The Lobby Featured
There's a creative collective brewing fire in Detroit, Michigan. King Free on the mic, Demigod Freebxll Rome on the mic, Kerwin Clemens on the mix and fire production, along with Milf Melly who together produced 'Love Lost', plus more production and vocals from Rated R Roah and Joseph who also does cover art, along with a few others, when teamed up go by the group name The Lobby.
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L.S.C
L.S.C is a boston-based band and film scoring group. Known for having roots in alternative rock, they commonly borrow elements from other genres such as classical and electronic, however have began to fuse in more soul, which has created a beautiful and funky combination of sound and vibes. Radiohead meets Foreign Air meets HRVRD meets Prince.
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https://www.facebook.com/crudemusic
https://soundcloud.com/light-sweet-crude
http://www.lightsweetcrusade.com
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Ms Proper Featured
Combining that east-cost flow with a west-coast vibe, Ms Proper...
....a #go-getter, has been evolving her love for hip hop and perfecting her craft since well before 2005. Her resume is not only impressive, but motivating, setting an example for anyone on the grind:
- in 2005, Ms Proper ("Shantale Person") created So Proper Entertainment which employed a roster of other talented artists in the Virginia area to whom she executive produced albums for.
- In 2007, Ms Proper was selected to perform in her first show at the Byrd Theatre in Richmond, Virginia.
- Since then Ms Proper has released three projects, numerous singles, performed in many venues along the East Coast and South, and also landed a performance on one of BET's most memorable shows, 106 & Park.
- Interned with her mentor Joy Young at J.Couture Productions, then became promoted to an assistant, and then soon after became the first employee of the company by signing on as Project Manager where she participated in many marketing campaigns for artists such as Trey Songz, Kevin Gates, and more.
- Ms Proper released her fourth project and debut studio album, Escaping Reality on XXL, and was also mentioned in the Source as an artist to watch.
- In 2016, Ms Proper toured and performed on the Freedom Tour 2016, Good FXN Vibes Tour sponsored by Winner's Circle Clothing and Official Feature, and was the winner of the "This Is My Year" fan-challenge, in which she was awarded to perform at the A3C Festival & Conference.
- When she isn't behind the mic, Ms Proper not only runs P.E.A.C.E - a community organization based in Los Angeles, CA focused on the importance of the arts in education and childhood development
- but also is the Creative Director of a Branding company called Creative Addix
- And speaks at numerous schools under her own anti-bullying initiative Hip Hop Against Bullying.
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Ms Proper
Hip Hop Recording artist and songwriter
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https://www.youtube.com/user/PropDaBest
Twitter/Snapchat/IG: @MsProper
Catch her perform:
https://www.songkick.com/artists/6311409-ms-proper
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Freebxll Will Featured
"Baby I was hoping you can ride with me..." Lyrics of the chorus to 'Ride with Me' produced by Kerwin Clemens has been on repeat all day! Freebxll Will provides a blend of that new wave hip hop, mixed in with this new age R&B. Don't need to be a fan of the genre to vibe with this, but the man can sing and brings his 90's-like Soul to the table. His catalog is, as already mentioned, repeat-worthy - beats fire as well.
Freebxll Will is a R&B artist from Metro-Detroit Michigan. He is most known for his debut project Pink Room and for his track “Famous”. He puts a lot of time and effort into his craft and you can tell from the work he puts out. He is in the genre-defying creative collective The Lobby. Freebxll Will is currently (as of July 2018) working on a new project named LET LOVE DIE. There will be plenty more songs from Freebxll Will in the future.
Follow his music at the links below:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/freebxll-will/1217701382
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1f4PRSLHjrhiJ3fGqSmIls?si=VytKkT6ISkaN9KNUOF_M9w
Cassle Fires
Imagine it's 1987 and you're in the movie theatre watching a blockbuster Philip K. Dick inspired film directed by Ridley Scott. Not Bladerunner, but the soundtracks Cassle Fires creates makes it feel like it. Cassle Fires - Instrumental duo from Saint Paul, Minnesota fuses genres post-punk and dark-wave together to produce instrumentals that carry this 90’s retro Nirvana-feel, vibes perfect for independent film projects or background tracks for other visual projects. They’ve tagged their sound as 'soundtrack, art-rock, dark-wave, industrial, krautrock, lo-fi, new wave, post-punk'.
Stay tuned on where they will perform next by following their Facebook page.
Check out their projects via Bandcamp or Soundcloud.
Doug "The Sleeping Bag" Campbell
Doug 'The Sleeping Bag' Campbell is a multi-talented young Independent musician from Louisville, Kentucky. Now in 2018 and only 16, Doug has produced 5 albums within the last two years, each covering a new ground of sub-genres in avant-garde, indie rock, and post rock. Packed with acoustic synergy and DEEP lyrics. Very deep.
A popular Music Magazine Never Nervous from Louisville has stated that his solo projects “blends the earnestness of Elliot Smith with the melancholia and sense of exploration and vulnerability of Mount Eerie”.
His passion for music is not only evident in his growing catalog of his unique sound and style, but also what he's done with his friends outside his studio - cofounding Lo-Fi Lullaby Records, a music collective with his friends that curates several other independent talents with their own unique vibe.
When asked to describe his latest albums, Doug gave a very detailed and thorough response for each - a good look into the origins of his creativity, his sound and his rembrandt-like journey. We're definitely looking forward to his progression.
The Sleeping Bag: My first album, Sadness Eternal, released October 25th, 2016, chronicles the stories of a man I met named, Anthony, in a rehab center. Though I say “chronicles” (I guess in an attempt to sound sophisticated or something), I more so mean represented. The album contains no vocals up until the second-to-last track, in which I retell the story of how he ended up in the rehabilitation center after a drunk driving incident left him badly injured and took his best friend’s life. It’s a short album, but nonetheless and album dedicated to him and his struggle to overcome alcoholism.
My second album released only 4 months after is my longest release to date, at an easy hour and seven minutes. What If You Stayed This Time (the name of the record), tells the story of a boy questioning whether or not his summer has been worth living or not after finding out the girl he’s been chasing the whole time is generally not interested. Looking back on it now it seems like a bit of a stretch, but it contains some of my best writing (I think). And even under a cheesy narrative, I manage to keep the sounds of the album very reserved, aggressive, and somewhat contemplative.
3rd record, No Frustration. Not much story to be told. It’s an album inspired by divorce and what it’s like to be a kid growing up in a broken home. It’s an album that focuses more on musical growth in my progression as a musician, not so much my lyricism, although I do manage to tell a concise story.
4th record, I’m On Your Side. Easily my most personal album. This album truly chronicles the chaotic end of my longest friendship. I don’t know much know how to describe it in words, other than the words I used to describe it at the time of its release, noted on the back of the CD:
I hadn’t originally intended to release YET another album before the end of 2017, but recent events led to rapid songwriting. This album signifies the death of an abusive friendship and each song represents the nails in its coffin; a coffin filled with memories that are useless to me now; memories I once cherished but now dread to recall...
This is a final resting place...Goodbye old Friend...
This album is my most accessible and most well known album to date. Instead of a lo-fi sound quality with distorted guitars throughout. I opted for a storytelling approach and kept it strictly acoustic (for the most part). Lyrics deal with nightmares, murder of the ego, wearing masks, and ultimately, the motif of “where will your family be when you die?” along with “who is your family?”.
My 5th album was set to release June 1st, but the release will most likely have to be pushed back on account of the fact that I am unemployed and currently lack the funds to have CD’s manufactured."
Contact: (502)-991-1431
Links
Bandcamp - https://thesleepingbagky.bandcamp.com/music
Music Magazine: Never-Nervous - http://www.never-nervous.com/2017/11/30/interview-doug-campbell-on-his-musical-aesthetic-embracing-chaos-and-fights/
Music Magazine: Never-Nervous - http://www.never-nervous.com/2018/01/19/review-the-sleeping-bag-im-on-your-side/
Oscars 2018 Embracing Diversity- The Shape of Water Wins Big [Recap]
Written by Max AtaraxisFrom the time that I was young, the Oscars never really piqued my interest. I always felt like it was something for old white people and that's it, tbh.
