In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Chandra, an artist whose work spans multiple creative mediums—including music, poetry, painting, and even cooking. As a Tamil-American and the child of refugees, Chandra’s art is deeply tied to his identity, history, and the experience of navigating different cultural worlds.

He opens up about how his heritage influences his creative process, how moving to Detroit and co-founding the collective Don't Wait Until Tomorrow shaped his perspective, and the importance of finding community as an artist.

Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠

Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with S.K.A.N., a rapper whose music blends futuristic sounds, uplifting energy, and his love for anime and video games.

S.K.A.N. shares how he never planned to make music but after falling in love with DJing, he found himself rapping just for fun. Now, he’s focused on shifting the narrative of Hip-Hop, creating music that feels fresh, exciting, and full of good vibes.

He talks about his creative process, his experiences performing in Detroit, and what fans can expect from his next release.

Follow @skan_spittin on Instagram for more.

Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠

Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Mono Ultra, a Detroit-based producer and artist who started making beats during quarantine. Mono shares the story of how he first got into music, his biggest inspirations, and how collaboration has helped shape his sound.

⁠Intro Music: Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠

Outro Music: Mat Larimer⁠

⁠Hosted by Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠

Presented by The Vision Detroit⁠

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Ritz, a visual artist from Detroit whose paintings bring dreams to life.

Ritz shares the story of rediscovering his passion for art through a vision from God, how dreams fuel her creative process, and the deeper meaning behind her work. She also reflects on the role of community in her journey and what makes Detroit’s art scene so special.

Intro Music: Mat Larimer, Mat's Apartment
Outro Music: Mat Larimer

Hosted by Layla McMurtrie
Presented by The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie talks with Jupiter Star, a Detroit-based audio engineer, entrepreneur, and rapper/singer whose work is deeply influenced by spirituality. Jupiter shares how music first became his passion, the evolution of his sound, and the production techniques that define his artistry.

The conversation explores how spirituality guides Jupiter’s approach to music, business, and creativity, shaping the way he collaborates and builds his career. He also reflects on memorable moments as an artist, the challenges and rewards of audio engineering, and his vision for the future. From the influence of Detroit’s music scene to his entrepreneurial journey, this episode offers insight into the balance between art, business, and personal growth.

Follow ⁠@xojupit3r on Instagram⁠ for more.

Intro Music: ⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠

Outro Music: ⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Venus, a Detroit-based community organizer and multidisciplinary artist whose work spans visual art, movement, and healing practices. Venus shares how their artistic journey began, from early expressions of self through painting to incorporating aerial and burlesque dance as forms of storytelling and release.

The conversation explores Venus’s passion for creating spaces where people feel safe to express themselves, their experiences hosting virtual meditation workshops during a pivotal time in 2020, and how collaboration fuels their creative vision. They also discuss the themes of body reclamation, Black spiritualism, and Afrofuturism in their work, and how different art forms—painting, poetry, music, and dance—intersect in their creative practice.

Follow @icreateportals & @venusianhues on Instagram for more.

Intro Music: ⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠

Outro Music: ⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie chats with Dr. Stickbug, a rappers whose music navigates the duality of vulnerability and narcissism. He shares how his bold music persona reflects his artistic journey, why he leans into making toxic music, and why its important to him that mental health themes are present throughout his work.

Dr. Stickbug also discusses collaborating with his brother, the story behind his artist name, and how his lifelong growth as a musician has shaped his creative outlook. This episode offers a raw and insightful look into music as a mirror of human complexity.

Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠

Outro Music: ⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie chats with Ca$hus, a Detroit-based musician and visual artist who recently released his debut EP Doozy.

Ca$hus opens up about how family influences and being homeschooled shaped his artistry, as well as his love for playing guitar and saxophone. The conversation explores his use of religious imagery in music, the joys of collaborating with friends, and the personal journey that led to his most recent project. This episode offers a thoughtful look at the intersection of music, art, and community in Ca$hus’s life.

Follow @loserbuddha on Instagram for more.

Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠

Outro Music: "Hellthy" by Ca$hus

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie chats with Sade, a multifaceted creative who does spoken word poetry and makes crystal waist beads. Sade discusses how her spirituality and artistry intertwine, being opinionated on TikTok, her feelings around working in groups, and her studies at Eastern Michigan University.

Follow @sadeeeada on Instagram for more.

Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠

Outro Music: ⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Alex Aldridge, CFO of The Vision and a talented visual artist. Alex shares his journey as an artist on the autism spectrum, how he creates digital art on his iPad, and why he’s passionate about supporting Detroit’s art community.

The conversation explores Alex’s role as both a leader and creator, his thoughts on the intersection of art and accessibility, and his hopes for empowering artists in Detroit. This inspiring episode offers valuable insights into the power of creativity, inclusivity, and community.

Follow @not_alex_aldridge on Instagram for more.

Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠

Outro Music: ⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit