reflection eternal...

D: Now we all know there have been rumors and even reports from Kweli of a Reflection Eternal reunion. What can you say about that?

T: Basically we are working out a deal right now to create a budget for the project and its definitely looking positive. Me and Kweli have our schedules open to record this album now that he's done with his album and done touring to promote it. I just turned in Hi-Teknology 3 so now we are both free to focus on Reflection. It's looking like its going down. I'm excited and I can't get wait to get into it.


Train of Thought is easily one of the most cohesive hip hop records ever. From beginning to end, the record is a total experience. Unfortunately, its often overlooked when these greatest hip hop albums of all time list pop up. Now that they are both free, hopefully they can return to their classic form and bless us with another definitive hip hop experience.

Read the rest of the interview HERE courtesy of okayplayer. And remember this...??

murder of a teenage life...

"pressure pushed him to the earth like a rain drop"



Last week, the city that raised me managed to make national news by acquiring the dubious distinction of the 7th most dangerous city in the US. It took me a little time to digest the fact that the place I call home is considered to be more dangerous than Compton, CA. I knew Charleston was crazy but I never thought it was that bad. After talking to my mother about the situation in North Charleston she basically confirmed what I already knew; young black males are killing young black males. It's a tragic cycle that Mos Def so eloquently describes here...

love what you do...

Half empty or half full? A few weeks ago, I probably would have answered that question with some pessimistic, cynical remark. But I saw an ad on the subway the other day and it read LOVE WHAT YOU DO. The statement definitely resonated with me, and now I'm on this positivity kick. Considering that I deal with ungrateful teenagers everyday I'm not too sure how long this positivity will last. But having this type of attitude can definitely help anyone get their second wind at work and I definitely needed that. So I suggest you find a way to love what you do or otherwise work is going to SUCK.

totally flossed out...

So I just found out that the Cool Kids show in DC has already sold out and I'm pretty pissed. Apparently they are opening for M.I.A, so I guess that's why tickets sold out so quick. Tickets are still available through StubHub for a $100... Needless to say, I definitely won't be at the show for that price!

wishful thinking...

Scarface interview from XXL Mag:
"I love Beans, man. He just too gifted, and he’s so hood...Me and Mac finna do an album. Mac and Brad. And we gonna let Kanye produce it."

Mac and Brad>CRS (Kanye, Pharrell, and Lupe)

roses...

can't stop, won't stop...

Just saw Alicia on Thursady and Hov on Friday, and now I have a few more to add to the list. I'll make sure to get pics from these shows.




The Cool Kids coming to DC, along with M.I.A- Nov 29th @ 9:30 CLUB



Little Brother, live @ The Black Cat December 1st.

me>you...

What am I doing friday night? Not much. Just going to see Jay!! Oh what a feeling, I'm feeling life!!