Moments In Song No. 019 - Victor

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

With an ethereal set of songs that accompany his pensive thoughts, pharmacy student and rapper Victor gives us a track by track breakdown of his playlist. We talk his musical influences, Clams Casino productions, and what he thinks is the greatest song of all time.

Listen to Victor’s playlist on Apple Music and Spotify.

Words by Julian | Photos by Tayo

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Moments In Song No. 018 - Todd

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

Todd shares a Hip-Hop heavy playlist featuring soulful productions that help shape his mood and day. He talks to us about the first album he ever owned, how College Dropout changed the way he listened to music, and the song that soundtracked his first big time job interview.

Listen to Todd’s playlist on Apple Music and Spotify.

Words by Julian

Photos by Tayo

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Moments In Song No. 017 - Bria

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

Half turn up. Half mellow. Bria’s playlist is a collection of songs that document her day to day emotions and influence her style. We talk to the make-up artist and fashion entrepreneur about how N.E.R.D introduced her to new genres of music, her online clothing store, and the struggles of finding that perfect song for your MySpace page.

Listen to Bria’s playlist on Apple Music and Spotify.

Words by Julian.

Photos by Tayo.

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Moments In Song No. 016 - Christen

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

With a playlist centered on relaxed beats and soothing vocals, Christen tells us the stories behind some of her favorite songs. Keep reading below to see our interview with the personal stylist and fashion blogger as she tells us about the first thing she listens to when playing music, 106 & Park, and how her taste in music has matured over the years.

Listen to Christen’s playlist on Apple Music and Spotify.

Words by Julian. 

Photos by Tayo.

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For The World

There’s a lot going on right now. From natural disasters ravaging homes across the globe, to violent attacks threatening our safety and well-being. Add an incompetent government, hate groups appearing left and right, and racial tensions the thickest they’ve been in the past few decades, and it’s easy to feel discouraged about the future. In an effort to bring some light into each other’s lives, we asked our friends from previous “Moments In Song” posts to share songs that help them work through the emotions they’re feeling in today’s tumultuous climate. Whether that be questioning humankind’s ethics, being frustrated with the powers that be, or seeking the strength to move forward, this playlist aims to help us go through the cycle of emotions that come with trying to make sense of the world today. Keep reading to see what songs they picked and the explanations behind them.

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Moments In Song No. 015 - Bitsiti

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

Mix southern flows with emotional lyrics and a dash of bravado and you get Bitsiti’s playlist. We talk with her about how her siblings influenced her taste in music, Pandora radio, and the way music helps her sort through her emotions. 

Words by Julian.

Photos by Tayo.

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Moments In Song No. 014 - Gabrielle

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

Our latest Moments In Song playlist comes from Gabrielle, as she shares a collection of songs from her recent discoveries in music.

Words by Julian.

Photos by Tayo.

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Moments In Song No. 013 - Dezmond

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

Dezmond shares a playlist made up of songs that have played a role in shaping his mentality and how he presents himself. Through the Baltimore based artist’s playlist, we learn more about how his perception of music has changed over the years, his appreciation for Syd and The Internet, and what musical artists have inspired his artwork.

Words by Julian.

Photos by Tayo.

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Moments In Song No. 012 - Rya

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

Rya shares a playlist with a little bit of everything, and talks to us about her emotional connection with music, her love for Kid Cudi, and what song pushes her to be great.

Words by Julian.

Photos by Tayo.

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Moments In Song No. 011 - Jordan

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

Baltimore based digital artist Jordan creates a playlist full of songs that help him relive the past, and focus in on the now. Not only does music play a huge role in the creation of his art, but in the routine of his everyday life; whether it be hanging out with friends or getting ready in the morning. Through his playlist we learn more about the relationship between his art and music, his appreciation for Chance the Rapper’s genre-blending songs, and the artists he listened to as a kid with his parents. Catch Jordan at his upcoming art show, “We’re Going Live” August 12th, 2017 in Baltimore.

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Moments In Song No. 010 - Ria

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

With a playlist featuring songs that focus on the story behind them, creative director and model Ria talks to us about Paramore, the relationship between her creativity and music, and how her family helped shape her taste in music.

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Moments In Song No. 009 - Alejandro

“Moments In Song” asks people one simple question, “What are you listening to?” We believe that you can learn a lot about an individual and their experiences based off of the music they love. For every installment we ask someone to make a playlist of 10 songs they’re listening to, whether it be something new they stumbled upon, or a song they’ve always loved, and explain the story behind their choices. The person’s playlist is then uploaded, giving them the chance to share it with others. Each post aims to profile someone from a different walk of life, whether they be an artist, a student, the mailman, a school teacher, an athlete, a nurse, your next-door neighbor, anyone with a love for music; showing that no matter where we come from, what we do, or what we look like, music has the ability to bring us together.

Alejandro shares a playlist full of songs both old and new, that speak to his current mood. He tells us about the role Limewire played in his search for music, and what song reminds him of the obstacles his grandfather overcame as an immigrant.

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