The Osiris Munir Show LA Talk Radio

by Osiris Munir

THROUGH THE FIRE SUFFERING AND ADVERSITY ARTIST AND PRODUCER ARNOLD G IS STILL STANDING

When life serves lemons, the saying goes that you can learn to create great lemonade. A great philosopher whom I met when I was well into my spiritual path, my mentor at the time was the great philosopher of Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill who always says that what the mind can believe the mind can achieve. Arnold Garcia wasn’t given a pair of shoes that fit he had to make his own. Born in the Philippines, his life changed when as a teen, he chose to leave his home after he could no longer protect his mother from his father, who beat her on a regular basis. As things begin to happen he gradually grafted a life built on street knowledge. Street living helped him to develop lifelong skills that would move him through many years of difficult times. These experiences taught him how to survive and thrive, motivating him to create SOHM (Shine On Hollywood Magazine). The purpose of SOHM was to take the media which is usually compromised, and transform into good, wholesome and healthy news SOHM is about real lives and real stories. Hollywood as of yet has not reached the balance of the good and not so good. Arnie G, took tragedy and out of it, made a molehill into a mountain. As an award-winning producer and pop artist, his success had to be earned and the very first winning was his ability to hold mastery over himself and his circumstances. He had gone from a wounded trauma based teen to a fully developed marketing and promotion genius. He had big ideas and the positive mental thinking to make them happen. He worked with the mentally ill and learned how to promote and market to an audience who might have initially been limited in their understanding of artists. Their need to create, be heard and understood. After all, his belief did not allow for the usual gossip and put down that goes along with a competitive Hollywood, he learned to dance and sing professionally to act and to believe in others and most of all to believe in ones self. Arnold G is dropping his latest single "Dreams" EDM Dance Remix on his You Tube Channel. Ask

Aug 3, 2026

48:43

THE ILLUSIONIST DECEPTION TRICKERY NARCISSISM PSYCHOPATH BIG DIFFERENCE

The movie, The Illusionist, casts Ed Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, and Rufus Sewell is a perfect example of the new world and the remnants of what’s being left behind by the change. Filmed in the Czech Republic The Illusionist, carries the seed of the truth and art of of magic and illusion.. The talent of how to deceive and why. The Illusionist is the perfect movie to show this. So, the movie starts out with two small children, who care about each other, close friends. Their status in life is miles apart. Biel plays Sophie, who is being groomed to someday grow up and be the wife to a prince, heiress to a throne and of high and noble society. Ed Norton aka Eisenheim a simple yet brilliant lad is interested in magic and someday hopes to be a famous Illusionist, a magician of the highest order. After being escorted out of town by the local authorities, Eisenheim is ordered to never see Sophie again. He strikes out to learn magic and on the way meets a wizard of sorts who teaches him not just magic but the art of illusion. The stranger then disappears. Many years go by and the two child lovers see each other again, this reignites, the passion they felt as children and that they have held in their hearts most of their lives. Thus the story begins. There is a fine line between illusion and reality. As humans we are easily led by our own selfish desires. In my personal experience there are lots of options that come up and many seek clout or an easy life. Karmic bonds are strong. In the imaginative world of Hollywood illusion is a key player when it comes to the making of film and television. In the case of the Illusionist, Eisenheim developed the art of changing the perception of an audience that was so unique that it could arouse them to an uncanny high level and sense of curiosity. For example, he appeared to have taken fresh raw seeds put them into a pot and then erected a full-blown orange tree. A handkerchief taken from the purse of a woman in the theater, was safely returned as it floated back accompanied by two beautiful butterflies. The oranges were shared to the mouths of now, the most enraptured audience. Thus, causing quite a stir within the theatre community. Giamatti steps in first warning Eisenheim to be careful about his illusions and how they may be perceived by the audience. Eisenheim’s popularity spreads far and wide until it reaches the ears of the crown price played by Rufus Sewell. The following evening, Sophie and Eisenheim are then reunited at a special event hosted by the crown prince. A locket designed by Eisenheim when they were children still held very close to Sophie’s heart as the promise was to no matter what, never depart from it forever. Unlike the movies and the magic of Eisenheim, in real life’s these tricks are lies, deception, manipulation and control. Magicians are contracted to perform and to arouse an audience to believe into how the magician sees a world. Cover art painted by Osiris Munir Curator Bibiana Huang

