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Negritude Ancestral Tour '26 arrives as the rooted premise of my multimedia project “Negritude: The Names They Tried to Silence” - and yes, it is officially on the move. What began as an album has grown into…

An exclusive conversation about resilience, reinvention, and refusing to be defined by your worst chapter.
 

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What does it take to build a business after spending 22 years in prison?

Most people never have to answer…

This year I’m inviting every one of you to my virtual “Listening Party” event, where the tree is digital and the dance floor is worldwide. 

• It's time to cue up our favorite holiday singles on the old hi-fi…

A Gift I’m Finally Brave Enough to Ask For

December has never felt like carols and candy-canes to me. It’s the month that wrapped my birthday in hospital fluorescents and where it took my Dad’s last breath the same day…

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New York City, December 16, 2025

Queen Sheba, the only woman in this year’s Poetry nominee cohort, 
is currently taping her pilot to submit to NETFLIX and invites audiences to dress for the cameras and bring…

This holiday season, listeners are invited into Dr. Empress Rose G’s world where Reggae’s heartbeat meets the intimacy of Spoken Word. On December 23, 2025, her evocative new single “Father Christmas” makes its debut; an ode to rare connections,…

Receiving a “For Your Consideration” (FYC) nod for the GRAMMY® Awards is a meaningful milestone for any artist, and for me, it's an honor that reflects the heart, soul, and countless hours poured into the making of this album. This…

Welcome to your weekly dispatch from the front lines of creativity; a space where beats, bars, and bold voices break through the noise.

"Where New Voices Find Their Echo"

Each week, we spotlight five standout releases from across the globe…

“……..a voice too loud to colonize.”

Spoken Word lies in how it helps to bring poetry into musical form, making the work of the three poetic visionaries: Léopold Sédar Senghor, Aimé Césaire, and Léon‑Gontran Damas who redefined Black…

"Where New Voices Find Their Echo"

Welcome to your weekly dispatch from the front lines of creativity; a space where beats, bars, and bold voices break through the noise.

Each week, we spotlight five standout releases from across the globe…