Health, Wealth, Happiness & Prosperity
CREATIVE THINKING. THINK CREATIVE.

HIP-HOP

HIP-HOP is more than music, HIP-HOP has crossed cultural boundaries that other music genres never crossed. HIP-HOP is not only the music you listen to but the way you walk, talk, dress and act. HIP-HOP is a state of mind, an entire generation. Thirty + years strong, we are the HIP-HOP generation.

"Rap is what we do, HIP-HOP is how we live!" - KRS One

"GOLDIE" By A$AP Rocky (Produced By Hit-Boy)

Saturday, September 8, 2012

MC | Remo Williamz

Saturday September 8th, 2012

Remo Williamz



Minneapolis, MC Remo Williamz has really delivered something to listen to.
Remo is a genuinely lyrical artist with a clear comprehension and appreciation for the art of authentic Hiphop music.  
In the track entitled, Child of the City, Mr. Williamz alongside Unknown Prophets deeply speaks of being nothing spectacular in the city's fate.  Listen below.

Child of the City - Remo Williamz & Unknown Prophets 



If you would like to learn more about RW you can check him out + "Like" & "Subscribe" to him on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/RemoWilliamzMusic
www.facebook.com/RemoWilliamz
You can also hear more from Williamz on YouTube here:  www.youtube.com/user/RemoWilliamz

Stay tuned for new music by Remo, coming next month!

Friday, September 7, 2012

Documenting Life

Friday, September 7th, 2012

I'm writing this post to document this day in my life. 

Everything has changed.

Today I went to my ex & I's old apartment to gather the rest of my belongings.  
Not only was he there but he was there with the new woman, the new me.
It's okay though, I now see what it really was & what it really is.
It's okay, for I finally have closure. 
That chapter is complete & I can now move on to the next section of my story.  
I can finally breathe.


--->> On to a better life.

Health, Wealth, Happiness & Prosperity 
Love, A

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Poetry | The Moon | Amanda Mullen

Thursday, September 6th, 2012

To: AG

The Moon

The moon escaped my grasp.
My dreams became too far to reach.
The air grew heavier & the gloom expanded. 
Relentless hope on unforgiving heartbreak. 
Shattered love & a broken soul. 
Lies & mistrust. 
What was real and what was not?
Illusions of a perfect mirror, one in which all seemed beautiful & nothing appeared wrong. All was right. But now the mirror is broken & my dreams are drenched with a toxic poison. 
Start a new...
Is it that simple? 
Obstacles in my path, the terrain is covered with mines. Which way should I go? 
Let go.
Free from a lie yet reality is so much harder to face. 
Where are my blinders? 
Where is the shade that covered the truth and held me close in the night. 
Alone and aware that this is what it is. Afraid of the outcome.
What's done is done. Things cannot change. 
Reach high and maybe I'll catch it, a subtle surprise. It's not there. Impossible. 
Sometimes I'd prefer to dream. But waking up is the curse. Travesty. 
Fate... 
Are you there? Listening, can you hear me? My cries are muffled. You must strain your ears but you don't. Not worth the effort. You gave up. 
No white dress or bouquet. No happy ending, no family. No prince charming, no king. 
Just a white horse to ride off on, alone in the night. 
The moon is my companion now. The only connection I have left to you. 
Do you see what I see, are you looking, entranced? 

- Amanda Mullen (August 2012)

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Visual: Birthday Song - 2 Chainz Featuring Kanye West

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

Birthday Song - 2 Chainz Featuring Kanye West


It's your birthday, it's your birthday
Bad bitch contest, you in first place
You in first place, you in first place
Bad bitch contest, you in first place


Thursday, July 19, 2012

Thug Motivation:103 Hustlerz Ambition | Young Jeezy

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

Comeback...  I had to. <3

Now playing: TM: 103 Hustlerz Ambition - Young Jeezy


Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition is the 4th studio album released by Carolina/ATL native, Young Jeezy.  Released on December 20th, 2011 via Cooporate Thugz Entertainment & Def Jam Recordings.  The 18 track project is the third and final installment of Jeezy's Thug Motivation series. 

