Welcome back, we made it to 400 subscribers. Writers are the hidden architecture of every great story and production. They build worlds, spark emotions, and give voices to dreams. In this episode, I sit down with Kristoffer Diaz, the playwright behind Hell’s Kitchen, the musical (music & lyrics by Alicia Keys), to dig deep into what it takes to bring a neighborhood, a spirit, and a musical legend to the Broadway stage. Growing up in Hell’s Kitchen, this conversation is personal. I talk to Kristoffer about: • His creative journey, from acting aspirations to playwright and professor • The decade-long collaboration with Alicia Keys to refine Hell’s Kitchen • How to root a musical in authenticity, culture, and hip-hop • The challenges of narrating memory, identity, and artistic voice • What this show means for Latino representation • What’s next — Hell’s Kitchen’s Broadway run and its national tour 🎭 Hell’s Kitchen has earned major recognition: • It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards and won 2 Tony Awards (Best Leading Actress, Best Featured Actress) • It also won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album • The show is launching a 28-city North American tour, starting in Cleveland, Ohio in Fall 2025 If you care about creative grit, writing, storytelling, theater, culture and identity, or standing up for something, this is a conversation you’re sure to enjoy. TAGS: #KristofferDiaz #HellsKitchenmusical #AliciaKeys #Broadway #HellsKitchentour #BroadwayLatinorepresentation #musicaltheaterpodcast #writersinentertainment #Hell’sKitchenBroadwayawards #HellsKitchen #Grammy #Tonynominations #HellsKitchen2025tour Timestamps: 0:00 - interlude 2:27 - Differences between acting and writing 4:30 - What was the process of writing Dialogue 7:05 - What is that character's story 9:44 - What was it like working with Alicia Keys 11:35 - What was the goal of the production 14:36 - What is the differences between HK and other works 17:03- How does it feel being the goat 20:00- How hip hop impacted you 24:13- Does having kids impact your writing 32:39- The Wrap up 35:47: Preview of HK SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/jkB8UPCwjKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Kristoffer Diaz

Welcome back. First, we made it to 400 subscribers. Thank you for the love and continued support. This video previews the life of an artist, along with his road to becoming an artist along with some of his favorite artworks #artist #travel #sixthdegree #colortheory #downtoearth #redinblack #nyc #eventplanner #podcast #behindthescenes #travel #prisonindustrialcomplex Timestamps: 0:00 - introduction 0:46- The Creation of Sixth Degree 8:14 - What is Chris Canvas 10:53 - Black August 15:32 - Prison industrial complex 25:32- How to address bigger issues 30:38- What is the Chris to the Canvas 44:46- Behind the Artist 50:38- Favorite Artwork 59:11- What is your inspiration 1:03:00- Round 21 1:09:52- Houstalantavegas 1:18:32- Zodiac 1:23:08-How Chris would change the world 1:31:42- Don't Visit Arkansas 1:41:20 - How does Faith influence your life 1:53:08 -The Wrap up 2:07:42 - Outro SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/ocvmKNSciGs https://youtu.be/sc4UvFRWWTQ 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Chris Canvas: https://www.chriscanvas.com/ https://www.sixthdegreeclothing.com/ ig: https://www.instagram.com/chriscanvas/

Salutations, in this video, we discuss the nightlife in NYC with the life of the party, Anthony Obas. This video highlights some notable spots to visit, as well as the challenges of being a party promoter and event manager. #nightlife #nyc #eventplanner #clubbing #podcast #behindthescenes #nightlifehacks #bars #resturants #partyscene #wizardsfest #music Timestamps: 0:00 - interlude 0:23- Introduction 2:14 - Struggles of dealing with people 5:55 - Lows of dealing with venues 11:58 - How 20/20 impacted nightlife 23:05- Is NYC Losing Culture 31:12- How to get more bang for your buck 36:03- Everyone has a dream 38:13- How is nightlife different in other cultures 45:23 Origins of Anthony Obas 1:01:00- Road to being an MC 1:12:21- Outro SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/jkB8UPCwjKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Anthony Obas: https://www.guidedbyobas.net/ September 22nd: The Industry will be distributed fully on Vanta Black TV. The Industry Tuesdays (Motel No Tell, LES), Wednesdays (Clinton Hall Fidi) , and Thursdays (Scrappleland, BK) : Mixtape Bingo If people are interested in renting equipment for their events, it’s available via my website www.guidedbyobas.net (http://www.guidedbyobas.net/) That’s pretty much all the information I have for everyone. Regards, Anthony Obas

