En Route to the Glazed Room
A collaborative music mix & interview with Glazed Muse Jessicunt, Tomorrow's Event + May Gems
ON THE WAY: A Collaborative Mix with Jessicunt
We collaborated with worldwide visual + sound artist and the brilliant mind behind Chiamaka Studio, JESSICUNT, to craft a fun and flirty sonic accompaniment for when you’re on-the-go—commuting to work, running errands, pregaming for the function, or setting the mood for a rendezvous. ON THE WAY is an uplifting soundscape crafted with the intention to hype you up on the physical and spiritual journey to your baddest self. Summer is just around the corner so consider this exclusive first listen a warm up + enjoy the vibes x
Glazed Muse: Jessica Udeh
Could you introduce yourself and share what initially inspired your journey in the creative space?
I’m Jessica Udeh, also known as Jessicunt, and I’m a swiss army knife honestly. If I’m not DJ’ing, I’m collaging, if I’m not doing that I’m producing a campaign for a friend, or helping book artists for events all over the world. I’m a dot connector, it feeds me to ideate, create, and connect. This path was purely inspired by a lack of the things I wanted to see.
How do you believe your work stands out, and which creators have influenced your style or approach?
By being precise, I don’t waste time, sugarcoat, or pacify. What you see/hear is exactly what I feel. The artists who inspire me operate in a similar way—my friend and longtime collaborator Soleil, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, M.I.A, Kesh, Venus X, and Kelis.
What is a significant challenge you've faced in your process and how have you grown from it?
I used to have a fear of sharing or being recognized for certain skills. The thought of having to be unwaveringly consistent due to perception was paralyzing to me. Especially with being neurodivergent and having so many people I looked up to tell me over the years that I needed to stick to one thing.. I’m just glad I stopped listening to them. I’m a fluid and mercurial human being, and I don’t need to “aspire” every day. Some days, I’m just here, some days I’m doing a whole bunch of random things, and some days there’s a linear and concise path of creation. All of it counts.
How do you engage in collaboration and stay innovative in your endeavors?
I try not to engage with other artists on the basis of relatability. I like to connect with people off of their essence, if we mesh, we mesh, if we don’t, we don’t. I enjoy working with individuals, truly sovereign beings. Connecting with people from different socio-ethnic backgrounds or religious creeds helps keep me aware, open, and objective. That constant state of connection and exploration contributes to how I’m able to come up with new ideas or flip old ones.
What advice would you give the young visionaries looking to establish themselves in the industry?
Decide who you are first, principle wise, if people are allowed to tell you who you are before you can lock in on a self-concept, they can steer your perception of yourself and ultimately your destiny. Once you decide who you are, commit to that. Feel free to change, harden, soften, loosen as much as you see fit, but only as YOU see fit.You’re allowed to change your mind.
Where do you see yourself heading in the next few years?
I honestly can’t say at the moment. I just hope I’m somewhere making art, making money, in love, and off the mfn internet.
Connect with Jessica and view more of her work on Instagram @jessic_nt @chiamakastudios
Tomorrow’s Event: The Glazed Room
We missed you so we’re bringing The Glazed Room back❣️ Join us tomorrow as we host a prelude to the city’s favorite season, featuring sounds by Sonset Academy, florals by The Flower Doula + signature Glazed cocktails. You know the vibes ~ put that shit on and let’s kick this summer off right.
May Glazed Gems
All Blues/Musiquarium Listening Bar
All Blues/Musiquarium is this beautiful, unique listening bar in TriBeCa where the music truly is the star of the show. The vibe is all about relaxing and immersing yourself in the sounds so everyone is mindful of the volume etiquette, letting the music do the talking. Highly recommend this spot for a date night moment—whether you’re taking your beloved or romancing yourself.
“Ming Smith: On The Road” Exhibit
Presented by Nicola Vassell Gallery in Chelsea, "Ming Smith: On the Road" is a collection of photographs from 1970-1993 that showcase Smith's exploration of diverse subjects and innovative techniques. Influenced by the Kamoinge Workshop and photographers like Brassaï and Diane Arbus, Smith's dynamic and experimental photography captures the vivid and fleeting essence of her subjects. Be sure to check out the show ~ now up until June 15th.
Not only is Lula Mae where we’re hosting The Glazed Room tomorrow, it’s also a contemporary Cambodian restaurant in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, featuring a sexy wine bar ambiance and a menu of standout small plates crafted by chef Dan San. Initially envisioned as a Southern bar food cocktail lounge, the current Myrtle Avenue location led to a menu inspired by San's Cambodian heritage and his grandmother's cooking, with highlights like hamachi crudo with lemongrass salsa, Sichuan chili vinegar fried tofu, and bone marrow with Cambodian fried bread. So come have dinner tomorrow and we’ll dance it off after⊹ ࣪ ˖