Listen to 'Battlecry...Phone Effect (Unfinished Version)' by Independent Media
http://bln.kr/WH8/Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
"CATS JUST BE RAPPING: FLAWS & ALL" aka NEW OLD MATERIAL!!!
Musically speaking...
Here's a project composed of old, and slightly new, material. As the title suggests, it's chocked full of rapping and rhyme scheme goodness of both the good and bad sound quality variety. It's been a while since we've accomplished a complete group project, so I figured this stuff could stand to be released simply because I doubt any of it will be re-visited. Whatever the case, I hope that you'll find at least one track that you can put on repeat and play out for your family and friends for the holidays and beyond. ENJOY!!!
--- ygb
Here's a project composed of old, and slightly new, material. As the title suggests, it's chocked full of rapping and rhyme scheme goodness of both the good and bad sound quality variety. It's been a while since we've accomplished a complete group project, so I figured this stuff could stand to be released simply because I doubt any of it will be re-visited. Whatever the case, I hope that you'll find at least one track that you can put on repeat and play out for your family and friends for the holidays and beyond. ENJOY!!!
--- ygb
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Teller
So long to the old way of life, and rationale, I sit alone late at night thinking I have to tell, something or somebody, pad, person, or verse, see I have purpose, it hurts, when you ask for, things to take place, but can’t, sat, waited for the longest of times, focused noticed that I’m, the things that they say, I was, I now realize and know that I am, I told it to them the people I help, I say then, ” why not embrace it, and receive it myself?”, poppycock, really thinking that I needed no help, proceeded like, “who needs them?”, seeing that they’re leaving oh well, go tell, a friend she believes the season had fell, upon a star, daydreaming, how I’m deep in a spell, it’s written, across my face and when you read it tells, the truth, and the truth is, I was fond of those, but I couldn’t reciprocate, hit the gate, it was time to go, re-illustrate, the feeling can’t, the design is gone, did it anyway sit and wait, now I’m trying to hone, my skills, so it’s at a level you seek along with this retreat I’ll practice impeccable speech, one thing I can honestly say, I used defense mechanisms, to cope with the problems I face…so until I can sympathize, I will never fully understand, the fact I’ve been living lies…
Monday, November 8, 2010
Miscellaneous verse from (hopefully) soon-to-come project pt.3
Musically speaking...
Do What It Do (rough demo) by youngiftednblack
This a warning for any lady interested, I got issues, issues that you ain’t into, and, you shouldn’t get involved with me and my mess, cause, me and my best friend are me and my ex
It’s in your best interest to pay attention, cause if you’re interested in me you might just pay admission, to a crazy life, now it ain’t like I ain’t tried to make it right, but I paid the price messing around with this lady I can’t exactly get away from, see, she’s kinda like a high school sweetheart, meaning we messed around but I liked other people, so I dated them, and she was sitting on the side, didn’t give her my undivided attention, but she still popped up uninvited to listen to my relationship woes, and then her face glowed, and then we’re up all night making figure eights, oh, boy, and I can’t get away, no, she’s always on my mind when I finish great poems, it’s kinda like she knew that I was finna make flows, so she decided to ride even if it ain’t on, on me, oh my, see, we real cool, but it really won’t fly, kicking it with her, when I’m supposed to be with you, cause check it, you’ll always feel you’re coming in second
--- ygb
Do What It Do (rough demo) by youngiftednblack
This a warning for any lady interested, I got issues, issues that you ain’t into, and, you shouldn’t get involved with me and my mess, cause, me and my best friend are me and my ex
It’s in your best interest to pay attention, cause if you’re interested in me you might just pay admission, to a crazy life, now it ain’t like I ain’t tried to make it right, but I paid the price messing around with this lady I can’t exactly get away from, see, she’s kinda like a high school sweetheart, meaning we messed around but I liked other people, so I dated them, and she was sitting on the side, didn’t give her my undivided attention, but she still popped up uninvited to listen to my relationship woes, and then her face glowed, and then we’re up all night making figure eights, oh, boy, and I can’t get away, no, she’s always on my mind when I finish great poems, it’s kinda like she knew that I was finna make flows, so she decided to ride even if it ain’t on, on me, oh my, see, we real cool, but it really won’t fly, kicking it with her, when I’m supposed to be with you, cause check it, you’ll always feel you’re coming in second
--- ygb
Miscellaneous verse from (hopefully) soon-to-come project pt.2
Musically speaking...
4AM (rough demo) by youngiftednblack
It’s 4 o’clock, I’m awake, you know that I’m probably playing video games or recording the final take, more like the second option, but know that I gotta wait, cause 4 of us gotta say whatever the verse is, so we gotta g-g-go, til we showing up outta state, and blowing them out the place, the audience standing, “so foreign, they outta place,” at least that’s what they think til we undoubtedly showing them how we play, got them wondering, "yo, why didn’t we pay more for this show, cause these cats are more than I take,” so why not bottle it up and pour it out on your plate in the morning for your breakfast and sort it out for the day, got more of it by the weight, just show us where to drop it off, “either by the door or just throw it behind the gate,” oh by the way, the first serving is free, cause we know you’ll want more, second orders are on the freight
--- ygb
4AM (rough demo) by youngiftednblack
It’s 4 o’clock, I’m awake, you know that I’m probably playing video games or recording the final take, more like the second option, but know that I gotta wait, cause 4 of us gotta say whatever the verse is, so we gotta g-g-go, til we showing up outta state, and blowing them out the place, the audience standing, “so foreign, they outta place,” at least that’s what they think til we undoubtedly showing them how we play, got them wondering, "yo, why didn’t we pay more for this show, cause these cats are more than I take,” so why not bottle it up and pour it out on your plate in the morning for your breakfast and sort it out for the day, got more of it by the weight, just show us where to drop it off, “either by the door or just throw it behind the gate,” oh by the way, the first serving is free, cause we know you’ll want more, second orders are on the freight
--- ygb
Miscellaneous verse from (hopefully) soon-to-come project pt.1
Musically speaking...
Thoughts (rough demo) by youngiftednblack
I just, I just, I just gotta do it
Take it to the next level, high as I can move it
Got a lot to prove, so not a lot to do
But to just do it, I just, I just gotta do it
I just, I just, I just gotta do it, so you can follow, follow, follow all my movements, and see how I, how I, how I write the truest, so I can find my, find my spot up in the music, and that is why I'm, why I'm trying not to lose it, cause if I ever did I'd be forgot with no conclusion, and that is not a, not a option that I'm choosing, and even though I'm a product, product of influence, I embrace the best parts cause that's how I got so fluent, speak the language that they cypher so I know just what I'm doing, but I gotta keep it moving, cause the bottom is the ruins, so I'm aiming for the top, get the highest honors, but it's not as easy as it sounds without a high amount of units, so really what's the point if you're out before you knew it, got everyone laughing at how you blew it, but if that were the case, this beat, I wouldn't bother writing to it
--- ygb
Thoughts (rough demo) by youngiftednblack
I just, I just, I just gotta do it
Take it to the next level, high as I can move it
Got a lot to prove, so not a lot to do
But to just do it, I just, I just gotta do it
I just, I just, I just gotta do it, so you can follow, follow, follow all my movements, and see how I, how I, how I write the truest, so I can find my, find my spot up in the music, and that is why I'm, why I'm trying not to lose it, cause if I ever did I'd be forgot with no conclusion, and that is not a, not a option that I'm choosing, and even though I'm a product, product of influence, I embrace the best parts cause that's how I got so fluent, speak the language that they cypher so I know just what I'm doing, but I gotta keep it moving, cause the bottom is the ruins, so I'm aiming for the top, get the highest honors, but it's not as easy as it sounds without a high amount of units, so really what's the point if you're out before you knew it, got everyone laughing at how you blew it, but if that were the case, this beat, I wouldn't bother writing to it
--- ygb
Monday, October 25, 2010
'The Life' by Independent Media ft. Miz Naki
Listen to 'The Life' by Independent Media ft. Miz Naki
http://bln.kr/R86/Wednesday, October 13, 2010
NEW MUSIC PREVIEW 2!
Musically speaking...
This particular joint is nothing special, just a little rappity-rap-rap as usual. Actually, once again, if you know anything about us or have listened to our music before, you should know that we excel at the art of simply rapping; however, stylistic approach, rhyme schemes, extended metaphors all come into play in our camp. So not only do you get to enjoy some dope rappity-rap-rap, but if you pay attention, you might just catch how it was mapped out as more than simply rapping. All things considered...here's the verse...
Took Her Curls Out preview demo by youngiftednblack
Baring it all, booty butt naked, soul exposed from the sequence of flows I’m creating, if you trying to jump on, better hold on cause I’m shaking the foundation, groundbreaking, the road that I’m paving, highway to Heaven, get better with every second of every minute I’m in it, so check the weapon cause my record reads, “forever, he’s winning,” so he cleverly finish lines, so when you taking second you can tell that he did it, and he studied English so he’s a cunning linguist, lips, teeth, tip of tongue, call it cunnilingus, performing Saturday Night Live, my reputation precedes me, I C. Walken like Colonel Angus, trying to earn a name with how I flirt with the H.E.R. that came with that skirt and I know I can’t quit, so I turn the game up, then I huddle, play this, made her fumble, then I scored, when I heard her say this
--- ygb
This particular joint is nothing special, just a little rappity-rap-rap as usual. Actually, once again, if you know anything about us or have listened to our music before, you should know that we excel at the art of simply rapping; however, stylistic approach, rhyme schemes, extended metaphors all come into play in our camp. So not only do you get to enjoy some dope rappity-rap-rap, but if you pay attention, you might just catch how it was mapped out as more than simply rapping. All things considered...here's the verse...
Took Her Curls Out preview demo by youngiftednblack
Baring it all, booty butt naked, soul exposed from the sequence of flows I’m creating, if you trying to jump on, better hold on cause I’m shaking the foundation, groundbreaking, the road that I’m paving, highway to Heaven, get better with every second of every minute I’m in it, so check the weapon cause my record reads, “forever, he’s winning,” so he cleverly finish lines, so when you taking second you can tell that he did it, and he studied English so he’s a cunning linguist, lips, teeth, tip of tongue, call it cunnilingus, performing Saturday Night Live, my reputation precedes me, I C. Walken like Colonel Angus, trying to earn a name with how I flirt with the H.E.R. that came with that skirt and I know I can’t quit, so I turn the game up, then I huddle, play this, made her fumble, then I scored, when I heard her say this
--- ygb
NEW MUSIC PREVIEW 1!
