We had the good fortune of connecting with Gabriel Patterson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Gabriel, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
Every conscious decision I make moves me forward. When I wrote Reminding Me of Mo, some may have seen it as a risk but I knew I had to write it. My spirit needed to write it, and so for the first time in a long time, I followed that calling. The great thing now is that I can see others that are writing their books. I don’t see it as them taking risks, I see it as them doing what they must.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m not so worried about setting myself apart as I am in being original. If I’m original, It’ll happen naturally. I’m excited about where I’m at right now, not rushing the process but appreciating it. I’m writing my second book and applying what I learned from the first. I enjoy the work, it’s gratifying. Anyone can write a book but who’s going to read it? I’m grateful to the numerous people who said, “I don’t read, but I’m gonna make sure I read your book.” That makes me feel great. I want the world to know we’re gonna change it, we already have.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Wherever they perform or play hip-hop is where we’ll go. We’ll also support local businesses while we’re at it.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Awe man! There’s so many I’m grateful to! GOD. My wife, Stephanie, thank you for your LOVE & SUPPORT, Cathy, who continues to SERVE OUR COMMUNITY, Val, Maya, Isaiah, Ash, my mom Eleanor Patterson, my dad Randy Patterson, Shep, Bryan, Noel, Eric & Eddie, Ricky & Lala Cordova, Ray Ray, Austin, Leo, Vince, Nick, Chonz, Spoke, Dent, Dkno, Syntax Vernac, Babah Fly, Chris, Donny & Lisa, Ron, Phil, Amani, Pries, Dominic & Edwina Lucero, Mr. Reid, and the ENTIRE Temple of Hip Hop!

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