ON THIS DAY: July 29
July 29, 2023
Greetings, internet homies! After a brief vacation, I’m back, and today, we’re taking a break from the past to look
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Memorial Day: A Bittersweet Reflection on Freedom
May 29, 2023
Ah, Memorial Day, the time-honored American holiday where we gather to remember the fallen heroes who fought for our freedom.
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Consistency Trumps Talent: Unlocking Success as an Artist
May 20, 2023
When we think about successful artists, we often attribute their achievements to innate talent or a stroke of creative genius.
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Cargotecture: Revolutionizing Sustainable Housing
May 16, 2023
Introduction In recent years, the construction industry has witnessed the emergence of an innovative architectural concept known as “cargotecture.” Joel
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Beyond Borders: War and the Need for Global Cooperation
May 16, 2023
Throughout history, war has been romanticized and glorified, perpetuating a cycle of violence and hindering human evolution. However, as we
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Lessons from Queen Nzinga
May 15, 2023
Queen Nzinga was a powerful and inspiring leader who ruled the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms of Angola in the 17th
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Godards Impact on Cinema
May 5, 2023
Jean-Luc Godard was a pioneering filmmaker and one of the most important figures of the French New Wave of the
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The Story of Juneteenth
June 19, 2021
I first heard of Juneteenth back in 2004 from my African World Studies professors, along with other stories that at
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Moonlight in Vermont
February 16, 2021
Vermont was a breath of fresh air, and anyone looking for a change of pace and scenery should definitely visit.
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Mardi Gras Vibes
February 16, 2021
In 2017 my friends and I traveled to New Orleans to grab hurricanes and fried hush puppies, and along the
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Valentine’s Day [2021 Playlist]
February 14, 2021
Happy Valentine’s day to everyone! I haven’t posted in a while, given that 2020 was a trash heap of a
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Secrets to Freelancing and Starting Your Portfolio
October 12, 2020
It isn’t easy being creative. To somebody outside of the community, our methods can appear haphazard and careless. “Living the
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The Extra Mile: ケンタッキークリスマス
May 26, 2020
I’m not Christian, but the music and Yuletide traditions have a soft spot in my heart of hearts. Christmas has
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The Extra Mile: Nights In Tokyo [Part 2]
April 26, 2020
Sequels are dope because there’s less need for a back story. All the characters pretty much know each other, so
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The Extra Mile: A Month in Sofia, Bulgaria
April 25, 2020
Bulgaria was a genuine and much-welcomed culture shock for me. I had no idea what to expect before I left
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My Top 10 Essential Apps for Remote Working
April 24, 2020
When I’m on the road my work doesn’t stop. Ever. I can’t afford to miss time working just because I’m
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Halloween Horror Soundtracks
October 29, 2019
Watch the music video for my song “Mischief Night”! It’s an homage to classic horror films, directed by my bro
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The Extra Mile: Nights In Tokyo [Part 1]
July 31, 2019
“Tokyo le pays du soleil s’élève” My stay in Tokyo was as one would believe – bright and eclectic, a
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Is Multitasking Killing Your Productivity?
February 17, 2018
Being a good multi–tasker is considered a virtue in most professions. It’s something you’d put on a resume under ‘special
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MEMOIR: Christmas In Jersey
December 25, 2017
MEMOIR EP. 6 - MERRY CHRISTMAS (2016) Every year I've hosted a Christmas Party, and in 2017 I premiered my
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The Art of Interpersonal Relationships
October 6, 2017
We are in an age where your network, is your net worth. If you don’t have the followers, comments and
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Simple Career Tips For Recording Artists
October 2, 2017
At this point, I’ve seen it from all angles. I’ve produced the beats, engineered the tracks and stood in the
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“TOP 5” – Jessica Franklin
August 4, 2017
Jessica Franklin is the founder of heygorjess.com, a beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog she started in 2013. She’s also dope
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Bass Camp: Building Music Catalogues
February 7, 2017
As a music producer, I try to make beats every day. Producers should aim to create new catalogues weekly to
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OP-ED: “The ‘Modern’ Woman” by Rose Hart
January 26, 2017
Even before we know we’re doing it; we’re code switching so that men will respect us. We are still fighting
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Free Pxrn: The Memoir Of An American Heathen
January 20, 2017
“It’s called the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.” – Geoge Carlin About Free Pxrn
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“Between The Lines” Video & Handbook
January 11, 2017
Backstory “Between The Lines” was the first time I worked with Chris Lee on a song. I had put together
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MEMOIR: “Between The Lines” Photo Book
January 10, 2017
MEMOIR EP. 4 - FAMILY & PROSPERITY (OCT. 2016) https://vimeo.com/305815715The video for “Between The Lines” was inspired by the film
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Harley x Hart: 11 Easy Hangover Hacks
January 9, 2017
Exclusiv teamed up with us and gave my team and I a few bottles of Exclusiv vodka, so naturally, we
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3 Keys To Success
January 6, 2017
1. Live With NO PLAN B Decide on your goal and stick to it no matter what. Come hell or
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7 Dos and Don’ts for Indie Artists
January 4, 2017
I originally published this article in July of 2009 when the world of social media was still evolving. At that
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Lost Summer Days
January 2, 2017
A glimpse into how I spent my life in the early 1990s. Throughout the 90s, my family would get together
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Eggnog (Holiday Mixtape)
December 26, 2016
Let’s Start With “Merry F*ckin Christmas” I always wanted to make a Christmas album so this is my first dive
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MEMOIR: Studio Launch Party [2014]
December 15, 2014
DECEMBER 13, 2014. FRESH FUZION STUDIO LAUNCH PARTY I started Fresh Fuzion Collective in 2009, and after 3 years we grew to a
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