Kareem LAKC

Ascribed & Born into the Heart of the poverty sticken streets of Mid-City Los Angeles (the Hood), I have seen, heard, survived, and experienced more in the Pre-School/School Age, Adolescene, & Young Adulthood stages of my life than there are: liquor, drugs, teen pregnancies, guns, STDs and murders throughout these L.A. streets that I have roamed.

Furthermore, being what most would argue as a first or second generation immigrant whose cultural ties are FOREVER rooted to BELIZE, this U.S. citizen has managed to stay focused on the bigger picture that I am destined to fulfill. Sidebar, just imagine how much more additional ground work that has to go into your craft if you are coming from another country. The road has not been easy whatsoever, but it has definitely been an adventurous journey full of more drama and twists than a weekend Twilight Zone marathon; that's for damn sure!

After obtaining my B.A. psychology, I set my sights on my inner calling.....MUSIC. Stemming from a linkage of DJs, engineers, musicians/performers and artists....registering myself into Fullerton College's Music Sound Production and Engineering Program as a student did not seem like the worst decision in the world. In fact, it was the best decision. I mean, the classes that needed to be taken were during LA's rush hour times, but I guess taking the (80 mile round trip) streets to Fullerton 3-4 days a week was just a small test to see how dedicated I am to reaching my goals.....my Dreams. I just want to especially thank my professors for being understanding as to why I was late sometimes (even though I did not tell them about those driving conditions until the end of the semester because I did not want any special treatment). So thank you, you know who you are.

I'm dedicated to the Self-Actualization of my music career & meet the once stranger that is my Dream. At the end of the day, if I was not destined to be here in this position, at this moment, to make it to those classes, to learn and obtain all the valuable knowledge that i have.....the powers that be could have taking my car from me or placed me in a position where I wouldn't be able to attend; or worst.....cancel the program at any given time. But, then again knowing my will power, I would have found a way to get to my DREAM...even if I had to become an insomniatic sleepwalker. WELCOME TO MY CITY!