Who will rise from the ranks to declare themselves as a champion and capable of rallying the troops to victory?  Not everyone is capable of shining in battle but, Jeronimo has stepped up and laid claim to be the one who will loosen the Gordian Knot. I remember years ago when Mama Brenda Matthews made […]

When you are experiencing a piece of art you are literally walking through the subconscious of an artist.  “Hood Raised” AKA Ollie Woods takes us on a journey with his latest project Jotted Gems. The thing that makes this project so special is that it’s his first book and he is crossing over to eldership. […]

We believe that music is suppose to be timeless but of course you will have a few trendy songs intermingled with classic music every now and then. Tovi Khali’s “French Quarter Style” is one of those albums that you can place into the timeless category. Her style is definitely not a cookie cutter production, it’s […]

Openyonated.com had the opportunity to attend Ada Cheng’s “Not Quite Solo” show at the Women & Children’s Book Store the last feminist bookstore in the country located at 5233 North Clark on August 14th.  This was my first time attending one of Ada’s show,  I met Ada at a “Healing Corner” event and she  graciously […]

Hip Hop has become one of the most powerful mediums in popular culture. It is an ever evolving genre that changes as new artists continue to put their individual spin on it.  Those from the “old school” typically say that the new music is garbage and those from the new school say that the “old […]

Openyonated.com had the opportunity to see the “Beast Woman” show at the Prop Theater located at 3502 North Elston. It’s a showcase of phenomenal women from various backgrounds with a diverse set of talents. Check out our coverage from the show!

Openyonated.com had the opportunity to experience Back Of The House Poetry for the first time and it reminded us of a kickback of friends gathering to shoot the breeze. The theme of the event was “When Men Speak.”  It was hosted by Jeronimo & Kent Wade of Solace Souls.   The event is sponsored  by […]

What does one do when all of the odds are against them?  What action does a man take when the naysayers are watching and looking for him to break? CEO TRU gives us a look into the mind of a man on the ledge.  The mixtape opens up with “Man On A Ledge” an exclamation […]

On July 15th 2017 Blaque ButterFli made her debut with her first CD “Your Wings Are Ready.” She spread her wings among family and friends at a packed showcase that featured; David Jarecki, Kai Love, Tebe Zalango and Mannarzm.  The event was hosted by Hood Raised, General of Team  At Ease .  First and foremost […]