https://riddimisland.com/forums/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:50:57 +0000 MyBB https://riddimisland.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=583 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:23:18 +0000 Chris]]> https://riddimisland.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=583 From Barbados to Maryland: Archangels Ink Opens First Location in Hyattsville

SUMMARY
What started as a Barbados stay has come full circle into a powerful new chapter of Caribbean-connected entrepreneurship. One of our very first Barbados Experience guests has officially opened Archangels Ink, a Black woman-owned tattoo studio located in Hyattsville, Maryland, bringing premium artistry, intention, and community into a space that’s often underserved.
After spending time in Barbados months ago — where we first connected and captured photos together — she’s now launched her own brick-and-mortar studio in the DMV area, creating opportunities not just for herself, but for other tattoo artists as well.

THE STORY

Archangels Ink isn’t just another tattoo shop. It’s a carefully built creative space led by a Black woman who understands both the artistic and cultural importance of ownership, representation, and quality.
The studio officially opens with:

• Three resident tattoo artists currently available for booking
  
• Premium tattoo services offered directly by the owner
  
• A focus on professionalism, clean aesthetics, and intentional design
  

From Caribbean roots and connections to U.S. business ownership, this is a reminder that the Caribbean diaspora continues to build globally — quietly and confidently.

WHY THIS MATTERS
Black woman ownership in tattooing is still rare, especially at the studio-ownership level. Archangels Ink adds:

• Representation
  
• Opportunity for artists
  
• A safe, professional space for clients
  
• A blueprint for creative entrepreneurship
  

It’s also a testament to how travel, cultural exchange, and relationships can spark long-term impact.

STUDIO DETAILS

• Studio Name: Archangels Ink
  
• Location: Hyattsville, Maryland (DMV area)
  
• Owned By: Sheryl St. Michel
  
• Services:
  • Premium tattoo work by owner
    
  • Additional Tattoo services from three in-house artists
    
• Status: Open & accepting bookings
  

LINKS & SOURCES

• Instagram: Arch Angels Instagram
  
  

DISCUSSION
What do you think about the rise of Caribbean-connected creatives opening businesses abroad?
Would you travel for a tattoo from an artist whose work tells a deeper story?]]> From Barbados to Maryland: Archangels Ink Opens First Location in Hyattsville

SUMMARY
What started as a Barbados stay has come full circle into a powerful new chapter of Caribbean-connected entrepreneurship. One of our very first Barbados Experience guests has officially opened Archangels Ink, a Black woman-owned tattoo studio located in Hyattsville, Maryland, bringing premium artistry, intention, and community into a space that’s often underserved.
After spending time in Barbados months ago — where we first connected and captured photos together — she’s now launched her own brick-and-mortar studio in the DMV area, creating opportunities not just for herself, but for other tattoo artists as well.

THE STORY

Archangels Ink isn’t just another tattoo shop. It’s a carefully built creative space led by a Black woman who understands both the artistic and cultural importance of ownership, representation, and quality.
The studio officially opens with:

• Three resident tattoo artists currently available for booking
  
• Premium tattoo services offered directly by the owner
  
• A focus on professionalism, clean aesthetics, and intentional design
  

From Caribbean roots and connections to U.S. business ownership, this is a reminder that the Caribbean diaspora continues to build globally — quietly and confidently.

WHY THIS MATTERS
Black woman ownership in tattooing is still rare, especially at the studio-ownership level. Archangels Ink adds:

• Representation
  
• Opportunity for artists
  
• A safe, professional space for clients
  
• A blueprint for creative entrepreneurship
  

It’s also a testament to how travel, cultural exchange, and relationships can spark long-term impact.

STUDIO DETAILS

• Studio Name: Archangels Ink
  
• Location: Hyattsville, Maryland (DMV area)
  
• Owned By: Sheryl St. Michel
  
• Services:
  • Premium tattoo work by owner
    
  • Additional Tattoo services from three in-house artists
    
• Status: Open & accepting bookings
  

LINKS & SOURCES

• Instagram: Arch Angels Instagram
  
  

DISCUSSION
What do you think about the rise of Caribbean-connected creatives opening businesses abroad?
Would you travel for a tattoo from an artist whose work tells a deeper story?]]> https://riddimisland.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=484 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:23:57 +0000 Chris]]> https://riddimisland.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=484 NUUGEN DJ CHEEM x Father Philis Invite you for a night of Brawling at their first NYC ZESS on February 7th at the Epic Lounge
Happy Hour 9pm-11pm
$10 Hookah
$5 shots
$5 Cocktails
$150 premium bottles
All night deals
2 don julio reposado + 1 Hookah $400
$150 Moet champagne
2 Hennessy or Casamigos $300
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Happy Hour 9pm-11pm
$10 Hookah
$5 shots
$5 Cocktails
$150 premium bottles
All night deals
2 don julio reposado + 1 Hookah $400
$150 Moet champagne
2 Hennessy or Casamigos $300
Eventbrite Link



12201 Rockaway Blvd, South Ozone Park, NY 11420, United States]]>