INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT
Royal Family Films Announces Partnership with TubiTV
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT
Newark, New Jersey., — (June 23, 2021) – Royal Family Films, an independent film company led by Alonzo Herran, Jr., announces a partnership with TubiTV that covers multiple Royal Family “independent” films currently on their platform.
LIVING WITH NO REGRETS (2013): Malcolm Graves is a master hustler from the streets of Newark, New Jersey, who just wants to rise above it all before the streets bury him and all the people he loves.
KING OF NEWARK (2016): Malcolm Graves past comes back to haunt him as he faces the consequences of his right and wrong decisions on trust, loyalty, lies, and the violence he created in this riveting sequel to Living With No Regrets.
THE FEARLESS ONE (2017): Cody is a top martial artist that has been focusing on peacefully rebuilding his life after a tragic family event, but trouble seems to find him as he attempts to stay focused on healing.
KING OF NEWARK 2 (2018): After an assassination attempt, Mayor Malcolm Graves fights to regain control of his life and city while saving his son from making the same mistakes of his past. Based on Living With No Regrets (2013), and King of Newark (2016).
THE FEARLSESS TWO (2019): Cody and Kimberly are building a new life together. Samaad has revived the underground fights and wants Cody back to score a big payday, but a shadowy figure has sinister plans for all of them in this sequel to The Fearless One (2017).
Alonzo is ecstatic about this partnership and possible future ones.
Royal Family Films award history includes: The Fearless One winning an HBO/Cinema and Las Vegas award and King of Newark winning the Brooklyn Film Fest and Charlotte Film Fest award. Alonzo states, “I will continue to create jobs for other actors and films in unique spaces where minority talents need to be displayed.”
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https://tubitv.com/movies/703565/a-2nd-chance
ROYAL FAMILY FILMS
Royal Family Films is an independent film and production company, led by Alonzo Herran, Jr., that develops and produces films under the Royal Family Films name, a longtime independent company leading in minority independent films. The company prides itself on being independently funded by the company’s founder but is always open to possible partnerships.
ABOUT TubiTV
Headquartered in San Francisco, Tubi (www.tubi.tv), a division of FOX Entertainment, is an ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) service with movies and television shows from diverse studios. Tubi provides fans of films and television programs an easy way to discover new content that is available completely free. As of January 2021, Tubi has 33 million monthly active users. The service is currently available in the US, Canada, Australia, and Mexico.
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201-463-9780
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Kandice Cherelle “Broken” A song about healing from the trauma of life and relationships.
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHTSeptember 2023
Singer-songwriter Kandice Cherelle dedicates single to domestic violence survivors and victims
Atlanta, Ga.— In honor of domestic violence victims and survivors everywhere, singer-songwriter and R&B artist Kandice Cherelle, is dedicating her single “Broken” in their honor.
Kandice Cherelle, a Metro Atlanta native and domestic violence survivor, is using her firsthand experience with domestic violence to help uplift other women and men.
Kandice Cherelle’s single, “Broken” talks about taking time to heal from the trauma of life so you can be the best person you can be. Domestic violence is a cause that she takes very seriously, but brokenness can hail from any situation. She decided to release the single in October , because it is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Click here to listen to “Broken” and access the official Broken EPK along with press approved photos.
Kandice Cherelle’s mission is to entertain, inspire, and help her fans heal through music. Transitioning from gospel, she is using her testimony to help others, especially domestic violence victims, who feel “broken.”
“I truly believe that healing is possible, especially through music,” Kandice Chrelle said. “We’ve all been broken or felt defeated at some point. This song talks about putting health and self care first. Healing is possible.”
Broken will be available for download on all digital platforms, October 14, 2022.
Kandice Cherelle is an independent, self-managed artist.
About Kandice Cherelle
Entertain, inspire, heal: this is the mission of R&B songstress and pianist, Kandice Cherelle. Kandice Cherelle is using her real life experiences of hurt, disappointment and shame to inspire: the true definition of turning lemons into lemonade.
She has shared her music with the world, winning several talent competitions such as Miss Georgia Congeniality Beauty Contest, the Junior Miss Academic Scholarship Contest, the Best Crowd Pleaser Award for the Unsigned Artist Showcase, the Talent Award for the Miss Georgia State University Pageant, and other local shows. Kandice was also nominated for the 2014 Prayze Factor Awards in the Urban Gospel, Christian Pop, and the Rhythm & Praise categories. Kandice was nominated for the Talented Tenth Christian Academy’s 2017 Female Christian Artist of the Year. Kandice’s music has also been featured on Sirius XM for many months.
