Montreal Here I Come!

Alright about an hour till the bus heads out, and I just want to say that I'll definetly be posting pics up when I get back..time to put that goddamn SLR to use.

On a side note...

Ordered a lovely jacket from A.P.C., one of my favourite brands, only to find out 4 days later that it was sold out! WTF! They obviously don't update their availability on the site very much..FML! but it's ok, got some extra cash now to drop in montreal.

15 Albums (because 10 won't cut it) I Just CAN'T Live Without

I definitely recommend all these albums for those who haven't heard. After receiving a RECORD PLAYER! from lovely Pamela De la Cruz, I decided to make this list that I've been planning since time. While deciding which albums I could just NOT live without, I asked myself..If I was forced to be sent to an island with only my record player and 15 albums, what would I bring? As I was scrolling through my iTunes, some were obvious choices but some of them I really had to think about. My criteria was based on a) How many songs I actually liked from the album?(had to been more than 80%) b) Do I turn to it when I'm feelin a certain mood? and c) How many plays did I get out of it so far and will the numbers rise?

1. The While Album - The Beatles

2. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes

3. Veckatimest - Grizzly Bear

4. Capital Punishment - Big Pun

5. Reasonable Doubt - Jay-z

6. Quality Control - Jurassic 5

7. Youth Novel - Lykke Li

8. Madvillany - Mf Doom

9. Ready to Die - Notorious B.I.G.

10. Definitely Maybe - Oasis

11. Vampire Weekend -Vampire Weekend

12. Enter the Wu Tang - Wu Tang Clan

13. Pinkerton - Weezer

14. The Marshall Mathers LP - Eminem

15. Game Theory - The Roots

Can I Kick It?

Whether the question is posed by A Tribe Called Quest or Jay-Z on 22 2's, my well-being requires an answer to the not-so-rhetorical - and fast. On first thought, the answer should be a resounding "yes you can", yet even still the question lingers throughout my thoughts. Can I kick it, referring to the nasty inconsistencies of my personal effort and pursuit of success. The lack of requisite desire to strive for excellence with every opportunity presented right in front of me. Potential is something intangible, to be attained - not yet already attained. Too often, the dreaded "P" word is squandered. I do not aspire to be the next Darko Milicic, Ryan Leaf, or Alexandre Daigle. No, there is light at the end of the tunnel for me - greatness even. There is no need for humbleness now. Instead, recognition is essential. The recognition that though currently enigmatic, struggling to discover consistency, there is a star beneath.

So, can I kick the inconsistencies? Yes I Can, & I will.

Love The Visuals.

Pursuit Of Happiness: Official Video.

Chills - Every, Single. Time.

Dance With The Devil - Immortal Technique (Fan-Made Video)

Alright, I don't know how many of you are familiar with the song, but it's definitely a classic. Hip hop at its purest. The sharp narrative, vivid thoughts, and excellent delivery of this haunting story, are all courtesy of Immortal Technique. Now, fans have made an animated depiction of it. Check it out, this video was taken off HipHopDX.

Knock You Down.

Tell me now can I make it past my Caspers? I lied in that November 21 post, didn't I? I have to say, reciting something behind a laptop screen on a personal blog is much easier than making sure it comes to fruition. How was I to expect myself to get over you so quickly? A robot I am not, I cannot just rewire my emotions. Otherwise, it would have been rather simple to avoid that pretty little missile that shot me out the sky. Boy, did she knock me down. I'm in the process of getting up, but what's next? For my best friends, it was 808s therapy or Dominican paradise. Dominican is out of the realm of monetary possibility and I doubt that 808s alone would be sufficient for me. It is a fundamental fact: When I fall, it all falls down. I mean, rather than reach a safe distance for that apple in the middle of the tree, I tend to reach for the top - the cream of the crop, the apple of my eye. Therefore, I'll have to flip the script a bit. Instead, I'll be the Man On The Moon listening to my 808s machine. Talk about having to carry the burden of a heavy heart. Alas, a long journey awaits. The Pursuit of Happiness is what I'll call it.

Only Had To Wait 2 Days!

"Enemy of the State: A Love Story"
(Courtesy of datpiff.com)
Lupe Fiasco's gunning for the throne again!

