As we closeout women month and their noteworthy contributions to society.  We celebrate our closeout with guest, Marissa Jackson - chef, writer, and stage play producer,  We will discuss Marrissa's transition from a chef to a playwright and of course there will be music! Tune in to this heartwarming tribute to women's strength, wisdom, and their critical role in building a progressive society. Marissa's story is a testament to resilience.   ..read more

Welcome to a special Women's Month episode! Dive into the world of talented female artists leaving a significant impact in the field of independent music. Discover the captivating journey of the best-kept secret with RnB & Jazz Artist, Felece Tillman. Experience her captivating tales from the concert halls to recording studios, as she shares her life story, her music and her journey.   ..read more

Welcome to the latest episode of Smiley J Artizone, a hub for celebrating independent music and creativity. Our host, Smiley J, engages in an exciting dialogue with the multi-talented Jess Paul— who is not just a singer and songwriter, but also a community activist and a comedian. In this engaging interview, Jess shares his unwavering passion for nurturing local music, with a particular focus on go-go - Washington D.C's signature genre. He discusses his contributions to Kids Crank, a non-profit initiative aimed at promoting musicianship among youth and across cultures. Jess also sheds light on ..read more

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dayna Davis stops by the Artist Zone to discuss music, her sound, and some of her favorite music influences.   ..read more

Saxophonist, Hiruy Tifre excitedly discusses his highly anticipated debut project titled 10,000 hours ..read more

Singer-songwriter and award-winning artist Stacy Brooks talks about the Blues and growing up in Germany ..read more

Baltimore's own Dante "Chi" of the soulful R&B duo Ruff Endz discusses the group's journey, new music, and their upcoming concert in their hometown Baltimore ..read more

A candid conversation with Musician Wayne Bruce as he shares some fun moments while working alongside some of the greatest musicians in RnB, Jazz, and Funk ..read more

Tune in for cool conversations with Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Leah Harris ..read more

Micah Smith stops by the Artist Zone and discusses his new music, love for music, and upcoming events ..read more