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Galaxy Juice is a Indie/Psychedelia band based in the Gulf Nation of Kuwait. Galaxy Juice is made up of 5 members: Salem Al-Salem, the vocalist/guitarist, Bader Al-Salem, the synthzier/drummer/vocalist, Fahad Al-Qubaa Synthesizer/Vocalist, Abdullah Asem, bass, Mohammed Al-Owaisi, drummer/percussions. Galaxy Juice is a one of a kind band in the region as, they are mixing Psychedelia and Khaliji musical elements to create a new sound. How is it being an Indie/psychedelia band in Kuwait? Well, it was hard being an Indie band in Kuwait at first. But, we were incredibly lucky to get a loyal fan base that supported and encouraged us to keep doing what we love to do. -Can You Tell Us about The "Alternative Music" Scene In Kuwait? The scene here is still growing slowly but surely, we feel like our mission is to keep pushing until we get global recognition. We have many talented people here in all fields of art and music. How did the band come together? We were High School buddies actually, we were in two separate bands that eventually joined together, and we decided to record our first album "Crystal Dunes", and it all started from there. -How did people initially react your music and sound? Surprisingly, very well. We were overwhelmed by people's reaction, because we weren't really trying to please anyone. We were just playing the music that we loved, and it really touched a lot of people, so it was really amazing. Your latest single Dancing Night was infused with some Khaliji elements, do you see a future where Arabia will have it's own sound when it comes to Indie bands? Yes, for sure. We are releasing an album this year called Galaxy Juice and the forty thieves. It will be based around this whole idea of Khaliji identity infused with guitars and synthesizers, so, yeah we are looking forward to that new sound. -Would you ever consider collaborating with artists from different genres such as Arabic music or Hip Hop? Actually, we already did collab with a Hip Hop/Rap artist called "2rabu". He's based in Japan and Kuwait, he's an amazing Artist that you should check out. We did a song together called "Carry on", which you can find on our SoundCloud. What are 5 dream collabs of yours? That's a hard one, but let's say: Snoop Dog, Mndsgn Daftpunk Kali Uchis Kevin Parker. -Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Still doing what we are doing now, and touring the world . Any plans to come to Saudi soon? We were very happy to play in the MDL Beast festival in Riyadh last December, and sharing stage with many great international artists, so yes we will be back very soon ;) Check Out Galaxy Juice's Music at: https://soundcloud.com/galaxy-juice-band Make sure to share this article if you liked it and subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications on our latest posts, as well as exclusive content and much more!

JC The Don (Born James Carter) is an American Rapper/Song Writer, from Huntsville, AL. JC started out his music career in 2017, with his first EP “4 The Beginning” and hasn’t turned back since. His unique style, made up of singing melody and fast spitting lyrics, landed him a deal with United Masters, an American music distribution company founded by legendary Business Man and Hip Hop Author Steve Stoute. This makes JC a candidate to be an artist that will reach mainstream success in the coming years. His latest two singles "HitStick" and "Lakeshow" are currently buzzing in his city. What Got You Into Music ? I was just trying to find a stress reliever as I was going through a lot in life, so I decided to try it out. This was about 2 years, I've been going strong ever since. What is the Inspiration For Your Sound? Inspiration behind my sound, has to come from the pain that I have experienced from life situations. I really put my heart in my music. How Did You're Lattet Single "Lakeshow" Come Together? Lake show came together with me being a Lakers fan, and also being a Lebron James fan. I have hopes of getting Lake Show on 2k as well, that is where the benefit of signing with United Masters comes in. Through United Masters , I’m able to request for my song to be looked at by their team, to be featured in NBA Arenas and all matters dealing with the NBA. Where Do You See Yourself In The 10 Years? In 10 years, I see myself having my own label, with multiple other businesses and having one of the hottest artist signed to my label. Since We Live In An Era Where Many People Are Attempting To Be Rappers, How Do You Plan To Differentiate Yourself From Your Peers? I just separate myself from other folk's sound by being myself. I found it works out in your favor being a genuine down to earth person, and that is my personality. I also feel like, people can recognize how real I am as a person, and that is what ultimately make me stand out from my peers. Who Are 3 People You Dream Of Collaborate With? Yo Gotti Drake Kevin Gate Can You Talk To Us About “Hit Stick”? Hit Stick was made off the strength of me wanting to get a song on Madden. Also, I used to play football, as you can see, that’s me on the cover from my semi pro days. I used to always come down the field hitting hard, so that’s why I called it HitStick ! Check Out JC's Music At: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-yf0Q4wnHRWe_2ygvUu9Cw Make sure to share this article if you liked it and subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications on our latest posts, as well as exclusive content and much more!

