Independent Music Artist
Radio B - Grammy Winning Recording Artist/Community Pillar (Personal Brand)
Alongside my work as a brand strategist, I’ve spent over two decades building and sustaining an independent music career—As an independent recording artist, I’ve been responsible for every aspect of my brand—from narrative and visual identity to content, live experience, and audience growth—often operating without the infrastructure typically afforded to major- label artists.
Selected Achievements & Contributions
Released 10+ independent albums, developing long-term narrative consistency and audience trust
Grammy Winning as a contributing songwriter to Mad Skillz "Words For Days Vol 1" for Best Spoken Word/Poetry Album 2026
Inspired and served as the visual subject of the “Say Their Names” mural on Broad Street, reinforcing the intersection of art, culture, and civic memory
Led brand strategy, visual direction, and video content direction across multiple releases
Managed budgeting, production planning, and creative resourcing
Coordinated and promoted live events and performances
Songwriting and scoring for recorded and live projects
Virginia Union University Artist In Residence (2022-2023) (First in history)
Virginia Public Media Community Advisory Board Member (Current)
Virginia Hiphop Foundation Board Member (Current)
ESPN Richmond On Air Personality (Current)
Creator of Annual Flag On The Moon Concert Series (10 years)
Creator of Radio B & Friends Concert Series
Recognition & Media Features
My work as an independent artist has been featured across national and regional platforms, including:
BET Jams · Revolt · XXL · HOT 97 · The Source Magazine · URLTV · RVA Mag · Style Weekly · Richmond Times-Dispatch · CBS 6 · PBS, and more
Strategic Value
This lived experience sharpened my ability to:
Build brands without artificial separation between strategy and execution
Identify experiential moments that create emotional resonance
Balance creative vision with operational realities
Understand how audiences actually engage with culture—not just how it’s theorized
This experience directly informs how I approach brand systems, storytelling, and experience design for organizations today.