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Bizarre Arcade 2 Is On The Way

Author: Ashley E.

Ray Kincaid has become one of my favorite rising hip hop artists out of Jackson, Mississippi. From his unique sound and delivery to his clever word play, it’s hard not to take notice of the young artist. He recently released his album Artistic Depression but is already busy working on another project titled Bizarre Arcade 2 which he hopes to release a little later in the year.

I got a chance to hear two exclusive tracks off the upcoming album; “Shameful Turn Up 74” and “Proving Ground.”

“Shameful Turn Up 74” is actually the prelude to “The Shameful Turn Up” off of his previous album.

Ray decided to put his bars to the side for this track and showcase his vocals. The track was definitely 70’s influenced as you can hear in the funkadelic and disco sounds, and if you’re a fan of Texas chopped and screwed music you can appreciate how the vocals are chopped and screwed. It’s a fun, chill, summer track with an ole school feel but still very much new school.

Shameful Turn Up 74′

In Proving Ground Kincaid brings the bars. The “hip hop Clark Kent” as he calls himself is ready to put his cape on and go to war with these other rappers using his lyricism. The word play in the song was dope and humorous at times.

Freight train f*ucking the rap game

It never ever came

So I guess I gotta go a little deeper to reach her..

I’m not a teacher

I’m not a preacher

I’m just tryna give you something new

Tryna feed yo mind with this lyrical voodoo

Proving Ground

Just on those two tracks alone I’m sure the finished project will be a musical masterpiece.

Check out Artistic Depression here.

Dolla Black’s “All Day” Gets Picked Up By ESPN

Photo Cred: The Bestest Lexis

Author: Ashley E.

Almost every aspiring artist lives for the moment they see their hard work and sacrifice pay off. That was the case recently for Jackson, Mississippi rap artist Dolla Black. His single “All Day” which was produced by Super Jay was licensed for use by ESPN. The single is a high energy summer track that makes you just want to have a good time. I caught up with Dolla for a quick interview about the exciting experience and opportunity.

Ashley E: How did you and Super Jay end up collaborating?

DB: Super Jay and I met through our management having ties and being really good friends. We both have been around and/or with the same managers for about the same amount of time so it was bound to happen at some point. Jay came in town one week and his manager reached out to me to see if I was free to be able to come and meet Jay for the first time, and the rest is practically history! #AllDay lol!

Ashley E: Tell us a little bit about the single “All Day.”

DB: Well, Super Jay had the concept prior to us going through tracks to attempt to create something. He had the chant down and the instrumental, and told me how crazy and high energy he thought it would be. We lingered around it and ended up going to a different record that we were going to attempt to complete, but it just seemed like we kept talking about and playing the instrumental for All Day. So we came to the agreement to focus on that as the record of that day. Crazy how it came out and the ground that it’s covering.

Ashley E: How did you find out that your single was licensed by ESPN and what was your reaction?

DB: I found out via text message from the management team that the record was being licensed by ESPN, and to be honest, I was, and still am in disbelief. I mean, this is the station that I grew up watching, still watching to this day! And to know that I have music being played on that station is a dream come true! Back in my basketball days, I would always say that I would one day be on ESPN …. and how crazy it feels to be true, but in a different way than I imagined! Then to later be picked up by Sports-center?? Amazingly humbled, and ecstatic all in one is still my reaction.

We met Dolla for the first time a few months ago when he was a guest on our podcast, and right off the top we were drawn to his charismatic personality. His dedication and passion for his music was evident so I’m glad to see him reach such a huge career milestone. Much love and continued success to you Dolla!

For more information about Dolla Black visit his site.

Check out “All Day” below

You Don’t Know My Name

Author: Ashley E

I was feeling a little nostalgic the other day so I started listening to music and watching some of my favorite videos from a few years ago. Alicia Keys “You Don’t Know My Name” was one of the videos that came across my playlist. Now that I’m older I can appreciate the story-line in the video more than when I watched it for the first time. I can also appreciate how fine Mos Def was! LOL Not sure why I didn’t notice it back then, maybe my taste in men has changed.

I know I’m not the only girl that could quote verbatim the words of Alicia Key’s telephone conversation when she finally decided to let her crush (Mos Def) know she had been peeping him for a while and was ready to let him know she was interested.

“ Hello….. can I speak to…to Michael?”