Jul 27, 2026

52:20

SINGER, SONGWRITER, PERCUSSIONIST NKAN ADELUA, WHEN YOU SAY HER NAME MAGIC HAPPENS

Ain’t it funny how things happen and how people, things and places come together. In this case my dear friend, who I call Lil sis, happened to be visiting her hometown in the Bay area. By chance she met Nkan Adelua who mentioned that she was a singer, performer and that her country of origin was, Nigeria. After checking out her social media and reading through her bio, it was clear that she was a star not just in the making but already shining. And oh does she wear the shine of success well. We talked about her commanding the stage and her use of language, sound and rhythm to tell a story. How is it that a multilingual artist from Nigeria can make such a brave and bold statement. Her soul stirring performances ringing true to her African heritage and while singing in Yoruba, Pidgin and English, have always had the ability to bring resolve and to make strong and insightful impact. Nkan has been quiet yet forcefully performing hundreds of live performances across the Bay area. Her live performances are luscious thills of powerful vocals with strong audience engagement and authentic stories. She has a wonderful presence. Her life experiences and what they have taught her about, self, life and love are tremendous. Nkan can light up the eyes of all who have seen her at festivals like the Umoja and the Richmond Heights Festival and was once told by a fan who ran up to her after seeing her perform and said , “your voice is so powerful that it could raise the dead”. And believe me when Nkan opens her mouth, the heavens sing. With influences like Miriam Makeba ad the illustrious, Angelique Kidjo it’s no wonder she is such a baddie. Establishing a footprint in her own country performing with the Theater Troupe Black Image and in 2005 released her debut album, Music of Our Ancestor produced by Kayode Samuel. As if that wasn’t good enough 2022, she popped up, Mr. D.J. and then had the creative audacity to bring a 2025 EP Surulere that proved that she was who she said that she was, delivering the hit singles, Jingbala, Tipatipa, as proof. This year in 2026, the hit California Love by Tupac, hit her in the gut. She woke up with it on her mind and begin humming. Several days later the same thing happened, the song California Love” on her mind, and then the humming, she finally decided to take her humming and singing of the hit song to the studio and released her version in February of the year. Nkan is backed by the Nkan and Faraya Band who are ready, willing and able to roll out for the Queen at a moment’s notice. Nkan is a humanitarian spirited and gifted artist and through her Nkan Hope Foundation she extends this love of life, culture and community to people all over the world. The name Nkan Adelua in the Yoruba language of southwestern Nigeria the proper tonal for the name is Nkan Adelua /Eledua translates to “Something of God” a creation of the creator. Ade means crown or royalty. Eledua refers to creation. The name is associated with natural destiny, unique talent, and spiritual identity. Individuals who are given this name often view it as a testimony to their life, voice, and personal expression are anchored in their life’s purpose. For more information on Nkan Adelua and the Nkan and Faraya Band follow https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/nkan/california-love?utm_campaign=website&

