Speak Positive Energy And Kinetics

Too Often people are so focused on themselves and their own progress that they forget society is not only about helpings oneself to success… but to help each other Progress. People commit negative actions because “everyone else does it” and they feel this justify theirs. Hypocriticism, Selfishness and other bad habits need to be something we strive to eliminate from our behavior and while we may never truly accomplish this goal… we must Try.

Our goal with Beasthood is to use our Words and Actions to help others know that there is a reason to be better, that someone does appreciate it and that someone WILL assist you on your journey. All Men, Women, Children, Races and Ages is who I aim to help become better while we progress on our Journey to do the same in our own Lives.

We don’t just talk the talk… We S.P.E.A.K.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Martin Luther King Jrs Dream: Blacks Are Killing It!


by @butterfliesblue
There is nothing wrong with celebrating one's ethnicity, but it comes a problem when you let it define you as a person. I weep for generations ahead because like Alice Walker wrote in The Color Purple, "The more things change the more they stay the same". Part of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech says, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character". This sounds good and all, but I feel like blacks are killing the dream. One good example of how this dream is being killed is BET which is supposed to represent "blackness".






BET which stands for Black Entertainment Television was started in 1980 as a network for blacks. It started out as a network that was dignified as well as addressed issues in the black community. Now that BET has been taken over by someone other than the founders, it has gone under much criticism because of the quality that has been lost over the years. Co-founder Sheila Jackson has even said, "I don't watch it. I suggest to my kids that they don't watch it". Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder has had an episode about BET which can be seen on Youtube. Even the few times that I watch BET, I've watched it go from Cita's World to Uncut to these circus of award shows.



Martin Luther King Jr. was a Civil Rights advocate of equality. We have a holiday dedicated to him where blacks brag about not having to go to work, and yet there was a time when blacks couldn't even work for pay. If we as people not only promote but also believe what he was for, the why are we separating ourselves? You can't have your cake and eat it too. This is one of the reasons that I can't support things such as HBCU's, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the NAACP. Also with immigration reform being the way it is, I'm tired of blacks making comments about other ethnicities as if they were never mistreated. Also how can we as people continue to support things such as BET without at least trying to voice our opinion to make it a positive image? Trust me if there is a lack of support then the execs will listen. Judge not lest ye be judged. Have we forgotten what our ancestors have fought for? At what point will we stop being referred as the "black community" and just be Americans? We can't want to be treated as equals as long as we continue to separate ourselves based on race.





 



Sunday, December 26, 2010

@MyNameIsBizzle -Truth Music (JayZ & RickRoss)

Contact Info:
Twitter: @MyNameIsBizzle 

 
 
Bizzle, a Hip Hopper from Southern Cal now residing in Houston, is using music to spread the word to the masses. Gaining under ground popularity opened his eyes to the widely influential nature of Rap his goal is to make a change in the demeaning nature it is associated with. He is no typical "Christian Rapper" and only goes by that genre because of what others call him, but he simply speaks his mind to show that you can be successful without inspiring society in a negative manner.
 
So far he has worked with and opened for some major names in the biz such as Hip Hops notables including Nelly, David Banner, Game, Chino XL, NeYo and T.I to name a few. His lyrical delivery and content is very interesting and the most important part ACCURATE. Bizzle feels Hip Hop nowadays lacks accuracy and I agree, too many artist are trying to do what's popular instead of being themselves. This dude has turned down multiple deals so far but that hasn't stopped his access to the Hip-hop scene on MediaTakeOut, WorldstarHipHop and many syndicated Radio station websites totaling over 1Million views so far and over 50,000 downloads on his mixtape, "The Messenger" released in march of this Year. I am definitely going to look out for more tracks from him because his wordplay is on point and he speaks truth. Let me know what you think...
 
 

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Karma: Do you Believe?

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Trick Question, it doesn't matter because it effects you whether you believe in it or not. If you are not a Spiritual or Religious Person, even though this is a Buddhist Practice, Karma is still a very simple guideline for most to understand. What Goes Around… Comes Around. In this day in age when focusing on what we want or things we THINK we need, People often wonder why they are not in better positions and the answer is typically always the same, whether we delude ourselves otherwise or not… KARMA.

People that do bad things have bad things happen to them, You may not see it but it does. Think about all the Celebs who seemingly have everything they could ever want that step over friends, family & fans to get famous and then end up being haunted by Drug, Financial & Stress related issues up to and including Premature Painful Violent Deaths of themselves and/or people they care for. Why do you think these things happen?

When some event alters your Life, Good or Bad, think about something you have done/are doing Right/Wrong. Those things that pop into your head are most likely your Gut/Conscious/God/Intuition or whatever you use to guide your actions telling you that you Karma is back give you the Fruits of your Labors or the Plight from your Lack of Seed Planting. Help Yourself by doing better, by being better, and helping your fellow Societal members to do the same. Their downfalls may be tied to your setbacks, We are all connected in some way shape or form.

PS: When you are tempted to not take advice from someone who isn’t in a similar situation as you, just remember someone further removed may be able to see the bigger Picture.


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Thursday, December 23, 2010

So You Wanna Be A Rap Star?

