More Than the Music: Building Your Visual Identity & Brand

Panelist: Brother Ali

Brother Ali is a respected Hip Hop artist, speaker, and community leader. His two-decade resume includes ten critically-acclaimed albums, mentorships with iconic Hip Hop legends Chuck D and Rakim, and performances on late night shows with Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien. His provocative and uplifting brand of Hip Hop has earned him coveted press features like Rolling Stone’s 40th anniversary edition and Source Magazine’s “Hip Hop Quotables”, while his outspoken social justice message has landed him on government watch lists.

Panelist: Brendan Kelly

Bio coming soon.

Moderator: MaLLy

MaLLy is an independent Hip-hop artist, educator and entrepreneur. He has released five critically acclaimed albums, received the McKnight Foundation Fellowship for musicians, and toured nationally and internationally with legendary rap acts Atmosphere and Brother Ali. His work has been featured in Complex Magazine, 2DopeBoyz, Hip-HopDX, Okayplayer, Star Tribune, and was named “Best Hip-Hop Artist” by City Pages.