But now that I'm older and the awards are diversifying a bit more, my level of interest is up there now.
So for the first time in ever, I actually sat down and watched The Oscars. My personal fan favorite top pick was Jordan Peele's suprise hit movie, GET OUT.
This year, the Oscars had not one, but TWO elephants in the room. Those elephants consisted of
1) The Me too/Times up Movement
2) The continuing talk of the lack of diversity within the culture of the Oscars.
Jimmy Kimmel did an excellent job as host and tackled the Times up Movement as soon as his opening monologue started and several actresses gave their own piece on their experiences through out the night.
The Oscars also used their platform to shed light on and discuss other politics going on in the world, including: Gun control, The dreamers, and racism.
Overall, it was a great night for Hollywood and there were mostly good vibes only through out.
There was a moment for which Emma Stone is getting "Dragged" as we say these days, though.
After announcing the nominees for Best Director, Stone went out of her way to point out the fact that there were 4 male nominees against 1 female nominee. The issue that stands in this is that 2 of the male nominees were minorities (Jordan Peele- Black| Guillermo Del Toro- Mexican). Minorities, especially blacks and hispanics, have historically had the least amount of representation through the entire 90 year tenure.
People are saying this is peak white feminism. A branch of feminism that surrounds the idea of white women only looking out for their own "opression" and not women in general.
That being said, Its dope to announce that the biggst award of the night, "Best Picture", went to Del Toro for his film "The Shape Of Water".
One of the other bigger awards went to Jordan Peele for Best Screenplay.
So though, there are still strides to be made in the category of diversity, its good knowing that progress is being made.
Apart of this progress is also including more diverse people on the voting board for the academy awards. There was a 20% rise in the amount of people of color being added to the board, including a spike in black women specifically.
We hope that as the years go on, there will continuously be growth and room for more diversity at the awards ceremony.
thanks for tuning in as always, peace and much love!
-Max Ataraxis
How Important Is Feedback to Artist development? [Artist Analysis]
Written by Max AtaraxisFeedback. The actual definition of feedback is information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, music, etc. The ultimate purpose of feedback is so that it can be used as a basis for improvement on their craft.
Feedback is not subjective to just one type of artist. Musicians need feedback on their songs. Painters need feedback on their paintings. Writers need feedback on their writing. You get the point.
It seems though, that many do not get feedback for one reason or another. Something that I've noticed, especially with really talented artist, is that people wont get feedback on their work because people already assume they know its amazing. This leads to many talented artists quietly dealing with a crippling self doubt that no one would even know was happening in their head. So I encourage everyone out there to let all their talented friends know that their work is good and why it is good, too!
Tell them exactly what you like about it and I promise you will make their day. People will sometimes lose their creative passions because of a crippling self doubt. You can have a artist destined for greatness who just gives up because of the crippling self doubt that sets in when your making art. For me, it comes down to one question: Am I Delusional?
I will sometimes make a song and Ill think its one of the dopest songs ever! But then the crippling doubt sets in and I have to fight with the thought of, "Is this really good or am I just delusional?". Hearing someone say something postive about that song helps me in that I know if other people like it, then I'm not delusional. Because, you can make what YOU think is the greatest song in the world, BUT if NOBODY likes it? Like nobody at all?
Then you probably ARE delusional and though art is subjective, there is some truth involved if no one likes it. It just might not be that good or may need to be worked on some more.
This leads me to my next point on feedback. Another reason people dont get feedback is because whatever their reviewing IS bad or not up to par with quality standards. Many people will opt to be yes men (women) and not tell the truth in order to save someone's feelings.
I believe that if you really are that person's friend, then you will be able to be honest with them. If their a true friend, they will appreciate the honesty. Sometimes harsh criticism is necessary for growth.
Feedback is essential for every type of artist. Im going to end on this note. Cardi B is one of the most popular new school rappers out right now, so, with that shes getting a lot of love! But with all that love comes twice the amount of hate. Contrary to popular belief, the trolls on the internet CAN get under these celebrities skin. Cardi B has talked about how the comments hurt her self esteem and makes her feel bad, but then she sees the FEEDBACK from her fans. The ones who send her good energy and talk postively about her. It doesnt matter how "Big" or underground you are. Feedback is an essential part to being a artist that is almost out of the artist's control.
So take what I spoke on today and be mindful. Tell a artist you like that you love their stuff! Let them know exactly why and be genuine about it. I promise you, your going to make that artist's day. Also though, be sure to keep it real when necessary, too. No artist can prosper with longevity with yes people in the circle. Thank you so much for your time as always, and tune in for more good art based articles coming soon!
- Max Ataraxis
Hannah Rae Beale is multi-talented vocalist and instrumentalist hailing from Frankfort, Michigan! I recently got put on to her music and I am so happy to have done so, because she truly is a powerhouse of talent!
She just recently released visuals for her song "MONSTER" and they are phenomenal! It is high standard quality! The acting was great between her and the guy playing her EX. The cinematography of the video was beautiful and her outfits/style is on point.
She's calling it "The Anthem For Heartless Exes" and I can definitely hear that in the song!
Lyrics like "I F&$kIng Loved you but you never loved me" is something that a lot of people can relate to. This is one of those songs you leave on repeat for a good 2 -3 hours when you're in your feelings like that lol The production is beautiful and she flawlessly sings and meshes her vocals with the airy pop production of the beat.
Definitely be sure to stay tuned to see what else she has in store by giving her facebook music page a follow below!
Peace and Much Love
-Max Ataraxis
Logic: The Cultural Impact of "1-800-273-8255"
Written by Max AtaraxisLogic is a guy that Ive been a fan of for awhile ever since my ODU days back in 2011/2012, when his career really started taking off. I remember specifically, it was the song "Mind of Logic" that really put me on to him. In the music video for the song, he walks around New York City while rapping the lyrics to the song. The cinematography for the music video was stunning. On top of that, he had a young woman by the name of Camille Michelle Gray, Sing a rendition of the popular Kid Cudi song "Mr. Rager", for the hook. It immediately bought me in and I then began to search all of his music that was released at the time.
From that point on to now, it is wonderful to have seen Logic's fan base grow the way it did. With each release of mixtapes and albums, he gained more and more traction. Its really dope to be able to watch a artist grow from just a local DMV artist to being the internationally known super star that he is today.
His latest album, Everybody, was a album that tackled a lot of political and social justice type idealogies: Racism, Poverty, anxiety, and depression. All things that real life people deal with on a daily basis. I believe that is what made this album so succesful was its reach to so many demographics.
In a era where artist such as Lil Pump, for example, can have a hit record repeating the same meaningless words over and over? Its easy for a rapper these days to just take the easy way out and aim for the big bucks with minimal amount of effort. Not Logic, though. He dares to be different and I think thats what his fan base loves most about him. Its why he has such a devout fan base.
The grammys this past week ended with a performance from Logic, Alessia Cara, and Khalid, and it was probably the most powerful performance of the night, along with Kesha's PRAY performance.
This song was phenomenal for the culture. I wont lie, I didnt know what that number was until I went on rap genius to have it deciphered. I know I'm not the only one who was unaware. This song educated so many people to the point that even if you dont need the number yourself, perse, I guarantee you, theres someone you know; someone you hold near and dear to your heart, who DOES need it.
According to the national suicide hotline statistics, calls to the hotline went up 27 percent, the day the song dropped. The trend continued and he traveled the world spreading the postive message of this tune. This song is LITERALLY saving lives.
I love the fact that Logic recognizes this song as the most important song that he has ever written. With all this newfound SUPERSTARDOM (Cause he was a star before but after that performance?!? hes a solidified SUPERstar) I cant wait to see all the good things he brings to the rap game and the world.
Thanks for your ear as always!
- Max Ataraxis
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#OscarsNotSoWhite - A righteous rebuttal to the Infamous #OscarsSoWhite Hashtag
Written by Max AtaraxisI don't normally get excited to watch the Oscars. It always seemed like something that was for older white men, because that's who dominated throughout the many years that it has been a thing. Starting way back in 1929, Black people and women have always been delegated to the back burner from the start. The first black person to win an Oscar was in 1940. A woman by the name of Hattie McDaniel won for her supporting role as Mammy in the iconic movie, "Gone with the wind".
