Give a Beat Blog

Incarceration to Record Label Success: geriFree’s Journey of “Pure Joy”
From incarceration to completing On a New Track Reentry Mentoring Program and signing with Give a Beat Records, Credible Messenger and Alumni Program Consultant, Geri’s story is a testament to the transformative power of music and the triumph of the human spirit.

On a New Track: Empowering Lives through Give a Beat's Fair Chance Campaign
Discover the inspiring journey of Geri and Anthony through the “I Give a Beat for Fair Chances” campaign, advocating for equal opportunities and support for successful reentry post-incarceration. Join us in erasing barriers and empowering lives through stories of resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of fair chances.

Breaking Barriers to Freedom
On his recent visit to Chowchilla Women’s Prison, “On a New Track” Graduate and Program Consultant Anthony McDuffie Jr. discovered stories of hope, freedom, redemption and resilience. Explore the transformative power of second chances as we delve into the heartfelt narratives shared within the Chowchilla Women’ Prison walls.

Unlocking Hope: Music Not Prisons with Lafonzo
Unlocking Hope: Discover how Lafonzo’s persistence and passion flourished with On a New Track, offering a second chance and redirecting lives through the power of music.

On a New Track: Healing and Reintegration Through Harmonic Connections
On a New Track program promotes healing and reintegration through harmonic connections. Discover the transformative power of music as our program participants collaborate, develop skills, and find solace.

Inspiring Creative Career Pathways: Cece Chanel Regains Confidence and Independence Through Give a Beat’s “On a New Track” Program
Discover the inspiring journey of Cece Chanel, a conscious rapper and aspiring DJ. Through the reentry mentoring program, Cece found redemption and a renewed sense of purpose, proving that second chances can lead to incredible achievements.

“On a New Track” with Anthony: From Incarceration to Inspiration
Give a Beat sits down with Anthony, an artist and author, to discuss his journey as a writer, the challenges he faced along the way, and how he found strength in the midst of tragedy. Anthony shares his experiences with Give a Beat’s On a New Track Reentry Mentoring Program and how it shaped his artistic career. Read on to learn more about this inspiring individual and his impactful work.

Celebrating Music and Milestones!
7 participants graduated with flying colors from our On a New Track Reentry Mentoring Program!

From Cells to Studios: A Chance to Gain Hope and Healing Through Music
In March 2023, participants began the second cohort of On a New Track.

Promise and Purpose
Koeppell McDade finds his groove in mentoring and music.

“On a New Track” Reentry Mentoring Program
Expanding On a New Track to a year-round program.

“The Jump”
Participants in On a New Track make great studies in their comprehension level of DJing and music production.