Carpe Diem!

Ever woke up just feeling absolutely GREAT!? I don't know why, but I did this morning! I feel unstoppable right now! Could it be the music I'm listening to? I have some Jason Mraz going right now, really feeling it. I don't have much to do today and I will be partying tonight, "Thirsty Thursday", with my good homebros. Maybe that's why I'm feeling so great. Whatever the case, I won't question it.
When you have a feeling like this, there's nothing better to do than embrace it and let NOTHING get you down! Listen to some great music, share some jokes with some good friends, eat some good food, make it a great day no matter what! Life is short, don't miss out on the good days because in life, it seems like the bad outweighs the good sometimes.
Take life one day at a time, but seize any and every [good] opportunity you can! You never know if you'll really get another chance to get what you want, do what you love or be with certain people...so do what you while you can! You know you have something good going when you know how not to rush through life, yet you live fast. You know how to put your all into everything you do, yet not overdo it. You know how to work hard then have some great fun with great friends.
Just because life feels like "work" doesn't mean it has to be. I don't work now, play later...I work and play at the same time. Only way I can feel like I'm doing something right, because that's what makes me happy. Live it up and do what makes you happy, always!

Top 10 Artists I Would Love To See Comeback

Some of my favorite artists/groups are from the mid 2000 era. Shit it's what I grew up with. There have been many artists that have left the scene, split up with groups, or simply haven't dropped because.... Who knows?
Well starting at #10 the list begins

#10. Mystikal
I know due to all the scandals and jail time the man has gone through, it has been hard to drop an album. But shit, he made "Tarantula," which is one of my favorite albums growing up. I think we can all agree that Bouncin Back was a hit. I loved the energy Mystikal brought with every track.

#9. Jurassic 5
One of my all time favorite groups. The album "Power in Numbers" ranks in the top 25 of my favorite albums of all time. The group works so well together and creates a sound that hip-hop is not accustomed to. The opening to "Remember His Name" is probably my favorite introduction to a song. Hello, Who is this? Its me Dakhir. Not to mention the track "End Up Like This" which is one of the realest songs ever made. It describes my generation perfectly.

#8 Korn
I'm not all Hip-Hop people. Korn along with my #2 are my favorite bands. I can remember the first time i heard Korn. One friday morning before elementary school i woke up to MTV (when the played videos) and immediately fell in love with "Somebody, Someone." To this day that is still one of my favorite songs by them. "Untouchables" will forever be one of my favorite rock albums of all time. Korn's music and Johnathan Davis's voice go hand in hand with each other. Let myself, Tony Menzo and MARK D'NUNZ not forget the Korn session we had back in the summer.

#7. Method Man
It has been a long long time since Meth-I-Cal has dropped an album, ("4:21...The Day After") which was a great release by him. The reason Meth needs to drop is that wikipedia has lied way too many times about "Crystal Meth" being released. I would just like to hear a single to hold me over. The guest features just do not cut it for me, and the "Wu-Massacre" had to be one of the shittiest compilation albums i've ever listened to. All that hype from 3 Wu heavyweights for nothing.

#6. Wu-Tang Clan
As much as I would like to hear a solo Meth project, I would much rather hear the old Shaolin sounds from the Wu-Tang. Rza has been on his production grind lately with 2 of the best produced tracks i've ever heard from him. (Dark Fantasy, So Appalled). But this group just works so well together. I don't know if there is tension between the group or not, but they need to drop an album ASAP. That Wu logo tatted on my back is beginning to wear off.

#5. Jedi Mind Tricks
Mine and Michael Scott's favorite group. My senior year of high school they dropped "A History Of Violence" which took up all hour and a half of my pre calculus class. I could not stop listening to this album. Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind ranks right behind The Rza in my top 5 producers. If anyone has ever heard a JMT project, they will agree he has the best beats in town. I would also love JMT to drop a new album so I can finally see them in concert and mosh around with the diverse crowd that comes to there shows. Last year the JMT frontman, Vinnie Paz, dropped his solo album "Season Of The Assassin" which was an incredible album, but just didn't give me the full JMT experience.

