Throughout this miniseries, we experience the art of urban artists, discuss mental health and take a view at life through their eyes, ears, hands and feet; through their art.
Nick bindope, rap artist
“Let your own standard be your own standard…. Hard work will always be good talent… always work, and live with the results of that. Be real with yourself.”
Nick Bindope, on something he would want people to walk away with.
Saturn Synclare, rap artist
“It’s a lot of people that don’t come off of ventilators. So, after that, I’m like well damn. I kind of felt chosen. That’s where my strength came from. Where a lot of people get buried, that’s where my strength came from.”
Saturn Synclare, talks about her near-death experience & how it helped her grow as an artist today.
Tj Simpson, rap artist
“Don’t give up. You’re eventually gon’ wanna get back to it and you would’ve been further if you would’ve never gave up. Also, never worry about who don’t support, worry about the ones that do support. And lastly, take your time.”
Tj Simpson, on advice he would give to upcoming artist.
Star B, Rap artist
“The standard that we wanna f*ckin set is gonna take so much f*ckin work and the standard is going to be set with the music we f*ckin create.”
– Star B, on his music and community impact.
JOEY ORIGAMI, RAP ARTIST/PRODUCER
“Someone told me, no matter what you do, it’s always gonna seem harder than it is, but be easier than it looks.”
–Joey Origami on some of the best advice he’s received.
Courtney germany, dancer
“Don’t give yourself excuses. Whatever it takes, just do it, everyday! No matter what it looks like, do it.”
-Courtney Germany, on being inspired, despite mental obstacles and other blockages.
anita easterwood, portrait artist
“We decided to create something that’s inspirational, to speak to our generation and generations to come.”
-Anita Easterwood, on the Black Lives Matter Mural she and her father painted in Kansas City, KS.
…More from local artist coming soon