Majid Al-Husseini gets on a call with AbdulMalik, AKA Statues Of Sinking Men (SOSM), an Electronic/Alternative music artist based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss how he got into music and what the future holds for him. Make sure to share this article if you liked it and subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications on our latest posts, as well as exclusive content and much more!

Majid Al-Husseini gets on a call with "SHELOVESHARIS" a melodic rap/R&B artist originally from Chicago, based in Dubai, to discuss his beginnings in music, the music scene in Dubai and more. Check out SHELOVESHARIS's music at: https://soundcloud.com/shelovesharis Make sure to share this article if you liked it and subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications on our latest posts, as well as exclusive content and much more!

Eon Sleth is an artist based out of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He mixes genres and experiments in delivering emotions through music. Resulting in his music becoming a unique fusion. Can you tell us more about your background as well as your beginnings in music? Well I started mostly like everyone starts I guess. I grew up listening to everything and was always fascinated by different genres and how they work. At 16, I started making songs, writing with friends, recording them in a closet and posting them on YouTube. Horrible stuff really, but we thought it was pretty cool back then. We showed the songs to everyone at school, and looking back at it now, everyone made constant fun of us. But, I fell in love with music right then and there, I couldn't stop. Until this day, I'm making music knowing that I might never make it or it might be a joke. But the love never really fades you know. How is it being a musician in Saudi Arabia? Well I guess it would have been easier if I switch to Arabic music. But so far, it's been tough. Lack of interest means lack of opportunity. But I guess now, it's slowly going somewhere better for us as musicians, and as you can see everyone is trying to jump on this new wave. We have been waiting to feel like we have a chance and now we feel like this is it. If you could change 3 things about the music scene in Saudi, what would it be? I would say the language barrier. The commercial aspect is another thing too, I feel like this is why we don't get more creative and diverse in the music that we make. They are looking for the same thing over and over again, which is very limiting. Racial preference is also an issue, some nationalities are accepted and others aren't taken seriously. Even if they have great content and creativity. These three issues would be what I would change to ease everyone's struggle. With your sound being such a fusion, how to your listeners react to your music and do they ever try do put you in a box? Well, I usually try to make them vibe with it even if it could be different. Sometimes I make a song that only a certain group would like. Other times, it could be more towards a general audience. So even the people who liked the more mainstream-ish songs, slowly start getting into the rest of my music. But that's only the Brightside. Truth is, a lot of people never get it, and just look the other way into hip hop for example. whether they put me in a box, of course they do. Always saying "your like this or that artist". Even if I don't sound like that at all, not even the genre Would you ever mix Arabic/Saudi elements with your music? I would mix Arabic elements if I get the right idea , I'm never against it. Depending on how you use it, it might be different then what's expected, but still beautiful. What are 5 dream Collaborations of yours? I would say: 1.Billie Eilish 2.Pierce The Veil 3.Eden 4.Kendrick Lamar 5.Oscar And The Wolf How about the local scene, Any Middle East based artists you wanna work with? I think I'd like to work with Flippter. He is weirdly different for a rapper. I'd like to work with Nadine Elroubi as well. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Most probably doing what I love, on a worldwide scale. On a tour with all the people that helped me, and became close friends with me through this hobby Eon's advice for you: Never give in to your insecurities and don't look to do things perfectly every time. Or else you will not progress or do anything. Check Out Eon's Latest Song at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMv_90ooUAc Make sure to share this article if you liked it and subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications on our latest posts, as well as exclusive content and much more!