Musically speaking...
Here's the first of several previews of what's taking place over here at YGB Inc.. Unfortunately, I only rendered my verse because I don't know if Sir Charleston and Mr. Infallible (shouts to the Co-Chancellor of Creative, YAYAYEE!!!) are satisfied with how their verses sound in order to be previewed. If you know anything about the gentlemen of Independent Media, it shouldn't be too hard to determine who came up with the concept of getting with women. The twist of the track is that we aren't actually successful in our attempts, and therefore, are telling stories of courtship failure! But, such is life, eh fellas?
Keep Dreamin preview demo by youngiftednblack
Back in high school, I was a blind fool, thinking I could get with this girl, such a cutie, dark skin, long hair, with a touch of Rudy from the Cosby show, I’m like godly, whoa, I know I probably won’t, but I’ma try before, it’s too late, or she snatched up, unfortunately, it seemed, the more I approached, the more she backed up, but I had back up, everybody knew that I was into her, it was a fact cause I kicked it with her girls, hoping the messages got back to her, so at track practice I would act up, trying to impress, but got the opposite effect, cause girls only like the cats that win "best dressed," not the class clown cause that’s how you end "just friends," but what can I expect, she wanted nothing but the best, but I wondered what was under that track jumper and them sweats
--- ygb
Here's the first of several previews of what's taking place over here at YGB Inc.. Unfortunately, I only rendered my verse because I don't know if Sir Charleston and Mr. Infallible (shouts to the Co-Chancellor of Creative, YAYAYEE!!!) are satisfied with how their verses sound in order to be previewed. If you know anything about the gentlemen of Independent Media, it shouldn't be too hard to determine who came up with the concept of getting with women. The twist of the track is that we aren't actually successful in our attempts, and therefore, are telling stories of courtship failure! But, such is life, eh fellas?
Keep Dreamin preview demo by youngiftednblack
Back in high school, I was a blind fool, thinking I could get with this girl, such a cutie, dark skin, long hair, with a touch of Rudy from the Cosby show, I’m like godly, whoa, I know I probably won’t, but I’ma try before, it’s too late, or she snatched up, unfortunately, it seemed, the more I approached, the more she backed up, but I had back up, everybody knew that I was into her, it was a fact cause I kicked it with her girls, hoping the messages got back to her, so at track practice I would act up, trying to impress, but got the opposite effect, cause girls only like the cats that win "best dressed," not the class clown cause that’s how you end "just friends," but what can I expect, she wanted nothing but the best, but I wondered what was under that track jumper and them sweats
--- ygb
GUESS WHO'S BACK...BACK AGAIN....
Intimately speaking...
August 31st...the last time anything was posted here...such a shame. And even before then, the posts gradually became few and far between due to the excitement of blogging going down in stock; it wasn't as profitable as first imagined. SO BE IT!!! You know what, I'm gonna leave it at that because I have a tendency to go on and on about the same thing that could be summed up in less than a paragraph. What I'm trying to say is that my presence here has returned and the music is ready to be written, recorded and posted (and subsequently listened to).
Now that the music's out of the way, there should also be some clarifications (and subliminal shots taken)...the blog will be used (at least by ygb) within the realm of appropriate posts. These "appropriate" posts include: old music, new music, new versions of old music, any pictures/video (coming soon, thanks to our Financier/Elder of the Likeminds, E.D.IELM) and anything else music-related. There will no longer be any posts with hidden undertones of jealousy, spite, resentment, jabs being taken, calling anyone out, etc. etc. etc.. Besides, that's what the music's for, so if you listen to it, you'll know what's going on already anyway.
Now, with all that being said, this (re)introduction is just the first of a number of things that will be posted by day's end...so stay tuned.
--- ygb
August 31st...the last time anything was posted here...such a shame. And even before then, the posts gradually became few and far between due to the excitement of blogging going down in stock; it wasn't as profitable as first imagined. SO BE IT!!! You know what, I'm gonna leave it at that because I have a tendency to go on and on about the same thing that could be summed up in less than a paragraph. What I'm trying to say is that my presence here has returned and the music is ready to be written, recorded and posted (and subsequently listened to).
Now that the music's out of the way, there should also be some clarifications (and subliminal shots taken)...the blog will be used (at least by ygb) within the realm of appropriate posts. These "appropriate" posts include: old music, new music, new versions of old music, any pictures/video (coming soon, thanks to our Financier/Elder of the Likeminds, E.D.IELM) and anything else music-related. There will no longer be any posts with hidden undertones of jealousy, spite, resentment, jabs being taken, calling anyone out, etc. etc. etc.. Besides, that's what the music's for, so if you listen to it, you'll know what's going on already anyway.
Now, with all that being said, this (re)introduction is just the first of a number of things that will be posted by day's end...so stay tuned.
--- ygb
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Random Words Pt.II
This instrumental, had to use it again, would be foolish if it, didn’t talk of them and me and you being (ha, ha) friends!, flicking through images, reminiscing on days passed, I get to your picture then, I giggle amazed at, the resemblance, they have, they differ in ways vast, discipline, can’t dag, too silly I may laugh, just look at that face sad, tempted to say DAD! I’m watching my steps, for those lips, cause they may drag, a movie, some popcorn, a pallet relaxing of the floor, how could I ask something more? my heart crushed and torn, but our love will force, the source, to glow, so it’s grow in abundance or, kill me softly, still these talks we, have on a regular, I feel she’s lost thee, laughs that I shared with her, reveal these thoughts speak, ask her to bear with the, stress the that I endure, it’s fact that I care for her, but it’s best that I live pure, attacking my character, says that you lend your, energies, to intervene, and if anything, pretty please love, please, "say that I just me!", let the record show, if effects me ever so, calmly?!?, of all things, didn’t wanna let HER go, but I did and I’m sorry, and now it’s hard seeing, we are no longer within an arm’s reach, so on we go, to the episode, where the one man army has to step alone, do I regret it no! I just tell her yo, the role you played and to what extent you will never know…
Friday, August 27, 2010
10 yrs
Day 1:
First and foremost I’m here to give thanks, to those who rekindled the flame, to help me remember those lost days, the misconceptions, what a difference a talk made, reminiscing, on when I jitted across stage, man did they all rave, hanging with ya’ll takes me back to the classrooms and when I ran through the hallways, smacking the clocks, though my actions were not, rambunctious, it still seemed to happened a lot, I had to craft something that would have love which adds exponentially to the reactions I got, seeing everybody who showed up, pose for, the photographer, who’s loading the, camera capturing shots, memories, give me a minute please this here’s weird, man how time flies, can’t believe it’s been 10 yrs, let’s make a toast to the fact we still here and still breathing, to build rapport is the real reason, we come together, not to mention us as kids teasing, the have-nots, but never think that it has stopped… ha, ha, which sends the message, you know what? We’re big kids no question, even as grown-ups, seeing it’s so much, strife we could gripe about, let’s try, to enjoy this day and night we out, the best times, we celebrated, so elated how, we left right, where we started and we made it wow…clap to rhythms drum, salutations, to the class of the millennium, vowed to stay in, touch, and so, on day 2, my contacts I will give to them…
Day 2:
Now, it was relayed to me the day would begin at 1, so I’ll leave then by maybe 3 and some, didn’t show for the boat ride, so I, thought to myself this picnic bout to be dope why, wouldn’t they come? I can sympathize with 30 something, but this time it’s only 5 bucks, and it’s just my luck, I get there and see no one, cause I’m the, first to arrive but, I had to leave, to seek a store, cause she of course, was bringing, nothing more than that but beef and pork, at the picnic, got to witness you with your children, bittersweet moment, cause mine are elsewhere, those flames I couldn’t keep’em lit, and I don’t see it fit, to mention no names, if you reading this, receiving it, thanks to those, who didn’t graduate with us, but they came along, and I can understand why some would be reluctant hang, stuck in the same, position, essentially nothing has changed, if I worked with someone or I saw them every day, I would purposely stall and even hesitate, and would not get involved, you can see it in my waist, that I’m chunky and flawed, so I’m thinking that I’ll wait, until the next one is called, but by then it’ll be too late, see I’m ugly and bald, or my egos in the way, so, nothing is resolved, so neither shows their face, leaving umpteen calls, let’s proceed on with the day…now ok look, here’s my email (mrelmjr@yahoo.com) blogspot (ygbstudentoflife.blogspot.com) and I’ll soon create a facebook, ha, ha, I may be stretching it though, you have a better chance of getting a text on yo phone, it’s been signed sealed delivered plus it came with a kiss, the way cadence laid, in ways it may not make any sense, but I made it stay in place, for me say it again, I’m giving thanks and praise away the inspiration for this…YOU!
