Fuck the #MiddleClass is what I heard them Say

#FuckAmerica & I say America because I wasn’t an Adult when I resided in the other country but here we go:

Looking over my last 12 months of budgets by the grace I have been making it. It’s funny the way the world distributes “value” over the things we created. I believe $1 is worth $0.86 in cost to make yet you can’t spend $8.60 and buy ten dollar bills to have $10. What does it say about the logic of humanity and the persistence for struggle? I’m not complaining just stating facts but seriously think about it:

Here I am soon to be 24, no kids, no frivolous spending, pursing a Master’s Degree, been gainfully employed since 14, pay a decent car note, live in a decent neighborhood and what we make while trying to reach our goals is deplorable. I see why people are lax at work or just don’t give a fuck. So what I have to live in a dangerous rundown neighborhood? Not drive a reliable car? Am I living beyond my means because I want to be comfortable in my home or know my car is going to start when I need it?  No I do not think I am. My car payment and residential expenses alone are over $1,000 a month not including, gas for the car, utilities, food, clothing, etc., heaven forbid I run over a city pot hole & have to pay out $500 for a rim or have an emergency elsewhere. So here it is you’re in school, you’re working, doing all the “right” things yet you still check to check. If it wasn’t for the HUSTLER in me the skillsets taught @ the beginning age of 11 I don’t see myself making it.

What does society say do? Be a rapper, be an actress, sell drugs, fast money etc. Or those who are in the few affluent positions “Work harder etc.” Bitch everybody can’t be the CEO who gon work for the CEO so they can be CEO? Who gon be in the audience so this bitch can sing? Exactly The only reason some humans have “fans” is because they have something that fan wants. If everybody was rocking the same and living the same you wouldn’t give two fucks about a Beyoncé or The Game etc. you got what they got.

Ok so you still here reading (that’s good I appreciate it). Now I’m single. Now keep my same income now add in children, childcare, dead beat parents so you a single parent, etc. Or those who bought into this system and worked all their life and STILL have to work because retirement is horrible or shall I mention we ALL need the peace of mind of healthcare knowing if needed, we can go to the doctor. The point of this is twofold:

We give value to gas, housing, clothing, food, and even the money we use to acquire these things. Why not I don’t know make it easier for EVERYONE who puts forth QUALITY not QUANTITY so all things can be acquired equally.
As a WORKING class citizen at ANY level since most are paid bi-weekly ONE check should cover ALL overhead expenses and transportation – Shelter Cost, Transportation, Utility, Internet Provider Services, etc. Whatever is needed to keep your household a float! Your SECOND cheque should be for miscellaneous things like credit card payments, cell phone, small dumb bills Netflix etc.  Then people can actually SAVE $, enjoy their life, and be pleasant at work because A LOT of stress is alleviated and gone.

Now if you have frivolous spending: gambling, shopping, etc. basically irresponsible then this isn’t the budget for you and you deserve to be miserable. Who the hell thought of working 8 hours out of the 24 we given each day? How do we enjoy life, enjoy the things we pay to support if we don’t have the time to do them in? I know saying fuck America is harsh but it’s a reality the top don’t give a fuck about the bottom.

In closing, no I don’t care to be flashy and flossy and desire the high life diamonds n gold’s, but to be able to earn a honest living and not have to worry about how I’m going to make it, to be able to go to Wal-Mart and buy everything I want, take myself to the movies once a week if I want, go on frequent vacations, have a comfortable home, have a dog, donate to charity, etc. those little things. Not hit it rich and now I can only drink $300 dollar bottles of water or only can wear $3000 dollar pumps, etc. GET REAL~ So! Be wary of the things you support with your MONEY cause 9 times out of 10 they not supporting you!

Signed,
The Middle Class…..Trees bitch. BOTTLES!!!!

