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What song is Patti LaBelle singing to Aretha Franklin here? 🎤 I love moments like this because music is such a huge part of my life and everything I do. It’s more than just sound—it’s a connection, a form of expression, and a way to bring people together. What does music do for you? How does it move you? 🎶 Let me know in the comments! #MusicIsLife #MusicalIcons #PattiLaBelle #ArethaFranklin #LegendaryMoments #MusicConnects #PowerOfMusic #SoulfulVibes #EszquireXFriends #BTBSN #OpenMicVibes

What song is Patti LaBelle singing to Aretha Franklin here? 🎤 I love moments like this because music is such a huge part of my life and everything I do. It’s more than just sound—it’s a connection, a form of expression, and a way to bring people together. What does music do for you? How does it move you? 🎶 Let me know in the comments! #MusicIsLife #MusicalIcons #PattiLaBelle #ArethaFranklin #LegendaryMoments #MusicConnects #PowerOfMusic #SoulfulVibes #EszquireXFriends #BTBSN #OpenMicVibes

This next clip is one of the closing songs we did together—"Put It on Me" by Ja Rule, Lil' Mo, and Vita. Funny story: this was the first song I ever held hands and skated with someone to when I was a kid! 😄 It was such a vibe, and I’m truly grateful for the night and all the people who came out to support these youth. Special shoutout to the parents, families, and community members who showed they care. 💛 Also, a big shoutout to DJ Eddie, making his debut! I worked with Eddie over the summer, teaching him how to DJ, and he absolutely nailed it. As soon as this song ended, he had the next track ready to go. That’s what I love to see! 🙌🏿 Shoutout to Big Eddie! It’s moments like these that remind me how much I love bringing people together through music and creativity. Let’s keep supporting our youth—Donate today: Cash App: $btbsn GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/49d21654 #70sTheme #OpenMicNight #PutItOnMe #JaRule #LilMo #YouthEmpowerment #BTBSNJunior #SupportTheJourney #DonateNow #BTBSN #CommunitySupport #DJEddie #ThrowbackVibes

🎤 70s-Themed Open Mic Night – BTBSN Junior Highlight 🎤 This reel captures the magic of our 70s-themed open mic night with BTBSN Junior! From creating invitations to designing flyers, the youth did it all. In this clip, we’re singing "Is It Still Good to You" by SWV, and the vibes were unmatched! 🖤 It was heartwarming to see community leaders like David Flick, his wife, and Taris Vrcek come out and support. 💛 Alongside @Ishara Henry, we’ve built a space where 12-16 youth come daily to learn and grow. Thanks to our partnerships with MRCDC and @newsunrisingpgh, we’ve been able to give these youth opportunities to plan events, DJ, create media, and manage operations like pros. Many have graduated to leading BTBSN Junior’s planning committee, and their growth has been inspiring! 🌟 Support our youth by donating today: Cash App: $btbsn GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/49d21654 #70sTheme #OpenMicNight #YouthEmpowerment #BTBSNJunior #SWV #SupportTheJourney #DonateNow #BTBSN #MRCDC 🎶

Here’s a clip of me practicing "Must Be Nice" by Lyfe Jennings on the keys, with the room joining in. Lyfe Jennings’ album got me through some of the toughest times—coming out of high school, going to college, dealing with breakups, hardships, and losing my mom. This song has always held a special place for me. 💛 Big shoutout to Lyfe Jennings for making music that helps people heal and get through the hardest moments. 🙏 Donate today to help keep this creative space going: Cash App: $btbsn GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/49d21654 #MustBeNice #LyfeJennings #BTBSN #BTBSNJr #OpenMicNight #LiveMusic #HealingThroughMusic #SupportTheJourney #DonateNow

Here’s a clip of me practicing "Must Be Nice" by Lyfe Jennings on the keys, with the room joining in. Lyfe Jennings’ album got me through some of the toughest times—coming out of high school, going to college, dealing with breakups, hardships, and losing my mom. This song has always held a special place for me. 💛 Big shoutout to Lyfe Jennings for making music that helps people heal and get through the hardest moments. 🙏 Donate today to help keep this creative space going: Cash App: $btbsn GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/49d21654 #MustBeNice #LyfeJennings #BTBSN #BTBSNJr #OpenMicNight #LiveMusic #HealingThroughMusic #SupportTheJourney #DonateNow

