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Asweopenthepagesofthisnewedition,Iamremindedofthe powerofstorytellingandhowthestoriesweshareshapetheworld aroundus.Thisissueisdedicatedtocelebratingresilienceandthe incrediblestrengthwecarry,eveninthefaceoflife’stoughest challenges.Fromovercomingillnesstoachievingprofessional success,theindividualsfeaturedinthismagazinehavenotonly survivedbutthrived,transformingtheiradversitiesinto opportunitiesforgrowthandimpact.
Inthisissue,you’llreadaboutindividualswhosefaith, determination,andcouragehavenotonlyshapedtheirown legaciesbuthavealsoinspiredotherstotakechargeoftheirown narratives.Theirstoriesremindusthatnomattertheobstacles, thereisalwaysawayforward—throughfaith,perseverance,and theunshakablebeliefinone’sownstrength.
Asalways,ourgoalistoconnectyouwithpowerfulstories, insightfulfeatures,andareminderthatyourlegacyissomething youbuildeveryday.Ihopeyouareinspired,uplifted,and motivatedbythewordswithinthesepages.Thankyouforbeing partofTheLegacyMagazineMs.,wheretogether,wecelebratethe beautyandpoweroflife’sjourney.
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ON THE COVER COLDRANK
T. NELSON
MONIQUE THE MODEL
DOLLA BILL DODSON
BIG KUTTY THRILLA
DEONTE’ N. MAZIE
KNOTT ENUFF
JOHNNIE SUZETTE
NIGEL PERKINS
PRINCE KWENN MOB ROOTSTAR
MS. DIVA SOUL
BRUCE J
ADICA BALDWIN
NATALIE REDD
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MeetthePublisher: AStoryofResilienceandSuccess
ChantalTaylorisadynamicforcein theworldofentrepreneurship,a womanwhohasturnedadversity intotriumphandbuiltaflourishing careerasamagazinepublisher, author,andskincarelineowner. BornonDecember23,1991,in Detroit,Michigan,Chantal’sjourney isoneofresilience,strength,and determination,makingheratrue inspirationformany.
Afterthetragiclossofhermotherat ayoungage,Chantalwasraisedby hergrandmother,GloriaTaylor, whobecameaguidinglightinher life.Gloriainstilledinher granddaughterthevaluesofhard work,perseverance,andthe importanceofeducation—values thatwouldshapeChantal’sfuture. Despitethepersonalchallengesshe faced,Chantalwasdeterminedto riseabovehercircumstances.
Aturningpointcamein2005when HurricaneKatrinaforcedChantalto relocatetoJackson,Mississippi. Thislife-alteringeventmarkedthe beginningofanewchapterforher.
Withdetermination,sherebuiltherlifeandeventuallylaunched TrueEssenceOrganicsin2018,askincarelinethatemphasizes naturalingredients.Theventurewasinspiredbyherpersonalbattle withDesmoidFibromatosis,arareconnectivetissuecancer.Despite enduringrigoroustreatments,Chantal’sperseveranceallowedher businesstothrive,earningherrecognitionandsuccess.In2023,she washonoredwiththeprestigiousEntrepreneurialSheroAward,and herproductsarenowavailableatmajorretailerslikeWalmartand Amazon.
Chantal’spassiondoesn’tstopatskincare.Shehasmadewavesin themediaindustrywithTheLegacyMagazineMs.,whereshe highlightsinfluentialleadersandbusinessesinhercommunity.Her effortshavenotgoneunnoticed,asshehasrecentlybeen nominatedforPublisheroftheYearattheBestofMississippi Awards.Throughherwork,Chantalcontinuestoleavealasting impactontheSouthernSoulandbusinesscommunities.
INadditiontoherentrepreneurial ventures,Chantalhostsapopular podcast,StandingonBusiness, wheresheinterviewsbusiness ownersandartists,further expandingherinfluence.Overthe years,shehascollaboratedwitha widerangeofentertainers, includingC.Lindsey,MazeratiRedd, BigYayo,EarlJackson,andmany more.Herskillsasalinedance instructorandchoreographerhave earnedherthenickname“THEE GOAT”amongherpeers, recognizingherasamultitalented powerhouse.
ChantalTaylor’sjourneyfrom overcomingpersonalhardshipsto achievingextraordinarysuccessis nothingshortofinspiring.Through hermagazine,skincareline,and variouscreativeendeavors,she continuestobuildalastinglegacy, touchinglivesandmotivating otherstopursuetheirdreams despitetheodds.Chantal’sstoryof resilienceanddeterminationisone thatwillinspiregenerationsto come.
TheLegacySectionofTheLegacyMagazineMs.is dedicatedtocelebratingtheprofoundimpactthat individuals,organizations,andmovementshaveon theworld.Itisaspacetohonorthosewhohaveleft, orareactivelybuilding,ameaningfulandlasting legacythattranscendstime.Thissectionhighlights personalstoriesofperseverance,leadership,and dedication—whetherit’sthroughcommunityservice, groundbreakingachievements,orselflessactsof kindness.TheLegacySectionservesasareminder thatouractionstodayshapethefuture,andour legaciesarewhatweleavebehindtoinspireothers.It alsoallowsustoreflectontheimportanceof creatingsomethingthatwillcontinuetoinspireand
ACrownedAdvocateforChange
MoniqueMichelleKnott,anativeof Montgomery,Alabama,ismakingan impactnotonlyintheworldof pageantrybutalsowithinher community.Attheageof37, Moniquehasearnedthe distinguishedtitleofMissFashion GlobalHumanitarian2023,anhonor thatreflectsherdedicationto supportingat-riskteengirls.Known forhercommitmenttohelping others,shehasworkedtirelesslyto educateyoungadolescentson copingwithtraumaandmanaging depression.Bysharingherown experiences,Moniqueaimstoshow theseyounggirlsthattheyarenot aloneintheirstrugglesandthat healingispossible.
Beyondherhumanitariantitle, Moniquealsoholdstwoother prestigiouscrowns:MissFashion Global2022PetiteQueenandMrs. GulfCoastPetite2022withPetite USA.Thesetitleshaveexpandedher influence,givingheraplatformto reachevenmoreyoungwomenand toadvocateformentalhealthand resilience.Throughherpageant successes,Moniquehasbecomea powerfulrolemodel,usingher achievementsnotforpersonalgain butasameanstoinspireanduplift thoseinneed.
Monique’sjourneyintoadvocacyis deeplyrootedinherpersonal experiences.Havingfacedherown challenges,sheunderstandsthe importanceofasupportivecommunity andthedifferenceitcanmakeina youngwoman’slife.Herworkisfueled byempathyandcompassion,asshe knowsfirsthandwhatit’sliketo overcomeadversity.Through communityworkshops,schoolvisits, andpublicspeakingengagements, Moniquesharesherstoryofresilience, hopingtoempoweryoungwomento believeinthemselvesandtheirability toovercomeobstacles.
Inadditiontoherhumanitarianefforts, Moniqueisalsoaprominentfigurein thefashionandmodelingindustry.She usesherplatformnotjusttocelebrate beautybuttoredefineit—encouraging self-loveandinnerstrengthamongher audience.Moniquebelievesthat pageantrycanbeapowerfultoolfor changewhenitiscombinedwith purposeandadvocacy.Her commitmenttothesevalueshasmade herarespectedfigureinbothher industryandhercommunity.
