Cush Sovereignty

From 1984 to 2004, I wrote poetry and songs without music after leaving the military. I moved to Atlanta. During its rise (89–04), I worked with local and established artists, met legends, and helped an independent booking agent. After many setbacks, I returned home and effectively stepped away to become a single father to two beautiful daughters. Now, in '26, I’m bringing it all back. 75% is part of my life; the rest comes from friends and even strangers.

I’m also the author of the Cush Sovereignty Series: Black Righteousness, Black Love, and Aboolsigun: The Other Side of Nowhere (co-authored with Shakida Dennis). The final installment, The 144,000, will be released by winter '26. Every week, I release new music from my archives—songs written across four decades, finally finished and shared. If you believe in second acts, in art that takes time, in words that finally find their melody—you belong here. Subscribe and walk with me.
© 1982–2026 L. "Ajani" James Bolin