Since then, people of color (Not just black people) and woman have always had to fight for respect to some degree. There were a lot of black and women nominees this year, though! I want to specifically focus on race with this post.
Jada Pinkett Smith shook up the industry back in 2016 when She fronted a movement with the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite. She posted a video detailing about the lack of diversity in the industry in general, but specifically, within the Oscar ceromonies. A lot of people DID NOT EF WITH HER because of that. It even looked like Jada would be blacklisted from the industry after speaking out the way she did. The lack of support from other black celebrities was despicable to me! I was like dang Jada out here putting her career on the line FOR THE CULTURE and like hardly NOBODY is backing her besides known black rights advocates such as Spike Lee. That didn't sit right with me at all and thats why Ive always had the utmost respect for the Smith Family.
Fast forward to the oscars 2017 and there were 7 minority actors who were nominated. 6 Black: Denzel Washington (Fences), Viola Davis (Fences), Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures), Naomie Harris (MoonLight), Ruth Negga (Loving), Mahershala Ali (MoonLight)
And one Indian (Dev Patel: "Lion"). Was this a result of Jada Pinkett's boycott or the fact they these movies really did deserve the accolades?
I honestly believe it to be combination of both.
The oscars released their nomination list for the upcoming 2018 awards ceremony and it is another year of diversity!
Mexican film maker, Guillermo Del Toro, is leading with a whopping 13 nominations for his masterpiece , "The Shape Of Water". Jordan Peele's Social economic horror thriller is pulling in 4 nominations: 1. Best Picture
2. Best Screenplay
3. Best Director
4. & best actor for Daniel Kaluya, the star actor of the film.
I read the screenplay for "GET OUT" myself, and I must say, its brilliant! Personally, I want him to definitely win for Best Picture and Best Screenplay.
If Peele wins for Best Picture, he will be the first black director to ever do so.
Denzel Washington picked up another nomination for his "Roman J Israel" portrayal.
Mary J Blige (Mudbound) and Octavia Spencer (The shape of water) picked up nominations for the best supporting actresses category.
Mary actually made history this year too! Not only is she the first person to EVER be nominated in the actress category and music category simulatenously, but the first ocscar nominees for a netflix original movie! Go head Mary, you better get it !
Dee Rees, one of the black writers for "MudBound", is up for best adapted screenplay and Kumail Nanjiani is an asian american writer who is nominated for "The Big Sick" in the same realm.
Some other mentions from the latino community are Carlos Sadanha, director of best animated feature "Ferdinand"; Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez were nominated for writers of the original song "Remember Me" from the disney film "CoCo" (Somehow white people directed & wrote a movie revolving around Mexican culture) lol
But yes, As I said before, I normally dont watch the oscars but this year, I definitely will be tuning in! Jordan Peele is literally about to be one of my favorite directors, and I hope that he wins at least the screenplay award, but best picture would be epic!
This year will be the 90th year of the ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and you can catch it on March 4 via ABC!
Thanks for your ear as always!
-Max Ataraxis
Lil wayne: Mixtape Weezy Is Back and Hungrier Than Ever! [D6: Reloaded]
Written by Max AtaraxisSup Guys!
So Ive mentioned in my previous post about how much of a fan I am of Lil Wayne. So I HAVE got to talk about his newest mixtape, Dedication 6, that was released a few weeks ago.
Mannnnn, my boy Weezy sound hungry again!! NOW THIS YOUNG BLOODS IS WHAT YOU CALL A OG. I've always been a advocate of Wayne,hardcore. Lil Wayne from about 06-11 had one of the greatest HipHop runs of dominance in HipHop history. These are facts. People these days be trying Play Wayne like he's washed up and this and that and the third. I've BEEN saying , nah Bruh Wayne still dope. It's all his label BS holding him back. Kids these days don't even know how great Wayne was in his prime , but Bruv never lost his skill. Never been washed up. Wayne isn't even in my personal top 5 rappers list, But I still respect and recognize him as the greatest rapper from the Millenial generation. Think about this; if hypothetically speaking Wayne was shot dead right after The Carter 3 dropped, then we without a doubt in my mind would have immortalized this man. We woulda been making sure that when you mention Tupac and Biggie, Wayne's name is ALWAYS Mentioned too and those 3 names would have been synonymous . Biggie, Tupac, and Wayne.
