Taj Alexander sat down with The Flower Boys Gregory "GoGo" Roberts, "Peace" Taylor Martinez, and Ras Samo to talk about the the power of good vibes, what makes a great party, and creating a future for you and your friends.

Cast
Taj Alexander 
Gregory Roberts 
Taylor Martinez 
Ras Samo
Bryan Jimenez 
Justin Estienne 

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Recording Engineer - Elliot Cuff
Post Audio Production - Amanda Hughes
Cover Art - Charis Alexander
Voice Over - Nahel Tzegai
Song - "Vivid Dreams" by Kaytranada

EPISODE 1 THE FLOWERBOYS

Creator of The Proper Sneaker, Camille Tanoh shares his amazing life story in fashion and music, from Paris to New York, and what he as learned along the way.

theopencanvas.com

www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-proper-sneaker-no-logo-no-luxury-markup-fashion?secret_perk_token=015cc052#/

Cast
Host - Taj Alexander 
Special Guest - Camille Tanoh

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Amanda Hughes
Cover Art - Taj Alexander
Voice Over - Nahel Tzegai
Music Curator - Zoe Janice @zoejanice
Song - Sunset District by Abjo https://soundcloud.com/midnightabjo

EPISODE 14 CAMILLE TANOH

Film Maker, Photographer, and Visionary "JMP" James Pereira shares his the passion and purpose behind his life's work.

www.theopencanvas.com/ 
http://www.jmpvisuals.com/
http://www.themainidea.tv/

Cast
Host - Taj Alexander 
Special Guest - JMP James Pereira

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Julie Diaz
Cover Art Photography - JMP James Pereira
Voice Over - Maria Buzanovsky
Music Curator - Zoe Janice @zoejanice
Song - Bahia Dreamin' - Karriem Riggins
https://soundcloud.com/stonesthrow/karriem-riggins-bahia-dreamin

EPISODE 17 JMP JAMES PEREIRA

http://sooflyt.energy/Light
theopencanvas.com

Host - Taj Alexander 
Special Guest - sooflyt

Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander
Cover Art Photography - Sooflyt
Voice Over - Nahel
Song - Sweet Afrika by Dotorado Pro https://soundcloud.com/dotorado-pro
https://soundcloud.com/dotorado-pro/dotorado-pro-sweet-afrika

EPISODE 26 SOOFLYT

theopencanvas.com

Host - Taj Alexander 
Special Guest -Cory Townes

Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander
Cover Art Photography - Nate Bajar 
Voice Over - Nahel

EPISODE 29 CORY TOWNES

TJ_R, also known as Tommy Richards, is a 17 yr old creative living in NYC working with fashion, vintage, design, merchandising, film, skits, sneakers, urban exploring, vlogs and more.

Host - Taj Alexander
Special Guest - TJ_R

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander
Photography - Nate Bajar
Voice Over - Nahel

EPISODE 32 TOMMY RICHARDS

Austin Lebrón is a lover of the culture behind the music he creates. Drawing from real life experiences and people, Austin is pushing the boundaries of what music can be. - Words by Taj Alexander

https://soundcloud.com/austin-lebron/sets/de-mi-para-ti-ep

www.theopencanvas.com

Host - Taj Alexander
Special Guest - Austin Lebrón

Music Courtesy of Fania Records

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander
Voice Over - Nahel

EPISODE 39 AUSTIN LEBRÓN

PHILADELPHIA'S OWN CHRIS THOMAS IS A STORYTELLER IN THE TRUEST SENSE. CURRENTLY LIVING IN BROOKLYN, CHRIS IS A JOURNALIST AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPER AT TRANSLATION.

