Lil Fleem: From Graphic Design to a Solo Rap Career

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Lil Fleem (Shykeem Grove) had astronomical success with his chill, melodic single "Yellow," but what could be more impressive than 600,000+ streams? The fact that he started out as a graphic designer, eager to make mixtape covers but never content to let someone else be his boss.

Hannah Jadagu, incoming freshman at NYU, shares how she rose to success with "Unending," an alternative R&B track she released earlier this year. Her unique sound draws on influences by Clairo, beabadoobee, Dayglow, and others. We sat down with her on Zoom as part of our In the Stacks interview series.

Cole Toto, who studies Dramatic Writing at NYU, talks about balancing humor and vulnerability in his music. We sat down with him on Zoom as part of our In the Stacks interview series.

Michelle Bae, rising senior at NYU Tisch’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, is celebrating the release of her most recent single “Tape It Back Together,” a pop track filled with glittering synths and unapologetic lyrics. We sat down with her on Zoom as part of our In the Stacks interview series.

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