The Independent Music Awards

In a world where conformity is king and sticking with the status quo is often a well-honed survival instinct, four-time Dove Award nominee Manafest has always found contentment in doing his own thing. And refusing to be anyone but himself has clearly served him—and his artistry well. Even on the heels of his wildly popular, bestselling album Fighter, Manafest (real name: Chris Greenwood) refused to settle into a familiar, if-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it mentality when making the follow-up, The…

Quintanilla. A name which is well-known, an individual who is praised, a voice that is heard, and a legacy that lives on. Selena Quintanilla was the first female Tejano singer who built her own success and brought the Latino community together with her music, powerful voice, and positive spirit. Yet, what Selena also created and implemented in every aspect of her career, was a sense of confidence unlike any other. In fact, this picture of Selena represents how her fashion style truly created an…

Megadeth has been nominated for 13 Grammy’s and won 1 in February of 2017. Dave Mustaine, a young California boy with a dream to rule the world with hard and aggressive music. David Scott Mustaine was born in La Mesa California on September 13th, 1961 to John and Emily Mustaine. In his early days, Dave had a deep love for rock music and started playing the guitar. One day, Dave was playing his guitar in his room and his sister came in the room and smashed the guitar over Dave’s head because he…

A Hard Days Night its celebrating 50th its anniversary this year which enhances my reasons for choosing this film. In this paper, I will argue its historical and cultural significance, its influences on modern films, particularly the music video and demonstrate how Richard Lester’s techniques paved the way what seems the norm in the industry. I will also look at the other elements that make the film so iconic today. My Paper will cover concepts such as the influences of ‘The New French Way’…

Recording Industry Association of America(RIAA). His music has succeeded due to his brutally honest brand of storytelling, and his themes of pain, angst, and irony. The topics of his storytelling seem to come directly from his own life. He grew up in a trailer park in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with his brother, drug addict mom and abusive stepdad. He was a very independent boy, teaching himself how to play the piano and rap. J.Cole's poetic…

I would describe myself as cheerful, creative, and curious. I am a student that spreads joy and cheer throughout both school and the house. I always like to learn and dive into the curriculum. The required work is never the end of the line; I always engage beyond and connect what I am learning in school to the real world and across disciplines. On personal projects, I make sure to place my best foot forward and work with enthusiasm. In group work, I always provide humor as well as discipline,…

Ray Bradbury was born August 22nd, 1920. He married Susan McClure in 1947 and had four children. He won numerous award for his writings, for example, the Henry Prize award in 1947 and 1948. He also won the PEN Body of Work Award in 1985. Some of his books were made into films, like Fahrenheit 451. In Ray Bradbury’s novel, Fahrenheit 451, his ideas of a dystopia are represented through the censorship that the government has created for the people of Montag’s society, and the effect it had on them…

Tarrantino’s Paved Artistic Style: Pulp Fiction Acclaimed film critic, Roger Ebert made an unflinching statement in 1997 of then gaining prominence, Director Quentin Tarrantino, “Reservoir Dogs (1992) announced Tarantino 's talent and Pulp Fiction [1994] suggested his genius” (Ebert). Subsequently, crime infested terror and off-color humor married a peculiar auteur, and delivered in every Quentin Tarrantino film. A self-taught enthused director, screenwriter, and schooled actor (Tuohy and…

area exemplify the many aspects of southern culture that are a source of pride for southerners: a distinct populace, varied cuisine, a colorful music and art scene, as well as a plethora of religious and folk traditions, Southern pride wouldn’t be possible without acknowledging the contribution that African Americans have made to southern culture in food, music, art and more. They are an integral part of southern society. It is all of the different cultures coexisting and working together that…

(2012), King Kong in the eponymous 2005 film, Planet of the Apes reboot series (2011–17). Andy Serkis is married to actress Lorraine Ashbourne. He has three children from his marriage. His net worth is $28 million. He has received an Empire Award and two Saturn Awards in his career. Andrew Clement Serkis was born on April 20, 1964, in Ruislip, Middlesex, England, UK. He is English as far as his nationality, and is of mixed ethnicity. He is the son born to Lylie (born Weech) and Clement Serkis.…