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Things to Consider Before Disembarking into Financial Investments

Before you embark on any financial investment, you must evaluate your financial situation. It would be best to determine how much you make every month and how much spare cash you have available. Also, consider your financial goals and risk appetite. Once you know your present financial condition, you can set aside a certain amount for investment. You may want to consider trusted Perth SMSF accountants for additional information or assistance.

Evaluating your current financial condition

Before embarking on any financial investments, evaluating your current financial situation is crucial. Looking at your future goals and determining which investment options fit best is also essential. For example, you may want to save for retirement or pay for your child’s education. You may also want to purchase a vacation home or a new car. A rule of thumb is to have savings that cover three to six months of expenses.

Evaluating your investment objectives

When deciding to invest your money, it is essential to identify your investment objective. This helps you determine which types of assets you should buy. It would be best if you considered how your investment objective would affect the returns you get, your risk tolerance, and your time horizon. This information will help you make the best decisions for your money. All financial investments and OKX exchange carry some risk, and the outcome is always uncertain. It is, therefore, essential to determine your investment objectives to ensure that you receive the best recommendations. Financial professionals will ask you questions to learn more about your financial situation and your investment objectives. These questions will also help them better understand your risk tolerance and the urgency of your financial needs. Once you’ve identified your investment objectives, the next step is determining how much risk you can bear. Identifying your risk tolerance will allow you to avoid emotional investing mistakes. If you have a high-risk tolerance, you should be able to afford more risk. Then, you can build a portfolio around your investment objectives.

Evaluating your risk tolerance

When it comes to financial investments, evaluating your risk tolerance is a crucial first step. Although it sounds straightforward, knowing your level of patience can take time and effort. For example, you may think you can withstand losing money but then feel differently once you experience a loss. This is when you should consider taking a test. Many free tools will help you assess your level of risk tolerance. Several of these tools will offer questionnaires that you can complete online. Depending on your answers, these questionnaires can generate estimates of your asset allocation. While these results may be helpful as a starting point, they may also be biased toward certain financial products and services. Risk tolerance questionnaires usually ask about your age, liquidity needs, and risk capacity. While this information is helpful, it is essential to note that objective and subjective elements of risk tolerance should never be averaged. This would lead to overestimating personal factors and reduce the usefulness of objective measures. Before embarking on a financial investment plan, it is essential to determine your goals and risk tolerance. This step can be done alone or with the help of a financial professional. Once you know your objectives and risk tolerance, you can begin managing your money in ways that will increase your financial security over time.

THE LAST AVENGER STANDING

Right now, in the pages of Jed MacKay and C.F. Villa’s AVENGERS, fans are witnessing Earth’s Mightiest Heroes ascend towards an uncertain destiny! Entangled in the grand machinations of Kang the Conqueror’s quest for the “Missing Moment,” the Avengers are facing off against an interdimensional group of villains called the Ashen Combine. These deadly nihilists and their Impossibly City headquarters represent only the first of the Tribulation Events, a series of large-scale disasters the Avengers will have to overcome to prove themselves worthy of a responsibility beyond measure! When the dust settles on this epic battle, the Avengers will assume command of a new base of operations in an effort to ease the heavy burden they’ve committed to. Their journey is just beginning and with each explosive issue, the full scope of Kang’s agenda will reveal itself to the Avengers and readers alike…

MacKay and Villa will pivotal into their second arc on the title in November’s AVENGERS #7. The Avengers defend the world – but they are beginning not to recognize the world as their own. What has happened to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and…what has happened to the Vision? Find out in December’s AVENGERS #8which features the return of the mysterious Twilight Court from last year’s Timeless #1! Trapped in a world they never made, the Avengers struggle to break free – while one of their number fights their own hopeless battle against Myrddin and his Twilight Court! But Avengers never fight alone- and the most dangerous Avenger joins the conflict!

