Earn Your Masters, held this past weekend in Charlotte, NC, saw a packed venue with a line around the corner, showcasing the immense interest and enthusiasm for the intersection of music and entrepreneurship. Attendees were treated to a dynamic lineup of speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities, cementing Earn Your Masters as a premier platform for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs.

After much deliberation, the local winner of the $5000 seeding money was Dominic Samuels, whose groundbreaking ‘Plugged’ concept impressed the judges with its creativity and potential impact on the DJ/music industry. Dominic can be found on Instagram @sirdom_. Earn Your Masters will continue its journey with one more stop before the grand finale in Miami in December, where the grand prize winner will walk away with $50,000 in funding to bring their idea to life.

The event concluded with a mesmerizing performance by open-call winner Cyanca, whose soulful voice captivated the audience. UnitedMasters’ dedication to amplifying local talent was palpable as North Carolina artist J$PH, representing their roster, delivered a show-stopping performance, leaving attendees buzzing with anticipation for the future of music innovation. The energy of the event remained high throughout, with famous North Carolina DJ Fannie Mae keeping the crowd energized in between panels and throughout the mixer, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all.

Earn Your Masters Experience is a transformative event series created by UnitedMasters in partnership with Earn Your Leisure and Ally Bank. The event aims to empower artists and entrepreneurs by providing them with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities needed to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. For more information, visit UnitedMasters.com.

2024 is proving to be the most diverse year of music yet. As the different genre’s blend together, music lovers can experience both innovate and original projects. This unique product of individuality is the definition of music artist Keem Reign. The East Coast native is in a league all of his own, with the release of his captivating album Life Goes On. Consisting of 23 unparalleled tracks, this project is so much more than a hip-hop release.

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Keem Reign is a budding talent full of soul, experience and imagination. Finding his inspiration for music within his own life, Keem’s creation process is filled with a variety of emotions. A major part of his personal influence in music comes from his mother and understanding her sacrifice. Keem often uses her journey of being a single mother as fuel to produce some of his most vulnerable lyrics.

This latest release serves as a reintroduction of Keem’s style and musical presence. Finding his own flare of blending rapping with singing, Life Goes On is an interesting layered project. Keem’s voice is smooth and melodic, putting listeners into almost a meditative trance. Despite the light touch, this album was heavily inspired by heartbreak. After experiencing a personal relationship turned sour, he turned to music for a type of mental reset. Singles like “Toxic”, “Sober”, “Pill Popper” and “Next Lifetime” are heartfelt depictions. As Keem Reign focuses on polishing his sound, expanding his wordplay and pushing his creativity, his imprint on hip-hop will only grow bigger. Listen to the full length album Life Goes on below now !!

Fashionista along with music maven Mx. Taylor Portt is a creative genius brewing from New Jersey who curates dope designs and makes very unique music. A aptly accurate comparison would be a new era Lil Kim but with her own type of swagger added on to distinguish herself from her colleagues.

Her passion for uplifting and empowering fellow artists is apparent which Taylor aims to inspire people through her music and designs. She wishers to collaborate with mainstream icons such as Mary J Blige, Drake, and Lola Brooke. As an independent artist, she envisions establishing her own label, providing a
platform for emerging talents.

Her fashion sense blends classic and trendy New York furs and worldwide appeal that makes anybody glued their eyeballs to her. She’s a generational talent who shall continue to grow. Right here you can check out her latest fashion show walk and you can vibe with her music here.