ARTIST
STATEMENT
I create music that tells stories. Storytelling has always been central to my life—shaped by the stories I heard as a child, the lives I’ve listened to, and the narratives I encounter every day. I believe the role of a composer is to be a storyteller: to honor the past, reflect the present, and shape the future through sound. My creative process mirrors my source of inspiration: stories.
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My work is guided by four pillars: the stories of what we love, the stories of those who inspire us, the stories of mystery, and the stories of those whose voices have not been heard. These pillars form the foundation of my music, shaping both its emotional depth and conceptual direction.
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I view myself as a writer as much as a composer. Though my current work centers on composition, I’ve always seen my creative identity as multifaceted. Whatever history decides to call me, I will make sure it undeniably places the word Black before it. My music lives in the realm of fusion, drawing from hip-hop, R&B, and jazz—genres born from Black musical culture. In this way, my work both honors tradition and explores contemporary expression.
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Philosophically, my work is rooted in color—either through its exploration or its absence. My compositions are personal and vulnerable, like entries in a musical diary, capturing moments of joy, uncertainty, longing, and hope. My creative ethic is simple: strive to be happy, strive to be heard, strive to be humble—each shaping and balancing the other.
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I believe that through composition and storytelling, everyone can find themselves in music—to see their reflections in sound and color. The world is a blank canvas, and through our stories, we fill it with the shades of who we are.
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"Everybody has a color."
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