Anticipation.

Courtesy of Hip Hop DX:
Lupe Fiasco's new album was supposed to be his last. After all, he left his previous effort by saying he had "one more to go, L.U.P.End." Now, it seems there's a lot more coming from Fiasco and he recently spoke about this in an interview with MTV.

After being left off the network's "Hottest" list, Lupe noted that he was out to prove a point.

"The last six months, it's been like, 'I gotta really, really go out there and show that I'm nicer than all of them,' " he said. "It's like, 'Alright, so be it. If it takes three more albums to do it, then so be it.' That's what I got left with Atlantic. Three more after Lasers. I'm already done with two. The mixtape is coming Thanksgiving. It'll be another mixtape after that and an album after that. It's really to get that status and lock it in and [and have people] be like, 'Look at this positive dude, the underdog. The positive one who came and murdered all these dudes. And he's there, and he's good.'"

I am looking forward to the return of one of my favourite rappers of all time. =)

New Vampire Weekend Single

I'm liking the new flow. Vampire Weekend...a band/album I can't live without. Lets hope the next one will be one too.

Tell Me Now Can You Make It Past Your Caspers...

It did not have to turn out the way it did - but it happened. I may sound like a broken record reiterating everything again and again. One thing is clear: it was never anger that was induced, merely confusion. No use crying over spilled milk, so they say. Coming from the former 'milk boy', you would think I know. If memory serves me correct, a pint of milk to me was the equivalent of a cup of water for everyone else during my childhood years. I definitely valued what managed to get knocked off the table and onto the kitchen floor. The solution was always simple: grab some paper towels, soak up the spill, and grab another glass. Sounds so simple, no? Rather than rehash a multitude of possibilities, it is time to get an answer, and move on. I still have the problem of chasing the past while ignoring the present. I guess we will find out this week. An appearance on November 27, 2009 is all the answer I need. Whether as Princess Paparazzi or Most Awesome Party Partner Ever, let us not throw away something wonderful. So tell me now, can I make it past my Caspers?

A Short Selection.

How about some hip hop songs to suggest?
Some old, some new; either way, all in my rotation right now:

Russian Roulette - Joe Budden
The Professional - Black Thought
Fly Away - Wale
Get By (Remix) - Talib Kweli (Feat. Mos Def, Jay-Z, Kanye West, & Busta Rhymes)
Drugs, Basketball, Rap - Talib Kweli
Heartbreak Collision - Dolla
Hip Hop Warning - Chamillionaire

PS Check out this link: Hip Hop Degree
Courtesy of Hip Hop DX. Pretty awesome, no?

Friend Zone.

How about defining this insufferable "friend zone"? "A situation where the female has begun to view a male as a friend only and not a potential suitor, a psychological classification supposedly exceptionally difficult to undo." (Wikipedia) Alas, "exceptionally difficult to undo." Then where do we go from here? Gold and green were the colours of tequila and leaves that invoked a new relationship - one involving Miss Paparazzi and Mister Nice Guy. What seemed to be the perfect chaser to the feeling-out process of that golden tequila, burned out after unheralded bonfire flames. A simple comment befuddled by a Kanye-esque interruption. Unlike Mr. West, I cannot let you finish - the damage has already taken place; further attempts at explaining your outburst would deem it irreparable. However, I refuse to recognize a state of 808s & Heartbreak. I find no need to see you in my nightmares. Despite the bewildering spoken word of a dear friend, the pursuits of happiness aspired for by a man on the moon and a paparazzi-laden princess were present. What those aspirations alluded to is anybody's guess.

Travis FUCKING Barker FOLKS!

SUPER BUSY!

To whoever that follows our blog, I haven't been updating much because of all the craziness happenin around me. With Jacqui's birthday and our 5 year anniversary...YES our 5 FUCKING YEAR ANNIVERSARY!...and midterms of course..I haven't been able to update much..but yea I guess I can spare a few minutes today...

I did yes I did get a CDG Wallet from my loving girlfriend of course....

Oh maan what has Weezer become of...they def. sold out but I do find this track very catchy and I see a bit of crush obsessing Pinkerton come out

Past Daemons Rise

Just when you thought everything was going to be ok...words don't mean a thing.

