MR. AL PETE

Hip Hop Musician/DJ/media professional

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Connect The Dots Series: Episode 2: “Gatekeepers vs. Bridge Builders”

Connect The Dots Series: Episode 2: "Gatekeepers vs. Bridge Builders"
Mr. Al Pete

Round 2 for the Neighbors and Groovers. In this episode, we're focusing on the gatekeepers and bridge builders. 

For me, I have moments where I don't want to admit that someone is simply gatekeeping a situation, a connection, and a new relationship forming. In this moment, we have to call the spade out. On the flip though, there are people who make sure the connections happen...and I want to make sure to point out what they ideally look like. It's easy to spot the bad (the gatekeeper) and miss the values of the good (the bridge builders). Let this be the reminder. 

See you on the final episode of this series. I hope you all are enjoying and learning from this. #TOTHETOP

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Connect The Dots Series: Episode 1: “You Had the Dot… Now What?”

Connect The Dots Series: Episode 1: “You Had the Dot...Now What?"
Mr. Al Pete

Peace, Neighbors and Groovers. I'm here to present a special series of Clear Visions. If you've been following for a minute, you remember that I explained how I use this platform to experiment, create freely, and to inform the people of my thoughts and/or lessons I've come across.

This series is informative, and in my opinion, a simply conversation. A conversation that I felt needed to happen, so why not put it in a podcast format? *shrugs*

This three-episode series is about connecting the dots. It's an observation of how people have the proper situation to connect two resources, but for whatever reasons, it doesn't work. Now, on a good-bad day, I'll say that people be gatekeeping and hating, but on a reflective day, my first thought would be that people aren't aware of HOW to facilitate a connection. 

Enjoy the series. I hope this helps someone in their journeys. I more so hope that it helps that person that drops the ball when making said connection. 

Prayerfully, I'll have the other narrative shows done to present to you all...soon. #TOTHETOP

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Reciprocity

Reciprocity
Mr. Al Pete

Yep…I feel a way. Per usual and on brand, the people, or “community” didn’t look out for me…on a simple term: to make sure I’m in places that fit me and my brand.

So…Grits and Eggs Podcast came to Duval County and I tried to get media passes, and ultimately attend the event. No luck on the passes (no one answered back…from the pod to the venue, etc). No luck on buying a ticket…and to go further…no luck on my community getting me access to the event…

…but let me see something of worth to people. I’m on it.

I’m not mad. I’m aware though. Anyway…

Enjoy the show and thank you for listening to my second rant. *laughs*

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Know Your History

Know Your History
Mr. Al Pete

Peace to you and yours. I’m here to share a lesson that I taught the students of my Intro to Mass Media class. This week, we’re learning the history of mass media.

For me, learning the history of said person, event, culture, etc. is important to me, but while growing up, history (or social studies) was my least favorite subject. I use to always ask…”why am I’m learning about unrelated things??” It wasn’t until I took an African American History class in high school that made me enjoy learning where I came from, who came before me, etc. So I led with that energy while discussing the history of mass media. I pray it resonated with the students.

With that, I shared with them how important it is to know the history of the things you’re involved in, strive to be, and more. I took time after class to share with you all. I hope the same for you all.

P.S. THANK YOU for the 2,500 downloads. I’m THANKFUL. More to come.

#TOTHETOP

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Focus On The Good vs. The Bad

Focus On The Good vs. The Bad
Mr. Al Pete

It’s still unpacking season, and on this run, I’m speaking on focusing on the good vs. centering in on the bad things. I gave examples of what bad things I focus on more than usual, and I gave examples of great things I need to cherish and uphold more.

Is it part of unpacking? Absolutely. Enjoy.

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Lack of Support and Funding

Lack of Support and Funding
Mr. Al Pete

...I'm here...late and inconsistent *laughs*. In this round of talking, I talk about the lack of support I experienced from recent events I hosted. I give some points as to how to deal with not receiving love from people you expected to support you.

FYI, it's not healthy at all to depend on people to support you. Please acknowledge the feelings that come with it, BUT, find ways to deal with it and keep fighting your way TO THE TOP...!!!

I also speak on the recent defunding of public media and public radio. It's an unfortunate situation that Congress and yall president pushed, but there are ways to support your public stations in your city. The news and music that comes from these stations are important to have for communities to be informed. Take notes and read up on the article for more awareness: https://protectmypublicmedia.org.

Enjoy and see you on the next 'round.

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Knowing The Gratitude

Knowing The Gratitude
Mr. Al Pete

This was an extension of my Thankful Thursdays thoughts and doings. I wanted to speak (more) about having, and ultimately finding gratitude in the things that surround us. Granted, it’s very easy to focus on what factors aren’t assisting specific systems and environments, but it seems difficult to find the small, or big things that serve us.

In this state of things, we have to learn to lean more in what serves us greatly. Even if it’s a little gesture. In this episode, I share my thoughts on how I show gratitude and grace to what I’ve been fortune to experience. Hopefully, it’ll resonate with others. Enjoy.

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Rejections and inadequate thoughts SUCK!

Rejections and inadequate thoughts SUCK!
Mr. Al Pete

This morning, I received a call from a job I applied for. The voicemail started off with ‘hey Curtis…’ and the message commence to give details about ‘Curtis’ getting the position vs. me.

Talk about feeling like I wasn’t worth enough to get the job and also feeling like ‘sheesh…how do you call the wrong candidate and leave a message about the other candidate getting the position’.

Yeah. More on that AND other positions I didn’t get in the episode. Gotta keep it pushing and stay positive, right? Enjoy.

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Home Will Always Be Home

Home will always be home
Mr. Al Pete

Great day or evening, Neighbors and Groovers. This is a short one. I took an article that I wrote about this podcast and made it in an audio version. Boom for the short work...even though writing the article was quicker than recording it. 

Over on my Substack page, I'm writing articles about the numerous components that make up The MPN Network. I believe this is my fourth article that I've written. More will come, for sure. The plan is to write an article up until December 2025. We're celebrating the whole year in content creating style, and Clear Visions is definitely part of the reason why MPN exists. 

Again, if you read the article...cheers to 5 years of MPN and the creation of everything around it. Cheers as well to Clear Visions. Enjoy. #TOTHETOP 

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My Letters to the Community

My Letters to the Community
Mr. Al Pete

I took an indirect week off but I'm BYKE with the talks and such.

In this episode, I write a sincere letter to Fanbase founder Isaac Hayes, III. I would like to see him be effective in these tech and social media streets, so hopefully its reached with love. Also, we talk about community and how that's suppose to look like. Then we speak on transactional friendships and how these relationships are terrible and uncalled for.

Lastly, I introduce my new segment: Vision Check. I'm looking forward to expanding that segment to something big. Enjoy the show and make sure to follow and subscribe to all the things. Talk soon. #TOTHETOP

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