🎶 90s Night at BTBSN & BTBSN Junior Studios 🎶 Throwing it back to an unforgettable 90s night at our old studios with this impromptu jam session! 🎹 I’m on the organ, and Margaret is bringing it with her vocals—one of those magical moments where everything just clicked. We’re building something even bigger! A 24-hour service base in McKees Rocks on Helen Street, launching events in January 2026. If you’re interested in partnering or collaborating, reach out! We’re looking for people to join us on this journey. Donate today to help us keep the momentum going: Cash App: $btbsn GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/49d21654 Let’s make more magic together. 💛 #90sNight #BTBSN #BTBSNJr #JamSession #LiveMusic #McKeesRocks #CollaborateWithUs #SupportTheJourney #DonateNow #CognitivePoverty

Throwing it back to when Visuals by Ishara and I teamed up for one of our first commercials at The BlackteaBrownsuga Network ! We shot this for local artist Leaky Faucet as he dropped his debut album #BattleScars. This project really showed us what we can do together and set the stage for future collabs. Be sure to check out Battle Scars on all streaming platforms and experience the raw emotion behind his music! 🎧🎤 Want to support more projects like this? Sponsor one of our videos or contribute to our fundraiser at https://gofund.me/49d21654! Your support helps us keep creating impactful content. 🙏🏿 #CreativeCollab #BattleScarsAlbum #SupportLocalArtists #BTBSN #VisualsByIshara #LeakyFaucet #MusicJourney #SupportCreativity

🎤 From the September 19 Karaoke & Open Mic Night 🎤 Featuring Aaleah Oliver’s soulful performance! ✨ A night filled with energy, connection, and incredible music. Aaleah took the stage and made the room come alive. Moments like this remind us why we keep doing what we do—bringing people together through creativity and music. 💛 Help us keep this space open and support our mission to explore cognitive poverty through music and media. Donate today: Cash App: $btbsn GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/49d21654 #SupportTheJourney #BTBSN #OpenMicNight #LiveMusic #DonateNow #CognitivePoverty #AaleahOliver #MusicAndCommunity

🎹 From the September 19 Open Mic and Karaoke Night Hosted by Aaleah 🎤 This moment means so much to me. On that night, I was practicing singing and playing the keys, something I’ve been teaching myself to help deal with everything going on in my life. But when my anxiety hit, I started to pull back. Then the magic happened. The people around me didn’t leave—they stayed, sang with me, and together, we created something beautiful. We all felt it. That’s the power of community and music. 💛 Now, we’re facing another challenge, but it’s also an opportunity for us to come together. Our electricity is off while we wait for finances to clear, and with the storm affecting call and processing centers—and Monday being a holiday—the banks won’t reopen until Tuesday. We need to raise $500 today to keep this creative space open and continue our work with BTBSN and BTBSN Jr., researching cognitive poverty through music and media. I’m asking for your support. If this moment touched you, please consider donating or sponsoring this video for $100. Every bit helps us stay on this path and keep sharing moments like this. You can donate via Cash App at: $btbsn Or through our GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/49d21654 Learn more about what we’re doing at www.btbsn.org. Please share, donate if you can, and help us keep this journey alive. Thank you for being here and for believing in what we’re building together. #SupportTheJourney #MusicAndHealing #CognitivePoverty #BTBSN #BTBSNJr #DonateNow #OpenMicNight #HealingThroughMusic #AnxietyAndArt

Guess the Songs! Extension Footage from Our Open Mic Night—More Videos Coming Soon! This next clip is an extension of footage from our September 19th Karaoke and Open Mic Night, featuring me, Eszquire, warming up on the keys with three popular dance songs from the 90s and 2000s. Can you guess which ones they are? Talking on the microphone or in front of people is still new to me, and it’s something I’m working to get more comfortable with. This space gives me the chance to practice both playing and speaking, helping me build confidence in front of an audience. The Blackteabrownsuga Network (BTBSN) uses music, media, and creativity to support personal growth and mental health. We offer a safe space for youth and adults to explore their talents and connect with others. However, we're currently facing funding challenges that put our space at risk. Your support is crucial to keeping our space open and thriving. Please consider donating through GoFundMe or directly via Cash App: $BTBSN to help us continue serving the McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh communities. Stay tuned—more videos are coming soon! #GuessTheSongs #KaraokeNight #OpenMicNight #EszquireOnKeys #BTBSN #BlackteabrownsugaNetwork #MusicAndMentalHealth #SafeSpaceForCreatives #CommunitySupport #SupportOurSpace #DonateNow #KeepTheMusicAlive #CreativeGrowth #PittsburghCreatives #McKeesRocks #SupportLocalTalent #MusicMatters #FundraiserSupport #TogetherWeCan #HelpUsThrive #BuildingConfidence #SupportOurCommunity

