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therebelwrites · 6 years

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BYE 21 SAVAGE!!

Neither the music industry NOR the native Black American community needs another SLEEP BLACK MAN--let alone a foreign one!--coming to contribute to the gradual POISONING of Black YOUTH.

This is the problem that I have with foreign Blacks who desire to BLEND with Blacks descendant of the system of chattel slavery in the U.S only to PROFIT from--or even PERPETUATE!--our despair and play no part in helping us REBUILD our culture.

Of course it aint ALL foreign Blacks, but a LOT of them fit the bill!

I’m not here to be divisive; I realize that Black immigrants have a unique set of obstacles, and I’ve rallied behind them in the past. YET I aint here to be nice either, and I can’t help but notice that the same LIBERTIES that are demanded of Black Americans from immigrants in general are RARELY reciprocated.

(How many Black people do you see rallying behind immigrant causes?? A LOT. And how may immigrants do you see standing for Black progress?? VERY FEW.)

Everybody wanna demand that I share my culture; to allow them the freedom to DABBLE in (and dab on) the unique culture forged by MY predecessors, YET DON’T NOBODY WANNA GIVE NOTHIN BACK TO MY CULTURE.

Take, take, take. And everybody expects Black Americans to incessantly give, give, give, share, share, share. Yet who wanna share a slice of Black American STRUGGLE???

[crickets]

As a Black American woman who has lived and worked on other continents, I can bear witness to the fact that other cultures, as accommodating and hospitable as they often are, aint lettin outsiders come to their countries and hijack their cultures. I ate their foods and spoke their languages and partook in their customs, YET they would NOT have allowed me to enter their world and MODIFY their traditions nor PORTRAY their historical figures on film nor ENGAGE in behavior which would perpetuate negative stereotypes about or contribute to the overall decay of their culture.

If I DARED venture to somebody else’s country, blended in with the natives and stared wreaking havoc and reflecting poorly upon said culture, they would BOOT me and my Black American body out of their borders faster than I could bake a sweet potato pie.

What does 21 Savage do, exactly? “Rap” about slayin other Black men (just like the American Black rappers, right?) and having shooters ready to gun you down, all while possessing the luxury of RETREATING back to a country where gun violence is unheard of.

The American native Black community does NOT need any more of other people’s undesirables, point blank. We got our own problems, and we damn sho don’t need another NON-CONTRIBUTOR to the struggle for Black liberation! I DO believe that the diaspora must eventually unite and harbor no ill will towards other groups, BUT I gotta put on my OWN oxygen mask before attempting to help others, just like everybody else has ALWAYS done.

IT’S BLACK BRILLIANCE MONTH. Stop BITIN my CULTURE!

#If you think I'm wrong for protecting my culture then congratulations--you're the type of person that I'm talking about #Lemme guess: YOU stand to benefit from the Black open border policy right?#BYE 21 Savage #Protect Black Culture at ALL costs #So sick of FRAUDS #My people are DYING out here and their people and their people's people #YET 21 Savage can ring up a relative who has no clue how it feels to counsel 13 year olds whose friends are DYING #Allo mate #Even while traveling through Britain I NEVER thought to portray myself as anything OTHER than Black American #The shit is FRAUDULENT #STOP IT

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sheilacwall · 5 years

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Whodini – Five Minutes of Funk (Audio)

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Now the party didn’t start till I walked in And I probably won’t leave until the thing ends But in the mean time, the in between time If you work your thing, then I’ll work mine We came here together so we could have fun Me and you baby, goin one on one Now this is the last chance for us to get off So either get loose, or you aught to get lost Cause Im just about ready to do my thing Cause Im the stone cold, New York, Rap Machine Im ‘a give you what I got, and baby thats plenty You’ll never have one that rocks so many Im ‘a make you wet and make you sweat Just to see how funky you can get Now when Im on the mic, I do serve well And I go by the name of the Rapper Jalil

