GREAT MINDS THINK FOR THEMSELVES
I'm just a college student trying to educate myself and others.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
I do it because of Hip-Hop
Saturday, July 24, 2010
New Black Panther Movement
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Spring '10 Reflection...
-Marcus Garvey
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Pretty Girls..
Here is the actual video
Do you think Joy Daily is right?
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Peace!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Lessons Learned (Fall '09)
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Self-Realization
For me this whole semester has just been a bust and isn’t going anywhere near the way I planned (but things never go as planned). I’ve lost some friends, but in that process I learned which friends I can truly trust. Nothing feels better than having a group of friends that you can be yourself around and tell anything. When I feel like the whole world is against I think “All I need is the love of my crew.”
Life is a learning experience..
At times I still feel like a young child who needs to always be pointed in the right direction, that’s why I look up to the people that I do because they’ve never steered me wrong. I could use some of their positive energy right about now.
I’ve realized some of my problems, but have no idea how to resolve them.
Why is it that we always know what the right thing to do it, but ignore it?
At times like these I use music for therapy: All I Need – Jay - Z
Friday, November 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Service to thy Community
This blog has been past due. I haven’t had the free time or a surge of creative energy to write about anything lately, so I am just going to write about me.
Since I’ve come back to school I have participated in two community service events and I really enjoyed both of them. The first was a food drive and the second was a walk for children with down syndrome. The food drive was a great experience, I got the chance to go out into the community outside of the college campus and meet residents. The people of Plattsburgh are very giving and we collected two garbage bags of canned food for the Salvation Army shelter. Today was the Buddy Walk for children with down syndrome and it was such a rewarding experience. I got the chance to donate and show support for a cause which I believe is every important. Also, seeing many organizations such as sports teams, social clubs and Greek organizations take part in this community service event made me see how amazing it can be when many different people come together for the same purpose.
DON'T FORGET TO GIVE BACK YOUR COMMUNITY!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Hip-Hop is back. Thank you 2009.
When Nas dropped his "Hip Hop is Dead" album late 2006, I couldn't agree any more with the title. Hip Hop has been in a comatose state for a moment. Every time I would turn on the radio I would hear the same generic sound that most Hip Hop songs have, and whenever I would turn on the TV I see a generic dance that goes along. I would ask myself, is this what Hip-Hop has come to? Everyone sounding the same. But the year 2009 has been a great year for Hip-Hop, there are many lyrical and original freshman (an artist who has a buzz and has an album set for release soon) to the game. My favorite freshmen are Wale, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, J. Cole and Drake. All these artist have great mixtapes out right now that are better than many rappers albums. Wale is my favorite because his sound original, his lyrics are above par and his metaphors are slick. I think Wale = Hip-Hop.
A freshman that I think gets too much attention is Drake. He is undoubtedly a great lyricist, but he doesn't have swag and he cannot sing despite numerous attempts. Sure he has put out a great mix tape, but what about Big Seans mixtape "UKNOWBIGSEAN." I found “UKNOWBIGSEAN to be better than every mix tape Drake has released. I think Drake is riding off of a couple hit songs and the little power Young Money Ent. has... (Please do not compare Young Money Ent. to the early 2000 Roc-A-Fella, they are nowhere near). I think that he still has some growing to do, but I am still looking forward to his album. [No Hate]
Newly released artists are also putting out quality albums. Some of my favorite albums of 2009 are: Ryan Leslie - Ryan Leslie, Keri Hilson - In a Perfect World, Chrisette Michele - Epiphany, all debut albums. I am glad that I can actually listen to new quality music. I’m upset that the generic Hip Hop songs get more attention from the media than original ones, but that’s the business.
**I’m also waiting on The Blue Print 3, which I believe will be the best album of the year (just a prediction).**
To end this entry here are the mix tapes I discussed. Enjoy and thank you 2009 for being so kind to Hip Hop and my eardrums.
[CLICK PICTURE TO DOWNLOAD MIXTAPE]
Monday, May 25, 2009
Visit to the hood...
After seeing this I immediately thought about what my mom would always tell me, there is someone who has it worse than me. Sometimes I get upset and think that I have it tough or that I wish I had something better, but at the end of the day I have to realize that I have a great life. There are people who struggle way more than me and I wish I can help them all, but there is only so much one person can do.
I talked to my friends and gave them some words of inspiration. I stressed how important it is to go back to school and get an education.
"My life is sweeter than a honey bun"