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09/25/2024

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀?

Michelle is currently leading a four-week accelerator program designed for eight Black music producers and composers, focusing on creating music for television and film. The program features over 30 diverse speakers, facilitators, and instructors, blending theoretical knowledge with practical training. Participants have expressed immense gratitude and inspiration, feeling empowered by the opportunity to collaborate with such accomplished professionals.







09/24/2024

What's one of your core values?

During the many successes of DJAndre905's career in music, Andre () is sure to be humble and thankful for every opportunity he comes across, which stems from the upbringing's of his immigrant parents.

Check out his linktree: https://linktr.ee/DJAndre905

09/21/2024

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?

Artists are increasingly interested in strategies for monetizing their music, drawing an analogy to how Pepsi is marketed in different forms such as bottles, cans, and syrup to suit various venues. This concept involves adapting songs to various distribution methods to effectively reach their intended audiences, like satellite radio or sync licensing for TV and film.

Check out Michelle's company: https://www.thehookandco.com/

If you are a musician and need some guidance, you can also consult with her for free - visit https://musicbc.org/programs/jumpstart/ to book a session!

09/20/2024

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?

DJAndre905 () shares a secret with securing a placement in the music industry when working with various organizations. Watch the short to find out the number one trait employers value most!

Check out his linktree: https://linktr.ee/DJAndre905

09/19/2024

When do most artists truly start to breakthrough in the music industry?

Michelle discusses a common timeline in the music industry, noting that many artists reach a stable point in their careers around the ten-year mark. This duration often represents a tipping point where sustained effort begins to pay off, despite the challenge it may pose to those still in the early years of their journey.

Check out her amazing company: https://www.thehookandco.com/

If you are a musician and need some guidance, you can also consult with her for free - visit https://musicbc.org/programs/jumpstart/ to book a session!







09/18/2024

How do you do build relationships in business?

DJAndre905 () discusses the one important trait to posses when you start to network; building strong, long-lasting industry connections must start at a human level before you can involve both of your careers.

Check out his linktree: https://linktr.ee/DJAndre905

09/18/2024

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗝 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲?

DJ Andre 905 () reveals the creative story behind how he chose his DJ name, inspired by a moment while listening to a song on his iPod.

Check out his linktree to see his creations: https://linktr.ee/DJAndre905

08/30/2024

Illustrator and tattoo artist, Mia Dang,, recounts her path into the creative field, deeply influenced by a grandparent's passion for the arts. Early exposure to music, literature, and painting sparked a lifelong interest. Despite cultural expectations and initial family reservations, she committed to their artistic pursuits in their late teens, eventually earning their family's support.






08/29/2024

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿?

Dupe Adeyemi () started creating content relating to her hair and how to manage/style it so she could inspire others with similar hair types to embrace their natural hair.

08/28/2024

Illustrator and tattoo artist, Mia Dang shares the sacrifices her parents made to support their education in Canada and their determination to succeed despite self-doubt.

Discussing the challenges of fitting into a structured art curriculum and how it affected their creative freedom.

Reflects on the diverse career paths in illustration and the struggles some peers faced with feeling under appreciated, highlighting the personal and academic hurdles on the journey to graduation and artistic self-discovery.

Check out her website for more of her amazing work: https://cstu.io/e16a7e










08/23/2024

What was it like moving to a non-neighbourly city from Nigeria?

Dupe Adeyemi () shares her initial thoughts when she moved from a community-oriented country like Nigeria, to Toronto, Ontario.

08/22/2024

Ron Josol () reflects on how artists face negative comments and hate from online trolls. He talks about the importance of making being happy and fulfilled with yourself and your art daily regardless of where the negativity comes from. Ron is a strong role model for any creator who struggles from dealing with criticism and negativity.

08/22/2024

Mia discusses her approach to maintaining healthy productivity by balancing work and life. She shares her daily routine of exercising, eating, and working in structured sessions, incorporating breaks to stay refreshed. Mia also mentions following a schedule to ensure she remains productive without overworking.

Check out her website to see what else she's working on: https://www.miadangillustration.com/









08/17/2024

Perseverance is important for people of colour to achieve their goals because of discriminatory online-hate, which can negatively affect artists' mental health and their art. Tune in to our conversation with comedian Ron Josol () on the importance of being content in the latest issue of Spinning Forward.

08/15/2024

What drives you to continue creating content?

Youtuber Dupe Adeyemi () shares the main motivation behind continuing her content: it begins with finding support within yourself.

08/13/2024

Positivity is necessary for artists to keep them acing, and can be affected by exterior negativity and nonconstructive criticism through unsupportive factors. Tune in to our chat with comedian Ron Josol on the importance of remaining optimistic in the latest issue of Spinning Forward.