Jacqui's Birthday!

Ahh it was a great night...I hope everyone who came out had a great time! She really appreciated all that went into this party and everyone who came but for those who didn't I'll be making some updates soon enough when I have time. This is the poem I read to her during the ceremony:

From splish splashing in the puddles with our rainboots
To trenching our way through muddy waters.
I can safely say we are sailing away to a place where we want to be.

Both trouble minded youths blinded by the rise of a beginning,
Soon learning to adapt as it lit the way onward.
It brightened our path to where we want to be.

From seeing only the black and white of right and wrong in each other's opinion
To admiring the beautiful rainbow in between it all.
It was a lovely sight on the way to where we wanted to be.

Both admiring the lovely deers and does
But never running off with them,
Allowed us to treasure them along the path to where we wanted to be.

With every brush stroke of life
We have painted a better picture of
Where we want to be.

Canada Goose Constable

Yeaaaup thats right...I'ma look like I drive a snowmobile and pull over reckless snowshoe people. I decided to sell my chilliwack because of it's short length even if the downfill in that was a bit more. Navy son! I don't think they even make this anymore...

Side Note -

Funny story I just went with my cousin so he could pick up a chilliwack for himself. The guy and my cousin were scheduled to meet at 8 oclock SOMEWHERE downtown, but when my cousin Andy tried to call him he didnt answer until 9:30 and said he could conviently meet in a parking lot at 10 pm *after closing hours of stores..* Anyways, I knew the dude was sketch from the start since he posted on craigslist which is a site that requires NO FEEDBACK, NO PICTURES, NOTHING! and nowhere else like all the other forums I go on that are more legit. So anyways..get the phone call..we meet up and this guy pulls out 2 Canada Goose Jackets, 2! WTF! His listing was for MEN'S CANADA GOOSE JACKETS FOR SALE...no size, no specific anything.

So after giving Andy the jacket to try on..me and the mofuckin asian scrub had this to say to one another

Me: Dude its fake
Scamerson: You're telling me that these jackets are fake?!
Me:Yes. The fur is fake as fuck and the inner pocket lining isn't fleece.
Scamerson: Are YOU insulting me?! I came all this way to waste my time because you think it's fake?
Me: Bro..I've got like 3 Goose Jackets in the house..I think I would know....
Scamerson: ALRIGHT ALRIGHT well lets do the Holt Renfrew test
Me: What?! FINE LETS DO IT!
Scamerson: Take the jacket and give me the money..bring it to Holts and lets see if its fake
Me: ARE YOU FUCKING STUPID? (didn't really raise my voice...not tryin to be a tough guy over here) You want me to give you $400 for a fake Canada Goose jacket to confirm that its fake and you will give me back the money when it is. You're dumb.
Scamerson: (takes the jacket, gets back into the car and drives off)

Me and Andy walk across the parking lot exit...as Andy kindly waves the scammer Goodbye...DA FUCK ANDY?!

$10 Chinatown Cut or its Equivalent

Rules about Cutting your hair

1. Never ever get a haircut by an asian lady that can't do anything but asian buzz cuts and fohawks. Even if it was free.

The Empire State

Fans of the Pinstripes & Residents of New York should be proud.
New Yankee Stadium, Game 2 of the World Series.
Legendary MC from New York performing his ode to the Empire State.
How perfect could this situation be?

Comme Des Garcons Wallet Please!

If anyone would like to buy this lovely wallet for me..please do! I will thank you forever! but if not..it's fine..ima cop it anyhow.

Wu-tang! Wu-tang!

Hip Hop is NOT Dead

Denim Days Project

My year long project will be this pair of Dior 21cm MIJ. I will be wearing them almost everyday with as much aggrivation as possible and post the results weekly. So here goes...

