Get To Know: Jada Eleanor, Fashion Designer Behind NORi
Jada Eleanor is a rapidly rising clothing designer based in New York whose vibrant, bold, and colorful work combines influences from her heritage and culture as well music and fashion. She grew up surrounded by fashion, carrying her passion into high school and eventually college where Jada would st
Introducing: Ausar
When you think of Chicago, artists like Kanye West, Chief Keef, and Common come to mind to name a few. Although there’s a new generation leading the music hub in a different direction! One artist, in particular, that’s at the forefront of new rap phenomenons is Ausar. Born and raised on
In Conversation With: Joya Mooi
Dutch South-African musician Joya Mooi is a breath of fresh. Her celestial voice and knack for earworm melodies have ultimately propelled her as one of the Netherland’s most beloved R&B and Soul artists. Joya Mooi made international waves in 2019 upon the release of her breakout single 
Behind The Lens: Marquise Eppinger
Atlanta, Georgia is a creative bubble for young Black entrepreneurs alike, including artists, designers, and photographers with massive potential. One in particular, Marquise Eppinger, is an outstanding editorial photographer trailblazing his own path within the city. Born and raised in Decatur, the
Meet Nish Murdock, Designer Behind The First Crochet Streetwear Label
For young multifaceted designer Nish Murdock, crochet started off as an activity passed on from generation to generation. She would watch her mother crochet as a child and in 2016, Nish found herself revisiting the passion while designing tops and bralettes for friends one summer. Shifting her desig
Hush Forte: The ‘Look Closely’ Interview
An exciting and unsurprisingly different sound coming out of Florida, Hush Forte is an emerging artist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist on the come up. Coming from a Jamaican background, he draws from influences such as Andre 3000, Frank Ocean, and Pharrell to name a few. Through his alternative
In Conversation With: Thuy
An indie Pop artist with an R&B-charge aura, Thuy is in her bag. Making her debut some years back with “Hands On Me,” the Bay Area songstress grew up surrounded by music and influences such as Brittney Spears and Christina Aguilera amongst others. The daughter of two Vietnamese immig
Behind The Lens: Nico Kartel
For Florida-raised photographer Nico Kartel, portraits and film go beyond what we see on the surface. Every photo has a story, meaning, or purpose and so do the muses within them. “I want everything to feel like a dream, but still have a layer of surrealism to it,” he notes. The 22-year-
Introducing: Loie
Born and raised in South London, Loie is a fresh face to the music industry who offers mellow, R&B-infused tunes for fans alike to enjoy. The 22-year-old does everything from playing instruments such as guitar and piano to singing and songwriting. Loie’s unique upbringing, as wel
Styled By Me: Darris Rushing
Darris Rushing, or D. Rushing, is one of Atlanta’s hottest stylists in the game. Born in San Francisco and raised in Sacramento, the fashion trailblazer got his start in the industry some years back and since then, has made every moment worth it. He has an extraordinary talent for empowering t
