Lecrae, Kanye, and Christian Rap’s Long Winding Road
Early this June, Lecrae Moore, Dan Cathy, and Louis Giglio sat down for what was billed as “An honest conversation about the Church and racism.” For anyone familiar with these three men, (rapper, CEO of Chick-fil-a, and a megachurch pastor, respectively) this may have seemed like an odd triad. Nonetheless, they spoke about racism, the church, and how they relate to American white supremacy. It … Continue reading Lecrae, Kanye, and Christian Rap’s Long Winding Road
Tune In Tuesdays: Ambré, Dominic Fike, Action Bronson Release New Music
As the bird with the quickest heart rate, the Hummingbirds never skip a beat or some heat. Tune in weekly on Tuesdays for the Mag’s weekly roundup of what’s popping in music. Looking for other weeks? Click here. Here are Spotify and Apple Music playlists. Albums Ambré — Pulp (Director’s Cut) Ambré has the potential to be one of the most influential artists of this generation — and she’s … Continue reading Tune In Tuesdays: Ambré, Dominic Fike, Action Bronson Release New Music
Mo Sella Exudes Danceable Positivity & Friendship on Debut [Interview]
Washington D.C. local Mo Sella just dropped his debut album, Stories of a Manhattan Apartment, an ode to the life he lived as a college student in New York City. He was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, before moving to Saudi Arabia for a few years — and he credits living in so many different places for his eclectic taste in music. NYC wasn’t the … Continue reading Mo Sella Exudes Danceable Positivity & Friendship on Debut [Interview]
(Four) Season’s Greetings from Dos Monos!
Dos Monos is an experimental hip-hop group from Tokyo, with a roster including Zo Zhit, Taitanman, and Botsu, all of whom provide vocals and rap. Zo and Botsu also work on the production, which features a heavy amount of sampling. Their debut record Dos City, released via Deathbomb Arc (2019) saw them gain traction in Japanese and American markets and pushed them to receiving several … Continue reading (Four) Season’s Greetings from Dos Monos!
TANIA DONATTO
TaNia Donatto is a poet from Southeast Texas and a current undergraduate student at Stanford University. She intends on majoring in engineering but has a deep love for poetry. Her other interests include dance, theater, learning from people’s stories, and accessibility in education. She also has work in or forthcoming in Neuro Logical, Capsule Stories, and 433 Magazine. TaNia can be found on Instagram and … Continue reading TANIA DONATTO
STEPHEN FOSTER SMITH
Stephen Foster Smith (he/him) is a black, gay writer living in Atlanta, Georgia. As a southern native, he explores themes of identity, spatial inhabitance, historical embodiment, and memory. His work has appeared in Electric Moon Magazine and on Prism & Pen. He enjoys writing creative nonfiction, poetry, and fiction. Continue reading STEPHEN FOSTER SMITH
DEREKA THOMAS
Dereka is a writer from Fairburn, Georgia. Her southern upbringing and the time she has spent in the outdoors greatly influence her work. You can find her on instagram at @unencumbered_mind where she documents her travels and her favorite landscapes. Continue reading DEREKA THOMAS
MEGHAN MALACHI
Meghan Malachi is a data analyst and poet from the Bronx, NY. Her work is published or forthcoming in Fresh Air Poetry, Milly Magazine, Hispanecdotes, giallo lit, Writers With Attitude, and The Honey Mag. She lives in Chicago, Illinois. Continue reading MEGHAN MALACHI
ADEDAYO AGARAU
Adedayo Agarau’s chapbook, Origin of Names, was selected by Chris Abani and Kwame Dawes for New Generation African Poet (African Poetry Book Fund), 2020. He is a human nutritionist, documentary photographer, and author of two chapbooks, For Boys Who Went & The Arrival of Rain. Adedayo was shortlisted for the Babishai Niwe Poetry Prize in 2018, Runner up of the Sehvage Poetry Prize, 2019. Adedayo … Continue reading ADEDAYO AGARAU
Interview: Gonzo Talks Producing Mindset, Supporting Fellow Artists
After speaking with Beez and hearing him speak so highly about Gonzo’s musical talent, it was only right that I would get both sides of the story. A few days ago, I had the chance to talk with Gonzo and hear more about his history with music, the many ways Beez has helped his game, and plenty more. Note: Quotes are slightly edited for clarity. … Continue reading Interview: Gonzo Talks Producing Mindset, Supporting Fellow Artists
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