“Before SCAD, I'd never even heard of Savannah and my research of the city didn't do it justice. Savannah is culturally diverse, historically rich, and aesthetically Devine. Having this city as my home has allowed me to connect more deeply with my spiritual self.”

‘My debut album, titled "CLEAR WATERS," is an intimate exploration of my struggles with romance, letting go of the past, and embracing my true identity. I’m knee-deep in lyric writing and hope to kick off production this summer. In my playlist, you’ll find inspiration from "Addison" by Addison Rae, "COWBOY CARTER" by Beyoncé, "MEGAN" by Megan Thee Stallion, and "Something Beautiful" by Miley Cyrus.’

“The subject of mental health—encompassing emotional, psychological, and social well-being—has often been marginally addressed for men due to the pervasive influence of toxic masculinity. This marginalization has dire consequences.”

“The history of rap dates back to the early 1970s, although similarities to rap span centuries in West African cultures. Griots, storytellers of West Africans, were known to tell their stories rhythmically. Over time, it's evolved into the expression we know today.”

“If you read March 14th's "HARIRU" blog, you'd know that Megan Thee Stallion's most recent album is heavily visually and spiritually inspired by Japanese culture. After being exposed to it through her, I decided to research the culture, discovering what I wanted to implement into the brand.”

“In Japan, ‘GODAI’, is the term for the 5 elements; water, fire, earth, wind, and void. This was perfect because it meant I had a blueprint for my 5-year business plan. The 5 act structure gave me a lot of room to really show my versatility and creativity, which I'm excited about.”

In Hariru's March 14th blog, the artist talks about culture, inspiration, and originality: " As an artist, it's (creating art) is taking some internal experience and externalizing it.