Felix the Sultan Announces The Release Of Ep, “Night Life”

When it comes to entertainment, people generally fall into two categories – performers and fans. Performers tend to uplift and inspire fans in their daily endeavors, and they often plant the seeds for the next generation to follow in their footsteps. As a result, many young dreamers embark on a journey into the industry. Joining that journey is up-and-coming artist Felix the Sultan, who is well on his way to becoming one of the biggest names in the music industry.

Born in Africa as Felix Abdul, he admired the music scene of the United States for years and made it his goal to pursue a professional career there. When he was older, Felix finally took the opportunity to live “the American Dream,” immigrating to the land of freedom. Knowing how the music scene is, Felix adopted the moniker, “The Sultan.”

As The Sultan, Felix has become a successful figure not only in entertainment but also digital marketing industries. Residing in New York City, he has made a name for himself as a celebrity party promoter. Felix the Sultan has worked alongside many well-known hip-hop artists and social media influencers, including 50 Cent, Trey Songz, Wiz Khalifa, Coi Leray, and many others. Since coming to America, the rising artist has become a staple in the New York City nightlife, representing the textbook definition of the American Dream. From the finest and most upscale and legendary venues in the Big Apple to building and maintaining relationships with some of the world’s most renowned artists, actors, and actresses, Felix the Sultan has come a long way to fulfilling his goal. 

Since coming to America, Felix the Sultan has worked tooth and nail to get to where he is today. He is the owner of African Money Team and Lions Marketing Group. Felix has also established himself as the gatekeeper to the world of African money and power and became a local intercontinental favorite for clients and celebrities across the country. His level of professionalism and service is renowned for being impeccable and known as an upper echelon in quality.

With a significant platform, Felix the Sultan decided it was time to shift his career. A fan of the rap genre, he decided to delve into the music scene. Already a charismatic figure, Felix was backed by his supporters who believed his journey would only lead to more success. Passionate about his endeavors, the celebrity promoter decided to transition into a full-time musician. 

Throughout his life, Felix has expressed a passion for music, particularly the hip-hop genre. To help navigate the industry from a perspective that was different from his usual scene, veteran NYC artists Dax Mpire and RRose RRome decided to collaborate with him to work on his upcoming EP, Night Life.

Produced by GQ Beats, Night Life is a testament to Felix the Sultan’s relentless grind and passion for rap. The EP contains an infectious energy that will rock the room from wall to wall. Recently, the rising musician released his debut single “Movieee,” which is available for streaming on all music platforms. “Movieee” is just a snippet of what’s to come once the EP is released.

Felix the Sultan’s massive success in the nightlife is no accident and only gives listeners a sneak peek into his journey into music. With Night Life set to release soon, Felix hopes that he will be able to contribute more to the hip-hop scene and produce a number one hip-hop album.

Shawn2Hot to Handle: How Hip-Hop Mogul Shawn Hall Is Changing the Game

The highly competitive music industry is already oversaturated, with many talented producers, singers, and artists possessing the same dream to make it big. Guyanese native Shawn Hall, also known as Shawn2Hot, is not a stranger to the struggle to make his voice and story heard. 

Born in Georgetown, the rising hip hop star can still recall his humble beginnings, back when the dream felt out of reach. Shawn2Hot grew up exposed to a wide variety of music like oldies, reggae, alternative, and rock music, but no genre has ever felt the same way to him as hip hop. The world of rap was introduced to him through the hip-hop classic album, Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle. At a young age, the aspiring musician would then find himself writing poems, beating on desks to create beats for him or his friends to perform. This was also the time he delved into audio production. For Shawn2Hot, these moments in high school were some of the happiest moments of his life.

At the age of 16, the gifted lyricist migrated to the United States, where he continued to pursue his love and passion for music. There he was able to further hone his skills and talents, such as producing tracks, formulating melodies, and writing music, without any professional training. This led to Shawn2Hot releasing his first-ever single entitled “Can’t Hold Me” followed by another single, “Lust.” “Lust” went on to become a sensation in the underground hip-hop scene, garnering over 100,000 streams. Shawn2Hot then followed this with his third single entitled “Into You,” which was aired on Power105, along with his sixth single, “Right Now.”

Aside from being a recording artist, through grit and determination, the rap virtuoso was able to start a beat store, which he later converted into a record label under the name Volcano Records. Knowing what it’s like to not have access to resources, Shawn2Hot is helping young aspiring artists through his label to actualize their vision and build their brand.

“Sitting around, waiting for a major label to pick my work up seemed like a pipe dream,” Shawn2Hot looked back. “I needed to take control of the situation.”

