Author: Visionary Artistry Magazine

Wild Pink: Indie Rock in a New Decade

Oversaturation in content overwhelms us from every angle. There are endless new television shows on Netflix, an endless cycle of posts on social media, and music isn’t an exception to this. Streaming services like Spotify contain so much music, from so many genres and artists, and the subgenre of indie rock isn’t a new concept or trend; it reached its heyday in the 2000s. So who are the voices behind its continuation? Wild Pink is one of these groups, building off the rock and indie rock of years past to form their own sound and forge positive connections with their sound. 

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Tasha Smith: Thriving Outside of the Box

You may remember Tasha Smith from “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married,” where she played the infamous boisterous, “tell it like it is,” loud-mouth character, “Angela.” Some might say the Camden, New Jersey native might’ve played the role a little too well. Keen on always being authentic to her roots, her multitudinal roles as a relatable black woman seemed to resonate deeply with her audience. Her willingness to convey the truths and experiences that she knows has fronted her passageway through Hollywood as a comedian, actress, acting coach and most recently it has planted her a seat in the director’s chair. 

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Linda Mitchell: Personification and Painting

In a time when human connection has become a rarity, art of any and all forms has become a necessity. Atlanta-based artist Linda Mitchell has had art flowing through her veins for decades. She has been a professional artist for over 35 years and continues to improve her craft and learn from experience while also seeking to uplift the Atlanta arts scene. 

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Zac Clark: Unapologetic Streetwear

In 2011, administrators at Culver City High School in Los Angeles warned students that wearing FuckThePopulation clothing to class would result in confiscated merchandise or suspension. Zac Clark along with his business partners; Yamen Sanders and Maurice Myles were all seniors who attended the LA high school and founded the streetwear clothing line as a way to counter the oppression due to the norms and standards society has put in place. Although they ran the name under KCUFTHEPOPULATION to avoid these problems at their high school, administrators still sent out an automated phone message to students informing them that wearing any FTP would result in consequences. 

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Clash of the Titans: Godzilla vs. Kong

When two giants collide, you can bet I want a front-row seat! Well, kind of a front-row seat. I’ll settle for close enough to the action where I can feel like I’m right there, but far enough away that I can’t become a casualty. So in front of my living room TV was the perfect location for me to catch Godzilla vs. Kong last week. Although there was a lot going on with the socially distant Easter celebrations with the fam and friends, I still made it my business to catch the blockbuster. 

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Gianni Paolo: Finding Power in Acting & Giving Back

Choices seem to litter a person’s life regardless of their occupation. For actor Gianni Paolo he was faced with a life-altering decision at a young age. Having grown up in Providence, Rhode Island, Paolo was on track to be a successful athlete. In high school, he played hockey for the Quebec Junior Hockey League. However, the sport wasn’t his only passion. With what little free time he had, Paolo enrolled in improv and acting classes and discovered his love for performance. 

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