Being my Mom’s caregiver was so hard. But it was also one of the most beautiful things I have ever experienced. Heed was always there for me, then suddenly it became my turn to be there for her. This is our story: “Falling Down” 🎞️ @BCMusic1st #eldercare #caregiving #dementia #dementiacare

Our goal was to make real music about real life. I think we succeeded. “Much Given, Much Tested” is out now everywhere. BlackLiq.com to pick your platform & check these videos. 🎞️ @bcmusic1st / @zoodeville / @foliesthemesong #blackliq #dubsonata #undergroundrap #independenthiphop #reallife #irl

If you have any doubts about art imitating life I suggest you take a look at the work of Pat Jensen. He did both of the covers for my @strangefamous.bsky.social albums with @mopessfr.bsky.social

You’re watching a master at work. One of the things that impresses me so much about BCMusic1st is how he can take a place you’ve see and been countless time and show it to you from a perspective you’ve never seen or considered. See how “Falling Down” turned out here: youtu.be/iVQyKagGHAs?...

We are officially SOLD OUT‼️ I’ll try to not be too long winded here…. Thank you for supporting “Much Given, Much Tested” and for finding as much meaning and value in this art as we did when creating it.

Small Specific Goals = Big Wins. Never let the shadow of a huge goal darken the light of a smaller, detailed one. That said, we have one “Much Given, Much Tested” vinyl left, I heard the last two went to Switzerland! Like how crazy is that? Go here: dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/much-g...

#3 - Everyone’s your opposition, especially you. “Much Given, Much Tested” is out now everywhere! We are down to our last vinyl for online orders, get that & a CD today before it’s gone! 🎞️ @bcmusic1st.bsky.social #blackliq #dubsonata #iandi #musicbusinesstips #indiehiphop #rva #nyc #woftd

Don’t forget to breathe. Hip-Hop For The Rest of Us is live 1a-3a on @wrir973fm.bsky.social or anytime via the stream link at WRIR.org where you can run it back via the archive. #WRIR #RVA #nyc #nootherway #WOFTD

I may be a personality, but I’ll never be a persona. Thank you Voyage Denver for always being supportive and for taking the time to catch up with me!

We just sent 2 vinyl to Japan, we wanna send these other 3 to you! Get yours before today turns into yesterday: dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/much-g... After all it’s Bandcamp Friday, there’s no better day to make it happen. #blackliq #dubsonata #undergroundrap #bandcamp #bandcampfriday

I’m willing to give Atsu a chance but man I already miss Jin Sakai. #GhostofYotei

A show with Immortal Technique is the perfect place to try something new. This was the first time I performed “10 Black Commandments.” Come see me do this live at the next show or got to BlackLiq.com & stream “Much Given, Much Tested” and get the whole album on Vinyl or CD. 🎥 Distant Dee #tbt

It’s all about shaking babies & kissing hands. We call this one “People Person” & it features Slug of Atmosphere who knows a thing or ten about how it goes on the road. BlackLiq & Dub Sonata - “Much Given, Much Tested” is streaming now everywhere & on vinyl & CD via BlackLiq.com 🎞️ @zoodeville

Right now I’m living my next album. Moments like this come from putting my heart and soul into each of the previous ones, and because of you. Get familiar with my most recent, “Much Given, Much Tested” and every other release today via BlackLiq.com #hiphop #ibelieve #blackliq #mgmt #strangefamous

Being a caregiver for my Mom is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I wouldn’t change a thing. Watch the video for “Falling Down” at BlackLiq.com where you can stream “Much Given, Much Tested” & get it on vinyl and CD. 🎞️ BCMusic1st #eldercare #hiphop #caregiver #blackliq #dubsonata #rva

#7 - Do as much of the work yourself, that way you know what it’s worth when you pay someone else. “10 Black Commandments” BlackLiq & Dub Sonata - “Much Given, Much Tested” is streaming now & on vinyl & CD via BlackLiq.com 🎞️ BCMusic1s #blackliq #dubsonata #diy #doityourself #musicproduction

That Superman movie was terrible.

The dream doesn’t end until you stop dreaming. Hip-Hop For The Rest of Us is live 1a-3a on @wrir973fm.bsky.social or anytime via the stream link at WRIR.org where you can run it back via the archive. #WRIR #RVA #nyc #nootherway #WOFTD

Thank you Talib Kweli for 2 sold out nights of HipHop, it was a honor to share the stage at Ocean Mist 🌊 The love was absolutely incredible. For anyone seeing this, consider it proof that people still care about lyrics. #talibkweli #strangefamous #nootherway #rhodeisland #rva #nyc #woftd

Now I’m ready! I know #TalibKweli is ready! Tonight at Ocean Mist we’re riding the energy from last night and creating an even bigger wave. I’m on at 9p, Talib Kweli right after. And don’t be late, last night we were punctual and the building was full by 8:45p. #strangefamous #hiphop #woftd

Round 1 with #TalibKweli was sold out and crazy! Word is tonight at Ocean Mist is going to be even wilder. All I know is I am ready! #strangefamous #strangefamousrecords #undergroundhiphop #hiphop #rva #nyc #nootherway #woftd

Tonight it’s me & #TalibKweli at @oceanmistbar 🌊 It’s the first round of what is going to be historic, so dont play! Be there at 8p and get yourself ready to get slapped. And someone tell #Walmart to step it up! #strangefamous #undergroundhiphop #hiphop #metroid #rva #nyc #woftd

A show with #talibkweli requires a certain approach, so with 2 shows ahead of me I’m pulling from several of my releases to tell my story on stage! Choice Is A Chance ANTi THE LIE Time Is The Price Much Given, Much Tested