#4. The Game
All I have to say about Game is... Where in the fuck is "The RED Album" at?

#3. DMX
One of the hardest MC's to ever do it. The Dog, X man. I understand X has been in and out of jail for several years now, recently his wife divorced him, but this is an MC that hip-hop needs right about now. For my taste I am starting to see the ever growing trend of hipster/back pack rappers. There are a select few that are talented. But this is starting to be the future of hip-hop. X needs to come back with another classic Swizz Beatz single and show the game where hip-hop is at. Regardless if you like X or not you have to admit the fact he did his thing, and a few problems are bringing down a very talented MC.

#2. System Of A Down
I love having conversations with my cousin Josh about S.O.A.D. and have recently found out a friend of mine is really into the group. I don't care what type of music you like. S.O.A.D. is a great band. Many people cannot take the screaming that Serj is famous for, but most people also haven't sat through an entire song. The lyrics are phenomenal, the music is incredible and looses you at some points. I would love to see them come out with a new album just to hear quality music again. It has been a while since i made a countdown for an album. Before "Recovery" this was the last time i made one, with their album "Hypnotize."

#1.OUTKAST

Big Boi oh boy where have these gentlemen been. Last year Big Boi released "Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son Of Chico Dusty" which was easily a candidate for album of the year. There was also a nice bullshit verse from the so called G.O.A.T. Andre 3000 On the "Deuces Remix." I guarantee if they were to drop an album at this second they would sell millions. I want to hear that old Southernplaya muzik. I want to feel like an Atlien and adventure into the world of Stankonia. This is one of the greatest duo's of all time. People also put the G.O.A.T. tag on Andre when a solo album hasen't been released. This group needs to come back into everyones lives. Although they have made countless classics. People would like to hear them in this day and age. With new artists out and producers there is no telling what an Outkast album could sound like.

Things Everybody Hates

Thought I'd make a list of things nobody likes. If you do like something on this list you're probably the type of person who finds dogs and children attractive. Fucking Sicko.

1. Drying off with wet towels
2. Black jelly beans and licorice
3. Finding other people's hair on you
4. Finding out you didn't have to be somewhere for another hr
5. That one person on Facebook who keeps trying to add you
6. Fat girls in clothes that are too small

Donald Glover: Actor or Rapper?

If you've ever watched the comedic TV show Community or Comedy Central stand-ups, then you probably know who Donald Glover is...the Black guy. Residing in New York, by way of Atlanta, he is a comedian who also writes and raps. He is also 1/5 of the people behind Derrick Comedy (derrickcomedy.com). If you have, or even haven't, heard of them, something any fan of Comedy should check out is a movie called Mystery Team by Derrick Comedy. This is starring Donald Glover and three others from Derrick Comedy; all I can say is: HILARIOUS. And if that wasn't enough credit to prove that he knows his jokes, he also write for the show 30Rock. But what few people may know is that he not only raps, but he is damn good at it. He goes by the name of Childish Gambino as a rap artist. I honestly recently started listening to him, I heard that he rapped, but didn't think it would be serious so I brushed him off. Searching for some new music the other day, I came across a song he did over Kanye West's All of The Lights beat called Break, so I gave it a listen.....it was great. I'm not exactly sure yet, but I think he is also singing on the track, and he can do that as well. After really feelin' that track, I saw that someone released an unofficial mixtape by the name of I Do Not Talk. I ususally pass right over unofficial mixtapes, but it's a compilation of 20 songs from his old albums and mixtapes, so I figured what better way to listen to his music. There isn't much I can say to describe it besides different, good and funny [lyrics]. The beats are amazing. They are all different and incorporate different sounds, but nonetheless, very hot. I started from track one and just "vibed" through the whole thing. Although I will admit, towards the end the tracks started lacking what it had going in the beginning. I Do Not Talk is definitely a great listen to get into his music, I highly recommend it if you're looking to add a new artist to your music library. Click the links below to listen and/or download his new song Break and the mixtape I Do Not Talk. Enjoy!

Break (AOTL) -Childish Gambino

I Do Not Talk - Childish Gambino

"They Call Me Rittz, Bitch!"