*Four minutes left*

Now sit back, relax, put on your head gear Get ready for a trip through the Atmosphere Gonna take you for a ride through the Twighlight Zone I dont need a space ship, I use my microphone So hold on tight, with all your might Cause Ill be rappin like this for the rest of the night Its Jalil yall, your master rapper And when Im on the mic its a sheer disaster Cause MC’s crumble when we rumble Some think Im soft just because Im humble So all you MC’s, I hope you’re real good listeners Cause in this battle, Im takin no prisoners Im slayin MC’s right on the spot Cause Im the the master of the Rap, the doctor of the Rock The Jack of all Trades, The Master of One And the thing Im at, is called havin fun We got three minutes left to rock this funk To separate the good stuff from the junk, so Get in the groove, and feel the sound And once you’re inside, spread yourself around From the bottom to the top, the top to the bottom Come on Master Dee, get funky while we got em

*three minutes left*

Me and my partner, from the start We usually get together, after dark Sometimes to rap, Sometimes to sing In the Summer or the Winter cause it ain’t no thing And ever since I first came round Side by Side, We’d throw down We came here to this here place To serve you all right to your face Because this jam here is our show stopper We didn’t wanna do it but I guess we gotta We’re the men of the hour, makin the ladies scream and holler To hot to trot, To sweet to be sour Im gonna set the record straight And I hope that it is not too late If you want the best, I won’t settle for less Put your money on me, Im your best bet Come on One for the treble Two for the Bass Three for the ladies Four for the plaid Five, minutes of funk, this ain’t no junk So pull your bottom off the tree stump Ladies real pretty, from city to city But now we’re gettin down to the nitty gritty From the bottom to the top, the top to the bottom Im gonna rock em, while I still got em Our rappin shower has style and power And this, is our disco hour I dont know what all of you have heard So its up to me to spread the word About the man that we feel has got to be real Our crowned Prince on the wheels of steel He goes by the name of Grandmaster Dee So if its alright with you, its alright with me We gonna rock you people’s minds with ease With some help from the Maestro, if you please

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ventrue-rosary · 6 years

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all the OC asks for Autumn, Lyris and Amaranthe :3

Oh jeez! Under a read more because of the length

1) How do they respond to having a song stuck in their head? Does that happen to them often?

Autumn:Softly sings the tune for herself. Or get annoyed, depending on her current mood

Amaranthe: Hums to herself

Lyris: Might whistle, depending

2) How do they feel about confronting their friends when issues arise?

Autumn: Uncomfortable. She knows she might rage and hurt them

Amaranthe: Communication is key, and she is more than happy to speak with her loved ones to resolve issues

Lyris: Nope, no thanks

3) When speaking to themselves in their mind, how do they refer to themselves?

Answered here

4) Do they enjoy wearing socks/stockings when they aren’t wearing shoes?

Autumn: She only takes off her shoes when she goes to bed. Back in the palace though she sometimes ran barefoot through the gardens

Amaranthe: She either wears shoes or soft slippers. A Queen can’t be caught in naught but her stockings

Lyris: Again, more of a boot or barefoot kind of girl

5) Do they have any unappealing habits (ex: picking their nose, hawking loogies)?

Answered here

6) How do they cope with losing a game?

Answered here

7) How do they cope with losing an argument?

Answered here

8) How do they cope with losing a friend?

Autumn: Bouts of crying. Might get snappy with others

Amaranthe: Grieves in private, but in public holds it together. If they have next of kin she makes sure they are informed, and if they wish it helps them with funeral arrangements and the like

Lyris: VENEGEANCE

9) How do they cope with losing a lover?

Autumn: Complete devastation. Could either have a complete mental breakdown or level a building, no in between

Amaranthe: Doesn’t even try to hide her grief. Wears black mourning clothes for nearly a year. Makes all the arrangements herself, doesn’t reach out for help. If still relatively young remarries because it is expected of her, but never falls in love, and doesn’t have any more children

Lyris: VENEGANCE BUT WITH MORE FEELING

10) Do they enjoy sitting on countertops?

Autumn: Answered here

Amaranthe: Why would she do that when she has a nice, comfy throne?

Lyris: Yep, cross-legged

11) How expressive is their face? Are they easy to read?

Autumn: An extremely open book, wears her heart on her sleeve

Amaranthe: For the most part no, not unless she is feeling an extreme emotion

Lyris: Yep, she doesn’t try to hide it

12) How do they deal with experiencing physical pain?

Autumn: It keeps her angry!!

