Interview by Parisa Eshrati

CHAII is the pseudonym for genre-bending New Zealand-based Persian rapper, producer, and videographer. Her latest single in the three-part Safar video series, "Digebasse", harmoniously blends influences of traditional Southern Iranian music with contemporary styling of trap rap, experimental electronica, and heavy global dance beats.  We caught up with CHAII to discuss finding the balance between Eastern and Western melodies, representing for the Iranian underground music scene, and fighting against social pressures through her raps.

Interview by Parisa Eshrati

Similar to the eponym of the Yoruba goddess of love, hip-hop duo OSHUN are on a mission to spread messages of spiritual and self love. Their latest album, bittersweet vol. 1, uses afrofuturism as a tool for empowerment, and provides offerings for women on their journey to preistesshood. We caught up with members Thandiwe and Niambi Sala in an email interview to discuss crystals, prayers, and affirmations to keep your chakras hydrated, plus much more.

Interview by Parisa Eshrati

Shout out to the hackers, shout out to the vegans, and big shout out to love. After his visit to Tucson, we caught up with Lil B in a phone interview to learn valuable Based life lessons from his secret love agenda. We discussed practicing self-care, staying humble, settling differences, as well as channeling The Based God back in for the upcoming Options mixtape. 

Interview by Parisa Eshrati

After his two month-long tour across the country, we sat down with Houston rapper Danny Watts to discuss the themes and intentions behind his debut LP, Black Boy Meets World. We spoke about confronting reality through poetry, gaining innocence after childhood, and peeling back layers to become more vulnerable.

Interview by Parisa Eshrati

Just a week before Sonic Bloom, I got a chance to speak with electronic hip hop artist Lafa Taylor. We discussed upcoming projects, collaborations, music videos, and much more.