We had the good fortune of connecting with Siddiq Bailey a.k.a. BOOG! and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Siddiq Bailey, why did you pursue a creative career?
Besides being gifted by the most high with an aptitude of artistic interests and talents, art has saved my life more then a few times. It has also given me a special type of control over not only just my voice but my spirit as a whole.

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.
My brand is all about making gold out of iron, transmutation if you will, and the imagery and energy that it takes to accomplish that. I speak for the inner child & those whose think their voice isn’t powerful enough to be used. I’ve overcome countless adversities just to be able to trust myself and create at the level that i am currently at. Everything from depression, suicidal advances, back to back poverty stricken situations, being robbed, abandoned, and all of it was because i wanted to be a full time artist. Ive slaved for other people so long now i have nothing but energy and time for myself and my own self investments.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I grew up on plenty homecooked meals but i have a soft spot for cheesesteaks and wings so definitely American Deli. I love Mexican food and my current favorite spot is Zama & La Hacienda but thats when I’m feeling fancy, i have a few small secret spots scattered here and there. Id probably take em for some Edgewood festivities or the Battery

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