Singer/Songwriter Malinda LeBeau sat down with Black Bottom Arts intern, Brielle Symone, to talk about her music, her passion and her goals for her growth as an artist.
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Jeremy Cranford, also known as Jermme, is a self-made photographer on his own path to success.
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by Paige Watkins
A student of Media Arts & Studies at Wayne State University, Wayne works to understand media & its societal impact, while also spending time creating photography and film. This week, the Archives got to sit down with the young creative to talk about how he got started and where he plans to go from here...
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by Camille Johnson
The Archives had the opportunity to interview photographer Dominique Caldwell (BKA Domo) at his studio/loft. Check out her interview with the talented photog!
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by Camille Johnson
Bree Gant is a talented young photographer from Detroit’s west side. In her 7 years shooting she’s built an amazing portfolio - capturing everything from the Selma 50th Anniversary for Girl Trek to dope Detroit style and fashion for RockCity Lookbook - and completed a residency at 555 Non-profit Gallery & Studios. Most recently, Bree’s photography series Lost&Crowned was shown for a month at Great Lakes Coffee in Midtown Detroit. Last week we got to chop it up with the powerhouse photographer.
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by Paige Watkins
Malcolm Elliott is a 20 year old musician from the West side of Detroit. He recently released his mixtape, Era of Adolescence & this week, we were able to catch up with the young artist to talk about his music, his inspiration and his goals.
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by Camille Johnson
Born China Moore, Leona Moore has quickly created a name for herself as an up-and-coming photographer in Detroit. This weekend Camille chopped it up with the Detroit-native to learn more about the woman behind the camera.
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by Paige Watkins
As Far is a coming-of-age story about a young girl, Nina, who is struggling to recognize her worth and potential. Surrounded by people and an environment that could easily work against her and her goals for a successful, fulfilling life, Nina must challenge herself and - with the help of her friends - fight to overcome those odds. This short film, set to premiere this summer in Detroit, is the brainchild of young Detroiter, Paige Alston, who wrote the screenplay and directed the production of the movie. The Archives got a chance to sit down with Paige and two of the cast members, Malachi & Renae, to talk in the final days of production.
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by Paige Watkins
Adonnica 'Notez' Moore is a Detroit born and bred photographer, from the west side of the city. She has spent her entire life behind the camera, first finding herself behind the lens at age 3. This weekend we sat down with her to hear her story.
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by Paige Watkins
Jared “J illy” is an up-and-coming rapper from Detroit. This week, the Archives talked to Jared about his music, his inspiration and his goals for the future.
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by Camille Johnson
Dennis Belton is the multi-talented, creative force behind Belton Media Group -- a Detroit-based media company responsible for the branding of some of your favorite artists and brands including IBGM and Enjoy Detroit. This weekend, we sat down with Dennis to find out more about his career, his inspiration, and his passions.
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by Paige Watkins
Expressing a unique and realistic worldview through music by way of a smooth delivery, witty wordplay, and vivid imagery, Shaun Carlo has released several musical projects. He plans to continue creating honest music that stays true to the essence of Hip Hop. This week, The Archives caught up with Shaun Carlo to learn more about how he got started making music, his inspiration, and the goals he has for his art.
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