Withamissiongroundedin compassionandempowerment, MoniqueKnottexemplifiesthetrue spiritofaqueen—onewhoserves, uplifts,andinspires.Herdedicationto bothhercraftandhercausehas madeherabeaconofhope, demonstratingtoyoungwomen everywherethatthey,too,canfind strengthwithinthemselves.Through hertitlesandherheartforhelping others,Moniqueischanginglivesone stepatatime,provingthatthecrown shewearsisasymbolofmorethan beauty—itisatestamenttothepower ofgivingback.
TheMultifacetedMaestroofSouthernSoul
HailingfromBatonRouge,Louisiana, Coldrankhasbeensteadilygaining momentuminthemusicindustry, deliveringhitsthatpromisetostand thetestoftime.Hisjourneybeganat theageof13,whenhediscoveredhis singingtalentwhilelivingin Germany,wherehisparentswere stationedonmilitaryduty.However, itwouldtakeyearsofdedicationand growthbeforehewouldfullydevelop hiscraftandmakehismark.
Initiallymanagingawell-known artist,Coldrankeventuallystepped intothespotlighthimself,creatinga uniquebrandasasinger,songwriter, andperformer.Hemadeafiery debutintheSouthernSoulscenein 2018,quicklyestablishinghimselfas aforcetobereckonedwith.Since then,Coldrankhascontinuously delivered,leavingaudienceseager formore.
Withchart-toppingtrackslikeBody Rock,IThinkI’minLove,3,and Consequences,Coldrank’smusicis aseamlessblendofSouthernSoul, R&B,rap,jazz,andblues.His captivatingmelodiesand electrifyingperformanceshavea wayofpullinglistenersstraightto thedancefloor,showcasinghis undeniableartistryandversatility.
Offthestage,Coldrankisadevotedfathertohistwochildren,Nazeehand Samiyyah,andanactiveadvocateforpositivechangeinhiscommunity.He dedicateshimselftopromotinghealthierlifestyles,inspiring entrepreneurship,andupliftingthosearoundhim.
AsColdrankcontinuestotourandbuildhisbrand,heremainsashining exampleofpassionandpurposeintheSouthernSoulmusicscene.
Forbookinginquiries,contact225-819-9246.
A Unique Blend of New and Preloved Fashion
Located in Jackson, MS, Arsheka’s Thrifty Boutique offers a carefully curated selection of both new and preloved boutique items. With a wide range of sizes available, the boutique caters to fashion enthusiasts seeking stylish and affordable options.
Every Wednesday at 8 PM, Arsheka goes live on Facebook, showcasing the latest arrivals and helping customers discover their next favorite pieces. To stay connected and shop the collection, follow Arsheka’s Thrifty Boutique on Facebook.
TheSouthernSoulPowerhouse
BorninAugust1972asBillDodson,Dolla BillDodsonhasbecomeadynamicforce intheSouthernSoulandBluesmusic scene.OriginallyfromMemphis, Tennessee,andnowbasedinMississippi, DollaBillhascaptivatedaudienceswith hissoulfulvoiceandheartfeltlyrics.His musicskillfullyblendstraditionalblues withthemodernsoundsofSouthern Soul,creatingauniquestylethathas gainedhimfansaroundtheworld.
DollaBill’shitsongs,suchas“Ain’tNo Fun(WhentheRabbitGottheGun),” “WantAds,”and“CutUp,”have solidifiedhisplaceintheSouthernSoul genre.Thesetracksshowcasehisability topushtheboundariesofthegenrewhile stayingtruetoitsroots.Hisrecent releases,“BlameItOnMe”and“CityBut I’mCountry,”highlighthisversatility, offeringafreshyetauthenticsoundthat continuestoresonatewithlisteners.
Knownforhishigh-energyperformances andrawemotionaldelivery,DollaBill’s liveshowsareunforgettable experiences.Whetherperformingat localvenuesorlargefestivals,hebrings apowerfulstagepresencethatleaves audienceswantingmore.Hisabilityto connectwiththecrowdthroughhis musicisatestamenttohisdedication andpassionforhiscraft.
Ashiscareercontinuestorise,Dolla Billremainscommittedtocreating musicthatspeakstotheheartof SouthernSoulandBlues.Hisauthentic style,combinedwithhispowerful voice,ensuresthathewillcontinueto leavealastingimpressiononboth newandlong-timefansalike.
Forbookingsandmoreinformation, DollaBillDodsonisrepresentedbyFull EffectEntertainmentGroupandcan bereachedat901.440.3772.Staytuned formorefromthisincredibleartistas hecontinuestomakewavesinthe musicworld.
TheSouthernSoulTorchbearer
SouthernSoulrecordingartist“Big Kutty”isonamissiontokeepthesoulful soundsofbluesaliveandthriving. HailingfromSumrall,asmalltownin southernMississippi,BigKuttyhasbeen surroundedbymusichisentirelife. Growingupinthechurch,hebegan performingatanearlyage,settingthe foundationforhisjourneyinthe SouthernSoulmusicscene.
BigKutty’sloveaffairwithbluesmusic beganattheageofseven,whenhefirst heardlegendslikeJohnnieTaylor, BobbyBland,andBettyWright.Riding aroundwithhisuncleina1980Lincoln TownCoupe,listeningtothesesoulful tunesonan8-trackplayer,hewas captivatedbytheirsounds.Today,he continuestodrawinspirationfrom theseartists,whoseinfluenceisdeeply embeddedinhiscraft.
Asateenager,BigKuttybeganproducing, writing,andevenengineeringhisown music.Workingoutofasmallstudiohe setupinhismother’shome,hehonedhis skillsanddevelopedauniquesoundthat combinesrawSouthernSoulwithan unmistakablepersonaltouch.His dedicationtohisartandhisSouthern rootsshinesthroughineverysong.
BigKutty’smusictakeslistenersonan unforgettablejourneythroughtheheartof theSouth.Hissongspaintvividpicturesof lifeinthecountryside,withlyricsthat bringtolifememoriesofdaysspentatBig Momma’shouseandthelivelyenergyof backyardparties.Eachtrackisawindow intoSouthernlife,invitinglistenersto experiencethecultureandsoulofhis Mississippiroots.
Forbookinginquiries,contactBigKuttyat BookBigKutty@gmail.comorcall601674-0853.
AJourneyofPassion,Resilience,and MusicalEvolution
Growingupinthesmalltownof Newville,Alabama,inahousehold ofmusiciansandsingers,music wasalwaysattheheartofThrilla’s life.Hisfatherwasamultitalentedmusician,playingguitar andkeyboardwhilealsolending hisvoicetoalocalband.Onhis mother’sside,hisgrandfatherand great-uncleswerelegendsinthe GospelQuartetworld,performing asTheRisingStarsofWebb, Alabama,forover50years.With sucharichmusicallegacy,itwas inevitablethatThrillawouldfind hisownvoice.
Asachild,hesanginthechoirand wasexposedtoawidevarietyof genres,thankstohismother’s loveforhiphop,R&B,blues,and country.Bytheageof14,Thrilla’s passionformusicbegantoevolve intowriting.Hestartedwithpoetry andby16,hewasfreestylingwith classmatesduringgym.At19,he recordedhisfirstsong,settingthe stageforapromisingcareerin music.
Fromages21to28,Thrillawasa hardcorerapartist,commanding stagesandcatchingtheattentionof majorandundergroundlabels, includingWarnerBrothersRecords. However,life’sresponsibilitiesand familyissuesbrieflyderailedhis path.ButThrillawasdetermined.He continuedwriting,honinghiscraft andevolvingintothelyricistheis today.
