To My Black Brothers (Whomever it applies to.. Young and Not so Young) WHEN ARE WE GONNA GET IT?!!!!!
To My Black Brothers (Whomever it applies to.. Young and Not so Young) WHEN ARE WE GONNA GET IT?!!!!!
I'm not oblivious to the fact of issues in our communities with sistas, but I wanted to just take this time and vent out to my brothers. WHEN ARE WE GONNA STOP TRAPPIN?! STOP CHASIN STREET LIFE AND STOP INDULGING IN MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FADS THAT ULTIMATELY RUIN YOUR LIVES!!!!!! More and more as I look at our younger generation I get this somber feeling of our men never 'getting it' Guys pulling up their pants every 6th step, On da block, trying to get into the music biz, and now i even see dudes with color in their heads?! Come on....When will you realize that selling drugs, robbin and any form of getting rich fast scheme is hurting you and that having money and everything that can come with it is NOT what you're in this world to achieve?!! We are on this world to Glorify God's name, to SERVE, to help bring people out of mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical captivity! Not to run around to get the best high, get/spend money, and have sex.
What prompt me to write this is that I was spinning for an outreach group for kids/teens this past weekend. It was a volunteer thing and was a chance to get positive messages out there through music so for me it was a no brainer. I was so excited hooking the gear up and anticipatng the positive music I had in store. So once I got everything hooked up and did a sound check with some nice Yesterdays New Quintet Instrumentals, I threw in the official first song of the event, Fear Not of a Man by Mos Def (Listen below) that is a very conscious song and personal favorite and was one of my motivating songs from years back. I paticukarly noticed that a young girl was really into it. So later,. she came to me and asked, "What was the name of that Mos Def song you played at the beginning? That was very interesting" With a delightful tone i told her as well as some little history on the album. She was like wow, I never heard that one before by him. I snickered to myself thinking that she was the typical 'mainstream fan' knowing only about the artist and their songs in relation to mainstream radio. She was like 'ok well, i gotta remember that man... that was good stuff' and walked away.At the end of the party, she came back to me with a pen and paper to write the album info down. It felt so good because i felt, I touched someone with a song that has always touched and helped me get along and it can do the same for her. So I was happy..
On the Flipside,
It's sad to say, but it is so true that our black sistas are getting it right and there are more sistas getting the high positions, getting spiritually connected, opening their minds and becoming empowered, while alot of the brothers, are being STILL TRAPPED in our mirage of BALLIN... When we're STILL in the STREETS, STILL STREET HUSTLIN, STILL BANGIN, STILL TRYING GET RICH FAST, STILL DOING THE SAME OLE SHYT!!!!!! and the women are passin us by like The Pharcyde.. Now, I know there are still strong, positive brothers out there, but in general, looking at younger generations, its pathetic......
Shout out to Kevin Carter for having this program to reach out in the community. It has to start somewhere. So i'm spinning Moment of Truth by Gangstar and this little boy (maybe 9 or 10) comes up to me ask, I wanna be a DJ. I asked why? He said, cause I wanna ball hard and get alot of girls. I asked and y do you think that is something good to do? He paused a while saying ummmm.... then finally cause thats what I see other people doing (THAT'S WHERE US SKRONG BROTHERS COME IN!!!) where is he getting that influence from? RADIO, TV, kids at school, sorry to say, maybe even parents at home and peers aroound the community.
While I was so elated from the interaction with the girl, I was so dissappointed with the mentality of the boys. Through the day, I got requests like Stanky Leg,Whip rico, Jeezy and that stuff (WHICH WAS NOT PLAYED)from the boys.
It was a grim reflection to me the state of blacks in america. But It starts somewhere and I pray that 1 female that I enlightened, will enlightened 2 then 7 and more!!! Thank you Lord for your truth Amen.
Fear Not Of Man - Mos Def
I'm not oblivious to the fact of issues in our communities with sistas, but I wanted to just take this time and vent out to my brothers. WHEN ARE WE GONNA STOP TRAPPIN?! STOP CHASIN STREET LIFE AND STOP INDULGING IN MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FADS THAT ULTIMATELY RUIN YOUR LIVES!!!!!! More and more as I look at our younger generation I get this somber feeling of our men never 'getting it' Guys pulling up their pants every 6th step, On da block, trying to get into the music biz, and now i even see dudes with color in their heads?! Come on....When will you realize that selling drugs, robbin and any form of getting rich fast scheme is hurting you and that having money and everything that can come with it is NOT what you're in this world to achieve?!! We are on this world to Glorify God's name, to SERVE, to help bring people out of mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical captivity! Not to run around to get the best high, get/spend money, and have sex.
What prompt me to write this is that I was spinning for an outreach group for kids/teens this past weekend. It was a volunteer thing and was a chance to get positive messages out there through music so for me it was a no brainer. I was so excited hooking the gear up and anticipatng the positive music I had in store. So once I got everything hooked up and did a sound check with some nice Yesterdays New Quintet Instrumentals, I threw in the official first song of the event, Fear Not of a Man by Mos Def (Listen below) that is a very conscious song and personal favorite and was one of my motivating songs from years back. I paticukarly noticed that a young girl was really into it. So later,. she came to me and asked, "What was the name of that Mos Def song you played at the beginning? That was very interesting" With a delightful tone i told her as well as some little history on the album. She was like wow, I never heard that one before by him. I snickered to myself thinking that she was the typical 'mainstream fan' knowing only about the artist and their songs in relation to mainstream radio. She was like 'ok well, i gotta remember that man... that was good stuff' and walked away.At the end of the party, she came back to me with a pen and paper to write the album info down. It felt so good because i felt, I touched someone with a song that has always touched and helped me get along and it can do the same for her. So I was happy..
