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Let me enlighten you bout what you like to do on ya Paper Chase.<br />
You hustle to get cash that you can't wait to waste. <br />
Coke, shrooms, E, Loud, you's a waste-a space. <br />
You got ya head up in the clouds, here's some ankle weights. <br />
It aint hatin', its information, I'm saying it so note it, <br />
If you gotta do it... don't make it a career, Do it for the moment. <br />
Don't struggle just to rent a car, do it til you own it. <br />
If you can't fix it be a Hypocrite, do it, don't condone it. <br />
Do it for the Loners, do it for the Populars, <br />
Do it for those the same as you, do it for the opposite, <br />
If you can't do it for yourself help someone from the Populous. <br />
Do it for ya Bachelors, do it for ya Doctorate, <br />
"They" expect you to be uneducated, <br />
"They" expect you to be savages, <br />
"They" expect you to blow money, <br />
"They" expect below average, <br />
"They" expect this train of thought, <br />
"They" expect you to stay on track, <br />
"They" expect you to be ignorant, <br />
"They" expect you to ignore facts. <br />
Your lack of cause causes "them" to lack respect for all Blacks, <br />
So activist, let me ask you this, <br />
When you gonna rebel against that?</div>Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-19563128147588378692012-01-16T19:07:00.001-08:002012-01-16T19:07:30.376-08:00“I Have a Dream…” by Johnny Magnum<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GpJaph0Zbns/TxTl7rpWWZI/AAAAAAAABTk/s7arDn8XyQM/s1600-h/mlk_obama1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="mlk_obama1" border="0" alt="mlk_obama1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jIT0wZ6WyZQ/TxTl8Vchx7I/AAAAAAAABTs/P_7oCH9WBZM/mlk_obama1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="300"></a></p> <p> <p>I have a Dream... <blockquote> <p>That one day, the one way we seem to see things won't be crippling to our overall development. <p>Where the negativity we're enveloped in makes us wanna tell a friend... <p>"This isn't the end, you can get past that." </p></blockquote> <p>Cause I have a Dream... <blockquote> <p>That past acts won't deter me from getting on and skippin' passed blacks apps <p>because CP time is cool in ya era, due to Hip-hop hysteria. <p>I need you to be superior in other areas past rap. </p></blockquote> <p>Cause I have a Dream. <blockquote> <p>That "acting black" won't be synonymous with having lacks of: <p>education or, <p>respect reciprocation or, <p>The ability to grip a nation and inspire the precipitation of our reign. <p>And not wit the don't give a damn attitude that was used by dudes with nothing, to gain on our mission, <p>That mentality is now Inane, <p>Insane, yet persistent. <p>We are not the same, <p>things have changed, <p>we are different. <p>That was their past, <p>This is our present, <p>we are gifted. <p>And Some how, <p>Some way, <p>Some day... <p>I'll get you to listen... </p></blockquote> <p>Cause I have a Dream... <blockquote> <p>Well its more like a nightmare. <p>That this right here may be the last days. <p>It seems that I've lived past ages where the vision of being better than ya past ways... is passé. <p>Our kids can't even pass grades but got a Masters in passin' judgment. <p>It makes me wonder… “What if?” </p></blockquote> <p>Cause I have a dream... <blockquote> <p>But what… will… become of it?</p></blockquote> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-43015118849478419622012-01-02T09:58:00.001-08:002012-01-02T21:46:55.804-08:00“My Poem to Haters” by Johnny Magnum<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText"><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 10pt" color="#ffffff"></font></font> </p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText" align="center"><font size="2" face="Verdana"><a href="http://bit.ly/t2Y71l">Download</a>: </font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText" align="center"><font color="#ffffff" size="2" face="Verdana"><a title="http://bit.ly/t2Y71l" href="http://bit.ly/t2Y71l"><font color="#000000">http://bit.ly/t2Y71l</font></a></font></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoPlainText" align="center"><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F32236286&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=b30200"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F32236286&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=b30200" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object><span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/johnnymagnum/my-poem-to-haters-by-johnny">"My Poem to Haters" by Johnny Magnum</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/johnnymagnum">Johnny Mag</a></span></p> <p>I can see without sight, <p>My sights set on-Deathcon, <p>in the wolves in sheep's clothing, <p>Loathing, <p>hatin’ on me cause I can be what I like... <p>I got potential. <p>My mentals transcend like its no thing, <p>My mind bends space/time to see the future, I'm Winning, you the Loser, <p>Lucifer couldn't stand the heat that I bring, <p>So get out the kitchen. <p>You don't want beef you can't cook, <p>You are Lame, <p>yeah we at the same game but I