Marwan Shahin, is a visual artist from Egypt. He's been living and working in Los Angeles for almost a year now. His work started to garner attention when he created a mural of his infamous "The 2Vth (The Anonymous Pharaoh)” piece In Alexandria, Egypt, in 2011 during the Egyptian uprising. His mural was celebrated by the protesters, the press, the street and the art world. It was considered an iconic representation of the Egyptian Revolution, it was chosen to be on the cover of the critically acclaimed “Walls of Freedom” book. He also featured on The New York Times and The Huffington post just to name a few. Which Resulted in his art being shown all over the globe, he would go on to collaborate with great talents and genius producers that would help him conceptualize his vision to come to life. He created album covers for some of the biggest names in the music industry and got the attention of his peers & idols, such as, Shepard Fairey, Takashi Murakami & Cleon Peterson. -How was it growing up as an artist in Egypt? Growing up as an artist in Egypt wasn't ideal honestly, since the very begining, I was always met with resistance from my teachers, family and loved ones. The idea of making money through art was never a realistic concept to Egyptian people, so they've always managed to shoot down that dream whenever it was expressed. Instead, I was always encouraged to get a regular job that would provide a steady paycheck. I took this as personal motivation to actually go for that dream and prove everybody wrong, and it worked. -How did you get into making art and which artists inspired you? I'm a self taught artist, I've always been drawing since a very young age, I think around age 3 or 4. I started out by doodling and sketching which then grew into drawing; I was notorious for doodling in class. I moved my focus to graphic design and digital art by the time I attended art school. So I studied Visual Communication at The Faculty of Fine Arts in Alexandria University. At some point before I graduated, I was tired of the commercial and consumerism ideologies that came along with studying graphic design, so I wanted to shift my focus, new skills and knowledge back into creating art again, professionally this time. I was always inspired by the art giants like Shepard Fairey, Roy Liechtenstein, Cleon Peterson, Takashi Murakami, Damien Hirst, Banksy, Dali, Daniel Arsham, Sorayama, Ron English and Robt Williams. I've always wanted to create art on that same scale. -Can you tell us the story behind going and painting "2vth" on the wall in the streets of Alexandria? I wanted to create an iconic representation of the youth's revolution in Egypt. The Guy Fawkes mask holds so much power, its the perfect imagery for revolting. I chose to mash that with Tutankhamun, because he was a young pharaoh who died at the age of 19 (as alot of young Egyptian kids sadly lost their lives too early in the events of the uprising in 2011). Later on, I decided to take off his crown as I wanted him to represent the people not the king. I created a mural of "The 2Vth", right after the uprising in Egypt on this big grey wall in Alexandria, around mid-February just before the Mubarak regime was taken down. Both the Egyptian people and the street art world really respond to it, it was really amazing to see how the people started wearing the Guy Fawkes mask during Egypt's protests post 25 January, 2011. - How did you feel when you first saw your 2Vth mural become a representation of the Egyptian revolution? After creating "The 2Vth" during the Egyptian revolution, I had the privilege to witness how people can come together as one to make change and do the impossible. When people get over the minor differences and unite for their rights and the common good, it is the most powerful human experience and definitely the most inspiring. I definitely believe that, if art can deliver a message to the people in a powerful, cool, relatable way, it can generate a conversation that empowers people to feel confident to voice their opinion and demand their rights. So as an Egyptian artist, I felt like it was my duty to contribute to visualizing the youth's drive to seek a better future and create an image that represents every single Egyptian, demanding his/hers rights. Later on, The authors of the critically acclaimed book “Walls of Freedom” Basma Hamdy and Don Karl, reached out to feature "The 2Vth" on the cover of the book, which documented all the street art and graffiti that flooded the streets of Egypt during the revolution. The book itself was banned in Egypt and all the copies coming from Germany got confiscated by customs, because they said that the book was "instigating revolt" as it contained imagery confronting the police and armed forces at that time. I guess that piece started a domino effect; resulting in showing my art all over the globe, collaborating