“Oh hey how you doing?”

“I feel kinda silly doing this but uh… this is the waitress from the coffee house on 39^th and Lenox…you know the one with the braids?”

“yea…”.

“Well I see you on Wednesdays all the time. You come in every Wednesday on your lunch break I think…and you always order the special with the hot chocolate.”

“My manager be tripping and stuff talking about we gotta use water.. but I always use some milk and cream for you because I think you’re kinda sweet…”

While I was reminiscing watching the video it made me think about how almost extinct phone conversations have become. I can barely remember what it feels like to get excited when someone you’re feeling hits you up and ya’ll talk for hours. We are definitely living in the social media era so instead of communicating verbally most of us communicate through texting, Facebook, Instagram, twitter, Snapchat and the list goes on.

I remember a couple of years ago how I would always talk on the phone; now the majority of my conversations are through text, group me, or some other social media app. When someone does call me to talk it feels almost weird and sometimes I hit the decline button because I would rather text than to talk because it’s more convenient.

I think I realized the disconnect when one of my good guy friends called me out of the blue not too long ago and we talked for hours! I forgot how good it felt to have an actual conversation and really check in with someone to see how life is treating them. It definitely made me realize I have to do better with keeping in touch verbally. You can put off talking to someone for so long that one day you look up and realize years have passed by.

I think social media is amazing in a sense that we’re able to communicate and interact with so many different people simultaneously and because of its convenience, but at the same time I personally feel it has hurt communication in a way and has almost created an illusion that we’re building a connection but in reality we’re very detached and distant.

I’ve met people before who were totally different on social media than they were in person. Some were extremely outgoing online but in person the total opposite. I think social media gives some individuals a platform to become people they’re not or a way to live out their alter egos and fantasies.

A lot of times you find out that you really don’t know the person well at all. I meet a lot of guys who consider “text conversations” actual conversations. Texting and social media are cool but to me it’s so informal. It’s hard to really establish something authentic if that’s pretty much the only way you’re communicating.

I think it’s crazy that some people ask for my Instagram name before they ask for my actual name. Times have definitely changed but when it comes to dating relationships I still prefer those REAL conversations. I’m working on making a better effort to communicate more verbally with family and friends too. We’re all busy and social media makes it very convenient to stay in touch but I don’t want to lose that authentic connection.

So what do you guys think, has social media hurt the way we communicate?

L Sherie

Author: Ashley E.

Mississippi native L Sherie Dean stumbled upon her passion as a joke. Known among her family and friends as the “go to girl” for information about people and events in her city, she decided to turn her love for media promotion into a business. Shortly after “The L Sherie Alert” was born. I caught up with Sherie for a brief interview to learn more about her business and the face behind the brand.

Ashley E: For those who aren’t familiar, how would you describe The LSherie Alert?

LS: The LSherie Alert (TLSA) is a positive media site built on true networking and support for businesses and individuals. TLSA includes celebrity exclusives, features with every day people making powerful positive impacts on their communities, music spotlights by independent artists and a network of businesses and individuals sharing their passions.

Ashley E: What do you think distinguishes the LSherie Alert from other blogs?

LS: I believe that constantly shining light on the good will overshadow the bad. People are tired of negativity. They want something good to pull from and that’s what TheLSherieAlert.com offers. The LSherie Alert is also a place to learn about people all over the country making things happen right in their communities. It’s a melting pot of inspiration, motivation, entrepreneurial platforms, music and community.

Ashley E: I read that you started your site as a joke. How does it feel to turn nothing into something?

LS: Yes! You know how sometimes you kinda put your foot in your mouth? Well, that’s exactly what happened. I never thought one minute that playing around on Facebook would open Pandora’s Box.

It’s a great feeling to be able to turn nothing into something, but if you think about it… it was never “nothing.” We are all equipped with so much talent, gifts and just destined to do great things. Sometimes the problem is being able to channel it. Other times we’re too busy following what society deems as being successful instead of looking within to create our own success that we miss the opportunity. And that’s one thing that I am so grateful I did not do. I saw an opportunity. I brought in my talents and just went for it.

