To Puchase My New Album You Don’t Need Money, You Just Have to Serve
Legacy Minded Men drops January 19th, 2026
Over the course of his 20-year long career, Emmy Award-winning rapper, author, and community activist Devine Carama’s most impactful work has existed at the intersection of Hip-Hop, education, and activism. On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day of 2026, also recognized as a National Day of Service, Carama teaches the value of doing for others with his 17th solo album, Legacy Minded Men. Released today (1/19/2026) exclusively via Bandcamp, the concept album focuses on Carama’s legacy as an MC for its first half, while the second half focuses more on the legacy he aims to build in his personal life.
Brooklyn-based Hip-Hop producer Aesthetic crafted a lush soundscape of hard drums, cleverly placed chops, and vocal samples to complement Carama’s poignant lyricism throughout the album. It follows in the tradition of Carama’s stellar collaborative album with producer Amadeus360, Guardians of the Boom Bap, released last year. Guest features include Boston native REKS, Kentucky's own Tony Wavy, Corey Dunn, Terry Dumphord, and more.
One hundred percent of proceeds from digital album sales will go to Carama’s youth nonprofit, Believing In Forever Inc., which collects and distributes free Black historical books through his late daughter's memorial book program, The Luna Library. In the spirit of today’s designation as a day for Americans to volunteer in their communities to honor Dr. King's legacy, fans must complete a community service project and post proof of the act of service on social media using the hashtag #LeavingBehindALegacy, encouraging others to do the same, for a physical copy of the new album on CD. We are extending htis challenge until February 19th!
“For most of my career, I was focused on survival and the future. This project made me look back—collecting the lessons I’ve learned and turning them into a blueprint for my children and the young men I work with. It’s about using Hip-Hop to build legacy, serve community, and create a movement—not just chase money and clout. My legacy isn’t what I accumulate, but what I leave behind when I’m no longer here. This is always top of mind for me.” - Devine Carama
Legacy Minded Men Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v79wPracPHE
Purchase Legacy Minded Men via Bandcamp - https://devinecarama.bandcamp.com/album/legacy-minded-men-album
Community Service Registration Form - https://forms.gle/DSyo6SCh7aJQBp6Z8