Amaranthe: Generally good at dealing with pain. She self-inflicts to fight, after all

Lyris: Doesn’t generally deal well with it, but can be quiet about it

13) Are they easily insulted?

Autumn: Yes, and is quick to respond to it

Amaranthe: Only if someone insults her lineage. She is proud of her parents, dammit, and she won’t hear anyone bad-mouth them!

Lyris: Yep. Fragile ego. But bruise it and she might have her wolf piss in your water skin

14) Would they prefer to act or react?

Autumn: React

Amaranthe: Act

Lyris: Act

15) How would they respond to performing on stage?

Autumn: Wouldn’t even step foot on stage

Amaranthe: Be a bit nervous, but generally perform quite before a large crowd

Lyris: Ger really drunk first

16) Would they ever wear perfume or cologne? When? What would the scent be?

Autumn: A very pleasant cake like scent, vanilla and cocoa. She generally smells like that all the time

Amaranthe: Always wears perfume, sweet and floral, a rose-like scent with an underlying hint of vanilla.

Lyris: Usually smells like pine cones and petrichor. Would wear a floral perfume, maybe, if trying to impress someone

17) Could their personality or interests be considered “flighty?” Do they change their mind/interests often?

Autumn: Hmm, not really, She may be quick to change her minds when planning things with her party, as they are a team

Amaranthe: When needed, she can be quite flexible but generally likes to stick to her guns

Lyris: She’s nothing if not stubborn

18) Do they daydream? Of what?

Autumn: Answered here

Amaranthe:Being back in the wild when she was still young, slayin monsters and saving children, when she didn’t have the weight of an entire kingdom resting on her shoulders

Lyris: A simple log-cabin in the woods. A stream outside cuts through the trees, hastened by a light breeze. Its cold, but a crackling fire keeps her warm. Fenrir rests his head on her lap

19) What is the most inappropriate thing they have ever done in public?

Autumn: Murder

Amaranthe: She’s probably been caught making out with her husband in the halls of the palace when things are getting a little handsy. Not that anyone would be foolish enough to say anything.

Lyris: A quickie behind a tavern

20) What was their favorite toy as a child?

Autumn: A music box her father whittled himself, that plays a tune that would become the only thing capable of dropping her out of her rage

Amaranthe: The wooden sword her father gifted her. She was excited to become a warrior

Lyris: She never really had toys. Now, though... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

21) What was their favorite way to play as a child (ex: playing pretend, playing games with rules like tag,)?

Autumn: Playing with her imaginary friend, Serendipity

Amaranthe: Hide and seek. She was the best at hiding

Lyris: Play-fighting

22) How do the sneeze (ex: loudly, quietly, openly, into their elbow, hold the sneeze in)?

Autumn: Very dainty, kitten like sneezes

Amaranthe: Discreetly, in a tissue

Lyris: Somewhat loud but she stifles it in her hand. Then usually wipes any mucus on the closest surface that isn't another person. Unless she doesn’t like them

23) When engaged in an irritating conversation, how to they conduct themselves?

Autumn: Tries not to get angry, but inevitable does

Amaranthe: If it is an important noble, she remains amicable. Otherwise she might get snippy

Lyris: Generally insulting

24) What words make them cringe?

Autumn: Anything that might allude to sex or the like

Amaranthe: Words that just sound gross, like moist, chunky, etc

Lyris: Racism

25) How do they feel in large crowds?

Autumn: Somewhat drowned. She’s short after all

Amaranthe: Like she has to be on guard. Anyone could be hiding a poisoned dagger behind their back

Lyris: Ill at ease

26) Would they ever spend an afternoon in a library? What section would they spend the most time in?

Autumn: Tales of romance and adventure

Amaranthe: Same as Autumn. Autumn inherited her mothers taste in novels but she might pick up some steamier novels

Lyris: Likes to read well enough but would get restless before long

27) Do they find it difficult to try new foods?

Autumn: A little. She has a palette used to human and elven food, and knows what she likes

Amaranthe: Is willing to be a bit more adventurous, but stays away from spicy food

Lyris: Honestly she just eats what she can gets. Isn’t too fussy

28) If a friend asked them to taste something and it turned out to be unpleasant, how would they handle it?

