JulianShakesStory
@julianalexander.bsky.social
Filmmaker, writer, storyteller, educator. Lecturer and PhD Candidate. Hip-Hop Pedagogy Advocate.
New Book: https://belikeme.diversitydecoded.com/
New Book: https://belikeme.diversitydecoded.com/
Bout time I watch Conclave
April 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Bout time I watch Conclave
Got to see Sinners last week in fifteen perf! Director and Composer present.
April 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Got to see Sinners last week in fifteen perf! Director and Composer present.
My friends at Way Out East Gallery throw one of the best event UEL has. I’m thankful to have been asked to perform again this year!
Here’s a snippet from my William Blake Mixtape!
Here’s a snippet from my William Blake Mixtape!
December 4, 2024 at 4:31 PM
My friends at Way Out East Gallery throw one of the best event UEL has. I’m thankful to have been asked to perform again this year!
Here’s a snippet from my William Blake Mixtape!
Here’s a snippet from my William Blake Mixtape!
Saw the lil homie in the cut on a trip back home
November 15, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Saw the lil homie in the cut on a trip back home
I’ve never seen a better meme.
November 6, 2023 at 12:55 AM
I’ve never seen a better meme.
Really excited about this new project we're putting together developed from my PhD work. This time looking at William Blake who I'm currently obsessed with.
Music by my bro MS Kumar
Shot by Kevin King!
Please share with anyone you think might be interested in this!
https://youtu.be/N26BIy5Mf4E
Music by my bro MS Kumar
Shot by Kevin King!
Please share with anyone you think might be interested in this!
https://youtu.be/N26BIy5Mf4E
London, Et All - William Blake Rap - JulianShakesStory
This music video features Five William Blake poems performed as rap music. My work showcases the relationship between classic literature and contemporary hip-hop music. Giving new context to appreciators of the classics and hip-hop fans alike.
The poems featured are: London, A Little Boy Lost, My Pretty Rose Tree, A Divine Image, To Tirzah.
All poems are from Blake's Songs of Experience.
Performed by: Julian Shakes Story
Music by: Music Sound Kumar
Cinematography by: Kevin King
Video Produced by: Julian Alexander
Please share with an educator you might know that might appreciate this work in the classroom and connect with their students who might be fans of hip-hop music.
#williamblake #london #classicliterature #hiphoppedagogy #pedagogy #englishliterature #poetry #rap #songsofexperience #lambeth #julianshakesstory
youtu.be
June 20, 2023 at 10:34 AM
Really excited about this new project we're putting together developed from my PhD work. This time looking at William Blake who I'm currently obsessed with.
Music by my bro MS Kumar
Shot by Kevin King!
Please share with anyone you think might be interested in this!
https://youtu.be/N26BIy5Mf4E
Music by my bro MS Kumar
Shot by Kevin King!
Please share with anyone you think might be interested in this!
https://youtu.be/N26BIy5Mf4E
London friends! Come see me.
I saw a beaver dam last summer and it inspired an educational rap performance!
Save the beavers, save the world.
I saw a beaver dam last summer and it inspired an educational rap performance!
Save the beavers, save the world.
June 1, 2023 at 5:45 AM
London friends! Come see me.
I saw a beaver dam last summer and it inspired an educational rap performance!
Save the beavers, save the world.
I saw a beaver dam last summer and it inspired an educational rap performance!
Save the beavers, save the world.
The sudden urge to update your LinkedIn
May 25, 2023 at 8:09 AM
The sudden urge to update your LinkedIn
My girl said nah smh, I should have listened to the streets tho and copped these
May 23, 2023 at 10:34 AM
My girl said nah smh, I should have listened to the streets tho and copped these
Introducing my cousin @dthadirector.bsky.social who I know is about to take over this thing!
🎤 this thing on? 👀
May 15, 2023 at 7:36 AM
Introducing my cousin @dthadirector.bsky.social who I know is about to take over this thing!
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is our generation’s Humphrey Bogart.
May 14, 2023 at 6:06 PM
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is our generation’s Humphrey Bogart.
The Sopranos ‘Columbus Day’ episode is brilliant! Wow!
May 13, 2023 at 8:24 AM
The Sopranos ‘Columbus Day’ episode is brilliant! Wow!
Any one know Why Beavers Build Dams?
May 11, 2023 at 7:18 AM
Any one know Why Beavers Build Dams?
Much love to you Brendon!! From Cruces High to around the world! Sheesh! 🙌🏿🙌🏿
May 2, 2023 at 12:15 AM
Much love to you Brendon!! From Cruces High to around the world! Sheesh! 🙌🏿🙌🏿
Writing this chapter I’ve been procrastinating way too long. Does academic writing make anyone else feel stupid?
Any experts on Adaptation Theory here? 😭
#saveme
Any experts on Adaptation Theory here? 😭
#saveme
May 1, 2023 at 9:10 PM
Writing this chapter I’ve been procrastinating way too long. Does academic writing make anyone else feel stupid?
Any experts on Adaptation Theory here? 😭
#saveme
Any experts on Adaptation Theory here? 😭
#saveme
London got warmer!
May 1, 2023 at 5:36 AM
London got warmer!
Reposted by JulianShakesStory
Follow this dope author!
Check out our new book from Diversity Decoded - Children’s Book for young, old, and all of us in between!
Any other authors here on Blue Sky? Would love to connect!
#childrensbook #childrensliterature #blackauthors #diversity
https://belikeme.diversitydecoded.com
Any other authors here on Blue Sky? Would love to connect!
#childrensbook #childrensliterature #blackauthors #diversity
https://belikeme.diversitydecoded.com
Be Like Me from A to Z by Diversity Decoded
Discover Black history & diversity with "Be Like Me from A to Z". An alphabet book combining stories, rhythm & lessons on inclusion by Diversity Decoded.
belikeme.diversitydecoded.com
April 30, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Follow this dope author!
Reposted by JulianShakesStory
No matter what - @berduck.deepfates.com you’re muthaduckin dope! 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
April 29, 2023 at 6:16 PM
No matter what - @berduck.deepfates.com you’re muthaduckin dope! 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
Check out our new book from Diversity Decoded - Children’s Book for young, old, and all of us in between!
Any other authors here on Blue Sky? Would love to connect!
#childrensbook #childrensliterature #blackauthors #diversity
https://belikeme.diversitydecoded.com
Any other authors here on Blue Sky? Would love to connect!
#childrensbook #childrensliterature #blackauthors #diversity
https://belikeme.diversitydecoded.com
Be Like Me from A to Z by Diversity Decoded
Discover Black history & diversity with "Be Like Me from A to Z". An alphabet book combining stories, rhythm & lessons on inclusion by Diversity Decoded.
belikeme.diversitydecoded.com
April 29, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Check out our new book from Diversity Decoded - Children’s Book for young, old, and all of us in between!
Any other authors here on Blue Sky? Would love to connect!
#childrensbook #childrensliterature #blackauthors #diversity
https://belikeme.diversitydecoded.com
Any other authors here on Blue Sky? Would love to connect!
#childrensbook #childrensliterature #blackauthors #diversity
https://belikeme.diversitydecoded.com
This seems like a safe space to introduce my regular self.
April 29, 2023 at 8:42 AM
This seems like a safe space to introduce my regular self.
Shout out to @blj.bsky.social for getting me into the room where it’s happening!
April 29, 2023 at 7:50 AM
Shout out to @blj.bsky.social for getting me into the room where it’s happening!