#whyastinrocks

[whyastinrocks]

Looking for new music? Clouds & Crayons are a duo from Jackson, Ms. Listen up and #GetUSome. 

#electrosoul #rnb alternative #lovesoliloquy #cloudsncrayons #click play #for your playlist #spoken word #itunes #spotify #blackgirlmagic #whyastinrocks #southernmusic #edm #blues #darkwave #thank me later

[protectyoenergy]

@whyastinrocks https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Lie5VlnXP/?igshid=da9t16xtylsq

[crafttrap]

#Repost @whyastinrocks ・・・ This Friday, we’re with the shits! #FEMLANTA ALL FEMALE ART SHOW 🌸🌻🌸🌼🌸🌻🌸🌼 “THE SECRET GARDEN” 🌱🌺🌷 APRIL 12th, 2019 Time: 7pm to 11pm Curated by @inkedbyhoney x @crafttrap Location: @petersstreetstation Sounds by: @boogielov Hosted by: @ladi_sunshine ADMISSION: FREE BUY ART, SHOP LOCAL , SUPPORT THE ARTS // #FORTHECULTURE #thesecretgarden _____________________________________ FOR THE CULTURE BY THE CULTURE 🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺 The show is to showcase women of all races, ages, and experience levels in art. Rather your 10 yrs old or 70 I believe that all women should have an opportunity to shine in the art industry. This showcase is for the woman trying to become the best artist she can be which is a She-Boss. The talented group ranges in different mediums as well. Not just painting but also film, poetry, and music. The future is female so why not give them the platform that is needed for the community _____________________________________ ART VENDORS LIVE ART VIBES NETWORK SHOP MUSIC . https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFC_JvDz8a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wa4eibyj8iad

#repost #femlanta #fortheculture #thesecretgarden

[welovenappyhair]

Vocalist: Astin Rocks; @whyastinrocks 

Duo: Clouds & Crayons; @cloudsncrayons (IG)

Snippet from “Dangerous Crush” | Tiny Desk Contest 2017

View full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kA-OKAMaps

Just trying to find other Black girls who rock. 

#curly #nappy #black girl #afro #hairstyle #submission

[offbeatjxn]

This Thursday @collectiveblack is screening and discussing Dope. With a panel discussion from @whyastinrocks @_hiphopfiend and @aldenkirkland moderated by @ritabrentcomedy FREE EVENT. #offbeatjxn #movienight #comingofage (at Offbeat)

#offbeatjxn #movienight #comingofage

[whyastinrocks]

It's Femcee Friday!, so go on @cloudsncrayons page and get you some. #linkintheirbio #grits #cloudsncrayons #bbymutha #vitamincea #sikaj #abra #tirad #whyastinrocks

#abra #whyastinrocks #sikaj #vitamincea #bbymutha #grits #linkintheirbio #tirad #cloudsncrayons

[whyastinrocks]

When you finally wrapped filming a long-form video you conceived this time last year. #lovesoliloquy When a segment of your Long-form video will be featured in @crossroadsfilm Fest. #NeverMakeLove When the last shoot came together at the last moment including this $15 chair from @goodsamaritansociety When you're about to celebrate your hard work overseas for 5 days. When your Doc Martens look like dis. When your DP is @philip_scarborough. When you know @cloudsncrayons about to hit you with that heat this Spring. It's a wrap. You've been warned. Thank you to all who made this possible. #wrappartycomingsoon #lovesoliloquyshoot #blackgirlmagic #blessed #whyastinrocks #surprisesurprise #lifeasanartist #lightscameraaction #lightscamerafashion #warriorprincessvibes #come4me #dangerouscrush #indiefilmmaking #cloudsncrayons #theNod #uglylikenoise #ladonna #contradiction

#whyastinrocks #blackgirlmagic #lovesoliloquy #thenod #uglylikenoise #contradiction #surprisesurprise #lifeasanartist #lightscamerafashion #come4me #indiefilmmaking #cloudsncrayons #wrappartycomingsoon #blessed #warriorprincessvibes #lightscameraaction #nevermakelove #lovesoliloquyshoot #dangerouscrush #ladonna

[whyastinrocks]

Grammy’s: 24 Hrs Later... ish

1. I’m sick of dancehall flavored pop. And I hate that I like “Shape of You.”  Almost as much as I like Side to Side (but only ‘cuz I’m a hoe).  *Tik-toks*

2. Been fuckin’ with Adele since 19. I’m glad for her outspokenness, her sincerity, her candor and her love for Beyoncé.

3. Beyoncé’s snub almost made me cry to sleep. But a friend, thankfully reminded me, and the rest of Facebook, that black women’s artful expressions are always valid. Now and forever. 

