Artists Bio Joy Nexus Oct 2025
DJ Fauzi – The Sound Architect
DJ Fauzi brings a global sound rooted in the love of dance. With decades of experience, two world tours, and a history of electrifying mixtapes, he creates sets that keep bodies moving and spirits lifted. His style blends deep grooves and high energy, inviting everyone—house heads and casual dancers alike—into the rhythm. When DJ Fauzi is on, make sure there’s room t
Kurby Brown Sr.
Kurby Brown Sr. is a Newark native and lifelong skater, has spent nearly 60 years shaping Black skating culture. Founder of Skillz-N-Skates and leader of Heaven On Wheelz, he now brings this legacy to the Metaverse—sharing videos, images, and stories that keep the culture alive.
Blackstar Creative Collective
Blackstar Creative Collective is a hub for visionary artists and technologists dedicated to amplifying Black creativity through immersive experiences. From visual art and music to metaverse activations, the collective bridges culture and innovation—preserving heritage while shaping the future of storytelling.
Dr. James Amemasor
Lecturer at Rutgers University-Newark and Library Director at the NJ Historical Society, researches African American history in NJ. He led the Harriet Tubman Monument project and works to preserve overlooked archives while advancing global and local historical narratives.
Artists Bio Movement 3D October 2020
Julia "Kito" Kirtley is a multidisciplinary artist from Compton, California. She received her BA in Interior Design from Pratt Institute and is currently based in Brooklyn, New York.
Her motif surrounds abstract renditions of urban architecture – something she refers to as “cityscapes." Recycling is also a part of her aesthetic and many of her works use found canvas, mirrors, fabrics and other m
Joya-Angola-Thompson
Artist’s Statement
“I remember that feeling I got catching lightning bugs in a jar when I was a kid. That’s the same feeling I get when taking pictures.”
Joya-Angola-Thompson
The work of Joya-Angola-Thompson explores the relationship between the photographer, the public, the energy they emit and their immediate environments.
With influences as diverse as Gordon Parks, Roy DeCarava,
Brian Polite
Bio from cueartfoundation.org
In 2004, Brian Polite was plucked from NYC’s underground club scene to dance on stage by Adia Tamar Whitaker. This led to dancing under the direction of various choreographers, like Camille A. Brown and Nita Liem. He has facilitated dance workshops at Pratt Institute, Sarah Lawrence College, and Oberlin College; presented lecture-demonstrations on House Da
Karon White
An Apollo Theater 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner and @entertainers155ruckerpark Dancer shares with us Robins's Call. Robin's Call is a visual expression of stressed being released through the style of "Getlow", which is an element within a style called "Flexn". White was going though the tine we're people felt as if they knew the weight he carried.
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Eddie Sõl
Curator of the "Live A Little, Dance A Lot" party and producer of the film “House of Soul,” Eddie Sõl has been on the DJ scene for many years and is on fire with his journey. His highly successful international debut in Greece alongside house music legends Josh Milan, Louie Vega and Joe Clausell has his name as one of the hottest DJs currently on the scene.
Throughout his career, Eddie has
Contra Mestra Amazonas (Jana M. Burton) is a proud member of the World Karate Union, United Martial Artists Fellowship Hall of Famer, Women's Martial Arts Network and the Society of Black Belts of America. She was recently promoted to one of the highest ranking African American females in the United States during a belt promotion ceremony with participants from North & South America, Africa and
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