play and you Look. <p>You are a Fan, <p>replaceable, <p>My Lust for success is insatiable <p>While being Great on your Agenda is notated under 'Things I'm Afraid to Do'. <p>You're Low Maintenance, <p>and Foul but I'm so Flagrant <p>I can stand still, shoot for my goals and not see you. <p>You're see thru, <p>Translucent, <p>You're complacent, <p>bowels compacted, sit down you won't do shit. <p>I'm combative, <p>I compete for things that are conducive to my well being, <p>I'm seeing so Lucid. <p>You wanna keep up? <p>Well good Luck tryna process what I've computed and I still want more. <p>You stuck wit a Pen and Paper tryna show your work? <p>Jerk I'm a Quad Core. You Unprepared, <p>How dare you try to disrespect me? <p>Especially since overheating is deadly, <p>You'd fuck around and die tryna sweat the Technique. <p>I'm the male Mystique, a shape shifter, <p>You claim to be predator but you Prey, <p>but did you ever notice that for some odd reason you only bold after you taste Liquor? <p>So I can sense how much you shook, my nickname Richter. <p>So don't front like you off the scale chill, <p>We both know you can't see me <p>but I know you felt and understand me, <p>Man see this must be how Braille feels… to a Blind man, <p>and I can succeed, because I am Me, So you envy <p>‘cause you do what ya told, you go wit the flow <p>and I do whatever I Damn well please. <p>At God Speed. <p>And this is my <font color="#ff0000">MP</font>, <font color="#ff0000">H</font>'s, <p><font color="#ff0000">M</font>y <font color="#ff0000">P</font>oem to <font color="#ff0000">H</font>aters <p>And they just, <p>wanna degrade us <p>‘cause they aint us. <p>But it ain't Justified, <p>So if I just decide <p>to fight fire with fire then <p>I just denied My right to call myself better than you. <p>So I combat ignorance with intelligence, <p>Belittlement wit benevolence <p>And ever since I sensed life was unfair this thought here would Level it. <p>My potential is limitless, <p>My haters are livid and limited, <p>And their punishment <p>is that they <p>have <p>to Live wit It. <div></div> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-24720533191552224372011-07-31T14:42:00.001-07:002011-07-31T14:42:19.802-07:00Go to War - Johnny Magnum<p> </p> <p align="justify"><img style="display: inline; float: right" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_D5X9_rJJgI/TieUNC9a-JI/AAAAAAAABCM/PZSwDbKIP2g/jm-white-background_thumb5.png?imgmax=800" width="200" height="200"><font size="3"><font size="2">This was more of a Lyrical Quest for Knowledge for me than a Spoken Word/Rap piece. Originally I started writing this with my frustration of the way things went in my life but then towards then end I was inspired to respond to my own questions/concerns in what I can only explain as a Subconscious Omni-Presence and it gave me a level of clarity I’ve never had before. Take a Listen and see if you understand, Feel Free to comment or ask any questions about my thought process if you don’t.</font> </font></p> <p><font color="#ffffff">Audio (Mobile Phone Friendly): </font><a title="http://filesocial.com/lneia7" href="http://filesocial.com/lneia7" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000"><strong>http://filesocial.com/lneia7</strong></font></a><font color="#ff0000"></font></p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p><strong><font color="#ff0000" size="3">THE RANT</font></strong></p></blockquote> <p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Let me introduce me, I'll tell you what the truth be<br>Internal civil war never more we called a truce see<br>You gotta understand I’m a man its my duty<br>To protect myself and my Fam from these groupies<br></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">So I begin to dissect dialect with intelligence<br>Born as a perfectionist, saw it as a sign, no penmanship<br>Gangsta & a Gentlemen, Hell bound but I'm heaven sent<br>Guided by the Lord but the Devil got my GPS<br></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">I try not to be egregious, but it only makes me madder<br>two sides, one is badder, cant have Johnny without the Magnum<br>Can't have Mag without the Problems, long division hard to solve him<br>Hatred cultivating, I don’t wanna be the gardener<br></font><font color="#ff0000" size="3" face="Times New Roman"><strong></strong></font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><strong>THE PRAYER</strong></font></p></blockquote> <p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">It's a little shop of horrors in my soul no detours<br>Lusting food for thought, just feed me, I'll see more<br>I'm tryna to open my eyes, heart and mind<br>But Why do demons get stronger when I start to grind<br></p></font> <p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Yes I have some questions I want answered before I die<br>If God can't rid the world of the Devil, How can I?<br>How can I be expected to accomplish such a task?<br>Then I drop to my knees, fold my hands and ask why?