with great talents and genius producers that would help me conceptualize my vision to come to life, creating album covers for some of the biggest names in the music industry and getting the attention of my peers & idols. -How are people reacting to your paintings that discuss the lack of women's rights in the Middle East? The reason I wanted to make the BANNED series, is to play my part as an artist and join forces with all those who fight for women's rights in the Middle East. By using my art as tool to represent and inspire all the Arab women who feel oppressed and have no voice to protest it. Using the Niqab as their superhero costume. It started in 2012 with “Born to Ride”, a piece featuring a girl wearing a full niqab (black burka) breaking the law in her country, risking her freedom and life by taking her gold-studded Harley bike for a revolutionary ride while the police are hot on her tail. Around the same time, Donald Trump was promoting the Muslim Ban, "Born to Ride" birthed my "BANNED" series, discussing women’s lack of equality and rights in the Middle East and confronting islamophobia. Which featured other warrior women in niqab caught in the act of doing things they’re BANNED from doing (pun intended). So, it was really important for me to confront islamophobia and put the spotlight on the lack of equality, insufficient freedoms and oppression that they have to deal with as Arab women. The series has received mixed feedback, it was always either a love or hate reaction, which is what I truly believe what good art should do. The piece got so much love from Middle Eastern activists and art lovers but it also got a lot of angry responses, that reached the point of death threats. -Your journey took you from painting on street walls to working with big names in the music industry , getting international recognition and having your own products for sale, what are 3 most important things you learned from that journey? 1. Got to have faith and belief that whatever you're investing in is going to work 2. Talent is not enough, you need to be persistent, driven & a hard worker 3. Patience, Good things takes time -What is your favorite project so far and why? My favorite project I've worked on, is our new art production studio in Egypt. "Shahin Studios". Which is being run by my brother and co-founder, Mohanad Shahin. It was our intention to start the first art production studio that creates high end art prints, aesthetic drops and art installations in Egypt. It started with our first creation "SMOKING KILLS", which is an art piece made entirely out of stolen lighters. We are also currently creating face masks with art printed on them, part of the proceeds from the masks will be donated to COVID-19 efforts. . -We are admirers of two people you've worked with, Saud and MIA. Can you tell how it was linking up and working with these two artists? I'm very blessed to get to create art for musicians I'm genuinely fan of, Like Saud & MIA. I think Saud, is easily one of the best Middle Eastern producers out there right now. We have been working together since 2017, and I think it was bound for me and Saud to work together, since He's connected to many of my friends and frequent collaborators. It was just a matter of time before colliding the art with the music. The cover for MIA was one of the first covers I ever made (I think around 2010-2011), and I know it had to be special, so I had to really bring everything I had at the time when it came through. Her management and DJ September 7th, reached out for me to do the art, It would probably look much different if I made it now. -What made you want to start your brand Ownbred, and what is the goal for it? Ownbred started as a passion project between me and 2 of my closest friends Kikam & Saber ElAssar. We all shared the same knowledge for fashion and clothing and the desire to create a brand that represented youth, who are able to achieve self sufficiency and define their own entity in our current times, like they are their own breed (own-bred). We each had our own thing that we are completely focused on and were dedicated to. But at the same time, we all realized the luxury of passive income and having multiple ventures that increase cash flow so we can still be able to pursue our artistic ambitions. So I would say that was one of the main goals behind starting Ownbred. -Can you tell us about your 'No Sympathy for The Pharaoh' exhibition and what it is about? Ever since I moved to Los Angeles from Egypt in 2017, I was really determined on having my first solo show in the same city that adopted me. So since my arrival, I was relentlessly working on creating art for it ,even though I had no sign of any potential opportunities for my own solo show, I still did the work and created the art for it, so whenever it happens I'd be ready. I was working on a completely new