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  • singer/songwriter Jessica Jolia (@jessicajolia)

    Jessica Jolia, widely known for her versatility and multi-octave vocal range, is an American recording artist, songwriter, producer and humanitarian. As a young, classically and contemporary trained instrumentalist, there was no question that what Jessica had was something very special. Her musical talents, passion and work ethic led her to earn scholarships to the famed Berklee College of Music and Oklahoma Christian University, the latter of which she chose to attend, where she furthered her studies as a student of the Classical Vocal Performance Bachelor of Arts Degree Program. She later went on to study Music Business, Music Production, and Media Communications at Full Sail University, and is currently pursuing an MBA from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of

    Business.

    Jessica’s debut single "Sometimes", independently released and featured in the critically acclaimed film Sister Code, quickly attracted the attention of listeners across all platforms. Her stellar performances on The Ellen Show and the Late Late Show with James Corden have been written about and featured in The Source, This Is RnB, The A&R Report, Rolling Soul Brazil and many other publications

    worldwide. She has continued to hone her skills as a musician, pouring her love and passion for music into her career as an artist and songwriter.

    Jessica is the recipient of the SAMMIES Award for Best Singer/Songwriter, which recognizes Sacramento’s biggest and brightest in music, and has toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artists Dr. Dre and T.I. Harris. From Pop music’s hottest acts - Kylie Minogue, Meghan Trainor, The Jonas Brothers, Rita Ora, The Chainsmokers and Iggy Azalea, to the legendary Smokey Robinson, Earth Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder, to R&B's finest - Teddy Riley, Faith Evans, New Edition, Kenny Lattimore, Johnny Gill and Eric Benet, Jessica has performed to sold out stadiums, festivals and arenas across the globe. 


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    1 hr 30 min
  • Wayne Hartley Jr of Happy Hearts Pet Care Services (@happyheartspetcareatl)

    With Happy Hearts Pet Care Services, you AND your pet wins! Founded by registered Veterinary Technician, Wayne Hartley Jr. in 2016, HHPCS has become THE go-to for premium pet care and grooming services in and  around Atlanta, and the greater Atlanta area. His services are in high  demand and include; mobile grooming, pet sitting, dog walking services,  training and boarding. They truly live up to their tagline of “quality  pet care by quality pet care people. HHPCS has created a simple no  hassle way for customers to hop on to https://happyheartspcs.wixsite.com/hhpcs  and schedule services. In addition to stellar services, customer  service is always a hit. Other customer favorites are the monthly  newsletter, and the comprehensive and detailed grooming report card that  your pet receives after each grooming.  When asked how he knew it was  time to step out on faith during a pandemic, he reflectively responds,  “My trust, my faith, and my love for the industry gave me the confidence  and clarity. I have always known that pet care is my life’s work. My  decision to become a full-time entrepreneur has been nothing short of a  blessing and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.” After graduating  from Fort Valley State University with a BS in  Veterinary Technology, Wayne has worked in various veterinary settings.  His vast knowledge and experience come from contributing to  multi-specialty emergency pet hospitals and to general practices. His  love for animals’ extent far beyond his business. You can find him  volunteering at wildlife conservatives, adoption agencies and doggy  daycares on any given day. He happens to enjoy people just as much as he  also spends time working with Habitat for Humanity and the Boys and Girls Club.


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    1 hr 30 min
  • musician and engineer Quincy Valentine (@mr.qvalentine)

    Bronx, NY native and recording artist Quincy Valentine is poised to release his debut EP entitled "Valentine's Day" on the Explore Music  Group Label. The project contains five (5) selections, including Quincy's most recent release, "DayDreams," featuring Shamyra.


    Musician. Engineer. Producer. Songwriter. Artist. Quincy Valentine has a vast  range of talent and versatility. He discovered and pursued his passion  for music at the very young age of 9 in the Bronx, New York. Starting  with talent shows and school performances, his natural born talent and  years of practicing his craft has brought joy and entertainment to  hundreds of people across the US.

    Quincy has worked with many  different artists and warmed the hearts and minds of many through his  art. He's progressed to play for various local artists, starting from  playing keyboard in churches to big names like Scarface. Quincy has also  been a music director for major recording artists, theatre associated  with Carnegie Hall Presents, Theater for the New City, and Oberia D. Dempsey Theater.

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    1 hr 30 min
  • Renee Foster of Renegade PR (@Renegadepr2000)

    Renee is a nimble results-driven communications and marketing  professional with more than 10 years of experience in performing arts,  entertainment and new media. She is a creative storyteller well versed  in virtual community management and cultural marketing, with specific  attention to tone, messaging and outcomes.

