Interview
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Talking With Tank and The Bangas
Tank And The Bangas are to release the highly anticipated final installation to the “Balloon” trilogy with their album, The Last Balloon. AD: You guys just mentioned, you know, stepping outside the box, going against the grain. And that’s essentially what it means to be alternative. Do you consider yourselves alternative black people, and what’s…
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A Reclusive Day With Elmiene
Elmiene debuted into the world of R&B back in 2022, and his unique and soulful sound has only made waves since then! From Oxford, the British artist uses inspiration from neo soul legends while blending timeless influences with his own modern twist. His newest album, Sounds For Someone, may be his greatest work yet, with…
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Rachel Faturoti Rocks Out With The Black Dolls
Warm up your voice and set up your equipment! It’s time for the battle of the bands! The Black Dolls are here and they’re ready to prove to everyone that they have what it takes rock with the best! Rachel Faturoti is a YA and children’s fiction writer, editor, and poet with a passion for…
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Go, Go!
Letโs be honest, I know that you (at least I personally did) grew up struggling with styling my hair in โalternativeโ ways. Itโs been fried, permed, and badly dyed. Sew ins have been over worn. I didn’t know much about wigs. So you can imagine how grateful I am to have someone like Go on…
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Behind The Nails! An Interview With Fronique
For our very first in person interview, we got a chance to sit down with multitalented creative, Monique Avant aka Fronique! Get to know Fronique, her ambitions and goals, the story behind “nailstyling”, and the pains and joys or embellishing hair with nails. Are you originally from Beaumont? No, I was born in Portsmouth, Virginia.…
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Briana James (@SoftHeartArt)
Iโm a 27 year old artist, born and raised in South Florida. Iโve been a digital artist since 2021 and expressing myself through that medium has literally saved my life. Iโm a love obsessed person because I truly believe love is the path to enlightenment and is the ultimate goal. To exude love, to do…
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Demi Yo’ko
Do you consider yourself to be alternative? I make what one would call alternative music but Iโm just Demi Yoโko. How do you navigate life as an alternative person of color? I am constantly only trying to prove something to none other than myself. I constantly remind myself that I need to be the version…
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Let’s Have A Sleepover With NoSleepSusan
Meet Maya aka NoSleepSusan! Do you consider yourself to be alternative? Yes, Iโve always felt a sense of belonging while simultaneously not fitting in. How do you navigate life as an alternative person of color? I always stay true what feels good for me and excites me. I feel like as long as Iโm being…
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Artbby
Tattoos, clothing, thereโs nothing that DC artist Artbby hasnโt gotten their hands on. Meet the mind behind their signature character kushheart! How long have you been an artist? What made you want to pursue art? My entire life. 6th grade I had a crush on my art teacher. What are all the mediums you work…
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ItGirl
GA artist ItGirl is coming up fast! Donโt miss out. Check out her latest release Milf 2.0 out on all platforms now! How do you navigate life as an alternative person of color? Pushing boundaries while keeping it cultural. Putting on for the little darkskin girls ! What do you create/ how do you express…