Words I Manifest

Should Your Music Be Free?

The music industry is a crazy place these days. Grant tackles the free-versus-paid conundrum and offers his advice for new and upcoming artists.

Struggling To Sign

Do record deals even matter anymore? Grant breaks down the scenario.

How does an album reach classic status?

What are the makings of a “classic” album? Grant breaks down his 4 criteria and presents a few more-modern examples.

Sole Searchers Turn Fashion Obsession Into a Business

Grant discusses the Sole Searchers crew and how they made their love for sneakers into a dope business.

Sharing Some New and Old Tunes

Grant shares his insight on some music for you to check out from the last couple of months and beyond.

What Makes An Artist?

What makes an artist? How does influence play a role in creating unique artistry? Grant offers his ideas on this subject and how it related to rap and hip hop.

Putting Together a Good Music Submission

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Is The Word “Real” Holding Us Back?

Grant explores the idea keeping it “real” and how it’s used in the world of hip hop

Influential B-Boys

Grant discusses how his experiences with the Ghetlow Pirates and the Bad Taste Cru helped him solidify his place in hip hop culture

The Hip Hop Exchange Rate

Hip hop is a culture that’s evolved far beyond its original inception. It’s gone oversees and, in some ways, been embraced even more heavily in countries like the UK