By: Kahra Valore

On a clear October afternoon, AlanVondetrick King Hamilton bounces–no, floats–about his quaint Lake Elsinore, California home with a sort of lucent confidence and reposeful fluidity that surely comes from his certainty in his purpose from God. A beat of his own production can be heard looping soothingly in the background, the sound of his signature trumpet humming between the walls. A nostalgic warmth accompanies the living space in the form of vintage furniture pieces and aged dark wood cabinets–no doubt the home’s original wood, left untouched. Noticeably, there is not much else to be found in the unconventionally minimalistic abode, but conventionality does not know much of a home in AV King Hamilton’s world. 

Within the past 5 years, the 25-year-old musician founded GoodSource Artist Collective and has been on a clear mission ever since. “It’s the kingdom, it’s the tribe, it’s the ministry,” says AV King, “a team of artists creating for the creator, creating for love, creating for the biggest purpose.” 

Now washing away fruit and vegetable residue from the components of his freshly-used juicer, AV King proudly notes the three main departments of GoodSource Art.: “music, media, and athletics.” In addition to an impressive array of vocalists, producers, and live instrumentalists, the GoodSource Art. family extends out into the realms of basketball and skateboarding. A conscious dynamic of love pervades the regularly occurring hoop and skate sessions which are organized within “the tribe” (as AV often refers to the collective). Its media department consists of content creators: photographers, videographers, and editors–a crucial team for up-and-coming artists and athletes rising in the era of social media. GoodSource Art. is set for its second release in a series of short skateboarding-films, with its first full-length skate film coming soon.

So then, what is the common denominator among these talents from different backgrounds and walks of life? They’re “like-minded, [they] want to build, [and their] hearts are in the right place, says AV. Despite having gathered quite the expansive and versatile team, it’s clear that none of AV King’s focus has diverted–nor has his vision diminished–along the way.

It was during the 4th grade that young AV King Hamilton was met with the reality that he was a musician. “When I picked up that trumpet and I realized how much I loved it . . . and how natural it came, it was never any question . . . I just never put it down,” he reminisces. Though AV’s very first dream was to play for the NBA (fueled by his very same passion for basketball that burns strongly today), he reveals that his dream today is… well, he’s living it. “Imagine someone’s like, ‘My dream is to have a tree,’ [then] it sprouts and they’ve got a little tree. I’m already living my dream; now the tree’s gonna keep on growing.” His joy is palpable as he continues, “There’s gonna be more branches, more birds, [and more] bees on the tree.” 

GoodSource Art.’s presence expands far beyond Lake Elsinore, gracing luxurious scenes in Malibu, Santa Monica, and Wine Country. The tribe has even made its mark out in Northern California locales such as San Francisco, where the collective’s saxophonist, Chris Panameno, had accompanied AV King to perform at a private venue alongside an ensemble of some of the world’s most accomplished musicians and producers, 1500 or Nothin’ (the ensemble has written, produced, and provided instrumentals to the likes of Adele, Silk Sonic, Snoop Dog, and Justin Bieber). The GoodSource Art. live band dazzles audiences with spirit-driven shows and nights of music, reaching new and familiar ears alike. In one of their most recent endeavors, Goodsource Art. found itself at Red Bull Records, Los Angeles, where the music and media departments worked in tandem with one of their very own, Jay Millian, on his upcoming record. Millian dropped his single “Baby” back in May, which NBA 2K23 had featured as part of its ‘Season 7’ soundtrack (that very same videogame soundtrack features AV King’s trumpet on “Mike Jackson Effect” by Jordan Lyles). It is apparent through his smooth-flowing lyrics that glide through his self-produced tracks that talent is in no short supply for the rising artist originating from Long Beach, California. 

Back home in Lake Elsinore, AV King Hamilton plants his roots in the uplifting of his community. Through GoodSource Art., he organizes local art shows (both musical and visual) in partnership with local businesses, and free basketball training sessions for the youth and other striving athletes. In conjunction with Goodsource Art.’s basketball department, the community also sees its fair share of 5 vs. 5 matches and takeovers of local gyms–and soon, parks. Although, today, GoodSource Art. has also branched out into the basketball scenes of Venice Beach (which has become quite the enthralling tourist attraction) and Santa Monica.

 Five years ago, as far as AV King Hamilton was concerned, the vision was clear: “A team of creators that love God; helping each other, motivating each other, growing together, making the dreams happen.” Curious it is, then, what could possibly be the driving force that fuels such resolute vision and inspired momentum from GoodSource Artist Collective and its founder. Perhaps the answer lies in what has joyfully become one of AV’s most used catchphrases: “The Holy Spirit does it.”

“As I look back, it was The Holy Spirit,” AV King states in retrospect. “To think about something like this is wild, but it just felt right and I knew what the mission was.” So, what will GoodSource Artist Collective look like in five years?

 “Bigger,” AV King says simply. “The tree will be much, much larger.”