That “I saw a musical when I was 3 and knew my fate” lore, that’s Rachel berry/black swan type lore.
Rise & grind baby
No in all seriousness, brought up in London by a brazillian & Turkish who didn’t want to be here, also coming of age and feeling it HARD
Apr 19, 2024
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I was raised quite literally from conception on Queen. I wrote an essay about growing up listening to my dad’s music and where that’s taken me musically (see link)
Sep 22, 2024
I'm a 12-year-old living in Ireland, up until this point, my musical taste was mostly confined to what played on the radio and whatever my mum enjoyed. While I did find some of her musical choices appealing – think Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, and Whitney Houston, I didn't really think about music beyond something to sing and perform to.
(Side note Back in those days, I was quite the performer, often putting on dance routines and passionately singing along to tracks by the Backstreet Boys and the whole Aladdin soundtrack.)
However, my musical taste underwent a significant shift during the summer of that year when I traveled to London. At that time, my cousins were all about UK Garage, Hip Hop and RnB. It was there that they introduced me to the song "Fill Me In" by Craig David, and something about it just resonated with me. Maybe it was the intrigue and allure of sharing in my cousins' musical tastes, but it left an indelible mark on my musical taste, a fondness that remains unwavering to this day.
In fact, that experience prompted me to make my very first album purchase with my own money at HMV (Oxford Street). It was Craig David's “Born to do it”. And I didn't stop there; I also picked up "Pure Garage II" – a topic I'll delve into later because it's undeniably a perfect album.
As I immersed myself in these new sounds, I returned to Ireland with a newfound fascination for London's music culture and a determination to shape my own, unique music preferences.
(Listening to the album while I write this, “Walking Away” may be my my favourite song on the album)
Apr 17, 2024
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i am from the prospect park splash pad, from annie (1982) and kit kittredge. i am from see you in the morning and wemberly worried and the kissing hand. from bob dylan sung by my grandad, to patches sewn dedicated and delicately on stuffed animals, short films, and bathrooms. from too much too young too soon too loud too much. from fevers and america. i am from cancer and i am from the dinner table. Born to teachers and authors and music, out of love and out of the sperm bank. annie's mac and cheese, and tuesday playdates, and the act of being over dramatic. i am from the way that i see my grandma's face in mine as i put half of my hair in a claw clip, and from good luck charlie, and from everyone that i have ever met.
Oct 28, 2024
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I cry everywhere. on the tube, on a walk, watching a movie, doom scrolling, people watching. i gotta laugh at how much I cry, and i gotta feel for those who cannot bring themselves to cry, guys it’s release!!!!!! It’s renewal!
Apr 16, 2024
I’m having a great time with this show, feels like a secret warm hug.
Any other fans? And what do I move onto when I inevitably finish binging this in the next 24 hours xox
Apr 20, 2024
made a playlist a while back to send to friends when they wanted an introduction to brazillian music.
I’ve put a lot of heart into this, trying to track the start of bossa nova (1950s onwards) and include all the legends and songs ranging from the national hits, all the way down to the more niche alternative type artists.
LEMME know if u like and I can make a level two playlist, coming from a certifies brasileira <33
Apr 21, 2024