Professor Lyrical is an artist and educator known for using the positive aspects of Hip Hop culture to empower citizens to self-advocate for socioeconomic change. A master craftsman lyricist, he has consistently published rap records in heavy rotation among college and mix show stations—for two different groups (Invasion and X-Caliber) and as an award- winning solo artist (Lyrical and/or Professor Lyrical) amassing scores of rap battle victories along the way. In the classroom, he has achieved similar distinction having taught over 100 courses in mathematics and music across a wide array of higher education institutions—two as a full-time employee and ten as an adjunct professor. He holds a masters in mathematics (and a BS in Business) from UMASS-LOWELL and doctorate from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts where he taught mathematics where he taught mathematics for over seven years as an assistant teaching professor. He is currently an associate professor at the University of the District in Washington, DC. Pro is also a member of the new Hip Hop duo, ProQuo, along with Jay “Quokane” Cruz. Check for the ProQuo album Instant Brotherhood, featuring the lead single "Final Fire" - #iBHood.