2010 an EPIC exploration Into my favorite art..

I swear ever since Nas put the call out that "Hip-Hop" was dead the music has expanded in a manner which i never thought it would..

When i first heard that joint i was a little undecided on how i felt about it..but i definitely agreed that their was not enough GOOD music coming out of hip-hop and that Hip-Hop would never Die!..It felt like every week their was a new variation of laughy taffy".. the music I think has come to a crazy futuristic renaissance though HA..
I can say that cause its Hip-Hop..
just look at 2010 for an example.. CLASSICKS...

Kanye West- Storytellers << 808's in heartbreaks was Raw emotion..came from out of strong emotion how could it not be ILL live

Lil Wayne- Rebirth<< no one is bold enough to go wit me on this fight.. i can't blame them.. but i eff's wit Wayne and truly believe he is a musical genius whose lyrical content is their!

Ludacris- Battle of the Sexes << I felt the theme i like where he took it..If u gotta system it worked super well for the pre-game ride..

Meth,Ghost, & Rae-  Wu-Massacre<< I felt like even the album cover(s) were epic collectable for a Hip-Hop head who rocks wit the WU..

Murs and 9th Wonder- Fornever<< I have never disliked them together i just think they work

Wiz- Kush and Orange Juice << i could appretiate the sound; Everybody else liked it..Im just not really sold on Wiz lyrical content out of the context of MJ

Devin the Dude- Suite 420<< Devins style makes it hard not to rock wit him

Nas & Damien Marley- Distant Relatives << I dont think ppl really see how big this was.. the message was powerful which u can only expect..

Reflection Eternal- Revolutions per minute << I thought it was crazy they did another joint together...i was hype

Travis Mccoy- Lavarus << he is a poet..I roxx wit Gym Class heroes

Drake- Thank Me Later<< Epic.. u couldnt avoid it during the summer..it was all around u

(Honerable Mention) Em- Recovery << maybe i just don't like his style..lyrical content is always their

Big Boi- Sir Locious Left Foot<< I could never dislike anything from the Kast.. Shutterbug gave you a feeling you could not avoid..Big Boi is ill

Curren$y- Pilot talk << Curren$y now i believe is iller than when he was running wit wayne.. like the feel of this CD a lot

Curren$y- Pilot Talk II << his album covers are are super dope to me... another great one even though the first one was more of my ish..

Rick Ross- The Teflon Don<< Entertainer... Who knows what the guy is really about..but when it comes to putting a good  Album together that fits into his style this is his bet yet...outstanding compilation

Bun B- Trill O.G. << I like it.. but 5 stars? I think this is a make-up 5 stars from the source cause Bun is a legend in the game and deserves the respect...

Kid Cudi- Man on the Moon II << I was kinda hoping Cudi made a less dark album this go around cause ppl refer to him as the emo rapper..but his stuff is highly relatable and originally emotional.. and Only child like myself can rock wit it because im a loner at times

Lloyd Banks- H.F.M.2<< enjoyed the sound and his voice is unique making it always intresting when he drops..

T.I.- No Mercy<< i didn't like as much as i usually like TIPs joints but it goes

David Banner & 9th Wonder- Death of a Pop Star<< The Message

(Highly Honorable Metion) Nikki Minaj- Pink Friday << She probably could take 90% of the game lyrically..she sold well and females rock wit her hard..I just couldnt really do it..

and i still wanna listen to Redman, Ghostface, and Slim thugs latest

N.E.R.D dropped and so did Lo artist wit true talent..

Pharrell even Produced the Score for the Despicable Me movie...Wow..

(2) Kanye West- Dark and Twisted Fantasy<< Kanye never ceeses to amaze me where he takes his art..felt like a long hiatus when Kanye wasnt talking his ish.. But creating a Movie that displays his creativity and captivates your attion is engenius to me.. It was Super Dope and he incorperated brother Gil Scott-Heron

(1)The Roots- How I got Over<< The Album of the Year (if it does not win the grammy I will be disapointed as usual by something that will never really I believe come through for the art form)..The Roots have made so many insightful peices of art for the world to endulge in and even though it is extremely hard to choose the best one from their catoloug this is by far the best eclectic mix of soulful sound with a lyricist I have heard in a minute..it was POWERFUL.. best album of the year

