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Xavier: Harvesting Growth and Patience Along the Journey (Interview)

Xavier, an artist based out of Orlando, Florida, whose ideas and plans are broader than the city he currently resides…

How Nipsey Hussle Manifested A Future Cut Too Short

Some losses cut deeper than others. The hip-hop culture experienced a gut punch with the passing of Mac Miller last…

Being at War With Self and Searching for Strength

The never ending narrative of self-exploration finds no rest, for even in avoidance, there’s no acceptance of a white flag; it’s an inevitable call to action toward one’s self, rather than against.

STIMULATION, FEATURES, MUSIC

Nostalgia is a Gift, Sometimes Disguised as a Curse

The gift of sharing art appreciated by others. The curse of sharing art cherished by people, they begin craving ownership of another’s creations — holding onto specific time periods. This isn’t a sitcom and reboots are not necessary, if you choose today over yesterday — an evolution over hindrance.

STIMULATION, FEATURES

Working 9–5 for Current Reality and Working 5–9 for Future Dreams

One thing we all have in common: there’s a need for equilibrium. We love what we’re doing, we want to see what we’re doing blossom, but at times, we can become derailed with the process of letting the creativity turn from caterpillar to butterfly — we sometimes yearn to skip the cocoon and fly through the breeze with ease.

STIMULATION

Reborn: Despondency, Kid Cudi, and the Words That Compensate for Hopelessness

“Reborn” reminded me that Cudi’s words, hums and empathy can aid a healing process.

STIMULATION

Deeper Than Music: Caleborate Talks ‘Real Person’ Album, Mental Health, Family, and More (Interview)

Photo: Caleborate (shot by 36neex) Interview by @Itsmyambitionz A blunt conversation with Caleborate. Chasing your dreams is important, but in the midst…

FEATURES, STIMULATION

Getting out of Your Comfort Zone to Fulfill a Destiny

For Kendrick Lamar, finding that perfect balance of introvert and extrovert, in an extroverted system, is key. Although it wasn’t highlighted as strongly on previous body of works, I can hear Kendrick finding more balance of both traits on his album, DAMN.

STIMULATION, MUSIC

Rapper Verses, Versus Bible Verses

“Sometimes I think that these verses can help a person way more than the ones they readin’ in churches on days of worship.”

STIMULATION

Kendrick Lamar: From Being Buried Alive to Immortalized

“Not content with his opinions, he will continually increase in intelligence, not content with his character, he will ceaselessly grow…