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FREESTYLE: Never Forget Where You Come From, Says Jonn Hart
Jonn Hart captured the hearts of thousands when his first solo single “Who Booty” garnered national and international attention. Now signed to a major record label, he is taking his music to new levels but will always stay true himself.
“It’s pressure because now the bar is raised for what I have to keep doing [but] this is my passion and love, so I’m going to keep making music from my heart,” Hart said.
A Bay Area native, John Hart learned early on the importance of knowing who you are and what you have to offer if you’re going to be successful in the industry, something evident in his mixtape “Heart to Hart”.
From the hard bass beats to the smooth melodies and harmonies, he offers a unique sound and is
Jonn Hart
willing to go against the grain. He says his single “Who Booty” lyrics were more explicit when it was first written, and while he has various types of songs on the mixtape, he did not want that song to be remembered as his first solo introduction to the world.
“I’m classy ratchet,” he joked.
Jonn Hart says it’s his faith in God and the way his parents raised him, always emphasizing the importance of keeping God first – that keeps him centered and true to himself.
“It’s important to never forget where you come from [because] you can lose it all tomorrow,” Hart said.
He recently returned from his first international tour in Australia and is currently working on his second mixtape “Heart to Hart 2”, which he says is taking his music to the next level.
As for young aspiring artists, he says it is important to have a strong, positive team behind them and to also have a strong sense of networking.
“You can’t do it alone and you can’t be scared to build relationships,” he said. “You can get 1000 ‘no’s’ and that one ‘yes’ will change your life.”
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Golden State Warriors Program Is Inspiring Next Generation of Female Engineers
Breaking down barriers and biases that deter young girls from pursuing STEAM subjects is essential for creating a level playing field and ensuring equal opportunities for all. By challenging stereotypes and promoting a culture of inclusivity and diversity in STEAM fields, experts believe young girls can be empowered to pursue their interests and aspirations without limitations confidently. Encouraging mentorship, providing access to resources, and celebrating girls’ achievements in STEAM are all crucial steps in creating a supportive environment that fosters success.
By Y’Anad Burrell
The Golden State Warriors and e-commerce giant Rakuten are joining forces to inspire the next generation of female engineers through Building STEAM Futures, part of The City Calls campaign.
Organizers say the initiative is founded on the idea that science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) are crucial fields for innovation and progress, and empowering young girls to pursue careers in these areas is more important than ever. Studies consistently show that girls are underrepresented in STEAM fields, resulting in a gender disparity that limits potential and hinders diversity.
Breaking down barriers and biases that deter young girls from pursuing STEAM subjects is essential for creating a level playing field and ensuring equal opportunities for all. By challenging stereotypes and promoting a culture of inclusivity and diversity in STEAM fields, experts believe young girls can be empowered to pursue their interests and aspirations without limitations confidently. Encouraging mentorship, providing access to resources, and celebrating girls’ achievements in STEAM are all crucial steps in creating a supportive environment that fosters success.
On Saturday, March 8, International Women’s Day, the Warriors and Rakuten hosted 20 middle school girls from Girls Inc. of Alameda County at Chase Center’s Above the Rim for a hands-on bridge-building experience. The young girls from Girls, Inc. of Alameda County had an opportunity to design, build and test their own bridge prototypes and learn the fundamentals of bridge construction from the Engineering Alliance and the UC Berkeley Steel Bridge Team.
This STEAM experience for the girls followed the first session in January, where they took a behind-the-scenes tour of the Golden Gate Bridge, learning about its design and construction from industry experts. The City Calls campaign, tipped off with the unveiling the Warriors’ new bridge-themed City Edition jerseys and court design earlier this year.
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