Struggle Jennings talks his latest country album “Last Name”, the heavy weight of his family’s legacy, and the beauty of the home he is building. By Katharina Moser Struggle Jennings is a busy man. There is food to be cooked for his daughter’s gender reveal later today, he says with heartfelt pride, a moment heContinue reading ““What people perceive as rock bottom is still a stepping stone””
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The incredible story of Freeway Ricky Ross
Once a drug lord in Los Angeles, now an activist and entrepreneur: Freeway Ricky Ross speaks about his infamous past, CIA conspiracies, and his commitment to a positive future. By Katharina Moser When people think of Los Angeles in the 1980s, they picture the rise of a bustling city amidst urban crisis, they picture AidsContinue reading “The incredible story of Freeway Ricky Ross”
Anthony Prince: “It’s not about the system – it’s about the choices you make”
Renowned Arizona tattoo artist Anthony Prince talks about his craft, his Oliver Twist childhood, the troubles and tribulations of the past – and the incredulous story behind his success. By Katharina Moser A neat kitchen in white tiles, instant coffee in a mug and keratin in a glass, and a warm smile on a face framedContinue reading “Anthony Prince: “It’s not about the system – it’s about the choices you make””
ClicKlak: “Music saved my life”
Florida rapper Clicklak speaks about growing up in Crime Hills, his friendship with Caskey, the moment that changed his life and the scar that reminds him of it By Katharina Moser When ClicKlak picks up the call around noon on an autumnal Wednesday, the narrow, yet thrilling confinement of the tubelike interior of a tourContinue reading “ClicKlak: “Music saved my life””
Kyro Wolf: “I’ve walked through some terrifying truth, and I’ve become a better person for it”
Art illustrator Kyro Wolf talks the tricks of designing an album cover, a lifelong search for truth and his very own great escape By Katharina Moser Some say, the truth is like the moon: you cannot always see it in its full light, but it is always there. And there are very few people whoContinue reading “Kyro Wolf: “I’ve walked through some terrifying truth, and I’ve become a better person for it””
CeCe Frey: “Confident women scare men”
Rising country star CeCe Frey talks about her childhood on a farm, feminism in country and why people should never underestimate women By Katharina Moser A red blouse over tanned arms, leather chaps flying in the wind alongside a dappled-grey horse racing in full canter over the American prairie, and the atomic blond buzzcut againstContinue reading “CeCe Frey: “Confident women scare men””
Warren Zeiders: “I’m giving you a piece of myself every single night”
Country rock’s rising star Warren Zeiders talks about building his music career, an athlete’s discipline, a father’s love and country’s corner stones By Katharina Moser It may be early afternoon on a cold German Monday, but Cologne’s iconic concert hall Carlswerk could not be touched less by the ordinary grind unfolding beyond its walls. Inside,Continue reading “Warren Zeiders: “I’m giving you a piece of myself every single night””
Jeshi: “There’s nothing on earth that gives me more joy than creating”
British rapper Jeshi speaks about his upcoming album “Airbag woke me up”, the chaos of life and breaking out of the shackles of what people want you to be By Katharina Moser A white shirt casually hanging over his shoulders, blue cap on black curls, and a gold tooth blinking conspiratorially in the soft afternoonContinue reading “Jeshi: “There’s nothing on earth that gives me more joy than creating””
J. Michael Phillips: “The more I learn, the more I live”
Urban country artist J. Michael Phillips talks his signing to Slumerican, country music as the voice of the people, and re-inventing yourself By Katharina Moser Faint radio music murmurs out of the car speakers as we take a turn into the direction of South Nashville, country music, it must be. It is Sunday, and itContinue reading “J. Michael Phillips: “The more I learn, the more I live””
Niko Otis: “I want to bring the protest to the party”
American Indian rapper Niko Otis speaks about his moved pathway as an artist, resistance in music, and a way forward for Native representation. By Katharina Moser It is early evening in the North Bay, and the mild October sun bathes the small town of Petaluma in its auburn light, dipping the rolling Californian hills inContinue reading “Niko Otis: “I want to bring the protest to the party””
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