Melanated Lenses

We've been behind the scenes for a while but never truly gone & in light of the holidays we wanted to express not only what we've been up to recently but also the things that we are most grateful for. We hope you all enjoy and we'll be back soon!   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

 The guys take a moment to press the reset button and reflect on recent events.    Thank you all for rocking with us this far! There will be a few changes to the podcast moving forward and we appreciate your patience with us in advance while we tweak the process!   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

Peace & Blessings everyone! Mr. Wildenfree here, sharing with you all today another special episode of Melanated Lenses - the Wildenfree Wednesday Edition! On this episode, Titan & I discuss the nuances of "micro" choices. These are the small, subtle & sometimes overbearing forks in the road that require us to make a difficult decision to some capacity. It's all too often these decisions are the ones we make unbeknownst to even ourselves... Lisa Nichols - Find Your Way Back (Goalcast) Episode 4 of We Are Man Enough - #MeToo Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Wavy (ft. KIP & Blak Iron)" [prod. by Mr. Wildenfree] off of the album "The WILD"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe]

The crew sits down with special guest @itsjeandoe to discuss the trials and tribulations of "Adulting" in 2018.     Find our special guest Jean Doe on Youtube, Soundcloud, Facebook & Instagram! (@itsjeandoe)   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

The guys sit down with special guest Casey Budd to tackle the taboo that is Hypersensitivity, as well as Desensitivity in today's society, and the dangers of falling on either side of the spectrum!   Find our special guest Casey Budd  on Youtube & Instagram! (@_CBudd)   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

On this special episode of Melanated Lenses, Mr. Wildenfree takes listeners down the rabbit hole on a Wildenfree Wednesday (WFW). The discussion today is about Headspace, Fractals & The Simulation. An impromptu recording, TITAN & Mr. Wildenfree talk about mindfulness and explore some analogies to visualize different philosophical and esoteric frameworks for thought, consciousness & the akash. Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Wavy (ft. KIP & Blak Iron)" [prod. by Mr. Wildenfree] off of the album "The WILD"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe]

The Crew sits down with special guest Sean Patterson @Pattasean aka Sean Bond, Chemistry major, B-Boy and STEM enthusiast to discuss the complexities of Science Technology Engineering & Math and their importance within society. Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

The Guys Tackle The Issues Revolving Around Parenthood and The Complexities Which Surround Raising Young People In Ever Changing Times As Well As Potential Steps That May Help To Avoid Repeating Mistakes Of The Past   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

The guys discuss instances of craziness in their own lives, what defines crazy in the first place, and how to deal with these situations when they arise. Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

Throwback Thursday! In light of recent events & the general climate of the country the crew decides to reach into the vault for this discussion regarding our government! In this classic convo, ft. @LeeAsWeKnowHim, the crew discusses the "illusion of choice", & corruption in our government, as well as some changes we would like to see vs the reality of the situation. We're far from anrachists...but something's gotta give.   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

The guys discuss recent events revolving the Black experience in ameriKKKa. From cookouts, golfing, to taking naps on campus it seems as though living our lives has become...problematic, for others. Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

On this special episode pulled from the vault, the crew has a free-form conversation that leads to talks about vegan superheroes, media scandals of terror, conspiracy theories and what occurs when they're finally debunked, "Revolution", and much more in this throwback Melanated Lenses discussion! Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

The crew revisits the topic of Black Love after a post from a troubled black man struck a few chords in the "Melanated Lenses: Perspective of the People" group on Facebook, which spoke on his frustrations with dating Black Women in particular as well as suggestions for what we can do to avoid sharing his sentiments & begin to heal and so much more with help from our ML family! Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise  

The Crew discusses the possibility of the US vs Russia and what that may entail. We also shed some light on possible "doomsday prep" tips and the likelihood of a second Civil War! Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise    

The crew discusses gun usage, safety, and even get hands-on with firearms and ammunition. They also go at lengths about the controversy of gun ownership. Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by @nahncenz from Controllerise

The Crew Takes A closer look at the role the arts have played in society, the impact it has had on their personal lives, and its importance moving forward.   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by Nancenz from Controllerise Donate to support Ken's upcoming book, "Ubiquitous Fire" here!

the crew decides to take a breather of sorts and break the monotony with some humor, mosquito killing, pineapple pizza, and what gets them through the tough times like music to cry to, anime and so much more with help from our ML family. Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by Nancenz from Controllerise