EPISODE 57 CHRIS THOMAS

Christopher Chan aka Honor Roller is a commercial artist and wood sculptor living and working in Brooklyn, New York. Christopher shares how his path leading him to design work with NIKE and his future is looking bright.

theopencanvas.com
honorroller.com

EPISODE 63 CHRISTOPHER CHAN aka HONOR ROLLER

CHEF NAKAI IS A CULINARY ARTIST AND BUSINESS OWNER THAT IS PASSIONATE ABOUT FLAVOR, COLOR, AND THE ART OF COOKING AMAZING MEALS & PASTRIES
CHEF-NAKAI.COM
PRODUCED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER
MUSIC BY GOOSETAF - JASMINE

EPISODE 66 CHEF NAKAI

OPEN CANVAS EURO TOUR PARIS FASHION WEEK: "T-MICHAEL is a bespoke tailor/ designer /artist with a conceptual approach to men’s tailoring inspired by his love of sartorial traditions and his passionate quest for a different narrative within tailoring, design and creativity, to celebrate stylistic and cultural diversities present in today's zeitgeist. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and for his garments’ impeccable construction."

http://www.t-michael.com/

https://www.theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander

EPISODE 69 T-MICHAEL BERGEN AT PARIS FASHION WEEK

Sagid Carter is an Amsterdam Radio Host of of BASE on FunX and Founder of Cartish Media, where she hosts the Cartish Radio Podcast. Sagid recently visited New York City and sat down with Taj Alexander to talk about her journey as a Radio Host and time in NYC.

For more visit:
www.theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by 10.4 ROG - MODULE #22!

EPISODE 78 SAGID CATER

Dntwatchtv is a visual/music artist & member of the AWGE creative collective. He's from Buffalo, NY currently living in Brooklyn.

https://theopencanvas.com/
https://awgeshit.com
https://www.instagram.com/dntwatchtv/

Music by SwuM

EPISODE 84 DNTWATCHTV

Greg Jackson is an apparel designer living in NYC that's designed with companies like Nike, Adidas, and more.

New Open Canvas Clothing: https://theopencanvas.com/collections/open-canvas-001

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by K, Le Maestro - meninhaaaaa.

Episode 86 GREG JACKSON

Kyle Reyes is a video director/producer at Hypebeast currently based in NYC.

For more: https://theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by sensi sye - no sleep

Episode 87 KYLE REYES

Kazi is a Singer, MC, & DJ from the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Recored & Edited by Taj Alexander

Music by Oddwin - 2B

EPISODE 91  KAZI

Kailyn Lynch is an applied researcher & social entrepreneur from LA, living in NYC, and is studying at NYU for her Master's Degree in Psychology. She is the founder of The Vault Library: An archival system, publication and physical space for intuitive memories within our world of art & culture.

For more: https://theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander

Music by Afterimages - Tell You

EPISODE 98  KAILYN LYNCH

Tee Marie: https://soundcloud.com/ohteemarie
For More: https://theopencanvas.com/
Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by Kenny Keys - Everything Must Change

EPISODE 99 TEE MARIE

In celebration of the 100th episode, creator of the Open Canvas, Taj Alexander shares his story with good friend DyAnna Moreno

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander

Artwork by DyAnna Moreno

Music by Fat Beats - That One Time

EPISODE 100 TAJ ALEXANDER

KITTYSAYWORD is a native New Yorker, DJ & world traveler.  Her passion to bring people together through music is taking her to new places.
She's inspiring the people around her love what they do & to love others.

For More: 
theopencanvas.com
instagram.com/kittysayword/

Music by Mozaic - Until You Disappear

EPISODE 104 KITTYSAYWORD

Amsterdam's Mirelva Berghout is a cultural programmer and moderator in arts & culture. She currently works as a Project Coordinator for Amsterdam's Foam Photography Museum. Mirelva was recently in New York City for the Foam Talent Exhibition which she helped organize with the Foam Team showcasing the work of up & coming photographers based in New York City.

learn more about the Foam Talent Exhibition open in Brooklyn NY until April 10th here: https://www.foam.org/museum/programme/foam-talent-new-york

for more: https://theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by Monma- SNEAKERS

EPISODE 105 MIRELVA BERGHOUT of FOAM AMSTERDAM

"Jessica Hu is originally from Seattle, Washington. Her career thus far is a cultivation of exploration, innovation, and empowerment as she merges dance, streetwear, styling, and production into a multi-faceted approach to an ever-evolving creative world." - Jess2sick.com 

