Since starting my career more than 10 years ago as an independent socially conscious artist and educator, releasing music and performing around the world, I've had the unique opportunity to explore how communities outside of America understand black culture. One of my most profound revelations from these experiences came when observing how the youth who attended my workshops in other countries were almost surprised at my ability to perform high level hip hop, as well as convey a message about it with articulation. This realization led me to research further into what was happening within our culture that could be dividing off black artists and intellectualism from one another, leaving us vulnerable to being dehumanized by other ethnicities who might otherwise be more formidable allies. Based on this understanding, I developed a curriculum which seeks to promote better understanding of the breadth of black cultural contributions that changed the world for the better. While my music has been featured on major media platforms, the presentations that allow me to spread awareness of important issues related to black history, culture, and contemporary relevance are at the heart of my current motivation. Through my performances, workshops, and discussions - I strive to bring people together through thought-provoking lectures and music that can be used as a tool for empowerment, solidarity, and progress.