Aaaaaaand...here we go again. lol
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Refresh
So I recently had to have my hard drive reformatted. Something corrupted it and it wouldn't be removed without it being completely cleared.
I lost all my music because of it.
I almost feel lost. I had a lot of music.
Now, I have to start all over. Gladly my brother and my mom have a good portion of my music on their iPods, so I can get some of that back somehow.
I don't have an iPod. I do have a droid now though!
I need an external.
Bye.
I lost all my music because of it.
I almost feel lost. I had a lot of music.
Now, I have to start all over. Gladly my brother and my mom have a good portion of my music on their iPods, so I can get some of that back somehow.
I don't have an iPod. I do have a droid now though!
I need an external.
Bye.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Throwback Thursdays: My oral illustration be like clitoral stimuation to the female gender, ain't nothin' better!
Back On My BS!!!
lol...Yea...Had to throw a classic up for the first one back! Enjoy.
lol...Yea...Had to throw a classic up for the first one back! Enjoy.
Real Talk Vol. 10: Please Don't Stop The Music
As an avid fan of hip-hop music, I listen to pretty much EV-ERY-THANG. *Ev-ery-thang???* EV-ERY-THANG!! I listen to pretty much EV-ERY-THANG!!! (I know yall know what I'm talkin about and want to laugh. You can let out a snicker. Giggle Giggle MF!) Personally, I am a huge fan of lyrics in rap songs. I love being mentally stimulated/hearing witty yet informational punchlines/listening to people actually saying something as opposed to rappers throwing words together because their ending syllables happen to sound the same. Because of this, I usually listen to music that has that type of content (i.e. Wale, Lupe Fiasco, Eminem, Slaughterhouse, J. Cole, etc.).
Most recently, I've learned to fully appreciate all music under the umbrella of hip-hop as opposed to comparing what I didn't completely approve of with what I considered actual "hip-hop music." That includes the likes of Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, even the silly rhymes of the hype man aka Waka Flocka Flame! Some people may have a lot to say about what I just said, but check me right quick and let me explain.
People like to express their own versions of art in the way they feel best fits them. To some, it may be through vivid and colorful lyrics that paints a moving animation in your head. To others, it may be through telling a story of their own life sans figurative language for others to relate to. And to others, it may be through simple lyrics with crazy bass to make people feel good. Whatever the case may be, each person is expressing themselves in the way they see fit. Think of a little kid who, in their opinion, is drawing a dog, but to you it looks like a tree. Are you going to tell that little kid that his rendition of that art is wrong? What would you say if someone else just so happened to agree with the kid wholeheartedly? Such is the relation to hip-hop music. People are so quick to put their own labels on what hip-hop is and on what it isn't that the entire culture as a whole fails to get embraced. No genre of music is as diverse or as representative of individual expression as hip-hop...yet at the same token...it is also the most divided and unwelcoming of dynamic changes. Just because Travis Porter doesn't rap about the same type of music as Charles Hamilton doesn't make either of them any less a part of the hip-hop culture.
That brings me to my next point. All music isn't made for the same type of environment. Nas doesn't make club music. Gospel artists don't make music to get high to. Ice Cube isn't trying to come up with a new dance for the children to pick up on and do to EVERY song that comes out after. Cam'ron isn't trying to come out with a song without making up a new word that didn't previously exist! (lol just playin about the last one.) My point is...certain music is made to be played in certain environments. Unfortunately, the media and the music industry has so much say in what is played nowadays that is seems very skewed, however the distinctions do still exist. People make club records specifically to be played on the radio and in the clubs. Other people make music to inform society. Some make music for self-edification for others to relate to and hopefully grow from. You will never hear Wale's "Shades" joint played in a club, because it isn't meant to be a club joint, yet you might hear his "Pretty Girls ft. Gucci Mane" track. You possibly might hear Slaughterhouses "The One" track in a club, but you won't hear their "Raindrops ft. Novel" joint. People make music to fit different moods. With that, how is it possible to knock a certain type of music as "non hip-hop" just because it doesn't fit your idea of the genre, when the genre was founded on, not only the premise that we as black americans should have an avenue in which we could address the problems we were facing in society through a musical standpoint, but also the idea we could freely express ourselves. The boundary is pushed all the time: From establishing hip-hop in the first place, to Run DMC incorporating Rock, to NWA introducing Gangsta Rap, to Tupac and Biggie portraying their coastal beef, now to people trying to incorporate "Swag."
Basically, I finally stopped trying to compare the different subcategories that dwell under the umbrella of hip-hop and just started appreciating what was given to me...and quite honestly...I love all of it. People will tell you...I rock with Gucci Mane HARD! Only because I understand what he's delivering. I feel like others should do the same...just enjoy music for music...and stop being such harsh critics on what is given to us. Cuz I mean...let's be honest...it's not like ANY of yall are actually paying for it! Just kick back and enjoy...or dance and enjoy...or praise and enjoy...whatever mood the music puts you in!
HOLLA!!!!!
Most recently, I've learned to fully appreciate all music under the umbrella of hip-hop as opposed to comparing what I didn't completely approve of with what I considered actual "hip-hop music." That includes the likes of Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, even the silly rhymes of the hype man aka Waka Flocka Flame! Some people may have a lot to say about what I just said, but check me right quick and let me explain.
People like to express their own versions of art in the way they feel best fits them. To some, it may be through vivid and colorful lyrics that paints a moving animation in your head. To others, it may be through telling a story of their own life sans figurative language for others to relate to. And to others, it may be through simple lyrics with crazy bass to make people feel good. Whatever the case may be, each person is expressing themselves in the way they see fit. Think of a little kid who, in their opinion, is drawing a dog, but to you it looks like a tree. Are you going to tell that little kid that his rendition of that art is wrong? What would you say if someone else just so happened to agree with the kid wholeheartedly? Such is the relation to hip-hop music. People are so quick to put their own labels on what hip-hop is and on what it isn't that the entire culture as a whole fails to get embraced. No genre of music is as diverse or as representative of individual expression as hip-hop...yet at the same token...it is also the most divided and unwelcoming of dynamic changes. Just because Travis Porter doesn't rap about the same type of music as Charles Hamilton doesn't make either of them any less a part of the hip-hop culture.
That brings me to my next point. All music isn't made for the same type of environment. Nas doesn't make club music. Gospel artists don't make music to get high to. Ice Cube isn't trying to come up with a new dance for the children to pick up on and do to EVERY song that comes out after. Cam'ron isn't trying to come out with a song without making up a new word that didn't previously exist! (lol just playin about the last one.) My point is...certain music is made to be played in certain environments. Unfortunately, the media and the music industry has so much say in what is played nowadays that is seems very skewed, however the distinctions do still exist. People make club records specifically to be played on the radio and in the clubs. Other people make music to inform society. Some make music for self-edification for others to relate to and hopefully grow from. You will never hear Wale's "Shades" joint played in a club, because it isn't meant to be a club joint, yet you might hear his "Pretty Girls ft. Gucci Mane" track. You possibly might hear Slaughterhouses "The One" track in a club, but you won't hear their "Raindrops ft. Novel" joint. People make music to fit different moods. With that, how is it possible to knock a certain type of music as "non hip-hop" just because it doesn't fit your idea of the genre, when the genre was founded on, not only the premise that we as black americans should have an avenue in which we could address the problems we were facing in society through a musical standpoint, but also the idea we could freely express ourselves. The boundary is pushed all the time: From establishing hip-hop in the first place, to Run DMC incorporating Rock, to NWA introducing Gangsta Rap, to Tupac and Biggie portraying their coastal beef, now to people trying to incorporate "Swag."
Basically, I finally stopped trying to compare the different subcategories that dwell under the umbrella of hip-hop and just started appreciating what was given to me...and quite honestly...I love all of it. People will tell you...I rock with Gucci Mane HARD! Only because I understand what he's delivering. I feel like others should do the same...just enjoy music for music...and stop being such harsh critics on what is given to us. Cuz I mean...let's be honest...it's not like ANY of yall are actually paying for it! Just kick back and enjoy...or dance and enjoy...or praise and enjoy...whatever mood the music puts you in!
HOLLA!!!!!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Throwback Thursdays: Shake 'Em Up, Shake 'Em Up, Shake 'Em Up, Shake 'Em!
