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I-Wayne on Music, Community and Versatility
CC BY-SA 4.0 Long before streaming numbers and viral moments became the measure of success, I-Wayne built his name through message, discipline and unmistakable delivery. Emerging from Jamaica’s reggae and roots scene in the early 2000s, I-Wayne carved out a…
Built to Last: Bobby Konders on Music, Movement, and Staying Power
Bobby Konders is a pioneering DJ, producer, and co-founder of Massive B Sound System and Massive B Records. Alongside Jabba, he has helped shape reggae and dancehall culture in New York and beyond, bringing high-energy sound to audiences through their…
The Discipline Behind The Spotlight with Chaz of ChazSFX
In the creative world, there are those who seek the spotlight, and then there are those who learn how to build the stage itself. Chasity Anne, known to many simply as Chaz, belongs to the latter. At 33, her career…
Issue 02 – The Fashionpreneur
🔔 Welcome to the second issue of Next Layers Magazine! Next Layers was created to tell real stories—ones that inspire, offer insight, and reveal what it actually takes to build and sustain something of your own. Each issue focuses on…
The World of Byas & Leon
Some spaces sell products. Others shape how people gather, express themselves, and connect. Byas & Leon sits in that second category. Byas & Leon didn’t begin as a typical fashion story. In 2012, Harvey Leon was studying engineering, and Rony…
From Runways to Records with Jayden Pyram
We spoke with Eddy Pyram on Jayden Pyram’s Journey from Child Model to Recording Artist. Interviewer: Let’s start at the beginning. How did Jayden first get into modeling? Eddy Pyram: I had a showroom on Delancey Street when Jayden was…
It Shall Be Well
Adeoye Adegbola is a Nigerian-American designer and entrepreneur from Queens, New York. He is the oldest of three brothers, a husband, and a proud new father. His clothing brand, Revolution of a Monarch Clothing (R.o.A.M.), reflects the same roles he…
I Don’t Have Problems, Only Solutions
Hi Lanee, tell us a bit about yourself.Absolutely! I’m a lifestyle urban model, designer, photographer, and creative consultant passionate about bringing bold visions to life. With a keen eye for style and detail, I blend street-inspired aesthetics with innovative design—both…
New Way of Life with The Griggs Brothas
Chris and Clayton Griggs, known collectively as The Griggs Brothas are designers and creative consultants rooted in New York City, but their creative talents extend far beyond it. Under their brand, The Griggs Brothas move between product design, brand consulting, and…
Blurring the Lines of Artistry Through Music and Fashion with Big Icey
Meet Ice Da Loudest aka Big Icey, recording artist and co-founder of Goutté. In this interview, we discuss how he connects music, fashion and entrepreneurship. Tell us about your journey from artist to entrepreneur?I was only an artist once upon a time…