Week 1

Wood Wood
Dior 21cm
Vans

808s & Heartbreak

Almost a year ago, back in September of 2008,- (Imma let you finish) a time where the world already agreed that Kanye was the biggest asshole (OF ALL TIME)- Kanye introduced his new single "Love Lockdown" at the MTV Video Awards. Now, I was never one to disagree with Kanye's pop career; despite the letdown that was Graduation, I saw an evolution: from soul samples to more synth-based beats or a noticeable effort to be "cinematic". I actually do enjoy his music, but I seriously thought Kanye was making the wrong moves. Consequently, I chose not to support his music and instead actively boycott the auto-tune, synthpop phase of Kanye's career.

Yet, circumstances change, and a part of my life caused me to explore 808s & Heartbreak- and what a trip that was. The beats were minimal, but perfectly reflected a troubled, lonely soul; the lyrics were simple, yet told more than, well, a blog could have; the singing sucked, however one can hear the emotion placed into every auto-note; and not every song was worth listening to, but the album was sporadically gripping and, at times, brilliant.

Kanye's work was a catharsis of the frustrations and emotional anguish of his life at the time; because of that, 808s got me through a tough time-and it still does. For all those who find it hard to enjoy this album as much as I have, know that one needed to release his/her emotions,. An objective viewpoint would only create anonymity and disinterest; the medium was catharsis, and one should be open to it in order to understand the message. Today, I can enjoy Kanye's album without releasing emotion- though I have listened to it many times for that purpose- because I understand its message.

Now I actually don't think this post is a measurement of 808s & Heartbreak's merit nor is it a recommendation, it's a shallow reflection of the album's impact on me. I don't like being open, but let me sum it up: I was miserable and Heartbreak relieved that. If I have gotten anyone to listen to its entirety, then sir or madam, I hope you enjoy the raw emotion as much as I did.

Woo New Layout!

I like it; it's simple, straight-to-the-point, and has Einstein. Talk about badass.

Awesome job Chris!

Also, I hope this means more friggin' updates.

About (A Pantoum)

I have found a pantoum
An irregular structure
Thus having resolved:
Let's have some fun

An irregular structure
Is the human condition!
"Let's have some fun."
Lost to consume what little there is

Is it human condition
Only to think, nay, lost-
Lost to consume what little there is
Of the meat of life?

Only to tink, now lost.
Upon a desert plate
Of the meat of life
In between sandy loaves

Upon a dessert pate,
I was left to think.
And in between sandy gloves
I have found a pantoum.

(First of all, I may or may not be fucking around with you- this is a pantoum about my thought process; including overarching themes of existentialism, consumerism, world hunger, and literature as a means of distraction. I've had this idea since I was twelve, writing arduously since to achieve this final end. I feel it is a liberation of the soul, a masterpiece in an era of [blog]crap. My genuis is clearly axiomatic, just wait until a major publisher adopts this into the piece of art it really is. SO

Yes, I definitely am fucking with you.)

Horrible Writing

Your outcry is heard, as if addressed to the general public. You have ideas, malignant fool. 'I am right and anything else is heresy.' Posterior: quiet, except for few; disbelief, except for few.
Here is what you do not know: Knowledge is hereditary. All that your interior, impressionable mind knows, is, at a glance, genuine; but, upon deeper analysis, hackneyed. The pretentious propaganda papers perceived informs your gullible knowledge. You shout; it is insulting to hear such words from an upper-echelon herald. 'Haha', you will not hear: Truly, you are slave to them and us.
But you think the world is your stage; fool, tell your tale then, full of noise and fury and signifying nothing.

Tyler Durden Says

"Listen up, maggots. You are not special. You are not a beautiful or unique snowflake. You're the same decaying organic matter as everything else."

Do I agree? Of course not.

It IS an entertaining idea.

The Most Important Things

What drives us to live? I believe that the answer to this question lies in what we enjoy. Henceforth, the things that we enjoy are the most important things in our life, the force that impels us to be. The most important things in my life have always been my relationships with others, search for knowledge, and pursuit of happiness. I find that with constant application of these qualities, I have been driven to peaks of endearment for my short, yet satisfying, life.

