Tell A Vision

This week on Tell A Vision, we sit down with someone at the heart of it all — Jai’La Logan, co-founder of The Vision Detroit.Jai’La shares her journey as a creative entrepreneur, how her relationship with sound has shaped her approach to artist development, and what’s on the horizon for The Vision — from new programs and events to long-term goals in business growth, artist management, and beyond.Whether you're building your own brand or looking to support Detroit’s creative scene, this final episode is packed with insight, intention, and inspiration.Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week on Tell A Vision, we’re flipping the mic to shine a light on one of our own — London, host, poet, and visionary behind Bar Heavy Tuesdays.From being part of The Vision Detroit since day one to launching her own poetry-centered event series, London shares how she re-entered poetry through community, what it’s been like hosting our open mics, and how her art and business goals are evolving. It’s a full-circle conversation on leadership, healing through words, and creating spaces that feel like home.Tap in for a heartfelt episode with the woman who helps set the stage for so many others.Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week on Tell A Vision, we sit down with one of our favorites — Reuel Jubilee, a Detroit-based poet and pro-family hip-hop artist who’s redefined what it means to stay true to your message.In this episode, Reuel shares how his creative journey evolved from traditional hip-hop into a mission-driven movement rooted in clean lyrics, purpose, and poetry. We talk about what made him drop profanity from his music, how his presence in Detroit’s art community shaped him, and what it means to create art that uplifts without compromise.Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of Tell A Vision, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Niko Noir — a hot Detroit R&B singer who is about to release her project "Who Can Blame Niko?" We talk about her journey to creating the new album, her upcoming goals, and more. Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Tell A Vision, we meet Victorino — a genre-defying artist from Southwest Detroit with a mission to build bridges through music. His diverse catalog reflects a desire to connect communities that don’t always cross paths, and his adaptability across genres challenges what it means to be a Detroit artist today. Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠⁠⁠

This episode of Tell A Vision features Mat Larimer—artist, producer, engineer, and creative enabler—sharing his journey from being in college for business to producing albums across every genre.Also known as Spare Key, Mat opens up about what it means to “enable” creativity, how studio accidents become art, and the deeper purpose behind his work: building community through sound. Whether scoring films, supporting new artists, or making his own experimental tracks, Mat is always finding ways to hold space for vision.Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠⁠

In this episode of Tell A Vision, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Kaprese Sharp, the artist known as GRABALENS, to explore her abstract artwork and the philosophy of “the space between.” Kaprese opens up about how intuition, community, and emotional storytelling shape her style and her hopes for the future of her art career. Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠⁠⁠

This week on Tell A Vision, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Lorenzo Barns—an R&B artist and dancer with influence from Michael Jackson and Chris Brown. Raised in Ann Arbor and St. Louis, Lorenzo shares how childhood talent shows turned into recording sessions, how dancing gives him a unique voice, and how the process of his upcoming album went. He also talks about his experience with performing at The Vision's events. Follow @lorenzobarnsofficial on Instagram for more. Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠⁠⁠

This week on Tell A Vision, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Leo Dashell, an R&B and Neo-Soul singer-songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. Known for her heartfelt lyrics and dreamy melodies, Leo opens up about the personal stories behind her songs like Bed, Summer Rain, and Revelations.In this episode, she shares how Detroit’s creative energy shaped her music, what her writing process looks like, the importance of copyrighting your music, and why she’s passionate about connecting with other local artists for features and live shows. Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠⁠

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Jalon—a music writer, poet, filmmaker, and storyteller with a deep passion for crafting meaningful narratives.Jalon opens up about his lifelong journey as a writer, starting with music at six years old and evolving into poetry and screenwriting. He discusses the power of storytelling as a way to provoke thought and emotion, his creative approach to filmmaking, and the inspiration behind his debut EP Lullabies.Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠⁠

