El Hakim the Poet: The Charlie Marlow Commentary
El Hakim is truthfully telling it like it is in his new spoken word album the “The Charlie Marlow Commentary”. Listeners will be taken on a mind opening ride through some very serious social issues facing Black America. El Hakim starts out by giving us the “Solution” which compels us to wake up and recognize the social injustices that are taking place within the Black community. Moreover, “Do You Know What You Be Doin?” asks some serious questions concerning the way that we view and treat each other. This piece explores topics such as our obsession with the Caucasian idea of Beauty and reveals to listeners the true origin of the European use of cosmetics, which are derived from the natural hue of the Nubians. El Hakim speaks to the black males with “Semag (games spelled backwards). We are given a hard look at the drug game and our misconception of what it is all about revealing that we are just “Pawns in a Game and Niggas destroying their own”. This album can be played from track to track and gives listeners some much needed knowledge. So if you’re searching for truth that is not watered down listen to this master piece by El Hakim who is truly the South’s best kept secret.
Kennard Farmer