She has performed for numerous functions including the National Head Start Program Convention. Kandice has traveled and performed throughout the country. She has opened up for gospel sensations Luther Barnes, Le’Andria Johnson, and Alexis Spight to name a few.
Kandice is passionate about writing music that is relatable. Her mission is to inspire, entertain and help her fans and listeners heal through music. Kandice is transparent with her fans and desires to build a relationship with them.She is also an advocate for domestic violence victims and survivors.
Kandice is finishing her EP, “The Makeover,” which is a mixture of R&B, Hip Hop and Urban AC.
CONTACT
For more information or to arrange an interview, contact press@kandicemusic.net.
iKon Presents is changing the culture for Hip Hop & RnB
EVENTS, INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHTiKon Presents has become a staple name in Las Vegas. When it comes to Urban concerts and events in the Entertainment Capital of the World, iKon is King.
Over the past few years they have produced events with Nas, Rod Wave, Janet Jackson, Diddy, Trippie Redd, Summer Walker, Nas, Rod Wave, Anderson Paak, Bryson Tiller, Saweetie, Keyshia Cole, & many more.
With recent expansions into Hawaii & LA, they plan to continue bringing mainstream and underground events to these cities. In the coming weeks the company is expected to announce multiple arena events & 2 festivals.
iKon Presents currently has shows announced with Tory Lanez, Lil Durk, Dave East, Joyner Lucas, Steve Lacey, & more.
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Rapper Adjnamedroach Is At The Centre Of The Water Crisis In Jackson, Mississippi
BUSINESS, INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHTJackson, the capital city of Mississippi, is experiencing an unprecedented health crisis after the recent flooding disrupted its main water facility. While this is a natural disaster that nobody could predict, the results are catastrophic for the 200,000 people living in Jackson.
Rapper Adjnamedroach, born Bryan Dunn has donated more than 10,000 cases of water in the past two weeks to help the people in Jackson. He has been struggling to raise awareness of the issue by reaching out to his friends and family across the United States.
Rapper Adjnamedroach, says, “There’s a water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, and it seems like nobody cares.” He adds, “And I’m not one to accuse people of racism, I’ve got so many other worries in the world, and to be honest, it annoys me when that’s the first thing to come out of people’s mouths. But there aren’t many white people in Jackson, Mississippi, and I think that plays a role in this scenario.”
The water crisis has deprived people of safe running water for an indefinite period. The situation is so dire that schools have moved to virtual learning, restaurants are closing down, and stores are running out of water. Unfortunately, this crisis is expected to leave lasting effects on Jackson’s economy and business community.
Apart from the business sector, the regular people living in the area are forced to buy clean bottled water to survive these difficult times. Between the cost of drinking water and high water bills, the already low-income population is struggling to make ends meet.
Roshanda Shell, who works at a local hotel, says, “I spend about $200 on bottled water every month. That’s mainly what I use that money for, to buy five big cases of water for the month. I really want to leave Jackson so bad.”
Rapper Adjnamedroach (Bryan Dunn) is from Florida but has a lot of friends in Jackson. He confesses, “What’s going on in Mississippi is messed up. It’s hardly on their news. I don’t think I would even know about it if it weren’t for my friends. And I think that’s kind of how the world works. If you’re not living in a place or know someone who is, you simply block out bad things in the world because you’re focused on your own struggles. But we are talking about water. This is something so basic. I think everyone in the United States takes water for granted. At least from my point of view, I always expect to have it. I’ve never gone without water, whether at home or in jail, so I couldn’t even imagine going through something like this.”
This isn’t the first time the water system in Jackson has failed its residents. Last year, a harsh winter storm knocked the system out, leaving the people without clean water for a whole month. Even when they do have access to water, it’s not safe for drinking.
The severe floods last week were the final straw in an already failing system. They wreaked havoc on the treatment plan, and the city’s residents are still deprived of a critical necessity: water.
Experts agree that the crisis in Jackson isn’t sudden but has been building up for many years. The city is void of essential infrastructure upgrades because of insufficient funding. The leaders of this majority- Black city have been requesting additional funding to help resolve its problems. However, they haven’t received a positive response from the White Republicans who run the state.
In response to the critical situation in Jackson, Mississippi, state officials and the National Guard are distributing water in the city. However, there are many who don’t trust people in uniforms, including the 500 immigrant households residing there.
State officials accept the crisis in Jackson as a human rights failure. They warned, “The consistent delays in timely maintenance have hampered (the water facility’s) ability to properly respond to the demands placed upon it.”