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Chandra, an artist whose work spans multiple creative mediums—including music, poetry, painting, and even cooking. As a Tamil-American and the child of refugees, Chandra’s art is deeply tied to his identity, history, and the experience of navigating different cultural worlds.He opens up about how his heritage influences his creative process, how moving to Detroit and co-founding the collective Don't Wait Until Tomorrow shaped his perspective, and the importance of finding community as an artist.Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with S.K.A.N., a rapper whose music blends futuristic sounds, uplifting energy, and his love for anime and video games.S.K.A.N. shares how he never planned to make music but after falling in love with DJing, he found himself rapping just for fun. Now, he’s focused on shifting the narrative of Hip-Hop, creating music that feels fresh, exciting, and full of good vibes.He talks about his creative process, his experiences performing in Detroit, and what fans can expect from his next release.Follow @skan_spittin on Instagram for more.Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit⁠

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Mono Ultra, a Detroit-based producer and artist who started making beats during quarantine. Mono shares the story of how he first got into music, his biggest inspirations, and how collaboration has helped shape his sound.⁠Intro Music: Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠Outro Music: Mat Larimer⁠ ⁠Hosted by Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠Presented by The Vision Detroit⁠

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Ritz, a visual artist from Detroit whose paintings bring dreams to life. Ritz shares the story of rediscovering his passion for art through a vision from God, how dreams fuel her creative process, and the deeper meaning behind her work. She also reflects on the role of community in her journey and what makes Detroit’s art scene so special.Intro Music: Mat Larimer, Mat's ApartmentOutro Music: Mat Larimer Hosted by Layla McMurtriePresented by The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie talks with Jupiter Star, a Detroit-based audio engineer, entrepreneur, and rapper/singer whose work is deeply influenced by spirituality. Jupiter shares how music first became his passion, the evolution of his sound, and the production techniques that define his artistry.The conversation explores how spirituality guides Jupiter’s approach to music, business, and creativity, shaping the way he collaborates and builds his career. He also reflects on memorable moments as an artist, the challenges and rewards of audio engineering, and his vision for the future. From the influence of Detroit’s music scene to his entrepreneurial journey, this episode offers insight into the balance between art, business, and personal growth.Follow ⁠@xojupit3r on Instagram⁠ for more. Intro Music: ⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Venus, a Detroit-based community organizer and multidisciplinary artist whose work spans visual art, movement, and healing practices. Venus shares how their artistic journey began, from early expressions of self through painting to incorporating aerial and burlesque dance as forms of storytelling and release.The conversation explores Venus’s passion for creating spaces where people feel safe to express themselves, their experiences hosting virtual meditation workshops during a pivotal time in 2020, and how collaboration fuels their creative vision. They also discuss the themes of body reclamation, Black spiritualism, and Afrofuturism in their work, and how different art forms—painting, poetry, music, and dance—intersect in their creative practice.Follow @icreateportals & @venusianhues on Instagram for more.Intro Music: ⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠Outro Music: ⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie chats with Dr. Stickbug, a rappers whose music navigates the duality of vulnerability and narcissism. He shares how his bold music persona reflects his artistic journey, why he leans into making toxic music, and why its important to him that mental health themes are present throughout his work. Dr. Stickbug also discusses collaborating with his brother, the story behind his artist name, and how his lifelong growth as a musician has shaped his creative outlook. This episode offers a raw and insightful look into music as a mirror of human complexity. Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠ Outro Music: ⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie chats with Ca$hus, a Detroit-based musician and visual artist who recently released his debut EP Doozy. Ca$hus opens up about how family influences and being homeschooled shaped his artistry, as well as his love for playing guitar and saxophone. The conversation explores his use of religious imagery in music, the joys of collaborating with friends, and the personal journey that led to his most recent project. This episode offers a thoughtful look at the intersection of music, art, and community in Ca$hus’s life. Follow @loserbuddha on Instagram for more. Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠ Outro Music: "Hellthy" by Ca$hus Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie chats with Sade, a multifaceted creative who does spoken word poetry and makes crystal waist beads. Sade discusses how her spirituality and artistry intertwine, being opinionated on TikTok, her feelings around working in groups, and her studies at Eastern Michigan University. Follow @sadeeeada on Instagram for more. Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠ Outro Music: ⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Alex Aldridge, CFO of The Vision and a talented visual artist. Alex shares his journey as an artist on the autism spectrum, how he creates digital art on his iPad, and why he’s passionate about supporting Detroit’s art community. The conversation explores Alex’s role as both a leader and creator, his thoughts on the intersection of art and accessibility, and his hopes for empowering artists in Detroit. This inspiring episode offers valuable insights into the power of creativity, inclusivity, and community. Follow @not_alex_aldridge on Instagram for more. Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠ Outro Music: ⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Luke Watson, a 17-year-old musician finding his path in Detroit’s music scene. Inspired by his grandparents’ love of folk and rock, Luke shares how he began making music at a young age, what it’s like performing in the city, and his big dream such as playing alongside Jack White. Follow @luke_watsun on Instagram for more. Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠ Outro Music: "Aurora" by Luke Watson Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell-a-Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie chats with Dehvin Banks, the co-founder and Director of Visual Arts for The Vision, as well as a local visual artist and illustrator who works in youth development. Dehvin dives into his creative evolution, from his early love for drawing to hopes of curating art shows, creating captivating visual stories, and balancing his passion for community-building with his artistic practice. Follow @lorzdraws or more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠ Outro Music: ⁠Mat’s Apartment Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this episode of the Tell-a-Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with KOTI, also known as King of the Island, to explore his multidimensional creative journey. KOTI shares the story behind his unique artist name, his evolution from sketching in middle school to releasing his latest music project, Fragments, and performing in Detroit. Diving into how KOTI balances his musical talents with content creation, clothing design, and more -- this creative conversation is a great one. Follow @kingof.theisland for more. Intro Music: Mat Larimer, Mat's Apartment Outro Music: Mat’s Apartment, KOTI, AARON! Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit

In this season opener, the Tell-a-Vision podcast flips the script as host Layla McMurtrie sits in the guest chair, interviewed by fellow co-founder of The Vision, Jai'La Logan. Layla shares her journey as a journalist, songwriter, co-founder of The Vision Detroit, and host of the Tell-a-Vision podcast. From an upbringing filled with music and writing, to her vision for the podcast, Layla discusses fostering creative conversations, empowering artists, and building a community hub. She also previews her plans for Season 2, including new features, events, and initiatives. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, storytelling, and making an impact. Intro Music by Mat Larimer & Mat's Apartment Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Brizzl is a singer, rapper, dancer, producer, and DJ who has been living in Detroit the last few years and is sadly about to leave. In this episode, which is the season 1 finale of Tell A Vision, we discuss his music journey and inspirations, as well as his hopes for his music career. We also talk meeting Common and other idols, inspirations, local performances, and more. Follow @onebrizzl on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apollo is a musician, dancer, and model from Detroit. In this episode, we talk about his music journey, how he got the name Apollo, his songwriting process, and collaborating with other artists. We also discuss his band Sex Time Machine, his goals for the future, and his desire to share knowledge with others. Follow @apollo.wavv on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

GGOI, short for Grace's Gallery of Inspiration, is a local artist who is just starting on her artistic journey. In this episode, she talks about her multifaceted talents with metalsmithing, jewelry-making, painting, and fashion design. We also discuss her recent vending opportunities, her plans to attend CCS in the fall, and her vision for the future. Follow @g_goi_ on Instagram for more.  Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Redd Chapter, led by local artists Redd and Vianca, is a new community art pop-up group in Detroit. Redd, as a visual artist, and Vianca, as a model, musician, artist, and creative director, have been curating events together for the past couple of months. The two of them both have unique passions and goals for their individual work and community care. Follow @thereddchapter, @redd.q, and @vi_rome_ on Instagram for more.  Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Koron is a musician, DJ, and more, plus the founder of Jewels of Detroit. In this episode, we talk about his multi-genre music journey, including making a song with Dej Loaf and the music community in Texas where he went to college, plus starting Jewels of Detroit and opening iRock Local Entertainment Cafe. We also discuss the importance of Detroit to his journey, how he got into DJing, starting MAP Fest, filmmaking, acting, community work, and more.  Follow @koronthedon⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram for more.  Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Pico Stacks is a hip-hop artist, poet, and content creator from Detroit. In this episode, he talks about making marijuana-infused music and creating videos for social media. We also discuss his songwriting process, how it is collaborating with other artists, and his opinion on J Cole and Kendrick Lamar. Follow @picostacks⁠ on Instagram for more.  Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Amber George is a model and visual artist from Detroit. In this episode, she talks about what her moniker Infinity Whores means to her, as well as her love for clothing, the importance of color, and her recent gallery shows in Pontiac and New York. We also discuss how she attended the University of Michigan to get bachelor's and master's degrees that merge her passion for design with her passion for environmental justice, plus lots more.  Follow @infinitywhores_ on Instagram. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Curtis Roach is an amazing rapper and content creator from Detroit. In this episode, he talks about his journey with music, his viral moments, and Detroit influence and collaborations. He also discusses performing in Europe, being a Sony ambassador, his goal of being an actor, and lots more. Follow @curtistootrill on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Candace "Oceania" Cavazos is a poet, educator, model, mom, and business owner. In this episode, she talks about her cafe and gallery The Deep End, which she opened just over a year ago in Ypsilanti. She also discusses how she got into modeling, the importance of uplifting other women, and her love for Detroit, as well as growing up around and being mentored by iconic Detroit poets, plus attending the University of Michigan and working there now. Follow @imthedeepend and @tdecafe on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

