POP Artist Highlight
The Creator. The Commander. The CHIEF.
Aalyiah Heath, otherwise affectionately known as Chief POP, began her life journey in Detroit, Michigan - and she’ll let you know that too. It was in the Motor City where her drive for life began, absorbing her surroundings and using all that she could to mold herself into the innovative being she is.
The Noble Reveal - An Ode to Detroit
Our Chief POP takes us into her journey behind the POP TOP & theme of our collectors item ‘The Noble Reveal’ - paying homage to her hometown #Detroit, Family & Self.
A few words that illuminate Chief’s characteristics:
Wise, influential, passionate & driven. She is nothing short of an inspiration to her team, and surely, you - our dear reader. It’s no coincidence that those are also some of the terms that define a great leader.
Leaders set the direction, curate inspiring visions and are constantly and even incessantly creating. They look out for their team and help them do the right things, because they understand winning as a team is the best way to execute a vision and complete a mission.
If you listen closely, these characteristics power the heartbeat of POPOUT personified by Chief and has been extended to each member of the Generation POP team as a result. I truly believe one of her life’s purposes is to lead. A natural God-given gift, eloquently presented through the passion and grace that exudes from every step.
“Li motivates me in ways she doesn’t even know. I love that I get to create with her and witness projects develop from the ground up. Her mind is on a whole different level and constantly inspires me to be better as a whole. Not to mention her energy - through any situation she remains positive and optimistic. Nothing ever feels like work around her. Just good vibes and creating what we love to do.”
- OG POP / Asia Comans
“Very few leaders know how to lead with their heart, their soul, discernment, and vigor. Aalyiah has been blessed with an incredible gift and passion to create a new world that inspires others to do the same. She is the epitome of a lightworker and looks good doing it. How do you balance being a boss girl, American in Paris, and Detroit baddie all at the same time? I will never know. Not to mention, her heart is one of a kind. She can tap into each GenPOP member and pull out strengths we didn’t even know we had. I will forever be grateful to know this gem of a soul and true example of a divine leader”
- Space POP / Lauren Green
“One thing about working with a great team is having great leadership. Someone who has goals and expectations of you, and helps you get there. In our short time of knowing each other, Li has gone beyond that! I can honestly say my art has gotten better due to her efforts. Iron sharpens iron!”
- Brother POP / Damian Lane
“It isn’t often that one finds the perfect match. Be it that special person, that makes everything feel right. I think you know when you cross paths with someone who is genuine, wise, and good spirited. It doesn’t hit you, but blows around you as a soft gust of wind. But only notice if you're wide awake. Curious. If you return that energy. Certainly, you’ll be lucky you didn’t miss it. There are few people on this Devine planet like Aalyiah, and the fortune of working with her on a daily basis; exchanging collaboratively with her strong creative knack, sharp eye and kind spirit - the work does itself. Driven by passion. It’s shared collectively because of the beating heart she has created within all of us.”
- Neon POP / Korinah Sodahlon
Aalyiah, we LOVE you and THANK you for not only creating this platform for our audience, but connecting us as a team and initiating our lifelong POP of chemistry!
Credits: Production Coordinator | Kendra Randolph - Videographer | Raynal Johnson -Interviewer | Monet Heath - Poem | Simon Kellogg III - Glam Squad | Justice Heath & Keda Heath