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So I checked out the Forbes/Billboard Top 20 Artists Article and dang, Hip-hop Greats in 2009 grossed over $300mil! I see why so many people want to hop into the rap game. But of course my over analytical self wanted to dive deeper and see how Hip-hop ranks as an overall business and was quite surprised. The Top 20 Hip-hop greats barely ranked in the Top 250 of American CEOs (Forbes Magazine) when compared side by side. Hell, Jay-Z, who topped the list at $63mil, didn't even make Top 20 of overall Celebs. Pretty shocking
 
Other Interesting Forbes Facts:

1) Oprah Winfrey Grossed $315million BY HER SELF!!! That woman is an absolute monster. I mean, I always knew she had money but when you put it in the perspective of: If Oprah wanted to, she could literally BUY Hip-hop... it's just makes an unfathomable amount of money very real. She's got enough money to buy every US Citizen a McDouble... and still get a Foot long from Subway. (Pay your own Sales Tax though, you know how Oprah do)

2) Rich vs. Wealthy. Confused? Let me explain... How I see it, Rich is very attainable for the average Joe by simple luck. But, if you aspire to only be rich; plan on being broke shortly thereafter! MC Hammer WAS rich, as was Vanilla Ice and even MIMS (for that good 6months). Unfortunately, the uneducated tend to acquire mass amounts of Liquid Assets (Cash, Diamonds, Chains etc.) instead of Long Term Equities. (These are basic business terms, if you don't know them then you WILL NOT make it in "the Biz").

To put it in monetary terms what the difference is... the top 6 Hip-hop earners of 2009 grossed $167million while: Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, John Lennon & Jimi Hendrix totaled $168million last year... No, that's not a misprint, LAST YEAR!!! That's the difference between being rich & being wealthy. Own property, own a business, own YOURSELF. If you are sending out your creative works which aren't Copyrighted, registered with ASCAP, Trademarked, etc. then expect to get G'd, it'll soften the blow once it happens. Being rich only lasts a lifetime, while wealth will stretch through generations.
3) The Top 20 Hip-hop greats have averaged $15mil each ($75mil total) over the last 5 years; while William C Weldon, CEO of Johnson & Johnson who started as a Sales Rep with a Biology Degree, has made more at $78mil (NOT including the $26mil in stocks he also owns in the company).

Ivan G. Seidenberg, Verizon CEO, started his climb up the "Corporate Ladder" being a Cable Splicer's Assistant and now makes as much as Diddy without having to dance in every Verizon commercial or flee clubs after his coworkers have shot someone in the face (not to mention he also owns $57mil more in stocks).
 
The common thread? Education, Hard Work & Determination. For some odd reason people who have lyrical skills (or THINK they have them) think rap and education are mutually exclusive. Where this came from, I do not know, but reverse your logic. How can learning about worldly issues, expanding your vocabulary, working closely with your demographic, understanding how to write/negotiate contracts and gaining real life experience hurt your career? Build a strong foundation from the ground up or at least have a backup plan because you WILL crumble.
 
I guess the bottom line is... GET TO WORK!!! Being a celeb is a job, just like everything else. There is no easy way to get the elusive "American Dream". So before encouraging a friend or your children to skip school for a celebrity career of fame and fortune, please, do some research. Realize that they are non-recognizable people worth BILLIONS more than your favorite celeb to dance to in the club.
 
Educate Yourself before you Dedicate Yourself. Can You Hear me now? GOOD
 

A Letter to Haters

 
Written By: @butterfliesblue
 
Dear Haters,
 
You are as fake as your lack of an attempt to get to know the one that you hate on. Your assumptions have already spoken volumes about you, and the person that you hate on is already better than you. The same ones that you talk about others to will talk about you too, but you're too caught up in your judgments to see that. You subliminally call out people and talk behind their backs because you are a coward. Your words only strengthen the one that you can't stand because your negativity only encourages them. The fact that you'd rather listen to word of mouth instead of going to the source says a lot about your maturity, or in this case your lack thereof. The more you hate on someone the more you choose your fate because God will make you out to be a footstool so I hope you're ready to bear that weight. Now you can either heed to the warning like the smart person that you portray yourself to be, or you could continue to be your own downfall. Either way it's your choice, but don't be surprised when your face hits the floor.
 
Signed,
                                   Your Obsession

What is an Emcee?

 
 
First off I'd Like to thank my Home girl @lilygv for Posting this on my Facebook wall from a Def Poetry Jam episode. She knows me All To Well to know I'd LOVE this piece.
 
I'm sure we all have received, and gotten annoyed with the Spam Rap Artist along with the Self Proclaimed "Emcees." Those that had the Luxury of hearing True Hip Hop in its prime probably know the difference between a Rapper and an Emcee, but its clear that most don't.
 
The first thing people should learn is Being able to rhyme words together makes you slighter more Skilled than Dr. Seuss... actually he is probably still better because he tells stories. Before calling yourself an Emcee, know where it came from and the responsibilities it encompasses. An Emcee, which derives from Master of Ceremonies (MC), meaning you have to be able to Host a movement, not just be a part of it, you must be able to get the crowd interested in what your about to entertain them with, not just Shuck and Jive for whatever trend will get you most notoriety.
 
An Emcee is a Lyrical Renaissance man, capable of getting the crowd hyped, making people laugh, and most importantly EDUCATE the listener or at least getting them to think about whatever Topic you choose to speak on. If you are not this and simply in music for a buck... than you are NOT, and will NOT ever be an Emcee in HipHop.
 
HipHop is a way of life, not a Prostitute. Stop raping it for Profits.




A Poem to @NickiMinaj by @JasmineMans

Written by @butterfliesblue
 
I am still neutral about Nicki Minaj. Not a big fan of her persona, but I can respect her hustle. Jasmine Mans is a poet who wrote this poem to Nicki Minaj. I love the emotion behind it, and to me it's a challenge for Nicki to step it up as a woman, and be more respectful about her image.