Web3 is no small thing — just ask Charm Taylor!

Charm (she/her) brings her magic to the i-wave spotlight this week, and while her music shines and speaks brilliantly on its own, it’s Charm the extraordinary person all around that sets her apart. Her long list of accolades range from curating art exhibits, to motherhood, to fronting a post punk band for five years (!), to recently selling out her music NFT for “Fresh Air” on sound. 

From its opening soulful notes, “Fresh Air” is the kind of record that artists at all levels reach for every time we hit the studio: storytelling songwriting that pulls the listener in; an undeniable groove; a hook that stays with you and lifts you up. Phew! A record this hard is the result of years of honing her sound, and honing herself. 

A listen through Charm’s debut album, 2021’s SHE IS THE FUTURE, is a colorful journey through a kaleidoscope of styles & sounds. Charm tells stories of her life, her ancestors, her community. Her work is political and urgent while also feeling celebratory and hopeful. Lyrically, Charm the MC wastes not one word, and you’ll find yourself hanging on to every one of them. These songs are not crafted for record execs and TikTok snippets; this is a creator in her element at (soul) work.

Web3 has proven to be a place where independent artists can bloom by both finding a new audience and bigger financial gains. After spending some time with Charm and her work, I’m thrilled to see her recognized in new & meaningful ways. “And even if you feel you are off path, you’re not off path.” – “THE PATH,” Charm Taylor 

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Artist Statement of the Moment: What’s your story?

Queen Charm Taylor —-Olútító Amoná Koní, deep delta roots, St. Louis born, New Orleans living liberationist & pollinator is generating new music and art as movement in the throes of social revolution, emergent motherhood, and a global yearning for a better world. Charm is a multidisciplinary artist, creative curator, builder, and advocate. Charm led curation and programming at the 2022 Essence Festival Tech Summit. She believes in the transformative power of art and cultural activism. Charm Taylor has presented works at Essence Festival, Art Basel Welcome to the AfroFuture, Southern Sonic Festival, Luna Fètê, New Orleans African American Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, Art for Amnesty, EthDenver, Jazz and Heritage Foundation, Pop Montreal, Focus Wales, NFTs = ART, NFT NYC, Contemporary Arts Center, Antennae Gallery, Alternate Roots, The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, and more. A current “Artists at Work” fellow in residence and creator of “The Road Within EP” & “She is the Future”, Charm is a creative powerhouse aligning art, music, education and new technology for impact.

How are you feeling now?

Perpetual gratitude, hopeful, blessed, emotionally restored and spiritually protected because sometimes I just soak in roses and focus on body medicine y’all. Like transcending the physical sometimes ya know.

What does success mean to you?

Success is living on my own terms. Experiencing deep fulfillment, feeling alignment and purpose in my daily life, and being able to sustain and thrive from the value of my gifts, talents, experience, and wisdom.

What do you do as an artist/creator?

Charm Taylor is the goddess emcee. A future forward creative power house gifting us bars, enchanting melodies, and prophetic messages that call us into our personal power to manifest our own realities.

What work of yours has you excited & inspired right now?

I’m excited about my upcoming drop “Fresh Air” feat. Old Orleans, a new radio show launching with Chic Bangs exploring vinyl collection and music NFTs , the cosmos, and community called “ON Wax” we are just finalizing some details that will make the experience more rich. Also excited for BUDL charm era about learning to code! Oh and upcoming Zoratopia Miami performance what a time!

What does web3 mean to you, and what excites you about it?

Ownership, Community, Connectedness, Building again.

What artists/creators are inspiring you right now & why?

FSR is especially inspiring to me. Miles Ryan Harris, June Jissle, Scolla, Cam Murdoch, The Glass XYZ fam, Jamee Cornelia, omg have you heard Isadore Noir‘s voice? Have you heard Brooke D? Omg! GRL is inspiring! I love Wav World and UVR creators too! Always inspired by Latashá, Iman Europe, TiKA, YahZarah, SassyBlack, BlackDave, omg, TK is a star! The creator community as a whole I am inspired by Us! I could really go on and on fr.

Fill in the blank: I wish the web3 music world was more ___________________.

Bullish on itself! Web3 is no small thing! Really, like we need to really deeply see how important what we are doing is. It’s really reshaping the world.

Describe yourself in one word!?

Sweet Fiyah

What question do you wish more people asked you?

How are you doing mama? What are you building? What do you need? How can I help?

What message do you have for fans/supporters?

I am immensely grateful to speak to you on a soul level, thank you for your support and belief. I pray my music remains a tools you use to do this life thing to the best of your ability. I am dreaming daily of the ways we will continue to change the world in big and small ways together. Thank you for growing and evolving with me.

How do you stay grounded in the VERY online world of web3?

I don’t compartmentalize anymore, so I connect in authentic ways that keep with the pace ebb and flow of my life. If it’s a kid moment I say alright y’all gotta go do dinner time or if it’s a irl stressor I will say what it is and most times relate with me or honor my needs. I also manage my expectations of self and others. Grace compassion honesty these things help. Meetings outdoors as much as possible. Restoration over everything! Days of the week where I’m not taking or giving calls, and the art! Making art that speaks always to the internal and external happenings.

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xo C