So I just realized I've been absent for around 2 months now, I really have no excuse for it, but it felt like a part- time job at some point. Kinda missed it... so I'm gonna try and keep up. Blogger has all this new shit now that I had no idea about, I'm not gonna bother trying them out due to laziness.
Let's start with a Sister Souljah post. Have you guys heard of her? She's an amazing author and an even more amazing activist. She also used to be part of the hip-hop group Public Enemy... If you haven't read her books, I suggest you pick one up. Start with No Disrespect. I'm sure a whole lot of you have heard of her second book called The Coldest Winter Ever, followed by Midnight: A Gangster Love Story and her most recent was Midnight: And The Meaning Of Love. She has another book coming out in 2012 called Porsche Santiaga.
I had the opportunity to meet her and get a book signing on September 30th. Not only did I get a chance to meet her and hear her speak... but I got to help out with the event itself. She definitely has a lot of power in her voice, and I'm def a fan of her work.
Anywho, my focal point is: READ HER BOOKS =) Above are a couple pics from her event.
Showing posts with label Good shit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Good shit. Show all posts
10.26.2011
8.11.2011
8.04.2011
Damn!

If I had a chance to go back in time to when I was a kid I totally would. I look at the shows now, the music, the lack of culture and it's embarrassing. Kids/teenagers in this time don't know squat about the Good Days.
7.22.2011
7.14.2011
7.12.2011
Life&Wisdom x SummerCollection
Like I mentioned in some previous posts... Life & Wisdom had launched at the Arts Market this past Sat and the come out was pretty good. So shout outs to those who supported. My bf's pretty passionate about his clothing line and I hope everyone continues to support and rock that L&W. Peep out this video they just released... and check out www.lifeandwisdom.ca for updates.
7.02.2011
Busy----------- Bee-----------
It's been about a week since I last blogged. Will post when I have more time. As for now... enjoy the weather we got going on right now.
And a reminder again... if you have any free time on July 9th, please come show Life & Wisdom some support for their launch at the Arts Market grand opening. Visit: www.lifeandwisdom.ca
Thank Youssss!
And a reminder again... if you have any free time on July 9th, please come show Life & Wisdom some support for their launch at the Arts Market grand opening. Visit: www.lifeandwisdom.ca
Thank Youssss!
6.23.2011
Arts Market x L&W Launch

“Life & Wisdom” is a Toronto based clothing line. The roots of Life & Wisdom date back to a decade. Passed down by a small circle of friends who started creating their own designs, expressing their creativity within image and putting them on garments. As a team, we continue to develop new ideas and prints. The line is inspired by our upbringings in an urban environment, but sky is the limit. Whether it being music, photography or hand painted tees, we bring something unique and artistic to showcase our passion through ideas. We promise to give you the best we have, and nothing less!
LOVE, LIVE, LIFE, & WISDOM
-TEAM L&W
I've blogged about the bf having a clothing line previously... anywho, his team have a spot in the Arts Market, that will now be opening on July 9th/11. I'm hoping anyone that has available time that day can come out and show support for local Toronto artists.
6.08.2011
Aloe x Tutu


