NEMS & SCRAM JONES Talk New Album 'Rise Of The Silverback' + FREESTYLE | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

Name: NEMS & SCRAM JONES Talk New Album 'Rise Of The Silverback' + FREESTYLE | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
Uploaded: 2025-11-07T04:26:08-08:00
Duration: 34 min 28 s
Channel: SWAY'S UNIVERSE
Description: NIMS discusses his journey from a homeless, addicted past to becoming a respected Coney Island MC and business owner, highlighting the importance of…

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About this episode NIMS discusses his journey from a homeless, addicted past to becoming a respected Coney Island MC and business… AI summary

NIMS discusses his journey from a homeless, addicted past to becoming a respected Coney Island MC and business owner, highlighting the importance of intellectual property protection and vulnerability in overcoming trauma. The conversation emphasizes how leveraging viral moments requires prior preparation and how sharing personal struggles with substance abuse can heal listeners facing similar issues.

Key takeaways 5

Intellectual Property as Social Justice: NIMS and Scram Jones emphasize that trademarking catchphrases and lyrics is crucial for artists to monetize their culture, noting that previous generations often lacked this knowledge or had it hidden from them.
Preparation Meets Opportunity: NIMS had already released his album 'Bing Bong' in August 2021 before the phrase went viral in November, demonstrating that being ready with product allows an artist to capitalize immediately on sudden fame.
Vulnerability as Strength: NIMS shares that his past addiction was a coping mechanism for childhood trauma (father's death from HIV/AIDS stigma and mother's relapse), and that admitting this pain helps others realize they don't need to hide their emotions behind toxic masculinity.
Productivity and Humility: NIMS takes pride in his 8-year career in sanitation, noting that having a pension, benefits, and a stable job provides a foundation that many rappers lack, allowing him to remain humble and grounded.
Community Representation: NIMS opened 'The FYL Store' in Coney Island to provide a physical space for culture and tourism, aiming to be a role model for local youth who previously had no rappers from their specific neighborhood to look up to.

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“I'm not shameful about being a productive member of society. The bottom I was homeless, addicted to yourself for almost a decade... I bought myself out. I got my mom's a house.”

▶ 16:53 NIMS reflecting on his transformation from addiction and homelessness to financial stability and responsibility.
“It's important that we start valuing our isms in order to move forward with that... if you have a saying it's very popular... I encourage you and try your best to get it trademarked.”

▶ 10:16 Scram Jones advising artists on the financial importance of protecting their cultural contributions through legal means.
“Everybody is one traumatic event away from having a breakdown. It pisses me off when people be like oh you shouldn't feel like this because this person has it worse.”

▶ 24:18 NIMS responding to a caller about substance abuse, validating that trauma affects everyone differently regardless of external circumstances.
“I used to hate you God... but now I understand. And now born is unbreakable.”

▶ 13:14 NIMS describing his spiritual journey from anger over his father's death and mother's addiction to acceptance and faith.
“I worked sanitation for like eight years... when I get home I'm not trying to do nothing but go to sleep for a little bit or else I can't function.”

NIMS explaining the origin of his song 'Keep On' and prioritizing rest over social/sexual obligations due to the physical demands of his day job.