Gatlin just released her debut album–and she's sieving through the past to bring it to life. Emphatic, bold and heartbreaking, 'The Eldest Daughter' reflects Gatlin's experience of reckoning with faith, sexuality and family. This album is truly incredible, and Gatlin is cool as hell. Listen to our conversation to learn about her childhood (alligators), chosen family and the process of cultivating all of the beauty that lives within her record.