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Oxford Mississippi Beader Seamstress Discussess Bipolar Disorder Being Biracial And Jewelry Business
Features

Interview: Timber Heard Discusses Navigating Mental Health, Identity, And Sustainable Jewelry Business, Talitha Kumi Jewelry

Oxford, Mississippi beader-seamstress, Timber Heard took to creating as a way to escape from the harsh reality she was living. “Being creative is something that helps me as a person, function. That’s who I am.” Combatting bipolar disorder alongside trying to piece together the complexities of her biracial identity has been a lifelong struggle, but she is now speaking her truth and reclaiming her power.

Ghanaian Producer And Artist Discusses Journey And New Music
Music

Interview: Yung D3mz Talks Music Production, Ghana’s Influence, And Debut EP, “Girls Like You”

Nicholas Edem Coffie, known as Yung D3mz, is an emerging producer and artist from Tema, Ghana. His sound is vibrant with Jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B influences melding together to form his unique Afro-Fusion sound. His duality as a producer and artist allows him to see things from varying perspectives, which translates through the songs he has produced for Ghanaian artists like Kwesi Arthur, Twitch 4EVA, and Kofi Mole—as well as his own music. In this candid interview, Yung D3mz details his journey as a charting producer, shares his take on Ghana’s musical influence, discusses recognizing his potential as a recording artist, and gives a breakdown of his debut EP, “Girls Like You.”