Autumn: Try to pretend she enjoyed it, lots of exaggerated ‘Mmmm!’ and rubbing her stomach. She probably flinches though

Amaranthe: Probably tries to be polite but ends up coughing and reaching for a glass of wine to wash it down

Lyris: Spits it out

29) Do they wear underwear?

Autumn: Of course

Amaranthe: For the most part. Sometimes sleeps naked

Lyris: Always sleeps naked

30) Can they pee in front of other people?

Autumn: Nooope

Amaranthe: Not directly in front of them but she’s used to travelling, so isn’t above just nipping behind a tree or bush

Lyris: Probably. She has little shame

31) What story gave them nightmares as a child?

Autumn: Answered here

Amaranthe: She heard many tales of the monsters living in the woods surrounding Evermeet. Some of those spooked her

Lyris: None, really

32) How would they respond to being handed an infant?

Autumn: A little flustered, but holds them well enough

Amaranthe: Immediately cooing and fawning over the small. Ask about the child then speaks to the child in that high-pitched voice people use when speaking with smalls

Lyris: Probably plays with the rambunctiously, tossing them into the air or running with them on her shoulders

33) How would they respond to being asked to watch over a child for an afternoon?

Autumn: ‘Oh--um...I don’t think that’s a good idea. Are you sure? Ok...’

Amaranthe: Very excited, draws up plans for the entire afternoon

Lyris: Does so and probably feeds them a lot of junk and lets them get away with shit they wouldn’t usually

34) Do they enjoy climbing trees?

Autumn: Not really. One time she flew up high in a tree but then got too scared to come back down. Her dad had to climb up and retrieve her.

Amaranthe: Used to as a child. Now she only climbs them out of necessity

Lyris: Yep

35) In which of their own skill sets do they have the most confidence? Why?

Autumn: Her fighting. She’s strong, and knows her anger is a boon on the battlefield

Amaranthe: Her magic and other abilities from her patron. She knows these gifts are not given to anyone and doesn’t take her pact lightly

Lyris: Her ability to get in trouble quick

36) Do they enjoy receiving compliments? How do they respond to it?

Autumn: Extremely flustered, completely breaks her lol

Amaranthe: SA bit less flustered, says thanks and might respond with her own

Lyris: Lives off them. Usually has a big grin on her face and might say something like ‘Yeah, I know’

37) How often are they the one to initiate physical contact?

Autumn: Hardly ever. Too shy

Amaranthe: There’s a 50/50 chance her or her husband initiate

Lyris: Very comfortable with physical contact, be prepared for her to just hug you, lean on you or flop face down into your chest with no prior warning

38) Do they prefer salty or sweet things?

Sweet for all three

39) Do they get the urge to jump from high places?

Autumn: Only to spread her wings

Amaranthe: Yes, but she knows it is just the intrusive thought everyone gets

Lyris: She was used to doing that as a dragon, but knows she no longer has wings

40) Have they ever written a dirty letter and actually sent it?

Autumn: Never

Amaranthe: Nope

Lyris: Surprisingly, nope. She’d rather tell you to your face

41) How would they describe their love life?

Autumn: New, and a little scary

Amaranthe: Happily married and committed for life

Lyris: Wholesome

42) How would they describe their sex life?

Autumn: *intense blushing* ‘Non-existant’

Amaranthe: ‘Exciting...adventurous.’

Lyris: ‘The best I ever had’

43) Do they hide objects? What and where?

Autumn: Only on her person. Put her money in her backpack so she’s likely not to get pick-pocketed

Amaranthe: Not really. She trusts the servants not to steal

Lyris: Doesn’t really have anywhere to hide her objects. Otherwise she would be building back up her horde

44) What are their reasons for getting up in the morning (outside of achieving their main goal)?

Autumn: She loves breakfast food

Amaranthe: Duty, responsibility, seeing her husband again

Lyris: Nothing to start ones day off like a round of sex. Also she wants to give Fenrir pets

45) Who is their greatest confidant? Who confides in them?

Autumn: Used to be her brother, but he’s gone now so probably Kevir, or Corellon as she’s taken to praying

Amaranthe: Her husband. Her children used to come to her for problems, before they left

Lyris: She doesn’t like relying on people too much. She has confided quite a bit in Bahamut, though

46) What is something they’ve always wanted to do, but know they shouldn’t?

