Legacy of Tears

Looking around at all the foulness in the media lately, I was thinking of writing a book about the wickedness of the human heart. I even came up with a cool title for it, “Depth of Depravity.” However the more I pondered on the idea, I honestly wouldn’t know where to begin.

When I examine my own heart, it’s enough to scare anybody. I think that’s the case for most of us, but the dynamics have changed. Our eyes have adjusted to the darkness. We accept things as normal that should make us feel ashamed as a country; we’ve forgotten how to blush.

Overall Americans used to be on the same page in terms of morality. We enjoyed a, “community ethic.” where everybody knew the difference between right and wrong. Those days are over, which makes reading people a lot more challenging, and dangerous.

Nobody’s perfect, but ask those who know me and they’ll tell you, I’m one of the good guys. What about the other team?

If we’re truly honest with ourselves . . . goodness.

They used to say twenty or so years ago, that at any given moment there were at least a hundred serial killers walking around, living among us. I wonder what those numbers would look like today?

I’ve made many poor choices in my life, decisions that still affect me in many respects all these years later. Growing up in the chaos I was forced to call, “home” certainly didn’t help (long story). Nevertheless I took ownership of those choices, a skill sorely lacking in American culture. As a result I enjoy my freedom, I have a good relationship with my children, I’m relatively healthy, I have a roof over my head . . . there are consequences for good behavior as well as bad.

But my God what are we handing down to these kids?!

Braille — Changed Hearts

Change Musik New Video Release!

I’ve been an artist and a promoter of Christian hip hop for a while now, but I’ve been out of the game for a few years. I had a bit of success as an artist but my favorite roll betwixt the two has been promotion; pointing to cats who truly love our kids, that are creating excellence.

One such artist in particular here locally in middle Tennessee is a guy named David Manning and his group Change Musik.

I used to do outreach events. We’d have dancers, graffiti artists, free grocery and mixtape giveaways, music downloads, etc . . . but David is a barber by trade. He used to give free fades before his performance.

It spoke volumes to me.

His group just came out with a new video. I know, I know, “You’re just trying to promote.” True, but it goes deeper than that.

Our culture is veering out of control, mainly because our youth are craving authenticity.

Like my son says, “Keepin it real is a lifestyle.”

David Manning and Steven North are part of the solution.

Click here don’t kid yourself

Hip Hop is More Than Music

IT’S A LIFESTYLE –

Storylines, streetvibes and venomous rhymes (the forgotten saga)

Rappers are probably the most exploited group of artists in history. Folks who’ve never tasted the pleasure of havin’ to dig their own grave are pretty clueless as to what it means to really struggle out here and are str8 intrigued by it..enter the hip hop fascistnation.

Humans afraid of what we don’t understand and rap gives everybody biggie and small (sorry lol) a birds eye view into the lifestyle of the abused, neglected and otherwise dejected. It’s kinda like a sick and twisted media freak show with benefits.

Although a lot of them bark in their rhymes about the foulness that they’re orange agents paid ’em to spit, that’s not necessarily how it’s done per say. Sometimes it’s needed to get a point across no doubt; but when you hear ’em rapping about “rims”, “money”, “bi%ches” and “crack” on a regular..rest assured, it’s probably just paid industry hype, not real hop.

I like the realness factor personally.

Some portray that cataclysmic flow, some keep it strictly religious and family friendly. Regardless of radio play don’t get it twisted. Real hop is about culture and stories, it’s about keepin’ it real, no fakes, strictly legit.

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the whole subject; but one things for sure, hip hop is more than just music.

It was born on the Eastcoast, there’s been a lotta changes since then. The industry has taken on the self appointed task of redefining it’s essence. You can see where that got us.

That said, thanks to the hard work of past timeless patriarchs and fans of the craft it’s become a worldwide phenomenon and people are still digging the oldschool elementals.

Real hop ain’t goin’ anywhere.

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Another hip hop sabbatical

Keepin it real is how we do

My deepspace mind is always on the lookout for ear candy. It’s part of my makeup, deciphering heat is my MO. I really don’t have much time for mediocrity no matter what time it is.

Heat seeking is a full time gig in and of itself.

My flavor is that eastcoast phenominositorial; but if you’ been payin attention you already know that. It’s not what you hear on the radio, some may call it underground..I call it flavorishish (I’m about to rank for that word lol).

I appreciate the effort of some emcees; but I can’t put it on blast unless they understand the elemental principles.

Another thing I look for is official videos, unfortunately its just not an option all the time; but it’s all good. As long as it’s available, I’m usually on it.

There’s some artists from the dirrty section that I can’t help but bark about. Derek is one of ’em. He’s got a loooong history of collaboration and manic raps. 90% of what he does is absolutely authentikated, I can’t help but display his verocitorical melody. Look him up and see for yourself.

Like I said, keepin it real is what we do..jussayin.

Hip hop is more than radio play, it’s a lifestyle, it’s about stories, experiences, organic tapestry..don’t get it twisted. Thanks for your time, have a good one.

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