Last week was an absolute experience, brothers and sisters.
I feel like nearly every part of my being was nurtured, and I blog before you
inspired. Inspired and tired, but inspired nonetheless. Let’s jump into it!
On Monday, WUTC’s “Around and About” ran a feature for the “PressPausePlay”
premiere. Monessa G. did an absolutely PHENOMENAL job on the piece. We
met for an interview a few weeks ago, and she culled a good number of the
talking points together with scenes from the film. In case you missed it, you
can give it a listen here: http://www.wutc.org/post/christian-collier-screens-film-press-pause-play-hunter-museum-1
Following the screening, we had our panel with Nate Hill,
Phillip Lewis, Isaac Duncan III, and yours truly. We talked about the film and
fielded some interesting questions for the audience. What I found really
fascinating was how the crowd didn’t just inquire about certain things, but
actually commented and offered up their own ideas and experiences. It was a
genuine connection, and those of you who have known me for any length of time
know how much I enjoy and appreciate it when that happens.
The very next day, I drove to Atlanta
to see one of my personal heroes, Brother Ali, perform. Over the past three
years in particular, Ali’s work has truly resonated with me. He is someone who
really incorporates his personal life and message into his material, and he is
without a doubt one of the best writers in Hip-Hop (you can quote me on that).
So, the past week was full of really grand encounters that
broadened my perspectives on a number of things and provided me with a wealth
of new avenues to explore as an artist, creative director, and man.
Blessings