I have always seen that there were vast differences in the way I was raised and how I have to act in situations compared to most. Being a Black man was never something that I thought would be easy, and it still isn’t. However, I have found a new appreciation and came to realize that there is such a huge impact that Black culture has had on our society and artistry. Inversely there is a huge impact from society on Black culture and communities. This project started off as a sportswear branding project that has evolved into celebrating identity and impact. There are influences of 90s hip-hop and Black culture on the works I have created and those have also dictated the direction of the way this work is presented.
