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Champion of Hip Hop culture through the art of storytelling| Rap Artist|Writer|Filmmaker| New Song ‘Keep Going’ out now! ⬇️

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Keep Going. A motivational song & visual of purpose. Out now (🔗 in bio). Appreciate you listening, watching, sharing and any way you want to support.

Recorded at @redautumnstudios in Brooklyn, NY, engineered by @binnie_musa. Produced by @urbannerdbeats . Directed by @stukescompany. Thankful for you all for your hard work on the song & video.

This song was born out of my inspiration, which came from both my journey in the New York City Marathon and the personal struggles I faced in my life. Keep going is a mantra for anything that is getting in the way of your purpose. My hope is that this song inspires you to persevere despite any difficulties in your life. Every time you listen to the song and watch visual, it reminds you to keep going.

#keepgoing #musicvideopremiere #independentartist #thisisdescendent #motivationalmusic by @descendent__

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2 months ago

I had fun performing @africanamericandayparade! Harlem embraced me with open arms.

Thank you New York City! 🎤 🎶

Song 🎵: Black Survival by Descendent & @axestrumentals
Produced 🎹 : @dupesdidit

#thisisdescendent #africanamericandayparade #independentartist #makinghistory celebratingculture taken in Harlem by @descendent__

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25 days ago

I’m just a guy from Newport News, Virginia living his dreams out loud!

I’m excited to share that I’ve joined the Recording Academy’s 2026 New Member Class. (@grammys )

It’s an honor to be part of a community of music creators and professionals who are helping support, uplift, and advocate for the people who make and shape music.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to use my voice, contribute to the Grammy Awards process, and be part of conversations that help move our industry forward.

Music is shaped by so many voices, genres, backgrounds, and perspectives, and I’m proud to add mine to the mix.

Special gratitude to @hesmakesmusic & @amornay for their recommendations and encouragement throughout this process. Much love to both of you! 🙏🏽 💯

#IAmTheAcademy by @descendent__

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3 months ago

Shout out to the journalist @soap.global for checking out my latest music video ‘Keep Going’.l directed by @stukescompany.

Comment ‘Go’ to watch the official music video on YouTube!

#independentjournalism #ᴋᴇᴇᴘɢᴏɪɴɢ #ᴍᴜsɪᴄᴠɪᴅᴇᴏ #independentartist #thisisdescendent by @descendent__

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2 days ago

Abolish ICE
Free The Congo, Sudan, Haiti, & Palestine
Black People Don’t Hang Themselves From Trees
Justice For Nolan Wells
Justice For Kendall Francis
Justice For Jane Doe in Cornell 7 case
It’s not all men, but it’s always a man
We are sick and tired of being sick and tired!

Song 🎵: @resistancecompany featuring Descendent - It’s Up To Us

#itsuptous #thisisdescendent #independentartist #fightforwhatsright #takeastand taken in New York, New York by @descendent__

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7 days ago

Abolish ICE!

No more well written speeches, no more trying to negotiate with a dictator, no more requesting a “peaceful protest” when it NEVER existed, no more staying silent because you think it will not affect you. Put up or shut up!

As far as I’m concerned, the 5-year-old child that was in the car and witnessed their father get shot was HARMED!!

#abolishice #thisisdescendent #standupandfight #endpolicebrutality #independentartist taken in New York, New York by @descendent__

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9 days ago

Comment ‘AWARDS’ to listen to the full episode of @thedavidbowers podcast interview yours truly.

We discuss my creative process writing songs, the roots of the rap genre, & inspiration to reflect the time in my music.

#podcastdiscussion #independentartist #thisisdescendent #forhiphop #rapmusıc by @descendent__

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13 days ago

I turned this song that I’m working on into spoken word. With all the madness that’s constantly going on, we have to take it easy on ourselves sometimes. 🗣️

This also means I’m almost done with my new album that’s coming out next year. 💿

Comment ‘EASY’ to receive the full performance on YouTube.

🎵: Take It Easy (spoken word format)
📍: Patio 68 (@peterpaulshaker)
🎥: @kjcamron

#takeiteasy #independentartist #spokenword #thisisdescendent #rapispoetry taken in New York, New York by @descendent__

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19 days ago

Free Palestine 🇵🇸, Sudan🇸🇩, The Congo 🇨🇩, & Haiti 🇭🇹.

Nobody is free until everybody’s free! ✊🏽

Song 🎵: Tired by Descendent (yours truly)
Producer 🎹: @djkingjohnill

#allpowertothepeople #independentartist #thisisdescendent #registertovote #sickandtiredofbeingsickandtired taken in United Nations Headquarters by @descendent__

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23 days ago

It feels good to be an independent artist and a part of history @africanamericandayparade! 🎤 🎶 🎉

The African American Day Parade Weekend was a great experience for me. Harlem embraced me like was from here & that’s all I can ask for when I’m on stage doing what I love. I will NEVER forget it. Thank you NYC!💯

Big shout out to @veronica_hickman4 & my friend who is a Harlem legend in her own right @seymonek_! 🫶🏽🙌🏽

#africanamericandayparade #independentartist #thisisdescendent #harlem #57years by @descendent__

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a month ago

This is BTS of my experience & performance @africanamericandayparade 4th Annual Get Involved Event a day before the actual parade! 🙌🏽

Harlem embraced me and my music with open arms and for that I am forever grateful. To be a part of history as an independent artist is something I don’t take lightly. I enjoyed myself on and off stage.💯

Stay tuned for part two of me performing at the pre-parade show for the 57th Annual African-American Day Parade. 🎉

#getinvolved #africanamericandayparade #thisisdescendent #independentartist #harlem taken in Adam Clayton Powell Junior Plaza by @descendent__

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a month ago

Despite facing obstacles, I maintain a smile and keep going.

🎤 Saturday, September 19th 4th Annual @africanamericandayparade Get Involved Event 12PM-5PM📍Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building.

🎤 Sunday, September 20th @africanamericandayparade pre-parade show 10:30AM-12:30PM 📍7th Avenue (Adam Clayton
Powell Jr. Blvd), From 111th to 137th Street.

Making history one show at a time!

#makinghistory #harlem #africanamericandayparade #thisisdescendent #independentartist taken in Adam Clayton Powell Junior Plaza by @descendent__

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