In this episode of Where Are We Podcast is a heartfelt, full-circle moment you’ll feel from start to finish. We sit down with Lawrence’s own Isha! an artist whose story is deeply tied to our host Andre X. Years ago, Andre was a teacher at Movement City ( and still is), introducing kids to the world of music, recording, and self-expression. One of his very first students? A 14-year-old Isha! wide-eyed and ready to create.
She opens up about how Andre’s influence helped her see music as more than a hobby , it was a way to find purpose, a possible path to school and opportunities, and most importantly, an outlet for kids to speak their truth.
Isha! shares her deeply personal journey, from the challenges at home — including sneaking out just to attend after-school programs because her mother didn’t want her pursuing music ,to understanding that her mother’s hesitation came from her own experience as a young singer whose dreams were derailed by early motherhood. That cycle could have stopped her, but instead, it fueled her drive to chase her passion no matter what.
Now a mother herself, Isha! speaks about the balance between raising her child and continuing to do what she loves. She talks about why she chose to drop “FromThe978” from her name , not as a rejection of Lawrence, but as a step toward reaching a bigger world while still carrying her hometown with her (literally tattooed on her skin).
We dive deep into themes of growth, healing, and self-discovery, from how therapy has helped her connect with her truest self, to why she feels she’s finally in a chapter of life where she’s living fully, creating freely, and opening her heart to love.
She also reflects on the huge roles Andre X and Drippy have played in her journey, shaping her as both an artist and a person. Without their guidance, she says, she wouldn’t be where she is today.
And of course, we close the episode with a can’t-miss S.DOT Story (Sex, Drugs & Other Things) from Isha! one you’ll be talking about long after the episode ends.
This conversation is about music, mentorship, community, and the power of believing in someone before they believe in themselves. It’s about breaking cycles, chasing dreams, and living life on your own terms.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Vices
4:00 Listening
8:00 Music Journey
12:00 Full Circle Moment
14:00 Childhood
16:00 Show & Prove
20:00 Family
23:00 Learning From Parents
28:00 Being A Mom
34:00 Wanting To Quit
37:30 No More "FromThe978"
39:00 Finally Living
45:00 Finding A Partner / Her Type / A Creative Person
48:00 Found Inner Self
50:00 Drippy
51:50 S.Dot (Sex, Drugs & Other Things)
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" All Mine " Out Everywhere !!!!!
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