I gotta say...Well...it's really in regards to this whole week...but all in all...
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Throwback Thursdays: My Pops Knew Exactly What He Did When He Made Me, Tried To Get A Nut And Then He Got A Nut, And What?
You can't do it! No matter what. You can hate on it. You can talk about it. You can ignore it. You can do almost whatever you want to it. But...you CAN'T do this.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Throwback Thursdays: Penthouse Suite, Penthouse Freaks, In House Beach, French Countess, Ten Thou Piece
First time back on this in a while...thought I'd keep it simple, yet true. lol Enjoy!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Throwback Thursdays: 80 Degrees, Wanna Tell That Trick Please, Raise Up Off These N U T's, Cuz You Gets None of These. At Ease...
Had to rep for the home team. Enjoy.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Just Rambling
I just had to say...I'm feelin legit confused. No BS.
If you know me...you know I love music...no...I LOOOOVE music! I live through music. I do everything through/with music. Yes, I mainly listen to hip-hop...but it's far from the only thing...I just...love...music. Everything about it. I always have.
A huge reasoning for my love of music is due to Michael Jackson. Real talk. like...REAL TALK! I remember being at my grandma's house...and she had this black Michael Jackson shirt I ALWAYS wore when I slept over there. And I would be in that shirt, trying to sing his songs and trying to do the moonwalk and the crazy spinning.
It's really sad how people are most remembered AFTER they died. I mean...just as a very small example...Dolla. Not to make him seem unimportant *R.I.P.* but rarely anybody knew him before he died. *By raise of hands...how many even know who I'm talking about?...don't worry...I won't judge you.*
Anyways...yo...I was watching all the tribute shows/music videos/news reports on Michael Jackson today...and it just gets me more and more sad as time goes by. Like...I grew up on this guy...still can sing a good majority of his songs by heart. It's crazy yo. Just thinking about how far music came thanks to him alone.
I think what really started hitting me was looking at how other people were reacting to his death. Like...I was fine at first. But finally getting a chance to see other people's reaction...it really is saddening.
From a musical standpoint...I mean...we just lost the biggest musical icon of all time...the definition of such a term. Like...wow. Even just watching his videos...everything just seems surreal.
I've been listening to his music all day. On repeat. It's just crazy man. I mean...I listened to it when he was alive...but does anybody else feel like everything he said has a much more deeper meaning now that he's gone? How come that's ALWAYS the case? With everything? Vincent Van Gogh...painter. Nobody appreciated his work till AFTER he died. Every great rapper...yes they were considered great rappers...but it's not until AFTER they die that they become untouchable legends. It's just crazy man.
I think what's most hitting me is how much his work went underappreciated. Don't get me wrong...I have always loved his music. But, it's not until he passed that I really was like...WOW...this is just ridiculous. Maybe I just feel like I underappreciated his music now that he's gone...which makes this all time-relative.
As yall may be able to see...I'm really just rambling right now. Trying to make sense of things if you will. Like...wow.
The older I get...the more I appreciate the value of life. I never really felt the pain of a death until my aunt died back in February 2008. I mean, I've known family members that have died, and other friends and acquaintances that have died from my school and whatnot...but I feel like I was young then, cuz it just really takes on another meaning most recently. I've never cried over a death. I've never really felt a heart-wrenching pain caused by a death or anything, the closest being my aunt. But the more I've gotten older...the more life just seems shorter and shorter...and more precious.
Add that with my love of music and music losing something truly great...I guess you can see where I'm going with that.
Or maybe not. Cuz I don't think I do.
yea...
I'm not depressed or anything either...it's just...mad crazy yo!
I just heard something that made me feel better.
Yall know my best friend Wesley. If not...I have a best friend named Wesley. Actually...see Friends.
Anyways...his parents are at my crib now...actin a fool! lol...anyways...they're talking about the Michael Jackson incident now...and they got on talking about him and James Brown and how we lost the both of them. This is what made me feel better. Just so you know...Mom is my mom...and Momma is Wesley's mom *yes I call her Momma*
Mom: "Michael Jackson is gone. James Brown is gone."
