Taalam Acey, spoken word artist, has been around for years. But his voice and messages are always refreshing.
I really don't have much else to say about him. Quite literally and incredibly, he speaks for himself, one passionate word at a time.
His numerous job titles include that of a singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. Derek Rhodes is far beyond his years when it comes to talent yet he's only 14 years old.
Signed to Missy Elliot's Goldmine Records in 2006, Rhodes has quickly made a name for himself both on Broadway, appearing in "Big Boys Don't Cry," and in the music industry. He has completed background vocals for chart topping artists such as Bow Wow ("Shortie Like Mine"), Mario ("How Do I Breathe"), Johnta Austin ("Turn It Up"), and Ciara ("I Found Myself"). You can almost be certain to find him on tour with the likes of T.I., Jamie Foxx, Ciara, Omarion, John Legend, and Trey Songz.
Though many artists might dismiss Rhodes' as competition because of his young age, a second listen to his incredible voice could change their minds. The above mentioned Trey Songz has done just that. In a recent issue of Flaunt Magazine, Songz had this response after beings asked, "Who are some of your competitors in the music industry today?"
"I'm not a competitive person. Everyone that I've met in the music industry is supportive of what you do. But, I must admit, I'm kind of scared with this new artist, Derek Rhodes, coming out. He's so young and he has a big voice. I love his music. But, yeah, he's keeping me on my toes."
The first to catch Ludacris with his fresh cut and Three 6 Mafia with their Oscar, Zach Wolfe has constantly been on the forefront to capture premiere hip hop events.
Wolfe, born in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, found his love for photography at the young age of 16. Since then, he has worked his way up through the ranks, from assissting photographers to shooting some of the biggest names in entertainment himself.
His pictures are marked by the distinct manipulation of lighting and the blending of the smoothest of smooths with rough and rugged surfaces. Be on the look out for Zach Wolfe, always ahead of time.
Check out more of Zach Wolfe's work at his ONLINE PORTFOLIO.
His list of credits can be likened to those who have been professionals for years. Instead, Justin DeWalt, budding graphic artists, has only been around for less than a year.
This self taught artist has been featured in and on the New York Times, Talk Magazine, About.com, BBC, Helio Art Magazine, and MTV, to only name a few. To say the least, his work is incredibly unique and vivid in both color and detail. 
Meet Justin DeWalt and his array of art by visiting his MYSPACE and OFFICIAL SITE.
You can see her in a slew of music videos: Ne-Yo's debut "Stay," Ciara's "Oh," Beenie Man's "King of the Dancehall," Ludacris' "Money Maker," and the list continues endlessly. She is Tanisha Scott, dancer and choreographer to today's hottest artists.
Scott's rise to fame began when she choreographed Sean Paul's "Gimme the Light" through an invite posed by director Little X. Since then, she has journeyed on world tours with the artist and choreographed a large majority of his musical videos.
Her talent is purely natural. Scott has never been professionally trained, a fact that is hard to believe. Instead, the Canadian native draws off of her Jamaican roots and love for dance. Through her, the movements of dancehall as a whole have been spotlighted and admired.
Watching her dance is a mesmerizing experience and quite frankly, you just can't help saying, "Damn, she is good." That's probably the reason this star has completed choreographing the upcoming movie "Bring It On: All or Nothing" and a role in the soon-to-be released "How She Moved."
Whether in movies or videos, Tanisha Scott is an amazing talent.
Visit the below links to watch more of Tanisha's work.
BEENIE MAN: "KING OF THE DANCEHALL
NE-YO: "STAY WITH ME"
CIARA: "OH"
SEAN PAUL: "WE BE BURNIN'"
LUDACRIS: "MONEY MAKER"
We all know him as D-Nice the rapper, producer, and DJ. But the D-Nice, born Derrick Jones, I am speaking of is all about photography. His camera, he says, has become his "choice of weapons" after he was photographed by legend Gordon Parks.
The images D-Nice captures are purely realistic and breathtaking. True, most are of ordinary life, parties, and most recently, love, but it is this simplicity that makes his photography stand out. Picking up a camera and setting down his mic, call him D-Nice.
Visit D-Nice's OFFICIAL SITE and MYSPACE to view more of his incredible work.
Far from ordinary, Houston born and Missouri City, Texas bred Steph Jones is one of R&B's rising stars. Recently signed to Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam, Jones says this of his "out of the box" music: "I don't limit myself so I'm able to switch styles, going from jazz, R&B, hip hop, soul, alternative to pop without hesitation."
Jones began his career as a Ford model, working for labels such as Tommy Hilfiger, GAP, Enyce, and made appearances in music videos for Destiny's Child and Faith Evans. But his vast accomplishments in the modeling world pail in comparison to his newly found love of music. Believe it or not, Jones started to develop his voice in college.
His sound: smooth, soulful, and reminiscent of the past, qualities lacking in today's music. His goal: "to put that real good feel good back into music." Steph Jones has proclaimed himself as "Mr. Ordinary," but in actuality, the depths of his music and humble personality spur him close to the extraordinary.
Visit Steph Jones MYSPACE to learn more about this newcomer and listen to his music.
