Akira Kyle, Filipino born and Dubai bred photographer and videographer, joins the couch for episode 5.   He's worked with the likes of Puma, Nike, Pickl, and countless other global and local brands. This one's filled with some serious exchanges about karma and getting what you deserve and corporations taking advantage of creatives. Among other lighter topics like his mount rushmore of Dubai photographers, growing up in a family of creatives, our favourite directors and movies, and how he learnt the technical aspects of a camera.  

Akira's current rotation: 

Norf Norf - Vince Staples 

Nothing Burns Like The Cold - Snoh Aalegra 

Double Up - Nipsey Hussle  

0:00​ - Who is Akira?  3:18​ - Mount Rushmore of Dubai creatives and photographers.  9:00​ - Learning the technical aspects of photography.  12:52​ - Karma and big corporations taking advantage of creatives.  17:08​ - Working with Nike and Puma.  25:00​ - What fuels his art.  27:00​ - COVID and its impact on him.  29:00​ - Our favourite movies and producers and New York City.  35:00​ - Songs and favorite concert.

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