From quintessential vinyl collector to paradoxical poet to occasional podcaster - QTip, Dilla, Lord Finesse, DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, RZA, Scott La Rock, Pete Rock, Prince Paul, Eric B., Kid Capri, DJ Ron G, and anything De La shaped the soundtrack to Christopher’s writing style. Cannonball, Miles, and ‘Trane made sure he understood James, born and raised in New Jersey growing up to Kane.

To honor the Native Tongue collective from a Nas perspective, Liquid Swords to the Beastie Boys – the golden era is what he honors most.