Of Music and Men

Washington, DC might be the gayest place in America. It's the city with the highest number of same-sex relationships, but the lowest (straight) marriage rate in the country.Now, imagine being a young, single, straight woman, trying to play as an obvious underdog in DC's dating game, while also struggling to build a business in music in a town that's setup for legislation and politics, not entertainment.Of Music & Men is an episodic novella series created by Kayona Ebony Brown that takes you into the lives of a diverse ensemble of interconnected millennials navigating the country's bleakest dating scene, while delving intimately into the life of Kenya Shaw, an aspiring music mogul whose big dreams may outweigh her ability to fulfill them.In episode one, Thinking of a Master Plan, for Kenya Shaw, it's been four years now trying to establish her independent record label from the basement of her father's house, but when opportunities for commercial success finally appear tangible, she decides to detour from her original course with the hopes of getting her company to the next level. She soon discovers that planning success is futile.Throughout the series, you get to see the inner-workings of the independent music scene, and how a unique millennial and her single friends try to find love within the bleakest dating scene in the country.No money, no support, no connections, not to mention she's in the "wrong town" for this kind of thing, right? With an unforgettable cast of characters, Of Music and Men is the story of what it's like for relatively new adults struggling to understand these new rules of life, love, and independence.Kenya takes you on her journey through the early years of entrepreneurship, and you experience the indelible impression her family, friendships and relationships have on her maturation… both with music and with men. Kayona Ebony Brown is a multi-hyphenate artist and entrepreneur whose mission is fueled by one desire-to tell great stories. As a filmmaker, writer, and actor, Kayona is building the foundation for an independent conglomerate that not only helps the career of other artists, but also creates jobs and offers philanthropic support through the messages of wealth, health, and wellness. Launching her career as a DJ put her on a path to expand upon her talents in the arts, which started with the publishing of her first novel, Tenth Letter.Now, in addition to her work as an artist/entertainer, she hosts events, is a speaker on topics in business, entertainment, and personal development, and uses her voice in branding and broadcasting arenas. From training with major networks to having her work seen and recognized internationally, Kayona is just getting started. In 2017, she was recognized as Filmmaker of the Month by DC's Office of Cable, TV, Film, Music and Entertainment. You can find more info about her work on her website: kayonaebonybrown.com.Kayona currently lives in her native Washington, DC where she's building her media and entertainment empire, Siingle, a company she models after those built by two of her greatest influences, Oprah Winfrey and Sir Richard Branson. A single, young entrepreneur struggles to build an independent record label, while navigating the country's worst city for bachelorettes and an unlikely place for music success: Washington, DC.