In May local MC Psalm One (aka Cristalle Bowen) dropped an EP called Free Hugs, her first release under the name Hologram Kizzie. The title is a hat tip to Bowen’s positivity, and the EP’s artwork brings out the dual nature of the words “Free Hugs.” The cover shows a cartoon of Bowen gripping prison bars and sporting white hair and an orange jumpsuit with a nametag that says “Hugs.” “Free Hugs” is as much a posi slogan as it is a call for action—or rather a personal call for Bowen to act.
Bowen celebrates the release Hug Life tonight at the Hideout, so take a listen to the album to prepare:
