https://www.elementz.org https://www.elementz.org/aftc-devante-lamonte <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> AFTC - Devante Lamonte </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> AFTC sits down with the brilliant Devante Lamonte to talk about entrepreneurship, music and much more. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> #AlwaysForTheCulture </span> </p> </div> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:28:43 GMT https://www.elementz.org/aftc-devante-lamonte thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/aftc-khari-burton-speaks <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> AFTC - Khari Burton speaks </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Khari Burton sits down with the AFTC crew to discuss starting a label and finding his purpose. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> #AlwaysForTheCulture </span> </p> </div> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:21:54 GMT https://www.elementz.org/aftc-khari-burton-speaks thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/aftc-anaya-mcnair <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> AFTC - Sits down with Anaya Nicole </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Anaya Nikole talks in depth with the AFTC crew about being a professional dancer, motherhood and much more. </span> </p> <p> <span> #AlwaysForTheCulture </span> </p> </div> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:15:24 GMT https://www.elementz.org/aftc-anaya-mcnair thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/aftc-a-conversation-with-the-incomparable-dj-april-reign <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> AFTC - The Incomparable DJ April Reign! </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The AFTC crew gets the honor of sitting down with Elementz alumni, the incomparable DJ April Reign. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> #AlwaysForTheCulture </span> </p> </div> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:15:21 GMT https://www.elementz.org/aftc-a-conversation-with-the-incomparable-dj-april-reign thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/aftcv-a-conversation-with-courage-breeze <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> AFTC sits down with Courage Breeze! </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Courage Breeze speaks on music, GVO and much, much more. </span> </p> </div> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:47:04 GMT https://www.elementz.org/aftcv-a-conversation-with-courage-breeze thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/aftc-a-conversation-with-bank-of-btb-records <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> A dope conversation with Bank$ </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Bank$ sits with the AFTC crew about his crafting chasing your dreams in the face of scrutiny and uncertainty. </span> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:43:43 GMT https://www.elementz.org/aftc-a-conversation-with-bank-of-btb-records thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/aftc-a-conversation-with-gee-gorton <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Ladies &amp; Gentlemen... Gee Horton. </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Amazing, hyper realistic visual artist, Gee Horton, sits down with the Always For The Culture crew to discuss his journey from corporate America to finding his passion and living his purpose as an artist. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> #AlwaysForTheCulture </span> </p> </div> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:38:14 GMT damianhoskins@me.com (Damian Hoskins) https://www.elementz.org/aftc-a-conversation-with-gee-gorton thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/aftc-a-conversation-with-phoenix <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Local artist, Phoenix speaks to the AFTC crew on art, moving to pursue a career, creative writing &amp; more. </span> </p> </div> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:50:15 GMT https://www.elementz.org/aftc-a-conversation-with-phoenix thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/leadership-transition President of the Board, Harold V. Howard announced that Abdullah Powell will step aside from his role as Creative Director effective December 31, 2020. Harold is pleased to announce that Powell will transition into a new role as a teaching artist and content producer. <h3> Elementz Announces Leadership Transition </h3> Sat, 20 Feb 2021 18:19:52 GMT https://www.elementz.org/leadership-transition thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/the-handoff A candid conversation about Hip Hop, family, Dealing with COVID and a new leadership role at Elementz. <h3> Bro. Abdullah Interviews DJ Apryl Reign </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> Abdullah Powell recently interviewed DJ Apryl Reign. During the interview Apryl talks about how she and her family are maintaining during Covid, how she first discovered Elementz, how she first got into DJing, what some of her fondest memories were from Elementz earlier years, moving into a new leadership role at Elementz and lastly her pursuits for higher education. </div> Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:45:10 GMT https://www.elementz.org/the-handoff thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/damian-hoskins-joins-elementz-as-gm Elementz, the Cincinnati region’s Hip-Hop Cultural Arts organization, welcomes Damian Hoskins to the role of General Manager as a part of the organization’s mission to provide hope and catalyze change for the young people in the urban core through hip-hop culture. <h3> Preserve, Protect &amp; Promote the Culture. </h3> Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:03:48 GMT https://www.elementz.org/damian-hoskins-joins-elementz-as-gm thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/the-inauguration-the-light-of-amanda-gorman This latest Elementz and Democracy & Z podcast focuses on the inauguration and reflections on the poem that was read by Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gordan. Featuring