It's been a minute...

Hey you'all. Sorry, i been a bit occupied with life. As the year is winding down and life challenges seem to continue. I realize today that I missed writing. So, here we are. I promised to do something more often, even if it's a short post.

R.I.P. Odetta, Miriam McKever, Mc Breed....

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Mickey for President!

On the eve of the end of the democratic primaries with what seems like a historic evening in the history of America. I can't help but reflect for a moment on a convo I had with a friend just a couple of days ago. It sort of went like this.

Said friend was a little worried because he felt that democratic front runner Barack Obama couldn't win the general election against John McCain.

Wow, here's my thoughts, simple and to the point. If Mikey Mouse was running against John McClain, I'm voting for Mickey. How can anyone who has lived in this country be happy with this administration and it's policies. It's been 8 eights years of buffoonery, blunders and bad karma. The fleecing of America by this administration is historic. J. Mc, 40 years of public service, and ideologies held in the Reagan/Bush playbook breed war, recession, drugs and the destruction of the middle class. It the republican way.

Now, I'm not here to say that Democrats are flawless. Obama or Hillary, it's up to you to make that decision. However, if it was Mickey Mouse vs J. McCain

Mickey for President, Goofy for Vice-President

The "Golden age of Hip Hop"

I was invited to a party sponsored by Red Bull, you know the energy drink. Honestly, I'm not a big fan the those type of drinks, I've got all the energy one needs, you know what I'm sayn'. Anyway, one thing good I can say for the brand is they have hooks into the underground Hip Hop scene & a real supporter of the art. This was my first time to the Red Bull space in tha city on thompson st. I was expecting to hear this band "The Cool Kids" perform and also check in on a friend that invited me to the event. I did my homework the night before. Searched the net for the group and to my surprise, yeah, I had seen the video sometime last year. Reminiscing about this "hot chick" that sent it to me swearin, that it was the next ish, wondering why she's got pissed at me 'bout some stupid comment I made in a joking manner. I guess that why they have smiley faces, huh :-P. Anyway, lo and behold the kids are all up on youtube with vids and interviews. Now months later, I guess there's a real buzz out on them and rightly so. They have re-fresh Hip Hop with honest, raw, and intelligent lyrics, re-fresh the beats from the so called "golden age of Hip Hop." Yo, The Bomb Squad ish never get's old. So, where am I going with this...oh yeah, so come to find, the kids are not performing, just one kid, DJ Chuck Inglish is djing the party, and i'm not a hater but you just have to love djs that are using the back button on Serato to blend and scratch. Damn, i need to have another convo with GrandMaster Flash. But, dude wasn't scare, played Roc a fella all-stars and jade's one hit "Don't walk away" in the same set, very cool.

Let me get to the meat, no kidz, but Blestenation from Mbugout City, wherever tha fuck that is, although they shot a video on the boardwalk on Coney Island, they get props for that...opened the set with a lot of energy and with one if the MC's claiming the be the 'ugliest guy to look good in pictures.' It's too bad the mics were horrible, but i could tell tha fellas had skillz. Next up was Mickey Factz, who? Was introduced to him earlier in the evening. I actually bump into to him as i was negotiating my entry into the spot. You would have thought Jay Z, or better Jay & Beyonce was in the building the way the door man was scrutinizing(some) folks. Dude straight lied and said I wasn't on the list. Had to get my boys to come down and expose his silly ass. Anyway, Mickey(and crew) straight murdered the stage, beat, lyrics, perfomance, XL my man! His crew, just showed their ass on stage, to the point where Mickey got mad, threw them all of the stage, told the DJ, Melo X to bring his shit back "cause that not the way he does it." Then proceeded to do a routine that had all of us in his palm.

I was happy to see some young bucks doing it well. Kinda reminded me of the old days, that "golden age" everyone is talking about.

Shout to Wes, Ran, Rich and 247hh.com, good looking! Oh shout to all the hot chickz in the venue. Nice to see you in the building!!

Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the assassination of a great human in our planets history. Dr. King's message still lives on in the hearts and minds of all of us, young and old.

"Spanky" on guitar

Chalmers "Spanky" Alford

I'm a little sad today. I keep on making the same mistake. When you think of someone, then say 'i need to give them a call', do it.

"Spanky" passed yesterday, this after my first thought and conversation I had with a friend about him happening weeks ago. I hear he's on the new Al Green cd, I guess we'll have something new by him to listen to, however, I would have love to had talk with him, just to let him know, that I was playing again, needed some lessons, how are you and the family, i miss you, and when are you gonna be in NY again.

When am I gonna learn my lesson.

A guitar master, wonderful human being, make your soul rest in peace. I'm been blessed to have known you, lucky to have played side by side with you. Thanks for the lessons my brother.

Hot Chicz

Well I don't want to come off like a pig. It's so easy to do in today "everyone is equal" tone that's has been set in the american way of life. All equal, right, even in divorce. Why, I don't get it. What, I must split my mind and heart in half for wifey to have, really. That's that shit.

Anyway, I thought this would be the year I would tie the knot. I'd figure by now I'd would have all the skirt chasing feelings out of my system. However,over the past few years I learned some new lessons from chicz which have brought me to a new understanding about relationships. Game is played by both men and women. It's take two to tangled. But, understand, you can't change me emotionally. Show me how to managed my money better, take me somewhere i've never been, but don't fuck with my mind. That's neither fun or righteous. Just deal my experience as an guide to make a better way. Open to almost anything & sensitive to many. Sure your a hot chicz, and being a little spoiled is cool, but don't be selfish or greedy. There's only so many hoops a brother is gonna run through before he finds the next game.

Chris Rock is for Real!

Hail to the Queen

Before Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, and even Bob Dylan. There was Odetta. Seen in the eyes of many as the God Mother to American folk music scene. Dr. King called her the "Queen of Folk Music". Odetta's performance at the 1963 March on Washington is cemented in the history of the struggle for civil rights.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. King

Thank you for your sacrifice.  You've made our lives rich and reverent.  

King Center

A minute

Hey you all,

Darn its been a minute. Just awoke from a couple of hectic months of both work and play.  You know how I do.  If it aint fun it aint right, c'mon.

Yep, I've been in the basement for a couple of months.  Wood-shedding, hibernating and just plain brainstorming for the new year, new challenges, and new ways to have fun.

Just a couple of notable, Tip, Mos Def, Bilal with the Experiment @ Highline was a trip.  The Giant Step xmas party, it's always great seeing Nik from HEAVy, and celebrating DJ Seekten's birthday.  That's my girl, she just don't know it yet, hahaha. Darn, M  it's been a year.  How time is really moving.

So this one I'll keep short a sweet.  Love to all the one I love and lost.  No regrets, just some painful moments with a mixed of exhilarating memories.  I need to pinch myself.  I just love my life.  God, can you please just drop a few million from the sky so we all can eat.

Peace and love until next time.  God bless you all...!