Blackbrick Sound Podcast

In this week's episode, Diego is joined with Toronto-based rapper and former spoken word poet Akil Elijah. The topics of conversation include finding purpose as an artist, Toronto's current state of rap, and elevating your craft to the next level. We also discuss his dream collaborations and upcoming mixtape in the works. Enjoy!   AKIL: Spotify instagram.com/akilelijah/ youtube.com/akilelijah   _ Want to see what else we've been doing ? BlackBrick Sound on Instagram 

On this podcast, Diego speaks to Content Creator and Clothing Designer Camille about self-discovery and her brand TMRW. The two also speak on the current state of social media, overcoming mental challenges, and building community with like-minded people. Tune in and Enjoy!   CAMILLE: instagram.com/cxxmille/   BEHIND THE SCREENS  instagram.com/thebehindthescreens/   TMRW instagram.com/itstmrw/ itstmrw.com/   _ Want to see what else we've been doing ? BlackBrick Sound on Instagram 

In this week's episode, Diego is joined with Noiir, an Edmonton-based R&B singer making waves in Canadian Music.  Topics of conversation include his start as an artist, early life in Angola, and developing your own sound. We also talk about creative writing, breaking into the music industry, and his latest single "Know You." Tune in and Enjoy!   NOIIR: itsnoiir.bandcamp.com/ instagram.com/itsnoiir/ youtube.com/noiir   _ Want to see what else we've been doing ? BlackBrick Sound on Instagram 

This week Diego is in conversation with Toronto-based Singer Three Headed Elephant, also known as Wolfgang. In the episode we highlight Wolfgang's experience as an actor, transitioning between artistic mediums, and his new album "Queer Magic"   We also talk about the relation between psychedelics and art, becoming an exotic dancer, and radical self-love.   WOLFGANG: threeheadedelephant.bandcamp.com instagram.com/threeheadedelephant youtube.com/threeheadedelephant   _ Want to see what else we've been doing ? BlackBrick Sound on Instagram 

In this week’s episode, Diego meets with Donn Jacob, the founder behind Scarborough-based brand Butter On The Commas. Tune in as we discuss his start in design, the process of manufacturing clothes and ways to expand your business. We also talk about the significance of artistic collaborations, Guapdad 4000 wearing his hat, and the essential pieces you need in your wardrobe for winter.   BOTC: https://www.butteronthecommas.club/ instagram.com/butteronthecommas DONN:  instagram.com/dnnjacob   _ Want to see what else we've been doing ? BlackBrick Sound on Instagram 

This week Diego meets with Keeks, the creative director for Durham-based clothing brand BYNDSPC. We have a candid conversation about streetwear, relaunching "Beyond Space" and her collection for Fall/Winter 2020. In this episode, we also discuss the importance of producing clothing ethically and ways to remain authentic to your vision.   BYNDSPC: byndspc.ca instagram.com/byndspc KEEKS:  instagram.com/killlakeeks   _ Want to see what else we've been doing ? BlackBrick Sound on Instagram 

In this week's episode, Diego speaks to IAMREBELWILL, a Montreal musician recognized for his R&B and pop-infused songs. He has opened for stellar artists like Azealia Banks, Jacquees and Tinashe and continues to make his mark in music, with individuality and bomb ass hooks.  Tune in as they talk about the comeback of the entertainer in music, his start in the industry and cameo in Camp Rock, performances in Canada vs the United States, how he taps into his artistry, and the power of saying no.   _ IAMREBELWILL instagram.com/iamrebelwillofficial/ iamrebelwillmusic.com/   _ Want to see what else we've been doing ? Follow BlackBrick Sound on Instagram 

In the fifth and final episode of the Queer Talk Series, a panel of artists discuss the varying experiences of queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) working in the creative industry in Toronto.  The topics of discussion include: their experiences being queer in heteronormative spaces, equal representation for QTPOC in the arts, representation versus tokenism in the media, and the barriers queer people have to break to become an accomplished artist.   _ Support your local artist:   Onyeka Oduh: https://www.instagram.com/queendweeb/ Daniel Lastres: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.lastres/ Mars Alexander: https://www.instagram.com/smorezz_/ Goldbloom Micomonaco: https://www.instagram.com/gggoldbloom/   _ Want more? Follow BlackBrick Sound on Instagram here

Filmmaker and Producer Goldbloom Micomonaco opens up about their upbringing in an Italian Jewish family, being queer in sports, and their short film Parry Riposte.  They also advocate for the equal treatment of transgender people in the film industry.   _ Goldbloom Micomonaco’s work focuses on the intersections of faith and community. Their film Wet (2018) was screened as part of TiffxInstgram, Toronto New Wave, Maximum Exposure18, and Trans Film Fest. Their music video TwiggDrive Freestyle by Mirza won best Music Video at the Dreamhouse Collective Film Fest.   _ Support your local artist and check out Goldbloom's: Parry Riposte: https://vimeo.com/328681573 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gggoldbloom/   _ Want more? Follow BlackBrick Sound on Instagram here

