Drea Vibes Confession: "A Subway in Harlem"

In my first Drea Vibes Confession, I open up about the creative process behind interpreting photography and selecting music to accompany Spencer Charles' latest project, "A Subway in Harlem". Although the project wont be rolling out until Winter 2018 you can check out the playlist I curated now on Apple Music! 

The meaning behind “A Subway In Harlem” is simply the beauty of urban black culture.“Harlem” is known as one of the epicenters of black culture. From the Harlem Renaissance to the Apollo Theatre, Harlem has always been a representation of black creativity. In this project, Harlem is somewhat of a metaphor for blackness. The “Subway” reference in part comes from Hip Hop culture. Aside of the title coming from a Lil Wayne lyric, the subway has always been a significant part of hip hop culture since its conception. Also, the subway represents a journey; the subway is a mode of transportation in urban cities. Here, its a journey through black creativity. This project pulls inspiration from Jazz, Hip Hop, current events, iconic figures in black history, pop culture, black love, album covers from 70s soul and funk artist, and notable black movies.

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