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Teach The Babies….or else.

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We do not say “Teach The Babies” because we thought it sounds good or would look cool on a t-shirt, instead this is an ideal we firmly believe to be our civic duty.

Many have heard the African proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child,” however most of us ignore the youth as they commit perpetuated social crimes right in front of our faces. Whether it be cursing out an elder, showing bad manners, being vulgar or violent; we often turn our heads. Our excuse is either: “Its not my problem” or “I’m minding my business, because I wish not to be a victim.” This is the product of Fear!!

We fear becoming the victim. However, ignoring the problem doesn’t help either. Eventually the negative will continue to spread fast, if no light is exposed to defeat the darkness. And that negative germ will eventually end up at your doorstep. Simply closing the door will not save you, because the negative energy will find an open window and enter your household; in turn, possessing your neighbor, your sibling, your nephew, your child! It is inevitable!

Here is a principle to consider: If we wish to change our society, starting with our neighborhoods, we must start with changing what we see before us. Take one child and school him/her. Build a relationship with one kid on the corner. Understand him! Find out his story. Expose him/her to options they never believed possible. And that, my friend, will make you a superhero in their eyes.

In order to change society, you must start 1st with yourself, and then share that positive light with the youth. Because the youth represent endless possibilities.

Continue to Teach The Babies!

- coup d’etat Brooklyn

Here are a few videos to remind us of the impact of misguidance:

In Celebration Of Cultural Music…

“And my goal in life is to give to the world what I was lucky to receive: the ecstasy of divine union through my music and my dance.” – Michael Jackson

After the lost of the late/great Michael Jackson, this past weekend has been an amazing weekend to reflect and celebrate music. Life is always the perfect place to embrace inspirational art. Let’s celebrate cultural music. You know, the type of music that covers all races, creeds and genders. What’s the culture? The progressive. Let’s go. Let’s inspire.

#1: Lupe Fiasco & L.A.S.E.R.S. Manifesto

#2: Jay-Z & “D.O.A.”

#3: Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs & “Heads Will Roll”

*Remember N.E.R.D. (Nobody Ever Really Dies). Embrace your talents.

- AHLOT

New Music: Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, Chester French And M. Island

“If there’s a movement that we stand for, it’s about breaking down barriers.” D.A. Wallach of Chester French, HopHipDX.com (2007)

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NUMBER 1: CHESTER FRENCH
Need new, quality music? Good. Let me introduce D.A. and Max of the unclassified duo, Chester French. Chester French is a tag team straight from the hallways of Harvard University. With the skill, experience and talent that reflects musical fusions and universally dope sounds, the StarTrak duo is debuting their first album, Love the Future this upcoming April. In the words of Rah Digga, they are “lyrically inclined and inclined to be lyrical.” Check out my 2007 piece on the group by clicking HERE. Click HERE to see their new video, “She Loves Everybody.” I’m sure you’ll love it. Also be on the lookout for their upcoming Mixtape, Jacques Jams, Vol. 1: Endurance featuring Janelle Monae and Talib Kweli.
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