SO...... I pride myself in my favorable music taste. I don't know how many times, I have quietly rocked to undiscovered music and the next week I see them on TV. That's when all the "Bandwagon" kids jump on it.....I hate that ish....anyways here is who I think is up next...........
Tabi Bonney
Hailing from Washington, D.C., his album, "A Fly Guy's Theme" was classic in my opinion. Homie has been on the circuit for a minute but never seemed to bust through. I mean people know that "Put Me in the Pocket" song, but that was wack. The album is straight out dope. He is definitely a spin off of the stylish, arrogant, fly ish that Kanye pushes but I respect him for staying Tabi. I love that it has an European theme, (he speaks french on some of the tracks). His delivery is mellow and monotone, while keeping the beat calm but colorful. But for those of you who have never seen him, he will be profiled next week on MTV2.
OK so Kanye West the human being, needs a lot of work because frankly his antics are starting to get under my skin. I have supported homie from day one but his overcooked "Muhammad Ali" speeches about how he is the greatest just makes me say "Gimme a break dude." I love his music, he truly makes Hip Hop an art form but "the greatest?", sorry my ninja I don't think so. Talented, gifted, and truly an artist. On the other hand arrogant, egostistical, and truly an asshole.....
Then again, he will just say that "He is the one to hate but I love what he makes.".....Got that damn right, that's why I illegally downloaded your album, :-).
Since my Ipod has officially become dysfunctional, I have been brought back to good ole compact discs and music streaming websites. In my journey of where am I musically, I decide to take a ride on the West Side. Now, The Chronic is still on regular rotation in my dorms but I wanted to go a little further back than that. I am a 90's baby (80's born 90's raised) to the depth but i'm still a hip hip head so the eighty eight is essential and no one bust through better than N.W.A. This group single handedly changed hip hop forever. No one had ever heard so much violence, aggression, blatant and upfront misogyny and all around honesty on record before. I mean Slick Rick told stories in Indian Girl and the Moment I Feared but those are clever and witty metaphors used as entertainment. N.W.A. flat out let you know what life was like for black people in the battlefield of California. Out of this great rap invention came rap legends like Ice Cube and Dre,who are still living legends and relevant in the game. Seriously,people sleep on Ice cube's tough lyrics....seriosuly Cube is the truth. Besides their honest and political approach to the young "nigga's " plight, there are hilarious studio tales too. Eazy-E was probably the funniest of them all, his "I Don't Give a F***" attitude made you just sit and wait for the next joke he would crack. For me, they remind of the guys around the way who would look out for me when I was growing up. Undeniably legends in hip hop.
F.Y.I. If I had some big speakers right now, I'd be bumping Dope Man....one of the illest West Coast beats ever.
P.S. I'm officially rocking the Polo Sweatshirts, skinny jeans and the high top Nike Air Assaults, and my gold name plate chain.
Young Chris Breezy has just graduated from the Ike Turner Academy and went all Rambo on the Amazon woman we all know as Rihanna. Let me let you in on a little secret from an experienced player from way back. HE WAS DEAD WRONG!!!!....Yes. But I know first hand this situation (Like I literally went through the exact same ordeal. Y'all don't remember Thanksgiving '07?) and trust me he didn't hit her for know reason. For me, my Napoleon Complex used to give me unthinkable confidence when it came to my 6'1",220 lbs six pack having Brooklyn boyfriend. But I'm from the West Side of the Chi so he definitely wasn't going to punk me but he definitely left his mark. I can't believe seemingly sweet and slightly mannish Chris Brown decided to put his hands on her. Like what was he thinking?? But I also can't believe that he did it for no reason. This is not a situation where some psychotic dude decide to beat the hell out oh his girlfriend just for breathing. Women have to take their responsibility too. Yes, I too was a victim of domestic violence but I cannot lie and say sometimes I didn't hit him first. But men have to be stronger and be a real man and walk away when your woman decides to throw a temper tantrum. Like someone has to choose and decide to be right. So who's to blame....both of them. She should have known better than to let her anger get the best of her and Chris.....well Chris is learning a life lesson the hard way. I am really disappointed in these two, I never would've thought I would hear that something like this occured between the two of them. Here's a thought people, break up! These are two talented, hella attractive, rich, and charismatic people UNDER 21!!! Give me a break. Their lives are DEFINITELY NOT OVER...and truthfully speaking I don't believe neither are their careers. She needs to get that pretty face of hers back in shape. A little cocoa butter, ice, and A&D ointment will do the trick. Chris needs a serious damage control team, at first admitting his guilt and saying that he is sorry....further more they both need to tell the world what REALLY happened. I mean everyday the story gets stranger from the herpes to the bite marks to the mysterious texting woman. SMH, I wish the best of luck to these two because they both need Jesus. (I'm dead serious, God is trying to tell you something._
AS young women, we have to take care of ourselves and love hard but trust lightly. I am an advocate for female sexuality but with that comes responsibility. We need to make sure that women are educated and aware that we are in control of our minds and bodies. YOU decide what you do with your body and what is DONE TO IT. Too many times, I have been sadden to hear that young (even worse black) men are taking advantage of girls, particularly young ones. Young women are being forced to perform acts that are against their will and better judgment. Young men are forcing themselves onto girls and are disrespecting our sisters. When did it becomes okay to hurt someone?? When did it become okay to take pleasure in someone being in pain? I remember LL Cool J writing about how that it isn't fucking cute to hurt a woman and stick your chest out like you have accomplished something. God forbid that the girl would've been your sister, your mother, hell even your daughter. There is an old saying that men only value the woman above him (his mother) and the woman below him (his daughter). I find this to be ironic. People say that chivalry is dead but plain out human and civil respect is dead. Being noble, being a man of your word, being loyal are no longer part of the male demographic. Since we are surely deprived of valuable male role models in our lives, we have to protect ourselves. Our fathers, brother, uncles, boyfriends are no longer concerned with us, it is time that we be responsibile for ourselves. Portray the woman that you want him to know you as, be respectful of yourself and if he doesn't respect you then he doesn't deserve to be in your life. Watch for warning signs of bitch behaviors like short tempers, homosexual tendencies and other suspicious activities. Protect yourself, get in the habit of practicing safe sex because STDs are real. I can't tell you how to conduct your personal life but anything you do, do it for you. Don't do it to please him (or her). Don't do it because it is common. I know I'm preaching a bit but I really want young girls to understand that we hold the power. I have been there, in situations where I have been influenced and ended up hurt. I'm sure every woman has but you make the difference. You are the difference. Someone will only do what you let them. And if you didnt let them, then there are ways to handle those situations. Love you sista.
OH YEAH and for my bitch niggas. out there; NO MEANS NO and STOP MEANS STOP.Anything after that is RAPE.
I urged all women if they are ever in a situation where they have been violated to seek immediate attention and help.
