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Timeless Artistry

Talent is not a trend; musical artists with great talent are classic. Music is at the core of many cultures, shaping ceremonial dance, creating soothing or celebratory atmosphere. Music helps to complete the event. African American, Black, Urban (whichever term you prefer) culture has a musical core. JAZZ, BLUES, FUNK, ROCK, HIP HOP, R&B and pretty […]

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Substance Abuse

“…Anything that has substance… we as a people [black people] reject it.” I heard an interview with Rico Love on Atlanta’s 107.9 and this statement he made inspired this post. He was discussing (as I’m sure many of our parents have discussed) how some of the hip hop music of today is cookie cutter and […]

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R.I.P. -The Reality Thereof

Death is so tough to deal with.  The realization that something is gone/lost forever is a struggle to deal with.  So we battle ourselves with hopes of a resurrection, or some evil prank being revealed.  We must come to the reality that when something dies, it is no longer in existence… Why did I not […]

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Purpose didn’t fit!!!

So Erykah Badu, a talented artist-singer, songwriter & actress (Cider House Rules) has recently put out a new video for her song Window Seat.  The video is of her walking through the streets naked.  There is a lot of talk about her being indecent by taking her clothes off in a public place and filming […]