As creatives, we all use various tools to help our creative process flow with ease.
For some it's just going on a walk, or powering through it until we reach an artistic breakthrough. But for us eccentric and intellectual creatives we prefer a nice rolled spliff or a gummy edible.
Throughout history it has been more than proven that weed has been more than just a simple high. It has been a common theme for all types of artists from vocal, visual and even in literature.
When it comes to the music scene...
In genres such as reggae, hip hop, rock, and jazz many lyrics in songs such as as “Mary Jane” by Rick James, or “Young, Wild and Free” by Snoop Dog & Wiz Khalifa use weed as a source of freedom and rebellion against societal norms.
To take you back even further in the 1960s and 1970s, the hippie counterculture movement popularised the use of weed as a symbol of rebellion and non-conformity.
Reggae music, which originated in Jamaica, often features lyrics that utilise weed as a means of spiritual enlightenment and social change. The country itself is known for its good vibes, food and culture. A lot of which many credit to the good weed and a cold red stripe.
Now let’s get into visual artists...
The ones that create what we see in our day to day. Many visual artists from various styles of surrealism, pop and street art use weed as a way to access new states of altered consciousness to create pieces that most can relate to in their subconscious.
They use their high to take a sober mind into their world of how they view the world to be. It is a great tool and many of the people I'm surrounded by prefer a sativa such as Lemon Haze by Daily Special and although indica is known to knock you out, Sour Diesel by Redecan does the complete opposite. Weed, Mary Jane, Kush, bud, loud whatever you choose to call it is your experience.
This brings me to literature,
What we consume everyday and gain knowledge from. Authors such as Stephen King, has admitted to consuming high doses of weed during the writing of "The Shining” , “It" and many other of his famous books back in the 80s.
Others such as Quentin Tarantin said “You smoke a joint, you put on some music, you listen to it and you come up with some good ideas…. Maybe it just seems like a good idea because you’re stoned, but you write it down and look at it the next day.” Weed can and is a prominent cause and effect of the most iconic works of literature and film we see today.
At the end of the day it all comes down to the strain you smoke, where and who you are smoking with. Creativity flows the most when you are in a comfortable and safe space. The cultural significance of weed in music and art has been shaped by its association with non-conformity, rebellion, spirituality, and creativity. How will you change the world with your next spliff?
Celebrities' Favourite Cannabis Strains
It is no secret that many artists use cannabis to boost their creativity. Since its conception, marijuana and creativity have walked hand in hand to deliver us either the best or most…outrageous pieces of media.
Snoop Dogg - Girl Scout Cookies
Snoop Dogg is one of the biggest stoners alive, and if you didn’t know that then you probably live under a rock. The famous gangsta-rap singer/songwriter has basically made his whole persona about weed. Mr. Wake n’ Bake here, is one of the few people who can advise us on the best strains for creativity. Snoop has mentioned his love for the strain Girl Scout Cookies or ‘GSC’ for short. If you’re interested to know what GSC will do for you in terms of creativity, I would recommend the BOLD - Craft Sampler Hybrid Pre-Rolls 3 pack, which has 3 different strains, one including Sunset Sherbet x The Mint Girl Scout Cookies.
Rick Ross - Pink Rozay
Rick Ross is famously known as a rapper and entrepreneur. He has also openly shared his love for the devil’s lettuce. The business mogul has ventured into the cannabis industry, and has heavily promoted one of his favourite strains for creativity and motivation; Pink Rozay. The sweet-tasting bud with an earthy undertone is perfect for those late nights of hard work, and by hard work I mean completing the new Hogwarts game on PS5. Take advice from the Big Boss: Rick Ross, and get Hustlin’, check out our Collins Ave. - Pink Rozay Hybrid flower in 3.5g to dive into that creativity.
Miley Cyrus - Super Lemon Haze
If you grew up watching Disney, then you’ll obviously know who Miley Cyrus is. The Hannah Montana actress/singer has had lots of scandals related to weed, but that has not stopped her from putting the blunt down. In her newly released song “flowers”,
Miley talks about buying her own, and her favourite flower seems to be Super Lemon Haze. Miley has promoted to her millions of fans that weed has reduced her anxiety and sparked her creativity, allowing her to generate some of her biggest hits. If you’re looking to get into the artistic mood, or maybe even follow the pilates workout in Miley’s new music video, then I would suggest 1964 - Organic Super Lemon Haze Sativa flower in 3.5g.
Brad Pitt - Bubba Kush
Brad Pitt is one of the most talented and good-looking A-list celebrities. The ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ actor, or should I say “Hollyweed”, has been a heavy user of marijuana in the past, and still uses it to this day. Brad Pitt has mentioned how he smokes a joint to calm his nerves while preparing for a role to properly execute a scene. The heartthrob actor shared having an incredible experience with the strain Bubba Kush, and how it is his go to when getting into the creative mindset. If you’re curious to find out the hype behind Brad Pitt’s favourite kind of weed, check out RAD Reserve - Bubba Kush 1x1g Blunt.
Justin Bieber - Orange Sunset
Whether you like him or not, Justin Bieber is one of the most musically gifted artists of this generation. The singer of the famous lyrics, “I got my weed from California” has referenced many times his favourite strain to be Orange Sunset. The Biebs has opened up about sparking a joint before a studio sesh to calm his nerves and let the music abilities flow through his words. If you’re looking to put on some tunes, maybe learn a few skateboarding tricks or paint a pretty picture of the beach, be sure to check out the similar strain SHERBINSKIS - Orange Sherb Live Resin Disposable Pen Hybrid in 0.5g.
