Vibe Talk Music

VibeQueen gets to know Luke Wiley, an artist who is determined to make a name for himself through his dedication to his art. Locking himself in his studio, often for hours on end, he has created over 600 songs truly mastering his craft. Known for his unique melodic style and ability to stay versatile while telling his story vulnerably, Luke has grown to bring together some records that have brought great healing to his community/family (#WileyMovement) with singles such as L O N E L Y & Breathe feat. Dizzy Wright which is currently his quickest growing single. Born in Littleton, Colorado as his fathers “Jr.”, Luke Wiley has been through his fair share of childhood trauma stemming from a murderer father and alcoholism growing up. Luke was moved at 12 (from Denver) to a smaller town than what he was used to (Rapid City, SD). From here, he experienced being on own, starting at 14 with a broken family, and he witnessed drugs, alcoholism, etc. until inevitably having a baby at 17. Having his son inspired him to build a better life by sharing his story and using music to be vulnerable as his therapy.

VibeQueen gets to know Bass player, composer and educator Choby Scheufler. Born in Mexico with a Brazilian mother and a Mexican father, Choby wanted to be an actor until he started playing guitar at age 16, later on, he joined a band where he was the worst guitarist and had to play bass. (typical bassist story). One year after, his father passed away and he understood that music was what healed him. It led him to realize that he wanted to dedicate his life to music. Later on with no money or bank account or help from his family he left off to his dream college not knowing how he would pay for bills. He ended up graduating at a masters level from his dream school (had to sleep on the couch of the school because he couldn't pay Boston rent). Now he is about to release his Album Siricumbaia, it talks about human unity. We may all come from different backgrounds and places, yet at some point, we all go through similar experiences as people binding us together through common emotions. This album is him opening up telling his stories, such as losing his father, his relationship breakups, his overflowing joy of living, and more. You can follow Choby's journey on Instagram @chobybass

On this episode VibeQueen gets to know Artist Ahri Banks. They talk about meditation, how to practice self care and difficult conversations Ahri has had to face during these challenging times. Though her heritage is from the Caribbean, Ahri Banks (AB) born Ahriel Mullings in 1992, was raised on the northside of Chicago. Music has always been a part of Ahri’s life; from her family being full of singers, and being a part of the Chicago Children's Choir for 10 years, to finally attending college to study music. While studying at NEIU, Ahri graduated with a BA in Vocal Performance and a Minor in Dance.  Over the years Ahri learned to take certain elements of music and the arts to create them into her own songwriting.  While in her early 20s, Ahri added another layer of talent by being a freelance Chicago model for four years. “Even though I'm a solo artist, I've always been interested in modeling. When I was younger my mom always had me participate in local fashion shows and casting calls” - AB.  Some of her accomplishments while modeling has been walking in Spring 2018 NYFW for Runwayz on Fire, and being featured as a Published Model, in SapphirEmerld Magazine Spring 2018 edition.  “My biggest goal in life is to inspire all creative individuals to find their life balance (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) while being intertwined within music and the arts.  Finding the balance in life can be hard but I truly believe through prayer, meditation, self-care/love, mindful thinking combined they can help you to be aligned with yourself and the universe. To find your life balance you have to first start with your inner self and work outwards. This process is long and tedious but it's worth it because once you find yourself, you'll be able to know which opportunities are made for you”.  -AB You can follow her journey on instagram at @ahribanks and stream her latest single "Insecurities" on all major streaming platforms. 

VibeQueen gets to know IG live "Talkie Time" host VBDC a Reggae recording artist who shares his journey to becoming a truth speaker. We dive into his story of awakening,  9 / 11, b l m, e v e n t 2 0 1, the election and so much more.  This is a episode filled with information about topics we hope will inspire you to research and question what you already know. To learn more, you can follow VBDC on Instagram at @venicebeachdubclub where he hosts his live show #TalkieTime performing and interviewing various guests from 6-8PM PST Mon-Sat. 