That didn't happen, thank God. The point I'm tryna make is that once he hit the label problems , it's like all he achieved didn't even matter anymore in the public eye . All the public perception of him was that he sucks now, he's washed up, etc etc....
Well now after giving his project a thorough listen for a few weeks, I have to say, BRUH!!!! Though Wayne never left, my guy Wayne is BACK!! I believe THIS is the project that will be the turning tide for his career. I believe Lil Wayne is about to reinvent himself once again and a new flourish of greatness will be bestowed upon his career! People are about to start puttin some Respek' on his name ! D6 has a Wayne that's duckin in and out of metaphors, wordplay, &sauce. Wayne over here spitting bars that will make u scrunch up your face, put your fist to your mouth, and say D*MN !!!! lol Bruh, this mans is so clever yo. He sound like the 06 mixtape Wayne on modern beats , Bruh ! It's crazy. The best rapper alive is back to remind y'all , true talent never subsides on some space jam type ish. Some might think he finally touched the ball and got his powers(skills) back.I knew big homie never lost em.
Yes, that was a space jam reference lol
So, after dropping off "Dedication 6" around christmas time, he is preparing to release a new version with more songs, entitled, "D6: Reloaded".
Earlier this year, He dropped off a remix to the popular JAY-Z song, "Family Feud", featuring Drake. The song is reminiscent to how Wayne and Drake used to trade bars almost as long as 10 years ago!
No Hook, straight bars. Yesterday, Wayne dropped off a second offering from the reloaded mixtape and again we have Wayne straight going IN with the bars.
The song is called "Big Bad Wolf" and it sees Wayne rapping for 4 straight minutes over Blac Youngsta's "Hip Hopper. Something I found interesting about the song was that one of the criticisms Wayne gets is he raps about drugs and drug use too much. I listened to the song and I litterally could only catch one line referencing drugs. The rest was just straight bragadocio bars but they were clever and entertaining. I'm hoping that when The Carter V drops, we can hear some more meaningful music and genuine music detailing what has been going on in his life since the label issues came about.
For now though, I am MORE than Happy to hear the mixtape version of Wayne doing what Wayne does best...and that is RAP.
Definitely looking forward to the reloaded tape and whatever else this new revamped HUNGRY Wayne has to offer!
-Max Ataraxis
UPDATE:
Just wanted to let yall know that Wayne just dropped off ANOTHER record from D6:Reloaded featuring Juelz Santana and its another song of straight barz! Im telling ya'll Wayne is HUNGRY again! sounding like the early 2000s mixtape weezy 100 percent and even linking up with his old patna!
Wayne was tired of yall playing with his name and calling him wack, I swear!
2018 finna be his year !
Kodak Black: A talented kid, thats simply too "Hood" for the industry
Written by Max AtaraxisI'm not going to lie. For a little bit ya'll, I was stuck in my ways. I was literally stuck in the years between like 2006 & 2011. I was in high school and then my first two years of college then. Around that time period is when I REALLY
1. Got heavily into being a music junkie. I used to LOVE artist like Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, (06-10) and then Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa, and Drake (09-11). There are a lot of other artist I liked a lot, but they were my favorites.
2. Then around 2010/2011, I started getting into making music myself and the time period that I did so is super important to my art.
For a long while after that, I was simply stuck in that era. 2013 was one my FAVORITE years for music but 2012 and all the other years? WACK
I cant stand all this mumble rap mumbo jumble ish! With the exception of artist like kendrick and chance the rapper for example, I just couldnt get jiggy with this new wave being ushered into the 2010s. (I have no idea what to call the teens lol I guess thats right ha)
They all sucked! at least in my opinion lol
I prejudged a lot of these artist and decided that because they didnt sound like kanye or cudi, that they were wack. I didnt even have to listen to the music, I heard a couple of snippets , and then was like nah ef this. These new N!gg@$ are lame. TRASH TRASH TRASH.