“I want Volcano Music Group to be a household name for music and other business ventures,” he shared. 

The rap star’s humble beginnings play a tremendous part in his lyricism. Even now, he can still recall the challenges of growing up in a poverty-ridden environment surrounded with violence. Today, Shawn2Hot channels these memories into his gritty writing style and battle rap flow.

“It’s not about where you are today,” he said. “It’s about where you want to be tomorrow, next week, next month, or the following year.”

Shawn2Hot’s highly anticipated album entitled Volcano Music Vol. 1 is set to be released on the 27th of May this year. His magnum opus will feature some of the biggest names in the music industry, such as Busta Rhymes, StephG, Sabrina Foxx, Adrian Roxstar, Chantae Vatrice and more. Through his relentless drive to rise further to the top and great love for music, the talented rap artist believes that Volcano Music Vol. 1 is bound to change the hip-hop game forever. 

Luxine Dior Reminds Readers It’s Time to Own Their Power with Her Book, Savage Healing

Rediscovering oneself and learning to live a better life devoid of childhood trauma, hopelessness, feelings of rejection, and insecurities can be a daunting journey. This is often due to the fact that the needed support to go on this journey is usually unavailable. However, New York-based entrepreneur, speaker and award-winning author Luxine Dior is out with her book Savage Healing: Heartbreak, Rejection, Insecurities & Self-love Pep Talks, to help.

Luxine Dior set out to create this book to provide the support that many people need. The book offers a safe space for readers to rediscover the power of their authenticity so they can begin to live fearlessly and unapologetically. As her first nonfiction book, Luxine Dior dives deeply into creating something courageous women can use to uphold their strength and follow the road less traveled with no hindrances.

Describing the book and her aim, Luxine said: “The path to becoming fearless and unapologetic is not easy. It can be agonizing because it requires healing one’s childhood wounds, and emotional traumas and cultivating self-validation to become their luscious and luxurious selves. It’s an unpopular option because it’s not an overnight quick fix process. This is where I come in to support them in rediscovering their worth, nourishing their growth and recognizing how powerful they truly are when they’re living their most authentic selves.”

SAVAGE HEALING: Heartbreak, Rejection, Insecurities & Self-love Pep Talks has surpassed all expectations since its release, and within a week of publishing it, it rose to the number #1 spot and remained a bestseller for six weeks.  The book has also opened up a window of opportunity for Luxine Dior to showcase her straightforward and personalized instructions for many people looking to improve their lives.

Luxine Dior’s content and solutions are well-detailed to cover all the bases without leaving the consumers of her content hanging. Her offerings are tailored to every user’s capabilities, experience, personality and state of mind.

“It’s completely personalized and easy to digest, so it can kick your life-changing transformation into gear. No more overwhelming cookie-cutter solutions, only confidence and peace of mind because you can finally step into your power in a way that wholly resonates with YOU,” she explained.

Through the book, SAVAGE HEALING: Heartbreak, Rejection, Insecurities & Self-love Pep Talks, she hopes to instill in people how special, powerful and capable they are and how they do not need outside validation to accomplish great things in life. She’s also stepping in to save as many people as possible from life coaches that might leave them more confused than ever. It was something she experienced herself, as many of the books recommended by the coaches she hired left her with more questions that the coaches couldn’t answer. So now, she’s committed to being that person for as many people that are curious, willing to learn and looking for content on healing, empowerment and transformation.While her book, Savage Healing: Heartbreak, Rejection, Insecurities & Self-love Pep Talks, continues to change lives, Luxine Dior looks forward to publishing more books over the next few years and cementing her place as a reputable author who knows her onions.

How Big is the Gender Pay Gap in Golf and Why? 

By Alex Windsor 

The LPGA has some of the most talented golfers in the world. Professional golfers like Danielle Kang, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, and Celine Boutier regularly dominate the game and prove that LPGA golfers are a force to be reckoned with. However, the gender pay gap in golf remains one of the largest in all of sports. It’s a gap that boggles the mind, given the LPGA’s talent pool. 

Pay Discrepancy Mystery


The pay gap between LPGA and PGA players is a mystery to many. One report shows that despite female golfers being some of the highest-paid elite athletes in the world, their prize money for major competitions regularly falls behind male golfers by $1 million or more. For example, at the 2021 US Open, the top prize for male golfers was $2.5 million, compared to $1 million for female golfers. The report also found that the pay gap is widening and not getting better. 

Governing bodies from the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of Saint Andrews (R&A) are aware of the pay gap, and have stated they are working to close it. Although, what that entails, exactly, has remained to be seen. 

