The convergence of hip-hip music and in-depth journalism present in The Outlaw Ocean music project is something I believe can be a strong force for change. There’s a sense of urgency present with Ian’s reporting in The Outlaw Ocean, specifically in chapters such as “Storming The Thunder” and “Jail Without Bars,” that I was drawn to and wanted to replicate in my tracks. With higher tempos and ultra-modern sounds, I hope my music implores to listeners the dire state of ocean crime, even if it does not directly affect their lives.

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