Track List

1. Waiting 
2. What I Do (Just Like That)
3. OJ - Feat. Fabolous & Jadakiss
4. Nothing
5. Way Too Gone - Feat. Future
6. SupaFreak - Feat. 2 Chainz
7. All We Do
8. Leave You Alone - Feat. Ne-Yo
9. Everythang
10. Trapped Feat. Jill Scott
11. F.A.M.E. Feat. T.I.
12. I Do - Jay-Z & Andre 3000
13. Higher Learning - Feat. Snoop Dogg, Devin The Dude & Mitchelle'l
14. This One's For You - Feat. Trick Daddy
15. .38 - Feat. Freddie Gibbs
16. Ballin' - Feat. Lil Wayne
17. Lose My Mind - Feat. Plies
18. Never Be The Same

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Soundtracking | Age Ain't Nothing But A Number | Aaliyah

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012


Soundtracking my life.  Here's what's on my mind.  - A



Age Ain't Nothing But A Number - Aaliyah (June 13th, 1994 - Jive & Blackground Records)

Track List 
(all songs written by R. Kelly unless otherwise noted)

1. "Intro" – 1:30
2. "Throw Your Hands Up" – 3:34
3. "Back & Forth" – 3:51
4. "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number" – 4:14
5. "Down with the Clique" – 3:24
6. "At Your Best (You Are Love)" (Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Chris Jasper) – 4:52
7. "No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do" – 4:07
8. "I'm So into You" – 3:26
9. "Street Thing" – 4:58
10. "Young Nation" – 4:41
11. "Old School" – 3:17
12. "I'm Down" – 3:16
13. "The Thing I Like" (UK bonus track) – 3:23
14. "Back & Forth (Mr. Lee & R. Kelly's Remix)" (bonus track) – 3:43


"Age Ain't Nothing But A Number" - Official Music Video



R.I.P Our Angel Aaliyah - January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001

Thursday, May 24, 2012

New Visual: Cover Art + Promo Vid: Kiss The Ring By DJ Khaled

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

KISS THE RING - DJ Khaled


Today DJ Khaled revealed the cover art (pictured above) for his forthcoming album, Kiss The Ring, along with a 1 min & 6 second promotional video advertising the new album - which you can check out below.  The highly anticipated, collaborative project is set for release on August 21stthe day following Khaled's birthday.




Soundtracking: Listen & Watch: "We Found Love" By Rihanna Ft. Calvin Harris

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Soundtracking. | AG. | <3 | "We found love in a hopeless place" - Rihanna



Talk That Talk | We Found Love | Rihanna | Calvin Harris

Official Video




Soundtracking: Listen: "25/8" By Mary J. Blige + Lyrics

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Soundtracking my life.


My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 25/8 | Mary J. Blige

Audio



Lyrics

I can love you with my eyes closed
I see your heart through a blind fold
I ain’t never ever met another better
So my baby ain’t no way that I’ma let go
From the north to the south pole
On the east or the west coast
Every area code, all over the globe
Ain’t nowhere on the planet you can go that I won’t

From sun up to sun down
I’ll always be around,
Every minute of every hour
Still it ain’t enough time

Cause I got days and days of love, for you boy
And I don’t wanna have to rush
But 24/7 ain’t enough
Cause I got so much love for you boy
I need another hour and a day
So I can love you 25/8, 25/8

You ain’t gotta worry about me, no
Ain’t no question at my loyalty
You been there for me, even when nobody
Cared enough to check and see if I was breathing
See don’t nobody really know me, know me
You and me, we got history
So I give you applause
For loving me boy, put your hand in my hand
I'll lead the way out

From sun up to sun down
I’ll always be around,
Every minute of every hour
Still it ain’t enough time

Cause I got days and days of love, for you boy
And I don’t wanna have to rush
But 24/7 ain’t enough
Cause I got so much love for you boy
I need another hour and a day
So I can love you 25/8,

Can't nobody give me love, give me love
Like I need
See I love the way you make me smile
When things ain’t going right
You know how to hold me tight
Can make the pain go away, yeah

Every day baby, every night baby
On the week day, on any day
On every day, I’m alive baby
I’ma love you, help me sing it out
Every day baby, every night baby
On the week day, on any day
On every day, I’m alive baby
I’ma love you, help me sing it out

Days and days and days of love, for you boy
And I don’t wanna have to rush
But 24/7 ain’t enough
Cause I got so much love for you boy
I need another hour and a day
So I can love you 25/8...








