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— I have a pompous pettiness about me that ages in oak barrels and the tannins are splendor that words fail grasp

humble only because I wouldn’t be able to stand listening to myself talk about myself from dusk to dawn in regards to how talented and hardworking I am.

if I were ever in need of flexing, custom body casts would be offered as next-day air fedex for all onlookers, courtesy of Heru.

what an honor to have this piece on display at the AKG since February…it will all be a memory through hashtags and photos and reels as of June 9…the show concludes…work removed..world continues its rotation and tilt

I love my caps and hats, fashionably, yet metaphorically have never rested my hat on any accomplishments whatsoever…therein lies an interesting investigation of self:
1) is my sense of accomplishment insatiable?
2) do I think I’m undeserving of celebration and cheer?
3) am I already satisfied in life as is, and the exterior or outward expression of “art-making” is just accoutrements to the main dish, which is just being blessed and dope af as a human, hubby and dad?

cue: CRABS (written and produced by me: 2009 for context)

— scratches and all… @djpremier had different scratch patterns on the OG version than those that appeared on the Decade Full Clip version. Brilliant.

Just to get a rep

— reminder

— in my past life as a hip hop artist…I commanded stages, mics and crowds.

this clip is from October 31, 2002 at Broadway Joes, Halloween edition. Trev and I (Raw Intel)decided weeks ago that we would dress as RUN DMC for the show. the night before the show, Oct. 30, while rehearsing at DJ Lo Pro’s apartment, we were stunned to see the news across the tv screen that our hero, JMJ was taken away in a senseless act. so the following evening was kismet yet sad and heavy for the hip hop community…this is just a clip of me and Trev over a beat he had just cooked up and presented for the first time on stage.

recovered some artifacts from Hi-8 tapes, recently digitized. to my delight, there are so many of our life’s memories resurfacing in video.

— a glimpse of the curated magic that transpired through the vision of @drea_dnur featuring her sister in song, @lindsayniccs

the recaps are only for posterity and documentation, never to recreate the scene or vibe, for that exists only in the moment for whomever is in attendance. it’s a cherished moment, even sacred, if we may say.

the next 3 Thursdays are filled with WonderFULL Soul session offerings.
peace.

gratitude to Lindsay and Drea for allowing us to witness what love looks and sounds like.

🎥 by the wizard @emanwajed @bywajed

Souls on fire for WonderFULL Soul Sessions TOMORROW from 5:30p-7p ❤️‍🔥

Join us for curator, Linda Appleby’s @soulangel4u final session for the year with a beautiful performance by Kimera Lattimore 🩵

Revel in moments from our most recent session with curator and pianist, Drea D’Nur @drea_dnur alongside performer, Lindsay Niccs!

— May 19, 2004, we went to the hospital around 8pm…admitted into a room at Midnight…slow dilation…eventually filled air into his lungs at 10:39am on this day, 22 years ago

so much to say about this guy…
compassionate
talented
kind and considerate
sense of humor
focused and calculated
so much more to say…in short, I am grateful to be your father full-time. you made us a core of four.

Angel number activated. may mercy and grace continue to protect and guide @madebymeks

— May 19, 2004, we went to the hospital around 8pm…admitted into a room at Midnight…slow dilation…eventually filled air into his lungs at 10:39am on this day, 22 years ago

so much to say about this guy…
compassionate
talented
kind and considerate
sense of humor
focused and calculated
so much more to say…in short, I am grateful to be your father full-time. you made us a core of four.

Angel number activated. may mercy and grace continue to protect and guide @madebymeks

— May 19, 2004, we went to the hospital around 8pm…admitted into a room at Midnight…slow dilation…eventually filled air into his lungs at 10:39am on this day, 22 years ago

so much to say about this guy…
compassionate
talented
kind and considerate
sense of humor
focused and calculated
so much more to say…in short, I am grateful to be your father full-time. you made us a core of four.

