eGo is set to release "All Work No Play" hosted by LEADERS 1354's, VIC Lloyd. This first video release entitled, “Back in Chicago” features production by up-and-coming Chicago producer, The Exceptionalist of Odd Couple Beats, who has done production for Emilio Rojas, Mikkey Halsted, Twone Gabz, Kil Ripkin, and more. "Back in Chicago" is a track that paints the young artist's relationship with Chicago, particularly, a journey through his life.
Helen Hawkins is a well respected educator in Chicago. She not only is the founder of Olive Harvey Middle College (A school designed to help Chicago Public high school dropouts earn a Diploma and not a GED) but she also started the Grammar school that I graduated from. Triumphant Charter School used to be located at 4935 S. Seeley in the Back of The Yards neighborhood on Chicago's southside. It modeled the makeup and philosophy of Olive Harvey Middle College, with it's mixed classes of 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders. Instead of being called a "Student" every child was referred to as a "Scholar", and treated as such. The atmosphere of the school was more like a family re-uniting everyday than attending school. And just like every family has a "Mother", Ms. Hawkins was ours. Ms. Hawkins was Sweet, but tough and she always let you know she was In-Charge. Last week I was invited to a Group on Facebook "Ms. Helen Hawkins Saved MY LIFE. What about you?...
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