I really enjoyed this listening to this interview. Kaoz is a Gem as far I am concerned. I am inspired by his passion and commitment to his art and the Black Gay Community. I agree with you, that some of his work is sophisticated ... but that is exactly what sets him apart and why he should be encouraged to expand... rather than hold back. I also, commend him for being able to effectively defend his work, especially if it seem to others... as a contradiction of his responsibility as an activist and HIV educator. One my professors once told me. " If you want to write a good murder mystery... you are going have to commit murder... and get away with it ",

“Thought is a vital dynamic power existing in the universe. Thought passes from one man to another. It influences people. A man of powerful thought can influence people of weak thought”.


I read a feature you wrote about KAOZ a couple of years ago. I wanted so bad, to step in and check you on some claims you made concerning attractiveness and talents. Well Nick, I chose not to say anything back then because I would have appeared invasive and argumentative. But this recent interview you did on KOAZ has made me feel inclined to place you in checkmate right here.
Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson… are they successful by your standards? Do you consider Nikki Minaj attractive and talented? I ask because there are notables from the Hip Hop upper enchalant that have often implied that she is un-attractive and un-talented; but YOU better not tell her that. By the same token, countless individual have become successful against all odds. Sorry Bro, but your claims on talent and attractiveness are bias and indicative of reverse homophobia. One of those, NO FATS, NO FEMS, and NO Gay’s ad, you really need to apologize and take that shit down. Your “Thought Wave” is perpendicular, and it separates one from the following spiritual principals: hope, faith, unity, joy, peace and love.

Second, you touched on an interview that you found on YOUTUBE. Now, I remember that interview. KAOZ was not just crying… HE FELL INTO PIECES… literally. That video is what prompted me to reach out and to offer him a collaboration and to assist him with his cause. You may or not be aware of this, but looks and talents, fall short of being of honest. Unlike your kind, gay men in my age range with $5, $10, $15, maybe $20, in our pockets won’t hold that video against him. Also, I can provide numerous references where " Str8 Rapper's” expressed their tear filled emotions publicly. 50 cents, Kyan, and LLcool J, all have reacted emotionally before their audiences. Why is it that KAOZ cannot express his emotions without receiving condemnation from the hierarchy? I am not saying that I am right and you are wrong. What I am saying is, you attempted to judge KAOZ through your personal lens and form an opinion as to whether or not that aspect of his character represents a contradiction within the Hip Hop culture, the gay community and the larger powers that be?

Third, you prose that KAOZ lacks focus. Hummm…umm…ummm. Huh…ok.
Well, I speak for me. I was taught; in order for you or me or any other individual to assimilate the difference between confusion and understanding (schizophrenic) he or she must posses the “ NEED” to dig deeper into its causes and effects. For example, in" High AZ EVA” the lyrics begins with " Puffing on the gateway ", reminiscent of taking off. Me leaving home as a young gay man to get out into the world and to find my way. Subsequently, the situations he sang about; sexuality, drugs, risk-taking and these other un-talked about aspects of gay life, intertwined and interrupt my story. I had no problem relating to content of his lyrics. Forging on, I truly appreciated how he used the command of “ Narrative mode” a formal writing structure applied in English Literature,
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_mode). Suffice it to say, there are demons that seek to destroy us inside and outside of the gay community. In “ Thieves In The Temple” he provides a primetime example of this. We need to take heed of the reality that everything that looks good and feels good, is not good; there are scary things hiding inside and behind HIV intervention, education, and prevention. KAOZ’s work should prompt these boys…and if they don’t have a “ NEED” to dig deeper, than they won’t ask questions nor will they find answers. They will continue to follow the flow from the club to the clinic… trust him. KAOZ humanity and passion for the plight of young gay black men has driven him into dangerous waters of warning them about this. He is FOCUSED.

Lastly, in your latest interview, you called KAOZ out on drugs and promoting risky behavior in the video “High AZ Eva”. Perhaps, you should write this on the wall. If KAOZ is promoting unhealthy behavior then so is nearly the whole of black gay entities. From my viewpoint, I don’t see as much of the lack of responsibility you point out in KAOZ’s music as I see in mainstream Hip Hop. If I were in your shoes, I would have warned him of “discernment” and the importance of being cognitive of the potential backlash that comes alongside of self-expression, rather than question his message.
In closing, throughout this journey entitled " High AZ Eva", Kevin, has somehow made it to the runway in an effort to escape from what reveals itself to me as : his internal conflicts, hints of a

I did not contribute my post to engage you in a show and tell. I hope that's not the impression I gave you. However, if that is the impression left you with, please, accept my humblest apologies and disregard what I had to say.
Subject Closed.

continued.: romantic interest, and him being ready to make a big move. Also, Nick , regardless of my stance on this subject ,I have best wishes for you. Your site is very informative , stylish and well put together. I must admit, you have done an excellent job on 95% percent of it.

Peace