First and foremost I’m here to give thanks, to those who rekindled the flame, to help me remember those lost days, the misconceptions, what a difference a talk made, reminiscing, on when I jitted across stage, man did they all rave, hanging with ya’ll takes me back to the classrooms and when I ran through the hallways, smacking the clocks, though my actions were not, rambunctious, it still seemed to happened a lot, I had to craft something that would have love which adds exponentially to the reactions I got, seeing everybody who showed up, pose for, the photographer, who’s loading the, camera capturing shots, memories, give me a minute please this here’s weird, man how time flies, can’t believe it’s been 10 yrs, let’s make a toast to the fact we still here and still breathing, to build rapport is the real reason, we come together, not to mention us as kids teasing, the have-nots, but never think that it has stopped… ha, ha, which sends the message, you know what? We’re big kids no question, even as grown-ups, seeing it’s so much, strife we could gripe about, let’s try, to enjoy this day and night we out, the best times, we celebrated, so elated how, we left right, where we started and we made it wow…clap to rhythms drum, salutations, to the class of the millennium, vowed to stay in, touch, and so, on day 2, my contacts I will give to them…
Day 2:
Now, it was relayed to me the day would begin at 1, so I’ll leave then by maybe 3 and some, didn’t show for the boat ride, so I, thought to myself this picnic bout to be dope why, wouldn’t they come? I can sympathize with 30 something, but this time it’s only 5 bucks, and it’s just my luck, I get there and see no one, cause I’m the, first to arrive but, I had to leave, to seek a store, cause she of course, was bringing, nothing more than that but beef and pork, at the picnic, got to witness you with your children, bittersweet moment, cause mine are elsewhere, those flames I couldn’t keep’em lit, and I don’t see it fit, to mention no names, if you reading this, receiving it, thanks to those, who didn’t graduate with us, but they came along, and I can understand why some would be reluctant hang, stuck in the same, position, essentially nothing has changed, if I worked with someone or I saw them every day, I would purposely stall and even hesitate, and would not get involved, you can see it in my waist, that I’m chunky and flawed, so I’m thinking that I’ll wait, until the next one is called, but by then it’ll be too late, see I’m ugly and bald, or my egos in the way, so, nothing is resolved, so neither shows their face, leaving umpteen calls, let’s proceed on with the day…now ok look, here’s my email (mrelmjr@yahoo.com) blogspot (ygbstudentoflife.blogspot.com) and I’ll soon create a facebook, ha, ha, I may be stretching it though, you have a better chance of getting a text on yo phone, it’s been signed sealed delivered plus it came with a kiss, the way cadence laid, in ways it may not make any sense, but I made it stay in place, for me say it again, I’m giving thanks and praise away the inspiration for this…YOU!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Random Words
Seek refuge in a tablet to set my soul free; difficult to fathom, nothing happens unless it’s on me, this shadowy adversary, after me, said he would hassle me, if I’m caught relaxing or even half asleep, so naturally, I’m on my P’s and Q’s, I have to be to keep my cool, I rap to beats while I sing the blues, she mad at me, cause I think of you, whenever, capturing the sweetest tunes, never, ask for me to choose, I tell her, in secret, you’re a match for me I’m losing whether, it’s to being you, work, or actually pursuing endeavors, then it hurts, the fact I could lose you ever/lasting pain ensues this fella, what I have to do is let her, be…but it leaves me by my lonesome, I see, too many reasons that I need and want her, agreed, that she serene pleased I got know one, emcee, who’s King that she indeed has come close ta, but we…cause of decree, will both go from, beings, in the physical to meeting where we post stuff, most of, my energy is leaving when I want ta, stay, but I can’t, slay this feeling, I love and hate, amongst all things I wanna state, you’ve come to play, a significant role, wo(man) you’re something great, to each other on each other mustn’t wait,so peace love I wanna say, my farewells hey...so long darling!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Journal Entry #1
Intimately/Musically speaking...
I was told by one Sonny Bono that I've perfected the journal-entry style of rhyme writing; hence the title. With that being said, I won't give much foreword but to say that it's relatively self-explanatory.
Find My Soul by youngiftednblack
Lyrics:
Lately, I’ve been trying to figure out my purpose, feeling worthless cause I’m not working, I’m only going through the motions, wording thoughts and emotions spoken over beats hoping it’s heard, but alas, it’s for nothing, cause when I showed it, she responded leave her alone, and another is going off when we speak on the phone, and my brother makes late night trips so I’m sleeping alone, in his apartment, that doesn’t quite seem to be home, so no wonder you can only find me deep in these poems, communication skills lacking from this retreat that I’m on, can’t seem to reach beyond me when I zone, see, I can show my teeth when I’m on-stage, but when the curtain’s drawn, I’m just as weak as I’m strong, or seem to be when I know, they look to me for that glow, of confidence, but I’m not sure where to find it, so, I walk through the dark trying to keep my feet to the floor, who knows when this will subside, the deepest of lows
I just need some time alone, to find my soul, and I just wanna work this out, but I can’t seem to do it, on my own
Mapping out the placement, of the voices and the faces, I need to start questioning the choices that I’m making, and how can I be honest with you, I can’t even be honest with me, so I try to step out my shoes, to see the point of the picture, painted, none of it fiction, all truth, so I look away, cause I don’t wanna be witness to all of my faults, all of the awful thoughts you have about me, all of it brought on by all of my tall, shortcomings, and the fact is it’s evident, we’re all searching for some relevance, cause it’s better when you’re needed and wanted than when you need it and want it, no one wants to plead and beg, please, keep me, I’m worth it, and although it seems I’m speaking to another, truthfully, I’m saying this, for my own sake, so when the tears form as I compose this, I know it means more than I’ll ever know, as I feel my soul shake
--- ygb
I was told by one Sonny Bono that I've perfected the journal-entry style of rhyme writing; hence the title. With that being said, I won't give much foreword but to say that it's relatively self-explanatory.
Find My Soul by youngiftednblack
Lyrics:
Lately, I’ve been trying to figure out my purpose, feeling worthless cause I’m not working, I’m only going through the motions, wording thoughts and emotions spoken over beats hoping it’s heard, but alas, it’s for nothing, cause when I showed it, she responded leave her alone, and another is going off when we speak on the phone, and my brother makes late night trips so I’m sleeping alone, in his apartment, that doesn’t quite seem to be home, so no wonder you can only find me deep in these poems, communication skills lacking from this retreat that I’m on, can’t seem to reach beyond me when I zone, see, I can show my teeth when I’m on-stage, but when the curtain’s drawn, I’m just as weak as I’m strong, or seem to be when I know, they look to me for that glow, of confidence, but I’m not sure where to find it, so, I walk through the dark trying to keep my feet to the floor, who knows when this will subside, the deepest of lows
I just need some time alone, to find my soul, and I just wanna work this out, but I can’t seem to do it, on my own
Mapping out the placement, of the voices and the faces, I need to start questioning the choices that I’m making, and how can I be honest with you, I can’t even be honest with me, so I try to step out my shoes, to see the point of the picture, painted, none of it fiction, all truth, so I look away, cause I don’t wanna be witness to all of my faults, all of the awful thoughts you have about me, all of it brought on by all of my tall, shortcomings, and the fact is it’s evident, we’re all searching for some relevance, cause it’s better when you’re needed and wanted than when you need it and want it, no one wants to plead and beg, please, keep me, I’m worth it, and although it seems I’m speaking to another, truthfully, I’m saying this, for my own sake, so when the tears form as I compose this, I know it means more than I’ll ever know, as I feel my soul shake
--- ygb
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
"..both waiting for an honest invitation...to rectify the situation..."
Intimately speaking...
There have been a lot of feelings flying back and forth between various parties within the circle here at Young, Gifted and Black Inc., and even a few feelings from external sources. Many people have felt: wronged, hurt, scorned, shut out, misused and abused etc. (you get the picture). The question is, WHY? I can't speak for everyone and their situations (however, I'm about to), but I can only imagine that it's due to a lack of communication. And when I say communication, I mean in every sense of the word, from the grand explanation of one's wrong doing, to figuring out where wires got crossed, to the very simple, sincere apology. The problem with this is that some of us don't know how to communicate effectively.
I know that I can, however, I also know that I don't always do so, especially when necessary, but I know I will (which implies that I need to at some point in the near future (which also implies that it may just be overdue)). Unfortunately, it's selfish of me to make someone that feels wronged by me wait for an apology; which ultimately makes me even more the bad guy. But, given that effective is the operative word in regard to the way in which I'm discussing communication, I have taken it upon myself to be just that in the best way that I know how. "How is that?", you ask...if you don't know by now, then you just don't know us at YGB!
Some people have accused me of talking in circles, meaning that I often repeat myself and possibly confuse listeners; a quality of which I am well aware (and proud). It doesn't hurt to make sure that every point is covered, every implication is discussed, and every loose end is tied up. I want to make a flawless point, meaning I've already pointed out the flaws so that it's apparent that I've thought thoroughly of what it is I'm thinking, and in turn, saying. This character trait may very well be my tragic flaw (along with others if you ask some people), but I own up to it because it allows me to carefully evalutate, articulate and discuss very complex thoughts and experiences. In other words, it is the fancy philosophical rhetoric that I use in order to explain why I may or may not be right or wrong, and no matter what, at the end of the day, I understand WHY it is that I think the way that I do. However, it is also the reason why it takes me a month to have a long, overdue conversation with a friend about aforementioned feelings of being hurt and done wrong.
I'm not completely sure what my point is, nor am I sure what it initially was, but I feel like now, as I'm thinking of what to type next, I have been trying to construct an argument in order to explain (i.e. "justify") current circumstances. I don't know...whatever...yeah, I'm done.
--- ygb
There have been a lot of feelings flying back and forth between various parties within the circle here at Young, Gifted and Black Inc., and even a few feelings from external sources. Many people have felt: wronged, hurt, scorned, shut out, misused and abused etc. (you get the picture). The question is, WHY? I can't speak for everyone and their situations (however, I'm about to), but I can only imagine that it's due to a lack of communication. And when I say communication, I mean in every sense of the word, from the grand explanation of one's wrong doing, to figuring out where wires got crossed, to the very simple, sincere apology. The problem with this is that some of us don't know how to communicate effectively.
I know that I can, however, I also know that I don't always do so, especially when necessary, but I know I will (which implies that I need to at some point in the near future (which also implies that it may just be overdue)). Unfortunately, it's selfish of me to make someone that feels wronged by me wait for an apology; which ultimately makes me even more the bad guy. But, given that effective is the operative word in regard to the way in which I'm discussing communication, I have taken it upon myself to be just that in the best way that I know how. "How is that?", you ask...if you don't know by now, then you just don't know us at YGB!
Some people have accused me of talking in circles, meaning that I often repeat myself and possibly confuse listeners; a quality of which I am well aware (and proud). It doesn't hurt to make sure that every point is covered, every implication is discussed, and every loose end is tied up. I want to make a flawless point, meaning I've already pointed out the flaws so that it's apparent that I've thought thoroughly of what it is I'm thinking, and in turn, saying. This character trait may very well be my tragic flaw (along with others if you ask some people), but I own up to it because it allows me to carefully evalutate, articulate and discuss very complex thoughts and experiences. In other words, it is the fancy philosophical rhetoric that I use in order to explain why I may or may not be right or wrong, and no matter what, at the end of the day, I understand WHY it is that I think the way that I do. However, it is also the reason why it takes me a month to have a long, overdue conversation with a friend about aforementioned feelings of being hurt and done wrong.
I'm not completely sure what my point is, nor am I sure what it initially was, but I feel like now, as I'm thinking of what to type next, I have been trying to construct an argument in order to explain (i.e. "justify") current circumstances. I don't know...whatever...yeah, I'm done.
--- ygb
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Yea...Uhh Hun.
Some of the lines in this rhyme were comprised of things that were actually said to me. I'm not about to give this grand explanation, the stuff in this verse is actually stupid to me, but then again alot of things are. Listen, I'm done, I'm at work right now, I have a lot of work to do, I wrote the verse, hopefully it speaks for itself.
