It takes a village to raise an artist, and a new initiative hopes to bring that notion to life. UnitedMasters and Bulleit Frontier Whiskey set their sights on Houston as a part of their latest initiative to uplift the next generation of talent by hosting a touring boot camp. It was created to help artists on their respective musical journeys by teaching them touring skills like booking, producing, performing and more. “Through our ongoing work with UnitedMasters, we’ve learned there is a great demand and desire for mentorship and resources amongst up-and-coming and independent artists,” Jesse Damashek, Diageo North America senior vice president of whiskeys and liqueurs, told Blavity. “The 100-Hour Commitment is our response to wanting to address those needs and help this community with tangible support and tools where it matters the most.” What’s more, an artist like Miss Kaniyah, who made her way to Houston by way of Washington, D.C., said she believes programs like this can be the...