Author: Visionary Artistry Magazine

Priya Ragu: Believe

The belief in one’s self is an essential part of our success. You have to first believe in yourself and your abilities before you achieve true success. As the legendary tennis player Arthur Ashe once said, "One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation."  Thirty-five-year-old Priya Ragu, a Sri Lankan singer and songwriter, realized this just a few years ago. For a long time, she wanted to share her music with the public, but admitted that she wasn’t too sure of herself at first. 

You are unauthorized to view this page.

Christian Siriano’s People are People

Too often have fashion designers styled their collections and individual pieces with a specific body type in mind. Tall, skinny, with the proportions of a Barbie doll has long been the prototype for world-renowned designers in the fashion industry. However, American designer Christian Siriano implements a body of work that completely ignores long-standing traditions of what is considered “beautiful.” 

For this reason, the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia has decided to showcase some of his most notable gowns from over the past decade.

You are unauthorized to view this page.

J White Did It: From UPS to Worldwide Success

Most of us are familiar with top music artists such as Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion and their Billboard Top 100 tracks “Bodak Yellow,” “I Like It,” and “Savage.” We turn up the volume and hit repeat, just to feel the beat move through our bodies, but who is behind crafting these magical tracks that bring the lyrics to life and transmit energy through the speakers into our dancing souls? 

J White Did It, is the producer behind the magic. 

So how exactly did he do it?  

You are unauthorized to view this page.

The Harder They Fall: A Black Western

I have never been a fan of Western TV shows or movies. My interest was never sparked by the repetitive themes that revolved around a revenge-seeking protagonist, a dirty money bandit, and quick-draw duels at high noon, all playing out to a folk music soundtrack. Even though these elements made Westerns the most booming genre of the 20th century, I never gave it the time of day. This was until I watched the new Netflix movie “The Harder They Fall.” The film dusted off the played-out Western themes and added a tasty flare of Black history and culture to the screen.

Released on Oct. 22, "The Harder They Fall" is a spectacular Black Western co-written by singer-songwriter and director Jeymes Samuel (also known as The Bullitts). The movie features a Black cast of well-known actors/actresses like Regina King as “Trudy Smith,” Idris Elba as “Rufus Buck,” Deon Cole as “Wiley Escoe,” LaKeith Stanfield as “Cherokee Bill,” and Jonathon Majors as protagonist “Nat Love,” whose character is based upon the actual 19th-century cowboy, Nat Love. 

You are unauthorized to view this page.

85 South Show: Trap Comedy

The 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards brought forth a ton of laughs. The hosts of the 85 South Show, Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean showcased their fun-loving style on stage as they hosted the annual ceremony. I haven’t been excited about the BET Awards in quite some time, but when I got the news they were hosting, that changed immediately. 

As expected, the comedy trio did a great job as hosts, and hopefully, they’ll return in the coming years. This was a very symbolic representation of the trajectory that their careers are heading in the right direction. But who exactly are the guys behind one of the most successful tours in comedy right now?

You are unauthorized to view this page.