Reflections

On this day I find myself reflecting on My Life. On this day September 13, I will forever be reminded of my only significant contribution to this existence and have taken my step towards eternal life. It was on this day in 1988 that I learned what love is. It was on this day that my only Son was born. Today I can sit back and look back on the hard times and the strife and say I am glad and wouldn't change any of it for the world. Although he may not know it my son brightens my life just as a super nova illuminates the empty nothingness of space. The fact that he has walked his path and is continuing to learn about life on his own terms I am pleased.

Also on this day I look at my childhood and fortunately this past weekend I was able to see my Elder Mother whom I have not seen in at least 10 years if not more. It made me feel good to see her in the condition that she is in. Being 93 years old and still full of life and energy. with the aid of a cane she is still able to get up and get out on her own. Her mind is as sharp as ever as she set there and told me a story about an accident she was in about 40 years ago. She told me about her friend that she is seeing now and her day to day life. I don't know what I would have done had I missed the opportunity to see her and to just be in her presence. I have put off going to see her for sometime but I am truly happy that I got the chance to do it.

I have always wanted to pass on at an early age because I never wanted to become weak and feeble. But after seeing her and realizing that getting old doesn't have to mean losing the drive and zeal that keeps us young. Mary turner I will always love you and I am proud and honored to be the Son you never had. I love you.

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Eardrum

Talib Kweli's New cd is in no way a disappointment. Once again Talib has brought the purest essence of hip hop back to the masses. As has been the case since his solo debut Kweli has remained true to his craft and his convictions. In an industry where people are known to flip flop in order to make a dollar, this brother has held it down and remained a comforting constant.

The CD is filled with lyrical masterpieces and hard hitting rhythms. On this album Talib has shown his varying rhyme styles from the southern flow on "Country Cousins" to the Inner city classic break beat "the perfect beat" with the blast master KRS-one. And as always Talib voices his concerns and issue with religion in the track "Give em Hell".

It is refreshing to have Talib Kweli break though, like a thief in the the night we never heard him coming, and if we continue to allow the industry to push their idea of music on us we are going to lose the talents and jewels of artists like this. although I do not listen to the radio even I heard the hype around the release of 50 Cent and Kanye West, but never heard a peep about Talib Kweli. To contradict "God's Son" NAS Hip Hop is not dead it is being buried alive by capitolism.


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