Obvious Magazine sits down with Brevard, North Carolina native Sidney Outlaw.

He talks about his love of the arts and challenges for opera singers, as he explains why being overweight isn’t always in your best interest. His story is very inspiring for anyone interested in the art of operatic singing and classical music.

Jeramy Bailey is ready to take you to his secret ‘Getaway’.

This Jacksonville , Florida native is ‘Flyin High’ and currently has plans to land on your playlist. This up-and-coming artist has taken Obvious Magazine somewhere others have yet to see until now.

Words By: Leon Christian, Entertainment Editor.

Leon: Tell us what have you been up to since the release of your EP ‘Getaway’? Is there any new music on the way?

Jeramy: I’ve been out doing promotion and working on new music and projects that I’m extremely excited about. A new song (Produced by The Lion’s Den) will be released very soon and I have an album on the way! With this new project, my audience can expect a work of art. In a way, I don’t want anyone to expect anything. I want the listeners to listen with fresh ears and be amazed by my music.

Words By: Leon Christian, Twitter:@imLeonChristian
Photography By Jerris Madison

To infinity and beyond, Naima Mora opens up to OBVIOUS Magazine. She doesn’t want to rule the world.

This rock star wants the galaxy and more.  Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Naima Mora is still “America’s Top Bad Ass.”  She’s fearless, powerful, and brave and showing young women that it is still okay to have an edge.

If you think this chic chick is still just focusing on runways and international fashion campaigns you’re wrong. She currently has her mind set on taking over the music industry.  After winning the forth cycle of the hit television show, “America Next Top Model,” Naima has become more than just a model and a house hold name.

Naima’s triumph of becoming a Cover Girl serves as inspiration to all young women that anything is possible if you believe. Presently, Naima has embraced other talents she has kept hidden till now. The world is her stage, her fearlessness is her microphone, and we are her audience.

This past summer while in Brooklyn, New York, I had a chance to meet up with Naima and to see her in a completely different light .She is courageous as ever and has given us something else to SPEAK about.

Words By: Leon Christian Twitter: @imLeonChristian
Photograph By: Scott Davis
Wardrobe Stylist: Shaundel Hull

“Another challenge has been to find a team that believe in my craft and doesn’t want to make me the next Chris Brown.” -Chris Santiago

Even though he is not new to the scene, Chris Santiago is ready for you to test him. With the need of strength, discipline and wisdom to survive in this tough business, the R&B/POP artist is ready to prove why he is a force to reckon with.

With a new artist arising every split second, Chris describes his music as “strength” and wants it to be known that he doesn’t want to be made into the next Chris Brown. The New York City native’s music is based upon real life experiences.  And all he wants you to do is sit back, relax and let him tell his story.