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 Culture A Beautiful Beginning: The King Center’s 2026 Beloved Community Awards Set the Tone for the Year The 2026 Beloved Community Awards, held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta, was a much-needed night- a beautiful, grounding way to begin the year with purpose, legacy, love. Hosted by award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose and actor Aldis Hodge, the evening unfolded with an intention that resonated with every By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read Trailblazing Flame Monroe Brings the Heat at Sold-Out City Winery Atlanta Performance Comedian Flame Monroe set the stage ablaze on Saturday night at City Winery Atlanta, delivering a sold-out performance that left the audience roaring with laughter and energy from start to finish. Known for her sharp wit, magnetic stage presence, and fearless authenticity, Monroe once again proved why she is one By Pamela Broussard • 1 min read Singer Traylece NakedHeart Talks Erykah Badu, New Single Paper Plane, and Being Fearlessly Authentic Traylece NakedHeart is a singer, songwriter, and poetic force whose soulful sound and fearless honesty are quickly making her one of the most watched new artists of 2026. Known for her powerful storytelling and Erykah Badu inspired style, Traylece recently sat down to talk about her upcoming single Paper Plane, By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read Everyday Community Angola Under Review: Prison Labor, Conditions of Confinement, and the Case of Corey Miller A federal class action lawsuit challenging forced agricultural labor at Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) is drawing renewed scrutiny to the conditions inside the nation’s largest maximum-security prison. As the case advances, it intersects with the ongoing incarceration of Corey Miller, whose experience at Angola has been shaped by the By Victor Flavius • 4 min read Culture Big Court Energy: How Courtney “Big Court” Richardson Mastered Leadership and Why OG Network Is the Natural Next Chapter There’s a difference between proximity to greatness and apprenticeship. Courtney Richardson, known to many as Big Court, has always understood that distinction. In a recent conversation with Lenox & Parker, what unfolded wasn’t just an interview; it felt like a masterclass in leadership, stewardship, and the long game By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read Culture After the Breakthrough: Why We Still Need Iyanla and Why Inside the Fix Matters Now Iyanla Vanzant returning to television with ‘Inside the Fox’ feels less like a re-boot, and more like a cultural intervention. In a moment defined by emotional fragmentation, overdiagnosis, and performative healing, Iyanla’s return arrives not as nostalgia, but as necessity. I sat down with Iyanla this week with a By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 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
Culture A Beautiful Beginning: The King Center’s 2026 Beloved Community Awards Set the Tone for the Year The 2026 Beloved Community Awards, held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta, was a much-needed night- a beautiful, grounding way to begin the year with purpose, legacy, love. Hosted by award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose and actor Aldis Hodge, the evening unfolded with an intention that resonated with every By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Trailblazing Flame Monroe Brings the Heat at Sold-Out City Winery Atlanta Performance Comedian Flame Monroe set the stage ablaze on Saturday night at City Winery Atlanta, delivering a sold-out performance that left the audience roaring with laughter and energy from start to finish. Known for her sharp wit, magnetic stage presence, and fearless authenticity, Monroe once again proved why she is one By Pamela Broussard • 1 min read
Singer Traylece NakedHeart Talks Erykah Badu, New Single Paper Plane, and Being Fearlessly Authentic Traylece NakedHeart is a singer, songwriter, and poetic force whose soulful sound and fearless honesty are quickly making her one of the most watched new artists of 2026. Known for her powerful storytelling and Erykah Badu inspired style, Traylece recently sat down to talk about her upcoming single Paper Plane, By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
Everyday Community Angola Under Review: Prison Labor, Conditions of Confinement, and the Case of Corey Miller A federal class action lawsuit challenging forced agricultural labor at Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) is drawing renewed scrutiny to the conditions inside the nation’s largest maximum-security prison. As the case advances, it intersects with the ongoing incarceration of Corey Miller, whose experience at Angola has been shaped by the By Victor Flavius • 4 min read
Culture Big Court Energy: How Courtney “Big Court” Richardson Mastered Leadership and Why OG Network Is the Natural Next Chapter There’s a difference between proximity to greatness and apprenticeship. Courtney Richardson, known to many as Big Court, has always understood that distinction. In a recent conversation with Lenox & Parker, what unfolded wasn’t just an interview; it felt like a masterclass in leadership, stewardship, and the long game By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Culture After the Breakthrough: Why We Still Need Iyanla and Why Inside the Fix Matters Now Iyanla Vanzant returning to television with ‘Inside the Fox’ feels less like a re-boot, and more like a cultural intervention. In a moment defined by emotional fragmentation, overdiagnosis, and performative healing, Iyanla’s return arrives not as nostalgia, but as necessity. I sat down with Iyanla this week with a By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read