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Learn how Michelle mentors young black artists!
Learn how Michelle mentors young black artists!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀? Michelle is currently leading a four-week accelerator program designed for eight Black music producers and composers, focusing on creating music for television and film. The program features over 30 diverse speakers, facilitators, and instructors, blending theoretical knowledge with practical training. Participants have expressed immense gratitude and inspiration, feeling empowered by the opportunity to collaborate with such accomplished professionals. #BIPOC #BIPOCMusic #Artist #ArtistTips #Music #Produce #SpinningForward

What's one of your core values? During the many successes of DJAndre905's career in music, Andre (@djandre905) is sure to be humble and thankful for every opportunity he comes across, which stems from the upbringing's of his immigrant parents. Check out his linktree: https://linktr.ee/DJAndre905 #spinningforward #BIPOC #BIPOCMusic #DJ #DJAndre905 #contentcreator #artist #torontoraptors

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆? Artists are increasingly interested in strategies for monetizing their music, drawing an analogy to how Pepsi is marketed in different forms such as bottles, cans, and syrup to suit various venues. This concept involves adapting songs to various distribution methods to effectively reach their intended audiences, like satellite radio or sync licensing for TV and film. Check out Michelle's company: https://www.thehookandco.com/ If you are a musician and need some guidance, you can also consult with her for free - visit https://musicbc.org/programs/jumpstart/ to book a session! #MusicIndustry #CareerGrowth #Persistence #BreakThrough #BIPOC #BIPOCMusic #ArtistTips #SpinningForward

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? DJAndre905 (@djandre905) shares a secret with securing a placement in the music industry when working with various organizations. Watch the short to find out the number one trait employers value most! Check out his linktree: https://linktr.ee/DJAndre905 #spinningforward #BIPOC #BIPOCMusic #DJ #DJAndre905 #contentcreator #corporate #organizations #torontoraptors

When do most artists truly start to breakthrough in the music industry? Michelle discusses a common timeline in the music industry, noting that many artists reach a stable point in their careers around the ten-year mark. This duration often represents a tipping point where sustained effort begins to pay off, despite the challenge it may pose to those still in the early years of their journey. Check out her amazing company: https://www.thehookandco.com/ If you are a musician and need some guidance, you can also consult with her for free - visit https://musicbc.org/programs/jumpstart/ to book a session! #BIPOC #BIPOCMusic #Artist #ArtistTips #Music #Produce #SpinningForward

DJAndre905 discusses the one important trait when networking
DJAndre905 discusses the one important trait when networking

How do you do build relationships in business? DJAndre905 (@djandre905) discusses the one important trait to posses when you start to network; building strong, long-lasting industry connections must start at a human level before you can involve both of your careers. Check out his linktree: https://linktr.ee/DJAndre905 #spinningforward #BIPOC #BIPOCMusic #DJ #DJAndre905 #contentcreator #artist #torontoraptors

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗝 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲? DJ Andre 905 (@djandre905) reveals the creative story behind how he chose his DJ name, inspired by a moment while listening to a song on his iPod. Check out his linktree to see his creations: https://linktr.ee/DJAndre905 #spinningforward #BIPOC #BIPOCMusic #DJ #DJAndre905 #contentcreator

What Inspired You to Pursue a Path into OCAD and a Creative Career?
What Inspired You to Pursue a Path into OCAD and a Creative Career?

Illustrator and tattoo artist, Mia Dang,, recounts her path into the creative field, deeply influenced by a grandparent's passion for the arts. Early exposure to music, literature, and painting sparked a lifelong interest. Despite cultural expectations and initial family reservations, she committed to their artistic pursuits in their late teens, eventually earning their family's support. #BIPOC #POC #bipoccontentcreators #spinningforward #microinfluencers #OCAD #creativecareer #artistic #familysupport #music

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What-lead-you-to-start-creating-content-relating-to-your-hair-1723052728

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿? Dupe Adeyemi (@saintdupsie) started creating content relating to her hair and how to manage/style it so she could inspire others with similar hair types to embrace their natural hair. #BIPOC #POC #bipoccontentcreators #spinningforward #microinfluencers #blackhair #haircare

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How-did-you-balance-academic-requirements-with-pursuing-your-personal-artistic-style-1723475534

Illustrator and tattoo artist, Mia Dang shares the sacrifices her parents made to support their education in Canada and their determination to succeed despite self-doubt. Discussing the challenges of fitting into a structured art curriculum and how it affected their creative freedom. Reflects on the diverse career paths in illustration and the struggles some peers faced with feeling under appreciated, highlighting the personal and academic hurdles on the journey to graduation and artistic self-discovery. Check out her website for more of her amazing work: https://cstu.io/e16a7e #BIPOC #POC #bipoccontentcreators #spinningforward #microinfluencers #immigrantstories #artist #determination #artwork #goalsetting

What was it like moving to a non-neighbourly city from Nigeria?
What was it like moving to a non-neighbourly city from Nigeria?

What was it like moving to a non-neighbourly city from Nigeria? Dupe Adeyemi (@saintdupsie) shares her initial thoughts when she moved from a community-oriented country like Nigeria, to Toronto, Ontario. #BIPOC #POC #bipoccontentcreators #spinningforward #microinfluencers

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How-does-one-cope-with-online-negativity-and-stay-happy-as-a-creator-1724269658

Ron Josol (@ronjosol) reflects on how artists face negative comments and hate from online trolls. He talks about the importance of making being happy and fulfilled with yourself and your art daily regardless of where the negativity comes from. Ron is a strong role model for any creator who struggles from dealing with criticism and negativity. #BIPOC #POC #bipoccreators #spinningforward #negativity #trolling #art #daily #RonJosol #comedy

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