"Sucka N****"
by A Tribe Called Quest

These older tunes are so relavent. go download.

No matter how you disect it, Micheal "Kramer" Richards wilded out. There are things that you have to be sensitive about and he crossed the line. The N bomb has been a topic of discussion at work and at home. At work I am the only "Bro". I think folks are misinformed about the word. One individual said its unexceptable for anyone other than black folks to say it. Another said it means "ignorant" so we should not be offended. ALL WRONG!!!

I can't be entirely upset when Mr. Cosby rants about things that we have taught folks to understand about our people. Lets face facts. A portion of folks are curious about our culture but have no real interest to understand us. However the same does not apply for us and their world. If we wish to get ahead we have to learn as much as possible. That's right we have to correct our posture, raise our pants and correct our diction to fit in. No one has to make these sacrifices to fit with us. We have more to prove regardless of how long ago the civil rights era has passed. Things are so covert these days. The dark skinned man has to maintain a strong view of self at all times where others races may not relate.

The "N" bomb is unacceptable no mattter who you are. So many folks have used it so loosely that it desensitizes folks when Kramer calls a "black" man that without any recourse. It hurts to go to concerts and here rappers spewing the word while their audience of all race follow suit. I hate walking in my hood and hearing teenagers of all colors dropping it in middle of sentences as if it was punctuation. I know I am guilty as well but its time we all make some effort.

"What's Beef"
by Notorius B.I.G.

I ain't back I just never left. BIG said,"Real, bad boys move in silence." That's why I took so long. ;-) and thats what some folks should learn.

I know I act like I am a Jay hater, when actually a real huge fan. I got a sneak peek of the album prior to the releases and its a decent comeback for the dude that claimed he "retired" but has been spittin' during his "hiatus". Jay would got a bigger reaction if he didn't release a bar in the past three years than leak the remixes now as a mixtape.

I am however thoroughly disappointed that he responded to Dipset comments/rhymes by Killa [Cam'rom] and Jim [Jones]. I heard the subliminals on "Hustlin'" remix and on "Dig a Hole" on Jay's latest LP. But Jim [Jones] really ruffled his feathers to release that "Brooklyn" track. It was as lame as "Super Ugly" freestyle back when Nas bodied him with the "Ether" track. Jay must take a page from his own rhymes cause he "Lost One".

Battling is at all time low. "It's all fun and games until you poke your eye out." Egos are more sensitive than ........... [Figure it out] I know that's cold and crass but its the brute honest truth. Attention all rappers: quit complaining and make money, you big baby.(sic) And on that note I'll take the time to list the top 10 dis songs that could have escalated to some ish..

1) "Ether" by Nas
2) "Hit 'Em Up" by 2Pac (his vocals only)
3) "4,3,2,1" by LL Cool J (his vocals only)
4) "Second Round Knockout" by Canibus
5) "The B#tch in You" by Common
6) "No Vaseline" by Ice Cube
7) "The Bridge is Over" by Boogie Down Productions.
8) "10% Dis" by MC Lyte
9) "Piggy Bank" by 50 Cent
10) "Roxanne's Revenge" by Roxanne Shante

"Walk in New York"
by Onyx

You know I am a bit of a pessimist. I often look at the glass half empty. I have so much to be proud of but I often don't see it or even afraid to admit it. I want so many things to happen for me but I want it now. I feel a lot of pressure to succeed.

Funny thing, I got a huge life lesson from a someone that can't even talk. My fiance's niece stood up by herself. Now it may not seem like anything to some folks but it was the cutest thing. It was also the first time I have seen her do somthing that remarkable other than holding her bottle. She used the pillow to support herself up. I was floored when she let go. Even she was excited. She smiled (showing off her two bottom teeth), laughed and clapped. Then fell down into the bed only to do it again and again.

My lesson is your have to crawl before you walk. If you fall you got brush it off and start all over. You got be proud of your accomplishments then you have to set new goals. I think I have said this before in an older blog but it was really special to have my almost niece give me that lesson again. She is precious and an inspiration.