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Christopher Chan aka Honor Roller is a commercial artist and wood sculptor living and working in Brooklyn, New York. Christopher shares how his path leading him to design work with NIKE and his future is looking bright.

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Israel McCloud Musician & Painter born in Houston, Texas, raised in California, and currently living in Brooklyn, NYC. His visual art and music draw from real life experience, and this conversation reflects that. We speak on friendship and the importance of transparency in our art and lives. Also making a special guest appearance in this episode is a good friend and Open Canvas Alumni, Austin Willis, Painter from Hayward California.

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Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexnader

Photography by Austin Willis

DUVV is a rare creative mind with a unique story to tell. As a singer & producer based in NYC, she is expanding on the fluidity of cultures and genres to create a new sound energy. DUVV is drawing inspiration from life experiences in South Korea and the States. Her future is looking bright.

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Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander

Photography by Nate Bajar

Music by Jared Jackson https://soundcloud.com/soulection/jared-jackson-the-afterglow

Olivia Anthony is a New York based designer who creates art through her collections and empowers women to make a statement. This Alabama native is making her mark in New York City with her dynamic designs. Her one-of-a-kind pieces are every stylist’s dream! Full of bright colors, unique textures, and bold silhouettes, Olivia’s womenswear line is edgy yet effortless.

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Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander

Music by kLap

Mel Stowe is a model and all around creative from Los Angeles, California.

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Production

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander

Music https://soundcloud.com/huhwhatandwhere/drewsthatdude-get-over

Eli Fola is a Nigerian born, New York based multimedia artist, saxophonist, DJ and music producer. His debut EP, “The Platform” was inspired by his love for jazz and electronic music and his experiences being an African living in the United States. Eli is the founder of Tech Afrique, an independent record label and event company that serves as a platform for releasing his projects. The company hosts a monthly visual art and music event in Brooklyn, NY known as The Communion. Tech Afrique is also the musical sound he is pioneering.

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PHILADELPHIA'S OWN CHRIS THOMAS IS A STORYTELLER IN THE TRUEST SENSE. CURRENTLY LIVING IN BROOKLYN, CHRIS IS A JOURNALIST AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPER AT TRANSLATION.

Hanif is a photographer from Paterson, New Jersey currently living and creating in Brooklyn, NY.

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Production

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander

Music https://soundcloud.com/malikbawa/bang

Music Curated by https://soundcloud.com/zoejanice

Kwabena is more than an athlete from Coney Island, Brooklyn. He has used the sport of basketball to create new avenues of expression through acting, modeling, and starting a business with his friends called Full Circle.

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Production

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander

Photo by Pete Thompson

Music by Drewsthatdude - Kings https://soundcloud.com/drewsthatdude/kings

Samson is a Photographer and Engineer from California, now based in Bedstuy Brooklyn. He is also a founding member of the Arena BK.

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Production

Produced by Taj Alexander

Music by KAYTRANADA