It All Begins Here

Don't underestimate the power of a good mentor. On the first episode of Erik Kalligraphy’s new spinoff of The Pop-Up! called All My Friends Are Dope, artist Justin Pinder said mentorship drives his efforts to give back to younger creative minds. He reflected on how spending time around older mentors accelerated his maturity and helped guide his trajectory as an artist.

Watch Justin’s full interview alongside his creative collaborator LA at tinyurl.com/PinderLA 

Check out Justin and LA’s new track "Boats 4 Sale" on all major streaming platforms. 

Tune in to All My Friends Are Dope weekdays live at 9 p.m. on all Converge streaming platforms.

Do you have a degree from YouTube University? Last week on The Pop-Up!, DJ T.A.B. dropped some insight into how she started to make a name for herself as a DJ in the largely male-dominated industry in Seattle. The answer? Learning on YouTube and a whole lot of hard work.

Watch DJ T.A.B.’s full interview on The Pop-Up! alongside Takiyah “T-Dub” Ward at tinyurl.com/WardTab

Tune in to The Pop-Up! weekdays live at 9 p.m. on all Converge streaming platforms.

To what extent does AI threaten the creative process? On the most recent TACOMA TAKEOVER on The Pop-Up!, Tacoma-bred creative entrepreneur Sentu Taylor sat down with guest host Elisha Michelle where he shared his thoughts on AI art and its relationship with his own creativity.

Sentu is a multi-hyphenate creative, well known for his clothing brand Random Idiot. He built a brand around the idea that self-awareness beats self-absorption, symbolized by a lightbulb wearing a dunce cap.

Check out Sentu’s work on Instagram.

Sentu was recently selected to showcase his work at Threaded Together: A Celebration of Seattle Fashion happening July 10th at The 101, 101 S Jackson St, Seattle. Learn more at tinyurl.com/ThreadedTogether1

Watch Sentu's full interview, alongside Federal Way-based artist KGodd, at tinyurl.com/KGoddTaylor

Tune in to The Pop-Up! weekdays live at 9 p.m. on all Converge streaming platforms.

Are you bumping KGodd’s new remix with Bobby Schmurda and Chef Boy? Last week on The Pop-Up!, guest host Elisha Michelle sat down with Federal Way artist KGodd where he told the origin story of his new “BEND OVA BUSS IT” remix and shared his thoughts on the West Coast scene in the 253. 

Watch KGodd’s full interview, alongside Tacoma-based multidisciplinary artist Sentu Taylor, at tinyurl.com/KGoddTaylor 

Check out KGodd’s music on all major streaming platforms and social media.

Tune in to The Pop-Up! weekdays live at 9 p.m. on all Converge streaming platforms.

Last week on The Pop-Up!, Wa Na Wari co-founder Elisheba Wokoma joined host The Big O in the Black Media Matters Studio to discuss the story of her organization (one part art gallery, one part anti-displacement strategy).

Watch Elisheba’s full interview alongside play director Jacqueline Ware on The Pop-Up! At tinyurl.com/ElishebaWokoma

Tune in to The Pop-Up! weekdays live at 9 p.m. on all Converge streaming platforms.