Name DjActivated

What is your profession? My profession is Artist and producer

How did you get into the field that you are in today? my uncle Stephen bought me a drum machine and seven grade and I’ve been producing

What do you love most about your profession? what I love most about making music is the ability to express myself, and also create something that did not exist before.

Tell us more about what you do? I’m an artist and a producer. I started out producing music for a bunch of major Artist, but I did not like the way the business was working in my favor so I decided to get behind myself as an artist and entrepreneur and that’s how I got to this level

When did you discover that you had a passion for this field? I discovered I had a passion for making music in middle school. As soon as I got my first drum machine I was energized and it just felt right. I knew that this is what I wanted to do with my life.

Who in your field do you look up... I don’t look up to anybody in my field actually I do have some favorite producers like Jermaine Dupri and Mannie Fresh but I’m on my own path and I have to move the way God feels like I should move 

Name Van Gwuapo

What is your profession? Singing/Rapping

How did you get into the field that you are in today? I always loved to listen to all different types of music when I was younger and I have a really good ear. My older cousins did music and it inspired me to give it a shot and now it’s my therapy

What do you love most about your profession? Music is an art. It’s really unique knowing that you can create something from scratch and people like the finished product.

Tell us more about what you do? My sound is influenced by a lot of everything things old and new. Ever song that I have sounds different from each other. I just let my creative take over the beat.

Name Toni Zee.

What is your profession? Singing / Rapping

How did you get into the field that you are in today? A few years ago I started making music with my cousin for fun. I was super nervous at first, but as I kept going I started letting go of the nerves and just having fun. I eventually learned how to express myself more through music and it slowly but surely became my passion.

What do you love most about your profession? The thing I love most is honestly seeing a picture in my head come alive in 4D. When I’m in the booth my producer is like my super hero. I can’t even explain how much joy it brings me, when he generates the ideas in head.

Tell us more about what you do? Rn I’m in my era of healing. As a kid I always gave up on myself when learning something new. So I took it upon myself to try and relearn things from the past, and master them in the present. Despite how hard it may be, or how much I might suck, I look forward to sharpening my skills and passing them (and the mindset) on to my daughter in the near future.

When did you discover that you had a passion for this field? A few months ago i was thinking to myself, and i realized how much I’ve always loved music. Singing, writing, instruments, music theory…. Etc but i just never believed in myself and my abilities. I’m happy I could change my mind.

Who in your field do you look up... The artist I look up to most is SZA. Her music has inspired me in so many ways. One day in due time, we’ll be able to collaborate together.

Name Chevy Blue Born in Las Vegas, Nevada raised in Cleveland Ohio Cross country Crippin

What is your profession? Professional Chef , Hip Hop Artist and Owner of Stoner Gurl Cannabis Treat Company. #SGC (Shot Gun Crip)

How did you get into the field that you are in today? Every woman in my family cooks. We were taught young and I’ve always been in love with food and the color Blue. I was Raised in a family of Crips, so to me it’s not a Gang it’s extended Family.

What do you love most about your profession? The ability to create new dishes sober or infused and watch the reactions of the people when they eat my food. The way Blue clothes feel on my skin

Tell us more about what you do? I started Stoner Gurl Cannabis Treat Company in 2020. The Acronym is SGC which is a tribute to my Cet Shotgun Crip to which I have been a member for many years. And I prefer to save a lung and eat the weed

When did you discover that you had a passion for this field? I’ve been cooking , rappin and Crippin all my life.

Who in your field do you look up... In the Culinary World I look up to Bobby Flay and Mario Batali. In the Blue World I look up to my brother OG Big Meech from Las Vegas #Rollin60 Crip, Snoop Dogg for always rappin the Cet and Rip Nipsey Hustle. In Music Jay-Z, 2Pac , King Von and Lil Kim. Their storytelling oratory skills are Amazing. And a special shout out to KDot for bringing the Gangstas out

Name Izzy Divino

What is your profession? I rap and also sing

How did you get into the field that you are in today? I grew up in the church, so music was always a part of my life. It was one of the only things to spark my interest as a young kid.

What do you love most about your profession? I got into doing music through my brother Eli (who is also the producer of my music). Growing up, he had an electric piano and we would just play around like we are making songs until he got into producing when we got a little older and he invited me to the studio and we’ve been at the music ever since.

Tell us more about what you do? The things I love most about it is gives me a safe space to express myself without fear of being judged. Also, it gives me the freedom to be creative. Whatever I want to try I can do that. Try new flows and types of sounds to rap/sing on etc. Right now I’m still in the studio grinding. Just knocking out more songs to have more content to push out. I have like 5 songs right now that I can drop but I want to drop them one at a time and eventually do an album.

When did you discover that you had a passion for this field? I discovered I had a passion early. Pretty much after that first studio session with my brother, and I showed a few people close to me and they confirmed that it sounded good I was just like “Why not really do this? I love music and I have the talent!”

