Who Killed It???
"some n****s wanna sit down and complain about, I wanna sit down analyze see how it came about"
To a lot of you this video may be old, but this may be one of the most revolutionary assessments of hip hop culture that I've heard and I felt I needed to bring it to light again. This 15 minute cultural autopsy looks deep nucleus of hip hop music, challenging the very fabric that we use to sow our consciousness. As of late, Joey has had much digital success taking over the internet with endless music and giving the public a direct look into his life with Joe Budden TV. Joe Budden is giving fans a REALISTIC view of the life of a rapper. He uploads footage of him and his close group of friends having realistic conversations about real life. He's constantly filming: in the studio, on the street, and in his house (not the house he rented for the MTV cribs half hour special that was financed by his label) Surprisingly he has many uploads with his girlfriend Tihiri, and talks about proposing and getting married constantly. I find this amazing because this is not the stereotypical action of a rapper. To have "one" woman and profess your love for her publicly is the exact opposite of what a lot of rappers portray, not because that’s who they really are, but because they have to fit into an image molded by the public. I commend Joey for not being plagued by social cowardice and giving fans an organic blueprint of him. Shout out to Jump off Joey. Enjoy!
New Roots, Talib, and John Forte!!
Black Thought, Talib Kweli, & John Forte Jr. from Okayplayer on Vimeo.
Video Courtesy of Nahright.com
The Obama Deception?????
Andre and I have had a few posts that have acknowledged president Obama for his success so on and so forth. I purposely have been somewhat objective and left and any thoughts about coercion and corruption out of my writing on any level because that isn’t the purpose of this anthology. The Obama Deception video is rather interesting. It not so much a conspiracy theory as it is factually based information by individuals who pay close attention to detail...Assuming this video is 100% accurate, how do you feel about you government now?
KRS ONE Spits about Democracy
Krs One spits a freestyle about true democracy founded in 508 B.C. Athens by Klisthenis and the end of this "true" democracy in 322 B.C. with the conquering of Athens by Alexander of Macedon. Apparently we havent seen democracy since.
Don’t Quit Ya "Day" Job
Here's some positive, encouraging music for all those out there working a 9-to-5: Consequence's "Job Song" should be a morning "hymn" for every aspiring entrepreneur, rapper, DJ, musician, writer, dancer, designer...whatever, that's currently working, solely, as a means to an end. Though we shouldn't despise small beginnings, let's always remain antagonistic to the systematizing measures of the "industry", and mindful of our dreams and ultimate goals.
Remember: Sometimes you have to "starve" yourself, just to stay hungry.