2023 marks 50 years of one of the world’s most influential music genres, Hip-Hop. Birthed out of New York, the genre would inspire fashion, art, dance, and more worldwide. One of those would be the 1980s classic Wild Style. Written and directed by Charlie Ahearn, the movie is coined as the first movie of Hip-Hop, […]

Louisiana’s St. John the Baptist Parish was home to the 2023 Power of Influence Awards. A star-studded night of excellence, camaraderie, and inspiration, the evening did not disappoint.  Founded by entertainment mogul Byron Clay, the 2nd annual award ceremony honored several change-makers in multiple sectors. Held in LaPlace at the beautiful Belle Terre Country Club, […]

At 16 years old, most kids aren’t focused on the importance of their future or their passions, but Chicago native Nichelle Joi has been executing her dreams since a very young age. A four-time published author, dancer, violinist, actress, and aspiring filmmaker, Nichelle is a force to be reckoned with.  “You Are Never Too Young […]

“Every day, I am a witness and an ear to many of our local residents fighting for better opportunities or just a better life. I am hoping to inspire, educate, and provide hope that there are people like myself that are a voice for the voiceless that fair opportunities are imperative such as education and […]

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down with Scott Howard, a musician, and pioneer of a new genre called Source Music. His music is prophetically conceived, influenced by the celestial beyond and performed at 432 Hz. Scott’s upcoming album, Angel Numbers in 432Hz, is a collection of songs that carry a healing […]

Hip-hop’s official snack brand, Rap Snacks activated a weeklong celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, unsigned artists, HBCU Symphonies and Black empowerment! The one-of-a-kind food and beverage company joined forces with music distribution company, One RPM to catapult the Rap Snacks Unsigned imprint. In Atlanta last night, Rap Snacks and One RPM executives invited […]

“A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE INDUSTRY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS AND GROWTH” Diversity and inclusion have made their way to the forefront of Black communities and businesses and have no plans to stop until equality is met for all. Amid diversifying industries created with minority biases, Greenish Vibes and Greenish Events partnered with the San […]

Disruption is defined as a disturbance that interrupts an event, activity, or process. This word can be used to describe what happened 50 years ago when New York gave birth to the most influential music genre to date, Hip-Hop. From the lyrics and beats to entertainment and fashion and more, there isn’t anything you can […]

The plight of the black creative is not a new one. From In Living Color and Martin to Vine, Twitter, and now TikTok, black creatives and black culture have set the trends. However, the paychecks, and the recognition, often don’t reflect that. Black creatives are making significantly less than their non-black counterparts, and that’s if […]

The pioneering ALIVE Podcast Network is off to a bustling 2022. The podcast network, which was launched in March, was already nominated for prestigious awards and now they are making impactful strides with their recent sponsorship at the iHeartRadio Powerhouse Concert. With less than a year in production, they are sure to make a stamp […]