Love & Fear nothing is Private......True Freedom doesn't Exist

Nothing is Private @ATT @VerizonWireless @Tmobile  @Sprint @Google @Appstore

I love how innovative the human mind can be, it has so many limitless potentials. However it is the silent pause and the squander of fear that leaves me less than complacent. I recently purchased the #GNII and while I love my device & have come to the conclusion I no longer need my #Nexus7 I am left with a new resolve. Be it the #Android #Jellybean OS to #WindowsPhone8 or #iOS the app permissions and overall blanket is a bit of a concern. My data plan comes with 5GB of data which you would think logically is at my discretion but if I need to tether I am to pay a fee or do what I was about to do and root my device, not to take advantage or get over, but to use the data I paid for how I want when and where I want. It also allowed me to delete applications I don’t intend to use (however we are able to “hide” them my whole thing is why allow something to take up space?) We shouldn’t have to hack our devices & risk unnecessary damage carriers are too involved & Google you may fool the masses but I see your plan from afar….

          So Instead of rooting my Note II I stopped and started reading some of the various app permissions (see below) and then I had a moment of clarity. Its 2012 & I must consider the source. Am I that naïve or poses such a false sense of security that rooting my device to change these permissions or not installing certain apps, things like “reading your sms/mms sending & deleting without you even seeing them, making calls, using data , creating deleting accounts see passwords, RECORD audio, TAKE pictures;  All without me knowing?  “I would be a fool to believe such privacy would exist in today’s world. For the moment rooting isn’t needed because I haven’t needed to use tether & not ready to take the ‘potential’ risk involved even though I know how to root. The spam apps are hidden and not a bother at this time.

If you never watched Scandal (ABC, Olivia Pope) well there is a program that the government had that if you type in someone’s name it accesses any satellite camera etc. of that person #BIGBROTHER in total view. So don’t carry any data you wouldn’t want someone else to see be it pictures or account data banking etc. Because let’s face it, nothing is private, hell they probably listening to me type this out. Perhaps it’s the wording used, or perhaps it’s simply just the world………….

Carriers should focus on providing network coverage instead of nickel and diming us and we the fools fall prey to these jacked plans and controlled elements. If I spend X amount of dollars for a device what I Install or un-install should be my choice, if I want to customize my software it should be my choice we PAY for our devices whether you pay full retail upfront (me) or in installments on contract. We are not free & I hope no one actually believes we are. From the mic’s’ on our cell phones, to the cameras to the data sent, all can be accessed at any time whether we “root” or not. This is unfortunate and at first scary. But when I look @ how the world works I don’t expect anything less. It’s all a shame all a game and a ploy. I don’t care to argue nor hear your defense on why you may agree with some of the world’s practices. It’s one thing to do the aforementioned out in the open and it’s another to deny and be sneaky about it; SO I ask you what is in your phone? No Privacy…. No Freedom… both died a long time ago & possible never existed. If you look @ history you will see how things get more and more cloaked & natural rights taken away….just sit and think off all the possibilities…..We are motivated by things we love…and act on the things we fear…… Greed is the glue for evil & its lust for power keep us unctuous….What moves you to the light of hope; Pleasure or Pain?

Je’

....#NoHomo - Till the DEATH of me.

.... "No Homo" died when secure people started walking the earth....if you like what you like there is no need to defend your person....just food for thought....When you point out & judge another's "sin" you did nothing but add to the list of yours.......& personally I have my reservations on " that " as a whole but that is my personal business.

But I know 1 thing we ALL here on ASSIGNMENT & for a PURPOSE....a purpose we might not GET until its all said and done ! Who are you believing in & praying too that you feel CONTENT justifying a contradiction when assessing that of another ? When you do that you devalue the very thing that you USE as your DEFENSE as your VALIDATION your being counter productive when you don't even follow the very thing it is you say someone else should LMAO what type of idiot supports this? I tell ya far TOO many !, your logic is flawed. Yes my dear we have too many #SpecialKindofFools.....

Never in....my #WildestDreams.....