On his approach to the team’s epic clash against the Ashen Combine, MacKay told CBR in the latest installment of Earth’s Mightiest Spoilers: “It’s less about ‘stretching themselves too thin’ than it is about showing that the Avengers are the ones who have to step up when something like the Ashen Combine hits the world, even when it’s on disadvantageous footing. The Avengers don’t always have the luxury of assembling, and when you protect the entire planet, you’re going to have to make tactical decisions as to how to apply your strength. Because the Avengers’ strength isn’t solely limited to them standing together. The other side of the coin is that they’re a collection of powerful, experienced heroes whose reach is planetary and can deploy simultaneously against concurrent threats. Is it a challenge? Of course, it is. But the Avengers exist to be challenged and to triumph over those challenges.”

Check out Stuart Immonen’s covers for AVENGERS #7 and #8 now and don’t miss a single issue of the Avengers run that’s serving planetary-level thrills every month! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Peter $un Unveils EP 3PIECE

Rapper, producer, and vocalist Peter $un today released his first project in a year on Red Bull Records/Mind of a Genius. Aptly titled, 3PIECE, the EP spans three tracks for every mood this summer, packed with bouncy flows and addictive basslines. The EP single, “PERFECT TIMING” takes a simple yet confident approach in its slow burn, highlighting Sunny’s knack for bona fide rhymes and laid-back grooves. Virginia-born and California-based, he effortlessly blends the best of Richmond’s beat scene with the brighter tones of Los Angeles hip-hop, flexing his range of influences that have cemented him as a crossover tastemaker.

Sunny shares, “One of my favorite anime shows is ‘One Piece’ so the project is somewhat of an ode to it as far as the art direction. The overall vibe I wanted was for people to just feel good and dance. I think it shows the different aspects of life and phases that all people go through. It’s a little something for everyone.”

Sunny’s soulful roots and love for jazz are evident in the attention to instrumentalism and melody across his tracks, earning fans in everyone from Zane Lowe toRuss. Following his last record Phone Calls Gimme Anxiety, which saw him work through the loss of his brother, he returned this year with a renewed sense of creativity and optimism, kicking the package off with his upbeat house-inspired single, “MY FAVORITE DRUG.”

Next up, Sunny’s live rendition of the EP track, “BURN LIKE FIRE” will debut via SpringHill’s coveted “On Site” YouTube series, giving rising artists a platform built by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Later in September, he’ll partner with Red Bull Media House and award-winning nonprofit Ghetto Film School to unveil $unny Daze, a short film directed by Lexx Truss, a burgeoning LA-based filmmaker under Red Bull’s Establishing Shot mentorship program which aims to amplify and support diverse storytellers. Sunny’s mini-documentary will pull back the curtain on his creative endeavors, the making of 3PIECE, and the infectious lust for life that he brings to his community.

3PIECE Tracklist

1. BURN LIKE FIRE

2. MY FAVORITE DRUG

3. PERFECT TIMING

ABOUT PETER $UN

Peter $un commits all of his emotions, thoughts, and truths to tape. He never holds back. The Richmond-born and Los Angeles-based rapper, vocalist, and producer confronts his trauma, discloses his ambitions, and embraces his potential over a soundtrack of future-facing hip-hop laced with eloquent jazz-style instrumentation and filled to the brim with undeniable soul. As a kid, he fell in love with music. Dad worked late and often returned home around midnight. However, he would put a four-year-old Sunny on his chest and listen to jazz on the radio as his son slept. Eventually, mom introduced Sunny to D’Angelo before he discovered Tupac on his own. He initially gravitated to sports, playing basketball and excelling on the baseball field. In high school, a friend recognized he could sing and encouraged him, so he picked up a mic. He gained traction with the 2016 mixtape Paradise Is A Day Away. Joined by producer and longtime collaborator Blue Rondo, he unveiled Don’t Forget To Smile in 2018. The project boasted “Love Drunk Lust (Make It Hard)” [feat. Trip Carter & KnottRudy], raking in 6 million Spotify streams and counting. 2021 saw him unveil Scumbaby, including fan favorites “Work” and “Sometimes.” Inciting widespread tastemaker applause, OkayPlayer hailed it as “an introspective exploration of rap fused with jazz and soul,” and KAZI crowned him “a creative music force.” After generating tens of millions of streams and earning acclaim from Ones To Watch, Lyrical Lemonade, DJ Booth, and more, he bleeds without filter on his 2022 EP, Phone Calls Gimme Anxiety out on Red Bull Records/Mind of a Genius.

