This week on Mavericks on the Mic, we are speaking with Yocairys Diaz. At just 17, she faced a life-altering challenge: a potential 25-to-life sentence. But through her faith, she found a path of transformation, emerging stronger and more inspired than ever.

In this episode, Yocairys joins the founders and executives of Maverick City Music and Tribl Records to talk about how she navigated the darkest moments of her life, leading her to empower others through her ministry, Raise Your Spark.

🎙️ Overcoming spiritual warfare and gang influence
🎙️ Her faith-driven transformation during her time at Riker's
🎙️ Building resilience through Bible study
🎙️ Founding Raise Your Spark: Empowering Women 
🎙️ Navigating family dynamics in a Latino household
🎙️ Embracing purpose, empathy, and forgiveness

This episode is all about resilience, family, forgiveness and divine purpose.

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Another Wednesday, Another Episode of Mavericks on the Mic. Episode 2 of Mavericks on the Mic with Dante Bowe is here. Join the founders and executives behind Maverick City Music and Tribl Records as they talk with Dante Bowe. Dante is reflecting on his journey with Maverick City Music---from creating groundbreaking worship music to navigating industry dynamics, they are talking about it all:

🎙️His history ...and future... with Maverick City Music
🎙️ Breaking Barriers in Gospel Music
🎙️ Does Collaboration Always Win?
🎙️ Bad Bunny, Lil Nas X and "The Statement"
🎙️ Navigating the Music Industry
🎙️ ...and much more

Enjoy this conversation with our brother, Dante Bowe 🙌

Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Mavericks on the Mic
02:00 - The Genesis of Maverick City Music
08:30 - Breaking Barriers in Gospel Music
15:00 - Songwriting with Heart and Passion
22:00 - The Impact of Collaboration
30:00 - Navigating Challenges in the Industry
40:00 - Reflecting on Notable Moments
50:00 - Current Projects and Future Aspirations
01:05:00 - Final thoughts on faith, creativity, and community.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Mavericks on the Mic with Ruslan KD!

Everyone has their stories—both good and bad—about Maverick City Music. For the first time ever, the founders and executives behind Maverick City Music and Tribl Records sit down with Ruslan KD to answer all the most-talked-about questions, including:
🎙️ Questions about Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine and Dante Bowe
🎙️ Collaborations with Kirk Franklin and Mainstream Music
🎙️ A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Tribl Records' Label Deals 
🎙️ Who is in Maverick City Music?
🎙️ Bad Bunny, Lil Nas X, the Grammys, BET Awards and Will Smith
🎙️ ...and much more

Get ready. This is the unfiltered conversation everyone has been waiting for.

00:08:25 How Maverick City Started
00:14:25 The Christian/Gospel Divide
00:19:45 Ruslan's Introduction to the Gospel
00:25:52 Who is Maverick City?
00:30:54 The Business Side of Maverick City
00:37:42 Worship Music, but not Worship Pastors
00:47:25 Clearing Up Rumors: Dante Bowe
00:57:15 We Got Some Things Wrong, But
01:00:52 Bad Bunny & The Statement
01:09:30 Worship Leaders and Imperfect People with a Platform
01:23:07 Maverick City and Mainstream Stages 
01:33:49 Will Smith ft. Chandler Moore
01:46:06 Misconceptions: Christianity + Race and Success
01:57:30 Breaking Industry Norms

#MaverickCityMusic #MusicInterviews #RuslanKD #GospelMusic

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The answers to all of your questions are coming 👀 

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