Thomas E. Benjamin

I’m owner and operator of Rappurview.com — a content hub for the scope of influence or concerns of rap music.

I produce promotional videos for recording artists.

I write about how rap music expresses the human condition.

I write editorials, album reviews, album analyses and articles that cover live music performances and new music releases.

At Rappurview.com, explore societal topics and phenomena, such as the divinity and personal finance, through the lens of rap music.

Rappurview highlights “Life and Time Thru the Lens of Rhyme.”

Master’s degree in communication and media from Rutgers University‘s School of Communication and Information and bachelor of arts in psychology from Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA)
At the Center for Research on Ending Violence at Rutgers University, I manage a $2.5 million Victims of Crime Act grant that enhances services for survivors of violence

Hobbies

Weightlifting, boxing and running
Cooking and experiencing new foods (favoring Créole, Caribbean and Thai cuisines)
Concerts

Personal interests

Basketball, football and baseball (2018 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, New York Yankees, NBA, NCAAF, HBCU athletics)
Hi- and lo-fi audio music
Current events
Spicy foods

Academic interests

Strength Finders Themes

Achiever– People who are especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.
Analytical– People who are especially talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation.
Learner– People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
Input– People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
Individualization– People who are especially talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively.