James Teague

Content Creator

United States

A Purpose driven Content Creator whose specializes in different subjects such as Music/Entertainment, Black Pop Culture, & the plight of Black Creatives living in everyday society. I love providing excellent service, creating important &impactful conversations that contribute to helping society become a better place. I specialize in Blog content, Content writing, Podcasting, & ghostwriting. But Im looking to expand my services in other areas such as Social Media Development & Brand Marketing.

Portfolio
Medium
08/30/2021
Why Kendrick Lamar is an Inspiration for me as a Creative

"My whole thing is to inspire, to better people, to better myself forever in this thing that we call rap, this thing that we call hip hop." This past Friday, when I was heading to my school campus for our daily for um panel, I was riding down Moreland Ave blasting Aaliyah's album "One in a Million" in celebration of it finally being on streaming services.

Welcome to my world
02/19/2021
Just my Free Agency

When I think of the term "Free Agency," I think of this as a "fresh start to a new beginning." This is the season where you're starting from scratch. Welcome to the new season of "Free Agency." What is "Free Agency" you ask ?

247 Live Culture Magazine
02/23/2021
Walking Into Your Purpose As A Creative - 247 Live Culture Magazine

Ever since the start of the pandemic for COVID-19, I've been focusing more on making creative content. When society decided to shut down and go into quarantine, I recognized there was more time to put my focus and energy towards working on my goals.

247 Live Culture Magazine
02/01/2018
Top 5 Life Lessons You Learn From Losing A Parent - 247 Live Culture Magazine

By all means, God does not make mistakes. However some things in life we can't help but ask "Why?" I was already still processing Nipsey Hussle's death and now I have to deal with losing my father so soon. It's been some time now since my fathers passing and I've learned quite a bit during bereavement.

The Barber's Chair
04/03/2019
A Letter to Nipsey

I was there for your coming out party, the infamous tape. I was fresh out of college working for my mom's while starting my first freelance gig with Elite Daily. We were all nuts when you announced your Proud to Pay campaign, charging $100 for one of 1,000 physical copies of the album while the digital release was free to download.

247 Live Culture Magazine
03/02/2020
The Journey Of Being A Black Creative - 247 Live Culture Magazine

As a Black creative listening to Joe, Rory, Mal, and Parks speak about maneuvering through their trial & errors and comparing it my own personal battles growing into my role with content creation, I was really inspired to know that I wasn't the only one who felt similar thoughts along this journey.

Welcome to my world
12/16/2020
Just Own Yo Sh*T

Since the beginning of my journey as a content creator, working continuously on being present mentally has had it's ups and downs. For me, showing up in the physical has always been a breeze. However making sure that I show up mentally everyday in any aspects, whether it's for my dream creative content career or...

The Barber's Chair
01/15/2018
Where you listen to new music helps shape your perception of it

The album listening experience has always been a favorite pastime of mine. From project announcements to new singles and promos, an album release feels like opening a new Christmas present. Its even better when the artist drops new flame. The Twitter listening sessions for me are always priceless.

The Barber's Chair
01/03/2018
Would you rather be the best rapper or the most influential rapper?

If I had a dollar for every time I've scrolled Twitter & come across some silly ass rap debate, I'd be the black Bill Gates. I remember coming across this tweet a few months back from this random rap page asking which rapper has more influence: Chief Keef and Kendrick Lamar.

Elite Daily
10/18/2013
The 10 Life Lessons Learned From Being A Party Promoter

One of the most random things to ever occur during my college career was becoming a party promoter. It was just one of those moments that I would have never expected to happen. Prior to that, I had never really cared nor thought about being a party...

The Barber's Chair
04/16/2018
Old school vs. New school - The Barber's Chair

But even with all of the success that's been sustained, it's still long way to go. Older rappers paved the way for the younger kids to run with the torch and continue the legacy that is of hip-hop. But as new legends are being inducted into the world, the responses received by higher ups can be very telling.