Interview with Cooper Phillip

By
Anders — Editorial Lead
Anders is the creative force and technical architect behind Divine Magazine’s editorial identity. Blending Scandinavian minimalism with a sharp instinct for digital storytelling, he shapes the...

With her stunning voice, beautiful looks and intense drive, Cooper Phillip captures the undivided attention of the eyes and ears around her.

Cooper has always been a small town girl with dreams bigger than anyone could fully imagine. Born in Russia to a family of classical musicians, her early years were shaped being raised by her grandmother and aunt while her mother, a master violin player, toured around the world with various symphonies.

What first got you into music?

My parents. Opera house environment in which I was raised.

Who inspired you to make music?

Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey

What is your creative process like?

Depends on my mood. Usually, I love writing in the room with people, bouncing ideas. Creating in the moment from scratch is the best way to create in my opinion.

If you could go open a show for any artist, who would it be?

Mariah Carey

Which famous musicians do you admire?

Beyoncé

What is your top two favorite albums of all time? Why those albums?

The Bodyguard Soundtrack and Beyoncé “lemonade”. Masterpieces

What is the most useless talent you have?

I love connecting people. I do it really well.

Do you sing in the shower? What songs?

I do. I sing everything that I hear that day.

If you could be a superhero, what would your superpower be and your superhero name? Flying wonder woman

Do you have a cherished childhood teddy bear or other stuffed animal sitting on your bed at home?

I don’t have a childhood bear, but I have my 6 feet tall pink bear toy. He’s sleeping next to my bed. He’s awesome. His name is Pinkberry.

What was the last TV series you watched on TV?

Blacklist

Powerhouse vocalists Cooper Phillip and Durand Bernarr have teamed up for a sensational offering in “The Answers” – further realized in an epic new video.

Blending Afro-fusion beat drops and kaleidoscopic sounds with the pair’s exquisite, remarkable vocal harmonizing and dynamic chemistry, “The Answers” takes shape as a masterclass in how to deliver an unforgettable vocal performance with substance – blurring the lines between cinematic sonic architecture, R&B spirit, and pop universality.

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Anders is the creative force and technical architect behind Divine Magazine’s editorial identity. Blending Scandinavian minimalism with a sharp instinct for digital storytelling, he shapes the magazine’s voice, visual rhythm, and structural clarity. His work moves between worlds — part editor, part engineer — ensuring every article is not only beautifully crafted but technically flawless beneath the surface. From SEO frameworks to asset design, from WordPress architecture to the magazine’s cinematic featured imagery, Anders builds the systems that let stories breathe. He curates Divine’s tone with intention: clean lines, honest language, and a commitment to elevating everyday subjects into something quietly extraordinary. Whether refining editorial workflows or sculpting the magazine’s long‑term creative direction, Anders brings a steady hand and an eye for detail — the kind that turns a publication into a signature.