Thank you @erynallenkane, @robertglasper, and anyone else who felt this heart art ❤️ ☦️ #MICHAEL
Grammy Voting opens today. I must admit, I want, deserve, and intend to receive one for “MICHAEL”.
This album represents my blood, tears, and soul in audio. It is a cinematic look into the depth of my sense of self.
However, it is not just my own experience.
“MICHAEL” is an American story. It is a timeless tale of a boy in a southern city finding his way into manhood, guided by the knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of the women who love him.
“MICHAEL” the album represents Black America through my personal lens. It is strong, proud, and deserving of recognition for its powerful narrative. It overcomes, as the old spirituals prophesied.
“MICHAEL” is Langston and Baldwin on a beat. It’s August Wilson guided by Zora Neale. It embodies the vibes of Mahalia Jackson and Curtis Mayfield.
As I like to proclaim, or as the song scientists and engineers would say, “I am Thelonius Monk in a Donk.”
This album is a renaissance album from a renaissance man & the women that love him.
It is time to reward the album that speaks to the entire human experience – the trials, the tribulations, and the hard-fought triumphs.
That album and its songs are “MICHAEL”. The Recording Academy Trophy will not find a better example of stellar art from the heart than this album, in this moment in time. ☦️ #MICHAEL
Grammy Voting opens today. I must admit, I want, deserve, and intend to receive one for “MICHAEL”.
This album represents my blood, tears, and soul in audio. It is a cinematic look into the depth of my sense of self.
However, it is not just my own experience.
“MICHAEL” is an American story. It is a timeless tale of a boy in a southern city finding his way into manhood, guided by the knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of the women who love him.
“MICHAEL” the album represents Black America through my personal lens. It is strong, proud, and deserving of recognition for its powerful narrative. It overcomes, as the old spirituals prophesied.
“MICHAEL” is Langston and Baldwin on a beat. It’s August Wilson guided by Zora Neale. It embodies the vibes of Mahalia Jackson and Curtis Mayfield.
As I like to proclaim, or as the song scientists and engineers would say, “I am Thelonius Monk in a Donk.”
This album is a renaissance album from a renaissance man & the women that love him.
It is time to reward the album that speaks to the entire human experience – the trials, the tribulations, and the hard-fought triumphs.
That album and its songs are “MICHAEL”. The Recording Academy Trophy will not find a better example of stellar art from the heart than this album, in this moment in time. ☦️ #MICHAEL
Two years ago I was asked to get on a “Black Superhero” by @robertglasper – the song was incredible and he’d go on to win a Grammy for that album. My only regret was that we weren’t in the same room together when we made it. So when talks of him remixing “MOTHERLESS” came up it was a no brainer only this time we wanted to be in studio together along with @erynallenkane.
Someone was smart enough to have cameras there capturing us making this tribute to my mother, Druzella Denise Clonts aka OG Mama Niecy and Rob’s mother, Kim Yvette Glasper. Performing this song is never easy- I wept every night on tour.
The outpouring of emotions has been part of healing. To all those who belong to Motherless club I pray this helps and to all those who are lucky enough to have their mothers- call them! ☦️ #MICHAEL
@killermike ft. @robertglasper & @erynallenkane perform “Motherless”.