Be upfront say what you feel but, when you don’t trust, that hate it will build up, can’t seem to wheel the, conversation down the right path, somehow become quite mad, now emphasis, placed down on how sensitive they sound, often times I can’t relate, but I often find that they can place, their head on my shoulder to lean on, step outside yourself, too nonchalant, but the motives to be strong, why keep on and on, with the same, speech when all along you’ve known for weeks, months, or years, each time you amongst ya peers, you find the answers, that you wanted to hear, but needed them verified by a complete stranger, when there it lied, within yourself but to seek that moment of truth you barely tried, and swearing I’m, not ya mans, or ya friend then where was I, when it came crashing down, funny acting now, but I’m there to try, to give helping hand, so gather round, all dispersed, who’s left but E.D? But Ima be, drama free, so Imma keep, ya name, from mouth, please don’t bother me, with how is he and how is she, if I was we, then I would see, it from their point but they forgot to speak…so now that he has stated verbatim, in rhyme, created the lines, but now I feel like I’ve wasted of time, get over yourself, lighten up, take the chill pill and overdose, we laugh, it’s nothing but a joke, so be mad, at other folks, we had ya back, and still do, but until you, learn to relax, you will lose, me as, that real dude, when she has eventful, things happen, give you, peace at the temple, you need that and feel soothed, so subtle I spoke, we all have been it, so what’s the difference in you being the butt of a joke, I’m appalled at all this arguing, Ima call you out on it, all in all, darling you a narcissist, now I’m off to it, my occupation, I got to say this, why is something so petty the topic of my conversation?
...I don't know but whatever.
This is the first installment, of something I hope to be short lived. Stay tuned for more after I have this sitdown...should be interesting to hear what's said.
Peace...and NOTHING but Love.
E.D.I ELM
Be upfront say what you feel but, when you don’t trust, that hate it will build up, can’t seem to wheel the, conversation down the right path, somehow become quite mad, now emphasis, placed down on how sensitive they sound, often times I can’t relate, but I often find that they can place, their head on my shoulder to lean on, step outside yourself, too nonchalant, but the motives to be strong, why keep on and on, with the same, speech when all along you’ve known for weeks, months, or years, each time you amongst ya peers, you find the answers, that you wanted to hear, but needed them verified by a complete stranger, when there it lied, within yourself but to seek that moment of truth you barely tried, and swearing I’m, not ya mans, or ya friend then where was I, when it came crashing down, funny acting now, but I’m there to try, to give helping hand, so gather round, all dispersed, who’s left but E.D? But Ima be, drama free, so Imma keep, ya name, from mouth, please don’t bother me, with how is he and how is she, if I was we, then I would see, it from their point but they forgot to speak…so now that he has stated verbatim, in rhyme, created the lines, but now I feel like I’ve wasted of time, get over yourself, lighten up, take the chill pill and overdose, we laugh, it’s nothing but a joke, so be mad, at other folks, we had ya back, and still do, but until you, learn to relax, you will lose, me as, that real dude, when she has eventful, things happen, give you, peace at the temple, you need that and feel soothed, so subtle I spoke, we all have been it, so what’s the difference in you being the butt of a joke, I’m appalled at all this arguing, Ima call you out on it, all in all, darling you a narcissist, now I’m off to it, my occupation, I got to say this, why is something so petty the topic of my conversation?
...I don't know but whatever.
This is the first installment, of something I hope to be short lived. Stay tuned for more after I have this sitdown...should be interesting to hear what's said.
Peace...and NOTHING but Love.
E.D.I ELM
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Recent Works
Musically speaking...
Recently, I've been pondering a number of things relating to male and female relationships (see post entitled 'Nature vs. Nuture) that have come from various circumstances to which I've played a part or been a witness. Fortunately, these same thoughts and experiences have provided me with some really good material. So without further adieu, I present to you...umm...my most recently written stuffs:
The first piece, 'The Meaning':
Keeping with tradition, I find that I’m sleeping with the women, that love me most, toll taken, cause I’m not willing to reciprocate the feeling, so my friendships get blurred when I’m chilling with a different, lady, see, I thought my position was a given, but now it’s obvious, there’s no dipping without getting, wet, tears running, river in the making, so I’m sitting, intuition says leave it, let her shake it, but that’s easier said than done, especially when you’ve had the fun, and she feels she’s been had, can’t really tell her not to be upset just cause you don’t wanna answer the, questions, no hands are up, but that’s cause you know it takes two for this dance, so what am I to do when I start pulling my pants on up, and I’m walking outta the door with no romantic hug, and you sitting alone thinking, 'what the heck is the problem, why is it that we can’t become...' what you thought was us, but my thoughts are a product of my mind, not emotions, so your heart is crushed, then naturally, from the reaction we see, I’m the villain for not being what you ask me to be, but actually, I never masked my intentions of being an individual so passionately chasing the things I want with love not being one of them, at least for the moment, I know just what I wanna do, yes, and love, is what I wanna do when I’m not trying to balance my love and my love for you
The second piece, 'My Heart & I':
My heart and I, always at odds, we don’t see eye to eye, cause I think I’m a smarter guy, see, I look at it like this, til I’m living out a wish, there’s no sense in me trying to get a kiss, dismiss misses, I’m not tripping over this, cause if I want attention, I can get it from my mistress, but, he thinks I’m too smart for my own good, tries to remind me what it’s like to take flight with a nice young lady, be quiet, it’s no good, don’t dare tell me that without it I’m lonely, cause I’m not, and not only is that an excuse, it’s a poor one, so you gon have to try again, homie, and that he does with a familiar sound, fragrance from days past, brought to the here and now, then I’m caught with a feeling how it used to be, join forces with my senses and this is what they do to me, refresh thoughts that I thought I forgot, so it’s moving me in two or three directions, an old and a newer me, the question though is who to be
That's it, just wanted to share these with you since I haven't done much else lately.
--- ygb
Recently, I've been pondering a number of things relating to male and female relationships (see post entitled 'Nature vs. Nuture) that have come from various circumstances to which I've played a part or been a witness. Fortunately, these same thoughts and experiences have provided me with some really good material. So without further adieu, I present to you...umm...my most recently written stuffs:
The first piece, 'The Meaning':
Keeping with tradition, I find that I’m sleeping with the women, that love me most, toll taken, cause I’m not willing to reciprocate the feeling, so my friendships get blurred when I’m chilling with a different, lady, see, I thought my position was a given, but now it’s obvious, there’s no dipping without getting, wet, tears running, river in the making, so I’m sitting, intuition says leave it, let her shake it, but that’s easier said than done, especially when you’ve had the fun, and she feels she’s been had, can’t really tell her not to be upset just cause you don’t wanna answer the, questions, no hands are up, but that’s cause you know it takes two for this dance, so what am I to do when I start pulling my pants on up, and I’m walking outta the door with no romantic hug, and you sitting alone thinking, 'what the heck is the problem, why is it that we can’t become...' what you thought was us, but my thoughts are a product of my mind, not emotions, so your heart is crushed, then naturally, from the reaction we see, I’m the villain for not being what you ask me to be, but actually, I never masked my intentions of being an individual so passionately chasing the things I want with love not being one of them, at least for the moment, I know just what I wanna do, yes, and love, is what I wanna do when I’m not trying to balance my love and my love for you
The second piece, 'My Heart & I':
My heart and I, always at odds, we don’t see eye to eye, cause I think I’m a smarter guy, see, I look at it like this, til I’m living out a wish, there’s no sense in me trying to get a kiss, dismiss misses, I’m not tripping over this, cause if I want attention, I can get it from my mistress, but, he thinks I’m too smart for my own good, tries to remind me what it’s like to take flight with a nice young lady, be quiet, it’s no good, don’t dare tell me that without it I’m lonely, cause I’m not, and not only is that an excuse, it’s a poor one, so you gon have to try again, homie, and that he does with a familiar sound, fragrance from days past, brought to the here and now, then I’m caught with a feeling how it used to be, join forces with my senses and this is what they do to me, refresh thoughts that I thought I forgot, so it’s moving me in two or three directions, an old and a newer me, the question though is who to be
That's it, just wanted to share these with you since I haven't done much else lately.
--- ygb
Saturday, July 3, 2010
'Things' to Look Forward to...
Musically speaking...
There are some things in the making for us here at Independent Media Inc., and when I say things, I mean BIG things! Things that'll knock your socks off, things that'll knock your shoes off (in that order), and things that'll knock everyone's clothes off and have us showing each other how much we really care. These 'things', however, cannot be elaborated upon at the moment, just know that you'll enjoy them.
Also, in case you haven't noticed, there's been a new sampler posted off to the side for your listening enjoyment. It's a compilation of joints that have yet to be released (minus Slave 2 Dope), so they're all unfinished, but I can guarantee your wishes will be fulfilled. After all, that's what we do over here at IMI, grant listeners' wishes.
--- ygb
There are some things in the making for us here at Independent Media Inc., and when I say things, I mean BIG things! Things that'll knock your socks off, things that'll knock your shoes off (in that order), and things that'll knock everyone's clothes off and have us showing each other how much we really care. These 'things', however, cannot be elaborated upon at the moment, just know that you'll enjoy them.
Also, in case you haven't noticed, there's been a new sampler posted off to the side for your listening enjoyment. It's a compilation of joints that have yet to be released (minus Slave 2 Dope), so they're all unfinished, but I can guarantee your wishes will be fulfilled. After all, that's what we do over here at IMI, grant listeners' wishes.
--- ygb
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Nature vs. Nurture
Intimately speaking...
Dealing with emotions is always a very, very, very, veeeeeery sensitive circumstance. Allow me to repeat that, it is a VE-RY SEN-SI-TIVE circumstance. It's often said that women are emotional creatures while men are more logical thinkers - is this true, who knows? Do I think so...from life experience, YES; however, in conversation with lady friends of old and new, two points continue to be brought up:
1) It is within a woman's nature to nurture (hence the emotional abundance)
2) Men are just as logical as women are
If it is within a woman's nature to nurture (as stated by said lady/ies in said conversation(s)) then I think nature will run its course and the human interaction will take place according to that perspective. What is overlooked, though, is where the woman is attempting to nurture.
::pause::
This is the point at which my maleness takes full effect
::unpause::
Do not, once again, I repeat, DO NOT attempt to nurture a man (in the sense of maleness, not maturity, because that point can and will be argued if need be) that has not expressed any interest in wanting to be nurtured. Of course, the question is then begged, "What do you mean by nurturing?" Could a friendly gesture be perceived as nurturing...yes, anything can be perceived as anything, but it's not simply a matter of who's perceiving it, as much as it is a matter of why they're perceiving it as such.
