Lesser Known Self explores music, culture, and mental health through the complex lens of rappers, singers, hustlers, and creators of color. Interested in the often overlooked dichotomy of the brown experience we dive into the music that shapes the culture, millennial struggles, pain, and origin stories to explore what it means to be of color in a modern world.
Light, Berkeley, and Development (feat. Caleborate)
In this episode we talk to the articulate Caleborate about his new album, his upcoming move to LA, and of course mental health!
20 Feb 2021
Parenting, Depression, and Growth (feat. Briana's Mom)
In this insightful interview, Briana sits down with her mother to reflect on their experiences dealing with Briana's depression, coping skills, and more. TW: Depression; Suicide
27 Dec 2020
15. Choices, Letting Go, and Growth (feat. Kavale)
In this episode, Briana chats with rapper and producer Kavale about fatherhood, choices he's made, and keeping level-headed.
16 Dec 2020
14. Lessons Learned, Frank Ocean, and Consistency (feat. Jordan Hawkins)
Back at it again! In this episode, Briana chats with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jordan Hawkins about his path to music, lessons he's learned, and social justice.
24 Nov 2020
13. Diving Inward, Personal Growth, and Parental Shadows (feat. Appleby)
Season 2! Who woulda thought? In this first episode, Briana chats with Justin Burns aka Appleby about forging your own path, opening up, and growing as an artist.
25 Aug 2020
12. Growth, Responsibility, and Love (feat. Love Mansuy)
We back! In this episode, Briana chats with LA's Love Mansuy about parenting, self-development, and the challenges of finding true empathy in mental health.
5 Aug 2020
11. Outsiders as Insiders and Confidence (feat. Shamir)
Happy August! In this episode, Briana chats with Shamir about not needing to fit in, family support, and their upcoming self-titled album.
21 Jul 2020
10. The Diaspora, Intuition, and Challenges (feat. Adeline)
Episode 10! Happy July. In this episode we speak to Adeline, a sunny soul artist about her tenacity, self-care, and the black diaspora in Paris and New York.
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19 Jun 2020
9. Knowing Yourself, Openness, and Intersectionality (feat. April Kae)
Are you being open? In this episode we chat with the beautiful and thoughtful April Kae (https://www.instagram.com/loveaprilkae) of ImaniGold.
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11 Jun 2020
8. Insecure, Black Celebration, and The Movement (feat. Joy Oladokun)
Episode 8! Happy June. In this episode we speak to Joy Oladokun a soulful genre-bending artist about the current mess of the world, cannabis, self-care, and coming out as a black queer person. Black people should be celebrated for the every day!
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6 May 2020
7. Shea Butter, Country Music, and Time (feat. Denitia)
Episode 7! Who would have thought? In this episode, we talk to Denitia, a Texas girl living and creating in NYC. She's been called "the epitome of soul" by The Fader. Time and labels are weird but can be healing once processed!
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16 Apr 2020
6. Self-Care, Church, and Covid-19 (feat. Elton Aura)
We chat with Chicago's own Elton Aura about life as the pastors kid, Chicago, and fear of failure. It's getting real!
7 Apr 2020
5. 2 Black Girls, 1 Quarantine (feat. Geneva Gamblin)
In this episode, Briana talks with her friend Geneva about the quarantine. We dive into the top 5 records and shows getting us through and share some quarantine tips.
Follow Geneva: Instagram: @geegamblin
Geneva's Top 5 Albums & Shows:
Everything In Transit - Jack's Mannequin
You Are OK - The Maine
All We Know Is Falling - Paramore
Peripheral Vision - Turnover
Time & Space - Turnstile
Chilombo - Jhene Aiko
Tiger King
One Tree Hill
The Other Guys
Jeopardy!
Little Fires Everywhere
Briana's Top 5 Albums & Shows:
Chilombo - Jhene Aiko
I Was Born Swimming - Squirrel Flower
Devotion - Margaret Glaspy
Grae 1 - Moses Sumney
Ceremony - Phantogram
The Sinner
Little Fires Everywhere
American Horror Story
Devs
Tiger King
20 Feb 2020
4. Adoption, Identity, and Anxiety (feat. ZENIZEN)
In this insightful episode we talk to ZENIZEN's Opal Hoyt about trans-racial adoption, anxiety, and forging your own path. Let's all ditch the city and buy a church upstate!
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Tune in monthly for in-depth transparent conversations on mental health and life with top-tier artists of color. Hosted by a regular degular girl from Brooklyn, NY. Follow Briana on Instagram @lesserknownbri.
13 Feb 2020
3. Self-Acceptance and Anguish (feat. Caine Casket)
3rd times the charm! In this unbarred episode we sit with Caine Casket, a multi-hyphenated creative from New Jersey. We chat about depression, accepting culture, anger, and peace. Caine provides a glimpse of his upcoming album!
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Tune in monthly for in-depth transparent conversations on mental health and life with top-tier artists of color. Hosted by a regular degular girl from Brooklyn, NY. Follow Briana on Instagram @lesserknownbri.
16 Jan 2020
2. The Power of Black Mamas & Growth (feat. Rosehardt)
We're back and we're better with Rosehardt a Brooklyn based actor and musician unafraid of being vulnerable. Break-ups, faith, and depression in the black community are just some of the topics we tackle in this deep but fun episode.
Follow Rosehardt:
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@rosehardtmusic (Twitter)
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Tune in monthly for in-depth transparent conversations on mental health and life with top-tier artists of color. Hosted by a regular degular girl from Brooklyn, NY. Follow Briana on Instagram @lesserknownbri.
10 Dec 2019
1. Just Pray About It & Other Myths (feat. Chelsea Reject)
From high school to emotionally high and dry! We sit down with Chelsea Reject from Brooklyn, NY to discuss her latest album This Is Not My Final Form, dealing with disappointment, anxiety, and parental conflict.
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Donate to Chelsea's Studio Fundraiser ( https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rjct-finish-her-studio-for-2020 )
Follow Chelsea Reject:
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@chelseareject (Twitter)
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Tune in monthly for in-depth transparent conversations on mental health and life with top-tier artists of color. Hosted by a regular degular girl from Brooklyn, NY. Follow Briana on Instagram @lesserknownbri.
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