October 2011
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“I’d rather be chastised for speaking the truth & being honest than...”
– ~Me, Myself, & I
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September 2011
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“Read an amazing post from marketing Guru Seth Godin. He hits it on the nail. The...”
– Me, Myself, & I
Link to Godin’s post.
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yayubz asked: Daddys little girl isn't on the album, and Itunes isn't selling it. Is there like a deluxe edition or soemthing? I bought three copies and it's not in either. That's one of my favorites. I'd also like to add, i love reading your stuff dude. I also agree with you one soooo many things, it ain't even funny. Cole world, no blanket!
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J. Cole's 'World' Album Headed for No. 1 on...
via Billboard.com:
Watch for J. Cole to debut atop the Billboard 200 next week with his first album “Cole World: the Sideline Story,” which could move as many as 240,000 to 250,000 copies by week’s end on Oct. 2, so say industry prognosticators. If the 26-year old Roc Nation/Columbia rapper opens at No. 1, it will mark the first time a solo act’s debut album has ...
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NEW MUSIC: 50 Cent - "The Enforcer"
Listen here.
ISH KNOWS…this shit’s soooo weak I had to post LMFAO hahahaha…”Who want to play wit da enforcer” bwahahahaha…sounds like a fuckin’ rapist/pedophile trynna holla at his victim hahaha. 50 do us all a favor & stick to your business venture. The last time you made any worthwhile music, Vince Carter was still considered one of the greats...
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“We all know that Cole is a beast lyrically, but damn…! Look how many...”
– Jay Electronica via his Twitter
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WatchDavid Guetta Claims Blacks Created Electro Music; Discusses How He Adds Emotion to His Music
ISH KNOWS…WOW! If this is true, I’m beyond happy! I know some will argue that race shouldn’t even be an issue when discussing music b/c music transcends race, creed, orientation, and so forth.. However, given the fact that race affects almost everything in this world (positively or...
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“If you’re going to count on the competition to bring out your best work,...”
– Seth Godin, “Run Your Own Race”
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Rapper Chamillionaire Defends Kanye West & Jay-Z's...
So, I put a link to Bob Lefsetz’s recent blog post on “Innovation.” In it, he actually took a shot at the Best Rappers Alive (ie, Yeezy & Hova):
And if you endlessly repeat yourself, fewer will care. Isn’t that what happened with Jay-Z and Kanye? People had seen it before, they perceived it as a dash for cash, fewer were interested. But neither of these artists is...
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J. Cole Steps off the Sidelines to Breathe Hope...
Grade: 9.5/10
ISH KNOWS…this album is a CLASSIC!!! Ladies and Gents, we finally have a rookie who has lived up to the hype. I’ve had this album on repeat since last Monday. The album offers a nice balance of radio/club/Top 40 bangers (e.g., “Workout” and “Can’t Get Enough”), tracks for the ladies (e.g., “In the Morning”), and, most...
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“So if you want to have an impact, don’t try out for “American...”
– Bob Lefsetz, “Innovation”
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My Fall 2011 Music Playlist
Hi everyone,
I’ve created a Fall 2011 Playlist on Spotify. Subscribe to it and also to my Spotify (sn: youdontknowish). I’ll be updating it throughout this Fall so you can stay tuned to that dope music. It’s mostly Hip-Hop/Rap right now, but, trust, it’ll be eclectic by the time the Fall’s over. I’ll be adding all types of music that resonate with me...
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WatchCASEY Veggies Performance on Sept. 22nd, 2011 At Irving Plaza, Blue Slide Park Tour
This shit’s swagged the fuck out! Maaan, that shit looks sooo poppin. The stage alone was live! I’ve got my tickets for the Blue Slide Park Tour’s stop here in L.A. Hoping Casey Veggies will be there along w/ Mac Mizzle.
Via Casey Veggies’ tumblr:
One Of My Greatest Moments As A...
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“Dictators are falling. Democracies are failing. A curious coincidence? Or is...”