Listen: "Feel Inside" By Mary J. Blige Ft. Nas + Lyrics

Thursday, Mat 24th, 2012

I'm still soundtracking the story of my life today with Mary J. & her latest album. - You know who this one's for.
"I wanna make you happy but you just don't see it / I wanna be around babe but I'm so tired of competing"



My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | Feel Inside | Mary J. Blige | Nas 

Audio




Lyrics

[Intro: Mary]
Turn the track up a little bit
We need to rock in here

I wanna make you happy

[Verse 1: Nas]
I'm not at all happy or elated, this category ain't my favorite
It's my story, I'mma state it, you could love it or hate it
I'm just a misfit blessed with good dick and intelligence
Hood nigga holding no grudges on petty shit
I started, why are we cold-hearted, so guarded
Scared to get hurt, trying not to love the hardest
That's garbage, remember when we loved each other
Bathtub scrubbed each other, chillin', champagne spillin'
Uh, feelin' like the shit gon' last forever
Time went so fast, we had a blast together
Laughs we had, friends we spent time with
Now I be seeing your friends out, then I'm reminded
How we all used to gather up for the holidays
Now your friends all nervous to speak, they act afraid
I was your bestie, how it get to this
As I reminisce, takin' off my MJs in my empty crib
Mary...

[Verse 2: Mary]
I wanna make you happy
But you just don't see it
I wanna be around, babe
But I'm so tired of competing
We say all the wrong things
Till we make each other cry
What are we doing?
Will it ever get better?
My heart, my soul
I gave, it's yours
I can't get back
All the things that I lost
Boy, I love you
But you're pushing me away

[Hook: Mary]
I gave you everything that I got
Watched my feelings walk on by
Ever get sick of trying?
This is how I feel inside

[Verse 3: Mary]
Now I was hoping
We'd get through this together
You said you'd love me
Through all types of stormy weather
Wasn't it you who said
We'd be together for all time
But it keeps messing with my mind
My heart, my soul
I gave, it's yours
I can't get back
All the things that I lost
I need you here near me
But I can't make you stay

[Hook]

[Bridge: Mary]
I never thought that I would have this feeling
Do you think for once that you can truly mean it
Wasting so much time disagreeing
See, I'm to the point where I don't know what I believe in

[Verse 4: Nas & Mary]

[Nas]
If you don't want this, I don't want this, I do my morning crunches
Play my jazz, pray to the east, and watch the sunset
Uh, but yet I was blowin' you up the other night
Could tell your girl was telling you what to write back
Tell me why it's like that

[Mary]
So make up your mind, boy decide
We can't go on like this, this ain't right (it ain't right)
Feeling really bad, feeling kinda low
Think it's time to go

[Hook]

- Lyrics from rapgenius


New Video: "Riley" By Juicy J

Thursday, May 24th, 2012


I always post the new Juicy J for the boss! <3
"Riley" by Juicy J - Off that Blue Dream & Lean mixtape

Official Video: "Riley" - Juicy J

Listen: "Irreversible" By Mary J. Blige + Lyrics

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

For AG.


"Irreversible" By Mary J. Blige
Listen ->  Irreversible



Lyrics


I'mma love you anyway [3x]

Look how the tables turn
You're at a loss for words
Just let it go
It's been too long for us to let it burn
I know you're mad right now
But we're gonna talk this out
Better or worse, that's what we said
So there's no walkin' out

We don't always see eye to eye
I can be wrong
You can be right
Just couldn't find cause it is weren't the fight

Whatever it's gonna take
We gon' try
I've got your heart
And you've got mine
So there's no saying goodbye

No matter how we work it out, Work it out, Work it out
Cause love is irreversible versible versible
No matter how hard we try
There just ain't no rewind
You can't go back in time
Cause love is irreversible versible versible

I get emotional
Sometimes you treat me cold
But love's still here, won't disappear, Can't let it take control
We may just lose our way
When we communicate
Can't nothing come between you and me
We're of forever faith

We don't always see eye to eye
I've got your heart
And you've got mine
So there's no saying goodbye

No matter how we work it out, Work it out, Work it out
Cause love is irreversible versible versible
No matter how hard we try
There just ain't no rewind
We can't go back in time
Cause love is irreversible versible versible

I'm gon' love you anyway (anyway), Anyway babe (anyway), I'm gon love you, yea(anyway)
I'm gon' love you anytime (anyway), Anyday (anyway)
So let's try to make it right

No matter how we work it out, Work it out, Work it out
Cause love is irreversible versible versible
There just ain't no rewind
We can't go back in time
Cause love is irreversible, Versible, Versible