(1 Mixtape) Big K.R.I.T- Wuz Here << and individual who does not apologize for being country he is fully accepting of the gifts and the curses of the life that he puts on wax.. man its hearfelt and makes my trunk thump.. the content is much needed

Wale and J.Cole always make crazy good mixtapes that put me in a good spot when they are realesed but a joint that i dont think many people even know exisisted that shook up my time being was Ceelo- Stray bullits.. mixtape hit my soul..Lo is good for that.. Diddy is always great at putting compelations together so i like the Last Train to Paris a lot

Man music gets me through this life and im in love with Hip-Hop the Art keeps me alive and i thank God for a woderful creative year from these artist..one of the better years of my young Hip-Hop life..

R&B has been stuck on Miguel- All I want is you<< he should be the best new artist for anybodies award show..

Dream...

If it was all a dream...
22...
Right now...
I would be on a boat...
With Stooopid money....
With a Doctorate already (On some R.Les.. be at Harvard at age 15)...
Vacationing would be my job....
The 2 chicks ( from which i grew to understand why we didn't work.. would regret every minute of letting the best thing to ever cross there path go)...
My Girlfriend now could have all her wishes and then some...
My book to be put in history books...
To be able to have big ass house parties in a mansion..
Have them joints be exactly like my house parties (RIP the frat house) when i was in college...
I could ball so good in ALL SPORTS i could make the league
But decided not to go cause i was to busy being interesting and getting paid for it....
To have the so called "Most interesting man in the world" calling my assistant...to book time w/me..
To be considered a modern day philosopher....
be able to move my mama.. to the "house on the hill" that they always be talking about...
An Album out
I don't sing or rap good.. i just have good ideas of what "good sounds like"...
Really get paid just for thinking these damn thoughts....

TO BE CONTINUED.....

The Selfish Youth

To exam self u must first see flaw...
I know I'm not perfect..i never proclaim to be...
I feel that one of my biggest strengths is that i look back and examine the game film on ME..
Everyday i am the stronger ME...

When u hit the age of 18.. it is a pivotal mark in your life.. nothing truly changes you just know that or have heard that 18 is the age when you are legally considered an adult..POWER..Simply put in one word POWER..but the part of this that our youthful mind often does not pickup on is the great responsibility.. That's why it seems ppl make their biggest mistakes in there late Teens-early 20's (I have made some huge mistakes but thank God that in some situations i thought first.. how would i affect my Mom if i got caught).. factually our life experience is light.. We have selfish mindsets...We see ourselves and the picture inside of it.. but the true adult thinks about the whole picture and makes decisions accordingly.. There is a lot of instances were i myself have thought about my time and how little of it i have to allot to things that may not be important to me. BUT in the big picture the reality comes in that I have a responsibility to the multiple ppl in my life that have taken out time and allotted themselves for me in the past..
HOW can we be so selfish..
its because somewhere along the line ppl have told you..you have no real obligations or responsibilities if u have no kids..This is not true.. Cause if u knew the strength of yourself and your ancestry you know that you have the obligation to be great..to be better than your past..to walk in the same shoes of those who have been down this road before and made some since out of this thing we call life..
ITS NOT ABOUT YOU!
This life is way bigger than you...quite frankly if you were in it alone it would be a very sad and depressing one. More often do we have to look inside ourselves to find the strength to look outside ourselves..You make your family happy when you are doing the right thing..when you are fulfilling obligations..Compromise is a hard concept but it haunts us until we understand how to use it.. perceive yourself from the perceptions of those who love you..never allow anyone to hinder your dream.. but never become so engulfed in self that you cant do for the whole ..even if its something as small as listening to your parents tell you about yourself. WE have an obligation to family..to Friends and all loved ones to be unselfish and think about someone besides ourselves all the time..

   

Why the Lakers Wont Win...

I will do my best impression of Skip Bayless and let people know why The Lakers will not win...
First Let me State that I am not hating. I Agreed w/ many people when they said The Lakers would come this far...BUT now its over.. the 140 characters on Twitter did not do me justice so here it goes whether you agree or you are a Lakers fan that cannot see the truth........

