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Definitions by CM James

(noun)
A quiet, observant person who knows more than they say and keeps their plans and business to themselves.

A discreet hustle: making money or making moves without broadcasting it. Often used as “on the hush huss.”

(verb)
To hustle or make moves on the low, letting results speak instead of announcing every plan.

Short for “hush hustle”; coined by C.M. James.
“Don’t let his silence fool you. He’s a hush hus, he knows what’s going on.”

“I’ve been making money on the hush huss. Everybody doesn’t need to know my business.”

“Quit announcing every move. Hush huss and let the results speak.”
Hush Huss by CM James October 6, 2026
A hybrid hip-hop genre that combines the hard-knocking bass, bounce, urgency and explosive production of modern drill and trap with the elite lyricism, layered wordplay, punchlines and storytelling of old-school hip-hop.

Blick Hop was created for listeners tired of choosing between lyrical rap over boring beats and powerful beats carrying basic lyrics. The production catches you immediately, but the bars reward repeated listening.

Think of the verse like a strap being loaded: every bar is another round, and every punchline is a shot.

The genre was coined by author and recording artist C.M. James and introduced through his song “BLICK HOP.”
“That beat knocked like new-school drill, but I had to play it three times to catch all the punchlines. That’s Blick Hop; old-school bars with new-school fire.”
Blick Hop by CM James August 28, 2026

The Adnarim Curse

The Adnarim Curse, also known as The Sacred Sky Curse, is a mythical punishment said to haunt the skies above the Bermuda Triangle and the Caribbean islands. According to legend, it began when Adnarim, a sky goddess, lost her mortal lover after their forbidden passion carried them into the heavens. Since then, storms, disappearances, lightning visions, and strange sightings of a woman in the clouds have been tied to her grief. The curse is said to awaken when lovers disrespect the sacred sky, especially those who rise through it without knowing the tragedy that lives there.
They laughed about the storm during the flight, but when the lightning showed a woman’s face in the clouds, everyone knew the Adnarim Curse had found them.
The Adnarim Curse by CM James July 23, 2026
Adnarim is a mythical sky goddess said to haunt the sacred skies above the Bermuda Triangle and the Caribbean islands. Legend says she once fell in love with a mortal man, but lost him during a forbidden passion that carried them into the heavens. Since then, she is believed to appear in storm clouds, lightning, and sometimes as a mysterious female traveler before bad weather or strange disappearances. Adnarim does not hate lovel she remembers it too well.
The sky turned black over the water, and for one second the lightning showed her face in the clouds , Adnarim was watching.
Adnarim by CM James July 23, 2026
Often pronounced “Hey Ka-la” or “Hey Kah-la” is a Southern-style greeting used when you see a free-spirited, magnetic woman whose presence instantly lifts the mood. The “Hey” is often stretched out warmly, and “Karla” is said with a soft country twang. It represents that carefree, confident, always-smiling type of woman who makes any space more fun just by showing up. Saying “Hey Karla” expresses genuine happiness and positive energy when greeting someone like that.

The phrase gained attention after being used by music artist C.M. James, sparking discussion among fans about its inspiration.
“When she walked through the door laughing, everybody smiled; I couldn’t help but say, ‘Hey Karla!’”
Hey Karla by CM James March 2, 2026

Alt-Narr™

Alt-Narr™ /alt-nair/
noun

A narrative format in which a story changes upon each subsequent reading, producing new scenes, altered events, or different outcomes while maintaining a consistent foundational version.

Term coined by author C.M. James
“I finished the first version last night. But when I opened it again this morning, it gave me an Alt-Narr™ version of the story. A completely different storyline.”
Alt-Narr™ by CM James December 3, 2025

REM Mining

A creative technique where someone intentionally enters the early REM or hypnagogic state to access heightened imagination, insight, and ideas. REM Mining involves using the mind’s dream-border zone on purpose to pull out concepts, scenes, or inspiration for writing, art, or problem solving.
I was stuck on my story, so I used REM Mining and woke up with the entire plot mapped out.
REM Mining by CM James November 13, 2025
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