Brooklyn to Brooklyn Grace

Summary In this episode of the Poet Up podcast, we engage in a lively conversation with Jah Smalls about his journey from New York City to Charlotte, the creation of the Black Charlotte Project, and the importance of community and storytelling in poetry. We discuss the cultural misconceptions about the South, the aspirations for Grammy recognition, and the emotional impact of the project on both participants and listeners.

And as always, we freestyle. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts 06:49 Journey from NYC to Charlotte 12:06 The Impact of Community and Culture 17:55 The Future of Black Charlotte and Its Legacy 39:44 Unity Through Poetry 45:01 Stories of Competition and Identity 49:35 New York vs.

The South: A Cultural Exchange 51:30 Humor and Anecdotes: Life Experiences 57:08 The Black Charlotte Project: A Celebration of Community 01:10:22 PoetUp Intro Slide.mp4 Jah Info: IG @The_JahSmalls @grannaesboyz @respectdamic Freestyle Beat: MallChi PoetUp Crew: Twitter/X: @PoetUpPodcast @MallChi @MrBluz @jayward2030 IG: @PoetUpPodcast @MallChi @bluzbluzbluz @jward 2030 Facebook: @PoetUpPodcast PoetUp YouTube: @ ⁠PoetUpPodcast⁠ Email us: ⁠thepoetuppodcast@⁠ Rate us, review us tell a friend to tell a friend about us. Thank you for listening