ABOUT THE GUEST: Born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, Richard Parris Scott has used their artistic practice to build the foundation which their brand stands on. They've performed self-written and produced music with their band at festivals, performed original compositions with the

Holyoke Civic Symphony orchestra, and in 2024 released their second full-length album, ‘All’s Good.’

- Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod

- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay

- Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media

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0:09 Introduction to When We See Each Other

4:52 Meeting Richard Paris Scott

6:09 Practicing Hope and Joy

10:04 The Power of Teaching

11:54 Musical Beginnings

14:48 Relationship with Music

18:14 Evolution of Musical Identity

25:53 Exploring ‘All's Good’

30:05 The Theme of Love

34:59 Creating “Unlovable”

39:08 Music as Poetry

43:41 Identity in Music

51:54 Existence First

1:03:40 Influences and Inspirations

1:09:13 Unique Musical Flows

1:15:31 Live Performance vs. Studio Work

1:16:51 Shoutouts to Fellow Artists

1:20:22 Where to Find Richard

1:22:08 Outro

ABOUT THE GUEST: Featured on shows like 'Good Trouble,' 'Queen Sugar' and 'NAOMI,' T R U V O N N E's cinematic themes and use of synths, subs, and undertones are used to tell stories and create an ambient atmosphere for whoever is listening... and watching.

- Official Website: https://www.truvonne.com/

- Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod

- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay

- Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media

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0:09 Introduction to When We See Each Other

4:00 Meeting T R U V O N N E

7:08 Political Climate and Personal Balance

10:25 Practicing Hope and Joy

15:46 T R U V O N N E’s Musical Journey

21:18 The Early Days of Songwriting

26:09 Musical Influences and Inspirations

27:57 Family and Musical Background

31:39 Creative Process in Music

38:02 Visual Storytelling in Music

40:54 Discussing the New EP and Single

49:57 The Artistic Process Behind Releases

55:24 Identity and Music

59:59 Genre and Artistic Expression

1:06:07 Studio vs. Live Performance

1:08:39 Recommended Artists and Influences

1:10:23 Current Reads and Inspirations

1:12:29 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

Nikkiesha McLeod and Iman Carter are joined by author Anastacia-Reneé to discuss her book, ‘Here in the (Middle) of Nowhere,’ a bold hybrid collection of poetry, flash fiction, and Afrofuturism sci-fi.

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Iman and Anastacia-Reneé are participants, along with Nikkie, in writing workshops organized by Cave Canem, a nonprofit organization committed to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of Black poets. Visit https://cavecanempoets.org/ for more information on the organization.

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ABOUT ‘HERE IN THE (MIDDLE) OF NOWHERE:’

The book explores what happens when god is a Black woman in a town. What happens when there are multiple universes in the middle of nowhere?

What if in each universe there reigned other Black woman gods? One million versions of god, and one million saints to watch over us? And what if this Black woman god were placed here on earth?

These are just a few of the questions Anastacia-Reneé asks in this daring and mind-bending hybrid collection. Hers is a universe of striking variety—monsters, nontraditional saints, witches, zombies, the couple in the apartment next door, the wise elders from down the block, and gods watching over us all—as well as community and connectedness.

With a prose storyline and characters that connect through family, time, and place, Anastacia-Reneé paints world(s) rich with wonder and the paranormal as she peers into the lives of everyday people and spectacular creatures inhabiting not just our neighborhoods, but other dimensions. ‘Here in the (Middle) of Nowhere’ is about interstellar ancestry, community and spirituality. It is about the things we invoke, conjure, and rely on to maintain joy as we keep it moving through difficult eras. Anastacia-Reneé’s power imbues her spellbinding storytelling with lovingly rendered characters brought to life in lyrical poetry. She builds worlds within worlds and dares us to fully see and love ourselves in all our complexity.

Get the book at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/here-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-anastacia-renee

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- Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod

- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay

- Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media