Category: artists
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A&|🎷 The Chitlin’ Circuit: When Music Was Pure Soul
Before the flashing lights, million-dollar productions, and auto-tuned perfection—there was soul. The Chitlin’ Circuit was where it all began… smoky rooms, raw voices, and music that came straight from the heart. This was the sound of survival, pride, and joy — pure Black excellence in motion. 🎙️🌻
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A&E|🎶 When the Music Starts to Lose Its Soul
Technology has changed how we create and consume music — but in the middle of all that noise, something real got lost. I’ve seen the shift firsthand… from live bands and raw voices to auto-tuned perfection and tracks layered until the story disappears. This isn’t a complaint — it’s a reminder. The magic lives in…
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A&E|🎶 Chasing the Mainstream: The Cost of Belonging
I’ve heard a lot of people online talking about the challenges of going mainstream — and I get it. The fame, the exposure, the lights. But from what I’ve seen, there’s always a cost. I love indie music — the freedom to create, to own your art, to speak your truth without a contract controlling…
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Blog Challenge |A&E| Flava’s Indie Arts & Entertainment Space
If you could have something named after you, what would it be? The Dream of Lady Flava News: An Artistic Space for Creatives If I were ever afforded the opportunity again to own and operate a business, I know exactly what I would call it—Lady Flava News. It would be more than just a business;…
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Blog Challenge |60+|What Makes A Person Unique
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? Definition: “Unique” means being the only one of its kind, or being without equal or like;unparalleled, or unusual or special in some way What Makes a Person Unique? When I built Flava Coffee House, I knew I wanted it to be more than just a place to…
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Blog Challenge |60+|My Respect for Tattoos
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? The Evolution of My Ink: A Personal Reflection on Tattoos When I turned forty, something shifted in me — a newfound love, almost an obsession, with tattoos. Each one I got wasn’t random or impulsive. They had purpose. They had meaning. They were extensions…
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Blog Challenge |A&E|Walking Away From The Industry
Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. Embracing Change: Walking Away from Lady Flava Shortly after returning home to Seattle, I knew deep down that I would be walking away from my life as Lady Flava, “The Artist Cheerleader.” The passion that once fueled me had faded in Las Vegas.…
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60+| If You Want To Deal With Me, You Will Not Deal With Them
Blog Title: Navigating Connections in the Competitive World of Entertainment In any industry, connections are powerful. But in the arts and entertainment world, they often come with complex dynamics—some positive, others not so much. As someone who’s worked with indie artists and entertainers, I’ve encountered a common, yet disheartening scenario: people trying to dictate who…
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