Iradescent Takes Leap from Wisconsin to Arizona but Keeps Music at the Forefront
Iradescent. (Picture by Samer Ghani)
Earlier this year in March, Milwaukee artist Iradescent released her four-track EP “Black Sheep” that promotes knowing yourself and understanding your value to attain the success you deserve. She gathered her experiences through past relationships—romantic and platonic—and complied them together to create this project.
“I like to express my feelings through my music,” she said. “I want a lot of love to come through my music.”
Her EP is a product of her healing, which took time and a lot of tears.
Iradescent said she sees the world differently and not everyone understands that, so a lot of people tried to diminish who she was, hence the name Black Sheep. Even her artist name has meaning put behind it. She chose “Ira” because it means “watchful” in Hebrew and it can be found in the Old Testament. Plus, too many artist had the name “Iridescent”, so she decided to change the i to an a. And “des” because her name is Destinee. Lastly, the “cent” (century) represents her music being forever.
“I needed something that would make people say ‘what does that mean?’” Iradescent said.
As Iradescent walked into her new life , she knew that she couldn’t just stop there. Coming from a city like Milwaukee, which can be known to have limited resources and opportunities—although this is slowly changing—Iradescent felt it was time to pack and go.
Iradescent left the state of Wisconsin to move to Arizona to expand her music career, and overall life.
Happiness, peace and fully going towards her dreams is the mindset Iradescent took as she prepared to move. While in Arizona she plans on being more in tune with herself.
“It’s an opportunity to be myself,” Iradescent said. “A new start looks like going towards my passions.”
Just like she knows healing is an on-going process, so is her journey to success.
“When you want something new in life, you have to go towards it and it’s going to be uncomfortable,” she said.
“The Black Sheep” Ep released on March 20, 2021. (Picture by Samer Ghani)
Along with being an artist, Iradescent played basketball during her youth years and now runs the clothing line, “Destined The Brand”. Whether it be music, clothing or sports, Iradescent wants you to understand your worth and to know that you are destined for greatness.
“Chase your dreams. Go towards that discomfort because that’s what I’m doing,” Iradescent said.
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