The Sound of Resilience

These are the stories of individuals navigating incarceration, reentry, and personal growth - connected by the power of music. They reflect the heart of Give a Beat’s work and the resilience of those at its center.

Give a Beat 12/8/25 Give a Beat 12/8/25

Sky N-D-N

The Elder in the Room

Give a Beat 12/1/25 Give a Beat 12/1/25

DJ Bizzy B

Reclaiming a Lost Dream Behind the Decks

Give a Beat 11/24/25 Give a Beat 11/24/25

DJ Cali Bear

Reclaiming His Voice Through Sound

Give a Beat 11/17/25 Give a Beat 11/17/25

DJ No Finger Prints

Honoring a Mother’s Love Through Music

Give a Beat 11/3/25 Give a Beat 11/3/25

DJ Dex

Face Everything and Rise

Give a Beat 10/27/25 Give a Beat 10/27/25

OTN Rome

Finding Voice, Vision, and Vulnerability Through Music

Give a Beat 9/24/25 Give a Beat 9/24/25

Daniel

How Music Can be a Compass in Prison: Daniel’s Path to Purpose After Incarceration

Give a Beat 9/24/25 Give a Beat 9/24/25

Geri

From Incarceration to Inspiration, Through Music: Geri Rebuilds Her Life After Prison

Give a Beat 9/23/25 Give a Beat 9/23/25

Anthony McDuffie Jr.

Finding Life After Loss: Anthony’s Story of Resilience in the Face of Grief