Beyond Catfishing

Unveiling Scams and Deception in Online Dating and How to Avoid Them

By Andrew Hendel, Founder — Marshmallo

Remaining vigilant on dating apps is crucial in today’s world, as falling victim to a romance scam can have catastrophic consequences. According to the US Federal Trade Commission, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam in 2022, with the reported losses totaling a massive $1.3 billion.

If you don’t want to be the unlucky victim of one of those scams, it is important to practice online dating safety.

Why online dating safety is important

The first step in staying safe on online dating apps is to understand how scammers can attempt to defraud you. By being educated about their methods, you are less likely to fall prey to scammers.

Here are a few common ways that scammers target victims on dating apps:

Catfishing

One of the most well-known online dating scams is catfishing, in which a scammer takes information and images from another person and uses it to create a fake profile. Bad actors have used this method for all sorts of nefarious purposes to trick people into interacting with them when they otherwise would not.

Romance scams

People often use fake profiles on dating apps as part of an elaborate romance scam, where they try to get money out of unsuspecting victims by convincing them that they are in love and need money for an emergency, or even a plane ticket to visit them.

Advance fee fraud

Similarly, scammers sometimes use fake dating profiles to conduct advance fee fraud. The scammer will flirt with users and convince them they are interested in them, only to ask them for money for some sort of fraudulent service, a “business opportunity,” or something else they “need” money for.

Phishing

Believe it or not, scammers can also use dating apps for phishing. By talking to someone through a dating app, scammers can often break down their victims’ defenses and have them share sensitive information that can be used for nefarious purposes.

Blackmail and extortion

Scammers can use fake dating profiles to gather materials and information for blackmail and extortion. Convincing a user that they are romantically interested in them makes it easier for scammers to convince them to send sexually explicit messages or photographs, then blackmail them using these materials.

Identity theft

By sending information over dating apps, users can also make themselves vulnerable to identity theft. These stolen identities can then be used to further perpetuate dating app scams by giving scammers more information to use in their catfishing efforts.

Bots

Some more advanced scams have even begun using tools such as bots to defraud unsuspecting victims. These bots mimic the patterns of realistic human speech to convince users that they are real people, meaning they can defraud their victims without much effort.

Unfortunately, scammers are improving the processes of their schemes to the point where their scam profiles can often be indistinguishable from a real profile. A good rule of thumb is that if something feels askew, it probably is.

For example, if a person asks for money, chances are they aren’t authentic. If they’re over-eager — or on the opposite end of the spectrum, completely refusing to video chat or constantly canceling meetings — be wary. Never fall for something that seems too good to be true.

Luckily, there are some steps that dating apps can take themselves to help create a safer environment for users.

Methods to protect dating app users

Mandatory identity verification on dating apps is one solution to help prevent wrongdoers and fraudsters from taking advantage of unsuspecting victims. Although some apps — such as Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge — offer identity verification options, these are optional, not mandatory, meaning people could still be lying about their name, age, and identity. The only way to protect against fraudulent users on dating apps is through identity verification using a government-issued photo ID.

Because a person’s identity is not verified on these apps, there is no way to know whether the users are criminals or sex offenders. Statistics show that 1 in 10 sex offenders have a profile on a dating app. Not only do these dating apps allow sex offenders to register and use the app, but they also can’t prohibit them from using a fake name. However, when an app uses identity verification from a government-issued ID, users’ names can be checked against several publicly available registries for sex offenders.

Dating apps must also institute better protections when it comes to unwanted messaging and harassment. Although most — if not all — dating apps offer “block” and “report” features, by the time the situation is escalated to the point where someone needs to be reported, someone has already been made uncomfortable. By limiting the number of messages a user can send without reciprocation, dating apps can prevent individuals from being pestered with unwanted communication before they interact.

There are also improvements that must be made in terms of the privacy options and filters that allow users to determine who sees their profile. While some are beginning to allow greater control over certain characteristics, blocking phone contacts from seeing your profile, or even a full-on “incognito mode,” there are limitations to each of these features — and they almost all exist behind a paywall. To be safer and more comfortable, dating app users must have greater control over their experience.