In2021,Thrillamadealife-changing decision:hewouldgivehispassion anddreamshisall.Now,asthe ownerofRTVMusicGroup,hethrives inmultiplegenres,including SouthernSoul,blues,R&B,country, andhiphop.ForThrilla,theskyisno longerthelimit—he’sdeterminedto maketheworldknowhisnameand hearhismessage.
AJourneyofTalent,Dedication,and Success
BornonJuly13,1983,DeOnte’NaKeith MaziewasraisedinHazlehurst, Mississippi,byhismother,LatoniaMazie Hill,stepfatherCharlesD.Hill,and paternalgrandparents,Mr.andMrs. CarlosLeeandMaryLynnLoyd.Although hisfatherwasabsent,DeOnte’s upbringingwasfilledwithloveand support,shapinghimintothe determinedandtalentedindividualheis today.
DeOnteattendedHazlehurstCitySchool District,graduatingwiththeclassof 2003.Hisloveformusicbeganearly;at just12yearsold,hestartedpianolessons underthelateDr.SophroniaThomas.His musicaltalentquicklyflourished, leadinghimtocompeteinnumerous competitionsandrecitals.Overthe years,hehasservedasamusicianat severalchurches,continuingtoplayat manyothers.
In2004,DeOntepursuedhispassionfor cosmetologyatCopiah-Lincoln CommunityCollege,graduatingin2005. Duringhistimeinschool,heshowcased hisskillsbywinningtheStudentHair BattleinLafayette,Louisiana.
Alwaysstrivingforexcellence,DeOnte hascontinuedhiseducationby attendingclassesundermasterstylists suchasNijahofLiketheRiverSalonin Atlanta,GA,andBrianAndrews,a platinumblondespecialistinBrooklyn, NY.Hehasalsoparticipatedintop industryeventsliketheBirmingham PremiereHairShowandtheBronner BrothersHairShow.
DeOnte’scareerbeganin2006at OceansHairSaloninRidgeland,MS.A yearlater,hereturnedtoHazlehurstto workclosertohome,andin2010,he joinedShannon’sHairCreations,a well-knownsalonwherehestillworks today,specializinginhealthy,natural, andrelaxedhair.
Inadditiontohiscareerin cosmetology,DeOntehaspursued academicachievements,earningan associatedegreefromHinds CommunityCollegein2021.Heplansto transitionintoanursingcareerinthe nearfuture,expandinghisprofessional horizonsevenfurther.
Currently,DeOnteisalsotheownerand CEOofD.R.FinancialSolutions,acredit repaircompanywiththemotto,“Credit MadeSimple,ResultsMade Extraordinary.”Hisbusinessoffers clientsstraightforwardsolutionsto achieveexceptionalfinancialresults.
Tobookanappointmentorconnect withDeOnte,visithisInstagram @dastylist08orfindhimonFacebook atDeOnteN.Mazie.
AJourneyofMusicandEducation
KnottEnuffwasraisedinFairfax, Virginia,wherehedevelopeda strongfoundationinboth academicsandmusic.Agraduateof FloridaAgricultural&Mechanical University(FAMU)andFloridaState University(FSU),heholdsaBachelor ofScienceinElementaryEducation andaMasterofScienceinTeaching SpecialEducation.Hisacademic achievementsarecomplemented byarichcollectionofcertifications andaccomplishments, accumulatedoveryearsof dedicationtohisprofessionand craft.
Throughouthislife,KnottEnuffhas experiencedvariousculturesand communities,havinglivedin Montgomery,Alabama;Dallasand FortWorth,Texas.Theseexperiences havecontributedtohisgrowthand shapedhisuniqueperspectiveon botheducationandmusic.His educationalbackground,paired withhisdiverselifeexperiences,has equippedhimtoconnectwith peoplefromallwalksoflife,creating alastingimpactonthosehe encounters.
KnottEnuff’smusicaljourney beganinthechurch,wherehewas introducedtothepowerofmusicat ayoungage.Asapreacher’skid,or “PK,”musicwaswovenintothe fabricofhisupbringing.Thechurch providedhimwithaplatformto explorehispassionanddevelophis loveformusic,whichhasbecomea centralaspectofhisidentity.This earlyexposureinstilledinhima lifelongdedicationtohiscraft.
MusicisinKnottEnuff’sDNA,and hehascarriedthispassionwith himwhereverlifehastakenhim. Throughtheyears,hehas continuedtohonehisskills, consistentlyperformingand sharinghisgiftwithothers.His journeyasamusicianreflectsnot onlyhisloveformusicbutalsohis commitmenttoinspiringothers throughhisperformances.
Today,KnottEnuffremainsa devotededucatorandperformer. Hisstoryisoneofperseverance, talent,anddedicationtobothhis professionalandpersonalpursuits. Withhisdeep-rootedloveformusic andastrongeducational foundation,KnottEnuffcontinues tomakeadifferenceinthelivesof thosearoundhim,leavingan indeliblemarkontheworldof musicandeducation.
FindingBalanceandHealingwithHerbalist
JohnnieSuzette,adedicatedherbalist, beganherjourneyofself-healingafter beingdiagnosedwithlupus.Througha carefullycuratedregimenofherbs, dietaryadjustments,andlifestyle changes,Johnnietransformedherown health,ultimatelyuncoveringherlife’s mission:toempowerotherstoachieve improvedhealthandwellness.Drivenby acommitmenttoholisticwell-being, shenowaimstoguideindividuals towardunderstandingthedelicate balancebetweenmind,body,andspirit —anequilibriumshebelievesiskeyto achievingahealthy,fulfillinglife.
AsJohnnie’spracticeevolved,sodidher dedicationtosharingthetoolsand insightsshediscovered.Forher,thegoal isnotjustphysicalhealthbutalso mentalandemotionalbalance.Johnnie explainsthatwellnessisaboutnurturing theentireperson,ratherthansimply addressingisolatedsymptoms.Sheis passionateabouthelpingothersexplore thesystemswithinthebodythat contributetooverallwell-being,offering practicaladvicetothoseseekinga holisticpathtohealing.
Johnnieemphasizesthebenefitsofalife withfewermedications,especiallywhen theymaycomewithsideeffectsthat weighheavilyonone’sphysicaland mentalhealth.
Sheadvocatesforaholisticapproach centeredonnaturalhealing,usingthe restorativepowerofherbstoaddressthe needsofthemind,body,andsoul.Her philosophyisthatwhenallthreeelements areinalignment,afoundationfortrue healthislaid—onethatpromotes resilienceandlong-termrecovery. Herapproachtoherbalhealingis groundedinthebeliefthatstrengthening eachpartofthebodyhasarippleeffect, fosteringgrowth,healing,andlasting change.ForJohnnie,healingisajourney thathonorstheindividual,takinginto accounttheiruniqueneedsandthe intricateinterplayoftheirphysical, mental,andspiritualdimensions.This comprehensivemethodnotonlyhelps manageexistingailmentsbutalso encouragesoverallgrowth,renewal,and hope.
With“HerbalyYours,”Johnnie’splatform foreducationandsupport,shesharesher knowledgeofherbalhealingthroughher websiteandsocialmedia.Hermessageis simpleyetpowerful:behealed,stay hopeful,andembracealifeofhealthand happiness.Throughherholisticguidance, JohnnieSuzetteoffersapathtowellness thatembracestheentireperson, empoweringthemtoleadvibrant, balancedlives.Forthoselookingtofind harmonywithin,Johnnie’sapproach providesanurturingandempowering wayforward.
VisitHerbalyYoursat www.herbalyyours.comorfollowalongon Instagramat@herbaly.yours.
