we wrote excellent during the lockdown in the height of the global outrage, stemming from the brutal killing of George Floyd but also the women who sadly had their lives taken; Breanna Taylor, the injustices of Sandra Bland years prior and countless other black lives. life was really heavy and i felt burnt out by the weight of the world. i realised more than ever how important self care is and this was echoed by my sister circle, a group of women who support, uplift and hold space for one another. together we had conversations around the challenges of being women of colour and how choosing joy is in itself an act of resilience. ‘excellent’ confronts the ideology of upholding ‘black excellence’ and instead focuses on the fact that we already are excellent. i hope this hugs you like a warm cup of honey chamomile tea. excellent out now in the ether ✨ ——————————————————————— produced by @iamthegarden co written w @ashainewhite @zeonkeys saxophone @kenjifenton mixed at @thefriarystudios out via @otherprojectshq ———————————————————————————— photography by @karisbeau creative direction @dd.vaughan @sheenabrobbey @kyravsion art direction @ritz_da_builder @sheenabrobbey styling @reeree.f hair @lucohair artwork @kentekwame colour grade @smithtownstudios makeup @gracemacartneymakeup exec prod @iamsabrinaanne