Until these changes are made, people will continue to fall victim to these dating app scams.

About Andrew Hendel

Andrew Hendel is the CEO and Founder of Marshmallo. Before founding Marshmallo, Andrew was a Managing Director at Beach Point Capital, a highly reputable hedge fund managing $14 billion in assets. With an in-depth understanding of financial services, his knowledge extends to the crucial role of compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, where banks and financial institutions are required to thoroughly understand their customers to ensure legal and ethical practices. This involves comprehensive verification of customer details, including name, date of birth, address, and social security number. Andrew recognizes the significance of leveraging technology to streamline and automate this process, making it more reliable and cost-effective.

Motivated by his expertise and passion for innovation, Andrew founded Marshmallo, a cutting-edge company that combines bank-grade financial technology with the world of online dating. Rather than solely focusing on fraud prevention and regulatory compliance, Marshmallo applies financial technology to enhance safety and security for online daters. As the visionary behind Marshmallo, Andrew is dedicated to revolutionizing the online dating landscape. By utilizing his comprehensive knowledge of financial services and advanced technological solutions, he aims to create a secure and trustworthy environment for individuals seeking connections in the digital age.

Andrew holds a B.S. and M.S. in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University’s School of Engineering, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi for academic excellence.

JONAS BROTHERS ANNOUNCE SECOND NEW JERSEY SHOW

Following a two night sold out run at Yankee Stadium where the Jonas Brothers performed for over 85,000 fans, THE TOUR adds a fifth hometown show for the band at Prudential Center on December 7th. General onsale will begin on Wednesday, August 16th at 9am local at jonasbrothers.com.

During last night’s second sold out performance at Yankee Stadium, Jonas Brothers surprised fans with Jimmy Fallon, who took the stage during intermission for a karaoke sing-along of The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside”. Additional special guests included fan favorite Big Rob during “Burnin’ Up”, as well as multi-GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter, choir director and singer Kirk Franklin and GRAMMY Award-winning producer Jon Bellion during “Walls”.

Before the show, the band sat down with TODAY Show’s Jacob Soboroff to give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their Yankee Stadium shows and what fans can expect at upcoming stops on THE TOUR—watch HERE.

Produced by Live Nation, THE TOUR features a three-hour ensemble of over 60 career-spanning deep cuts and hits where the band is performing five albums every night at over 90 shows across 20 countries. Their most ambitious outing to date, THE TOUR travels across North America this summer and fall to legendary venues such as Toronto’s Rogers Centre, Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Arlington’s Globe Life Field, Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium, and many more before continuing throughout the globe to Australia, New Zealand, and Europe in 2024. Lawrence will join as support across North America.

VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages va no ry but include premium reserved tickets, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge, specially designed Jonas Brothers VIP gift items & more. For additional information, visit vipnation.com for North America and vipnation.eu for Europe.

About Jonas Brothers
Standing out as one of the most successful groups of the 21st century, Jonas Brothers—Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas—have sold north of 20 million albums and counting, garnered two GRAMMY® Award nominations, earned 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits, logged three consecutive #1 debuts on the Billboard 200, and generated billions of streams. Among many accolades, they’ve recently claimed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2019, they notably ignited the comeback of the decade with their Platinum-Certified Republic Records debut, Happiness Begins. It yielded the history-making, 5x-Platinum smash “Sucker,” which minted them as “the first group in the 21st century to debut at #1 on the Hot 100,” exploded as the “longest running #1 Pop Airplay Single of 2019,” and received a GRAMMY® Award nomination in the category of “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.” Bowing at #1 on the Billboard 200, Happiness Begins impressively scored the “biggest sales week of 2019 at time of release” and housed the Double-Platinum “Only Human” and Platinum “Cool.” The band supported the album with the worldwide “Happiness Begins Tour”—selling over 1.2 million tickets—and the Amazon Original documentaries Chasing Happiness and Happiness Continues. Along the way, the members simultaneously juggled prolific solo careers extending into television, film, and successful business ventures. In 2023, Jonas Brothers once again proved they are a constant force, embarking on a new era with the release of The Album, via Republic Records. The Album was produced by Jon Bellion and features hit singles “Waffle House” and “Wings.” In support of the new album and this new era for Jonas Brothers, they’re kicking off “The Tour” with two sold-out shows at New York’s iconic Yankee Stadium on August 12th and 13th. “The Tour” will include stadium and arena dates around the globe through 2024, resulting in the band’s biggest and most extensive tour to date.

