On this episode of Art To Empire, we're sitting for a deep dive with visual artist & graffiti writer NAM, who is 1/3 of the Illuminaries collective, known for producing several large, in-your-face, public murals around the East Bay and beyond. Influenced by the first wave of graffiti styles and artists that migrated from cities like Chicago and New York in the 1980s. We're talking the path, methods, missteps and business behind the scenes of his journey turning his artwork into a business.

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On this episode of Art To Empire, we've got a timeless lyricist and an experienced business conductor in one, with David Kelly aka Cap D, from rap group All Natural in the guest seat. After 5 releases with his group, and another 4 as a solo artist, Kelly ventured into the legal world, often working on sports related business, eventually leading him to his current position as head of business & legal at Golden State Entertainment and the Golden State Warriors NBA franchise. Tune in!

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On this episode of Art To Empire, we've got the homie Kamau from Brasil in the guest seat. The Sau Paolo native, currently in California, has worked in both the skateboarding and music worlds professionally for 20-30 years. Having already been a pro skater since 1998, Kamau released his first music project in 2002 and has never looked back. Growing his career from humble roots hosting gigs and earning small checks playing shows around town with his rap group, he built momentum, a band and a plan that would take him on tour internationally. We break down the successes, mistakes, tips, tricks and experiences that helped him take his arts and build them into a career.

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