Living In The Information Age...Sometimes I Think It Can Be Too Much To Deal With

Let me explain, let me explain! Sometimes information is too accessible and we all know that some information is not meant to spread across bandwith, you know what I am sayin'?

On some levels, I think the internet has been wonderful. Any possible thing that you could possibly need, desire, inquire, learn about, read, listen to, or watch can be found with just a few clicks. Any news that occurs in the world, can be found instantly on the internet. But on the same token, do you think it makes corporations, entertainers, officials, members of government wide open for anything? Anyone can just go online, "google", and find these people contact information in minutes. In this microwave society, fast and right now, sometimes I think we need to sit back and think about how far the internet has come. And the funny part, this thing called internet is always changing. Now, that it is here, could you imagine your life without it?

http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/

Having said that, do you remember still how to sit at your desk with old fashioned stationery and write a letter and use the United State Postal Service to communicate with someone? How about actually going to a library and using the card catalog and the Dewey Decimal System to conduct some research? And finally, my 30+ readers are going to get me for this one, but how about asking the librarian for some microfiche to read old articles for research purposes? LOL. These ideas are quite extinct now, but goes to show you how far technology has come.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microfiche
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dewey_Decimal_classes

So can you deal the information age?

Gordon Gartrell Radio

I have another podcast for you to check out. I still got much luv for Steph Renee Soul Sanctuary podcast but to shake things up, and with a little edge, try the Gordon Gartrell podcast. He mixes up a lot of good hip-hop music with some colorful commentary mixed in. Check it out when you can.


http://www.gordongartrellradio.com/

Take it easy!!

Raphael Saadiq New Album...The Return To Vintage Soul

You know how bad the music scene is these days....so its rarity for me to be excited about new music release. But after the phenomenal release by Mr. Al Green, I am starting to get my musical taste back again.

http://www.algreenmusic.com/

Now, the little birds are telling me that I have another album to look forward to: Raphael Saadiq. I don't know what it is about the brother, but I think its because that I have grown up listening to Tony, Toni, Tone, his intricate bass lines that I love to follow, and his numerous songwriting assists he has done over the years, I just can't wait. According to reports, Saadiq has taken it back to the old school and is really trying to extract that vintage Motown soul sound. The late 60's-70's is my favorite decade about all things soul music. So, I am really looking forward to this new release.

http://www.raphaelsaadiq.com/

Riding his coattails, is Mr. Michael "D'Angelo" Archer. Virgin(correct me if I am wrong) has just released a greatest hits album (so far) and we can expect to his new album early 2009. So, will I be able to go to Best Buy now and don't leave empty handed? I guess time will tell! Stay tuned and go pick up that Al Green album and get to lovin' and thats an order!!

Take It Easy!!

If You Could Change Anything About College Life..Would You?

I don't think so. Life is pretty good right now minus some incidental drama but I don't think I wouldn't change too much. I think I made the right decision by attending the real HU, but knowing what I know now, I think I would have pursued another major so that music would have played a more prominent role in my life. I think I would went to either mass media or music technology if I could do it over again. But the friendships, experiences, and life lessons that I learned I am glad that I had the opportunity.

The most important thing about college for me was the foundation for me to grow up as a man. Beyond what was learned in the classroom, time management, discipline, and responsibility were also critical factors that were learned. I think another key element that I learned through college was effective problem solving. Not relying on my mother anymore, knowing what to do to solve a problem, whether it was how to delegate a group project, how to finish 3 projects that were all due on Friday, how to handle a wacked-out roommate, or how to survive and not go hungry for 2 weeks with only $20 dollars to your name. Effective problem solving back then, and those life lessons continue to pop in my daily life today.

So if you could change about college would you???

http://school.familyeducation.com/college/independence/37681.html

PS I am trying to maintain this blog, so please stick with me. I will continue to keep you entertained.

Take it Easy

Music Tag

The Soultress has tagged me so here we go:

"List seven songs that you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they're not any good, but they must be songs you're really enjoying now, shaping your spring summer. Post these instructions in your blog along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they're listening to."

1. Chuck Brown "Woody Woodpecker"--Some days I miss home, so it's good to listen to the Godfather and the rhythm instantly takes me back home.

2. "Wear It Out"--Gerald Levert--This is from the "Stroke of Genius" album. The title says it all, so there is no explanation needed.

3. "Da' Butt"--EU----Got to love this song!! For your young people, this song came off of The School Daze soundtrack.

4. "Stepped on My J'z" (Nelly/JD)--....trying to avoid the rotten tomatoes thrown my way. I know I know, before you say anything....I like the song, it's quite catchy, and I know MJ cut a nice check to Nelly for this one!!

5. "Round and Round"(LSG) This album was slept on! There are some serious tracks on this album and I am glad R Kelly didnt make the cut because I don't the group would not have the same chemistry.

6. "Soon and Very Soon" (Andre Crouch)--I have a gospel playlist on the Ipod and I try to get some gospel in before work and this songs seems to get in on many mornings.

7. "Brooklyn" (The Fuzz Band)---This is a jazzed up tune by my peeps from HU. If you don't know about the The Fuzz Band and I am going to need for you to google!!

Soulstress...now you can stop cutting your eyes at my outdated blog!! LOL

When Is Enough....Enough?

How much am I supposed to let go before I say something?
How much do I harbor inside before I let go and let the ghetto side prevail?
How many more dirty looks do you need to give to get your point across?
If you don't have anything nice to say, is it best to say nothing at all?

They questions have been spinning in my head for a long time now and I don't know what else to do before the anger spills out. Trying to stay busy, focusing on the things/people I love, and cleaning is just not working these days. I think the recent heat wave and the present state of economy is also pressing on me. But for now, I will do my best to keep the peace. Please pray for a brother!

Laker And Celtics....A Rivalry Renewed!!

Picture this: Magic Johnson is coming down the middle and on the lanes you have Michael Cooper on the left and James Worthy on the right. Magic looks at Dennis Johnson while he dishes a behind the back pass to Worthy. Do you remember the battle down low between Robert Parrish and Kareem Abdul Jabbar? How about the baddest White man ever to lace some basketball sneaks...Larry Bird? Fast forward about two decades and now we have Kobe Bean Bryant who is finally understanding the team concept, the big 3 of Boston of KG, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. With a new cast we have a renewed rivalry. I am looking forward to seeing how this matchup pans out.

Stay Tuned....

Have a good weekend!

PS Thank you for staying on me about my writing. I will do better, just don't fail anymore of my tests :)