MAS Talks

Chicago artist and rapper MVTE joins MAS Talks to discuss the journey behind her music, the mindset that fuels her creativity and why staying committed to your own vision matters.

In this episode, MVTE reflects on growing up in Chicago, finding confidence in her creative voice, building a trusted partnership with director Darius Barker Jr. and the inspiration behind her debut project. She also shares how faith, discipline and perseverance continue to shape her approach to music and performance.

This conversation covers:• Chicago's influence on her artistry• Faith and confidence as an independent artist• Building a career in music while staying true to your vision

Read MVTE's full feature in Issue 012: Homegrown of Mas Magazine.

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In this week's episode of MAS Talks, Prince Jai talks about building a lane that barely existed when he stepped into it, why he creates a whole world underneath a client's world just to do the work justice, and what he would tell his younger self. Read more in ISSUE 011 of Mas Magazine at masmagazine.net

Where does a visual language come from? In this week's episode of MAS Talks, ANTMAN talks about building a style rooted in his own image, why he chases his mistakes on the canvas, and what it looks like to create a brand you want to live in every household.

In this week's episode of MAS Talks, Tara Coley talks about proving vegan desserts wrong, why she offered her first wholesale accounts free pop-ups just to get in the door, and what keeps her up at 3 AM baking to Baltimore club music.

What does it take to bet on your own work when nobody else will? In this week's episode of MAS Talks, Deon Stubbs talks about self-funding "Almost Famous," why he staked his name on Amazon Prime before it was confirmed, and what he means when he says you have to be technical when you're creative.

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What happens when you stop waiting for direction? In this week’s episode of MAS Talks, Logan Carter talks about teaching herself 3D animation and why owning the full production process helps to communicate a vision.

Learning out loud can be uncomfortable, especially when you’re worried about how your work will be received. In this week’s episode of MAS Talks, Adderall XR talks about releasing music without waiting for approval, moving past fear, and why showing up imperfectly mattered more than getting it right.

Some photographers wait for the perfect shot. Others learn how to find it in the crowd. In this week’s episode of MAS Talks, David Barmer talks about shooting live shows, trusting instinct, and building consistency in fast, unpredictable environments.

In this week’s episode of MAS Talks, Riley Jane talks about songwriting, recording independently, and how performing live helped her stop second guessing herself.

What if consistency isn’t about posting more, but about enjoying the process the entire way through? In this week’s episode of MAS Talks, SAMSMH talks about building his sound, protecting creative authorship, and why pacing matters more than output.