<p><strong>Part 1: Breaking the Stigma with Black the Wave God</strong></p><p>In this Valentine’s Day episode of Prosecco Queens, Teresa sits down with Bronx-born artist Black the Wave God for an honest conversation about masculinity, marriage, music, and mental health.</p><p>There’s a long-standing stigma in hip-hop culture: you can’t be a rapper and a devoted partner. You can’t chase your dream and build a stable home. You can’t be an artist, a husband, and a father at the same time.</p><p>Martin — better known as Black the Wave God — has made it his mission to prove that narrative wrong.</p><p><strong>In Part 1, we explore:</strong></p><p>• The pressure men feel in the hip-hop space to choose between ambition and family • What it really means to “love out loud” • Moving from New York to New Jersey to build a life rooted in intention • The evolution of masculinity and emotional maturity • The role mental health plays in growth as a man • Breaking generational patterns while still honoring your roots</p><p>This conversation is layered, reflective, and grounded in real-life experience — not performance. Teresa and Martin unpack the idea that healthy masculinity is not weakness, that loyalty and ambition can coexist, and that love is not just romantic — it’s intentional.</p><p>As Part 1 closes, Martin begins to speak about the subtle lessons his wife has taught him — “even about the little things” — setting the stage for a deeper dive in Part 2.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered whether you can build your dream without sacrificing your home, this conversation is for you.</p><p><strong>🎧 Part 1 streaming now ▶️ Part 2 drops in two weeks</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Follow Black the Wave God:</strong> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/blackthewavegod/">https://www.instagram.com/blackthewavegod/</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2F4XUV0xc9HGkJDqsPEL0k">https://open.spotify.com/artist/2F4XUV0xc9HGkJDqsPEL0k</a> </p><p>Apple Music: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/black-thewavegod/1684574307">https://music.apple.com/us/artist/black-thewavegod/1684574307</a></p><p></p><p><strong><em>Some conversations deserve space.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>We’re not rushing healing. We’re not rushing growth. And we’re definitely not rushing real love.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Part 2 is coming in two weeks, and trust me… it gets even better.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Until then, sit with this one. Replay it. Send it to somebody who needs it.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>And we’ll see you soon.</em></strong></p>