Sharing MY LIFE with you | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) By Mary J. Blige

Thursday, May 24th, 2012


To my readers:
I'm sorry, I've been a little distracted lately... here's what's on my mind. 
- A

To AG, if your even reading:
I love you.
- A


Sharing my life with you | MY LIFE II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) |
Available for purchase here: iTunes: My Life II By Mary J. Blige

1. Intro - Mary J. Blige
2. Feel Inside - Mary J. Blige Feat. Nas
3. Midnight Drive - Mary J. Blige Feat. Brook-Lynn
4. Next Level - Mary J. Blige Feat. Busta Rhymes
5. Ain't Nobody - Mary J. Blige
6. 25/8 - Mary J. Blige
7. Don't Mind - Mary J. Blige
8. No Condition - Mary J. Blige
9. Mr. Wrong - Mary J. Blige Feat. Drake
10. Why - Mary J. Blige Feat. Rick Ross
11. Love A Woman  - Mary J. Blige Feat. Beyoncé
12. Irreversible  - Mary J. Blige
13. Empty Prayers - Mary J. Blige
14. Need Someone - Mary J. Blige
15. The Living Proof - Mary J. Blige
16. Miss Me With That - Mary J. Blige
17. Someone To Love Me (Naked)  - Mary J. Blige Feat. Diddy & Lil Wayne


"Why" By Mary J. Blige Featuring Rick Ross



Official Video



Lyrics

[Mary J Blige]
I’ve been logging in my bed, running til my eyes are red
We both said that things will change
But it’s still the same shade of gray
I get mad you walk away
When it all just start to fade
I know you’re fed up so am I
But we just can’t say goodbye
Boy, you know I love
But I just can’t go on no more
Feelin this way

[Chorus]
You got me sayin’ why, why, why?
Can’t we get it right?
Just can’t get it right
Don’t know why, why, why?
Can’t we get it right
No matter how hard we try

[Rick Ross]
I got her looking at me sideways
Live every night like it’s a Friday
My conversations are so monumental
Licking on her ear, I’m whispering a couple riddles
She fell in love with my technique
I made her call me boss when in the bedsheets
We both coming from the same place
All in her both coming at the same place
Still on my dope boy swag
Top down on my Cam’ron, Oh boy swag
Played the hand we were dealt from the beginning, baby
You the dealer, cut the deck, while we winning baby

[Chorus]
Got me sayin’ why, why, why?
Can’t we get it right?
Just can’t get it right
Don’t know why, why, why?
Can’t we get it right
No matter how hard we try

[Mary J Blige]
Can’t we turn love around
We build it up to break it down
If you knew the way I feel
You would know that this love is real
But live in heaven, go to hell then
Go right back, across the lesson
Tired of stressin’, get the message
I can’t live in this depression no more
Boy, you know I love you
But I just can’t go on feeling like this no more

[Chorus]
Got me sayin’ why, why, why?
Can’t we get it right?
Just can’t get it right
Don’t know why, why, why?
Can’t we get it right
No matter how hard we try

Back on my own again…


"Love A Woman" By Mary J. Blige Featuring Beyonce



Audio




Lyrics

[Chorus]
So you think you know how to love a woman
But I think there's still some things you need to know
So you think you know how to love a woman
Well I feel there's still some things you need to know
And you need to know

[Mary J. Blige]
A woman
She needs more than material things
A woman
Needs so much more than what a man can say

[Beyonce]
A woman
Needs you to make love to her, she needs more than sex
Oh, a real woman needs a real man
That don't talk about it, be about it
Put that work in, still shows his woman real romance

[Chorus]
So you think you know how to love a woman
But I think there's still some things you need to know
So you think you know how to love a woman
But I feel there's still some things you need to know
Things you need to know

[Beyonce]
A woman
She likes to talk, and work it out
A woman
Likes for you to watch her back, protect her crown

[Mary J. Blige]
A woman
dont only want your make up sex
She wants your respect
And a real woman never wanna walk
Into a room, see another woman
Knowing information she don't even know about her man

[Chorus]
So you think you know how to love a woman

But I think there's still some things you need to know
So you think you know how to love a woman
But I feel there's still some things you need to know
that you need to know

