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- 2024
- First episode
About Colorful Theories
Coloring isn't just for kids. Amaka is introducing her guests to the relaxing benefits of adult coloring while discovering more about their creative goals and aspirations. Watch and listen to our fun and light-hearted banter as we discuss our Colorful Theories.
- Publisher
- amaka.
- Category
- arts
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 14 May 2024
- Latest episode
- 12 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
12 Oct 2026
Longevity in Music and Staying Playful ft. Michael Christmas
What does it take to build longevity in rap? Boston rapper Michael Christmas talks growing alongside his city’s hip-hop scene, building real relationships, and creating Don’t Come to My House Sharing Your Location with Girl Talk and Chris Crack. In this episode, you’ll: Hear how two days in a Pittsburgh studio sparked his collaborative project with Girl Talk and Chris Crack Learn why showing up, being personable, and supporting other artists helped Michael build his career Explore aging in hip-hop, connecting with fans, and why he believes there’s no such thing as being too old to rap Michael also shares why Danny Brown is his example of aging gracefully in hip-hop, how he supported Van Buren Records early on, and why he’d rather be honest with fans than maintain a mysterious image. Along the way, we get into his love of pink, Real Housewives, and the lost art of hanging outside. Which rapper has stood the test of time for you? Let us know in the comments below. Press play, subscribe to Colorful Theories, and share this episode with someone building a creative career 💛
7 Aug 2026
Healing Yourself Through Music ft. Dreamer Isioma
How can healing through music help an artist reconnect with themselves? Dreamer Isioma opens up about his new album Quantum Entanglement, sobriety, therapy, purpose, and independent artistry. In this episode, you’ll: Hear how trauma and a period of psychosis shaped Quantum Entanglement Learn why nature, family, and community helped Dreamer stop escaping and reconnect with their roots Explore self-love, Internal Family Systems therapy, sobriety, spirituality, and the realities of being an independent artist Dreamer also shares what it was like creating music between Lagos and Chicago, collaborating with The Celestials, finding purpose through Yoruba spirituality, and repeatedly choosing music despite the chaos of the industry. What helps you feel grounded when life makes you want to escape? Let us know in the comments below. Press play, subscribe to Colorful Theories, and share this episode with someone who needs it 💛
2 Jun 2026
Going Viral While Still Clocking In ft. Kairee Doty
What does it actually look like to go viral overnight and still show up to your day job the next morning? In this episode of Colorful Theories, Amaka sits down with Kairee Doty, the fully independent artist who went from 800 followers to over a million streams on a song he made in 15 minutes.If you're a creative trying to build something real without sacrificing your integrity (or your rent check), this one's for you.We get into:- Why going viral was humbling, not just exciting- The coworker who reignited his belief in music when he was ready to quit for good- How learning videography on the side completely changed his sound- And what the business side of music actually looks like when no label is cutting your checksUnlike other music podcasts, Colorful Theories gets personal. Every guest picks up a coloring book and a set of markers, and the conversation flows from there. New episodes drop every monthly. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation!Subscribe on YouTube: @colorfultheories Buy Our Coloring Pages: colorfultheories.etsy.comColorful Theories on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/)Kairee Doty on Intsagram (https://www.instagram.com/kaireedoty/)Amaka on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/)Host, Executive Producer: Amaka MarchieDirector, Colorist: Sy'Kia BatesDirector of Photography: Robert MooreAudio Engineer: Malik BaptisteEditor: Corey BrownArt Director: Dame Lane
7 Apr 2026
Houston's Underground Creative Scene ft. Cosmo Kids
If you're a creative who's building something real in an underground scene: this one's for you.In this episode of Colorful Theories, Amaka sits down with Houston's Cosmo Kids Entertainment: a collective of rappers, producers, and creatives, featuring Shroomy777, Sleez, Myir, and Jay, who are reshaping what it means to make art in an increasingly digital world.We'll cover questions like:How do you stay creative when your city doesn't have a scene yet?What does it look like to build a collective that moves like family?How do you keep going when the people closest to you don't get it yet?On Colorful Theories, we color, we vibe, and we let the conversation go where it needs to go: which means you get the real version of your favorite creatives.Follow us so you never miss a conversation, and share this episode with a creative in your life who needs to hear it. Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@colorfultheories): Buy Our Coloring Pages (colorfultheories.etsy.com): Follow Colorful Theories on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories) Cosmo Kids on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cosmokid.ent) Shroomy777 (https://www.instagram.com/88kalice) Sleez (https://www.instagram.com/thelizzyexperience) Myir (https://www.instagram.com/proudofumyir) Jay (https://www.instagram.com/g1ory2jay/Jay) Amaka on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/) Host, Executive Producer: Amaka Marchie Director, Colorist: Sy'Kia Bates Director of Photography: Bobby JamesEditor: Corey Brown Art Director: Dame Lane Hair: Cidney Washington