Autumn: Well, she ran away from home, and started her own life away from court.

Amaranthe: Take a goddamn vacation

Lyris: Bold of you to assume she has impulse control

47) Is there someone whose laugh makes them laugh as well?

Autumn: Kevir’s

Amaranthe: Balthazar’s

Lyris: Doesn’t take much to make her laugh, tbh. Any of her friends starts laughing chances are she will

48) How festive are they on holidays?

Autumn: She adores the holidays, and always gets in the spirit. Is the first to initiate snowball fights during Christmas time

Amaranthe: Always hosts themed balls and banquets,. inviting nobles and dignitaries from far and wide.

Lyris: Doesn’t really celebrate them

49) How would they respond to their ears ringing for an extended period of time?

Autumn: Silently wish they would stop

Amaranthe: See her physician

Lyris: Ignore it

50) How likely is it that they would be the first to point out a full moon or a beautiful sunset?

Autumn: Very likely. Probably excitedly points and goes ‘Look, look!’

Amaranthe: Turns her attention to it and smiles, probably remarks how beautiful it is

Lyris: *shrugs* nbd. Even is she is looking at it she probably doesn’t point it out to other people

#long post #anonymous #asks #my OCs #autumn darcelle #amaranthe darcelle #lyris ravendoor #Anonymous

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huangfilms · 6 years

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awww take all the time you need bub :(( sorry for popping in really late akdjskjsj i didnt go online for a few hours again ,, anw i hope you feel better and come back slayin ✨✨✨ i'll be waiting for you!! ilysm stay strong queen - school pres anon

hi school pres anon!! i got your other ask so ill answer that as well but thank you so much i love you and ill be back soon because im doing better! but i dont want to rush anything so it will be a while but anyway i love you sweetheart

#school pres anon #thanks for sending me this message❤️#back to my hiatus luv u hehe

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soyoureviewhiphoptoo · 7 years

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Soundtrack of the Week 11/08/2017

It is time for the Soundtrack of the Week, the SYRHHT blog segment where I discuss latest music releases and other projects that I listen to over the space of 7 days. So, here is a slightly different Soundtrack!

ALBUM

Frank Ocean- Blonde Released August 20, 2016 Label: Boys Don’t Cry

There is a list of albums that we, fans of hip-hop and music in general, wait for in anticipation but it is likely it will never be released. Dr Dre’s Detox, Kanye West’s Good Ass Job, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter V, any album by Jay Electronica are just a few of many albums that we waited for eagerly. For a long while, the sophomore album by Frank Ocean was in this class. Following the release of the 2012 album, channel ORANGE, fans of Ocean waited for him to release more music. Despite being slated for a July 2015 release, the project known as “Boys Don’t Cry” would be delayed for another 13 months. Then one day, Frank Ocean released the visual album Endless, making everyone question if this was the project they had been waiting four years to listen to. In a cruel twist of fate, Frank would use Endless as a means of satisfying his record deal with Def Jam, independently releasing one more album the very next day. This album was Blonde

Boys Don’t Cry but, lyrically, this album is sad and depressing; I commend anyone who listened to this and did not shed any tears. Blonde shows a radical change in the demeanour and artistry of Frank Ocean. Gone were the unconventional yet exuberant alternative RnB style of channel ORANGE and enters a much more introverted, sombre style which experiments with a variety of sounds from techno, psychedelic-pop, soul, RnB and so much more than my feeble mind can not comprehend. On this album, Frank Ocean shows an intense level of introspection, openly discussing experiences of love, heartbreak and self-loathing that really takes you on a ride. I feel like it is hard to take songs out of this album to listen individually only because each song plays a part in the bigger story and experience that Ocean is portraying. This album is a full dive into the intense feelings of a melancholy man trying to understand himself following numerous instances of bad times in his life and it personally resonated with me. Blonde is a disjointed masterpiece that I openly recommend.

