Know Yourself

Dr. Davin D. Clemons

As I sit and ponder on how to express myself in this “Empowerment Edition of The Unleashed Voice Magazine” with over 340 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills at the State Level, 150 of which target transgender people highest number on record. Currently in my home State of Tennessee the legislators have passed the first law in the country banning drag shows and a proposal on the state floor of Tennessee House attempting to require a license for Drag performers. The word “Empowerment” is more important than ever because we all experience that you could be great at – can be hugely empowering in itself. Building on those strengths, and knowing how to deal with your limitations, can give you an even bigger boost. Understanding yourself better is a core aspect of emotional intelligence, a key skill in the workplace. Developing your emotional intelligence allows you to see how your emotions and behavior affect the people around you. This will likely make it easier for you to get others "on board" to help you to achieve your goals. self-empowerment in different ways, depending on our personalities and our circumstances. With all of the circumstances surrounding our LGBTQ+ people we must stand strong and tall knowing who’s and whose you are! When you feel that you lack power, your confidence and self-esteem can take a knock, too.

Developing your self-awareness can help you to understand why you feel this way, and to take charge of your emotions and actions. Start by considering your locus of control the extent to which you believe that you are the master of your own destiny, or that your outcomes are determined by external forces, people or events. Understanding this distinction can enable you to take responsibility for your own empowerment, and to adopt a mindset that fosters learning and growth. Then, analyze your strengths and weaknesses. Listing all of the things that you're good at – and

So, now is the time to get to know yourself because before things will get worse before they will get any better and if you are not sure about whose you are then you will be vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy. For the bible declares in Ephesians 6:12, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Christian warfare consists of a spiritual strategy fought with supernatural weapons against an unseen enemy. The opposition is real but not visible to the naked eye. Beneath the surface, an invisible spiritual battle is raging. We fight this war not with tangible weapons like guns and ammunition, nor with bodily defenses such as kicks and punches, but by daily putting on the whole armor of God, always praying, standing firm in the Word of God, and staying alert.

So, KNOW YOURSELF!!!!

CAN YOU TELL US WHAT SEPARATES YOUR MUSIC FROM EVERYONE ELSE? FOR EXAMPLE, I HEAR YOU SPEAK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT.

A: I believe what separates my music from other music is the fact that I care about what I say, and I care about how it feels and care what frequency it vibrates on. I care about my music. My music is an extension of me because I created it. I’m not trying to impress people, I'm doing what I’m supposed to do, I don’t care about trends.

DO YOU SEE YOURSELF AS AN ENLIGHTENMENT THINKER?

A: I know that I am an enlightened light being in real life. Some people choose to be enlightened, and some people are just born. That way they don’t have a choice. These people are who you refer to as the last of a dying breed. Cherish them!

SHARE WITH US YOUR OUTLOOK OF THE FUTURE IN YOUR JOURNEY we now offer virtual therapy sessions with an amazing African American Psychologist that handpicked myself. It’s hard out here and I know there are many people like me who don’t like to talk to people, but sometimes we need to. We made these sessions affordable because we really want to help our people.

A: Mental intellectual spiritual and vibrational ascension. And honestly, I’m on a journey of not giving a fuck about things that don’t assist me with that.

IS THERE SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR LIFE THAT HELPS PUSH YOU TO BE CREATIVE?

A: Absolutely, my inner child, my guides, my ancestors, the source.

SHARE WITH US EVERYTHING ELSE YOU ARE CREATING SUCH AS PRODUCTS, TRAVELING AND NEW PROJECTS.

A: Of course. I’m releasing an album but I’m going to release each song one by one. I have a record coming out on March 3 called “Altars”. It's more like a tribute to my ancestors and acknowledgement. I’m focusing on being free in my self-expression so I can come out with hip-hop, R&B, Pop, who knows I am meant to create, so I can’t box myself in.

YOU ARE A GREAT STORYTELLER IN YOUR MUSIC. CAN YOU SHARE A STORY WITH US ABOUT AN OBSTACLE YOU'VE OVERCAME?

STORYTELLING HAS SHOWN IT HAS HEALED AND GIVEN REPRESENTATION TO MANY WHO SEE THEMSELF IN OTHER SHOES.

By Monick Monell, NY Correspondent

Also, touching on what you said earlier about mental health. There are now services available on my website to people who need therapy. At indigobypharaohloco.com

A: Gratitude. I actually had a recent one that haven’t talked about. And before go into this, I have all of my receipts. I was working with some execs from Quincy Jones Production, and they linked me with someone who was producing for NBA YoungBoy at the time I was confused, but I entertained it. He was Caucasian, and a Jew but I digress. He told me that I needed to speak the lingo and talk about pretty much drugs, sex, killing, and money. I just couldn’t believe that this Caucasian man had the audacity to feel comfortable enough to say that to me. Well, my answer was inevitably no so those doors closed for me. And because I refuse to sell out like all communication was done. Right after that, dropped “Mirror Mirror” which was pretty much a middle finger to all of them. They knew that ha, ha, ha, ha! Well, I went into a depression. Because what other company would understand my creativity more than that one? I started questioning myself, and I couldn’t say anything because I would sound bitter, and people would probably think I was lying. I was in a dark place. The people around me, closest to me, were showing their true colors after that as well. It wasn’t until I spoke with Chukes Art he’s the dopest sculptor I’ve ever seen. That's his name on Instagram as well. He told me to never sell out and never conform, and to make those motherfuckers conform to me and he gave me a salute. That was like the first person who acknowledged the fact that I didn’t sell out, that shit means something. Fuck the money, fuck the fame if you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything. I fasted 40 days right before that. I had a Judas in my life

A rose is always going to be beautiful, even when it dies. The moral of that for me was fuck everybody and what they’re thinking and feeling. I have to do me, and I have to let shit go that doesn’t fit. It’s an ebb and flow to my life. And I will always refuse to kiss ass for recognition. I’ve added the name Melaneezus Christ to my persona.

HAS THERE BEEN A SHIFT IN YOUR MUSIC AND RIGHT MINDFULNESS AS YOU ARE EVOLVING?

A: Absolutely as you will hear on March 3 when the first song to my album drops. You will be hearing so much more from me, and I appreciate your support. I appreciate the entire Pharaoh Loco community. Thank you all for sticking by me and knowing that I will never sell out. I got us. Stay tuned. Rest in peace, Moe. I love you.