🧿 Roy Kinsey | Recording Artist | Librarian 🧿

@roy_kinsey

All flourishing is mutual. Stream JUKE IV: FLU GAME ⬇️ prod. by @official_theisy
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BIG KINSEY ENERGY As a kid, I loved tuning into WGN to catch Michael Jordan and the Bulls, and I definitely didn’t mind catching a rerun of Bruce Willis in Color of Night (if you know, you know). Now, my local news station, Chicago’s Very Own @wgnnews , is showcasing me? I am incredibly grateful to Erin McElroy for recognizing my work, and to Commissioner @instagrambrown of @chicagopubliclibrary for taking the time to speak on my behalf at my branch. @RAPBRARY is more than just a moment - it’s a movement. I truly believe in the power of rap and reading as forms of healing; as healing modalities, and I am living proof of it. I understand my purpose and my calling - I am an alchemist, healer, teacher, lover, homie, rapper, and librarian. Thank you to everyone who reached out with kind words after watching me live on @wgnnews . It’s still surreal to think about, but hard work and a lot of heart always pays off. Long live @RAPBRARY ! @rapbrarian @rapbrary
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It’s been a wild week, and in all the excitement, I may have forgotten to share some important news with you all!! Me @djskoli & @rapbrary present to you OPEN ACCESS : the inaugural @rapbrary function @thaliahall 9.1! We’ve got an incredible lineup of special guests who are near and dear to my heart. Trust me, I’ll reveal their names soon enough. But for now, let’s kick off September, (aka Banned Books Month in the library world) by celebrating all things RAPBRARY! This is show is 17+ Mark your calendars and witness history in the making. @rapbrary @rapbrarian @thaliahallchicago 📸: @sammy.sutter 🎥: @errntee.mov
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What a perfect day and opportunity to launch the fundraising campaign for the RAPBRARY! Not only during Black Music Month, but on the Purple One’s Birthday! I couldn’t let today go by without sharing this exciting news, so on June 7th, I wanted to announce the start of the RAPBRARY fundraiser with all of you! It’s funny how my parents’ first date was set by Prince’s “Purple Rain” ☔️ at the cultural center when my father asked for my mother’s number. And now, I can confidently say that without Prince, ☔️ there would be no @RAPBRARY or even Roy for that matter. I have a strong passion for creating a unique library that celebrates rap as a form of literature and serves as a refuge for challenged books. It’s my calling to uphold and protect black culture by passing down lessons and stories through various modes of storytelling. As someone who has been called to safeguard our stories, I understand the importance of preserving knowledge and information, especially during times of war when our enemies target our books and libraries. I hope that the mission of the @RAPBRARY speaks to you and that you will join me in supporting it. And on a lighter note, happy birthday to the purple legend! You can support our @gofundme by clicking the link 🔗 Follow @rapbrary and share the profile and our GOFUNDME with those who believe in the power of literary spaces! 🎥: @errntee.mov @rapbrarian
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MJ STORY From JUKE IV: FLU GAME Wild You don’t know who fighting your battles When you not around Someone defending your name and honor right now Somebody defending your honor Right now If they yo friend Shouldn’t no one be comfortable talking about you to them When it come to you But That’s just how I move prod. by @official_theisy 🔥🤧💡🤧🔥
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Hey friends of @rapbrary - this message is for all of you who have shown your love for the RAPBRARY movement. We have an exciting event coming up… OPEN ACCESS: THEE Official RAPBRARY LAUNCH PARTY at @thaliahallchicago Sunday, September 1st (9.1) Hosted by: @addicted2blak Featuring: @djskoli @dj_mochi @coolmomwallace @mister_hoochiemama @misstwinkusa And a cute set by yours truly @rapbrarian This event is OPEN to those who know how to have a good time, and also endorse the idea of equal access to literature. This is your chance to support the dream of creating a library and literary hub that empowers future generations and amplifies marginalized voices! If this speaks to you, secure those tickets ASAP because this is the main event for Labor Day Weekend, launching Banned Books Month (September) with the chant, “THEY NOT LIKE US!!!” (Looking at you, Texas with 438 book bans and Florida with 357.) Spread the word, bring your 17+ high schoolers, and anyone who values the power of books, BIPOC authors, and making knowledge accessible for all. With everything going on politically, now is the time to take action! Let’s read up and get to work! Feel free to share this flier and message with your network, + don’t forget to tag @rapbrary , @rapbrarian , and @roy_kinsey . Many thanks, my darlings! See you Labor Day Weekend with the most ICONIC lineup you’ve ever seen! Also @itsduggybaby did it again with this 🖼️! #library #librariansofinstagram #bipoc #blackwriters #blackmusic #rapbrary #rapandlibraries #rap #hiphop #tupac #chicago #thaliahall #laborday #labordayweekend
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"Well played, June, very well played indeed! My eventful month included meeting the @chicagosmayor at Queer Pride Family Jam, engaging in a book club discussion with @otroedgrargomez about their book High Risk Homosexual, rocking the @chicagopubliclibrary Summer Kickoff Block Party, featuring on @wgnnews , having my first-ever Rainbow Health and Wellness Fair (a WESTSIDE Pride Fest) at the Library, with @diskoli and @professorwrecks and our incredible partners and sponsors like @darkmattercoffee and @sexpectationschi , performing at the @poetryfoundation to a twice packed room, celebrating Juneteenth at @semicolonchi bookstore and adding amazing titles to the @rapbrary collection, starting the filming of the 'Rapbrarian' documentary with @errntee.mov , dropping my 10th project JUKE IV: FLU GAME with @official_theisy , attending a talk by the brilliant @nikolehannahjones on the 1619 Project, joining a panel with @closetunlockd and @weareblacknout @nobodysdarlingbar , rocking Pride Fest with @rheathesecond , collaborating with @avery_r_young + @thefloatingmuseum , popped out, showed niggas, and even became a part of the @recordingacademy Class of 2024! And it’s all the grace of god that I had energy, ability, and mindset to accomplish it all! We are however gay and tired 🥱 and wanting a spa day and 2 massages! Blessed nonetheless though!
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JUKE IV: FLU GAME IS HERE! YES MY 10th PROJECT! RUN IT IP FOR ME! Produced by the IMMACULATE @official_theisy
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Don’t Eat the Glue By: (my favorite artist right now) @griffingoodman kind spirit, brilliant mind. @andrewrafaczgallery Please go see this work before it closes soon 💜
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Hey, If you’re new here, I go by the moniker of @Rapbrarian and I’ve just launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for a unique library. This library @rapbrary is dedicated to preserving the literary value of Rap and Hip Hop and serves as a safe haven for controversial titles, ensuring they remain accessible. If you believe in the freedom to both read and write, I encourage you to visit the gofundme link in my linktree and support the mission of the Rapbrary! My goal is to empower everyone through access to knowledge, using it as a tool for consciousness raising. @rapbrary @rapbrarian #rapbrary #library #librarian #diversity #diversityandinclusion #representation
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The Color Purple (Conversations With God) 🎥: @jimmyitk #ALegacyProject #TheColorPurple #roykinsey #pride #lgbtqia #happypride
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Put some respect on our name! @rapbrary @rapbrarian 🎥: @errntee.mov
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