*FACEBOOK** Never in my #WildestDreams 
I much rather be a dyke, bimbo, ho, slut, destitute, bitch, queer, fag, faggot, ghetto, hood, baby momma, hood rat,  uneducated(whew thats tough), or a follower ! (another tough 1 I might slit my own wrist for that 1) -........BEFORE....I am every a COWARD ! that is one of the worst things a person can be! Where is your character? I find it FUNNY when people say something either beginning or ending with " No disrespect" or "No offense"  doesn't it always come off offensive? 

No one cares what "you" think its obvious we all do what we want to do ( sadly not many live "free" they too worried about the next or " society" what a peon ) and if a person didn't consult with you why are you speaking an opinion in their regard?  

Ex. -" I think you look better with light brown hair versus black" .....well I like both, and WHY did you need to mention this to me, I didn't ask you; &  its clear I already have my mind made up I been dressing myself since 4yrs old just like you live & dress yourself so my concern is what does this DO for YOU? How does saying that HELP or CHANGE your situation or the way you appear? Can ANYBODY offer me some type of wisdom or UNDERSTANDING on the human mind of SOME.........

And FINALLY it's a conversation.... Learn how to stand your ground & communicate amicable well, if you are secure in your argument this is simple, but if you have doubt u do things like hang up the phone, walk away, block em, versus ending sentiments & being content to say " I'm done with this conversation, or I am walking away, or goodbye," two DIFFERENT perspectives & the same actions however when you choose the aforementioned you negate anything you say or did because of your FINAL DELIVERY  in the latter !  UGHH who raised you ! Or better yet what are you teaching YOURSELF? 

It either is.....or it ain't I would LOVE to really get some good feedback on this perspective so many execute I just don't comprehend the benefit....????????
#Opinions   #googleplus  can someone offer some intellectual insight >>>>>

"Finding your true identity " ~ I MISS SLAVERY

"Finding your true identity " This is so powerful yet discouraging at the same time because our society preaches this yet we condemn it when it doesn't fit the mold. Well what if your true self breaks the mold?  What is so hard about accepting we all were given a life, and a life we should live. I am all for freedom & being an individual at all cost. Being human is the glue that holds us together, but doesn't mean we have to stick to the same place on the map. When will it ever be truly ok to be free. I don't care for the stereotypes  racism bigotry bias & judgement no, but I RESPECT it then because at least you know what and who a person is, now a days you get bad service, cussed out, treat unfairly, passed over for a job, a raise, etc...all because we want to be "Politically correct" & many more insecure ! well what about being honest. If you don't like the person I am that is fine, say it and LIVE it BOLDLY ...but remember be respectful not fake.  Evil hasn't moved on , its just got quieter & a lot smarter & people dumber, again I don't care for the way things are or how some think, but damn can we at least know who we dealing with bluntly & not have always be 

"Unspoken" . 

Great Service @ Stereo Limited

10/26/12

 A big thank you to Bob at Stereo Limited located @ 209 Cemetery Road
Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110. Very pleased with the work I received but more importantly the courtesy was even better and made the transaction even better. I do not do reviews normally but I got tired of reading the bad ones of people complaining & I complain when needed just like the next so I decided when I have good experiences I am going to share them just as well. Responsibility 101

I told them my music stopped hitting and I tried self-fixing and replacing the sub and may have messed it up somehow, my left channel went so we plugged the woofer to the right channel and I went on my way, well later that evening it kept going in and out so today I stopped in expecting to come out of pocket for a new amplifier. Before just selling me a new amp, Bob went ahead  out his way and started testing and troubleshooting all components to isolate the issues as best as possible. It came down to my old amp needed to be replaced; however the model price point I wanted wasn't sufficient for my newly bought subwoofer.

So he used one of his speakers which worked well with the amp, so we took my sub inside to see if it was the problem, it hit just fine. SO he gets another amp which was a more expensive set it up and it hit just right. To my gratitude he not only charged me the same price I was ready to pay I learned more about the whole speaker amp ohm knowledge which he didn’t have to say/do.