True Avery is a spoken word poet, filmmaker, and leader from Detroit. After performing his own poetry for less than a year, he started the poetry organization Sharp Pens to create a space that included what he felt was missing from other open mic events. In this episode, he talks about the importance of everybody supporting everybody, being driven, and his journey with filmmaking.  We also briefly discuss his fruit fast, the Personal Perspective Podcast, and more. Follow @truelycertified & @sharp.pens⁠ on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Payge Remler, also known as Made By Payge, is an illustrator, painter, graphic designer, and model based in Detroit. In this episode, she talks about her work with local collectives Jewels of Detroit and Free Body Entertainment. We also discuss the importance of her visual art centering on women's bodies and experiences, her love for Detroit, and lots more. Follow @madebypayge on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Vinecia Will, who many know as NayeTaye Visuals, is a visual artist who paints, makes jewelry, and is authentically herself. In this episode, she talks about turning poetry pieces into paintings,  what the word “vision” means to her, and how it was live painting at our event. We also discuss introspection through art and the complexities of being a woman artist. Follow @nayetaye_visuals on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Thalamus is a multi-faceted creative in the city of Detroit. In this episode, he talks about his journey to becoming DJ Deadphone, playing multiple instruments, and creating Pink Hanger Society, which hosts community garment swap events. We also discuss his visual art and comedy, many creative collaborations, his upcoming mixtape, and lots more. Follow @thalamus__ & @dj_deadphone on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Natalie Rivera is a visual artist, graphic designer, and screen printer born and raised in Southwest Detroit. In this episode, she talks about being featured in gallery shows in Europe and running the print shop at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation. We also discuss how it is being a woman in the Detroit art community, her local art influences, and lots more.  Follow @nj.rivera on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Jalen Goza, also known as Cyberface, is the owner of local clothing brand TerraxSport. In this episode, he talks about his upcoming women's line, as well as the intersection between his love for tech and art, the importance of uplifting women in the city, and more. Follow @cyberface_ on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Lost Apollo is a creative platform created by a local visual artist and clothing designer. In this episode, we discuss the importance of holding onto your youthful imagination, how creativity helps with personal growth, and how he first connected his visual art with clothing design. We also talk about screen printing, sewing, 1 of 1 pieces, color theory, and the artist’s innovative vision for a future storefront/studio space.  Follow @_lostapollo_⁠ on Instagram for more. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Siena Liggins is a singer, songwriter, hot girl, and queer icon from the Detroit area. She is currently on a US tour for her recently released full-length album Floozy. In this episode, we talk about her recent show in Detroit, what the city means to her, the uniqueness of her new project, and how it’s been working with other artists. We also discuss the musician’s experience performing at pride festivals, the importance of queer representation, and more. Follow @siennaliggins on Instagram. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Samaiyah Abdur-Rahman is a painter and fashion designer. In this episode, we talk about her clothing line Haus of Imani, and painting business SJL creations. She also talks about her experiences at Michigan, New York, and Paris Fashion Week, as well as how she got into teaching paint and pour classes. Plus, we discuss the importance of networking, the ways that art is healing, and much more.   Follow @sjlcreations and @hausofimani on Instagram. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠ Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Tell A Vision Host Layla McMurtrie joins the other two founders of The Vision Detroit, Dehvin Banks and Jai'La Logan, for a special episode. As more people become familiar with us, we thought it would be important to talk more heavily about who we all are individually and what our personal goals and ambitions are for the Vision and outside of it. Along with a discussion on what we’ve done so far, we talk about what we hope to do with the organization in the coming year, as well as in the long-term future.  This episode will be available in video format on YouTube later this week.  Featuring ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Dehvin Banks, & Jai'La Logan Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠ Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Rain Hoskins is a potter, photographer, and painter from Detroit. During this episode, they talk about how they got interested in all of these art forms, as well as their focus on nature in their work, vending at different Detroit events and festivals, studying at Eastern Michigan University, and more. Follow @rainxandriaart on Instagram to see Rain's art! Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠ Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode.