4. Fuck what you heard, ANTI is iconic. 

5. I still don’t know if I ever care to be nominated for a Grammy. Maybe I’ll cross that road when I get there. 

#Singer-Songwriter #cloudsncrayons #whyastinrocks #thought #blackwomen #blackwomenaremagic

[whyastinrocks]

And don't think for a SECOND that I didn't tell my kids to search @cloudsncrayons #tinydeskcontest2017 video! Trying to get 150 views by midnight! Click the link in my bio, comment, and share! #teacherbyday #rockstarbynight #MsRocks #whyastinrocks #cloudsncrayons #linkinbio #rockstar #electrosoul #ootd #outfitoftheday #defafilter #tinydesk (at Jackson, Mississippi)

#cloudsncrayons #ootd #rockstar #rockstarbynight #linkinbio #whyastinrocks #outfitoftheday #defafilter #electrosoul #msrocks #teacherbyday #tinydeskcontest2017 #tinydesk

[whyastinrocks]

#SubTeacherBae I'm always hustling. Somewhere, somehow, some way. And my purpose follows me. I enjoy working with youth. And my fly follows me. Because duh. #substituteteacher #whyastinrocks #lovewhatyoudo #lovetheprocess this gig ain't forever but Imma do it well and look fine too! #nofilter (at City of Jackson)

#lovewhatyoudo #lovetheprocess #substituteteacher #subteacherbae #whyastinrocks #nofilter

[whyastinrocks]

Clouds & Crayons

“The Ties” 

(2016)

#ambient #ambient music #spoken word #other world #visual poetry #Black Filmmakers #black film #women in film #relationships #toxic relationships #lovers and friends #short film #letting go #let go #whyastinrocks #clouds and crayons #cloudsncrayons #lovesoliloquy

[whyastinrocks]

I wrote this about a friend. A lover. A homieloverfriend I couldn’t leave behind, who finds his way beside me whether I like it, or not. The ties that bind. 

Clouds & Crayons

“The Ties” 

(2016)

#Experimental #Experimentalfilm #experimental film #abstract #ambient #haunting #hauntingmemories #ties that bind #more than friends #spoken word #blackout #Black Filmmakers #women in film #whyastinrocks #cloudsncrayons #mississippi #gulfofmexico #gulf coast #lovesoliloquy

[crafttrap]

#Repost @whyastinrocks ・・・ -i ain’t got the rights to this music- 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣HAAAAPPPYYY FRIIYYYAAAAAYY! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ || wanna know why I’m danincing to @saintheron ‘s masterpiece in front of @nikiaphoenix ‘s masterpiece? Reasons: April 12TH 📆 is ONE WEEK AWAY (and other non related reasons) • Happening at @petersstreetstation 7-11pm: #Femlanta takin ovahhh with the #theSecretGarden 🌸 🌺 Show! Free.99, experience the work or female artsists from up and down the East Coast, down to the Gulf. Happy to share my musical film #LoveSoliloquy just one more time! ❤️❤️ • Happening at @plazaatlanta at 9:30pm: The dark Satirical comedy #GreenerGrass makes its Atl premiere, as a part of the @atlantafilmfestival!Led by two amazing female film directors, I worked as Extras Casting Coordinator. Def one of my favorite projects to date! So every pastel shirt you see on the background - all me, baby! 👚 👕 #BraceYourself • Plus (+): The story I have been wanting to tell for years is FINALLY in post production. More on that later - I’m just so blessed to stick with my guns and staying focused! 🎞 🤘🏾 • And finally, pollen blizzard aside, I’m happy it’s spring. Soon, it shall be thot outside. My body is ready. • What are you guys excited about? Leave in the comments!Hope you’ve had a prosperous week! Get out there and Stay Flooooo (to this song, which I have no rights to #pleaseIGdontbeahater) • #weoutchea #atlanta #blackwomeninfilm #stayflo #whenigethome #whenigeton #blackgirlmagic #whataflex #finewomenfriday https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4XGEqDUiQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sd82o5w2lrni