Who in your field do you look up... And as far as musical influences, other people look up too, I would say Lil Wayne, Andre 3000, Future and Tory Lanez. They all have a melodic rap style, so he gave me the confidence to do it myself because my voice is kinda high so hearing them do what they can do with their voices made it easier for me to go for it myself

Name Famousluhmason

What is your profession? Hip Hop/ Artist

How did you get into the field that you are in today? I got into music when I started hs I was hearing everyone music but none of the songs told a story or had a meaning so I told my self with my music. It will be something you can relate too and send a message !

What do you love most about your profession? I love my fans they are so supportive and I love to see my improvement each song

Tell us more about what you do? I make music that people can feel and connected and I try to inspire other through music who is going through a hard time

When did you discover that you had a passion for this field? I discovered I had passion for it when I showed my god mother song and she told me I can be really good and after that I haven’t looked back my numbers have improved each song

Who in your field do you look up... I look up my music from some of the legends lil Wayne jay z and 2pac because each one told a story in there own style

Name Nunnie

What is your profession? Rap/hip-hop

How did you get into the field that you are in today? I mean a lot of my peoples rap n people always asked me to rap n I like rap music so I gave it a try.

What do you love most about your profession? I mean I’m just taking a risk trying something having fun.

Tell us more about what you do? I just started I only have 2 songs out right now so I’m still kinda learning a lil as I go.

When did you discover that you had a passion for this field? When I was in prison everybody I talked to asked me to rap n make a song I was like naw Ian da rapper I’m who they rap about so one day I got bored n told my brothers let’s go to the studio n I just tried some I liked it so I’m just having fun with it fr.

Who in your field do you look up... I mean ion look up to no rapper but I like rappers who music I can relate to like I fw 21 savage, Kodak Black, NBA youngboy, n BEO Lil Kenny

Name Kavoo aka Kave Mann

What is your profession? Hip-Hop / R&B soul musician

How did you get into the field that you are in today? “Growing up around music really influenced me to become an artist myself.

What do you love most about your profession? I became passionate about music when I learned so many other people could relate.

Tell us more about what you do? I’m still learning, I try not to miss important information or anything that can help me grow in what I’m trying to accomplish.

When did you discover that you had a passion for this field? I discovered I had a talent for music when my momma would find my notebooks and tell me it was good but I couldn’t be cussing . That’s when I knew I was different tho.

Who in your field do you look up... I really look up to people like my older cousin -Unknown, Nipsey Hussle & Michael Jordan.

Name: Favorite Player or FP

What is your profession? I’m artist and go by the name ”Favorite Player or FP.

How did you get into the field that you are in today? I started off as a producer but I found it wasn’t for me so fast forward some years I started making music as a hobby.

What do you love most about your profession? I love the creativity that comes with music. You can make whatever you want, you can make songs to suit your feelings.

Tell us more about what you do? I’m just someone that enjoys to make music. I hope to take it far and do shows but I’m gonna be patient and keep building my catalog for now.

When did you discover that you had a passion for this field? I always liked music ever-since I was younger but now that I’m older I fell deeply in love with it and it played into my favor because I know people that also love music and they are artists.

Who in your field do you look up... I really am a fan of atlanta artists like Lil Keed, Lil Gotit, Young Thug.. I like how they sound. I also like most Philly artist and would hope to work with Skrilla one day.

Name Tcm Justice

What is your profession? I’m a truck driver by day strictly to support my music career but by night I’m the self proclaimed No Niche Artist but once this music shit take off I’m off that truck ya heard!

How did you get into the field that you are in today? it’s funny because I come from a musically inclined family. Like my brother raps, my uncle raps, my other uncle & li sister play instruments, my grandmother and aunties used to be in a girl group etc.. but I can’t say that’s what influenced me.. I just listen to music, get inspired, and then write. And after awhile I realized I was kinda cold

What do you love most about your profession? The fact that I get to help people. With my music I aim to heal, inspire, empower, turn you up and at the same time tell my story. Like not everyone is capable of expressing themselves properly or are too afraid to but I have no problem being the voice. Fight Me!

Tell us more about what you do?  Most rappers bring their flow to a beat but I hear the beat and then flow on it which is why I can write to any genre of music. And every song created by Tcm Justice was wrote by Tcm Justice. I don’t know how to mix and master yet when I walk into the studio I know exactly what I want done including beat changes, adlibs, & sound effects. I’ve always been afraid of failure so I ain’t really step off the porch and start performing until November of 2023 but I been rocking out shows ever since.

When did you discover that you had a passion for this field? When I was like 12 I made my first song (that I can recall) that was actually worth a damn. It was a love song called “All Type Of Stuff”. From there I wrote a couple more songs then branched off and started making cartoon rap battles. And as my knowledge of the craft grew so did my interest. There’s just no better feeling than creating a body of work, playing it back, and having it alter your mood

Who do you look up to... Polo G because he’s able to tell his story, get his point across, write good music, and be lyrical all at the same time. I also admire those who are unapologetically themselves in their music and aren’t afraid to go against the masses like Cardi B, Nle Choppa, and Megan Thee Stallion