Welcome back! In this video, Red Young discusses the growth and struggles of a start-up record label. This also includes the purpose of engineers and sound technicians, as well as the process of how good music is made. #music #soundengineer #audioengineer #rapmusic #podcast #behindthescenes Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction/ 2:11 - Meeting PMG 3:38 - How PMG builds Producers 5:47 - Famous Collabs 6:51 - Behind the Album 8:57 - What is an Audio Engineer? 11:40 - End Goal Of PMG 17:12- Apple Music Collab 19:50- How We Got Here 28:13- Overcoming the struggle 32:58- How would you describe your music 35:23 The origin of PMG 43:29- How to reach your goals 46:41- Long-term success 53:35 - PMG fashion designer 1:10:09 -How AI can impact music 1:11:39- New upcoming artist/the wrap up SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/jkB8UPCwjKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Major Thanks to PMG. Follow everyone on IG: https://www.instagram.com/prototype.mg/ https://www.instagram.com/andrewtaughtyou/ https://www.instagram.com/youngprototype/ https://www.instagram.com/notbagboy/ Background Music: Hip Hop Jazz R&B By Blue Berry22359

FAITH and Purpose in a Reckless Age | #Faith, #Purpose, and Societal Reckoning | Red In Black #012 In a time of deep cultural shifts and rising uncertainty, how do we ground ourselves in faith and purpose? In this video, we explore the journey of faith and purpose through the lens of philosophical theology, asking hard questions about faith and reason, belief, and the role of spirituality in today's world. Whether you're wrestling with the difference between belief and faith, seeking to enrich your faith and spirituality, or navigating your own faith journey, this reflection is for you. We examine what spiritual growth really means in the face of a societal reckoning, and how to build spiritual fitness that stands firm in both love and truth. From faith in the universe to deeper conversations about faith and theology, this video invites you to reflect on the intersection of faith, purpose, and the world we live in. You'll hear insights on faith development, purpose and societal impact, and how to live with conviction in an age that often feels unmoored. This is more than a conversation — it's a call to reawaken your faith and belief, and to live with intentional purpose in a time that demands courage, clarity, and hope. ✨SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 Conspiracy Behind NYC Housing, Police & Death. https://youtu.be/CYbmyqHDD80?si=2m73xP80evht3qaz 👉Stay Connected: https://www.instagram.com/redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com #Faith #Purpose #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndBelief #SocietalReckoning #FaithJourney #SpiritualFitness #Theology #PhilosophicalTheology #BeliefVsFaith

In this video, Red discusses with Pablo Calderon, a former professional hooper, everything from how social media impacts the younger generation to his road to success, the housing market, and how he earned his own brand deals. #probasketballplayer #basketball #marketing #housingfreedom #branddeals #socialmedia #podcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:19 - Does Social Media impact the Generation Shift 6:32 - What would you change 7:56 - What was the differences between now and when you came up 9:30 - How Basketball changed then to now 18:53 - Brand Deals 25:52 - How Changing Locations Change Prospectives 35:02- The Art of Competition 39:17- People Live in Lies 47:06 Who is Your Major Influence/ Dear Mama 51:30 How Do you influence the next generation 56:35 The road to success 1:11:46 Problems in the housing 1:17:18 The start of La FAmilia 1:27:58 A marine Biologist/ The wrap up SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GFEW_Qd1e0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Major Thanks to Pablo Calderon. Follow Him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bucketfam_lolo/ Check out his sneakers here: https://www.instagram.com/andiemup/ Background Music: Hip Hop Jazz R&B By Blue Berry22359

On this week’s episode of Red in Black, I sat down with Claudia Waterton, a tenant-turned-homeowner who helped lead one of the most powerful housing victories in recent New York City history. Claudia and her neighbors at 700 East 134th Street in Port Morris, South Bronx, turned the game on its head. They purchased the building from their landlord and secured it for future generations. It was a community revolution. Bronx tenants buy building, Claudia Waterton interview, tenant ownership NYC, Red in Black podcast, housing justice Bronx On Red in Black, Red Young interviews Bronx tenant-owner Claudia Waterton about how she and her neighbors bought their building and rewrote the rules of power in NYC housing. #BronxHousing #TenantPower #RedInBlackPodcast #AffordableHousing #HDFC #NYCHousingJustice #ClaudiaWaterton #RedYoung

A Visionary’s Journey from Chicago to the World. The multifaceted Dion Lewis! 🎙️ From Chicago to Harlem, LA to Ghana, Dion shares his incredible journey of creativity, community building, and self-discovery. 🌍 His brand, "InPuristForm," explores themes of authenticity, individualism, and legacy. Hear the story behind his popular "Pit Walks" photography series in NYC and learn how his global experiences have shaped his unique perspective. Dion opens up about the importance of community, family, individualism and finding harmony in a fast-paced world. Dion Lewis is more than just a storyteller—he’s a movement. His artistic vision bridges cultures, blending the raw energy of city life with the deep-rooted traditions of his travels. Whether capturing the soul of New York’s streets through his "Pit Walks" photography or championing the ethos of "InPuristForm," Dion’s work challenges us to embrace our most authentic selves. Through his lens and words, he invites us to reflect on identity, purpose, and the power of human connection in an ever-evolving world. Dion's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lewthemessiah/?hl=en #communityawareness #community #Fashion #Photography #NYC #InPurestForm #Legacy #Authenticity #Individualism #Travel #Interview #Creative