Noah Hawes (Host), Destiny Lewis (CCPS Grad.), Nico Luginbill (Walnut Hills), Lincoln Lundgren (SCPA), Aubrey Jones (SCPA). <h3> The Election &amp;  <div> The Light of Amanda Gorman </div> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> This latest Elementz and Democracy &amp; Z podcast focuses on the inauguration and reflections on the poem that was read by Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gordan. Featuring Noah Hawes (Host), Destiny Lewis (CCPS Grad.), Nico Luginbill (Walnut Hills), Lincoln Lundgren (SCPA), Aubrey Jones (SCPA). </div> Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:09:04 GMT damianhoskins@me.com (Damian Hoskins) https://www.elementz.org/the-inauguration-the-light-of-amanda-gorman thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/tryna-find-my-way THRIVE has revamped its approach from virtual concerts to now producing full-length music videos for Cincinnati hip-hop artists. THRIVE is proud to present the debut music video “Tryna Find My Way” by NOAH HAWES. <h3> <b> "Tryna Find My Way" </b> <div> Noah Hawes </div> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> <b> THRIVE </b> has revamped its approach from virtual concerts to now producing full-length music videos for Cincinnati hip-hop artists. THRIVE is proud to present the debut music video “Tryna Find My Way” by NOAH HAWES. <div> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Watch the interview below to hear Noah talk about his creative process, art vs. popularity, and his growing in his artistry. We are proud to feature Noah as our first artist after revamping the THRIVE Brand. Enjoy the interview. <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 19:09:10 GMT https://www.elementz.org/tryna-find-my-way thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/wake-up-by-young-slatter We invite you to join us for the premiere of WAKE up by Elementz member and emerging rap artist Young Slatter. During the song WAKE UP Slatter speaks about his distrust for media especially in regards to Covid-19 as well as the importance of formulating your own thoughts and being yourself. <h3> <b> "Wake Up" </b> <div> By Young Slatter  </div> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> We invite you to join us for the premiere of WAKE up by Elementz member and emerging rap artist Young Slatter. During the song WAKE UP Slatter speaks about his distrust for media especially in regards to Covid-19 as well as the importance of formulating your own thoughts and being yourself.   </div> <div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Watch the video to hear Slatter break down the meaning behind his song lyrics and to see his music video. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:17:17 GMT https://www.elementz.org/wake-up-by-young-slatter thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/the-birth-of-a-hip-hop-orchestra Under the leadership of Alex Stallitix Stallings Elementz developing a hip hop orchestra that will feature various local instrumentalists, DJ's and vocalists within Cincinnati. The Orchestra is currently working towards a recorded performance by the end of 2020 where they will be playing a variety of hip hop standards. <h3> <b> The Birth of A Hip Hop Orchestra </b> </h3> <div> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/ca17ad8d/dms3rep/multi/125239363_191616999250211_1303977609448414896_o.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> Under the leadership of Alex Stallitix Stallings Elementz developing a hip hop orchestra that will feature various local instrumentalists, DJ's and vocalists within Cincinnati. The Orchestra is currently working towards a recorded performance by the end of 2020 where they will be playing a variety of hip hop standards. </div> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:11:48 GMT https://www.elementz.org/the-birth-of-a-hip-hop-orchestra thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/democracy-z In this podcast members of Elementz, Tell us Zine, and Democracy & Z discuss the 2020 election. If you like this video, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE! <h3> This is a subtitle for your new post </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> In this podcast members of Elementz, Tell us Zine, and Democracy &amp; Z discuss the 2020 election.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> If you like this video, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE! </div> </div> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:25:53 GMT https://www.elementz.org/democracy-z thumbnail main image https://www.elementz.org/it-was-all-a-dream n our latest Democracy & Z podcast host Noah Hawes guides youth guests Slatter, Joeyce and Akbar through a discussion on chasing dreams. Democracy & Z is a student podcast, developed in collaboration with Cincinnati Public Radio and Elementz. The podcast features young people from communities across our listening area, sharing their unique Gen-Z perspective on issues like immigration, racial justice, educational inequality, and the environment, with occasional takes on pop culture. Elementz is a youth center in the Over The Rhine area based upon the hip hop and community. <h3> <b> It was All A Dream. </b> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The importance, and challenges of relentless dream chasing </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> In our latest Democracy &amp; Z podcast host Noah Hawes guides youth guests Slatter, Joeyce and Akbar through a discussion on chasing dreams. <div> <br/> </div> <div> Democracy &amp; Z is a student podcast, developed in collaboration with Cincinnati Public Radio and Elementz. The podcast features young people from communities across our listening area, sharing their unique Gen-Z perspective on issues like immigration, racial justice, educational inequality, and the environment, with occasional takes on pop culture. Elementz is a youth center in the Over The Rhine area based upon the hip hop and community. </div> </div> Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:16:09 GMT https://www.elementz.org/it-was-all-a-dream thumbnail main image