These days I can’t seem to wrap my head around how good life is. Just a year ago, I was a teacher at my old middle-school. It was amazing to really influence the students in whatever way I could, but something was completely off. My body lacked proper care as I wasn’t getting enough sleep. My mind was wondering between my passion and my reality. Finally, my spirit was broken in pieces. At the time, I was struggling between finding myself and living a lie. What seemed to look good wasn’t good at all. I was holding on to something that was comfortable in all aspects of my life, but I couldn’t let it go. What was holding me back?
It was shame! I felt that I would have shamed the people around me who was supportive of this role or the status it brought me. It was the first time in a very long time that I cared about what people thought about me. It came from inside and outside the work space. Something needed to change. So where was the turning point?
The turning point for me was my trip to Los Angeles especially the last day there. I was with James, and the sun was hitting me differently that day. We had a successful weekend with creatives all over the states. I have never been exposed to so much different lifestyles in one weekend. Walking on Long Beach, James and I reflected on the beauty of that weekend and was praying for this to occur frequently. Two weeks later, I was let go from the teaching job and that feeling of shame was gone. Why?
The mask I was hiding was let go, and I was stepping into the path I was suppose. With a week, I began to deal with my past and welcome the new future of emcee! I have not looked back on what happened. Yes, I am struggling, but my life looks endless right now. This is the premise of my short film. You can purchase it below to watch now. The movie will be out May 20th on all platforms for you to watch to celebrate one year of my emcee career.
The Fire Open Mic Monday
What a dope night! For this talk, I took a very comedic approach/ free-format with the music business. My talk was probably my shortest topic of conversation. I had talked about consumerism and how we need to keep track of our data and feedback for every event. I started the event not talking about me, but addressing the issues of consumerism. The conversation was broken up into two parts where the first part was all around consumerism and then the conversation switch to an open Q &A style question and discussion where we talked about improving performances, emotional feeling within sets, and then talking about enhancing the chances to be sustainable. People were having conversation, and it was fire at the Fire.
Giving a huge shoutout to Drea Young who allowed me to drop gems on her platform.
Rawrrzone Interview Episode 207
I am always amazed to see the growth of certain creatives. These days, it is hard to continue the journey of creativity within the music industry because it doesn’t produce the highest ROI. I understand it and so does Katie Kay, who has seen the brand when it was just a baby. So glad to have had this conversation with Katie Kay. Check out my interview with her above.
Wizard Fest
It was a successful night of magic in Jersey City. Over 150 people in attendance, everyone enjoyed themselves with our trivia, dance competition, and costume contest. I couldn’t believe how many people were laughing, yelling, and smiling during the entire festival. I really enjoy being a host at event. Leaving comments like below always cheers me up. I had so much fun, and I can’t wait for the next Wizard Fest in Greensboro, South Carolina in June.
Events List
Nikmoody x Kerry Blu at Nublu: Working with these two individuals is an honor and getting to see them share the same stage is a blessing. Come out May 20th and see the two rock out at Nublu from 7 to 10pm.
127 Vision Brunch: Going to Dallas to host an amazing brunch with 127 Vision. Z’sari has done an excellent job in aiding artists in their careers. If you are in Dallas June 24th, pull up on us.
All For The Music
5 years ago, I did my first event in Harlem at Harlem Nights. It was the most anxious event since I didn’t know how to run an event. I was just excited to do it, but there was many logistics that I didn’t consider. I didn’t know about sound check, set list or anything of the nature. However, it ended up working out somehow like it normally does. Overall if I didn’t do it close to home I probably would have taken a massive L.
That Harlem Nights set the foundation for my return back to Harlem at the amazing Shrine Venue. For years, I have wanted to do an event at Shrine. If you know, this was a legendary place in the 90s for emerging talents. People such as Jay-z, Nas, and others would use this place as a way to experiment new verses and sounds before the release of their project. I listen to Jay-z, 22-Twos, as inspiration to create the similar vibes as the 90s. On June 15th, I plan to recreate that nostalgia from 7 to 10pm.
My question for you: Do you know who will bring that vibe back?