Will Gonzalez

Will Gonzalez is a writer from Washington, D.C. living in Richmond. He is a contributor for the Henrico Citizen and VCU's Capital News Service.

stories by Will Gonzalez

Arcani: Building A Unique Look

Arcani: Building A Unique Look

For Isaiah Carter, aka Arcani, taking photos and making videos for hip hop artists is more than just a gig -- it's the foundation for an all-encompassing multimedia brand. When Isaiah Carter and his mom moved to the suburbs of Richmond during his middle school years,...

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Activist, rapper, mustache-haver -- Goad Gatsby is a lot of things. At the end of the day, he just wants to make the world a better, more chill place -- and maybe inspire others while he's at it. When Kristopher Goad’s friends wanted to get him signed up for Facebook...

Keeping It Gritty

Keeping It Gritty

Johnny Ciggs may regret the goofy name he gave himself at the start of his hip hop career, but with his new album, Lighters and Lightbulbs, the Gritty City Records label head shows that his talent is no joke. Before Johnny Ciggs became a rapper and owner of Gritty...

A Musical Message That’s Long Overdue

A Musical Message That’s Long Overdue

Dust's multi-genre collaboration mixes Afrobeat, hip hop, and digital experimentation to create a musical message of progress toward civil rights and away from institutional racism. As social issues and civil rights have become more prevalent in the city, many local...