In our latest #WeArePlay stories, we meet the founders who turned their interests into vibrant communities through their apps and games on Google Play – from democratizing music production for artists in Brazil to building a global network for Black professionals.

Here are a few of our favorites:

Erik and Kelvin’s app Murb connects and enables indie artists in Brazil to create and distribute music from their phones.

Brothers Erick and Kelvin combined their passion for Brazil’s urban culture from skateboarding to graffiti with their professional experience in tech to create Murb. Their app empowers young, independent artists in the rap, trap, and funk communities to produce music directly on their phones, providing a vital platform for those who lack access to studios. With recent features like producer profiles to help musicians sell their work and plans to integrate with major streaming platforms, Murb is on a mission to democratize music production.

Channing’s app BlackListed empowers Black professionals with a dedicated platform to build community, share career milestones, and directly support Black-owned businesses.

After working as a product manager in the energy sector, Channing saw the need for a dedicated space where Black professionals could connect, celebrate achievements, and support each other. She created BlackListed, a social networking app for users to share career milestones and job updates. Channing is now preparing to launch a new shopping feature to support Black-owned businesses directly through the app, with plans to expand the platform to Canada and Africa.

Zeyang, Kan and Susheng built a global community with their popular game Soul Knight.

After meeting in the U.S. while studying computer science, Zeyang, Kan, and Susheng united over a shared passion for gaming to launch ChillyRoom. Their hit title, Soul Knight, is a rogue-like pixel shooter built purely for fun, intentionally avoiding pay-to-win mechanics. The game’s co-op and local multiplayer modes helped it spread rapidly through word-of-mouth in schools and dorms, building a dedicated global community. Today, the team is developing new projects while staying true to their mission of providing opportunities for the next generation of game developers.

Discover other inspiring app and game founders featured in #WeArePlay.