Basement Made
Northern Culture, Art, Hip Hop & Working Class
I had supper with my mother earlier this year at Sumo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar where she explained to me that she and my father both took DNA tests. I think she mentioned British Isle, France, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Romania and Egypt – between them. Most interestingly though, she said that she was of a...
I’m proud to announce my first book on this monumental day in our history (January 20, 2017). As we move forward, there is a lot to be done. Everyone I’ve ever met can learn from this book. I’ve grown a lot over these past couple months while researching for the publication (since Election Day). I...
UPDATE (Jan 20, 2017): Why Wisconsin Voted For Donald Trump: The Coastie Privilege — No, there is no such thing as “White Culture” – as it’s used. If they tell ya otherwise, they’re uneducated. The only people I hear consistently using this rhetoric back home are Black, but I’ve recently had a lot of “White” conversations...
The swiftest way to devalue your argument is by saying “black people do this” or “white people do that.” This is a lazy and uneducated way of thinking. Have ya ever met someone with lighter or darker skin that yours – who broke that mold? If ya have, your argument is done. Time to learn...
The recent massacre in Orlando, Florida is a tragedy (June 12, 2016). We almost had something like it in LA the following day too. We lose people every day to violence in America but something so aimless, so clearly designed to hurt as many lives as possible at once… It affects us as a people....
You’re always getting an angle. Whether it’s word of mouth, scientific data or your own research – the information we interpret is always from a particular perspective. Every individual on Earth has their own way of thinking but the media knows how to connect to large groups at one time (March 7, 2016). What a...
A few hours ago, the popular downtown Madison, Wisconsin venue announced a “1 year ban from the genre for third fight at differing Hip Hop shows over the last two months” (March 3, 2016). The attack on local Hip Hop continues. I don’t see this as a solution, I see it as an unwillingness to...
It all started last April, when I took to the Internet to find a place in LA… The office for my new job is located in the heart of Hollywood, so naturally I look around that area for a spot. After searching for several weeks online, I decide to check out Artist Advantage Group Academy...
