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Urban Bridgez - Crystal Tamar

Crystal Dishes on New Music, Favorite Female Vocalists & More. Crystal Tamar is a natural star. The moment she walks into a room, her magnetic energy and striking style command attention before she even says a word. But when she sings, it is her exceptional vocal dexterity, effortless breath control, and deep emotional connection to the lyrics that reveal where her truest artistic passion lies. A native of La Marque—a suburb of Houston, Texas — Crystal puts her multi-faceted

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Aug 141 min read

LA Sentinel - Crystal Tamar

The Texas native has spent decades navigating an industry filled with exhilarating highs, heartbreaking disappointments and constant reinvention.

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Jul 291 min read

Urban Magazine - Crystal Tamar

Crystal Tamar Releases Summer Anthem ‘Whachoo Doin?!’ R&B singer-songwriter Crystal Tamar released her new single, “Whachoo Doin?!,” on June 19, delivering a female empowerment anthem that blends her Houston roots with the influence of Northern California. Produced by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer Kosine, the track pairs chopped-and-screwed production with a message encouraging women to set boundaries while dating. “‘Whachoo Doin?!’ is somewhat of a woman’s summer

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Jun 221 min read

KJLH - Must Be The Money

Lee Hawkins, Must Be The Money podcast host and I Am Nobody's Slave author, joined Dara Starr Tucker live on 102.3 FM Radio Free Front Page. LISTEN TO INTERVIEW on

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Jun 101 min read

eurweb - Must Be The Money

‘Must Be the Money’ Podcast Teaches Young People What they Will Not Learn in School On May 19, courtesy of American Public Media’s Marketplace, the Miracle Theater in Inglewood, CA was the setting for a private screening of Must Be the Money, a timely and much-needed new podcast on financial literacy, hosted by former Wall Street journalist and 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist, Lee Hawkins. The podcast, which was created in partnership with the BBC World Service, For The Culture

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Jun 21 min read

Wedged In - Must Be The Money

Must Be the Money: Lee Hawkins Is Empowering a New Generation Through Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and Wealth Building In a world where conversations about wealth, financial freedom, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment have become increasingly important, Must Be the Money is emerging as one of the most compelling platforms helping audiences better understand the realities of building and sustaining wealth. Available at https://mustbethemoney.org/, Must Be the

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May 301 min read

Sheen - Must Be The Money

Must Be The Money Brings Powerful Conversations on Wealth & Legacy to Inglewood Last night’s screening for Must Be The Money at The Miracle Theater was a powerful reminder of how important culturally relevant conversations around wealth, ownership, and financial literacy really are. The new podcast — a collaboration between Marketplace, BBC World Service, For The Culture By The Culture Media, and All The Smoke Productions — aims to demystify wealth-building through honest con

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May 211 min read

Parlé - Yo-Yo

Still Stompin’: The Flavor, The Flow & The Legacy of Yo-Yo West Coast Hip-Hop royalty, community warrior, and all-around boss woman Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker has never been one-dimensional. From rocking stages alongside Hip-Hop heavyweight Ice Cube in the golden era of Left Coast rap, to mentoring the next generation through the Yo-Yo School of Hip Hop and the Intelligent Black Women’s Coalition, Yo-Yo has always moved with purpose. Now she’s bringing that same love, flavor, a

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Mar 291 min read

Hype Off Life - Beat Street: Where Are They Now?

Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesely’s Transition to Preserving Hip Hop History on Film Legendary breakdancer and member of the iconic Original New York City Breakers, Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesley isn’t just a well-regarded name in Hip Hop, he’s part of its foundational roots. As a someone who was there before and after Hip Hop changed the world, he helped elevate street dance from the underground to international stages. Most notably with his role in “Beat Street”, which is widely regarded as o

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Feb 171 min read

WJZ - Soulful Saturdays

Soul Saturdays: Love & Connection Edition Watch Lisane Basquiat, Ainsley Burrows, and Laurielle Noel on WJZ Baltimore as they sit down with hosts Amy Kawata and Tim Williams. In this inspiring segment, the trio discussed "Soul Saturdays: Love & Connection Edition." They shared the vision behind the special gathering, which took place at The Mill on North, and reflected on the importance of creating an immersive space dedicated to art, storytelling, and community connection. W

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Jan 161 min read

So FN Dope - Beat Street Where Are They Now?

Tony ‘Mr. Wave’ Wesley: Breakin’ Boundaries Tony ‘Mr. Wave’ Wesley’s roots run deep in New York City’s legendary breakdancing scene, a birthplace of innovation and raw energy. Growing up amid the city’s vibrant street dance culture, Tony immersed himself in battles and crew competitions in parks, subway stations, and underground venues. The NYC dance scene’s rebellious spirit and relentless creativity shaped his style and passion for rhythm and storytelling. These experiences

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Dec 13, 20251 min read

Times of San Diego - Dr. Daniel E. Walker

‘One of the great dance pioneers’: Legacy of SDSU professor honored All it took was 15 years, searching through hundreds of archives, and crisscrossing the country over and over again — but one historian was able to piece together the story of one of San Diego State University’s most remarkable and influential artists. His subject was a professor, but not just any professor: It was Dr. Danny Lyon Scarborough, the legendary Africana Studies figure who created SDSU’s Black Repe

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Nov 25, 20251 min read

Rock The Bells - Beat Street: Where Are They Now?

Trailer For New 'Beat Street' Documentary Features Nas Reel Sung Productions has released the official trailer for Beat Street: Where Are They Now, an upcoming film which features actors, musicians, and dancers from the seminal Hip-Hop film. Robert "Lee" Taylor, Jon Chardiet, Doug E. Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, Rae Dawn Chong, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Michael Holman, Guy Davis, Arthur Baker, The New York City Breakers, and many more reflect on the making and impact of the seminal Hip-

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Oct 24, 20251 min read

The Source - Beat Street: Where Are They Now?

Nas To Appear In New ‘Beat Street: Where Are They Now?’ Three-Part Docuseries Reel Sung Productions, the multimedia company founded by breakdancing legend Tony “Mr. Wave” Wesley, has announced that GRAMMY Award-winning hip hop icon Nas will appear in the upcoming three-part docuseries Beat Street: Where Are They Now? The official trailer premieres exclusively on Reel Sung Productions’ YouTube channel on Thursday, October 23, at 12 a.m. EDT. The new series reunites 19 original

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Oct 21, 20251 min read