Model and Performer Mars Alexander explores the significance of gender fluidity, coming out of the non-binary closet and queerness in the fashion industry.  They also explain their performance "Emotions and Potions" at Toronto pride.   _ Support your local artist and check out Mars': Emotions and Potions performance:  https://www.instagram.com/p/B0UX0I0g8d9/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smorezz_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marsbarzzz   _ Want more? Follow BlackBrick Sound on Instagram here

This podcast is intended for mature audiences only. Photographer Daniel Lastres speaks on their experience living experience in Costa Rica, coming into their identity, entering the ballroom scene, and finding their passion for photography. They also discuss the importance of queer representation and photoshoot etiquette. _ Daniel Lastres is a 24 years non-binary landscape and fashion photographer living in Toronto. They focus on increasing visibility for queer people, and believe that a persons queerness and ethnic background should not prevent them from having a fun and successful photoshoot.   _ Support your local artist and check out Daniel's: ORGULO Magazine feature - pages. 61-66:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.lastres/   _ Want more? Follow BlackBrick Sound on Instagram here

This podcast is intended for mature audiences only. Filmmaker and Writer Onyeka Oduh shares their experience discovering their gender identity, passion for writing, pitching queer films and finding their voice. They also speak about their first feature film Boy Before.   _ Support your local artist and check out Onyeka's: Boy Before website: https://www.boybeforefilm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queendweeb/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/dweebqueen/   _ Want more? Follow BlackBrick Sound on Instagram here

In our return-from-hiatus episode, we sit down with R&B musician Prospect Mundo.  Join us as we discuss the beginning of his career as a singer, the impact global cultures have on his music, 2Pac, and his new EP.    Support Prospect Mundo and follow him on Instagram Stream his latest single here   Enjoyed the interview and want to see what we've been doing?  _ Follow BlackBrick Sound on Instagram here

This week we are joined with Milad Moghaddas, a leader and aspiring entrepreneur based out of Toronto. This interview if filled with a ton of mantras and great for those interested in personal development and success. Tune in as we discuss financial stability, leveraging from the ground up and Destiny's Child.   Support your local entrepreneur and follow Milad on Instagram Milad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miladmoghaddas/ _ Want more? Follow BlackBrick Sound on Instagram here

In this weeks episode Diego meets with Andrea Gomez (DREA), a self taught artist based in Mississauga who expresses her experiences and ideas through visual art.  In this episode we have an candid conversation about art and the realities behind it for a twenty-something year old artist. Join us as we discuss the ways of being featured in an art show, retaining value of art on social media, tattooing and how her first apprenticeship ended. _ Support your local artist and follow Drea on Instagram Drea's tattoo page: https://www.instagram.com/drea__ink/ Drea's online shop : https://artbydrea.bigcartel.com/ _ Want more? Follow BlackBrick Sound on Instagram here

Hello everybody, welcome to The BlackBrick Sound Podcast! In this week’s episode Diego talks fashion and entrepreneurship with Arianna and Marc, the owners of Batch Vintage, a carefully curated showroom with vintage pieces based out of Vaughn, ON. Join us as we discuss their trip to Los Angeles, importance of sustainable clothing, being a creative director for publications and vintage clothes.  _ Want more? Follow BlackBrick Sound on Instagram here Stream our latest playlist here 

Diego is joined with Nicholas (Saint Blu) Dobe, a creative writer who is known for his music and digital content.  In this weeks episode we discuss the experience of being raised in a adopted family, his break into entertainment and the process behind his latest EP "No Artificial Colours".    Stream "No Artificial Colours - EP" here  Follow Nicholas on social media here: instagram.com/saintblu/ twitter.com/saintbluu      

Welcome to the BlackBrick Sound Podcast! In this episode, Diego has a conversation with Georgia, a self-taught photographer and videographer from Toronto. Join us as we discuss her trip to Ghana, passion for photography, and importance of representation in the media. 'ASCENSION', referenced in the video can be viewed here Follow Georgia on her social media's here: instagram.com/yungjaj/ instagram.com/bycultfiction/

In this weeks episode, Diego and Gisselle (HBK) Rodriguez speak on queer culture, mental health, coming out and her rise to success within the LBGTQ party scene. Gisselle is a visual artist and activists who produces queer content and is most known for her party "Bi or Bye", a safe space for gay and trans youth in Toronto.  Support your local entrepreneur and follow "Bi or Bye" here.  Check out and follow Gisselle on her social medias :   Instagram,     Twitter,   and   Youtube

In this episode, Diego has a conversation with Toronto based rapper, Troy The Enigma. Tune in as they discuss ghost writing, branding, performance, and artistic growth! Thank you to Troy for being part of this and sharing your story.  Troys's video to his latest single "Razor on My Ear" can be viewed here. "Neverland" by Troy The Enigma featuring K Money can be viewed here.