5.30.2011
Motown Philly!!!
The bf and I went to see Boyz II Men this past Friday. And may I add how amazing it was. First off, they still got itttt. There's only 3 of them now, but nonetheless those guys are legends and I'm glad I got an opportunity to hear them sing. That was the first time they ever came to do a concert in Toronto. Overall, it was a good night with good vibes. The music they played prior to the concert itself was wowzers as well. Shit from the 90s really makes me feel good. It takes me back to the good times of good music. Makes my soul feel oh so good =)
Our next few concerts are as planned: Aloe Blacc- June 5th.
John Legend x Sade- June 28th.
Tony! Toni! Tone! x Ginuwine x SWV- June 30th
=)
Our next few concerts are as planned: Aloe Blacc- June 5th.
John Legend x Sade- June 28th.
Tony! Toni! Tone! x Ginuwine x SWV- June 30th
=)
12.03.2010
11.11.2010
Blame Game
I was listening to Kanye's new album on repeat (craaazy good by the way) and there was one song that really caught me with a wicked piano intro.
Then I really listened to the lyrics...and I fell more than in love with it.
It speaks to the blame game..the fighting...the name-calling...the back and forth ...all that shit that takes place when you try to fix a relationship. All the hatred and resentment that grows from "fixing" the issues, from blaming one another and ultimately blaming yourself. We often get so caught up in trying to fix things and looking for any and every solution that we don't realize how much we're damaging ourselves, the ones we love, and our relationships. Sometimes the answer lies in walking away and recognizing that there is no fix.
Because as the song goes on to say, in the end...
" Things used to be, now they not. Anything but us is who we are, disguisin ourselves as secret lovers, we've become public enemies. We walk away like strangers in the street, gone for eternity, we erase one another. So far from where we came, with so much of everything, how did we leave with nothing? Lack of visual empathy equates the meaning of L-O-V-E. Hatred and attitude tear us entirely."
I can't lie..I teared up at that part, some sad but real words. There's nothing or nobody that can move me, speak to me, and soothe me like my true love, music.
You can find the full length song (feat. John Legend and Chris Rock)
Then I really listened to the lyrics...and I fell more than in love with it.
It speaks to the blame game..the fighting...the name-calling...the back and forth ...all that shit that takes place when you try to fix a relationship. All the hatred and resentment that grows from "fixing" the issues, from blaming one another and ultimately blaming yourself. We often get so caught up in trying to fix things and looking for any and every solution that we don't realize how much we're damaging ourselves, the ones we love, and our relationships. Sometimes the answer lies in walking away and recognizing that there is no fix.
Because as the song goes on to say, in the end...
" Things used to be, now they not. Anything but us is who we are, disguisin ourselves as secret lovers, we've become public enemies. We walk away like strangers in the street, gone for eternity, we erase one another. So far from where we came, with so much of everything, how did we leave with nothing? Lack of visual empathy equates the meaning of L-O-V-E. Hatred and attitude tear us entirely."
I can't lie..I teared up at that part, some sad but real words. There's nothing or nobody that can move me, speak to me, and soothe me like my true love, music.
You can find the full length song (feat. John Legend and Chris Rock)
8.27.2010
6.30.2010
I got that Love Jones...
If you haven't watched Love Jones before... you are missing out on the whole meaning of having a love jones. Below is a clip of when Darius dedicated the poem to Nina. Damnnnnn!!!
'A blues for Nina'
"Say baby, can I be your slave? I've got to admit girl, you're the shit girl, and I'm digging you like a grave.
Now do they call you Daughter to the spinning pulsar,... Or maybe Queen of 10,000 moons? Sister to the distant yet rising star? Is your name Yemaya? Oh hell no... It's got to be Oshun.
Is that a smile at me put on your face, child ...wide as a field of jasmine and clover?
Talk the talk honey, walk the walk money. High on legs that'll spite Jehovah.
Shit. Who am I? That's not important. But they call me brother to the night.
And right now... I'm the blues in your left thigh... Trying to become the funk in your right.
Who am I? I'll be whoever you say. But right now I'm the slight-raped hunter... Blindly pursuing you as my prey. And I just want to give you injections... Of sublime erections and get you to dance to my rhythm, make you dream archetypes, of black angels in flight... Upon wings or distorted, contorted... Metaphoric jizm.
Come on slim, fuck your man, I ain't worried about him. It's you who I want to step to my scene, cause rather than deal with the fallacy of this dry ass reality. I'd rather dance and romance your sweet ass in a wet dream.
Who am I? Well, they all call me brother to the night. And right now I'm the blues in your left thigh, trying to become the funk in your right.
Is that all right?"
'A blues for Nina'
"Say baby, can I be your slave? I've got to admit girl, you're the shit girl, and I'm digging you like a grave.
Now do they call you Daughter to the spinning pulsar,... Or maybe Queen of 10,000 moons? Sister to the distant yet rising star? Is your name Yemaya? Oh hell no... It's got to be Oshun.
Is that a smile at me put on your face, child ...wide as a field of jasmine and clover?
Talk the talk honey, walk the walk money. High on legs that'll spite Jehovah.
Shit. Who am I? That's not important. But they call me brother to the night.
And right now... I'm the blues in your left thigh... Trying to become the funk in your right.
Who am I? I'll be whoever you say. But right now I'm the slight-raped hunter... Blindly pursuing you as my prey. And I just want to give you injections... Of sublime erections and get you to dance to my rhythm, make you dream archetypes, of black angels in flight... Upon wings or distorted, contorted... Metaphoric jizm.
Come on slim, fuck your man, I ain't worried about him. It's you who I want to step to my scene, cause rather than deal with the fallacy of this dry ass reality. I'd rather dance and romance your sweet ass in a wet dream.
Who am I? Well, they all call me brother to the night. And right now I'm the blues in your left thigh, trying to become the funk in your right.
Is that all right?"
6.29.2010
Your music didn't die with you...



Dear M.J,
I should have done this on your 1 year death anniversary but got caught up. Just a reminder that your legacy will live on, and your music did not die with you. Still kinda surprising that you're gone... I'm sure there's over a million of us out there who wanna thank you for all this good ish. No replacement! R.I.P
Always:
Cass
5.17.2010
5.11.2010
How often have you seen 'beef' at a FETE?
When it comes to music... I don't discriminate. I can pretty much listen to anything, I don't just listen to a certain genre. I just noticed that i haven't made any posts about Soca, not even a video. Shocker! lol. I def have love for Soca. When listening to it at clubs, fetes, shit... even in my bedroom, my ass is jumping. How many times have you been to a fete, or a club that plays mainly Soca and seen "beef?" I don't think I ever have... You wanna know why? Cause everybody is so damn happy!!!! Soca music= Happy music. Below are some of my favorites.... ;)
I wanted to add some classics but don't want this post to be too long, lol. So i will leave that for another day.
I can def live it up in sweet T&T ;)
I wanted to add some classics but don't want this post to be too long, lol. So i will leave that for another day.
I can def live it up in sweet T&T ;)
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