I Liked Them Before They Became Popular
When I was thirteen, I was initiated into what people online called "real music." My cousin encouraged me to listen to the Red Hot Chili...
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Although I wish I was starting this story painting an image of me on my way to a Coco show, I’m writing this half in my bedroom, half in...
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