EDITOR NOTE: No water was dramatically wasted or harmed during this podcast recording. Also, we talking AI, not AL. As much as it looks the same, it’s not. *laughs*

Yes. The good ol’ AI talk. Why are people using it? Don’t you realize how much disrespect it is to whoever is offended by it? Why in the whole world does it keep using the airbrush font…for everything??

All of these questions are kinda asked in this episode. *laughs*

I share one of my many theories as to why people are focusing on using a “destructive” system to complete tasks, advance their way of thinking…and life, shuffle their brains from being cluttered, and make vital and loose decisions. I have more detailed thoughts on this. Maybe I’ll revisit with a few friends. The point I wanted to quickly get across: there is a legit reason as to why society, institutions, corporations, cultures, and communities are going the AI direction. I feel it’s worth analyzing. It’s also worth giving grace. It’s definitely something to realize…because it’s here and it’s not going anywhere (my walls closing in should support this thought).

Am I’m cosigning people using AI? Not at all. Am I’m merely stating an opinion as to why people are going towards Mr. ChatGPT and Ms. Claude for the answers? Clearly.

Get with the “real” program and enjoy the show. #TOTHETOP

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The first title was “Watch What You Do and Say”, then it switched to “Watch What You Say”. I immediately thought of Guru rapping with Chaka Khan.

I spaced out…per usual. Anywho…I took time to speak on a past situation that ‘I felt’ cost me a few opportunities, money, growth, etc.

I was told this morning that blessings come out of everything, and my story that I shared on Threads was definitely a blessing. Not solely on me, but to the community and culture I’m part of. I took it with pride and realized that me speaking out and being the loud one (at the time) was for a great cause. On the flip, I’m very careful with my delivery and what I say, because someone is always watching.

That was also a message I wanted the Duval Hip Hop world to understand (you’ll understand when you listen). Someone is always watching.

Always.

Enjoy the show and thank you for tapping in. #TOTHETOP

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Here we are. Revisiting the same ongoing theory I use when speaking about my, and others, positions in my career: The Creator vs. Admin Theory. This go 'round, I'm applying things to my situation.

Simple thought: should I be free and be a more professional creator, or go down the road that'll have me in leadership positions? Should I push my emceeing, DJing, radio personality, and professor roles to higher spots...or be a director, chair, or even a president at an university?

Decisions...or I can do both (that's my thinking, but again...we're here).

Why not (again) share my many thoughts about progressing with the music and media? *shrugs*...enjoy the episode. I'll keep you all posted on the work moves, per usual. Thank you for tapping in. #TOTHETOP

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August 5, 2026 marks one year that I lost my Father. All of the feels are hitting me. I'm part of the club of people that has lost a parent. I worried about my Mom, my family, even myself. It's a scary feeling because it's new, and I'm reminded that time waits for no one.

With all of that...work still rolls in and on. I will say that I ducked behind my work. Not because I was running away, but because I had started two important positions the same day my Father passed away. So...dealing with the grief wasn't continuous. It came here and there, but there was always a deadline I needed to clear, goals I wanted to continue progressing with, a media company that needed operations, and other work related things that kept me...working.

In this episode, I share three points on how I would recommend dealing with grief while working. A LOT of people feel like life goes on, but does it really when you're grieving? We have to be honest with ourselves when it comes to dealing with this unfortunate feeling, and this is partly me...dealing.

Rest in Peace Griffin Young. I love you and miss you...a lot. Power.
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Last round of the Connect The Dots Series. I appreciate EVERYONE who supported this move. I would love to see more of these come up, but...we'll see. Please make sure to share this with someone you think will benefit from this.

On this final episode of the series, we speak on how to run point on ACTUALLY making the meaningful connections. I share various ways to complete the task (via segments), if you should stick around until the connection plays in all favors, how to do a real intro, and more.

Again, I hope this resonates with you all. We've all been in situations where a connection was dropped, and that happening has costs us. Whether it was money, an opportunity, or a resource...it wasn't a great feeling. So I hope that this series helps you in your journey to prosper in life.

Share away...share away...share away. I'll see you all on the flip side. #TOTHETOP

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Round 2 for the Neighbors and Groovers. In this episode, we're focusing on the gatekeepers and bridge builders.

For me, I have moments where I don't want to admit that someone is simply gatekeeping a situation, a connection, and a new relationship forming. In this moment, we have to call the spade out. On the flip though, there are people who make sure the connections happen...and I want to make sure to point out what they ideally look like. It's easy to spot the bad (the gatekeeper) and miss the values of the good (the bridge builders). Let this be the reminder.

See you on the final episode of this series. I hope you all are enjoying and learning from this. #TOTHETOP

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Peace, Neighbors and Groovers. I'm here to present a special series of Clear Visions. If you've been following for a minute, you remember that I explained how I use this platform to experiment, create freely, and to inform the people of my thoughts and/or lessons I've come across.

This series is informative, and in my opinion, a simply conversation. A conversation that I felt needed to happen, so why not put it in a podcast format? *shrugs*

This three-episode series is about connecting the dots. It's an observation of how people have the proper situation to connect two resources, but for whatever reasons, it doesn't work. Now, on a good-bad day, I'll say that people be gatekeeping and hating, but on a reflective day, my first thought would be that people aren't aware of HOW to facilitate a connection.

Enjoy the series. I hope this helps someone in their journeys. I more so hope that it helps that person that drops the ball when making said connection.

Prayerfully, I'll have the other narrative shows done to present to you all...soon. #TOTHETOP

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