Chicago Is The Culture

By Chicago Industry Publishing

Each season we tap into Chicago's Culture, as we go in-depth with influential tastemakers, upcoming stars, compelling storytellers, successful entrepreneurs and modern educators from Chicago and beyond.

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S1: Episode Ten - Photographer and Studio Owner @HimOverThereStudios

Chicago Is The CultureJan 13, 2019

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S1: Episode Ten - Photographer and Studio Owner @HimOverThereStudios

Kevin Russell, the owner of @HimOverThereStudios, talks with Host Tina about the notion of their being "no money" in art, the "creep" stigma male photographers are shadowed with, what it takes to break the wall down of being an "Urban" photographer, and more.

Jan 13, 201945:27

S1: Episode Nine - Hyper-Creative @LeonDeadfaceDivinci

Dubbed Chicago's first Hyper-Creative, Leon Deadface Davinci is your modern Renaissance Man; Painter, Illustrator, Animator and Director. He took some time to sit with our host Tina, and discusses emotions evoking art, his animation company Mudwing Media, and how he helps Chicago artist in their display of visuals.

Jan 13, 201942:09

S1: Episode Eight - Rising Artist @bagzlifestyle

After the release of his Mixtape "Holy City Bad Guy" Vol 1. last summer, @BagzLifestyle is set to release Vol 2 at some point late February 2019. He talks his interest in Comedy and what drives him to step it up in the industry.

Jan 13, 201921:21

S1: Episode Seven - Dance Choreographer @krisbellvieofficial

Kris Bellvie, Nationwide Choreographer and Model, has worked with Nathan Palmer, Sir the Baptist, DLow, Blake Martin, R. Kelly, and more. He talks dance being his alternative to being in the streets, the importance of self promotion, and his new dance classes for 2019.

Jan 13, 201953:34

S1: Episode Six - Songwriter @teamjohnhill

We get in-depth with Songwriter @TeamJohnHill as he discusses tips on how to become an award winning songwriter, how he began working with R. Kelly, and how singing is his first and last love.

Jan 06, 201927:10

S1: Episode Five - Songwriter and Rising Artist @2kdrae

We got a chance to sit in on a session with @2KDrae, as he discussed his latest single "Bag", Mental Health, and what it takes to build a buzz as an Independent Artist.

Jan 06, 201935:11

S1: Episode Four - Cinematographer @angelo_valentino

We caught up with Cinematographer Angelo of DADACreative, known for working with Calboy, King Louie, FBG Duck, Chief Keef, Twista, TY Money, KD Young Cocky and more, as he touched back down in Chicago.

Jan 06, 201917:29

S1: Episode Three - Music Producer @DJMilticket773

DJ Milticket discusses being one of the top go to DJ's for Mixtapes and being able to reach back to the young artist of Chicago.

Jan 06, 201923:29

S1: Episode Two - Writer and Filmmaker @jaydavistp

Writer and Filmmaker Jay Davis sits with our host Tina, to discuss film making, working with the Original Aunt Viv, and discusses his Choke on that Series.

Jan 06, 201943:34

S1: Episode One - Super Producers @hearontrackzel + @dbrooksexclusive

Our main host KTech has a raw and uncut conversation with Super Producer @HearonTrackzEl, known for working with artist Shawnna, King Louie, Queen Key, TY Money, Marvo, Kanye West, Malik Yusef and we got a chance to chat with the humble Platinum Producer @DBrooksExclusive, with credits for artist like KD Young Cocky, Valee, NBA YoungBoy, Dreezy, King Louie, G Herbo, Lil Durk, and Do or Die.

Dec 29, 201801:16:13