Atlanta has long been recognized as a powerhouse for film and television production. Now, the city is helping shape the next era of entertainment — one vertical video at a time. This week, Vertex Micro Fest launches at You42 Studios in Roswell, introducing what organizers describe as the nation’s first film festival dedicated exclusively to vertical films and mobile-first storytelling. Read the full story on 11 Alive!

Located inside You42 Studios, High Horse is celebrity chef and television personality Katsuji Tanabe’s flagship restaurant. Rooted in live-fire cooking and high-energy hospitality, the High Horse menu draws from Tanabe’s Japanese and Mexican heritage. The menu plays with smoke, spice, comfort, and spectacle through dishes like fire-roasted seafood towers, charcoal-grilled steaks and seafood, warm spinach salad prepared tableside, grilled oysters with Japanese butter, and “My Grandma’s Corn Bread Muffins” finished with truffle butter.

Saddle up for a taste of the wild west at Big Shots Country Bar. Located on the top floor of You42 Studios, Big Shots features an exceptional drink menu crafted by celebrity chef Katsuji Tanabe. Grab a quick beer or enjoy one of our signature “big ass cocktails.” With a unique blend of stiff shots, tasty bites, and live music every weekend, Big Shots offers a unforgettable country experience right in the heart of Roswell, GA.

To celebrate National Pizza Day, we’re inviting you to the Grand Opening of AJ’s Pizzeria at You42 Studios! Try our crispy Chicago Tavern Style pizza, with a menu created by culinary visionary and Top Chef competitor Katsuji Tanabe. AJ’s offers everything from simple pepperoni pizzas to one-of-a-kind pies with gourmet toppings. Stop by for a FREE PIZZA TASTING from 12-2 PM on Monday, Feb 9, and see why AJ’s is a slice above your typical pizza joint.

Experience a winter wonderland at You42’s first annual holiday market! The Holly Jolly Market is located inside our new studio and one-of-a-kind indoor cityscape. Get your pictures with Santa and the Grinch, browse local vendors, and enjoy family fun, food, and performances in a truly unique holiday setting.

You42 Studios is open to the public! Located north of Atlanta in Roswell, GA, You42 Studios offers professional facilities and equipment for recording any type of content, all in a one-of-a-kind indoor cityscape. Create amazing videos and podcasts, explore our themed sets, or just have fun with family and friends at the selfie museum experience.

Get ready to ignite your creative spark at You42 Studios, the world’s first Content Creator Megaplex. Set to be located in Roswell, GA, You42 Studios will be an extension of the You42 platform–a place where creators can record content, hone their skills and build community. Stay tuned for more details.

Head to the Boondocks Network to discover a fresh lineup of country music performances, recorded live from the Boondocks stage in Springfield, Illinois. Shows include the bands Lanco, Feel, and The Cadillac Three, as well as country stars like Frank Foster, Chris Cagle, and Logan Mize.
 

Shay McCray is back with Season 2 of The Shay McCray Show on You42! Presented by the FUBU Radio Network, the new season boasts a star-studded lineup. Guests will include Jasmine Guy, Q Parker, Angela Stanton, and Nikki Natural, with more surprises to come. The first episode features Shay sitting down with rap legend Waka Flocka to discuss Atlanta’s hip hop legacy.
 

Take a journey with rap icon Killer Mike on his new You42 exclusive series, First Stage. Each episode focuses on a track from his critically acclaimed album, MICHAEL, winner of three Grammys including Best Rap Album of 2023. Hear untold stories as Mike reflects on his humble beginnings, following the ups and downs of a kid from Atlanta, finding his voice, turning his experiences and talents into rap superstardom.
 

As the presenting sponsor of the Short Films Category at the 2024 SXSW Festival, You42 would like to congratulate the Grand Jury Winners, including the narrative short Dissolution, documentary Remember, Broken Crayons Colour Too, and the animated short Wander to Wonder. Head over to Variety for a full list of films and Deadline to check out the winners.

