ABOUT THE GUEST: Born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, Richard Parris Scott has used their artistic practice to build the foundation which their brand stands on. They've performed self-written and produced music with their band at festivals, performed original compositions with theHolyoke Civic Symphony orchestra, and in 2024 released their second full-length album, ‘All’s Good.’- Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay- Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media===0:09 Introduction to When We See Each Other4:52 Meeting Richard Paris Scott6:09 Practicing Hope and Joy10:04 The Power of Teaching11:54 Musical Beginnings14:48 Relationship with Music18:14 Evolution of Musical Identity25:53 Exploring ‘All's Good’30:05 The Theme of Love34:59 Creating “Unlovable”39:08 Music as Poetry43:41 Identity in Music51:54 Existence First1:03:40 Influences and Inspirations1:09:13 Unique Musical Flows1:15:31 Live Performance vs. Studio Work1:16:51 Shoutouts to Fellow Artists1:20:22 Where to Find Richard1:22:08 Outro