On the Flipside,
It's sad to say, but it is so true that our black sistas are getting it right and there are more sistas getting the high positions, getting spiritually connected, opening their minds and becoming empowered, while alot of the brothers, are being STILL TRAPPED in our mirage of BALLIN... When we're STILL in the STREETS, STILL STREET HUSTLIN, STILL BANGIN, STILL TRYING GET RICH FAST, STILL DOING THE SAME OLE SHYT!!!!!! and the women are passin us by like The Pharcyde.. Now, I know there are still strong, positive brothers out there, but in general, looking at younger generations, its pathetic......
Shout out to Kevin Carter for having this program to reach out in the community. It has to start somewhere. So i'm spinning Moment of Truth by Gangstar and this little boy (maybe 9 or 10) comes up to me ask, I wanna be a DJ. I asked why? He said, cause I wanna ball hard and get alot of girls. I asked and y do you think that is something good to do? He paused a while saying ummmm.... then finally cause thats what I see other people doing (THAT'S WHERE US SKRONG BROTHERS COME IN!!!) where is he getting that influence from? RADIO, TV, kids at school, sorry to say, maybe even parents at home and peers aroound the community.
While I was so elated from the interaction with the girl, I was so dissappointed with the mentality of the boys. Through the day, I got requests like Stanky Leg,Whip rico, Jeezy and that stuff (WHICH WAS NOT PLAYED)from the boys.
It was a grim reflection to me the state of blacks in america. But It starts somewhere and I pray that 1 female that I enlightened, will enlightened 2 then 7 and more!!! Thank you Lord for your truth Amen.
Fear Not Of Man - Mos Def
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Permalink Reply by Zetta on -
Thanks for sharing such a thought-provoking and inspirational message with all of us. What is so sad is that these are the young men that the young ladies will have to select from as potential marriage partners, in the years to come. Seems like there will be an even greater African-American male shortage of quality men for the next generation of ladies to choose from, if this trend continues. Thanks for keeping it real.
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Permalink Reply by Sista K on -
DJ Undergound...I applaud you and all you state here and are trying to do for the youth...Only thing I can say is keep reaching out...its brothers like you that will helpmake a difference...the young boys need role models of a different kind...if all they see in the media is balling and what not...thats what they will try to emulate. But if they see brothers like you representing a different set of values, it will make a difference...I know it seems like just a pebble thrown in the pond...but at leasts its a positive thing. I strongly urge you to keep being that example...and to mentor and to reach out. You are not fighting a losing battle.
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Permalink Reply by DJ Rodney C on -
Very Insightful Piece!!! To All Da Brothas in the immortal words of Bro Spike Lee "WAKE UUUUUPPPPP"!!!
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Permalink Reply by QuentonThomas.com on -
DJ Day, I commend you on your valiant efforts. We must continue to try and save our youth. It's our obligation.
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Permalink Reply by DJ Underground on -
Thanks homie.. Its Underground thoe, not day..lol Peace
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Permalink Reply by Tameka AKA Venus on -
It starts with men like you being a positive image. Our young black men are bombarded on a daily basis with images of the "good life" and since it takes no effort to be....NOTHING, its almost irresistable. Fathers, be there for your sons. Teach them wisely, even if it means directing them to aspire to things you were afraid to reach for. Mothers, quit babying these boys! Teach them their natural role from early on. Make them be responsible men.
Much love to you and all you do, Underground!
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Permalink Reply by Bubbles on -
I'm SO glad a man said this. I used to teach middle school and from that I often wondered who will my younger cousins marry if this is all they had to choose from? I got a lot of criticism for that comment, but it's true. My friend thought I was just being an ass until she began teaching. They are in dire straits. Downright sad actually.
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Permalink Reply by Zetta on
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Bubbles, thank you for validating my earlier comment. I somehow felt that folks were probably rolling their eyes at me for putting that same comment on "Blast". (See my reply above) I don't know if we will be attending very many weddings in the future. I have two beautiful young, female cousins in Texas, who are only in their mid 20's. One is about to file for her second divorce, and the other only stayed married for a month.
These ladies are college graduates and they are very intelligent, and lovely, at that. However, the men that they married either dealt drugs, or cheated on them. It is so sad. They are so frustrated by the men left for them to choose from, who are in their 20's.
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Permalink Reply by Bubbles on
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LOL. Hey, I'll be 28 in four days, so I'm in that age group and I totally see it, but I meant my little cousins in high school or college. They are pretty much done for, not that my age group holds much promise. Thank goodness I always liked older men. :)
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Permalink Reply by Zetta on
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Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday Dear Bubbles! I hope that you have a fantastic and fun birthday! Best Wishes!
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Permalink Reply by Sean on -
DJ U...all I can say is it's about time, my brother. Thank you for sharing your words and experiences. It's time to stop the lip-service about God and start showing that He is the reason for everything and anything. Keep up the good work on and off the wheels of steel!
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Permalink Reply by Johnny James on
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Amen DJ. Underground
I have been off the scene for awhile to revaluate somethings in my life bacause I found myself in a loop.And I had to do something about fast before I become complacent. But some of them are so caught up in the street life that they determine the difference between reality and fantasy. Our women are becoming more involved in everything we as men should be handling.If only the Brethren could become half of what God intends for us to be........I could go on but I'm going to stop here. I commend you on sharing your thoughts. Be Blessed and don't Stress one day our Brethren will Transgress. Hopefully.
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