Prince Ink has stamped himself as the voice of the incarcerated, using his rap platform to express the injustices he faced while in prison. Prince Ink’s self-defined “stir-crazy” sound helped him realize that what was meant to break him, set him down the path to pursue his artistry and be the voice of the voiceless.
Where are you from, Prince Ink?
I was born in Atlanta, raised in Atlanta. The new music capital of the world, I feel. Atlanta is also filled with years of strong Black cultural achievements. I am proud of my city, this is my city.
Let’s talk specifically about your latest project. What inspired it?
The inspiration behind Therapy volumes 1 and 2 was based around different obstacles I had to face. Through[out] [my] life up until this point where I am now. I dealt with a lot of backstabbing, friends turning into enemies, hurt, pain, unexpected neglect, and broken promises. Once I found my way through all of that, it felt like therapy, hence the name.
Did you rely on faith or your own understanding for this new project?
I based the project and the music on those life experiences. My understanding of in the moment of who I was and what I had gone through helped shape the project into reality.
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