<br></font></p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3"><strong>THE RESPONSE</strong></font></p></blockquote> <p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">My son u have been chosen, I feel your losing hope and<br>I want to come to Aid but then your position would be worthless<br>You need to know your worth is immeasurable, I’m telling u<br>I blessed u with Free Will, so I can't tell u what u betta do<br></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">I've told u what to Never do, just follow the commandments<br>I gave u the gift of insight, Read the Bible understand it<br>See I've already Planned it, so Stand up against Satan<br>There's a Holy War waging, Life is just a Boot Camp</font></p> <p>This was a featured track off my debut mixtape, <a href="http://beasthoodonpoint.blogspot.com/2011/06/african-american-idol-johnny-magnum-jan.html">African American Idol</a> available for free Download and/or Streaming <a href="http://beasthoodonpoint.blogspot.com/2011/06/african-american-idol-johnny-magnum-jan.html">Here</a></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QCaE22ukR2E/TfjymDDtQ7I/AAAAAAAAA68/RfhpYqJZ5jo/African%252520America%252520Idol%252520%252528outline%252529_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"></p> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-30311281109348712492011-07-24T13:04:00.001-07:002011-07-24T13:04:12.020-07:00Keys to Success: Confidence<p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GHDGbP_W5xI/Tix6rDtTXZI/AAAAAAAABDg/6AVgbIjB4sw/s1600-h/confidence%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline; float: right" title="confidence" alt="confidence" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aoQvVku1-xc/Tix6r7egX2I/AAAAAAAABDk/ujOcSVINhtQ/confidence_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="258"></a></p> <p align="justify">Many people pretend to have it, less actually do and far Fewer even know enough about themselves to figure out why they should but its the make or break difference between many peoples entire lifestyles both Personally and Professionally. </p> <p align="justify">Confidence will make you hold your head high, it will strengthen your convictions and drive you further in your mission at any task, but by definition you must first Know yourself. Some people take the "Fake It til you Make it" route and choose to deceive others by over compensating confidence into what appears to be a cocky behavior which is so Blatantly transparent and counter productive to the point they start to believe their own facade. This is the absolute worst way to better yourself, simply because you think you already have an stopped trying to. Instead take time to do some self revelation, humble yourself and do more to actually reach your full potential. Study yourself and be proud of the good you have accomplished along with taking stock of the laundry list of negatives you can augment into a positive quality, and ensure you do so continually. The moment you don't know enough about you, your accomplishments and faults is the day you have failed yourself. Without Knowledge of Self, Confidence is nothing more than Delusion; Don't let a Mirage of the ideal you quench the thirst you possess in progressing towards the actualization of it.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2xprGN_uvB8/Tix6s13r-SI/AAAAAAAABDo/u2s3oW4I0WQ/s1600-h/24122010%25255B1%25255D%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="24122010[1]" border="0" alt="24122010[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DOITRnWRGrg/Tix6uscH-QI/AAAAAAAABDs/Ok8rUBs_tK4/24122010%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="673" height="360"></a></p> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-41291493809163070712011-07-20T20:30:00.000-07:002011-07-20T20:30:00.764-07:00Keys to Success: Punctuality<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tc-YfD305fQ/TieDz-frcII/AAAAAAAABBA/2N80GFg0KHk/s1600-h/On_Time_Clock_038.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="On_Time_Clock_03" border="0" alt="On_Time_Clock_03" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z2sWHOyyqVk/TieD4ImHaNI/AAAAAAAABBE/CrV4ThvV9lA/On_Time_Clock_03_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="254"></a> <p align="justify">I've seen soooooooo many people lose out on opportunities because of timing. Punctuality is so important not only at work, but Life in general. People that find themselves in the right place at the right tend to have better "luck" so why not use that to your advantage by making sure you are where you need to be when you need to be there? <p align="justify"> <p align="justify">When it comes to work, people come in 5 minutes late with the logic of, "Well most jobs don't mark you late until 8 minutes" which is true in some cases in a technical sense, but ONLY for an easier Payroll purpose (0 - 15 - 30 - 45 translates to 0 - .25 - .5 - .75 respectively), The real time you clocked in is still logged for when it comes time for Evaluations in Promotion and Raises. A report prints out that shows Timesheet discrepancies and everyone of your "not Lates", Long lunch breaks and even Early clock ins. Wondering why you didn't get that promotion over someone else that you feel you were more deserving than? Might want to look into your timesheet and it may explain why someone else edged you out. The logic is, You can't be a leader of a team if you can't even manage your own time. <p align="justify"> <p align="justify">And its not just a work thing either, Punctuality is you giving your word that you will be somewhere at an agreed upon time. When you violate that for no other reason than you felt like it than you've discounted everyone else's time and effort to get what they need done on their schedule. Being late can and will become an example of disrespect causing tension, lack of productivity and loss of Opportunity... Is it really worth that extra few minutes? I think not. Be on time Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-65611860569795081542011-01-08T13:49:00.000-08:002011-12-11T14:47:49.497-08:00Only God Can Judge Me… Truth or Fiction?