Tribe is legendary in the Hip-Hop game and one of my all time favorite artist. I can listen to them at any time, while doing anything...at a party, walking to class, doing school work, and especially driving! To say the least I have been listening to a lot of Tribe and Q-Tip on the drive west! Day one I listened to J. Period's Q-Tip - The [ABSTRACT] BEST V.1 which is a must if you are a fan of Tribe or Q-Tip! Today Can I Kick It shuffled and its such a great song! These guys were and are real pioneers...
Q-Tip: Can I kick it? to all the people who can quest like a tribe does Before this, did you really know what live was? Comprehend to the track, for it's why cuz Gettin measures on the tip of the vibers Rock and roll to the beat of the funk fuzz Wipe your feet really good on the rhythm rug If you feel the urge to freak, do the jitterbug Come and spread your arms if you really need a hug
Right now I am chillin in Amarillo TX about to got to sleep so I can get up and drive more tomorrow but here are some images of the trip so far...you know i'll be updating with pictures all summer.
Not to be out shadowed by Distant Relatives...Revolutions Per Minute by Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek as Reflection Eternal has been putting out content all week. Here is the music video for one of my favorite songs off the album "So Good" and a video a the duo performing with a little help from the Roots on Jimmy Fallon...check it out and see what you think this is real hip-hop!
The O.G. ATLien is back with this official video for "Shutterbugg" off his upcoming solo album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty due in stores July 6th. This video is pretty cool it has a lot of different things going on in it you really need to pay attention to catch it all. Personally 3000 is my favorite out of the legendary duo but this song is great. I like the break down with "back to life back to reality". On a side note I was going to get the T-shirt version of the red sweatshirt he is wearing that reads atlien the other day in LiL Five but they were out of my size...
This is the best song off of Distant Relatives hands down. The hook by Damian is so good, just uplifting music...
I've joy in abundance I've got life full of substance I've got meetings and functions So I count my blessings I've got something to live for I've got surplus to give more And we're all welcome through His door So I count my blessings And give thanks to the master That you are the disaster We're still here together after And I've got somewhere to dress for, And I've got no need to stress for And so I'll always put my best forth And count my blessings And they'll be no need for tissues 'Cause there will be no further issues If you got someone who miss you, Man, count your blessings. I've got love and assurance I've got new health insurance And I've got strength and endurance So I count my blessings So I count my blessings
When asked what sense you could live without I always say smell, but the other day I def realized that sometimes smell can be very powerful. I cleaned the interior of my car for the road trip across the country(I must say it looks very nice). I found some of my new car scent car-freshners and hung one up. The smell automatically took me back to the days in which I use to cruise around and do some un-lawful things in my car. Memories of my old lifestyle came right back to me and a smile came across my face. I popped in my Outkast mix and drove through the A happy all because of a familiar smell...
My mom cooked her amazing Matzah Ball soup the other day...its soo damn good. I've been eating it for days! The Matzah Balls are gigantic they take up half the bowl. If you've never had it before its pretty much chicken soup. One of the best jewish meals.
If your a fan of Outkast or Hip-Hop in general than in my opinion you need to know this song and you need to respect it. Andre has one of the best flows and lyricism in the game. I personally love this song it sounds like a freestyle and it is quite impressive. I love the first line I met you in a club in Atlanta Georgia. Basically it is why I am posting this song today. I am going to miss my city and state while I am gone. Its my home and always will be. Any mention of it in a song or movie puts a smile on my face...
I met you in a club in Atlanta Georgia Said me and my homeboy were coming out with an album You looked at me like yeah nigga right But you gave me you number anyway you were on the talcum Powder, how's about them oranges Moved away from home to school with big plans By day, studied the history of music By night, just to pay for that shit, you'd dance To get your pants was a mission impossible We were both the same age but I Suppose wasn't on the same page but in The same book of life so I'd paged you when I felt you that were getting off of work Or either when you're on your way to school We starting hanging like Ernie and Bert And in my idle head I'm thinking cool Just when I think I'm going down your shirt You're hiking up your skirt now The events that followed had me volley if your hometown would be Heaven or hell The angelic nastiness you possessed made you by far the best Therefore hard to tell You'd dropped me off by the dungeon Never came in, but I knew that you were wondering Now are these niggaz in this house up to something Selling crack sack by sacks so they could function? Well, yes and no Yes we were selling it But no it wasn't blow Cook it in the basement then move it at a show Then grab the microphone and everybody yelled “ho" Meanwhile the video starts playing BET college radio and a van Packed full of niggaz with a blunt in their hand And one in their ear You know what I'm saying But, I kept your number in my old phone Got a new chip flip with the roam roam So it took me a minute to retrieve seven digits But I promised I would call you when I got home But, when I got home I never did By the time I did, heard that you had a kid By some nigga in Decatur Who replied see you later when he got the good news, that's life shit Now, I'm nineteen with a Cadillac My nigga had a Lex with the gold pack Got a plaque but I'm living with my pop pop So I got glock and a low jack You kinda fast for that fella in class who used to draw And never said much ‘cause half of what he saw Was so far from that place you wanna be That words only fucked it up