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Cleo Mirza

Cleo Mirza is a real-life Daria Morgendorffer who worships at the altar of Missy Elliott. She left the East Coast to live vicariously through Colorado’s drag performers, and only returns for the pizza. Cleo has been a contributing writer for Westword since 2019, covering music, arts and cannabis. She loves white wine, medical marijuana, and her possessed Chihuahua, Rudy.

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Join the Club: Denver Elks Lodge 17 Is a Different Kind of Animal

Join the Club: Denver Elks Lodge 17 Is a Different Kind of Animal

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 15, 2021

The Colorado Elks Association will adopt the Denver diversity statement this month.

Meet Denver Hip-Hop’s Pint-Sized Princess, Seven-Year-Old London Monroe

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 1, 2021

Seven-year-old rapper London Monroe just released her first single “Fleek,” with help from her dad, rapper M6.

YUGS Embraces Nostalgia on His Second Album

YUGS Embraces Nostalgia on His Second Album

By Cleo MirzaAugust 26, 2021

Denver born and raised Yoni Gottlieb, aka YUGS, chats about his new album, Nostalgia Ascending, and his upcoming Underground Music Showcase debut.

Black Prez Reintroduces Himself With BERLA

By Cleo MirzaAugust 13, 2021

Aurora-raised, Berlin-based rapper Black Prez prepares to reintroduce himself with his fourth album, BERLA.

Ten of the Best Denver Rappers

By Cleo MirzaAugust 10, 2021

From fresh faces to seasoned pros, here are ten of the best individual hip-hop artists in the city.

A Perfect Storm: Trayce Chapman Revisits Contraband

By Cleo MirzaJuly 20, 2021

A storm’s coming. Can you weather it?

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Decoded Pride: An Anti-Capitalist Anthology for Queer Nerds

By Cleo MirzaJune 23, 2021

Decoded Pride offers a story a day through June.

<i>Colorado Drag Excellence</i> Is Your Ticket to Pride!

Colorado Drag Excellence Is Your Ticket to Pride!

By Cleo MirzaJune 22, 2021

Jessica L’Whor followed performers from drag to riches…

Native Station Rocks the Stage Again

By Cleo MirzaJune 3, 2021

Native Station band members Blair and Greg chat about the origins of their band, performing live again, and being people of color in rock.

Resrface Rises After Leukemia Diagnosis

By Cleo MirzaMay 28, 2021

Denver rapper Resrface talks about his latest album, Virginia Place, which was in part inspired by his battle with leukemia.

Midas Still Has the Golden Touch

Midas Still Has the Golden Touch

By Cleo MirzaMay 19, 2021

Denver rap veteran Midas talks about his new singles, open heart surgery, creating a clothing line, and starting a podcast.

Baha $lim Brings West Coast Flavor to Denver Rap

By Cleo MirzaMay 17, 2021

Denver-based rapper and producer Baha $lim talks growing up in L.A., existential realizations, and his new album Baby Godz.

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The Real McCoy’s: A Rapper, a Folk Singer and a Producer Walk Into a Diner…

The Real McCoy’s: A Rapper, a Folk Singer and a Producer Walk Into a Diner…

By Cleo MirzaMay 11, 2021

Time and Maudlin Magpie discuss their collab with A Thousand Vows, a concept album based on McCoy’s Family Restaurant.

Rezlo Tackles Heartbreak and Healing on <i>Young and in Love</i>

Rezlo Tackles Heartbreak and Healing on Young and in Love

By Cleo MirzaMay 4, 2021

Denver-based pop and R&B artist Rezlo talks about his upcoming debut album, Young and in Love.

Welcome to Picasso Gvng University

By Cleo MirzaApril 27, 2021

Denver rapper DNA Picasso talks about his latest album, Picasso Gvng University, a collaboration with his new record label, Picasso Gvng.

Drag Superstar Yvie Oddly Is One “Sick Bitch”

Drag Superstar Yvie Oddly Is One “Sick Bitch”

By Cleo MirzaApril 6, 2021

Denver native and international drag superstar Yvie Oddly talks hip-hop, recording music videos in a pandemic, and being a sick bitch.

Meet the Mystery Trio Behind Denver Nerdcore Band Secret Dog

Meet the Mystery Trio Behind Denver Nerdcore Band Secret Dog

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 5, 2021

An Hobbes, Aethernaut, and Felix Fast4Ward discuss their nerdcore project Secret Dog and its debut album, Thumb. Middle. Ring.

Are Wonderbound Shows Worth Attending During the Pandemic?

Are Wonderbound Shows Worth Attending During the Pandemic?

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 29, 2021

We attended a socially distanced performance of Wonderbound’s Winterland: A Discotheque Cabaret to find out.

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Rapper Trading Cards Are Coming to Denver

Rapper Trading Cards Are Coming to Denver

By Cleo MirzaDecember 22, 2020

Nate Avis, creator of the blog Jiggy Hip-Hop, talks about his latest creation, a line of trading cards starring Denver rappers.

There’s Nothing Artificial About the Sentiment Behind These Christmas Trees

There’s Nothing Artificial About the Sentiment Behind These Christmas Trees

By Cleo MirzaDecember 22, 2020

Matt Bliss builds on his grandfather’s legacy with Modern Christmas Trees.

Barbershop Uncut Spotlights Denver’s Underrated Rap Scene

By Cleo MirzaDecember 8, 2020

Denver hip-hop has a new home at a barbershop.

Alasadir, the Child of Deaf Parents, Is Rising in Denver Hip-Hop

Alasadir, the Child of Deaf Parents, Is Rising in Denver Hip-Hop

By Cleo MirzaNovember 23, 2020

Latino and Native American rapper Alasadir releases “Fed Up!” on Halloween.

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