I use this expression alot and ill use it again, these mixtapes I’m about to share with you are HELLA filthy.
And what, in my opinion, makes a good mixtape? A couple of things:
1. Good music (duh)
2. WELL MIXED. There is nothing like getting into the groove coming from a great song and have the dj eff it up.. and it only took 5 seconds for him or her to do so. Its called a mix for a reason.
3. Purpose or intent behind the mix. This may be a little more intangible, but all I know is that with these mixtapes, they took me somewhere. and i liked it. alot. From the beginning, through the journey, and to the destination, I took that ride and had no desire to venture off. And maybe I didn’t know I wanted to be there, but they certainly led me to believe I did. Thats some really good persuasion. Or perhaps it could have been that I am already on that journey and I was able to find a mix that became the soundtrack for my life.
That sounds about right.
Anyway, allow me to list the mixes and the dj’s they came from, provide you with the link to download each and experience the journey for yourself.
1. DV One- Music and Me: A Michael Jackson Tribute. (scroll down to find it)Dood, no lie, this made me cry. and Laugh. and inspired me to do alot of amazing things. AND by hitting up this site, I just found out that this dood has HELLLLA mixes. like HELLLA. Im hoping I just hit a musical jackpot here. Ill let you know…
2. Sabzi- 69 Rolls and Oof: A Jawaiian Mix. So, this took me home. I don’t mean home as in a particular place or location, because I’ve never had that type of home. I mean more of the home that’s in my heart. The home where my soul rests and finds comfort. The feeling felt from this mix is very similiar to when I am on the dancefloor and nothing else matters. anyway.. enough of that. Just listen.
3. Plot Twist- Peace Out Chicago Mix. So yeah.. this is the mixtape I would have made. But he made it first. damnit. I have not been able to stop listening to this mix for the last 4 days. That alone makes it a winner of my top 3. End.
An excerpt sent to me from a fellow student in my program. Nothing can be said from me just now. Ill let this excerpt do its job. My only question is, what mask are you wearing (if any) and what are you trying to hide?
All I ever want to see is you true self. Whatever that is.
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Uncover Your True Face
Underneath the Mask Many of us know the feeling of being stuck in a particular role within our families, as if we are wearing masks whenever we see the people we love. Maybe we are the good daughters, expected to always please others, or perhaps we are the family clowns, expected to be jovial and make everyone laugh. This same scenario can play out within a work situation or a group of friends. We may be so good at our role that we hardly even notice that we are wearing a mask, and yet, deep down, we know that we are not free to simply be who we really are. This can leave us feeling unseen and uneasy.
There is nothing inherently wrong with wearing a mask or playing a role. It is a natural part of any social dynamic and it can even be creative and fun. It only becomes a problem when you feel that you have no other choice than to wear that mask, and this is especially challenging if you realize you are never without one. Perhaps you have forgotten who you really are˜a vast and unrestricted being of light˜and have identified yourself completely with a role. You may be the dutiful, caring son who keeps his parents‚ dysfunctional marriage intact. You may be the angelic wife who enables your husband to continue on a destructive path. You may be the cheerful daughter to a deeply depressed mother. Whatever the case, knowing the motivation behind your performance˜the function of your mask˜can help to uncover your true face.
Anytime we find ourselves stuck behind a mask, it is an indication that we are entangled in a dysfunctional dynamic in which our true self cannot be seen. We have been placed in this situation for the purpose of our own healing and, in some cases, the healing of others. From this perspective, life can be seen as a series of situations that call us to remove our masks˜gently, and with great compassion for all concerned˜to reveal the beauty underneath.
-Kickin it with Junior Youth (ages 11 to 15) regularly. Why? because they are alot more fun then most adults these days. Ya’ll too jaded. These kids are where its at.
-Organizing and expanding my music collection. Who knew the organization NEVER STOPS.
Yo, Saman you have GOT to make me one. Being your womb mate must have its benefits.
If you don’t know who the Elahater is, you best get to educating yourself. Check her blog www.hateonme.com. Nobody hates quite like she does, especially when she’s callin out fools that keep thinkin racism ended after the Civil War. I can only name a few other people that hate as hard as she does.. and I may just be one of those individuals. But I am trying people, I am really trying not to. Unless its necessary.. and well.. I guess it is. Until ingnorance ceases to exist.
Anyway. This rad pic will be on my desktop background until the lady arrives. Let the countdown begin.
I’ve missed home lately. Not many people know this, but I lived in Aotearoa back in 2002 for a year. I have HELLLLA family there. How and why people ask. Well, because it was easier to immigrate to NZ then it is to the States from Samoa for a lot of my family.
I miss it. Alot. And Im procrastinating. So this blog is for me to reminisce anytime I want. OOOh the beauty about blogging.
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The Haka. A traditional Maori War dance. Performed by the All Blacks, the only rugby team worth watching, in my no so humble opinion. You better believe I will be NZ for the 2012 Rugby World Cup.
Some of the hiphop I was into during my stay.
Scribe- Not Many Remix.. Yeah. He’s Samoan.
Stand Up. This video is kinda Filthy. And his Pe’a (tat) is too nice.
Katchafire. New Zealand Island Reggae. Need I say more? Now I really want to go home.
Katchafire: Who You With… watch out for the FISH AND CHIPS SHOP!!! Forget Take home boxes, they wrap that shit in newspaper. Memories.
The funny ads.. with islanders. haha whats great about this ad is that it actually looks like the inside of my Aunty’s house. haha.
I have a .5 sec cameo in this. That should be enough reason for you to check this out. har har. OH hell, I will also take this opportunity to name drop some other peeps and encourage you to take a look at their blog.
The homie Macklemore (http://www.bengalyucky.com/) plays the biggest role, playing the guy tangled up in the prison that is materialism.
I might add, Ryan Lewis used all digital photographs to put this little piece together. Did I mention this was his Thesis statement? I’ll take that over a 30 page paper any day. Pretty filthy.
Nothing I can do will even come close to exciting considering HOV is in town and I’m not there. So I might as well blog.
This isn’t necessarily my favorite song of all time, but its definitely a hottt song. Pharrell and Jay-z… yeah. Not only am I missing Jay-z but I’m missing Nerd as well. It hurts right here (points to the heart). *sigh. And actually I would love to marry Chad Hugo.. and I heard hes not present tonight.. so maybe thats a good thing (for me).
I must add that I like the cameo from my girl New New (ATL). If I can’t be with Pharell, I ain’t mad that she gets to
