YawnyBlew and amir. are multidisciplinary artists and activists from New York City. Connecting over their mutual love of music and passion for representation, the duo collaborated on a pair of remixes in the fall of 2021 for Yawny's single "R.I.P," which were featured in Rolling Stone IN.

Fueled by their desire to center black queer voices and plus-sized bodies, Yawny and amir. are collaborating on a series of releases through 2023 with a focus on their respective journeys through gender, sexuality, and body image. With these releases, the pair plan to create inclusive conversations with other creatives at their various intersections to spotlight those not often showcased in the mainstream media. This includes fellow artists, models, activists, entrepreneurs, and more.

Their single "I Need U More,"is current available on all streaming platforms. An interpolation of Yawny's "R.I.P," the record is an R&B/Drill hybrid about a bitter breakup and the pain of letting someone go. Taking visual inspiration from the Halloween season and "villain origin story" tropes, the pair are looking to show the full scope of their talents in a release that features them as rappers, singers, producers and creative directors.

Photography by Ryan C. Hamilton