Looking back on my life, I have found my fondest moments to be in the company of others. My earliest memory is of my father raising me into the air, as my tiny hands attempt to grasp a balloon stuck to the ceiling. Together we laughed and, even now, I still recall this memory as the first time that I was truly happy. Over the years, I experienced similar moments that I adore, and they were always with other people. Friendships grow from these experiences, and bonds create a connection that rivals anything placed on this world. A bond that breaks all the emptiness we feel when we find ourselves in a world of depriving loneliness, and a connection that shares our compassions and wisdom, helping us to develop into amazing individuals. Humanity is at its best when it connects. I have learned this and have sought to relate with more people, and it has become important to my life.

With equal importance I have also sought knowledge. My firsts and most frequent questions have always been “why” and “how”. This stems from a natural human curiosity regarding the workings of the world around. Yet, the most satisfying practice in my life has not been acquiring the answer to “why” and “how”, but in the process of learning it. Whether it is through a teacher or personal research, I always end up with a rewarding feeling whenever I learn how to interpret a certain poem, or why a certain event in history happened. The feeling is as satisfying as solving a puzzle or riddle. As a challenge to myself, I seek to the answers of the “whys” and “how’s” of this world. With the satisfaction of discovery in mind, searching for knowledge has become an important and enriching hobby for my life.

Like relationships and knowledge, I pursue happiness regularly in my life. We commonly associate happiness as an everyday occurrence, and take its specialty for granted. True happiness is, in fact, the most intoxicating euphoria anyone could feel. It is a drug, often the most addicting and least sinful of all, that helps us feel most humane. It is also humanity’s most helpful medicine, relinquishing our feelings of despair and depression. Realizing this, it is important to share happiness with others; one’s sorrows can be easily alleviated with another’s cheer. After all, what makes it so good if it is not shared? If we are not joyful, then the world is just as bleak and painful as what we make it to be. Because of this, I have found it important to seek, receive, and share happiness with enthusiasm.

I have lived a short, but wonderful life. It is with my passions for relationships, knowledge, and happiness that I have found it so wonderful. As life continues, what is most important to me will drive me to my future.

Good, Great

The time of madness, obsession, and frail materialism is upon us all. Come; let's enjoy it while it lasts.

Proper Therapy?

I question my sanity.
Rather than the anticipated reaction to a series of unfortunate events, I have succumbed to a state of serenity.
You have to like that aliteration.

Post Philosophy

Short and substantial, I think, is a better method to get a point across than a wall of text. Well, for right now at the very least.

=)

Shakespeare.

“I say this house is as dark as ignorance, though ignorance were as dark as hell; and I say there was never man thus abused.”
I am of yellow stockings and cross-garters.

NO update

Grabbed a pen today
Did not move, stood motionless
Writing blocked again

Quit

After this day of twenty and four
The act become a habit no more

Senior Year of High School

Senior year. Evidently, it can only be known as the year of change. The year of revelation; discovery of one's self and what he or she believes in. The beginning of an arduous journey towards self-discovery. Alas, there was one event that seemed to kick start that process for everyone. I have no intention to sound conceited, but it seems that on the date of my birthday party, January 24, the pieces started to fall into place. Truthfully, there are so many things that happened at that party that have proceeded to alter everybody's methods of living, or should I say, have awoken the inner voice inside him or her to follow what they have sought out for their entire life. Just live the way you want to. Experience is a valuable commodity. There is no better way to learn than to experience. In no way am I saying that people must throw away all their morals and beliefs; I merely suggest maintaining an open mind towards any situation presented in front of you. Future. Potential. Words that should no less be in our minds, yet must not haunt us. Why not just BE. As Mos Def says, "we live the now for the promise of the infinite". Live your life, everything will fall into place the way it was supposed to.

- MJ

One

It's a compilation album by The - legendary - Beatles and, as I was listening to it, I couldn't help but want to draw the simple yet charming artwork.

So I did and I'm proud of it =D.

(Oh and every time I do happen to draw a worthwhile graffiti, should I post it on this blog? Feedback would be great.)

-JonOrtega

Appeal to Common Sense

I'm pissed off that this entry was deleted. And I worked hard on Common too. Fucking HTML. So here I'll go again I guess.