Anyways I really feel good about the service I received and would highly recommend the service not for the product or tools because those are stagnant across the board, but for the honesty given and personal relation. It shocked me hearing him say I was probably the 2^nd person in his career to admit honestly upfront that they may have messed something up, I said well hey honesty is the best policy got to tell it like it is can’t get over on people and expect life to bless you karma is real!  Thank you so much for it’s greatly appreciated!

Je’

Misunderstanding "Me...I...You...& We...can never be a US "

“And to CLARIFY…..”

         " Something’s never get old and will always amaze me; living with contradictions is a tough feat we all embellish in life, and however the difference is in how we choose to handle them when dealing with each other while trying to justify ourselves TO ourselves isn't that the kicker LOL. I found this conversation to be so hilarious yet insightful I had to share it & hopefully no offense is taken to the haughtiness but this is reality and this is life. I used to be that person, lost in my ways; fighting for understanding and now I have grown not changed into the thing they call ‘me’. Not everyone reaches nor can sustain the level of vulnerability one must possess to handle being a ‘me’. But when you are me, there is nothing you can't achieve with “I”. We must do better @ portraying our likes/dislikes in all forms of excreting as no two I’s are the same color. Stop making your insecurities pre-judgments as a whole to the parts in which you CHOOSE not to understand. :):) " 

"That's the way.....off the world"

Damn did he really spend almost a full year #PROTESTING ! How comfortable are you really....? #FoodforThought....

#4400 - " I Know Created Truth "

#4400 #Religion #Faith #Creator

I forgot how much I loved the 4400 series! People are always intrigued @ some of the things I say and think; as far as religion goes it’s the only unknown ‘word’ with a definition! I believe in a higher power, I believe in my creator and I believe we all have purpose even when we cannot understand it all.

BUT to take the word of ‘man’ on all accounts & call him a given name I don’t ‘know’ to be true 100%, to take text and use it against one another, Prior to life it would have been cool to KNOW 1^st hand like in the series people were SENT to the future and came back to the present to help save it.

Anyways I know something is out there, I just don’t have any reliable source “Trust no man But God, yet I am to take man’s word on the aforementioned... I call him/her/it/ the creator because I see it has CREATED! From Jesus Jehovah GOD Christian Buddhist Atheist Jew etc we can go back n forth on a name but the definition remains the same and I look forward to meeting this anomaly and being told the TRUTH!

Belief is only as good as the person receiving and feeling it. “I believe in the Lord” “I believe I’m rich” shouldn’t it go hand and hand? Case N Point...

I #PledgeAllegiance

I am pro-choice in life and I look back I disliked putting my arm over my heart and being made to sing a song daily in elementary school, I believe this carried over into middle school and on occasion at the high school level, pretty much absent at the collegiate level except for ceremonies and such. In my adult life the Pledge of Allegiance does nothing for me. They should not have children pledging to something they knew so little about.  

The world needs to become more neutral and fair because everyone will always have a difference in opinion but we can all respect each other. Does it bother me if my entire class stands up and pledges? No, and I won't look with disdain or confusion, but why does the latter get served to the individual?

 I can tolerate most things but to complain about something like this is asinine. 

Just like with marriage rights and abortion rights, remember we all have had to make our OWN decision at some point in life, who are who to dictate another’s? Reciting this ‘Pledge’ does not engage any child and if you listen it almost sounds like a chant, there is no history in this anthem and I’m not saying it should or shouldn't be banned from the education systems. That is far from the issue. The issue here is people and their difference in opinion when one encounters the other and it happens to be different we tend to get judgemental at that point and question things......

#Election2012

“The lesser of two evils” that is what any election has been about, especially considering we don't have all the facts just 411. Like some animals can sense their environment, or feel when it’s about to rain, etc., their connection with nature is one we should all strive to achieve spiritually, even if we cannot interpret fully what we feel or visually the things we see or dream about. As long as we have money for war, financial aid should be there all the same. Or is the American legislation finally letting the cat out the bag regarding ‘education’?

