Over the course of his 20-year long career, Emmy Award-winning rapper, educator, published 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 (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 for Carama’s poignant lyricism on the album from start-to-finish. It follows in the tradition of Carama’s stellar 2025 collaborative album with producer Amadeus360 Guardians of the Boom Bap. Guest features include Boston-native, REKS, Kentucky’s own, Tony Wavy, Corey Dunn, Terry Dumphord, and more.