ARisingSoulSingerMakingWaves
NigelPerkins,knownasTheSoul Singer,isquicklyestablishinghimself asasignificantvoiceintheworldof R&BandSoulmusic.Mentoredby Atlantamusicscenepioneers MonyeaCrawfordandRichardRollie ofLoveChildProductions,Nigelhas absorbedinvaluablelessonsfrom someofthebestintheindustry.His dedicationtothecraftandhis powerfulperformancesreflectthe influenceofhismentors,aswellashis ownuniqueflairandpassionforsoul music.
Currentlyonanationaltour,Nigelhas hadtheopportunitytoperform alongsidesomeofthebiggestnames inR&BandSoul,includingVanHunt, KarynWhite,PokeyBear,andMillie Jackson.Hispresenceonstageand therawemotionhebringstoeach performancehavecaptivated audiencesacrosstheU.S.,earning himagrowingfanbaseandindustry recognition.ForNigel,eachshowisa chancetoconnectwithlistenersand sharehisloveforsoulfulmusic.
Asamemberofthenewgenerationof SoulSingers,NigelPerkinsis committedtopreservingtheessence ofsoulmusicwhilealsopushingits boundaries.Heaimstokeepthegenre aliveandrelevant,bringingafresh perspectivethatspeakstotoday’s audience.Tofurtherhisreachand strengthenhisteam,Nigelhasjoined forceswithGeorgia’sOwnBridgeDa GapPromotions,ledbyMs.Yolanda Marshall.Thiscollaborationhas expandedhisnetworkandopened newopportunitiesforhimtosharehis music.
Nigel’spartnershipwithLoveChild ProductionsandBridgeDaGap Promotionssignalsasharedmission tocreatealegacythattranscends borders.Together,theyarededicated tobuildingamusicalimpactthatis notonlyfeltlocallybutresonates internationally.Thispowerfulalliance combinestheexperienceandvisionof seasonedprofessionalswithNigel’s dynamictalent,promisingabright futureforallinvolved.
Witheachperformanceandnew project,NigelPerkinscontinuesto solidifyhisplaceintheworldofsoul music.Hiscommitmenttohiscraft andhiscollaborationswithindustry leadersunderscorehisdesiretomake alastingimpression.Ashegrowsinhis career,Nigelaspirestoleaveamark onthesoulgenre,ensuringits evolutionandendurancefor generationstocome.
ARisingStarinSouthernSoulandR&B
PrinceKwenn,bornKwennCooleyon October29,1985,iscarvingoutaunique nicheintheworldofSouthernSouland R&B.Knownaffectionatelybyfansas “TeddyBear,”PrinceKwenn’smusic combinesR&B,blues,funk,jazz,gospel, andhip-hopelementstocreatea soundthat’sbothrefreshinganddeeply soulful.Injustthreeyears,hehas becomearecognizednameinthe SouthernSoulcommunitywithhitslike “AttheSpot,”“ThankGodIt’sFriday,” “MyBaby,”“InLovewithaKougar,”and hiscelebratedR&Banthem“Teddy Bear.”PrinceKwennhasalreadyearned nominationsfromprestigiousawards liketheSoulMusicAwardsin Hazlehurst,Mississippi,andtheAMG AwardsinAtlanta,Georgia,cementing hisstatusasanartisttowatch.
MusichasbeeninPrinceKwenn’slife fromayoungage,deeplyrootedinhis experienceofgrowingupinthechurch. Learningtoproduce,engineer,and markethismusicindependently,he attributeshisgrowthto“consistency, humbleness,dedication,andmostof all,God.”Hisjourneyasamusician beganin2009,butitwasn’tuntilthe summerof2017thathefeltmusic’sfull impactonhislife.By2019,hereleased hisfirstR&Bproject,Pages,underhis label,PoeticMusicGroup,markinghis debutasanindependentartist.
InJanuary2022,PrinceKwennofficially joinedtheSouthernSoulscenewithhis hitsingle“AttheSpot,”whichquickly capturedtheattentionofpromotersand audiences.Despitesomeinitial productionsetbacks,hismusic’sappeal andhisdedicationkeptthemomentum going.ByFebruary2023,hefollowedup with“MyBaby,”anotherR&B/Southern Soultrackthatfurtherestablishedhis presence.Trackslike“SexyLady”and “Kougar”soonfollowed,showingthe breadthofhismusicaltalentandappeal.
Perhapsoneofhismosticonicsongs, “TeddyBear,”hasbecomeanR&B anthem,resonatingwithfansforits smoothmelodyandheartfeltlyrics.For PrinceKwenn,eachreleasereflectshis journeyasbothanartistandan individual.“Lookingbackonmy accomplishmentsasanartistand individual,Icontinuetostayhumbleand consistent,”hesays,expressingdeep gratitudetoeveryonewhohassupported himalongtheway.
Withmoremusicandprojectsonthe horizon,PrinceKwennisarisingstar whosejourneyisjustbeginning.His blendofclassicR&BwithSouthernSoul flairisbringingafreshvoicetothegenre, andfanseagerlyawaitwhathe’llbring next.Forbookings,hecanbereachedat 769-207-2169or kwennmusic1085@gmail.com.
TheArtistSpotlightsectionisdedicatedto showcasingtalentedindividualsinthe music,art,andentertainmentindustry.
Eachmonth,wediveintothestoriesbehind emergingandestablishedartists,giving readersaglimpseintotheircreative journeys,inspirations,andachievements.
FromSouthernSoulsingerstovisual artists,thisfeaturehighlightsthosewho aremakingwavesintheirfieldsand leavingalastingimpact.Discovernew talent,learnabouttheircraft,andget inspiredbythepassionanddedicationthat drivestheseremarkableartists.
AJourneyfromSupportertoSoloArtist
BigUnk,arisingstarinthemusicworld, isnostrangertotheindustry.Having dedicatedmuchofhiscareertohelping otherartistssucceedasaproducer,he understoodtheimportanceoflearning everyfacetofthemusicjourney.His pathtostardombeganin2020asa backgroundsingerforHennessey Williams,anexperiencethatignitedhis passionforfunkandthepowerof family.
Afteryearsofsupportingfellowartists, Unkdecideditwastimetostepintothe spotlighthimself.In2023,hereleased hisdebutsingle,“DancewithYou”,a funandupbeattrackthatencourages listenerstonotjustdancebutvibe, incorporatingtheelectricslideand funkygrooves.Unksharesthatthe songtakeshimbacktohischildhood, evokingmemoriesoffood,fun,andthe joyousrhythmsthatshapedhis musicalsoul.
Currentlyontour,Unkisembracinghis roleasasoloartist,bringinghisunique blendoffunkandenergytoaudiences everywhere.Hisjourneyisatestament tothepowerofresilienceandthedrive tocreatesomethingthatresonates deeplywithbothhimselfandhis listeners.
TheNewSoundofSouthernSoul
LuckyLeekisarisingstarinthe SouthernSoulmusicscene,bringinga freshmixofgenresandstylesthat capturestheheartandsoulofthe South.Hailingfromtheregionthat gavebirthtosomeofthemost influentialsoulandbluesmusic,Lucky Leek’suniquesoundcombinessoulful singingwithamoderntwist.Hismusic blendssoulfulhookswithreal-life narratives,layeredoverlivebasslines andhip-hop-inspireddrumbeatsthat aresuretogetanypartystarted.
Withtrackslike“Pettyman,”“Can’t Be,”and“UnkOutside,”LuckyLeekis carvingoutanameforhimselfinthe musicworld.Hisapproachisa seamlessfusionofSouthernSouland rap,offeringfansrelatablestoriesand infectiousrhythms.Ashewouldsay, “Runtelldat”—aphrasethatperfectly embodieshisauthenticand unapologeticstyle.LuckyLeekisnot justanartisttowatch;he’sagamechangerinthemaking,settoredefine SouthernSoulforanewgeneration.
