Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Abstract C.I.M. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Abstract C.I.M, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
Before I claimed poetry as my passion and what I wanted to do in life, I knew I was born to be an artist. Visual art, specifically drawing, was my first love. It was my dream career. I spent an insane number of hours and days creating doodles ever since I was a baby to beautiful works of art as a trained student. I can remember days as a youth during recess choosing to finish a piece of art instead of run around with friends. A picture of SCAD Atlanta sat on my desk from elementary to high school – my first encounter with the manifestation process. So, I always knew I wanted to be some type of artist, but spoken word poetry took me by surprise. Fast forward to 9th grade: My literature teacher Mr. Adams required us each to choose a Shakespeare poem to translate line by line and perform. I’ve never been fond of the Shakespearean dialect so I was surprised to enjoy the assignment as much as I did. I grew up very shy and timid. I’m soft spoken and never beg to be the center of attention. But for the first time in my life, I alone had a full room of attention and you could hear a pen drop. For the first time I owned a space and I commanded the attention of everyone watching. Most importantly, for the first time I believed I did great at something and felt at home with what I was doing and who I was. That was the moment I discovered what passion feels like. I knew I could do it and enjoy it for the rest of my life. Fast forward to college, I went through a Psycology major, and a Public Speaking major until I finally chose and received an English degree with a Creative Writing concentration. And I continue to perform, record and find innovative ways to turn my skills and talents into businesses.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I’m a lyricist. I create poetry and rap music. I’ve written poetry since I was very young, but I fell in love with the art and technique of rhythm, rhyme and spoken word while in high school and the rest was history. Augusta, GA, my hometown, didn’t have a lot of open mics, but we did have poetry competitions so that helped mold me into the person I am today. My current focus in life is creating, recording and performing poetry and music – while improving my branding/marketing skills to be seen and heard.
I’m most proud of my debut hip hop album “NEOSOUL SPACE” – Available everywhere music is streamed or sold! I’m also proud of the fact that I’m staying in my purpose and not compromising my standards while simultaneously making good poetry and music – Sharing words that uplift and enlighten people. Words that remind them of their value and the importance of filling up your own cup.
My words are introspective, healing and mentally stimulating. It’s lyrical and everything that I want conscious hip hop to be today.
When I’m not working on poetry and music I offer editing, proofreading services, and copywriting services.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
My mission is to enlighten and excite people to love themselves, and know themselves above all else, and take care of their mental health. The title of my debut album is called NEOSOUL SPACE. Your NEOSOUL SPACE is your peaceful place; whether it’s a particular space like your bedroom or garden, or an activity like painting or yoga. We all need to have an arsenal of things we enjoy and we need to use it often and when necessary. I want to teach and remind the world of messages like these as I remind myself.
My drive is the therapeutic release I get from artistic creation. Knowing I’m capable of empowering and healing myself and wanting to spread that message to the masses.
Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?
Atomic Habits by James Clear.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson.
The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz.
The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/AbstractCIM?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e91a0b09-0563-4ec5-9152-b07c6ab72646
- Instagram: @AbstractCIM
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/7ss2fJH1dvm6vFx8/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@abstractcim?si=LAgWVWDpxHyzb7iy
- Other: Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3R4TWslprRBS0thIVfjc3J?si=QYtinA-0Q7G6CeqgVtO7IQ
Image Credits
Aaron Spells
Anthony R. Page