1 Feb 2026
Smooth Nature Is What Healthy Love Sounds Like
In this conversation with R&B trio Smooth Nature, we explore the love that shapes their music, the pressure of staying grounded when people are watching, and what it really means to be the one someone needs. Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books.Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@colorfultheories) Follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/ ) Buy Our Coloring Pages (olorfultheories.etsy.com) Smooth Nature on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothnature/) Amaka on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/) Host, Executive Producer: Amaka Marchie Director, Colorist: Sy'Kia Bates Editor: Corey Brown Audio Engineer: Malik Baptiste Art Director: Dame Lane Hair: Aura Beauty Studio
23 Dec 2025
PASHA is Building a World for the Soft & Sentimental
In her first on-camera interview, PASHA opens up about her sonic world of soft chaos, from mixing her own heartbreak anthems to navigating love, queerness, and attachment as an indie artist on the rise. Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books. Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@colorfultheories) Buy Our Coloring Pages (colorfultheories.etsy.com) Follow Colorful Theories (https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/ ) PASHA on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/xoxopasha) amaka on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/) Host, Executive Producer: Amaka Marchie Director: Sy'Kia Bates Editor: Corey Brown Switcher, Audio Engineer: Ronzell Teague Art Director: Dame Lane Production Assistant: Chuka Offor Hair: Cidney Washington Filmed at The Posh Lofts
26 Nov 2025
Money Talks with Guapdad 4000
In this live episode, Guapdad 4000 opens up about the role money has played in his life, from surviving in Oakland to finding his voice through music, design, and creative independence.Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books.Subscribe on YouTube: @colorfultheories Buy Our Coloring Pages: colorfultheories.etsy.com (colorfultheories.etsy.com)Follow Colorful Theories Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/ (https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/)Guapdad 4000 on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/guapdad4000/ (https://www.instagram.com/guapdad4000/)Amaka on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/ (https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/)Host: Amaka MarchieExecutive Producer, Photographer: Salihah SaadiqEditor: Corey BrownSwitcher, Audio Engineer: Ever Calderon, Jennifer “Yen” ArriagaArt Director: Dame LaneHair: Cidney WashingtonFilmed at Riches Art Gallery
29 Sept 2025
Been Wildin, Still Evolving: Meet Earf2liv
In this episode, Earf2liv talks about balancing softness with sharpness, gaining attention on social media, and stepping boldly into her New Era.Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books.Subscribe on YouTube: @colorfultheories Buy Our Coloring Pages: colorfultheories.etsy.comFollow Colorful Theories Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/Earf2liv on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/earf_2liv/Amaka on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/Host, Executive Producer: Amaka MarchieDirector: Sy'Kia BatesEditor: Corey BrownSwitcher, Audio Engineer: Ronzell TeagueArt Director: Dame LaneProduction Assistant: Chuka OfforHair: Cidney WashingtonFilmed at The Posh Lofts#coloringbook #podcast #podcastinterview #blackcreatives #videopodcast #creativejourney #colorfultheories #colorfultheoriespodcast
10 Sept 2025
Everything Vayda Does Is on Purpose
In this episode, Vayda talks about quitting her call center job, freestyling her feelings, and why she’ll never be the one to play with. Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books. Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@colorfultheories) Buy Our Coloring Pages (https://colorfultheories.etsy.com) Follow Colorful Theories on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/) Vayda on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/1vayda) Amaka on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors) Host, Executive Producer: Amaka Marchie Director: Sy'Kia Bates Editor: Corey Brown Switcher, Audio Engineer: Ronzell Teague Art Director: Dame Lane Production Assistant: Chuka Offor Hair: Cidney Washington Filmed at The Posh Lofts
9 Jul 2025
Miquo Talks Power, Poetry, and Playing the Long Game
