In a time of such uncertainty, sadness, sickness and racism, it’s natural to feel lost and hopeless. In my seek for joy and SEVERAL mental vacations, I reconnected with my love of music and writing about emerging artists. In this series, I want to put the spotlight on a few artists who have motivated me […]
Nabil Miftahi and the JC Relief Squad
Meet Nabil, a true jack of all trades. He can do anything and everything from graphic design to DJing to fashion design. We interviewed him back in 2015 and since then, he’s grown to be an incredible artist and great pal. As we’ve been raising money through our JC Relief Squad to go toward meals […]
Meet Katie Cadamatre, local illustrator showing support through her art
Jersey City designer, illustrator, and mom-boss Katie Cadamatre has been mailing free mini prints to anyone supporting COVID relief funds or buying gift cards from local businesses as a way to share some love within the community and encourage others to help support local businesses. Fundraisers include JC Relief, Solomon’s list, York Street Project, and […]
Artist Spotlight: The Innovataz “Another day another hit record!”
Nowadays, it is very rare that you will meet a group of people who are able to work together on the same goal and no one will try to outshine the next person. The Innovataz Production Group is a team of young men who all have a common goal and that is to make music […]
Artist Spotlight: LARAYNE
For the top of the new year, I thought it was befitting that we here at ChicPea HQ share some new artists whose music you can definitely to catch a vibe to. These handpicked musicians have some content totally worth supporting and we will be sharing them with you for the months to come! So […]
Artist Spotlight: Arte Magnus “The Great Creator”
So about three and a half years ago, I hosted my first open mic here in Jersey City. I wasn’t sure how good of a turnout it would be; at the time, I didn’t know many people out here. After some amazing talent and an hour plus into the show, one of the participants was […]
Artist Spotlight: ENK Muzik “The Voice”
About two years ago, I hosted an open mic at Light Rail Cafe in Jersey City. Towards the end of the event, a group of girls walked in and put their names on the list to sing. The featured artist and new talent that night was nothing short of amazing, but little did we know […]
Artist Adriana “Crowfeverr” Crow and Writer Khylle Roxas
Content Creators Academy is a non-profit mentorship program for local youth interested in Digital Media and Entrepreneurship. The students meet twice a week and learn a variety of skills related to digital arts; graphic design, photography, video, branding and blogging! The CCAJC students put together their own blog posts to showcase what they’ve learned. This […]
Kimberly Nichole at Journal Squared Recap
This month at the Journal Squared Amenities Lounge, there was a very special guest. Kimberly Nichole graced us with her fabulous presence, one evening for a private show. Kimberly is best known for her incredible performances on Season 8 of The Voice. Her vocals kept audiences in awe all the way until the quarterfinals. Nowadays, […]
Juan “Cheese” Vasquez
Four years ago, when I started ChicpeaJC and began to write about the creative scene, almost everyone who is anyone mentioned the name “Cheese.” Juan Vasquez is an OG Jersey City artist whose been in the scene for many many years. He isn’t just an artist, he is also a community activist, and very involved […]
Quiona, Jersey City Artist and Writer
Quiona, the moment I heard her sing, everything stopped. I forgot where I was for a moment and was transported to a different era… a Jazz club in the 50s, with low lights and a sexy crooner singing sweet melodies setting the vibe. Alas, I woke up and was just watching a video clip […]
Anadelia
I met Anadelia for the first time a year ago when she auditioned to perform at ChicpeaJC Turns 3. Her voice mesmerized me, her confidence was incredible, and I knew she was going to be a huge star one day. A few months ago, while planning a prohibition party at Corgi Spirits, I wanted to […]
10 Local Galleries to Check Out
If there’s one thing anyone should know about Jersey City, it’s the abundance of artists. With a large amount of creatives in the area, it’s no wonder art galleries are prevalent. Here are some galleries you should check out in Jersey City (but, by no means, is this a definitive list of the city’s amazing […]
Bread & Butter: The Documentary by Young Gizzle
Bread & Butter is an in-depth documentary featuring Jersey City artists, as well as a backstory on Young Gizzle’s upbringing, what made him get into music, and his passion for the art. Young Gizzle is a music producer and engineer in Jersey City, and this project is a look behind his debut project Bread & Butter, […]
Zey Rose: Making Beats to the Top
“Turn your passion into your profession.” Today’s youth is getting better at understanding that quote and applying it to their lives. As an entrepreneur, I love seeing others take control of their lives before they graduate high school. Jose Garcia found a way to turn his voice into cash. He goes by his rapper name, […]
Daniel Muñoz PT2
I interviewed Daniel last year for our It Was All a Dream series. In a span of just a few months, he grew to be this amazing artist with an EP and videos on the way. Daniel is incredibly hard working and talented. It’s hard to believe he’s only 18! Catch up with Daniel Muñoz […]
Imani Starr of Starr Style Life
I met Imani-Starr, founder and CEO of Starr Style Life Brand at a Christmas Toy Drive held at the ChicpeaJC Headquarters one evening. Not only was I attracted to this warm and welcoming spirit, but her accessories, especially her “door knocker” earrings drew within me a deep nostalgic feeling of the 90s when I watched hip-hop music videos with these beautiful […]
YaBoiiLex
Hudson County does not lack talented individuals… but what’s mind boggling is the amount of youth who are out here grinding, and working towards their dreams and passions. Lex is one of those people! I’ve been following this kid’s career for a while now and always admired how mature and how seriously he takes […]
Jersey City Artist Juan Camilo Ospina Londoño
Juan Camilo Ospina Londoño is a native of Cartago, Colombia who moved to the United States at age ten and has called Jersey City his home for over four years. When he’s not painting, Juan also designs landscapes, teaches Capoeira, and spends time with his wife and two dogs, Basil and Lola. I visited Juan […]
The Skullers
Have you ever went to a concert with massive amounts of people, but felt as though you were the only one there? Like that singers sound was so powerful it struck you and only you amidst the crowd? Well imagine a stadium sound coming from one band’s lead singer via acapella and thats what you’ll get with […]