Larry Powell, a Fresno California school superintendent gives up his $230,000+ salary and for the same job is now earning $31,000. Mr. Powell will be done with his term in 2015 and is also retired. He is taking the pay cut because he knows budget cuts towards education will be fierce in California; chippintg to do his part to save education. I think this is EXTREMELY commendable and deserves all the praise in the world.
But I don't know what his current living situation his allowing him to do such a noble
Is he in a position where he is able to take that kinda pay cut and be just fine as opposed to others who can barely survive with that type of salary? Probably so.
I just don't want folk to not forget that folk who are truly struggling. So at the same time, I would like to share the positives in the world, as I usually attempt to do, but also raise the issue of education and lack there of, within impoverish communities and the teachers that are truly unpaid.
A respectful bow to you Mr. Powell BUT a salute to all the teachers, especially unpaid, out there in the world....
"Black Thought Stir It Up Remix" >> this is simply for me and my true ATCQ fans out there. I recently saw the Beats, Rhymes and Life documentary and it was GRRREAT!
"Got Damn" feat. Add-2 >> the Chi-town native going in on this joint. Been feelin Add-2's production and creativity for a good min. He keeps bring that fire. His upcoming project, Save.Our.Soul, should be a another good listen. FEELIN IT!
"Only want to give to you" feat. Elle Varner & J. Cole >> I like Miss Varner's voice; gives me feelings of those like Chrisette Michelle, Corrine Bailey Rae and the late Miss Amy Winehouse. Don't know too much about her music but she comes from a well off background of sound writers and music enthusiast. Along with one of NC's finest blessin the track, def makes it a nice lil joint. FEELIN IT.
"Hip Hop & Love" feat. Tabi Bonney & Murs It was rumored that 9th wonder and Murs were working on there last album together...hmmm we'll see. I like this joint though. Real simple.
"Times Change" produced by K-Def >> no lyrics to this just the music. I was really feeling how the producer shows the structure changes with chords and horns but notice, the snare always remained... FEELIN IT.
"I Want You" feat. Cee-Lo & Tawiah >> Cee-Lo always sounds like he has so much fun in making his music...you can feel the joy no matter what he is talkin bout.
"Thinking of You" feat. Frank Ocean >> yeah this cat has been out and doing his thang for a looooong min and has people's radar for a minute. Extremely talent song writer and producer. Bring some different feel to music on the r&b side of things I am still jammin to his mixtape, nostalgia/ultra. He also got a cut on Yeezie and Jay's "Watch The Throne" album.
"The Words" feat. Emanon (Aloe Blacc & DJ Exile) >> I def slept on this from way back in 2005. This is off their 2005 mixtape, The Waiting Room, ...and this joint is ill! My type of vibe...FEELIN IT!
"Been in Love" feat. Eric Roberson & Phontigallo >> this is off of Mr. Blue Erro Soul's debut album "Left" from 2007. I am a HUGE fan of Roberson. He runs EVERYTHING himself, own label, own production, own manager and he quite successful with building his fan base. I'm also jammin to his last album "Music Fan First" from summer of 2009. Def recommend him to any soul lovers....FEELIN IT.
"In the 336" feat. Phontigallo, Charlie Smarts & King Mez >> this is a hot lil' track. Especially, since Phonte is on the mic. The other cats spittin'some fiya on the mic are also outta NC...FEELIN IT!
aiight, that's enough for now, I plan puttin yall onto some more artist from my music collection past that I am pretty sure you have not heard of and it's GREAT music.
Old School for the moment
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I'm always in search for some positive in the world and there is plenty, it's just no one really reports on it (as most of us know)...
Every now and then, I purchase a newspaper from, Street Sense; a local newspaper in DC, run by the Homeless. That is where I found the picture of this street sign from Toronto Seeing folks who are less fortunate still strive to make a living and making efforts to get back on their feet shows great determination. Some truly are not able to take care of themselves but MANY are not looking for hand outs, just some assistance to start over again...
Sooo the stock market crashes well, how bout some Loose Change and some Yellow Gold to make ya feel better? haha. This is another hometown 804 special edition of my blog. I will be getting back to some more music in a few weeks as I am still catching up on some things after being away on vacation.
ANYWAY, to the music....
First Up:
The homies Nickelus F and producer Ohbliv came wit on the "Yellow Gold" mixtape at the beginning of this year. I think the production on this is GREAT, especially with creative uses of the samples. Nickelus F's lyricism on this is def at his best with joint. That feel good, chill, hardcore kinda hip hop we all love and sorta miss from the 90's. This is proof we are trying to keep it going, straight outta my hometown "hood." I don't have a particular favorite, which is a good thing because I let the joint play and rock wit it. FEELIN IT.
Next:
My good homies, the brother duo, Mike Millions and Name Brand along with another ill lyricist, A Plus, on the "Loose Change" mixtape. All I got to say if y'all knew what I knew about these brothas from way back when, you'd be hella proud of 'em like me, too! Always impressed by how Mike and Name Brand seem to be raising the bar, being better than themselves with each move, at the same pace with each and every piece. On the real, with these production pieces, my homie Name Brand is def one of my favorite local producers of the DMV (and yeah I am a bit bias about it, and WHAT?!). Again this is another feel good, raw Richmond, hip hop joint. FEELIN IT.
