Pure Positivity

One of the most difficult things in my life is to set attainable concrete goals. It can be almost death defying at times, but I think these kinds of struggles are what human beings are supposed to go through. Whether dealing with a difficult situation or becoming a man right before your own very eyes; we grow up, we learn, we educate and we become things that we would never imagine. So what is the purpose of all this? Who knows? Gift of Gab has a pretty unique take on what pushes him to strive for the best. Lyrics: Blackalicious - This Craft [Chorus] This Craft, this beat, this rhyme, this vibe This style, they say music gives new life From a source inside that is forever flowin' This stage, this mic, this crowd, this show This life, I've been given a gift tonight And for that, I vow to be a vessel [Gift of Gab - Verse One] I didn't have to be, given the gift to rip I'll never master me, I know that it's from Him or Her or It, dimensions that sit Waitin' to sift...

Writing is a great way to express yourself, it just sucks when the artist you are writing about outshines you in every sense of the word. Gushing flows and snaring drums; these are the sounds of Blacklicious. Gift of Gab, the lyrical front man of the group, allows words to literally bounce off the tip of his tongue so eloquently that bowing down to this demigod makes perfect sense. Take a look for yourself. Blackalicious – Alphabet Aerobics Now that you probably have some respect for his ability to rhyme like a mad hatter take a look at his insightful lyrical content. In this song Gift of Gab is depicting himself having a conversation with a “latch-key” kid. He discusses the vicious cycle of self fulfilling prophecies that plague the lower class. I posted the lyrics below and please do yourself a favor and really take a moment to inhale the whole pill he is trying to have you swallow. Blackalicious - Shallow Days I just keep moving on... (moving on...) I ju...