PPP Poetry Lounge

The Barbershop has always been more than a place for a haircut. It's a sanctuary, a space built for peace, laughter, and connection.

In this Poetry Lounge debut, CandyJae reflects on the unspoken rule of keeping politics out of certain spaces, not out of ignorance, rather out of respect for energy and community. This spoken-word piece explores why some rooms were created to restore us, not divide us.

This episode invites listeners to consider the wisdom there is when speaking on politics in shared spaces. and how informative it could be for people that don't understand politics.

Barbershop Talk on corporations vs independent.

This track is a salute to the ones who move different — the ones who build, hustle, create, and rise without waiting for permission. “The Independent Grind” is a tribute to the elite mindset it takes to carry your own vision, fund your own dreams, and stand on your own standards in a world built on shortcuts and handouts.

CandyJae breaks down the pressure, the discipline, and the emotional toll behind being self-driven. This track highlights the sacrifices, the lonely moments, the silent wins, and the unwavering belief required to walk the independent path. This grind isn’t for the weak or the wavering — it’s for those who understand that leadership, creativity, and consistency demand a different level of soul.

This conversation fuels the listener with encouragement, clarity, and truth: independence is expensive, selective, and powerful. Not everyone can carry it. Not everyone is built for it. And that’s exactly what makes it elite.

Pressure makes diamonds — and the independent grind reveals them.

This track exposes the pressure points of dating in Atlanta — a city where ambition is high, options are wide, chemistry is quick, and consistency is rare. CandyJae breaks down the blueprint every woman needs to navigate these streets with clarity, confidence, and emotional safety.

“Pressure Points: Atlanta Dating” uncovers the unwritten rules of the city, CandyJae speaks on the fast-paced culture, the soft-life expectations, and the pressure to settle simply because everyone looks like a highlight reel.

This track teaches listeners how to protect their crown by recognizing red flags early, understanding the difference between real pressure and fabricated performance, and staying grounded in what they deserve. Atlanta is a city of opportunity — in love and in lessons — and this track hands you the blueprint to move with discernment, confidence, and grace.

Pressure reveals everything. Atlanta just accelerates it.

Don't be late! Be Great! This track takes listeners straight into the barbershop, where conversations are raw, unfiltered, and rooted in respect. “Respect the Chair” breaks down the unspoken rules of grooming culture — the etiquette, the boundaries, and the expectations every client should understand. CandyJae speaks on the sacred energy of the chair, the craft behind the cut, and the pet peeves that every barber experiences yet rarely addresses out loud.

From last-minute cancellations, unrealistic expectations, and chair-hopping, to clients who underestimate the precision and skill it takes to deliver a clean fade — this track gives voice to the professional side of the grooming relationship. It’s the real talk barbers think daily, spoken with clarity, humor, and a whole lot of pressure.

This is a reminder that the chair is not just a seat — it’s a space of trust, artistry, and respect. Honor the craft. Respect the time. Respect the chair.

This track breaks down the emotional difference between real partnership and temporary connections. “Love Under Pressure” explores what it truly means to build love with intention — not convenience. CandyJae speaks on the contrast between marriage-level commitment, where love is fortified through pressure, and situationship-level arrangements, where attraction exists without structure, clarity, or long-term depth.

This conversation highlights how pressure exposes the truth: real love grows flames that endure, while casual connections flicker when tested. CandyJae unpacks how intimacy, loyalty, communication, and emotional maturity look different when purpose is present. This track encourages listeners to stop confusing chemistry with compatibility and to start focusing on relationships that honor their value, reflect their standards, and keep the fire burning through every season.

Pressure doesn’t break real love — it shapes it. Situationships collapse under what marriages are built to carry. Because relationships mean marriage and situationships means sexual connections.

This track dives into the art of protecting your peace by fading out anything that tries to cut into your confidence. “Faded Out Negativity” speaks to the moments when the world gets loud — opinions, doubt, gossip, pressure — and you choose yourself instead of the noise. CandyJae breaks down the difference between even cuts and true fades, reminding listeners that not everything deserves equal access, equal volume, or equal weight.

Some things get cut off clean. Some things get faded out gradually. Both are acts of self-preservation.

This track teaches the beauty of quieting distractions without losing your center. It highlights barbershop talk and pet peeves in the beauty industry with wisdom in stepping back, slowing down, and knowing the difference between to two cutting styles. Because protecting your peace is a skill — and fading is part of the technique.

Pressure is the language, and peace is the fluency.

This track dismantles the myth that being single is a problem to fix. “Singlism” holds space for the woman who chooses herself without apology. CandyJae speaks on the pressure society places on relationship status and reminds listeners that solitude is not a setback — it’s a standard. Being single is not a diagnosis, a deficiency, or a gap to fill. It’s a season with purpose, clarity, and confidence.

This track explores the freedom of not rushing into love for validation and the strength it takes to honor your worth without attaching it to partnership. Singlism redefines singlehood as a choice rooted in sovereignty, healing, and self-respect.

This is your permission slip to stop defending your status and start celebrating your standards.

Pressure is the language — and this track speaks it fluently.

This track opens the album with a truth many avoid: Tipping your Beauty Artist, also expressing the value you carry isn’t up for negotiation. “Pay What It’s Worth” is a reminder to honor your skills, your energy, your beauty, and your presence without apologizing for the cost. In this conversation, CandyJae breaks down why tip appreciation is self-worth and standards, not a sale, and why pressure rises the moment you recognize who you are and what you bring.

This is a declaration track — grounding the entire album in confidence, clarity, and unapologetic ownership. Whether in business, relationships, or personal identity, this track pushes you to stop discounting yourself and start demanding alignment. The crown sits higher when you stop shrinking.

Listen with intention. Apply with confidence. Enjoy the Barbershop Talk and Pet Peeve Pause Segway because: Pressure is the language — and worth is the opening statement.