Byron E. Burke, professionally known as Popâ Ur-Mää, is a Chicago-based music producer, engineer, DJ, author, and entrepreneur whose work connects house music, creative business, education, and technology. His books explore the decisions that shape a creator's work and legacy. Music Evidence and Ownership examines music rights, royalties, studio documentation, and catalog management. The Balance of Science encourages readers to question claims, evaluate sources, and distinguish evidence from interpretation. Before I Called It AI traces the people and experiences behind his interest in technology and founder control. The Authority to Speak explores faith, law, conscience, and the courage to stand before power. Burke combines firsthand perspective, accessible dialogue, practical cases, and exercises for creators, entrepreneurs, students, and independent thinkers. His related ventures include Rude Tymz in music and creative culture, Cataloghaus in music-business education, and Popâ One AI, an emerging human-centered AI initiative. He believes knowledge should be documented, examined, shared, and put to work.