From New Jersey to San Diego, Curtis set out to make a name for himself as an artist. Kyler & Curtis met just a few weeks ago at Black Xpression, and when the vibes are right, the collaborations are seamless. Join us for a conversation on navigating the art scene, the art of music videos, and learning to find your voice through community.

The Banquet Hall is back with award-winning artist, Joe McClain Jr. Joe is a slam poet, inspirational speaker, Navy veteran, author, and so much more. Our conversation centers on the hard work it takes to build up a craft like slam poetry, and why it is important to remain humble throughout the journey.Learn more about Joe on his website, joemacspeaks.com

The Banquet Hall is back with Derric aka SME.SHZ who is a DJ and rapper from San Diego. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit with us as we discuss how sound has shaped the way he views the world around him, and how that analytical mindset has helped shape his craft.

The Banquet Hall is opening 2024 with a game night and we are joined by Cleopatra, the owner and creator of Keep It A Buck Party Game (https://keepitabuckpartygame.com/). Get to know how she created a very entertaining game about vulnerability and fearlessness, as well as how she found the creative community in San Diego. Be sure to stick around to the very end as our conversation shifts to the importance of sex positivity and sex positive media as well as the underrepresentation of Black women in an industry that might surprise you!

The final episode of 2023! We are lucky to be joined by GJ for a wide-ranging conversation with a little bit of everything for everyone. Tap in with us for stories about getting the perfect shot in the midst of chaos, the birth of his daughter, whether Andre 3000 playing the flute counts as Hip-Hop, why you should document your workouts, and much much more.

Monét Nyree Panza is a multidimensional, creative being committed to expressing emotions and thought forms in the format of music, photography, muse work/modeling, graphic design and collage.

Our conversation was a free-flowing dialogue about the spirit of creativity, community, and perspective. Whether it is behind the camera, in front of Photoshop, or within a collage, Monét's spirit always finds a way into her art, and she encourages others to do the same.