If a man says that he has no desire to engage in an exclusive, intimate relationship with not only a particular woman, but women in general, and that fact has been clearly stated numerous times, why is it so surprising to find that he remains true to that sentiment despite any verbal, physical or otherwise interactions with whomever he pleases. In other words, "Because I've stated my stance on my relationship with you (you being whatever woman/women at the time), I do not expect there to be any qualms whenever I decide to think/speak/act according to my being, and my being alone." Furthermore, the perception of a woman's actions are based upon her knowledge of the man's life circumstances, which means, (a) any action from the woman will be accepted as a sign of friendship and (b) in the case of said situation, ladies, you should not attempt to nurture where nurturing (beyond that of a friend, within reason) is not wanted; leaving you to be resentful of the time "wasted" on said gentleman. If you cannot naturally be as you are, in the very essence of my perception of the word, you have committed sin against yourself; you have acted opposite of who/what you believe yourself to be.
Moral of the story: you cannot have what someone is not willing to give you
Point 1 = Complete!
I phrased my second point as I did to show that men think the way women think. That is to say, men "think logically" because that's what they "choose" to do.
*think logically - not taking emotions into account as often as women do
*choose - perceived action that is often times not contextualized within the concept of socialization
(I will leave the socio-philosophical argument at that)
The often over-looked discussion of this point revolves around the simple notion that men are women, women are men, and both women and men are people!!! I refuse to believe that there are no women who do not act on the basis of emotion. No matter the percentage, they exist, so despite its nature as an anomaly, the truth is, no one ever wants to acknowledge the "crude/vulgar/misogynistic" ways of men being played out by women. As trite as it might sound, these are the social realms and margins within which we live our lives, more commonly known as labels. I have lady friends who are just as nonchalant about exclusive, intimate relationships, while being enraptured in exclusively intimate relations, as the men they're engaging in them with. So while some women feel that their nature is to nurture, others feel that they will nurture their nature.
Moral of the story: People should do what they want, however they please, and stop blaming others for their emotional sorrows (and by people, I mean women)
Point 2 = Complete!
I initially started this post to try and address a more personal situation, but I figured I'd just attempt to touch on the larger matters at hand. Hopefully it comes across the way I intended, because I'm not going back to read it in order to make sure. How about you just let me know!
--- ygb
Dealing with emotions is always a very, very, very, veeeeeery sensitive circumstance. Allow me to repeat that, it is a VE-RY SEN-SI-TIVE circumstance. It's often said that women are emotional creatures while men are more logical thinkers - is this true, who knows? Do I think so...from life experience, YES; however, in conversation with lady friends of old and new, two points continue to be brought up:
1) It is within a woman's nature to nurture (hence the emotional abundance)
2) Men are just as logical as women are
If it is within a woman's nature to nurture (as stated by said lady/ies in said conversation(s)) then I think nature will run its course and the human interaction will take place according to that perspective. What is overlooked, though, is where the woman is attempting to nurture.
::pause::
This is the point at which my maleness takes full effect
::unpause::
Do not, once again, I repeat, DO NOT attempt to nurture a man (in the sense of maleness, not maturity, because that point can and will be argued if need be) that has not expressed any interest in wanting to be nurtured. Of course, the question is then begged, "What do you mean by nurturing?" Could a friendly gesture be perceived as nurturing...yes, anything can be perceived as anything, but it's not simply a matter of who's perceiving it, as much as it is a matter of why they're perceiving it as such.
If a man says that he has no desire to engage in an exclusive, intimate relationship with not only a particular woman, but women in general, and that fact has been clearly stated numerous times, why is it so surprising to find that he remains true to that sentiment despite any verbal, physical or otherwise interactions with whomever he pleases. In other words, "Because I've stated my stance on my relationship with you (you being whatever woman/women at the time), I do not expect there to be any qualms whenever I decide to think/speak/act according to my being, and my being alone." Furthermore, the perception of a woman's actions are based upon her knowledge of the man's life circumstances, which means, (a) any action from the woman will be accepted as a sign of friendship and (b) in the case of said situation, ladies, you should not attempt to nurture where nurturing (beyond that of a friend, within reason) is not wanted; leaving you to be resentful of the time "wasted" on said gentleman. If you cannot naturally be as you are, in the very essence of my perception of the word, you have committed sin against yourself; you have acted opposite of who/what you believe yourself to be.
Moral of the story: you cannot have what someone is not willing to give you
Point 1 = Complete!
I phrased my second point as I did to show that men think the way women think. That is to say, men "think logically" because that's what they "choose" to do.
*think logically - not taking emotions into account as often as women do
*choose - perceived action that is often times not contextualized within the concept of socialization
(I will leave the socio-philosophical argument at that)
The often over-looked discussion of this point revolves around the simple notion that men are women, women are men, and both women and men are people!!! I refuse to believe that there are no women who do not act on the basis of emotion. No matter the percentage, they exist, so despite its nature as an anomaly, the truth is, no one ever wants to acknowledge the "crude/vulgar/misogynistic" ways of men being played out by women. As trite as it might sound, these are the social realms and margins within which we live our lives, more commonly known as labels. I have lady friends who are just as nonchalant about exclusive, intimate relationships, while being enraptured in exclusively intimate relations, as the men they're engaging in them with. So while some women feel that their nature is to nurture, others feel that they will nurture their nature.
Moral of the story: People should do what they want, however they please, and stop blaming others for their emotional sorrows (and by people, I mean women)
Point 2 = Complete!
I initially started this post to try and address a more personal situation, but I figured I'd just attempt to touch on the larger matters at hand. Hopefully it comes across the way I intended, because I'm not going back to read it in order to make sure. How about you just let me know!
--- ygb
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Listen Up!....
Dear Independent Media,
(So I initially typed this out the first time and tried to post, and it went byebye, so I had to convince myself to re-type it! that means I truly love you guys, because the original post was LONG!smh)
Anyways, I woke up this morning with a sense of urgency to post this blog, and after much toiling back and forth as to whether or not to post it, I said f*** it! I'm grown and I can post whatever I so choose. And if you don't like it, find the delete button, lmbo! With that being said. I don't know what's been put out in the atmosphere lately but there has been a heaviness upon my spirit. And I've been feeling the blues as of late. I know that within the past year all of us (including those individuals reading), have faced some frustrating situations, issues, hardships, that have brought us to our knees, tears (men included), saying things we don't mean, giving up on dreams and hopes, gave us the blues, etc....but the truth is I need for all of us, myself included to put on our "Thick Face, Black Heart's" (if you don't know what this means then look it up).
I need for us to be strong and perservere....because we weren't created to dwell in our dark moments. I'm learning the best way to appraoch life is to come with the knowledge and understanding that yes bad things may happen, embrace it. Learn to work through it, and find the joy and overcoming it. I of all people needs to let that marinate! I believe so strongly in you guys that I'm willing to risk it all to see you succeed. And you ask "why?"...well it's simple because Nothing happens by happenstance in my eyes. Look back and recall on how each of you all met, RANDOM! Yes, even how I waltzed in the picture, super random, but the reality is I'm here to help you guys live to your fullest potential. I have heard so many people say, whether music industry related or not, that you guys have something unique and special, and I'm not saying that for shits and giggles!
I'm giving you guys time and space to figure it out what it is you guys want. You have desitines and how I look at it, the divine creator is not done with anyone yet, if we wake up each morning, there is something waiting yet to be done or fulfilled. So I'm making it known that I'm not going anywhere...so get used to my rants, my tantrums, my frustration, my drive, my pushing you guys til you think you can't be pushed anymore, my tenacity, my persistance, my pressure til you crack so I think can help piece you back together again, and my cussing you out at 4 am for whooping my ass in Scrabble (pure conspiracy! DO-OVER! now, as I squnit my eyes and roll them, hard!)
as I close, this we were all born with the ability to vision, and I believe that God has the ability to allow that vision to unfold...you just got to keep dreaming beyond your here an now. beyond Toledo, beyond your circumstance or situation. problems are always going to be apart of the equation, the question is what do you intend to do to work past what is meant to help build your character, your strength, your wisdom, and your growth...choose to live vs. die (and I don't mean literally).
anything worth having in life, doesn't just come, it takes hard work. I'm proud of you all...
you can have fun working and doing what it is you love to do-Music
with a high five and a hug,
your advisor, manager, friend, homie, niggey, pucnh bag (NOT!), whatever you need me to be...im there :)
peace and poetry,
Miz Naki
*this ish better post or i'm going to blow the internet up* (I really can't even hurt a fly if I wanted too, it just sounded mad aggressive)
(So I initially typed this out the first time and tried to post, and it went byebye, so I had to convince myself to re-type it! that means I truly love you guys, because the original post was LONG!smh)
Anyways, I woke up this morning with a sense of urgency to post this blog, and after much toiling back and forth as to whether or not to post it, I said f*** it! I'm grown and I can post whatever I so choose. And if you don't like it, find the delete button, lmbo! With that being said. I don't know what's been put out in the atmosphere lately but there has been a heaviness upon my spirit. And I've been feeling the blues as of late. I know that within the past year all of us (including those individuals reading), have faced some frustrating situations, issues, hardships, that have brought us to our knees, tears (men included), saying things we don't mean, giving up on dreams and hopes, gave us the blues, etc....but the truth is I need for all of us, myself included to put on our "Thick Face, Black Heart's" (if you don't know what this means then look it up).
I need for us to be strong and perservere....because we weren't created to dwell in our dark moments. I'm learning the best way to appraoch life is to come with the knowledge and understanding that yes bad things may happen, embrace it. Learn to work through it, and find the joy and overcoming it. I of all people needs to let that marinate! I believe so strongly in you guys that I'm willing to risk it all to see you succeed. And you ask "why?"...well it's simple because Nothing happens by happenstance in my eyes. Look back and recall on how each of you all met, RANDOM! Yes, even how I waltzed in the picture, super random, but the reality is I'm here to help you guys live to your fullest potential. I have heard so many people say, whether music industry related or not, that you guys have something unique and special, and I'm not saying that for shits and giggles!