 You can have all the greatest ideas and solutions in the world but if you can’t implement them what’s the point? No president has had the ‘authority ‘to press a button single handedly & say lower gas, give healthcare to everyone, make minimum wage higher, lower taxes, etc. I don’t too much like the idea of 1 person having that type of power so checks and balances were created right;

 But in hindsight we don’t believe in our higher power thru a counsel of others we go straight to the source. So granted we may not like everyone’s outlook or opinion unless the outcome of something is COMPLETELY in the hands of 1 individual how can you justify blaming them non collectively ? Life doesn’t go thru a channel of debate and ‘approval’ the s$*t just IS….so why do we struggle with this anomaly called ‘LEADERS’

Signed,

Genocide Fear, Ph.D. 

Rectangles in a Square....

“Rectangles in a Square…” My inspiration came from Milton Glaser’s photo array and design elements. I love the simplicity yet uniqueness of his artwork and graphical designs.  I decided to see if he did comparable work besides his famous Dylan poster and since we needed to do this in black and white with basic shapes; I choose to take both squares and rectangles as my two primary shapes, with black and white being the color choices.  I used as a visual reference Glaser’s ‘Baby Teeth’ image as it uses the color design cues I wanted however I had to experiment with different shapes to avoid ‘creating a picture’.

I decided I would go with abstract shapes and have my primary shape be a square along with a deep depth of all black. Using two varying sizes of the rectangles I inverted both the border of each shape and filled it with the color contrast of black and white; Alternating from an all-white border black fill rectangle, to a black border white fill rectangle. Trying to make a ‘picture’ without actually creating one was quite different I must say and sort of confused me as I was stumbling on how or what I would create. I blended and filled the right side of the image with a mesh of the color hues black and white to give it that inverted feel. Breaking up the unity and allowing a clear path is the white streaks purpose.

Friends how many of us have them? Pop Culture

I never knew how subconsciously vested one could be when it comes to the knowledge of pop culture. I too value the word "friend" I value you it so much I wonder why the word "friend" has been so commonly replaced with the proper term 'associate'. There isn't enough TIME to have an abundance of the word Friend truly... 

Stereotypes Don't exist "The best way to maintain something is to never forget the struggle it took to achieve it"

I don’t believe in race so I couldn’t co sign a stereotype of a particular race; however there are people who do classify themselves with race and because of this I am able to logically place those individuals in said stereotypes. Do I mentally profile? Off course I’ve have we all have but I make sure I don’t allow it to manifest. Profiling is a part of survival and happens naturally we should be accessing people places and things as they come about but to make a definitive statement about a group of people is asinine when you clearly haven’t met all those people and even just one odd ball debunks a ‘stereotype’ so how they exist I haven’t the clue. The best way to maintain something is to never forget the struggle it took to achieve it; the reality of the word sustain….maintain is just the name.We endure stereotypes everyday of our lives; its how we handle them and eliminate them. But to do that we have to get people to stop thinking they can logically exist.

HUMN240-1-3-2 - Evolution or Big Bang

            World renowned historian James Gilberts create a theory of connection set between Scopes trial of 1925 to Seattle’s World’s Fair of 1962, linked together by Science and Religion in theory according to Gilbert. The narrative begins with Gilberts suspicious view on William Jennings Bryan centered around the Scopes trial and famous during the Progressive Era known then as ‘the Great Commoner’; whose defense of the literal account of the literal biblical account left Gilbert in doubt calling him a scientist who bases his understandings on what is commonly understood experiences;  Which plays into Gilberts standpoint on common sense science in compare to professional science and how the two have grown over time. However Bryan joined the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1924 as an astronomer who did not believe in evolution and was against it. Nothing screams science and religion like the debate between evolution and creation, when debunked by Edward Rice, stating he knew nothing of Darwin’s theory or the scientific method it posed the question who should speak for science the elite or the interpreters of science.  The start of educating about ‘Evolution’ did not begin until 1957 and much later for other states this is vital to American Culture anytime something shapes ones beliefs.  The media was the target of conception it would appear with the attempts to popularize the atomic scientist views to the mass media at all cost to get their theory into the heads of the impressionable.

