The Perfect song Episode 1: “Telegraph Ave”
I started this podcast because I love music and there are so many songs out there that show the artist at the peak of their abilities. “Telegraph Ave” is one such song that shows Childish Gambino at the height of his musical powers. Listen to the episode and hear why I say what I say!
MIDNIGHT ARCADE EPISODE 51: BORUTO TWO BLUE VORTEX CHAPTER 18 - LIVE READ-THRU & REACTION
WE ARE BACK! MIDNIGHT ARCADE EPISODE 51 is BACK with a read-through and live reaction to Chapter 18 of the titular Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga. Check out the video to get my thoughts! background music produced by: Lexx Black
MIDNIGHT ARCADE EPISODE 50: BORUTO TWO BLUE VORTEX CHAPTER 17 - LIVE READ-THRU & REACTION
WE ARE BACK! After a 3 month hiatus, Midnight Arcade has returned to close out season 5 with a read-through and live reaction to Chapter 17 of the titular Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga. Check out the video to get my thoughts! background music produced by: Lexx Black
MIDNIGHT MUSIC: Episode 3 “When they can’t relate, they hate (maybe??)”
The discussion continues regarding Kendrick Lamar’s historic year and another contemporary who is equal parts hater and congratulator in Lupe Fiasco.
Following up from Episode 2, this episode covers the odd behaviors of the great Lupe Fiasco as it pertains to the Kendrick and Drake saga. Check out the video for my thoughts on the matter!
MIDNIGHT MUSIC: EPISODE 2 “When they cant Relate, they hate”
MIDNIGHT MUSIC EPISODE 2 covers the discussions regarding Kendrick Lamar’s incredible 2024 and the bitter contemporaries who still believe they are owed fanfare…
In light of recent developments in the Kendrick Lamar v Drake saga, the trend of a particular group of older hip hop artists are proving to move a bit stranger than one would expect. This episode covers such movements of one 50 Cent.
“OBSIDIAN THOUGHTS” EP
OBSIDIAN THOUGHTS - the Artsy, Edgy, Moody Alternative R&B EP whose inspiration hails from the likes of Prince, George Michael, and Miguel.
Prince, Miguel, George Michael, and few others were unintended musical inspirations for this project. And I say unintended because I didn’t purposely work to reach a sound with them in mind. This is just a sound that was born out of my desire to create something, anything new, as my mind is still in the process of searching for something larger and greater to create music wise. OBSIDIAN THOUGHTS is artsy, edgy, and moody. I am very excited to see what else I can create.
All tracks produced, written, composed, arranged, recorded, mixed, & mastered by Lexx Black
Sometimes It’s That DEEP
There was a time when it came to me making music, that my first inclination would be towards emceeing. I really tried to make something of it for a while. But over time I began leaning on my more natural singing talents as well as production. Nowadays, it is rare that I get the urge to rap. However, when that urge hits me, to it I shall heed. This song “DEEP” is a result of said urge. Hope you enjoy!
-produced, written, recorded, mixed & mastered by : Lexx Black
-cover art by: Dante FLASH
Author’s corner #1
Writing a novel is INCREDIBLY difficult. There is A LOT that goes into the creation of that kind of body of work. Here at the “Author’s Corner”, these short vids give you all a small peek into my madness and how I convert that madness to a method to write my stories, lol. Stay tuned for entries on the way!
During Dark Times
Mourn. Grieve. Cry. Scream. Kick. Thrash. Sob. Rinse. Wash. Repeat. Do it as many times as you need to.
And after you’ve endured your internal maelstrom, you give yourself that time to just feel, rest, or feel nothing and just BE.
After that, once the storm clouds have cleared, pick yourself up again. Find something, anything that gives you that joy, that spark to persevere. Find that ever present REASON to put one foot in front of the other and move forward.
Difficult challenges make stronger warriors. Fall down 9 times get up 10. Do your best and overcome adversity.
-Lexx
INFLUX EXCERPT #1
I will be sharing much more of these excerpts from my books to give you all a taste of the happenings in the massive story of “Neon District”.
MIDNIGHT ARCADE EPISODE 49
WE ARE BACK!! Another GREAT chapter in Boruto TBV! The creators are legit 14 for 14. They HAVE NOT MISSED! check out the video for my breakdown of the chapter!
A walk into the shadows
The cover art to Lexx Black's album "SOUND OF SHADOWS"
Revisiting this album brings an amalgam of emotions for me. First of which is elation as this was the first project I was able to actually translate the feelings I had that bothered me, into music form that proved to be therapeutic for the first time. The other emotion was a deep, cutting, and profound sadness, as this project captured merely a portion of the deep dark pain and depression I was feeling in relation to my children both being on the spectrum, and our family being in the thick of its ills. That sadness was also compounded with rage and resentment at people who I thought would be there for me, but have failed me. When I listen back to the album, I am proud of my progression as an artist, and I still feel the dull ache of the pain of that time period.
Alone in Strange solitude
There's a solitude that creeps through even the most crowded rooms. A desert of the soul...
There's a solitude that creeps through even the most crowded rooms. A desert of the soul, where even the warmest touch feels distant. In this barren landscape, I stand, a solitary figure under the crimson moon. The world around me, a surreal tapestry of blues and shadows, reflects the internal turmoil that churns beneath the surface.
I’ve found myself lost in this vast, cracked earth, a place where the familiar becomes foreign, and the once comforting becomes cold. Yet, it is in this solitude that I find a strange kind of peace. A quiet acceptance of the isolation that, paradoxically, connects me to others who may feel the same.
*written and Art designed by Lexx black
New Adventure Awaits
The edge of creation. A place where my mind is all the time. A place where this new journey starts
To those who may not know me, I go by the name of Lexx Black. I am the owner of the “MIDNIGHT FUTURE” brand. I am a music artist, an author , a webshow host , and a digital artist ( as you can see above). As you can imagine, MIDNIGHT FUTURE is something of a “Creative Arts” label of sorts. A place to house all of my many creative ideas and the medium with which those ideas come to life. I’ve long been searching for the best platform to serve as a home base for me. A place that allows me to post my most random thoughts and works, but also to connect with others simultaneously. In comes this new home base! This is an experiment of sorts. I hope to fully utilize it’s power in the coming weeks so that I can build the brand into something more than I could have ever imagined. I truly hope that I can bring many of you along with me on this creative ride!
-Lexx