Mellow Meds Artist Spotlight - ANNI
Musician and artist, Anni returns to the Humble & Free Farm for the 4.20 Edition of Mellow Meds.
Anni is a guest favourite and we got caught up on what she’s been up to since her last performance on the farm.
The 420 Edition of Mellow Meds will mark your THIRD appearance as the featured artist. What keeps you coming back to the event?
“The energy and connection. Something in my spirit resonates deeply with the experience of Mellow Meds. Ever since I was first approached to be a part of the experience, it was just something that was really special to me. It has definitely been one of the most cherish-able collaborations that I have been a part of thus far as an artist.“
We noticed your name change from @AnnieTheVoice to @ItJustAnni_. Can you tell us more about your identity as an artist?
“The name change from AnnieTheVoice to just “Anni.” represented to me, the removal of borders or the breaking down of the box that I was putting myself into. “Anni.” is an artist in every single way. It’s my existence. My identity is a reminder to never stop existing as an artist or as a work of art in progress. I am a poet, musician, visual artist, thespian, writer and a creator in every form just simply condensed into one identifying word, “Anni.”.”
Can you share a bit about what you’ve been working on recently?
“Recently I have just been exploring. These explorations have lead me to thinking deeper, gaining perspective, developing my identity and erasing this line that we often develop as artist where there has to be a clear distinction between Anni. as an artist and Annia as a person. I have been working on allowing myself to exist as just one being. I have been focusing heavily on the lyrical impact of my songs; developing my lyricism and exploring ways that my art can most authentically be the documentation of my journey through this existential plane.”
You know we believe in word | sound | power . What’s one goal you’re speaking into existence this year?
“This goal is just so broad, but letting my heart guide my creativity and walking with intention. I don’t quite believe in the concept of time constraints such as “this year”. I believe divine timing is unmeasurable. By this I mean, of course it is my goal to release more music and to produce more art and definitely have more loved filled collaborations in the near future, but ultimately my goal is to approach every experience and opportunity with an open heart and to just allow things to flow as they should and as they are destined to.”
Finally, where can fans find your music online?
“Currently, Instagram is the only place that you can find me @itsjustanni_ . While I still have my online presence in the works, I would definitely encourage you to be on the look out for my availability on other social media platforms as well as my music on major streaming platforms.”
