Heavy Talk: Poetry From the Hip Hop / Crack Generation, Volume I is a raw, powerful, and deeply personal collection of poetry that chronicles life, struggle, redemption, faith, family, addiction, incarceration, Black identity, and survival in America. Written over more than two decades, these poems capture the voice of a man who lived through the realities of the crack epidemic, prison life, street culture, and spiritual transformation.
With unfiltered honesty and lyrical storytelling, Stack McInTyre explores themes of race, love, addiction, community, self-reflection, social justice, fatherhood, motherhood, friendship, and faith. From thought-provoking pieces such as Why Black Man?, Crack Cocaine, and Dopeboy Slavecatchers to heartfelt tributes like My Momma, My Grandmommas, and Stepfather: How Can I Thank U?, every poem delivers a message rooted in lived experience and hard-earned wisdom.
Drawing inspiration from hip-hop culture, spoken word traditions, and personal testimony, Heavy Talk speaks directly to readers seeking authentic urban poetry, Black literature, inspirational verse, and socially conscious reflections on modern life.
Whether you're a fan of contemporary poetry, African American literature, spoken word, social commentary, or memoir-style storytelling, this collection offers a compelling journey through pain, perseverance, truth, and hope.
A powerful poetic testimony from the Hip Hop / Crack Generation that refuses to be forgotten.
