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is this thing on?

I've been thinking about my early days on Tumblr and how myself and my peers used this space as an open diary...it really gave IYKYK - just being vulnerable for all the world to see - what a revolutionary moment. The collective healing. The sharing. Im still hella inspired by that. That's what artists do - a subtle affirmation that everyone has the capacity to be an artist as long as they have the capacity to share. Simply expressing yourself - of course it's healing for yourself, but also healing for so many others! It really could all be so simple. Now my mind drifts off to marvel at how we've become such scarce beings....? I have to check myself often when it comes to a natural scarcity mentality. That's how I was raised. There seem to have never been enough of anything, and thus making me really hold on to the things I have, and think twice before I offer to share my things. Something tells me that scarcity really effects folks from poverty who are trying to play the capitalist game, because on the other hand, those from the hood and immigrants have such a beautiful system of mutual aid that I believe is beneficial for everyone. I have my yellow candle lit, I've been in conversation with the ancestors. I'm manifesting financial stability and freedom for myself, my family, and honestly the entire black American population. We've been on the bottom of the totem pole economically for hundreds of years at this point. There's no way the reason being is because we're all lazy or a lack of financial literacy. I've been working non-stop since the age go 14, while also securing an education. I know I'm not alone in achieving such things, and I also know I'm not alone in still struggling to afford to live. We're in a constant state of warfare and war is EXPENSIVE. I'm praying tho! I'm praying for freedom, and on top of those prayers I'm studying, Im auditioning, Im recording, Im conceptualizing, I'm creating, creating, creating because that's why I was brought to this realm. I've gotten quite far by staying committed to being a thorough creative, somehow everything I need falls into place and I am able to still create the things that I'm imagining. I would love for this process to feel a little bit less stressful and financially secure, however I know this pressure can also make me stronger. It's either get stronger or implode. Fear is so unproductive. Understanding that everything is energy, and your awareness is your reality... Like you mean to tell me that the key is to actually be so delusional to the point where everything that you're dreaming of can come if you simply make it your awareness. I can't remember who it was that said this, but the universe will give you things based on WHO YOU ARE. So if I am clear with who I am as an artist, an actor/singer + a loving/compassionate/community member - that is when the universe will give me the things conducive to that identity. Again it all seems to simple, but really so complex.

Whoever created this current system we're living in is so sinister. I want my round frfr......

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“We exist.”

Un dessert pour Constance (Sarah Maldoror, 1981)

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𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚.

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🧜🏿‍♂️W A T E R + B I R T H🧜🏿‍♂️ 3. 30. 18

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black queer lady artists

Be Steadwell - Self described “Queer pop” musician. Her style mixes soul with acapella and folk, and her lyrics are usually explicitly gay. Her latest album “Queer love songs” should be on all our pride playlists.

Domo Wilson - 23 year old lesbian rapper/independent artist and youtuber. She released her debut album “hear me now” this year and it’s very emotional and heartfelt. I’d also reccomend checking out her videos!

IAMDDB - I swear this woman is some kind of gay even if I don’t know what. She says everything she does is “for her ladies” Her music has been described as “Trap-Jazz” and her song “Shade” is a current favorite.

Janelle Monae - Bi/Pan concept album mastermind. Her music is very hard to describe, but maybe alt-pop heavily influenced by hiphop? Also she can rap! Just listen to “Django Jane.” She released an album this year titled “Dirty Computer” and a gay accompanying short film of the same name.

Kehlani - Queer contemporary r&b/neo soul artist. Listen to “Honey.” She also did an amazing song with Hayley Kiyoko, as well as some very gay lyrics on other peoples tracks. Her verses in “Playinwitme”, “Body Count” and “Icy GRL” are some examples.

Kelela - Queer Ethiopian-American Alternative r&b/Electronic musician. She’s very inspiring, has a lot of interesting takes on the music industry, and makes awesome music.

Kodie Shane - One of my all time favorite artists, Kodie Shane is like a queer hiphop goddess delivering more and more gay energy upon us every year since she started. Listen to everything she’s ever made. Start with “Sing to her”, it’s her latest single.

Syd/The Internet - Syd is a lesbian r&b artist who also fronts the r&b group The Internet. She regularly uses feminine language in her songs and her mvs are the greatest things ever. Also, look at that cute lil smile!

Tiara Thomas - Tiara is a pop/hiphop/r&b artist. She’ll never label her sexuality because she doesn’t want it to become bigger than her music. Some gay songs are “Retro 1’s” and “I’m still at the bar.”

Tiffany Gouche - Lesbian r&b/soul singer. Her EP “Pillowtalk” is good as hell and she recently released three new singles “Queen Tings”, “Dive” and “Down.”

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Playlist pt.1

The Internet

The internet is highly underrated!!!! Like, their music is pure silk.

Songs:

• Come over

• Girl

• Get away

• Special Affair/Curse

• La Di Da

Sonder/Brent Faiyaz

This. Shit. Is. Straight. Up. Gold. I can’t!!!!!!!

You have to listen to their stuff!!!!!

Songs:

• literally the whole A.M. Paradox Album (I have it on repeat since days now)

• The whole Sonder Son Album - especially Make Luv and Stay down

• Too fast

• Talk 2 U

• Feel

• Poison

• Lovely

• Insecure

Classic - Erykah Badu

Do I even have to say anything?

Songs:

• On & On

• Hello ft. Andre 3000

• Window seat

• Back in the day

Everything. She is the epitome of chill music.

Willow Smith

Even tho everyone knows bout willow by now I feel like her music isn’t really appreciated the way it should be. Just want to put that in here!

Songs:

• female energy (just listen man✨)

• flower

• 9 ft. Sza

• Wait a minute

Dvsn

If you want vocals that’ll cause chills - something new but high in quality… I recommend you to go listen to DVSN right now.

Songs:

• The Line (for 90’s/00’s feels)

• Mood

• Too deep

• With me

• Do it well

• Think about me

• Hallucinations

• Nuh time/Tek time

Daniel Caesar

Everyone knows bout him, but nobody can deny, that his music is actually good.

• Japanese jeans

• Blessed (to really get into your feels)

• Get you ft. Kali uchis (listen to her music too…she’ll probably be on part 2)

• Best part ft. H.E.R - she’ll be on a playlist too

• We find love

• Take Me Away ft. Syd (she’s the lead voice of The Internet)

Miguel

Miguel has been here for ages and he’s not getting the credit he deserves 😑

• Come through and chill - vevo version

• How many drinks? ft. Kendrick Lamar

• Sky walker

• Adorn (Gold…pure gold)

• Banana clip

• Pineapple skies

• Sure thing

• Told you so

Basically listen to everything he puts out!

Steve lacy

Honestly how handsome can you be? He’s mad talented (if you listen to come over by the internet you’ll know! He’s only 20 y/o… way to go.

• Some

• Dark Red

• Looks

• C u girl

• Out of my head

Lauryn Hill

She is and will always be a queen.

• To Zion

• Ex-Factor (obviously)

• Everything is everything

• Can’t take my eyes of you

• Nothing even matters (chills)

I’ll post part two in a few hours

- Part two is up now

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In development. I feel a concept brewing.

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im practicing non-attachment. accepting what comes and allowing it to leave when it’s time. what is for me will be for me effortlessly

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Directed and Edited By Huey Amaru

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The Blackness

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Blu June Chicago Ill 2018

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Rewind

Starring Me (Lassai) X Conner

Directed and Edited By Huey Amaru

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Chocolate City

June 2018 Chicago South Side