by Kizzie Adams

Justin Thomas is a young cat from Detroit attending college in Chicago. He’s my homie so he had no problem coming to the crib to chop it up with me about his ideals on where music is headed today and how he plans to turn that all around.

Singer/Songwriter Malinda LeBeau sat down with Black Bottom Arts intern, Brielle Symone, to talk about her music, her passion and her goals for her growth as an artist. 

by RaKala Cosley

Driven by friendship, passion, and persistence The Creative Minds Coalition (CMC) produces projects that come from the heart and define each of their experiences in their own unique way. The man behind the sound, Ashton Woods, is the culmination of all the things that this brand represents. His methods may be a little unconventional but they are extremely effective. Fresh off the release of Richy Marciano’s Nottingham Pharmacy, I sat down with the producer to learn about his foundation, inspirations, and what the future holds.

by Camille Johnson

TimsWhenItsWarm is a native Detroiter and rapperf rom Alabama's Mile High Music Group. Since his 2014 debut, TIMS has had the opportunity to perform on 4 SXSW stages and released two projects included his most recent release -- T.I.M.S. EP2. We got to interview TIMS about his budding career, musical influsences, and more.

by Paige Watkins

Jared “J illy” is an up-and-coming rapper from Detroit. This week, the Archives talked to Jared about his music, his inspiration and his goals for the future.