What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of being a teenager? An awkward transition phase, outfits you wish you didn’t wear, decisions that now to this day you even question. “What were you thinking?” I definitely had all of the above, with dashes of anxiety and excitement. For a time, I … Continue reading Guest Post: GROWING UP A BOYGIRL – Part 1 by Marcus T. Graham
Jhené Aiko released Trip, a surprise 22-track album on September 22nd. It features her daughter, Namiko Love, Kurupt, Mali Music, Brandy, Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd, and Big Sean. Stream the album here. A short film with the shared name was also released. Within the short, the character Penny finds love in a stranger and embarks on a road … Continue reading Short Film: Trip by Jhene Aiko
Love and pastelles. Know the Ledge is a modern silent film presented by Union Los Angeles. In sunny South Central Los Angeles, a couple spends their first day together. Ibra Ake, photographer and creative director of Childish Gambino's Royalty … Continue reading Short Film: Know the Ledge by Ibra Ake
J'von's talent can't be questioned. In the short clip, J'von is responsible for the animation, smooth beat, lyrics AND direction of the video. The Seattle-based artist talks about a girl who wouldn't give back the same love. She rips his heart out and it manifests. There are so many metaphors in his tricky lyrics and cute animation. … Continue reading Music Finds: “Seattle Girl” by J’von
‘The Ocean’ is a visual based on ‘plot twist’, a poem by Seye Isikalu. The poem talks about the woes that come with passionate love. ‘The Ocean’ shows how a person can lose themselves in passionate love and commitment . The visuals feature Nikki Fagbemi and Alexander Aplerku. Music Featured: Strange by Louis the Child, … Continue reading Short Film: The Ocean by Seye Isikalu
