The Wider Perspective

Something Old & Anonymous

2010-04-07T02:17:00.004+01:00

The laziness has gone beyond funny, I've neglected this blog when the readers have shown love, its not my fault I can assure you. Nevertheless I'm back and ready to get this pen rolling. Before I start blogging I'll throw one more throwback piece I did with my friend Cella. Bored at work in 2007, Cella emailed me challenging me to do a poem off the top of the head with her. She emails some lines, then I email the next lines, and so on and so forth. We didnt know what each other were talking about but we tried to make sense out of it. Check it below.

UNTITLED

My black ball point intimately kisses the page and I watch the ink flow.
From left to right my disgruntled face struggles to understand this rhythmic pattern that seems to be emerging of its own free will.
Perfection knows no boundaries as my mind dips deep into the thoughts and fears I feel yet never knew, Word by word, line by line, raw emotions materialize masking the confused appearance of my youthful face.
And so my heart beat and emotions race, and at an unparalleled pace they manifest.
My mind struggles to regulate itself, and signals seem blocked in a cross wired knot that seems to allow function only to my hands.
So I write, I write vigorously leaving no time behind, I write visually leaving each image defined. Dumbfounded whether these words are mine, hands too focused to read between the lines.

I travel back in time to the day you left me, exposed, alone, cold. Like a child, I relive every moment.
I repaint every picture, every character, every object. Each brushstroke fills a space that was once left dormant
Revealing a masterpiece of destruction; the vivid imagery left scarred by the simple context The dress and the suit, this ink to this pad, you and me….black and white
I wonder what the repercussions of revealing this may be, inevitably tears will be shed.
Yet as I weigh up the pros and cons on this scale of my life, I trust in the spirit to lead as he wishes. Knowing this was not prompted by my own vision.
But by something deeper, for in your mind was a mutual diversity that to you could never be The commitment too powerful for you to apprehend. Blinded by the element of love, I was unable to see.

Yet I am called to love? This same love that made me smile brought tears to my eyes an impaired vision.
This same love that picked me up pushed me down, broke me, left me in pieces.
I travel back in time to the day you left me, I stand in front of the one I love, I stand in front of the one I loved. One of them loving me through and through, the other one was you.
I stand in front of an incomplete image of someone who is almost unrecognizable,
Were it not for my heartbeat, the song that echoes in my head, the quivering of my hands, as I try to keep balance, were it not for the familiar look in your eyes you would
be a stranger. Ironic that in that precise moment you showed me the real you. The stage was set for the confrontation and you like so many wilted.

So round and around I go, confusion still reigns and emotions are still ablaze. I struggle to find meaning, to let go. I struggle not to regret, not to resent, I struggle not to love and not to hate.
My hand still in control and the ink continuously flows, while the other hand soothes the bulging belly below. You are the core of what I create and you don’t even know and though explicitly stated I know you’d never be able to comprehend this puppet show, this classic opera this thriller, this…. what is this? Though explicitly stated, I still can’t fully comprehend this. What is this? A question only you could answer. And as the ink runs dry and my hands tremble, my thoughts of you are only explained through the tear drops trickling along my ball point pen.
This tear stained log of my history now lies beneath a mounting pile and as I continue to cry, thoughts continue to run through my mind.
The vision begins an automatic reply.
With no delay I toss and turn and with my head buried in my pillow I scream out loud to vent. I hear the tick tocking of the clock and tip tapping of the rain against my window and as I find the strength to sit up, I hear a knock. I hear a whisper, a grunt, a cry.

Written by Cella Johnson & L.Mayne

We still dont know what it was about but somehow it made sense

Why Do They Want You When You’re Taken?

2010-03-03T13:45:00.004Z

Girls Says: So…
Guy Says: So…
Girl Says: Since when were you in a relationship?…
Guy Laughs: Wow you’ve got something to say too!?!
Girl Says: Well yeah I saw your relationship status, interesting
Guy Says: Yeah thought I might as well make it official
Girl Says: Damn, why are all the good guys always taken?
Guy Says: Because some of you girls take too long to figure out who’s best
Girl Says: Maybe, just make sure she treats you right, or I might have to take her place
Guy Says: Ha! Thanks
Girl Says: Im being serious… If you wasn’t taken the things me and you would do…wow
Guy Laughs
In His Mind: And you’re telling me this NOW as supposed to a few weeks ago?!?!

Whyyyyyy!?! What is it about men or women in relationships that attract a collage of admiration and sudden affection confessionary from single friends, associates and/or newcomers? The statistics may be varied but the fact remains that once me becomes we, there’s a sudden flock of he’s or she’s ready to pounce…it’s an interesting coincidence.

Where did they suddenly come from? When did they start noticing your features? Why are they NOW laughing at your jokes and adding more o’s to their lol’s? Such are the different mindsets of the world there isn’t one sole explanation for why this happens; there are however many reasons as to what it is that makes them suddenly feel the need to disturb your relationship. So…

WHY DO THEY WANT YOU WHEN YOU'RE TAKEN? READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Raheem DeVaughn Feat Jill Scott, Bilal, Anthony Hamilton, Ledisi, Chico DeBarge, Dwele, Algebra & Chrisette Michele - Nobody Wins A War

2010-03-03T13:38:00.004Z

Just heard this track now. Any song that features some of my favourite Neo-Soul artists deserves a post. Check out track 15 from Raheem DeVaughn's latest album "Love & War"

Singular Motion

2010-02-03T05:15:00.002Z

You ever listen to your ipod and start singing out loud like you thought you were alone and you start trying to hit the awkward notes and your face does that typical R&B or Pop squinch similar to the face you do when you're on the toilet.. and then you open your eyes and realise you're in public?

That happened to me this morning, luckily for those who listened, my voice isnt half bad (not that it counts for anything when Rihanna and Lumidee have music deals) . But I digress, it was classic Neo-Soul joints that had got me in this Tyrese-esque moment, more notably Musiq Soulchild albums......queue the turn of the track above.

Although Musiq's Whereareyougoing (Still trying to figure out whats up with the lack of space bar use in his titles) centres around retrospective thinking and wanting to get his girlfriend back, it's the underlying message in the chorus that caught my attention today. "If you can't have the one you love, where are you going in your life?"

Can you be happy and content being single for the rest of your life?

Meh...I dunno. Generation and Evolution is obviously driven by reproduction amongst many things so we are designed for relations..some sort of connection with the opposite sex. But there are those who seem to be satisfied with being alone; those who post "Single" on their facebook status and throw a fit when enquiring minds wonder.

I've always been under the impression that nobody truly wants to be single for a long period of time. The cold winters and fiery summers must stir up some type of feeling even in the most stubborn of people (it has to explain why exs and old flings had me receiving more phonecalls than a jobcentre receptionist this winter)

To be content and to be happy are two different things and though I'm not gonna be ignorant in thinking a single person cant be both, it's highly unlikely. You can be happy with being single, maybe after being in a long relationship or seeing the difficulties that can come from it but to be content with being alone for the rest of your life by choice...hmm Im not so sure.

What's your perspective?

"No fate is worse than a life without a love"

The Legacy

2010-01-07T20:51:00.006Z

"when you walk away never look back. let the room explode at the back of you like a fuckin' action movie! just keep walking... slowly" - MARLON WAYANS Twitter

Simply put, leave a legacy.

Lay the foundations for what you're about to do, those initial small steps make all the difference

Enthusiasm is a birthright, you don't have to reach too far for it. Change your way of thinking

Grasp the right opportunities that come your way; "what ifs" are a burden, "what next" implies movement

Acquire Knowledge, you're never too old to learn. Research your field, competition and nurture the talent you already possess

Control your destiny, don't let "haters" or those who don't believe in you stir you away from your goal

You are what you say and do, make it count

"Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path – and leave a trail.”

Spreading The Love

2010-01-06T11:51:00.006Z

Couple blog and article posts that have entertained or educated me over the past week. Enjoy!!

Very Smart Brothas - Three Underrated Relationship Benchmarks

Pbleepd - Top 30 Voices of the Decade

Christiana Rants - Happy New Year

Saffirm - 5 Ways To Start Doing Instead of Dreaming in 2010

Clutch Mag - How To Be A Player

Adam WestBrook - Innovation

"Anyone who tries to make a distinction between education and entertainment doesn't know the first thing about either"

Quote Of The Month

2010-01-04T13:26:00.004Z

"The secret of attraction is to love urself" - Reverend Run

Your attitude really does determine your altitude. The most important thing especially at this opening junction of the year is to think positive. Love yourself, what you do, what you can do and what you WILL do. Fight off the negative energy and watch how much positivity will come your way

M is for.....

2010-01-01T10:50:00.008Z

The 1st of January always provides an immediate concoction of promises, expectations, hopes and dreams from all of us in the attempt to make sense and use of a new beginning.

Our resolutions and restorations are created as a long term guide, helping us to replace the mistakes, regrets, misconceptions and/or setbacks of previous experiences with new focus. But what is focus without structure?

We're all victims of not following our resolutions throughout the year, as the journey towards contentment and happiness is hardly linear. However we use that as an excuse sometimes and end up back to square one and already planning for the next year. I believe alot of that is down to emphasis on long term planning as supposed to short steps

"When it comes to getting things done, we need fewer architects and more bricklayers" - Colleen C. Barrett

In every goal or target we wish to achieve and accomplish there are always STEPS provided. It's necessary for us to plan these steps before we think about the resulting success. I've started the year concetrating on the 4 M's that will take me to my year goal.

M is for Motivation..

In theory the result, success and/or goal accomplishment should be motivation enough however our journey towards this is always interrupted and we can lack focus afterwards. Its important that we gain small bits of inspiration whether it be something you see, read or hear. Whenever I lack motivation I like to watch the video clip below, it's a real uplifter and helps me to enjoy my craft aswell as re-establish the reason I started my work in the first place.

M is for Milestones..

Set yourself small targets to get yourself to the main target. This in turn gives your focus structure and you are always working towards what you want to achieve. I've proceeded in writing down things I need to do on a weekly basis on paper, however little they may be. This stretches from my work with Pbleepd to my daily prayer; organisation leads to productivity

M is for Mentor..

What is (insert concept here) if you have nobody to share it with?

Speaking to my older brother last week I realised how important it is to have somebody to talk to every now and again about life. We all have friends and family members we talk to but who do you single out as a mentor figure? It's imperative that we have someone to help guide us on our projects and keep us on the straight and narrow; constructive criticism and feedback are as worthy as appraisal and one word positives such as "good" and "yes".

M is for Movement..

"If Opportunity doesnt knock, build a door"

Every industry and facet of life is filled with people who grasp at opportunities. Are you one them? We must align ourselves with those who are willing to do what they can to achieve their goals as well as staying true to themselves. Dont be stagnant, if you want something done then take the steps to do them and dont wait for things to happen. Keep it moving, or someone else will take what you "thought" belonged to you.

Happy New Year to all my readers, followers and silent observers. Make 2010 another one to remember.

Stay Blessed

Broadband

The Musings of Leon Mayne

2009-10-21T16:57:00.002+01:00

Big shout out to my friend Ronke of Musings of Ondo Lady for featuring me in her weekly "My Space" blog. I'll be attending her London blogger's meet up with some of the Pbleepd team so I'll post a little something on it. In the meantime check out My Space - Leon Mayne (the name's been baited now)

Hip Hop? No R&B is Dead

2009-10-21T13:40:00.008+01:00

Had to bring this 2008 article I wrote back because certain people are mistaking certain tracks for R&B, Enjoy the read...

For as long as I can remember, the pervasive influence of music has been sustained through it’s uncanny ability to relate to human emotion as well as diversify it’s sound to please the masses. One genre in particular that represented such claims was R’n’B which up until present has been able to re-invent itself time and time again providing music for the mind and soul.

From the late 80’s onwards R’n’B was established and divided into different forms of eclectic and soulful sounds including Soul, New Jack Swing and Neo-Soul. These sub genres were the basis of the urban scene and introduced an array of amazing solo, duo and group singers. Whereas a large majority enjoyed R’n’B, the minimum record sales from capable artists in the 90’s meant that recognition was minimal amongst and against the influx of Rock, Country and Pop album sales.

Corporate strategy was therefore introduced by music labels in which they would produce R’n’B superstars; controlling their image and distribution of a certain type of R’n’B I like to call Urban pop. This would allow music sales to rise and is now seen as the forefront of contemporary R’n’B. Although this fills the pockets of CEOs, executives and artists alike, the strategy has somewhat stifled the identity that was and should be R’n’B. We are now accustomed to hearing artists sing popular songs rather than the rhythmic sounds of true R’n’B.

What is R’n’B?

Rhythm and Blues is the definition and representation of this sound often blending funk, dance and/or soul. There is a certain “limited but just right” level of exuberance shown in R’n’B music which makes it enjoyable to listen to as a genre. The combination of Poetry, Feeling, Flow and soul of the artist (hence where the sub genre “soul” came from) enabled listeners to have an emotional attachment to the content and meaning of an R’n’B song. However it seems in this era that these components of R’n’B have disappeared and the overall essence of the genre has left. The content is still the same, with the words portraying soulful stories however the substance has gone….Blues with no Rhythm.

One of the major reasons for this decline is the lack of true Rhythm and Blues artists in both the UK and the US. The 90’s (and partly noughties) had an abundance of talent filling our Discmans and stereos with R’n’B music.

Do you remember…

UK: Lynden David Hall, Beverley Knight, Omar, Eternal, Floetry, Terri Walker
US: Blackstreet, Jodeci, H-Town, Shai, Boyz II Men, SWV, Keith Sweat, 702, TLC, Brownstone, Montell Jordan, Next, Monica, Tamia, Lauryn Hill (etc etc etc)

UK have tried to bring in R’n’B influenced artists but their time has been short lived leaving it an almost non-existent genre in the UK. This wont surprise many as there has never been a sole year where a flood of UK R’n’B artists are on the scene at once even though there have been a number of them spread over the years. What makes the US list interesting is the number of groups involved in the generation of soul and swing. Today’s industry shows a decrease in melodic groups representing the genre. The solo artists are scattered around in different sub genre’s however the so called forefront of R’n’B has artists involved in Urban Pop and judging by the success it may be this way forever.

Contemporary R’n’B is dominated by the likes of Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, T-Pain and Akon. All are talented, creative and entertaining artists, but they have been moulded by their labels into Urban Pop Figures. This wades well to the popularity of R’n’B but doesn’t truly represent the genre’s art form. Some may argue the case, as all of the named artists have produced songs that rival or emulate the sound of the 90’s; however the difference between the sound of today and the 90’s is that at least 90% of songs on an album in the soul/swing period had production representing R’n’B whereas today’s albums have at least 30-40% (often much more) urban pop tunes (club bangers). The search for sales rather than sound has reached even the legends in R’n’B with the King, Queen, Prince and Princess (R.Kelly, Mary J Blige, Usher and Beyonce) of the genre having to accommodate their styles and sounds to the up-tempo expectations of their labels and ultimately fans of popular music.

R’n’B artists such as Bobby Valentino are dropped by their labels due to record sales. This is no coincidence as Bobby V is known for producing tracks with more soul orientated content and flow. It seems as though the more records an R’n’B artist sells; the less soulful influence is involved.
LOWER RECORD SALES: NEO SOUL/SOUL - Musiq, India Arie, Dwele, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Erykah Badu
R&B - Trey Songz, Brian Mcknight, Donell Jones, Tank, Tyrese, Faith Evans

HIGHER RECORD SALES: URBAN POP - Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Akon, T-Pain, Ciara

With the gap between Urban Pop and R’n’B record sales increasing it seems more and more likely that the genre as we know it will never be the same again. Could we be heading into a change of name for the genre? Is R’n’B dead? Well put it this way, if it isn’t dead it’s gone beyond a life support machine and is on its very last breath.

Pbleepd.Com

2009-08-16T19:46:00.001+01:00

Pbleepd website has officially relaunched, still alot of development to do but we'll get there. Check out the articles, reports and updates in the following:

* Business - Finance, Networking, Management
* Education - ILL-LITERACY, Literature, Academia
* Events - Seminars, Workshops, Lectures, Parties etc
* Entertainment - Music, Film and TV, Radio, Games and Technology
* Life and Style - Men & Women, Fashion, Real Talk, Ask Gerald
* Politics - US, UK, World
* Sports - Football, Basketball, Tennis, Boxing, etc

So as well as tuning into this blog daily make sure you check out some of our work on www.pbleepd.com

OFFICIAL VIDEO: Maxwell - Bad Habits

2009-08-05T16:21:00.004+01:00

Probably my favourite track off the Black Summers Night album. Enjoy!

Quote Of The Month

2009-08-03T22:16:00.003+01:00

"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good" - Ann Landers

Is A Title Needed?

2009-07-23T11:04:00.005+01:00

It's been relatively long since I've been taken aback by someone's theory that wasn't on the same wavelength as mine. Lo and behold it wasn't a new found discovery or an epiphany, just an examination of current affairs. It started off with a question..

The Theorist: Do you see yourself getting married?
Broadband: Yeah
The Theorist: Hmmm
Broadband: Hmmm ok or Hmmm I dont believe you?
The Theorist: Just Hmmm
Broadband: Yeah good luck with that. How about you?
The Theorist: No!
Broadband: Why?

"Marriage is merely a glamorous ceremony followed by a generic contract, I dont need it to consumate or define the bond between me and my partner" - The Theorist

Followed by three abrupt and interchanging diagonal finger clicks she sat down proud of herself. I laughed for a few minutes but she made a valid point. Indeed it's the opinion of more than one of my friends that marriage is not an option; whereas some have yet to experience love and could possibly be deemed naive to pass judgement, there are those that have been there and made their reasons justifiable. Thirty minutes after The Theorist sprung her analogy it got me thinking.