The 2008 Starting Line-up For the Lakers were as followed
PG Derek Fisher
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Lamar Odom 
PF Vladimir Radmanovic
C Pau Gasol 


The 2010 L.A. Lakers Are indeed a more talented team only based off of names though and prior history


PG Derek Fisher- Is old, probably in his final season, throughout the playoffs he has been getting exposed by better PG's starting w/ 
   Russell Westbrook-exposed that He could not guard a quick and talented young guard..he ended up having to switch with Kobe because his skills have demonised on Defence
Even his outstanding Captain-sava- 3point shot has gone down percentage wish.. this season in the playoffs
SG Kobe Bryant- Still the most dangerous player in the NBA had an outstanding season in 2008 and was an even better player than he is now..he was younger in NBA yrs.. But if he could not win it then..now with his supporting cast not as good...i think there is way less of a chance then in 2008
SF Ron Artest- Great Defender W/ horrible shot percentage all throughout the playoffs as well as poor shot selection...His contribution will not be significant enough for a winning effort
PF Pau Gasol- Will Be defended Tighter and more Physical than in the whole rest of the playoffs.. Who can match up better With Pau than Kevin Garnett..Same Height and both Athletic....The Advantage goes to KG because on the Defense of End Pau is not as good of a defender nor will he be able to guard KG's mid-range jumper...
C Andrew Bynum- Washed up before he even took off ..Andrew Bynum is the most overrated Center in the league.. he has had the potential since he has been in the league to be one of the best but has been injury prone and highly inconsistent...Paired with the Fact that he will be matched up with Kendrick Perkins physical play.. he will be rendered ineffective in this series


The Lakers Bench has not been as strong as they were in 2008 either Lamar Odom Shall be the most effective bench player 


The Celtics have had a rough season but were always looked at as one of the elite teams in the NBA


Rajon Rondo- Has been Paying like and MVP and will be named MVP of the playoffs when they end...in 2008 Rondo was a good PG who was ROOKIE..now he is a Elite PG who is 2 yrs stronger


The Celtics Bench is even better than in 2008
Nate Robinson- is a starting PG and known scorer 
Rasheed Wallace- Strong Forward who has playoff exp and is going to make a good contribution in the Finals
Glen Davis- is also Destine to be a starter someday and has been playing strong mins
Tony Allen- Has been the true definition of a role player and played quality mins 


With All This being Said the Big 3 have less of a job than they had to do in 2008... They don't have to carry a huge load this time around and the Celtics will be Celebrating another National Championship this yr Probably in 5 games


I CALLED IT!!!

Letter To a Dying Man

Women Live Longer than Men easy fact of life to understand

Black Women live significantly longer than Black Men

Being a Man is Hard!

Being a Women is Harder!

Being a Black Man is the hardest!

Not because its truly a harder life than the Black female but because we allow it to be..

Women do one thing that I believe truly gives them an advantage in this rough game of life..

Though it may be irrational and it may irritate men sometimes women allow someone to be apart of the emotions..

Women Cry!

Women talk to there friends about there problems!

Women go Through it and get over w/ the help of someone

Men keep it bottled inside

for fear of lack of understanding and ridicule men don't speak to friends about issues

for fear of judgment and pride issues men don't cry..Men don't show emotion..and don't show weakness

But we all have those same emotions and feelings inside of us..if u don't release them were do they go?

Too often do i feel that in our society Men don't speak to Men about how to get up!

Men don't speak about Lows

Men don't speak....

That Bottle has a breaking point!

Brother I really feel that you need to speak to someone!

You need to let someone in

This life is too hard to go..alone.. Females understand that

Why don't we

There is so much that is asked of a Man

and at the age of 20+ the realization comes in that I am no longer the prince

I am the prince that is transitioning into Manhood.. into wearing the crown..this task is not an easy one..

you are expected to be the bread winner

The Rock

The Decision maker

The one...when there is 1 sec left on the clock taking the final shot!

For any human being that would be a tall task to come to grasp with

but you were not raised alone...this transition does not have to be alone..there is strength n numbers

Discussions need to take place point Blank period..Black men your problems can not stay bottled in

When you don't carry the stresses of bottled up emotion it makes u stronger

(By no means am i saying go around crying,cry everyday?) <

but does it really make you less of a man to cry?

I think your Women should be your safty net when it alll becomes too much

if you are too much of a man to cry.. I understand society has made you that way but don't keep the weight of the world resting upon your shoulders.. release it somehow

Discuss issues w/ someone..they can help you on your journey..give you understanding and insight you never thought you would find.

