There are no foolish million dollar motives. And, no quests for a record deal or guest appearance on Love and Hip-Hop in Atlanta.
This is simply pure-love for Hip-Hop and one man's desire to give back to the culture that raised him.
Truthfully, many people have forgotten that Hip-Hop, in its purest form, is simply poetry over African drums.
As a result, the creative mind behind the most controversial cartoon in America, Bobbee Bee "The Hater," is in the process of completing this year's most anticipated album entitled- Pocket Full of Ghetto Poems, which he "unapologetically" calls "a masterpiece in the making."
"Honestly, I think this album is going to shock a lot of people..." claimed the Managing Editor of Black Athlete Sports Network.
Why? Because, with a simple phone call, the young scholar, who while attending Winston-Salem State University, where he was known mostly for his ground-breaking lectures on Tuesday Nights, finds himself back in the presence of Supreme DJ Nyborn and Payroll Productions, where he hopes to record a Hip-hop classic.
"Myself and Nyborn developed a good friendship in 2000, while working on a mix tape project when I was a part of rap group called the Makabees..."explained the independent filmmaker, who wrote and directed his first feature film last year with the help of his brother Terrence Graham.
"However, at this point, of my development, as an artist, I feel I have perfected my craft.
I am focus. I am smarter and wiser. Plus, since this is an extension of the movie soundtrack-I have allowed myself to write from my alter ego-Bobbee Bee "The Hater."
I am focus. I am smarter and wiser. Plus, since this is an extension of the movie soundtrack-I have allowed myself to write from my alter ego-Bobbee Bee "The Hater."
Unfortunately, however, while filming the Bobbee Bee "The Hater" The Movie, inflated egos and creative differences forced the young Black entrepreneur to dive into his latest project independently, which places all the pressure on his shoulders to produce something epic.
"With the state of Hip-Hop currently, it is a perfect time for me to drop an album, especially with the help and the assistance of the Internet, which allows people to express themselves freely to a global marketplace without trying to "sell their souls" to get a record deal.
With a level of confidence and studio time scheduled in August of 2014, those in the Hip-Hop community as well as the small town of Magnolia, NC patiently wait to see if this
wanna be rapper can deliver the "goods," and not disappoint them.
"Seriously, I come in the spirit of the Ancestors. Besides, I am not a battle rapper, dope-dealer, or gang banger. But, I am Hip-Hop." laughed the Black poetry writer.
"Plus, I have knowledge of self ... And, honestly, I probably can rap better than 50% of the people, who claim to be rappers."
With that said, Pocket Full of Ghetto Poems, which hopefully will be completed by the end of September contains 18 songs, which include:
1. Saturday Night Surprise 2. Jesus Christ: The Kid is Nice 3. Wanted Man 4. My Personality is Borderline 5. Revolutionary Suicide 6. Angels From The Sky 7. Real Hip-Hop 8. Mister Officer 9. Bang-Bang Boo-Boo 10. Same Dude From High School 11. Heaven-N-Hell Collide 12. Magnolia Memories 13. Tell Me No Secrets 14. Rhyme Spitter 15. Where Are The Ladies At? 16. Black Woman Sings The Blues 17. In the Atmosphere 18. Pocket Full of Ghetto Poems
