It’s an aesthetic.
Not just the visuals but the sound. It takes you to a nostalgic place of the not so far past, but maybe the present is too close, and the future, well . . . unknown.
The words are too, reminiscent of days we had much to say but way more to show. It’s eloquent but spacey. It’s hip hop but as poetic as spoken word.
That is the sound as much as it is sight.
It is “The Perfect Intro/555” by A.C. the Ruler.
/CW
It’s the chop and screw that got us like “Ooooooookkkkkkayyyy”.
King Bravo is serving up some “down south” inspired bars with a head honcho motif with his single “Rollawood” from his project State of Mine. This track is appropriately placed between shit talking and posturing that flexes the ability to create sounds that make you want to reminisce.
Take a listen while you double cup Lol
Salute.
/CW
Where some shifts are gradual, the ones being advocated for now seem pertinent to existence. Who we are is no longer a categorical assignment but a statement of continuity into a new era. In this issue of CopyWrite Magazine, we pay homage to our past state of being [including vaulted interviews from before the pandemic & social uprising] but heavily focus on the culture, community, creativity that are currently taking form.
w/ April Walker, Eric “Shake” James, Mario Hamilton, Dahyembi Neal, The Trauma Trials, and Discrimination Behind the Scenes .
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Kyndal J. is a multi-faceted creative. She ventures in the art of singing, songwriting , fashion, and jewelry design. She combines her many talents with confidence and style, curating a complete experience. We love her as a local creative and can’t wait for her to bring her energy to our fashion department!
/CW team.
Blank thoughts
Black Minded
Expectations of self and surroundings
Judgement creeps
But the heart yearns
Lust of life
Or
Life of lust
Fear of being alone
Today gone and yesterday forgotten
Promises and secrets soon come to light
But feels dark to be in the spotlight
Again fear of being alone
So many people will know me
But I will never speak
Distant from love and pain
Breathing my own air
These trees give me life
Until chopped down
Back to the world of reality
Because it’s temporary
Short term or long term
Be ready for your turn
You only can be guided
Know who you choose
Time will only tell
Growth will only heal
Life is how we live
Because once we’re gone
They still have life to live
/Vato Vergara @vatovergara
CopyWrite Magazine, Media & Design LLC is a Milwaukee based organization & company that promotes the ever morphing nature of Urban culture.
