December 2010
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When I hear someone compare Nicki Minaj to Lauryn...
I feel like someone’s taken my brain, tied it to the back of a pick-up truck, and driven it through a field full of nails, thorns, and rhino sh*t.
Must you really put me through that pain? C’mon now. Real Talk. Why compare two artists who are so completely different?!? Yes, they’re both female emcees BUT HONESTLY that doesn’t mean you have to lump them into the same...
hdsk asked: do you have any new videos on youtube?
spit-dirty asked: I absolutely adore your poetry. I just had to tell you.
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How did I ever survive College?
Sometimes I look back at my college career and think, “How the f*ck did I do it?” Two jobs. Extracurriculars. [Partying]. Classes. Finals. Friends. Papers. Articles. More Articles. And BLAH BLAH BLAH!
A couple years after undergrad, you tend to forget how hectic it used to be. It truly does give me a migraine thinking about how much sh*t I dealt with in addition to my personal life.
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A friend suggested a week-long "business trip" out...
Ya know, just to get out of Chicago and experience the culture. Meet new people. Exchange artistic energy with others. I can totally dig this. Plus I’ve never been to LA (yeah I know, I suck).
Just got to save up money. (Always a problem)
DJ Rhettmatic Talks Asian Americans In Hip Hop →
junglelion:
This is probably the first time I’ve ever seen Asian Americans discussed seriously in relation to Hip Hop. What I found the most interesting was the comparison between APAs on the West Coast to Nuyoricans in terms of their history and contributions to Hip Hop, as well as the idea of originators vs. imitators.
Diet: Vanity vs. Purpose
Sometimes when I attempt to eat healthy, I get this “Why?” face
“You don’t need to lose weight.” “Ew, just be happy and eat whatever you want.” “Are you on a DIET?”
Don’t get me wrong. I love food. Ask any of my close homies, and they’ll tell you. “Abet, that girl can eat.”
But within these past three years, things...
Say "Thank You" to your teachers.
The ones you meet at school, and the ones you just meet. They don’t get enough money, let alone respect, for the lives they change every day.
(I think I might e-mail an old professor…)
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Sometimes I have to reconcile the "spoken word...
Because it seems in this day and age, you must have an “image.” So deeply rooted in the hip hop culture, yet not so much. The “cool” the “swagger.” The “it factor.”
By nature, I am a very introverted person. I prefer to work alone. I like delving into my work the way I delve into my thoughts. Locked doors, high walls for me to attack.
I enter...
Anonymous asked: you are so brave.
"19. Love what you do, because what you do is...
I found a list of personal goals for 2010. This was number 19. Definitely a good reminder. Especially when you feel that you, your work, your efforts are completely insignificant.
“Love what you do, because what you do is important.”
I really needed to hear this. Maybe somebody out there needs it too.
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hdsk asked: you really inspired me after i watched your videos on youtube. i just wanted to let you know that. :)
I've always preferred reading from an actual book.
That’s why things like the iPad and Kindle don’t really appeal to me. Maybe for other features, but not for reading.
I guess it’s easier for students to pull up text books, and not have to lug around 10 of them at the same time. But in terms of reading for leisure, there’s just something about the simplicity of it all. About forgoing any and all things electronic. Knowing...
Usher vs. Trey Songz Mix by DJ Jeff Mabi →
So, I’m going to the Usher/Trey/Miguel concert tonight. And lemme just say that, I’ma try REALLY hard to keep my panties on… wait did I just admit that? Yes. Yes, I did. *Grown Woman Stance*
One of my best friends, DJ Jeff Mabi, made a mix to hype up everyone for the show tonight. Take a listen. Maybe you’ll have the urge to take your draws off too—fight it. ;]
"You wanna get sh*t done, you gotta do it...
Ain’t that the damn truth.
Tomorrow is…
Another day. Another grind. Another reason to believe that my efforts are not in vain.
Until then, I’m knocking the hell out.
Good Night, y’all.
I listened to this joint on repeat the other day....
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Carlos Boozer will play Wednesday →
If you follow basketball, you’ll know why this is SO MONUMNETAL to my Chicago Bulls this season.
God Speed, Boozer. And let D. Rose be that guide throughout your journey. HOLLA.
Do you like me? Check Yes or... →
Hopefully you won’t need a “No.” =]