All I can say is, RITTZ. To simply put it, Rittz is a dope rapper. Southern rapper reppin' GA, claimin' Slumerican. He has the rhymes, flow, lyrics, beats...what more is there to ask for? Oh I know, bass, if you're into bangin' music in your ride...well, he definitely has that too. I first heard of him through a feature on Yelawolf's mixtape, Trunk Music. The song Box Chevy, which is a very good song and mixtape to check out, by the way. Rittz came in hard on his verse for Box Chevy. He flowed with the beat well and most importantly, had a verse that greatly added to the point of Yela's song. Ever since then I've been a fan. Recently I discovered he has a mixtape out by the name of White Jesus....funny, I know...but once you see him, it'll all make sense [And don't freak out, he actually says, "Don't trip cuz this ain't blasphemy...it's just a nickname"]. Now let's be honest for a minute: When you think rapper, you generally think "Black dude". When I first heard Rittz, I thought, Black dude. There are few White rappers that have a huge amount of respect for how much talent they have. And because of the fact that rappers in general are Black, it was very surprising when I found out that he is a White guy, so much respect goes to him in my book. White Jesus is filled with 12 great tracks going from how much bang is in his trunk; partying with friends and, for lack of a better word, sluts; relationships; going through rough times in life; even about being able to tell the truth, or lack there of; & much more. There's a lot of substance throughout these 12 songs. He also features greats like Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf. If any of the above interests you, this is a great tape to download and just ride out to. Go ahead and click on the link below to give it a listen, I'm sure you'll enjoy.

White Jesus - Rittz

Ready For Something New?

If you know Chase Alexander, A-Day Da Name or myself, you know that the three of us love music. What many may not know, is that we all listen to more than just Hip Hop. I will go as far as to say, about anyone, you do not have a true appreciation of music if you limit yourself to only one genre of it. You have to be open to all different types. Different kinds give you different feels, emotions, thoughts...you'd be surprised at what you might like if you expand your music horizons. I listen to ALMOST every type of music. I will admit, I just can't get with Country and all that hardcore Techno, BUT, to each his own... o_O. With this being said, I've just went on a little..binge, if you will, of searching for new music. I'm hungry for different stuff, and I have indeed found some tastes to satisfy myself. So, I'm going to be posting some new, and old, music that many people may not have heard of or just never cared to listen to. Now don't worry, I don't listen to any "weird" stuff, but we all obviously have different tastes, so just be a good sport, keep an open mind, OPEN EARS and give all this shit a good listen! =)

First up: I just discovered this nice joint called, Willing To Ride by The Warm Brew. A group of 4 guys out of LA, Ray Wright; Espy; Manu Li & Serk Spliff bring you this crazy, cool feelin' song. Right from the start you will be noddin' your head right along to the beat; it's chill, interestingly good with the different elements of it, sort of an old-school feel and it just makes you want to vibe to it..even dance if that's your thing. I guarantee you will want to listen to this track again and after you listen to it enough, you WILL be singing along to it. Click below to listen and/or download. ENJOY!

Willing To Ride - The Warm Brew

Shared Memory #1

I'm about to post on here once a week about a funny ass memory with some of my closest friends. The names Tony Menzo, Sonam Bass, Dominique & Chris Frank, Dharez Neal, David ........ FastLifeDave (hahaha), George Dusevic, MARK D'NUNZ, D'juan Riddick, Michael Scott, Tre Jones, and Eric Dixon, (Just to name a few) may be popping up quite a bit in this segment. So with the first post, I start the segment.

This memory occured my senior year of high school going into my freshmen year of college. Well, that summer. Myself, Michael Scott, D'juan Riddick and Sonam Bass were coming back from our (rich) friends yacht down in Detroit watching the annual fireworks. While riding up Woodward Ave towards Birmingham we decided to stop at a White Castle to pick up something to eat. Little did we know our dear friend D'juan had no clue what White Castle was. So we pull up at the speaker order our food and D'juan says "Well guys my mom usually just gets the crave case, so.... uhh.... how big are the burgers here." The car went silent......... Then just bursted out with laughter.

That my friends is my first shared memory.