We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful UNIITY. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Asia below.
UNIITY, appreciate you joining us today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?
I’m very excited to release my newest single, GAG ORDER.
This single is really special to me because it details some of the experiences I’ve had as I continue my journey in the music industry. You learn that it’s much bigger than you; that you’re a small fly trapped in a much bigger web of business and music politics.
It’s about peeking behind the veil of wanting to live sustainably from music and realizing that there’s much more to it than that. It’s about the shitty deals you’re offered, labels and people rooting for you taking those deals, the shady industry parties, the ever-present entanglement music has with drugs, and the overwhelming feeling of loneliness when walking this path.
Friends and business acquaintances come and go, and terrible deals that you get offered come and go. However, there’s one thing that will always stay present- the crushing pressure of “what happens if I don’t accept this? Will this be my only shot?”
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
My name is Uniity!
I’m a black independent punk or alternative artist that’s from Philly.
The music I make is a blend of some many genres such as Hardcore punk, Darkwave, and Hip-Hop. If you enjoy music that goes against the grain, sounds like I might be a great fit for you!
My mission as an artist is the unification and normalization of LGBTQ+ POC making alternative/punk music. To take it a step further, it’s to carve out a place in the industry where it’s sustainable and community-oriented.
My love for heavier music came from curiosity as a child coupled with growing up in the West Philly punk scene.
My greatest accomplishment is cultivating a growing community that supports one another. One that prioritizes community over competition in the music field. From that, I was able to play at one of the biggest festivals, Afropunk!
Without the support from friends and amazing creatives from Punk Black, Onle Vibez (a studio space located in Baltimore), and countless others, I wouldn’t know as much as I do about how rich the scene is for music like mine.
Besides my music, im known really well for my vocal abilities and energetic live performances. Most people that has never seen me perform believe that I’m a normal singer and artist. When I’m on stage, that’s when I feel like myself. Whether it’s 5 people at the show or 500,000 i’ll still perform my everything.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
It’s being able to feel connected to everything. Every person that comes to the show and sticks around, the world around you, and most importantly, yourself.
Besides my mission, being on stage and performing is what keeps my going. It’s the thing that makes me feel connected, grounded, and myself regardless of the crowd.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
Growing up, you’re fed specific things regarding the music industry and about having passions and dreams.
Although I’m on the journey to become a bigger artist, I’ve learned that besides talent, it’s about who you know.
My message to other artists and creatives is to network. You never know who is present at your shows (even the shows with a small turnout) and you never know who knows who with in the music industry unless you talk.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @whoisuniity
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@Whoisuniity?si=0wN_1eqjk7TqpLCT
Image Credits
Avery Punk Black