This album is more of a story then it is an album, so before you think you can just play the album and hear hits, that's not how it's going to work. The only steps I have when listening to this album is to 

1. Open your mind for a better listening experience 
2. Be in a quiet room or take a walk 
3. Use headphones if accessible
4. listen to it at night (optional)

STORY BEHIND ALBUM

Life is filled with many questions, so much that everything seems as threatening as the other. I feel alone all the time, and honestly, I do it to myself, but at the same time it just seems that the way I was brought up has caused me to be distant from the people that actually care about me. 

I'm not happy with the person I have turned into so of course I don't want to come back to them until I can bring something they could be proud of. 

But maybe it's all for nothing, the need for validation is a goal that will never be met since no one will know what you're truly searching for regardless. 

But God, I used to search for God and tell him everything from my feelings to my downfalls, though I never got an answer back, I know he watches over me, even when life seems as if it's crashing right before my eyes. 

When I had moved it felt like a whole new world of chaos was there for me to explore which left me defeated, how can I ever find what I'm searching for if I only am surrounded by things that never last as long as you'd expect?

Especially if relationships are the topic, too many times in love I've felt that romance was not the first objective of having a mate, when I searched for loyalty, they always seem to turn the other cheek.

Aside from that I'm 18 and still throwing stuff at the wall and hoping it sticks, i'm really afraid of the future but living in doubt for so long has left me prideful on the possibilities that can happen when I do what enjoy doing.

So who gives a fuck if a bitch don't want me forever, you only live once so imma make sure they remember me for the rest of their existence, can't nobody make me fold except myself so as long as I keep moving with full ledge "fuck you" energy imma be fine right?

Well YEAH! until you actually find a girl u would love to spend some quality time with, infatuation is the biggest drug and young love NEVER goes how you want it to anyway... but fuck it, bullshit with the opposite gender and call it "love".

But when the bullshitting is done, clarity hits and you REALIZE the REAL LIES from everything you thought was going wrong were the REAL EYES of yourself, meaning love isn't love until you fight for it.

Well damn, shawty playing hard to get, who cares, you've never been good at approaching people in general, so it's fuck her and back to reality. Time to work on yourself again, woman are such a distraction anyway, you need to upgrade yourself

The first step of upgrading is cleaning out the closet, there's niggas in your life that been fake since you got to this new place, be on your own shit and see who catches on with your real personality 

I am what I say I am and if you dont fuck with me because of that, its ok, idc

Writing got boring so imma just leave it here lol... FIND VANITY

TEMPORARY HAPPINESS BRINGS MEANING!

MY THOUGHTS! (prod. Zgoat)

GOT A VISION!

ZODIAC KILLA!

IN YOUR HEAD!

This episode is part of my Alabama Pilgrimage series, where I interview friends who traveled with me through the important sites of the Civil Rights Movement. Each episode, one pilgrim shares their memories and reflections from the trip, starting with myself. We hope you will enjoy listening to each of these stories. 

Today’s pilgrim is Rev. Dr. Tammy Rodman. Dr. Rodman attended Shaw University, got a BA in Psychology, and then went on to get a Doctorate of Ministry in Christian Education and Urban Ministries from United Theological Seminary. She is a trained community organizer and helps groups to mobilize and work towards sustainable models of operation. She has worked closely with DurhamCares, where she helped to direct and facilitate the Durham Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope for almost four years. She currently serves at Reality Ministries where she works as volunteer coordinator and supervisor-mentor for Duke Divinity interns. 

Dr. Rodman is actually the catalyst for the podcast because on the last evening, she shared a vulnerable poem about her experiences of pain in walking through the Legacy Museum on the final day of the trip. Sharing pain helps release the person feeling pain from carrying that burden alone and gives us as listeners a rare gift – a chance to hold space for another’s pain and let its presence change the way you see the world. So often when people share pain centering on racism, listeners receive it as accusation and indictment, instead of an opportunity and a gift. How can we change if we don’t see pain? Before healing, pain’s presence must be known and shared. 

If you would like to learn more about the Alabama Pilgrimage, contact DurhamCares at durhamcares.org. And now onto our show.  
The music in this series is entitled Brothers and Sisters, by Alana Jordan on Pixabay. 


Alabama Pilgrimage Reflections by Rev. Dr. Tammy Rodman: Let Me Out of Here

This week on CrossxCultured, we start off with a rest in peace to social media star, #RollingRay. Then we hav a real conversation about Nigerians and what our impact has been in America. Switching gears we discuss the comments #KellyPRice made about Black women commenters, and we discuss if #TabithaBrown deserved the backlash she received. In TV and Music we discuss th new Netflix documentary , “Catfish Highschooler”,, we have thoughts. #TiwaSavage claims she is Top 3 and not 3. And Billboard dropped their best female rapper list which had us questioning their Top 5. Lastly we have a special announcement at the end of the episode, so stay tuned

Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a little cross-cultural spice 🌍✨

CxC Ep. 213- Seasons Change

AOI - Saka Moto anime - Dubbing sample (Habiba Bahaa)

AOI - Dubbing (Saka Moto Anime)

Monaleo - Sexy Soulaan (Amapiano Remix)

Roots to Riches is a powerful rap anthem dedicated to the strength, struggle, and rise of the African and African-American community. The song celebrates unity, resilience, and the journey from humble beginnings to unmatched success. With raw storytelling, bold vocals, and a cinematic hip-hop beat, this track captures the feeling of breaking barriers, carrying cultural legacy, and turning pain into power.
Created to inspire dreamers worldwide, Roots to Riches is for everyone who has fought, risen, and continues to rise.
Listen, share, and let the movement grow.

ROOTS TO RICHES

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This is the audio channel for 1 of my Stories, a spot where I talk about the movies and shows that are blowing my mind. Want to change the world? Tell me a story that changes my mind. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships.

Habiba Bahaa is a professional voice-over and dubbing artist with a versatile range and a passion for storytelling. With a track record of working with global brands like Nescafe, Kellogg's Noodles, and Novartis, her voice has been featured in commercial campaigns and spots for clients like Italian Airways and applications such as Peekaboo.
In the world of dubbing, she has lent her voice to beloved characters in projects for Netflix, including the series Barbie Mysteries, Sakamoto, and the popular game Horizon. Her portfolio also includes work on series like Zombies and Historium, as well as Ares.
Fluent in both Arabic and English with a subtle Arabic accent, Habiba operates from a professional home studio, ensuring high-quality, broadcast-ready audio for every project.

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A witty, fun, sassy, and analytical podcast that discusses the  cross-cultured experiences and opinions of two Nigerian- Americans  on today's hot topics and societal issues.

New tracks tagged #AfricanAmerican