Tall in stature, but short on words. Low on expectations, but high on optimism. I'm a son, brother, uncle, poet, activist, leader, student and a voice. But at the end of the day, I am simply ME.
What's going on family? S.I. here to drop off a little project that I've been working on for some time now. This is a super duper special edition of WRBG Radio, where I dedicated the entire show to the female MC. With tracks spanning through generations and various locales...this issue proves that the female MC is definitely a force to be reckoned with. Also in this issue, I have an exclusive interview with Gypsy Flesh, repping uptown! This one is a MUST-LISTEN!
Featuring Tracks From: Erykah Badu Jean Grae Gypsy Flesh MC Lyte Isis MC Champ Queen Latifah Monie Love
PLUS ONE OF THE FIRST FEMALE MC'S ON WAX! Lady B of Illadelphia (1979...say what!?)
Be sure to bump this one till the wheels fall off!!!!!
Maaaaaan....If you have not checked out Bill Maher's "Religulous" yet, you are bugging! The 2008 documentary fearlessly approaches and critiques one of the largest and strongest institution known to man, religion. Comedian Bill Maher (who is actually 50% jewish and the other catholic) travels the globe to seek different perspectives of the world through different religions, and exposes the many contradictions, flaws and shortcomings, and deadly actions that have resulted from religion based conflicts from the past to the present day. Now me personally, I would not consider myself religious. I was raised baptist, but I always felt that it was all one big show, until I was old enough to see pass the smoke and mirrors. I do believe in the Creator, but I feel that we are all God's children, no matter what your religion. But until we realize that and stop the lying and the bloodshed, you just have to hope for the best and plan for the worst. Check the flick out for yourselves and pass your own judgment. Peace dookies.
Watch "Religulous"
Bill Maher- "Religulous" (2008) http://www.novamov.com/video/fnobwb2i1t4ng WRBGRADIONY.BLOGSPOT.COM
How does one clean their soul from a recent heartbreak? Some people crack under pressure...and others make albums. With Alicia's fourth studio album, she opens and places her heart on exhibit, which in my eyes, show a great deal of humility, through all of the fame and success to remind us that the people we glorify as 'celebrities' are still human, just like us at the end of the day. With this album, you see the more vulnerable side of Alicia, as this album is deeply emotional, and this girl poured her soul and stuck her foot in this one! As you can see, I've worded it so that I try not to give away too much about the album...so why don't you just take a listen for yourself? Be sure to let me know what you think!
I wrote this poem earlier today as a testament to the daily bullshit that most of us experience when presented with double standards. So, I'm in Italian Lab today, and the class starts promptly at 5:30PM and it ends at 6:30PM. There have been instances where I have shown up 15-20 minutes late, and have been denied access to the class. But today, there was this woman who strolled in minutes after 6PM, and she was GRANTED ACCESS TO THE CLASS, SHE WAS NOT EVEN MARKED LATE. So, me being the person I am, I checked the professor on his BS, stating that by him allowing her to stay in the class, while myself and other students have been turned away from the class in the past is exhibiting a double standard. Now, I am not one to ruffle feathers, but I feel that one or two people should have exclusive rights over anyone else, especially in the classroom, and when your wrong...your WRONG...whether you are a student, professor, mayor or the pope. Hopefully my words reached the ears of the professor, through the pride and arrogance, but if it didn't...here is the rest of my two cents.
DOUBLE STANDARDS
It is about time that we demand that We do away with society's double standards That tells me what I can and can NOT do As you continue to turn your head while the next man does what he wants and wishes to Now, don't get me misunderstood, but if you stand us side by side, would there be any difference between us two? Now, I'm quite sure that the answer would be no But yet you STILL let me know what I can and can not do.
But check this, how would you feel if I was the one who set the double standards for you? Oooooooh boy, the things that I would demand if I have the power to plan and distort your life I would have you eating out of the palm of my hand with your head under the knife Because then I'd be the MAN, that DUDE, That NIGGA Till you figure out that in your world of double standards, you can NEVER be the HNIC, because in YOUR world of double standards You always end up playing yourself by exposing your arrogance as your weakness for the whole world to see.
Most of you may remember this from the track "Never Let You Down" off of Kanye's first album "The College Dropout." These words here help get me through those days where I find myself asking: 'Why am I here?,' only to find inspiration from the words of others to remind me that I am not in this alone. I hope that you can find the same inspiration that I found from this if not, greater. Listen to the man speak.
"Never Let Me Down" by J. Ivy
We are all here for a reason on a particular path You don't need a curriculum to know that you are part of the math Cats think I'm delirious, but I'm so damn serious That's why I expose my soul to the globe, the world I'm trying to make it better for these little boys and girls I'm not just another individual, my spirit is a part of this That's why I get spiritual, but I get my hymns from Him So it's not me, it's He that's lyrical I'm not a miracle, I'm a heaven-sent instrument My rhythmatic regimen navigates melodic notes for your soul and your mental That's why I'm instrumental Vibrations is what I'm into Yeah, I need my loot by rent day But that is not what gives me the heart of Kunte Kinte I'm tryina give us "us free" like Cinque I can't stop, that's why I'm hot Determination, dedication, motivation I'm talking to you, my many inspirations When I say I can't, let you or self down If I were of the highest cliff, on the highest riff And you slipped off the side and clinched on to your life in my grip I would never, ever let you down And when these words are found Let it been known that God's penmanship has been signed with a language called love That's why my breath is felt by the deaf And why my words are heard and confined to the ears of the blind I, too, dream in color and in rhyme So I guess I'm one of a kind in a full house Cuz whenever I open my heart, my soul, or my mouth A touch of God reigns out
NEVER FORGET THAT THE KIDS ARE THE FUTURE! SO LET'S MAKE SURE THAT WE LAY DOWN THE GROUNDWORK FOR A BETTER AND BRIGHTER TOMORROW FOR THEM.