I'm giving you guys time and space to figure it out what it is you guys want. You have desitines and how I look at it, the divine creator is not done with anyone yet, if we wake up each morning, there is something waiting yet to be done or fulfilled. So I'm making it known that I'm not going anywhere...so get used to my rants, my tantrums, my frustration, my drive, my pushing you guys til you think you can't be pushed anymore, my tenacity, my persistance, my pressure til you crack so I think can help piece you back together again, and my cussing you out at 4 am for whooping my ass in Scrabble (pure conspiracy! DO-OVER! now, as I squnit my eyes and roll them, hard!)
as I close, this we were all born with the ability to vision, and I believe that God has the ability to allow that vision to unfold...you just got to keep dreaming beyond your here an now. beyond Toledo, beyond your circumstance or situation. problems are always going to be apart of the equation, the question is what do you intend to do to work past what is meant to help build your character, your strength, your wisdom, and your growth...choose to live vs. die (and I don't mean literally).
anything worth having in life, doesn't just come, it takes hard work. I'm proud of you all...
you can have fun working and doing what it is you love to do-Music
with a high five and a hug,
your advisor, manager, friend, homie, niggey, pucnh bag (NOT!), whatever you need me to be...im there :)
peace and poetry,
Miz Naki
*this ish better post or i'm going to blow the internet up* (I really can't even hurt a fly if I wanted too, it just sounded mad aggressive)
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Get Him Girlllllllll Photo Shoot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay so where do I begin! (I will probably get the "for real, I can't believe you just put all our business out here look") But life is grand and this blog will make for a great laugh. So please someone call on me (arm raised in the air)! This morning was IM's first official photo shoot. I was probably more excited than these guys were simply because for the first time, they would have a photo where they were all in the picture together. It's not easy getting all of them in the same vicinity, but none the less after many schedule conflicts, we finally made it happen. I will try to make this brief but my observation of these hilarious men is simple: In reference to the photo shoot (actually to music too, lol) IM has something against FOCUSING! LMBO...ADHD would have definitely been a befitting name for them. But, YEAH!....so to sum it up the photo shoot that was supposed to last all of maybe an hour and a half ended up being about three hours long! And maybe I'm exaggerating but truthfully, shooting these young, gifted and black men was worse than trying to take photos of young children, LMBO! Between Ed I Elm's frustration with time and us (the photographer and myself) being completely uncertain of the location of the amphitheater in the park, Bono falling (not JUMPING as instructed) and almost ending his life, JoJo and his miscellaneous Blue shirt that look like a shirt that he randomly sleeps in (and he consciously put that shirt on, knowing he had a photo shoot), and Chrispi taking an hour to go back to the car to change his clothes and living up to his character trait of the group OUTCAST, they all made the shoot quite entertaining. So with that being said after a lot of yelling, sighing, shaking my head, the photo shoot turned out amazing, and we can't wait to share these crazy, daring, funny, photo's with you! Stay Tuned...
until next time...
peace and poetry,
Miz Naki
until next time...
peace and poetry,
Miz Naki
Monday, June 7, 2010
Letting You Know We Still Here
Yo, cats really took the weekend off, but, don't fret we back at it. Yo, I know I've been procrastinating on posting the pics, I gotta go get my external joint. Yo, I can honestly say, I had a great weekend partied fri, sat, relaxed sun. I'm in the office as I write this, yo my position is coming to an end 6/30 sooo...I figured why not capitalize on this opportunity to send a few words. Not going to stay long, just passing through, I had checked this joint earlier and there was nothing new so, I took some initiative. So, as soon as I'm done with my client at 1:30pm, I'll be back, hopefully with some pics. It's so difficult to do these things without a camera of your own (hint, hint...yea you fella)But, let me get outta here, holla and you beauty people in cyberspace here shortly. Peace, ED I ELM (The moniker and government are one and the same)
Friday, June 4, 2010
Words of Wisdom (from the chatbox)
Intimately speaking...
You've heard (read) from her earlier this week, but here are some more words of encouragement:
"i told Ed the other day i never ever wanted to hear him say again out his mouth that he would die with the debt he has over his head...
i don't believe we were created to be in debt and i trust that with wisdom, good counsel, and following our hearts and passion it will lead to the fruits of our labor
that's why i believe in you guys so much because it's more than just music...it's you guys lifestyle that has blessed me"
From the always inspirational, Miz Naki
--- ygb
You've heard (read) from her earlier this week, but here are some more words of encouragement:
"i told Ed the other day i never ever wanted to hear him say again out his mouth that he would die with the debt he has over his head...
i don't believe we were created to be in debt and i trust that with wisdom, good counsel, and following our hearts and passion it will lead to the fruits of our labor
that's why i believe in you guys so much because it's more than just music...it's you guys lifestyle that has blessed me"
From the always inspirational, Miz Naki
--- ygb
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Just Dropping a Line
Yo, so I was thinking last night, about waiting until the photo shoot to post some pics...I changed my mind. I got sidetracked though, I got caught up listening to the GOD AWFuL sound quality of the "Wackness" and "Mic Out The Box" P.S. The Wackness will never, ever, in a million years see the light of day. Mic Out The Box, maaayybbee 5. Anyway, as soon as the overseer gets off my neck, I'll post some pics. I just wanted to make my presence felt without the contact, I'm off to slave for pennies shaven on a plantation. I'll post those joints ASAP. Peace, (geeettt em giiirrl, (sing in falsetto) also, take your index and do the GIIrrllL.
Verse 1 - Everything Changed Nothing
Musically speaking...
I know that this is one of the featured joints already uploaded, but I like it too much for it not be available at all times...as soon as you arrive to the page...FOR-e-VER, FOR-e-VER, FOR-e-VER...::snaps back to reality::
"Oddisee of the Mind" was written and recorded during my last semester at U of M, so some of the non-rappity-rap-rap content centers around school. This particular track speaks on our nature of "music vs. everything else," and also chronicles the events of the day leading to our second recording session of the project.
As a bonus to the track being highlighted, I figured I'd include the first (my) verse:
7:00 o'clock wake up alarm, not too happy, but it's part of me shaping my cause, hop in the shower, slip on my sweats, hurry up, cause I'm taking the bus and drivings don't be waiting on us, campus, I'm here and sitting in class, counting the seconds of every minute that's passed, 10 o'clock on the dot and I'm slipping out the door, visit the clinic, irrigate my ears now I can hear clearly than before, wondering what's in store for the rest of the day, no class, so the rest of it's play, pressed, on my ipod, Viva Brasil, 3 verses, nice job, gotta call the crew like, "My gosh, we did it again," suggestion, why not, finish what we started, "I'm all in, call when you get close, I'll be at the spot, gotta get clothes
--- ygb
I know that this is one of the featured joints already uploaded, but I like it too much for it not be available at all times...as soon as you arrive to the page...FOR-e-VER, FOR-e-VER, FOR-e-VER...::snaps back to reality::
"Oddisee of the Mind" was written and recorded during my last semester at U of M, so some of the non-rappity-rap-rap content centers around school. This particular track speaks on our nature of "music vs. everything else," and also chronicles the events of the day leading to our second recording session of the project.
As a bonus to the track being highlighted, I figured I'd include the first (my) verse:
7:00 o'clock wake up alarm, not too happy, but it's part of me shaping my cause, hop in the shower, slip on my sweats, hurry up, cause I'm taking the bus and drivings don't be waiting on us, campus, I'm here and sitting in class, counting the seconds of every minute that's passed, 10 o'clock on the dot and I'm slipping out the door, visit the clinic, irrigate my ears now I can hear clearly than before, wondering what's in store for the rest of the day, no class, so the rest of it's play, pressed, on my ipod, Viva Brasil, 3 verses, nice job, gotta call the crew like, "My gosh, we did it again," suggestion, why not, finish what we started, "I'm all in, call when you get close, I'll be at the spot, gotta get clothes
--- ygb
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
People At Work
So...When I came into work this morning, I had a sticky note on my computer that read: Please do not download music, itunes or other applications to your/this computer. Please delete if you have already done so-these applications and files affect the speed of the computer. Thanks! Ok, so now, let me commence my rant. Now, I will admit to downloading itunes, my gripe is with the people/person who conveyed this information to my supervisor. What kills me is that these/this people/person communicate with me on more than just a professional level. Now, instead of saying hey Ed do you know anything about this, if so can you take this off, or do it themselves (side note: these/this people/person, very computer savvy, uses computers all day at work, at home) they wait until supervision, and say you know what, my computer is running awfully slow for some odd reason. Supervisor says: I thought we corrected that problem, but I will contact the computer tech to see if we can get it fixed. People/person says: You know what, I bet you it's that itunes program installed, I saw it on the desktop and wondered where it came from. Now, I must say, I downloaded itunes maybe 2 months ago, and the computers at the workplace have alllwwwaaayyyysssss been slow. It just bothers me, that people can be so...(fill in the blank with a word or phrase)yea, that right there! On another note, ha, ha, that's why I have an interview today. (Shaking fist in the air) I'll show you...until next time.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
My Thoughts On These Guys....
Greetings you fantabulous people! And yes I did say fantabulous (my new word of the day). I would like to introduce myself. My name is Miz Naki a.k.a. niggey (maybe I shouldn't put that on here) but anyways I'm like the extended member of the group, Independent Media. I've known them for all of maybe a hot two months but outside of that I will share briefly how these amazing beautiful individuals have richly blessed my life. The guys and I frequented the same coffee house called, The Ground Level, and over the course of a few months and after seeing them perform, I noticed that they had something really special and unique that I wanted to expose. I being a co-host for the radio show "The Session" on WXUT 88.3 FM, took it upon myself to reach out to E.D. I ElM (Ed), explaining my interest in possibly getting them onto the radio show. That was early February and it is now June....the progress that has been made within that past couple of months is tremendous considering time constraints, families to tend to, and busy work schedules. I will personally say that these guys are working diligently to compile their music to present to you all and continue the momentum to build a strong following. With that being said, I would like to add my own personal spin on why I support these guys so much. Since I could remember I have always been passionate about music of all genres. I played the violin for 9 years, rocked out at the age of 2 to ghanian high life music, fell in love with hip hop at the age of ten, my first cd ever was "Jagged Little Pill" by Alanis Morissette and the list goes on, but I pride myself on being an individual that has "that ear" for good music. The kind of music that heals the soul. I can remember my first time getting a chance to hear IM's music, I sat in awe of everything from their style, their delivery, to how they used words to tell stories, or even better just to rhyme. They each possess something different which makes them that much more unique. But most importantly what makes them peculiar and not the ordinary is that here you have four guys who truly live the simple life. Easy going, goofy, educated, intellectual thinkers, who enjoy and live for the love of music. They have welcomed me in with open arms and warm hearts and so with the dedication and loyalty that they have shown to an absolute stranger in myself allows for me to see the pure genuineness that these fellows possess all around. So I took it upon myself to try with all my being to to expose them to as many people as I can. To share their gifts and talents with the world, and to help them realize their greatness goes beyond words. I truly believe in my spirit that these four young men will change the way people listen to music. And the best part about it, is I get to watch it unfold....until next time!