Ashley E: At the end of I believe 2014 I read an article that you wrote on your site about being unemployed for 9 months. It was very inspiring and relatable. I don’t know if you remember but I actually wrote you on Facebook to let you know how your story touched me because at the time I was dealing with a situation very similar and it gave me some hope and motivation to keep pushing. You actually responded back with a voice message on Facebook and I appreciated you for taking the time to do that. Do you feel like obstacles and challenges are sometimes necessary to get us to a certain point?

LS: YES!!! I remember. Now see you almost made me cry. You have no idea how your message and the messages from many others gave me so much joy. It was hard to share that truth. To put my vulnerable moments out for the world to see. Definitely scary, but I knew deep down that my courage to do so, would inspire and possibly motivate someone else…even if that meant just one person.

That was a very stressful time in my life. I remember thinking back to my college days at Jackson State and how I was told that I would do great things. I won awards. I was president of an organization. I was so involved and connected to the community, and yet here I am unemployed and freaking out.

It was hard and literally brought me to my knees. People say being prideful is a bad thing, but honestly I think it helped me a bit. It forced me to create more and demand more of myself to make my business work. I mean really… how was I going to talk about being positive and making things happen if I was starting to feel like none of that stuff applied to me? I would be a hypocrite and that kind of damage would push me into depression.

From that one, small dramatic time in my life, I understood that God had to take me out of something to build me up for something much greater. So I definitely agree that challenges are put in front of us to prepare us. How else will we know we can handle what’s to come?

Ashley E: What advice do you have for anyone that is interested in your type of work in terms of how to get started and how can they become successful at it?

LS: Success does not happen overnight. It takes a strong will to push your limits. Study from those who are great and continue studying. Keep up with the ever-growing industry. Find a mentor… and I don’t mean just anybody posting random information on a blog site. Learn what attracts people and what keeps them coming back. Most importantly, stay true to YOU.

Ashley E: How far do you want to take The LSherie Alert (expansion wise)?

LS: I expect to take The LSherie Alert as far as God will allow. He gave me the vision to build it and like all businesses there comes a time for transition. I have big dreams to launch a business and community stipend program.

Check out more about Sherie and The LSherie Alert here.

It’s Okay To Be Selfish

Author: Amy Nicole

I’ve been told by my family that I can be selfish at times. I admit sometimes I look out for my own interest before I consider those of others but that is something I’m definitely trying to improve on.

But I wonder is being selfish always a bad thing? I believe when it comes down to your mental well-being, happiness, and health that it’s perfectly okay to be selfish. I used to be this person who cared so much about what other people thought about me and I would work so hard to please everyone. It got to the point where I was putting my own happiness to the backburner. As you get older you realize that pleasing everyone is impossible.

A few months ago I was having a family crisis which was also during a time when I was unemployed and living back at home with my parents. I had been traveling to Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina 2 to 3 times a month interviewing for jobs and getting rejection emails back to back. During that time I was very depressed and was in a bad mental state. My mom thought it would be for the best interest of the family if we all postponed our plans whether it be moving to a new state or seeking job opportunities until the situation was under control. My older brother who was finishing his medical residency in another state also considered pulling out of school temporarily to move back home. I love my family but I didn’t agree with my mom’s suggestion because none of us knew when the crisis would be resolved or if it ever would be. I didn’t feel like me being at home would have any significant impact on what was going on.

My mom is very selfless but she also neglects her own well being a lot of times. She always expresses to my siblings and I how she wished she would have had the opportunity to move to California with the rest of her sisters when she was younger. Instead of moving to California she stayed in Mississippi to help take care of my sick grandmother. As time passed on by she ended up getting married and having kids and her dreams of moving away never came into fruition.

The older that I get I realize how precious time is. As humans we don’t have forever and I don’t want to end up being one of those people who look by at their life when they are an elder and regret all the things that never got a chance to do.

After almost two years of interviewing for jobs I was finally offered a job in Charlotte, North Carolina. I accepted the job offer even though my family’s crisis still isn’t completely resolved. I had been depressed and unhappy for a long time and I needed this move to get me back in a better mental state. It’s been almost a month since I’ve moved and I’m in such a better place in life. My family is doing much better now but most importantly I’m happy and my happiness is the utmost importance to me at this stage in my life.

Photo Cred: SHARENATOR

Is There A Shortage Of Good Black Men?

Author: Ashley E.

