History has proven that it's impossible to crush the artist. There's always gonna be a need for somebody to write a poem or sing a song about something, about life - that makes it real. There's the word that goes beyond the word.

African art is functional, it serves a purpose. It's not a dormant. It's not a means to collect the largest cheering section. It should be healing, a source a joy. Spreading positive vibrations.

I was taught when there's somethin' you can change around keep quiet, you got nothin' to complain about.

Live now for the promise of the Infinite

Don't look down, it's an impossible view; Fly like an eagle whatever you do.

With guys I revere, like Marcus Garvey or Malcolm X, their look is less about style than purpose and the expression of beauty. It wasn't just about being noticed, you know?

I don't mind being black. I'm black out loud. It's more than the people that they are, it's the condition that they represent.