Live Lounge – Session #8 – Doechii Constellations Night

On Thursday July 3rd, we hosted our 8^th in the Live Lounge series, a monthly variety show sponsored by Sour Mouse! The evening was co-curated by Tiany Bishop, founder of Shooting Star Productions. For Tiany B, sthey envisioned the night as a tribute to the multi-faceted musician Doechii. Inspired by Doechii’s gift for lyricism, Tiany selected creatives whose caliber matched that frequency. In their own word, they added:

“Live Lounge X Doechii Constellations Night was stellar! It was a pleasure collaborating with T.K. and Up Magazine as I integrated my Shooting Star Productions community to this new scene! I feel deeply privilege and grateful to be able to cultivate opportunities for the most deserving artists in the city. I believe in creating quality events with accessibility at the forefront, and collaborations like this only amplify us into a greater united front. I am calling in new heights, more honest art, and a collective honoring of our humanity for events to come. I love you always.”  – Tiany B

MUSICIANS

CARMEL

Instagram: @carmel._

Carmel is a singer-songwriter who is known for her catchy melodies and penetrating lyricism. She recently started pursuing music last year and is on her journey of growing her artistry. The soulful songstress leads with vulnerability in her musical performances, relaying on her guitar to carry her sentimentalities through the space.

 

SOFIA ANDREA

Instagram: @andreasofiamosquera

Andrea Sofía is a poet and musician who prides herself on intentionality and true tenderness towards her perception of the external. Andrea’s compositions are an audible representation of self exploration in regards to the way she experiences feeling, hoping that others can receive and resonate.

 

MORGHAN KENNEDY

Instagram: @morghankb

Morghan Kennedy is a Brooklyn- based singer-songwriter originally from Louisiana. Her musical influences include both classic R&B legends like Destiny’s Child and Toni Braxton as well as current pop artists such as Chloe X Halle and Ariana Grande. She has tarot-inspired singles available on all streaming platforms inspired by the Rider-Waite tarot deck. You can also find the Unreleaseable EP Series, a 10 part monthly writing project that she concluded in 2024, on Soundcloud. Outside of music, Morghan is an activist and works with various organizations to provide resources and opportunity to artists of color.

 

MANII

Instagram: @gvfn_manii

Manii is a New York based rapper that can flow on any vibe, style and sound. He is recognized as a storyteller, laying out all of his essence on his projects. He began rapping at age 9, influenced by his father to freestyle on beats, which laid the foundation for his playful and profound narratives. By the time he was 12-13 he began to grow curious of his abilities, writing as a means of self-expression, which led to him pursuing a music career fulltime in his 20’s. Noting himself to be a fun creativity, his music glides through a plethora of themes, including familial memories, the longing and wounds of past relationships, and his journey of self-discovery as a Black man using music as medicine. These themes are juxtaposed by incredibly catchy and nostalgic melodies that fit like puzzle pieces. Manii hopes to inspire other emerging creatives to lead with love and curiosity, and above all, do it for the sake of expression. You can stream his project “REBXRTH” (2025) on all streaming platforms!

 

PRINCE INSPIRATION

Instagram: @prince_inspiration_

Prince Inspiration is a creative from the Bronx, NYC. His artist journey is defined by the past 10 years and counting, making music for 9, Curating for 3, and DJing and dabbling in Photography and Videography for 2 years! Through it all, he describes himself as a kid from the Bronx just tryna make it out being himself, insistent on being genuine, wholehearted and staying different. He treasures authenticity as the catalyst for creating his most personal art. What moves him the most is the impact created by like minded artists whose energy speaks for themselves, the magic that happens when people who are deeply committed to their craft find one another. He expresses thriving in his creative community by channeling connectivity as fuel that inspires him profoundly. “I used to say that I made music and created art to inspire others, but now I say I make music to inspire myself, in hopes it inspires others as well. That’s one of my mottos. I’ve been on a long journey as a music artist and overall creative, Sharpening my pen and cadence through poetry and singing with Phenomenal Voices as UAlbany student, discovering and branching out through the NYC music scene with WeArre5ive, and finding me and my people and my grounding as a full fledged artist and multifaceted creative as a part of Good Natured Souls. I’ve been on a long journey, but it’s helped me become who I am today, helped keep the passion that I’m still here pushing and I’m STILL ALIVE, and given people a whole new person to look at, listen to, and be inspired by.”

