Blackbrick Sound

In this week's episode, Diego is joined with Toronto-based rapper and former spoken word poet Akil Elijah.

The topics of conversation include finding purpose as an artist, Toronto's current state of rap, and elevating your craft to the next level.

We also discuss his dream collaborations and upcoming mixtape in the works. Enjoy!

AKIL:

Spotify

instagram.com/akilelijah/

youtube.com/akilelijah

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On this podcast, Diego speaks to Content Creator and Clothing Designer Camille about self-discovery and her brand TMRW.

The two also speak on the current state of social media, overcoming mental challenges, and building community with like-minded people. Tune in and Enjoy!

CAMILLE:

instagram.com/cxxmille/

BEHIND THE SCREENS 

instagram.com/thebehindthescreens/

TMRW

instagram.com/itstmrw/

itstmrw.com/

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HOST: Diego Williams

instagram.com/_diegowilliams/

In this week's episode, Diego is joined with Noiir, an Edmonton-based R&B singer making waves in Canadian Music. 

Topics of conversation include his start as an artist, early life in Angola, and developing your own sound.

We also talk about creative writing, breaking into the music industry, and his latest single "Know You." Tune in and Enjoy!

NOIIR:

itsnoiir.bandcamp.com/

instagram.com/itsnoiir/

youtube.com/noiir

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This week Diego is in conversation with Toronto-based Singer Three Headed Elephant, also known as Wolfgang.

In the episode we highlight Wolfgang's experience as an actor, transitioning between artistic mediums, and his new album "Queer Magic"  

We also talk about the relation between psychedelics and art, becoming an exotic dancer, and radical self-love.

WOLFGANG:

threeheadedelephant.bandcamp.com

instagram.com/threeheadedelephant

youtube.com/threeheadedelephant

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In this week’s episode, Diego meets with Donn Jacob, the founder behind Scarborough-based brand Butter On The Commas. Tune in as we discuss his start in design, the process of manufacturing clothes and ways to expand your business.

We also talk about the significance of artistic collaborations, Guapdad 4000 wearing his hat, and the essential pieces you need in your wardrobe for winter.

BOTC:

https://www.butteronthecommas.club/

instagram.com/butteronthecommas

DONN: 

instagram.com/dnnjacob

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HOST: Diego Williams

instagram.com/propane___

This week Diego meets with Keeks, the creative director for Durham-based clothing brand BYNDSPC.

We have a candid conversation about streetwear, relaunching "Beyond Space" and her collection for Fall/Winter 2020.

In this episode, we also discuss the importance of producing clothing ethically and ways to remain authentic to your vision.

BYNDSPC:

byndspc.ca

instagram.com/byndspc

KEEKS: 

instagram.com/killlakeeks

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In this week's episode, Diego speaks to IAMREBELWILL, a Montreal musician recognized for his R&B and pop-infused songs.

He has opened for stellar artists like Azealia Banks, Jacquees and Tinashe and continues to make his mark in music, with individuality and bomb ass hooks. 

Tune in as they talk about the comeback of the entertainer in music, his start in the industry and cameo in Camp Rock, performances in Canada vs the United States, how he taps into his artistry, and the power of saying no.

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IAMREBELWILL

instagram.com/iamrebelwillofficial/

iamrebelwillmusic.com/

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DISCLAIMER: 

Podcast interview was recorded prior to COVID-19.

This podcast is intended for mature audiences only.

In the fifth and final episode of the Queer Talk Series, a panel of artists discuss the varying experiences of queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) working in the creative industry in Toronto. 

The topics of discussion include: their experiences being queer in heteronormative spaces, equal representation for QTPOC in the arts, representation versus tokenism in the media, and the barriers queer people have to break to become an accomplished artist.

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Support your local artist:

Onyeka Oduh: https://www.instagram.com/queendweeb/

Daniel Lastres: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.lastres/

Mars Alexander: https://www.instagram.com/smorezz_/

Goldbloom Micomonaco: https://www.instagram.com/gggoldbloom/

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DISCLAIMER: 

All podcasts were recorded months prior to current events. I believe the topics we discuss hold relevance to to the experiences people have in Queer and Black communities and I would like to use this as an opportunity to educate people about gender and race equality. Additionally, projects discussed by guests on the podcast may now be in a later stage of development/production.

This podcast is intended for mature audiences only.

Filmmaker and Producer Goldbloom Micomonaco opens up about their upbringing in an Italian Jewish family, being queer in sports, and their short film Parry Riposte. 

They also advocate for the equal treatment of transgender people in the film industry.

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Goldbloom Micomonaco’s work focuses on the intersections of faith and community. Their film Wet (2018) was screened as part of TiffxInstgram, Toronto New Wave, Maximum Exposure18, and Trans Film Fest. Their music video TwiggDrive Freestyle by Mirza won best Music Video at the Dreamhouse Collective Film Fest.

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Support your local artist and check out Goldbloom's:

Parry Riposte: https://vimeo.com/328681573

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gggoldbloom/

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Thank you to It Gets Better Canada for providing an outlet to share my podcasts, and I should mention that these podcasts contain the views of me and my guests, and are not necessarily those of It Gets Better Canada.

_

DISCLAIMER: 

All podcasts were recorded months prior to current events. I believe the topics we discuss hold relevance to to the experiences people have in Queer and Black communities and I would like to use this as an opportunity to educate people about gender and race equality. Additionally, projects discussed by guests on the podcast may now be in a later stage of development/production.

This podcast is intended for mature audiences only.

Model and Performer Mars Alexander explores the significance of gender fluidity, coming out of the non-binary closet and queerness in the fashion industry. 

They also explain their performance "Emotions and Potions" at Toronto pride.

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Support your local artist and check out Mars':

Emotions and Potions performance:  https://www.instagram.com/p/B0UX0I0g8d9/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smorezz_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marsbarzzz

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Thank you to It Gets Better Canada for providing an outlet to share my podcasts, and I should mention that these podcasts contain the views of me and my guests, and are not necessarily those of It Gets Better Canada.

_

DISCLAIMER: 

All podcasts were recorded months prior to current events. I believe the topics we discuss hold relevance to to the experiences people have in Queer and Black communities and I would like to use this as an opportunity to educate people about gender and race equality. Additionally, projects discussed by guests on the podcast may now be in a later stage of development/production.