Common is a terrific artist; he was the one who popularized Mid-West Hip-Hop - the place that spawned recent, well-respected, popular acts such as  Lupe Fiasco, Black Milk, Rhymefest, Atmosphere, Brother Ali and, though declining in a sense, Kanye West and Eminem (I think Detox is gonna suck) - and popularized a soulful, introspective, AND lyricist game. He's an essential artist for any hip-hop head, so if you want to learn more about the fucker then check out these songs or albums:

• Take it EZ
• The whole of Resurrection, particularly:
• Resurrection
• I Used to Love H.E.R.
• Book of Life
• Chapter 13 (Rich Man Vs. Poor Man)
• The Bitch in Yoo
• Retrospect For Life
• Reminding Me(Of Self)
• The whole of Like Water for Chocolate OR:
• The 6th Sense
• A Film Called (Pimp)
• Geto Heaven Part Two
• A Song For Assata
• Come Close
• I Am Music
• The whole of Be OR:
• The Corner
• Testify
• The Food
• The Game
• U, Black Maybe
• Misunderstood

Lent

Why am I blogging about religion? Simple...marijuana.

Weed, its a beautiful thing except when it gets you in trouble like the time momma dukkes tries to be nice by washing your clothes and finds pipe filters. Prior to this incident...I felt the after effects of the drug as I could mentally feel the physical brain cell count go down. Yes I said it, physical brain cell count..as in the number of brain cells are accountable. I felt like I couldn't lose anymore and after moms was so upset, I just have to follow through with my promise. So that's it..40 days without marijuana..don't try to tempt me because its not happenin. My question is: what are you giving up for lent and why? I learned a lot today during the religion class. What you give up for lent should be something you feel safe with as it limits you to society, experience, and achievements. I guess one of the main themes was endings and new beginnings...in other words, embrace the sacrifice and see that it could take you to new heights. Just some food for thought as you decide what you're willing to give up.

I am Jack's weighted chest

-Chris aka TheLo'Life

A Personal Hobby

I don't take these serious at all but I just love making them on Facebook Graffiti.





-JonOrtega

"The Wackness" (2008)

No need to say much. Great Movie..Great Soundtrack..Great Depiction of 94'..

p.s. YEAA thats right METH is in the fuckin movie along with Mary-kate for all of you on that anno steez

The Playlist of Our Lives

Though we are not musically inclined, music is still in our minds. I can't think of a day where I do not listen to at least 20 songs a day. Heck, one of the main reasons why 3GM ever came to existence is music. We use it to converse, to interpret, and to apply to our everyday lives. From the crush hit "El Scorcho -Weezer" to our mellow "Atonment -The Roots" to our mafioso steelo track "Verbal Intercourse -Raekwon ft Nas", music is our way of expressing moods & emotions. We are not prejudice towards music, in fact we are all over the map...from Ortega's rock & alternative knowledge and Mj and my rap & hiphop knowledge, we combine to create a diverse music library. Reason why I'm writing this blogpost is because my 4 hours spent on perfecting my 30gb ipod upgrade from my dinky 8gb, and realizing how much music knowledge I gained since meeting the other two members of 3GM. It's scary...sometimes I actually anticipate the lonely bus rides just to have some quiet time to kick back and listen to a good album or two.

I guess I'll start our first Top 10 Lists with...

Top 10 Influential Songs (Personal)

1. "What They Do" -The Roots (Taking the path less traveled is key...that is why I "infinitly go against the grain".)

2. "Jammin" -Bob Marley (A simple yet meaningful song that's great to chill out and appreciate life to)

3. "Hello New World" -Clipse (My song of the future...as I embrace the good life...hopefully...)

4. "The Logical Song" -Supertramp (Questions the origin of your logic and what logic really is.)

5. "House of Cards" -Radiohead ( A great song that mellows me out and really makes me want to let loose and forget about my house of cards.)

6. "Can I Live" -Jay-z (Let the haters hate because I "rather live enormous than live dorment".)

7. "SpaceShip" -Kanye West ft. GLC & Consequence (Makes you face the reality that work suckin fucks but it does pay off sometimes..)

8. "Oh Momma" -Justin Nozuka (Brings a slight tear to my eye as I think about how important momma is to me)

9. "Uncertanties" -Matthew Santos (Speaks about uncertainties and the long road ahead...the world just seems so heavy)

10. "Otha Fish" -The Pharcyde (Great song to listen to if facing a post-breakup situation...does not apply to me but I'm sure I'd know what I'd be bumpin if it ever did.)

