So for My first "Legendary Friday" of course I wanted to do an article on shumone, Legendary! So the task at hand I knew wasn't going to be simple. First we have to clarify our understanding of "legend". The dictionary states, Legend- the body of stories of this kind, especially as they relate to a particular people, group, or clan. So basically shumone with a high regard whom has proven themselves worthy of ovation. As an intelligent black woman and having a "history" that stretches so far back to an unbelievable past, I have several Legends to choose from. So instead of picking my brain extensively, I decided to go with shumone I've always admired and understood, Tupac Amaru Shakur. I know right, What A Legend! If I could describe him in one word my choice would be Realist.
The basics of Pac are, young black flashy entertainer thug with a Big mouth. To most people on the outside looking in he was an complex "trouble maker". To minority people whether we all accept it or not he was a voice for the people. In my opinion Pac was the idea black man. His strength was at times impeccable as he was very mature and endured lots for his age. It's no doubt Pac was wise and beyond his years, it's backed up by the outstanding work he did while alive and now by the material and legacy he has left behind. Pac was influenced early on with an american struggle known to most minorities, and are still faced today. Mostly raised in a single parent home by his mother Afeni Shakur, Pac was exposed early on to the fall of black people. He witness his strong powerful mother at her best, traveling the world, delivering messages to the people standing up fighting for rights. He also witness his mother become apart of one of Americas realities at her weakest becoming a drug addict. But yet and still he expressed his unconditional love and respect for Ms. Afeni, on the first single titled "Dear Mama" off of his Me against the wold album released in 1995 he rapped, "Ain't No Woman Alive that Can take My Momma Place". In 2010 "Dear mama was added to the National Recording Registry. "The library of congress has called "Dear Mama" "a moving and eloquent homage to both the murdered rapper's own mother and all mothers struggling to maintain a family in the face of addiction, poverty and social indifference"
I conclude, Pac simply was equipped with conscience and driven to make people think. From listening to his music, to watching his interviews, speeches, movies even music videos, I felt him. Pac was on a mission from day one to uplift, educate and empower people. He wasn't able to open everybody's eyes because of his outward appearance but he was trying to reach out to and appeal to a group of fallen people. Lost kings and queens with erased memories, lack of self knowledge, who were misplaced and miseducated. He was fearless, angry, and outspoken the perfect recipe to get harassed by a controlling, manipulating, and corrupt government. If you take a look into Pac's work and listen or "peep game" as he says, to what he speaks about you'll begin to get the bigger picture. Pac rapped about political and social views in ways to relate to a dumb downed crowd. He related to the american struggle even after success, as a male he gave women shum what of a voice and guidance/advice of how important both they and their roles in society were. During his lifetime he fought several battles mainly defending his character. He was more than just an entertainer, to me he was a leader, father figure and a historical legend.
I encourage you all to watch, listen, and do research on Tupac Amaru Shakur. I leave you with one of several of my favorite interviews of Pac's. Here he kicks knowledge, tells it like it is and gives us a glimpse of just how Legendary he is.
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Today I checked out painter, rapper, artist, creator Western Tink. He definitely puts you in the mind of "new age" (free spirited artistry) he sounds like a mix of Wiz and Taylor the creator. All and all he has a very refreshing lyrical and creative approach that makes you believe in him. I would describe his music simply as real good sh!t. You can tell by his commitment to his musical deliveries via tapes, visuals and network he has Western Tink and MOBBIN NO SOBBIN to expose to the world. I subscribed to his YouTube and let his videos roll (http://www.youtube.com/user/lilbabythrillion). You can see Westerns continuous grind and growth over the past two years and obviously more. Captivating visuals and catty word play, Western defiantly has no problem holding his own. He's going in on tracks like 100-101, Burr, love me love me not, Summerdonnaloft, still hard to keel, fast life, to name a few and tons more! The name Western comes from Tinks dwellings "all over the western united states". El paso, San Bernardino, California to Austin, Tx where he considers home. Western just said Fukk it one day and went about gaining his dreams even without the "necessary means" some artist may complain about that "hold them back". He just did what he could with what he had and the people around willing to understand his plans and saw his determination. He has composed solid bodies of work such as C.L.A.C (Chillin like a civilian) (http://www.thefader.com/2012/03/05/download-western-tinks-chillin-like-a-civillian-mixtape/). Dope pieces of art work (westerntink.tumblr.com) and a growing numbers of feature pieces and interviews. His hunger just as well as his talent is very evident and has been and still is paying off. Linking up with major producer/visionary Beautiful Lou (@beautifullou1) outta Austin, Tx their efforts of going forth, MOBBIN NO SOBBIN is a way of life for their founded family. I anticipate and look forward to their rise on the music scene.
Here's My very 1st unofficial session during a family outing. I like editing photographs in an nontraditional fashion. I really just go with what I feel. The last few I left as is. Hope you guys Enjoy #TuffArt
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I am A #Independent Female Rap Artist Originally from the Midwest! Dayton, Oh. I ran away to Lil Ol Decatur, Al at 16 (2003), relocated to Dacula 1st then Atlanta, Ga (2005-2009). In 2009 moved back to Decatur, decided to showcase My talents in December of 2011 and I've been creating & generating a #Buzz since! I'm back in Georgia now! The Hip-Hop scence here Is crazy!!! & I basically wanna Do the Same Grinding, Networking I did in Bama. I've included my Talent to sew & design as well. Multitasking... So I'll be pushing My Custom clothing Line as Well >>> "Rap & Roll Style". Stay Tuned! Stay Tuned! Stay Tuned I #Rap #Model #PartyHost & #DesignClothes OH Yeah the Best for Last I'm the Mother of 2! Amazingly Awsome Little Angel Girls :D HMU, FWM All that Good stuff I'm OutChea! (I could Go On....). I Got Side tracked!I did this Blog to share a Link to My Music! So You guys can take a Listen to shum Of My work. http://www.reverbnation.com/mizztuffy Thnx! ;)
Looking forward to that breath of Fresh Air almost wanna Cut My hair & Go Bare/ To Truly Find ones Self is Rare/ To Awaken & Be Free Mentally is A Priviledge that Most Won't know/ & I Thank So Many people Images of Showing Me, how Not to Be! My Granny's Tuff Love for Molding Me/ My Fathers Absentness for Not effecting Me Fully because I know he's Resting In Peace. While here on Earth We give & We Take knowingly, unknowingly but it is when We leave what Matters Truly! I've Done Living...Whole Lotta Bad depending on what "bad" means to you Whole Lotta Good depending on what"good" means to you. The fact that after 27 yrs I still haven't gotten it "Right", according to others, Puts A Big ol' Smile on my Face, brings tears to My eyes, and clarifies that Patience is A Virtue ~Tuffy