Is Marriage a manufactured tradition made for social structure?

It's arguable yet intriguing that we are more or less geared and guided towards one direction in life. Although our journeys are different and some refuse to follow the concepts, it's still the majority that view this direction as the path of happiness and contentment. And that is:

Academia --> Job --> Relationship --> Marriage --> Family

The path is almost a birthright that most feel fine with but can appear like a forced structure built by societies' standards. There are no rules that say you have to follow this tradition and the rebels in alot of us dont but this seems like the general jist of life's journey and Marriage is fittingly the breaker of the middle ground between one side of contenment/happiness and the other.

Does love need a title via contract? Are relationships bound by wedlock? Or is The Theorist seeing past the initial or overall values of marriage and even religion?
If it is indeed part of the system then kudos to the inventor because this is one artificial battery thats gonna forever be caught up in the matrix.

What do you think?

"Love: a temporary insanity, curable by marriage"

WQST Radio Presents Melanie Fiona Meets The Illadeplphonics

2009-07-12T01:47:00.005+01:00

Questlove & Melanie Fiona

What do you get when you mix one of the greatest drummers and musically educated minds with one of the best and sexiest modern voices of my time???....A mixtape. Im looking forward to hearing what these two have to offer on "The Bridge". I just downloaded it via Melanie Fiona's twitter. Im expecting good results after seeing this video. Click on the link below to download the mixtape.

DOWNLOAD HERE

"A painter paints a picture on a canvas but a musician paints their picture on silence"

"I Just Wanna Be, I Just Wanna Be Successful"

2009-06-09T23:44:00.009+01:00

Thought I had an idea of what my house would look like until I saw this. Just when humility had taken over Im now back in the black hole of cliched ideologies. Success is a defying definition.

Ok let me paint the picture....

16,400 square feet, Eight bedrooms suites, Nine bathrooms, Six reception rooms, A cinema, Beauty salon. Gym with pool, Elevator service and underground parking.

... Cue this amazing London home designed by Anil and Marisa Varma.

I've seen a few mansions in London but nothing quite like this, give me a couple years.

"The home is the bottom line of life, the anvil upon which attitudes and convictions are hammered. It is the single most influential force in our earthly existence. No price tag can adequately reflect uts value. No gauge can measure its unltimate influence for good or ill. It is at home, among family members that we come to terms with circumstances. It is here life makes up its mind."

Quote Of The Month

2009-06-04T14:20:00.003+01:00

"Don't bother to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself" - William Faulkner

Spreading The Love

2009-05-23T08:07:00.006+01:00

I've got a lot of scriptwork to master today plus an impromptu birthday event to plan for tomorrow (Guess how old Im gonna be) so here's a few posts from some of my favourite blogs. .

Very Smart Brothers - I'm So Grown (Extended)

Christina Rants - I'm Back

Complex Simplicity - Friends 1: Etiquette & Friends 2: Rules of Engagement

It's Not The Way It Has To Go, Just What I Prefer - Girl I Don't Care About How Good You Look, Impress Me, Show Me A Pay Stub

"Blogs are whatever we make them, defining 'blog' is a fool's errand"

Hey!! Where did all the black sitcoms go?....Revisited

2009-05-21T12:56:00.007+01:00

Last year at this exact same time I wrote an article about the decrease in black sitcoms (right here) and spoke about how they were hanging on to a thread with only The Game and Everybody Hates Chris as the portioned genre's sole representatives. A year on and as of today US & UK have NO black sitcoms left. Stateside, The CW Channel announced that The Game would not be renewed for a fourth season nor will Everybody Hates Chris for a fifth one leaving the country with only re-runs and the occasional reality shows. How did it get to this?

What happened to the plethora of writers/creators that made such great shows as Girlfriends, My Wife & Kids or One on One.....nothing. So why no shows? The networks will tell you lack of viewers which would be true in the result of any cancellation of any sitcom but it's a little bit deeper than that. I'm gonna try and steer clear from the racism route but you have to pay attention to how TV execs minds work when it comes to ethnic representation. In the US there are 5 networks that gather the most viewers of sitcoms...CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox and CW. The first four I would class as primary networks as people watch everything on those channels where as CW would be a secondary network. When shows such as the Fresh Prince were at their peak they were being shown in the primary networks, which solidified more viewers and a bigger fan base. Fast forward to now and all the "ethnic" related comedies are being put on secondary networks; CW is a great network but with it's programming only marketed towards a certain target group it will always fall short especially if airing sitcoms up against other sitcom competitors on other channels.

Hilarious sitcoms such as Two & a Half Men & Scrubs are given even more chances to flourish because they're on primary networks. Its time for TV execs to stop putting black sitcoms in a box and actually air them to a wide range of viewers. UK's situation is even worse with Trouble (the only channel that showed more than two black sitcoms, re-runs or not) being taken off Sky leaving us with ANTM all day. We haven't seen a UK sitcom in 6 years and that was The Crouches (nothing to be proud of). I cant help but think the failure of The Crouches has made TV networks in the UK cautious and unwilling to risk another one.

So is this the last we've seen of a black sitcom anywhere period?

Click on the seasons to see The Game - Season 2 | Season 3

"All television is educational television. The question is, what is it teaching?"

Gear Grinders (As Inspired By VSB & Greggie)

2009-05-14T16:14:00.010+01:00

Since I didnt join the "25 things you dont know about me" hype I thought I'd follow in the footsteps of VSB and Greggie and might aswell let you know what pretty much annoys me or Grinds My Gears.

What Grinds My Gears, Part 1, Take 1, Marker....Action!

1. When people say "Life is short", come on now what exactly is longer? Life moves at a fast pace but it aint short. It aint short when you're waiting for your payslip and you're only in the first week of the month is it?..thats what I thought

2. Skinny Jeans on dudes...yeah that aint remotely cool, I dont wanna see the outline of a guy's crotch. I know that stuff must be cutting blood circulation everywhere below the waist

3. Bluetooth Headsets: I didnt know people still rocked these until last week when I saw a cool guy, doing a cool guy walk, in his cool guy clothes, wearing a cool guy hat and talking the cool guy talk. By cool I mean moron

4. Girls who dont eat, why? thats like part of the trinity of human lifestyle..you eat, you Number 2 and you sleep!

5. The Train person: There's always that one person on the train on your way to work who either smells, talks too loud, plays stupid ass music on their phone or coughs and sneezes outward...no mouth/tissue cover up or nothing....The Swine Flu extortionist

6. I cant stand girls who whore themselves in the entertainment circuit. We all want success but earn it respectfully and with hard work, if you havent got the talent go on Big Brother

7. When girls say they'll pay as a test!! Why do that? Get a guy all curious until he says "no Im paying" and she's like "good"......Say you'll pay for me again and see what happens; I'll have your wallet crying

8. People that talk the talk but neeeever walk the walk this ranges from those "2000 and mine" peeps to people like Arsene Wenger and Ricky Hatton

9. Over-Twitterers: This doesn't refer to people who put up alot of twitter updates, it refers to people who put up alot of twitter updates about random crap. "just woke up, morning twitterers" "just put butter on my bread because I like butter" "my bread tasted good, because of the butter I like" "Have you ever wondered why butter is yellow?".........KILL YOURSELF!

10. Summers coming so expect muscle bound dudes with really tight tops. Listen we all like to look big but for the love of eyes please recognise that size "small" is for small people

11. Middle-aged people in clubs is not working for me Im sorry. I understand that they like to feel young and enjoy the music but I dont think Im ready to share a floor with one of Jesus' classmates

12. I dont like people with bad breath and they dont know it. Im a really nice person and used to hint at whether someone wanted a chewing gum but sometimes you just gotta throw it in their mouth, works wonders

13. Polo shirts should never be worn with the collar up! I've noticed that it's a common style...it's also poorthetic.

14. The stanky leg, I do not endorse this dance move in any way. It is ridiculous, where do they get this stuff from seriously!?

15. Dry Music Video concepts are beginning to annoy me. Alot of work goes into making a video but you wouldnt guess from some of the stuff on TV. Directors need to be more creative or innovative. If not how about this for a crazy idea, follow the story the song depicts!

16. White cars: There's nothing wrong with these actually, my friend's gotta nice white car. But lets be honest if you're gonna be driving a white car on a regular basis it aint gonna stay crispy clean very long. Why buy it?

17. Follow Fashion is slyly annoying especially when it's pandemic fashion. Ed Hardy and Lyle & Scott must die

18. Im in a train station making my way home, I hear echoes of great music wave across the tiled walls, as I get to the escalator I see a man playing an instrument for money. I hold change in my hand look at him but carry on walking, why? because homeless people aren't meant to have such instruments and be well dressed and this dude is. Nonsense!

19. If I havent offered you my food, that means I dont want you to have ANY of my food. "Can I have some fo...NO!

20. UK Television. Has anyone in the history of life stared at a car for 5 seconds knowing it's going to knock them over even though they have time to move out the way? Yes...in Eastenders

"What annoyances are more painful than those of which we cannot complain?"

Mos Def - Casa Bey

2009-05-13T18:08:00.002+01:00

Mr Def drops the first video from his anticpated Ecstatic album, I am definitely copping it. Are you?

Quote Of The Month

2009-05-02T17:14:00.006+01:00

"Individual ideas, like breaths, are waiting to be drawn from unlimited supply"
Margaret Danner

Friday Means Throwback

2009-05-01T12:01:00.003+01:00

Diverse artist, conscious & intelligent lyrics, love for the craft & master of the art. Mos Def is one of those Hip-Hop artists that will have longevity because of his dedication to Hip-Hop, his beefless career and because he's just that damn good. Today's Throwback is a personal favourite of mine; it's theraputic, inspiring, relaxing and nurturing. Despite Mos Def not rapping the track still reigns supreme due to it's poetic and tranquil substance. Word of advice, play this track as soon as you wake up, instant focus.

Mos Def - Umi Says

Make sure you pick up his album "Ecstatic" this year

"Life is a song of your choice"

Women Bend, Men Break

2009-04-28T22:49:00.006+01:00

Well done Jamie Foxx for coming up with this phrase two weeks ago on his Foxxhole radio show (the same show that had the infamous Miley Cyrus diss). It is a complex analysis made simple by it's abiding definition -"Women bend, Men break". You see relationships as we know grow from strength to strength with the constant rotation of love, trust and commitment. A bond is created between a man and a woman based on these foundations and we often find a relationship blossoming. HOWEVER there comes a time...scratch that numerous times when this relationship is tested and 8 times out of 10 that so called strength portrayed becomes curiously fragile.

It wouldnt be accurate to say every test has the same reaction but more often than not you find in circumstancial scenarios women bend while men break. Now when we say women bend we are refering to their reaction to a negative scenario that can affect a relationship....the woman is clearly affected (hence the bending) but rather than show outright anger she conceals it and saves the issue for a rainy day. When it comes to the man on the other hand he has less tolerance and his reaction is instant and somewhat volatile (hence the breaking) towards the situation. If you pay your attention to the scenarios below......

Who is that?

You see your partner talking to someone of the opposite sex, and they are friendlier than usual

Woman Bends: She'll see her man talking to another girl and even though it upsets her, she wont react. Instead she'll collect her thoughts and save it for another day

Man Breaks: He sees her talking to a guy and it's an instant reaction, he's angry and lets her AND the guy she's talking to know it.

New Friends

Your partner has a new friend of the opposite sex that they speak to often

Woman Bends: She'll wait (and hope) for her man to tell her who the new friend is. If he doesnt say, she'll ask about her and ask to meet her

Man Breaks: He'll ask (complain) about her new friend and request less time be spent speaking to him. When meeting the friend he gives him the cold shoulder and the eyes to let him know. The new friend unsurprisingly rarely speaks to her ever again

Holiday in Napa?

Your partner's going on a party holiday....in Napa

Woman Bends: Has her suspicions but quietly trusts her partner wil behave himself (pssh..in Napa? haha)

Man Breaks: He knows she's likely to misbehave especially with some of the girls she's going with. He's not happy, he gets into an argument which either forces her to misbehave or forces HIM to join her in Napa

You aint getting any

Your partner aint in the mood for sex, simple

Woman Bends: She shows anger but doesnt complain for too long, she collects her thoughts

Man Breaks: Its the end of the world, he's fuming and doesnt know what to do with himself, he has no control

Miscellaneous Objects

You see something in the car that doesnt belong to you...and sure as hell dont belong to your partner....but whoever it belongs to is the same sex as you

Woman Bends: Save it for a Rainy Day

Man Breaks: Everyday is a rainy day

What time you call this?

Your partner comes home late....real late after a party. They look and smell different

Woman Bends: She doesnt say anything, she logs it into her memory

Man Breaks: If he hasnt called her already before she even hits the door, he'll turn into CSI Miami.com/ForensicDetectives and go mad!

The scenarios dont lie......the scenarios do not lie! So I guess after that the next thing is to look at the even wider perspective and disect why. Why do women bend and men break? The truth is I dunno, maybe it's control issues. Reading an essay once the writer interstingly suggested that there's sometimes a gap between a man's ability to reason and his ability to feel whereas women can connect reason with emotion whilst also knowing that reason can't solve all emotional issues.

We all like to be in control of our life...men more or less take pride in being in "control" of their relationship and when they sense that their "control" has been comprimised they react aggressively (masculinity revisited) because they aren't used to not being in "control", they havent gained the necessary knowledge of how to react. Women know that breaking hardly creates control so they wait, they bend...they are tactful...they wait til the man is at a vulnerable or weak position and then they unleash. Does that make women are stronger than men?....well thats another blog post in itself. What do you think?

"The weaker the argument, the stronger the words"

Friday Means Throwback

2009-04-24T16:50:00.006+01:00

This has been a strange week. I swear I've seen more women over 6ft this week than in my entire lifetime. Speaking to a substantial amount of women looking up is an interesting experience. I've accepted the fact that at 6ft (and a half) and 22 years old Im not growing anymore but this female growth spurt has to stop!! Nah Im playing, tall women get the thumbs up..... but I aint ready for the photos with them. Enjoy the throwback!

Skeelo - I Wish I Was A Little Bit Taller

"If you aren't in over head you don't know how tall you are"

PREMIER VIDEO: The Foreign Exchange Feat Darien Brockington - Take Off The Blues

2009-04-23T12:58:00.007+01:00

Not many know about the Foreign Exchange but they are one of the few musicians that are holding the flag for modern music. Made up of Nicolay and Phonte from rap group Little Brother, FE have a great blend of Neo-Soul, Jazz, Hip-Hop & Funk and you can hear a couple of their tracks off my playlist. Here's their new video with affiliate Darien Brockington; keep a look out for the second track at the end, should sound familiar.

The Foreign Exchange Myspace & Darien Brockington Myspace

"Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons. You will find it is to the soul what a water bath is to the body"

It's Who AND What You Know

2009-04-22T14:00:00.018+01:00

Dont ever let anyone distill in your head that "It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know" That's a whole bunch of crap. You really think someone you know will let you progress without some kinda knowledge? if the answer is yes then your progression in life will be somewhat stifled by your inability to learn and adapt it to experience.

Who and What you know combined is more powerful than one or the other. The more skills learnt the better and being able to combine your gift, talent, intelligence and creativity with communication and people skills will only provide a stronger foundation for future growth. If there's anything I learnt from my years at Uni it's that it was a platform for higher learning academically and socially, Network, Network, Network. The socio-technological era we live in only adds weight to this with modern technology geared towards communication and feedback from each other.

This being said however dont feel that if you dont know people that you're headed in the wrong direction. The truth is "who you know" is just an added bonus to "what you know" but dont let not knowing someone stop you from acheiving your dream...If Opportunity Doesn't Knock, Build A Door. Acquire knowledge to solidify What You Know, and if you dont network just know that at the very least the one person who knows you (the man upstairs) will guide you through.

"Only the educated are free"

What's Next? (Thought Of The Day)

2009-04-20T14:50:00.004+01:00

You ever reach a stage in your life and wonder if anything new's gonna happen? You "think" you've overturned obstacles and passed small milestones and stages and now you're waiting? It isn't exactly a crossroads because a crossroads still has options; but it isnt a dead end because you've still got something to look forward to (at least you think you should). Instead it's like reaching a traffic junction and there's no indication of whether you should turn left or right. What's Next?

What's Next is YOU. There's no major epiphany or stand out discovery, it's all about you. Good things comes to those who wait but better things comes to those who dont procrastinate. Everyone has a particular milestone they want to reach in life but have a different mindset as to how they are going to get there. Too often I've seen people around me give up too easily or take a less effective road making cliched mistakes in thinking the path to success, happiness and portioned contentment is a straight road with only minor bumps. The laziness sets in, they blend in with the rest and become a ground eagle.

In order to figure out what's next you have to master what's NOW? Whatever it is you want to achieve in life starts from YOU and the small steps you take towards that goal. Focus on your character, your weaknesses, your strengths and your potential in order to implement your actions, your talents and your skills. Tie up any loose ends you have now however small and possibly insignificant to give yourself a clean slate and no excuse to flourish in future. What's Next is you dealing with What's Now. What's Now is you planning for What's Next. Confused?

"The toughest part about getting to the top of the ladder is about getting through the crowd at the bottom"

Lil Wayne Feat Young Money - Every Girl

2009-04-07T14:55:00.003+01:00

Been bumping this track for a while now, didnt think they would bring a video for it due to the language but they did. I will definitely be bumping this in the summer, old or not. Here's Lil Wayne bringing through his Young Money label including Dreezy, enjoy!

