“Pretending was too much work”, as expressed by interdisciplinary artist Nyugen Smith, a hybrid of both Haitian and Trinidadian blood. He graced SQR Podcast with transparency as he delved into his upbringing in Trinidad; including his cultural adjustment after moving back to America during his most formative years, how art chose him, and the visual and physical influences he attributes toward embracing his own aesthetics. Coming from a broken family in Trinidad to attend a boarding school in Pennsylvania, he desperately tried to fit in. This even included trying to lose his innate accent.
Realizing it was easier to be himself, he eventually found acceptance in college via a group of Haitians- an ancestry he was far disconnected from (an emotion better heard and felt at the end of the podcast in his spoken word). Smith, a scholar with straight A’s and B’s as a Political Science major, had his schoolwork all mapped out; until he took two pivotal art classes to fill up his electives. Those two classes flipped his world upside down.
Art became his language. Soon after, he was invested in rapping, theater, painting and sculpture, and his evolution since has been anything but dull. From traveling to study art in Florence, Italy, to selling his art to college administrators and eventually hosting his own art show, Smith says it’s all about his support system. Without support from peers, friends, and family, he claims he would be nowhere.
His whole life story is wrapped into this podcast, as he leaves us with the biggest jewel on this episode: “For those who are struggling to find themselves, and to find that thing in life that makes you want to get up every day, I wish they find that thing because there’s nothing like it.” With his work currently on display at Perez Art Museum, and being part of The Other Side of Now: Foresight in Contemporary Caribbean Art, this is just the tip of the iceberg for Nuygen Smith. We hope you appreciate his narrative as much as we did. Enjoy.
Dj Scram Jones Spins, where it came from for Squirrel Rosenberg. Can you guess who these classics inspired?
Nas fiftieth birthday, an epic Nas fiftieth Birthday Mix, curated by none other than legendary DJ Scram Jones via Squirrel Rosenberg.
Statik Selekt, Real Hip Hop and SQR,
Floyd Simmons, aka 90 Degrees, founder of Zone 90 graphics. The creator of the Big L mural, the DMX mural and most recent, the Harriet Tubman mural at Berry Lane Park Jersey City NJ
Sunday Service creator, Big Von, blessed SQR with another Classic Mix
Floyd Simmons aka 90 Degrees, founder of zone 90 graphics, creator of the Big L. mural 140th and Lenox Ave, Harlem NY. Creator of the DMX mural 55 School Street, Younkers NY
Sunday Service creator, Big Von delivers something so classic we had to share.
Squirrel Rosenberg Culture Dance Hall Mix. Jus Fi Fun.
Bravery Studios founder Marvin Perdomo aka Marv the producer deliveries a brilliant synopsis of this journey from being created to being the creator.
Christina Piedra, Dance instructor and Entrepreneur Eloquently shares her story and makes history as the 1st Latin dance instructor to visit SQR
Squirrel Rosenberg Salutes DJ Neil Armstrong
Nyugen Smith, Inter disciplinary/Inter-visionary artist, honors SQR podcast with an exclusive visit.
Jack Dylan Sound back at SQR, shares his passion for life, music and the future. Another powerful experience and performance.
Christo Remy dropping jewels with Jack Dylan Sound performing, SQR’s most unforgettable podcast. NUTS
Wu Tang Clan throw back mix from the fingers of Squirrel Rosenberg
Omar The Comedian and DJ Marlon B kicks off SQR Podcast’s 1st episode of our 2022 season at our new studio in the Art Factory
Squirrel Rosenberg gets behind the Serato and Plays his favorite hip hop bangers
Squirrel Rosenberg spends time alone and this is the Product of Solitude. Enjoy time Alone.
Jeffrey Reid, consigliere, brother, husband, phenomenal father and friend, a few of the roles passionately played by this unique human being
Wear Your Crown Challange creator, Jessica Martinez illuminates SQR with knowledge and powerful presence.
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