Momma: "And we're still here!"
Such a great way to look at it. They live on through us. :)
I really don't know what else to say right now. I really was just rambling. Besides...I have a VERY important enrty to post right now.
If you know me...you know I love music...no...I LOOOOVE music! I live through music. I do everything through/with music. Yes, I mainly listen to hip-hop...but it's far from the only thing...I just...love...music. Everything about it. I always have.
A huge reasoning for my love of music is due to Michael Jackson. Real talk. like...REAL TALK! I remember being at my grandma's house...and she had this black Michael Jackson shirt I ALWAYS wore when I slept over there. And I would be in that shirt, trying to sing his songs and trying to do the moonwalk and the crazy spinning.
It's really sad how people are most remembered AFTER they died. I mean...just as a very small example...Dolla. Not to make him seem unimportant *R.I.P.* but rarely anybody knew him before he died. *By raise of hands...how many even know who I'm talking about?...don't worry...I won't judge you.*
Anyways...yo...I was watching all the tribute shows/music videos/news reports on Michael Jackson today...and it just gets me more and more sad as time goes by. Like...I grew up on this guy...still can sing a good majority of his songs by heart. It's crazy yo. Just thinking about how far music came thanks to him alone.
I think what really started hitting me was looking at how other people were reacting to his death. Like...I was fine at first. But finally getting a chance to see other people's reaction...it really is saddening.
From a musical standpoint...I mean...we just lost the biggest musical icon of all time...the definition of such a term. Like...wow. Even just watching his videos...everything just seems surreal.
I've been listening to his music all day. On repeat. It's just crazy man. I mean...I listened to it when he was alive...but does anybody else feel like everything he said has a much more deeper meaning now that he's gone? How come that's ALWAYS the case? With everything? Vincent Van Gogh...painter. Nobody appreciated his work till AFTER he died. Every great rapper...yes they were considered great rappers...but it's not until AFTER they die that they become untouchable legends. It's just crazy man.
I think what's most hitting me is how much his work went underappreciated. Don't get me wrong...I have always loved his music. But, it's not until he passed that I really was like...WOW...this is just ridiculous. Maybe I just feel like I underappreciated his music now that he's gone...which makes this all time-relative.
As yall may be able to see...I'm really just rambling right now. Trying to make sense of things if you will. Like...wow.
The older I get...the more I appreciate the value of life. I never really felt the pain of a death until my aunt died back in February 2008. I mean, I've known family members that have died, and other friends and acquaintances that have died from my school and whatnot...but I feel like I was young then, cuz it just really takes on another meaning most recently. I've never cried over a death. I've never really felt a heart-wrenching pain caused by a death or anything, the closest being my aunt. But the more I've gotten older...the more life just seems shorter and shorter...and more precious.
Add that with my love of music and music losing something truly great...I guess you can see where I'm going with that.
Or maybe not. Cuz I don't think I do.
yea...
I'm not depressed or anything either...it's just...mad crazy yo!
I just heard something that made me feel better.
Yall know my best friend Wesley. If not...I have a best friend named Wesley. Actually...see Friends.
Anyways...his parents are at my crib now...actin a fool! lol...anyways...they're talking about the Michael Jackson incident now...and they got on talking about him and James Brown and how we lost the both of them. This is what made me feel better. Just so you know...Mom is my mom...and Momma is Wesley's mom *yes I call her Momma*
Mom: "Michael Jackson is gone. James Brown is gone."
Momma: "And we're still here!"
Such a great way to look at it. They live on through us. :)
I really don't know what else to say right now. I really was just rambling. Besides...I have a VERY important enrty to post right now.
Friday, June 26, 2009
I Remember The Time...
Yea...so this is the first time I could get to my blog since my silly posts yesterday. First of all...I'll seriously continue my Throwback Thursday series next week. Second...there is obviously something more important to blog about.
Yes I know everyone is already on it...but yo...it could never be said enough.
Yesterday we lost probably the biggest music icon of our time. People like Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, and the like would not have the career they have without this man.
Yo...I used to try to dance like him ALL THE TIME!!! I'm still trying to perfect the moonwalk. I used to watch Michael Jackson Moonwalker on repeat all day! *don't front like none of yall watched that movie all day!* I'm more than sure EVERYBODY has at least FIVE of his songs committed to memory, and even that would be a shame.
