Tell A Vision

This week on Tell A Vision, we’re flipping the mic to shine a light on one of our own — London, host, poet, and visionary behind Bar Heavy Tuesdays.

From being part of The Vision Detroit since day one to launching her own poetry-centered event series, London shares how she re-entered poetry through community, what it’s been like hosting our open mics, and how her art and business goals are evolving. It’s a full-circle conversation o...

This week on Tell A Vision, we sit down with one of our favorites — Reuel Jubilee, a Detroit-based poet and pro-family hip-hop artist who’s redefined what it means to stay true to your message.

In this episode, Reuel shares how his creative journey evolved from traditional hip-hop into a mission-driven movement rooted in clean lyrics, purpose, and poetry. We talk about what made him drop profanity from his music, how his presence in...

On this episode of Tell A Vision, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Niko Noir — a hot Detroit R&B singer who is about to release her project "Who Can Blame Niko?" We talk about her journey to creating the new album, her upcoming goals, and more.

Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠...

In this episode of Tell A Vision, we meet Victorino — a genre-defying artist from Southwest Detroit with a mission to build bridges through music. His diverse catalog reflects a desire to connect communities that don’t always cross paths, and his adaptability across genres challenges what it means to be a Detroit artist today.

Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This episode of Tell A Vision features Mat Larimer—artist, producer, engineer, and creative enabler—sharing his journey from being in college for business to producing albums across every genre.

Also known as Spare Key, Mat opens up about what it means to “enable” creativity, how studio accidents become art, and the deeper purpose behind his work: building community through sound. Whether scoring films, supporting new artists, or ma...

In this episode of Tell A Vision, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Kaprese Sharp, the artist known as GRABALENS, to explore her abstract artwork and the philosophy of “the space between.” Kaprese opens up about how intuition, community, and emotional storytelling shape her style and her hopes for the future of her art career.

Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat Larimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Outro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mat’s Apartment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week on Tell A Vision, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Lorenzo Barns—an R&B artist and dancer with influence from Michael Jackson and Chris Brown.

Raised in Ann Arbor and St. Louis, Lorenzo shares how childhood talent shows turned into recording sessions, how dancing gives him a unique voice, and how the process of his upcoming album went. He also talks about his experience with performing at The Vision's events.

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This week on Tell A Vision, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Leo Dashell, an R&B and Neo-Soul singer-songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. Known for her heartfelt lyrics and dreamy melodies, Leo opens up about the personal stories behind her songs like Bed, Summer Rain, and Revelations.

In this episode, she shares how Detroit’s creative energy shaped her music, what her writing process looks like, the importance of copyrighting ...

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Jalon—a music writer, poet, filmmaker, and storyteller with a deep passion for crafting meaningful narratives.

Jalon opens up about his lifelong journey as a writer, starting with music at six years old and evolving into poetry and screenwriting. He discusses the power of storytelling as a way to provoke thought and emotion, his creative approach to fi...

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Chandra, an artist whose work spans multiple creative mediums—including music, poetry, painting, and even cooking. As a Tamil-American and the child of refugees, Chandra’s art is deeply tied to his identity, history, and the experience of navigating different cultural worlds.

He opens up about how his heritage influences his creative process, how movin...

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with S.K.A.N., a rapper whose music blends futuristic sounds, uplifting energy, and his love for anime and video games.

S.K.A.N. shares how he never planned to make music but after falling in love with DJing, he found himself rapping just for fun. Now, he’s focused on shifting the narrative of Hip-Hop, creating music that feels fresh, exciting, and full of ...

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Mono Ultra, a Detroit-based producer and artist who started making beats during quarantine. Mono shares the story of how he first got into music, his biggest inspirations, and how collaboration has helped shape his sound.

⁠Intro Music: Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠⁠

Outro Music: Mat Larimer⁠

⁠Hosted by Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠

Presented by The Vision Detroit⁠

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Ritz, a visual artist from Detroit whose paintings bring dreams to life.

Ritz shares the story of rediscovering his passion for art through a vision from God, how dreams fuel her creative process, and the deeper meaning behind her work. She also reflects on the role of community in her journey and what makes Detroit’s art scene so special.

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In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie talks with Jupiter Star, a Detroit-based audio engineer, entrepreneur, and rapper/singer whose work is deeply influenced by spirituality. Jupiter shares how music first became his passion, the evolution of his sound, and the production techniques that define his artistry.

The conversation explores how spirituality guides Jupiter’s approach to music, business, and cre...

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Venus, a Detroit-based community organizer and multidisciplinary artist whose work spans visual art, movement, and healing practices. Venus shares how their artistic journey began, from early expressions of self through painting to incorporating aerial and burlesque dance as forms of storytelling and release.

The conversation explores Venus’s passion f...

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie chats with Dr. Stickbug, a rappers whose music navigates the duality of vulnerability and narcissism. He shares how his bold music persona reflects his artistic journey, why he leans into making toxic music, and why its important to him that mental health themes are present throughout his work.

Dr. Stickbug also discusses collaborating with his brother, the story be...

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie chats with Ca$hus, a Detroit-based musician and visual artist who recently released his debut EP Doozy.

Ca$hus opens up about how family influences and being homeschooled shaped his artistry, as well as his love for playing guitar and saxophone. The conversation explores his use of religious imagery in music, the joys of collaborating with friends, and the personal...

In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie chats with Sade, a multifaceted creative who does spoken word poetry and makes crystal waist beads. Sade discusses how her spirituality and artistry intertwine, being opinionated on TikTok, her feelings around working in groups, and her studies at Eastern Michigan University.

Follow @sadeeeada on Instagram for more.

Intro Music: ⁠Mat Larimer⁠, ⁠Mat's Apartment⁠

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In this episode of the Tell A Vision podcast, host Layla McMurtrie sits down with Alex Aldridge, CFO of The Vision and a talented visual artist. Alex shares his journey as an artist on the autism spectrum, how he creates digital art on his iPad, and why he’s passionate about supporting Detroit’s art community.

The conversation explores Alex’s role as both a leader and creator, his thoughts on the intersection of art and accessibili...