<img style="display: inline; float: left" align="left" src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/lalalaurens/OnlyGodCanJudgeMe.jpg" width="350" height="412"> <br />
<div align="justify">In My Opinion, Grossly Fiction according to Biblical Text. This phrase is one of the most overused phrases I’ve seen/heard each and every time someone is painted in a corner in which they have no intelligent comeback for their action. The most hypocritical part of this statement is that people use to as they are judging the people who are questioning their actions/motives, how does that make sense? </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Now I have not read ALL of the bible, but through my readings, research and Religious Leaders that I have gotten info about this, the closet this appears in religious terms is from Tupac Shakur… heard the name before? </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Now there are multiple parts of the Bible that this can be correlated to, but when you read the ENTIRE passage as opposed to the one part that you feel helps you out of your situation the picture changes and makes a lot more sense.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="center"><strong></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong>Matthew 7: 1 - 5</strong></div><blockquote><strong><sup>1</sup> “Judge not, that you be not judged. </strong><br />
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<blockquote><strong><sup>2</sup> For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. </strong><br />
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<blockquote><strong><sup>3</sup> And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? </strong><br />
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<blockquote><strong><sup>4</sup> Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank <i>is</i> in your own eye? </strong><br />
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<blockquote><strong><sup>5</sup> Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.</strong></blockquote><div align="justify"><br />
Now reading the first line, the “Only God Can Judge Me” cliché phrase makes plenty of sense. God is the only Perfect being in religion/spirituality, I am not debating this topic. But when you continue you will see the second line says that When you judge, you will be held to that same standard. This seems to address the existence of Double Standards more than anything. The next 3 lines are what seal the deal for me, the analogy states that if you have an imperfection in your eye (sight/outlook/perception), that you cannot possibly tell someone else how to accurately fix their same issue... even with the best of intentions. But the last line gives the advice to Remove that “imperfection” from your eye so that you can help your fellow brother remove his. This passage doesn’t tell you not to judge, it tells you to first get clarity before trying to help others in your same predicament.</div><div align="justify"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div align="justify"><strong>Moral of the Story:</strong> Judgment of a persons actions is not against the Bible, it’s actually encouraged in the passage above. We were given the ability to discern by our creator and should use it as often as possible to help decipher Real from the Fake because the actions of both are similar. The intention of a person may be to help, but they can easily end up blinding you. Please Apply to ALL ASPECTS of what may appear to be religious guidance. </div><div align="justify"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div align="justify"><strong>P.S.</strong> A Religious Quote out of context can give you the completely wrong idea so unless you are going to read the surrounding paragraph at least (if not the entire book it was written in), don’t live your life by it or use it to justify your actions. Quotes are POINTLESS without the intent behind them being investigated and clear to the reader themselves. <br />