We are to old to seek a crutch but not to old to seek wisdom and knowledge of the great ppl we meet on this long journy called life

its called using your resources wisely!

A hard headed boy does not ask questions to the wise olds instead they think they know and go on the journy blind

You can learn so much from your Father,Uncles,Mentors (etc.)

but open and honest conversations must take place..

MEN need to have CONVERSATIONS w/each other!

so much knowledge and understanding can be aquirred

With understanding stress can be lifted

we need to be there for our women..you can't do this if u let your troubles kill you..and u send to an early grave

Im Back: Wake Up!

I needed someone to talk to on an intellectual level

Have u ever been in College, looked at ur Life and thought...my Dreams look like a distant reality right now! I have falling into the box of complacent student with the fear of the unknown (Real World) but i feel that either u run full speed at it or u graduate into it and it consumes u! Guess when u have that feeling its time to wake up!!!

I have come to the point in my college career where the finish line is near but its a light at the end of the tunnel that is not visibile to mine eyes...I turned 21 last year and was randomly thinking earlier today when i was 12 I thought i would be wifed up..n chasing my dreams by now...(Forever never seems that long until your grown) the Reailty is im 21..N college and about to let the fear of Faliure strip me of the whole purpose of why God gave a man dreams..Im gonna be 22 on Febuary 27.. I just think what have i accomplished? Have i just been gettin over? Its dudes that are 21 that are making Millions, Shaking up the world (RIP Fred Hampton) n more importantly following there heart n their dreams. So when u think about those things 21-22 is my prime...it seems to be that just now more individuals are taking longer to get out there dreams...back in the day ppl by this age were at a different stage from where im at..of course this changes with time..ppl live longer..people also don't hafta struggle as hard as the last generation did because they made it a little bit easier...But the question i have to me and everybody who is reading this is..what path are u on...are u stuck? Does ur future seem unclear...If so u are not following your heart..if u were.. ur heart would be that guiding light... that makes u feel that warmth that it will never lead u astray..It will make sure u never feel lost..ur goals are ubtainable..and that at the end of the day u are doin what u love!

Somethings are gonna have to change if you are gonna be able to divorce your mindset...
1. you can not do things with the intetions of seeking others approval
2. you have to be willing to work harder,longer, and stronger
3. Never fall into anything that will help u lose sight of goals
4. Don't overload ur soul
5. Take off..spread ur wings and FLY

With all this being said some changes are going to be made in the near future for me...I will keep u posted all the way...but this is just me letting u know modiocraty was never in my destiny i was designed for something bigger (On my K.West) don't Forget i told ya!

Embark on your journy of following your heart

¡Ya basta! (Enough is Enough)

Maybe I'm the only one who cares......
Maybe I am the only one who this burns a whole in and makes skin crawl...
Maybe I'm the only one who this offends..........
Maybe I am the only one who sees flaw with the whole issue.....

America is Anti-Muslim

Yes that's right the home of Free speech and Democracy, is the Home of the NEO-Nigger term "Muslim" and no one seems to Care

our country is spouse to be that of a country that no matter your Race,Creed,Gender, or political affiliation can live safety and freely.
Presidential candidate Barack Obama has stated time and time again that he is a Christian and not of the Muslim faith. But it is almost as if he has to denounce the Muslim faith for the country to accept him! I am disappointed that a man of his hierarchy has not said something about the whole issue. though he is not why wouldn't Barack Obama be allowed to be a Muslim in the "Great Melting Pot of America"?

why would it be so Anti-American for a man of the Muslim faith to be the president of this country some day?


Why is it that we can have people of the Muslim faith defending our "Great Country" but not representing it?
it makes me sad that NO one of any type of status, whom always are the prominent speakers on all the other Issues of rights (Ellen Degeneres, Cornell West,Bono,even rappers) have nothing to say about it.

Sometimes I truly Wonder if the Man I want to lead my Country is going to be too scared to do his Job and stand up for his beliefs,principles, and Civil rights at the same time! Some times I just wonder if what those hecklers were saying is gonna end up being true? Will the Disenfranchised Youth in our Urban Cities be once again pushed into the "invisible man" category!

This video begs the question would it still be such a big issue if McCain made this mistake?