Contemporary Egyptian body of work, I wanted to do basically what ancient Egyptians were doing 7000 years ago, which is to tell and document their history through imagery and art. I've been researching ancient Egyptian murals and paintings and their design system so I can create my own interpretation of them. For "NSFTP", I’ve drawn from ancient references and combined that with modern history, cultural misconceptions and social commentary. The reason why I approached this concept is because as an Egyptian artist, I always felt that Egypt's rich ancient culture in art, design and architecture hasn't been properly referenced or built upon in contemporary Egypt or in the modern world. I wanted to change that through the body of work I did for the exhibition. I really have the intention for the work I’m doing to be looked at in a few hundred years from now the same way we’re looking at Ancient Egyptian Murals & artifacts today. -What advice do you have for artists and creatives who want to monetize their creations and skills the way you have? I'd say that any one could do it, you just have to start somewhere and have the determination, the will & faith that you'll actually make money off your art despite of your current situation or what everyone around you is saying. I'd recommend trying to invest as much time as you could into developing your craft and style, plant your seeds and the fruits will present themselves sooner than later. And even if they don't, you better not give up because it's not working out now, because its only a matter of time. If you want it, it will happen for you. Check Out Marwan's work at: https://www.marwanshahin.com/ Make sure to share the article and subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, exclusive content and much more.

Majid Al-Husseini gets on call with Philadelphia based Entrepreneur and Fashion Designer, Hamed Sharif to discuss his innovative brand "Aneeq Apparel". Check Out Aneeq Apparal's Website At: http://aneeqapparel.com/ Make sure to share this video if you liked it and subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications on our latest posts, as well as exclusive content and much more!

Majid Al-Husseini gets on a call with Benjamin Major AKA Kaffein, to discuss the rappers beginnings in Hip Hop, the history of the Hip Hop scene in Jeddah, his new album and much more. (The interview is split in to two parts below) Part 1: Part 2: Check Out Kaffein's Music at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPPqZuTJONP9rYCcg1ss1NA make sure to share the video and subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, exclusive content and much more.

Majid Al-Husseini gets on a call with Saudi/Moroccan Entrepreneur and owner of the AZM Establishment, Khalid Idrees. The topics discussed include: the EDM Scene in Saudi Arabia, as well as the future of the music and entertainment business in Saudi Arabia and much more. (The interview is split in to two parts below). Part 1: Part 2: Check Out AZM's exiting ventures and initiatives at: http://azmksa.com/ make sure to share the video and subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, exclusive content and much more.

Ermias Joseph Asghedom, AKA Nipsey Hussle (often stylized as Nipsey Hu$$le), was an American rapper, activist, and entrepreneur. Emerging from the West Coast Hip Hop scene in the mid-2000s, Nipsey independently released his first mixtape, Slauson Boy Volume 1 , which led to him being signed to Cinematic Music Group and Epic Records. From that point onwards, he released numerous mixtapes, including his Bullets Ain't Got No Name series, The Marathon , The Marathon Continues and Crenshaw. After much delay, his debut studio album Victory Lap was released in 2018 to much critical acclaim and commercial success. Nipsey was also know for his entrepreneurship and philanthropy as he started many endeavors to empower himself and his community as well. On March 31, 2019, Nipsey was fatally shot in his neighborhood outside his clothing store, The Marathon. Nipsey Hussle was one of the smartest and realest rappers of his generation and his life bears many lessons. Here are the top 10 lessons from Nipsey Hussle's life: 1-Make Real Sacrifices: When Nipsey was active in the streets, he was at the top of his neighborhood, with expensive chains, watches, cars and men ready to die for him. However, the short life span of the street life, made Nipsey realize he must change his business and get into something legal, as most people in the position he was in at the time, ended up either dead or in jail. He decided to pursue his passion, music. At first, Nipsey had to sell all of his expensive belongings and invest into his music. For a few years, he downgraded his lifestyle and people were talking about him as if he fell off. He persevered through that transition period and released many popular