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Yohance Barton
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What’s your name, age, and preferred pronouns?
Yohance Barton, 26, He/ Him.
Where are you from?
Brooklyn NY – Flatbush – Of Anguillan and Jamaican descent.
Tell us a little bit about yourself? (What do you like to spend your time on?)
Architecture, Music Videos, Making Art, Biking.
What mediums do you use to express yourself?
I express myself through Photography, Video, Photoshop, After Effects, soccer, and acting (I’m also an Actor with work on HBO, Criterion Channel, and CBS to name a few).
Can you share the story about how THWOCK media came to be?
THWOCK Media began with four teens from Brooklyn who wanted to secure press passes to music festivals. They decided that the best way to achieve this was to create a company serving artists through photography and live music events. Although the initial goal was to get press passes, this idea evolved into a broader mission. THWOCK Media is now an Arts Media, Music, & Events company dedicated to creating a vibrant, inclusive space for artists and fans. Hosting four major events and ten micro activations annually, THWOCK Media showcases artistic expression and community building, reflecting the founders’ vision and commitment to the arts.
What is THWOCK working on right now?
You should check out our latest series, Beats, Production, and Music (BPM), on YouTube and SoundCloud! BPM is THWOCK’s exciting new platform where DJs and producers come together to showcase their talent through collaborative DJ sets. At BPM, it’s all about synergy: DJs bring the beats, while THWOCK provides the visuals, resulting in a low-fi and highly experimental audiovisual experience.
BPM goes beyond music—it’s a creative collaboration of sound and visual artistry, giving emerging talents a unique stage to express their musical vision in an innovative format. Whether you’re passionate about electronic beats, underground sounds, or cutting-edge visuals, BPM offers fresh and boundary-pushing content that redefines the intersection of music and media.
Stay tuned to BPM on YouTube and SoundCloud to catch the latest episodes and experience the evolution of musical storytelling through collaborative creativity. Join us in celebrating the diverse voices and sounds of the global DJ and producer community on THWOCK’s dynamic new series, BPM!
How have you (and your team of 3) built THWOCK to what it is right now?
Putting the creative first, we began by focusing on taking awesome photos, videos, and hosting engaging events, with amazing performances by emerging talent—and we did so at a high output! This laid the foundation for our exceptional brand, which has brought together thousands of creatives since 2018
What’s your best memory or proudest moment of THWOCK?
Summer 2021 after the pandemic we had a music festival in Bushwick that brought out over 600 people including A$AP Ferg who enjoyed himself and reached out to multiple artist following the show.
Who is one of your heroes and what would you say to them right now?
I’d like to thank Denzel Washington for showing what I view as great artistic integrity throughout his acting career.
What are you gatekeeping at the moment?
Runway AI & Chat GPT Dalle. I love AI and would encourage everyone to understand it not fear it.
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