Following the success of the KOTV Network, Prospect Amateurs is launching its own Network exclusively on You42. Focused on bare knuckle combat, Prospect Amateurs is the premiere league for fighters who are working their way up the ranks to compete in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

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As the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference prepares to open on March 8, You42 is ready to make its mark on Austin, TX as one of the event’s official sponsors. In keeping with its mission of supporting independent artists, You42 is the official sponsor for the Film & TV Presenting Section in the Short Films Category. Programs include animation, documentary, narrative, music videos, and midnight films. You42 will also present awards to the top films and co-host an event honoring filmmakers involved in the productions as a part of the Jury Awards Panel. Stay tuned for more from You42 and SXSW.
 

Ringing in the New Year with a burst of creative energy, You42 is thrilled to announce the launch of the Curly Hair Bobby Network. Spearheaded by social media sensation Bobby Trusty, popularly known as Curly Hair Bobby, this new network is set to captivate audiences with an array of dynamic content.

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Whether you’re a professional photographer or just a creator sharing a slice of life, you can now post image files to You42! Simply click Create, upload your photos, then add your captions and hit publish. Post images to a channel to enhance your videos and podcasts, or create a dedicated photo channel to showcase your work.
 

Boondocks, the nationally acclaimed music venue located in Springfield, IL, is opening its doors to the world with the launch of the Boondocks Network. Powered by the You42 Platform, this new digital space features live performances and behind-the-scenes access from established musicians and rising stars, including Josh Abbott, Kolby Cooper and Chris Knight.

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Grammy-nominated singer Canton Jones is expanding his groundbreaking Free Life Experience ministry with the launch of a new online content Network. Powered by the You42 platform, the Canton Jones World (CJW) Network features live musical performances, podcasts, praise and worship videos featuring Canton Jones, his co-pastor Ramona Jones, and other members and friends of the Free Life Experience.

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As he wraps up his nationwide High & Holy Tour, Killer Mike is launching a new content Network. Powered by Atlanta-based creator platform You42, the Killer Mike Network gives fans inside access from the tour and beyond, including concert footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes clips.

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The Riverside EpiCenter is proud to announce a partnership with You42, a global entertainment company with a mission to give creators and influencers the power to maximize their monetization potential while maintaining control of their work.

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In the world of hip-hop photography and beyond, Cam Kirk has been a creative force and trendsetter for nearly a decade. Headquartered in Atlanta, he has cultivated an oasis for downtown’s rising artistic culture through Cam Kirk Studios, providing space, resources, and expertise to all types of creators. Now, he’s taking that same philosophy online with the CKS Content Streaming Network, powered by the You42 platform.

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After taking the internet comedy world by storm, Gaitlin Roberson, known to his millions of fans as FunnyMan Gaitlin, is teaming up with Atlanta-based tech company You42 to launch his own comedy Network. The FunnyMan Gaitlin Network features the same brand of skits and sketches that catapulted Gailin and his friends to fame. In addition, fans can get an inside glimpse into his family life as he shares personal moments with his girlfriend and his kids.

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Sugar Bert Boxing is expanding its online presence with the launch of a new Network on the You42 platform. The Sugar Bert Boxing Network gives fans inside access to the worlds of amateur and pro boxing, with fights, training videos, and behind the scenes footage from the sport’s rising stars.

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Maurice Swiney, professionally known as Reec, has teamed up with Atlanta-based digital entertainment company You42 to create a new Network on the You42 platform. The Planet Reec Network will serve as an extension of his flagship show, Reec Radio LIVE, a daily digital broadcast featuring new music, celebrity interviews, and special guests discussing the hot topics of the day.

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Just weeks after announcing a partnership with Atlanta-based tech company You42, FUBU Radio is launching a new hip-hop-focused Network on the You42 platform. Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop music and culture, the FUBU Radio Network offers the first live-streaming radio experience on You42, giving fans unlimited access to the best rap and R&B hits of all time. In addition to music, the Network also features videos and podcasts from FUBU Radio’s on-air hosts and creative partners.

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Derrick Ballard, aka “King June,” has been a creative force in Atlanta for the past decade. Now, after finding success in directing, acting, rapping, writing, and producing, June is launching his own online space with the King June Network, powered by You42.

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After opening his latest restaurant, A’Verde Cocina and Tequila Library, in Cary, NC, renowned chef and restaurateur Katsuji Tanabe continues to expand his culinary profile with the launch of the Katsuji Network. Known around the globe for appearances on shows like the acclaimed “Top Chef,” Tanabe created the Network in partnership with You42. Powered by the You42 platform, the Katsuji Network features video recipes, behind the scenes access, and appearances from some of the world’s best chefs.