RATINGS

Concept: 4.8/5 Production: 4.5/5 Lyrical Content: 5/5 Flow and Delivery: 4/5 Repeatability: 4/5 Did I enjoy this project? Yes, I did Songs to Recommend? Nikes, Solo, Pink + White, Self Control, Nights and White Ferrari

Final Rating: 4.5/5

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Frank Ocean- Solo Personally, I found it difficult to pick just one song to place here, as any song on this album can be easily recommended but I decided to pick this song. Solo is a long-standing double entendre, with Frank Ocean singing about feelings of embracing being alone while deep down, he feels “so low” and needs some kind of high to feel better about himself. This was one of the first songs that immediately resonated with me as I can fully relate to this cognitive dissonance of feelings

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Kid Cudi- Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ Released December 16, 2016 Label: Wicked Awesome Records and Republic Records

I will start by saying that prior to the release of this album, I had never listened to a full Kid Cudi project. While I had heard a few songs from him and his features on Kanye West projects (Welcome to Heartbreak is an amazing song by the way), I had never been drawn to him (this seems like a recurring theme on this blog). In 2016, Kid Cudi found himself in a very strange place. He went on a twitter rant of Kanye-proportions, calling out Drake and the aforementioned Mr West, immediately calling them out for having ghostwriters despite their constant bragging of being top 5 artists. This would lead to a harsh response from Kanye during one of his many on-stage rants, saying "Don't You Ever Mention Ye name, I birthed you." (Drake also responded...it was wack. It does not even deserve a reference). All of this “drama” would come to an abrupt halt when Cudi would admit himself into rehab a few weeks later for depression and suicidal urges. (Drake would then release the diss track Two Birds, One Stone while Cudi was in rehab...which is also wack). All of this happens to him and strangely, I found myself drawn to him. A weird combination of sympathy, disappointment in two of my favourite artists and the release of the lead singles of Frequency and Surfin’ drew me in and I decided to give Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ a shot (that is an amazing name by the way).

Seeing as I had never heard a full project by Cudi, my expectations were naturally low but I can openly say that I was completely blown away by Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’. This album is lazily labelled as a hip-hop album but it is so much more than that. Cudi utilises the use of multiple instrumental sounds that generates a completely immersive experience. What is even better is Kid Cudi’s use of vocals and sounds he makes; throughout the project, he varies from rapping to singing to even humming. I do not think I have ever enjoyed a person hum more than I did when I heard Kid Cudi do it for at least 30% of the album. Aside from the stellar production, it is the lyrical content that helps set this album apart. In this album, Kid Cudi openly discusses his mental health.

These illusions in my head, ohh (I never wanna leave) Hallucinating, flying through air, ohh, so long To the demons in my head, ohh (No more misery) Hallucinating, flying through air, ohh, so long Free, free

Taken from ILLusions

Nightmares kept a nigga from closing his lids Since a kid, I've been haunted by visions of death Such a trip, now it's normal, I customed the grip

Taken from Baptized in Fire

You could try and numb the pain, but it'll never go away You could try and numb the pain, but it'll never go away

Taken from Swim in the Light

These lyrics only scratch the surface of the larger picture that Cudi is painting. He has spent seemingly a long time, consumed with these thoughts and feelings and while he goes out of his way to find ways of numbing this pain or blocking these thoughts, usually through drug use and sex, he is ultimately unable to overcome. The album starts out sombre and bleak, making you feel as if he will be unable to get out of this unfortunate situation however as it ends, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ changes its tone; becoming lighter and more positive. This shows me that there is hope for anyone who is going through any form of mental illness, showing that with the right help, you can cope and get better. We do not get a lot of music in hip-hop discussing the toll of poor mental health and Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ is a hopefully the first of many.

Ratings

Concept: 5/5 Production: 5/5 Lyrical Content: 5/5 Flow and Delivery: 4/5 Repeatability: 4.5/5 Did I enjoy this project? Yes, I did Songs to Recommend? Frequency, Surfin’, Swim in the Light, Baptized in Fire, ILLusions, Kitchen, Rose Golden, All In and By Design

Final Rating: 4.7/5

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Kid Cudi- Frequency The opening song of the album and the beginning of this tale. He is with a lot of women, doing drugs as they all try to tune into the same frequency. To me, this track shows Cudi trying to numb the pain he is experiencing mental with menial things like taking shrooms and having sex. (Which is supported with the next song on the album Swim in the Light, for which the opening lines are above)

ALBUM

SZA- Ctrl Released June 9, 2017 Label: Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records

This is the first album of the First Lady of T.D.E and the label’s first RnB act. The label, best known for Black Hippy members, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and ScHoolboy Q, the New Jersey singer SZA has found herself in a position to be one of the premier artists of her label. Long-suffering with label issues and album push backs, SZA finally treated the world with her debut album, Crtl. I’ve only heard her 2014 EP, Z and I can say that this album was a complete departure from the older project, showing a maturity in her singing style and a different range of lyrical content.

