Dialogue reveals the complex contradictions of a proud artist. A man proud of his upbringing and heritage despite the adversity he faces being a Black in America. A man proud of his country while still feeling oppressed by it. A man proud of the faith that brings him endless optimism, allowing him of enduring the struggle of finding his place in a society where every path moves uphill. an artist proud to reflect the times by injecting social commentary into soul music in the 21st Century, to carry the torch previously held by his great influences.