Gordon Gartrell

Just wanted to put yall on my FAVORITE podcast (yes this is a rarity that i have one favorite, lol). The legendary Phontigga from the Legendary Little Brother crew along with DJ Brainchild started their own radio show back in late 2008. Since then have put out 17 episodes. No there is no consistency to when they do podcast but I kinda like the inconsistency. They put it out whenever they have time.  Phonte keeps it very down to earth and really talks about some things related to what is going in the general public with comic spin on it of course while putting you on to some very good different music that is not easy to find.  I highly suggest you take a listen while you are cleaning the house, at work, or just chillin at home.  Episodes are usually about an hour and half.

FYI:  Gordon Gartrell (an actual clothing line) mentioned on The Cosby's and the logo for the radio show is from Season 1, Episode 8.

Check it out: http://www.gordongartrellradio.com

Funny Friday: Home Security

Put this sign on your front lawn.
Now, for us Virginians, and others with loose gun control, this sign would be PERFECT security.

Keep ya hands off!.....my Constitution, too!

 This is for my beautiful women of color (even more for my black women) who "go natural" with their hair.  Nothing against the beautiful women of our caucasian counterparts but I am sure the women of color may have possibly contemplated putting a mouse trap in their head for every person making an attempt to touch their hair out of the person's own curiosity like the woman of color is a freak show.  Yeah i know many of you may have heard this argument before but I read a story today on NPR and wanted share some insight.

I have heard some try to argue it is not a race thing that it is a DIFFERENT thing.  NOPE.  I have yet to see or come across a situation where caucasian women are the objects of curiosity when it comes to their hair.  If it does occur, I am sure the situation is a rarity; I have no doubt in my mind that it is.  It even angers me to some extent that people have the audacity to run up to someone they don't know and put their hands on them violating their space and dignity.  We are all ignorant to somethings but in this case, ignorance is no excuse. 

We still do live in age where the objectification of another human being is a derivative of an exclusionary mentality brewed from a people who still hold institutional power and project their authority on to a culture different than their own....don't get it?...read it slowly :-)

So apparently, and not surprisingly, people are actually divided over the recent passing of the health-care overhaul...i mean bill.  Some states feel their constitutional right's and authority are being stripped.  Did they forget that President Obama's study was at Harvard Law in the concentration of constitutional law?  His forte and I am sure one of his guilty pleasures was to break down the constitution in its entirety.  But because when writing such discerning documents you are usually writing, more often than not, in the context of the time in which it is created.  The elasticity of a document such as The Constitution allows interpretation to evolve along with society.

....justhoughts, juskev

Sunday's Best: A Good Woman

Definitely wanted to put this up in appreciation for all of the beautiful, strong, intelligent, passionate and caring women out there...specially my loved ones...PEACE!

-juskev

Driving the Tempo, Not Ford

"Take over the world" feat. Kidz in the Hall & Colin Munroe --> Just Blaaazzzee!...had to get that in there, lol.. Kidz in the Hall is much respected, though I don't always feel their music, they do have a ton of hits I do like...these dudes graduated with degrees from IVY league schools, top of their class (just a lil' fyi)...FEELIN IT!



"DMV Rock" feat M1 Platoon --> DMV reppin' from DC!...another track produced by the Legendary 9th Wonder...FEELIN IT!



"The Thrill is Gone" Feat. Style P and Talib Kweli --> I recently purchased the album 100 Proof: The Hangover from Statik Selektah (yeah, ima lil late on coppin' it). For my hip hop heads out there believe me, this is a must buy. It is on point.  This is a good sample of the entire CD. Statik Selektah has been in the game for a minute and it shows...FEELIN IT!!



"Kickin' It" feat. EarthGang --> Straight outta ATL shaaaaaawty!...another duo, dont know too much about 'em except that they came out with a mixtape in '09 ... FEELIN IT!



"Cheesesteak" feat. Downill & Von Pea of Tanya Morgan --> Waitin' on there next album to drop.  They have been putting in some work!  Donwill's album drops next week on the 23rd.

FULL SCREEN hosted by playlive.fm

Gostface soundin' like he coming wit another tight one, interesting technology too, haven't had a chance to play around with it though...FEELIN IT!!

