Editor’s Note
It’s an incredible feeling to continue creating these cover stories with U.G. DigitalMagazine.Fromourearlydaysasaprintmagazineonlocalshelves to our transition into a fully digital platform, our journey has been one of growth, adaptation, and commitment to quality. Along the way, we’ve embraced new ways to streamline our process while staying true to what matters most—delivering stories that inspire, uplift, and connect. What makes this work so rewarding are the relationships we’ve built with the artistsandclientswefeature.Manyhavebecomemorethancollaborators; they’ve become true friends, and those bonds bring even greater meaning toeverystorywetell.
This issue shines a much-deserved spotlight on Beth, whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary Even as she continues to create, achieve, and evolve, her impact is already legendary. We’rethrilledwithhowthisfeaturecame together, and we hope it resonates with youasdeeplyasitdidwithus. Take a moment to read, reflect, and enjoy and please, share it with those whowillbejustasinspired.
Editor-in-Chief
JamesJohnson
BETH CARRYING DETROIT’S GROOVE INTO A NEW ERA
Words: James Johnson
Detroit doesn’t just make music it forges legacies. Beth stands squarely in that lineage, a modern torchbearer who blends inheritance with hard-won artistry. While she is the daughter of the late Johnny Griffith keyboardist for Motown’s legendary Funk Brothers Beth’s upbringing was not steeped in the day-to-day world of Motown. In fact, she wasn’t fully aware of the depth of her father’s contribution to music history until later in her adolescent years
Beth’s journey wasn’t about growing up under the Motown spotlight; it was about finding her light later, and choosing to walk into it She took the lessons of her father’s artistry discipline, excellence, humility and combined them with her own experiences to craft a career rooted in authenticity
Discovering Her Legacy
For many, Motown is a history lesson For Beth, it was a revelation that arrived in real time As a teenager, she began to uncover the profound role her father played in shaping one of the most influential sounds in American music That realization did not come with pressure, but with perspective She came to see music not just as a family inheritance, but as a calling something she could honor in her own voice, her own path, and her own way
Finding
Talent is one thing; direction is another Beth’s journey through studios, clubs, and collaborative sessions sharpened both She honed a vocal presence that moves from velvet to volcanic capable of church-born warmth, pop precision, and the kind of storytelling that turns a song into a scene Her performances carry that rare combination of lived experience and technical command; you hear the history, but you also hear the now
Her run on NBC’s The Voice introduced that power to a national audience. More than a televised moment, it was a master class in preparation arrangement choices that served the lyric, phrasing that revealed new corners in familiar melodies, and a composure that said: this isn’t an audition, it’s an arrival The series amplified her platform, but Beth’s momentum didn’t begin or end there She returned to Detroit with doors open, a broader fan base, and a deeper conviction to make her opportunities count for others, too
Music That Bridges Eras: “Call Me” & ““Get To Know You”
Beth’s artistry shines most clearly in her music Her latest single, “Call Me”, is a collaboration with producer and songwriter Marcus “Daheatmizer” Devine, who co-wrote and produced the track The single is a seamless blend of classic soul textures with the sleek, modern elements of today’s R&B, a balance that perfectly mirrors Beth’s musical identity: honoring tradition while speaking in a fresh, contemporary voice.
“Call Me” serves as one of the standout tracks on her latest album, Get To Know Me The project has already carved out history, impressively debuting at #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases and #6 on iTunes, cementing Beth not only as an heir to Motown’s legacy but also as a chart-topping independent force The album is both an introduction and a declaration a statement that Beth’s voice, vision, and pen are undeniable in the modern landscape
LiftingThe Independent Ecosystem
Ask artists across Detroit’s scene and you’ll hear a consistent refrain: Beth shows up She mentors emerging vocalists, hosts listening sessions that prioritize craft over clout, and freely shares the unglamorous knowledge that keeps indie careers alive release calendars, split sheets, metadata, performance rights organizations, touring etiquette, vocal health, and the business basics too many discover too late
Her approach is equal parts coach and connector She’ll help a singer tighten their arrangement, then walk them through stage plots and tech riders She’ll celebrate a first-single drop, then nudge that same artist toward sustainable habits email lists over pure algorithm luck, live rehearsal over last-minute scramble, community over competition In an industry where gatekeeping can feel like the norm, Beth builds gates that swing both ways
Philanthropy With Purpose
Beth’s philanthropy isn’t a press-release accessory it’s woven into her calendar. She’s devoted consistent time and resources to programs that offer music education, mentorship, and mental-health support for creatives Whether she’s organizing benefit performances, sponsoring workshop seats for teens who can’t afford them, or lending her voice to awareness campaigns, she treats giving as a practice, not a posture
Just as important is where that energy flows: Detroit neighborhoods and community partners that transform inspiration into infrastructure Scholarships, instrument donations, studio hours for promising students, pop-up clinics on copyright and royalties these are the practical tools that turn dreams into careers. Beth invests in those tools.
From Book To Opera: Expanding The Canvas
Artists evolve by expanding their mediums, and Beth’s next chapter does exactly that Her book now being adapted into an opera signals a creative leap that’s both daring and deeply Detroit The stage is the perfect vessel for her kind of storytelling: big emotions, big musicianship, and the kind of narrative arcs that reward an audience for listening closely. The adaptation promises the best of both worlds literary intimacy meeting orchestral scale, personal history rendered in harmonies and lights
This move also models something essential for independent artists: ownership By shepherding her story from page to production, Beth underscores a fundamental truth of the modern music economy IP matters. Ideas can live multiple lives when you protect them, develop them, and partner wisely
What Beth Represents
Continuity She honors her father’s ethic of excellence while embracing the digital, DIY reality of today’s artists Community She treats each achievement as a door to hold open for the next creative Craft. Technique and taste are non-negotiables; she brings both to every stage, session, and collaboration. Courage Moving from TV soundstages to philanthropy to opera requires range and a steady belief that the work will meet the moment
The Detroit Thrroughline
Detroit has always rewarded the courageous the ones who turn rust into rhythm and blueprint into building Beth is part of that living archive She took the inheritance of a Motown master and used it as raw material for her own vision: soulful, strategic, and fiercely generous. In her hands, the city’s groove isn’t nostalgia it’s a roadmap.
A Personal Note: Beth and U.G. Digital Media & Publishings
Here at U G Digital Media & Publishings, we ’ ve had the pure blessing and privilege of supporting Beth through her musical endeavors on multiple occasions That kind of reciprocal support from artist to publication, especially at the independent level is rare It has cultivated a beautiful relationship rooted in mutual respect and growth. We realize just how vital her support is to us, as ours is to her. The truth is, we can’t make it without each other, and that mutual encouragement goes a long way In Beth, we see not only an artist but a partner in the greater mission of keeping independent media and artistry thriving
Beth is not merely carrying a legacy; she’s composing one note by note, artist by artist, stage by stage until the city that taught the world to dance recognizes, once again, that its brightest lights often double as beacons