In this episode, Miquo talks about transforming pain into purpose, finding his sound outside Houston’s expectations, and why Eastside Screwup is his boldest chapter yet.Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books.Subscribe on YouTube: @colorfultheories Follow Colorful Theories Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/Miquo on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/realnamemiquo/Amaka on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/Host, Executive Producer: Amaka MarchieDirector, Colorist: Sy'Kia BatesEditor: Corey BrownAudio Engineer: Malik BaptisteArt Director: Dame LaneProduction Assistant: Nekisha OlayaFilmed at Dottiewood Studios
30 May 2025
Winnie Ama Talks Saying Yes, Staying Grounded, and Standing Out
In this episode, Winnie Ama shares her poetic roots, how she making infectious music, and what can happen when you say yes to life, love, and late-night dance floors.Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books.Subscribe on YouTube: @colorfultheories Follow Colorful Theories Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/Winnie Ama on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/winnie_ama_/Amaka on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/Host, Executive Producer: Amaka MarchieDirector, Colorist: Sy'Kia BatesEditor: Corey BrownAudio Engineer: Malik BaptisteArt Director: Dame Lane
3 May 2025
Southside Vic Talks Becoming the Rapper He Was Always Meant to Be
From Vine fame to freestyling on On the Radar, Southside Vic joins us in this episode to talk about comedy, creativity, and carving his own lane in rap.Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books.Subscribe on YouTube: @colorfultheories Follow Colorful Theories Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/Southside Vic on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/southsidevic/Amaka on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/Host, Executive Producer: Amaka MarchieDirector, Colorist: Sy'Kia BatesEditor: Corey BrownAudio Engineer: Alexandra "Xela" PickensArt Director: Dame LaneHair: Cidney Washington
25 Mar 2025
DJ Saucy D Talks Spinning for 4batz, 214 vs The World, and Going on Tour
In this episode, DJ Saucy D breaks down life on tour with 4batz, the magic behind his viral 360 sets, building his 214 vs The World party from scratch, staying sober in a bottle-popping industry—and yes, we talk Legos too.Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books.Subscribe on YouTube: @colorfultheories (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCLzPJyIN4GFeNG-2jGesKKg) Colorful Theories on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/)DJ Saucy D on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dj.saucyd/) Amaka on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/) Host, Executive Producer: Amaka MarchieDirector: Sy'Kia BatesEditor: Corey BrownAudio Engineer: Alexandra "Xela" PickensArt Director: Dame LaneHair: Cidney Lee
19 Dec 2024
Having Confidence + Moving With Intention with Tha Boy Art
In this episode, Art breaks down his journey from Minneapolis to NYC, unpacking the power of moving intentionally while building a career in media — all while keeping it confident (but never arrogant). Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books. Subscribe on YouTube: @colorfultheories Follow Colorful Theories Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/ Art on YouTube | @ThaBoyArtShow Art on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thaboyart/Amaka on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/ Host, Executive Producer, Editor: Amaka Marchie Director: Sy'Kia Bates Producer, Audio Engineer: Tionne Johnson Art Director: Dame Lane Filmed at WTFMEDIA Studios
4 Dec 2024
The Art of DJing + Building Community with Bambi and ASHMAR.
In this episode, Bambi and Ashmar dive into the art of DJing and the vibrant community they've built through their event series, Wav.cation, exploring the nuances of music discovery, event curation, and the memorable experiences they've had while navigating the DJ world. Colorful Theories is a long-form series where guests come to relax their minds and have insightful conversations over coloring books. Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzPJyIN4GFeNG-2jGesKKg) Follow Colorful Theories on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/colorfultheories/) Bambi (https://www.instagram.com/_bvmbi_/) on on Instagram ASHMAR. (https://www.instagram.com/ashmar.ca/) on Instagram Amaka on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amakacolors/) Listen to Colorful Theories Radio (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JWD8LoBWD1ZABzRCC7iYq?si=b51f975902de4cc6)
20 Aug 2024
Inside the Tunnel: How Golden Dresses WNBA Stars
In this episode, Golden shares her journey from fashion merchandising to becoming a WNBA stylist, discussing her approach to dressing athletes, building a social media following, and what it takes to create standout looks for powerful women on and off the court.
28 May 2024
Tiny Desks + Irish Goodbyes with Maya Sampleton
amaka and Maya Sampleton talk about the joy of Irish goodbyes, her experience filming a Tiny Desk with BLK ODYSSY, and crazy sightings on NYC subways.
14 May 2024
Color Psychology and Rap Beef Awards with Devy Stonez
We're talking about the color red, moving states to pursue your artistry and #the rap beef.
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