
Ep 2.5 – LovelyOcean
From When We See Each Other by Stereoactive Media
May 5, 2025 · 1h 9m · Season 2 · Episode 5
About this episode
LovelyOcean discusses their journey as an artist, inspirations, and challenges while reflecting on community resilience and the political climate.
In this episode of "When We See Each Other," host Nikkiesha McLeod sits down with the talented rapper and songwriter, LovelyOcean. Known for their engaging and authentic approach to music, LovelyOcean discusses their journey as an artist, their inspirations, and the challenges they've faced along the way. The episode opens with a powerful track from LovelyOcean titled "Soft," setting the tone for an exploration of resilience, hope, and joy in the midst of adversity. As LovelyOcean reflects on the recent wildfires in LA and their emotional toll on her community, she emphasizes the importance of coming together and helping one another during difficult times. The conversation then pivots to the current political climate, where LovelyOcean candidly discusses their struggles with information overload and anxiety but also their determination to cultivate hope and joy in their life through music and meaningful experiences. LovelyOcean shares their unique journey into music, which began with a foundation in poetry that later translated into rap. They share about their first foray into music, inspired by their ex-husband, and how they developed their skills over the years, all while…
People in this episode
Host: Nikkiesha McLeod
Guest: LovelyOcean
Topics covered
- music
- resilience
- community
- politics
- songwriting
- personal journey
Keywords
- LovelyOcean
- music
- resilience
- songwriting
- community
- politics
- anxiety
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Soft, Love
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