InourSmallBusinessSpotlightsection,The LegacyMagazinecelebratesthecreativity, resilience,andinnovationoflocalentrepreneurs.
Eachmonth,weshowcaseastandoutsmall businessthatembodiesthespiritofour community,highlightingthestorybehindthe brand,thepassionthatdrivesit,andtheunique productsorservicesitoffers.Fromfamily-owned establishmentsandemergingstartupstosolo entrepreneursblazingnewtrails,ourspotlight givesreadersaninsidelookatthebusinesses shapingourcultureandinspiringotherstopursue theirdreams.
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Atjust13yearsold,JaydenTayloris alreadycarvingoutapathasayoung entrepreneurthroughhisbusiness, JayHiQProductions.Anaturalcreative, Jaydenfindsjoyinreading,content creation,writing,music,andallthings technology.Astheeldestofthree,he hasembracedhisroleasaleaderand rolemodel,embodyingalevelof ambitionandmaturitybeyondhis years.Oneofhisgreatestaspirationsis totakeoverTheLegacyMagazineMS fromhismother,ChantalTaylor, allowinghertoretirewhileensuringthe familylegacyofexcellenceendures.
Inadditiontohisentrepreneurial pursuits,Jaydenisanoutstanding student,consistentlyachievingallA’s. BornonApril15,2011,toChantalTaylor andJosephSpann,heholdsaspecial placeinhisfamilyasthefirstgreatgrandchildandgrandchild.Working closelywithhismother,Jaydenis alreadyhoningtheskillsneededto continueherwork,drivenbyhis dedicationandavisionforthefuture. Hedrawsinspirationfromhislate great-grandmother,GloriaTaylor, whoselegacymotivateshimto persevere.Withapassionforlearning andcreating,Jaydenisayoung visionaryontherise,preparedtomake alastingimpact.
StepintoCyndi’sDiner,thesoul foodhavenwherefamily,faith,and richflavorscometogetherinevery dish.SouthJackson’slatestdining spot,Cyndi’sDiner,isownedand operatedbyCyndi—awomanwho learnedtheartofSoutherncooking inhermother’skitchen,growing upasoneof24siblings.Her passionforfoodandfamilyis wovenintoeverymealsheserves.
After31yearsatDillard’s,Cyndi tookaleapoffaithtopursueher culinarydream,bringingher family’slegacyofhome-cooked soulfoodtolife.AtCyndi’sDiner, you’renotjustacustomer;you’re partofthefamily.Eachdishisa tributetothegenerationsbefore, madewithheartandservedwith Southernhospitality.
Fromsavoryfriedchickento creamymacandcheese,Cyndi’s dishesarecraftedtobringcomfort andjoy,justlikeamealat Grandma’stable.Comebyand savorthewarmthoftrueSouthern soulfoodatCyndi’sDiner,where everybitefeelslikehome.
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Thismonth,we’rethrilledtofeatureL&NCraftDesigns,aunique, Black-ownedbusinessbasedinJackson,MS,foundedbythe talentedToya.Whatbeganasapandemichobbyin2021has blossomedintoathrivingcreativeventure,whereToyausesher artistictalentstobringcustomideastolife.Frompersonalized carmatsandhomedecortocustom-madecups,shirts,rolling trays,andincenseholders,L&NCraftDesignsoffersawiderange ofhandcrafteditemsthatareasmeaningfulastheyare beautiful.
Toya’smissionissimple:toprovidehercustomerswithunique creationsthatthey’lllove.Shetakesprideinconnectingwith eachcustomer,listeningtotheirvision,andcraftingaproduct thatcapturestheirpersonalstyle.AsToyacontinuestogrowL&N CraftDesigns,shehopestoinspireotherstofollowtheirpassions andembracetheircreativity.Formoreupdatesandtoviewher latestcreations,followL&NCraftDesignsonFacebookat@L&N CraftDesignLLC.
BreakingBarriersinPlus-SizeModeling
AmiariAlexis,a28-year-oldmodel fromNewOrleans,Louisiana,is makingwavesinthemodeling industryasaplus-sizemodel.Born toparentsSchwandaCalvertand FrankAlexis,Amiariistheoldestof foursiblings.Sheisalsoaproud mothertofiveyoungboyswho inspirehertochaseherdreams andbeapositiverolemodel.Her journeyinthemodelingworld beganin2015,andsincethen,she hasdedicatedherselftobreaking barriersandredefiningbeauty standards.
Amiari’sloveformodelingstarted earlyinlife,butitwasn’tuntil2015 thatshetookherfirststepstoward herdreambyattendingJohn RobertPowersPerformingArts schoolinLouisiana.This experiencegaveherthe foundationandconfidenceshe neededtopursuemodeling seriously.Thetrainingshe receivedequippedherwiththe skillstonavigatetheindustry,and itignitedapassionwithinherto representcurvierwomenonthe runwayandinfashioncampaigns.
Beingaplus-sizemodelis somethingAmiaritakesimmense pridein.Sheviewsitasan opportunitytoempowerother womenandchallengethenormsof anindustrythathashistorically favoredcertainbodytypes.Forher, beingaplus-sizemodelis“toptier,” apositionthatallowsherto showcasethebeautyandstrength thatplus-sizewomenbringtothe fashionworld.Sheisdedicatedto provingthatbeautycomesinall shapesandsizesandthat confidenceisthekeytosuccess.
Currently,AmiarimodelsforJazzy ParadiseandTheHousOvHarve’, twobrandsthatembracediversity andinclusivityintheircampaigns. Throughherworkwiththesebrands, she’sbeenabletoreachawider audienceandserveasarolemodel forwomenwhoseethemselvesin her.Amiari’scommitmentto representingplus-sizewomenwith graceandstylehasmadehera sought-afterfigureintheindustry.
Amiari’sjourneyinmodelingis justbeginning,butherimpactis alreadybeingfelt.Shehopesto continuegrowinghercareerand toinspireotherplus-sizewomen topursuetheirdreams,no mattertheobstacles.Asa mother,daughter,and trailblazingmodel,AmiariAlexis ispavingthewayforamore inclusivefutureinfashion—one whereallwomenfeelseenand celebrated.
AJourneyofPassionandPurpose
AdicaBaldwin,knowntomostas Addie,isa30-year-oldmotherofthree fromGulfport,Mississippi.Growingup, Addie’slovefortheartswasclearfrom anearlyage.Shehadanaturaltalent fordrawingandwouldoftenrecreate thingsshesawwithincredibledetail. Alongwithherinterestinvisualarts, Addiealsoenjoyedbuildingmini sculpturesfromclayandwood, showcasinghercreativespirit.
AsAddiegotolder,herartistic passionsexpandedtoincludemusic anddance.Bothformsofexpression becameimportantpartsofherlife, fuelinghercreativityandgivingher newwaystoconnectwiththeworld aroundher.However,inrecentyears, Addiediscoveredanewlovethat wouldchangethedirectionofherlife: modeling.
Havingmodeledforthepasttwo years,Addiedescribesitasajourney thathasbeenboththrillingand fulfilling.Sheembraceseveryaspect oftheexperience,fromtheadrenaline rushofwalkingtotherhythmofthe musictotheexcitementofwearing newfashions.Modelinghasgivenher aplatformtoexpressherselfinways shehadn’timaginedbefore.