Jul 20, 2026

48:51

TECHSPRESS MATUSHEVITZ, ACEVEDO and BOYD WILSON EXPLAIN THE ISM IN THIS THRIVING ART MOVEMENT

A huge part of our world has become screens, algorithms and who we can get to join our page, our group and in some cases, we want to join ourselves. The world has truly become a ball of confusion. Techpressionism is becoming more and more of a household concept as with a little mental acuity one can truly see certain aspects of the future, while engaging. All we will have to do is simply speak into our phones or television sets and a home full of screens sharing various shapes and styles that can do just about anything and someday, in the near future these homes could be a simple pop up. There are rooms now that are somewhat able to handle the space needed to present a full on Techpressionist exhibition. On the set, I had the great pleasure of chit chatting with three worldwide famous Techspressionist. On, July 9, 2026 LACDA ( the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art ) will kick off the first Los Angeles showing of this extended progressive art movement. Randi Matushevitz who focuses on the psychological impact. Our environment, chaos and connection. Matushevitz's artwork reflects the fragility of human connectivity. A figurative artist, her portraits, narratives, and videos, illustrate how our point of view impacts our personal world experience in a universal conversation that explores the commonality of uncertainty within the mania and calm surrounding daily life. The images are messy, murky layers of entangled marks creating a dense surface that mimics the human condition. The parameters of her artwork include themes of socio-psychological human connection and formal artistic variety of visual experience. The hypothesis unifies the work that catharsis is an instinctive reaction to engage with the archetype of shadow. The release from the brief exposure to the abject and uncomfortable, the uncertain, from a safe and ultimately healing space. https://www.randimatushevitz.com/work Victor Acevedo, the digital pioneer whose sense of purpose was activated out of his working with computers in the 80’s. He is a digital legend experiencing the days of computer graphics and digital synthesis. Some of his influences are Picasso, Elrich, and Dali to name a few. He blends geometry and photography with psychedelic overlays. He flushed out unnecessary boundaries for how artist can become more expressive on canvas. Truly a bow down indicator, jhe is the OG of computer graphics and uses a very broad and energetic stroke to discuss the ism of the movement. He talked about the process in transitioning from graphics and stills to a living breathing piece and how he was always a techpressionist. His time-based work explores the implications of synesthesia, cymatics, and the geometry of R. Buckminster Fuller’s Synergetic. These Electronic Visual Music (EVM) compositions seem to favor drone works, circuit bending, glitch, and harmonic noise. Born in Los Angeles, Acevedo later studied studio art and art history at The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1977-1978. https://www.acevedomedia.com/ Lucy Boyd-Wilson has the uncanny ability to synthesize organic life forms, architecture and technology. A budding curator, Lucy has a way of putting the structure of google logs and various coding together. There are so many different languages when it comes to the application of technology from the mind to program to canvas. Lucy says that the movement has given her a secondary portal. The Techspressionist movement was started by Colin Goldberg who coined the term for a solo exhibition in Southampton, New York in 2011. www.techpressionism,com Cover art by abstract expressionist painter and techspressionist, (c) Osiris Munir. All Rights Reserved 2026.

Jul 13, 2026

52:41

THE SWISS KNIFE OF BEATS MERRICK YZBICK TURNS SOUND INSIDE OUT and THEN BAMMM

Life has a way of drawing to us what we need whether we know that we need it or not. In these times that we are in it is truly rare to find those who have clear minds and most importantly pure hearts. The very first time that I met the young man that I am about to speak of: it was truly an auspicious day. My dog , Meatloaf, who is a huge lover of all things sniffable, found a store labeled orange laying on top of fresh earth in the early morning hours. Meaty and I had not walked that way in a while and quickly approached a huge medical office building. As we were crossing the street, out of my left ear I heard a man in a semi-mumbling voiceI heard a man appearing frail had a huge spirit his energy wreaked of uniqueness. He primarily is a sound architect who sends his wonderful entrenched healing from the Los Angeles area Hollywood entertainment circles, his medium is music, indie media production and the local art scene. He is a music producer, and songwriter on the digital landscape and writes, produces and copyrights original material-including heartfelt dedicated emotional tracks (such as his original song, Angel For All”). He is solidly grounded in independent digital content creation and video production. Merrick served as an Associate producer for notable digital comedy projects including specialized musical parodies like Best picture ; The Musical hosting and behind the scenes He has worked as an on-camera host and production collaborator for digital networks like Wayside Digital covering content covering community projects. He maintains a presence on film and production networks like Share Grid. Reflecting his hands on involvement with local camera, lighting and indie filmmaking crews in Los Angeles. He is a recognized donor and supporter of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. For more information on Merrick Yzbick check @Linkedin Merrick Yzbick. IG Merrick Yzbick Cover art by abstract expressionist painter and techspressionist, (c) Osiris Munir. All Rights Reserved 2026. .

