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PATUNIVERSE Presents… The Artistpreneur Spotlight: Derek Allen, Konkret Comics Creator | Artist

February 14, 2020June 16, 2025 by PATMAN

My name is Derek Allen, a 34 year old Philly native who has always had a passion for creative writing. Growing up in the early 90’s, “The Uncanny X-Men” had a huge influence on me. I was intrigued by the various superheroes and villains who all had different powers and…

The Hip Hop Ghostwriter And Why Rappers Need Them

October 18, 2017October 23, 2019 by PATMAN

There was a time when rappers could straddle the dual roles of writer and rapper. That day went the way of typewriters, Kodak cameras and dinosaurs. These each had a single thing that brought about their demise. It was the advent of something better, not keeping up with the shift…

P.A.T.M.A.N. Album Review by T. Theune

February 23, 2014December 16, 2024 by PATMAN

Before even listening to this album, I noticed the name of this artist, which says a lot about him: P.A.T., which stands for Powerful Artistic Truth. I also like how the album name merges with the artists name. A lot of Hip Hop (and even other kinds of music) are…

Rappers Need to STOP Being Afraid to Make Money!

August 26, 2012October 23, 2019 by PATMAN

I hate to pick on rappers, but let's be real; even though rappers brag about all the money they have, the truth is A LOT of them don't have money like that. Ladies and gents, most of these rappers aren't "making it rain." While a lot of musicians are broke…