ForAddie,modelingisaboutmorethanjusttherunway—it’sabout settinganexampleforherchildren.Throughherowndedicationand passion,shehopestoinspireherkidstopursuetheirowndreamsandfind joyinsomethingtheylove.Hersuccessinmodelinghasbecomeadriving forceforherfamily,showingthemthepowerofhardworkandpassion.
Today,AdicaBaldwincontinuestothriveinhermodelingcareerwhile balancinglifeasamotherofthree.Withherunwaveringpassionanda desiretoinspirethosearoundher,Addieisashiningexampleoffollowing one’sdreamsandturningpassionsintopurpose.
AJourneyThroughGospelandSoul
BruceJohnson,known professionallyasBruceJ,began hismusicalcareeratthetender ageofseven.Bornintoamusically inclinedfamily,BruceJ’sfirst experiencewithperformance cameasadrummerforhis parents’gospelgroup,“The HebrewTravelers.”Fromthere,his passionformusiconlygrew, leadinghimtomastermultiple instrumentsincludingthe keyboard,leadguitar,andbass.
Sincehisstartin1976,BruceJhas beenacommittedandtalented musician.Hisdedicationearned himtheroleofleadsingerfor“The HebrewTravelers,”aquartet gospelgrouprecognizedasthe oldestgospelgroupintheTri-City area.Theircontributionstothe communitywerehonoredwiththe keytothecityofPhenixCity, Alabama.In2019,BruceJ rebrandedthegroupas“Nu HebrewTravelerz”andunderhis production,theyreleasedone albumandanEP,showcasinghis growthandevolutionasa producer.
Throughouthiscareer,BruceJexpanded histalents,divingdeeperintotheworldof producingandengineering.Aftergaining valuableexperienceworkingwithtwo differentstudios,heeventuallylaunched hisownproductioncompany,“Lab101 StudioandProduction.”Hiskeenearfor soundandabilitytocraftpolishedwork hasmadehimarespectednameinthe industry.
BruceJ’sloveformusicextendedbeyond gospel,ashedevelopedadeepconnection withsoulmusic.Influencedbylegends suchasMarvinGaye,EricClapton,Johnny Taylor,andAlGreen,heembracedsoulas hisown.In2020,BruceJwrote,composed, andproducedhisfirstsingleasasoul artist,cementinghisplaceinthegenre whilekeepinghisgospelrootsclose.
Todate,BruceJhasreleasedoneEP,six albums,andnumeroussingles, establishinghimselfasaversatileartist whostraddlesthelinebetweengospeland soul.Hisuniquesound,blendingSouthern Soulwithmoderntwists,continuestowin overfans.Eachofhisprojectsreflectshis journeythroughmusicandhisdedication todeliveringquality,heartfelt performances.
Withaclearvisionandunwavering dedication,BruceJaimstopushthe boundariesofSouthernSoul.Hissavvy style,influencedbydecadesofexperience andalifetimeofpassion,positionshimas anartistwhowillleavealastinglegacyin themusicindustry.
RisingStarinSouthernSoul
T.Nelson,hailingfromPrentiss, Mississippi,hasbeenmakinghis markintheSouthernSoulmusic sceneforthepasttwoyears. Despiteenteringthegenrewithno priormusicbackground—noteven ahistoryofsinginginchurch—T. Nelsonhasreleasedeightsingles andisnowworkingoncompleting hisdebutalbum.Hisjourneyhas beenchallengingyetrewarding, andheisdeterminedtokeep puttingintheworktocreatemusic thatresonateswithaudiences aroundtheworld.
Thoughheoncelackedthe couragetoperforminfrontofa crowd,T.Nelsonhasalwayshada deeploveforsinging.Hispassion eventuallyledhimtopursuehis dreams,andhenowbelievesinhis abilitytolethismusicspeakfor itself.Witheveryrelease,heaims togrowandevolveintheindustry, learningfromeachexperienceto refinehissoundandcraft.
T.Nelson’sdedicationtoSouthern Soulshinesthroughhisworkethic andcommitmenttohisartistry.For him,thisjourneyisaboutmorethan justmakingmusic;it’sabout creatingsongsthatpeoplecanfeel andconnectwithonapersonallevel. Heremainsfocusedonproducing qualitymusic,withapromisetohis fansthathewillcontinuetopush himselfanddeliver.
Ashefinalizeshisupcomingalbum, T.Nelsonisreadytobringhismusic tonewlistenersandexpandhis reachintheworldofSouthernSoul. Hisuniquestoryofresilienceand self-beliefservesasaninspirationto thosewhomayalsobestartingfrom scratchintheindustry.
Forbookings,T.Nelsoncanbe reachedat601-941-6824.
BringingSoulfulEnergytoSouthern SoulMusic
MarriseeBoyd,knownbyhisstage nameMoBakaRootstar,isquicklyrising intheSouthernSoulmusicscenewith hisuniqueblendofsongwriting, production,andvocaltalent.Aversatile artistwhosepassionforhiscraftis evidentineveryperformance,MoB’s musiccaptivatesaudienceswithits authenticSouthernSoulflavor.His popularsingles,infusedwithunbridled energyandheartfeltlyrics,areturning headsandwinningoverfansacrossthe globe.Withaninnateabilitytoconnect, MoBhasbecomeafavoriteamong musicloverswhocravebothsmooth vocalsandavibrantshowexperience.
MoB’smusicisknownforitscatchy lyricalconceptsandwidevocalrange, givingeachsongapowerfulemotional pull.Hissmoothandsoulfulvoice, combinedwithmasterfulproduction, createstracksthatarebothrefreshing andtimeless.Asasongwriter,MoBtaps intorelatablethemes,craftinglyrics thatresonatedeeplywithlisteners.Each performancebringsamixofup-tempo SouthernSoulandfunk,creatingan atmospherethatisbothfeel-goodand deeplyengaging.
Hisliveshowsareascompellingashis studiorecordings.MoBbringsadynamic energytothestage,invitingaudiencesof allbackgroundstojoinintheexperience. Fansleavehisperformancesfeeling energizedandinspired,having experiencedmusicthatnotonly entertainsbutalsomovesthem.Withhis impressivevocalrangeandmagnetic presence,MoBtransformseveryvenue intoaspaceofconnection,rhythm,and soul.
Inhisownwords,MoBshareshis philosophy:“Ifyouhaven’theardmy musicbefore,thenit’sstillnew.”This perspectivehighlightshisbeliefinthe timelessqualityofhisworkandhisdesire toreachnewlistenerswithevery performance.Whetherit’salongtimefan orafirst-timelistener,MoB’smusicholds thesamepromiseofexcitementand depth.
Ashecontinuestoreleasenewsingles andbuildhisfanbase,MoBissolidifying hisplaceinSouthernSoulmusic.Withhis dedication,talent,andtheunwavering supportofhisfans,thefutureisbrightfor thisrisingstar.Forthosewhohaveyetto experiencehismusic,nowisthetimeto diveintotheworldofMoBRootstarand feelthesoul.
ARisingStarinSoulandR&B
PatriciaMiles,betterknownbyher stagenameMs.DivaSoul,has becomeadynamicforceintheSoul andR&Bmusicscene.Bornandraised inPhenixCity,Alabama,herpassion formusicbeganattheyoungageof12 whenshestartedsinginginher family’sgospelgroup,TheRisingStars GospelSingers.Withearlyinfluences fromherfather’sownsinging, Patricia’sjourneytowardstardom wassetinmotion,pavingthewayfor hertopursueacareerrootedinboth gospelandcontemporarysounds.