Erin Theroux is a visual artist who utilizes many unique mediums and works at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. During this episode, they discuss what they enjoy about digital and physical art differently, including lithography, linocut, relief printing, and textiles. We also discuss recent shows that she has been a part of, as well as the impact that meaningful art can have on viewers, and more.  Follow @etstew_art on Instagram. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠ Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode.

Sex Time Machine is an upcoming Detroit collective. In this episode, we talk to seven out of 10 or 11 members of the band to discuss how the group began, everyone’s artistic roles, the ups and downs of working with a group, and how Sex Time Machine is more than just the music. We also talk about their plans for their first single "Special Times, their first project "The SEX Tape," and other goals for the collective's future, near and far. On Sunday, January 14, 2023, Sex Time Machine is kicking off with a party at Trumbullplex in Detroit. Don't miss it! Follow @sextimemachine on Instagram. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠

Devankar is a content creator with a passion for the Detroit community. In this episode of Tell A Vision, he talks about social impact and fashion, as well as his empowering Instagram broadcast channel and setting intentions for 2024. We also discuss his ideas for a creative agency and his upcoming project "Together First." We initially planned to take a break from posting a new episode on Christmas and New Year’s Day, but while having this conversation, we knew it needed to come out on January 1st to set the tone for the new year with tons of great advice and introspection.  Follow @devankar⁠ on Instagram. Hosted by ⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠

Asiana S. is a visual artist and educator. In this episode, she talks about her painting journey, her work in education, and how her art inspires herself and others. We also discuss her Melanin Royalty series, her passion for helping other artists, and her experience curating art shows, as well as the difference in painting murals vs canvases, and more.   Asiana teaches painting classes and holds art shows in Detroit. Follow @artbyasiana on Instagram to see her work and stay up to date on events. Hosted by ⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠ Presented by ⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠

904 Matcha is a genre-fluid artist who moved to Detroit from Florida for music. In this episode, he talks about his experiences in the city, going on tour with friends, and visiting Green Tea Studios in LA. We also discuss his recent single “You Got It,” his EP “Late Valentine,” and the making of his amazing music videos.  Follow @904matcha on Instagram. Stream 904 Matcha: www.gridlnk.com/gl/904matcha Buy 904 Matcha merch: 904matcha.com Hosted by ⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠ Presented by ⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠

Troy Birdsong is a singer, a producer, and a rapper. He wants you to know he takes his music seriously and he won't release anything that's below his standard. During this episode, Troy discusses his recent single "Sensual," and the making of his next album, as well as the benefits of creative connection, how he got into music, studying music in college, the uniqueness of Detroit's music scene, and lots more. Follow Troy Birdsong on Instagram @immrlonelyyy. Stream Troy Birdsong: https://linktr.ee/TroyBirdsong Hosted by Layla McMurtrie Presented by The Vision Detroit