"Clearing Out My Mind"

I'm routinely asked questions as to how I manage to stay so calm and stress free. At the same time, I'm frequently asked what I do to decompress and to relax and my answer is always the same. I sit down and listen to Music. Now most people in my circles understand this. But a lot of others seem confused as how that can be the only, or at least the main remedy I need to keep sane. In this current climate where everyone is so cognizant of their mental health and everyone has their own therapeutic practices, I thought I'd provide a little insight into why Hip-hop serves as such a good therapist to me personally. https://www.billboard.com/ Firstly, its accessible. No appointments, no waiting in line, no delays. It's always right there at my grasp.  If I ever need to hear Meek Mill 'Trauma' I just need to open Spotify or call on Alexa and there it is. Secondly, it’s easy to envision myself in the place of the artist. One of the best qualities about hip-...

This year, I’ve been making a concerted effort to give people their flowers whilst they can still smell em. Whether it be in work, social life or just in casual settings,  it has  been a personal goal of mine to celebrate and encourage people as best I can. And that’s what I hope to do with this piece. I call this one, “The Blog About Nothing” . “Wow…That’s Crazy” represents Wale’s 6 th studio album. And I’ve had the pleasure of listening to all 6. And one of the things I truly praise Wale for, is mastering his craft. Within this crazy ecosystem we know as hip-hop there’s a number of different lanes and sounds which artists utilize to express themselves. Now, some seek to continually diversify their palette and portfolio by consistently seeking new ways to switch up their style.  This is a skill I specifically credited and celebrated   Tyler, the Creator  for earlier this year. However, some, like Wale, are so deep into their bag of tric...