Exposé

Copy-written content produced by ROQ Magazine. Mostly interview’s, fashion shows, events, and articles that have been proposed.

When Worlds Collide 4: Thirsty

When Worlds Collide 4: Thirsty

  Rae: What inspired the band name Thirsty? Thirsty (Chris): Actually a funny story, both Tom and I are into alcohol and wine so we were throwing around this idea for Thirsty and then these two guys,... 

When Worlds Collide 3: CODY B. WARE

When Worlds Collide 3: CODY B. WARE

Cody B Ware   Rae: What inspired your band name? Cody B Ware: The band name actually came to me. I was out in Cali and a friend of mine yelled the name at me. It’s one of those moments in life when... 

When Worlds Collide Part 2- Navegante

When Worlds Collide Part 2- Navegante

By Raeshelle Middleton (RaeROQ) Photography by George Evan The next act up is Navegante Rae: So what is the name of your band and what inspired that name? Navegante: It’s called Navegante. Reading... 

ROQ SERIES: When Worlds Collide – Streight Angular

ROQ SERIES: When Worlds Collide – Streight Angular

By Raeshelle Middleton (RaeROQ) Photography by George Evan On December 6th Natasha Sanchez and Just C combined their love for music and events by giving bands a night to showcase their music at a bi-monthly... 

Ilene Miriam Baked Goods

Ilene Miriam Baked Goods

ROQ Magazine had the opprotunity of attending Ilene Miriam’s Pastry Studio’s Sweet Soirée event at Covo’ in Harlem. The ladies of Ilene Miriam served their tasty cupcakes from Strawberry... 

ROQ Exposé: Shanell

ROQ Exposé: Shanell

We got the opportunity to chat with Shanell after one of her performances this autumn in New York City backstage at SOB’s where Shanell let us know a little bit about her career from her past to... 

Who is Malene Younglao?

Who is Malene Younglao?

Malene Younglao is an up and coming pop alternative artist native to the caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago. We caught up with her at the Nue agency showcase where she performed alongside Shanell... 

ROQ Exposé: Get to Know Bones Brigante

ROQ Exposé: Get to Know Bones Brigante

Rapper Bones Brigante got his foot in the door when he won BET’s 106 and Park Freestyle Friday Championship upon which he was awarded 5,000 dollars in cash and a winning championship belt. He spent... 

JEANTRIX Fashion Week Launch

JEANTRIX Fashion Week Launch

Jeantrix is a clothing line made up collectively of art, fashion, three dimension words and designs. The designer uses bright colors and imagination to bring wearable art to life. Here are some images... 

J.Y: The Hiring Process

J.Y: The Hiring Process

Photography by Jerome Shaw Direction by Ruben Hughes Up and Coming hip hop star J.Y has been making his debut along side many other well known hip hop artist. He recently released a video for his single...