Spending time listening to the somewhat negative vibes of Blonde and Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’, Crtl was a nice change of pace. In terms of production, the album presents a hybrid of RnB, hip-hop, soul and indie rock sounds that bring about an overall upbeat sound. What I appreciate about this album is the lyrical content. SZA is completely transparent about her past experiences of love and relationships. The album opens with the song Supermodel where she openly mentions she was having sex with her ex’s best friend after he dumped her on Valentine’s Day (messy...). She would go on to spend the album speaking of past love, loveless sexual encounters and a yearning just to love again. Although I’m not a woman so I cannot attest to all the experiences here, Crtl feels down to earth and ultimately relatable; her recent surge of popularity only makes sense. This is a great album to vibe to whether you are by yourself or with a loved one (I imagine it is a great thing to listen to during a breakup too).

Ratings

Concept: 4/5 Production: 4/5 Lyrical Content: 4.5/5 Flow and Delivery: 4/5 Repeatability: 4.5/5 Did I enjoy this project? Yes, I did Songs to Recommend? Supermodel, Drew Barrymore, Love Galore, The Weekend, Broken Clocks and Garden (Say It Like Dat)

Final Rating: 4.2/5

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SZA- Drew Barrymore One of the calmer songs on the album and the lyrics are a reflection of this. The song shows the low self-esteem and insecurity generated in her mind from a bad relationship. While SZA is questioning herself and wondering if the relationship is even worth it, she still yearns for the affection of her lover.

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J.I.D- The Never Story Released March 10, 2017 Label: Dreamville Records, Spillage Village and Interscope Records

It only makes sense to end this soundtrack with a rap album. So I decided to listen to another debut album, only this time it is an artist I have seen gain a lot of love and yet I had never heard of before. The Atlanta M.C. J.I.D seemingly popped up out of nowhere and had the hip-hop community talking about his debut project. The latest signee of J Cole’s Dreamville Records, J.I.D comes in as a perfect fit for the lyrical rapper style record label.

The Never Story is a very interesting debut for J.I.D. In this album, he immediately sets himself apart from his contemporaries, especially those from Atlanta who are mostly trap-rappers. He is not mumbling, he is not rapping about all the drugs he sells, he is not talking about going to the strip club every day, he is just rapping... J.I.D makes it very clear that he has a very solid rap ability and a unique flow that is complemented by his high-pitched voice and southern cadence.

Even before grades, going to my brother court dates And I asked my momma bout what he did but they'd never tell me Then I figured he killed a nigga or got caught for some dope he selling Kinda close but no cigarillo, he was armored up, that's a armadillo

Taken from General

J.I.D spends a large portion of the album discussing past experiences, growing up in East Atlanta but he is able to tell his stories in such an interesting way that keeps you hooked and makes you want to listen multiple times over. Production wise, the beats feel crisp and pristine yet they also have an underground feel that perfectly complements his rap style and his hood stories. J.I.D is certainly an artist to look out for and I am waiting for him to do songs with his fellow Dreamville artists (more specifically Cole)

Ratings

Concept: 3/5 Production: 4/5 Lyrical Content: 4.1/5 Flow and Delivery: 4/5 Repeatability: 4/5 Did I enjoy this project? Yes, I did Songs to Recommend? General, NEVER, EdEddnEddy, D/vision, Underwear and LAUDER

Final Rating: 3.8/5

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J.I.D- Never The lead single of this album and his most well-known song to date. J.I.D speaks of times of struggle, being impoverished, unable to afford certain luxuries but what he switches this around almost immediately, saying he values his morals and would not ask for handouts or go for quick ways of making money like committing crimes.

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