CnU Creatives Spotlight Webseries

Crazy is a matter of perspective. A guy screaming obscenities' at people in a park has an obvious problem, but give him a mic and guitar, and he can be transformed into an artist. Joe Mike Markz has pushed the envelope of social acceptability with music infused with searing riffs, FAT beats, and hilarious subject matter. This Jersey born mad man speaks to our audience about his early days as a musician, his daring leaping into comedy, and how integrity and perseverance matter above all else. Follow Joe and all the Creatives mentioned in this episode at all the links below: Joe Mike Markz IG - @joemikemarkz www.instagram.com/joemikemarkz/ Twitter - @JoeMikeMarkz Joe’s Linkz https://joemikemarkz.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WUVjpkFXdGAkPmpVkTLcU?si=G9s2e2V2Q5GRMlANK2wmVA Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joe-mike-markz/1381112420 SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/sud1Jwcz3vuvfgaTA Joe’s Underwear and Sock for the Homeless GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/joes-underwear-socks-for-the-homeless?sharetype=teams&member=11734109&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet Mentioned Friends - Kass IG - @b.r.ed__ https://instagram.com/b.r.ed/ Kill Scott Herron IG - ksh.973 https://instagram.com/ksh.973/ Eugene IG - @jnks3_ https://instagram.com/jnks3_/ Future1Luv IG - @future1luv https://instagram.com/future1luv/ Red November IG - @artorgasmsmoneyandpeace https://instagram.com/artorgasmsmoneyandpeace/ Sinsei Vibes IG - @sinseivibes https://instagram.com/sinseivibes/ Gu IG - @blazeglorious https://instagram.com/blazeglorious/ Cash The Deadman IG - @cashthedeadman https://instagram.com/cashthedeadman/ Daijah IG - @daijah.aliyah https://instagram.com/daijah.aliyah/ Music Provided By: The N.E.W.S “Green Gold” IG - @thenews_fpm https://instagram.com/thenews_fpm/ https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/FdjhaVBMeiWb4DP99 Follow CnU www.creativesnearyou.com IG - @creativesnearu https://instagram.com/creativesnearu/

You can tell when someone is a true artist. Circumstance can derail their ambitions, quench their flame leaving them bitter, and yet, the calling to create pulls them back in eventually. We are lucky that was the case for our next guest. Flow the Songwriter is a talented songwriter, singer, rapper, and producer who has re-ignited his passion to create music infused with good vibes and catchy melodies. He steps into the spotlight to talk about his journey back and how his time away has helped him grow as an artist and person. Be sure to follow Flow in all the links below: Brian Flores IG - @flowthesongwriter https://www.instagram.com/flowthesongwriter/ And Tonight, We Celebrate https://ditto.fm/and-tonight-we-celebrate Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5X5o1Aotr3a0yKRuOSO1vJ?si=MmjQF8R1QaSrfiF5UJtNIg YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCbDOx_o9FkmmgXu5-6OjwbQ Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/flow-the-songwriter/1599500718 SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/amCCjYZpb8jtiRyz9 Music Provided By: The N.E.W.S. “III” IG - @thenews_fpm https://www.instagram.com/thenews_fpm/ https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/acYsvrJ94MfccNs38 Follow CnU www.creativesnearyou.com IG - @creativesnearu https://www.instagram.com/creativesnearu/ https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/Dh8rAZ6447grwqds8

Despite the huge time difference, we were very lucky to speak to our next guest. Brian Ng has taken his NYC hustler mindset, artistic eye for people, and ever-growing appetite to create and brought it to the land of Vietnam. This creative speaks to us about gear, projects, and how he is taking his background in marketing and combining it with his love of film and photography, or should I say Artography. Be sure to follow Brian and all the friends he mentioned in this video: Brian Ng IG - @bngbox https://www.instagram.com/bngbox/ IG - @bngboxartography https://www.instagram.com/bngboxartography/ Brian Ng YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWIajx3-WbWGkXr3pR1hvj Inphimous Studios YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPjhkAOINXDAIdXMh5uzeQ Anthony Pammer IG - @hashtag_the_anthony https://www.instagram.com/hashtag_the_anthony/ Christina Rabago IG - @christina.rab.onthego https://www.instagram.com/christina.rab.onthego/ Music Provided By: The N.E.W.S. “Chickenbone Beach" IG - @thenews_fpm https://www.instagram.com/thenews_fpm/ https://soundcloud.com/thenews_fpm Follow Us www.creativesnearyou.com IG - @creativesnearu https://www.instagram.com/creativesnearu https://soundcloud.com/cnu-875298107

Rarely do we meet people that see things the way we do. In our first episode of Season 2, we sit down with Sha of Talent on Edge, an entrepreneur who walks along the same path of creative evolution as we do. Within our conversation of business, the future of the creative landscape, and the importance of publications, it becomes clear why she became our first official Brand Ambassador. Follow Sha with all the links we provided below: Sha IG - @shasosmoov https://www.instagram.com/shasosmoov/ Talent on Edge IG - @talentonedge https://www.instagram.com/talentonedge/ Music provided by: The N.E.W.S. “I" IG - @thenews_fpm https://www.instagram.com/thenews_fpm/ https://soundcloud.com/thenews_fpm Follow Us www.creativesnearyou.com IG - @creativesnearu https://www.instagram.com/creativesnearu

