July 2011
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“If they say they’re for the people, they have to answer to them. All of...”
– Chillin, editting, and processing sesh with my mentor Robin Park.
WatchFinally finished Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes. Dope documentary about hip-hop masculinity and its impact on misogyny and homophobia. Hella on point and worth watching.
The Breadline →
Rocking a feature set tonight on Cap Hill with Gibson Collins. Leggo!
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Exquisite Corpse with Gibson Collins 7/17/11
Children falling from church towers The giant came and saved them all Salvation stitched to the insides of his arms Cascading lightning ice in his throat he clutched on tight to his fear like it was the only thing that could save him from her He had always been so large so consumed by himself His mouth heavy with his own fruit a bowl of crayons fastened to his mouth sandbox hands holding laughter...
Exquisite Corpse with Gibson Collins 7/17/11
The wings in our chest holstered in sternums pistols ready to be drawn adrenaline dripping from his beard in salty sweat Western sun thick and red like a tomato in the sky a creamy earth craving the stems in their stomach there are fireflies that sprout from the softest crevices of their palms and when they run fast enough when they sing loud enough the fireflies explode like thunderstorms from...
Freewrite 7/17/11
We were lanterns in middle school dungeons flame thrower grins holstered in text books
We ignited lighting in our laughter dancing with our fists knuckle balls of flesh to face
When I was in 6th grade I met my first partner in crime glaciers in his eyes we stole attention from grand lectures like thunder a night of ice water and cold breathe a gentle fog of diamonds We were frozen
An epic heist...
Freewrite 7/14/11
We collided in monsoon clothing starfishes in our hands an octopus smile wings in our backs
Freewrite 7/14/11
And for the times you do what’s right and no one knows it we wish for you to grow
Let the devastation in the creases of your palms shine Cradle sunrise in your hands and know there is always morning to hold onto
Youth Speaks Seattle 2011 LIVE! →
A few months back I performed alongside 12 of the finest young story tellers in the city. Check out this collection of live poems and listen to “Halo” on track 14. View and support!
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WatchMy fam from the Bay and Portland threw down a cover of Depapepe’s “Start” the other night. Check the original in the source link. They’re serious business.
“Srruup” by my dude Graham Davis....