It’s a never ending conversation when it comes to a woman not being able to find a good man; more specifically a black woman trying to find a good black man. Based on the statistics that are constantly being forced down our throats, most black men are incarcerated, homosexual, not interested in black women, or just not worth dating. Not to mention the single fact alone that women outnumber men. From talking to several single black women it seems that when you wean out the men that don’t fall into those above categories, most of the good ones are already taken and the ones remaining worth dating are slim to none.

Tv shows like Being Mary Jane display women so desperate to find a man that they settle for being side chicks and even going so far as to steal sperm to get pregnant. Yasmin Eleby, a woman from Houston, TX made headlines over a year ago when she decided to marry herself because she was still single at the age of 40. The struggle seems to be real out here for the single women, but is it really a struggle or are good black men being overlooked daily due to women having unrealistic standards and expectations? I didn’t want to be bias so I got the opinions of a few black women and men to help me address this continuous topic.

The Male Perspective

How do you feel about black women saying there is a shortage of quality black men?

“I definitely understand the struggle of my sisters & their perspective of there being a shortage of quality black men. However, there are many black women who are quick to put a quality black man in the “friend’s zone” and pursue the one (or ones) who won’t give them with the love, respect & loyalty they deserve. I’ve been “friend zoned” a couple of times.” ~JI

“I don’t like hearing that, but it’s hard for me to take it personal (or even seriously) because I think if you ask 10 different women what a quality black man is, you’ll get 10 different answers. I assume this is in relation to the disproportionate rate that black women graduate from college over their male counterparts, and to that respect I guess it’s true. You can’t really argue with the numbers. But I don’t think you can dismiss a black man as “not quality” or whatever if he didn’t go to college, just like a degree doesn’t automatically make you a good catch. You want to be real about it, sometimes all a degree means is a whole lot of debt for both our quality black asses. And that’s not attractive to nobody.” ~JD

The Female Perspective

Do you feel that there is a shortage of quality black men?

“Sadly, yes there is a shortage of quality black men. Before I got married, yes I felt there was a shortage. Shortly before I met my husband, I had just accepted the fact that I was going to be single for a while. I even prepared myself mentally with the idea that I just might be single forever and never get married.” ~AW

“I don’t think there is a shortage and don’t believe in that. I met several good marriage material guys but wasted time on relationships I knew weren’t going anywhere but cut the good ones off over petty stuff. When I met my husband he was 28 working on his bachelors. He worked security at a club. My black friends were like don’t date him you are better than that and my white friends were like girl please he’s a great guy. Now he works as a financial analyst making more than some of my black friend’s husbands.” ~DG

It’s difficult to answer the question is there a shortage of good black men because it depends on what the woman defines as “good” or “quality”. It’s possible that great black men are being overlooked every day because of unrealistic standards and expectations held by black women. The phrase don’t be a nickel looking for a dime goes a long way so ask yourself are you a reflection of what you’re looking for? With all men regardless of race there are some decent ones and there are some horrible ones, but if you keep attracting the wrong ones you might need to do a self-evaluation. I do feel that for some black women there is a loyalty to hold down the black man and because of that we have tunnel vision for ONLY black men which prevents us from being open to relationships with men of other races. Maybe one of the problems is that women don’t put themselves out there enough to meet a good black man. A man is not going to come wrapped in a pretty bow waiting for us to unwrap him so taking a little initiative by just smiling or saying hello could make a huge difference. From my personal experience I’ve met some great black men and some terrible ones but I will never let the negative experiences make me put all black men in the same box. I am a product of being raised by a good black man. I love black men and I want them to win especially now more than ever with them having it so hard in society.

Photo Cred: ThyBlackMan.Com

Artistic Depression

Authors: The Double Scoop

People always complain about the demise of real music, but REAL music is alive and well in the underground. Ray “Kincaid” is an underground artist that puts his heart and soul into the music he creates. We got a chance to hear him for the first time last year at the 3^rd Eye Music Festival and his nostalgic and unique sound is what caught our attention. The Jackson, Mississippi artist took a leap of faith by quitting his job and pursuing music full time. He’s been rapping since he was in the 7^th grade and has been pursuing music professionally for about 3 years.

Ray recently dropped his EP Artistic Depression and we were able to listen to an exclusive un-mastered version. His sound is very reminiscent of smooth 80’s and 90’s hip hop and you can hear it in his flow and delivery and even in the soundbites and samples he uses throughout the album.

