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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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Study: 27 Percent of CBD Products Would Fail Legal Weed’s Dosage Testing

By Cleo MirzaJune 15, 2020

The hemp-derived CBD industry would have a hard time dealing with legal marijuana regulations, according to a new study on CBD products available across the country.

Ten Ways to Celebrate Pride in Denver

Ten Ways to Celebrate Pride in Denver

By Cleo MirzaJune 12, 2020

Pride’s mostly gone digital in 2020.

Old Man Saxon Goes Vintage on “Oh, You Ain’t Know?”

By Cleo MirzaJune 8, 2020

Former Rhythm + Flow contestant and Denver rapper Old Man Saxon released a music video for “Oh, You Ain’t Know?”

What CBD Products Sell During a Pandemic?

What CBD Products Sell During a Pandemic?

By Cleo MirzaJune 6, 2020

CBD retailers told us how people are using CBD in quarantine.

Where Will the CBD Industry Land After COVID-19?

Where Will the CBD Industry Land After COVID-19?

By Cleo MirzaMay 30, 2020

“It has certainly slowed things down.”

Rev. da IV Brings Chicago Style to Colorado’s Rap Scene

By Cleo MirzaMay 26, 2020

Greeley-based rapper Rev. da IV is dropping his debut EP, Oh YAWP!

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Hear It: <i>Tough Love</i> Is StoneyBertz’s First EP After Quitting Booze

Hear It: Tough Love Is StoneyBertz’s First EP After Quitting Booze

By Cleo MirzaApril 6, 2020

Denver-based MC StoneyBertz’s EP Tough Love is the rapper’s debut from sobriety.

Big Gigantic Wants You to Free Your Mind at Rowdytown IX

By Cleo MirzaMarch 11, 2020

Fusing EDM and jazz has turned Big Gigantic into Red Rocks royalty.

Down Time and Tennis Are a Match Made in Indie Heaven

By Cleo MirzaMarch 4, 2020

Alyssa Maunders of Denver band Down Time talks about her musical influences, working with Tennis, and Down Time’s debut album.

Alpine Hemp Company Targets a New Demographic of Hemp Fans

Alpine Hemp Company Targets a New Demographic of Hemp Fans

By Cleo MirzaMarch 2, 2020

Founder Bryan DeHaven captures the Colorado spirit.

Thomas “Detour” Evans Wants You to <i>Be the Artist</i>

Thomas “Detour” Evans Wants You to Be the Artist

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 21, 2020

Denver artist Thomas “Detour” Evans talks about his new book, Be The Artist: The Interactive Guide to a Lasting Art Career.

Colorado-Based Illegal Burger Becomes First CBD Restaurant Franchise

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 19, 2020

“After seeing the benefits helping my son here, we wanted to share it with the world.”

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A Valentine’s Day Labor of Love and Loss from IMJLS

A Valentine’s Day Labor of Love and Loss from IMJLS

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 14, 2020

Denver hip-hop artist IMJLS talks love, loss, and his Valentine’s Day project, What Did They Do To You?, produced by Livid Color.

WesDawg Is Ready to Lead the Pack

WesDawg Is Ready to Lead the Pack

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 12, 2020

Rapper and Denver native WesDawg talks about the Denver hip-hop scene, his fascination with the Mafia, and his upcoming show at Your Mom’s House.

<i>The Sandman</i> Cometh: Wonderbound and Gasoline Lollipops’ New Ballet

The Sandman Cometh: Wonderbound and Gasoline Lollipops’ New Ballet

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 5, 2020

Clay Rose of Gasoline Lollipops and Garrett Ammon of Wonderbound talk about their upcoming ballet, The Sandman.

Vox Finds Her Voice, and Will Share It at High Style

Vox Finds Her Voice, and Will Share It at High Style

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 22, 2020

Electro-pop musician vox is speaking up about wellness.

Jay Triiiple Opens Her Third Eye on Change Over Dollars

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 21, 2020

Denver-based rapper Jay Triiiple talks manifesting change, finding her sound, and her latest album, Change Over Dollars.

This Executive Health-Care Consultant Just Dropped an R&B Album

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 1, 2020

“This might sound weird, but when I think of my music, I think of country-Western fused with classic R&B with sort of a techno twist to it.”

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Putting CBD Dishes and Drinks Around Denver to the Test

By Cleo MirzaDecember 27, 2019

We sampled a half-dozen offerings around town.

Snoop Dogg Brought Pole Dancers and Crip-Blood Peace to Denver

By Cleo MirzaDecember 15, 2019

At Snoop Dogg’s Friday the 13th Fillmore show, he served up classic hits, pole dancers, and a message of Crip-Blood peace.

Young Manny on Surviving a Gun Battle and Selling an Album for $50

By Cleo MirzaDecember 12, 2019

The Denver rapper discusses second chances, surviving a gun battle, the power of the DIY music scene, and his latest album, #Underrated.

Wolf Van Elfmand Bridges “Twinkle Twinkle” and the Talking Heads

By Cleo MirzaDecember 4, 2019

Denver singer-songwriter Wolf Van Elfmand discusses his latest release, a kid-friendly album called Music for Minors (Ages 3 to 300).

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