Meet the Guards
Spotlighting
the Guardians
Guardian Angel Spotlights: Celebrates individuals who embody the spirit of a messenger, protector, and guide within the music industry.
DJ KISS
GUARDIAN ANGEL SPOTLIGHT
JaKissa Taylor-Semple, better known to fans as DJ KISS, is a highly regarded DJ and personality, known for her love of music and ability to set the perfect vibe for any event.
GUARDIAN ANGEL SPOTLIGHT
FLO NGALA
Florence "Flo" Ngala (b. 1995) is an editorial and documentary photographer from Harlem, New York. Ngala grew up a first-generation American and before photography spent 12 years as a figure skater with a non-profit program. It was here that she first learned about precision and practice.
PHYLICIA FANT
New Guard Award
Recognizes leaders who represent the future of the industry, inspiring new generations through their work and redefining the landscape of music.
Phylicia Fant is renowned throughout the entertainment industry as a trusted leader, esteemed executive, and public relations/marketing visionary. But even more importantly, she is a conduit of culture.
H.E.R.
Van-Guard
Recognizing those ahead of their time and whose work speaks to the future of music and culture.
H.E.R. is a multi-talented artist with her finger on the pulse of where music is going.
JUNE AMBROSE
Guardian of Vision Award
Recognizes trailblazers who have demonstrated a profound commitment to shaping and safeguarding our culture's visual narratives.
June Ambrose is an award-winning creative director, costume designer, and entrepreneur who
has built a career creating culture-shifting moments through fashion and style. From designing
costumes for Hype Williams’ Belly to styling videos for hip-hop heavyweights like Missy Elliott,