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.
