An exhibition for an inspired piece by D'Asia Simone
"It began as a moment, high up in a place where time and space stood still. The night filled with twinkling specs in the void sky. The shadows of the hills outlining the horizon, only becoming more visible as the altitude increased. As the altitude increased, so did the beating heart, as the peak of the mountain was reached. The air was calm and crisp there. A soft and familiar light appeared and the heart calmed with the air. Time disappeared, no longer existing. Present, in mind, body, and spirit. Removed from the world and all of the aspects of it, all through the night until the late morning arrived. As the sun peaked through the trees and the breeze rustled the leaves, time started again. That moment came to an end, becoming a memory, engraved in the sweetest parts of the mind. Every feeling, sound, sight, touch, and taste became embedded. Time passed by even further, creating more distance, but the memories never vanished. In fact, those memories were given life again through daydreams and reminiscence. Flutters of the heart so potent as if time never even moved in the first place. IOU. A daydream, a sentiment with both literal and figurative meaning. An audible and visual representation of reflection and reminiscence, wanting and yearning, softness and vulnerability, gratitude and appreciation. It is good to live, to explore, to open up, to feel safe and free in vulnerability, to feel inspired, to experience euphoria and the various languages of love, without judgement, resistance, or expectations, even just for a moment."
Photography by Sydney Miller on Canon 250D
"Slow it down, so we do not fall. What's on your mind? Do you wanna?"
Filmed by Sydney Miller on Canon 250D
"Wanna know the truth? So many things about you, that I want to say. Should I say? Want me to demonstrate?"
Slow it down
So we do not fall
What’s on your mind
Do you wanna
Know wanna know the truth
So many things about you
That I wanna say
Oh should I say?
Want me demonstrate?
Write down your name
When I see you
I owe you one
When I see you
I owe you one
When I see you
I owe you one
When I see you
I owe you one
Tell me if you’re sober
I’ll come over
I don’t care either way
I know it’s late so I’ll stay mmm
Come put it on me babe
You know I want something to feel
We can take it slow
Just how you like it oh
When I see you
I owe you one
When I see you
I owe you one
(Oh you know I’ll owe you one)
When I see you
I owe you one
(Need a demonstration no worries at all)
When I see you
I owe you one
(Write down your name, time, and place and we can take it all)
Oh
Oh we know
Happens for a reason
Let it go release control
Written by D'Asia Simone
Film photography by Drew Will on Nikon N50
"Tell me if you're sober, I'll come over, I don't care either way. I know it's late, so I'll stay."
Inside the Mind Of
Take a further look behind the scenes of IOU, creative directed by D'Asia SImone
Recorded in June 2024
"In June, I had Covid and was going insane. I sent a reference track to Rocki, sent him the loops, and he added his magic."
Credits & Special Thanks
This project would not have been possible without the many talented creatives who have collaborated with me to bring this vision to life. Thank you so much for your kindness, sharing your natural gifts, trusting me, and having faith in me.
D’Asia Simone is a multimedia artist, curator, and entrepreneur who began her creative journey as an adolescent, exploring her passions in music, entertainment, performing arts, beauty, and fashion. Refining her craft through various mediums, D'Asia has embraced every aspect of the creative process since her 2018 debut—producing, recording, engineering music, creating visual decks, directing, and now curating exhibitions to showcase the many depths and layers of art.
D'Asia Simone
singer-songwriter, producer, performer, creative director, video editor, exhibition designer
Rocki Laurenç is a three-time Grammy-nominated, platinum composer and producer based in Los Angeles, with multiple Billboard No. 1 records. Rocki has worked across genres and collaborated with artists like Teyana Taylor, Mya, Sevyn Streeter, and. more. He produced and engineered D'Asia's debut EP Element, sophomore EP Pluto, and co-produced her latest single, "IOU," along with other upcoming releases.
Rocki Laurenç
producer, engineer
Sydney is a creative marketing professional known for crafting impactful stories. She has partnered with brands across corporate, nonprofit, and entertainment sectors, driving strategies that engage audiences. Skilled in both traditional and digital media, Sydney combines her photography and creative direction talents to collaborate with local artists, capturing unique visions that bring each project to life.
Sydney Miller
photographer, director, set designer
Drew Will is an artist from Akron, Ohio, specializing in photography, videography, and painting. Known for his dreamy, colorful portraits, Drew uses analog cameras to capture a nostalgic feel, inspired by his childhood, Jet and Ebony magazines, and Blaxploitation films. Influences like Gordon Parks, James Barnor, and Deana Lawson shape his unique visual style.
Drew Will
director of photography
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