The Alma Film Festival Announces A Cross-Continental Collaboration with DDCE Creative Agency and Dream Variations Entertainment to Present Tiny Nook Concert Series: The Global Sessions
Atlanta, GA – (August 21, 2025) — The Alma Film Festival is proud to partner with the acclaimed Tiny Nook Concert Series—produced by DDCE Creative Agency and Dream Variations Entertainment—to debut its first international edition, Tiny Nook: The Global Sessions, March 17–22, 2026, in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.
Founded in Bushwick, New York in 2023, Tiny Nook has become a cultural phenomenon — “NYC’s Tiny Desk for the People” — known for its intimate concert series that centers authentic connection between emerging artists and audiences. Since its inception, Tiny Nook has showcased more than 38 artists across 16 sold-out shows, and now the series is expanding its reach onto a global stage.
At the Alma Film Festival, The Global Sessions will feature six electrifying Brooklyn-based artists with roots in Ethiopia, Trinidad, Nigeria, Jamaica, Egypt, and the Bahamas. Together, they will create a living soundtrack of cross-cultural artistry and contemporary expression, marking Tiny Nook’s first-ever international debut.
The lineup includes:
Dap the Contract (Nigeria) – Hip-Hop & Afro-Fusion visionary, classically trained pianist, and licensed attorney, with recordings at Abbey Road Studios and performances alongside Skepta, Burna Boy, and Rema.
Malik English (Trinidad/Nigeria/Canada) – Fearless cross-genre artist and producer blending R&B, dancehall, and rap, with features in Beyoncé’s Black Is King and Afropunk.
Beth Million (Ethiopia/Switzerland) – Soulful R&B songstress with over 1.5 million streams, spotlighted by the Recording Academy and Lyrical Lemonade.
Isaiah Mostafa (Egypt/USA) – Singer, rapper, producer, and composer whose credits include Disney/Pixar, Dolby Creator Lab, and a genre-agnostic catalog with millions of streams.
Ess (Bahamas/USA) – Caribbean-American artist blending R&B, rock, and soul, with performances alongside Brandy and features in The New York Times.
Truvi (Jamaica) – Jamaican-born songstress whose music flows between R&B, reggae, neo-soul, and dancehall, featured at Central Park SummerStage and the Caribbean Music Awards.
Déja Denise Green, Executive Producer of
Tiny Nook and Founder of DDCE Creative Agency, shared:
“At
its core, Tiny Nook has always been about building spaces that feel
like home—where artists can be fully seen and audiences can feel
something real. To bring that spirit to the Alma Film Festival feels
like more than just a milestone; it feels like alignment. We’re
living in a moment where the noise of division is loud, but this work
reminds us that intimacy, art, and community still matter. The
artists we’re bringing represent so many corners of the world and
ways of being—with brilliant creative visions! Beyond the purpose
behind it all—it’s going to be fun. The music is incredible. The
talent is undeniable. And the energy we’re bringing? Unforgettable.
I can’t wait.”
Anthony R. Page, Festival Director of the
Alma Film Festival, added:
“The Alma Experience is
about curating global connectivity — not only through film but
through music, culture, and artistry that embrace the vast uniqueness
of the world. Tiny Nook: The Global Sessions will be one of our
marquee experiences, uniting diverse voices on a stage that reflects
the true spirit of the Alma community.”
This collaboration positions the Alma Film Festival as a vibrant hub of cultural exchange, bringing together filmmakers, musicians, and audiences from around the globe for a week-long celebration of creativity, innovation, and connection.
More About Our Featured Artists
Dap the Contract — Nigerian Hip-Hop & Afro-Fusion Artist
Dap the Contract is a Hip-Hop and Afro-Fusion artist from Lagos, Nigeria, with a rare blend of artistry and intellect as a classically trained pianist and licensed attorney. He has recorded with Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson at Abbey Road Studios, performed internationally in Lagos, London, and New York, and released nine self-published projects, including the Power series and his visual album Everybody Falls in the Summer.
