Jessica Levin

Chicago-based photographer and creative director with a focus on intimate portraits and female empowerment.

Sam Lynn Davis

Freelance web developer and photographer working and residing in Chicago.

photo by Jessica Levin

Nev Rosales

Nev Rosales

photo by Jessica Levin

With Cuban and Guatemalan roots, Chicago darling Nev Rosales blends her deep Latina soul with slick beats and elegant vocals, winding you into an atmosphere far above the clouds.

With Cuban and Guatemalan roots, Chicago darling Nev Rosales blends her deep Latina soul with slick beats and elegant vocals, winding you into an atmosphere far above the clouds.

What influences your work the most?

Amy Winehouse

Celia Cruz

Tierra Whack

Tyler, the Creator

photo by Jessica Levin
photo by Jessica Levin

Let’s talk a bit about your chosen field. How did you start out? When did you realize this was what you wanted to do?

It started when I was just a little kid. I remember being around 4 or 5 years old and just always singing and making up songs and bothering everyone around me! My parents used to play music at this church and they couldn't keep me away from the piano. So they put me in piano lessons when I was five and from then I just grew up playing music.

photo by Jessica Levin

For Your

Ears

Only

What do you aim to communicate through what you make?

For me, making music has always been an outlet and a way to grow. But I hope to have people connect with what they hear. Whether it be a sad slower song or an I'm-a-bad-bitch lift, I hope people can hear themselves in it.

photo by Jessica Levin
photo by Jessica Levin

Describe your process of creating in a few words.

Most of the time ideas come in unexpected moments. When I'm washing the dishes, driving, or getting ready to go somewhere. I'm so thankful for those moments.

Describe your process of creating in a few words.

photo by Jessica Levin

Most of the time ideas come in unexpected moments. When I'm washing the dishes, driving, or getting ready to go somewhere. I'm so thankful for those moments.