Music Monday - Comeback Season

Thanks to Columbus 'ol thievin ass, I got a day off. BOW! Not feeling too wordy, but luckily these songs describe how I've been feeling lately. Drake has gone from obscure underdog to much hyped favorite, but it's always great to hear an artist at their hungriest. His 2nd mixtape, "Comeback Season" has a quite a few gems on it. Close your eyes and listen to him shine...

Hump Day - Keep Up

I'm late. These past two Wednesdays I've been bombarded with thoughts. Writing is normally the catharsis however can you truly purge when you are censoring your thoughts? Did I lose you? Essentially, I had to sort some things out within before what I put out could make sense. If that doesn't make sense, don't worry, I know you came for the music anyway. I digress...

Keeping a relationship fresh and interesting can be difficult. Especially for those with short attention spans and a love for the spice of life, variety. Having a partner that understands this along with the open mind to try new things is the best thing for you. Wait! Before you grab your keys and bolt to Insurrection, you can start simple. What's that? How bout a little game:

Don't You Have A Man?

I'm in/ a swell mood/ or rather swoll mood/ Until she told me that she told dude/ That she'll be back, she's going to the store/ I didn't know she had a boyfriend, so the door/ I pointed her to/ I said, Call me when y'all break up/ I don't fuck nobody bitch/ And never on the Jacob, know what time it is - Andre Benjamin

I have to admit, when I first heard this line, it evoked the screw face. I thought "really, Dre? You are going to refute the offering of cakes simply because she's a foul beast [aka femininus scallywageth]?" But I ushered in '09 with a new sense of responsibility. And that means being sensible for yourself AND for others in certain situations. Recently, I caught the video for "Boyfriend #2" by R.Kelly-in-training, Pleasure P. The song may be new, but the concept is rather old [played] in my opinion. Just listen...

A relationship like any sturdy structure is built upon a foundation. A solid foundation is essential to longevity. If you have a corrupt foundation, what's erected is bound to crumble and I promise you, it will not be a pleasant sight. That being said, can you truly aspire to have a something meaningful with someone who views you as #2?

Aside : TRUST ME, I know it's easier to be #2 and honestly it's a good look, BUT I'm on some different shit. I'm not fuckin up any body's anything. I'm too close to the time where I need to secure a potential bride for karma to get my black ass. No Thanks. Which leads me into my next point

Sometimes you have to be sensible for someone else. Seriously, sweetheart if you don't want to be in a relationship anymore, why don't you just tell him? Barring that nigga is NOT crazy and respects your decision to end the relationship amicably, we can get busy [You know, I'm thinking about bringing "get busy" back. I mean, certain styles re-emerge, why can't slang? *] I know why though, because I'm your escape. He's massah and I'm freedom. He's the restrictive panty hose and the comfortable pair of jeans that you love. But when it's all said and done the REAL question is, what's so different?

Every guy loves to hear, "I don't normally do this, but you're different." However in certain situations, we are thinking:

The only thing that's different is the person who is paying you attention. And not to discount my entire point, but THAT's why being Boyfriend #2 works. I don't have to give you all my attention, which is great because I do not want to give you all my attention. In conjunction, you do you want all my attention b/c you cannot handle it based on your current situation with Boyfriend #1. It's a win-win, but only for the time being. Pretty soon, Boyfriend #1 will no longer be in the picture. And in a situation where Boyfriend #2 is expected to be his successor I must direct you to the words of that pony riding philosopher, Elgin Lumpkin:

Ya Feel Me? If not, this should bring the point home,

*"Doin It" is another phrase that I think should be brought back

Note: To the fellaz, I am in no way passing judgement. The mind is willing, but the flesh is weak. And Real talk, if she tries you more than once, I understand if you have to oblige that cobbler. However, just know that "slip up" (hope it was slippery, at least) may come back to haunt you.

Hump Day - Round 2

It's always that one song on the album that you wish was longer. It's so good you know its worthy of one more verse. Here are two songs that immediately come to mind, Something New & Something Classic...

Get Out Of My Head...

Have you heard a song and thought back to a conversation you had with a friend like, "Yo! We were just talking about that!" Well, here it is. Don't judge me or my friends. Cus we like them and they like us too (I'm good on midgets and retards tho) ...

Leaders of the New School - Drake

Aside: Before I begin I'd like to say, *exhale* Damn, I missed this. Even though I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend [despite losing my I.D. in Modern] I really had the desire to sit down and pen something. Maybe the consistent urge I've always had to write just needed to be nurtured instead of snuffing it out like a small fire. Now, I'm feeding the inferno. I'm cookin with gas, bitches. I digress...

Let me introduce you to the next LOTNS the same way I was, take a listen:


I hope you listened to it more than once. On first listen I'm sure you noticed the flow and some of the lyrics probably stuck out, but it truly requires multiple listens to appreciate what's he's talking about. By "He", I'm referrin to Drake. I never watched (or heard of) Degrassi, but if you have he played a character named Jimmy Brooks. Since I downloaded his mixtape, "So Far Gone" I truly have not stopped listening. The music is truthful, witty, catchy, and most importantly QUALITY. Women are a constant fixture in his rhymes along with an introspective perspective on everything under the sun. Game recognize game and he's lookin' quite familiar. EVERYONE else I know that downloaded the tape shares an appreciation for it. It's hard to pinpoint my favorite tracks b/c the whole thing is the truth, but here are a few and a bonus gem from his previous mixtape, "Comeback Season". You need them both...