OPEN CANVAS

The Open Canvas has released the 2nd of a series of episodes in collaboration with one of our favorite restaurant/cafes in Brooklyn, Parlay. Each Parlay Session will feature different Brooklyn Creatives that are a part of the Parlay Family. The Session features all around musician, Jason Castillo and accomplished MC D.Prince (CFRN)

Special Thanks to Irwin and the Parlay Family!

PARLAY

4024 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232

On the Corner of 41 St. & 8th Ave.

in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY

Cast

Host - Taj Alexander

Special Guest - Jason Castillo

Special Guest - D.Prince (CFRN)

Production

Producer - Taj Alexander

Audio Recorder - Taj Alexander

Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander

Parlay Logo - Chris Lee

Cover Art Photography - Jason Castillo

Voice Over - Nahel

TJ_R, also known as Tommy Richards, is a 17 yr old creative living in NYC working with fashion, vintage, design, merchandising, film, skits, sneakers, urban exploring, vlogs and more.

Host - Taj Alexander

Special Guest - TJ_R

Production

Producer - Taj Alexander

Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander

Photography - Nate Bajar

Voice Over - Nahel

Founder of Good Breed Films, Andre Uncut is a communicator of culture. His photography and videos highlight the history and richness of culture that has influenced a lot of the current trends of today. He uses his platform to inspire others to look at where their inspirations come from and how we should pay homage to the people, music, and vibes that are connected to how we express ourselves in our generation.

Host - Taj Alexander

Special Guest - Andre Uncut

Production

Producer - Taj Alexander

Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander

Photography - Nate Bajar

Voice Over - Nahel

Song - Engenho da Rainha (feat. Carlos do Complexo)by Sango

https://soundcloud.com/sangobeats/engenho-da-rainha-feat-carlos-do-complexo

Host - Taj Alexander

Special Guest - Yohan

https://soundcloud.com/yohance-barton

Production

Producer - Taj Alexander

Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander

Photography - Nate Bajar

Voice Over - Nahel

Song - Work Out by Krs

https://soundcloud.com/producedbykrs/wov

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Host - Taj Alexander

Special Guest -Cory Townes

Producer - Taj Alexander

Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander

Cover Art Photography - Nate Bajar

Voice Over - Nahel

There is so much we can say about Nate. He's a professional photographer for Vice, TheFader, and The NY Times. He's also an all around musician and vocalist. His creativity knows no bounds. So having a conversation with him was powerful to say the least. Nate shared how his story to success is not conventional or over-planned. By taking the less travelled road, he has been able to carve his own lane in the creative industry while spreading good energy along the way. Check out his Episode on the Open Canvas above. - words by Taj Alexander

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Host - Taj Alexander

Special Guest - Nate Bajar

Producer - Taj Alexander

Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander

Cover Art Photography - Taj Mitchel Alexander

Voice Over - Nahel

Song - Naive by Kayloo

This episode was recorded Live at the Merk La Familia Pop-Up Event

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Host - Taj Alexander

Special Guest - Bevon St. Louis-Brewster

Special Guest - Xavier Banks

Special Guest - MR. DOINGTOOMUCH

Special Guest - Arch Ares

Special Guest - River Koelo

Special Guest - God Body Charles

Special Guest - Jeremy X

Producer - Taj Alexander

Audio Recorder - Taj Alexander

Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander

Intro/Outro Voice Over - Nahel

Music: https://soundcloud.com/merklafamiliabeats/merk-gator-skin-seats-instru

https://soundcloud.com/merklafamiliabeats

http://sooflyt.energy/Light

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Host - Taj Alexander

Special Guest - sooflyt

Producer - Taj Alexander

Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander

Cover Art Photography - Sooflyt

Voice Over - Nahel

Song - Sweet Afrika by Dotorado Pro https://soundcloud.com/dotorado-pro

https://soundcloud.com/dotorado-pro/dotorado-pro-sweet-afrika

Taj Alexander went by the showroom of the legendary streetwear brand STAPLE to have an in-depth conversation with the Lead Design Director, Courtney Walker.

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http://staplepigeon.com

Host - Taj Alexander

Special Guest - Courtney Walker

Producer - Taj Alexander

Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander

Cover Art Photography - Sam Hicks

Voice Over - Nahel

Song - They. - Back it Up (Cabu Remix)

https://soundcloud.com/welcometocabu

https://soundcloud.com/welcometocabu/they-back-it-up-cabu-remix-2016

Brasilian Hip Hop Artist from Rio De Janeiro, Yas Werneck, sat down with Taj Alexander and blessed us with some amazing stories. Yas Werneck is the first artist featured on the Neymar Jr. Mixtape Presented by Nike.

Nike Presents: Neymar Jr. Mixtape

https://soundcloud.com/nikefootballmusic/neymar-jr-mixtape

Cast

Host - Taj Alexander

Special Guest - Yas Werneck

Production

Producer - Taj Alexander

Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander

Cover Art Photography - Yas Werneck

Voice Over - Maria Buzanovsky

Music Curator - Zoe Janice @zoejanice

Song - Petalas e Pranto by Kryone

https://soundcloud.com/kryone/petalas-e-pranto

https://soundcloud.com/kryone