ROB49 DROPS 4GOD II

Today, unstoppable New Orleans superstar Rob49 releases his highly anticipated 4God II Deluxe, the original which dropped in June, went to #10 on the Apple HipHop Chart. Listen HERE via Rebel Music/Geffen Records. His most personal and provocative project to date, the 27-song set showcases the versatility and urgency that has made Rob one of the most buzzed-about names in the rap game. 4God II Deluxe is available now at all digital retailers.

This project follows a summer of personal wins for Rob49 – from landing a coveted spot on XXL’s Freshman Class, to a widely buzzed about feature on Travis Scott’s “Topia Twins” & subsequently landing his first BIllboard Hot 100, to now going viral with new single “Mama” alongside Skilla Baby & Tay B.

While the original 4God II highlighted his skill as a collaborator—and reveals how in-demand he is among rap’s A-list with features from, Detroit’s Icewear Vezzo “BMF”, Charlotte’s DaBaby “Hate it or Love It”, Chicago legend G Herbo “Skeme” and other features by Roddy Ricch “TRX”, Trippie Redd “My Hittas”, and NoCap “No Love”, Rob not only holds his own, but asserts his own style alongside established stars from across the map and stylistic spectrum. The deluxe will introduce 10 new tracks featuring collaborations with Lil Durk “Viral”, Real Boston Richie “Yes You Did”, Skilla Baby & Tay B “Mama”, for a total of 27 songs on the star studded project.

Long before this latest release, Rob had already been embraced by some of hip-hop’s heavy hitters: 2022 album Welcome to Vulture Island features collaborations with Vezzo,Babyface Ray, Doe Boy, Landstrip Chip, and Lil Baby—to say nothing of the project being introduced by legendary Cash Money Records founder Birdman. His single “Vulture Island V2” with Lil Baby amassed more than 29 million views on YouTube alone. With 4God II Deluxe, Rob cements his rightful place at the forefront of his genre.

Dreamland in Central Park

Dreamland Fashion Week in Central Park will set the Guinness World Record for “The Largest Attendance at a Fashion Show” during this September’s NYC Fashion Week. The current record is 1,012 people, achieved at 2018’s Moscow Fashion Week. Dreamland has already sold over 3,000 tickets and aims to shatter the record with 5,000 people at their Central Park fashion event, tailer made to bring music, fashion, and art together like never before. Multi-Grammy awarding winning producer and DJ Diplo will headline Dreamland Fashion Week in Central Park with performances by Canadian producer and DJ Blond:ish and Piano House Queen LP Giobbi. There will be interactive art installations, vibrant pop-up shops, and collaborations with multi-media artists. The main event will feature a runway show spotlighting the stunning creations of one of the fashion industry’s most prominent designers, Marco Marco. In the full-length fashion show – the designer’s first in five years – Marco Marco will unveil their latest creations and whisk audiences on a breathtaking and enchanting retrospective journey of founder Marco Morante’s most provocative creations from the last twenty years. Presented by Jake Resnicow, Dreamland Fashion Week in Central Park takes place Saturday, September 9 at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Doors open at 3:00 pm). Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster.

“In 2023, Fashion Week is about more than clothes,” proclaims Jake Resnicow. “This will be a week in NYC when art, culture, and self-expression merge. It will be about breaking barriers, challenging norms, and promoting inclusivity.”

While most runway shows at New York Fashion Week are industry-only events and closed to the public, Dreamland Fashion Week in Central Park will be open to everyone. “We invite all to immerse themselves in a world of glamour, artistry, and empowerment,” Resnicow adds.

Dreamland Fashion Week in Central Park celebrates the visionary fashion label, Marco Marco. For over twenty years, Marco Marco’s enigmatic designs have adorned film icons and music legends and redefined the landscape of drag culture. The presentation will be a symphony of colors, textures, and shapes with models from various backgrounds and walks of life showcasing iconic outfits pulled from the designer’s personal archival collection. Each garment is a testament to the designer’s unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and creating avant-garde pieces that defy norms.

