Pure Positivity

Some songs will never get the credit they deserve, it's a harsh reality that things get slept on. This joint is one that has always put a fat smile on my face. Killer beat plus lyrics that just crush make this song rocking on many levels. If you haven't heard this track about the importance of growing up in the right fashion then you are missing out. Feast your ears on this one. Lyrics: The Lyricists - Grown Up Look I want you to be a man Now you be a man right now And from now on no matter what happens You'll be a man for the rest of your natural life Talking about growing up not just as an artist But in every aspect of life Growing up living ignorant with limited understanding Imitating false images picture perfect But when you look a little closer man you see the flaws all over Follow the footsteps of fallen soldiers It's like trying to lead a dehydrated horse to springs of water You can't make him drink But I'm gonna make you think about The process of growt...

Have you ever wanted something so bad 'till you got it? Then it looses all the magic and it just don't feel exotic. So you take it for granted beat it up until you loose it? Apparently Rhymefest has experienced this beyond the point of repair. From following this artist and a little deductive reasoning it's clear that he ruined his marriage and family life for the love of money and fame. Albeit it's a sad lesson for this man, but one clearly learned. Rhymefest eloquently lays down lyrical banter over a young Michael Jacksons "No Sunshine" for a song worthy of many ears. Listen and enjoy, but do yourself a favor and don't take this song for granted. [Intro] [Michael Jackson talking] You ever want something...that you know you shouldn't have? The more you know you shouldn't have it...the more you want it. And then one day...you get it. It's so good to you. [Verse One] I got addicted to the game, to the money to the fame I'm walkin' throug...

This song in particular really hammers home the underlying reason why I choose to allocate some of my spare time to this blog. Role models can show a sliver of hope in a world full of hurt. In verse 3 XV tells his story of an abusive father who tries to crush any and all ambition, luckily with no avail. To appreciate the power of music, and even more so than that, idolize those very artists who are capable of opening a door where pain can subside is a remarkable feat. I love the song, I love XV's ability to simply yet eloquently get his point across, and even more so than any of that I love the fact that having rappers to idolize got this man to where he is today. Lyrics: XV - Pictures on My Walls I can't breathe in this place thats filled with your sound Can't call a spade a spade in this town Dug a hole that I can't get out I can't figure it I can't figure it out Out Out It was a pinup The magazines were print up That made me pick the pen up That kept a ni...

Just when I thought I couldn't be more impressed with music I get slammed in the face with this album. Cunninlynguists comprise a good portion of my scarce posting around here, so I'd say thats a pretty good indicator of my almost unhealthy infatuation with these guys. They continually put out a great product and as a consummate consumer I'm rarely disappointed. I bought this album on pre-order, got it right when it came out, and still have yet to stop their lyrics from seeping directly into my brainwaves. It's a whirlwind of joy, harsh reality, and constant double entendre's. Regardless of their educational background all three of these members are extremely cultured and incredibly gifted in the art of rhyme. On the track "My Habit" Deacon and Natti show their fierce wit. With lyrics like, "protect my pride, my lioness mane" you will be sure to be wowed. I suggest everyone goes out and purchases this awesome LP. Lyrics: Cunninlynguists - My Habi...

There are songs out there that are perfectly capable of injecting perspective directly into your mindset. It takes one additional step to actually alter your thought process. The Herd are completely capable of showing a small sliver of what's needed to experience another's perspective. They are an introspective group that sound truly amazing. If you don't know of them I suggest you take a gander. Lyrics: The Herd - Can't Breathe I knew this girl who was drowning talented and pseudo She was bound to computers just to make her bread She would keep her head down though her feelings burned her To sit around in her bed gown and dream of Burma Alaska, Morocco, Peru and other places One day she must of up and packed her suitcases Leaving no traces but an overgrown yard Box full of bills and a trail of postcards He loves her and so he works like crazy To try and provide a life that is worthy of his lady Lately she has been saying that he is too often away She is resentful o...

Words can but tamely describe the importance of what men like Shadrach Kabango are for society. His lyrics are consistently forward thinking while keeping crosshairs aimed ever so accurately at their target; real change. Shad gently bashes his distaste for the current state of affairs, but don't get to thinking that he is doing so in a negative fashion. I've met this man and from what I can tell he doesn't live by the philosophy practice what I preach, but rather practice what I practice. Shad is the change he wishes to see in the world. This song is yet another display of why he, more so than any other artist, needs to be heard by the masses. Lyrics: Shad K & Dallas - Live Forever The time will come when we are all condemned for what we've done The time will come I say the times begun to pay for our crimes no time to run It's sundown these days are the final ones Looking dumbfounded staring in the eye of a gun And we all scared to die we all fear the Paul Be...

Back about 6 years ago Toby and Tunji created a group called Inverse. I remember when they first started up I was going to college down in Pomona and they were also at a university in the same town. When they were absolutely unheard of they hit up my on my now defunct myspace page. Their album "So Far The Collection" was something I felt deserved much praise. If I remember correctly Tunji had concert for one of the Claremont McKenna Colleges where he had both the Cunninlynguists and Cee Lo preform. I think it's actually because of his introduction that the ballad "Caved In" was created. At any rate he formed a friendship that has begun to blossom. This track is produced by Kno and even though it's a couple of years old it's a real gem. I've heard via the rumor mill that Tunji is soon to release an album on Qn5. Hopefully rumors become reality. Lyrics: Still Rising - Tunji We on our way to the top and still rising We on our way to the top and still ri...