HiiiWAV is a creative incubator based in Oakland, CA, that is focused on developing and uplifting Black artist entrepreneurs through collaboration, experimentation and innovation. They help leverage artists’ fan bases to create high growth and businesses that don’t depend on gigs and streaming and stay on top of the music industry’s latest trends and advancements to make sure that their artists don’t get left behind.
This video is part of a 2-year series by YR Media to highlight California-based nonprofits uplifting Black and Brown communities by providing them with a new platform to talk about their work, issues and the people they serve. These organizations are focusing on the needs of housing affordability, income inequality, racial justice and more.