He's truly the definition of 'Timeless.'
I'm trying not to make this sound like one of those cliche articles I'm sure you've already read...but I mean...what else can you say.
One sad thing about all of this...I feel like in the short term...like definitely over the next few months...his musical talent is going to be overshadowed by his lifestyle. All his scandals, his nose, and plenty of other things I'm sure is going to surface now that he's gone. Yes it's true...he definitely had a troubled life. He wasn't the greatest person ever. Nobody is really. He did his dirt, made his mistakes. True. But I really feel like all of that conversation should cease to exist. Let the man and his family rest in peace. We should just just bask in his music and legacy as we remember him as the GREATEST to ever do it! Period!
I hope my homegirl Marissa Mitchell is reading this. I know how much she loves him and his music. *notice I said loveS instead of loveD! He's gone physically, but he'll live through his music longer than we will...real talk* I partially wrote this for you girl! While we may not show it *I personally have a problem with showing emotion, I'm working on it though*, we are all cut deep by this unexpected loss. You Are Not Alone!
I know this is personally going to take a good minute before this actually hits me. That sentence alone should just underline the sheer impact of his death. As I realize it and it truly does cut deep, for some reason I just feel like it hasn't exactly HIT me...yall understand? Like I expect to see a news story in the next few hours saying how he miraculously woke up and moonwalked out of the hospital screaming...WHO'S BAD?!!!!!!!!
With that said...here's to the King of Pop. May your music rest in everyone's souls forever. *I know it will in mine!* Damn...
Michael Joseph Jackson
(August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009)
This is where I was going to post my favorite music video of all time from Michael...but my boy LoLights (see LoLights and check out his blog...it's sick) already posted it! So instead...I'm going to post my favorite song of all time by the man! Real talk...everyone listen to this song.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Throwback Thursdays: 11 Years Old, Making A's and B's. And These Little Mommy's Can't Keep Their Hands Off Me.
GNR!!!!!
Had to post this after posting the other video. hahaha I'm cracking myself up right now!
Gotta go to work. Imma post my real Throwback Thursday video when I get home.
HOLLA!!!!!
Had to post this after posting the other video. hahaha I'm cracking myself up right now!
Gotta go to work. Imma post my real Throwback Thursday video when I get home.
HOLLA!!!!!
Throwback Thursdays: I'm the...hottest...thing around. Neck full of bling bling like the Neptunes sound.
Yall don't judge me. lol
but this song has been stuck in my head for a minute now...lol so I had to post it.
but this song has been stuck in my head for a minute now...lol so I had to post it.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Just Another Day Out In Sunny L.A.
New Video. Pacific Division. The Mayor. Check it out!
That last line..."You can only sight-see if you gotta past."...yea...that's gonna be a title for a blog entry soon.
HOLLA!!!!!
That last line..."You can only sight-see if you gotta past."...yea...that's gonna be a title for a blog entry soon.
HOLLA!!!!!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Throwback Thursdays: Leanin' To The Side, But You Can't Speed Through. Two Miles An Hour, So Everybody Sees You
That was by far the easiest lyric I've given yet! lol...I had to do it though...I love that line. lol...anyways...I KNOW most, if not all, know what i'm posting.
It's that time of year...so I figured I would go on ahead and drop this timeless jewel of a track to start it off right.
Yea boi. Just had to mention...he's like my idol! lolol...nah but real talk...whatever I didn't learn from my father, I picked up from him. So that was a DEAD giveaway. haha...but yea...I don't get that nickname for no reason. ok...check it out.
For those that don't know...my nickname is Fresh Prince.
HOLLA!!!!!
It's that time of year...so I figured I would go on ahead and drop this timeless jewel of a track to start it off right.
Yea boi. Just had to mention...he's like my idol! lolol...nah but real talk...whatever I didn't learn from my father, I picked up from him. So that was a DEAD giveaway. haha...but yea...I don't get that nickname for no reason. ok...check it out.
For those that don't know...my nickname is Fresh Prince.
HOLLA!!!!!
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