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Music is Life

New Name. Same Artist. Mostly.

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After years of contemplation, I have officially changed my stage name. Media Pimp Studios will focus on my production business going forward.... Read More

Songs Released This Year, That I've Worked On

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The year has been productive for GRYSKLL, releasing monthly songs, collaborating with Tha Beggas, and settling into a new studio.... Read More

Getting Back to What Makes Me... "Me."

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Music was my lifeblood, but life nearly extinguished that flame. Rediscovering my passion transformed despair into purpose, proving that self-acceptance is the ultimate rebellion against societal expectations.... Read More

New Location. New Beginnings

A move to Baltimore City and general life happenings, has meant that I haven’t had much time (or space) to focus or work on much in the way of music or merch, but that will be changing very soon.... Read More

Discovery is Most of the Fun for Me, When it Comes to Art... and Life in General. (Part I)

When it comes to consuming art, I have sort of an obsession with discovery. I don't like having my "hand held." This is true for television, film and video games, but especially music.... Read More

Join the Team. Share the Art. Get Paid.

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For a few years now, I've been talking and doing a lot of brainstorming about how, as an independent artist, I would like to be and remain in control of my own art, as much as possible.... Read More

I Take My Time, Because I Believe in What I Do

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I don't like being associated with being fast. Can I do things that I'm well practiced at quickly? Sure. Does that mean that I always do? Absolutely not.... Read More

How Do You Listen to Music That You Buy Direct from Artists on a Mobile Device?

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It never dawned on me, until my wife wanted to listen to my EP in her car, that it's impossible to add downloaded music to Apple Music from your iPhone.... Read More

It’s July 1st and Not Checkers is Here!

Cover art for the EP – "Not Checkers." Two chess pieces – a black bishop, standing while a white king that has been knocked over. The pieces are wooden, with an orange tint.

It’s been a tough few weeks. Months, actually. Years? Yeah, that too. But Not Checkers is here, so all is well!... Read More

I Don't Ask for Opinions When I Share My Art

It's my artwork. I can paint how I want to.... Read More