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Amplifier Community Connections

Mental Health Conversations

"You can't manifest anything if your mind isn't on point."Having control over your mental health is critical for success in any industry, including music and entertainment. Chad 'C-Note' Roper sits down with four Milwaukee-area counseling and crisis experts to discuss ways to strengthen your mental health and stay motivated. The panelists also explore the signs of depression and offer ways to overcome it and get help.PanelistsLauren Hubbard, RN – Dir., […]

todayMarch 1, 2023

Amplifier Community Connections

Carmen Esteves: The Creators Blueprint, Behind the Brand

In this episode of Amplifier, Chad ‘C-Note’ Roper sits down with marketing and branding expert Carmen Esteves. She has more than 17 years of experience as a Film & TV award-winning, multi-platform production and commercial creative expert.Esteves talks about how to diversify and market your brand, developing partnerships and content creation. Through her company, Esteves Creative Group, she assists clients with their digital & broadcast video, web and print needs. […]

todayMarch 1, 2023

Amplifier Community Connections

Philly Fly Boy – The Art of Visuals

In this episode of Amplifier, Chad 'C-Note' Roper sits down with reknowned film director, videographer and Milwaukee native Philly Fly Boy. Philly has worked with artists as T.I., Jadakiss, Kevin Gates and Sean Kingston.Philly details his journey from the beginning: unpaid gigs, falling forward, getting creative and staying consistent. For independent artists, he gives advice on navigating low-to-no paying opportunities, building a fan base and maximizing content.Check out his video […]

todayMarch 1, 2023

Amplifier Community Connections

Tiyon “TC” Christian – Success in the International Songwriting Market “KPop”

In this episode of Amplifier, Chad ‘C-Note’ Roper talks with singer & songwriter Tiyon “TC” Christian. The two friends talk about TC’s start in Atlanta transitioning from recording covers to songwriting.He’s worked with classic producers as Rodney Jerkins, and done records for artists as Brandy, Backstreet Boys, Justin Bieber. He gives advice on getting placements, negotiating contracts (splits, recouping publishing) and the business of writing for artists in the U.S. […]

todayMarch 1, 2023

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Ab-Soul: Tiny Desk Concert

This year's Black History Month celebration at the Tiny Desk features a carefully crafted lineup spanning many genres, generations and walks of life. Each artist represents the best in their class and will be performing at the Tiny Desk for the first time. Credit: Photo: Bob Boilen Hip-hop artists arguably make the most significant adjustments to play behind the Tiny Desk. The essence is two turntables and a microphone which, […]

todayFebruary 23, 2023

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle’s killer is sentenced to 60 years to life in prison

Updated February 22, 2023 at 6:07 PM ET Eric R. Holder Jr. sits in the courtroom at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on Sept. 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. Holder, who was convicted last year of fatally shooting rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019, was sentenced Wednesday to 60 years to life in prison. Apu Gomes/AP The killer of a celebrated Los Angeles rapper was sentenced Wednesday after a legal […]

todayFebruary 23, 2023

Music

The meditative, ambient calm of Kelela’s ‘Raven’

Kelela's emotional remove paired with the ambiguity created by her vocal performance shifts this album from narrative-telling to mood-building. Photo by Alima Lee Since releasing her debut mixtape, CUT 4 ME, in 2013, the singer Kelela has always innovated at the crossroads of left-field R&B and forward-thinking electronic music. After six years away, she returns to a pop-music landscape that is focused on honoring the Black queer artists who invented […]

todayFebruary 22, 2023

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Milwaukee’s Black creative ‘brain drain’ with SistaStrings and Emmitt James

Samer Ghani / Monique and Chauntee Ross got their start as SistaStrings in Milwaukee but saw their careers take off after moving to Nashville. HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist/HYFIN Production Manager Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award-winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will explore systemic racism, from its roots to its solutions. We begin season two with a two-part […]

todayFebruary 21, 2023

Music

Theo Croker: Tiny Desk Concert

This year's Black History Month celebration at the Tiny Desk features a carefully crafted lineup spanning many genres, generations and walks of life. Each artist represents the best in their class and will be performing at the Tiny Desk for the first time. Trumpeter Theo Croker arrived at the Tiny Desk with an unmistakable air of chill, an easy smile on display. That chill is the result of a clear […]

todayFebruary 19, 2023

Milwaukee

NilexNile ignores gimmicks & distractions in new album single “WIA”

"WIA" is the first single off NilexNile's new album, “Nostalgia EverClear” He's focused. He's authentic. Anything else can stay away. NilexNile is letting his hustle and hard work speak for itself with his newest single, "WIA". Inspired by Chicago's underground hip hop scene, he said the track explains his current outlook on life. He's in a place where choosing between legitimacy and being gaudy isn't hard. [The lyrics] “see through […]

todayFebruary 17, 2023

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