    As a  Queens, New York native and a graduate of New York University’s McGhee  School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) in Digital Media  and Communications, and Tisch School of the Arts in Producing. She was  also an inaugural Edward I. Koch Fellow for the Historic House Trust New  York’s Lewis H. Latimer House. Renee has also guest lectured at NYU’s  Graduate Museum Studies division.

    Currently, Renee serves as the  Chair of Communications Committee for the Universal Hip Hop Museum. As  an influencer it has always been her passion to shape conversations via  her work in not for profits whose missions have included children,  HIV/AIDS awareness, persons with disabilities and the arts. Adept at  utilizing community engagement to amplify the positive impact of  technology on a changing multicultural landscape, her goal is to have a  positive impact on communities and culture ultimately with the goal of  lifting, inspiring and empowering them. Her love of the arts was shaped  during her formative years at a time when the arts were funded in NYC’s  public schools and as a graduate of the Professional Children’s School  founded in 1914, whose credo is ‘to support the arts and to celebrate  the mind.”

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    1 hr 31 min
  • performer/vocalist Monica Lisa Stevenson (@monica_lisa_stevenson)

    Monica is a powerhouse vocalist and one of few ‘new school’ class of female vocalists who can capture the definitive essence of traditional gospel and “church” music at its best. MONICA LISA STEVENSON is that vocalist  who provides a commanding presentation and a life impacting spiritual encounter through every song she sings.

    Monica Lisa has a litany of achievements contributing to her  thriving music ministry including three Stellar Award Nominations for  Best New Artist and Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year; two Atlanta  Gospel Choice Awards for Best Female Artist and Song of the Year.   She’s appeared on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel and in Tyler Perry’s movie  Madea’s Big Happy Family and TV series The Have And The Have Nots.  She  has toured throughout Switzerland and Italy and has sang alongside such  greats as Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jason Crabb, Erica Campbell, Pastor Marvin Sapp and Tasha Cobbs. Her new album KAINOS (The Acoustic Documentary) landed at #18  on Billboard Top Gospel Sales Chart and #8 on the Heatseekers Chart.  KAINOS is released by Puretonez Production/eOne Distribution and  includes the chart topping hit single “Testimony” featuring Doobie  Powell and The Williams Singers.

    Monica Lisa enjoys singing before audiences, serving her community, and being the proud mother of five children and dedicated wife to husband Derrick Stevenson, who is also her musical director and  producer. Monica Lisa has emerged as a dynamic artist and compassionate philanthropist who inspires something new and refreshing in everyone she touches


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    1 hr 31 min
  • Industry executive/Marketer Derek Pearson (@bigdtheweatherman)

    We welcome back to the show Derek Pearson also known as Big D the Weatherman. Big D is quite the established industry executive. Here are some of the activities/accomplishments that he’s been involved with:  2015 Remy  Martin NYC Producer Series Judge, In Promotions Representative of the Year  Nominee -S.I.N. Awards, Member of the Voting Committee for the Global  Spin Awards, Derek Jeter “RE2PECT” Campaign Ambassador (with commercial  cameo), and 2015 CORE DJ Award for Excellence in Music.

    Derek is currently the Sr Director of Promotions & Lifestyle Marketing at RocNation. Big D Creates national radio campaigns for the  active artists under the Roc Nation label such as: Buju Banton, The LOX,  Snoh Aalegra, and Rapsody. He works closely with the Marketing team on expansive rollout plans to create maximum campaign exposure, has  continued integration with the lifestyle outlets to increase awareness  on artist visibility, utilizes in-house brands like Paper Planes  Clothing and D'usse Cognac to create high level events, and incorporates  digital data and analytics to hone in on areas of concentration to continue to target/magnify areas that are doing well or need  improvement.

    Derek’s key areas of expertise are but not limited to: Securing radio play artists, Networking with radio and entertainment executives on  behalf of artist and label, Budget management, Artist development, Leadership and mentoring of staff and Record promotions.

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    1 hr 30 min
  • Navigating mental health in 2021 (@indie.review)

    On this episode we will talk about mental health, how to navigate 2021, and some strange happenings already going down this year.

    Now more than ever independent artists thirst for an opportunity to be heard. Indie Review Radio is the catalyst to do just that. Each week  the show will feature the best and greatest in the world of independent  musicians artists and seasoned industry professionals. The show will  include new music by indies, the latest in industry trends by seasoned industry professionals and a wealth of information for independent artists that are looking for what's next in their careers.

