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Genesis Be Signs on to Co-Host NYU Hip Hop Show With DJ Petra on WNYU

Open Sky Artworks — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:51:37 +0000

Tune in Saturdays 5-7 on WNYU.ORG or HipHopAndHerFamily.com News Flash!! I am very proud to announce that my homie and partner in crime Genesis Be has officially joined the Hip-Hop & Her Family… well, family. Starting this past Saturday, Genesis is hanging with me in the studio as my co-host, interviewing guests, dropping freestyles and of course contributing her “random ramblings / senseless babbling.” Adding radio host to her long list of titles (including but not limited to MC, activist, entrepreneur, promoter and business woman) Genesis has got a lot of projects in the works so stay tuned!

Auzriel’s Hit Single “Through It All” Featured On MTV Show “Skins”!

Open Sky Artworks — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:35:52 +0000

Listen to the track, Through It All, featured on episode 4 of MTV’s “Skins”.

Omnia Releases New Project!

Open Sky Artworks — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:34:52 +0000

The Egyptian-American singer, OMNIA, released her project “The Jailbird EP” today. A senior in the Clive Davis Dept of Recorded Music at NYU, Omnia utilizes what she has learned at the prestigious school to produce an amazing piece of art that rivals that of mainstream music. She is an example of how young people all over the world are using their talent & knowledge to change the society by offering unique perspectives and solutions to global problems. We salute Omnia and those like her… KEEP STRIVING!

Strive Visits University of Southern Mississippi!

Open Sky Artworks — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:36:46 +0000

Genesis Be delivered a live performance and presentation for over 250 educators, social workers, students and Church representatives at University of Southern Mississippi. The presentation consisted of exploring the progress of Hip Hop pedagogy by referencing work by NYU’s Hip Hop Education Center, Martha Diaz, Marcella Runell Hall, Rabbi Darkside and Flocabulary.

Auzriel: Exclusive Interview With Sav Nation Magazine

Open Sky Artworks — Sat, 21 May 2011 19:23:41 +0000

North West Hip Hop. From the southern tip of Oregon up into Canada!!! Features exclusive interviews with North West artists J-Kronic, Lady Trinity, and RoseCity MissChief of Rose Bent, Seven, Auzriel, Cali Cash, Misschiviss, Karma, Vytell, M3licious, and Kashmier!!!

Swizz Beatz & Genesis Be on Bloomberg TV

Open Sky Artworks — Sat, 21 May 2011 19:21:31 +0000

Grammy Award-winning rapper and music producer Swizz Beatz talks about the impact of Apple Inc.’s iTunes on music marketing and strategy for spurring music sales in today’s environment. Swizz Beatz, speaking with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack,” also discusses his teaching position the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Genesis Be: Planet ILL Interview “Let There Be Light”

Open Sky Artworks — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:20:29 +0000

They say that there aren’t any real female emcees out there. Planet Ill knows that’s a lie because we cover them regularly. Whether or not they get mainstream attention is another thing but in the end, that doesn’t mean they don’t have skill. Enter Genesis Be, a femcee who has been rapping since her early teens. She’s currently a fellowship student and NYU’s Clive Davis School of Recorded music.

Genesis Be: Birthplace Magazine Interview

Open Sky Artworks — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:18:38 +0000

Genesis Be, a Mississippi transplant and Hurricane Katrina survivor, is working hard to make her mark as a member of the New York City hip hop scene, preparing her full-length release Mississippi to Manhattan, scheduled for an April, 2011 release. Genesis Be precedes the project with “Like a Movie,” a bouncy, synth-heavy “down South” sounding track, that gives listeners a good idea of what Genesis Be is bringing to the table.

Hip-Hop Activism: Genesis Be

Open Sky Artworks — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:00:50 +0000

In a male-dominated music industry, Genesis Be remains one of the freshest female voices in hip-hop. With a deep-rooted passion in music and activism, she is changing the platform for independent artists and using the mic to tell the stories of unheard women. Her newest single, “Precious Beyond Measure,” is an ode to domestic violence survivors: empowering women across the blogosphere and opening up more discussion on grassroots activism. Determined to blaze her own path, Genesis epitomizes the definition of a self-made woman with a burgeoning career and yearning to bring others up with her. Hailing from Mississippi, she has a unique story that spans from her family combating ruthless racism in the South to becoming one of the most popular artists at New York University’s Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music.

Genesis Be: A Student Rapper Story

Open Sky Artworks — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:02 +0000

“I want to infiltrate” is not a surprising statement to hear from one of the many up-and-coming entrepreneurs in New York City. What is surprising is this young entrepreneur’s age; at 22 years old, Genesis Be (also known as Lo-Key) has already released three rap albums, performed live at sold out shows, and created her own record label.