One of Us

Gooba Gabble!Hey, fam! We're back with the one and only Lachi, and trust us, she had the audacity to be this talented. The Grammy nominated musician, author, and all-around queen breaks down how she went from an NYU Master's degree and a federal job (thanks, Obama) to a full-time baddie taking over the music industry. She's a Nigerian-American force who can sing, rap, and produce her own fire tracks like "The Bag" and "Life On Hard" (which, let’s be real, is how we all feel navigating these New York streets).We get honest about navigating the industry as a blind Black woman—from feeling the need to "sight-pass" to becoming a Grammy's trustee and the CEO of Ramped. Plus, we deep-dive into some classic films, Freaks (1932) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1948), to discuss what "authentic representation" actually looks like (and how one actor won two Oscars for the same role! You can't make this stuff up).You're gonna want to hear her thoughts on unmasking, filling your own cup, and why fortune favors the authentic.Do yourself a favor and get the full tea!⚡️ Don't forget to grab Lachi's book, I Identify as Blind at lachimusic.com⚡️Let us know what you think of the episode—or just send us your favorite moment from "Freaks"—over to [email protected] out and subscribe to our "It's Not Even Like That" Youtube channel for the video version of the episode! CREDITS:"It's Not Even Like That" is brought to you by Limitless Laughs ProductionsHost: Pavar SnipeExecutive Producer: Emily TurnerExecutive Producer: Pavar SnipeProducer/Researcher: Laura SolowAssociate Producer: Pritika Sharma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.