What's good? You already know what it is...so clear your calenders and come out for a fun filled night and some GOOD LIVE MUSIC, as Felicia Cruz and iheartdilla invites you to "Something Crazy!" Going down Saturday, December 19th, the Exchange will be the place to be, as it will be jumping with good tunes and good vibes throughout the night!
Scheduled to perform: Kalil Kash
Gypsy Flesh
Sleepwalkas
Brown Bag All Stars
Hip-Hop Sisters
Killer Outlaw Plus MORE!!!!!
Be sure to come out and vibe out with us! PLUS, a portion of proceeds will go to the Fighting for Futures organization So come out if you love to meet new people! Come out if you love good music Come out if you love the kids!!!!!!
What: Something Crazy! Presented by Felicia Cruz & iheartdilla When: Saturday, December 19th, 8PM Where: The Exchange, 90 Fulton St, Manhattan (A,C,E, J,M,Z,2,34,5,6 Train to Fulton St/Broadway Nassau) $8 at the door 18 to chill, 21 to spill Stay cool like the other side of the pillow.
Japanese Street Wear Brand SABIT teams up with NiceInHarlem Productions to bring you a night of Fashion and Music presented by the Sound Check VI. Fashion Show featuring the increadible fashions of Sabit and a few special guest aswell as Live performances from some of New Yorks Best!
When:Wed. December 16th, 2009
Where:SANTOS PartyHouse :96 Lafayette New York,NY 10013 ( A,C,N,R,5,6 to Canal St.)
My name is Mmadu, but soon you'll learn. I come from a place where dreams and souls burn, where there is nothing but darkness and nowhere left to turn. Where the harshness of the cold world sinks and seed deep in your bones. But to me, this is what I call home, the land where the lost people roam with no place to go. Just caught up in the motions with no sign of hope, as if everyone is high off of some spiritual dope. At this pace, I might as well give them the rope, so that they can just go and perform their own spiritual lynchings.
Excuse me if I come off as a vernacular henchmen, but this is my first hand account of my physical setting. This is not fabricated nor dramatized, this is just the story of a young'n who's on the rise whose coming from nothing, but I'm aiming for the skies. But before I ascend as this cold world turns, just know that I voiced my opinion to whom it may concern.
Gyal, you are sweeter than june plum Which probably explains this offset diabetes that I acquired From having you coursing through my veins The memories that I have of us alone still drives this man insane As my days are now mundane because I now seek to obtain what we once had Not fully heeding to my motto of 'leaving the past in the past' Ohhhh....If I can just get one more night, it would be a blast The way I would wax and tax that ass I would stay on you like cops on blacks when it's time to harass And my name isn't Keith Sweat, but I put money on it that I can make it last As I take grip of them hips that resemble an hourglass The sight of you looking back at me biting your lip causes me to tremble in ecstasy And once again I wake up in a cold sweat with no one next to me So I guess the only thing to do is to go up the block to get me a patty and sorrel drink And look forward to the next time I dream about my Sweet Ting.
What's good family? Silent Intelligent here to drop off another goodie for you! This issue of WRBG Radio is back from July, and it is titled: "All You See Is Crime In The City." I titled it this to pay homage to my childhood days, as weird as that may sound. Born in '88, I grew up in the "live '90s" where any and everything went down. I can recall those long East New York summer nights breaking day with gangsters, hustlers and killers (Of course, without me knowing since I was so young.) taking the knowledge and wisdom that would help me progress and shape me into the young man that you see today. Now don't get me wrong, I am not a hustler, gangster or killer...but I am also no pushover. I also remember walking over syringes nearly every morning on my way to my school, P.S./I.S. 41 in Brownsville, seeing people nodding out and all that other good stuff. That is just a drop in the bucket, but I basically compiled some of the best tracks to take you on a tour through my world. So, try my ears on for size and enjoy the show.
Here is the original posting from when I had it on facebook.
What's good people, Silent Intelligent here. And as promised, you are going to get the latest issue and the Crooklyn Dodgers concert from Prospect in '08. That was one of my first hip-hop concerts that I went to, and my jaw was on the floor for about three weeks after show. You can tell that I was a newbie back then, you'll hear it for yourself. But in this edition of WRBG Radio, I decided to take a different approach. I decided to take you on a tour of the city after dark, when all the goons, and ghouls of the night come out and where it's not safe to walk the streets at night. So please, put away all jewelry, strap up ur laces, keep your eyes open, and try not to get your wig split.
This is WRBG Radio V. 11 (All You See Is Crime In The City.)
Act I: All You See Is Crime In The City.
Act II: Intermission (Let's Organize!)
Act III: I don't have change for a $10, the only thing that I have to give is my Two Cents.
It seems like just yesterday, I remembered how my eyes would wander Up & down those thighs as my mind would ponder About the earthly mysteries that lay deep inside of your flesh The way that your sweet musk would seep out of every pore As I rest my hand upon your breast, and place my sweet lips on the nape of your neck You see Queen, in my eyes, you are as good as it gets With your brown sugar skin that's so sweet to the taste And those butter soft rose pink lips That is more hypnotizing than the curve of your hips.
But now...
It was all but a dream it seems, as I wake up to face reality in search of my Queen It can be funny how I sometimes let my dreams and imagination get the best of me Constantly waking up in a cold sweat, only to find no one next to me Nothing but an empty space in my bed and within my heart It's crazy how things can be all good today, and tomorrow they just fall apart to pieces As I once again rewrite my thesis on this thing called love, I looked to the stars, as they rained down all of the answers from above But until I decide to take heed and abide by the UNIverse's love judgment I will continue to be out of my element.
"They say that you never know what you have until it's gone."
