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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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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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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Darryl Terrell is a 23-year-old photographer from the Eastside of Detroit. As a student and community activist, he uses his photography to speak on his personal feelings along with race and the pressing issues important to our communities. Paige talked with him about his beginnings and how he sees his future.
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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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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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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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