Youth often presents the linkage between this idea of innocence untarnished by the realities of society and the persistently curious child, frequently asking “why, this?” or “why, that?”

The young developing mind of an adolescent is sometimes vexing with ignorance and the unexplored. Furthermore, youth is not only the concrete semblance of a young-being but, for some, an unattainable period of years lost never to be found again.

American photographer Sally Mann is somehow able to bridge the gap between youth and adulthood. Even if you’re unfamiliar with her work, it is likely you’ve seen it without any recollection.

Born in Lexington, Virginia, Mann has curated images that not only reflect the roots of the south but her earliest works are a reproduction of the very angst that can be youth; “At Twelve: Portraits of Young Women”, and  “Immediate Family” (which showcase her three children and husband) being the epitome…

This week Allied Styles would like to introduce you to Justin Dean Thomas a self-described “young” artisan with a bright future in music, film, and all things creative.

Name: Justin Dean Thomas

Age: Young

Occupation: Musician, poet, Dj, and model

What are some things you are working on for the future?:

My band, (The Bowery Riots) are currently in the studio working…

Allied Styles would like to introduce to you the genius (he goes by Fredrick) behind the ever-growing and very popular interview series 7 Questions, featuring key creatives and industry players.  We caught up with the interviewer and discussed a brief history of his journey through the project. Providing him with a few Q’s this is what he had to say:

Name: Fredrick some call me Phred

Age: I’m 24

Occupation: I started 7 Questions like I was its baby daddy but didn’t…

There’s nothing more thrilling than the release of original music curated by a new and talented hip-hop artist. 

It has been easy to become extremely bored and uninterested in the industry with “artists” such as Soulja Boy, and the extremely aggitating comeback of auto-tune. But over the past couple of years it has become …