"Music is a performance and needs the audience"

Nice Guys Finish Second To Last

2009-04-06T18:21:00.007+01:00

....well Im assuming nice guys come before Serial Killers, if not then I can only think the female demographic are simply put, mental!

I feel like asking the questions rather than answering them this week. The old cliche about nice guys finishing last will forever be a hackneyed phrase because 8 times out of 10 it's true. There's a future desire for the nice guy but a current need for the not so nice guy instilled in many the mind of a female. Some, not all claim the nice guy lacks the "X Factor"...what does the X stand for?

Who knows! but the not so great guys are definitely getting the long end of the stick. Im yet to know where this social "commandment" truly stems from seeing as the population of girls who choose the not so nice guys is vast let alone the female population full stop. So Ladies and Gents I ask you, do females prefer the Eric Benets, the Chris Browns or the Jeremy Kyle/Maury characters of this world or is there just a short supply of nice guys?

"It's nice to be important but more important to be nice"

Friday Means Throwback

2009-04-03T09:28:00.004+01:00

You always get those unprompted moments which rarely get repeated ever again; earlier this week I was chilling with a group of friends and we were talking about how music developed then kinda declined in originality and pureness over the past few years. Then we found ourselves bubbling to old school motown classics, 80's/90's grooves and Hip-Hop. For once I actually stayed in the room to bare some of the tone deaf girls shriek the tunes of Cheryl Lynn, Anita Baker, Regina Belle etc and the guys rapping over each other in unison (its possible) to Nas, Big L, Pac and Biggie etc. We joked, sang and flowed all night and the setting/atmosphere reminded me of the track below. Mainstream R'n'B will never be the same...

Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes

"Music is an artform that transcends language"

Quote Of The Month

2009-04-03T00:16:00.004+01:00

Simply put....

"BE THE PERSON YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO MEET"

That is all

Just A Friend

2009-03-31T22:14:00.011+01:00

Guy Says: How long have we been talking now?
Girl Says: 6 hours
Guy Says: No...I mean wow... but I meant how long have we known each other?
Girl Says: a few months
Guy Says: feels like years
Girl Says: I know right? you're probably one of the few people let alone guys that I feel comfortable talking to
Guy Says: same Akward silence
Girl and Guy Says: So.....oh
Girl Says: You first
Guy Says: Ok, Lets say hypothetically speaking we were together and...
Girl Laughs
Guy Says: Why you laughing?
Girl Says: Haha I dunno, Me and you together just sounds weird, you're like a brother to me

Echoes ring through the guys head: "a brother to me"...."a brother to me"...."a brother to me"

I can think of only two more instances where a girl could tell a guy something that pretty much shatters his world. Its a hard pill to swallow and an even harder zone to get out of. The moment a girl brings the terminology "brother" or "friend" in a situation where a guy's trying to be with her, he has to concede defeat whether he wants to believe it or not.

Imagine an olympic stadium represents the girl's thoughts, the girl is a gold medal and the guy is a 400metre hurdler who has reached the final; he has "trained" all his life for this moment and now he's up for the prize against other worthy opponents (random dudes after her). The race begins and he's off, jumping hurdle after hurdle with consumate ease. He jumps over the nerves hurdle, jumps over the sense of humour hurdle, jumps over the ambition hurdle, then it gets a little tense and it hits between the 200 & 300metre mark. At this point it's his perserverance thats pushing him as he knows the last 100 metres beckons; he jumps over the likes and dislikes hurdles, jumps over the ex hurdles, clatters the "how many" hurdles but still manages to stay on his feet. He now reaches the final stretch, he's in the lead and is on the verge of claiming everything he's worked hard for. All of a sudden as he gets to the last few hurdles and there's a change in logistics, he's losing abit of breath, has he trained too hard? Now he's relying on just his adrenalin as his opponents are catching up. He's still in the lead and believes he can do it but the next hurdle has a different look to it, it seems jumpable from afar but as he gets closer there is something more solidified about this hurdle...ah yes, this is the friendship/brother hurdle. He skips across the track towards the hurdle and jumps but his front leg gets caught in the hurdle and he falls to the ground. Time moves in slow motion as he sees his opponents run and jump OVER the friendship/brother past him towards the finish line. He gets up but he knows it's too late, for as much as he is the crowd favourite he cannot claim the prize....pissed!

No guy I know likes when someone they're after hits them with the "like a friend/brother" tag. It's a mental and physical drain to a guy's system as he has spent quality time getting to know the girl and vice-versa; the mental gap has already been bridged and the physical was there from the get go so he's now feenin for her. What happens now?

As any guy would do they try to retrace their steps as to where it all went wrong. Was it when he told her his weaknesses? Did he play one too many of her favourite slow jams in the background? Was he procrastinating in asking her out? Did he play the good samaritan and spend maybe one minute/hour too long talking about her ex? Who knows!! What he does know is that he now has to sit there with the shattered memories of what could have been....for what awaits him could be more devastating than ever; her calling him to speak about OTHER guys and asking for advice. And like a good friend he is and has been to her he gives her the advice she needs to hear knowing fully well he should be that guy.

She thanks him and even coins the phrase I love you but he knows its a "friend" thing. All that's left to do now is cry like a little school girl.

There is no moral or solution to this story because frankly it can happen to the best of us but at least it answers the question on whether girls and guys can be friends....yes, yes they can, hahaha.

"Love is blind, friendship closes it's eyes"

Acquired Knowledge

2009-03-31T01:16:00.005+01:00

Here's a couple of recent blog posts from a few blogs I follow that have been in an interesting read over the past week since I've been back online. Enjoy!

"When You Know Better, You Do Better"

5 Signs They Aren't Good Enough For You

The Wrong Time Seems Like The Right Time, Right Before The Wrong Time

Red Light

Christiana and Pac-Man Lessons

"There are more writers of blogs right now than there are readers, so that's clearly a vanity phenomenon" -Highlarious!

Are We Nosy?

2009-03-30T21:59:00.006+01:00

So we've got social networking sites, reality TV shows, advanced google mapping and that girl who stares across the road when you're leaving your house making you that much more paranoid about what she's planning...no? maybe thats just me.

Either way the first three modes of "entertainment" have got me wondering whether there's a sudden burst of subtle voyeurism in the minds of it's users. You take Facebook for instance and disect what it's used for...the benefits are obvious, catching up with friends, networking, contacting people when you havent got minutes/credit (good times), sharing files etc but then what happens in between that? Fortunately for Mark Zuckerberg however and unfortunately for us Facebook can become addictive and you find yourself roaming for friends out of bordeom checking up on their photos, relationship statuses, eavesdropping on their conversations with a mutual friend or with a randomer, or your on the receiving end of an unwanted add/message from someone who's seen a photo of you in their school friend's twice removed cousin's facebook rave...you know the one where you're in a photo with your three friends holding a champagne glass in those new sharp megapixel cameras.... or maybe you're that person who adds them lol.

Social networks have kinda taken two directions. The first direction is the original purpose and the second is straight voyeurism/nosiness/"inner" behaviour. Its not our faults I guess, these mediums are just designed to make us be the receiver or the trigger of such behaviour. Take Twitter for another example, it is again great for networking, communication and promotion but from another perspective it's just an ever updating list of statuses about what everybody's up to...nosy!! I have fallen for the trap a couple of times since being on twitter but it's hard not to since thats all it is, you have to "follow" each other to make sense of it all so essentially it's a networking stalker starter kit. It's the closest you'll get to speaking to certain celebs/superstars so I guess thats ok....yep nothing more fun than making friends with famous people who dont talk back.

Then there's the reality TV shows which are beginning to wipe out original programming (still kinda pissed about Trouble TV getting locked off, re-runs or not). I used to wonder why there wasn't any innovative programmes on TV til I realised that viewers just dont watch it. No ad revenue for TV networks means bankruptcy and so they venture into the world of "reality" and make shows where viewers can participate. The public love eavesdropping, its what the word "public" is based on, trust me. As for the google map innovation, well it doesnt take a genius to know what that may lead to. All in all I cant help but think media mediums have helped illustrate a fact that we all have known at the back of our minds, we are nosy!!!

"The things most people want to know about are usually none of their business. It's a 50/50 on whether they can make it their business with positive outcome"

Mish-Mash #5

2009-03-29T18:16:00.008+01:00

So for the first time in a while I get to chill on a sunday with no commitments whatsoever. I got my food set on continuous, my laptop for my notes and my sky remote firmly in my hand as I chill watching TV. I flick to Trouble and catch up with some sitcom re-runs only to hear the channel announce that on April 1st there'll be no more Trouble TV. What!?! Where am I gonna go to when Im bored? The one channel that allowed decent sitcom imports some airtime is getting replaced by more Living TV...booo! One on One Gone, Martin Gone, Girlfriends Gone, All Of Us Gone, Fresh Prince Gone, How I Met Your Mother Gone, My Wife & Kids Gone. Now I gotta watch size zeros screaming at my screen; I just wanna throw a cheeseburger at them.

If you havent seen ""Diary of A Tired Black Man" yet watch it, not for the acting but for the comments in between scenes. Hilarious. I finally got to watch it last night on DVD and it was interesting. quite thought provoking too, definitely an argument starter. I'll be raising a question from it as part of my debate week on my blog this week. Check the original youtube clip that got the director a movie deal by clicking here. Might watch the movie below too..

You wanna release an album with no hype then do it like Mos Def. Rather than get involved in some kinda beef track or try something innovative Def kept it simple and let his "words" do the talking. He joins an elite group of artists whose albums Im looking forward to this year including Eminem, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Ginuwine, Chipmunk, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Teedra Moses even. Anyway check a preview for his album The Ecstatic This Spring

May 30th will be the first part to my new script for the blog. This one is likely to be done in advance so there's more chance of it actually being on time (maybe). So gear up, 8 weeks to go! Gonna start a whole new blog also with a couple friends soon called "Real Talk" so stay tuned for that one, controversial yet conditioned for the average reader..you'll see.

New Ginuwine Single Featuring Number 10 in my Top 10 Lisa Raye & my supposed look-a-like Tyrese (I still to this day dont see the resemblance)

Broadband's Music Rotation

Young Jeezy - Don't Do It
Drake - Say What's Real
Nas Feat Marsha Ambrosius - If I Ruled The World (2009)
Eric Benet - Chocolate Legs
Rick Ross - Cigar Music
The Dream - Sweat It Out
Lil Wayne - Been A Week
Lethal Bizzle Feat Donaeo - Go Hard
Consequence & Kid Cudi - Buggin' Out '09
Nelly Furtado - I Gotta Know
Jennifer Hudson Feat Ludacris - Pocketbook

Aight that's it, Im off to catch up with three weeks worth of radio via The Foxxhole and Speedy's Comedy Corner. Keep checking up on this blog and the Pbleepd Blog. The website is coming back I assure you and stay tuned for Debate week starting tomorrow right here.

Be Easy!

Broadband

Swagger (Thought Of The Day)

2009-03-27T13:39:00.004Z

Swagger: "A dashing or confident air or way of doing something"

Gonna keep this one relatively short since it's a topic that has been questioned, elaborated and overall done to death. I've seen a few blogs (Necole Bitchie, Butterz, etc) on how swagger is the most annoying term and topic in the world today and I find it hard to disagree. However in an industry where violence and hate is often the number 1 antidote for a hit tune or record I somewhat don't have a huge problem with swagger being introduced to an artist's forte. Warranted the tediousness derived from it's repetitive use in EVERY track is a common cause of frustration but you do have some sense of positivity in thinking "wow maybe they can diversify their content". Only problem is that the diversification just stops there and as lovers of music the public are now hung on the word too.

I see so many people obsessed with the word that it's created it's own culture but as much they may like the word it doesnt actually mean they have swagger. The definition in the dictionary is just the basics so dont think because you say you have swagger "confidently" that you can go around tarnishing it's name. Stay true to yourself and stop following fashion because swagger is somewhat a follow fashion phenomenon that has reversed the positive notion of standing out to now just fitting in. Swagger is like Sugar in a sense that too much of it is too bad for you. Where swagger was entertaining before it has unfortunately resurfaced as a virus spreading across the world and it wont stop until everyone is colour co-ordinating their eye colour with their belts. Like my swaggajacking friend (lol) Eileen said, the new "swagger" is just being yourself...being normal. and I'm as normal as they get haha *brushes shoulders off.

"He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away"

Friday Means Throwback!

2009-03-27T12:54:00.002Z

Right now if someone was gonna ask me who have been the top female solo voices of R'n'B in my era the list in no order would include Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Toni Braxton & Lauryn Hill, Brandy, Aaliyah, India Arie, Erykah Badu, Mariah Carey & Ledisi. (Yes there's no Beyonce, shock horror). I couldnt say who's the best because I'd be twiddling my thumbs for hours, days, weeks but what I will say is that out of all the above Mary J Blige has probably had in my opinion the most amount of stand out classic tracks (sorry Jill). She envokes alot of passion into her songs and you can feel it every time she performs, hear it in every album and see it in every video. I dunno what it is but "There's something about Mary".

Mary J. Blige - Seven Days

Eric Benet - Chocolate Legs

2009-03-25T15:14:00.003Z

Despite his mental illness (you gotta be crazy to cheat on Halle Berry) you cant deny he knows how to make good music. I will definitely be picking up his new album, the tune below is big.

Gone For A Minute Now Im Back Again

2009-03-25T13:22:00.005Z

"It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you". Let me just quickly shake off this blog rust.........aight Lets Go!! Now technically this break in blogs and internet use was not my decision since my router decided to heat up and just reject my attempts at logging on but it's opened my eyes to how pervasive the net is; and it's kinda scary. I realised how much it is incorporated in our everyday routine; the average person I know will use the net 60 hours a week which I guess isnt too bad when you consider the 168 hours in a week. HOWEVER, ask yourselves how many of those hours are spent doing something productive?

I imagine it's the same..ish scenario for you....You switch on your PC or Laptop, get frustrated for a moment having to wait for all your programs and downloads to load up, your screen is filled with so many folders and software that you can barely see your background image, you click on Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer or Safari and your on. You get the tabs ready for multiple windows and your life begins..or ends. First it's the Email (hotmail, yahoo, gmail etc) then the social networking sites (facebook, twitter, myspace) maybe a couple of blogs (Perez Hilton, YBF, Bossip......Pbleepd Blog, The Wider Perspective..ahem) and then your preferences (Sky Sports, Asos, The Times etc). Or with alot of people these days it's straight to facebook..Haha You know Im right! It's a continuous cycle and under my frustrations of not being able to come online I was quietly happy to be away at the same time.

When one technological habit fails (the internet) another one begins (TV) and so I spent a week in front of my Sky Box watching sitcoms, dramas, sports, documentaries and the news. Random questions: Why have Channel U changed their name to Channel AKA? Where's Trouble + 1? Why do BET have no UK programmes? Who the hell are all these new people on Eastenders? (I havent seen it since Grant left again) Why does everyone love Hollyoaks? it has the worse acting ever. Why does Paris Hilton UK TV deals before me? Why are Fox News allowed to broadcast politics when they are clearly against Obama?......

Under those TV frustrations I found pleasure in watching some random programmes. I remember Ondo Lady blogging a while back about some show called Stylista; and while Im not into fashion/modelling reality shows it's actually a decent show (I can watch it and still retain my masculinity right?) Soccer AM is still the best morning show created (pssh Live and Kicking). 24 destroys anything else on TV and Top Gear is the shining light in the darkness that is Emmerdale. But above all of this I was glad to see Angie Le Mar's "The Brothers" stage show on MTV Base last night; warranted the change from Richard Blackwood to Harvey was weird but its good to see something creative and different on TV as well as a modern show with a predominantly black cast. The acting was abit "meh" in parts but the plot seems good enough. Lets hope it opens doors to more possibilities because there is a big hole in the TV World that needs to be filled.

Anyway briefly back to the initial topic, put down the mouse or take your fingers off the touchpad and pick up another habit. Take some time off the net and do something else....anything, you'll be surprised to find how much we're consumed by it.

Be Easy

Broadband

"The time to relax is when you dont have time for it"

V.I.P MJ Tickets

2009-03-16T15:29:00.003Z

Michael Jackson tickets were sold out quickly!! but if anyone's willing to buy a V.I.P ticket for any of the tour dates this summer at the O2 Arena which includes a backstage pass, food and what not than I have a link to one available. It costs £1,000 (whoa!! yes I no) Im not saying the price is pretty but I know people who are selling theirs for as silly as £15,000 on ebay so this is a bargain. Anyone want this ticket or of if you know someone who does then let me know. Email: preacher2@hotmail.com

Be Easy

Broadband

Its Hard To Get Why We Still Play Hard To Get

2009-03-16T12:47:00.003Z

"Life is a game, I just play it to play it" - Jay-Z

Contradictory behaviour never ceases to amaze me when it comes to us and our behaviours. In the very same aspects of life where games are considered negative (love, relationship) we continue to play those very same games in an attempt to get or get the better of one another....fuuny. Im gonna try very briefly to understand the "hard to get" theory via the female contingent. The 21st century has unleashed the most docile yet independent species on the planet...women! Women generally know what and who they want and can usually have which they want sometimes when they want; but the concern turns to "How" they want it.

This post far from refers to all women, generalising would be boring...and untrue of course, but a substantial amount of women are flip-siding the definition of dolicty which in result causes them to "play" hard to get. But why? Well the initial why is easy. Some women dont want to come across easy, they dont want the man to lose interest after he gets them, they want to know how interested the guy is and whether he is willing to work hard for her. I get that part and they're all good reasons but isnt using the "hard to get" method to acquire such knowledge playing games? and we know how women "hate" games.

