| Influences | The creator/creatress, the ancestors, my mother, my wife, my children, my elders, All whom have sought to liberate Afrakan people and continue to do so. Sol Griots Artist Collective (Jashua Sa-Ra, Olukosedada Sa-Ra, Triggy-La, Khalid, Nzingah, Red Hook, Switch-and the babies) , Black Light Artist Collective (Heru, Maha, Thyme, Khafra & Hanif), Back Talk Poetry Troupe past and present members (Keith, Samantha Raheem, The Ancient Newcomer, Salaam, Almond Joy, Ali, Lizz Stright, Wally B, Chris, Trooth, Phil-to name a few) Last Poets, Gil Scott-Heron, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Burning Spear, Peter Tosh, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Teddy P, Outkast, 8-Ball & MJG, Goodie Mob, Ghetto Boys, dead Prez, Black Starr, Common, Ice Cube (circa. 1990-1993), Public Enemy, Nas, Rakim and many others.
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