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Legacy Dumbo Third Year Anniversary and Liner Notes series. It was sublime being in a space with other lovers of music, talking music and just networking in general. Shout out to Ali and the other owners of the space.
Skylime NY the 3rd installment of the Chromatics album launch for Hammer and Chisel the new album available at Chromaticsmusic.com
The vibes was good, the energy and performances were top tier.
🔥 Skylime NY was lit! The 3rd installment of the Chromatics album launch for Hammer and Chisel was nothing short of epic. The vibes were immaculate, the energy was off the charts, and the performances? Absolutely top tier. Don’t miss out—grab the new album now at Chromaticsmusic.com. 🎶💥 #SkylimeNY #HammerAndChisel #Chromatics #NewMusic #AlbumLaunch #GoodVibes #TopTierEnergy #LiveMusic
Spent my birthday listening to hip hop and capturing the moment
Was outside a bit for Juneteenth you can always find things happening whether seeing content creators creating content or an artist doing promo, always something happening in Brooklyn.
MEET : MILA KNIGHT
Name: Mila Knight
Where you’re from:
New Jersey by way of Trinidad & Tobago
Surviving Cancer: As a first generation college graduate and immigrant, Mila was intent on breaking the cycle of poverty in her family, but never planned for a cancer diagnosis throwing a huge wrench in her plans. With no prior symptoms, no breast cancer history in her family, and not having the BRCA gene mutation herself, Mila was diagnosed with Stage II Invasive Ductal Carcinoma with lymph node involvement at a relatively young age. Losing her closest Aunt to pancreatic cancer 5 months earlier, and having a toddler at the time, didn’t make it any easier.
Luckily, through doing her own breast self-exam, she found a lump and vocalized her concern to her doctors. Mila credits these actions to giving her a fighting chance, finding the lump early enough and bravely advocating for herself. In the fight for her life, she he underwent intravenous chemo, double mastectomy, radiation, pill chemo, opted for reconstruction, and is now under hormone therapy treatment.
The battle was long and hard, and many do not understand that surviving comes with its own challenges and quality of life issues, which is rarely ever talked about and doctors don’t prepare you for the mental, emotional and physical scars and trauma. But Mila is grateful to be given another chance at life and continues to fight.
Music: Part of this fight includes Mila’s use of music as a coping mechanism. She has always managed to find solace through her profound love of music, which led to using music as therapy during her cancer battle. Mila then turned her pain and passion for music into charity. While going through chemo, she held a fundraising concert, with all funds raised being donated to breast cancer awareness and accessibility programs for women of color and immigrants. The true embodiment of a patient advocate, continuing on her path to merge music and service to others.
The heart of Mila's music lies in its transformative power. In 2016, driven by the profound experience of becoming a mother, she found newfound purpose in her artistry. However, it was the subsequent diagnosis of breast cancer in 2019 that transformed her music into a therapeutic outlet, allowing her to channel pain into power, passion, and purpose. Now, in 2024, Mila is poised to unveil her debut single—a poignant soundtrack of hope in the midst of adversity, and living each day intentionally. Her music, characterized by down-to-earth lyrics and a genuine connection to her audience, becomes not just a melody but a companion through life's highs and lows.
Mila’s music resonates with the shared human experience, offering solace, bravery, and self-love. In her own words, "Music is my therapy," and as you immerse yourself in the soul-stirring melodies of Mila Knight, you'll find that her music is not just heard; it's felt—a testament to the healing power of authentic storytelling.
Life: In her own words “I’m more than cancer” but cancer sure did make me realize how fleeting life is and you need to follow your dreams and live with purpose. Mila deferred her dream of music to fit the traditional career mold to be the shining success story and support for her family. A second chance at life reignited that desire within her to pursue her music dream and she’s now on a serious path singing and songwriting, which brings her such joy.
Mila enjoys being of service to others as evidenced by her breast cancer fundraising concerts, using music to raise funds for breast cancer awareness, assistance, and accessibility programs for women of color and immigrants. She also loves mentoring and educating girls to give them a leg up, a way out, a fighting chance to break negative generational cycles.
She loves spending time with her family and tells her daughter how much she loves her every day. Mila enjoys a good belly laugh and is focused now more than ever on prioritizing joy, living each day intentionally and pursuing her dreams.
Follow: IG: @milaknightsings www.milaknight.com
Meet : Amadou!!
Meet Amadou Ndiaye, a migrant asylum seeker navigating New York's crowded streets in pursuit of a better future. Amadou left Mauritania, a country in Northwest Africa, on a courageous journey to America, inspired by the yearning for a better life and the desire to affect change in his birthplace. In Mauritania, he encountered overwhelming problems, including unemployment, a lack of education, and restricted recreational possibilities, all of which prompted him to abandon his family and start on a risky journey. Amadou's arduous journey took him through Turkey, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and multiple parts of Mexico before finally arriving in New York. He left his homeland behind, burdened by the harsh realities faced by black individuals dreaming of a better life. "They limit your dream," he emphasized, shedding light on the oppressive environment he fled. In Mauritania, where slavery was only officially abolished in 1981, Amadou endured unimaginable hardships. He recounted the deplorable conditions in prisons, where he spent a month and tragically lost a dear friend to police violence. The struggle for freedom and dignity was relentless, propelling him to seek asylum in America, despite the challenges posed by language barriers. Amadou's difficulties persisted in the United States, hindered by the language barrier that isolated him further. He is currently in pursuit of the necessary paperwork that would grant him the opportunity to work and establish a stable life. Asylum seekers like Amadou are granted a month in a New York City shelter before having to fend for themselves, navigating the city's complexities in the quest for stability. On the iconic 42nd Street, not far from Times Square, Amadou is just one of the many African asylum seekers desperately in need of assistance. He bravely shared his story, albeit in broken English, underscoring the resilience and determination that define his pursuit of a better life. Amidst the cacophony of New York City, Amadou Ndiaye stands as a testament to the unyielding spirit of migrants, reminding us all of the challenges faced by those who dare to dream beyond the confines of their circumstances.
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After covering NYFW (more on that later), the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival 5's Laureates of Caribbean Side A presentation was so much more than I could have hoped for. Eintou Springer, a poet, dramatist, librarian, and cultural activist, was the focus of this conversation. She sat and spoke about various elements of her life and journey, including the Black Power struggle.
I decided on black and white for these images because, when listening to her tell about police raids and the loss of her friend Maurice Bishop (there should be more articles on this), I was moved to tears.
Despite the fact that I may not fully understand it, I would love to support a documentary about the Black Power Movement in the Caribbean in the 1970s.
Explore this photo album by John Skweird on Flickr!
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On June 2nd, Trinidad and Tobago's Trapikal Artist Sykaflo released his first album "Dirty Designer" on all streaming platforms. The 10-track album contains collaborations with Heychoppi, Dirty Boy Fresh, and 1st Klase, as well as production credits from Brooklyn Done Dem. If you're acquainted with the Trapikal sound, you'll know what to anticipate; if you're not, expect an intense blend of Trap and Soca.
The album's intensity was steady throughout, and its production fit the atmosphere of the songs. Sykaflo has returned to his voice after a long creative absence, stating, "A lot of my day one fans know would be able to tell immediately that I've dove heavily into my Trini accent for this project." Expect more music from Sykaflo aka Uncle as he strives to be more regular with his releases.
Stream the album here
Attended a vibesy jam session at a spot called Broadway-Dive very talented musicians.