The Journey of Jovan Landry How the Multi-Hyphenate Breathes Life into the DIY Scene

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Written by Jordan Moore-Stone — "With a camera in one hand and a microphone in the other, Jovan Landry boasts a dynamic resume that represents the City of Chicago and the world. With a global view and creativity that has no bounds, this local emcee keeps the culture on its toes. Growing up hearing her mom listen to the likes of Mary J. Blige, Tupac, and The Notorious B.I.G, Jovan Landry wrote her first rap at the age of 17. Fascinated by the curation of the arts, she quickly found her home at the intersection of music and cameras. “That was a form of therapy for me,” says Jovan Landry.