Minutes Heard

To continue highlighting more people in the music space, I present the stories from artists and members of the hip-hop realm. From a world-renowned DJ to a rapper making waves for women and her neighborhood, I had the chance to sit down with these people and get to know more about who they are and their motivations in making and playing music for others to hear. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Latasha A. (0:27) Mike R. (0:47) Nate "DJ DNA" A. (0:32) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB: @MinuteMadeNY IG: @minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode is a conversation with Brandice Taylor-Davis, a mother, clothing designer and fashion enthusiast who shares her clothing line, how it got started and her future endeavors and how she gives back to young people interested in fabrics and design.  Watch Brandice's profile (1:14) on Minute Made NY Instagram: @kannucollection  Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: @minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

Everyone has a connection to music, in their own way. Whether it’s one of their favorite songs to get them through a rough time, or a tune that gets them in the right headspace to feel free. These music artists that I’ve had the honor of profiling create music, not just for their audience, but for the opportunity to express themselves the way they are, from the jazz musician who has rocked subway to onstage platforms, to a record label artist who has been in the industry for years, creating music to this day. In order of appearance (minute code in series): Edson S. (0:30) Jovan (0:41) Chante M. (1:01) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB: @MinuteMadeNY IG: @minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode is a talk with Jacqueline Paige, an outspoken model and actress who talks about her travels, her thoughts on community, self and her love/hate relationship with "New" New York. Watch Jacqueline's profile (1:15) on Minute Made NY Instagram: paigetheconqueror2 Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB/IG: minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

To continue the artist’s profiles, I present some more amazing artists who I’ve gotten to know throughout the years. These ladies use their art to inspire, encourage and grow for themselves and those who viewed their pieces. From one artist who has overcome her physical challenges to succeed to a painter who relies on her faith and activism to tell her truth, they have certainly made names for themselves, even to this day.  In order of appearance (minute code in series): Jaclyn (0:53) Sophia D. (0:23) Tanda F. (1:09) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB: @MinuteMadeNY IG: @minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode is a conversation with Kennedy Yanko, a visual artist residing in Brooklyn, NY, who's specializes in combining metalwork and paint skins in fascinating pieces. She shares her beginnings in art, moving to New York, her motivations as well as her work flow.  Watch Kennedy's profile (1:16) on Minute Made NY Check out her work at kennedyyanko.com Instagram: kennedyyanko Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB: @MinuteMadeNY IG: @minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

This week's episode focuses on some of the amazing artists that have been profiled for Minute Made NY. These gentlemen range from a multi-faceted creative that uses art as one of many outlets to a more seasoned artist who uses recycled materials to make a statement through their pieces. In order of appearance (minute code in series) Lavon M. (0:49) Gregory C. (1:03) Lamerol G. (1:02) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB / IG: @MinuteMadeNY Youtube: Search “Minute Made NY”

On this week’s episode, you’ll hear a conversation with Edafe Okporo, a refugee from Nigeria who migrated to the United States in 2016 to seek shelter from his homeland and has made a life for himself as the director of RDJ Refugee Shelter, an author of his own book, “Bed 26,” an activist for refugee rights and the host of his own podcast “The Pont Podcast.” Edafe shares his work, his views on American perspective vs foreign perspective of being a refugee and his message of peace, love, inclusion and diversity. Watch Edafe’s profile (1:13) on Minute Made NY Check out “The Pont Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Stitcher Instagram: @edafeokporo Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB: @MinuteMadeNY IG: @minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”

Welcome to Minutes Heard, presented by Minute Made NY. In this first episode, you’ll hear the stories from some of the first profiles in this series, from an expert makeup artist to a writer-by-day, DJ-by-night. This individuals have paved the way for what the series is today, so I am proud to present these voices in full. In order of appearance (minute code in series) Marsha P. (0:01) Antonio R. (0:03) Norm L. (0:02) Billi M. (0:04) Brian V. (0:10) Raquel P. (0:14) Richard B. (0:15) Follow Minute Made NY: minutemadeny.com FB: @MinuteMadeNY IG: @minutemadeny YouTube: Search “Minute Made NY”