Krizz Kaliko x Futuristic - “FML” Official Video Jake Crates March 09, 2023 – 1 min read Share this post Krizz Kaliko_FML_artwork Watch the video premiere of Krizz Kaliko and Futuristic's "FML" presented by Ear House Inc.Follow on Socials: @krizzkaliko Share this post Written by Jake Crates Jake Crates, Music journalist and industry consultant focused on talent discovery, artist development, and cultural storytelling. Comments Swipeiana Uncategorized Baton Rouge’s Drop Turns Heads with Powerful New Album Swipe Louisiana has given hip-hop some of its most dynamic voices, from Lil Wayne to Boosie to NBA YoungBoy. Now, Baton Rouge rapper Drop—born Deavian Dasha Andrews—is carrying that legacy forward with her new project Swipe, a fearless statement of resilience, reinvention, and raw Southern street energy. Known for By Jake Crates • 2 min read Cello 2 Uncategorized Cello Blazes Forward With New Wae Entertainment Visuals “SRT” and “Status” Known as a “poet of the trenches,” his songs balance hard-hitting street narratives with cultural awareness and reflection. With his breakout single “SRT” leading the way, Cello is carving a lane as one of the most authentic and exciting new voices out of Louisiana. Baton Rouge’s rising voice Cello By Jake Crates • 2 min read IMG_6539 Uncategorized Florida's $limey Mojo Releases 8 New Songs In 'Made A Difference' De$luxe (M.A.D.D.)' $LIMEY MoJo, an emerging Broward County, Florida rap star, has stepped into the spotlight with his full-length debut, Made A Difference (M.A.D.D.), adding 8 more tracks to the original. The 29-track project presents a young artist determined to carve out his place in hip-hop with a mix By Jake Crates • 1 min read I Just Don’t Jive With the War in Iran “We want all Black men to be exempt from military service. We believe that Black people should not be forced to fight in the military service to defend a racist government that does not protect us. We will not fight and kill other people of color in the world who, By Stone E. Mims • 5 min read Events Brandy Norwood Receives Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Cementing a Legacy That Transcends Generations In a moment that felt both long overdue and perfectly timed, Brandy Norwood was honored today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a milestone in a career that has helped shape the sound, style, and storytelling of modern R&B. Family, friends, industry peers, and By Kevin Nelson • 3 min read Photo Credit: Freddy O Events Glitz & Girlpower Marks a Powerful Atlanta Debut With Its 10th Anniversary Awards Experience Glitz & Girlpower brought its signature celebration of excellence to Atlanta for the very first time, commemorating its 10th Anniversary Awards Experience with a powerful evening at the iconic Delta Flight Museum. The milestone moment marked the platform’s first major awards experience outside of Miami, signaling an exciting new By Victor Flavius • 3 min read Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel, and Carolyn Griffey of Shalamar unite ahead of their U.K. tour, representing compassion, inspiration, and strength as they continue to captivate audiences around the world. Shalamar Featuring Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel and Carolyn Griffey: Timeless Legends Still Inspiring the World Stage Few groups have managed to transcend generations with the same level of style, soul, and staying power as Shalamar. With a legacy rooted in classic hits and unforgettable performances, the iconic trio Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel, and Carolyn Griffey continues to prove that true artistry only gets better with time. By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read Sue Johnson, Executive Director of NIA Cultural Center, Inspires Community with Star-Studded Juneteenth Gospel Celebration This Juneteenth, Sue Johnson, Executive Director of the NIA Cultural Center, continues to shine a national spotlight on Galveston, Texas with the 5th Annual Emancipation Gospel Celebration Concert. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the historic 1894 Grand Opera House will transform from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM into By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read Photo Courtesy of World Vision Photography Events Fragrance, Friendship, and Brown Sugar Babes There are moments that feel curated, and then there are moments that feel called, spaces that don’t just gather women but hold them, soften them, remind them of who they are beneath the titles, the responsibilities, and the expectations, and Brown Sugar Babe’s Fragrance & Friendship launch was By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read
Swipeiana Uncategorized Baton Rouge’s Drop Turns Heads with Powerful New Album Swipe Louisiana has given hip-hop some of its most dynamic voices, from Lil Wayne to Boosie to NBA YoungBoy. Now, Baton Rouge rapper Drop—born Deavian Dasha Andrews—is carrying that legacy forward with her new project Swipe, a fearless statement of resilience, reinvention, and raw Southern street energy. Known for By Jake Crates • 2 min read
Cello 2 Uncategorized Cello Blazes Forward With New Wae Entertainment Visuals “SRT” and “Status” Known as a “poet of the trenches,” his songs balance hard-hitting street narratives with cultural awareness and reflection. With his breakout single “SRT” leading the way, Cello is carving a lane as one of the most authentic and exciting new voices out of Louisiana. Baton Rouge’s rising voice Cello By Jake Crates • 2 min read
IMG_6539 Uncategorized Florida's $limey Mojo Releases 8 New Songs In 'Made A Difference' De$luxe (M.A.D.D.)' $LIMEY MoJo, an emerging Broward County, Florida rap star, has stepped into the spotlight with his full-length debut, Made A Difference (M.A.D.D.), adding 8 more tracks to the original. The 29-track project presents a young artist determined to carve out his place in hip-hop with a mix By Jake Crates • 1 min read
I Just Don’t Jive With the War in Iran “We want all Black men to be exempt from military service. We believe that Black people should not be forced to fight in the military service to defend a racist government that does not protect us. We will not fight and kill other people of color in the world who, By Stone E. Mims • 5 min read
Events Brandy Norwood Receives Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Cementing a Legacy That Transcends Generations In a moment that felt both long overdue and perfectly timed, Brandy Norwood was honored today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a milestone in a career that has helped shape the sound, style, and storytelling of modern R&B. Family, friends, industry peers, and By Kevin Nelson • 3 min read
Photo Credit: Freddy O Events Glitz & Girlpower Marks a Powerful Atlanta Debut With Its 10th Anniversary Awards Experience Glitz & Girlpower brought its signature celebration of excellence to Atlanta for the very first time, commemorating its 10th Anniversary Awards Experience with a powerful evening at the iconic Delta Flight Museum. The milestone moment marked the platform’s first major awards experience outside of Miami, signaling an exciting new By Victor Flavius • 3 min read
Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel, and Carolyn Griffey of Shalamar unite ahead of their U.K. tour, representing compassion, inspiration, and strength as they continue to captivate audiences around the world. Shalamar Featuring Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel and Carolyn Griffey: Timeless Legends Still Inspiring the World Stage Few groups have managed to transcend generations with the same level of style, soul, and staying power as Shalamar. With a legacy rooted in classic hits and unforgettable performances, the iconic trio Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel, and Carolyn Griffey continues to prove that true artistry only gets better with time. By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
Sue Johnson, Executive Director of NIA Cultural Center, Inspires Community with Star-Studded Juneteenth Gospel Celebration This Juneteenth, Sue Johnson, Executive Director of the NIA Cultural Center, continues to shine a national spotlight on Galveston, Texas with the 5th Annual Emancipation Gospel Celebration Concert. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the historic 1894 Grand Opera House will transform from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM into By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
Photo Courtesy of World Vision Photography Events Fragrance, Friendship, and Brown Sugar Babes There are moments that feel curated, and then there are moments that feel called, spaces that don’t just gather women but hold them, soften them, remind them of who they are beneath the titles, the responsibilities, and the expectations, and Brown Sugar Babe’s Fragrance & Friendship launch was By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read