Mystic: Behind The Journey

In this special episode, Mystic and Walt Liquor celebrate and explore the making of Mystic's new album, Dreaming In Cursive: The Girl Who Loved Sparklers. Each song is explored from the artist's and producer's vantage points, along with insights into the personal journey of making art meant to spread love in the challenging times that we continue to live and love through.

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In this episode, Mystic discusses the making and meaning of the song "We Are The People (All Around The World)," releasing the music video, the suppression and repression of the video, and her attempts to promote it. Mystic also explores current events, pursuits of justice, the power and beauty of our communities, and strategies for uplifting art and justice in times of fascism and white supremacy. Lastly, Mystic talks about her forthcoming album, Dreaming In Cursive: The Girl Who Loved Sparklers (music produced by Walt Liquor) and beautiful resistance.

In this episode, Mystic (the DU Goddess of Digital Underground) announces a new album called Dreaming In Cursive: The Girl Who Loved Sparklers and shares her vision for A Black Love Trilogy. A conversation with producer extraordinaire Walt Liquor, who handles production duties for Mystic's new album, is also included. Learn a bit about the making of the new album and uplifting Black love as you continue the journey with Mystic as she unfolds a new chapter of her adventures as a GRAMMY-nominated and independent hip hop artist and businesswoman a mission to uplift love and remain a liberated artist.

This series explores the journey to make Mystic's 2001 debut album, Cuts For Luck And Scars For Freedom. The award nominated album is was released on July 30th, 2021 (https://open.spotify.com/album/7c9Fi8jNzWBsmmLRGi9aAS?si=woMPLul7R3KtBdsM0FqG9A&dl_branch=1). This behind the scenes look at the journey includes mentors, producers, loved ones, and dives into the songs from the album that were produced by her guests. However, Episode 8 is different! Episode 8 focuses on art and justice, particularly Mystic's music, and includes Mike De La Rocha (who Mystic works with as part of #SchoolNotPrisons ), Jollene Levid (AF3IRM), and Carmen Perez (The Gathering For Justice). All of Mystic's guests are amazing activists and organizers who were impacted by her music and that she has had the privilege to fight for justice with. This episode is about about some of what has happened since the album was originally released.

This series explores the journey to make Mystic's 2001 debut album, Cuts For Luck And Scars For Freedom. The award nominated album is being released digitally on July 30th, 2021. This behind the scenes look at the journey includes mentors, producers, loved ones, and dives into the songs from the album that were produced by her guests. Episode 7 includes Dana Mason, Moetown Lee, DJ Bonds, and Walt Liquor. The conversation covers the release, promotion, the impact of 9/11, and the reception of the album

This series explores the journey to make Mystic's 2001 debut album, Cuts For Luck And Scars For Freedom. Episode 6, Foundation and Creation (Part 4), features Thembisa Mshaka (Mystic's first publicist, Manager, and forever and a day sister), A Plus from Hieroglyphics (produced nit single "The Life"), and Mark (produced "Forever And A Day").

This series explores the journey to make Mystic's 2001 debut album, Cuts For Luck And Scars For Freedom. Episode 5, Creation (Part 3), features Dot/4Rax from Digital Underground (produced "A Dream," "D Boy," and "Fallen Angels") and Dave Ghetto (Mystic's old label mate and featured on "Dave Ghetto").

This series explores the journey to make Mystic's 2001 debut album, Cuts For Luck And Scars For Freedom. Episode 4, Creation (Part 2) features Walt Liquor (produced "You Say, I Say" and was Mystic's manager when the album was released), Planet Asia (who was featured on the Grammy-Nominated song "W"), and Angela (a dearly beloved sister, old roommate, and the the person who styled Mystic for the cover art).

This series explores the journey to make Mystic's 2001 debut album, Cuts For Luck And Scars For Freedom. On Episode 3: Creation (Part 1), Mystic's guests are CD/Dash from Digital Underground (produced "The Gottas" and "Once A Week"), Amp Live (produced "Girlfriend, Sistagirl"), and Adam from Sample 208 (produced Neptune's Jewels).

This series explores the journey to make Mystic's 2001 debut album, Cuts For Luck And Scars For Freedom.  It explores the journey to make and release Mystic's 2001 debut album, Cuts For Luck And Scars For Freedom.  Episode 2: Who You With? DU! is all about Mystic's family and crew, Digital Underground. She is joined by Money B, Cleetis Mack, and Tyranny.

This series explores the journey to make Mystic's 2001 debut album, Cuts For Luck And Scars For Freedom. Episode 1: Setting The Stage, includes The Angel (Mystic's longtime collaborator, mentor, and the producer of "Ok...Alright," "Ghetto Birds," and "Destiny Complete") and Jack Splash (who signed Mystic to GoodVibe and A&R'd the project).

Greetings,

This is simply an introduction to what is coming, and an invitation to send in voice messages for what are being called community podcasts. After Cuts For Luck And Scars For Freedom is released on July 30th, my IG Live series, Mystic: Behind The Journey, will be continuing. As it continues, those of you who sign up to be part of the celebration will be included!