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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

[BUSINESS] Visions of Greatness wraps up Black History Month by honoring Two History Making Entrepreneurs | www.Blacktopia.org

 


Black History Month is coming to an end, but not without celebrating two extraordinary black entrepreneurs: Chantelle Davis and Jonathan Coleman. Shanna A. Jefferson and Visions of Greatness recently featured them in their monthly Visionary Spotlight segment, honoring these professionals for their exceptional work.


Chantelle Davis is a Global Business Strategist with a track record of success in helping businesses increase their bottom lines and revenue. Jonathan Coleman of The Media Blast PR is a Public Relations Specialist who has made waves in the industry by aiding business owners and brands with maximum exposure and press on various prestigious media outlets.


Davis and Coleman are both dedicated to helping black owned businesses succeed, spreading their passion through their work. As Shanna A. Jefferson and Visions of Greatness concluded their month-long series, honoring black history makers, they praised Davis and Coleman for standing out in their respective industries.


This Black History Month was further enriched by the endeavors of Jonathan Coleman and Chantelle Davis –– two talented professionals who are driving progress in numerous ventures. Their hard work and dedication should be an inspiration to us all.


For more information about Jonathan Coleman and Chantelle Davis, or to learn more about Shanna A. Jefferson and Visions of Greatness, visit the website below and read all about these two trailblazing entrepreneurs.


http://www.ShannaJefferson.com/Blogs


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Friday, February 24, 2023

[FLASHBACK] Gunplay salutes Blacktopia | www.Blacktopia.org




Gunplay has been showing major love to the Blacktopia Movement! Check out the video shout out / drop saluting the cause and prominent black owned media platform. Charlotte, NC based media personality Tiah Coffey was also seen in the video, proudly representing the Blacktopia Movement. Gunplay is not only showing his support but also continues to provide heat with his new album All Bullshit Aside available on all streaming platforms. We are excited to see Gunplay rep Blacktopia!

Since his career began, Gunplay has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of hip hop. Starting off as a member of the group Triple C's, Gunplay along with the group released their debut album Custom Cars & Cycles in 2009. Gunplay then went on to secure a solo deal with Def Jam Recordings in 2012 and released several popular mixtapes such as 601 & Snort. Gunplay eventually released his debut studio album Living Legend in 2015, which was met with critical acclaim and further solidified Gunplay's status as a living legend in the hip hop world. Gunplay, a longtime associate of rap music powerhouse Rick Rock has also been featured on numerous tracks from various artists both on and off of Maybach Music Group. Gunplay is an artist that can be counted on to bring hard hitting bars and vivid storytelling to every track he is featured on. Gunplay's legacy will continue to live on for years to come as his sound continues to be a staple in hip hop. Gunplay truly lives up to the title of living legend.


Gunplay's new album ALL BULLSHIT ASIDE is available on all music streaming platforms!



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Watch the new music video for the single "Black Velvet" from Flint, MI rap music industry staple One Tha God!

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* Pieces
* Suga Babies
* Treasure Box
* Glory Mountain
* Tiffany The Doll
* Sinful
* Trap Flix Party
* Lilith's Ball

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Monday, February 6, 2023

[BLACKTOPIA ARTIST SPOTLIGHT] King Kris | www.ImKingKris.com

 


King Kris was born in Key West, Florida. He resided in a place called Bahama Village where he was exposed to island life – he was influenced by the Jamaican/Bahamian/Haitian culture. Because drug activity was common, he was forced to grow up very quickly at a very young age.

 

Kris states that both of his parents were musically inclined. At the age of 10, he was introduced to rap music finding interest in his first KRS1 album which led him to understand the depth of rap music and its political and social meaning at that time.  Of all of the rappers he’s listened to, Kris points to 50Cent as the most influential rapper because of his raw style of music, followed by Tupac and Biggie because of their East coast/West coast flavor and their relatable streetwise content. 

 

In 2019, Kris became serious about making music.  He set out to record his very first video followed by a real endeavor to develop a catalogue of music, which he still has to this day.  In January 2020, he felt confident enough to record his first professional video entitled, ‘Ima Beast, Ima Dog’ (https://youtu.be/-D7CqMYEfgQ), which racked up some 4K views in its first week on YouTube. After seeing himself visually on the screen, he knew without a doubt “this is it…this is what I want to do”.   It was at this point that he was tired of street life as he knew it, and music was a way to “be a cultural influence without being a hustler in the streets physically.  I decided to leave the streets alone, because I saw that I could still rap about my experiences -  I was believable because my experiences were authentic.”  

 

In 2020, a week after his video ‘Divin’ In The Money’ (https://youtu.be/uCNnkggx_6k) dropped, his performance momentum began to pick up. He had 2 shows scheduled in Ohio and was booked to perform 3 shows out of town, and various small labels were turning their attention to him, wanting to meet with him.  All of this forward momentum was unexpectedly halted due to the now infamous Covid outbreak that shut the world down, canceling all of Kris’ performance plans.  But instead of stopping the progression, Kris’ video began drawing a lot of attention. After it was posted to social media platforms, he was sought by various sponsors and was asked to be a brand ambassador for a particular well-known grill-making company.  So, while many artists were stagnated by the lengthy Covid shutdown, King Kris creatively sought ways to earn income to support his craft. He found the business aspect of the industry was the niche that would provide a steady source of income to keep his vision moving forward. He credits his success to maintaining good business relationships, staying focused, and looking for/receiving beneficial opportunities in marketing, branding, and promotions.  King Kris is a highly intelligent, successful, self-made businessman.  He’s observant enough to deduct that “we, the artists, are the ones who set the trends. We’re the ones the audience will emulate. We’re the ones who tells them who to go to. Any smart marketer will see the advantage of working with a sought-after artist, or a popular up and coming one.”  

 

His latest release, ‘Call Me King’ (https://youtu.be/JRSjVRgQrgE) gives the audience a glimpse into the life King Kris. It’s the most personal work he has produced to date. The video is VEVO approved and is approaching 46K views in just 3 weeks.  He brings an energy that is as hard to overlook as his commanding 6’5” stature, good looks, and determination – all making a recipe for success. He is believable when he says, “I was made for this!”

 

When asked of his immediate future goals, he states he will eventually be a multiplatinum recording artist with a grammy;  he’d also like to pursue serious acting. He is currently CEO of his own company and label, and he predicts progressive future growth.  He is ambitious and determined stating, “if you shoot for the stars, you’ll at least land on the moon.”  

 

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