Growingup,Ms.DivaSouldrew inspirationfromlegendaryartistslike BettyWrightandJohnnyTaylor, nurturingherdesiretobecomea powerfulvocalistinherownright. Thoughittooktimeforhertotakethe leapintobecomingarecordingartist, sheeventuallymadeherfirstmoveby singingkaraokebeforesteppinginto therecordingstudio.Herdebutsingle, “SweetLovin’,”markedherofficial entryintotheworldofmusic,andit setthetoneforwhatwouldbean excitingcareerahead.
Sincethereleaseof“SweetLovin’,”
Ms.DivaSoulhasdroppedthree moresinglesandhasalsoreleased herfirstEP,self-titledMs.DivaSoul. Herblendofsoulfulmelodiesand powerfulvocalshasearnedhera growingfanbaseandrecognitionin theindustry.Eachtrackreflectsher deepconnectiontohermusical rootswhilealsoshowcasingher abilitytodeliveramoderntwiston classicR&BandSoul.
AsMs.DivaSoul’sjourney continues,shehasalreadyshared thestagewithsomeofthemajor starsintheindustry,further cementingherplaceasarising talent.Herperformancesareknown fortheirenergy,emotion,and authenticity,leavingaudiences captivatedbyhervoiceandstage presence.Herongoingworkreflects herdedicationtobecomingnotjust aperformerbutamajorinfluencein themusicindustry.
Withhersightssetonthefuture, Ms.DivaSouliseagertocontinue herartisticjourney,strengthening hercommunityandpavingtheway forthenextgenerationofartists. Sheremainscommittedtoher craft,andherdeterminationissure toleadhertoevengreaterheights intheworldofSoulandR&B.Fans andnewcomersalikeshouldkeep aneyeoutforMs.DivaSoulasshe continuestomakehermark.
SoulfulStorytellerfromtheSouth
HailingfromtheheartofMississippiand makinghermarkfromtheDirtySouthto theDMV,NatalieReddisanartistwho believesinfeedingthemind,body,and soulwithhermusic.Atalentedsinger, songwriter,andinternetradiopersonality, Nataliehasbecomeknownforhersmooth andsoulfulsound.Shereleasedherdebut EPItIsWhatItIsin2016,whichintroduced listenerstohersignaturestyle,followed bymemorablesingleslike“GivinUp,” “Trapped,”“DearR&B,”and“Body Language.”
In2021,Nataliecontinuedtoelevateher craftwithhersecondEP,R&B101,where sheofferedherspinonLennyWilliams’ classiclovesong“CauseILoveU.”Her dedicationtostayingtruetotherootsof R&Bwhilealsopushingitsboundariesis clearineveryprojectshecreates.Her musicisn’tjustaboutcatchyhooksor trends—it’saboutauthenticityand deliveringlyricalfoodforthesoul.
Alongsidehermusiccareer,Natalie venturedintotheworldofinternetradio, launchingTheReddZone,astreaming showthatshowcasesgreatmusicfrom aroundtheglobe,especiallyfocusingon emerging,“unfamiliar”talent.Through hershow,Nataliehasbecomeavoicenot onlyforherownmusicbutforotherartists deservingofrecognition.
TohearNatalie’svoiceistoexperienceablendofinfluencesfromiconic artistslikeJillScott,AnitaBaker,andthelatePhyllisHyman.Buthersoundis uniquelyhers—captivating,soulful,andfilledwithemotion.Whenperforming live,Nataliebringsaspecialenergytothestage,creatingaperformancethat stayswiththeaudiencelongafterthefinalnote.
AproudSouthernbellewithapassionforkeepingR&Bpureandauthentic, NatalieReddcontinuestoworktirelessly,bothinthestudioandonstage.Her journeyasaNationalIndependentRecordingArtistisoneofdedication,hard work,andadeeplovefortheartform.Whetherthroughhermusicorherradio show,Natalieisdeterminedtoleaveanunforgettablemarkontheworldof R&B.
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InspiringThroughMusicandFaith
KeithBanks,widelyrecognizedbyhis stagenameB.Lew,isatalented musicianwhoserootslieinSouthBend, Indiana,andAberdeen,Mississippi.With over15yearsofexperience,Keithhas madeanameforhimselfinthemusic world,wherehisuniquestyleand dedicationsethimapart.Hisjourney intomusicwasdrivenbyadesiretonot onlyentertainbutalsoupliftandinspire. Drawingonhisdeepfaithandlife experiences,Keithcreatesmusicthat touchesonuniversalthemes, resonatingwithawiderangeof audiences.
Keith’smusicismorethanjusta collectionofsounds;itisavehiclefor positivemessagesandthewordofGod. Hisapproachtomusicisdeeply intentional,asheseekstoblendvarious stylestocraftasoundthatfeelsboth modernandtimeless.Thisfusionof genresallowshimtoconnectwith diverselisteners,fromgospel enthusiaststofansofcontemporary music.Hisworkisatestamenttothe powerofmusictobringpeopletogether andconveyasenseofhope.
AsignificantpartofKeith’smissionisto reachyoungpeople,offeringthem encouragementandasenseof belonging.Heunderstandsthe challengesthattoday’syouthfaceandis committedtoprovidingthemwithmusic thatspeakstotheirstruggleswhilelifting theirspirits.Throughhislyricsand melodies,Keithhopestoguideyoung peopletowardpositivityandfaith, encouragingthemtoembracetheirown potentialandmakemeaningful contributionstotheircommunities.
Beyondhisimpactonindividuallisteners, Keithaimstofosterabroadersenseof unityandcommunitythroughhisartistry. Heseesmusicasawaytobridgedivides andbringpeopletogether,emphasizing themesoflove,resilience,and compassion.Whetherhe’sperformingin intimatesettingsorlargevenues,hisgoal remainsthesame:tocreatean environmentwherelistenerscanfind solace,joy,andinspiration.
KeithBanksisamusicianwitha message,onethattranscends entertainmentandspeakstotheheartof humanexperience.Throughhis dedicationtohiscraftandhis unwaveringfaith,hecontinuestotouch lives,spreadinghopeandpositivityone noteatatime.Hismusicservesasa reminderofthepowerofarttoheal, connect,andinspire,makinghimatrue forceforgoodinthemusicindustry.
DynamicDuoMakingWavesinMusic
AutoLIT,theelectrifyingmusicduo comprisedofDynamiteandFlame-O, iscreatingabuzzinthemusic industrywiththeiruniqueblendof talentandenergy.Thispowerful partnershipbeganthroughfamily tiesandaninitialconnectionon socialmedia.However,itwastheir mutualpassionformusicthattruly bondedthem,transformingtheir relationshipfromacquaintancestoa formidableteam.Together,theyhave carvedoutaspaceforthemselvesin theindustry,captivatingaudiences withtheirfreshsoundandshared commitmenttoartistry.
WhileDynamiteandFlame-Oeach havetheirowndistinctmusicalstyles andindividualprojects,theycome togetherseamlesslyinAutoLIT. Flame-O,withhisboldandunique identity,standsoutinhissolowork, yetfindsacomplementarybalance withintheduo.Theircombined talentsinAutoLITcreateamusical synergythathasresonatedwithfans fromdiversebackgrounds,allowing themtobridgethegapbetween differentgenresandmusicaltastes.
Overtheyears,AutoLIThasgained recognitionbyperformingat numerousvenuesandtraveling extensivelytoreachnewaudiences. Theirperformancesaremarkedbyan infectiousenergyandapowerful connectionwiththecrowd,leavingan unforgettableimpressionwherever theygo.Eachperformanceiscarefully craftedtodeliveranimpactful experience,touchinglistenersone personatatimeandsolidifyingtheir placeasadynamicforceinmusic.