        The dialogue between science and religion is one of pure centers focused on proving each individual agenda. The focus here is to essentially proving that one side is right versus the other. Science as it pertains to Religion is man’s explanation of the unknown and explaining the impossible. Religion basically debunks man fret over what it tries to explain thru science. This is a divided topic and until the foreseen ‘end’ however you perceive it shall be the deciding factor for both sides debating evolution or a higher power. I always found it funny how some scientist are against the idea we were created by a higher power rather than the big bang theory; are they atheist how is it you believe bits and pieces of religion yet debunk the beginning of said religion? Another reason I take pause with both Religion & Science as it has been passed down over the generations because it seems its intent is to serve an agenda of the said purposes. From government dispute, military involvement, to even pushing the views thru mass media production, seems quite alarming. Very ‘Democracy’ ‘DE-MOCK-CRAZY’ in its nature this element of the debate I feel is important because it does give the informed a chance to formulate their own decision or is it two parts created to purposely misguide a hidden third truth?  Perhaps this written narrative is not important in its delivery but the content is briefly viable to the common researcher. It inspires thought and speaks to the content of our heritage and ‘Pop’ culture and the differences we have faced over time, a story anyone could narrate chronologically.  It’ relevance could be challenged not solidified

References:

Busse, R. (1998). Religion and Science in America: Populism versus Elitism. Zygon, 33(1), 131-145. doi:10.1111/0591-2385.1321998132

 

Gilbert, J. (1998). Retrieved from Religion and Science in America: Populism versus Elitism.

HUMN240-1-4-4-Je' - Celebrity Cult

The popularity of social media definitely owes some of its success to the ‘heroes’ & ‘celebrity’ for its popular influence on people. Bandwagon theories are ever prevalent because the individuals using this formality can gauge their popularity by how many ‘likes’ they have or ‘followers’ they have on sites like Facebook and Twitter. If a celebrity is not self promoting or casually talking about their day they receive several comments, replies, and retweets; and some post even get selected as a ‘favorite’ by their following. This type of influence is both a gift and a curse because when issues say for instance Trayvon Martin once the ‘elite’ picked up on the story and thru their two cents in the masses began to care and follow. Moving forward the recent movie massacre is another story that received popularity on sites even such as Google+. Analyze closely we can deviate the differences among the youth and how they interpret the social media and its endeavors.  When you do that you began to see what some feel is a problem and others not but the influence that some ‘heroes’ or ‘celebrities’ have on their ‘fans’ are scary. Too much ‘respect’ is given to people many do not even know personally and they trust them before they would someone they do know personally. In theory social media and its popularity are unifying the masses thru various outlets passing and sharing information some for the good and others for the bad. Take away the fear of the weak mined and consider the theories to be debunked when the actions are not sustained by their definition; just because you’re a celeb or someone’s idols should not make you popular automatically.

HUMN240-1-4-3

            There are many mis-conceptions and conceptions that come with social media. What started off as a thing for teens grew to be an eco structure for the college like and adults to now you can follow on twitter your favorite brand of cereal to your favorite musician.  Using these sites varies person to person depending on the purpose of the usage. With this option of personal or business it comes with certain unspoken guidelines. For instance if you have a business Facebook ‘Like’ page  you don’t want to post personal things that are not supportive of the page itself. People assess one another by their friend count, type of post they make, pictures they use, groups they belong to, to even who they follow on twitter. It’s all circular theory at best.

        As far as rituals is concerned I highly doubt or at least I am hoping there isn’t any Facebook or Twitter rituals like on your child’s 12^th birthday they activate the usage. However I will say there is routine, like email some people check Facebook first thing in morning or before they go to bed at night. We all develop our own routine on usage but I don’t think anyone has a ritual that would be pretty scary considering the source. Social networking is a big part of the world now almost everyone has some form or type of iteration to be connected with others virtually. Some may call it bandwagon theory or even evolution; but for the most part people want to use the tools.  I take away from this how rapid times and thing change and that nothing is guaranteed forever. I look forward to seeing what else we incorporate in life.