Providing the musical background for the presentation will be another true innovator and cultural icon. Diplo has worked with Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Madonna, Ellie Goulding, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, and Bad Bunny on some of the biggest club hits and remixes. Like Morante, he has also proven to be a strong supporter for diversity and equality. In 2019, Diplo played a surprise set at Jake Resnicow’s Utopia event in Isla Mujeres.

Joining Diplo will be Blond:ish (a popular festival DJ most recently seen on the stages of SXM Festival, BPM Festival, and Ultra Music Festival, and who famously proposed to her long-time girlfriend Liana at Burning Man last year) and LP Giobbi, whose music and advocacy work has helped to promote equality within the industry and beyond.

According to Resnicow, fashions will be seamlessly blended into the performances throughout the festival. Guests are encouraged to wear what makes them feel most authentic and fabulous. Whether that’s bold and daring fashion statements, colorful and creative outfits, or simply comfortable and chic attire, the key is for all to celebrate their uniqueness.

Jake Resnicow is a premiere promoter in the LGBTQ+ space; recently honored as one of the OUT100 Most Influential LGBTQ People of the Year. His Pride Festivals in New York, Miami, Las Vegas and Los Angeles are spectacles, and he’s produced some of the most prestigious fundraiser events, raising over $30M for organizations including Life Ball, Trevor Project, The White Party Gala, Ali Forney Center, Lambda Legal and It Gets Better.

A portion of the proceeds from Dreamland Fashion Week in Central Park will benefit City Parks Foundation, an organization dedicated to invigorating and transforming parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through sports, arts, community building and education programs for all New Yorkers. Their programs — located in more than 300 parks, recreation centers and public schools across New York City — reach over 275,000 people each year.

CINEMATIC TRAILER FOR ALBUM ‘FRIDAYY’

Today, Fridayy has unveiled a cinematic trailer for his forthcoming self-titled album, Fridayy set for release on August 25th via Def Jam Recordings. Watch HERE. Pre-save Fridayy HERE.

Elsewhere, taking over airwaves yet at again, Fridayy’s new single, “When It Comes To You,” charts as the #1Most Added” at Urban AC Radio amassing23 adds in significant markets coast-to-coast. “When It Comes To You” has amassed over 5.2M + streams and counting across all platforms as the official video approaches 2M views since release a few short weeks ago.

Since its initial release, “When It Comes To You” has garnered critical press acclaim from Billboard as a “must-hear” song of the week and UPROXX as one of the “best R&B songs of the week” as well as highlights from Rated R&B, ThisisRnB, Hot New Hip Hopand more. American Songwriter shared “everything about the singer’s appeal is put on full display and brought together in perfect harmony, literally and figuratively.” Last month, GRAMMY.com also unveiled a special live recording of the song by Fridayy made available to experience HERE.

“When It Comes To You” lands in the wake of “Don’t Give It Away” [feat. Chris Brown]. The latter has already posted up 7 million Spotify streams and 3 million YouTube views on the music video in addition to earning critical acclaim. Beyond plugs from That Grape Juiceand more, Rap Radar hailed it as “grown and sexy,” and Vibe noted, “Fridayy lures one in with the catchy groove.” XXL touted it among “The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week.”

Pre-save Fridayy‘s debut album HERE.

About Fridayy
Born Francis LeBlanc, Fridayy learned to play several instruments at a young age — including piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, and bass, at the encouragement of his father, a Haitian immigrant, and musician. Nurturing his love for music and instrumentation in a local church choir, where he’d begin to craft his spacious and evocative sound, a blend of alternative R&B and gospel that was also inspired by his favorite acts PartyNextDoor and The Weeknd. Between 2012 and 2013, Fridayy released a steady stream of music on SoundCloud, and while he worked on his art quietly, Fridayy actively pursued a career in basketball, but an injury derailed his NBA dream. He returned to his first love and set himself back on a path towards music full-time.

