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Billy Kim, a former touring member of Tycho, has dropped a new single titled "Seems Like." The name had always fascinated me - it was the name of a ship in The Adventures of Tin Tin," shared Kim In 2016, Kim joined Tycho’s touring band and relocated to Union City, New Jersey where he wrote most Much like Karaboudjan, IMAGO is also something of a tribute to Kim’s youth. The dreamy psych-indie rock EP is expected soon, but in the meantime, check out Kim's new track "Seems

Jacob Mosley is a 20-year-old photographer and creator from Houston, Texas. He has taken photos of/for major people in pop culture such as Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, Gunna, and more. This interview is about Mosley's journey in and view of the world of music. Jacob, why did you decide to brand yourself as "Dior" instead of using your name? At the time I was looking for a new Instagram name. I looked up the meaning of Dior before I even thought about rocking it, I just wanted to see what it was about. Dior means "the future". At the time I was taking photos pretty heavy getting into my craft, so I just put it together: Dior Vision. What is it like being a photographer in an era where everyone takes photos on phones? I think it has definitely made things better because it allows me to see different perspectives, I get inspired by everything. Even phone photography inspires me because I love innovation, so I admire the usage of phones in photography. Why is that skill and service still needed considering the usage of smart phone cameras? I think the usage of real cameras is still needed because being able to change and edit a shot in different ways is important and better for manipulation. So, Jacob, you have taken pictures for/of some very influential people in the world of pop culture. Who are some of these people and how did you make that happen? A lot of people like my shots with Lil Uzi, Playboi Carti, and 6ix9ine. It really just took being in the field, building my portfolio and connections, and just reaching out to people. I couldn't be afraid to speak my mind to people and ask for a chance. A lot of times it worked out so from there it just went uphill. Out of all of the artists you have photographed and worked with, who’s your favorite to work with and why? Probably Carti because we know a lot of the same people. It's on a friendly basis when we shoot so yeah definitely him. Plus, not to be biased but I love his work too. What advice would you give to someone who wants to become known for their photography? Make your own style. Find your style and stick to it. Figure out what you like and don't follow trends. From there, your style will become evident to others. Some of Dior's Work: Dior's Social Media: Twitter: @DiorVision Instagram: @DiorVision

If you’re currently a recent graduate or in the market for your first job, so long are the days where entry-level jobs are actually entry-level. These days, many entry-level jobs require prior experience, sometimes asking for even up to 3-5 years. But shouldn’t an entry-level job serve its purpose and be exactly what it’s meant to be – for people entering the workforce? Well, you’d think. Unfortunately, today’s reality is a little harsher than we’d like it to be. With large applicant pools and highly qualified candidates, it makes for stiff competition, and without experience, chances of securing employment feel harder than ever. Because of this, a handful of college students find themselves completing one or more internships in hopes of padding their resumes and increasing their chances of landing a good job. It’s also not uncommon to start early on. Many start their first internship during their first year at university, while some even start as early as high school. Internships have seemed to replace entry-level jobs in terms of actually being entry-level. But they are oftentimes time-consuming, unpaid, and in major cities, so students who don’t have the time, funds, or access might find themselves straggling behind. This disproportionately harms those who didn’t or aren’t able to complete internships, putting them at a disadvantage when it comes to finding their first ‘entry-level’ job. It’s a Catch-22 situation. In order to get a job, you need experience. But in order to get experience, you need a job. Employers no longer seem to trust recent graduates with no experience for entry-level positions. Instead, the responsibilities that were once assigned to entry-level jobs are now being passed onto the interns, so the entry-level jobs of today are now asking for more. More what? More everything– more skill, more experience, and more responsibility. Essentially, they want more for less. Internships aren’t the only reason we’ve seen the rapid disappearance of true entry-level positions; technology also plays a large role in this. With the advancement of artificial intelligence, automated systems, and technology in general, the work of an entry-level employee can now be done faster and more efficiently. But let’s say you’ve done your fair share of internships, and you’ve built your skill set; unfortunately, the job search still may not be easy. The hiring process tends to favor those with connections. Regardless of which industry you’re in, connections are everything. All throughout college, my professors would make it a point to emphasize how important networking is. “Network, network, network!” It’s all about the people you know and the people those people know. These connections can be the reason you get your next job because employers are more inclined to hire a candidate who has been referred by a trusted source. So what does this mean for Gen Z as more of us continue to enter the workforce? Well, whether or not employers understand, the job market is rough, and all we can do is use everything at our disposal and try our best. Each and every one of us is trying to make it in our respective fields, and we cannot let intimidating job requirements prevent us from trying.

From insight on his career in music so far, to how he started working with Lil Gotit, to his advice for And it's funny because none of them are really making music as a career anymore. started making music I was still working and when I took the music stuff 100 percent seriously as a career

Hill the first female rapper to achieve the title, beating out competitors such as Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim

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Gardner started her music career with a bang, being an original member of the Mars Volta and working My biggest musical influences are vast; they range from Jimi Hendrix, to Led Zeppelin, to Tower of Power

“Believe in Love,” co-written by Kemi Ade and produced by Grammy-nominated artist Likklejay, is a self-effacing It sounds like the transition into delving into your music career full-time wasn’t that long after you So this track is written with an amazing songwriter named Kemi, and it was produced by an amazing and Some “Cater to You” style music where you might see me dancing in a music video…but I’ve also been experimenting

And it's almost like this is the very beginning of my career because it's been such a rebirth from a I feel like this is like a new era and career, which I'm just over the moon about. That's been the highlight of my career so far. Eliot Lee is phenomenal. And so I returned to my roots of some of the music that influenced me at the beginning of my career, I started changing how I wrote music to cater to the algorithm and hoped to go viral.

runway show, "Mai’s Blossom," paid tribute to his mother, Mai-Wah Cheung, celebrating her groundbreaking career

Katy Perry, one of the 2010's favorite pop stars has had quite the journey with respect to her career She was known for her eclectic style and fun spirit at the beginning of her career when she released The mother-to-be is staying true to herself in providing uplifting anthems but she's catering to a more