For more: https://theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by slowly, slowly - WHAT U DONE 2 ME

EPISODE 108 JESS2SICK

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE AT THE NEW MUSEUM 
235 BOWERY, NEW YORK, NY 

FEATURING THE THRIFT PARTY BY TJ_R
SHANE SMITH
FRANK CARSON OF YOBS_SPORT
TAHJ ALVAREZ
GIOVANNY

for more: https://theopencanvas.com/

EPISODE 110 LIVE AT THE NEW MUSEUM

HELLA MARGIELA IS AN EDUCATOR FROM LOS ANGELES, CA. SHE CURRENTLY LIVES IN BROOKLYN, NY.  HELLA IS THE CREATOR OF FEST - FOSTERING EDUCATORS SOULS TOGETHER

https://www.festseriesnyc.com/

https://theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander

Music by DJ Quezs (feat. el.) - Water

EPISODE 126 HELLA MARGIELA

DJ RHONDA ROX IS BORN & RAISED IN QUEENS, NYC

https://theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by el. - Loop 008

EPISODE 127 RHONDA ROX

JJAQ is a DJ & mentor from Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
https://theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by tek.lun - Oh Yesh

EPISODE 129 JJAQ

Andre Ozim is an actor from Washington D.C. currently living in NYC.
https://theopencanvas.com

Recorded & Edited in Brooklyn, NY by Taj Alexander
Music by Surreal - Movin

EPISODE 133 ANDRE OZIM

PHOTOGRAPHER & FILMMAKER FROM AMSTERDAM, CURRENTLY LIVING IN BROOKLYN, NY.

https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT

FILM PHOTO BY TAJ ALEXANDER

RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY

MUSIC BY VINK "SATURDAY AFTERNOON"

EPISODE 137 YAVEZ ANTHONIO

ACTOR, FILM PRODUCER & DIRECTOR BORN IN ANGOLA. CURRENTLY LIVING IN SÃO PAULO.

https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT
FILM PHOTOS BY TAJ ALEXANDER
RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN NY
MUSIC BY IGORY - "JAZZPILL"

EPISODE 138 LICÍNIO JANUÁRIO

CLEON GREY IS A PHOTOGRAPHER & LITERARY STORYTELLER FROM THE BRONX, NYC.

https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT
FILM PHOTO BY TAJ ALEXANDER
RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY
MUSIC BY bastrd "in your head"

EPISODE 139 CLEON GREY

JAMES TILLMAN IS A SINGER & MUSICIAN. HE CURRENTLY LIVES IN BROOKLYN, NY.
theopencanvas.com
CREDIT
RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY.
MUSIC BY KA1 "THE GATE"

EPISODE 140 JAMES TILLMAN

MUSIC PRODUCER & DJ CURRENTLY LIVING IN NYC.

https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT
RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER
MUSIC PRODUCED BY GVIJIN
FILM PHOTO BY TAJ ALEXANDER

EPISODE 141 GVIJIN

FILMMAKER & PHOTOGRAPHER

theopencanvas.com

CREDIT
RECORED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY.
MUSIC BY AFLO "STT NAV"
FILM PHOTO BY TAJ ALEXANDER

EPISODE 142 SAM HICKS

CREATOR OF PROJECT 96
https://theopencanvas.com
https://pninetysix.com

CREDIT

RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY

MUSIC BY THE DELI, JANSPORT J, ES-K - LA GUINDA

FILM PHOTOS BY TAJ ALEXANDER

EPISODE 143 PETER JOHNSON

MUSICAN & PRODCUER FROM LA.
https://soundcloud.com/nyallah
https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT
RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY.
FILM PHOTOS BY TAJ ALEXANDER
MUSIC BY TYMK

EPISODE 144 NYALLAH

PHOTOGRAPHER FROM BROOKLYN, NY.

https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT

RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY.

FILM PHOTOS BY TAJ ALEXANDER

MUSIC BY BIG WAVE + CARTER

EPISODE 145 CHRIS COOK

RECORDED LIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL

https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT

FILM PHOTOS BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL

RECOREDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BRASIL 

MUSIC BY ATHENA

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