Capturing The World

On this episode we discussed various topics such as the murder of Ahmaud Arbery (2:04) , The Last Dance Documentary (12:46), and the effect of COVID-19 on businesses and the economy (42:36). With host David Carmichael II and co-host David Carmichael Sr. 

On this episode we have Jerreme Wade back (AKA @itzprogressj). We dicussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has made us more creative than ever and what it will take to build a community of similiar minds. Supporting each other is the only way our creative community will grow. Listen now to hear our input on this.   

KIA WE ROLL is a colorful, vibrant, fun loving character who has won a championship in every sport ever invented. Which makes him the Greatest Sportsmen Ever. Kia We Roll is so fast that no one can take a still picture of him at top speed. Legend has it that when Kia We Roll moves at top speed his body forms into a K and his feet turns into wheels, which makes him KIA WE ROLL. One of the fastest animated cartoon characters ever invented, KIA WE ROLL (Greatest Sportsmen Ever). "Kia We Roll" is a brand started in 2011 by Floyd Langford (Swamp God Fool) and his partner Naquash. On this episode they discuss the meaning behind Kia We Roll and the plans they have for the brand. Just type "Kia We Roll" in Google and you can find out everything you need to know about the brand. 

Sneaker culture has evolved over the last 10 years. The days when you had to stand in line for sneakers are long gone. You have apps like the SNKRS app that allow people to put their name into a drawing for exclusive sneakers. The only problem is that these exclusive sneakers are still difficult to get because very few pairs are released to the public. With the shoes being rare, that allows the resell price to sky rocket! This allows "resellers" to sell sneakers for double, triple, and even quadruple the retail price on apps such as StockX, GOAT, and Grailed. StockX is now worth 1 Billion dollars due to the surge of sneaker reselling. I have my friends Jamaal (@chxck.viz) and Alton back on the podcast to discuss this topic. Is sneaker reselling good for sneaker culture or is it hurting it? No matter what you think, sneaker reselling is "the new real estate." 

For twenty-five years America has known the case of “Baby Byron”. He was born two months premature and addicted to cocaine and heroin. Byron’s biological mother, a woman with a history of drug use and prostitution, left him at the hospital just a few hours after he was born. He was placed into the temporary care of a white suburban couple named Karen and Michael Derzack. Over a year later, according to the Derzack’s, police came into home, took Byron, and returned him to his biological mother because the agency said, “We put black babies with black families”. But after a few months, Byron was returned to the Derzack’s because his mother was arrested again for drug use.

This series of events received national attention from the NAACP, the ACLU, the state Supreme Court, and the federal court system. The case created countless newspaper articles, a book, and a new Pennsylvania bill about abandoned babies. Byron and his family made guest appearances on CNN, The Montel Williams Show, Ricki Lake, and it is believed the movie Losing Isaiah starring Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson, and Cuba Gooding Jr. was inspired by Baby Byron’s case. After this media frenzy, Byron was taken from the Derzack’s again and permanently placed with black foster parents.

The series of these events caused a lot of stress on Byron. Between his teenage years and adulthood, Baby Byron has found himself in street activity and incarcerated. He dropped out of school, joined a gang, and began selling drugs. In his mid-twenties he finally found a way to cope with life’s difficulties… making music. In 2016 Byron and his friend started the hip hop duo A Kid Called Gauwd. They released five successful projects that earned over three million streams and label meetings with Warner Music Group. Eventually the Byron signed with AWAL who represents dozens of known artists such as David Gray and deadmau5.

On April, 20th Baby Byron will be releasing his first solo album called “Drugz Before the Flight” which will be his first time expressing everything he wants to say about his complicated life to his listeners. The project is will be released under Byron’s own label Gauwd Co. and will be available on all major streaming services. You can follow him on Instagram @kidgauwd 

Papa Joe Aviance is offering his expertise on how to live a healthy, happy quarantined life. In 2012, his transformation journey began after his song “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life” was number six on Billboard’s Dance Chart. The music video was being played round the clock on MTV and VH-1 and that’s when he became dissatisfied with his four-hundred-and-fifty-pound body!

At the time, he was unemployed and on a tight budget, so he began walking daily and learned that he could purchase healthy meals at the The 99 Cent Only Store for seven dollars per meal and twenty one dollars per day. Over the next eighteen months, he lost two hundred and fifty pounds! He also began to work on what became a successful clothing company too. His transformation was so extreme that he was asked to be on several talk shows such as Rachael Ray, The Doctors, FOX, CBS, The Hallmark Channel, and even became a spokesman for the American Heart Association. With his newfound fame, Papa Joe used his platform to start several successful business ventures and best-selling self-help books.

Papa Joe has been the Brand Ambassador for The 99 Cent Only Store, as well as The American Heart Association and has successfully completed two nationwide health and wellness tours. Additionally, he is the Television Producer of the new animated TV series called Electric Negro.

Today, Papa Joe is a two-time Amazon Best-Selling author, and his latest book is Balancing the Scales: How to transform and balance your mind, body and business. This book is designed to help you on your journey through life. In it, you will find his story coupled with the lessons he’s learned that have brought him to where he is today. You can follow him on Instagram @papajoeaviance . 

Naesha Taylor Vincent (Nye) is a makeup artist from VA and the name of her business is Beauty Beats by Niecy. She talks about the first time she started doing makeup, the process of doing makeup, and one day owing her own shop. She also discussed how the the Corona Virus pandemic is affecting her business and how she plans to adapt until things get better. You can follow her on Instagram @beautybeatsbyniecy . 

American art fans have long known the name Amir Shaheed. His creative eye for photography and design have made Amir a well-known name in the art community. Now Amir is focusing on his other artistic passion… recording music. In 2018 Amir rocked the hip hop scene with the release of his hit single “Bigger House” under the name Bravo. The song was a huge success on iTunes and Spotify and fans of Amir have been demanding more music ever since.

Amir has just fulfilled his fans requests with a new nine track EP entitled “I Got Somethin to Say”. The EP delivers a variety of sounds, styles, and topics all with Amir’s thought-provoking and meaningful lyrics.

The new project comes on the heels of Amir’s greatest tragedy and loss in his life, the passing of his hero, role model, and father. Amir learned everything he knew about the entertainment industry from his father who was the Executive Producer on the hit television series The Big Break. The sudden news of his death caused a deep depression for Amir and resulted in a one-year hiatus from music and art.

In 2019, Amir decided to pick himself up from his depression and express himself through music in the recording studio and what resulted was nine songs which detail his ups and downs in life that every listener can relate to.

“I Got Somethin to Say” was released on February 20, 2020 on all major streaming services. For more information on Amir including bio, tour dates, and social media sites visit https://www.AmirShaheed.com 

Instagram: @unlimitedprosperity 

I got a chance to talk with Jerreme Wade, also known as ItzProgressJ. He describes himself as a millennial communicator that helps entrepreneurs compose & articulate their thoughts. He talks about his love for writing and the circumstances he had to overcome in his journey. He believes that we should never be complacent and should always strive for progress. You can follow him on Instagram @itzprogressj, @thoughts.of.progress, & progressovapain_llc . 

Niyah Nel is the CEO of Everyday Dope Life. It's an online media platform focused on Hip Hop culture. Niyah talks about her love for hip hop, the daily grind of being an entrepreneur, her annual EDL Fest and more. Follow her at @everydaydopelife & @niyah_nel