Outkast, Jill Scott, Miles Davis, Jay-Z, Kirk Franklin, Common, Erykah Badu, Amel Larrieux, Avril Lavigne, Kanye West, DaFilled, Mos Def, Anthony Hamilton, Tye Tribbett, Porsche Smith, Fred Hammond, Chris Botti, John Legend, Lupe Fiasco, Corrinne Bailey Rae, Amy Winehouse and some random yet amazingly talented group of poets and musicians named Organic Soul.
Movies
Belly, Love Jones, ATL, Clash of the Titans (that's OLD SCHOOL), 300, Bruce Almighty, Lion King, The Gospel
Television
Every Law & Order (though SVU and Criminal Intent are the favorites), Girlfriends (Man, I have learned SO much about women), My Wife & Kids (It's almost like they shadowed my household to get ideas for the show...), Rob & Big
Books
The Bible, WaterMELANIN by aLLEN iMAGERY, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Emancipation Proclamation by FREEdumb University, Stop Dating the Church, Reallionaire (Yaw GOTTA get this joint!), Display of Power
Heroes
EARTHLY: My mom ("twin"), Gordon Parks, Gil Scott-Heron, and people who realize that VISIONARIES see beyond TODAY.
HEAVENLY: Jesus Christ
Lawrence Central High School
Indianapolis, IN
Graduated: 1995
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Business/Entreprenuership
Clubs: S.U.P.E.R., Deca
Where do I start?
I am a servant of the Most High, poet, photographer, publisher, graphic (and t-shirt) designer, promoter and recording studio owner. Needless to say, I been everyday hustlin' before there was a Rick Ross. To whom much is given, much is required. I guess I owe God a lot? He continues to amaze me, as I continue to trust in Him. I learn new things about myself CONSTANTLY.
Poetry came to me as an assignment in my Senior Composition class... and I haven't stopped yet. Let me paint this right. I HATED school. I mean, if I could have just showed up for the social club, I woulda been cool with that, and my grades reflected that-until that poetry unit. I started, and God blessed it. (Notice a trend here?) In April 2004, I released my debut book of poetry and photography: WaterMelanin. In July 2007, I released my first solo Cd entitled: Live Free and Spit Hard.
I have been a photographer for the majority of my life... I had this secret desire to play with cameras since I was young-my step father ALWAYS had one with him. After meeting Gordon Parks when I was about 15, my destiny was solidified. I mean, I was completly amazed by the things that his lens was able to capture. The contrast in his black and whites, his rugged style. I knew that this was for me! And God blessed it. I never have been ...um, well... NORMAL. And thank God, neither is my eye. I worked in a cell-I mean, studio for 8 years and 5 days, before I finally left to do bigger things.
Who I'd like to meet: Ultimately Jesus is my goal. Everyone else wouldnt matter if I didn't get to spend my eternity with Him. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his SOUL? I mean honestly, in this nation, we give celebrities WAY too much credit...
There are many artists that I would like to work with though... Here is the short list: Most of the people in my Top Friends list and Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Lupe Fiasco, John Legend, Malik Yusef (check!), Corrine Bailey Rae, Freeway...
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Oh, Mr. iMAGERY...the sophisticated way that you handled that cowbell...mad skills indeed! Seriously though, y'all were dope on Sunday at Conner Prairie and I look forward to seeing Organic Soul a lot more in the future. 'Specially my girl SunRae.