Then something happened around the beginning of 2017. I realized, I was being a hater. lol
and while yes, many of these new school rap cats ARE TRASH lol Not ALL of them are. Some actually have some really dope music.
Ive already spoken on how I like people like Trippie Redd. I'm also a fan of Lil Yatchy. I HATE a lot of his songs, but I also LOVE a lot of his songs lol
Lil uzi vert is cool, Migos, XXXtentacion, etc.
Kodak Black is another new school cat who I really really like. He has such a distinct voice and vividly paints pictures of being a hood cat basically. I WANT to see him win. His lyrics have substance and he's not a dumb dude, intellectually.
That being said, my mans STAY making bad decisions.
Kodak Black IS the poster boy right now for when a rapper is simply too hood for their own good.
In the past 2-3 years, Kodak Black has been arrested and caught charges on things ranging from sexual misconduct, Gun charges, and marijuanna possession. Every time, the judges would give him a break, and he seemed to STILL never learn his lesson.
Kodak Black has been on house arrest for the majority of 2017 and was looking to make it out at some point in 2018.
But then he got arressted AGAIN. From His House!!!!
This is a case like on Friday when Craig got fired on his day off lol
Like Bruh, Kodak!!! How you get arrested while on house arrest , my G ?!?!
Imma tell yall how.
My mans Kodak Black was posting instagram live videos, while having his boys toting guns and rolling weed in the background, in front of his SON at that!
BRO! c'mon now. You gotta do better! He HAD to know that the feds would be keeping tabs on him. They dont wanna see him, win.
He even states in one of his most popular songs, "Tunnel Vision"
"Lil Kodak, they dont wanna see you winning, They wanna see you in a penitentiary"
That makes me aware to the fact that he knew! So what was his excuse for this ill behavior? There is none , other than the fact that Kodak Black is just too hood for his own good.
So for everyone out there with the hashtag #FREEKODAK, I cant support that notion. Kodak Black may need to do some time in the pen because all the breaks hes been getting before have not phased him.
He's also young. At 20 years old, hes being a kid. Thats what he is. A kid still.
But when you out here trying to live like you grown, then you gotta face the consequences.
I look at people like Gucci Mane who went to jail and came out a new man. Gucci not bout that hood life anymore. He has a wife now, he cares about his brand and business. You can be a street dude without being a hood dude.
The difference is hood dudes commit crimes, whereas street dudes have that connection to the urban world, but no crimes are being committed. A street dude has honor and grinds and works hard and hustles but his hustles are legal. Street dudes move smart! so if they are involved in some criminal activity, their not going to be blasting it on instagram live.
I really dont want Kodak to go to jail for a extended period of time, but it is NOT looking good for him right now. It just may be the wake up call he needs.
When the police raided his house, they got him for 2 weapons , marijuanna possesion, and child endangerment charges.
Hes looking to face at least a couple years in Jail.
I look at somebody like Meek Mill who is in jail right now and I really DO think there should be a free meek campaign. Meek Mill is in jail for popping a wheelie and breaking up a fight.
Yes, he broke his probation, but he was on probation for something he did upwards of 10 years ago! thats rediculous. Meek had been trying to turn a new leaf over in life and be a mature law abiding citizen, and they really got him on some petty stuff.
Kodak though? I do believe that whatever sentence he gets, he definitely has it coming to him.
Lil bro HAS got to move smarter. We shall see how this plays out. Hes rich and has a good lawyer probably, so lets see if his lawyer can finagle his way outta this one. We shall see, we shall see.
Thanks for your time as always !
-Max Ataraxis
Black Panther: Hollywood's First "Black Super Hero" Movie?
Written by Max AtaraxisSo, today, I want to talk about and really analyze why the highly anticipated movie that is next up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is being regarded as the first black super hero movie.
