PHOTOS BY MARC BAPTIST As an artist who feels deeply and expresses boldly, Norman Alexander is a compelling singer-songwriter who finds healing (and, might we add, helps others heal) through music. Check out his artist's journey, including where he started, the inspiration behind his song "Save Me", the business of music, and more. MUSICAL ORIGINS YV MEDIA: Describe your introduction to music. Did you grow up singing and surrounded by it, or did it come later in life? When di

R&B ISSUE: YV Hip Hop Magazine May/June 2026 Cover Feature: R&B and Pop Girl Group from ATL @makogirls Includes feature: Toronto R&B Group @the143official Articles: "Jill Scott: To Whom This May Concern", R&B's Genre-Blurring Future”, and " Dear Rhythm & Blues: What Happened To You?" Read the cover story and articles by pressing the link - YVHH Magazine. Special thanks to @amoryrecords, @starterzmgmt, Promotional Director @leonardcroftmgr, Magazine Editor @tashimajonesmedia,

Be sure to check out the newest issue of YV Magazine featuring actress Melissa L. Williams. Read all about her journey from being an extra to number one on the call sheet. Get tips on upgrading in the romance department, find out if you’re really the entrepreneur you think you are, learn how to stop self-sabotaging and get out of your own way, and last but not least, discover why value is greater than visibility. This is the Level Up Issue. ON THE COVER: Talent: Melissa L.