Curtismith — real name Mito — and Leila seem to exist in this space as somewhat of unicorns, never allowing local industry standards to dictate the direction of their artistry. In everything they do and create, authenticity takes a front seat. Curtismith’s style is as eccentric and carefree as his sound. As an artist, the interplay of style & music is very much alive in Mito’s world. For him, these two will always influence one another. You’d normally see the rapper sport Patagonian looks that value comfort over fads. “My go-to outfit is a nice shirt paired with shorts. It’s just chill and very me.” Sporting a knit Lacoste pullover, it’s clear that the artist is most comfortable in laid-back pieces. For Leila, Mito’s carefree take on style adds to his artistry. “I love how Mito doesn’t care about what other people think. He’s stylish because he’s himself.”

Known for his debut mixtape, “Labels”, Curtismith has carved out a name for himself in the local music scene. A musician through & through, the rapper’s love affair with music runs deep. “Music has played such an important role in my life, it’s everything to me. I live, eat, and breathe it.” It’s no surprise that during the quarantine, he kept himself busy by working on his debut album, Museo (out now!). A synergy of music & art, the album explores the relationship of sound to the visual experience. Museo’s debut single, Downtown as Fruits, captures Mito’s idea of ‘electric saturation’. “I feed off the energies around me. My music normally reflects my current state of mind. In translating that, I want to make it a very tangible experience.” The funky and upbeat track reflects all the positivity that’s been coloring Mito’s days lately.