– Kishore Mahbubani, “The Whole Truth and Nothing But”
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Killer spared from death hours before execution in...
Story here.
Proves my point. Same state, same fate, different race, different outcome. But, money and race don’t have any say in our legal system right? Fuckin’ BS. SMFH. Embarrassed to call myself a U.S. Citizen this week.
(Reuters) - The parole board in the U.S. state of Georgia spared a convicted killer from execution hours before he was due to die by...
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Minorites & the Crab Effect
So, first, folks got on your case for leaving the inner city. They say, “You think you’re too good for folks now.” You had to defend your hood pass b/c you went to college.
Now, folks get on your case if you have TWO parents who are loving & supportive, esp during your tough times. I’m not talking bout leeching off parents either & being lazy (I...
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My Reaction to Troy Davis' Unfortunate &...
ISH KNOWS…I’ve been reading about this case endlessly for last few days. After doing so, I can’t sit here and say that Troy Davis is innocent for sure. BUT, what I can say is that the evidence is beyond flawed to the point that it would be a complete injustice to kill a man under such circumstances. A more justified alternative would have been to give the man life in...
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“To All” – A message from Troy Anthony Davis
To All:
I want to thank all of you for your efforts and dedication to Human Rights and Human Kindness, in the past year I have experienced such emotion, joy, sadness and never ending faith. It is because of all of you that I am alive today, as I look at my sister Martina I am marveled by the love she has for me and of course I worry about her and her health, but as she tells me she is the...
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WatchTroy Davis put to death in Georgia (Vid)
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”~MLK Jr.
R.I.P. Mr. Davis. Full story here.
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BIG GHOST CHRONICLES: The 4th Annual 10 Softest...
ISH knows…he’s amp’d!!! YES!!!! 4th Annual 10 Softest Niggas in the Game LMAOoooo hahahaa…
Guess who’s #1!? YMCMB baby! hahahaha…I told u that bitchmade Weezy ain’t no G w/ those leopard jeggings n matching thong PAUSE. Talking bout he gon body somebody. Fuck outta here! I been saying this. Glad Mr. Big Ghost called them out too...
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Update on Gay-J & Fabo Altercation
So, 50 has cleared the air about the altercation:
“Soon as he comes, Ray popped off more like, ‘Yo, I told you my people wasn’t going to be happy with all that,’” 50 explained to Funkmaster Flex. “He got pretty close to him while he was saying it — Fab is looking at him like he’s crazy ‘cause he’s looking at me — He said,...
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“It seems to me that as soon as you get good at something, it is a sure sign that...”
– Michelle Williams, Hobo Magazine
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“We want intelligence, God wants obedience. We want confidence, God wants...”
– Rick Warren
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Troy Davis Is Denied Clemency in Georgia (via NY...
ISH knows…that we should all give it up for the U.S. Justice System! A mom can kill her daughter and be found “innocent,” but, a black man gets the death penalty with terrible evidence as support for his guilt. Wooo hooo!!! Land of milk & honey :)
Peep the story here. Best part:
More than 630,000 letters asking the board to stay the execution were delivered by...
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WatchSTFU HONORS OF THE WEEK: Ray-J For His Rant Saying He Smacked the Shit Outta Fabolous in Vegas; Fabo Responds like a True BOSS
ISH KNOWS…bwahahahahaha!!! If you really believed anything Ray-J was saying, please go jump off a building and kill yourself. This shit was beyond hilarious and entertaining “We’ve got 7 Rolls Royces outside! Don’t disrespect me! Imma smack...
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“Yo real talk, any dude who gets heated over a stupid joke on twitter is a fuckin...”
– Me, Myself, & I
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'How To Make It In America: The Mixtape - Vol. 2'
ISH knows…this is def a dope ass, eclectic mixtape. Thoroughly enjoyed 90% of the tape. Props to brokemogul for putting together what looks to be another notable season of music for the show. For those who don’t know, Brokemogul is actually Scott Vener, the Music Supervisor for the shows ‘Entourage,’ ‘How to Make it in America,’ & ‘90210.’ ...
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