J. Cole: Im On It

A cool little track.
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10 Unacceptable Cycles Black People Have To Change

One of my friends shared this with me so I'm paying it forward. With that said, I'm going to vent a lil bit.

Being a young, black, knowledge seeking individual (notice the pic in the top right corner), I realize that my actions and motivations toward life are ones that will either elevate or depress the growth of those after me. The year 2010 is almost over and yet there are still signs of ignorance that flood TV, music, and society.
Isn't the US President black?
If we've ever needed a sign that the gangster is no longer relevant, I think we found it.
But I digress..
Anyway, LaShaun Williams wrote these 10 things that should change in order to help establish progression and they're pretty good insights.

Read up and start a convo no matter what race you are. Start being a part of the solution.

Note: Click the title to get the complete article.

1. Sexual promiscuity
2. Children out of wedlock: Accounts for 70 percent of black children
3. Fear of commitment: It’s the first step in rebuilding families and setting standards for structure
4. Lack of education: Having an education unlocks doors and shatters glass ceilings
5. Excessive cursing: Cursing excessively displays an inability to articulate
6. Negligent parenting: Instead of teaching our children the words to rap songs, we should be playing educational or at least age-appropriate sing-a-long songs
7. Adornment of ignorance: There is nothing wrong with speaking so-called proper English, getting good grades... It’s not “acting white.” It should be the new “acting black.”
8. Intra-racial discrimination
9. Violence
10. Poor health

props to @Marcofasho

Ski Beatz ft. Nesby Phips: Blue and Green

A lot of people that love radio hits probably don't know who Ski Beatz is but he's been around for a minute. He's worked with a lot of big acts but he's more famously known for making Dead Presidents off Hov's Reasonable Doubt. He keeps a low (but consistent) profile.
Blue and Green is a track off a new album integrating Miles Davis soul w/ Ski's impeccable producer savvy.
enjoy

Note: If you don't know what impeccable means please pick up a dictionary

HOVA'S NEW BOOK

Jay-Z is releasing a new book breaking down his lyrics, exposing the truth behind what's made him so consistent throughout time.
Already got mine pre-ordered

Fuck Rich.. LETS GET WEALTHY!

Here are some pics of N.E.R.D.'s transportation. Needless to say the plane is BANANAS (Or ba-nay-nays if that's how you choose to pronounce it)!






*SPEECHLESS*

AZ: Make Believe

The track is only about 2:15 long but the wordplay is crazy.
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Kanye ft. Pharrell and Lupe: Child Rebel Soldier (Don't Stop)

I can't stop playing this track.
Lupe>Yeezy>Pharrell

New Picture- Influencers

This trailer is pretty dope. I'd like to think of it as a seminar on screen.
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MAC MILLER: K.I.D.S.

Click the title for the mixtape.

Props to DatPiff.com

Someone to Lookout For: Mac Miller

I've just been put on to this guy that's signed to Rostrum Records (same label as Wiz Khalifa) named Mac Miller. When I figure out how to post the link for the mixtape you'll get it but for now here are 2 videos for you.
enjoy.

Dom Kennedy ft. Overdoz: The 4 Heartbeats

Hey all,
It's been a while.. I know this. But here's a video to hold you over.
Off the: From the Westside with Love, mixtape.
enjoy