Ray told us about his love for ole school music:

“I feel like the 90s….was the last great decade of soul touching music….with the 70s being the foundation of great black music. …now in the 2000s we had a few golden pieces like L.Hill, Jill Scott, Lupe, Kanye and etc….but the 90s gave us so much greatness. Anita Baker dropped Rapture in the 90s. I think Nas came with Illmatic, Tribe blessed us with Low End Theory. ..80s gave us the king Michael Jackson (my favorite artist of all time) .70s….gave us Marvin Gaye….so these are the time periods I draw most of my inspirations from.”

Artistic Depression touches on diverse topics like the difficulty of being a black man in society today, pursuing dreams, the male ego, and personal topics like depression and suicide.

Some of our favorite tracks off the EP are The Shameful Turn Up, The Handshake, In Search of Good Vibes, The Rope and Radio Theory and Dreams of the Otaku.

The album opened with The Shameful Turn Up featuring Cymone, another talented artist from Mississippi. We all can relate to indulging in bad habits to take our minds off of our problems.

“Suicidal……trying to find my salvation in this bottle……”

The Handshake is a more radical track speaking on what it’s like to be a young black man in America today.

“I know America hate it……. A young black man self-aware and educated…”

“With this pain in my brain it’s hard to maintain a humble mind frame because every time I turn on my tv screen I see a dead body that looks like me……”

The Rope and Radio Theory speaks on depression and how most of the mainstream music is doing nothing to help ease the silent suffering many people are feeling.

“Fuck feeding you knowledge…….I’m trying to feed my wallet….”

“Fuck you going to college…..I’d rather put you in a coffin…”

Ray opened up to us about how has suffered from depression since he was 13:

“Creating art seems to be the best medicine. ….it really helps me cope with it…..that and the love from my family and friends. …without them I have no idea where I’d be. I hope that one day God will bless me with the ability to get rid of depression and also help me help others who also suffer from it. People take depression so lightly. ..but its real…very real.”

Dreams of the Otaku is a very relatable track. So many of us are groomed to go to college by our parents so that we can live the American dream which for most of us, it’s working a job that we hate. It almost feels like a prison sentence.

Ray talked more about quitting his job and pursuing his passion:

“I really don’t want to settle working a job that I hate. I quit my job and it was one of the scariest things I have ever done because I always followed the rules, but as I sat down at that desk wearing that suit and tie a piece of my soul just vanished. Every time I punched that time in. Now with the help of my friends and family I’m here following my dreams.”

Check out Artistic Depression here.

The Coldest Winter Ever: My Battle With Depression

Author: Ashley E.

Winter was always one of my favorite seasons until last year. Last winter things had gotten so bad for me that I found myself sitting in front of a therapist hoping she could help me put my life back together. I had been dealing with depression on and off for the past 2 years but it was starting to take a heavy toll on me and prayers and pep talks with friends weren’t helping me cope anymore.

In those two years I experienced a failed relationship, the news of an unexpected health problem, losing my job, and moving to a new unfamiliar state without a plan. A few months into my move I found myself broke, behind on bills and on the verge of having my car repossessed. I just couldn’t figure out how I lost so much control over my life in such a short period of time. If you could rewind my life back three years prior things seemed to be going pretty good for me. I had a second degree under my belt and I was working a job in my field making decent money and just living a normal life for the most part. That was my reality check on how easily your circumstances can change and how your world can get flipped upside down in the blink of an eye.

Every single day for almost a year I would wake up with the thoughts of my problems on my mind and I would carry those thoughts with me throughout the entire day. I felt like I was losing my mind because the thoughts were never ending and they were starting to have an effect on my health. It got to a point where I looked forward to going to sleep because it was the only time I had peace of mind from my problems. I always considered myself to be a strong individual but having to deal with all of those problems at one time caused me to reach my breaking point. I felt like I was failing at life and for the first time I felt inadequate and unimportant. It’s crazy how when it seems like everything is going wrong in your life you forget about everything that is going right and you forget about all of your accomplishments and talents. It really hit me that I needed to seek help when my thoughts started becoming suicidal. The thought of going to sleep and not waking up was becoming a reoccurring thought in my mind.

