Ep #14 - Artistic Raps with Armani No. 1 - a podcast by Xay Dé and Mikey

Hey!!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome To BLACK TO THE FUTURE PODCAST! We are so pleased you could join us here today! On this podcast we will discussing various topics through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens. Our goal is elevate, educate, and empower those of us in the Black Queer community, and also to help our supporters and allies to become more knowledgeable about what we need as far as support!

On this episode Xay Dé conducts an interview with an upcoming rapper, musician, and producer - Armani No.1 

In this conversation we dive into the person that is Armani No.1; We find out about his upbringing on the West side of Chicago and also how music began showing up for him in his life. Upon getting a college degree, we explore more into his struggles with the music industry as a Black, Queer (Pansexual) man, dealing with homophobia and racism. Here we touch on his album "No.Viii" and the craftsmanship he puts into his work, ensuring that he is using his talent to genuinely story tell.

INTERVIEW: Introduction (2:00); Armani No.1 Blackstory (History) (8:46); Finding the music (18:30); Working Through the Industry (31:10); "No. Viii" the album (40:05); Future Endeavors & Rap (59: 20)

ARMANI NO.1 - IG: @armanino.1 ; YouTube: Armani No.1 ; Twitter: @Draped_InARMANI ; Music: https://armani-music.com/music ; TikTok: @armanino.1 

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