Ep. 288 - Aja

On today’s very special episode of Songmess we’re joined by New York City-based multi-disciplinary artist, Aja! We’re getting into the nitty gritty details of their brand new album CROWN, their creative origins in ballroom culture and the progressive evolution into the drag artform and a full fledged music career. Some of you may know Aja from their appearance on two different seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, but their art encompasses so much more than what was shown on television. We’re also discussing their decision to leave drag behind (at least professionally), as well as the solace and inspiration the Lukumi faith has offered Aja over the past few years. Playlist: Aja - “Crossbow” Aja - “Like Lightning” feat Regina del Carmen + Kaya Conky Aja - "Honey Drip" feat. Amma Whatt Aja - "White Couture" Aja Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0fWt4FY87imqsBJpt2QVL0?si=E-Xsm2DiQtegSJvj_rOnBQ Aja Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajathekween/?hl=en Aja Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajaoxum Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=1c99cf69265343f1 Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at [email protected].