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The Vital Movement is a weekly open mic in Atlanta’s Little Five Points that has quickly become a cornerstone of the city’s independent creative scene. Founded in early 2024 by conscious rapper and Mimber Megaciph, the event was created to provide a consistent and welcoming space for artists to perform, connect, and grow. After launching, he partnered with venue owner America, who provided the space to bring the vision to life.

Many jokes, memes, and arguments have been made following "The Slap heard around the world." While some disagree with Will Smith's actions at the 94th annual Academy Awards, many in the culture applauded his decision to walk on stage and "slap the shit" out of Chris Rock.

Rock's fans quickly took to the internet to support the comedian, pointing out he was simply making a joke. "Whether you found it funny or not, he's an artist on stage doing his job, and Smith was 100% out of line."

Rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and publisher, Tamara Bubble was simply built for this entertainment business. Her intricate and eclectic blend of Hip Hop, Pop, EDM, Soul and R&B backed by her soprano to baritone vocal range has earned her placements that many artists would gladly sell their souls for and her music business prowess is propelling her to altitudes most artists will never attain.

Hip Hop artist S.T.G. is poised to make some serious plays to win it all. The Howard University alumni has opened shows for industry juggernauts such as Big Sean, 2 Chainz and Tory Lanez as his music has amassed over 700k Spotify streams to date. He currently has 3 other artists under his self-started Mecca Made Entertainment and has acted in, directed and produced many short films and one web series. From Dover, DE to the world, scan and catch the wave of S.T.G.

With a perfect blend of new age and old school vibes, ReeCee Raps renders with an inspiration and uniqueness that has propelled her to places even top bill artists have not reached. The two-time Queen City Awards winner for Female Hip Hop Artist of the Year (2018 and 19 respectively) stamps her as one to keep an eye on coming out of fertile breeding ground for competent emcees, Charlotte, NC. Scan and follow up with ReeCee Raps.

A couple years back, I ended up sitting next to someone from Spotify on a flight to Austin for SxSW. I had no idea who she was at the time but decided to pick her brain for an article I was working on. Ironically, the article was about the possibility of streaming services replacing major labels. As we discussed the huge door that streaming services opened for independents, she made a statement that I totally agreed with but still found completely unnerving.

With her latest single, "Marriott", impacting radio across the country, Lyrica Anderson, sat down with Kelby Cannick, the pubisher of Makin' It Magazine, to discuss her latest project "Bad Hair Day" and share details about her journey through the industry.

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Kelby Cannick, publisher of Makin' It Magazine, sits down with King Carter, manager to 2x Grammy Nominee DaBaby, to discuss the music industry and his latest venture, Social Currency Enterprises.