Rapper Adjnamedroach adds, “I can’t fix this. The cases of water I brought and passed out are probably long gone by now. There are so many people there, and I’ve given probably 10 or 20,000 cases of water, but the health department and common knowledge say the average person needs about 8 cups of water a day to survive with basic health. And I know for a fact that I personally drink about 3 to 4 times of that in a day. I guzzle down water and quench my thirst. I can’t imagine not being able to go to the faucets and get a big ol’ glass of water. Something needs to be done about this.”
“Call Elon Musk; I can’t fix this by myself. No way.”
Bryan Dunn is a regular person trying to make a difference, but he knows the scale of the calamity can’t be easily fixed. While some people are supporting his cause, he needs more volunteers to fund clean water for the residents of Mississippi.
Rapper Adjnamedroach insists that influential people with money like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos should come forward and help in this cause. Bryan Dunn and his friends are just rappers and not even rich ones, therefore, their resources are limited. “I’ve got a couple of thousands to my name, but I feel bad for these people. I can donate a few thousands of cases at a time, but that isn’t enough. I want to help these people. I want to help these kids. I grew up playing football in the yard, and running to the water house and guzzling it right from the hose. It was the best tasting water I ever had in my life, and I can’t believe there are kids living in the United States that can’t have that basic experience.”
This is a national disaster that requires government attention. Rapper Adjnamedroach says, “I’m going to keep on donating water, but I wish the world would start caring and someone would fix this. Everybody wanted Joe Biden in the office; well, where is he at during all this? I haven’t seen one news story about him even mentioning the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. I think Trump would’ve had this stuff fixed by now.”
The residents of Jackson are a part of the United States, and their ‘American dream’ is as real as ours. Since clean water is a fundamental human right that no one should be deprived of, this issue needs national attention and immediate solutions.
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Atlanta artist Dave Skillz has been ‘Gettin Bizzy’ with new music
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT, VIDEOSDave Skillz releases new visual Gettin Bizzy
The Atlanta hiphop artist Dave Skillz has came to deliver by releasing rhythmic hitting songs and artistic music videos. Early 2022 Skillz released his EP Slick Juicin 2, which the hit song “Gettin Bizzy” appeared on. The song received great feedback in Atlanta after performing shows presented by TampaMysitc & Bigga Rankin. After large acknowledgment of the record Dave Skillz releases new visual to Gettin Bizzy.
The Juicer shows his visual artistry by wearing purple aesthetics. We see him in a black suit wearing a purple tie, along with his juicin purple beard. He goes through the city of Atlanta at random locations with a phone booth rapping into it, giving you the impression that he’s busy hence the song name “Gettin Bizzy”. The music video is shot and edited by Satch Creative, and the music production created by Coop Muzik. The song and visual is definitely a masterpiece. You can view the video on Dave Skillz official Youtube channel.
Multi-Talented artist King Moore is set to release new single “Big Dreams”
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT, MUSIC
King Moore is set to release new single
King Moore is an up-and-coming child actor, model, and artist on the path to becoming a legend in the entertainment industry. At just 6 years old and turning 7 October 11th, 2022, King Moore has already received recognition for his talent and dedication to his craft. King Moore has won 11 out of 13 awards in California early this year at IPOP including child model of the year, singing contest, & Dance contest.
What he is gearing up to release is his single “Big Dreams”, which is produced by KZZ Lifestyle. The scheduled release of this record is ironically on his birthday 10/11 and from what we heard exclusively, this is a record that will give other kids and even adults the motivation to have their own “Big Dreams”.
“Big Dreams” was inspired by King Moore’s desire to be on TV performing his music, developing his own TV show and more. His biggest inspiration is seeing his big brother work hard at his dreams, so it is only right that he duplicates that effort in his own dreams. Being a Multi-Talent artist means there is more under his belt and rightfully so since King Moore just started acting class, vocal lessons, piano lessons, karate, & gymnastics.
Entertainment comes in many shapes and King Moore does not plan to have limitations. Get ready for the official release of “Big Dreams” which will be available on all digital platforms 10/11/22. Until then follow his journey on social media
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/KingMoore
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kingmoore___?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg=
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingmoore____
Acting & Modeling Information:
Film & TV: @paradigmtalentagency
Commercial Print: @sydel_l @coasttocoasttalent
Acting Coach/Team: @shanellegray @shanellegraystudios @mvpsem
Skeezy Scott drops new heat ‘More Than Once’ ft Derez De’Shon
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT, MUSICThe Hip-Hop star Skeezy Scott is thrilled with the recent success of his single More Than Once.
