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This poem powerfully conveys a sense of unease and the constant presence of struggle.

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As a creative, do you relate more to the 'chaos of complexity' or the 'fulfillment of the minor puzzle'? Share your thoughts below.

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Tears in the Desert: A Poem of Isolation and Inner Struggle

A Journey Through Isolation This poem uses vivid and contrasting imagery to depict a fall from a state of privilege into a personal “ditch,” marked by internal struggle and a profound sense of being unanchored. The “tears in the desert” metaphor powerfully conveys the feeling of internal suffering in a seemingly barren emotional landscape. Tears to DesertObtained confidence, privileged until I…

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Dive into an inspirational poem about resilience. Discover the power of standing tall after falling, finding hope in past pain, and running headfirst into the storm.

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Explore a raw, emotional rap poem about the lingering pain of lost love, solitude, and a heart turning to stone. A powerful journey through heartbreak, memory, and despair.

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Rap poem about the saving nature of love.

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Underground Hip-hop Artists to Watch in 2025

I. Introduction: The Golden Era’s Torchbearers – Finding Hope in 2025’s Underground For those of us who came up on the raw, unfiltered essence of hip-hop, who remember when every bar was a sermon and every beat a heartbeat, there’s often a lingering question: Is the true spirit of the craft still alive? Many discerning listeners, steeped in the “golden era,” lament what they perceive as a shift…

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Transparency

What quality do you value most in a friend?

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More Than Just Rhymes: Hip-Hop's Powerful Lyrical Queens

Hip-hop’s story often spotlights its male icons, a narrative that frequently leaves essential women in the shadows–women who were fiercely present from the genre’s birth, rocking mics, commanding turntables, and shaping the very culture. Make no mistake, their path was steeper, fraught with extra hurdles like pervasive sexism and crushing expectations about how they should look and sound. Yet,…

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Unique aspects

Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? Staying true to yourself, cause nobody experiences things, events, and conditions you’ve been through. So, being an authentic version of yourself will make everyone unique, and differentiate from the crowd. They say that nothing is original, but the total collection of moments we live in, and their harmonic combination is enough to make everyone…

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What rap songs have inspired you to reflect on social justice issues? Share your thoughts and favorite tracks in the comments below! Let’s keep the conversation going and build a community where every voice is heard.

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One Word - BALANCE

What is one word that describes you? I like to think that I am a kind person, but all come with opposite, countermeasures. I tend to do things from the ground up, to be fundamental, but, again, time is a relevant factor. So, at the end of the day, if I gotta choose one word it will be BALANCE.

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Most watched movie

The movies that I watched more than five times are: Blow is a 2001 American biographical crime drama film directed by Ted Demme, about an American cocaine kingpin and his international network starring  Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz; Sorted is a 2000 British thriller film directed by Alexander Jovy and starring Matthew Rhys, Sienna Guillory, Fay Masterson, and Tim Curry. Daily writing promptWhat…

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Unlock Your Flow: 3 Rhythm Exercises to Instantly Improve Your Rap Delivery

Ever feel like your rap flow sounds flat or predictable? You’ve got the lyrics, but something’s missing. The truth is, killer lyrics are only half the battle. To truly captivate your audience, you need to master rhythm. Rhythm is the heartbeat of your rap, the driving force that makes your words come alive. It’s what separates a good verse from an unforgettable one. In this post, we’ll break down…

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What bores you? I find myself getting overwhelmed when I’m asked a barrage of questions.  It’s like being in a dimly lit room with a single, swinging light, trying to satisfy an eager investigator.  I understand the curiosity, but I’m not an endless source of information like a search engine.  I have a limited capacity for answering questions, and it would be more productive for both of us if we…

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Book to read

What books do you want to read? Rakim’s “Sweat the Technique” is next on my list.  His influence on hip-hop is undeniable, and I’m looking forward to gaining insights into his creative process. As a fellow poet, I’m always seeking inspiration and guidance from the greats.  Has anyone else read it? What were your key takeaways?

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First computer

Write about your first computer. My first computer was a trusty Toshiba Satellite. It was a real workhorse, but it’s definitely showing its age now. The fan is so loud that it sounds like a helicopter is landing in my living room, and it can barely handle more than one tab at a time. I’ve been told it’s not worth fixing, but I can’t bear to part with it. It’s like an old friend.