"Strange" feat. David Banner and Big Remo --> 9th the legend coming wit it...this is another song that will most likely be on the David Banner and 9th Wonder callabo album...YEAH!!



"Gotta B Me" feat. Blame One --> straight outta...San Diego??...yup.  Had an album with DJ Exile not too long ago



Another one of my favorite up and coming from Theo, writes, produces and mixes his own ish! FEELIN' IT!...FYI: this recent mixtape is cool and great concept but my favorite is The Birth that came out in '08.


yeah all this should keep yall going for a minute...gotta some travelin' to do!
-juskev

Sustainable Growth by Google?

Yes I am late on this but I still want to give recognition and talk about it.

Kudos to Google for this one!
(I might be bias on this one a lil since the CEO and found of google is a VPI&SU grad...go HOKIES, lol)

In Lenoir, N.C. where thousands of workers laid off because of a Furniture store closing, Google takes the opportunity to step in and building a center which would create hundreds of jobs for the laid off workers. Not only that; they would also train the laid off worker in the technology necessary for practically any to do the job.

But my extra two sense on this is, is this consider sustainable growth or is it just a big corporation attempting or continuing to build an empire? True sustainable growth, in context, occurs when a community is able to sustain itself after given the proper resources and tools to do so.  So was Google really giving the community a boost or just making itself look good in the public view...or both?

Who know...I do think it is example of the benefit of capitalism, though a lot do not like how the Walmart giant bulldozes into communities whether they like it or not...

just my thought, juskev

Funny Friiiiiiiiday (Left Over)

"WHY REPUBLICAN ARE AFRAID OF OBAMA?

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My fault yall....this was supposed post last friday..atleast that's when I had scheduled to post in the blogger...we all need a smile/laugh on Monday too!

The Dean of the PC

Dr. Mark Dean has 3 of the 9 original IBM PC patents or this means he is 1/3 or the invention of the Personal Computer....Microsoft should have a plaque of him in the CEO's office.

Just an FYI since one the geeks that I am, is a Computer geek. :-)

Funny Friday: Double Dose

 

I like the analogies with this one! haha

This post was sent to me by my boy Gordon C.... Though quite a few years old, I think it adds a bit of humor and curiosity to a lyricist mind...just to let you know you may be going to the 8th circle of Hell for laughing at this one but I think the dude you might laugh at, actually is the one with the real lyrical talent or take the converse of that statement, lol...

Feelin' brand new

"3:16 Pt. 2" Murs --> another Murs and 9th callabo...FEELIN IT!!



"Tight Rope" feat. Janell Monae and Big Boi --> Yeah this joint is few weeks but def had to post it because I been rollin with this one ever since I found it.



Murs - Yesterday & Today [New]
One of my favorite joint's off the Mur's Revenge mixtape produce by the infamous 9th...had to pull this one out the cob webs, lol...FEELIN IT.



"Curtain Call" feat. Little Brother --> sad but true Little Brother's very last LP will be coming this April...Definitely my one of my top 3 Rap Duo of the century...Yes I said it!

Sorry, been low on the music but I have recently bought a good number of albums that need some listening and am currently practicing the art of the DJ'ing...yeah just sticking with my passion for music

-juskev

VA2NY

Been mad busy with travels, moving and digging more into my passions these past couple months.  Made my quad monthly trip up north to Brooklyn to see family and friends and as usual a GREAT time and good stories to come back with each and every time.  Anyway, just wanted to give ya quick update on what is going on with me.

I've gotten feedback from yall on this blog and I am glad you all are feelin' it.  Please let me know about things you would like to add for a post...especially MUSIC, of course I will use my personal discretion on what will be posted since it is my blog but yall know I am always down for some good music.

Let's continue to keep Haiti in our prayers and now also a deep prayer for the Chileans as well.  President Obama needs to stop smoking (though he said he would calm it down);  one of my cousins had the opportunity to check him in at the hospital in Bethesda, MD...so star struck the President had to tell her to let go of his hand, lol. ....Raheem Devaughn's new's album "Love & War Masterpeace" goes on sale tomorrow...YES! .... While the entire economy seems to be falling into debt til death, another Congressman continues to surplus and...get this, HE RETURNS THE MONEY.

Aiight, yall know I aint into the whole "blogging" my life stories so these are the quick updates for now...back with music soon...peace & blessings

-juskev