In Part 2 of my conversation with Black the Wave God, we continue exploring the layers behind the artist.

This episode moves beyond music and into identity — what it means to be a family man in hip-hop, how cultural stigmas shape perception, and how environment and influence play a powerful role in who we become.

We talk about: • Masculinity and accountability • The impact of family dynamics • Breaking stereotypes within hip-hop culture • Holding multiple identities at once — artist, husband, father, brother

Growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s shaped by the people around us, the examples we see, and the standards we choose to rise to.

If you haven’t listened to Part 1, I recommend starting there for full context.

Welcome back to Prosecco Queens — where we talk about love, legacy, healing, and the real stories behind the image.

— Teresa, your forever dreamer

Follow Black the Wave God:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackthewavegod/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2F4XUV0xc9HGkJDqsPEL0k

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/black-thewavegod/1684574307

Part 1: Breaking the Stigma with Black the Wave God

In this Valentine’s Day episode of Prosecco Queens, Teresa sits down with Bronx-born artist Black the Wave God for an honest conversation about masculinity, marriage, music, and mental health.

There’s a long-standing stigma in hip-hop culture: you can’t be a rapper and a devoted partner. You can’t chase your dream and build a stable home. You can’t be an artist, a husband, and a father at the same time.

Martin — better known as Black the Wave God — has made it his mission to prove that narrative wrong.

In Part 1, we explore:

• The pressure men feel in the hip-hop space to choose between ambition and family • What it really means to “love out loud” • Moving from New York to New Jersey to build a life rooted in intention • The evolution of masculinity and emotional maturity • The role mental health plays in growth as a man • Breaking generational patterns while still honoring your roots

This conversation is layered, reflective, and grounded in real-life experience — not performance. Teresa and Martin unpack the idea that healthy masculinity is not weakness, that loyalty and ambition can coexist, and that love is not just romantic — it’s intentional.

As Part 1 closes, Martin begins to speak about the subtle lessons his wife has taught him — “even about the little things” — setting the stage for a deeper dive in Part 2.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can build your dream without sacrificing your home, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Part 1 streaming now ▶️ Part 2 drops in two weeks

Follow Black the Wave God:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackthewavegod/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2F4XUV0xc9HGkJDqsPEL0k

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/black-thewavegod/1684574307

Some conversations deserve space.

We’re not rushing healing. We’re not rushing growth. And we’re definitely not rushing real love.

Part 2 is coming in two weeks, and trust me… it gets even better.

Until then, sit with this one. Replay it. Send it to somebody who needs it.

And we’ll see you soon.

**Some parts of this episode were recorded at different times — because growth, reflection, and healing don’t always happen in one take.**

So, what happens when the mirror, the camera, and your inner voice all tell different stories?

In this solo episode of Prosecco Queens Podcast, Teresa gets real about midlife, body changes, confidence, and the quiet grief that comes with becoming someone new. From bad lighting and five chins to lockdown weight gain, collective trauma, and the difference between validation and self-worth — this episode is funny, honest, and deeply human.

Teresa talks about:

• Why midlife can feel disorienting even when life is “fine”
• How mirrors, selfies, and video distort how we see ourselves
• The difference between self-awareness and self-punishment
• Grieving the body, energy, and identity you once had
• Why confidence isn’t constant — it’s practiced
• How collective trauma changed our habits, bodies, and self-image
• Learning to look at yourself with kinder eyes before hindsight does

This episode is for anyone who has ever looked at themselves and thought, “This doesn’t feel like me… but I’m still here.”

And yes — this message is for the queens and the kings.

✨ New episodes coming soon featuring conversations on mental health, healing, music, masculinity, family, and growth.