I’m dropping another video from our September 19th Adult Karaoke and Open Mic Night, featuring our youth, Michael. He recently graduated high school and has been using this space to learn, grow, and find his voice. In this clip, Michael is singing “The Worst” by Jhené Aiko—a song that’s all about finding your strength. What I love most is how he took a second opportunity to practice and give it another try—and how we all came together to support him. It’s these moments of encouragement and community that make this space so special. We also had a special guest that night: DJ Came, who often walked by our space but never knew what we did inside. That night, he decided to stop in and ended up staying for the rest of the evening. It’s moments like these that remind me how valuable this space is for connection and growth. I’m so grateful for what this space has offered, and I look forward to everything we’ll continue to do, whether here or in our new location that we’re building. Music and media have been a huge part of how we support mental health journeys here, providing a space where everyone can express themselves and grow. If you’d like to support us in keeping this space going, you can donate through our GoFundMe or directly via Cash App: $BTBSN. Your support helps us continue offering these opportunities to youth and community members.

Help Us Keep Our Creative Safe Haven Alive Check out this highlight from our September 19th Adult Karaoke and Open Mic Night, hosted by Aaleah Oliver! This time, we’re featuring Andrea, one of Pittsburgh’s talented artists, as she practices her vocals and guitar. It’s been so inspiring to have deeper conversations with her, learning about her accomplishments and the exciting goals she has for the future. I’m looking forward to seeing where her journey takes her—make sure to follow her story! Unfortunately, we’re facing the risk of losing this space due to unexpected funding challenges. Recent hurricanes have only added to the difficulties, impacting processing centers and leaving many communities without power. We’re all navigating these tough times together, and your support is more crucial than ever to keep our programming alive for the youth and community members in McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh. Every bit of help makes a difference. Please consider donating through our GoFundMe or directly via Cash App: $BTBSN. Let’s keep this space open for artists like Andrea and many more. #CommunitySupport #OpenMicNight #KaraokeVibes #MentalHealthMatters #McKeesRocks #PittsburghCreatives #SupportLocal #BTBSN #TogetherWeCan #SupportOurSpace #HurricaneRelief #DonateNow #SaveOurSpace #CreativeCommunity #KeepTheMusicAlive #SupportAndrea #FollowHerJourney #EmpowerLocalArtists #HelpUsThrive #GivingBackTogether

I’m sharing some of these special moments because when we aren’t working in the community and dealing with mental health crises, we’re using this space to connect more deeply with each other—and with ourselves. This space has become a beautiful place for connection and bonding. Here’s a highlight from our September 19th Adult Karaoke and Open Mic Night, hosted by Aaleah Oliver. It’s a space where we practice being who we want to be every day while supporting one another through our mental health struggles and journeys. Right now, we’re in jeopardy of losing this space due to funding challenges beyond our control. The recent hurricanes have made things even harder, as many processing centers are impacted, and communities are dealing with power outages and their own crises. We’re all in this together, and we need your support to keep this programming alive in McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh. Every donation, share, or word of support helps us continue building this community. Please consider donating at https://gofund.me/49d21654. #CommunitySupport #OpenMicNight #KaraokeVibes #MentalHealthMatters #McKeesRocks #PittsburghCreatives #SupportLocal #BTBSN #TogetherWeCan #SupportOurSpace #HurricaneRelief #DonateNow #SaveOurSpace #CommunityHealing #ArtsInTheBurgh #SupportSmallNonprofits #TogetherThroughCrisis #KeepTheMusicAlive #CreativeSafeHaven #StandWithUs #PittsburghStrong #KaraokeCommunity #DonateForGood #HelpUsThrive #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #HopeInHardTimes #ShareTheLove #GivingBackTogether #EmpowerCommunity