In memory of Druzella Denise Clonts aka OG Mama Niecy and Kim Yvette Glasper
#FallonTonight The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Keep RUN’N ☦️ #MICHAEL
MAYNARD VIGNETTE – Today marks 50 years since Atlanta’s first black mayor Maynard Jackson, was elected. His work laid the foundation for Atlanta to be the thriving black enclave it is today. We see his legacy all throughout the city, between its thriving business sector to the plethora of creatives who were able to launch their careers here (including myself). Maynard Jackson was a “Lion of a Man” and his legacy must be honored. ☦️ #MICHAEL 📸 @photogriot
MAYNARD VIGNETTE – Today marks 50 years since Atlanta’s first black mayor Maynard Jackson, was elected. His work laid the foundation for Atlanta to be the thriving black enclave it is today. We see his legacy all throughout the city, between its thriving business sector to the plethora of creatives who were able to launch their careers here (including myself). Maynard Jackson was a “Lion of a Man” and his legacy must be honored. ☦️ #MICHAEL 📸 @photogriot
MAYNARD VIGNETTE – Today marks 50 years since Atlanta’s first black mayor Maynard Jackson, was elected. His work laid the foundation for Atlanta to be the thriving black enclave it is today. We see his legacy all throughout the city, between its thriving business sector to the plethora of creatives who were able to launch their careers here (including myself). Maynard Jackson was a “Lion of a Man” and his legacy must be honored. ☦️ #MICHAEL 📸 @photogriot
MAYNARD VIGNETTE – Today marks 50 years since Atlanta’s first black mayor Maynard Jackson, was elected. His work laid the foundation for Atlanta to be the thriving black enclave it is today. We see his legacy all throughout the city, between its thriving business sector to the plethora of creatives who were able to launch their careers here (including myself). Maynard Jackson was a “Lion of a Man” and his legacy must be honored. ☦️ #MICHAEL 📸 @photogriot
MAYNARD VIGNETTE – Today marks 50 years since Atlanta’s first black mayor Maynard Jackson, was elected. His work laid the foundation for Atlanta to be the thriving black enclave it is today. We see his legacy all throughout the city, between its thriving business sector to the plethora of creatives who were able to launch their careers here (including myself). Maynard Jackson was a “Lion of a Man” and his legacy must be honored. ☦️ #MICHAEL 📸 @photogriot
MAYNARD VIGNETTE – Today marks 50 years since Atlanta’s first black mayor Maynard Jackson, was elected. His work laid the foundation for Atlanta to be the thriving black enclave it is today. We see his legacy all throughout the city, between its thriving business sector to the plethora of creatives who were able to launch their careers here (including myself). Maynard Jackson was a “Lion of a Man” and his legacy must be honored. ☦️ #MICHAEL 📸 @photogriot
MAYNARD VIGNETTE – Today marks 50 years since Atlanta’s first black mayor Maynard Jackson, was elected. His work laid the foundation for Atlanta to be the thriving black enclave it is today. We see his legacy all throughout the city, between its thriving business sector to the plethora of creatives who were able to launch their careers here (including myself). Maynard Jackson was a “Lion of a Man” and his legacy must be honored. ☦️ #MICHAEL 📸 @photogriot
MAYNARD VIGNETTE – Today marks 50 years since Atlanta’s first black mayor Maynard Jackson, was elected. His work laid the foundation for Atlanta to be the thriving black enclave it is today. We see his legacy all throughout the city, between its thriving business sector to the plethora of creatives who were able to launch their careers here (including myself). Maynard Jackson was a “Lion of a Man” and his legacy must be honored. ☦️ #MICHAEL 📸 @photogriot
MAYNARD VIGNETTE – Today marks 50 years since Atlanta’s first black mayor Maynard Jackson, was elected. His work laid the foundation for Atlanta to be the thriving black enclave it is today. We see his legacy all throughout the city, between its thriving business sector to the plethora of creatives who were able to launch their careers here (including myself). Maynard Jackson was a “Lion of a Man” and his legacy must be honored. ☦️ #MICHAEL 📸 @photogriot
MAYNARD VIGNETTE – Today marks 50 years since Atlanta’s first black mayor Maynard Jackson, was elected. His work laid the foundation for Atlanta to be the thriving black enclave it is today. We see his legacy all throughout the city, between its thriving business sector to the plethora of creatives who were able to launch their careers here (including myself). Maynard Jackson was a “Lion of a Man” and his legacy must be honored. ☦️ #MICHAEL 📸 @photogriot
Tonight, I testified! Please join @robertglasper, @erynallenkane, and myself in celebrating the remarkable lives and incredible legacies left by mothers who have passed away and gone home to be with the Lord. Amen. We’re on @fallontonight at 11:35/10:35c ☦️ #MICHAEL
Tonight, I testified! Please join @robertglasper, @erynallenkane, and myself in celebrating the remarkable lives and incredible legacies left by mothers who have passed away and gone home to be with the Lord. Amen. We’re on @fallontonight at 11:35/10:35c ☦️ #MICHAEL
Motherless child 💔☦️ #MICHAEL
Thank you @rollingstone..we coming for that trophy tho! ☦️ #MICHAEL
going crazy in LA @runthejewels @djshadow 👉🏾🤛🏻❌ tickets on runthejewels.com
The bro down never ends..LA this week. 👉🏾🤛🏻❌ photo by @joshweichman
TODAY IN LONG BEACH!
“The inspiration for the night set is freedom of speech, so say what the fuck you want!”
@killermike and @trackstarthedj got it bumping at SPIN’s @louderthanlifefest afterparty.
See and read more from the late-night event at the link in bio.