While I was out working, a vivid memory of my first near-death experience came flooding back to me—the events surrounding it, who showed up at the hospital, and, more importantly, who didn’t. Writing has always been therapeutic for me, and as I
Phoenix Rising: The Emperor’s Ascension – My Journey to a Deeper Sound As I sit here tonight at about 10 minutes to midnight, December 17, 2024 – I find myself thinking a lot about my ambition, and what drives me to what
Image created by: Martone, Album Cover for Now. Martone, The Emperor of House Music: A Phoenix Rising When Ruelon first named me the Emperor of House Music, I felt a rush of emotions. Flattered? Yes. But also apprehensive. It was a title
State governments have a direct impact on our daily lives—affecting education, healthcare, public safety, and local economies. Urgent Call to Action: White Voters Must Show Up for Kamala Harris in 2024! Early voting has already begun, and the time for action is
Discover how to overcome career challenges, deal with difficult coworkers, and grow professionally by learning 5 key lessons From Losing a Job to Gaining New Perspectives After recently moving to Detroit, I found myself working for Arrow Uniform, a job I wasn’t
6 Powerful Lessons from Think and Grow Rich and The Law of Success That Every Independent Music Artist Should Apply I’ve been in the entertainment industry since I was 14 years old. Over the years, I’ve absorbed so much knowledge—about music, the
It’s October 11, 2024—National Coming Out Day—and I want to share my story. Coming out is a process, and the truth is, it never really ends. I’ve had many moments of “coming out,” from timid attempts as a child to the times
Rejection is Part of the Journey The music industry can be a tough place, no matter your talent or dedication. Rejection is something every artist faces, whether it’s silence after sharing a song on social media or a “no” from a label
Betrayal: A Best Friend’s Ultimate Violation I’ve always poured my heart into my music. Every lyric, every melody comes from a deeply personal place, each song an autobiography of my life. Some of these stories are raw, filled with pain, and
When I sat down to write I Give My Heart to You, I couldn’t help but reflect on all the relationships I’d been in up to that point. You see, none of my relationships had lasted more than two years. Looking back,
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