more follow me Are you starting to gather what I'm getting at? Now if I'm losing you tell me then I'll double back But keep in mind, at the time “keep it real" was the phrase Silly once said now, but those were the days When spring break And Daytona And Freakniks Made you wanna Drop out of college and never go back Move to the south but that ain't a Kodak Moment, on went myself and big boi Well you knew him as Twan That's right you were around before this shit begun When Twan had a daughter and Sort of was made to mature before the first tour We hit the road like jack Laughed and cried and drived it back with some Yak Girls used to say, y'all talk funny, y'all from the islands? And I'd Laughed and they just keep smiling No, I'm from Atlanta baby He from Savannah, maybe We should hook up and get tore up and then lay down hey we Got to go because the bus is pulling out in 30 minutes She's playing tennis disturbing the tenants 15-love Fit like glove Description is like 15 doves In a Jacuzzi catching the Holy Ghost Making one woozy in the head and comatose, agree? Enough about me How's about you? How's the lil' kid? She was about 2 the last time we spoke I hadn't smoked or took a shot of drink Cause I'd start the 2nd album off on another note Now, that note threw some niggaz in the hood off But see I'd balled out, and before I fall out I'd Slow my Lac down to a nice speed The brain is that fried egg I might need New direction was apparent I was a child looking at the floor staring So changing my style was like release for the primitive beast Yes I was on the rise, yeast was the street To make bread-Never primary concern Just to hop on these beats and wait my turn I'd meet muslims, ganstas, bitches, rastas, and macoroni niggaz - imposters So on a trip to New York on some beeswax I get invited to a club where emcees at And on stage is a singer with some thing on her head Similar to the turban that I covered up my dredz with Which I was rocking at the time When I was going through them phases trying to find Anything that seemed real in the world Still searching, but I started liking this girl Now you know her As Erykah on and on Badu Call Tyrone on the phone why you Do that girl like that boy you ought to be ashamed The song wasn't about me and that ain't my name We're young, in love, in short we had fun No regrets no abortion, had a son By the name of Seven And he's five By the time I do this mix, he'll probably be six You do the arithmetic Me do the language arts Y'all stand against the wall blindfolded me throw the darts To poke you in the heart And take you from the start To one luxury transportation and a Marta card Or either when your girlfriend that went to Mays Momma or her daddy let her borrow the Benz because she's smart Or maybe if your neighbor does you a huge favor And he sells you that rabbit that's been sitting in his yard You fix it up.. you trick it out.. you give it rims.. you give it bump You give it all your time because that's all you can think about
Nike SB’s apparel release for June is all about the t-shirts, but mind you, it isn’t your run-of-the-mill graphic tee collection, as Nike SB had enlisted the help of skateboarder/artist extraordinare, Lance Mountain, to pen a few sketches for the collection of skating scenarios. There is also a humorous photographic tee featuring an amigo in a poncho.
Featured amongst 12 influential musicians in the world of Pop, Rock, Rap, and Soul, Nas kicks off Levi’s Pioneer Sessions Campaign with a cover of Slick Rick’s “Hey Young World”. The campaign calls for each individual to record a classic hit in their own signature style, while reflecting the timelessness of music and that of the Levi’s brand.
I found this picture on my Baby Mama Karina Karina's blog. It is my last week here in GA for a while so I thought this was appropriate. I'll be repping my city hard in LA got my A hat and multiple ATL shirts...the west coast doesn't know whats coming for it. Forever I Love Atlanta!
Yesterday I had the pleasure of eating at the newest restaurant to hit Decatur... Farm Burger is a spinoff restaurant of the original Farm 255, located in DT Athens, 255 serves up fresh farm grown organic recipes of all kinds full of heart & soul. Farm Burger specializes mainly in Burgers with a few other choices on the menu. Their mission statement is simple: eating is a celebration to be shared. Our food makes ethical eating easy. This isn't McDonalds, Farm Burger wants you to think about your burger - what it is and where it's from. Their burgers are made from 100% grassfed beef that is dry-aged for two weeks and ground daily. Their cows are raised on the sweet grasses of the southeast, and never fed antibiotics, hormones, or grain. Their menu is seasonal and sourced from local farms. And they seem to be getting their message across because when I walked up to the building there was a line coming out the door. After I ordered it only took around 5 minutes for me to get my food. The inside is done nicely, stripped down with a retro feel and clean lines. Its a very popular design for many things these days. If you are a fan of burgers and a good environment i'd suggest Farm Burger.
I was so hungry I started eating before I thought about taking a picture of the goods...I like mine with lettuce, tomato, FB sauce, grainy mustard, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, and swiss.
My homeboy SUMO is starting to do big things in Athens. He painted this abandoned building near 5 points recently. His original idea was to just paint a big purple line across the top and have it drip down the white wall to make it a little more visually stimulating for the passer by. But I think this is really cool as well.
Today I listened to my Black Keys mix cd for the first time in awhile, then I came home to find out that The Black Keys released their 6th studio album last Tuesday. I just gave it a listen to and it is great. Its hard to go wrong when it comes to the Keys they've got so much soul and some nice funk under tones. I mean when your band is made up of only two guys...a drummer and a guitarist with an amazing voice you know you've got something special...If you've never listened to them I suggest giving them a chance cause they are the truth some of the only new none hip-hop that I get into.
This video is great...I'd love to chill with these guys they seem like some cool MF's