#repost #femlanta #thesecretgarden #lovesoliloquy #greenergrass #braceyourself #pleaseigdontbeahater #weoutchea #atlanta #blackwomeninfilm #stayflo #whenigethome #whenigeton #blackgirlmagic #whataflex #finewomenfriday

[protectyoenergy]

#Repost @whyastinrocks ・・・ 📣 Chum OWN! We’re down to our last five days ! 🌺 Get down with the GANG ! Helps us reach at least 80% of our goal. Click the link in mine or @realkucci_ ‘s bio to support women filmmakers take on the big boys 💪🏾 • • • • -#atlfilm #gafilm #realfakes #realvsfake #webseries #comedyseries #laffs #comedienne #comedienne #dryhumor https://www.instagram.com/p/B9YDjk4l5px/?igshid=12rhb839xeess

#repost #atlfilm #gafilm #realfakes #realvsfake #webseries #comedyseries #laffs #comedienne #dryhumor

[crafttrap]

#Repost @whyastinrocks ・・・ -i ain’t got the rights to this music- 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣HAAAAPPPYYY FRIIYYYAAAAAYY! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ || wanna know why I’m danincing to @saintheron ‘s masterpiece in front of @nikiaphoenix ‘s masterpiece? Reasons: April 12TH 📆 is ONE WEEK AWAY (and other non related reasons) • Happening at @petersstreetstation 7-11pm: #Femlanta takin ovahhh with the #theSecretGarden 🌸 🌺 Show! Free.99, experience the work or female artsists from up and down the East Coast, down to the Gulf. Happy to share my musical film #LoveSoliloquy just one more time! ❤️❤️ • Happening at @plazaatlanta at 9:30pm: The dark Satirical comedy #GreenerGrass makes its Atl premiere, as a part of the @atlantafilmfestival!Led by two amazing female film directors, I worked as Extras Casting Coordinator. Def one of my favorite projects to date! So every pastel shirt you see on the background - all me, baby! 👚 👕 #BraceYourself • Plus (+): The story I have been wanting to tell for years is FINALLY in post production. More on that later - I’m just so blessed to stick with my guns and staying focused! 🎞 🤘🏾 • And finally, pollen blizzard aside, I’m happy it’s spring. Soon, it shall be thot outside. My body is ready. • What are you guys excited about? Leave in the comments!Hope you’ve had a prosperous week! Get out there and Stay Flooooo (to this song, which I have no rights to #pleaseIGdontbeahater) • #weoutchea #atlanta #blackwomeninfilm #stayflo #whenigethome #whenigeton #blackgirlmagic #whataflex #finewomenfriday https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4XLxhjpba/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=103r156gj68td

#repost #femlanta #thesecretgarden #lovesoliloquy #greenergrass #braceyourself #pleaseigdontbeahater #weoutchea #atlanta #blackwomeninfilm #stayflo #whenigethome #whenigeton #blackgirlmagic #whataflex #finewomenfriday

[whyastinrocks]

Just a snippet from our Tiny Desk Contest Submission :)

View the entire live performance, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kA-OKAMaps

Song: Dangerous Crush Album: Love Soliloquy

Lyrics & Vocals by: Astin Rocks (@whyastinrocks) Music Composition: Loki Antiphony 

Clouds & Crayons is the future. 

#blackgirlsaremagic #blackgirlsrock #subpop #dynamicduo #tinydesk #tinydeskcontest #soul #electrosoul #newmusic #dangerouscrush #lovesongs #cowrieshells #cowriejewelry #flowercrowns #altos #cloudsncrayons rockstars #darkwave #blues #sneakpeek