I was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, later on I lived through Europe but now I live in Los Angeles.

Everyone in my family is a creative. Limits were never placed on anyone but we were urged to be creative in all types of mediums. My parents always played eclectic music that allowed my teeth to grow so wide. I’ve always had a very free mind and the urge to create. I’m very happy for my upbringing and my family allowing me to do so.

To be very honest with you — no, I did not have any true love for making music. It was later on in life when my two close friends ADiV & Rush Davis, who are also artists, started to realise my taste in music, pushing me to eventually make my own. Throughout the years being around a lot of artist friends, I have learned a thing or two. One of my missions was that I wanted to give the world a true piece of work and to start a conversation about myself entering the music industry. As an artist you must consistently reinvent yourself and I truly feel as if it was the right time.

I can say it’s a little bit of both but I would rather talk about the more difficult side. I wouldn’t say it’s challenging all the way but it’s reinventing myself, which I think every artist in this world should know how to do to a great capacity. If you look at my album artwork, shot by my boyfriend David Alan Madrick, You will come to find out that it’s purposely been taken of the back of my head because I have been in the forefront for so long. All I want people to do is look at where I’m going versus where I am.

I made this title before the pandemic occurred because I felt like the world needed to shift someplace new. We were existing safely in limbo, which I find not to be so good. I am 30 now and have this feeling of change that only I can describe. SHIFT for me is moving into one’s purpose. A lot of us just exist without realising why we are here before we are long gone. We must wake up to our purpose.

I had dated a man from Louisiana who worked in the consulting business. Even though he was a great guy and very driven, he also had a lot of loose ends that weren’t tied up when it came to his self-confidence. I was dating a person who is in love with the image they were painting of themselves, rather than who they actually were on the inside.
Just like any other day in the studio with Mike Tritter, Carlos Chairez and Rush Davis, something is always been created. Rush and I knew the relationship very well, so the concept was about giving insight from an outside perspective on how I coped with dating a narcissist. Later on, the concept became about the story of Narcissus, how he was in love with his reflection in the water and eventually fell in and drowned. This concept was accompanied by the amazing production Mike and Carlos did, with an added Maxwell flare.

I’ve always been inspired by the artists I grew up listening to, like Zero 7 and Sia in their song called DESTINY. I love how she painted the scene in the room and I wanted to do the same thing. We often drift in spaces that allow us to think, but sometimes they may not be the most quintessential, idealistic locations. During this time I felt very alone in my thoughts, which I found to be quite lovely to be honest with you.

As a child growing up with albinism, I never had the idea to think about what people thought of me all the time, therefore why should I start now when it comes to my art?

100% intentional, and very happy! Originally the song was supposed to be for a project being created by Rush Davis and the producers of JEX records. Later on I got wind of the song and most definitely had to have it on my project. Cream paints so many different feelings, but one thing I love is that it represents exactly what I feel we’ve all been going through.

Honestly, it’s a blessing to have a director like Anastasia Lebedeva Delmark and her creative eye. I sincerely love everything that she has done for me and I am beyond thankful for her husband David Solomini, who recently passed, for introducing us. Anastasia has such incredible talent and definitely conveys the message beyond measure when it comes to her work. The collaboration seemed more than fitting, almost serendipitous.

Ursula Rucker is a phenomenal individual. I’ve been such a fan since I was a young teen and followed her career for so long. I believe her to be one of the best poets from our time. She speaks with such wisdom and conviction, but also from a place of experience. I am beyond honored to have her colours paint the book holders of this project. We had a great conversation over the pandemic as I have been stalking her career for so long, only to find out that she is also a fan of my work in the fashion industry. Including Ursula really made me feel as if I got the diploma I never received. Most definitely a life accomplishment!

Completely accurate. I want to create what I feel in my mind, body and soul and I hope that the world can appreciate it as well. It’s been quite a journey and I’m very happy that I’ve taken on something new. I definitely recommend everyone to do the same.