Tag: MUSIC
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Kelela Mizanekristos on the intersections of identity, gender, sexuality and ethnicity
INTERVIEW FOR OYSTER MAGAZINE ISSUE #108. Answering the question ‘Where do you come from?’ isn’t easy. It’s so loaded with implications about identity, home and culture that even asking the question feels straight-up rude, and when we do start unpacking our origins we often end up in limbo, feeling like…
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Forest Claudette is about to be on your ‘most played’ list
Q&A FOR COOL PRETTY COOL. Forest Claudette’s aura is on fire. Whether he’s werking the hell out of a metallic Celine shirt (see above) or serenading a huntsman spider (see this video), the rising star radiates a warm, goofy energy that’s impossible to resist. It’s this relatability, paired with pure talent, that…
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Rap game-changer Mick Jenkins on romance and reality
INTERVIEW FOR OYSTER MAGAZINE ISSUE #107. Mick Jenkins wants to change the way you think about things, whether that be through his music or simply running into him on the street. He’s one of the most lyrical rappers coming up in the Chicago scene, putting himself way ahead of the…
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