AutoLIT’smissionisstraightforward yetprofound:tocreatemusicthat movespeople.Whetherit’sthrough lyricsthatresonatedeeplyorbeats thatbringfanstotheirfeet,Dynamite andFlame-Ostrivetoinspireand uplift.Theirworkgoesbeyond entertainment,aimingtofostera senseofunityandcommunityamong listeners.Bycontinuouslypushing musicalboundaries,theychallenge boththemselvesandtheiraudience, deliveringasoundthatisasthoughtprovokingasitisenjoyable.
AsAutoLITcontinuesitsjourney,the duoremainscommittedtotheircraft andtheirfans.Witheachreleaseand performance,theybringsomething freshtothetable,provingthattheir impactontheindustryisonly beginning.FanscanfollowAutoLITon socialmediatostayconnectedwith theirlatestprojectsandjointhemas theybringtheirpowerful,moving musictoaudienceseverywhere.
TheBestKeptSecretinHip-Hop
Dempsey,knowntomanyas“The bestyouneverheard,”isan undergroundgeminthehip-hop world,hailingfromDreamvilleand raisedinIndianapolis,Indiana, affectionatelyknownasNaptown. Thisindependentartistandproducer hascarvedauniquepathinthe musicindustry,blendingrawtalent withbusinessacumentomakea nameforhimself.Hisjourneyfrom humblebeginningstoarespected presenceinthescenespeaks volumesabouthisdedicationand tenacity.
Withovertwodecadesofexperience inthemusicgame,Dempseyismore thanjustaperformer;he’sa visionary.AstheownerofSkyHigh EntertainmentandCEOofL.O.E.G.,he hasusedhisindustryknowledgeto buildplatformsthatsupportnotonly hiscareerbutalsoemergingtalentin hiscommunity.Inaddition,he’sonethirdofthegroupALLisONE,wherehe collaborateswithlike-mindedartists topushcreativeboundariesand producemusicthatresonatesona deeperlevel.
Dempsey’sartistryisenrichedby collaborationswithlegends,a testamenttohisskillandtherespect hecommandsamonghispeers.
Knownasatrueundergroundking (U.G.K.),hehasconsistentlyfocused onauthenticity,choosingtoremain independenttoretaincreative controloverhiswork.This commitmenthasallowedhimto createadistinctivesoundandbrand thatsethimapartfrommainstream artists,makinghimasought-after figureintheundergroundmusic scene.
ForDempsey,hip-hopismorethan justagenre;it’sawayoflife.His lyricsandbeatsreflecttherealities ofhisupbringingandexperiences, connectingwithfanswhoappreciate hishonestyandgrit.Everytrackhe producesisatestamenttohis journey,capturingthestrugglesand triumphsthathaveshapedhim.His fanbasecontinuestogrow,drawnto hisgenuineapproachtomusicand hisrefusaltoconformtoindustry expectations.
Ashecontinuestorise,Dempsey showsnosignsofslowingdown. Withathrivingsocialmedia presence(@Dempsey1223onall platforms)andongoingprojects withSkyHighEntertainment,L.O.E.G., andALLisONE,heremainspoisedto leavealastingimpact.Inanindustry crowdedwithvoices,Dempsey standsoutasanartistcommittedto stayingtruetohimselfwhilemaking musicthatmatters.
BringingCommunityandEntertainmentto theWorld
Real2Reel360isadynamictalkshow hostedbytwotalentedbrothers, JahshamelAllah,knownasMr.PhD, andDJK-Wise,alsocalledKatothe BlackSuperhero.LaunchedinJuly 2020,Real2Reel360wascreatedto offervaluableresourcesand engagingentertainmenttothe community,especiallyduringa challengingtime—theheightofthe COVID-19pandemic.Byadaptingto avirtualformat,thehostswereable toconnectwithaudiencesandbuild astrongfollowing.
Theshow’ssuccessstemsfromits commitmenttobringingmeaningful discussionsandentertainmentto viewers.Overtheyears, Real2Reel360hasfeaturednotable guests,includingSenator ChristopherRapp,JudgeJoeBrown, thelegendarymusicgroupThe Whispers,Grammy-winningsinger MelbaMoore,andsomeofthetop SouthernSoulartists.These impressiveguestappearanceshave contributedtotheshow’spopularity andreach.
Real2Reel360’sdedicationhasnot goneunnoticed.Theshowhas earnedtwoawardsandhasgained aninternationalaudience, establishingitselfasatrustedand influentialplatform.Eachepisode bringslivelydiscussions,insightful interviews,andapositive atmospherethatresonateswith peoplefromallwalksoflife.
TheReal2Reel360teampridesitself oncreatingafamily-like environmentfortheirguests, fosteringasenseofbelongingand connection.JahshamelAllahand DJK-Wisehavebuiltareputation forwelcomingeachguestwith warmth,makingthemfeellikepart oftheReal2Reel360family.
ToconnectwithReal2Reel360, reachouttoJahshamelAllahat 571-296-2270orviaemailat real2reel360@gmail.com.
TheSmallTownCountryGirl
Themusicworldisembracingthe riseofTinaP,apowerfulnewvoiceon theSoulandBluesscene.Withvocals reminiscentofWhitneyHouston’s strengthandToniBraxton’ssoulful depth,Tina’ssoundisrawand authentic,connectingdirectlywith listeners’emotions.Hailingfrom small-townMississippiandnow thrivinginAtlanta,TinaPisona missiontoreturnBluestoitsroots, bringingitbacktothepeoplewitha fresh,modernedge.
TinaPisnotonlyapartofthe Soul/Bluesrevival—she’sleadingit, alongsideinfluentialartistslikeKing George,WestLove,andKingfish. Althoughnewtotheindustry spotlight,Tinahasprovenher authenticityandpassionforthe genrewithbreakoutsingleslike“I ThinkIFell,”featuringBlueslegend TheodisEaley.Thistrackmade wavesbybreakingintoiTunes’Top 200,whileherhit“PrettyGirlsRock” featuringJeterJonesclimbed quicklyintoAppleMusic’sTop5.Her musicresonateswithfans worldwide,andherimpactis unmistakable.
SharingstageswithiconslikeSir CharlesJones,NellieTigerTravis, Tucka,andBobbyRush,TinaPis makinghermarkintheindustry.Each performanceshedeliversisinfused withenergyandsoul,reminding audienceswhyBluesandSoulhave enduredforgenerations.Herpowerful voiceandpassionatestagepresence leavealastingimpression,proving thatTinaPisheretostay.
Tina’screativityextendsbeyond music.SheblendsSouthernSoulwith Hollywoodflair,featuringwell-known actorsinhermusicvideos,skits,and liveperformances.QuincyBonds HouseofPaynestarsinher videos“PetThatDog,”“Drip,”and “GOOD,”whileAngeloDiazfromATL makesamemorable appearancein“PetThatDog.”Other gueststarsincludeCortezMacklin Wild’NOutin“GOODft.Cupid,” andDCYoungFly,whoaddsholiday spiritinherfestivetrack“OhSanta! (ManUnderMyTree).”
AsTinaPcontinuesherjourney,she’s capturingheartsanddrawingfans fromallwalksoflife.Hertalent, combinedwithhercommitmentto stayingtruetotherootsofSouland Blues,makesheraforcetobe reckonedwithinthemusicindustry. TinaP’sriseisatestamenttothe enduringpowerofthesegenres,and witheachnewproject,sheistaking Bluesbacktoitsoriginswhileinfusing itwithavibrant,moderntwist.
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