First, I have to aknowledge all of the other black super heroes who were poppin, especially in the 90s. I am in no way, shape, or form discrediting the fact that black super heroes have existed before. Many are delegated to side acts to the white man ,though tbh. (War Machine and falcon in the MCU)
Before I talk about the big dog, I gotta give honorable mentions to Damon Wayan's Blank Man. Dude! BLANK MAN was the Original "KickA$$" if your familiar with that movie/comic series lol Blank Man is my movie!!
That being said, though, Blank Man wasnt based on a real comic book and was an orginial idea which is cool but doesnt fit the criteria. Also, Blank Man almost came off as a parody and not a super hero movie meant to be taken as a legit super hero movie.
Then you have Shaquile O Neal's "STEEL". That was indeed a super hero movie. That being said, ummmm....lets just say "STEEL" wasnt very memorable or good and another case of this almost seems like a parody as opposed to a legit super hero movie. I loved that movie when I was a kid though, I cant lie lol
Michael Jai White's "SPAWN" is another case of a black hero but in this case, he was more of a anti-hero rather than your traditional hero. It was more serious in tone and nature than the aforementioned, though.
Finally, Will Smith's Hancock was a black super hero but critically the movie didnt do that well and it wasnt your traditional super hero story. I personally LOVED Hancock, but I wouldnt really say it was a black super hero movie. Anybody could have played that role, regardless of race.
So now to the big dog! Wesley Snipe's "Blade" was the game changer that not only MARVEL but the super hero and comic book industry needed desperately.
The 90s were not a good time for super hero movies. The genre had found mild success with movies like the original Superman and Batman Movies prior to the 90s.....But after the bomb that was BATMAN & ROBIN hit theatres, it was NOT looking good for the genre.
Then here comes the critical and box office hit, "Blade" (1998), and things began to shift for the better. This movie was the first movie to really bring the super hero genre into being the powerhouse that it is today. Blade, followed by the first "X-Men" (2000) and "Spiderman" (2002) movies respectively.
This is what makes the fact that "Black Panther" is about to be the cultural phenomenom that it is, so ironic. Even though it is Hollywoods first Legit "Black" super hero movie, the new age comic book movie culture that it is founded in was jump started by one black lead.
So, you might be asking...Max. You just mentioned a buncha black super heroes. So how can "Black Panther" be the first black super hero movie?
Well let me break it down for you my brothas & sistas!
The biggest reason this movie will be the first "Black" super hero movie is because for the first time EVER, we have a super hero movie with a majority black cast. This is the game changer. Never has there been a super hero movie that not only has a majority black cast but is also so heavily revolved around black culture and showing black people in a postive light. The fictional african nation of Wakanda is supposed to be the most technologically advanced nation on the planet Earth. This nation holds some of the brightest and smartest people (Doctors, scientist, chemist, etc) that the earth has to offer. On top of that, Wakanda is the only nation to hold "Vibranium".This is a precious metal that is SUPER expensive and valuable. It's the unbreakable metal that makes up Captain America's shield for example and the main source of the nations wealth.
Next, it will be considered the first black supero movie because of its originality in a way that only black people can bring to the table. You can tell from just the trailers that there has NEVER been a movie like this one before. It has a specific energy, tone, coloring, cinematography, and story that is all next level.
I have high hopes for this film and I believe that The director "Ryan Coogler" is going to definitely have his third hit on his hands after the critically aclaimed pictures , "Fruitvale Station" and "CREED".
Before I end this article , I just want to also give a shout out to how amazing the Dora Milaje Look! If your not familiar, the Dora Milaje are group of all female african warriors who are trained and highly skilled for the purpose of protecting the king of Wakanda.
They LOOK AMAZING in the trailers and its so lovely to see a group of Strong Black Women being represented in a industry where they simply do not get enough credit for all that they contribute to the world.
Black women are hands down the most swagger jacked groups on the planet earth. Imma have to write a whole notha article about that! But yes, I am so happy to see my sisters shine, man. They 100 percent deserve it.
I will be at the Black Panther premier that thursday night! I cannot wait! imma be there in my dashiki and everything, on God! hahaha
Thanks for your time and hope everyone has a good day! Get ready ya'll. We gotta support this one for the culture!
- Max Ataraxis