mixtapes and singles. After a few years of consistent hard work, he signed a deal with Epic Records, which positioned him in the forefront of the LA rap scene. In order to achieve success, you must make real sacrifices and leave you're comfort zone. 2-Surround Yourself With Winners : Nipsey had to change his surroundings in order to grow. Surrounded by gang members who would part take in deadly activities to survive, he realized he had to change his circle, or as he would call it "escaping survival mode". Nipsey made it his mission, to surround himself by like minded people that want growth and progress. He ended up with a million dollar circle, surrounded by people like: LA Business Man, Daivd Gross, who was Nipsey's partner in many of his businesses. Idris Sandu, a young entrepreneur and tech Guru who developed the high tech in The Marathon store. As well as, the many artists currently under the All Money In label, Carrying on Nipsey Hussle’s musical legacy. Including: J Stone, Cuzzy Capone, Killatown, Cobby Supreme, BH and PCD . Having such energy and expertise around him, helped him propel his career to the next level. As the saying goes "show me your friends and I'll show you your future". The more you surround your self with ambitious, high preforming people, the higher your chances are at becoming successful. 3- Invest In Yourself First: In 2013, a young Nipsey did his first interview with HardknockTV. When asked about why he didn't wear a lot of jewelry , his answer stunned the journalist. Nipsey stated that he plans to spend his money bettering himself and his community, rather than blowing it on materialistic objects that lose value. When Nipsey made the transition from the streets to the studio, he started out by buying all the necessary equipment, spent hours practicing the skill and art of rap and attended every music industry workshop/conference that was being held, in order to ensure his success in the music industry. Once he got some success, he would invest his riches into property, businesses and empowering those around him, which enabled him to build the business empire that he owned. The most important and most valuable investment you can ever make is in your self. You can do that by buying/attending courses to improve your skills and craft, buying equipment that increase the quality and efficiency of your work, as well as buying assets that build wealth . 4-Always Give Out Opportunity When You Are In A Position Of Power: Whenever Nipsey got an opportunity, whether it was a new deal or a new business he is starting, he always made sure to help those around him to be finically free. Most of the positions and jobs centered around his business empire, were held by his friends and family. His brother "Black Sam", ran the clothing brand "The Marathon", his mother, sister and childhood friends were co-owners in his other businesses. Make sure you empower those around you, That way, you will have a more solid team around you, make sure that your friends have your back if you were to take a fall and it serves as good karma as well. 5-Tolerance Is A Trait That Will Get You A Long Way: The environment that Nipsey grew up in is one that was dominated by gang culture. Members from different neighborhoods, streets, cities and gangs were at constant war for dominance and control over scarce resources in areas ignored by the state. This power struggle has been going on for decades, rivalries would pass down from generation to generation. Even though Nipsey was gang affiliated, he always made sure to keep an open mind, have empathy and be tolerant of everyone he comes across, even if they were considered rivals. This brought fourth many opportunities to Nipsey, as he was able to communicate with everyone and work with people he otherwise wouldn't have been able to work with. People such as Kendrick Lamar and YG. Tolerance and acceptance are traits that will take you a long way as, they bring opportunities and open doors. 6-Have A Community Behind You: One of the major factors in Nipsey's rise to success was the fact that he had the city of Crenshaw and Los Angles as a whole behind him. That includes, people in the streets as well as other artists and celebrities from the city supporting him. He also had his family hold him down, he earned that support by taking care of both his family and community and making sure to give back whenever he could. It is important to have a community that follows and supports you on your journey to achieving your goals. It will serve as a support system that you will need. Having a community behind you will help you succeed, as you'll have a large group of people that have common background and goals, believing in you, supporting you and rooting for you at all times. 