2-Double-O-NINE

Its 2009 and so far so good. At the end of the day all we can do is take it one day at a time. Life really IS what YOU make it. Today on Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday I think back to his I have a dream speech and compare to dreams of my own-- (mine are not so noble, but are still MY dreams none the less) On Tuesday, we should witness President-Elect, Barack Obama swear in as the 44th President of the United States [sidebar: I can't even tell you home many Prime Minister's we've had] which gives hope to for us to believe that 'Nothing Is Impossible' so if you have a goal reach for it.

I don't intend to sound preachy but as a result of my introspection I am continuing to go for mine! With that said you'll be able to hear my latest project "20-NINE" compiled prior to the ball drop from my good friend Keisha's Birthday Party. All tracks were inspired by her taste or requests and mixed by yours truly.

You can also hear me on a weekly basis at the Spring Rolls restaurant at Fairview Mall, Fridays from 8pm-Midnight check out good stores like H&M in Fairview mall for you copy of a mixed cd and discount card and look out for the latest street wear http://www.room322.ca/ mixtape to be dropping real soon!

HIP-HOP HOLIDAYS

Christmas 2008 is here-- Bah Hum-Bug! Naw for real I'm not a Scrouge but I do find myself trying to avoid getting into the festive spirit just to avoid the straight commercialization of the holiday!

I mean even the church acknowledges that Christ was not born on December 25th!! I don't know if it comes with age, experiences, or income but I find I am more synical even inspite of having children whom look forward to the day... or at least the day of receiving gifts!

I just seem to remember a day that had more innocence. The commercialization was so blatant and in your face. Hip-Hop or "Rap" albums actually tried to maintain its theme. Run DMC actually rapped about Christmas in Hollis Queens, NY and actually put elf's and Santa in their video (for real). It didn't seem cheesy at the time it seemed sincere and genuine.

With that said, I'm still appreciative of a day regardless of its transparency, where we can still think adn reflect on the important thing in life like family and giving. I just think that some of us should spend the day or some days within the season giving the thing we all value most time. Try volunteering your time at a shelter, try spend the night handing out warm outter... And don't forget to bring the kids especially if the whine or feel some sort of entitlement about receiving their Christmas gift.

Kanye West "Heartless"

Heartless from kwest on Vimeo.


Kanye may be singing about being Heartless but he's the first artist to give up an American Music Award to someone that he felt was more deserving, rapper L'il Wayne. Say what you want about Kanye positive or negative... he's a man of character.

CHANGE

"Although it seems Heaven Sent

We ain't ready to see a Black President" 

- Tupac "Changes" Released 1998

Ready or not, we have one! and as long and hard as it was to get there... Obama seems very humble and aware of the challenge it will be to stay and actually affect change.  Black or White he is the best candidate for the job. He won't be able to undo what the Bush clan has started even in two successions but he will get new ideas and a fresh start on how to get the U.S. back to a better status.  Aside of what he represents for American's he represents world change.  The only thing that stays same... is change.

-djO?

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Busta Speaks.

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---But I Bet You She Doesn't!! LMFAO