been featured in The Source, This is RnB, The A&R Report, Rolling Soul Brazil and many other publications around the world. Jessica has had the pleasure of recording, performing and touring with many award-winning artists, including Dr. Dre, T.I., Rita Ora, Meghan Trainor, Iggy Azalea, The Chainsmokers, The Jonas Brothers, Johnny Gill, Eric Benet and many more. She is also the recipient of the 2020 SAMMIES Award for Best Singer/Songwriter, which recognizes Sacramento's biggest and brightest in music. As an advocate of music education, innovatio

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 u

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, Member of Management Team for DJ Kay Slay (Hot 97 Radio, Sirius/XM), 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 lik

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.

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 resta

We are joined by Camille Evans of Cinematic Music Group and Michael Rohan of Popular Demand who share their thoughts and memories of legendary music executive Andre Harrell.

Tamera Currington never imagined that her desire to create a safe place for women of color around health and wellness would result in such success. Her Vegan Soul Sistuhs Facebook and Instagram groups have exceeded her wildest expectations while creating a platform for growth and discovery. The Facebook group is a dream for anyone that is curious about a vegan, vegetarian, vegan-ish or a plant-based lifestyle. It is ripe with recipes, questions about transitioning to healthier eating, health tips, and is managed by over 100 administrators. Vegan Soul Sistuhs was founded out of the love for Tamera’s then 20-year-old daughter that was suffering from congestive heart failure. Together they adapted a plant based, vegan diet and the results were astounding. Tamera released 60 pounds and was able to make adjustments to her medication while her overall health increased. Her daughter, after suffering two strokes, was able to double her heart function and was on the mend.  She was sure that other could benefit from t

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.

Joy is the owner of Be The Difference Clothing, an author, and talk show host. The company was established in August of 2014 with designs or sayings created to inspire and encourage the wearer and those who see the designs. Some designs are inspired by personal experiences and others from situations seen or heard. Joy decided to make t-shirts while driving home from an event after seeing someone stuck on the corner. After driving by she thought of no longer being the passerby. She battled fear of being rejected to create the Addiction Kills The Family shirt to launch the company. The company has many discussion pieces and light hearted playful themes that can appeal to any age, race or understanding. Joy expanded the company by doing presentations and workshops in order to have people fully understand the power each design. The company's mission is to encourage, inspire and uplift those who wear and see our clothing. Most designs are discussion topics, such as social awareness and health themes. Every shirt

The Intelligent Seedz Documentary Filmmaking Bootcamp is a 12- week, HANDS ON, youth media program that guides students through every stage of documentary film production from concept to finished project. It supports and trains young filmmakers who will revolutionize the quality and integrity of future multi-media entertainment by using their talents to promote the greater social good. The program equips young creatives with the specialized skills they need to produce high quality short form digital content, by teaching them the technical and creative aspects of digital filmmaking and media production. From their first day, students are immersed in the world of film production. They're giving scholarships to 12 deserving youth filmmakers but NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! Currently the program is running a campaign to Help raise 5k on Facebook in the next TWO WEEKS for the upcoming program taking place in NEW ORLEANS this January 2019!  

Gabrielle Stewart is a 24 year old singer/songwriter from Michigan. She was raised in a small town Clinton Township just off of the Great Lakes about 40 minutes outside of Detroit.  Gabrielle started singing at the age of 3 and started writing her own songs at age 11. Since then, she's been putting all that she has behind her biggest dream to hopefully get discovered, move out of Michigan, and start a new chapter in life. The journey continues with her latest single "7 Seasons." Gabrielle wants to be a star for all seasons. 

From plays and stand-up routines in front of his elementary school classmates; talent shows and statewide art competitions in middle school; to TV productions, and professional modeling gigs in high school and college, Stephen has always been a man of artistic expression. Upon graduating with honors in mass media/broadcasting from Hampton University, he began his professional career as a copier salesman in his native New York City. After a few years of door to door sales for Xerox Corp. by day and intense acting classes with famed coach Susan Batson by night, he received the fearful news that his mother had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Witnessing her fatal bout with the debilitating disease at the young age of 61 was the catalyst that thrust Stephen back into the artistic world. Having raised five children, the youngest of whom with Downs Syndrome, his mother never got the opportunity to fully express herself creatively. Armed with the memory of his mother, the blessing of his father, and the suppor

From policing to periods, retired NYPD Sergeant Val Carey found a need to educate her daughters on menstrual wellness. She believes periods are much more than about hygiene, but more about well being, healthy choices and a positive mindset towards menstruation. Val is a native Brooklynite, married with 3 daughters. Time of the Month (TOTM!)  is committed to provide tween and teen girls, and women happier, healthier monthly period experiences through education, workshops and sustainable products. Val has added a new app to fortify the TOTM! Movement.