I was under the impression that games and love dont mix, and while that stage of the relationship isnt love it is initially a platform for love which is supposed to be a no game zone. Some men love the chase no question (I do on occasion) but some of us dont (I dont on many the occasion) and when games are introduced a women has turned (effectively on purpose) a yes or no situation into a variety of thoughts from the male perspective. He is now wondering not only whether he should continue or not but whether the woman is gonna leave him chopped and skrewed, whether the she is worthy of a relationship or a Hit & Run, etc etc. While women see this is as a test to seperate the men from the boys they are failing to recognise that after a man has proclaimed his interest in a woman and laid the cards on the table he has delivered an ultimatum, games should rarely be played at this point. Playing games can easily result in the Boomerang theory (watch the movie).

Hard to get should be at most a natural trait and not a tested theory. Say What's Real: If you aren't sure whether you wanna give a guy your number because of previous troubles or you aint feeling him, just say it! dont encourage hope. Dont cancel dates just to see if he'll crack, tell him you need to trust him first. It aint that hard is it? That being said "hard to get" does create a fun challenge when both are aware and willing to partake in such activity. But when they aint, its time consuming and only begs the question whether relationships are founded on trust, love and GAMES!

"Never pretend to a love or like which you do not actually feel, for love is not ours to command"

"Face"book Drama

2009-03-14T18:33:00.005Z

"Mehhh I hate the new home page?" "Waaah what happened to my old facebook?" "Argh! why do they keep changing it?" I've been hearing these statements all day in a failed attempt by friends to cheer me up through conversation (ARGH MAN UTD!!). Seems as though everyone hates the new face of facebook and it's kinda funny because no matter how much y'all complain about it you will STILL go on it everyday and it will NEVER change. Just embrace the annoyance yet benefit that is facebook and expect the unexpected because unfortunately for multi-million to billion dollar businesses they mistake growth for change and dont understand the term "if it aint broke dont fix it". Im 4 months into my facebook hiatus but have decided to make a comeback in the near future when business is running...maybe. I say maybe because it's such a potent and popular site but man it's annoying as Julian Smith has pointed out below.

I Think It Would Be Fair To Say Im "Pbleepd"

2009-03-14T14:58:00.006Z

It's a double entendre but Im definitely not refering to the company Im co-running; believe Im literally Pissed!! Constant superlatives have been coming out my mouth for the last 2 hours. Im just gonna give myself time to vent frustrations because I just witnessed an absolute shambles. The scoreline:

MANCHESTER UNITED 1 - 4 LIVERPOOL

WHAT!?!?! Im a passionate football fan and when I see my team perform in such a shambolic way I dont know whether to break something or beat someone, but they both seem pretty reasonable right now. Argh!!! Shout out to Elijah, Ikes and Mas who have doubled my anger in the last hour or so by letting me know how they feel about today's result. It's probably one of the worst feelings in the world to have someone who is always reliable to mess up on such an important occasion, Nemandja Vidic (in the pic) is that reliable person who shegged today. I cant stay mad at him but it's gonna take a while for me to forgive a performance which rivals George Bush's presidency and London Transport...utter s***!

Thats my mood done for the day. Im off to listen to Speedy's Comedy Corner & The Foxxhole to cheer myself up. They say you should never go to sleep angry but I always watch Match of the Day so mark Saturday 14th March as my first negative day in 2009. Im so pissed!!

Be Easy

Broadband

Friday Means Throwback

2009-03-13T08:45:00.007Z

In order to be the best in Hip-Hop some say you have to have a high pedigree in these fields : Flow, Lyrical ability, freestyle ability, versatility and content. There are a few yet substantial amount of rappers who have applied to the fields successfully regardless of record sales (I'll be posting a blog about it next week) but being a fan of content alone I still believe there was/is none greater than 2Pac. Some....well many may argue that he doesnt necessarily excel in all categories but like I said Im a man of content and when it comes to that I cant think of any better. There's a long list of 2Pac videos but Im gonna put up a tune that is rumoured to have been ghost produced by J Dilla. I will indeed get slack from a couple people for my "opinion" but it's my blog and I run this, ya hear? (Hip-Hop debate blog next week, stay tuned)

2Pac - Do for Love

"Music is perpetual, and only the hearing is intermittent"

Jay-Z's Lyrics

2009-03-12T16:48:00.007Z

Undoubtedly one of the best (maybe thee best) lyricists to ever touch a mic, Jay-Z has been a man on a mission ever since he first broke on to the scene commercially with the album Reasonable Doubt. Now an entrepreneur, Sean Carter's growth + maturity = experience has given him awareness and wisdom and he is now able to translate that learnt knowledge into great lyrics off the mic too.

While browsing BET's website I came across Lowkey's blog; he had a post on Jay-Z's feature in American magazine BEST LIFE. It strayed away from Hip-Hop for a second and focused on the man himself, I was inspired and equally respectful of his "6 Principles To Living The Best Life". Not that I needed the encouragement to think positive but I will definitely use them as a constant reminder for me to carry on what Im doing. These are essentially principles and guides that every single person should use especially in this current climate. What do you think?...

Sean Carter's 6 Principles To Living The Best Life

1. Be Your Own Biggest Fan…

“Believe in whatever it is you’re doing. If you don’t believe it, no one else will.”

2. Take Control, Then Let It Go…

“Work really hard and apply yourself in a way that when the job is done, you can look in the mirror and say, ‘I’ve exhausted all possibilities. I’ve done everything to make this right’. After that, let it go: It’s out of your control.”

3. Focus On The Process, Not The Result…..

“People get consumed by the trappings of success. They forget the reason they wanted to do what they wanted to do in the first place. Whether you have zero money or a million dollars, it doesn’t change who you are. Keep yourself inspired.”

4. Never Act On Your Fears…

“Card players have a saying: ‘Play the cards, not the money’. If your hand is good, it doesn’t matter if there’s $2 on the table or $2,000. You determine your outcome. Don’t make decisions based on the fear. People can be jealous of you and bait you, but you can be mature and handle the situation.”

5. Use Money The Right Way...

“For some people money can be a burden and lead to bad decisions. But money should make you comfortable so that you don’t have to compromise yourself or do anything just for money. It should give you the freedom to do what you love.”

6.Don’t Stop Growing…..

“Growth doesn’t stop when you’ve become successful. That’s when it starts.”

Well said Sean....well said

"Needs are great, but your possibilities are greater"

Poetry Throwback

2009-03-12T11:03:00.005Z

Did this right at the beginning of 2007 when I came back from my holiday in Ghana. I think I was inspired by the "stares" from certain people because me and my family were in first class boarding. It all just got me thinking about racism and hating, sad story. First and only time I was close to doing a Chris Brown (sorry had to use him as a verb at least once) on some lady. I accidentally tripped her afterwards at Heathrow Airport....accidentally.

The Plight Of A Black Man

The Innocence bestowed in a newborn is overshadowed by the guilty pleads of it's emerging haters,
The child of colour is ironically simplified as a figure of darkness by a few the day it is born,
Not their fault, they are catapaulted into a world where obstacles are made harder because of the colour of their skin,
The joy and equality evident in the primary and junior years become secondary in secondary...school that is

For the elements of teenagehood and education become intertwined in a sea of choices,
Academics become only a fragment of education as the observations of the "streets" become the major learning experience,
Libraries deemed kryptonite to his kind on the news, so which path should he choose?
Influenced by vision he is at a stage where peer pressure is the percentage winner

Will he aspire for a salary figure that has five 0's or will he turn to a war battling daily with 5 . 0?
Doesn't matter what trail he goes, he'll find it hard to gain support from his own,
For the screwfaces await him, no subject reason, just the narrow-mind of the human being.
Unfortunately for him he will always be judged, from the hoodies to the suit, haters cant get enough

It seems like danger follows wherever he goes, the devil tryna take what's rightfully the lord's child,
Parties barely safe, for the pops aren't from a bottle of champagne, no my friend that isn't red wine....
Nevertheless his instincts and beliefs manufacture his journey in life,
Good friends and abiding family the driving force behind his forward movement

The Plight of the Black Man is blatantly evident, The Success of a Black Man is what's relevant

Ya Damn Right It's Copyrighted 2007

"Poetry is about the grief. Politics is about the greivance"

Keri Nice

2009-03-11T15:16:00.003Z

Now Im not saying I love her or anything but Keri Hilson is DEFINITELY doing it for me right now. She's got that www.girlnextdoor.com/sexyashell thing about her with the writing talent to boot thats capturing my eye. She's not in my Top 10 just yet (which has had some readjustment in the last couple months) but she aint far off it. She's definitely marketable and has good songwriting credits with The Clutch, hopefully her solo career kicks off when her album drops. Here's a teaser of her new vid featuring Kanye (Last time you get to see his mullet, I can live with that).

"Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art"

Scriptwriter Chronicles: MEN ON THE ROAD (Part 25)

2009-03-09T07:42:00.004Z

Part 25 - Til' Death Do Us Part

Jane sits in the hospital room, tears rolling down her slightly bruised face, her scratched hands form a headrest as she looks out the window. She turns around to have another look at Julian on the hospital bed. He has a host of bruises and bandaging as well as tubing on his body. He has been staring at her for the last few minutes after regaining consciousness...

Jane
You're awake?

Julian
Been awake for a long time, just trying to, you know, muster everything I heard before the crash Silence

Jane
Listen......she sighs

Julian
Where is everyone?

Jane
That's totally another story in itself

Julian
Where's my sister?

Jane
She's in another room with Gerald, Listen I...Julian interrupts

Julian
Gerald, is he alright? I remember us laying upside down in the car....

2 Hours Earlier.....David's car screams to a halt as other cars pile up in front of him. Nadine and Ritchie rush towards Julian's car with David not far behind. There are already bystanders in their droves looking on, the motorwat is at a halt. They look into the car and see that Julian, Gerald and Sebastian are all unconscious....

Nadine
Oh My God!! there's blood everywhere

Ritchie
Alright don't panic let's just get them out of here. Nadine try and open the door David goes round the other side to try and pull Gerald out, Nadine opens the door on the driver's side. Ritchie stares mencingly at Sebastian in the backseat who begins to gain consciousness, he proceeds to pull out Julian slowly It's ok Jules, it's Ritchie we're gonna get you outta here Nadine is in tears Ok here we go. You got Gerald David?

David
Yeah David pulls Gerald clear of the car while Ritchie pulls Julian someone call the Ambulance, Nadine

Nadine
One of the bystanders did it

Ritchie
Well call again!!

Nadine
What about Sebastian? Ritchie looks over at the car

Ritchie
What about him? Nadine cant believe her ears. Two bystanders pull Sebastian out the car as Nadine calls the ambulance. Wake up Julian, come on. Ritchie takes off his top to apply pressure to the blood. Sebastian meanwhile hobbles over to them suffering minor injuries.

Sebastian
Are they ok?

Nadine
I dont know, the ambulance are on their way. What happened? Sebastian ignores the question

Sebastian
How's Julian doing Ritchie? Ritchie ignores him Ritchie!? Im talking to you!! Ritchie gets up and punches Sebastian square in the nose, he begins to bleed

Ritchie
What gives you the f***** right to ask any questions ay?

Nadine
Ritchie! Nadine takes tissue out of her bag for Sebastian

Sebastian
What the f***!! Are you crazy! what the hell you playing at?

Ritchie
I cant find the right words for you now but once we get these into the hospital, believe you're gonna have to deal with me. He continues to apply pressure to Julian's side. David shakes his head at Sebastian

Back to present....Julian holds his side. Jane attempts to tend to him but he gently pulls her hand away. She turns away which is when Julian notices her bruises and scratches

Jane
I just wanted to help

Julian
Too late for that, I've heard what I needed to hear

Jane
What happened before the crash?

Julian
What happened to your head?....What happened to your face?

Jane
Let's just say you wasnt the only one involved in a crash collision

Just under 2 hours earlier....The women stand in different parts of the room shocked, confused and irate

Evelyn
No No No...what!? wait no, this this...this...no! Jane takes a deep breath

Jane
It's the truth. I've been sleep with Sebastian Kim breathes heavily as Natalie and Michelle exchange contrasting looks

Evelyn
But I though Julian was cheating on you

Jane
What?

Evelyn
Yeah Joshua saw him dropping these reveals condoms as he went to his car

Kim
Those are mine! Kim snatches the condoms So he was gonna use them with you!?!

Evelyn
Huh? Wait what colour is Sebastian's car?

Kim
Red Evelyn begins to process her conversation with Joshua

Evelyn
Oh My God it makes sense. Jane you are...

Michelle
A F***** slut!! All this time you lead to me believe my brother was in the wrong when you've been spreading your legs for this cunt all along. Bitch!! Michelle tackles Jane to the ground and they exchange brutal slaps and punches. Natalie pulls Michelle off causing Kim to intervene. Kim pulls Natalie back allowing Michelle to take a swipe at Jane's hand. Natalie throws Kim to the ground and pulls Michelle off. The two stand side by side.

Kim
Why are you defending her?

Natalie
She's still my friend

Michelle
Bullshit you knew!!

Kim
You knew?

Natalie
How was I supposed to know he was seeing you?

Jane
Exactly he didnt mention it once!!!

Kim
I dont even wanna hear your voice right now Jane so if you know what's best for you you'll shut up

Michelle
So you think him not mentioning anything justifies your actions!?!? silence Yeah didnt think so. Im so angry right now, you made a prick of me, Evelyn and my brother

Kim
How long have you two been doing this for?

Jane
Oh so I should speak

Kim
I deserve to know this and dont get smart with me

Jane
...6 Months. Michelle looks disgusted I dont expect you to understand...but we loved each other

Evelyn
Oh My God Kim fumes

Michelle
What the hell do you know about love? You commit to marriage and move on for a fling as a result of love? You are a certified slut!

Kim
Where's my purse? Kim storms around looking for her purse, she takes a detour to the kitchen

Michelle
Why am I not on the other side of the room smashing your face in?

Jane
F*** you Michelle you don't know the issues me and him were through

Michelle
Oh please shut your dirty mouth. Issues my ass! You are a slut, a whore, a tart everything under the sun and when Jules gets back I hope he knows how to deal with you

Kim bursts through the kitchen door welding a knife. Michelle picks up a vodka bottle

Evelyn
Whoa! Whoa!

Kim
You wanna sleep with my man? Then pay the consequences. Jane backpedals and falls back into the sofa. Natalie puts her hands out and uges them to stop. Michelle chucks the bottle at Natalie but misses, and it smashes against the wall. Kim walks towards Jane but Evelyn stands in her way

Evelyn
Its not worth it Kim, put the knife down please Evelyn's phone rings, she picks up still attempting to block Kim. David now is not the right time...I'll call yo....an accident?

Back to present....Julian is still holding his side his breathing patterns are a little slower. He laughs a little...

Julian
So Evelyn thought I was cheating? that's funny

Jane
...yeah, I guess

Julian
Kim sounds really passionate. Willing to do anything for her partner Jane's guilt is clearly shown Oww Oww Oww Julian holds his side once more

An hour and a half earlier....Gerald and Julian lay on strecther beds in the hospital van. Sebastian has been treated for his minor injuries. The Police and Fire Brigade are present also..

Medic
You guys getting on?

Ritchie
No just me

Nadine
I wanna be on too

Ritchie
You dont even know us

Nadine
I dont wanna be anywhere near Sebastian

Sebastian
Im sick and tired of this bullshit. I have every right to be on that van too. I dont give a shit what you two think

Medic
Listen we need to get to the hospital now so either everyone get on or everyone get off; your friends need to be treated

David
Sebastian just come with me to the hospital

Policeman
Lady and Gents we'll be coming to the hospital to question you all shortly

Ritchie and Nadine get in the van while Sebastian gets in the car with David. Meanwhile Cameron receives a knock on the door. He opens the door to see Kim, Evelyn and Michelle...

Kim
We need to go to the hospital

Across the road Jane and Natalie go into Natalie's car...

Jane
I'm scared

Natalie
You knew what you were getting into...

Jane
No, No I didnt. I don't know Sebastian was seeing Kim, I didn't know Julian would be in an accident, a robbery or any of this. This is a mess. I hope he's alright.

Natalie
He'll be fine, Julian's strong

Jane
yeah...why do I feel like I made a mistake?

Natalie
Maybe you did. I mean Sebastian loves you but how can you trust him if he's able to cheat on Kim?

Jane
Turn the car around....

Natalie
What?

Jane
I want my wedding rings They turn around and drive past Cameron's car

Evelyn
Where are they going?

Michelle
Who gives a f***?

Evelyn
Michelle language

Joshua
It's ok I've heard worse from my brother Cameron and Kim are whispering to each other in the front seats

Cameron
They got arrested

Kim
Shit! What does that mean?

Cameron
Well Im gathering they are gonna get done for it, we just have to pray they dont snitch on the three of us. You gonna be alright though? today must of felt like a kick in the teeth!

Kim
You dont know the half of it. I didnt even get to slap the bitch. But you just wait what I do to her and that prick when we get to the hospital

Cameron
Just make sure you stay calm. The three of us dont need too much attention right now.

Back to present..

Julian
Why so quiet now?

Jane
I'm thinking; the doctor says you need to rest

Julian
It's not easy to rest witnessing what's going on around me

Jane
You didnt see anything Jules you were unconscious

Julian
Then tell me everything, I know there's more...

