Origin Stories

Arin Ray

05/19/2021

Arin Ray talks about his musical roots, transitioning from The X Factor to the recording studio, experiencing tragedy after recording 'We Ain't Homies' and collaborating with Kehlani.

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Pardison Fontaine
Origin Stories

Pardison Fontaine explains why he dropped out of college to pursue music, how he almost went to court because of his success, how his creative partnership with Cardi B developed and more.
04/05/2021
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13:34

Rico Nasty
Origin Stories

Rico Nasty opens up about her early years with depression, how her grunge persona emerged, how she balances superstardom and motherhood, and more.
04/05/2021
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12:58

Maliibu Miitch
Origin Stories

Maliibu Miitch discusses how her upbringing in The Bronx led to freestyling, getting attention for her rhymes online, getting signed to her first label, finding her artistic voice and more.
04/05/2021
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11:48

UMI
Origin Stories

UMI talks about growing up in Seattle, moving to L.A. for college, writing her song "Remember Me" about her freshman roommate and introducing listeners to new healing frequencies.
05/07/2021
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08:59

TeaMarrr
Origin Stories

Haitian-American singer TeaMarrr talks about her northeast upbringing, the story behind her breakthrough song, "One Job," her admiration for Issa Rae and the meaning of her acronymic name.
05/07/2021
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13:29

Benny the Butcher
Origin Stories

Benny the Butcher talks about growing up on the East Side of Buffalo, NY, serving time in prison at age 18 and defying expectations after getting signed by Griselda Records.
05/10/2021
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12:09

Kaash Paige
Origin Stories

Kaash Paige talks about her Dallas upbringing, the breakout success of her single "Love Songs" and her bold ambitions for the year ahead.
05/10/2021
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14:40

Arin Ray
Origin Stories

Arin Ray talks about his musical roots, transitioning from The X Factor to the recording studio, experiencing tragedy after recording 'We Ain't Homies' and collaborating with Kehlani.
05/19/2021
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