In this essay, I discuss Hip Hop (of course), Gangs and Gang Culture, and why today's artist think they need to tie both to be taken serious when, in reality, they don't. Also, peace to the @Nerdwriter1 for inspiring how to bring words to life with essays. Enjoy!!!

Sources:
- The Brilliant Idiots "You Decide?!" [https://bit.ly/2HkWiib]
- "Get Your Mind Right: Hip Hop & Gangs" via HipHopDX [https://bit.ly/2EFyRuo]
- The Wire "Cleaning Up" [https://bit.ly/2JDlL4I]

Music Credit: 
- Blue Wednesday: "Rewind" [https://bit.ly/2ruojfF]
- Mobb Deep ft. Method Man "Extortion" [https://bit.ly/2GSvrGK]

#3 Understanding Art: "Semi-Automatic Rap Full Metal Jacket"

#SHINESeason!

For today's episode, I conducted a social experiment asking Black Women what "Success" is and what it means to them.

Shout to @4theluvofhoneyv on the intro! 

Peace to all voices involved. Shout to @lifeofabrandambassador, @hey_keeng, @cheftjdubs, @longlegzk, @the_diviiine, @la_joyous, @cokes0728, @cristalbubblin, @queenxjhoney, @idadivinetv, @hollysaucy & @iamnaymarie. Your stories were amazing!

Also, very special shout out to @nestreya! Thank you for allowing me to use this photo for the artwork! Everyone of you are appreciated! 

Be Inspired! Enjoy! 

Music Credit: 
- D'Angelo "Lady" [http://owl.li/76hW30jGO1g]
- Wale "Black Is GOLD" [http://owl.li/kmwx30jGNTH]

#4 Black Chocolate Girl Wonda!

This is by far...the happiest album I've heard in a long time...

For today's episode, I chop it up with St. Pete's own, @_HeyeYella. We discuss his album, 2017's "Shit Cool," mental health, what his hometown means to him, meeting @KingKnoxygen, #Zhudaru, and much more! 

Enjoy!

Music Credit: 
- F.L.Y. "Swag Surfin'" [https://bit.ly/2KMhgW1]
- HeyeYella "Separation", "Vibe" [https://bit.ly/2G3FlnG]
Check out HeyeYella's "Sails Up" video here: [https://bit.ly/2IaIJz9]

Pick up HeyeYella's "Shit Cool" album on iTunes & Google Play now!

#5 ENERGY!, FREQUENCIES!!, MESSAGE!!! w/ HeyeYella

The first lens you ever have is your eyes, not the camera you shoot with. 

For today’s episode, I talk with Young Okoye, @the_diviiine (@christymariephotos) on her discovery of photography, her life’s work, her first book (2017’s “EYE, WHO FEAR NONE”), her very first camera, who she is inspired by (shout to @photodre & @bennierose), and much more. Enjoy!

Music Credit: 
- Sugiwa - Je T’aime 
- Aso - Sun In My Face 
- Made in M - Chinua  
- Juan RIOS - Colores  
- Momma - Breakfast 
- Mono:Massive - Attila 
- Nymano X Pandrezz - you should have known 
- Philanthrope X Tesk - Sodium 

Peace to ChillHop Music [https://bit.ly/2IKinbi]

#6 A Moment In Time w/ Christy Marie

A good sales pitch goes a long way...

Rob Riley Really joins the show. We talk life in Philadelphia, his album (2017's  "R3LAT3"), why Hip Hop wasn't his first love until he heard B.I.G.'s "Juicy", his love for the arts, seeing Freeway all through his neighborhood, why his mom's cheesesteaks are better than anyone else's (PERIOD!), and much more... 

Enjoy! 

Music Credit: 
- Rob Riley "DROWNIN'" - [https://bit.ly/2xQqle4]

shout to Chill Hop Music! [https://bit.ly/2sKVMRj]
- fujitsu - motions 
- Knowmadic - Fade 
- leavv - home 
- Philanthrope - Archie (Demo) 
- Bassti - Melanin 
- Axian - Seasons Change 
- TESK - Datswing
- sugi.wa - je t'aime
- The Deli - Breeze

#7 Down To Earth w/ Rob Riley Really

If you want something done right, you gotta be open to learning new things...and also doing those new things yourself. 

@MistahMarvel joins the show. We talk Event Hosting and the doors it has opened up for him, being nervous at his first poetry slam, what @goodknockingradio means to him, discovering music from all over the world, writing his first book (We Missed A Meeting!), and much more...Enjoy! 

Music Credit: 
- Joe Budden "Who Killed Hip Hop" [https://bit.ly/2ytfOGb]

#8 The Art Of The M.C. w/ Mistah Marvel

You have to learn to recognize an opportunity...even if there isn't a paycheck attached to it. 

@ingossitrust joins the show. We talk growin' up Hip Hop, leaving his footprint in the culture, his work being found by @allmyhomies, being relentless in getting into the music industry, interning for @oldmanebro, getting his first big break with @marisamendez and @giapeppers for @BlameEbro, working with @loudpacklegion, is ANYTHING off limits in interviews, and much more...Enjoy! 

Music Credit: 
- The Clipse "Keys Open Doors" [https://bit.ly/2ITsKoG]

#9 PENS Open Doors w/ Gossett Brown

As one thing ends, a new thing will always begin. 

In this essay, I question whether or not I think CDs are finished, who invented the CD, why the download era has changed the outcome of the CD, album streams and how they effect sales for the music industry, is it easier to go platinum, and more... Enjoy!

Music Credit
- Lil' Duval ft Snoop Dogg & Ball Greezy "Smile Bitch" [https://bit.ly/2LOWHIR]
- Boyz II Men "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday" [https://bit.ly/1lF40Pv]
- Smif-N-Wessun "Sound Bwoy Burreill" [https://bit.ly/1ePNzS9]

#10 Understanding Art: "The 'Compact Disc'... Is It Done?"

#NOFear...

Making mistakes (including doubting myself at times, like I once did,), is better than faking perfections. Just get out of your own way...and I promise you'll chill a lil bit more. Cheers

Music Credit: 
- The Cool Kids "Broadcasting Live" [https://bit.ly/2Wuwkg0]

#11: Pilot Talk, Pt. 2

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