Hangman Immortal - BMI

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My story would take a very long time to tell, but it would not be boring at any point. Survivor of several gunshot wounds and multiple surgeries to re-attach limbs, still have missing pieces. Was nearly totally blind for some time and have also almost passed away several times due to ongoing complications from gunshot wounds, stabbings and blunt trauma to the head alot. Basically a song factory. I record 7 - 9 or 10 songs a week and have been creating music and writing poetry since 3rd grade. Have been in 7 films and have won Best Actor Awards in the U.S. and Europe. Active in several Masonic Orders and Bodies, Served my home Lodge as Worshipful Master in 2011, two times as High Priest of Royal Arch Masons, Served two Lodges for four consecutive years as Chaplain, Captain General of my Knights Templar Commandery and also an active 32nd Degree Mason in the Valley of Detroit, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Have Raised a daughter on my own and am great at many things.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

music; the Concords and Discords; the spaces in between reveal many things. Music is to me like an Oasis on the road to Perdition. Sometimes my words are found bathed in Light of Wisdom and sometimes I find the Darkest of words within.

What is your music dream?

to feature on a song with someone I respect and admire.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Myself. Thus my world will change as the way I interact with it changes.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

"I aint no Joke" 'Eric B. & Rakim

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Johnny Cash. Kendrick Lamar. J. Cole. The Animals. Mozart. Bach. Body Count. Toby Kieth.

What inspires you to make music?

Rhyme schemes and patterns. The Day, generally.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Depends. Every song is different and many of my songs 'unfold' for a long time because there's alot of compressed information.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Alive.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

The entire 'industry' is outdated and we've collectively outgrown the way the artist interfaces with it.

What do you think of Drooble?

So far it seems like a lovely platform.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

echo chambers and people who never network or promote others.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Totally. I promote any local artist as a member of Detroit Unplugged Radio's Street Team.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

A heart that feels and an ear that hears what people say, critically and constructively.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Cedric Bogan. Flamingo. Kid Vishis. Silas Rage the Undataka. Dogmatic KStone.