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On a regular basis I've noticed people wanting the "American Dream" of fame and fortune yet have NO desire to educate themselves. </div> <div align="justify"> </div> <div align="justify">How did the idea that you can get what you want the "easy" way get embedded into our culture? This mindset would be laughable if it weren't so depressing that it was true. I mean seriously, what type of epic parenting and societal failures have we endured that you must choose between the two? There is NO EASY WAY to success. It takes perseverance and knowledge to be productive. Even if you aren’t technically "smart" by school standards, you still must have a comprehension of what is and has always been, to ensure you do not make the same pitfalls as those before you.</div> <div align="justify"><br><br>The top 5% of Richest People in the US that run this country have NEVER chosen between these two aforementioned. They had enough self awareness and/or guidance to know they are NOT mutually exclusive by any means. Whether it be higher learning, home schooling, or real world experience... Learn Something and Be Successful. If by now you haven't gotten the full meaning behind the <i>Tortoise and the Hare</i> it's: <b>Stop trying to take the fast lane,</b> you're going burn yourself out sprinting while the marathon runners pass you by. Take your time. Build a strong foundation based on education and layer your fame upon it, so that it lasts. In the words of T.I. “l<i>ife is about who makes it, not who makes it the fastest, Drive Slow Homie</i>”… Actually in light of his newest “<i>Situation</i>” scratch that, Let me make my own....</div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center">Racing to the Top is an Admirable feat to Accomplish, but do you have enough Knowledge to STAY there?</div> <div align="right">~Johnny Magnum ©2010<br><br></div> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-85428229119273898902011-01-03T11:30:00.000-08:002011-01-03T11:30:00.235-08:00Single Mother Appreciation… from a 5year Old<p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V--7ZAJQhyI" target="_blank">Mobile Link to Video</a></p> <p align="center"><object style="height: 390px; width: 640px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/V--7ZAJQhyI?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/V--7ZAJQhyI?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></object></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="right">By: <a href="http://www.Twitter.com/SexyLipsMarie" target="_blank">@SexyLipsMarie </a></p> <p>As I was watching this I literally cried! That really touched my heart. He is so sweet. Look at this 5 year old rapping to the "Hey Mamma - Tupac" Instrumental.</p> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-19231101963587536362011-01-03T11:20:00.000-08:002011-01-03T11:20:00.169-08:00Femininity: A Struggle in Todays WorldBy <a href="https://twitter.com/butterfliesblue">@butterfliesblue </a><br> <div> </div> <div>As I become older and grow more and more into the woman that I want to become I see how hard it is to be a lady. We have so many things going against us. If we speak our mind, then we're a b*tch. If we're financially successful on our own, then men tend to think that we don't need them. If we're sweet, then people take that kindness for weakness. Now I'm not the type of female that follows the crowd, but I do see the struggle for those of us that try to be a lady. </div> <div> </div> <div>The first way I think that it is a struggle is when it comes to men and dating. Men seem to be impressed when a woman approaches, and pursues them, but what ever happened to chivalry? Have gender roles became so androgynous to the point where women have to be the aggressor? <br><br></div> <div style="text-align: center"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www.thehappyguide.com/images/dating-advice.jpg"></div> <div> </div> <div>Sexuality/sensuality is another way that I find it hard to be a woman. There is a difference between sexual and sensual. Sexual is just putting it all out there sort of like a video vixen.</div> <div><br>Sensual women usually dress more reserved, but the way that they carry themselves still have a sexual overtone. Because we are human, we are sexual by nature and this is what men respond to. There isn't anything wrong with expressing yourself that way, but it should only be done behind closed doors. Women if you want respect for yourself, put away the slutty pictures, the low cut pants, and tops, and start dressing like a lady. You are making it hard for us that actually wear clothes. </div> <div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: medium"><br></span></strong><br><strong><span style="font-size: medium">Sexual vs Sensual</span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center"> <div style="margin-bottom: 1em; float: right; margin-left: 1em; clear: right"></div></div> <div style="text-align: center" align="center"> <div style="margin-bottom: 1em; float: left; clear: left; margin-right: 1em"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" border="0" align="left" src="http://modelmagic.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/melyssa_ford3.jpg" width="188" height="300"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_YpZ-hODC_e0/TRZSAkmgMiI/AAAAAAAAAtw/sj4Gdp9olvA/s1600-h/ashanti%5B1%5D%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="ashanti[1]" border="0" alt="ashanti[1]" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_YpZ-hODC_e0/TRZSBN0b7ZI/AAAAAAAAAt0/0dfgi12r4cU/ashanti%5B1%5D_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="300"></a> </div></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"><a style="margin-bottom: 1em; float: right; margin-left: 1em; clear: right" href="http://hiphop.