"...Through the baseline, I live through it/
Another expression of life, I couldn't live without it.." -Hi-Tek

-Chris aka TheLo'Life

Experience The Pharcyde

Hello, I am MJ - the one member of this trio who had yet to make a post as a 'genius mind'. Better late than never I guess, no?
Let us talk hip hop: The Pharcyde has become one of my favourite hip hop groups. While the West coast was dominated by gangsta rap in the early 90s, courtesy of N.W.A and Too $hort, The Pharcyde managed to burst onto the scene in `92 sounding completely different than what was around them at the time. With their debut album: Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, the quartet from Los Angeles provided an assortment of songs that captivated their audience. Backed with beautiful instrumentals and soulful samples, their use of the piano, horns, and drums augment their slick lyrical ability. These elements together resulted in a hip hop masterpiece. The album is incredibly versatile and showcases the storytelling abilities of the MCs. The Pharcyde tackle hilarious blunders ("Oh Shit"), marriage and prank phone calls ("4 Better Or 4 Worse"), driving as a minority ("Officer"), 'your mama' jokes ("Ya Mama"), heartbreak ("Passin' Me By" & "Otha Fish"), blazin' ("Pack The Pipe"), and just plain messing around ("Soul Flower", "On The DL", "I'm That Type Of Nigga", & "Return Of The B-Boy") within 56 minutes and 41 seconds - 11 songs and 5 skits. With its luscious production, enjoyable flows, and amusing lyrics, just kick back and enjoy a 'Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde'.

Calculus

We hate midterms.

A Limited Introduction

Hey! this is Jon aka idontgotafookinnickname and, along with MJ and Chris, I'm one of the "three genius minds" -ahah- behind this blog.

So, this blog was started as a place where we can organize and talk about all our thoughts and interests. Being the natural critics that we are, we'll also review various albums, video games, and anything else that can be given a score. We won't hide what we think and, as we go on, you'll see our disparate views. We may even butt heads a bit!

This could be the start of a new and interesting piece. And we're definitely excited to set it off; so excited in fact that there will be an album review and "Top" ______ list this weekend.

PS: Patricia, you are a fagot.

Jammin' in the 305

Date: January 24, 09
Time: Till' the Break of Dawn
Location: Apt #305

Not even a month in and the party of the year might have just happened. From the jumpoff, or from I stepped in the door, the food was half eaten and the joints were wrapped proper so I knew everybody was havin' a good time. The lights were dim, the mood was mellow, and the party was looking real bright, especially when Gasior and Mulv stepped in with that 24 and liquor. That ish didn't last the crowd very long but it was enough to keep us going for sure. People were bonding left and right, and the birthday boy, MJ aka Mista Afanan, seemed like he was having the time of his life, demonstrated by his rendition of "Spazz" by N.E.R.D., and his use of Rum&Coke as a chaser. As the night passed, time was well spent, and no complaints were to be thought of. I don't really know what made it such a great night; was it the prank calls till 5 am, the immediate birthday of Stephanie Mendez the next day or vacant apartment? One thing I know for sure: that shit was tied together perfectly. Many stories went down in the 305, but some honourable mentions have to include Melissa being the craziest mofuckin drunk in the world. Some might consider her a pest and some might consider her the life of the party, but she was definitely recognized. Get this: we decide to bake a pizza around 1 and while we're baking it, she decides to take it out of the oven while it's still frozen (whatta nuisance). After realizing what she did, we put it back; yet again she attempts to take out the pizza but crazy as she is, she takes it out while its hot. LOL! On another note, she kept interrupting the game "Dirty Minds" by shouting out the flippin answers. Ingrid was havin none of that so she made Rule No. 1 "NO MELISSAS!" Oh those damn women...they were the reason why the alchy was gone quick and winding up in the toilets (Goddamn taking my alcohol -Jon). "WOMEN'S RIGHTS, MAN, WOMEN'S RIGHTS", Melissa would say. From moment the door was kicked in, solid all the way through...and the rest was history!

-Chris aka TheLo'Life

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