The Crew Takes a deeper look into the social constructs which have led many to believe that "white is right" when it comes to intelligence and genetics. Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by Nancenz from Controllerise  

The crew sits down with special guest Cyrus Brown, an entrepreneur, business owner, father, and ex-drug dealer. Mr. Brown shares his trials and tribulations of overcoming poverty by any means necessary in a neighborhood that promotes everything but success, facing prison and goes on to offer words of encouragement for others who may feel like victims of circumstance. Check out Brown Enterprises & Voltron Marketing Solutions Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by Nancenz from Controllerise

The crew sits down with special guest Timothy Bryant to explore the disparities in the Black community when it comes to financial literacy, where to start, the difference between rich as wealthy, and other ways to make adulting less difficult.   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Holy Bread" ft. Mr. Wildenfree [prod. by Jean Doe] Instrumental break provided by Nancenz from Controllerise

On this eye-opening episode, Mr. Wildenfree speaks with TITAN & our much-welcomed guest Jermaine Chin from Needed Negro News (NNN) about Melanin!! Aspects of this episode are drawn from experiences of Mr. Wildenfree and the books "Vitamins & Minerals from A-Z with Ethno-Consciousness" by Dr. Jewel Pookrum, as well as "Melanin: What Makes Black People Black" by Llaila Afrika. The Crew also gets the chance to rave about the film "Black Panther"! Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

The guys tackle the ever-present issue of mental illness within the Black community and how it has directly impacted their lives while uncovering the ugly truth that some problems can't afford to be ignored. Like many other issues within the Black community mental illness, unfortunately, has become a problem that we tend to neglect. Join us as we address the taboo that is mental illness as we know all too well, not all problems can be prayed away.   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

In this episode, TITAN and Mr. Wildenfree are joined by special guests Kaye (@thesassyk) and Chris to discuss the very relevant topic of Black Men vs. Black Women: Where's The Love? With a lot of understanding and a lot of love, we venture to find out how to break down the stigmas that separate the two... stay tuned!   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

The crew discusses what it was like growing up black in America, the stereotypes and stigmas that were spread about Africa, and cultural differences that were prevalent in their lives. Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

In pt. 2 of this episode, TITAN, Mr. Wildenfree & Leeasweknowhim continue their explorations on their experiences with God, Spirituality, Religion and the Church. This is part TWO!   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

In this episode, TITAN & Mr. Wildenfree go really in-depth to a vulnerable place discussing their experiences with God and the church. Questions of their first real contact with God, how they strayed away, and how they found their way back. Hear some WILD stories on this intense spiritual journey, and stay tuned for a follow-up episode! This is part ONE!   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

How do we begin to recognize and avoid the toxic situations that bring us the most harm? Are there any physical sensations or tell-tale signs we can notice through observation? Listen to Titan tell his story of a toxic situation, and how Mr. Wildenfree seeks to pinpoint the pivotal moment where it all went wrong.   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) - "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) - "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

The crew discusses themes of conflict inspired by Dave Chapelle's most recent stand-up, "The Bird Revalation". The topic spiraled into a conversation about political correctness, getting offended, comparing traumas and having tact.   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

Love, Communication, No Fap & Unicorns. Yeah, its about as confusing as it sounds.       Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) - "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"!Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) - "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

Pre-launch content where the team peels back the layers of "putting a face on" for society.   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"!

Pre-launch episode where we discussed some of our musical influences & paid homage to those we appreciate.   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

Today we tackled the social construct of what it means to "be a man", thanks Mulan! See Tony Porter's "A Call To Men" talk with TEDWomen here.   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

Skynet, Smart House, the future is here, but what does that mean for us?   Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]

Hello listeners! My name is Titan and I would like to welcome you all to Melanated Lenses! This show consists of myself as well as my friends and colleagues Mr. Wildenfree as well as LeeAsWeKnowHim. We just wanted to introduce ourselves to you and tell you a little of what it is we're about. Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy the show! Intro music provided by Mr. Wildenfree (@mrwildenfree) – "Bull Shxt (ft. Klass)" [prod. by Anno Domini] off of the album "&"! Outro music provided by Jean Doe (@itsjeandoe) – "Did it My Way" [prod. by Accent Beats]