[Beyonce and Mary - Bridge]
Make your way home
At a decent hour everynight
pick up your phone
Just to say you're still in love from time to time
Remind her, that she's still beautiful in your eyes
And ride with your woman,
Make her feel that you're always on her side
When she cries,
Ask her what she's feeling
Let her know you sympathize
Gotta swallow your pride
Got some making up to do, gotta make it right
Kiss her real slow and get down and blow her mind
Got to take your time
I say, Kiss her real slow and get down and blow her mind
Say it one more time, Say it one more time
Kiss her real slow and get down and blow her mind
Got to take your time
Don't no want minute man
We wanna have fun til she finish man
But that's asking too much
You never know how to be…
Love a woman…

[Chorus]
Boy you think you know how to love a woman
But I think there's still some things you need to know
So you think you know how to love a woman
But I think there's still some things you need to know
Things you need to know
You think you know how to love a woman

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Listen: New Music By Fat Joe Ft. Kanye West x Miguel x Jadakiss x Mos Def x DJ Khaled x Roscoe Dash x Busta Rhymes - "Pride & Joy"

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012


"Pride & Joy" By Fat Joe Ft. Kanye West & Miguel (Funkmaster Flex Radio Rip)



Spotted @ Rap Radar (IFWT)

***UPDATE***


"Pride & Joy" By Fat Joe Ft. Kanye West, Miguel, Jadakiss, Mos Def, DJ Khaled, Roscoe Dash & Busta Rhymes




New Video: "Let's Talk" By Omarion x Rick Ross

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012


The Untouchable Maybach Empire Presents: Omarion Rozay - Let's Talk
Spiff TV | Maybach Films



New Video: "What You Smoking On" By E-40 Ft. Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kocane

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012


E-40 drops another visual off his latest project, The Block Brochure, entitled "What You Smoking On," featuring Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kocane - Directed by Damon Jamal.

Official Video: "What You Smoking On" By E-40 Ft. Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kocane


Made In America Music Festival Tickets Are Officially On Sale!!

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Made In America Music Festival Tickets Are Officially On Sale!!




Wednesday, May 16, 2012

New Video: "Tried To Tell Em" By Paypa Ft. Raekwon x Nick Ds x JD Era

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012


Paypa drops a new EMBRYO directed, visual off his latest mixtape, The Bottle: Henny On The Rocks II.  The new video called, "Tried To Tell Em" features Raekwon, Nick Ds and JD Era.  Check out the video below and if you haven't already, you can download the new tape here: datpiff.com/Paypa-The Bottle: Henny On The Rocks 2

Official Video: "Tried To Tell Em" By Paypa Ft. Raekwon x Nick Ds x JD Era



Video: Jay-Z Talks About Design Of New BK Nets Logo With MTV News

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012



I told you Hov did a lot of short interviews after his announcement of the Made In America Music Festival in Philadelphia on Monday; here's another one with MTV News/ Rob Markman where Jay talks about keeping the redesign of the Brooklyn Nets logo classic - continuation of yesterdays clip with MTV News interviewing Jay about Jay Electronica's debut album.




Video: Behind The Scenes: "Daughters" By Nas

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012


Nas hits the streets of LA with his beautiful daughter to film the visual, directed by Chis Robinson for his latest single, "Daughters" - produced by No I.D., off his upcoming album, Life Is Good.  Today he drops a little exclusive behind the scenes footage via his tumblr, to hold us over until the video's actual debut.





LIFE IS GOOD - July 17th, 2012

Rock The Bells 2012 Official Lineup

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

ROCK THE BELLS 2012
International Festival Series
A World Class Hip Hop Platform

REPRESENT | RESPECT | RECOGNIZE 


During Guerilla Union's launch party lunch at the House Of Blues in Los Angeles yesterday, the official Rock The Bells Music Festival 2012 lineup was released.  If you find yourself in attendance this year, you can expect to witness two highly anticipated, historical reunions by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and The Hit Squad!  In addition the list includes Kid Cudi, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, J Cole, Atmosphere, Ice Cube, Mac Miller, Method Man & Redman, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky & Immortal Technique.  While that's only naming a few for the list continues; please note that Lupe Fiasco WILL NOT be performing despite what the advertisement says.


The festival will hit 3 locations this year, starting on August 18th & 19th at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA.  The show will then stop at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA August 25th & 26th before it finishes it's journey on September 1st & 2nd at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ.

Presented By Guerilla Union & Boost Mobile 

For more information on ROCK THE BELLS 2012, including ticket pricing & on sale dates, please check out their official website here: rockthebells.net