What happens when effort doesn’t equal recognition?

In this episode, I unpack the discourse around “Sinners” being denied proper acknowledgment—and why that conversation resonates so deeply within the Black American experience. From cultural labor to emotional discipline, from faith to fatigue, this is a reflection on what it means to work harder for less visibility, fewer rewards, and delayed validation.

This isn’t a rant.

It’s an honest examination of excellence, patience, and the tension between faith and fairness.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked despite doing the work, this episode is for you.

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phrase: “By The Horns”

1. to tackle a difficult or dangerous situation directly and fearlessly, without avoiding it.

This is more about the process of coming to those realizations in life, to release those thoughts/feelings about yourself that aren’t the healthiest or situations that don’t require your presence, energy or attention. We’re still on the road of growing and progressing. Thank you all for your listening ear, I hope you continue to understand.

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noun: accountability

1. the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility."their lack of accountability has corroded public respect"

2. a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct


“Accountability tastes bitter going down, but it heals the sickness of excuses. It’s the medicine nobody wants to swallow, yet everybody needs.”


It’s tough… sometimes. Being honest with ourselves FIRST is the main step. In this season, I’m learning more of what it means to hold myself responsible, whether it be for others and/or myself, especially with my goals and keeping a healthy alignment. I hope you can understand.

-JVY

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When we hear “D.N.D.”, we refer it to Do Not Disturb. This time, however, it’s a different meaning behind it. The last 2 months have been something of a journey, but what path of growth doesn’t have the ups and downs? This is one of them. I hope you all understand.

P.S. - this episode isn’t just for me. It’s for those who may be in this season as well. Whatever the healthy vice is to help you grow, stick to that and remain patient with yourself. Nothing’s too personal in this episode, but just know that I’ll always do my best to respect the space, the people and keep it as honest as possible.

More episodes are coming soon.

Yeet Yeet!

- JVY

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Alright, the TV’s need to be turned off, internet disconnected, and brains on. It’s a lot happening at once, but common sense is being lost. This is just a TASTE of what Season 9 is going to be like. Love you all.

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noun - judge

1. one who makes judgments: such as

* a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court

* one appointed to decide in a contest or competition : UMPIRE

2. one who gives an authoritative opinion

verb - judged; judging

1. to form an opinion about through careful weighing of evidence and testing of premises

2. to form an estimate or evaluation of trying to judge the amount of time required.

You all should know by now that I’m going to keep it as real as possible. Yes, social media is meant to be… social, for a lack of better words, however, at what point did common sense and morality become traded for the likes and views? I’m above no man or woman, but someone’s got to keep it on the up and up.

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verb

verb: deserve; 3rd person present: deserves; past tense: deserved; past participle: deserved; gerund or present participle: deserving

1. do something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment)."the referee deserves a pat on the back for his bravery"

2. be worthy of good treatment at the hands of.

Wherever we are in life, we’re deserving of all of the love, blessings, compassion, etc. that’s available. Going into this next year, I wanted to stand on what I believe I deserve; not by handout, but by the work and the overall feeling of wanting better for myself. 


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adjective: inevitable

1. certain to happen; unavoidable."war was inevitable"


noun: inevitable

2. a situation that is unavoidable."by the morning he had accepted the inevitable"



I’ve always felt, in the slightest ways, that everything that I’ve done creative wise was inevitable; more of God’s plan instead of mine 100%. If you know the story of how this entity started, the DEEPER story, then you’ll understand why I feel so deeply about this. The same sentiment with drumming, from damn near out of the womb and to go on for the last 27 years and beyond. Inspired by @realcoleworld , molded by the most high and guarded by my angels. This is for the dreamers, on the days where we feel at our worst but progressing to our best.

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noun - Community

1. 1. a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common."the scientific community

2. •a group of people living together in one place, especially one practicing common ownership.noun: community; plural noun: communities "a community of nuns"

We’re living in different times, people. With so much division happening outside of us, it’s time that we cease the same happenings internally, in order to grow.

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