Guy is a jewelry maker, mentor, poet, and intercontinental public servant. We talked about his journey from Central America to Uganda, Heart of a Thousand Hills (@heartofthehills), and the Bearded Dragon Collection (@beardeddragoncollection). FOLLOW THEM and support the movements! 3:30 - Heart of a Thousand Hills 12:00 - Culture Perspectives 20:30 - Missed Histories 29:15 - Rockheads Recorded at A. Sidney Katz Studio in Chicago on 01/18/18.

Fanni is an artist, illustrator, painter, and overall dope individual. We talked about the pressure to create as a graduate of art school, softening the portrayal of black women in media, and the simple beauty of people living life. You can purchase her art at justfanni.com and follow her @justfanni. Also check out @lrcchi and lrcchi.com. 5:00 - Art school 12:00 - The JustFanni style 29:10 - Gatekeeper by Jessie Reyez 35:15 - Inktober/Coloring books Recorded at A. Sidney Katz studio in Chicago on 12/14/17.

My good friend and former roommate Ismaeel just moved back to Chicago to work on his artistry, so we sat down and talked about his many talents and reminisced on stupid shit we did in high school. 5:45 - Open Mics 24:25 - Voice Impersonations 37:35 - Dancing 43:50 - High School Stories Recorded at A. Sidney Katz Studio on 09/14/2017.

My cousin Tre (writer & poet) was in town from St. Louis for a Nas & Lauryn Hill concert, so he stopped by the studio with his wife Jordan to chop it up about music and reflect on some real life shit. Thanks to @trinart and @waythefarer for cohosting. Enjoy. 6:30: Tre Hates on Jay-Z & 4:44 15:20: Art as the Human Experience 22:20: The World Is Going To Shit 28:00: Generational Wealth

This week's ReUp features the dynamic duo of @adjua and @sweetteabees along with guest co-host @rafi.ki (my little brother) as we discuss the need to create, painting expenses, and taking losses. Check out this video to learn more about Adjua's art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-gTS_sBdcs. Recorded 7/27/17 at WIIT studio in Chicago.

A spliffted convo with @chifilmmaker and @waythefarer. We plotted on saving the film industry and being in 7th grade when Late Registration dropped and Daniel Kaluuya. Shout out to Kristiana Colon (@kristiana_af), Terrence recommended her play Good Friday and Dominique Morisseau's(@domorisseau) Blood at the Root. Enjoy. Recorded 7/13/17 at WIIT.