Next Big Thing with Courtney & Dara

4 Aug 2015

Who’s Up Next? Chinaka Hodge

By robyn

Chinaka Hodge is a writer, artist, activist and educator, originally from Oakland, CA, Chinaka’s talent has taken her around the country. From performing poetry on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam to appearing in rapper Atmosphere’s video for “Kanye West”, Chinaka is extremely talented and shows no signs of stopping. We definitely think Chinaka Hodge should be on your radar, let everyone know that you’ve been hip to this star since the jump. Chinaka Hodge is without

Who’s Up Next? Antique Naked Soul

By robyn

In anticipation of the new season of “The Next Big Thing,” we are counting down by sharing with you some creators and influential people who we think will be the next big thing in culture! Bay Area based band Antique Naked Soul set themselves and their music apart by only using their voices for instrumentation. Great harmonies led by Candice “Antique” Davis and backed by N’gala McCoy and Jamie Brown are backed by beatboxer Tommy

Who’s Up Next? Stephanie Jung

By robyn

Creativity comes in many different forms and Stephanie Jung is trying to master all of them. This Bay Area based graphic designer, illustrator and food blogger has been making people stand up and take notice! She’ll be hanging out with Courtney and Dara next season, and we can't wait to show you why Stephanie Jung is definitely going to be The Next Big

Who’s Up Next? Christina Elmore

By robyn

In anticipation of the new season of “The Next Big Thing” we’ll be putting you on to some creators and influential people who we think will be the next big thing in culture! We’re starting out with Christina Elmore, an accomplished actress who has performed for stage and screen alike. Christina made her film debut in the critically acclaimed drama Fruitvale Station, which won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the