2 characteristics any creative needs to have to stand out is Style and Soul. In this episode of the CnU Creative Spotlight, we speak to the dynamic duo of Kenya and Jason on how they are using their publication, Style and Soul Magazine, to help push models, entrepreneurs, and business owners forward. They touch base on their journey thus far, the plans for the future, and explain how teamwork really does make the dream work. Check out the episode on YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/J1eo2J0bkfA Style and Soul Magazine IG - styleandsoulmag https://www.instagram.com/styleandsoulmag www.styleandsoulmag.com Kenya C. (co-owner/photographer) IG - mzkdc kdcphotos https://www.instagram.com/mzkdc https://www.instagram.com/kdcphotos/ Jason (co-owner) IG - lilmanjent https://www.instagram.com/lilmanjent/ Music provided by: LoPhi "Our Glass" CnU - LoPhi IG - lophimusic https://www.instagram.com/lophimusic/​​ Follow Us www.creativesnearyou.com CnU - creativesnearu IG - creativesnearu https://www.instagram.com/creativesnearu

Sqootie Jackson embodies passion and love, constantly embracing her past present, and future to fill her art with what she calls "Purple Love". In this episode of the CnU Creative Spotlight, we speak in-depth to this artist on her journey of evolution and get a glimpse into her world. Check out the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/DpU7583JK3M Sqootie Jackson IG - sqootiejackson https://www.instagram.com/sqootiejackson CnU - SJMusic www.sqootiejackson.com SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/sqootie Music provided by: LoPhi "I Still Have a Dream" cnu - LoPhi IG - lophimusic https://www.instagram.com/lophimusic/​​ Follow Us www.creativesnearyou.com cnu - creativesnearu IG - creativesnearu https://www.instagram.com/creativesnearu

From Oakland California, to The Big Apple, to across the Atlantic, Carl Danielsen has graced the stage and the keys of a piano for audiences far and wide. This experienced creative speaks to our audience today about his time as an actor, composer, and how C.R.E.A is striving to create spaces that will help up-and-coming artists in ways that few are. Check out the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/4iGzROoIlJY Carl Danielsen IG - carldanielsen https://www.instagram.com/carldanielsen/ C.R.E.A IG - c.r.e.a.nyc https://www.instagram.com/c.r.e.a.nyc/ Andre Stith IG - andreintheflow https://www.instagram.com/andreintheflow Love City Arts IG - lovecityarts https://www.instagram.com/lovecityarts/​ Music provided by: LoPhi "Harlem Heat" cnu - LoPhi IG - lophimusic https://www.instagram.com/lophimusic/​ Follow Us www.creativesnearyou.com cnu - creativesnearu IG - creativesnearu https://www.instagram.com/creativesnearu/

Ross Allen aka Snowflake Black is a young, ambitious artist who brings his voice, energy, and love for performing to the stage alongside his bandmates in Lucille Crew. He steps into the spotlight to share his stories of the past year and remind us all why we must persevere through these difficult times and come out the other side On Top. Check Out the Episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/6p4R-6Jsgu0 Follow Ross and all the people he mentions in the links below: Ross Allen aka Snowflake Black IG - snowflakeblack https://www.instagram.com/snowflakeblack/ Lucille Crew IG - lucillecrew https://www.instagram.com/lucillecrew/ http://lucillecrew.com/ Follow Us www.creativesnearyou.com cnu - creativesnearu IG - creativesnearu https://www.instagram.com/creativesnearu/

BronxFilm48 operates as a four-person unit with a clear mission of uplifting Bronx NY based filmmakers and creatives. Through their shared love of film and appreciation of their community, they use their collective resources to offer programs, events, and seminars that may one day inspire the next great filmmaker. We are proud to bring two of the founding members before you today. Check out the full episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Rfg0WU7bQCs BronxFilm48 IG - bxfilm48 https://www.instagram.com/bronxfilm48/ https://www.bronxfilm48.com/ https://vimeo.com/bronxfilm48 https://www.facebook.com/TheBxFilm48/ Music provided by: LoPhi “Chopin” cnu - LoPhi IG - lophimusic https://www.instagram.com/lophimusic/ Follow Us www.creativesnearyou.com cnu - creativesnearu IG - creativesnearu https://www.instagram.com/creativesnearu/

Reme “FPV” Morales is a hard man to keep in one place but when the spotlight is on a creative will always shine. Reme offers his unique perspective of the world above as he shares the stories, insight, lessons learned as a world-traveling drone operator. Check out the episode on our YouTube Channel: Reme “FPV” Morales cnu - reme_media IG - reme_martyr https://www.instagram.com/reme_martyr/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfabmlnc8EaIlWr785JkLgA Music provided by: LoPhi “Narcos” cnu - LoPhi IG - lophimusic https://www.instagram.com/lophimusic/ Follow Us www.creativesnearyou.com cnu - creativesnearu IG - creativesnearu https://www.instagram.com/creativesnearu/