The Source of the Pay Gap

In debates about the existence of wide pay gaps in sports, many detractors often cite the commercial draw of male sports versus female sports as the reason for pay gaps. Still, in 2020, viewership of the LPGA rose a substantial 20%, compared to a paltry 4% for the PGA tour. This increase emboldens leadership to take grander steps toward closing the pay gap. Unfortunately, there are still hurdles in their way. 

Getting LPGA the same television coverage as PGA play is still a struggle. With a record number of viewers for the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on the Golf Channel, many were hopeful other channels would beef up their coverage of LPGA events. With the truth laid bare that LPGA events can be a huge draw, there stands to be no reason not to give the female golfers their proper dues. 

Golf leadership, such as newly appointed LPGA Tour Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, are working diligently to raise the profile of LPGA top players and make the various tours a bigger commercial draw. The LPGA recently revealed that they would broadcast ten tournaments in 2022, which brings them up to speed with coverage of PGA tour events. 

What Can Be Done?

About a decade ago, the LPGA tours were losing sponsors left and right. That problem seems to be turning a corner, and today’s tournaments have such high-profile sponsors as Epson, Rolex, and John Deere. Sponsorships are a huge part of elevating any sport, and the higher profile the sponsor is, the better payout competing athletes might receive. 

It was also a decade ago when then LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan began adding events and working towards making LPGA events a vast, international enterprise. His hard work has made strides, but the pay gap still exists and continues to widen. It is also a rarity for the LPGA to have household names at the level of a Tiger Woods or Rory McIlroy. 

So, what steps do the LPGA Tour Commissioner and other golf leadership need to take to close the pay gap and get LPGA athletes the pay they deserve?

1. Go Beyond the Golf Channel

While the planned tournament schedule on the Golf Channel is laudable, it only draws viewers who have already purchased that premium channel. The LPGA needs the major networks, such as NBC, to give their tournaments as much coverage as they do for the PGA — especially given the stark proof that if you air it, people will watch. 

2. Market the LPGA with Online Sportsbooks

As we’ve seen with the NBA, NFL, NHL and other professional sports leagues, online apps like Draft Kings and FanDuel have become widely popular through marketing efforts and have garnered newfound interest from sports bettors all over the world. If the LPGA were to partner with the most popular golf apps as a way to bring more eyes to the tour, they might also see an increase in revenue. 

3. Bring Together the Best from Both Worlds

To bolster viewership and attendance for both PGA and LPGA tours, both organizations should combine forces and host a Ryder Cup-style tournament that showcases the talent from both sides. The best from the PGA and LPGA could then even team up and compete against the best players from Europe. 

4. Mentor Female Golfers 

Closing the pay gap will take cultivating high-profile players. There are many Asian golfers in top positions because of their supportive golf federations. Countries outside the United States foster golf skills in females, pair them with mentors, and give people opportunities to travel and learn the craft. These federations put them on the fast track to being at the top of their game. The more high-profile female golfers, the easier it will be to justify amplifying the conversation about the gender pay gap.

5. Tell Stories & Entertain

Sports fans still love stories. They like to hear about an underdog succeeding against all odds, and they love to get to know players intimately. Getting LPGA players their due pay will take a dash of crafty PR and marketing expertise. 

With a new LPGA Tour Commissioner in place, the sport is entering a moment ripe for change. If the new Commissioner Samaan makes closing the pay gap a priority, and places a laser focus on elevating the LPGA overall, the next five to ten years could see the LPGA become the fairly-paid powerhouse it should have always been.

This Female AAPI Founder Turned $12K into $12 Million in Just 2 Years!

The minority and women-owned service fuses retail and promotion to create gift-giving expertise that connects people and elevates branding on sought-after quality items. Find all the best brands in one place (Patagonia, North Face, S’well, Native Union, and more) and get your company’s message out there.

Chances are if a gift is personalized, it has a better chance of being valued. Gemnote makes sending a personally designed gift convenient by simply sending a quick email to the company. The seamless portal lets businesses gift high-end personalized items within minutes, creating a wow factor that comes to life and will be cherished by the recipient.

Brands such as Slack have enjoyed using Gemnote in their rebranding efforts. One of their largest customers, Google Design, turned to them to create an event-specific box. This helped Gemnote grow more than 150% in revenue last year!

Gemnote Elevates Promotional Gifting

Promotional gifting has received a makeover thanks to Gemnote. It’s the easiest way to create and send premium custom products – almost like a handwritten note that sends a personal touch to valued clients, employees, and event attendees.

