Category: MUSIC & LITERARY

Freddy Will stands at the bar in his Ankara, the African print blazing with orange, gold, and red against the black marble of the counter behind him. His Cuban link chain layered heavily at his…

There's a question that opens the song and the poem this blog is named after, and it's the only question that actually matters before any of the rest of this gets told. How did I…

This chapter opens on a rain-wet street in Brooklyn, New York. Freddy Will sits on the hood of a black classic Cadillac. His varsity jacket open over his white tee, his boots planted on the…

I have always been an Abrahamic thinker before I was ever a denominational one. Eastern Orthodox by faith, yes, but a man who has read the Quran cover to cover, who has sat with the…

Amira is walking down a cobblestone path flanked by arched hedgerows, red and pink roses climbing the green walls on either side, the corridor blazing with summer light filtering through the canopy above. Her white…

Before I publish the annotation for the poem (and song) COCAINE WITCH, I will say a few words about what inspired the idea. Several people have asked me about the meaning and the inspiration behind…

The honorable and most magnificant artist, Drake, dropped ICEMAN on May 15, 2026, three albums at midnight, a surprise triple release that broke streaming records and reminded the world why he remains one of the…

Crime Rhymez is not about glorifying criminal acts through rhyming. Instead, it sheds light on the struggles of artists whose family members undermine them because of their art. This is a common challenge faced by…

Try to uncover the truth before forming misconceptions about people based on prejudice, ignorance, or cliches. What constitutes Hip Hop Culture? Hiphop is a refined way of living. What influences its expression, language, style, cuisine,…

OK, ladies and gentlemen. In this discussion, let's articulate today's nightclub culture. The nightclub could be exciting for some of us with niche appeals. Interestingly, it's also one of our top work-related places. It can…

This seven-book series includes the blogs I wrote between 2008 and 2020. As a Hip hop artist, I wanted to process what I see as a psychological change in the global mentality of people. I…

I’m another indie artist who makes his performances so enjoyable that most people may not even notice I’m working. Here are some of my professional activities in 2019. I started the year by releasing my…

I proudly announce my first poetry book after “Hiphop Kruzade,” which I penned under “Written In Gold.” I plan to publish it as an eBook on March 16, 2016. It is customary for me to…

They became ashamed of their talent because of what others had to say. When they did not earn much money, their family, friends, and community.” Remember that blog I wrote called “Word To The Streets”? When…