From hip-hop hypnosis to surfing waves, follow us on a journey of transformation and truth...

My introduction to Al Dawg and his colorful commentary came from the inimitable work of astrologist-extraordinaire, Robert Phoenix. Their series (Sirius Sports) became my lifeline for awhile to the socio-spiritual impact of American sports.

There is no doubt that sport and music have come to be the major pillars that uphold what semblance of Culture is left in America. I was grateful to Al for his candid and unique criticisms of these bastions of distractions...

It's been a tremendous treat to tap into all that Alfonso has been willing to share, the capstone of which is his book The Sharter: A Comedic Journey through Hip-Hop Hypnosis. A hilariously insightful commentary on how much of our generation was ensnared by rap culture, I had to take a long, laughable look at my SELF in order to fully appreciate what Al was putting down... when it landed, it landed with an emphatic THUD!

Alfonso shares his transition from being influenced by hip-hop to finding solace in surfing, while I continue to reflect on the cultural shifts and personal realizations that have shaped my own worldview. 

As ever, it takes two to create something different, and I was thoroughly grateful to have Al as my sparring partner tonight. 

Run - don't walk - to Al's Substack, The Al Dawg Hour

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