2 shows with #TalibKweli this week! Thursday 9/25 and Friday 9/26 at Ocean Mist in Rhode Island. No games will be played. #strangefamous #strangefamousrecords #rhodeisland #rva #nyc #nootherway #woftd

There’s a thousand words for every frame, but we only need two. Thank You. “Much Given, Much Tested” is out now and we’re so far from done telling you our story. Check it all now, from the videos to vinyl via BlackLiq.com

#9 - Money only comes and goes. “10 Black Commandments” BlackLiq & Dub Sonata - “Much Given, Much Tested” is streaming now everywhere & on vinyl & CD via BlackLiq.com 🎞️ @bcmusic1st.bsky.social #blackliq #dubsonata #money #learntoinvest #income #hiphopmusic #nootherway #rva #nyc #woftd

Today’s Affirmation: “Finding peace before understanding is part of understanding peace.”

There’s music in every moment. Hip-Hop For The Rest is live 1a-3a on @wrir973fm.bsky.social or anytime via the stream link at WRIR.org where you can run it back via the archive. #WRIR #simpsons #thesimpsons #springfield #RVA #nyc #nootherway #WOFTD

Tonight @ 11p ET on #RadioZero questions will be answered! live365.com/station/RADI... If you’ve been wondering what’s on my mind and about the process of creating and releasing “Much Given, Much Tested” with Dub Sonata this one is for you!

We’ve only got a few of these left! Get “Much Given, Much Tested” on vinyl today: dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/much-g... We know you work hard for your money, which is why we guarantee with us it’s well spent! #blackliq #dubsonata #hiphopvinyl #wellspent #vinyllove #nootherway #rva #nyc #woftd

Catch me Sat 9/20 @ 11p ET on #RadioZero discussing all things “Much Given, Much Tested” and life itself. Check the album via BlackLiq.com so you’re well studied and snag a vinyl or CD while you listen. You know I never hold back in an interview! #blackliq #dubsonata #undergroundrap #interview

Almost dying is the best part! #shinobi #ps5pro #ps5 #gameplay #videogames

This sounds even better on vinyl. Get one of the few remaining copies of BlackLiq & Dub Sonata - “Much Given, Much Tested” on 12inch today! dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/much-g... You can stream it while you place your order. 🎞️ @foliesthemesong / @zoodeville / @bcmusic1st #hiphop #vinyl #facts

AI generates. People create. That’s the difference.

Today’s Affirmation: “Accept it all as a gift, even if it’s a loss.”

“No one wants to hear that real shit.” “I feel you though…” - Rap Contest Judge Aka “The A&R” This “industry” guy said this to me, back in like 2011. I didn’t care then, and I certainly don’t now.

I died so many times doing this! #shinobi #videogames #ps5 #sega #rva #nyc #nootherway #woftd

Today is The Honorable Sleaze’s birthday. Before anything I’m gonna say this: Sleaze would have hated that I’m posting about him. I’m not even doing an album post today, as such dedication would only increase the veracity of his retaliation.

On this day 13 years ago I quit drinking. Somehow it still feels like yesterday, which makes every day feel like it’s the first day of my sobriety. Im posting this because last year I lost someone. Every day I think about how they would still be here if they had quit drinking.

Be louder than their expectations. Hip-Hop For The Rest is live 1a-3a on @wrir973fm.bsky.social or anytime via the stream link at WRIR.org where you can run it back via the archive. #WRIR #RVA #nyc #nootherway #WOFTD

Today’s Affirmation: “No one else is you.”

People ask me this question all the time Chasing numbers or trends on here is like chasing your own shadow. It’s a shortcut to being depressed. I think we all got enough of those already. BlackLiq & Dub Sonata - “Much Given, Much Tested” is everywhere via BlackLiq.com 🎞️ DOD45 / @artbytai.com

Today’s Affirmation: “How you react is how you act.”

Another day another litter box….. 🐈‍⬛ Watch the video for “Falling Down” at BlackLiq.com where you can stream “Much Given, Much Tested” and get it on vinyl and CD. 🎞️ @bcmusic1st.bsky.social #litterbox #hiphop #cats #blackliq #dubsonata #rva #nyc #nootherway #woftd

#8 - Theres no such thing as free time. “10 Black Commandments” BlackLiq & Dub Sonata - “Much Given, Much Tested” is streaming now everywhere & on vinyl & CD via BlackLiq.com 🎞️ @bcmusic1st #blackliq #dubsonata #undergroundrap #freetime #learnsomethingneweveryday #independentartist #nootherway

A lot can happen in a few years, right? HipHop brought us together at a time where we were told to be socially distanced. I often wonder what everyone learned from this era, I know it taught me a lot. 📸 Joey Wharton / @rvamag.bsky.social #TBT #rvamag #rva #woftd

Perspective is one thing we can always change. This has been a weird day. To see this #charliekirk thing go from “murdered” to “martyred” is just another example of how things get put on the social media platter, turned into Taco Bell, and sold to the masses on the empty shell of emotion

All opinions on #charliekirk aside the impact this will have on the political & news landscape is gonna be something else & serve as a huge justification point for whatever madness they decide to implement next for the sake of “public safety.” The video was about as bad as it gets. #turningpoint

Thinking about all the grinding out Jobs in Final Fantasy Tactics @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social and I did with this album on loop in one wild summer burst. youtu.be/LARvwfPRjHs?...

The only shortcut to success is an education. “10 Black Commandments” is for every person out here trying to get it. I don’t care what your hustle is, the grind takes more than work ethic.