Jul 6, 2026

50:11

PROFESSOR MANU AMPIM SWOLLEN WITH WISDOM ROOTED IN AFRICAN CULTURE

Professor Manu Ampim – (pronounced, May-nu) is more than a man of diverse cultures he holds the blood of a royal seed embedded within a very broad diaspora. He is more than an African based DNA wonder, a humanitarian, a teacher, and historian. A seeker of truth, and a lover of life. He is very modest about an entire lifetime built with hands that are primary to his research. He calls this unique approach to research and study, primary firsthand research. A lifetime full of excitement and discovery. His educational background, although quite impressive, as a professor of history at Morgan State University in Baltimore and at the Department of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State Manu is steady and on point. His master’s thesis is distinct and focused on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. King who inspired an entire planet and still today his legendary “I Have a Dream” is in full manifestation. Professor Ampim is expanding this body of collected writings into a two-volume work entitled, Martin Luther Kin g, The Evolution of a Revolutionary. There are no expeditionist who have ever been able to go into the depths of remote areas and gather information to film a documentary as he has. Manu talked about the risk taken to make the journey. He has to have two guides who know the area and are trilingual. They speak English and other languages that are indigenous to the area. At times he spoke of the kind of resilience of mind and strength of body needed to start a trip that could take many days and in most cases months. The information that he has managed to gather with a small group shows his particular interest lies in the history and preservation of the Kushite, Nubian, Ethiopian and Egyptian artifacts. Since the 90’s Manu has kept notes on his invaluable contribution to research specializing in the traditional history of Africa, Egypt and the Sudan. In 2012 he co-founded the “Save Nubia” project based on archaeological research on the preservation of ancient Kush and Nubia in the Sudan threatened by the construction of large dams. Also, in 2012 he called this particular field of study, Kushology and has continued his primary research in “Kushology” and is sponsoring a film documentary in Gambella. Egypt. Professor, Manu Ampim and his list of safe spaces in the museums and galleries throughout the world, has fought long and hard to preserve the rich and vibrant cultures of African and Egyptian civilizations. Ampim’s six-part essay on the “Vanishing Evidence of Classical African Civilizations" has written books on black community development and the current Afrocentric movement as well as numerous essays one “Child of Africa” (1994) edited by Ivan Sertima. Many hours, days, months and years have gone into the research of Professors Manu Ampim’s historical and archaeological information, that he has carefully laid out so that truth can be revealed about what artifacts and which history goes where. Although only one, the planet needs many Ampim’s to help make right what has been wronged. His recent book, A History of African Civilizations (2nd edit 2023). His most impactful writings are his long awaited “Modern Fraud” a documentation of the statues of Rahotep and Nofret statues who are considered to be the greatest masked forgery and disrespect of African civilization ever told . Because of Ampim’s research more attention has been given to his 35 years of exposing these truths while touring and traveling in the US and other countries. His various training in academic settings such as museums, libraries, elementary schools and higher institutions of learning and his regal retention of the importance of African, Egyptian and Nubian culture. For more information on Professor Manu Ampim and his immense body of work can be found at www.advancingtheresearch.org Ask

Jun 30, 2026

48:08

ABBY, BLACULA, SCREAM BLACULA SCREAM and SUGAR HILL DOES BLACK HORROR MIRROR DEEP AFRICAN CULTURE

We take a long and hard look into black horror and its roots stemming all the way from Africa and NY Orleans the birth place of Madame Marie Laveau. Southern culture specifically when we et into Haitian culture and its Yoruba and gods and deities. Its strong hold on the hearts and minds of black culture and how we plan to move forward.. We talk about Abby, one of the first black horror films made in the 70's then. Blacula, Scream Blacula Scream, starring Pam Grier and William Marshall are black cult classics.

Jun 9, 2026

41:56

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