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Music is a powerful storytelling vehicle that can motivate audiences and change the world for the better. It is such a concrete example of how art can move the hearts of many people, and Dani Stephenson has managed to take that step even further by creating a support system that helps millions of people in need with the power of music, film, and education.

Dani Stephenson officially founded Straight Forward Giving to help others by educating and inspiring underprivileged communities in the United Kingdom as well as the rest of the world. The esteemed music mogul has been the  driving  force  behind  launching  a  new  charity  initiative  called .ComUnity which also aims to push the envelope of philanthropy.

Initially known as Daniel Stephenson, Dani is the founder and president of Straight Forward Music Group, which is a company that has garnered many accolades within the music and film industry. Dani’s company is a multi-platinum, multi Grammy-Award, Brit Award, BET Award, Mercury Award, Soul Train Music Award, Q Award, ASCAP Award, BMI Award, Brit Asia Award, BBC Future Sound Award, Variety Award, Billboard Award, American Music Award and MOBO Award-winning entertainment company founded in 2009.

He has worked on a variety of successful campaigns, such as Diddy Dirty Money, whose album The Last Train to Paris via Bad Boy Records was a global phenomenon. The renowned music mogul also worked on the record breaking albums by Drake “More Life” and “Scorpion” as well as Big Sean’s platinum single “Marvin & Chardonnay,” featuring Kanye West and Roscoe Dash. These are only a few of the many achievements that Dani has under his belt.

His latest philanthropic endeavour, ComUnity aims to become a fun, exciting and mystical world for aspiring youth to immerse themselves in. However, behind all the glitz and glamor of the project, there is a serious message at the core. Ever since the inception of Dani Stephenson’s Straight Forward Giving, he always had a simple vision in mind: “To help create a united, equal world free from poverty, domestic abuse, and crime through the power of education, music, and film. One community at a time.”

Ultimately, the .ComUnity mission is to create an open-source one-stop- shop for key educational information, assets, and courses. Dani Stephenson also hopes to grow his company’s educational workshops, seminars, and charity programs nationwide to meet people face to face as the global pandemic slowly settles.

“A key driver that will start to turn the tide on youth turning to crime in underprivileged communities is by eradicating the stereotypical approach industries have in recruiting staff without bachelor degrees,” explained Dani Stephenson. “We should start empowering the next generation from all backgrounds and communities no matter what qualifications someone

has. It’s important that we start installing confidence in the youth and make them realize that they have the power to achieve anything in life and that they have the same opportunities no matter the upbringing or background” he added.

He firmly believes that education is the great equalizer, and no matter if a person has a Bachelor’s Degree or not, they should not be treated any differently. Dani Stephenson’s noble and charitable efforts are deeply rooted in his passion for inspiring and helping others. It is clear to see that he has the heart and he has the mind to truly make a difference in our world today.

Join Dani Stephenson in his quest to help improve our society by checking out his company’s official website www.straightfwdgiving.org

Everybody has a story to tell, but not everyone speaks of it the same way. Artists, in particular, have very unique ways of amplifying their narrative out into the world. Some may use photography; for others, it could be painting. But for Karrell Rogers, music was the best avenue for him to express himself and share his journey.

Karrell Rogers is an upcoming musician who has had his fair share of difficulties in life. He was born on August 15, 1989, an arrival overdue by two weeks because of some complications with his umbilical cord. Even in the womb, as he was fighting to live, Karrell portrayed the traits of a brave individual who was about to face life with eyes wide open. The artist was born with type two grand mal seizures and was later diagnosed with schizophrenia and diabetes.

Besides his health problems, Karrell Rogers also had a challenging upbringing. Being African-American, he faced prejudice and judgment based on skin color alone. In 2003, he and his godbrother were falsely accused of first- and second-degree armed robbery. He was only 13 at that time with no money to pay the $100,000 bail. Karrell had to stay in the house of corrections in Philadelphia, PA.

Despite his circumstances, the artist never lost track of his passion for music. He would spend hours enhancing his talent and visualized that, someday, his dream of becoming a household name in the music industry would come true. After getting out on parole and probation for good behavior, Karrell Rogers received an offer to sign with Bentley Records. But being legally disabled, Karrell failed to land the deal.

Still, Karrell Rogers did not lose hope and persevered to put his music out there in the world. Today, the artist amazes listeners and music lovers with his ability to defy boundaries and produce multi-genre tracks. Besides strengthening his music career, Karrell is also diving into other ventures. He is the founder and CEO of LowLyfe7Filmz. At present, Karrell works with Stage 32 to produce worthwhile creations that will indeed cause a stir in the entertainment scene.

Asked what motivates him to keep going, Karrell Rogers shared that he wants to become a good role model for his 9-year-old son, Jay Christopher Rao. As a father, he wants to do everything in his power to provide him with a life he never had, filled with many opportunities and a promise of a brighter future. Karrell hopes to put his son through college and equip him with the right education.

Outside being a family man, Karrell Rogers is also invested in helping others in his community. The entrepreneur wants his company to foster young musicians who face great turmoil in urban areas. Karrell knows how difficult it is trying to succeed in a world that’s not ready for the music they produce. He wants to be a reliable shoulder for upcoming artists and help them reach their goals.

Furthermore, Karrell Rogers has also initiated several fundraising programs on social media, mainly on Facebook, to help families and children with autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. Learn more about the music artist on his website.