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Lyricist Dynasty “D.Y.” is a star in life’s clothing

Rapper Dynasty has a soul of a dreamer and is a beast on the mic.

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Passion, determination, and dreamer is what best describes Dynasty D.Y., a lyricist from Queens, NY.

About Dynasty D.Y.

Finding a great female lyricist who nails the concept of flow is rare, and Dynasty D.Y. fits the bill. Dynasty instantly got my attention with her impeccable flow and her impressive resume’.

She has been featured on BET.com, Centric and has lit up stages opening for Erykah Badu, The Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def, Talib Kweli and more. Dynasty says she writes from the heart and at the same time, remains a beast on the mic.

She has surely made a name for herself. She has collaborated with legendary, world renowned artists such as DJ Premier and Talib Kweli.

Not only is Dynasty changing the game through music but also changing lives as well. It was through her passion for music that Dynasty found her purpose as a DreamPusher.

In 2012, she began visiting juvenile detention centers to speak with teens about overcoming their challenges and pursing their dreams.

She eventually developed her program, The PUSH Project, and began visiting schools and other programs, performing and speaking with hopes to inspire individuals to commit to their best lives.

Dynasty has toured internationally, performing and connecting with people of all ages around the globe. Although there is still work to be done, the “little brown girl from Queens with big dreams” is reaching the heights that she envisioned as a child.

Dynasty’s passion transcends the stage. There is no “set demographic” for D.Y., no gimmick, no crafted agenda aside from making beautiful music and inspiring others. Her mass appeal transcends all boundaries. Rightfully so, soul music touches the world.

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Get a feel on who Dynasty “D.Y.” is and stream her album “A Star In Life’s Clothing” below:

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UV: When did you fall in love with music?
Dynasty: I’ve loved music since I was a baby. I started playing piano by ear at four and dancing and singing in the mirror around the same time.

UV: How long have you been creating and performing music?
Dynasty: Since around 12 years old. My first real performance was my 9th grade talent show. I fell in love with the stage.

UV: Tell the Unheard Voices readers what your passions are and who or what motivates you to continue to strive in a cut throat industry?
Dynasty: Music and people are my passion. My purpose is connecting with others through my gift. I have a special heart for youth and the music helps me to relate to them and push them toward their dreams. I do this through my youth imitative called The Push Project.

UV: How would you describe your music?
Dynasty: Hip hop/soul. Heart music. Dope. Authentic.

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UV: Do you compose and write your own music/lyrics?
Dynasty: I collaborate with different producers for the music but I write the lyrics.

UV: What` current projects do you have out or forthcoming projects in progress?
Dynasty: I have three projects out – Drreampusher, The Love EP and A Star in Life’s Clothing. I am curently working on a new album.

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UV: What artists have the greatest musical influences on you and your music?
Dynasty: Talib Kweli, Lauryn, Erykah Badu… basically any authentic artist who can move me.

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UV: What or who influenced you to begin your music career?
Dynasty: It was honestly something that I started doing for fun, then I realized that I was good at it.

UV: What advice do you have for other indie artists trying to succeed?
Dynasty: Be authentic. There is room for you. Be open to constructive critique, this thing ain’t for everybody. Be honest with yourself. Recognize and use your strengths and put out quality material.

UV: What is the hardest challenge you have encountered with building your fan base?
Dynasty: I’ve found it challenging to find help connecting with my fan base in the States. I’ve encountered people who are able to help but it usually comes down to how much money I’m willing to put up, even though they think I’m dope. But the growth is steady and a way is always made.

UV: How in tune are you with your fans?
Dynasty: Very. I am very accessible on my social media accounts. They share a lot with me and I love the exchange of energy.

UV: Has anyone ever given you negative feedback on your music, if so how did you react to it?
Dynasty: Every now and then I’ll see a negative comment online somewhere. Everything ain’t for everybody so I’m not mad at it. As long as people don’t approach me in a disrespectful manner I can’t be mad if they don’t care for what I do. I don’t care for what some people are doing. We’re entitled to our opinions… I just think approach is important.

UV: How important and how difficult is it to support your career with your own funding?
Dynasty: It is important it you have your own vision and you don’t want to be owed or owe anyone. However, if you can be fortunate enough to connect with investors who share your vision and truly believe in what you are doing, I think it would be wise to consider. It is challenging funding your own dream. But it can be done.

UV: To date, what has been your best performance? When was it, where was it and why is it your best performance?

Dynasty: Ahhh, there have been so many all across the globe. Okay, okay…I’ll pick one. Crowbar, Tampa, FL…performing Stay Shinin’ live with Talib Kweli! My favorite emcee for the last fifteen years was performing with me. How dope is that?

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UV: Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
Dynasty: In five years, I see myself still touring, creating and running my youth program.


UV: In closing, I would like you to leave the Unheard Voices readers words of encouragement and inspiration, especially for those pursuing a career in music and entertainment.

Dynasty: If you have vision and its been placed in your heart to pursue it, go for
it. Commit to your dream, figure out what works and run with it. I’d rather
give it my all now and know that I did my best than to look back with
regret. Go for yours.

Thanks for taking this time to speak with me! Appreciate the support. ~dy

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Meet singer TruSoul Davis

As an up & coming artist hailing from Cleveland, Ohio’s Morris Black housing projects, TruSoul Davis is adamant to keep love in music.

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  • As an up & coming singer hailing from Cleveland, Ohio’s Morris Black housing projects, TruSoul Davis discovered his affinity for music at a young age, singing in local choirs in his youth.

TruSoul Davis discovers his voice

In his later years, he began to take music more seriously, honing in on his gifts and finding his voice. TruSoul Davis went on to release multiple singles leading up to his first major release “The Tru Experience” to widespread local & international (UK) acclaim.

