grittyvibes

[grittyvibes]

Artwork by @griot_sp 🖤 • • • • • #artoftheday #blackartwork #artgallery #melanin #art #blackart #melaninbeauty #melaninmagic #blackartsupport #blackartist #melaninqueen #melaningoddess #artlife #blackartistspace #dopeblackartists #dopeblackartwork #blackexcellence #artwork #blackartists #blacklove #blackgirlmagic #dopeblackartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CEwt_kqDZvY/?igshid=160dxtqdny7no

#artoftheday #blackartwork #artgallery #melanin #art #blackart #melaninbeauty #melaninmagic #blackartsupport #blackartist #melaninqueen #melaningoddess #artlife #blackartistspace #dopeblackartists #dopeblackartwork #blackexcellence #artwork #blackartists #blacklove #blackgirlmagic #dopeblackartist

[grittyvibes]

Today on our site: @chrisanthony2112 shared a preview of his upcoming book “Be Kind or Else”. Check it out in bio! Inspired by past Revolutions, the book is a visual tale of modern day activists – mostly African-American women, who are both at the forefront of activist movements as well as disproportionately affected by income and wealth inequality. • • • • • #artoftheday #blackartwork #artgallery #melanin #art #blackart #melaninbeauty #melaninmagic #blackartsupport #blackartist #melaninqueen #melaningoddess #artlife #blackartistspace #dopeblackartists #dopeblackartwork #blackexcellence #artwork #blackartists #blacklove #blackgirlmagic #dopeblackartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpiKJdDGZi/?igshid=w55jfvj6hh4z

#artoftheday #blackartwork #artgallery #melanin #art #blackart #melaninbeauty #melaninmagic #blackartsupport #blackartist #melaninqueen #melaningoddess #artlife #blackartistspace #dopeblackartists #dopeblackartwork #blackexcellence #artwork #blackartists #blacklove #blackgirlmagic #dopeblackartist

[grittyvibes]

Immanuel Wilkins delivers with the long awaited Jazz single "Warriors"

Immanuel Wilkins delivers with the long awaited Jazz single “Warriors”

The debut album is on the way

When Immanuel Wilkinsdebuted “Warriors”, the single from his upcoming project, he included a dedication to the many black lives taken at the hands of the police. His album, which is slated for an August 7th release, was conceptualized to speak directly to the black American experience. In this current racial climate, the killing of black bodies has finally became a…

View On WordPress

[grittyvibes]

Presh impresses in his debut with his relaxing Lofi track "Escape"

Presh impresses in his debut with his relaxing Lofi track “Escape”

The promising music artist creates a vibe with this one

A campfire crackles into the night sky, serving as a place of comfort and warmth for a man alone. As piano chords and hand placed percussion creep in, a similar warm feeling exudes from the music itself. This is the backdrop for Presh’s debut song “Escape”, a relaxing, Lofi track complemented with hand drawn visuals. Perhaps equally as…

View On WordPress

[grittyvibes]

Sam Hick's debut film premieres today! (Exclusive interview)

Sam Hick’s debut film premieres today! (Exclusive interview)

Tune in to the indie film with us

Sam Hicks is wearing a suit today, and if you know anything about his story, you’d know that he has every right to. A few months back, we documented his incredible journey as an up and coming filmmaker.His passion and dedication towards his craft stood out to us as he fought to produce his award winning film “Outgrown”. The indie film, directed by 2020 Sundance…

View On WordPress

[grittyvibes]

5 Upcoming Streetwear Designers You Should Check Out

5 Upcoming Streetwear Designers You Should Check Out

Meet the Creators 

Streetwear is a powerful movement that knows no labels. Whether young or old, you can always throw on a graphic tee with some skinnies and create a dope look. Today, streetwear has canceled the modern day-to-day formality and elevated self expression through garments. Because the movement is so broad it’s quite easy to overlook or miss out on fire pieces and brands. So, here…

View On WordPress

[grittyvibes]

Malcolm Jamal Warner leads the spoken word film WORD WARRIORS III

Malcolm Jamal Warner leads the spoken word film WORD WARRIORS III

The important film gets its Juneteenth premiere

As the social climate has reached its boiling point, we’ve seen a beautiful awakening sweep across the country and the world. Artists have taken it upon themselves to reflect the world within their work and challenge the status quo that has been upheld for far too long by oppressors. It is in this climate that the Spoken Word documentary WORD…

View On WordPress

[grittyvibes]

Celebrating excellence in the arts at Gritty Vibes

Gritty Vibes has been, and will always be about the uplifting of black artists. Each artist showcased below has at least two things in common: They’re black and they’re dope at their craft. Today we decided to honor that a little differently. Here is 100 black artists that you should support ASAP!

