A.C the Ruler - From Milwaukee with Love

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The word of today is Versatility!

A.C the Ruler is a local rapper who recently released his album, From Milwaukee with Love. From Milwaukee with Love is a 11 track album consisting of rap, R&B and disco elements. This album is a very easy listen and I love the versatility in this piece. The album has an overall theme of contentment but each song has its own message and vibe. My favorite songs on the album are “Stay up”, “A Milwaukee Night'' and “Scorpio”. I would suggest everyone listen to “Stay Up” off of the album because I can easily hear this song on my playlist and the radio. The song features artists ninefivehouse and Stephanie Young with spoken word, an R&B hook and mellow melody. “Scorpio” features Marzo and samples “If you let me” by Sinead Harnett and even has an amazing remix for the outro of the album. Lastly, “A Milwaukee Night” is probably my favorite song on the entire album. Milwaukee native, A.C chose the perfect song to name after his hometown Milwaukee. A.C is definitely up next and I suggest everyone add him to your musical roaster NOW!

Tanasia Shaw/CW

Listen to From Milwaukee With Love on Spotify. A.C. the Ruler · Album · 2020 · 11 songs.



CopyWrite Mag Press Interview w/ Marquise Mays, Film Director of The Heartland (Short Film)

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CopyWrite's Editor-in-Chief, Lexi S. Brunson and Intern Tanasia Shaw, chat with director of The Heartland Marquise Mays about his new short film, Black Culture in Milwaukee, creating in a pandemic and more! This refreshing Saturday morning convo gives a glimpse into a narrative that we can no longer circumvent…

A space for Black Culture right here in Milwaukee, The Heartland.

Marquise Mays is a filmmaker and media scholar based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He holds a M.A from the University of Southern California and a B.A from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work presents an opportunity for Black kids to be proud to call this place home. As an independent filmmaker, Marquise’s films have been screened nationally and internationally. Most recently, he worked as an Associate Producer on the Student Academy Award Winning Film, The Dope Years: The Untold Story of Latasha Harlins.

The Heartland, is a film developed and produced in part with Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT) for  their inaugural Artist Activist Fellowship. At LIT, they focus on building a solid future that is young, Black, Brown and LIT. This year they have developed their strategy to include Cultural Organizing in order to shift culture by developing leaders, known as artist activists. Artist Activists use their creativity to speak truth, as well as move people to feel empowered to shift  culture and make systemic change. 

- via LIT (Leaders Igniting Transformation)

Learn more at @theheartlandfilm on instagram.

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CopyWrite's Editor-in-Chief, Lexi S. Brunson and Intern Tanasia Shaw chat with director of The Heartland Marquise Mays about his new short film, Black Cultur...

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Sky Phreshh- Raised by Wolves

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It’s the samples for me! 

Skyy Huncho recently released his album “Raised by Wolves.” The album includes seven diverse tracks with constant wordplay, flow and nostalgic samples. Two of my favorite song from Huncho’s latest work is “She-Wolf” and “Dead Press.” “She-Wolf” samples Teyanna Taylor’s “Gonna Love me” (which sampled The Delfonics’ “I gave to you”) and is about Huncho’s love for a girl, while trying to work on their relationship and build together. While “Dead Press” samples Nas’ Dead Presidents, the song’s honesty and tribute to Nas makes it amazing. The constant theme of wolves on the album cover, album title and track names is consistent and clever. 

Make sure you check Milwaukee’s very own, Skyy Preshh’s debut album!

Tanasia/CW 

Listen to Raised by Wolves on Spotify. Skyy Phreshh · Album · 2020 · 7 songs.



Kaylon Raps - Feelings (feat. Lianna Dunae)

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We all love a vibe, right? If so, you’ll want to check out Kaylon Raps’ latest single Feelings featuring Lianna Dunae.

Feelings is an easy listen that you can vibe to anywhere. Kaylon’s flow and use of wordplay takes the song to the next level. While Dunae’s soft and chill voice adds the perfect combination of rap and r&b. Kaylon has only released a few tracks so far and I’d say he’s off to a fantastic start.

Check out his latest singles on all major streaming platforms, you won’t regret it.

Tanasia Shaw/CW

Listen to Feelings on Spotify. Kaylon Raps · Single · 2020 · 1 songs.



2020 Virtual Teen Art Contest From Milwaukee Public Library

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*information provided by Milwaukee Public Library

Does art inspire you? Do you create art that empowers others?

Enter your favorite original art piece online between November 1-30, 2020. Submissions will be displayed online for one week (December 7-11) during our Virtual Art Gallery. All eligible submissions will be voted on by “Community Choice” during that time. The three submissions with the most votes will be the winners. Winners will be announced the following week and will remain displayed on our website.

Fill out the entry form below and submit images of your art. One image per art piece. Participants can submit two art pieces total.

Community Choice Award Prizes:

  • $100 gift card to Blick Art (Awarded to three teens with the most votes)

Rules & Regulations:

  • Must be between 13 and 18 years of age to participate.

  • Limit of two entries per person.

  • Entries must be original.

  • Entries can include still-life visual art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, graphic design, and photography.

  • One image per art piece.

  • Images must be submitted as PDF, PNG, or JPG file.

  • All submissions must be uploaded; no in-person or physical drop offs of art will be considered.

  • Participants must be Milwaukee County residents to be eligible. Individuals can win one prize only in this contest.

Deadline: December 4th, 2020 | 2nd Round of Black Talent Fund Scholarship Now Open!

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Hey Black Creatives…

Have YOU Applied Yet?

Our friends at the Black Talent Fund have reached out again in the hopes of providing a scholarship to a Black creative in Milwaukee. Read the “Talent Criteria” and Apply.

Deadline: December 4th, 2020

https://www.blacktalentfund.com/apply

Cj Folds - Daddy’s Girl

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Our first quarantine break this year really changed the lives for everyone, especially the parents of our youth. It’s been a challenge and it’s still an ongoing process. I really want to commend all the parents who have been juggling careers while still making sure their children are still receiving their education. I’ve seen a lot of y’all really step up, and from people like me who don’t have kids yet, I just want to say you are all appreciated. However, it’s not been easy for everyone, a lot of dad's weren’t given the opportunity to see their children during this time, and it has not always been by choice. There are many active father’s involved in their children’s lives, and if they genuinely want to raise these kids I think it’s unfair that bitter emotions can drive wedges between the relationships that are trying to be built. Some people have lost their father’s, and that type of pain never fully heals. I think that’s why I was able to vibe with this song from Cj Folds, Daddy’s Girl.

Cj Folds managed to create a hip-hop ballad showcasing the love and affection between father and daughter, and now the daughter’s father is no longer around. You hear the sadness in his voice as he describes the changes the daughter is going through since he is unable to be near her. She is his princess, and you can feel the pain he is experiencing. I know in times like these nobody wants to keep hearing about the negative sh*t going on, but with emotions like this we just simply ignore them.

Rap does not always have to be aggressive, and Cj Folds proves this with a soft song with a hard impact. From the catchy but heartbreaking chorus and the love language given in between the song’s metaphors, this song made me appreciate my own father more, and all that he has done for me since reaching adulthood. With the beautiful visual accompanied with this song, I can’t wait to hear more of what Cj Folds has in the future. Shout out to all the Dads out there who truly love those babies and R.I.P to the ones we’ve lost.

We love to see it.

/Adrienne for CW

Listen to Daddy's Girl on Spotify. Cj Folds · Single · 2020 · 1 songs.

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