Fruits of Nature

If there’s one music group that encapsulates my vibe, it’s The UMC’s, a rap duo from Staten Island that played a huge role in shaping my confidence and expressive personality. Back in high school during the early '90s, I pretended to vibe with the same MCs all the other Black students were into. But in reality, I gravitated toward artists like The UMC’s and Leaders of the New School. Their infectious rhymes and uplifting energy resonated with me at a time when it wasn’t ‘cool’ to smile and be happy.

Decades later, I still carry that with me—working to bring uplifting vibes to everything I do. 

Thank you Haas G and Kool Kim