Oh and by the way, each of these artists has been featured on Gritty Vibes at one time or another (And hundreds others but who’s counting?). If you’d like to know more about an artist, put their name in the search bar on this site, and read up about them.

  Pat and Keishh Musicians Photo by @saintdioni

Tyrel Hunt Writer, Director (Founder of this site)

Xeno Moonflower Musician

Cito Blanko Poet, author Photos by Chuck Wolf

Rob Gueringer Guitarist

Blaze Johnson Jr Musician

Steven Fowler Musician, Composer

Amanda Morris Actor

Matt Clayburn Artist

Annie Bercy Photographer, videographer, designer Photo by @goldenpolaroid

Justin Kirkland Actor

Corey Staggers Saxophonist

Tiesha Thomas Actor

Braxton Cook Jr Saxophonist Photo by @doriangrae.jpg

Destiny Briona Photo by @lukethesap

Wave IQ Music Producer (Shot by Joe Lombardi)

Melanie Faye Guitarist

Musician

Devri Velazquez Writer

Juani Corsino Photo by @undergound_nyc

Clrconscience Rapper

Lougotcash Rapper

Dillon Cooper Rapper

Vincena Musician Photo by @msthaaaang

NERIKA Musician

Alicia Robinson Artist

Kayla Brianna Singer

Dina Baez @k.pelle.designs

Landon White Filmmaker

Samira Gibson Musician

Jaren Musician

LORRELL Fashion line

Immanuel Wilkins Saxophonist

Naja Young Musician Photo by @Saintdioni

Bryan Thompson Musician

April Kae Musician

John F. Thomas Filmmaker

Malik Roberts Photo by @patrick_siboni

Natalie Jasmine Filmmaker Photo by @shazthephotog

Tim Johnson Jr Musician

Aweng Chuol Model

Veli Artist

Pedro Fequiere Jr Animator, Producer

Maya Milan Musician Photo by @staringstrangers

Anthony Anderson Actor

Karyn West Photographer Photo by @b_melly_

Paige Fraser Dancer Photo by Tyler James

Photo by @Lukethesap

Lance Brown Actor

Terrance Vann Artist

Abigail Whitney Model

Kyemah McEntyre Designer

Neila Musician

Oya Noire Musician

Shawn Antoine II Filmmaker

Andira Sample Designer Photographer: Adin Penner

Chloe Chavis Shot by @visine_vision

Sinead Bovell Model

Shanell Sharpe Musician

Gabe Gault Artist

Daryl Bright Filmmaker, Performing Artist Photo by @juliadfoo

Arrington Porter Artist/Musician

Imani Jaye Musician

Rashan Allen Filmmaker, Entrepreneur

Kondwani Fidel Musician

Musician Photo by @the_lonesome_photographer

Jeh Martinez Artist

Seraiah Nicole Musician Photo by @aceadelic

Christina Kim Davis Dancer, Choreographer Photo by @flythegenius

Leron Lee Filmmaker

Shinobi Ninja Musician

Tina Mazyck Musician

Matt Violinist Musician

Taylor Gordon Musician

Ken Mcdonald Fashion Designer

Soberyungwalter Writer, Fashion, Entrepreneur

27 Delly, Rapper

Blaque Dynamite Drummer

Kar Logan Actor

Shawn Smith Musician Photo by @makewonderspa

Salaam Muhammad Artist

Huriyyah Muhammad Filmmaker

Artist

Lorea Turner Singer Photo by @yay_itsjay

Malcolm Yeung Comedian

Alex Phoenix sINGER

Queen Amina Model

Bakary D Writer, Filmmaker

Erewil Ferreira Photographer

Devon Rice Filmmaker

Sindigo Photo by @youngeltro

Andre Session Jr Photographer

Ashley StrakeArtist

Sarah Angel Musician

Anatola Visual Artist, Filmmaker Photo by @sosie.a

Marcus Wilson Artist

Sam Hicks Filmmaker

Lea Anderson Flutist

Kii Michelle Haynes Ballerina

Joe Ca$h Rapper Photo by @erikondecc

Khari Constantine Actor

ClemonsandCo Musician

Chris Zapata Photographer

Derrick St Pierre Videographer

Maddy Sway Rapper, Writer Gritty Vibes Contributer

Here’s 100 Black Artist to support this Juneteenth Celebrating excellence in the arts at Gritty Vibes Gritty Vibes has been, and will always be about the uplifting of black artists.