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    1 hr 27 min
  • entrepreneur and artist Hellz Yea! (@hellzyea_ode)

    Jamiyl "Hellz Yea!" Adams was molded  by Brooklyn, but the world has become his stage. To date, his noteworthy  beats and lyrical craftiness has gotten head nods from many industry  notables. For well over 10 years, production and Hip-Hop artistry has  been the conduit that has ushered Hellz into life as a bourgeoning  business man. One Dynasty Entertainment has fast become a  one-stop shop for all artists, new and seasoned. Services include  distribution, production, writing and a full studio for recording,  mastering and live showcasing. Atlanta has proven to fertile ground as  the company continues to grow. Nestled in Atlanta, One Dynasty Studios has proven to be much needed and appreciated. Business has been  booming, and clients appreciate the model that eliminates hourly rates  and provides full song packages. As his love for lyrics entices him,  Hellz often finds himself back in the booth. Most recently he penned a  masterful ode to an old favorite from the south titled Moonshine, with Mississippi producer, Avevo. Other recent projects include The Essence, and Last Night at the Dojo.  Currently, Hellz is finalizing his much-anticipated album, The Last God and mixing and mastering for some of Atlanta’s finest talent at One Dynasty Studios.


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    1 hr 30 min
  • Chef Karen Patton of Sweet Potato Cafe (@sweetpotatocafe)

    Nestled in the heart of the Historic Village of Stone Mountain you’ll  find Sweet Potato Café. The ambiance is just as delightful as the meals  and every bite is a perfect blend of seasoning and love. Since 2011 Chef  has been crafting her unique, soul fusion, farm to table meals. The  fresh vegetables are often times straight from her charming on-site  garden. Customers are more than intrigued by it all, they are smitten  and often come back for their favorites which include; Fried Green  Tomatoes, the fantastic fish on Fried Fish Fridays or the infamous  Sunday Brunch.Its popularity and exquisite cuisine have not gone  unnoticed. Sweet Potato Café has been awarded the prestigious “100  Plates Locals Love” distinction by Georgia Department of Economic  Development’s Tourism Division (GDEcD) for its Fried Green Tomatoes. It  was the first restaurant in Stone Mountain to be recognized by Atlanta  Eats, as well as highlighted on its website. In addition, Sweet Potato  Café has been featured in the AJC as a top five OTP restaurant for its  Sunday brunch. Although Chef Karen hails from a family of chefs, it was  actually preparing meals for her children that she fell head over heels  in love with cooking. So much so, that she went on to receive her  culinary training from Atlanta Technical College. Which was followed by  five years of perfecting and honing her craft while operating a  successful catering business. Chef Karen is a Georgia Grown member and  over the years has provided cooking demonstrations at Grady Memorial  Hospital for its diabetic patients. She joined First Lady Michelle  Obama’s Chefs Move to Schools initiative, working with the Drew Charter  School in Atlanta, and volunteered at Project Open Hands. She has also  partnered with Atlanta Area Schools for the deaf, providing needed  skills to students needed to work in a restaurant environment.


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  • Industry big hitter artist Marley Young (@marleyyoung)

    You may have heard Marley Young being touted by Tech N9ne or maybe you saw the IG video of Nelly rocking out to his break out single ‘Drip Crip God’?  Although Marley is no stranger to the game, his burgeoning hip hop  career has been on the upswing in recent years. Most noted for is cool  demeanor, lack of gimmicks and raw talent, it is no wonder that he has  been deemed “next up” by industry hitters. Hailing from Kansas City,  Missouri, a young Marley was enamored by the arts and the idea of  creativity. Having entered Shakespearian competitions and written  scripts could only catapult the then young talent into the stellar  artistry that we now witness. His hometown has provided the perfect  backdrop for Marley to paint the robust and colorful pictures that so  many look forward to through his music, The Marley Experience. Marley Young has been busy. Behind the scenes he has penned for Hip Hop notables, Gucci Mane and Young Bloods. He and his team have launched, HITM Music Group,  a Kansas City based label that will nurture and develop local and  independent talent. His cup runneth over! His dues in the game have not  gone unnoticed. You can catch Marley on the Tech N9ne’s latest album as a feature titled, ‘For Ya Love’. His other break out singles, ‘Makaveli’ and ‘Drip Crip God’ can be found on Spotify and are headed to a stage near you.


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    1 hr 30 min

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Now more than ever independent artists thirst for an opportunity to be heard. Indie Review Radio is the catalyst to do just that. Each week the show will feature the best and greatest in the world of…