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/ashanti.jpg" imageanchor="1"></a></div> <div style="text-align: left"><br>Corporate America is still male dominated which isn't a problem, however; just because a woman is successful doesn't mean she doesn't need you. She may not need you to pay her bills, but she may need that masculine companionship that only a good man can give. A successful woman just means that she is working hard to support herself, but a check full of zeros, a house, or a car can not hold her at night. So men, don't be intimidated by her. Also women if you are this woman, then don't give off that "I'm too good for you" vibe. You know you want to cuddle at night every once in a while.<br><br></div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.powwowconsulting.com/joomla/images/stories/jobhunters/asian%20business%20woman.jpg"></div> <div style="text-align: left"> </div> <div style="text-align: left">Bottom line, women if you know you're not s**t, then please get yourself together because you make it hard for those of us that try to make it. Men respect the ones that are trying to make it, and quit giving so much attention to the ones that aren't doing anything with their lives so that ones that the good ones can stop feeling bad about themselves when they finish last. Even though a woman should be confident without approval, society does play a huge part on how a woman views herself because actions speak louder than words. One last thing, ladies stop being so catty, and start getting along. It's sad how all of us that are trying to do the right thing can't even trust another woman. I think that if we as women start to stick together, then it won't be so hard in the future.</div> <div style="text-align: left"> </div> <div style="text-align: left">What do you think?</div> <div style="text-align: left"> </div> <div style="text-align: left"> </div> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-37915763428496094542010-12-28T11:04:00.000-08:002010-12-28T11:04:00.626-08:00Martin Luther King Jrs Dream: Blacks Are Killing It!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="margin-bottom: 1em; float: left; clear: left; margin-right: 1em" href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwCwhNdbnq5vZm5hHjpxMeWP4H8EJwL1qUNn_C-SGWbjT7P8E&t=1&usg=__df6CJJF5oS3xtcT9tGS9-ZQ_xPg="><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 198px; float: left; height: 255px" border="0" alt="" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwCwhNdbnq5vZm5hHjpxMeWP4H8EJwL1qUNn_C-SGWbjT7P8E&t=1&usg=__df6CJJF5oS3xtcT9tGS9-ZQ_xPg="></a> <br>by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ButterfliesBlue" target="_blank">@butterfliesblue</a> <br> <div></div> <div align="justify">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".</div> <div align="justify"></div> <div align="justify"></div> <div align="justify"></div> <div align="justify"></div> <div align="justify"></div> <div align="justify"></div> <div style="text-align: right" align="justify"> <div style="margin-bottom: 1em; float: right; margin-left: 1em; clear: right"></div></div> <p align="justify"><br><br><br><br><br><a style="width: 289px; margin-bottom: 1em; float: right; height: 202px; margin-left: 1em; clear: right" href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRyuSSHpVVW5GwOvt80M5oRsP8Iqig-3CmSQyrK32_-PgDvUlE&t=1&usg=__kgyikXOppx4pgHh6EK8dOUp_xLU=" imageanchor="1"><img style="display: inline" border="0" align="right" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRyuSSHpVVW5GwOvt80M5oRsP8Iqig-3CmSQyrK32_-PgDvUlE&t=1&usg=__kgyikXOppx4pgHh6EK8dOUp_xLU="></a>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. <br><br><br><br></p> <div style="text-align: left" align="left"></div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <div style="margin-bottom: 1em; float: left; clear: left; margin-right: 1em"><img style="display: inline; float: left" align="left" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTb06g0CGhVkHjvZ8P2ZdkfNGsb_B3SNHWeXUlhOwzwKOAFKU4&t=1&usg=__3mJ0icIQz1hwPsuFm5eedEyciOU="></div></div> <p align="justify">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. <br><br><br><br><br><br></p> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: center"><img src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTSO0ehmjnX4NsZZj70JTL367J2JDEwjW1TgBMDrKFuht4U-XM&t=1&usg=__sKfZ5fWuC2L3uGE4CNVSxtXaoVY="><img src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRuSCEinHhGdGPq40ZMQdUl8Yy7BewpRyWEeRwWFhaFEz2WmKc&t=1&usg=__-K0ukg8ntshqJcu867sw8f_pD_g=" width="227" height="195"></div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: left"></div> <div style="text-align: left"> </div><br><br><br> <div></div> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-91073761402621594242010-12-26T13:43:00.000-08:002010-12-26T13:43:00.075-08:00@MyNameIsBizzle -Truth Music (JayZ & RickRoss)<div style="text-align: center"> <div style="text-align: left; margin: 0px">Contact Info:</div> <div style="text-align: left; margin: 0px">Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/MyNameIsBizzle">@MyNameIsBizzle</a> </div> <div style="text-align: left; margin: 0px">Website: <a href="http://www.iambizzle.com/">http://www.iambizzle.com</a> </div> <div style="text-align: left; margin: 0px">YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playbizzle21">Youtube.com/playbizzle21</a> </div> <div style="text-align: left">Myspace: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/playbizzle">Myspace.com/playbizzle</a> </div> <div style="text-align: left"> <div style="text-align: center"> </div> <div style="text-align: center"><a href="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8DfcWCZsO54">Mobile Phone Link</a></div></div><object height="480" width="600"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8DfcWCZsO54?