[grittyvibes]

Solomon Cazer impresses with his soulful 1st single "Falling"

Solomon Cazer impresses with his soulful 1st single “Falling”

The Saint Louis artist is off to a great start

If falling in love had a theme song, we’re almost certain that it’d be sung by Solomon Cazer. In his new release “Falling”, he takes listeners on a surreal trip of infatuation. The Saint Louis artist combines elements of Neo Soul and Jazz, pulling from influences of his music filled childhood. Serving as both the producer and singer on the track,…

View On WordPress

[grittyvibes]

Check out these talented artists

As the Black Lives Matter Movement has continued, gatekeepers across industries have called themselves out for a lack of opportunity and diversity. (Crazy that it took all of this right?!) According to Teen Vogue, there has only been ONE black photographer and 21 black women to contribute a Vogue cover in the past 127 years. Anna Wintour was one of many to acknowledge prejudice, and Black Twitter and Instagram got to work. Here are some of our favorites, but it doesn’t stop here. There are hundreds more on the hashtag, so show these black creatives some love.

Oh yeah and let the record show that this was started by @capricornbbyy1 (Twitter)

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

https://twitter.com/JoshuaKissi/status/1270406978947428352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1270406978947428352&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecut.com%2F2020%2F06%2Fblack-artists-create-vogue-covers-in-the-vogue-challenge.html

https://twitter.com/celinebyslimane/status/1270848459239653376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1270848459239653376&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecut.com%2F2020%2F06%2Fblack-artists-create-vogue-covers-in-the-vogue-challenge.html

https://twitter.com/Benni_ree/status/1270646979979345920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1270646979979345920&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecut.com%2F2020%2F06%2Fblack-artists-create-vogue-covers-in-the-vogue-challenge.html

https://twitter.com/Paracosmjb/status/1270587716082810881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1270587716082810881&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecut.com%2F2020%2F06%2Fblack-artists-create-vogue-covers-in-the-vogue-challenge.html

https://twitter.com/TexasIsaiah/status/1270760449357647872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1270760449357647872&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecut.com%2F2020%2F06%2Fblack-artists-create-vogue-covers-in-the-vogue-challenge.html

https://twitter.com/flackoJodieee/status/1271348086711955456

https://twitter.com/TheKingFufu/status/1271510050230669314

https://twitter.com/rakiamoctar__/status/1271531278584688642

https://twitter.com/SheilahSheldone/status/1271382039825125376

https://twitter.com/nanaAffulO/status/1271561942101098497

https://twitter.com/nickranger876/status/1271240605310554112

https://twitter.com/Mr__Oseyi/status/1271426513964093440

https://twitter.com/ZahrahSudhir/status/1271352274887958529

https://twitter.com/grxsxz/status/1271623807728529409

https://twitter.com/AfricanJawn/status/1271521286070562817

Here’s over 70 of our favorite #VogueChallenge covers Check out these talented artists As the Black Lives Matter Movement has continued, gatekeepers across industries have called themselves out for a lack of opportunity and diversity.