The song has received tremendous views and traffic along with fan mails from his fans across the globe. He has worked with several musicians and independent artists, including Pastor Troy, Mac Lucci, Waka Flocka, Pastor Troy, Kcamp, Derez De’Shon, and many others.
His single got featured on Livemixtapes, which is considered as the best mixtape in rap songs and hip-hop. His recent song, ‘More Than Once’ was elevated to a new height thanks to the inclusion of Derez De’Shon. Listeners fell in love with the combo of Derez De’Shon and Skeezy Scott and their awesome bonhomie. It was a sheer delight for the music lovers.
The video got viral and was published on several online websites and news portals.
“I’ve worked with several hip-hop artists and musicians in my professional career. But I don’t notice the same age-old charm anymore. I believe every artist must work towards ensuring innovation in music and songs. I always ensure that every artist should offer something new to the audience every time they come up with a new song. But the problem is artists or musicians don’t know how to revive the passion among listeners towards hip-hop and rap songs,” Skeezy Scott explained.
He also believes that every artist shouldn’t get afraid of thinking out of the box. But Skeezy Scott wants to take his musical career to a new level. He wishes to offer something new every time he croons a new song or releases a new single. Skeezy Scott is determined to revive the hip-hop quality across the United States.
Skeezy Scott believes it is imperative for any rap artist to use appropriate tools and implement sound techniques to make songs catchy and resonating among the audience.
Skeezy Scott is also starting his own JCE RECORDS CLOTHING STORE, which facilitates a wide variety of outfits on sale on the internet. Skeezy Scott’s other hits are ‘Dipped In Slime’ and ‘Letter To The Streets And Game Over.’ His other songs have also received a lot of likes and views on YouTube.
Skeezy Scott didn’t get everything on a platter. He worked really hard throughout his life. Today, people only see his success, but they don’t know how much he struggled throughout his life. Skeezy Scott successfully battled against depression, mental trauma, anxiety, and depression, which made him a true rockstar.
“I believe song lyrics and notes are the best friends of any musical artist. Every musical artist gets the opportunity to display their emotions using powerful words and notes. Unfortunately, most artists don’t care about these things. They just work to make money instead of being honest,” Skeezy stated.
Every time Skeezy Scott comes out with a new song or launches any new song on his YouTube channel, you will see his willpower, determination, and desire. He is bold, brave, and courageous. He never shies away from calling a spade a spade.
It is this determination, why he believes it’s necessary to listen to one’s true calling, and revive the hip-hop sector. Skeezy Scott joined hands with Rich Gates of Jce Records, a Bricksquad Monopoly artist, within just a few months after launching his musical career. It shows Skeezy Scott’s interpersonal skills, creative talents, and versatile abilities.
No doubt, Skeezy Scott is certainly going to be the most prolific musician in the days to come. With hope and patience, Skeezy is likely to become the next best thing in music.
You can follow Skeezy Scott on Instagram and Twitter. You can also check out his YouTube channel here. @officialskeezyscott all social media platforms.
Subculture of giving: it’s a lifestyle | Iris Ivana Grant | TEDx
BUSINESS, INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHTIris Ivana Grant 2018 Subculture of giving: TEDx resurface at a time when some are turning from their own problems to help others
Subculture of giving: it’s a lifestyle Traditionally, philanthropy has been thought of as something that the rich fund, the middle class volunteers for, and the poor and needy receive. But philanthropic giving is more than just money. It is a process of creatively giving to others, and in so doing, fulfilling our basic human need to connect with our own humanity. Regardless of socioeconomic status or age, every person can cultivate a philanthropic lifestyle, one that teaches them to live, reach, and stretch themselves in a way that fills them with purpose, love, empathy, and compassion.
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Rich Ash Drops New Single “Update”
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT, MUSICRich Ash is an upcoming artist and producer from Detroit, MI who has the full package.
Lyricical, witty, luxurious, creative, optimistic are a few ways one might describe him. The music depicts life lessons, struggles, blessings, success, and plethora of other things. Rich has pioneered his path in the music world with catchy street music that proudly illuminates his hometown and hood. Rich Ash has an entertainment studio in his hometown where he has built strong connections and created multiple outlets to help rising artists.
When asked where does he see himself in 5 years this was his response:
“I want to be a CEO with a full entertainment and media company that specializes in breaking down barriers for people in music.” I also want to start an academy for creatives in need.
His most recent release which has been getting alot of attention is called Update and was recently added on genius.
Look out for Rich Ash’s new music dropping soon and follow him on social media for his latest releases.