STYLE WARS // Artistic Dirtnap

This must be the year of the Nerd! Just yesterday I spoke in detail about Jedi’s and StarWars, and on strength of that my girl S.Morgan sent me this. Addidas has a Star Wars inspired delivery on the way. Check it out here.

DAZED DIGITAL

Jedi or Sith? What path to choose. // Deep Thought Reviews

Maybe its the nerd in me but often times I liken life situations to the Star Wars mythology. Everything is connected though the force or the natural energy of the Universe. Just like I believe everything is connected through GOD and finding your purpose. Purpose being what you believe your here to do, be it career, family, ect.. I’ve always loved the choice of the paths when one learns of the force. Its almost close to the path we choose on what types of people we will be. You have two choices, you can choose the Light Side of the force, or the Dark Side. You can be a Jedi or a Sith. But what is the difference?

At first reaction my natural choice would be Jedi. The Jedi represents good and balance in the force. While the Sith represents evil and tyranny. Also in life I’d liken people I met to either be Jedi or Sith. But I did all of this by just watching Star Wars and judging according to what I knew about each order. In the movies the Jedi are the heroes and the Sith are the protagonist. Its easy right? Its just that simple isn’t it? No. It’s not. According to the entire Star Wars myth, Jedi and Sith are not brothers but very close cousins. The Jedi believe in using the force for good and keeping balance by living as monks, shutting down emotion to be more in control of the force in which they are powerful enough to wield. The Sith also believe in controlling the force but rather than suppress emotion, the Sith use it to make them more powerful. Passion, love, and even rage are tools the Sith use, while the Jedi believes in order and balance. The Sith believe since they have the power they should use it to their advantage, while the Jedi believe power can corrupt the spirt and lead one to the Dark Side. Yes its true that one who taps into the Dark side is more vulnerable to consumption but if a Sith were to master the emotional conduit of the force would they still be evil? I dont know? I am a person who moves though passion, and I find it difficult to hide that side of me. I do recognize I have a gift and will do everything in my power to allow that gift to bring me success. So does that make me Sith? Maybe, but I don’t see myself as evil. I also don’t believe you can win every time by trying to keep balance. You must take risks, and at times be a bit selfish in life. Now I dont mean be a snake to get on top, but its OK to be a wolf.

So what is the verdict? Jedi or Sith? For me It seems like to win you need a bit of both. You need the discipline of the Jedi, but you also need the passion of the Sith to be able to see your goals ahead of you. Thats just what I think.

You Figure it out

Chilli

They Can’t Hide // The Sample Hunters // Dr. Dre

This is a classic Dre & Snoop joint. I love the song and even though its an easily found sample called “The Edge” a Blue Note production by David Mccallum. Love the song, love the sample. Enjoy it!

The Sample

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Audio Crime Scenes // Immortal Sade

I’ve been a fan of Sade since Smooth Operator. She continuously creates that mellow sound that can be described as Liquid Soul. She has not recorded a studio album in 9 years and is now back like GANGBUSTERS! Soldier of Love is dope! Here are a few reasons I love Sade!

The new joint

My fav joint

Artistic Dirtnap // Ernie Barnes 1938 – 2009

A former professional football player, artist Ernie Barnes is best known for his unique figurative style of painting and is widely recognized as the foremost African American artist. His work largely is connected to the situation comedy from the 1970’s Good Times. The painting shown during the closing credits is “The Sugar Shack” one of Mr. Barnes most famous pieces. I’ve been a fan for years and if you dont know now you know. Ernie Barnes had it! He will be missed.

Here are a few samples of his work.

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You figure it out

Chilli

Audio Crimescene // Stylus – Hangin

Found this a while ago while searching for samples from the Little Brother Album “The Listening”. Dope track used on the 9th Wonder “Anything” track. If you don’t know that by title, its at the end of “Shorty on the Lookout”. Very Dope.

You figure it out!

Chilli

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AND THE WINNER IS…..

Last week I posted two different polls on which Dave Chappelle characters were our favorites. I took a few extra days before posting results because the races were so tight. I was impressed by the response and very excited by results. WE HAVE A FOUR WAY TIE!!!!

THE WINNERS ARE !!

Rick James

Clayton Biggsby

Prince

& Tyrone Biggums

Who is the BEST “Celebrity” Chappelle Show Character?

Yesterday we asked which “Original” Chappelle Show character is your favorite. Today I bring part 2. What is your favorite “Celebrity Impression” from the Chappelle Show.

The List includes

Rick James

Prince

P. Diddy

Lil Jon

Black Bush

Black Gallahger

Sam Jackson

Who is the BEST “Original” Chappelle Show Character?

Dave Chappelle is a Genius! We all know that, and even though the show is over it is still one of the funniest things around. The fact that Dave left made it even more classic. Every Tuesday i create these polls to find out popular opinion, about debates my peers and I have. Who is the best “Original” Chappelle character? I say original because everyone will say Rick James Bitch right away so I wanted the survey to be more controlled. I will do a follow up vote later about Chappelle’s “Impressions”.  Lets see who is the funniest, or favorite. BIG UPS PJ for the idea!!

The “Originals”

Clayton Bigsby – Black White Supremist

Tyrone Biggums – Smokes Rocks

Chuck Taylor – Pasty Ass Bastard

Tron – FIF

Leonard Washington – I can smell your lightsaber?

Silky Johnson – Player Hater of the Year

RIP APACHE

Many of you may remember a song that dropped in the early 90’s called Gangsta Bitch. A very controversial song at the time, because of its blatant use of the word “bitch” in the title and chorus. Apache was one of the original members of the Flavor Unit. The Flavor unit camp is responsible for the careers of Queen Latifa as well as Naughty by Nature. The hit “Gangsta Bitch” was produced by Q-Tip as one of his first non-tribe ventures. Apache passed away after a long battle with an unspecified illness. Lets celebrate his contribution of hip hop.