THE FUTURE IS FEMALE: Politics on a Dance Floor
… ContinueTHE FUTURE IS FEMALE: Politics on the Dance Floor
The Future is Female was a campaign slogan often referenced in 2016. The then United States presidential nominee was the frontrunner to secure a historic presidency. A woman, who might lead the free world. But that hope was squashed by the electoral college. So began the sexist rhetoric. Where did her campaign go wrong? What she said. What she did not say. … Continue
OSUNLADE & MARQUES WYATT – Los Angeles 26.05.24
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I take it back. Angelenos don’t keep their liquids in cups.
The former TEFLON Don floor is now a sticky mess. Listen to that velcro sound when walking distances. Thirty-four layers of goo stuck on the soles of white sneakers should be a felony. A jailable offense, like your favorite clothing store recently shuttered in DTLA. Where you purchased tonight’s ensemble of head-to-toe white.… Continue
FLOORPLAN – Los Angeles 05.04.24
1855
“WTF!” Location to be emailed the day of the event by 7 pm. “Really?”
“That’s like the raves from old.” A friend mentioned over the phone. Yeah, the raves of old that your friend did not fly over 3,000 miles to attend. You think to yourself when riding from the airport. Your thoughts lost on the whereabouts of the discreet venue.… Continue
OSUNLADE 17.03.24
Lucky I’m Black
Osunlade Gets His Flowers
“Happy birthday to you.” A chorus sings across the expanse of fluorescent and exchange. Thereafter, an elder directs those gathered to belt the livelier soul-stirring rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday.”
“People always forget the lyrics to the second verse.” Everyone’s Favorite Photographer mentions over the growing serenade.” The time reads 9:30 pm. Wait!… Continue
Mr. Flip – Next Level Shit
Mr. Flip tells tales. Howbeit, those accounts are based on a materialistic premise. Newports, Chucks, and other capitalistic pursuits. By track number three,” Flip already brags “sold out shows gettin’ lots of dough.” The lyrics are nowhere near lofty. However, Mr. Flip’s fantasies are.
Next Level Shit breaks ground, not for weighty content but for collaborative muscle. … Continue
FLOORPLAN 23.02.24
Time to Holy Ghost Stomp!
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“DO YOUR PARENTS KNOW YOU SMOKE?”
Everyone standing in line can’t help but to overhear.
“I’M INDIAN. He continues, “YES.”
Why must their voices yell directly into your ear? From behind you a queue stands twenty deep.
“AT LEAST, THE LINE MOVES QUICKLY,” Agrees the guy who must be heard above all else. His accent hurls across the frigid air on a balmy Friday.… Continue