When people listen to his music, or think of Prince Inspiration, they can recognize being truly themselves, and really still make a difference in this world. Prince hopes his passion can make other creatives realize there’s even greater possibilities for them as well. Or even as simple as making a difference in your own life. You can do it, with your own will and your own power. Prince says “Be Yourself! and love yourself too. It’s taken me this far…imagine what it could do for you? This is me. PRINCE INSPIRATION.”

 

UCHE

Instagram: @uchethechompman

Uche A.K.A Uche the Chompman is a DJ, Artist, and Producer based in NYC. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to Nigerian parents and uses his African roots and heritage as a foundation within his music. Within his DJ set, he takes inspiration from many different cultures, playing anything from Hip Hop to Dancehall to AfroHouse. He always strives to have fun when DJing and keep the crowd moving. When he isn’t making music, he works as a music educator through Building Beats, a non-profit music organization.

 

LIVE PAINTERS

 

KIN

Instagram: @kinstreetart

Kin (born in 1981, Barcelona, Spain) is a Spanish street artist currently based in New York City. .

He began his artistic journey as a graffiti writer in the early 1990s.

Kin has exhibited his work throughout Europe and the United States, with his art showcased in galleries in Barcelona, Miami, Chicago, Italy, Lyon, the Netherlands, and Assilah, Morocco.

In 2010, Kin was honored to be selected as the Spanish muralist at the 32nd Festival Cultural of Assilah in Morocco, where he showcased his talent on an international stage.

In 2014, Kin was commissioned to paint one of the trendiest spaces of the time, “The Hall of the Arts,” a cultural venue showcasing some of the most significant theatrical productions in Miami. Major Miami TV stations such as Univision, Mira TV, America TV, and Chic Magazine covered the opening, interviewing Kin on his artistic talent and the realism evident in his mural for “The Hall of the Arts.”

Kin also created a mural in Wynwood, one of Miami’s most vibrant arts districts. Upon completing the mural, he was interviewed by Danilo Carrera in a special program, El Camino, aired on Univision and Galavision. During the program, Kin discussed graffiti techniques, offered advice to aspiring artists, and even invited Carrera to try spray painting for himself.

In addition to his work in Wynwood, Kin painted several commissioned murals in Miami Beach, including projects for hotels. Among these, his notable work at the iconic 1 Hotel Miami Beach stands out, further solidifying his reputation in the city’s art and design scene.

“Throughout his career, Kin has used various tags. Early on, he went by ‘Maus’ in Barcelona and ‘Liris’ in Holland. Upon moving to Miami, he established his startup, AkimGraff, to expand his artistic endeavors across the state.”

Currently, Kin is the co-founder of a non-profit art therapy organization “Holistic Kids Foundation” while being an Art Therapist, he uses Chromotherapy to facilitate children’s release of emotional states and internal blockage.

 

RAW AMIRA

Instagram: @iamrawamira

Raw Amira redefines what it means to be Raw. When we think of Raw we think of vulnerability and when we think of vulnerability we think of weakness. Amira understands the impact that vulnerability has in the human experience. She also understands her mission as a musician/artist to introduce something different and nostalgic. “I make music not because I want to be famous, but because I want to connect with and influence the culture.”

And with that she is stepping into modeling with amateur experience, but with a high head and open mind. Growing up, she doubted her beauty and presence but she is now seeing herself for who she is. “It’s the most beautiful sight to have, to see yourself physically and be

 

POMOI

Instagram: @pomoilovesyou

POMOi is a Mexican-Dominican Visual Artist from Washington Heights, NYC. Throughout his career, he has been influenced by different areas of the creative industry. From the eye-catching colors of Keith Haring, the creative lyricism of MF DOOM to the high flying wrestlers of Lucha Libre. All these creators have played a part in the artwork created by POMOi today. With a creative mind and outgoing personality, POMOi jumps towards new opportunities with open arms, hoping to spread his name and creativity across the art industry. You can check out his work on Instagram or catch him at a live event!

 

KYRA JOY

Instagram: @th.ea.rtb.a.rn

Kyra Joy is a contemporary visionary artist who brings collective visions into their artwork. Creating around people while listening to music, and creating EVERYDAY, lets them flow into the energy of the local collective, their self and expanded world. Their artwork is intuitive, channeled, and subconscious. They love to explore the unknown with lines, colors and symbols.

Art has allowed them to dive in to world of healing connection and liberating the unseen.

Website: th.ea.rtb.a.rn

 

KAYLE HODGE

Instagram: @kaylahodge123