After a short promotional tour that included various radio station visits & shows such as “The FreeThinkers Tour”, “Indie Acoustic Soul Live” & “Song Wars 5” to name a few, TruSoul looks to make an impact in the R&B scene by “Bringing real R&B back”, as he says.

Unheard Voices had a chance to ask TruSoul Davis some questions on his journey.

Get to know the soul singer below and see why he’s Unheard Voices featured artist of the month.

Unheard Voices: When did you fall in love with music?
TruSoul Davis: At a very young age, probably about 5 years old. I can remember back when my mother used to bring home records from her job at the local record shop and let me just “dive” deep into her collection from artists like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, etc.

Unheard Voices: How would you describe your style of music?
TruSoul Davis: Simply a touch of 90’s RnB with today’s twist.

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Unheard Voices: What is the meaning behind your name?
TruSoul Davis: My name came from me and a friend of mine listening to music. I started to sing the song we were listening to with a lil bit more sauce then my friend was like ” man you sang that with some true soul ” so I just dropped the “e” and put it together.

Unheard Voices: What does your work aim to say?
Trusoul Davis: With my music, I sing songs to the hearts of women and the minds of men showing the up’s and downs of love and life, good and bad, and just trying to keep ” love” in music because we need it.

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Unheard Voices: What or who have the greatest musical influences on you and your music?
TruSoul Davis: There are just too many to name. I can name a few to keep it brief; artists like Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, Johnny Gill, Dave Hollister, Michael Jackson just to name some ALL PLAY A GREAT PART IN MY MUSIC.

Unheard Voices: What has been the biggest challenge you have encountered during your journey with music?
TruSoul Davis: The biggest challenge I have encountered is being my own worst critic, and just trusting the process.

Unheard Voices: Where do you see yourself musically in five years?
TruSoul Davis: I can’t say but what I will say is “where ever hard work and consistency gets me”

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Unheard Voices: What is next in the works for TruSoul Davis?
TruSoul Davis: Dropping a video to my latest single “Wildflower” ft my homie Big Trip. Shout out my shooter Logan Kyngston also some big shows coming this summer.

Unheard Voices: What do you like to do in your free time (outside of music)?
TruSoul Davis: Outside of music I love spending time with loved ones, working out, and doing something proactive for those around me friends and strangers alike.

Unheard Voices: In closing, I would like for you to leave the Unheard Voices readers words of encouragement and inspiration, especially for those pursuing a career in music and entertainment.
TruSoul Davis: Some words of encouragement for those grinding just like me “keep ya head down stay focused stay sharp rock with the people that rock with you just like that and TRUST THE PROCESS stay consistent and results will come”.

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Missin Peace holds police accountable with national misconduct database

Missin Peace is the only national police misconduct database that collects formal civilian complaints against law enforcement.

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Missin Peace is on a mission to connect the dots when it comes to police misconduct.

For decades, many Americans have suffered various forms of brutality and injustice at the hands of “bad” law enforcement officers.

With the upsurge of cell phone cameras, citizens are finally able to document their interaction with police. The unfortunate murders of
Daunte Wright, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and many others have galvanized the masses to demand justice.

Police officers are intended to be public servants, but what happens when the officer is accused of misconduct?

Sometimes, a civilian puts in a complaint in a step towards holding the officer accountable. But only a small percent of complaints result in the officer being disciplined —partly because the accusations are hidden.

Records of misconduct are filed away and rarely seen outside of their department.

Investigators can’t take action against corrupt officers if they are missing the pieces of the puzzle regarding stories of misconduct.

That’s where Missin Peace comes in.

How Missin Peace works

Missin Peace is a national police misconduct database that collects formal civilian complaints against law enforcement.

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Released in 2017, the registry offers two type of accounts.

One, it enables civilians to put the formal complaints they filed against the officer on record. Civilians are able to submit the official civilian complaint along with pictures, videos, and other accompanying documentation.

Two, the database also serves as a portal for investigative journalists, hiring managers, and civil rights attorneys to conduct research. For this type of account, users must contact Missin Peace to be granted access.

Currently, Missin Peace is the only national police misconduct database that allows citizens to follow and find any police officer’s history of complaints. The organization’s goal is to increase awareness on the database to be used as a tool for police accountability.

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For civilians who file their complaints on the database, personal information is stripped from the complaint, assuring complete anonymity.

The intent is to put on record police misconduct without fear of retaliation.

Traditionally, corrupt law enforcement officers have been allowed to transfer from one department to another and avoid the repercussions of their actions. To circumvent the recycling of corrupt cops, the American public and politicians finally understand the need for a centralized database of citizen complaints.

Missin Peace is here to fill in that void.

How to submit your complaint(s) in the database

If you have filed a complaint against a law enforcement officer, Missin Peace encourages you to put your complaint in the database to fill in the missing pieces. It doesn’t matter how old the complaint is, as long as it’s official.

To visit Missin Peace, check out their website and spread the word with your loved ones.

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Rapper Chad Watson Is Poised To Become LA’s Next Rising Star

Chad Watson is a lyricist, songwriter, producer, and classically trained pianist based out of the Los Angeles area.

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Chad Watson is a rapper, songwriter, producer, and classically trained pianist based out of the Los Angeles area.

Who is rapper Chad Watson?

His roots began in the church at a young age where his love for music manifested. But it was only a few years ago that he started taking music seriously and he’s never looked back since.

His deep appreciation of acts like Andre 3000, transcends into his own style. He is the quinessential artist that is poised to become one of the biggest acts in the country and he’s well on his way.

With his growing buzz, he has appeared on various media platforms and now Unheard Voices.

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We had the chance to chat with Chad Watson, asking the music artist questions on his journey.

Check it out below and click here to listen to his music on YouTube.

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