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And from here on, focus on the people that you have who are still here. Let’s not wait until this happens again to show someone you appreciate them.

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Whitney Houston has been in bad way for a while, honestly. An explosive vocalist in the 90s we’ve seen her go through some pretty bad situations. I’m glad to see her back and I think people should give her a serious chance to make music again without bringing up her past. Her voice is still there and the message in her song is strong and reflective of the past seven years. Check her “Didn’t Know My Own Strength” video out:

Me and the homie ImTrumaine got to talking about Little Brother and I mentioned how it’s almost unfair that people want to compare to the two emcees to each and they both clearly have styles that compliment each other; not meant to over shadow. I’ve been rocking with Pooh since Sleepers and I always will be a fan of his…

check this video from HOJTV on vimeo (here)

peep out the latest joint from Ortega Cartel feat The Jonesz. Sixteen Pad Films credited for the production of this video. These cats are one of my few favorite film crews. Check out the jawn called “This if For My Boys.” This just goes to show that hip hop has no language barriers.

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Check out Ortega Cartel here
and Sixteen Pads Films here

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I’m sure everybody and they momma’ and ‘nem found out MJ passed a few days ago before it was even determined by medical professionals…
I think the worst part about it was that, within the seven minutes it took him to go from being in a coma to actually being pronounced dead… most people had given up on him pulling through. Almost like people wanted his death to be reality though it wasn’t just yet when a couple of the calls I got yesterday came through. However, I digress.
The other part is how with how saturated life seems to have become, his death has become more of a trending topic than something that we look at as full, and great; being an ever greater loss.
Now I joked about how people blamed MJ for molesting children; telling them that at some point of their lives… they wanted to be molesters because truth be told, EVERYBODY wanted to me MJ at some point of their lives. And we aint talking basketball. Now we all know that passing is an appointment on everybody’s schedule and there is nothing you can do about it, however I am sure most of us in our inner most soul, felt MJ would probably be one of those people who outlived our children. (Smiling) He almost seemed immortal. Besides his legal battles and everybody going after the guy who ultimately was only guilty of never escaping his second childhood and being a really nice dude… who cared about people genuinely, his legacy is one of the most deserving, and the most overwhelming. He has easily influenced any musician alive since (before) he first did the moonwalk.
The guy has made some of the most interesting short films, music videos, and of course music… GOOD MUSIC. And that is why though the man is gone in the physical, some (very large) part of him will always live within the words and soundtracks; music videos and dance moves that everyone has enough of “child” in them to try to emulate; and in the purest inspiration and positive messages he has given to not just a genre of music, but various cultures and people in this world. When you look at many other artists active during the “MJ era” and their body of work, not much candle holding worthiness, I’m sure most agree. On top of being a damn talented individual, he was also a very giving spirited person. How many people can say that they were part of a benefit that raised over 50 million dollars… and even more interesting; in the 90s? Michael Jackson donated millions of dollars of his own bread to various organizations to make other people’s lives a bit more fortunate. He was all around humble, but at the same time, he never went with the crowd. He continued to reinvent himself through the way he delivered his style, message, and his music.
He is survived not only through his children and parents… but through every child that has every looked at Thriller, and every kid that has picked up a MJ record and caught a vibe that couldn’t be explained. I conclude this post by saying that I am glad he exists on another plain of dwelling. There will never be another person like him. And his contribution to life, as well as music will never be forgotten. Rest in Love and I extend my deepest sympathy to his family and all that are truly affected by this great loss.

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“…. annie can you tell us, are you okay…”