HUMN240 -1-4-2- Popularity of Social Media

The popularity of social media has evolved and spiraled since the popularity of MySpace. From the evolution we grew to have Facebook which originated as a way for college students to stay connected was later implemented and use by business professionals, celebrity fan pages, and people of all ages groups. From there we have the introduction of Twitter which became the ‘following trend’ both Facebook and Twitter is a means to meet people and connect with those you know. News is spread instantaneously from popular celebrity news, to the latest in the presidential election there is no topic either can’t handle; thusly feeding a range of diets.

        This does create rising issues in interpersonal communication because the uses can vary so vaguely you are often passing opinions back and forth between each other and due to netiquette (or the lack of) presents some challenging communication barriers. Relationships of all types are started from and even end on the social networking and some say are devaluing what true relationships are. One thing is for sure theories a part social networking is social media and this will only evolve versus diminish. We see this unification with services like Google+ becoming more popular as well; unifying the mobile market product share even more. There are many positives as well for instance balancing multiple friend and family contact, business can reach their customers directly, etc are all vital roles played by social media. Social media is a responsibility and those who use tread lightly.

Icon Analysis 2-1 HUMN240

Lauryn Hill, a member of the critically acclaimed Hip Hop/ Rap group ‘The Fugees’ apart of the classic album entitled ‘The Score’ also went solo to produce ‘The Mis-Education of Lauryn Hill’ both albums received raved reviews and are legendary albums and pieces of work. Both albums; currently charting at 469 and 314 respectively on Forbes Greatest Album of All time List. ‘Jack’ released in 1996 starred Robin Williams and told a story about a young man who was born with a disorder that caused rapped aging in physical appearance but not mentally and the film is centered around the elements of being a child in the body of an adult. ‘Soul Food’ released in 1997 told the story of a family separated by the death of the family matriarch and the forthcoming trials and tribulations a family goes thru in this transition starring actresses: Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox and Nia Long, etc.

       

I choose the musician and the two pieces of film work because they deliver a powerful truth and an inspiring message that is both genuine and unique.  The movie Soul Food is dear to me because in many ways it relates to my own personal family. I recall years ago we actually pointed out what character was who and was very insightful for my family and me personally. Miss Lauryn Hill is quite possible my personal favorite musician I remember like it was yesterday being out of the country in Panama listening to the rhythm and word play delivered by the Fugee’s on this album; getting older and falling in love again with her on her own solo album just the same. In Jack it is one of my favorite movies because it speaks to such an enduring audience that rarely has a voice. The message in the film was very influential to the development of my personal self validation because I have always been perceived ‘different’ than many but I grew to learn and be ok with it, in fact I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love me & some more me.

Contemporary icons will vary person to person and while I am attentive to ensure I do not idolize anyone it is safe to say I respect their craft. I don’t personally know Lauryn Hill to comment on her as a human too much but I can be an admirer of her craft. The message she leaves in her lyrics, the deliverance is all a big part of who I am today I listen to her all the time. Along with the movies as well music and movies are important icon’s to me because the messages live on forever and that is powerful in itself. Off course I have a love for other musicians and movies but we don’t possibly have the time to list them all nor could I even compile such a list.

"Popular Culture...HUMN240"

Pop Cult:
"For the present it is best to be at level or above when it comes to relevant Popular Culture, but this only keeps you ‘present’, it is the future where innovators and trend creators break free and thus are atop the social diaphragm of what is considered popular culture…these are leaders. "



Music:
"Music knows no color and encompasses no peer pressure (Good Music anyways) yet it attracts all symbols of the depicted emotion represented by the song hence joining together a mass of people"

Des'ree - Crazy Maze ft Bill Hicks


Je' - 7/1/12