Angel number activated. may mercy and grace continue to protect and guide @madebymeks

— May 19, 2004, we went to the hospital around 8pm…admitted into a room at Midnight…slow dilation…eventually filled air into his lungs at 10:39am on this day, 22 years ago

so much to say about this guy…
compassionate
talented
kind and considerate
sense of humor
focused and calculated
so much more to say…in short, I am grateful to be your father full-time. you made us a core of four.

Angel number activated. may mercy and grace continue to protect and guide @madebymeks

— May 19, 2004, we went to the hospital around 8pm…admitted into a room at Midnight…slow dilation…eventually filled air into his lungs at 10:39am on this day, 22 years ago

so much to say about this guy…
compassionate
talented
kind and considerate
sense of humor
focused and calculated
so much more to say…in short, I am grateful to be your father full-time. you made us a core of four.

Angel number activated. may mercy and grace continue to protect and guide @madebymeks

— May 19, 2004, we went to the hospital around 8pm…admitted into a room at Midnight…slow dilation…eventually filled air into his lungs at 10:39am on this day, 22 years ago

so much to say about this guy…
compassionate
talented
kind and considerate
sense of humor
focused and calculated
so much more to say…in short, I am grateful to be your father full-time. you made us a core of four.

Angel number activated. may mercy and grace continue to protect and guide @madebymeks

— May 19, 2004, we went to the hospital around 8pm…admitted into a room at Midnight…slow dilation…eventually filled air into his lungs at 10:39am on this day, 22 years ago

so much to say about this guy…
compassionate
talented
kind and considerate
sense of humor
focused and calculated
so much more to say…in short, I am grateful to be your father full-time. you made us a core of four.

Angel number activated. may mercy and grace continue to protect and guide @madebymeks

— May 19, 2004, we went to the hospital around 8pm…admitted into a room at Midnight…slow dilation…eventually filled air into his lungs at 10:39am on this day, 22 years ago

so much to say about this guy…
compassionate
talented
kind and considerate
sense of humor
focused and calculated
so much more to say…in short, I am grateful to be your father full-time. you made us a core of four.

Angel number activated. may mercy and grace continue to protect and guide @madebymeks

— May 19, 2004, we went to the hospital around 8pm…admitted into a room at Midnight…slow dilation…eventually filled air into his lungs at 10:39am on this day, 22 years ago

so much to say about this guy…
compassionate
talented
kind and considerate
sense of humor
focused and calculated
so much more to say…in short, I am grateful to be your father full-time. you made us a core of four.

Angel number activated. may mercy and grace continue to protect and guide @madebymeks

— May 19, 2004, we went to the hospital around 8pm…admitted into a room at Midnight…slow dilation…eventually filled air into his lungs at 10:39am on this day, 22 years ago

so much to say about this guy…
compassionate
talented
kind and considerate
sense of humor
focused and calculated
so much more to say…in short, I am grateful to be your father full-time. you made us a core of four.

Angel number activated. may mercy and grace continue to protect and guide @madebymeks

— RECONCILE

— in preparation for this week’s WonderFULL Soul Session, our Eat Off Art correspondent Sufana, chops it up with featured artist Kimera Lattimore. this session will be conclude Linda Appleby’s residency and curation offering. thank you Linda for kicking off the series in spectacular fashion. please join us Thursday, May 21.
see flyer for details.

Enjoy the sun, because tomorrow there may be clouds and rain!!

Question for you:How can the City of Buffalo most effectively structure and define its
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Check out our next, 3 consecutive WonderFULL Soul Sessions: 5:30-7pm (Thursday)
May 21 (Linda Appleby, Danielle A., Kimera Lattimore and Frank G.)
May 28 (Drea D’Nur and Curtis Lovell)
June 4 (Joel Nicholas, The Brothers Band and Friends)

— forgotten series from 2018

Joy can exist without bounds, even in a world where chaos exists at the forefront 🤍

At WonderFULL Soul Sessions, we cultivate, we celebrate, and we create joy through music that feeds the soul & could heal the world

We can’t wait to see you THIS Thursday at @soulangel4u ‘s beautiful final installment for the year! Come out, feel and spread joy with us!

Thursday, May 21
5:30-7p
at Eat Off Art Studio & Place 🩵🤍

Message on Joy from: @saranaidemusic