Viewsfromthetrap
Michael C, is a visionary photographer and storyteller with a passion for capturing life’s raw beauty and the human spirit. Inspired by the diversity of creative expression, Michael created Viewsfromthetrap (2 ears 1 mouth) —a podcast dedicated to giving creators a platform to share their truths, tell their stories, and inspire others.
Through the lens of photography, Michael has developed a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling. This same passion drives the podcast, where artists of all kinds—painters, musicians, writers, filmmakers, and more—come together to explore their journeys, their struggles, and the moments that define their art.
Whether it’s discussing the challenges of their upbringing, the nuances of their lifestyle, or the spark behind their creative process, Michael fosters authentic conversations that resonate with creators and audiences alike. With each episode, Michael hopes to build a community where creativity is celebrated, and every story inspires the next.
Episodes
25 episodes
Black Codes
ViewsFromTheTrap sat down with Starks, creator of Black Codes, for a raw conversation straight from the block. He opened up about his upbringing, the roots of his brand, and how it’s driven by the Black struggle and his deep love for Queens....
Hibernation or Procrastination
I’ve been lying to myself saying that I’m just hibernating and that’s the reason why I been slacking on my art but really procrastinating has been living with me for a long time now. So walk with me as I escape my procrastination and try to hel...
Knives in Egypt Feat. Aimos (Pedro Vasquez)
This episode we chop it up with Pedro Vasquez better known as aimos, a dope NYC photographer that’s shares is upbringing and what drove him to photography. Representing Queens made this even more special for me. This felt more like two ho...
Paint a picture for the blind Feat. Kumoshai
This episode we get up with Kumo from the Bronx, a dope storyteller/ photographer that’s speaks about his come up in the photography world and leaving the streets to pursue his passion….. He drips gems on us o how to bring your art to the...
Sometimes I gotta get away
On this episode I drop in dolo just to pop my shit and keep y’all up to date with myself and the platform. Basically just so y’all can hear my smooth Barry white voice…….. Today I felt like mobb deep was playing all day in my head so I hit y’al...
Only Christopher is Wallace Feat T. Eric Monroe
From Nas to Biggie and Tupac when they was friends, Lauryn Hill, Missy, De la soul, Wu tang and the 90’s list can go on, T. Eric Monroe is a walking time capsule and has photographed some of the most iconic photos in hip hop history, so i...
Not to much grabba Feat. Black soap
This episode I chop it up with Black soap as we sit in a Brooklyn apartment and he burns his spliff, we talk about Old New York, his upbringing, photography and what else he has coming up. This episode is definitely one to roll up and lig...
F*** content creators Feat. Kimberly Ha
This episode we get in touch with Kimberly ha a photographer based out of New Orleans. Kimberly breaks down her love for photography and videos her upbringing and where she sees her art bringing her. I really enjoy talking to women photographer...
Long live The pimp Feat. Harris
This episode we take a ride down south to Houston and speak with Harris an artist that is well on the rise to being a hometown hero with his camera. Harris tells us his up bringing, how he fell in love with photography and how photography saved...
Damn it’s brick outside
This episode is about finding other things to do with your time and brand if the cold weather doesn’t agree with you. Working on other things that can improve your art and brand at the same time…#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsf...
She’s a Shooter feat. Skreefs
This episode is featuring Skreefs a dope film photographer based out of Miami, who takes time out of her busy day to sit down with us and drop gems on being a woman in this male dominated industry. Her come up, love for film photogr...
THE SPOOK featuring Anthony Geathers
This episode is featuring the world famous photographer Anthony Geathers and I pick his brain on being a Black photographer and the up’s and downs of a black man navigating through this game. Things get a little passionate as we discuss o...
Black Mona Lisa featuring Jemma
This episode is about speaking with jemma the young lady who helped me remake the world Famous Mona Lisa painting that was created in 1503. Jemma explains what it meant to her to portray a Black version of this painting and the future impact th...
Unscrambled eggs
Unscrambled eggs is a term I came up with for my thoughts being all over the place but allowing it to still run. Learning to let my thoughts flow and allowing the listener to find the gems that they need to help them…….#photography #...
God Body
When life hits you hard learn how to floyd mayweather woth defense. That’s what I’m learning, roll with the punches and counter back. Finding peace and purpose is the mission and through that let your art speak. This episode is about searching ...
Freedom ( Free- Dome )
This episode is about Freedom ( Free-Dome ) things it may take to free you mind to allow you to be creative. Taking a step back from the norm and placing yourself in isolation that will allow your creativity to wonder and reach places it’s neve...
Be the voice, not the echo.. ( featuring Milan Colas )
This episode is special to me because my guest is my 13 year old daughter Milan C. who I sit down with and pick her brain on finding herself in this world. The pressure of a young teenager figuring out what she wants to be in life and how...
Quality ya dig
This episode is all about Quality over Quantity, and what it means to me to put out Quality work. Taking my time to present work that represents me and what it is I’m putting out to the world.#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfrom...
I choose me over you
This episode is about personal relationships/creative relationships , never giving up even when you feel nobody’s paying attention and reminding yourself everyday that your the shit……… 🏚#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetra...
Biggie’s Block party
This episode I touch on my experience at Biggie’s 50th birthday block party and the people I ran into. At the same time just walking through Brooklyn running my mouth like I always do lol………#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromth...
Life as a shorty
This episode of viewsfromthetrap 2 ears 1 mouth is all about me, the high’s and low’s that got me to where I’m at now.. Being incarcerated and wanting to be excepted growing up in the inner city……..#photography #art #thehoodmoma #vie...
How many people you bless
Today I speak on Haters, Blessings I plan on doing with my art and platform,as I walk around these nyc streets and speak from the heart.Really no topic just letting y’all know how I feel and where I stand as a creative…..#photography...
F*** the unfollowers (featuring Kimberly Waldropt )
Audio Talk 3: This episode, I chat with self-made entrepreneur and Creative Director of Terra-Tory, Kimberly Waldropt as we discuss peaks and valleys of being her own boss while struggling with creative frustrations, how she navigates social me...
Using what you have
My reason for this episode is to help creator’s who suffer from thinking that what they have isn’t enough. Learning to use what you have and using the people around you instead of thinking that what others are doing is what you need to do.Maste...
Viewsfromthetrap introduction
This episode is the introduction to viewsthetrap,the beginning stages of photography art and street life. The journey of a street photographer that comes from the environment he shoots. Please enjoy and take notes cause this style of photograph...