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8DfcWCZsO54?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="480"></embed></object><br> <div style="text-align: left; margin: 0px" align="justify"> </div> <div style="text-align: left; margin: 0px" align="justify"> </div> <div style="text-align: left; margin: 0px" align="justify">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. </div> <div style="text-align: left" align="justify"> </div> <div style="text-align: left" align="justify">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...</div> <div style="text-align: left"> </div> <div style="text-align: left"> </div> </div> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-77924059423163918752010-12-25T12:36:00.000-08:002010-12-25T12:56:02.377-08:00Karma: Do you Believe?<div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_YpZ-hODC_e0/TRZV7WVh5zI/AAAAAAAAAt4/9R33dysxjn4/s1600-h/KarmaLounge%5B2%5D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="KarmaLounge" border="0" height="363" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_YpZ-hODC_e0/TRZV7wMW9XI/AAAAAAAAAt8/elSywKihW-I/KarmaLounge_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="KarmaLounge" width="635" /></a></div> <br />
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</div>Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-3374355147737825582010-12-23T23:37:00.001-08:002010-12-23T23:37:39.415-08:00So You Wanna Be A Rap Star?<div align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_YpZ-hODC_e0/TRRNvUqQM0I/AAAAAAAAAoQ/WvKg0jM8C1g/s1600-h/SP32-20100824-22040129.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SP32-20100824-220401" border="0" alt="SP32-20100824-220401" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_YpZ-hODC_e0/TRRNwiz1QwI/AAAAAAAAAoU/PZkNLpUkmu0/SP32-20100824-220401_thumb27.png?imgmax=800" width="608" height="344"></a> </div> <div align="justify"> </div> <div align="justify">So I checked out the <a href="http://infosoupdailybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/08/2010-hip-hops-top-money-makers.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444">Forbes/Billboard Top 20 Artists Article</span></a> 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 <a href="http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/12/boss-10_CEO-Compensation_Rank.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444">Top 250 of American <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">CEOs</span></span></a> (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</div> <div align="justify"> </div> <div align="justify">Other Interesting Forbes Facts:</div><br> <blockquote> <div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444"><font color="#cccccc"><b><font color="#ff0000">1)</font></b> Oprah Winfrey Grossed $315million <em>BY HER SELF!!!</em> 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 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">McDouble</span>... and still get a Foot long from Subway. <i>(Pay your own Sales Tax though, you know how Oprah do)</i></font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444"><b><font color="#cccccc"></font></b></span></div></blockquote><br> <blockquote> <div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444"><font color="#cccccc"><b><font color="#ff0000">2)</font></b> Rich vs. Wealthy. Confused? Let me explain... How I see it, <em>Rich</em> 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 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">MIMS</span> (for that good 6months). Unfortunately, the uneducated tend to acquire mass amounts of Liquid Assets (Cash, Diamonds, Chains etc.) instead of Long Term Equities. <i>(These are basic business terms, if you don't know them then you WILL NOT make it in "the Biz")</i>.</font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444"><font color="#cccccc"></font></span></div></blockquote><br> <blockquote> <div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444"><font color="#cccccc">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 & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jimi</span> Hendrix totaled $168million last year... No, that's not a misprint, <strong>LAST YEAR!!!</strong> That's the difference between being <em>rich</em> & being <em>wealthy.