[grittyvibes]

Kota The Friend speaks on success as an independent artist

Kota The Friend speaks on success as an independent artist

The Brooklyn Artist is fresh off a #1 Album

This article was originally written by me for Today’s New Hip Hop. Check them out and their dope content

On May 22nd, underdogs everywhere, regardless of class, gender or occupation, got a defiant W.  Brooklyn’s own KOTA the Friend was fresh off the release of his sophomore album “EVERYTHING”, which sat firmly at #1 on Apple Music. His fan base, a…

View On WordPress

[grittyvibes]

The brand pushing social justice

College can create a legacy for a lot of things. Though it is a place of learning it can be a place where you connect with kindred spirits and even potential business partners. Meet the Morehouse crew: Grant Bennett, Malik Kennedy and Mason Chipley who used their college experience to establish a brotherhood and build the creative brand “Long Live.” A collective brand where the three use clothing to navigate their audience through life experiences. 

Each coming from a different area of the map. Grant (Fayetteville, North Carolina), Malik (Toronto, Canada) and Mason (Inglewood, California) adds a unique perspective to the brand. With their first project “Long Live 2020” which was dedicated to the class of 2020 who unfortunately couldn’t participate in a traditional graduation ceremony is only glimpse how powerful the messages are to come. “On the back of our tees, we wrote, ‘We gon’ make it out regardless.’  Our tees reflect the attitude of most of the people in our generation” they said, “Outside of creating a tee that would stand the test of time, we wanted to create something that captured our mindset.” 

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Long Live is not only a brand but a community movement. When asked what the futures hold for LL they replied “Long Live will continue to drop projects in the future. We have already been asked to design tees for a large group of students in the class of 2021” the crew adds, “Outside of merchandise, we also have an interest in branching out into hosting live events and social impact. We are already working on some new ideas for the fall.” They are currently donating proceeds to multiple different social justice causes surrounding police brutality. 

Make sure you follow @longlivetwentytwenty to check out the movement and support. 

        Long Live Spreading Awareness Through Fashion The brand pushing social justice College can create a legacy for a lot of things. Though it is a place of learning it can be a place where you connect with kindred spirits and even potential business partners.

[grittyvibes]

BLACK LIVES MATTER

The following 50 photos were sourced from various accounts hashtags on Instagram, Twitter etc. If you recognize the photographer for any of them, please let us know at [email protected]

  This slideshow requires JavaScript.

50 photos documenting the George Floyd Protest BLACK LIVES MATTER The following 50 photos were sourced from various accounts hashtags on Instagram, Twitter etc.

[grittyvibes]

Jaren delivers a self produced single "GOOD"

Jaren delivers a self produced single “GOOD”

The talented musician is back with a hit

When the artist formerly known as Jaysetto decided to align his stage name with his given name, “Jaren”, a shift occurred in his music and overall sound. His debut album “Just the Beginning” set foundation for him as a musician, but it’s follow up “JarenisJaren” was a major step towards the talent he is today. Now, Jaren has returned again with a new…

View On WordPress

[grittyvibes]

Detroit bred artist ClemonsAndCo impresses with his single "Jus Sayin"

Detroit bred artist ClemonsAndCo impresses with his single “Jus Sayin”

A must hear tune from the talented contemporary artist Hailing from Mo Town, ClemonsAndCo knows a few things about catching a groove. On his latest track though, the subject matter isn’t wrapped up in the honeymoon phase of love, or a tough break up, but rather the very human and relatable in between stage. What makes him and his music unique is his ability to channel his influences into…

View On WordPress

[grittyvibes]

Bakary premieres his debut animated film “The Journey of Souba”

Bakary premieres his debut animated film “The Journey of Souba”

The talented filmmaker has something to say

With verbal storytelling being such a time honored tradition throughout Africa, it makes sense that “The Journey of Souba” kicks off with a story around an open fire. In his debut film, Bakary Diarrassouba pulls from his own life experiences to deliver an animated short to remember. 

In the city of of Abidjan, “The Journey of Souba” focuses on…

View On WordPress

[grittyvibes]

Caleborate drops new EP "Sparks In The Studio"

Caleborate drops new EP “Sparks In The Studio”

The Five song project is a great listen

“I ain’t tryna kill the vibe, I just feel like saying this, I ain’t tryna kick knowledge, I’d rather just talk my shit.” That single bar, spit on the song “Gemini”, pretty much captures the feeling of Caleborate’s new EP “Sparks in the studio”. Not to be confused with a “Conscious Rapper”, Caleborate is simply presenting himself as a human being on this…

View On WordPress