Just over an hour earlier...Julian and Gerald are pushed through the hospital by medics and doctors. Nadine, Ritchie, Sebastian and David are advised to stay in reception until further notice. There is major tension as they wait. Ritchie clicks his knuckles while Sebastian stares at him.

Sebastian
You have a problem Ritchie?

Ritchie
I dont think me having a problem has ever been in doubt, what you wanna ask me is "What is your problem Ritchie?" so ask again....

Sebastian
So Im guessing Nadine told you

Nadine
Told him what? David was actually the one to find out, I just confirmed it

David
It made sense in the end Seb, but this should be the least of our worries, you have two friends who are in vital conditions, sort out your beef later

Sebastian
You're right David but if I've learnt anything today its that things shouldnt be left unsaid til the last minute or you get bad results

Ritchie
No sleeping with someone you''re not supposed to leads to bad results. e.g a bloody nose

Sebastian
Dont be proud of your sucker punches Ritchie. It wont happen again. Ritchie squares up to Sebastian. Why dont you get over it? You were never gonna have her

David & Nadine
Huh?

Sebastian
She didnt ever want you, its just unfortunate she ended up sleeping with me

Ritchie
What the hell are you talking about? I didnt want Jane

Sebastian
Jane? Im talking about Nadine Nadine turns away

David
What the hell? Kim and Cameron walk in

Ritchie
You slept with Nadine too!!?!

Kim
Whaaaat?

Sebastian
Kim

Kim
Dont even call my name!! the receptionist is startled

Cameron
Kim, calm it down

Kim
No!! he slept with Jane AND my sister!! Evelyn, Michelle and Joshua walk in

Evelyn
You have got to be joking. Michelle storms towards Sebastian and slaps him hard across the face

Michelle
Bastard! Where's my brother and Gerald!?! Michelle walks over to the receptionist. The receptionist explains the situation until Michelle cant take no more. She storms off looking for one of their rooms. The receptionist follows after her.

Kim
Ok let me get this straight

Nadine
Kim wait

Kim
What is it with everyone interrupting each other when they wanna finish a sentence? Shut up and let me speak. Now laughs you points at Sebastian lied to me, stole from me and cheated on me with the wife of your friend laughs And then! to top it off you sleep with my sister Correct?

Sebastian
You dont need to do this

Kim
Correct!?

Sebastian
...yeah

Kim
So we were in a 9 month relationship and you were with Jane for 6 months? Ok Ok, so how long have you been seeing my sister?

Sebastian
I was never seeing your sister

Kim
Oh right. That makes it better, you just sleep with her

Nadine
It was one time and I regret it

Kim
When?.......WHEN!!?

Nadine
Today

Ritchie
What!?!

David
What!?!

Evelyn
Oh My god

Kim
Today?

Sebastian
It was an accident, I wasnt in the right frame of mind

Kim
Spare me please Seb, it's pathetic, just..just shut up. You're a cunt and you Nadine, much like Jane you are a slut

Nadine
Dont call me a slut

Kim
or what Nadine?

Sebastian
Thats enough. You're making a scene

Nurse
Excuse me if you guys continue we're going to have to ask you to leave Jane and Natalie walk in

Sebastian
Jane

Jane
Where's my husband? she looks over at everyone ...where is he!?! the nurse goes over to reception to call security

Nadine
Dont play the victim Kim, because it was you who nearly got Julian killed

Jane
What did you just say?

Cameron
Nadine shut up. To Jane she doesnt know what she's talking about

Nadine
Cameron give it up. Kim called Cameron's friends to kidnap Sebastian and rough him up but it was a case of mistaken identity and they got Julian

Jane
How do you know this?

David, Ritchie, Evelyn & Natalie
Yeah!!

Nadine
Because I know them too

Ritchie
You knew and you watched them just take him?

Jane pounces on Nadine and slaps her. Kim slaps Jane and Jane grabs a piece of Kim's hair and rams her knee into her stomach. Natalie gets involved and once again there's a melee in the middle of the hospital. David, Sebastian, Ritchie and Cameron break it up.

Jane
My husband could have been killed!!

Kim
Dont act like you care, you've been cheating for 6 months!!

Sebastian
You tried to kill me Kim?

Cameron
No she wanted you roughed up a bit, well deserved I say

Kim
No I wanted you shot in the end, I just knew my intuitions were right she spits out some blood

Sebastian
You are sick!

Jane
When I get my hands on you, you are dead! both of you!!

David
Cameron what kind of friends do you have? You let this happen to your own neighbours?

Cameron
I never knew

David
I cant believe Im hearing this

Nurse
Right thats it, all of you have to leave. Security come walking in, Kim smirks

Sebastian
Im gonna have you arrested, you're a mess security attempt to escort everyone

Jane
Let go of me she shrugs off Cameron and pushes security Where is my husband!?!

Security
Miss would you please follow me to the exit?

Jane
piss off! Another melee erupts involving the group and security, slapping, kicking, pushing and shoving commence. The nurses call the police as doctors come through to try and help. Kim reaches into her purse and pulls out a gun

Kim
I'm not one for games, I am so not one for games!! she points her gun at everyone, they move back. The option is endless, I can kill each and everyone of you for different reasons. From the cheating scum to the slut and her best friend to my so called sister she cries. Sebastian, answer me this, truthfully, do you love me? silence well?

Security man
Say yes fool!!

Sebastian
Yes

Joshua
He's lying!!

David
Joshua step back

Kim
Let him speak! go on!

Joshua
I saw him go into Jane's house today and they were kissing like they were together. The same thing happened with my mum and now she's gone, thats not love Sebastian's heart beats fast

Kim
This just keeps getting better and better, you just cant stop lying can you Sebastian? Tell me who you love and mean it and I'll put the gun down Jane, Natalie and Evelyn begin to cry.

Security Man
Dont fall for it Kim shoots him in the leg, everyone jumps in shock! Sirens are heard in the background

Kim
Shut up! Tell me!

Sebastian
....I love Jane alright.

Everyone flinches expecting the worse only for Kim to break down and cry. Ritchie walks away looking for Gerald or Julian's room, he shakes his head. At this point police swarm in warranting the arrest of Kim and Cameron. Everyone's at a standstill, Kim gives herself up and they are handcuffed and taken away; Evelyn and David plead with the police to no avail and the tears of Joshua and Nadine. The group follow them out the hospital while Jane cries in Natalie's arms. Security allow the two women and Sebastian to stay while police question the others. The doctor treating Gerald and Julian approaches them.

Doctor
Good news is that Gerald is stable, I believe your sister in law is with him. Julian is still in critical condition but for now he is doing alright. He needs rest.

Jane
I need to see him, I want to see him

Doctor
very well

Jane walks off with the doctor. Natalie and Sebastian sit in the waiting room opposite each other. No words spoken. The police come into question them.

Back to present...

Jane
And uh, thats what happened up until now...

Julian
Eastenders havent got nothing on this. I dont know who to hate more; Sebastian, Kim, Nadine, Evelyn, Cameron, Natalie...or you. Jane drops her head, Ritchie walks past the door and seeS Jane talking to Julian, he decides to leave them and goes to where Gerald is resting Do you love him?

Jane
No

Julian
Let me rephrase my question holds his side once more before you found out he had someone else did you love him?.........yeah

Jane
It was a sign to let me know what I was giving up

Julian
But you wouldnt of thought the same thing if it didnt happen

Jane
But it did

Julian
But what if it didnt?

Jane
But it did! Julian please. I do love you. Thats what these rings signify she pulls out their wedding rings from her pokcet Remember these?

Julian
Yeah I remember, I paid for 'em

Jane
We've said or done things we didnt mean and I want to start over

Julian
Its not as simple as that. he speaks slower to ease the pain You were.....willing to......willing to...holds his side break a marriage and a family...for a wild affair....for your own personal gain.....It's something that I cant forgive....or forget overnight

Jane
I understand that, but I need you, and I miss you, I miss us, the way we were

Julian
Yeah right, kinda like that text you sent, I gathered it wasnt for me in the end Jane puts her ring on her finger

Jane
Take this ring tries to put the ring in his hand

Julian
I dont want to

Jane (desperately)
please?

Julian
I cant

Jane
Julian just take the ring she cries harder and Julian takes the ring, his heart feeling weaker Thank you. Do you need the doctor?

Julian
Nope, everything is eaxctly how it's supposed to be. For the first time in this "relationship" Jane sinks in her chair I've been humbled....maybe it took you to cheat...for me to understand....I've learnt my lesson

Jane
Dont say that, I was a fool and I dont wanna ever lose you. The most important thing is that we stay together for the sake of us and our children Julian squints his eyes, he's silent for a moment and looks around the room, then speaks...

Julian
Could you go and get me the doctor please?

Jane
Push that button

Julian
It doesnt work, I tried a second ago. Ask specifically for Dr Kcabyap

Jane
strange name she gets up

Julian (mumbles so she cant hear)
You should hear it spelt backwards

Jane walks towards the door, Julian begins pulling vital tubes out of his body, his heart beat fading faster, Jane sees what he's doing in the reflection and turns around. Julian pulls out tube after tube and grimaces in pain. Before she can get to him his heart rate is too low, his head falls back and his arms swings down, his wedding ring falling to the ground. Jane presses the button to call doctors in. They come rushing in and try to bring Julian back to life. Gerald, Michelle and Ritchie come running in. Screams and loud cries fill the room as doctor's continue in an effort to bring him back. Natalie and Sebastian rush in, Jane is sitting in a chair rocking back and forth. Julian's eyes remain closed.

Too Little, Too Late.....

NEW SCRIPT TO COME IN MAY......

Script Q&Answers Part 2

2009-03-08T17:47:00.004Z

11. Will you write any other scripts for the blog?

Broadband: Yeah most definitely, I had plans to do so from January but decided to wait until I finished this one. It'll be different but with the same entertainment, I'll probably start it in May.
12. The dialogue is very true to life, do you take mental notes of dialogue between your friends to help fuel the character interaction

Broadband: I do take notes but on dialogue in general, I think sometimes writers are so focused on their work being fictional that they tend not to use the "little" things that make up conversation. Its not always about amazing one-liners and drama-ridden conversations that make it enjoyable. It's also the general banter between friends and the "uhm" and "erm" and "I see" and any other short pieces of dialogue. They are important parts of conversations because they give you a level of understanding of how a character works and it is definitely something a reader/viewer can relate to.

13. Which character do you relate to the most? which is your favourite and why?

Broadband: Maybe Julian due to his strong will and sarcasm but he still has alot to learn, that could sum up one side of me. I think he's my favourite character because his conversations with various characters aren't one dimensional, he clashes with Gerald and Ritchie which in turn creates entertaining dialogue.

14. If you did develop the script into a movie/tv show, who would you like to play the characters?

Broadband: If it becomes a youtube series i'd get friends (who can act) and actors to do the parts. I'll leave it up to the readers to decide what they think everyone should look like. Im guessing from comments that so far Sebastian is the easiest one to describe.

15. If it were a movie or TV show what would you call it?

Broadband: It used to be called MEN ON THE ROAD but because I was writing from pure energy it took different directions so I'd have to change the name. Each part has it's own message or mini-episode so it would be difficult to name it. Hmm...that's a tough one, I'll get back to you on that. In fact what do you guys think? (responsibility officially diverted)

16. How old are the characters?

Broadband: Josh (8) Nadine and Cameron (21) are the youngest while David (40) is the oldest. The rest of the characters range between mid (Jane, Kim, Natalie Sebastian, Gerald) and late (Julian, Michelle, Ritchie, Evelyn) 20s.

17. How do you focus when writing a script, do you need silence, music, female distraction? what allows you to get into the zone?

Broadband: Highlarious! Unless I know exactly what Im doing I usually start off writing in silence (warranted the TV is on in the background and everyone is hitting me up on MSN), when Im pretty much in the zone I slip on some music. Food gives me a lot of energy to write too (just thought I'd add that in there. But generally if I have a good idea I can write with or without anything.

18. Tell me more about Sebastian's character, does he love any of these woman he's manipulating?

Broadband: Sebastian's character literally came out of nowhere (like most of these characters) I just started writing his character into the script and it all began to click and make sense. As much as there is a huge amount of dissappointing human beings in the world (adeptly named wasteman and/or clowns) everyone has some sense of "good" in them; that being said even though he did what he did to his close friend and his girlfriend he did do it out of love. There's no excuse really but I can say does he actually love Jane. Love will make you do crazy things depending on your character.

19. At the beginning you briefly accounted for the reasons Julian and Jane were having troubles. Early commitment...fire burnt out, poor stamina in love making lol At the moment I cant point the blame to either party because I do not know when the affair between Jane and Seb started. How long had Jane been cheating for?

Broadband: lol Jane has been cheating for 6 months which is 3 months after Sebastian started his relationship with Kim. Natalie picked up on it earlier when she had to pretend to be the one who was seeing Sebastian but it wasnt made obvious. This question will be answered in more detail in Part 25.

20. If you were to role out the credits for this script ,who would be the main characters? In my opinion they are Julian, Sebastian and possibly.....

Broadband: Good question. Yeah Julian and Sebastian would be the first names when the credits roll along with Jane. Jane has probably spoken a little less as the script went on but that's obviously to try and keep as far away from exposing the truth as possible; but all roads in the script leads to Jane, Julian and Sebastian's saga.

21. Finally is Kim a psycho b****? How far was she expecting them man to go (with Sebastian)?

Broadband: Hahaha! I'm glad you picked up on that. I think she wanted them to scare him a little, where the shooting motive came from you'll probably find out in Part 25. She is a little crazy for going to those lengths in the first place but again like I said, it's funny what people will do for "love". Lol @ Psycho Bitch!

Thanks for the questions!!

Good News: Part 25 will be looooong!! (hopefully all gaps and unanswered questions will be resolved)

Bad News: I will start it tonight but it will be completed tomorrow. I have to attend a Pbleepd meeting....sorry!!! So expect Part 25 to be on the screen tomorrow.

Be Easy!

Script Q&Answers Part 1

2009-03-08T15:56:00.006Z

I know I know, this was supposed to be posted up yesterday but I didnt actually get to touch my computer yesterday because I was out (no excuses...but you know). thanks to Short'n'Sweet, Becks, Muffin, Anonymous, Alex, Leah Scott, Bethany Joye' and the lazy ones who asked me questions on MSN. Right lets go....

1. Where do you get inspiration from, for the characters? From people you actually know, TV or totally made up?

Broadband: Good question, I'd like to say that these characters were totally made up (and they were) but I guess when you're writing scripts you always have some sort of inspiration from something or someone you've seen before and it's kinda rested in your subconscious. Im still tryna figure out where mine came from; other than that I just made up these characters as I went along.

2. When did you start writing scripts and have you written any personal to your life?

Broadband: I wrote scripts when I did Drama for my A Levels but started taking it seriously at the end of 2006 when I thought of a good idea for a TV show (still under works) since then I've written a few short films and have another project Im gonna work on later this year. No personal account scripts just yet but I think that may come with the project I do later this year.

3. Is Sebastian married to Kim or is that just his girlfriend?

Broadband: lol Becks you havent been reading properly have you? Nah Kim is just his girlfriend, double adultery would have been treacherous lol

4. Did Cameron and Nadine have a thing in the past?

Broadband: I wouldnt say a thing, they've known each other for a little while but nothing progressed in terms of a relationship but I would say that Cameron likes her. That could've been something I could of made more obvious in the script but Im sure there was already enough mini-storylines going on.

5. Are the characters based on people you know?

Broadband: No, however a lot of the characters are named after friends and people I know. E.g Julian is my brother's name, Gerald, Cameron, Natalie, Michelle, Evelyn & Kim are named after friends. Just to set the record straight before I get hounded by them, these characters are fictional and are nothing like my friends in real life....haha

6. The script is great so I would like to see it filmed. Have you thoguht about having it filmed and what format would you do it in? Would you do it as a one off feature length drama or would you do it as a series and divide it into episodes?

Broadband: Good question, I've been asked this one alot. I'd definitely like to film this mainly because of the feedback I've got and the fact that as readers you guys can already imagine the characters. I'm contemplating using an independent film company to help me film it and post it as a youtube series. I think it would be better off to film it as a series divided into mini-episodes as the "twists and turns" are a big element of the script and would keep viewers coming back. One Part 25 is posted up I'll start working on that.

7. I see the script as a drama with a comedic edge....what genre do you think this fits into and what would you say is your niche drama? If you didnt try your niche genre what other genres would you like to try your hand at?

Broadband: 7 good questions in a row lol. This script definitely fits into the comedy drama genre; I think depending on what message a writer is trying to bring across there has to be a balance. I can write one of either (comedy or drama) but I think it's more effective to combine the both so as a reader/viewer you have a rollercoaster of emotion; one moment you're laughing, the next minute you're shocked, angry or crying etc. It's kind of like a trick writer's do to stray the reader/viewer from knowing what happens next. Comedy Drama is definitely my niche genre but I have and will delve into everything from romance to action (not superhero type) especially with the project Im doing later this year, I think TV will be in for a treat.

8. Is there a piece of yourself in any of the characters, if so which ones?

Broadband: No comment lol..... I see myself in alot of the characters but I think they've been magnified so much as the script went along that I can only base myself on their characteristics rather than their actions. I have Julian's stubborness but not his naivety, Im very observant like Michelle but not nosey, I have Ritchie's confidence but not his arrogance etc

9. Is Sebastian a womaniser or does he have true feelings for any of the women, Jane for example?

Broadband: It's hard not to class Sebastian as a womaniser but he does indeed have feelings for Jane. Not many womanisers would ask a woman to divorce their husband even when they are still "getting theirs". Plus the text saga could have answered more questions...if only Michelle didnt interfere sigh lol

10. How difficult was it to write the script as you went along? Which part was the easiest/hardest to write?

Broadband: Nice question. Surprisingly it wasn't as difficult as expected, mainly because I was able to play around with the story with no direct knowledge of where or how it will end. Usually that could be a disastrous formula but fortunately I had enough creativity and focus to keep it from turning stupid. The hardest parts to write were 20-24 as I had to do five in a row within a day, they had to involve enough drama and comedy to keep the reader entertainted as well as hone in on the climax. It was still pretty easy to write but definitely had a little more thought involved.