Peace and Poetry,
Miz Naki *smile*
Peace and Poetry,
Miz Naki *smile*
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Good.Music.Week! feature artist #7: Outasight
Musically speaking...
Good.Music.Week! is rounded out by the New York-based rapper, Outasight, who describes his style as "Energetic hip hop mixed with melodic soul. Positive, smooth, head knockin." Definitely give this cat a listen, the tracklist is:
Song #1 - Good Evening (Dream Big), Album: From Here to There
Song #2 - Another Late Night, Album: Radio New York
Song #3 - 2-0-0-9 (ft. Kid Daytona, 6th Sense & Harlem's Cash), Album: From There To Here
Song #4 - Love Or Confusion?, Album: From Here To There
Song #5 - Downtown In My Mind, Album: From Here To There
--- ygb
Good.Music.Week! is rounded out by the New York-based rapper, Outasight, who describes his style as "Energetic hip hop mixed with melodic soul. Positive, smooth, head knockin." Definitely give this cat a listen, the tracklist is:
Song #1 - Good Evening (Dream Big), Album: From Here to There
Song #2 - Another Late Night, Album: Radio New York
Song #3 - 2-0-0-9 (ft. Kid Daytona, 6th Sense & Harlem's Cash), Album: From There To Here
Song #4 - Love Or Confusion?, Album: From Here To There
Song #5 - Downtown In My Mind, Album: From Here To There
--- ygb
Good.Music.Week! feature artist #6: Nujabes
Musically speaking...
The sixth feature artist of Good.Music.Week! is the late Hip-Hop producer, Nujabes, whose music may be more widely known (at least in America) for its contribution to the Samurai Champloo soundtrack. Like many producers, he features guest rappers over his beats, however, there are quite a few instrumental gems in his catalog, check out the tracklist:
Song #1 - Feather (ft. Cise Starr & Akin of CYNE), Album: Modal Soul
Song #2 - Lady Brown (ft. Cise Starr), Album: Metaphorical Music
Song #3 - World's End Rhapsody, Album: Modal Soul
Song #4 - Counting Stars, Album: Hydeout Productions Second Collection
--- ygb
The sixth feature artist of Good.Music.Week! is the late Hip-Hop producer, Nujabes, whose music may be more widely known (at least in America) for its contribution to the Samurai Champloo soundtrack. Like many producers, he features guest rappers over his beats, however, there are quite a few instrumental gems in his catalog, check out the tracklist:
Song #1 - Feather (ft. Cise Starr & Akin of CYNE), Album: Modal Soul
Song #2 - Lady Brown (ft. Cise Starr), Album: Metaphorical Music
Song #3 - World's End Rhapsody, Album: Modal Soul
Song #4 - Counting Stars, Album: Hydeout Productions Second Collection
--- ygb
Friday, May 28, 2010
Good.Music.Week! feature artist #5: Van Hunt
Musically speaking...
The following is the tracklist for Thursday's feature artist:
(All songs are from his self-titled, debut album "Van Hunt")
Song #1 - Dust
Song #2 - Seconds Of Pleasure
Song #3 - Down Here In Hell (With You)
Song #4 - Hold My Hand
--- ygb
The following is the tracklist for Thursday's feature artist:
(All songs are from his self-titled, debut album "Van Hunt")
Song #1 - Dust
Song #2 - Seconds Of Pleasure
Song #3 - Down Here In Hell (With You)
Song #4 - Hold My Hand
--- ygb
Eldest Of These LikeMinds
Yo, what's good people? The name is E.D. I ELM the moniker and government are one and the same. Signature: chOseNbelovE.D. you'll catch it, in due time, it's nothing special just creative I think. I figured I would post something since my brother and Bono are the only cats from the group who have posted, so...here we go. I've always been a lover of music, I always believed that I knew what it should sound like. The creative aspect of music was always left to cats I was hanging around at the time. They would say things, and I would be like naw, say this or say it like that. Anyway, so I embarked on the gift to rhyme during my transition from college and a dispute with my child's mother, she pissed me off so I converted that energy into a poem which I titled the REALization. Fast forward to now, I've fallen in love with the way you can make words rhyme. With me, it's about doing it stylistically, RANDOM SIDE NOTE, but why are the cats I rock with my favorite MC's? I don't know if either counterpart has mentioned this, p.s. I can't read what's already been posted so if it's already been said forgive my dereliction of duty, to read prior to blogging. But...Independent Media is comprised of myself, Jojo who is my youngest sibling, Bono, the man, the myth, the legend, and Chrispi The Infalliable. The story of how we all came about will be included once people began to inquire about that information. After writing this and rereading it, I've yet to say anything, but don't fret...it's coming. Peace(5x)...(In Mos Def Voice)
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Good.Music.Week! Interlude
Musically speaking...
In the midst of Good.Music.Week! I've decided to post some well-needing-to-be-distributed music that was created some time ago. Back in October my brother came across the second installment in Oddisee's season-themed, mostly instrumental projects, "Odd Autumn," on 2dopeboyz; the last of which ("Odd Spring") I posted a couple of weeks ago. Shortly thereafter (possibly minutes), he found the previous release, "Odd Summer" and downloaded that one as well. One thing lead to another and over the course of a couple weekends, eventually me, him and Mr. Infallible himself concocted 14 tracks of what we consider to be one of our best projects to date, "Oddisee of the Mind."
P.S. Bono is nowhere to be found on this project, but he will be accounted for in the future.
Download link: http://www.zshare.net/download/76583759880823aa/
Here are a few standout joints:
Everything Changed Nothing (What Happened Thursday) by youngiftednblack
Chocolate City Dreaming (Color Scheme) by youngiftednblack
The Supplier (of Murder, Drugs, Misogyny etc.) by youngiftednblack
Theatre by youngiftednblack
Viva Brasil (Coming Back Home to You) by youngiftednblack
Thank You's and shout outs to:
- Oddisee for blessing the world with his musical gifts, and providing us (IM) with something to work with.
- Anyone who listens to us
- Anyone who listens to any unbeknownst-to-the-public artist
--- ygb
In the midst of Good.Music.Week! I've decided to post some well-needing-to-be-distributed music that was created some time ago. Back in October my brother came across the second installment in Oddisee's season-themed, mostly instrumental projects, "Odd Autumn," on 2dopeboyz; the last of which ("Odd Spring") I posted a couple of weeks ago. Shortly thereafter (possibly minutes), he found the previous release, "Odd Summer" and downloaded that one as well. One thing lead to another and over the course of a couple weekends, eventually me, him and Mr. Infallible himself concocted 14 tracks of what we consider to be one of our best projects to date, "Oddisee of the Mind."
P.S. Bono is nowhere to be found on this project, but he will be accounted for in the future.
Download link: http://www.zshare.net/download/76583759880823aa/
Here are a few standout joints:
Everything Changed Nothing (What Happened Thursday) by youngiftednblack
Chocolate City Dreaming (Color Scheme) by youngiftednblack
The Supplier (of Murder, Drugs, Misogyny etc.) by youngiftednblack
Theatre by youngiftednblack
Viva Brasil (Coming Back Home to You) by youngiftednblack
Thank You's and shout outs to:
- Oddisee for blessing the world with his musical gifts, and providing us (IM) with something to work with.
- Anyone who listens to us
- Anyone who listens to any unbeknownst-to-the-public artist
--- ygb
Good.Music.Week! feature artist #4: Goapele
Musically speaking...
Check out the tracklisting for Wednesday's highlight artist, Goapele:
(All songs are from her "Change It All" album)
Song #1 - Different (ft. Clyde Carson)
Song #2 - Fly Away
Song #3 - Love Me Right
Song #4 - You (ft. Dwele)
--- ygb
Check out the tracklisting for Wednesday's highlight artist, Goapele:
(All songs are from her "Change It All" album)
Song #1 - Different (ft. Clyde Carson)
Song #2 - Fly Away
Song #3 - Love Me Right
Song #4 - You (ft. Dwele)
--- ygb
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Good.Music.Week! feature artist #3: Maxwell
Musically speaking...
Maxwell tracklist for Tuesday is:
Song #1 - Eachhoureachsecondeachminuteeachday: Of My Life, Album: Embrya
Song #2 - For Lovers Only, Album: Now
Song #3 - Whenever Wherever Whatever, Album: Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Song #4 - The Lady Suite, Album: Maxwell MTV Unplugged
--- ygb
Maxwell tracklist for Tuesday is:
Song #1 - Eachhoureachsecondeachminuteeachday: Of My Life, Album: Embrya
Song #2 - For Lovers Only, Album: Now
Song #3 - Whenever Wherever Whatever, Album: Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Song #4 - The Lady Suite, Album: Maxwell MTV Unplugged
--- ygb
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Good.Music.Week! feature artist #2: Blu
Musically speaking...
The tracklist for the second feature artist, Blu, is as follows:
Song #1 - Fly (Song Of Liberation), Album: Dirty Science
Song #2 - Dancing in the Rain, Album: Below The Heavens
Song #3 - Blu Collar Worker, Album: Below The Heavens
Song #4 - Just Another Day, Album: Get Lifted EP
Song #5 - Show Me the Good Life, Album: Below The Heavens
As with the previous tracklist (and those to follow), let me know if you want the songs or any other information about this or other artists.
--- ygb
The tracklist for the second feature artist, Blu, is as follows:
Song #1 - Fly (Song Of Liberation), Album: Dirty Science
Song #2 - Dancing in the Rain, Album: Below The Heavens
Song #3 - Blu Collar Worker, Album: Below The Heavens
Song #4 - Just Another Day, Album: Get Lifted EP
Song #5 - Show Me the Good Life, Album: Below The Heavens
As with the previous tracklist (and those to follow), let me know if you want the songs or any other information about this or other artists.
--- ygb
Monday, May 24, 2010
Good.Music.Week! feature artist #1: Eric Roberson
Musically Speaking...
Here's the playlist for the first artist on the Good.Music.Week! list. If you'd like any of these songs, or more information about the artist, let me know.
Song #1 - Couldn't Hear Me, Album: The Vault Vol 1.5
Song #2 - Runaway, Album: The Esoteric Movement
Song #3 - Further, Album: Music Fan First
Song #4 - Pretty Girl, Album: Left
--- ygb
Here's the playlist for the first artist on the Good.Music.Week! list. If you'd like any of these songs, or more information about the artist, let me know.