We dive into a deep conversation about race, politics and music as VibeQueen gets to know artist Brian Fender who was born with music in his blood! Raised in the tropical heat of South Florida the Jamaican-American actor, rapper, music producer and singer-songwriter has dedicated the entirety of his life to higher art.  Resonating with the sounds, careers, and individualism of artists like Outkast and Lauryn Hill, a young Brian devoted himself to mastering multiple mediums. In high school he joined the choir and drama club while simultaneously teaching himself to play multiple instruments.    After high school he was accepted into Marymount Manhattan College in New York, New York and graduated with a BA in Theater Arts. He spends his nights creating and performing in NY’s underground music scene, while his days are spent relentlessly alternating between auditions, rehearsals, and acting jobs.  In 2019 Brian released his debut project “Florida Man,” a self produced collection of experimental songs that blur the lines between Hip-Hop, Reggae, and Alternative music. 

A board-certified music therapist and podcaster, in this episode VibeQueen will get to know Chris Millett.  Chris practices from a community music therapy & resource-oriented theory that proposes that individuals either need to access or find inner resources within selves & communities. He has experience with a wide variety of populations including children & adults with various special needs, significant hospital experience, hospice / palliative care / end of life, psychiatric music therapy, addiction recovery, and more. His podcast is called "Make More Music" and Chris interviews people from a variety of music-related career paths to find out how & why they inspire people to make more music. Listen in as VibeQueen gets to know the man behind this podcast and what motivates him to keep going! To follow his journey please visit: www.linktr.ee/make.more.music

In the Season 4 debut VibeQueen gets to know Fanetic whom she collaborated with musically several times on a more personal level. They talk about his journey with music, meditation and how therapy has helped him view the world in a more peaceful way.  Fanetic fell in love with hip-hop at a very young age and every song he makes is a dedication to it. Yet, Fanetic doesn't simply make songs. He uses his music to inspire us to be our best. He challenges us to look within and see what we might find. Through his lyrics, he paints a vivid picture for the listener that is hard to forget. He is revealing his truth at every step of his journey. Since 2013, Fanetic has released several EP's/Albums, performed at many venues around the Chicago area, directed a musical play, and making his debut as an author releasing his first ebook "Coping Mechanism, Words to get you through Loss and Grief". No matter what he's doing, he will always do it with integrity and passion. You can follow his journey on Instagram @fanetic and buy his book here: http://Payhip.com/fanetic

VibeQueen gets to know Recording artist Austin Fillmore who takes pride in being different from other artists and uses it to his advantage with his #ThinkLessFeelmore movement...He urges his fans to submit to emotions and feel. "I want my fans to feel more with the hopes of feeling again.”  In this episode they talk about everything from Austin's upbringing and growing up in the church with his father being a Pastor, to his own spiritual awakening as an adult. He shares his insight to what it was like spending a week in solitary confinement and how it influenced his decision to making music full time. Austin literally faced the devil and made a conscious decision to pursue a path that was righteous, he takes us on a glimpse into his mindset when it comes to politics and what it was like sharing his stance with his family and peers.  Austin shares what self care means to him, how admitting fault can lead to change and what confidence can look like for artists. A honest and vulnerable conversation, Austin is a charismatic multi talented father who's journey shares a valuable perspective into the music industry. Austin can be found on social media including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr. @austin_fillmore

Its a throwback to season 1 with the original 2 hosts. This time we are getting to know the man behind Artist Collective, CEO and artist manager extraordinaire Evan Price. After 15 years in the industry, he has had firsthand experience in every corner of industry. Reinforcing that knowledge with a Bachelors Degree in Music Business from Columbia College Chicago, he offers his expertise through online training and handcrafted consultations. His mindful approach encourages artists to invest in personal branding, creating real fan connection, while focusing on collaboration rather than competition. Living that sentiment, he invites his impressive network to share their expertise through Industry Chats, giving independent artists access they could have only dreamed of! But, as said in his own words, "I would like to highlight my mindfulness approach to the music industry, something that is usually ran by money hungry, shady corporations. I want to reeducate new artists on an alternative way of navigating the music biz." VibeQueen catches up with Evan and they talk about everything from spirituality to conspiracy theories to advice for artists. To stay connected with Evan you can follow him on IG at @ac_evan and www.artistcollect.com 

VibeQueen gets to know Singer/Songwriter and Producer Nayton, who served in the IDF in Israel and became obsessed with music. After serving, he wrote and produced songs in the United Kingdom and came back to Israel in anticipation of the Covid-19 lockdown. Since then, he has expanded his knowledge on the real pandemic of corporate and global agendas and has been preparing to do something about it. Join us for a candid conversation about music, life and a artist perspective on current affairs. You can follow Nayton's journey on Instagram: @Nayton_