Can’t Colonize the Vibe is a space for music lovers, boundary pushers, and culture keepers. Curated by artist and creative Cherrelle Champagne, the blog amplifies Philadelphia and Philly-adjacent artists through reflection, storytelling, and a deep commitment to cultural legacy.
Making the Familiar Feel New: How PRLM CHLD is Reframing Covers as a Bridge to Their Sound
Philadelphia duo PRLM CHLD is rethinking the role of the cover song. With their Karaoke Covers series, produced by Pride Zu and paired with visuals from Elijah Crawford’s Ugly Art...
Walt Kin Is a Philadelphia Artist You Don’t Know—But Maybe That’s the Point
Walt Kin, created by Philadelphia native Justin Marquese DeWalt and Los Angeles-based Eric Watkins, is a fully in‑house music project that blends funk, alt‑R&B, and rock with striking, self‑designed visuals....
Sam Smith’s New Single Features a Chorus of Hometown Greats
Philly vocalists are front and center on Sam Smith’s latest single, “To Be Free.”A chorus of singers from Philadelphia spent months recording background vocals for Smith’s upcoming album — and...