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FUBU Radio, an offshoot of the legendary FUBU brand, is embarking on a partnership with Atlanta-based tech company, You42. The deal will result in the launch of the FUBU Radio Network on the You42 platform, as well as collaborations that strengthen each company’s core offerings through the sharing of industry insights and resources.

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Digital entertainment company You42 continues to expand its content reach, teaming up with 25-year combat sport veteran and CEO of RayNelo Management, Nelson Lopez, Jr. The result is KOTV, a new Network dedicated to giving fans behind-the-scenes access to both champion fighters as well as up-and-coming talent.

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You42 creator ATL Yoshi started out making beats and recording music before he got into photography and videography, recording content for NFL players, athletes, and businesses. Follow his creative journey in our Creator Blog interview.

After a stint singing with the group Dey 2, mzjazebell went independent following the death of her twin sister. Now, she’s created a new sound for herself, combining rapping and singing, with songs about being a woman, the causalities of life, and the importance of never giving up. Discover her journey in our Creator Blog interview.

Tericka “Reacee” Wright is the creator and executive producer of “The Life Daytime,” a talk show where she and her co-hosts discuss issues like celebrity news and gossip, hot social media trends, food, film, and travel. Discover more about her talents and passions on our You42 Creator Blog interview.

Boasting experience in the entertainment, beauty, and hospitality industries, Chinya Ani now focuses on healing and community with her “Lotus Tea Talks” podcast. Learn more about her spiritual and professional journey and her “Femininity Empowerment Formula” program in our You42 Creator Blog interview.

Brittany Daniel is a lifestyle influencer, host, podcaster, motivational speaker, and life coach whose main goal is to help people get to the life that they truly desire. Learn more about her work, what inspires her to keep going, and her weekday live show Morning Motivation in our Creator Blog Interview.

Tiffany “Leo Ra’Chel” Anderson is a Creative Goddess. Her impressive titles include CEO of The Phat Girl Chronicles blog/podcast, author of The Phat Girl Commandments, founder of Royal Outkast Artistry, and Lead Stylist for Royal Outkast Styling Academy. Check out her You42 Creator Blog interview to learn how she helps others “live out loud.”

Known as Dunlap “Da Connect,” Syeara Dunlap is a member of Da Buket List, an entertainment venture with its own You42 Channel. Check out the You42 Creator Blog to learn how she turned a podcast into a collective that empowers creators and hosts showcases and fashion shows.

Ziggy Ziegler is a musician who’s creating something he calls Solution Music. Rather than dwelling on the world’s problems, he is looking for a way to collectively heal by spreading love, positivity, and light through his music and films. Get to know Ziggy, where he started, and how far he’s come on the You42 Creator Blog.

Hailing from small-town Alabama, Winter Rae is a singer-songwriter who’s pursuing her musical dreams as an independent artist. Follow her journey, from the struggles to the triumphs, on the You42 Creator Blog.

BDX the Don brings clever wordplay, smooth flow and relentless ambition to his album Expensive Taste, streaming now on You42. Discover his journey, from the DMV to IDK’s No Label Academy at Harvard, and find out what’s next as he talks with the You42 Creator Blog.

Like most content creators, Amanda Cupcake’s journey has been full of twists and turns. Check out our interview to discover how she overcame challenges and persevered on her way to becoming the Rainbow Brite of cupcakes. 

The You42-produced horror sequel “Dead by Midnight: Y2Kill” is now available in retail locations on DVD, as well as Video on Demand on platforms including Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, and X-Box Live. The film anthology, a follow-up to 2018’s “Dead by Midnight: 11 PM Central,” features horror icons such as Kane Hodder, Linnea Quigley, and Bill Moseley.

Meet Atlanta-based personal trainer and nutritionist Terrell Fit. In addition to creating content, Terrell offers one-on-one training sessions, group sessions, and custom online programs to help people reach their fitness goals. Check out our interview with Terrell on the You42 Creator Blog.

Now it’s easier than ever to keep up with your favorite creators on You42. Simply head to their profile page and click the Follow button. When you follow a creator, you’ll get notifications every time they post something new.