‘The Relaxation of Power’

  I don’t believe anything says more about where I’m at going into this Ramadan, than the fact that for the first time, I have no major vices to give up. All three dimensions that I feel define ‘Malik Aziz’ are peaking, and they’re all very visible (for all of the definitions of me as ‘super […]

Here I Go…

  Going to be a fun couple of weeks.  I think… All the ducks look to be lined up to wrap up one of my projects this week.  Which is good but I can’t stop stressing about it.  Only now do I realize where the stress is playing itself out; even if my plan is […]

BookPALs

  ‘Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.’ – Muhammad Ali Most of you know, looking at my generation or the guys directly before me, I model a lot of my activism on what I always heard about 2Pac: 90 percent of the selfless things that I do, […]

Song of the Day – ‘Everything Remains Raw’

  Ramadan is quickly approaching for me and my tribe (pun intended). This one isn’t religious but I know I’m far from the only one whose adrenaline goes through the roof as soon as Busta starts yelling at you. THEN the beat drops! THEN he starts flowing! Word up, let me just fuck with your […]

The Straight Path

  I had a weird dream last night. I was lying in bed and this beautiful actress (doesn’t matter who it was) sat on the edge of my bed and asked how I was doing.  I imagine only actors have this problem, but I had to let her talk for a few minutes while I […]

Song of the Day – ‘Brothers Gonna Work It Out’

  You can thank a Twitter conversation with the Media Assassin for today’s song choice.  Remembering the first time I heard this… @harryallen I get that. My favorite P.E. song by far, which is saying something. — Malik Aziz (@princeofgotham) March 26, 2014 ‘Human Nature’ was my first and still my number one anthem.  But […]

Rise

  “This city needs Bruce Wayne, your resources, your knowledge. It doesn’t need your body, or your life. That time has passed.” I’m a week into the current chapter of my life.  I’ve been writing like a maniac all weekend.  Scripts, and letters of recommendation, and film reviews, and personal notes to people I love. […]