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Chucky Blk blurs the lines of spoken word and hip hop in his performances both in recordings and on stage as a nationally acclaimed poet-turned-rapper. The son of a pastor, Chucky has an electrifying presence turning stage to pulpit that echoes his father’s Sunday fervor, intensity, and passion leaving a lasting impression. Underpinned by horn-laden beats and punctuated by boom bap rhythms, his razor sharp wit can either bust your gut or break your heart. As a scorpio, Chucky embraces the duality of his sign and the control he has over his destiny - each step heavy with purpose.
Whether creating as a rapper or poet, Chucky feels a strong sense of duty surrounding his gift as a wordsmith. There's an intense power that even a single spoken word can carry, and he carefully crafts his lyrics with intention to wield each phrase for good. In the face of seemingly growing darkness in the world today, Chucky offers a limitless optimism to the crushing weight of existentialism that seems to get a hold of us all at one point or another. He preaches honesty to yourself and others before all else - that black is gold, it's never too late to grow, love is power, and there's magic in manifesting your truth. His sole mission: to share his story in the hope you recognize the value of yours.
Chucky Blk
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After traversing the national slam poetry circuit, Charles Stephens, aka Chucky Blk, pivoted to hip-hop two years ago. His most elegant project yet, Late Summer // Early Fall, melds both identities with conversational vignettes and catchy lo-fi beats.
- Rachel Rascoe, Austin Chronicle