The minority and women-owned service fuses retail and promotion to create gift-giving expertise that connects people and elevates branding on sought-after quality items. Find all the best brands in one place (Patagonia, North Face, S’well, Native Union, and more) and get your brand’s message out there.

Chances are if a gift is personalized, it has a better chance of being valued. Gemnote makes sending a personally designed gift convenient by simply sending a quick email to the company. The seamless portal lets businesses gift high-end personalized items within minutes, creating a wow factor that comes to life and will be cherished by the recipient.

One of the keys to Gemnote’s success lies in its internal software which streamlines the ordering process, allowing large, detailed orders to be placed and processed in minutes. Brands such as Slack have enjoyed using Gemnote in their rebranding efforts. One of their largest customers, Google Design, turned to them to create an event-specific box. This helped Gemnote grow more than 150% in revenue last year!

Gemnote was founded by childhood best friends, Ashley Wong Tsui and Diane Liu, co-founder and COO. Launched from Y Combinator (a startup accelerator), their mission is to use the best parts of tech, often attributed to distancing people, to help people build closer relationships. The duo set their sights on the swag and gifting sector and discovered ways to make gift-giving easier for their clients, impactful for relationships, and more sustainable for the planet.

Ashley was previously the head of product at Spoonrocket, where she once wrote and sent out around 100 handwritten cards and gifts to the company’s investors and advisors. She quickly realized the difficulty of maintaining a “personal touch” as a company scales in size, which planted the seed for Gemnote.

With Gemnote, online curators help select a budget, recommend creative ways to customize (i.e., etching, embroidery), and assist with fulfillment and warehousing. Customers choose from unique gift ideas or have items hand selected for a gift box for their audience. Whichever way they choose, the outcome will leave a lasting impression and make each recipient feel valued.

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Finding premium customized gifts for your company is simple and easy with the pros at Gemnote. The service curates, sources, warehouses, wraps, and ships the best promotional gifts in the industry.  Well-known customers include Airbnb, Box, Google, Facebook, Salesforce, and Starbucks, helping them scale gifting for clients and employees. Follow them on Instagram @gemnote.

Ultra Luxury Miami Real Estate Redefined with Matias Alem and BRG International

The United States real estate market is booming, and South Florida is among one of the hottest locations in the market right now. In an unprecedented turn of events, countless waterfront communities on the coast don’t even have homes available, something that’s been unheard of until now.

Inventory is reaching record lows, and the CEO of BRG International is offering holistic, modern services for luxury home buyers and sellers to accommodate these historical market trends.

Matias Alem founded BRG International in 2011 with a mission to serve the ultra-luxury real estate market in South Florida. The brand quickly gained prominence due to its unparalleled service and Alem’s sheer expertise. Nowadays, BRG International has become one of the leading luxury real estate firms in the Sunshine State.

There is no real estate company out there that’s quite like BRG International. The brand fully reimagines the use of disappearing space by simply helping clients create a new space of their own. When clients have trouble finding a perfect space, BRG Studio does the job. BRG Studio is a sister company offering full Architectural services to help clients design their own properties.

The company has been renowned for creating incredible projects throughout Miami, helping clients attain their dream homes. BRG Studio’s services range from building swanky condos on the beach to magnificent dream homes on the water.

BRG International is not just another real estate brokerage: It is reimagining the use of disappearing space by simply helping clients create new space! When clients can’t find their perfect space, BRG Studio, a sister company that is a full service Architecture office, helps their clients design them. From swanky condos on the beach to magnificent dream homes on the water, BRG Studio has created incredible projects throughout Miami.

“I wanted to offer services for every stage of the realty process,” said Matias Alem. “When you have to worry about one less thing because a company you are already working with can take it off your plate, it provides that much peace of mind. That was my goal in founding BRG,” he added.

BRG International also includes BRG Miami Market Report Magazine, which presents focused neighborhood property reports. The company has earned a massive reputation in the industry, giving clients a one-stop brokerage with construction, property management, architecture, and real estate all rolled into one. It specializes in selling, designing, and building the perfect homes for its clients.

“I wanted to offer an all-inclusive service,” shared Alem. “We go above and beyond by offering what I call ‘holistic real estate.’ By having a menu of comprehensive services, we can ensure that our clients get a five-star experience with less stress. Each entity under BRG communicates and works with one another to create property industry harmony.”

With Matias Alem at the helm, equipped with over 21 years of experience in Real Estate, BRG International has held its ground and gained massive success in the industry. The company has reported $120 million in sales in 2021 alone, cementing BRG International as one of the leading Luxury Real Estate Boutique Companies in South Florida.