We’re looking forward to introducing you to AaL3y9h. Check out our conversation below.
AaL3y9h, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I’m walking an ancestral path that has no bounds. Many women in my Jamaican family have lost their destiny to a man. The impact my narcissistic father made on my life, during my childhood, remains a prominent reminder of the vow I made to myself to always choose me. I’ve never received help or guidance towards facing obstacles on my path because individuals don’t want to further encourage my success. My current environment induces the feeling of hopelessness which often hinders my light. Feeling as though I’m wandering this path aimlessly is a constant emotional wave I’m familiar with. Most days’ I feel detached from my work or intense exhaustion from drowning in my doubt. I’m later reminded, by my constant influx of new opportunities, to keep showing up for myself and to conquer this mental game.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello, I’m AaL3y9h, a creative mastermind. Any creative hobbies you can think of, I’ve probably done it. Videography & photography are my main passions along with fashion styling. The first visual radio station, 8.52#St6ioN, created by me, allows me to redefine music culture. I curate spiritualistic playlist’s &/ graphically design relaxing visuals for my audience to engage with. {More projects in development.} Lastly, for now, I recently took a side quest as a backup dancer in a music video. My brand is to be as free-spirited & eye opening as possible. While my presence still exists, my ancestral job in this lifetime is to show people to their shadow and influence their healing. I’m currently working to produce my own music, develop an underground artist collaboration playlist, and travel the world to advance my photography & videography credits.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I would describe myself as patient & understanding. People receive a lot of leeway when dealing with me because I’ve learned to conceptualize the concept, “not everyone is perfect” through my past. However, many individuals, determined to perceive my kindness as naive, pushed my boundaries past its limits, therefore turning my kindness into anger.
What I believe breaks a bond between two people are purposeful misunderstandings, lack of consideration for one’s mental state, siphoning my energy to initiate your recharge, disingenuous support, copycats instead of influences, putting individuals on pedestals, attempting to humble me because you’re insecure, and knowingly wasting the love I give because your only desire is to take what you can benefit from.
I don’t care for restoring broken connections nor have I ever fated the possibility.
If I cut someone off, then they’ve committed an irreversible act that I refuse to accept an apology for. Someone can apologize 46 times and still have the courage to do you dirty. If you were disingenuous when I left you then I guarantee you will still be disingenuous when we meet again…people don’t change.
When you were sad or scared as a child, what helped?
I’m a sad & detached child. Traumatic experiences caused me to shut off my heart, especially when coming from two emotionally unavailable households. I dissociate most of the time which causes delayed processing. Loud music helped me cope with my parents arguing. Growing up in Manhattan, NYC exposed me to countless creative opportunities which occupied the majority of my time. Constantly traveling between the Bronx & and Brooklyn left me no time to slow down and express my gratitude for the city’s scenery. I later picked up film-photography to help relive my most valued moments forever. Fashion stems from my self-expression. Sharing my emotions through clothing further restores my self confidence & boosts my morale. Showing up authentically in all my emotions has allowed me to heal past wounds and open new growth spaces for myself.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, the public version of me is the real me. I’ve noticed that many individuals tend to mask their true identities to avoid shame, disapproval, or abandonment from the ones they “love”. Ultimately, sacrificing love from self but also, the love from individuals who would have needed their authenticity. I’ve watched people I loved turn on me which caused me to hide within. I would wear a mask to prevent the pain when in reality, the mask was my pain. Understanding that protecting myself from a broken world, that requires my perspective, is the ONLY factor suppressing my potential. I’ve gone through many individuals attempting to secretly take me down, be my replacement, &//or steal my creative life. Healing my past experiences has given me the strength to unveil myself fully WITHOUT room for others’ judgement.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
As I’ve stated in my previous interview, as a child, I’ve always known that I wanted to engage in my creative space. Family members, supposed friends, and educators constantly filled my mind with doubt, trying to distract me from my original path, but people cannot cloud my creative visions. I believe that all the projects I’m developing and have already developed are the direct result of my suppressed memories//emotions & forgotten trauma. The world has done a number on my inner child but I refuse to let her spirit die. My birth right is to facilitate & source all of the messages the universe sends my way, no matter the cost.
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