Q&A PART 2 Next...

A Dependent Ghanaian celebrates Ghana Independence

2009-03-06T10:46:00.004Z

52 years on and we all still celebrate like we won the lottery, it's a proud day. Whereas I wont be raving it up with friends and family this year I will be depending on my fellow Ghanaians to keep it cool. Too often I've heard nonsense about gunshots and beef at ghanaian independence raves (ahem Stratford); I dont condone it any sense of the word but it especially makes no sense to me for people to be involved in it on an occassion when we are celebrating history, present and future. Just chill, eat some fufu and light soup.....maybe ease it down with some water or Supermalt (that s*** is nasty). Its easily forgotten what Ghanaian independence is all about because the first thing we think about is "What rave are you going to?"....and I've done that many a year. Nonetheless I hope everybody is "reppin'" their country today, I know I am. I have cloth on today in the office.....no seriously I do...

Shout out to my Ghanaian sisters Shanti & Short'n'Sweet.

"To be truly and really independent is to support ourselves by our own extertions"

Friday Means Throwback!

2009-03-06T10:27:00.004Z

Listening to my ipod yesterday on shuffle cruising and this tune crept up. Again it's not pre-2000 but the song is just dope. There seems to be something about when Pharell and Jay-Z collaborate on a track, they just do no wrong. The Neptunes have a unique beat pattern that often magnifies in greatness when they produce a track for Jay-Z to spit on. This is easily one of their best (Change Clothes is probably the only track I could think of where I wasn't feeling it first time round). Lets hope Jay can pull out another Neptunes banger when his Blueprint 3 album drops later this year. So Today's Throwback is.......

Jay-Z Feat. Pharell - Excuse Me Miss

"Rap is a gimmick, but Hip-Hop is a culture"

An Ode To Sarcasm

2009-03-05T13:58:00.006Z

"Sometimes I need what only you can provide, your absence"

It's what keeps me going everyday, it's what keeps me sane and it's certainly what keeps me laughing. Everybody raise your drinks to the delight that is sarcasm. I dont portray it that much during my blogs because I'm usually in some kinda serious mode but those who speak to me know that sarcasm is my oxygen. Its well known to be the ice-breaker in conversation and if I dont have at least 5 major outbursts of it during the day then my world is lost.

"I believe in luck: how else can you explain the success of those you don't like?"

Regardless of what's in the video above sarcasm is not something you can learn or teach, it's simply in your brains and veins. Some pick it up as soon as they're born (not true) and others pick it up at a later date after it is triggered by the stupidity or clumsiness of someone around them. If you don't have it, dont try and become sarcastic or you'll misuse it and end up alone, hurt or broke. Its only for the chosen few.

Try not to judge sarcasm by the proposed Oxford dictionary or Wikipedia definitions or you'll be under the impression that I do it to hurt people. Instead think of it as a cheeky form of address and habit that I wouldnt give up for the world. Its a form of endearment (no it aint) that I use on all. I dont do it for any reason but simply because I can. A big shout out to Louise who is the UK queen of sarcasm.

"Sarcasm is intellect on the offensive"

Script Q&A

2009-03-04T16:55:00.003Z

So 24 Parts done and 1 to go and before I "air" the finale on sunday I thought i'd create a platform for you to ask questions regarding the script, story, my thought process in regards to writing it etc etc. I'll post up the answers to your questions a day before the final part (so this Saturday). Yeah...so shoot!

"A writer lives, at least, in a state of astonishment. Beneath any feeling he has of the good or evil of the world lies a deeper one of wonder at it all. To transmit that feeling, he writes"

Mish-Mash #4

2009-03-02T17:38:00.007Z

2009 is flying by fast, coming up to one quarter during the year and I've done alot yet it feels I aint done enough. Im not gonna say Life is short (because there's nothing longer) but if you have plans, make it happen because time waits for no-one.

Been bumping Drake's mixtape for two weeks now and Im convinced he should of made this an official album. The dude is mad talented and has the double threat of being as good a singer as he is a rapper. Didnt know too much about him apart from a track I downloaded in 2007 with him collaborating with Little Brother and Dwele (Listen here) but after hearing this along with his two previous mixtapes the "So Far Gone" statement is justified. If you havent heard it by now, please do. Drake - So Far Gone.

The Foxxhole & Speedy's Comedy Corner are easily the best radio shows out right now. Jamie Foxx, Claudia Jordan, Johnny Mack, Speedy, Corey Holcomb and many more are split between two radio shows to give you jokes, guests, trivia and more in a 2-hour and 1-hour set respectively. If it wasnt for youtube I would be lost tryna figure out how to listen to it every week, too funny. The shows are on Wednesdays and Fridays and get posted up on youtube a few hours later. Here's a link to their shows from last week - Foxxhole : Speedy

Shanti made a good comment on her blog about celeb couples in the limelight so instead of dwelling on the recent rumour mill regarding their reconcilliation maybe it's best for people to wait until Chris Brown and Rihanna actually speak themselves.

I wrote an article last summer about how R'n'B is dead; I still stand by that statement but would like to see the likes of Anthony Hamilton and Jazmine Sullivan get more respect/limelight. I guess Anthony's more for the older heads while Jazmine's grammy snub shouldnt have been a surprise since R'n'B isnt considered anything without a club track. And nearly 3 years on Im still wondering why B.Cox and Trey didnt finish the track in the vid below.

Networking Site Update

Gonna actually be a man of my word and update my Myspace for promotion purposes. So check my myspace this sunday
When Im bothered to twit, add me on Twitter
Still not back on facebook, maybe in a couple months......maybe never

Music on my rotation (amongst others)

Charles Hamilton - Lip Service
Drake Feat Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
Lil Wayne Feat Drake, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda & Mack Maine - Every Girl
Joe Buddens - Exxxes
Marsha Ambrosius - Start....Finish
Scorcher - I Know
T-Pain & Kanye West - Flight School
Usher - Love Looks Good
Bishop Lamont - Bitches On My D***
T.I. - Coming Out
Charles Hamilton - NewGirlfriendMusic
Hardpalm Dun Mixtape

Aight Im done gonna catch a sitcom and chill for abit til 24 comes on. Be Easy.

Broadband

Quote of the Month

2009-03-02T11:26:00.004Z

I think above all themes surrounding last month the most potent thought that came to my head from observation was people's attitudes. As usual I had mixed feelings about people's attitude towards themselves, their experiences and each other. Why some of us feel the need to be negative about certain subjects or people but be positive about insignificant idealisms baffles me. However as individuals we have the right to have our own perspectives and opinions so I'll leave it to the individual to learn and nurture their thoughts. Yeah so quote of the month...

"Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, gift or skill. It will make ore break a company...a church....a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day....I believe life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you....we are in charge of our attitudes" - Charles Swindoll

"Every man is a quotation from all his ancestors"

Don't Be A Statistic (Thought Of The Day)

2009-02-27T11:28:00.007Z

The world is a plethora of conflicting thoughts and theories but what remains constant is facts and figures. Its a fact that we will die and we are constantly haunted by those factual figures...taxes. On the other hand it's an unsanctioned fact that we must figure out how to figure ourselves as figures in this over-crowded world...make sense? What I'm tryna say in small words is Don't Be A Statistic.

It's the afternoon and you havent left the sofa or bed, instead you're watching re-runs of sitcoms and daytime talk shows knowing fully well that the dude aint the father. Its a break from the world, true, except that you've had this break for too long, every day! You sit and eat all day with no care in the world, no job, no hope, no life, nothing. Don't Be A Statistic!

You see her, she sees you, wait for the eye contact then study it for that split second before you make your move; remember girls get approached all the time by all types so don't automatically assume she's gonna approve of you just because you're wearing a top a size smaller to magnify the arms and you starched your jeans or you're wearing fresh footwear. You gotta be unique with it or you'll receive "The gulp". Don't Be A Statistic!

There's a pointless war going on between areas or "ends". You're stuck in a world where postcodes determine your survival. Just to gain approval, status and money you choose gangs, guns and knives not realising that this postcode you're fighting for belongs to your bloody borough and the government are laughing at you. You're ready to throw it all away for a letter and a number and either end up in jail or dead. Don't Be A Statistic!

You're horny, waaay to horny, you and your partner just get down to it with no protection, you somehow "forget" the morning after pill or fail to realise that 99% means just that....99%. You're now pregnant and "spoilt for choice", from when you think you have to make a decision then you have a problem. Lose A life or Lose A Life? Sad story. Don't Be A Statistic!

We are all encouraged to go for our dreams and never give up but at the same time we must make sense of reality and realise that not everyone can be an MC or a Model. You're beautiful, photogenic, sexy and watch ANTM that doesnt mean you're a model, have options. You can rhyme, turn the definiton of a word into an aggressive noun and cover microphones with saliva, yes you're an MC but so is everybody else, persue your dream but have something to fall back on. Don't Be A Statistic!

You are the father, handle it, deal with it. You wanted that 30 minutes (or considerably less) of pleasure knowing the consequences. Embrace your child and teach them everything you know and everything you didnt know. Be proud of what you produced and dont neglect the core of what you created. Take responsibility. Don't Be A Statistic!

Pick the right one dont pick the right "sum"! Just because the dude has money dont mean he's the best candidate, doesnt mean he isn't either but base your reasons on more than just figures, look for the facts too. Weigh up all the elements or you'll be digging for gold and end up breathing nicely from all the air (oxygen) he's giving you. Money makes the world go round but True Love makes it stand still. Don't Be A Statistic!

The world is your oyster and you can use it however you wish but take time to realise what's right and what's wrong and then use it to help yourself and others. Above all Don't Be A Damn Statistic!

"There are times when someone should be content with what they have but never with what they are"

Friday Means Throwback!

2009-02-27T10:50:00.005Z

Every decade you'll hear the same words from a different generation "they just dont make music like that no more". The music you grow up listening to cannot be compared to the music you listen to now because there's no nostalgia to modern music, Im starting to realise that times must move on but damn!! The 90's was just too big of a decade when it comes to music; elders and youngers can say what they want but that decade right there is untouchable, it started soul, new jack swing, neo-soul, new age conscious hip-hop the whole nine yards!! This track was part of my 90's compilation mixed CD that I made a few years back and I still bump it to this day. A Tribe Called Quest are Hip-Hop Legends and when you blend their flow with the soft but powerful voice of Faith Evans you get that this track below. Sigh....they just dont make music like that no more.

A Tribe Called Quest Feat. Faith Evans - Stressed Out

"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent"

Music Video Premier: Jamie Foxx - Blame It On The Alcohol

2009-02-26T11:32:00.006Z

Finally after a few months of me hyping this song, the video is finally out. Jamie pretty much put everyone he could find in the damn video from the oscar winners, to the entertainment moguls to that random dude that hangs around the set looking for his big break. Lets just hope this dont get overplayed causing me to hate it, who am I kidding thats exactly whats gonna happen but who cares? The song is fire!!!!

North London Stand Up!

2009-02-25T20:41:00.004Z

There's always a period in modern music where the geographical aspect plays a major part in a genre. If we look a few years back Hip-Hop was dominated by the influence of New York rappers and lifestyle in the states (LL, Jay-Z, Big L, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Wu-Tang etc) while R'n'B had Atlanta crooners and songstresses lighting up the charts. In the UK, South and East London bred the more popular faces of UK Garage and later on Grime (Heartless Crew, So Solid, Wiley, Kano, Lethal B etc). Now we fast forward to the latter stages of the "noughties" decade and the southern influence is more than apparent in Hip-Hop stateside but UK Hip-Hop and Grime is more spread out. However it seems from recent exposure that North London is breeding a new force of talent AND artistry.

Now Im not gonna pretend that Im the biggest fan of Grime/UK Hip-Hop but I appreciate talent when I see it and over the past year or so I've seen alot of progress in both genres especially from the North side of London. In my opinion North has the best UK rapper in Sway, fair do's he hasn't reached his peak just yet but thats even more testiment to his talent and he has a flow not emulated anywhere in the UK. There's been a lot of talk about him retiring early but fingers crossed Akon can make a bigger star out of him because the potential is there.

Chipmunk is doing alot in the scene right now and after winning best newcomer at the Mobos Im hoping he can push on; Im biased when it comes to him mainly because he went to the school of my sixth-form and is part of my cousin's music label but at 18 he's definitely gonna be on top when he reaches his lyrical peak. Wretch 32 is another beast and deserves big props. Lyrically he's nearly untouchable in London and you can see his influences have given his delivery a much needed boost. His last mixtape was dope, get to know.

Scorcher, Northstar, G, Marvell, Ram and a host of others along with the R'n'B influences of the likes of Lemar, Ny and Keisha White are beginning to push North London to the forefront of the underground/mainstream music scene. Now I know other Londoners will have something to say about it (especially East) but Im gonna go ahead and be biased/controversial and say North London may not have the most amount of musically talented artists in the capital but they have the best.....Hmm then again East are doing alot too. Ok I'll get back to you on that statement.

"Magnified. Undeniable. Sustained. Intense. Contagious.....thats MUSIC"

Scriptwriter Chronicles: MEN ON THE ROAD (Part 23)

2009-02-22T20:34:00.031Z

Part 23 - Big Talk

Cameron, Joshua and Evelyn are eating dinner in David's kitchen. Evelyn and Josh are enjoying while Cameron's thoughts seem occupied...

Joshua
This is nice

Evelyn
Im glad you're enjoying it Josh, what about you Cameron?

Cameron
Yeah its cool thanks

Evelyn
Whats wrong?

Cameron
Nothing, nothing

Evelyn
Ok sorry Evelyn gets up to make another drink

Cameron
Nah its just I feel bad for my dad...that he was involved in that nonsense

Joshua
Well It was your fault!

Cameron
What? whispers you heard? Josh nods dont say anything, I mean it Evelyn sits back at the table

Evelyn
Aww dont say that Joshua. Cameron couldnt have prevented it even if he wanted to be at the tournament with his father. Josh shakes his head I know this is a little weird to you boys but I like your father and I hope to see alot more of him silence Uhm so, how did he split up with your mother?

Cameron
You're kinda nosy aint ya?

Evelyn
Sorry

Joshua
She ran off with another man, thats what dad said

Cameron
Josh!

Joshua
What!?! I can say it, I dont like secrets Cameron squints his eye

Evelyn
Wow Im so sorry

Joshua
Its ok. Maybe you might be what we need

Evelyn
Aww

Cameron
Oh God

Joshua
We havent seen her for 3 years, and I hate her for leaving us the room is silent as they continue eating until Evelyn stops

Evelyn
Yep I'm gonna tell them; Johsua you've inspired me today, you really have

Cameron
Tell who what?

Evelyn
There's been an act of adultery across the road and everyone needs to know for the sake of my sanity

Across the road, Jane and Natalie are situated upstairs..

Jane
This is a nuthouse, I dont know what I've gotten myself into

Natalie
I gets worse Jane and we need to think of something quick

Jane
Youre scaring me, what is it?

Natalie
Kim's boyfriend is Sebastian

Jane
What!?!

Natalie
Yes Jane begins to cry Wait Wait Wait! She just told me his name, there isnt a guarantee that it's him

Jane
Oh come on Natalie, how many Sebastians are there out there?

Natalie
There's the crab from the little mermaid and...Jane looks at her No?

Jane
No Natalie. Oh My God and they're all coming here!?! I've gotta call Julian, I've gotta call Sebastian. s*** sh** shi*!!!

Natalie
Get a hold of yourself, all is not lost. First off we need to find out if its the same Sebastian then we can act on it. Just remember my ass is on the line also

Jane
Yeah you're right, Sebastian loves me, it couldnt be the same one

Natalie
right

Jane
What about Evelyn

Natalie
What about her?

Jane
Dont pretend you didnt think she was defending me earlier, as if she knows

Natalie
Jane, Evelyn is as drunk as Michelle, do you think she'd really defend what you've been up to?

Meanwhile downstairs.....

Michelle
You alright dear?

Kim
Not at all, my boyfriend text me saying he wanted to talk, it just threw me off for a moment, I was gonna make a call but..

Michelle
Ah yes your boyfriend, tell me about him

Kim
Ah, nah I'd rather not

Michelle
It's Sebastian right?

Kim
You know him?

Michelle
You could say that

Kim
This is bugging me. We've been together nearly a year and not once has he mentioned you guys or any of your boyfriends stroke husbands

Michelle
How do you know he knows all of us?

Kim
Uhm... Jane and Nat come walking down the stairs

Michelle
Hi girls

Natalie
Hey

Michelle
Kim was just telling me about her boyfriend, you'll never guess his name

Natalie
Exactly so..

Michelle
It's Sebastian Jane drops her glass of wine

Jane
Excuse me

Kim
So you know him Natalie?

Natalie
Well I, Well I...kinda

Jane
Michelle can I talk with you for a moment please? Michelle and Jane step into the kitchen What are you doing?

Michelle
Watching Natalie squirm, its fun

Jane
Are you crazy? thats supposed to be your friend, you think she knew Sebastian was seeing someone?

Michelle
Hm, thats funny

Jane
What?

