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BlackLiq

@blackliqwoftd.bsky.social

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I write rhymes for the reasons that you don’t. MC / Teacher / Armagideon Time Frontman / FM Radio DJ / WDCE 90.1FM HipHop PD Strange Famous Records / Man Bites Dog Records / Anti-Corp Music / WRIR 97.3FM / WDCE 90.1FM BlackLiq.com WOFTD

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BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 1d

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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 1d

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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 2d

The only things I know how to draw are crowds and a conclusion, so whenever I see these l am always amazed.

I wonder if we'll do one for the next one.....

#tbt #strangefamous #albumart #albumcovers #coverart #rva #nyc #nootherway #woftd

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 2d

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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 3d

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?...

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 4d

I gotta say I love when people hit us up with what they think about it! I may be slow at answering DMs, but I am doing my best to always respond.

But yo once again: Thank You!!!!

#blackliq #dubsonata #undergroundrap #independenthiphop #thankyou #nootherway #rva #nyc #woftd

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 4d

Which is why despite this being such a huge accomplishment, we still feel like we are just getting started!

For now please purchase the album digitally, keep streaming, and sharing this music and the videos we’ve released supporting it, especially with people you know will appreciate its honesty.

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 4d

People have no idea how difficult and draining this is.

Working this hard is part of paying them back and paying it forward. I know I wouldn’t be here without them. So thank you so much, if you’re reading this you know who you are.

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 4d

We never took their silence as disrespect; only encouragement & confirmation.

I cannot understate how much I value & admire the people I know who have worked for years to build careers in the music industry, & how generous they have been over the years in giving me game & motivation to keep going.

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 4d

We funded and moved this album out of our own pockets.

@dubsonata and @bcmusic1st and myself via our brand @nootherwaynow

We knew every person we hit up for help or advice and heard nothing back from would be watching to see if we really believed in ourselves.

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 4d

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.

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 4d

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...

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 6d

#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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 6d

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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 7d

“Much Given, Much Tested” is out now everywhere and we are down to our last vinyl for online orders.

BlackLiq.com for it all, including this interview.

#hiphop #voyagedenver #colorado #undergroundrap #independentartists #ghostfacekillah #rva #nyc #nootherway #woftd

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 7d

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!

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 7d

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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 8d

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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 8d

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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 9d

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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 10d

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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 12d

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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 12d

#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

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 13d

That Superman movie was terrible.

BlackLiq @blackliqwoftd.bsky.social · 13d

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