I am that timeless n!gga that swings on pendelums like vines
through mines of boobytrapped minds that are enslaved by time
Caught wind of some mild controversy over an English teacher's usage of the N word and his defense rationale. Had a few minor discussions about my thoughts on the issue. I can understand the thought process involved for him to invoke it as a quick-thinking rebuttal. But like my music, you gotta have balance. I do not think I use the word that frequently, although I do partake in slinging it like jumbos on the block every now and then; mostly on this sit though. And yes, it has a vile and toubled history. Yes, it can and has ben used as a term of endearment. Yes, it can take on a variety of meanings based on pronunciation, spelling, enunciation, and inflection. Yet, it is not the end of the world. To separate its use fom certain people does no more than censor and discriminate people ho may at times be trying to make an effot to adapt or undertsnad something foreign to them as opposed to being in that historical role of the oppressor. My opinion, right?
So whatever. But I do want you to take a listen to this piece here by Saul Williams for an alternate reality. For anyone familiar with the movie, Slam, this is the piece he performed near the movie's ending. It is both moving and profound in its subtle depth. At the time of its release, had already made a little bit of noise writing and performing locally. But yes, that is a dream long since deferred. However, my renewed interest, desire, and inspiration to write and perform again has turned a new page. I now hope to be more fully engaged in the local scene with some hands-on, bhind-the-scenes work to imulate my mind and (hopefully) get my creative juices flowing as well. We'll se about that. But nontheless, I hope to begin writing some new pieces and making some regular appearances to shake loose those cobwebs and hone my craft. But in the meantime, have an earful of Sha-Clack-Clack. And if you happen to feel it like I do, holla at the god.
So whatever. But I do want you to take a listen to this piece here by Saul Williams for an alternate reality. For anyone familiar with the movie, Slam, this is the piece he performed near the movie's ending. It is both moving and profound in its subtle depth. At the time of its release, had already made a little bit of noise writing and performing locally. But yes, that is a dream long since deferred. However, my renewed interest, desire, and inspiration to write and perform again has turned a new page. I now hope to be more fully engaged in the local scene with some hands-on, bhind-the-scenes work to imulate my mind and (hopefully) get my creative juices flowing as well. We'll se about that. But nontheless, I hope to begin writing some new pieces and making some regular appearances to shake loose those cobwebs and hone my craft. But in the meantime, have an earful of Sha-Clack-Clack. And if you happen to feel it like I do, holla at the god.
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and here i was, about to cop the dead emcee scrolls...
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