In 2023 I was able to be a part of a wonderful program called The Chicago Peace Fellows. I worked with various leaders from around the city who founded and labored at various non profit organizations. One of the leaders that stood out was Nachelle Pugh the CoFounder of The John Walt Foundation. Through a tragic event that prematurely ended her sons life Walt Long Jr. she has been able to honor his life by mentoring, encouraging and uplifting young Chicago artists connecting them to wonderful opportunities. On Thursday July 25th Openyonated.com was able to attend their Summer Showcase which did not disappoint. It included a discussion panel of young movers and shakers that included DJ’s, Radio Personalities,Film Makers, Public Relations Consultants and Event Curators. After the panel discussion we were treated to a showcase that highlighted the work of some of the John Walt Foundation’s Apprentices. Check out some of the images below as well as video footage on the Openyonated.com Facebook page. In addition, be sure to support the John Walt Foundation as they continue to pour into Chicago Artists. As always follow us on all social media under the tag @MrOpenyonated

Openyonated.com Facebook Page–>>https://www.facebook.com/Openyonated

John Walt Foundation–>>>https://www.johnwaltfoundation.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwko21BhAPEiwAwfaQCJVRWhhQuX6tJjTpO8XgfKg4ZwEEHkIn5msNBwxX2JOIluVo8bnfFxoCGOAQAvD_BwE

Artists are in full bloom at The Blk Room located at 4015 West Carroll Chgo,IL. This gem is a great collaborative space for artists of all walks. Musicians,photographers,filmmakers, poets you name it. Stop by the network and build. Check out the site below.

https://www.theblkroom.org/

 it’s low stakes. Only an hour and some change, so this is a quick & easy win.
Big K.R.I.T. Is headlining, this makes you an opening act (add it to ya cred list )
 at some point, an Independent artist have to tap into other hip hop communities for support,
The Firehouse Community Arts Center is PLUGGED! Trust me on this one!
You’ve been in the studio all last year and now you have a following, you need a show!!! Event spaces range 500-1000k+, if you win, you’ll a free space in GENTRIFIED LAWNDALE. It’s nice & expensive as hell in gentrified lawndale 
 you don’t have an audience yet? Well, If you win, we’ll help push your show to our fanbase.

See the flyer for deets. You can inbox insta @awthentikpoetry1

Check out the latest project from Chicago Artist Spirit Jaliyaa “Mansa Eclectic Volume 1” If you are tired of the cookie cutter hip hop formulas that you hear on constant rotation on the airwaves this will be something that you can vibe to. Go to the link below to grab the album!

https://www.spiritjaliyaa.com/

They’re back! The Dynamic Duo known as MVP unleashed their newest visual today! MvP is a dynamic duo/girl group from Chicago, that consist of Mahogany The Mysfit and Paulette

Check them out and be sure to follow them on Instagram –>> https://www.instagram.com/officially_mvp/

Check them out on Facebook–>>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560054419190

Check out the video below!

Check out one of the latest visual from artist ABDULLAH.

Nate Gramz is back with his latest single “Nothing Without GOD” Openyonated.com has had the pleasure to catch Gramz performing and he is pure energy. He has the flow as well as the stage presence. We’ve always enjoyed his music. Our taste for hip hop is a little old school and I’ve often challenged him to do something inspirational. This one definitely hits the mark. Follow Nate on Facebook and all social media https://www.facebook.com/nate.ingram.7

Subscribe to his You Tube Channel to stay in tune with his new releases https://www.youtube.com/@nategramztv6087