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MC Bravado joins Greenway Audio Magazine for a wide-ranging conversation about music, cannabis, creativity, teaching, grief, community, and the long road of building something that lasts.In this episode, Tim sits down with Baltimore-based artist, entrepreneur, and former high school English teacher MC Bravado to talk about the path that took him from literature classrooms to full-time music, from teaching in Baltimore City to performing on Warped Tour, and from writing lyrics as a craft to using music as a way to connect, heal, and give back.Bravado opens up about his early relationship with writing, why reading still matters for lyricists, and how his background as an English teacher shaped the way he approaches hip-hop. He also talks through the decision to leave teaching, the reality of chasing music full-time, and the hard lessons that came from selling frozen treats during the day on Warped Tour, performing to crowds that were not always there for hip-hop, and learning how to win people over one set at a time.The conversation also gets into the less visible side of creative work: the admin, the pitching, the planning, the production, the unpaid hours, the relationship management, and the constant need to keep planting seeds even when the payoff is not immediate. Bravado shares why loving the process is not just a nice idea, but a requirement if you want to survive as an independent artist.Tim and Bravado also discuss Beats Not Bullets, his work with young people, and the importance of creating real opportunities through music, mentorship, and community-based programming. They talk about the connection between purpose and creativity, and how giving others access to the studio, the stage, and the process can remind an artist why they started in the first place.Because this is Greenway Audio Magazine, the episode also explores Bravado’s relationship with cannabis. He talks about how cannabis has shifted from something recreational into part of his wellness and creative routine, helping with sleep, anxiety, focus, writing, performance, and overall regulation. The conversation touches on the long-standing connection between hip-hop and cannabis, while also moving beyond the clichés to look at the plant through a more personal, wellness-focused lens.
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