His career highlights include official artist slots at South by Southwest and the Anti-Social Songwriting Camp in New York, as well as a feature in Disney’s 2019 film Noelle. On stage, he has opened for global icons such as Skepta, Burna Boy, Rema, Lawrence (The Band), Show Dem Camp, and The Cavemen, performing at shows and festivals across multiple continents.
With his cross-continental sound and boundary-pushing creativity, Dap the Contract continues to redefine what it means to be an African artist in today’s global music landscape.
Malik English — Trinidadian-Nigerian-Canadian Artist/Producer
Raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Malik English is a fearless cross-genre artist and producer blending R&B, dancehall, and rap with raw, emotive vocals and vibrant, genre-bending production. Influenced by Bobby Womack, Buju Banton, The Weeknd, and PartyNextDoor, Malik creates music that speaks to young people of color searching for belonging. He has opened for A$AP Ferg at the Apollo, performed at the Mercury Lounge, SOBs, and South by Southwest, and earned over 500,000 streams. His work has been spotlighted by Afropunk, Clash, Notion, Audiomack, and he appears in Beyoncé’s Black Is King. In 2025, he joins the prestigious Converse All Stars 2025 Cohort.
Beth Million — Ethiopian-Swiss R&B Songstress
Ethiopian-Swiss singer Beth Million crafts soulful, Y2K-inspired R&B rooted in her global upbringing between Geneva, Atlanta, Ethiopia, and now New York. With her breakout EP Cycle and a string of singles, she has amassed over 1.5 million streams and earned praise from Lyrical Lemonade and Earmilk. Her artistry extends to acting, with credits in Sick, HBO’s And Just Like That, and Flatbush Misdemeanors. Recently featured in the Recording Academy’s Grammy Week Sephora's “Women in the Mix”, Beth is carving a lane uniquely her own as both a singer and performer.
Isaiah Mostafa — Egyptian-American Artist & Composer
Born in the Bay Area and based in Brooklyn, Isaiah Mostafa creates what he calls “music to stretch to”—a sultry, futuristic fusion of R&B, rap, and dreamy beats. A singer, rapper, producer, and composer, he has scored for Disney and Pixar’s award-winning short Twenty Something, partnered with Dolby’s Creator Lab, and hosted Lyft’s podcast The Driver’s Seat. Known for ambitious projects like releasing 37 consecutive weekly songs, Isaiah’s genre-agnostic catalog has surpassed 3 million streams, inviting listeners into a sound that is expansive, soulful, and unapologetically themselves.
Éss — Caribbean-American Cross-Genre Artist
Éss is a Caribbean-American singer, songwriter, and performer whose music fluidly blends R&B, hip-hop, soft rock, and soul. An NYU Tisch alum, she has performed with Brandy and Bishop Briggs at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, headlined at New York City’s The Bowery Electric, and collaborated with multi-platinum songwriter London Knighton. With a stage presence defined as transformative and star-quality, her voice has been featured in Visa UK ad campaigns and she has partnered with over 150 brands, amassing more than 15 million views online. Offstage, her critically acclaimed work has been covered by The New York Times, New York Post, and beyond.
Truvi — Jamaican Songstress
Truvi is a Jamaican-born artist whose sound flows between R&B, neo-soul, reggae, Afro-soul, and dancehall. Raised in Kingston, she grew up singing in church with her grandmother before teaching herself guitar at 14, writing songs defined by honey-dipped vocals and heartfelt lyrics. She often weaves Jamaican patois into her music, honoring her roots while pushing sonic boundaries. Truvi has graced stages like Baby’s All Right, SOBs, and Central Park SummerStage, and has been featured at the Caribbean Music Awards, joining a new wave of Caribbean artists reshaping the global soundscape.
Anthony R. Page at BlueBistroCreative@gmail.com
Déja Denise Green at deja@ddceagency.co
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