Celebrating the Essence of Culture & Manhood
With two wonderful celebrations in June, African-American Music Month and Father’s Day, it is fitting to spotlight individuals whom exemplify this time of year. Washington DC based artists, Priest Da Nomad and Kokayi epitomize this with reputations that set them apart with their commitment to culture, music, and fatherhood. As a way to celebrate the beauty and significance of culture and fatherhood, September Set is excited to highlight Priest Da Nomad and Kokayi. Not only are they proud fathers but they also contribute to the culture in an invaluable way. Their careers’ illustrate pure talent as well as social responsibility. They exemplify the essence of manhood and without further delay, we share a round of applause for Priest Da Nomad and Kokayi!
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” -Barack Obama
With an ability to educate listeners on the reality of social, political and economic challenges that impact his community, Priest Da Nomad illustrates the power of Hip Hop with his mic. The Manhood Project is the latest release in a career that has brought meaningful music and messages to listeners for over two decades. He doesn’t disappoint with this project that serves to reflect a narrative full of truth and strength. For more from Priest Da Nomad, check him out via Instagram & bandcamp, @priestdanomad https://priestdanomad.bandcamp.com
Kokayi, a Grammy nominated artist, has talent that’s multi-faceted as an emcee, producer and educator. With recent project, living while black, he is proving that he is unstoppable. With a long-standing career that gifts us with remarkable talent, Kokayi is bringing sounds that will make you move and messages that will make you think. For more from Kokayi, check him out via Instagram, website & bandcamp, @kokayi http://kokayi202.com https://kokayi.bandcamp.com
“There is never time in the future in which we will work our salvation. The challenge is in the moment; the time is always now.” (James Baldwin) Thanks to Priest Da Nomad and Kokayi for gifting us with their creativity, strength and hustle; ultimately, reminding us all that the time to act is now.