After years of building a solid reputation with high-profile industry executives and musicians, the Philadelphia artist and multi-instrumentalist breakthrough arrived in 2022 as a feature on DJ Khaled’s “GOD DID,” featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and Jay-Z. He has also recently written, produced, and collabed with countless artists, including Lil Baby, Chris Brown, Lil Tjay, and Rod Wave, to name a few. This year, Fridayy was named as part of XXL’s 2023 Freshman Class of 2023. He gave a heartfelt performance for his freestyle that featured a choir to sing background vocals. Watch HERE.

The Realities of Burnout

As modern medical care has burdened physicians with ever more administrative tasks and the need to transition to digital medicine and the electronic health record, medical scribes are an ever more important part of efficient, quality patient care. Scribes offer a real solution today to the increasing burden of data entry and review, not to mention clinical documentation, felt by today’s health care providers. The pandemic has forever changed the way we balance our work and personal life, leaving many stressed, isolated, and uncertain on how to continuously thrive. The World Health Organization (WHO) has added burnout — defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress — to its official compendium of diseases. Emotional exhaustion is now the most common outcome that health workers are reporting after years of being on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Trotter is an industry expert on physician burnout, working in recent years to understand the magnitude of the impact burnout has had on medical providers and to develop strategies and techniques that can immunize healthcare providers against burnout. He’s even introduced the Japanese concept of “Ikigai” – the secret to happy, balanced living to Western healthcare. Through these efforts Dr. Trotter has empowered healthcare leaders to pilot their teams with empathy and emotional intelligence, especially in medical and emergency situations. By teaching these leaders to respond to crises with creativity, agility, and sympathy he has proven that these strategies allow caregivers to thrive.

Dr. Elliott Trotter, M.D. created medical scribing in 1995 while working as an emergency medicine physician in Fort Worth, Texas. Today, Dr. Trotter is working to connect pre-health students with busy emergency medicine doctors through ScribeNest – a new company that creates amazing opportunities for these students to be mentored in their future careers while improving patient care. Dr. Trotter can provide expert insight and commentary into:

How to navigate burnout in an industry that deals with life and death on a daily basis.
Why the conditions of health workers can be compared to a war zone from a mental health perspective.
What the major work-related stressors are for health workers and how they operate.
How health workers can develop severe long-term mental problems from stressors or being overworked, and ways to do your job, happily, and avoid this trap.

Chuck D Teams Up with MLB

As the milestone anniversary of Hip Hop is celebrated this week, MLB teams with music legend Chuck D for special content and programming to celebrate the connection and impact of music, culture and baseball.

During Friday’s highly anticipated Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium concert, the co-founder of pioneering musical group Public Enemy, will serve as MLB’s special correspondent, capturing the electric atmosphere in exclusive content for MLB’s platforms, including @MLB, @MLBLife social handles, MLB.com, MLB.TV and MLB Network.

Additionally, the acclaimed lyricist, producer and author will collaborate with MLB on content, music and stories throughout the 50^th anniversary year. Programming includes MLB’s social, MLB Network and in-stadium videos focused on the relationship between baseball and Hip Hop culture, and how its evolved through the years.

“As a longtime baseball fanatic, I am beyond honored to be the first Hip Hop artist to work with Major League Baseball in this exciting new way – connecting sound and culture to the stories of the game,” said Chuck D. “Thank you to MLB for adding me to the lineup…and the pitch is on the way.”

MLB launches its yearlong partnership with Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50 this Friday, August 11 with Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium. The star-studded event is the opening activation to commemorate Hip Hop’s 50^th birthday where it all began, the Bronx. As part of the continued partnership, MLB and its Clubs will create content, merchandise and giveaways to amplify promotions that connect to Hip Hop under this impactful banner through the 2024 season.

In 2013, Public Enemy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2020, Public Enemy received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the GRAMMYs. In April 2023, Chuck D released his ode to the great American pastime with “We Wreck Stadiums,” a collection of songs that pays homage and salute to some baseball’s greats and the undeniable impact they’ve had on the game and the world. Most recently, he is developer and executive producer of “Fight the Power: How Hip-Hop Changed the World,” Chuck D curated a powerful collection of voices on the evolution of the musical genre and its historical significance. The four-episode series premiered in the US on PBS in 2023.