Michelle
You dont seem too surprised by it. Does Evelyn have a point about disloyalty? Was she refering to you and Natalie? I always wondered what that whole French conversation was really about..

PART 24 (The penultimate part) Next....

Scriptwriter Chronicles: MEN ON THE ROAD (Part 22)

2009-02-22T20:34:00.030Z

Part 22 - There's A Message In Every Message

Julian and Gerald are in the car discussing Julian's relationship, Sebastian looks on uncomfortably.

Julian
I was an idiot for taking the ring off in the first place

Gerald
I agree

Julian
It was only out of frustration, I love that woman

Gerald
I agree

Julian
When I get home I'm gonna make things right so you two will have to bare with me because I have to sort out things before I drop you two

Gerald
I agr... Julain interrupts

Julian
Gerald either step up your vocab or shut up Sebastian twiddles his thumbs, knowing he's in a very tight but explosive situation; he sends a text "We need to talk" to Jane, Kim and Nadine.

In David's car, Nadine receives the text but Ritchie intercepts and reads it

Ritchie
Wow, doesnt look good for Cameron does it?

Nadine
Give me the phone!! she takes the phone What do you mean by that?

Ritchie
What does he mean by that? points at phone

Nadine
Its a text! You send and receive messages, it's called technology you twat, it means what it says.

Ritchie
Why so aggressive? You're acting like I caught you out or something

David
I dont know what's going on here but calm down you two, peaceful journey home please

Nadine
Caught me out in what sense Ritchie?

Ritchie
Do I have to spell it out?

Nadine
No you dont. Sebastian sent me a text so what? 1. Its none of your business 2. Last time I checked it was my business 3. I'd appreciate if you stayed out of my business

David
Ok Nadine breathe

Nadine
What's wrong Ritchie? You jealous? upset that I havent given you any attention all day but one text alert and my focus turns to Seb? Get over yourself, you're pathetic. Ritchie stays quiet

David
Wow

Back in Julian's car, Gerald is looking at the text Jane sent to Julian earlier

Gerald
Hmm, alot can be said from a text, then again alot cant be said. So many factors come into it like the tine of the text, the font, the size, the abbreviations, it's fascinating stuff really Julian just stares at him Erm you best keep your eyes on the road

Julian
Im still not sure why exactly I ask for your opinion anymore. I asked for an opinion not an analysis, moron.

Gerald
Oh well then yeah she definitely misses you and forgives you

Julian
It's just the "more" part at the end of the sentence Sebastian begins to register the text in his head and realises the message may have been for him, he stays quiet Is it sarcasm? Did she not finish the sentence?

Gerald
Dont read too much into it

Julian
I thought you said reading was good?

Gerald
Since when do you listen to anything I say? Sebastian receives a text from Nadine. It reads "there'll be plenty to 'talk' about when we get back, trust me" Just get home and sort it out. Julian's car goes over a hard surface and the car bumps causing Sebastain's phone to drop on the floor.

Julian
Sorry fellas, rocky road Gerald picks up the phone and catches a glimpse of the message and the sender as he give sit back to Sebastian

Sebastian
Thanks

Gerald
Is that right?

Sebastian
What?

Gerald
Just thinking out loud

Sebastian
about?

Gerald
Loyalty. Julian seems to be catching onto it, are you?

Sebastian
Im gettin asked alot of silly questions today

Gerald
Oh so you would prefer serious questions?

Sebastian
Haha no I would like logical questions

Gerald
Ok then, are you ready?

Sebastian
I'm playing Gerald, lets just relax

Julian
No this will actually entertain my journey, fire away Gerald
Sebastian looks at Julian in fear and then at Gerald who has a wry smile on his face...

PART 23 NEXT

Scriptwriter Chronicles: MEN ON THE ROAD (Part 24)

2009-02-22T20:34:00.029Z

Part 24 - Confessions

Cameron and Josh sit at the kitchen table talking quietly while Evelyn does the dishes...

Cameron
What exactly did you hear?

Josh
Everything and if my dad was hurt in any way I'll hate you

Cameron
He's not hurt, and keep your voice down

Josh
Why did you do that, I thought you stopped being bad

Cameron
I was helping a friend, you wouldnt understand little man

Evelyn
Right boys after these dishes I'll be back, i'll be going to Jane's to bury some demons

In Julian's car....

Gerald
Im jumping in head first, are you being loyal to Kim?

Sebastian
What kinda question is that?

Julian & Gerald
Answer it!

Sebastian
Alright! Yes, yes I am

At Jane's house..

Natalie
I know him through Gerald and Julian

Kim
Oh and has he ever metioned me to you?

Michelle
Nope

Jane
Michelle!?!

Natalie
Wait, is it even the same one? What does he look like?

Kim
"Tall" "dark" "handsome", medium build sometimes wears glasses, tattoo of daffy duck on his left arm

Michelle
Yep thats him

In David's Car...

Ritchie
Ok I've been silent for too long I dont appreciate the disrespect you've given me today

Nadine
Take it or leave it, thats just my reaction to people who are in my business

Ritchie
No it's your reaction when you have something to hide

Nadine
I dont have anything to hide

A few hundred metres in front....

Gerald
Bollocks, I have visual and digital proof that says you're lying

Sebastian
You can stick that proof up your ass mate, I'm telling you I've been faithful, however I am looking to break up with her

Julian
Why's that?

Gerald
Because he cheated on her

Sebastian & Julian
What!?!

Back at David's house...

Cameron
Oh No Cameron shakes his head as he comes off the phone

Joshua
What's wrong?

Cameron
My friends got arrested, shit!!

Across the road...

Kim
Well sorry to say but your beloved friend cheated on me and my sister is about to tell me who with, in fact I might call her now

Natalie
Nadine?

Kim
Yep she's in the car with your friend, I put her up to it Jane and Natalie look at each other

Michelle
Oh Oh

Across the road once more evelyn is about to leave david's when her phone rings

Evelyn
Hi David, yeah I just made then dinner. How long are you gonna be?....30 minutes? ok, I'm just going across to the girls....I said Im just goi...whats that noise in the back?

In David's Car....

Ritchie
Nadine I can sense it, you've been sleeping with Sebastian havent you

David
Please people Im on the phone

Nadine
No I didnt!!

David
I'll call you back Evelyn these two are acting a fool

In Julian's car...

Gerald
Im not one to lie for nothing so lets just bring things out in the open. I saw your text message and I saw what you did. I put two and two together. Sebastian's heart skips a beat

Sebastian
I've had enough of this

Julian
Seb take it like a man

Gerald
Exactly, I know, and Julian deserves to know, do you want me to spell it out? ok fine!...

Back in Jane's house....

Jane
You know what I'm a little ill, I think everyone should leave

Kim
I'm sorry but I'm not leaving til I get my answer from Nadine. Jane and Natalie look at each other again Why do you two keep looking at ecah other? I sthere something you aren't telling me?

Jane
No...course not, it's just time to leave

Kim
I can read your eyes Jane, you're lying to me!!

Just under half an hour down the motorway....

Ritchie
Yes you are. you're sleepign with Sebastian, it all makes perfect sense!

David
Sebastian? wow thats abit far-fetched then again I dont know you guys so

Nadine
Im not sleeping with Sebastian, someone else is

David
Thats where I've seen his face before, this morning at Julian's house, he's come to see Jane a couple times after Julian's gone to work in the mornign actually oh my god!! Sebastian's sleeping with Jane!

Nadine
Yep

Ritchie
What!!?

At Jane' house, Evelyn burst through...

Evelyn
I cant take it anymore, I've held it in since this morning but no more, Jane you and Julian should not be in a relationship that is based on adultery

Natalie
Evelyn dont

Evelyn
No Natalie shut up, you can still build with Sebastian but Jane cant...

Kim
Sebastian?

Michelle
Oh Oh

Kim
You're the one sleeping with him? Kim has venom in her eyes

Natalie
.....No

Jane
I am

In Julian's car Sebastian and Gerald speak at the same time with contrasting results

Gerald
Sebastian is sleeping with Nadine
Sebastian
Im sleeping with Jane

Gerald and Julian
WHAT!?!

Julian lets go of the wheel; as he looks back at Sebastian, the car swerves into a hard shoulder and flips over tumbling three times. It lays in the middle of the motorway.

TO BE CONTINUED....

Scriptwriter Chronicles: MEN ON THE ROAD (Part 21)

2009-02-22T20:33:00.011Z

Part 21 - Missing Pieces Pt 2

The four women refelct on the day's evets in Jane's living room with young Joshua while Kim and Cameron are in the kitchen...

Michelle
This is a sign you know

Jane
Really?

Michelle
Yes. Life is too short for arguments. For all you know, I mean I dont know the details but Julian could of been shot and killed and then what?

Jane
True, but he made his decision and when he put his ring on the table

Evelyn
True

Natalie
I agree, loyalty is a strong factor here

Michelle
Thats funny coming from you Nat

Natalie
What's that supposed to mean?

Michelle
It means nothing, I just like to point fingers every now and again

Evelyn
Michelle's clearly drunk but disloyalty is clearly showing its true colours here at the moment

Jane (stutters)
Im..uh...uhm, I'm baffled

Evelyn
Just take time to think whether you want Julian back in your life ok? Jane and Natalie look at each other totally confused

Michelle
You tryna say my brother's not good enough for her?

Evelyn
What I'm saying is...nevermind, Josh can you get your brother so we can eat dinner? Josh walks towards the kitchen

Michelle
No No Josh stops you aren't going now, explain this disloyalty you're refering to

Jane & Nat
No No No

Evelyn
Josh please go and get...

In David's Car....

Nadine
Cameron

David
Oh wow, small world. How do you know my son?

Nadine
just through a couple mutual friends, we did some erm, erm...

David
Some....?

Nadine
Things

Ritchie
Things?

David
Things?

Nadine
Yeah things like, business ventures Nadine relaxes

David
What kind of business ventures? Nadine unrelaxes

Nadine
You know, uhm... Ritchie intervenes to save Nadine's blushes

Ritchie
You know Uni graduates nowadays Dave they dont like to offload business plans just in case you steal them and run off

David
I'm his dad, I wouldn't run very far Nadine's phone rings, she answers it as David and Ritchie continue talking

Nadine
Hey Kim....I have to speak low 'cause Im in the car with........no.......there's 6 of us now........really?......What the hell are you doing there!?!........Oh My God!?!.....Natalie aswell?..........Whatever you do dont say anything to anyone there until I get back........just wait!.......Every woman in that house is coupled up with guys here except Natalie, I dont know who Evelyn is. Those guys messed up and got Julian..... Jane is his wife and you're in her house...Yes! I couldnt say anything, you've got me in a comprimising position you know. she pauses for a moment Kim you love me right?....and whatever I do you won't kill me right?...ok she pauses again I found out who Seb is cheating on you with Nadine looks up and sees Ricthie who is staring at her, she disconnects the line immediately

Ritchie
Interesting

Nadine
How much of that did you hear?

Ritchie
How much did you want me to hear?

Nadine
How about none

Ritchie
Sorry to dissappoint you then, we'll just say I heard enough to make me question you and my friend's loyalty

Nadine
I don't know what you're talking about David's phone rings, he answers

David
Hi son....yeah I'm fine, I was the hero...ish for once. Guess who I have in the car with me?.....Nadine! turns to Nadine It's Cameron Nadine fakes a smile yeah small world. He asked if your battery died Nadine shakes her head She said no.....ok i'll be home soon, take care of Evelyn....ok bye.

At Jane's house....

Cameron
Well her battery's on so if you wanna find out call her

Kim
good Joshua walks in

Joshua
Cameron, Evelyn says we should go and eat dinner

Cameron
Cool, I'll call the idiots to lay low, call me when you found out who she is

Kim
I will

Part 22 Next....

Scriptwriter Chronicles: MEN ON THE ROAD (Part 20)

2009-02-22T20:33:00.009Z

Part 20 - Missing Pieces Pt. 1

It's the early evening and the six travellers are on their way back home on the mororway, Gerald and Sebastian are in Julian's car while Ritchie and Nadine are comfortably seated in David's car a few yards behind. Julian's car is silent and full of conflicting thoughts from all of it's members, they drive opposite the same petrol station where there was an altercation earlier which prompts conversation.

Gerald
Jules what actually happened in the car? Julian takes a deep breath

Julian
I've gotta praise God for blessing me with the UK's dumbest criminals

Sebastian
What happened?

Julian
According to them it was a case of mistaken identity and they were after someone else. Someone who doesnt have a wife and kids..

Gerald
So these dudes were actually after someone?

Julian
It appears so

Sebastian
You reckon it could be any of us?

Gerald
Yeah because the rest of us dont have a wife or kids

Julian
Thanks Gerald I was bemused by that fact until you told me. Erm, I dunno, they seemed purposeful from the moment they were in the petrol station so there's every chance it could be one of us. Gerald and Sebastian look at each other

Gerald
But who?

Julian
There lies the question mate Sebastian thinks to himself What you think Seb? Sebastian's startled

Sebastian
Huh? erm...probably Ritchie, you know he's had some crazy girls in his bed before, they probably got an older brother to come and do some damage

Julian
True but that's just too easy, they're crazy but I know Ritchie would be able to trace steps

Sebastian
So what you tryna say?...it's one of us?

Julian
Honestly? I dunno, thinking about it's making my head hurt. The whole situation, this whole day has been..

At Jane's House....

Cameron
Crazy! Cameron and Kim hold their heads in shock in Jane's kicthen

Kim
Oh....My....God. I cant believe this

Cameron
I know. I f***** up, how did my dad get involved in this?

Kim
What I wanna know is how everybody here knows everyone else!!

Cameron
All I know is that the woman I came with (Evelyn) is trying to get with my dad and she's close friends with all the other girls here. Some Sex and The City type s***

Kim
Yeah but I heard her mention names, who's Gerald? who's Julian? You reckon one of those was the guy they got by mistake?

Cameron
Maybe, I, probably

Kim
Where are those guys now?
Cameron
Ah crap, they went to the tournament to get the "job" done, I gotta tell them to scrap it

Kim
This is messed up, I gotta call my sister

Cameron
What do you want to call..

Back in Julian's car...

Julian
Nadine

Sebastian
What about her? Gerald turns back at Sebastian with a grin

Gerald
Yeah what about her? Sebastian stares back baffled

Julian
Maybe Im reading too much into things

Gerald
It's good to read, it builds intellect and imagination

Julian
Imagine shutting up Gerald, how about that?

Gerald
There goes those quivering lips

Julian
Her personal statement or account whatever was too short for my liking, seemed strange to me; it's like she purposely made it short to defend something, someone

Gerald
What like one of us?

Julian
No like the dudes with the guns. Like I said I read too much into things. I just wanna go home to my....

Back in Jane's kitchen...

Cameron
Wife!!

Kim
Shh..yes

Cameron
So what about the others?

Kim
Everyone is coupled up except Nadine's tutor. I'm in the house of the wife and girlfriend of the guys you stupid ass friends got by mistake

Cameron
So Sebastian knows everyone here?

Kim
Yes! and she knows who Seb is sleeping with but her phone just cut off when she was about to tell me. I need to get through to her

Cameron
Thats good news right? Kim nods as she paces up and down I cant get over my dad being involved, I never knew or even saw the people in this house before today. I need to call my dad

Kim
Listen dont tell him nothing. If we can cut all ties pointing to us and Nadine confirms to me who this woman it is then it works out for the better

As Cameron prepares to call his father a draft of air comes through; the kitchen door is slightly open with Joshua on the other side who has been listening to the conversation all along....

PART 21 continues in simultaneous time...

Day 'n' Nite

2009-02-20T23:15:00.003Z

Everyone always has those days, weeks or a similar period where a song is randomly in your head and you cant stop singing it whether it has significance to your life or its just catchy. Kid Cudi's Day 'n' Nite has been in my head non-stop for the last month, I heard the track last year and liked it but the UK club version kinda dented it's effects for me even though its a banger. The original version has been on rotation since the star of the year and I find myself belting out the tune at random moments including today at work when my manager was talking to me. No idea why, I just did it. Anywho while I was up writing at 2am I saw on WSHH that the video had been released so it was all good timing ay? I know everyone else has posted this vide in their blog but I dont ind joining the list, the tune is big. "Day 'N' Nite (bwah bwah)"!

Friday Means Throwback!

2009-02-20T15:34:00.005Z

This week's gone mad quick! Im already pissed about going work this monday. Back to the title. Many a artist are slept on in the industry whether it be 'cause of record sales, their music wasnt mainstream enough or just because they dont acquire the superstar quality labels are looking for, I dunno. One guy that went about his business quietly during the 90's was Horace Brown, the dude had some serious tracks! I actually had a problem choosing which one I'd pick for today. I recently downloaded his album and reassured myself why the 90's will never be emulated for great R'n'B music. Everything was smooth, real and most importantly everyone could legitimately hold a note. (Who the hell signed Lumidee?....kill yourself). So without further a do, here's Horace Brown. Do you remember?

Horace Brown - Things We Do For Love

"Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music"

Colour Blind (Thought Of The Day)

2009-02-19T17:54:00.009Z

We live in a multi-cultural world built on ethics, morals, love and ruling but we seem to be held back and seperated by this few thousand year old burden aptly named Racism. Racism is that nagging subconscious that creeps out through the mouths and thoughts of the ignorant and creates a dent in the perceptive integration of our society. Ironically, I'm not gonna dwell on the wider perspective and go into one about Slavery or the plight of certain races 1. because slavery is now used as an excuse rather than a statement 2. I've no time for Jesse Jacksonesque speeches, I have work to do. I'm just gonna have my little say and you can leave a comment afterwards.

