I’m really into creating intersections where they never existed before.” – Sama’an Ashrawi

Sama’an Ashrawi wears many hats. He’s a writer, producer, and creative director for many different projects. He runs a site called Smntcs.com, which covers different genres of music and other entertainment categories. Ashrawi was interviewed by Darian Harvin, who runs a podcast called, “Am I Allowed to Like Anything Anymore?”. Harvin broadcast this episode of her podcast live from the Fairmont panel session. Ashrawi has worked with numerous artists, like Bun B and Thundercat. He is currently working on a documentary called “All Star Tribute to UGK”, and co-produced and directed an animated short called “Afrofuturism,” because he feels as though black people and futurism are two categories that don’t often intersect.

Ashrawi says the most important thing is to have a sense of self-awareness and social intelligence. His parents always said to surround yourself with people you admire and have the same ambitions and goals as you.