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Ty Meets Podcast
Podcast coming soon! Be on the lookout in the coming weeks!
3 Rappers Who Ran 2020
Aight so 2020 was a CRAZY year! While this word is used very loosely in common conversation, unprecedented is a great word for the time. If you know me, then you know music is one way I escape what’s going on in the world. It’s a nice reprieve from the unexpected, bizarre year that was 2020 (biggest understatement of 2020? Possibly).
Getting backtoBLACK: Reviving Inspirations
When I created backtoBLACK, it was to create content for the inspirations I know and love with you: fashion, music, travel, sports and anything else that I cared deeply about. What has been tough for ALL of us has been 2020 and the social climate. I launched the blog in April 2020 and - like you - had NO IDEA what lied ahead for 2020.
I Love You, Bro
In a time where we need it the most, we still don’t say “I love you” enough. Why is that? If you haven’t been living under a rock, then you’re probably up to date with the general debauchery of 2020.
Silver Linings Playbook
No one thought that we would be here: a global pandemic that has literally shut the world down. Retail stores, businesses, bike and running trails - all closed; basketball rims removed from the hoops to discourage hooping; bars closed; restaurants only allowing pick-up and delivery options.
Go All-In on Yourself!
Ok, so BOOM! You have a fire idea or concept but are hesitant to start building on it. Why is that? Do you not believe it will pan out? Do you not feel creative enough to make it happen? Or are you just lazy, and it’s something that sounds cool, but you figure the risk may not be worth the reward?
Master Class
One of the many questions I get asked often is, “Why did you get your Masters first as opposed to going straight into the workforce?” and eventually, “Did that benefit you or do you feel you should have waited?”
A NEW BEGINNING
I have been battling with myself on how to explore my creative side for some time now. I have always been the guy who was more polished in my presentation. Everything was by the book, no one-offs. The beauty of this is that I developed structure, regiments and discipline.
Aight so 2020 was a CRAZY year! While this word is used very loosely in common conversation, unprecedented is a great word for the time. If you know me, then you know music is one way I escape what’s going on in the world. It’s a nice reprieve from the unexpected, bizarre year that was 2020 (biggest understatement of 2020? Possibly).