The Story....
Now how this post actually came about was when I was on the train back home from work. A mediterranean olive-skinned girl came on the train with an attractive friend and sat down. No problems there right? The thing is that the girl was more than above average in looks and the attractive friend was her ass. Again no problems there right? Wrong! Unfortunately two nubians took it upon themselves to start on the girl just because she was getting attention from virtually the whole train (apart from me, 'cause you know I was tryna search for a track on my ipod..ahem). Now I throw the word "hating" around loosely at friends as a joke but this my friends was full on hating!! They started complaining that her bag was on their feet when she was diagonally across the carriage from them. WTF!?! When she replied back, I was surprised to hear a little "ghetto" in her, needless to say the girls were too and they started berating her with wankster and black wannabe statements etc etc. Sigh...this is young teenage talk from grown ass women!!

Before it got physical a couple people stepped in (both men, obviously) and it calmed down after the girl got off at her stop. I was just shaking my head at the other two girls who continued dissing her skin tone and one said "Why you tryna take our mans for, stick to your own". The mixture of the bad vocab and stupdity of the statement sent me into a frenzy of laughter. Is this what we continue to come to? We can all live together as long as we stay in our own lanes, cultures and races? Sad Sad. I dont blame them fully though, I blame the concept that is Stereotypes. Stereotypes are the real reason behind racism. Everyone's been brought up to believe things are a certain way so they are blind to these levels of diversity and change...its true.

It's Stereotypes that make women clutch their bags when a young black man's walking towards them, It's stereotypes that make some the police and people hardly ever see eye to eye, it's stereotypes that makes people look at asians funny when they bump bashment in their cars, its Stereotypes that make people laugh at Tim Westwood when he speaks and it's Stereotypes that makes people think all oriental asians have rich parents and know some form of martial arts. Cut it out! I cant deny that certain stereotypes derive from consistent behaviours in cultures but we as a people need to stop being colour blind and start being blind of colour. Think About It!

"Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd"

Quick Question

2009-02-17T22:54:00.005Z

Gotta love work; instead of reaching company deadlines we found ourselves enthralled in a debate over the theory surrounding the 2 for one deal. As usual there was a divide and difference of opinion between the male and female contingent, we argued for hours and now the debate is over nothing has been concluded so Im bringing this question out in the open. Is it really that wrong for the male to use a 2 for 1 voucher/coupon to pay for dinner on any date let alone the first? Now I know from the get-go that sounds amazingly cheap and wrong (and funny) but think about it, if you're out on a date and the option arises to get whatever it is you require for half price so to speak then wouldnt you expect to take it? Some call it cheap (the girls) but realistically it's just being resourceful...right? Let me know your thoughts please!

"The safest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it in your pocket"

Update!

2009-02-16T00:04:00.003Z

I know, I know I've been slacking hard on the scriptwriting front; it's not my fault, too much to do. I've written ahead this time and have most of the story in front of me. So for my week's of procrastination Im gonna post Part 20-24 THIS SUNDAY!!! That is a legitimate promise. There are 25 parts to this story so the next 5 parts are gonna be special, just stay tuned. Q & A will be scheduled the week after if you have queries on any plots, potholes, characters in the story. So This Sunday, Feb 22nd!!

Be Easy

Broadband

Friday Means Throwback!

2009-02-13T10:14:00.005Z

Friday definitely means throwback but I had to choose another post millenium track just for the fact that this song takes me back, memories, memories, memories. They always say that people want what they cant have, but what if you can have it but are forced not to?......Me and another girl was seeing our partners respectively but KNEW we were both feeling each other, the looks and the dialogue was enough for us to realise it but we kept quiet. Its not a good predicament to be in trust me; homewrecker is not something you want on your CV so I managed to stay clear but you always wonder what if? with those situations. Hmmm. Anyway Enjoy!

Avant - Read Your Mind

"Music is what life sounds like"

A Valentine's Compilation

2009-02-12T17:51:00.006Z

February 14th to me is just a saturday but I wont shy away from the fact that it's a special day for the ladies. It's that fake holiday with a positive message where men show their more sensitive side and women lap up the presents, love and commitment showed to them by a signifcant other. Yes Valentines Day is here to stay and even as a singleton we're just as much affected by this event as couples. According to cards and text messages I have 7 secret admirers (altogether now "woooo") which I take on with the humility and modesty of Kanye West...kidding . Only problem is that they're secret admirers so how do I exactly act on it when I dont know where they came from? I call the numbers but no response; its a fun game...for now. Didnt we stop that at the teeange stage? Nonetheless I won't be taking "Miss Right" out this weekend as I have a birthday to attend (hopefully one that will include a string of singletons). My friend asked me to make a playlist for them, which only means they want something that will guarantee them action so I went through my collection and came up with three lists, burned them to CDs and sent them to his address. They're alright. The First Playlist is below. What do you think?

PS: - I endorse AND promote safe sex and if you decide to add these on your own playlist you WILL guarantee yourself action, so use protection!!!

Aaliyah - Come Over

112 - Sweet Love

Ginuwine - So Anxious

Adina Howard - ButtNaked

Floetry - Say Yes

Floetry - Getting Late

R.Kelly - Seems Like You're Ready

Silk - Meeting In My Bedroom

H-Town - Knockin the Boots

Jodeci - My Heart Belongs to You

Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home

SWV - All Night Long

Joe - All The Things

R.Kelly - Sex Me

Tank - I Deservee

Ne-Yo - Say It

Tweet - My Place

Ghetto Romeo & Sassey - I Just Wanna Kiss You

R.Kelly - The Greatest Sex

J Dilla - Greatest Producer

2009-02-10T17:43:00.007Z

Press Play

Quincy Jones, Babyface, The Neptunes, Dr Dre, DJ Premier, Bryan Michael Cox, Tim & Bob are all up there amongst my favourite producers of all time but with the exception of Timbaland no other producer has made a big impression on me as much as J "Jay Dee" Dilla. JD's influence on the rise of Neo-Soul in mid 90's was defining and understated; he worked with the finest in Hip-Hop and traced the genre all the way to it's roots to bring out the heart and soul. He was your favourite producer's favourite producer, he was just that good.

Raging from Detroit the rapper/producer was responsible for the forming of underrated hip-hop group Slum Village and worked in a production supergroup called The Ummah with two members of A Tribe Called Quest and later on Raphael Saadiq. What I enjoyed most about his production was the simplicity of it. Not many can pull off a beat with simple patterns but make it speak a thousand words without an artist even singing/rapping over it. This was more or less the reason why so many conscious artists were able to work with him as the beat acted as a guide to their patterns of thought.

"Sometimes, fixation can be a good thing and sometimes it can be bad. There'd be days when I wouldn't eat at all, because I'd be in the basement working all day" - J Dilla

The list of classic productions is endless, I cant even go through all of them but check here for his discography. My playlist on the right hand side sports a large percentage of J.Dilla's work and no doubt I will add more in fture. Q-Tip, Slum Village, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Common, De la Soul and Pharcyde to name a few are some of the name's he worked with and it was only after his untimely death in 2006 on this day that people began to realise his influence in music. Sometimes I wish he was able to take himself more mainstream just for the world to understand how great a producer he was, then again his behind the secnes and underground status is what made him a special entity in the first place. I salute J Dilla as one of the, if not thee greatest producer of all time.

"Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend"

Mish-Mash #3

2009-02-09T18:30:00.005Z

I'm just gonna jump straight into it, Chris Brown is a wasteman!! I decided to wait until there was confirmation of the full incident and it has now come to my attention that not only did Chris Brown assault Rihanna and turn himself in but he assaulted her with a deadly weapon! (which is yet to be confirmed). I dont care whether the girl gave him Herpes, told him he aint shit, said she's sleeping with someone else or she disrespected him in any kinda way you should NEVER!!! put your hands on a woman. You can shake her but dont hit her. I've lost tons of respect for him and the fact that he himself had to experience that same type of behaviour when he was younger makes this somehow worse. I blame Money and Fame getting into his head but there should be no excuses. Anyway here's a crappy TMZ video of Chris Brown being booked into custody.

Award Season

The Grammies was probably something I shouldn't of stayed up for. It was ok but nothing spectacular but they did a good job filling in the spaces where Chris Brown and Rihanna were meant to perform. Lil Wayne and Coldplay picked up a few gongs as expected but I was baffled to see Jennifer Hudson pick up the best r'n'b album. I mean I know she's had a bad year and all but regardless there were others more deserved of it (Jazmine Sullivan), but I wont dwell on it because her voice is fire! A couple of decent performances including the "Swagger Like Us" Performance which can be seen by clicking here.

Congrats to Estelle for winning a grammy along with other UK artists including Duffy, Coldplay and Adele. Looks like UK music is finally showing forward movement. Speaking of UK and forward movement, congrats to Noel Clarke for winning the rising star award at the BAFTAS. Now hopefully young writers, directors and producers can get more exposure. I'll be there, fingers crossed!

Pbleepd Radio is coming.....End of the month!!!
50 Cent/Rick Ross & Bow Wow/Souljah Boy beef is stupid but still funny!
Made a playlist for Valentine's day, are you ready to downlaod it?

Gonna go listen to the Friday Foxxhole Radio recording

Be Easy

Broadband

The Demise of Candy...?

2009-02-07T14:47:00.005Z

It's a crowd pleaser, an uplifter, a classic; Cameo's Candy has long been the answer to a boring event but is it beginning to lose it's spark? I remember 5 years ago back in my first year at University and just the sound of the bass guitar and drum pattern in the intro would spurr everyone out their seats or prompt them out of conversations to go left left, right right, back back etc etc. Even the quietest of the quiet and the goons were caught having rhythm. However now it seems the song has been overplayed, over done...over! From when it became a regular spin for DJ's on radio it lost it's nostalgia and now the dance routine has become just routine!

I dont go out as much as I used to so I still get a small urge to do the dance when it comes on, I even made my own version...Im just that good haha. But my advice to DJs is let the tune rest for like a year then bring it back, and stop playing it on radio amongst modern hip-hop and r'n'b tracks...thats just stupid! Nonetheless it will defo be getting a play at my wedding reception. I was hoping to get the scene from The Best Man on here with the dance but youtube have done a good job removing it, ah well.

"It's never safe to be nostalgic about something until you're absolutely certain there's no chance of it's coming back"

Friday Means Throwback!

2009-02-06T09:27:00.005Z

You'll see from my profile and my playlist that Neo Soul gets nothing but love from me. I listen to it for every occasion because nothing beats the sound. This week's choice is a neo-soul track that isn't as throwbackish (new word shh) as others but it still takes me back far enough to remember good times. Here's the classic track from a classic group (UK Stand up!) that need to get back together. Nonetheless I'll be looking forward to Marsha's individual album, her mixtape was kinda dope!

Floetry - Say Yes

Floetry - Say Yes

"Music is love in search of a word"

Should I Pay Seven Pounds To watch Seven Pounds?

2009-02-06T02:18:00.006Z

I dont know what it is about this film but Seven Pounds has got people going crazy....literally writing blogs, notes, diary entries about the movie. I thought it was raining outside my local cinema when I saw all the wet patches on the floor but according to a frequent bystander that was the tears of all the viewers that had stumbled across the movie. Whoa! Am I missing something? Every girl I speak to it's the same old question.

Girl: Oh My God Have you seen Seven Pounds?
Broadband: Nope
Girl: OMG, OMG, OMG
Broadband: Calm down he's my god too
Girl: I cried at the end, it was so emotional. I dare you not to cry

Im a big Will Smith fan, he's definitely an aspiring and influential character in my books but even I couldn't defend his last two movies. I wasnt feeling Hancock or I Am Legend so I was cautious about seeing this movie but it's got people bugging. Even guys are getting all emotional about it, grown ass men just taking Kleenex Ltd away from recession and into double figures. So Im gonna see it this Saturday and see what the hype is. I've got a right mind to go with my friends so I can catch them slipping on camera crying. I cant get emotional to that extent through movies. I even laughed at the end of Titanic, I mean come on they could of swapped turns rowing each other along the sea..no? The closest I ever came to tears was watching A Time To Kill, that closing speech got to me for a slight second.

So Im gonna watch it this weekend and see what all the fuss is about, this better be good!!! and I will not cry...(on purpose).

The "Break" Up (Thought Of The Day)

2009-02-05T23:01:00.008Z

Hmmm what can I say that hasn't already been said about this particular junction in a relationship? Ah yes thats it, in a professor's accent "the proposed "break" in the middle of a relationship is merely an excuse to breakaway from the real decision that you have to make" The Question: Are you gonna work it out or are you gonna end it? You see when couples choose to have a break it's obviously for good...ish intentions but 9 times out of 10 the one who asks for the break is just afraid to make that difficult decision and answer the question.

The truth is when we're with someone and the relationship fizzles out we sometimes take a break ironically as an act of fear for what the world may offer us afterwards. We think that maybe if we were to leave our partners we wont find anything better out there and so instead of making the break permanent we make it just. But we must take a look at the wider perspective; (badoom chi) do you really want to sacrifice your fear of being alone for a bad relationship? It's a simple question with a difficult answer ( or vice-versa) and eventually you then find yourself back to the battle between our dear old friends Head and Heart.

Hmmm and lets not forget the other use of the term break. The chance to explore different, options; we cant be selfish and call it a break just so we prevent our partner from exploring there own options, it HAS to be a break-up......Im not insensitive in thinking that a break is solely for individual gain but it rarely benefits both parties because one person is usually left out in the loop. Despite it's extremeties it works out better in the long run to decide on one or the other. That's the difficult but right decision. Time to cool off....yes, a break....no! So...what you gonna do?

"In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing"

"Sometimes I Feel I Gotta Getaway"

2009-02-05T17:28:00.007Z

You ever get those feelings where you just want out? Those tiny thoughts in your mind that are telling you to go travel; I've been getting that alot recently. I've got love for England, after all the NHS is free; but there's this repetitive, tedious and sometimes boring nature of this nation that makes me wanna get out of here and explore more.

Not just a holiday, an exploration. I wanna work abroad and experience different lifestyles, eat different foods on a daily basis and hear/create stories of country's cultures. I want that Miami feeling: Relaxation mixed with multi-cultural lifestyle, mixed with good food, mixed with the occasional hot women, mixed with friendly people, mixed with good weather. I've never been homesick which only furthers my needs to go out and see what the world has on offer.

I promised myself that I'd visit every continent before I bid farewell to the world. North America, Europe, Asia & Africa have been done but I'll do them again regardless. Japan, U.S, Ghana, Amsterdam, France only! booo! I need a vacation man! haha! I cant be the only one having these thoughts in my head. I wanna see the hyped countries and the quiet countries. I wanna take taxis to destinations and I wanna hike to destinations. I'm being a grandad before my time but I just feel like while I'm young I might aswell do what I can before I relax and reflect on my experiences.Im hitting up Sweden and Mexico this year so should be an interesting time. Sometimes I think I should say less and just do it but it aint that easy when I've got upcoming bills to pay. I will travel sooner or later for a longer period but let me just see where my current projects lead me.

"It is the marriage of soul with nature that makes the intellect fruitful and gives birth to the imagination"

Son Of A F****** Orange!

2009-02-03T07:23:00.005Z

Argh! I woke up this morning thinking I had another day off and I look out my window to see that the roads are clear for transportation to commerce. Son of a F****** Orange! I was hoping and praying TFL and National Rail could give me the news I needed but nope, trains are running with minor delays so I'm up and awake to get ready for work. Gotta take the Bus and Three Trains today ("conveniently" the ones that are working) I aint happy!

Updates on my week long vegetarian expedition coming later on today. And I know some of you are waiting on part 18 and 19, they'll be up tonight as a sunday post, so scroll down in the late evening for that. Just heard that despite Surrey being -8 degrees, some kids still have to go to primary school there (just like yesterday)...now that headteacher is a son of a F****** orange! It's too cold for this, Im not in the mood, gonna be sporting the unfriendly frown all day listening to straight hip-hop, volumes turned up!!

Be Easy

Broadband

"The best remedy for anger is delay"

Snowed In!!!

2009-02-02T09:15:00.005Z

Hehe I havent felt so giddy in a long while; the snow is so thick in my area that all transportation is rendered useless. You know what that means? (Snowball fight!!...nah Im not tryna catch pnuemonia out here) I get to be a bum for the day (cue well constructed dance move), so apart from continuing writing my script (not the blog one, the £million$ one) I think Im gonna be watching a few DVDs with the family. This is one of those rare occassions where we are all together in the house at the same time so I'm gonna try and cherish it because Im outta here soon. Speaking of movies I saw a couple trailers roaming around the Tube last night during the brilliant SuperBowl (What a game) that have got me waiting in anticipation for the Summer. I'm a film nut, whatever the genre (except teen horrors and chick flicks....ok I saw She's All That but it was with my sister man!) so Im looking forward to the following movies this year. Watch them, they're short trailers!

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen

G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Medicine For Melancholy

"Films can only be made by by-passing the will of those who appear in them, using not what they do, but what they are"

Quote of the Month

2009-02-01T23:50:00.002Z

We're now in February so Im guessing that you've all started to shape up what 2009 has in store or you've at least hit a stage where you're thinking about progressing to the next step so I give you a quote to influence or guide you against the challenges you face.

"I have learned that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavours to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours" - Henry David Thoreau

This image to me represents potential and you can see it from two different perspectives. Either it is a landscape of opportunity with the sky as the limit or it is a world waiting for you to fill it in with colour. So it's up to you my people!

Be Easy

Broadband