Song #1 - Couldn't Hear Me, Album: The Vault Vol 1.5
Song #2 - Runaway, Album: The Esoteric Movement
Song #3 - Further, Album: Music Fan First
Song #4 - Pretty Girl, Album: Left
--- ygb
Good.Music.Week!
Musically speaking...
Good.Music.Week! started yesterday (which is only about half an hour away) but unfortunately I didn't have an opportunity to mention it until now. The 7 featured artists for the week are:
Sunday: Eric Roberson
Monday: Blu
Tuesday: Maxwell
Wednesday: Goapele
Thursday: Van Hunt
Friday: Nujabes
Saturday: Outasight
I'll update the songs that were highlighted for E Robe later on as I post the ones for Blu.
--- ygb
Good.Music.Week! started yesterday (which is only about half an hour away) but unfortunately I didn't have an opportunity to mention it until now. The 7 featured artists for the week are:
Sunday: Eric Roberson
Monday: Blu
Tuesday: Maxwell
Wednesday: Goapele
Thursday: Van Hunt
Friday: Nujabes
Saturday: Outasight
I'll update the songs that were highlighted for E Robe later on as I post the ones for Blu.
--- ygb
Friday, May 21, 2010
Grey's Anatomy
http://soundcloud.com/user1465922/greys-anatomy-i-wonder-what-it-feels-like
In the event of tonight's epic episode of Grey's, I decided to post up the appropiately titled Independent Media joint. Give it a good listen. Peace.
-C. Diddy
In the event of tonight's epic episode of Grey's, I decided to post up the appropiately titled Independent Media joint. Give it a good listen. Peace.
-C. Diddy
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The Introduction of Sonny Bono
Whats up people? I am Sonny Bono aka Sonny Rockwell aka Sonny Carson aka Funk aka chocolate daddy. I am one of four members of Independent media...just signing in to say hi to cyberspace because somebody other than Joe has to post on this joint hahaha.
Feel free to hit me up on here or facebook (Lance C. Ellis) questions or comments directed toward me or the group. I'll be back with some mad introspective shit for you to sit at work and wrap your brain around instead of actually doing your job lol.
OH, BTW, We will be on The Session, 88.3 FM tomorrow night (May 19) at 10pm. Listen to us rhyme and answer interview questions lol. Trust me we are an entertaining bunch. Take care.
-Chocolate Daddy
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Oddisee's Odd Spring
Musically speaking...
Odd Spring is the fourth & final installment in Oddisee's season themed series. Just as Odd Summer, Autumn &, Winter, Odd Spring will be the theme music to it's season.
http://oddisee.bandcamp.com/album/odd-spring
1. The Blooming 04:29
2. Birds & Bees Feat. Diamond District 03:48
3. Juba May 04:09
4. Warmer In The Day 01:10
5. Anticipation Feat. Kingpin Slim & Oddisee 04:45
6. In The Now Feat. Olivier Daysoul 02:41
7. The Riches Instrumental 01:16
8. This Beat Is For Finale 01:17
9. I'm From PG Feat. Oddisee 04:00
10.Two Way Street Feat. Muneshine 03:25
--- ygb
Odd Spring is the fourth & final installment in Oddisee's season themed series. Just as Odd Summer, Autumn &, Winter, Odd Spring will be the theme music to it's season.
http://oddisee.bandcamp.com/album/odd-spring
1. The Blooming 04:29
2. Birds & Bees Feat. Diamond District 03:48
3. Juba May 04:09
4. Warmer In The Day 01:10
5. Anticipation Feat. Kingpin Slim & Oddisee 04:45
6. In The Now Feat. Olivier Daysoul 02:41
7. The Riches Instrumental 01:16
8. This Beat Is For Finale 01:17
9. I'm From PG Feat. Oddisee 04:00
10.Two Way Street Feat. Muneshine 03:25
--- ygb
Monday, May 10, 2010
to Whom it may concern...with Love
Musically speaking...
to Whom it may concern...with Love ft. Valencia by youngiftednblack
To whom it may concern, you are my one and only and I just thought I’d let you know that you are something lovely in my heart always and forever it’s funny seems like we’re always together but there’s always a maybe maybe we are maybe we aren’t keep fingers crossed for my lady-luck on my side when I find and touch you so stuck in your eyes when I stumble inside your presence cause I want you but I can’t disrupt the current moment it’s just the design that we follow I don’t know where you are but I know what you hide and that’s what you and I might have one day if I could just come to my senses and discover the rhyme to my reason for loving you why I really don’t know but this is such a wonderful high
I've never touched you
I've never held you
But when I get to
I'll know who you are to me
My one and only yeah
Don't know how I got to
Fallin' in love through
The walls I built to
Keep love pain at bay
Just listen to me when I say
To whom it may concern, this is for you personal address but I don’t know what to do the thought of the action of passion everlasting passing time won’t wait we have to grasp it the concept of who we are in each other and if past lives’ll stop what we want to become of us but identity unknown memory spilling over eventually come to the conclusion of heartbeats skipping in awe we move from exclusive to the fusion we sought be the truest in all the pursuits of our union intertwining our souls with every moment alluding to discoveries unfound the top of the bottom still awake in a dream every option we got them so here I’ll close with a last sincerely yours, with love
(Chorus)
--- ygb
to Whom it may concern...with Love ft. Valencia by youngiftednblack
To whom it may concern, you are my one and only and I just thought I’d let you know that you are something lovely in my heart always and forever it’s funny seems like we’re always together but there’s always a maybe maybe we are maybe we aren’t keep fingers crossed for my lady-luck on my side when I find and touch you so stuck in your eyes when I stumble inside your presence cause I want you but I can’t disrupt the current moment it’s just the design that we follow I don’t know where you are but I know what you hide and that’s what you and I might have one day if I could just come to my senses and discover the rhyme to my reason for loving you why I really don’t know but this is such a wonderful high
I've never touched you
I've never held you
But when I get to
I'll know who you are to me
My one and only yeah
Don't know how I got to
Fallin' in love through
The walls I built to
Keep love pain at bay
Just listen to me when I say
To whom it may concern, this is for you personal address but I don’t know what to do the thought of the action of passion everlasting passing time won’t wait we have to grasp it the concept of who we are in each other and if past lives’ll stop what we want to become of us but identity unknown memory spilling over eventually come to the conclusion of heartbeats skipping in awe we move from exclusive to the fusion we sought be the truest in all the pursuits of our union intertwining our souls with every moment alluding to discoveries unfound the top of the bottom still awake in a dream every option we got them so here I’ll close with a last sincerely yours, with love
(Chorus)
--- ygb
Post-Mother's Day thoughts
Intimately speaking...
Yesterday was as uneventful as any other day, not only for myself, but for my mom as well. I understand that people should appreciate others in their life because...well, it's just the thing to do. There have been, and will be, many times that I've expressed my gratitude towards those with whom I've shared my life these past 22 years; from the smallest interaction to the largest. However, days such as Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas (in other words, all the social holidays) allow one the opportunity to materialize that gratitude in the form of personalized gifts, vacations and/or physical affection; sometimes the latter is multi-faceted. Basically what I'm trying to say is that that wasn't the case yesterday. For some time now I'll happen to hear my mom "speaking to herself" saying things such as, "I never get anything for my birthday, for Christmas, for Mother's day...nobody loves me," to which I'd respond, "HA!", to let her know that 1) I hear you lady and 2) it's true. Not the love part, but the 'not receiving any gifts' part, which is kind of a hard blow for a young black male, such as myself, who was single-handedly raised by this woman; especially when I feel that it's a child's duty to repay the investment made by one's parent(s). My emotional gratitude can only go so far as making her feel good for the time being, it isn't a momentary vacation from her daily living, it doesn't buy food, it doesn't pay bills, and it sure won't let me let her to stop working. So a small token of my appreciation by whatever means would at least let her know I'm well aware of the situation and care enough to do what I can. Unfortunately, that small token will have to wait until Wednesday, when I finally get paid. Then I'll be able to say, "Happy (Belated) Mother's Day" as I present her with...uh...I have no idea, but I hope she likes.
--- ygb
Yesterday was as uneventful as any other day, not only for myself, but for my mom as well. I understand that people should appreciate others in their life because...well, it's just the thing to do. There have been, and will be, many times that I've expressed my gratitude towards those with whom I've shared my life these past 22 years; from the smallest interaction to the largest. However, days such as Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas (in other words, all the social holidays) allow one the opportunity to materialize that gratitude in the form of personalized gifts, vacations and/or physical affection; sometimes the latter is multi-faceted. Basically what I'm trying to say is that that wasn't the case yesterday. For some time now I'll happen to hear my mom "speaking to herself" saying things such as, "I never get anything for my birthday, for Christmas, for Mother's day...nobody loves me," to which I'd respond, "HA!", to let her know that 1) I hear you lady and 2) it's true. Not the love part, but the 'not receiving any gifts' part, which is kind of a hard blow for a young black male, such as myself, who was single-handedly raised by this woman; especially when I feel that it's a child's duty to repay the investment made by one's parent(s). My emotional gratitude can only go so far as making her feel good for the time being, it isn't a momentary vacation from her daily living, it doesn't buy food, it doesn't pay bills, and it sure won't let me let her to stop working. So a small token of my appreciation by whatever means would at least let her know I'm well aware of the situation and care enough to do what I can. Unfortunately, that small token will have to wait until Wednesday, when I finally get paid. Then I'll be able to say, "Happy (Belated) Mother's Day" as I present her with...uh...I have no idea, but I hope she likes.
--- ygb
Friday, May 7, 2010
Introduction
Hola,
You may (or may not) be unfamiliar with me but don't fret, because soon you will be fully immersed in the personal/public/musical thoughts of a regular cat with super powers. "What powers?" you may ask...in due time, in due time...oh look, it's due time! As stated in the description, this space is reserved for all things listed above, however, the stand-out item is 'musical'. Here you will have the opportunity to witness my journey and growth as an up & coming emcee, and I hope that you will be as excited and motivated to tune in, as I am to provide you with something into which you may tune. With that being said, welcome, enjoy your stay, and come back soon!
--- ygb
You may (or may not) be unfamiliar with me but don't fret, because soon you will be fully immersed in the personal/public/musical thoughts of a regular cat with super powers. "What powers?" you may ask...in due time, in due time...oh look, it's due time! As stated in the description, this space is reserved for all things listed above, however, the stand-out item is 'musical'. Here you will have the opportunity to witness my journey and growth as an up & coming emcee, and I hope that you will be as excited and motivated to tune in, as I am to provide you with something into which you may tune. With that being said, welcome, enjoy your stay, and come back soon!
--- ygb
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