</em> Own property, own a business, own YOURSELF. If you are sending out your creative works which aren't Copyrighted, registered with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">ASCAP</span>, Trademarked, etc. then expect to get <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">G'd</span>, it'll soften the blow once it happens. </font></span><font color="#cccccc"><span style="color: #444444"><font color="#cccccc">Being rich only lasts a lifetime, while wealth will stretch through generations.</font></span><br></font></div></blockquote> <blockquote> <div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444"><font color="#cccccc"><b><font color="#ff0000">3)</font></b> 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).</font></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444"><font color="#cccccc"></font></span></div></blockquote><br> <blockquote> <div align="justify"><span style="color: #444444"><font color="#cccccc">Ivan G. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Seidenberg</span>, Verizon CEO, started his climb up the "Corporate Ladder" being a Cable Splicer's Assistant and now makes as much as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Diddy</span> 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).</font></span></div></blockquote> <div align="justify"> </div> <div align="justify">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.</div> <div align="justify"> </div> <div align="justify">I guess the bottom line is... <strong>GET TO WORK!!!</strong> Being a celeb is a <em>job,</em> just like everything else. There is no <em>easy </em>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. </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"><strong>Educate Yourself before you Dedicate Yourself. Can You Hear me now? GOOD</strong></div> <div align="center"><strong></strong></div> <div align="center"> </div> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-58863703624922462392010-12-23T19:35:00.001-08:002010-12-23T19:35:05.143-08:00A Letter to Haters<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://loyalkng.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/haters-gonna-hate-32402-1270523864-286.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 600px; display: block; height: 450px; cursor: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://loyalkng.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/haters-gonna-hate-32402-1270523864-286.jpg"></a> <br>Written By: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/butterfliesblue" target="_blank">@butterfliesblue</a> <div> </div> <div>Dear Haters,</div> <div> </div> <div align="justify"><font style="white-space: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></font>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.</div> <div><font style="white-space: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></font></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center">Signed, </div> <div align="center"><font style="white-space: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></font> Your Obsession</div> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-74633741284796532542010-12-23T19:22:00.001-08:002010-12-23T19:22:37.167-08:00What is an Emcee?<div style="text-align: center"><a href="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E9y5vVHhzU0">Mobile Video Link</a> </div> <div style="text-align: center"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/E9y5vVHhzU0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/E9y5vVHhzU0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div> <div style="text-align: center"> </div> <div style="text-align: center"> </div> <div style="text-align: left"> <div style="text-align: justify">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.</div></div> <div style="text-align: left"> <div style="text-align: justify"> </div></div> <div style="text-align: left"> <div style="text-align: justify">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. </div></div> <div style="text-align: left"> <div style="text-align: justify"> </div></div> <div style="text-align: left"> <div style="text-align: justify">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. </div> <div style="text-align: justify"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify">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.</div> <div style="text-align: justify"> </div> <div style="text-align: center">HipHop is a way of life, not a Prostitute. Stop raping it for Profits. </div><br><br><br><br></div> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022171548915115614.post-80441987228691250812010-12-23T19:16:00.001-08:002010-12-23T19:23:47.443-08:00A Poem to @NickiMinaj by @JasmineMansWritten by <a href="http://www.Twitter.com/Butterfliesblue" target="_blank">@butterfliesblue </a> <div> </div> <div align="justify">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.</div> <div align="justify"> </div> <div align="justify"> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=95EIcIHU20s" target="_blank">Mobile Link to Video</a></div> <center><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/95EIcIHU20s?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/95EIcIHU20s?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></object> <center></center></center> <div> </div> Johnny Magnumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391301215964954261noreply@blogger.com