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What We Can Learn from Master P
Before Roc Nation brunches helped paint the modern portrait of Black excellence in Hip-Hop, a bright young multi-hyphenate from New Orleans gave the music industry an early glimpse at what entrepreneurship and ownership could really look like for Black artists. Since the turn of the 90s, Percy Miller ― or more famously known as Master P ― has proven that there are no limits to what creatives can achieve when approaching their careers with business acumen. Compared to Jay Z, Diddy, and his other contemporaries, Miller is one of rap’s least celebrated moguls, but his name remains in that circle for a reason.

He founded No Limit Records in 1991, the legendary New Orleans record label that predominantly featured southern artists such as Lil Romeo, Mia X, Mystikal, Curren$y, C-Murder, and Silkk the Shocker. By 1995, Miller had inked an unprecedented 80-20 distribution deal, especially for a Southern Hip-Hop label, with Priority records that allowed

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‘Queen & Slim’ – A Melina Matsoukas and Lena Waithe Drama
First look at Queen & Slim, c/o Universal Pictures.

Two leading Black Women in film come together for an on-the-run drama starring Daniel Kaluuya and newcomer Jodie Turner-Smith. Matsoukas is recognized for her music video work with Rihanna, Solange, and Beyonce, as well as TV work for 'Insecure'. She has won Grammy's for both "Formation" and "We Found Love." Will she add Oscar to her list?

Stylish (re: Turner-Smith wearing Brother Vellies in poster), thrilling and Black; "Queen and Slim" releases worldwide in November. Press release courtesy of Universal Pictures below.

(from left) Goddess (Indya Moore), Uncle Earl (Bokeem Woodbine), Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) and Slim (Daniel Kaluuya) in Queen & Slim, directed by Melina Matsoukas.

Daniel Kaluuya as Slim in Queen & Slim, directed by Melina Matsoukas.Jodie Turner-Smith as Queen in Queen & Slim, directed by Melina Matsoukas.(from left) Slim (Daniel Kaluuya)

‘Queen & Slim’ – A Melina Matsoukas and Lena Waithe Drama Stylish, thrilling and very Black. Melima

Sarah Dorleus’ Emerging Artistic Voice
Nineteen year-old painter, Sarah Dorleus, may be young, but her work already transcends any societal limitation. Her presently poised, and mature nature is not only admirable but is also a noticeable theme of what she creates. The Brooklyn-born, ATL living student, shared with me details of her work, aspirations, and, as you will soon see, what makes her voice so distinct.

Sarah Dorleus' studio, 2015 by Wildy Civil courtesy of the artist.

Teachers of poetry often put emphasis on the importance of developing voice, something of which I was reminded when speaking with Sarah. Interestingly, she's been designing her artistic persona from as early as elementary school when sketching and personal style became active in her life. After graduating high school, Sarah took a serious approach by choosing to study art. The early exposure to creating (writing included), mixed in with her Haitian-American upbringing - what she notes as being "really

Sarah Dorleus’ Emerging Artistic Voice 19-year-old Art student, Sarah Dorleus, is developing her distinct voice. Here’s how.