Everybody knows how hot it gets in the South. Direct your heat meter to the fire at the bottom of the map, “FLA,” The Sunshine State, Pensacola to be exact. Out from the fiery haze walks new contender for the title of heir to the throne, Peppaboy Trill McCoy. When it comes to Southern Hip Hop and Production, he is as hot as they come. The highly anticipated release of his new album, Still Coastin, and chart topping single, She’s The One, featuring Bobby V, secures the throne and adds fire to the flame. Still Coastin is the epitome of the Colacoast sound. This musical mastery is the golden ticket into the life and times of Pepp, “I talk about everything from pretty weather, good cooking, and turf riding, to the real reason my state is shaped like a gun, he shares. He goes on to say, I’m a true sportsman, so I rhyme my words in a sporty, freestyle manner.” It’s no wonder that for his production he is known as Da Gumbo Kooker. He has branded the Colacoast sound with a new, original, full- flavored recipe that is

Born in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn in the late seventies Lyonel “Kay-Kay” Rosemond was exposed at an early age to a cultural melting pot that would eventually shape his view of life. He fondly remembers being enamored with the soul singers of the 70’s, which included Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Otis Redding. At an early age he decided that he would pursue a career as an artist for his favorite comic book company, Marvel Comics. Lyonel soon enrolled in a school for cartoon illustration and shortly after began receiving requests from friends who needed logos for the companies many of them hoped to form. In 1994, however Lyonel began to see his career path change course after he was contacted by his Uncle Jimmy Henchman Rosemond who was already well known in music industry circles, and was about to start his own management company. It was at this time that Lyonel realized that the music business was in fact business first, and he began to actively increase his contacts by making a conscious attempt to min

Davina Oriakhi is a dynamic and multi-talented British Nigerian artiste, poet and performer. Her Debut single "Content", an Afro Fusion happiness anthem produced by Nonso Amadi was released in August 2014. Davina was born in London, England, but later moved to her country of origin, Nigeria, and lived most of her formative years in the capital city of Abuja. After the release of her Debut Single, she moved back to her birth city, and completed her Masters Degree in Media and Communications. Now she is working on her Debut LP. Davina's sound dallies from Afro Soul to Reggae, Neo-Soul to New Jazz and the fusions in between which will be conspicuously evident in her Debut LP, "Beloved", to be released mid 2017. Davina in her early stages of music and dance was heavily inspired by Beyonce and Michael Jackson. In the search of her own sound, Davina grew to love and draws inspiration from artists such as Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Sade, Alicia Keys, Nina Simone, Esperanza Spalding, Nneka, and Asa. Davina received 3

Mecca Alim is a Bronx-based artist whose current body of work concentrates on characters in a world free from every form of bigotry and discrimination that impact the societies we live in. She has exhibited her art in galleries and establishments such as The Holy Apostles Gallery in Chelsea, Patria NJ in New Jersey, Backstreet Gallery in New Rochelle, Greenpoint Gallery in Brooklyn, The Harlem School of The Arts, and more. Mecca graduated summa cum laude from The College of Westchester before transferring to The College of New Rochelle, where she presented the solo thesis exhibition.  She is experienced with traditional media such as drawing and painting, and with digital media and computer programs. Mecca currently is a teaching artist at the Harlem School of the Arts. Her artworks are composed of characters personally created. They are all placed in a multicultural universe where “body-shaming,” racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, and other forms of bigotry do not exist. These works are a response to th

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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.

She goes by the sobriquet Nadira Norjahan, which is defined as a rare light of the world. Nadira is a singer, songwriter and poet presenting her brand of music to those willing to listen. Soul, jazz, blues and inspirational music are the main genres for this powered high-energy soprano vocalist. Songwriting and poetry is where Nadira brings the story of real life experiences to the forefront, so that music and poetry lovers can’t help but relate to the pains, the joys and really feeling her message. Nadira, a native of West Philly, knew from an early age that she wanted to be a singer. She sang in various choirs, took part in talent events (church, high school and local) and performed her poetry, developing her skills, stage presence and vocal delivery over several years. Her influences – Whitney Houston, Jill Scott, India Arie and Stevie Wonder. Nadira is energetic and does dynamic performances whenever she takes the stage. Her recent performances and appearances include Tobago Jazz Fest 2016, The Queen [Wor