7-Diversify: Nipsey was known for being a serial entrepreneur that was able to build a diverse portfolio of investments and business, which allowed him to achieve financial freedom. Nipsey's Business empire included a clothing brand/store, a marketing company, real estate, a co-working space and much more. All of those different businesses created multiple streams of income for Nipsey, which allowed him to live his life on his own terms. It was evident in his music, as Nipsey had the freedom to make music at the highest level, taking his time to perfect it to the smallest detail, since he wasn't under financial pressure to release it by a certain deadline. He did things how he wanted, when he wanted, thanks to the financial freedom awarded by his diverse portfolio of business activities. Diversification can maximize your returns as you will have different income yielding investments and endeavors that react differently to different events, which minimizes risk as well. It also ends up creating passive income in the long run, which means you will make money while you sleep. Allowing you the freedom to do what you want and when you want. 8-Think Outside Of The Box: Nipsey was known for thinking outside of the box and always bringing something innovative to the game. One of the defining moments in Nipsey's career, is when he dropped his popular "Crenshaw" mixtape. Along with releasing it on all streaming platforms, he would make special CD packages and sell them for $100 each, in a campaign under the title "Proud To Pay". Many thought he was crazy for selling a mixtape for $100 dollars, especially with the fact that it was available online for free. However, that was the genius in it, that move resulted in Nipsey getting a lot of attention from the media, putting him in many headlines. He also added a package of exclusive content and experiences for those who bought the CD, which peeked many of his fan's interest, including his idol, hip hop legend Jay-Z, who bought a hundred copies of the Crenshaw mixtape. Another one of Nipsey's innovative endeavors, is the technology in his store, The Marathon Clothing. The walls in the store and all the products have AI code in them, meaning you could scan the walls in The Marathon or any product you bought from there and Nipsey's latest song or music video will start playing on your phone. Such endeavors made Nipsey one of the most innovative artists in Hip Hop and a true disruptor in the game. Doing things differently and bringing innovation to your work/industry will award you heavily as it will give you a big advantage over your competitors. 9. Provide Value: Every good musician has a certain edge and special feel to their music that makes them unique. Nipsey had his own edge, and it served as a big factor in building his fan base, it was providing value. There is no doubt that when you listen a Nipsey Hussle track, you are about to learn something new, be motivated or inspired. That made him stand out amongst his peers and built him create a loyal fan base that helped him reach the top. Providing value to people will pay off enormously. It will allow you to meet new people, gain new experiences, open yourself up to new opportunities for even more success and give you a sense of fulfilment . 10. Run A Marathon Not A Sprint: As Nipsey once said in an interview with BigBoiTV, "The only difference between me and who ever else is doing this, is I never quit." The road to realizing one's goal, is one that is long and challenging. Progress must be taken step by step and one's vision must be long term. There is no such thing as overnight success, those who come up quick come down just as fast. Keep your head down and work hard. Your time will come! REST IN POWER NIPSEY, THE MARATHON CONTINUES! Support Visionary Magazine And The Late Nipsey Hussle's legacy By Getting Your own Copy Of His Biography below: https://amzn.to/2AELQk5 Make sure to share this article if you liked it and subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications on our latest posts, as well as exclusive content and much more!

Majid gets on a call with Oman based R&B artist Hussein, to discuss the music scene in Oman, his music marketing and much more. Check Out Hussein's music at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqW7OZtBPWBrS_lEctvYW_w Follow his instagram at: https ://www.instagram.com/nameishussein/?hl=en Make sure to share this article if you liked it and subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications on our latest posts, as well as exclusive content and much more!

Majid gets on a call with Hip Hop/R&B artist Mag1k, to discuss him working with Lil Baby, his hit song with Tory Lanez and much more. Check out Mag1k's music at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEylx4IWkfvNQFgWyJFX4pA Make sure to share this article if you liked it and subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications on our latest posts, as well as exclusive content and much more!