Going to counseling turned out to be really helpful for me. It wasn’t a quick fix to my problems but my therapist was able to help me re-frame my thoughts and give me a new perspective on my situation. There is still a lot of stigma associated with depression and mental illness and a lot of people don’t see them as major health problems. It’s ironic because our mind is what keeps our entire body in check but we tend to neglect it the most.

I wrote this post because I wanted to share my experience with anyone that might be dealing with depression in hopes that it might let someone out there know they are not alone and that it’s okay to get help. My mom has suffered from clinical depression for years and I always disregarded her situation as something that she can simply control but once it affected me I realized it wasn’t something you could snap out of so easily.

As I continue on my journey to self-love and building a better relationship with myself, I’m constantly making sure my mind, body, and spirit are in tune. A lot of times we give so much of ourselves to other people without taking time out for us. It’s okay to be selfish with your time to take care of yourself and it’s okay to reach out for help when you feel like you’re sinking. Life can get heavy and behind those smiles most of us wear daily we are dealing with internal issues.

Wicked City

Sir Flywalker

Author: Ashley E.

The vibe in Offbeat this past Sunday was chill yet energetic at the “Wicked City” hip hop showcase presented by 3^rd Eye Booking Company. Me and Amy got a chance to host the show and the crowd was pretty thick for a Sunday night. Local artists Ray “Kincaid” and Cymone, Mildred Noor, Talia Sade, and Tira D shared the stage with headliners LV Baby and Sir Flywalker. Both of the headliners reside in Atlanta but are Mississippi natives. Another local artist Silas Stapleton also made a guest appearance. He has been getting a lot of buzz lately since his single and video to Gullah Gullah Island dropped.

Ray “Kincaid” & Cymone

This was our first time seeing LV and Sir Flywalker perform live and I can’t believe we have been deprived for so long. LV who is currently on tour performed along with his band a few songs from his EP Blu Moon. Flywalker gave a sneak peak of what’s to come from his upcoming project Indigo which will be released this week. The energy during both sets were crazy. All of the performances that night were dope. There are so many hidden musical gems in Mississippi and it’s great that 3^rd Eye Booking Company and Offbeat offer platforms to showcase the talents of these rising artists.

Talia Sade

The Double Scoop on hosting duties!

Photo Cred: SneakerBoxx

IMG

About a month ago while scrolling through Instagram I came across a young artist’s page from Atlanta named Naomi The Goddess. She had one of those rare, distinct and mesmerizing voices that you couldn’t help but to stop and listen to, so I immediately reached out to her to see if she would be interested in being a guest on our music podcast. When we finally met in person I learned that she was a part of a talented group called IMG which stands for “Instrumentalist Music Group.” They are definitely not your average music group and it’s apparent when you listen to the lyrics in their music; they’re on a mission to spread a message.

The members of the group are T.R.3, Naomi The Goddess, The.Poet, A-B The Prophet, Hipstar, P4trone, JanuaryHigh, Lazaria, FrankDex, and Bankhead. The group of friends are all individual artists and songwriters who with the exception of a few met in high school.

I caught up with Naomi and TR3 for a quick interview to get more information about IMG. Check it out below.

Ashley E: When did IMG get started?

TR3: The group got started the summer of 2012, it was junior year of high school. I had been making music on my own for a while but it turned serious around senior year.

Ashley E: I listened to some of yall’s music and just by the lyrics alone I can see that you guys are a conscious group in terms of the messages that you’re putting out. How would you describe your music?

TR3: I don’t want to put us in the same box as just conscious because I feel conscious nowadays is being taken the wrong way. We consider ourselves to be “truthers” because we’re trying to spread knowledge. Knowledge is key.

Ashley E: How do you feel about a lot of the mainstream music that’s out?

TR3: I feel like artists are crying out for help, subliminally telling us about the evils that are out there.

Ashley E: Would you say you’ve always been a “truther?”

Naomi: I’ve always been open minded and a person who thought outside of the box but I would say just in the past couple of months have I really awakened in a sense and started researching and seeking information.

TR3: I’ve always been different even back in middle school. I was called crazy and kind of stuck to myself but I’ve always been a seeker.

Ashley E: How would you describe IMG in a few words?

Naomi: Very aware and grimy.

TR3: Very raw and uncut yet we justify being raw and uncut and we say it with substance.

Check out the group’s work here and check out our interview with Naomi and her performance on the Inspire Magazine music podcast here.