Dog Boy, Candyman, and The Latinx Underground is Thriving and Sound
Featuring an interview with Matteus Huvaere
Welcome to the sixty-seventh installation of The Q : your one-stop weekly newsletter of culture recommendations.
Album
Dog Boy by ZillaKami
ZillaKami is one of the most unique voices in all of music, and he is working to redefine the hip-hop sound for an entire generation. This is not to say that he is working on a completely original formula. ZillaKami borrows heavily from various other artists and bands, but he combines these influences with an unbridled New York City energy that pushes him onto a new plane. His newest project, DOG BOY, takes all of what made his music special in the past and molds it into a cohesive statement for the first time in his career.
Film
Candyman directed by Nia DaCosta
DaCosta’s Candyman should not be viewed as either a sequel or a remake, but rather a continuation of the disturbing mythology of Rose’s film. Candyman (Michael Hargrove) is mostly depicted as a man by the name of Sherman Fields who, according to local legend, had been suspected of giving razor-stuffed candy to children. Fields had gone into hiding in the walls of the local laundromat.
Article
As Idols Come and Go, the Latinx Underground is Thriving and Sound by Alan Baez
I think I speak for many Latinx American listeners when I say that Cuco was one of my favorite artists entering the mainstream of popular dream pop music.
Playlist
Fafa’s “Little of Your Love” features HAIM, Japanese Breakfast, and BANKS
Fafa’s favorite track: “Make Me Feel” by Janelle Monáe
Description: “‘be more upbeat’ they said”
Podcast
Episode #62: Strawberry Milk and an Interview with Matteus Huvaere
On this week's episode, Sam and Teresa interview Matteus Huvaere (a.k.a. LilEmoBoy) over a glass of strawberry milk. Matteus is an interdisciplinary audio and visual artist from Detroit, Michigan. Matteus talks to Teresa and Sam about studying art formally, draining Lake Superior, and New York City's trash.
