After a two-decade hiatus, Oscar-winning actor Will Smith announced a return to his musical roots with the release of his new album called, “Based on a True Story”. The album addresses various areas of his life to include: marriage, faith, and the infamous Chris Rock Oscar Slap which occurred during the 94th Academy Awards ceremony on March 27, 2022.
In an interview on “Sway in the Morning”, Smith discussed the “words of wisdom” that he received from two hip-hop heavyweights (Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar), both of which had similar advice. Jay-Z told Smith, “Don’t fake your story” and Kendrick Lamar encouraged Smith to “Make the record you want to make. Don’t try to make the record that you think people will like you for. Make the one that’s authentic”.
Wisdom is defined as the ability to apply knowledge and experience in an effort to make good decisions and judgement.
There are many areas of our lives where we can benefit from the value of having wisdom, whether it involves using wisdom to: resolve conflicts, create life balance or to create a new path.
I found out about WMNF through an outreach table that was set up at Sweet Water Organic Farm during my first visit there in 2012.
I had never really heard much about community radio stations at that time and became extremely intrigued as to why a radio station would have an interest in attending and/or hosting events in the community.
As I began to learn more from the Volunteer Coordinator at that time, I decided that the station would be a great fit for me in light of my background in communications and my ongoing interest in helping others.
One of my first volunteer assignments at WMNF was community outreach. I thought what better way to reach out to the community than in the same manner that I felt WMNF had reached out to me. After about a year of doing out reach service, I decided to try my hands at voicing promos/drops since I still had a passion for the arts. I also began helping out during the marathons.
Consequently, while volunteering during one of the marathons, I was asked by a former host to consider being one of their co-host because he liked my personality and the sound of my voice. I had never done formal radio work before, although I DID have a communication degree, however, my interest while attending college at that time was more towards television than radio. Nonetheless, I agreed. In addition to being a co-host on that show (The Damn Jams )(Hip-Hop) , other shows that I have co-hosted on while volunteering at WMNF are: Thee Righteous Temple of Hip Hop (Christian Hip Hop), The Early Bird Wake Up Show (Country), Blues With A Groove (Blues ), Mellow Music Encounters ( R& B and Blues) and Kingston 12 (Reggae). However, In February 2014,
I was thankfully given the opportunity to host and produce my own show.... MORNING ENERGY..... and it has truly been an AMAZING experience and journey for which I will always be thankful for!!!
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