Month: July 2006

mixed up with a typical Lebanese flavor? I will give you the occasion to discover Adam Shoucair aka A.M.a’s music very soon…stay tuned:)

Some people say that ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger‘.There must be some truth contained in this sentence.
Sometimes, obstacles are thrown on our road. Those obstacles often occur to cross our road at very crucial moments of our life. Obstacles can make us feel discouraged or depressed. Obstacles can make us question our faith and even put in in jeopardy.
However, the way we manage to counter obstacles totally depends on our inner force, willpower to solve the situation and generally speaking of our vision of life.
It isn’t always easy to handle things that poison our life, unwanted, arriving in an unexpected way. Again, I’d like to point out that a positive attitude is ALWAYS your best savior. Even if you feel depressed or discouraged in front of a situation you cannot change, try to envision (I know it is difficult) the positive side of the thing that currently bothers you.
If you know how to react in front of unexpected obstacles, it will certainly make a stronger person of you.
Always remember that problems that encounter in real life are not much different from arithmetic: you gotta find the solution.
As well as there are different ways to solve a problem in mathematics, there are different solution to counter an obstacle. Use your intelligence, your common sense and your optimism: there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
Copyright © 2006 by Isabelle Esling
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On Wednesday, July 12th you can get a double dose of DMX on BET. First at 7:30 PM EST you can catch DMX on Access Granted to see the making of X’s new video “Lord Give Me a Sign.” You can then catch DMX again at 9 PM EST for the premiere of his reality show “DMX: Soul of a Man.” You don’t want to miss these shows next Wednesday. Also get ready for DMX’s Sony debut, “Year of the Dog, Again,” in stores August 1.
Synopsis of “DMX: Soul of a Man”:
“DMX: Soul Of A Man” goes behind the rapper’s rough exterior to expose the harsh realities of his past, the conflicting dualities of the present, and his aspirations for the future even if it means leaving his rap persona behind. From the concrete jungle to Carefree, Arizona, DMX is a fish out of water no matter where he is. This show peels back the layers of this “ruff ryder” and reveals a side you’ve never seen before.
DMX
Year of the Dog, Again
IN STORES August 1
Sony Urban Music

The reason why I like Mike West as an artist is that he intelligently manages to combine a West Coast style with a Dirty South flavor.
What You In the Game For is built on catchy beats and a melodic background. Definitely inspired by West Coast artists like Tupac, Mike West introduces you into his world that also reflects a life style that is typical to Florida.
Mike West Iz Here: keyboards and rhythmic beats start Mike West’s introduction to the world. Lyrically superb, finely crafted, the song is very much enjoyable for true hip hop lover. Feel a man’s passion for his music and nod your head to the rhythmic track.
Keep It Going teaches people about tenacity despite the every day storms in the ghetto and the pain. You gotta keep it going in this game, no matter what. Mike West uses nice vocals that he combines with his good flow delivery.
Mike West is in the rap game since 1999. He released an LP entitled « They Never Knew » in 2001. Still unsigned, he has been featured in several magazines, including The Source.
Don’t sleep on that artist. Rather check him out here.
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Gangsta’s Only introduces you into a dramatic dimension. Dramatic situations are reinforced by some strong instrumentals. Representing his Rock Bottom label with pride, Big Herk shows some real good lyrical skills.
Jacking Fo’ Beats is built on dope ass beats mixed up with bass and guitar sounds. Big Herk’s raw voice will make you enter into a rhythmic musical universe, describing his drug deals with a sharp and dark voice. Guitar sounds are repetitive on purpose and make you feel every day all day in the Detroit hood. Jacking Fo’ Beats is probably the best song exposed on Big Herk’s my space account. I highly recommend it to my readers.
Dear God starts with some soft guitar sounds. In the beautiful song, Big Herk talks to God and exposes the numerous sorrows he has been confronted with in his past. The song is also a strong call for people not to lose their faith, no matter what happens.
Big Herk shows some real strong vocals in his Dear God song.
Soft vocals, guitar sounds start Big Herk’s Confessions song. If you like it emotional, this song is exactly for you.
Check out Big Herk here.
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and that’s why: my son and I were hit by an irresponsible driver’s car early this morning…thanks to God, we are both safe…this is the second time I am hit by a car as a pietonist since last December.
I have no physical damage this time, besides little wounds, but it is hard for me to handle this psychologically…Please excuse me, but I’m not in the mood of writing for now…I’ll catch ya all later.

Five artists who share the same passion for hip hop compose the Broken Sound Blvd group. While Bonus, Limelight, Lyve Kaos and Wonder focus on emceeing, DJ Trippin is the turntablist of the group.
Expect Expectations will introduce you into the group’s passion for hip hop and for rhyming. Crazy noise, ill lyrics, a nice flow delivery make the group very much enjoyable to the listener.
Art Of Rebellion fully enlightens Broken Sound Blvd’s skills. Built on keyboard and drum sounds, the track will make you feel the flame. Hip hop is a way of life and the pleasure must be even more intense when you are among those who make the music.
Follow These Direction starts with a dark bass musical background combined with some hot beats and lyrics. Follow Broken Sound Blvd on their high speed lyrical race. Nod your head to the track and enjoy the passion.
Mc Degree is spiced up with some electric guitar and drum sounds.
Yes, emceeing is something you have to learn how to do it well and how to earn people’s respect. Understand the struggle, understand emcees’ vision of life.
Listen to the gifted emcees here and you will understand what makes them tick.
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Broken Sound Blvd from South Florida…stay tuned:)

 
After a 3 years break DMX is back with a brand new album: The Year Of The Dog.
After a guitar background intro, followed by Give Em What They Want is based on rhythmic claps combined with DMX’s raspy voice. Give Em What they want has a beautiful hood flavor. Offensive, DMX teaches you not to mess with him unless you want to get laid down, 6 feet deep creeping.
Walk These Dogs is built on a rapid rhythm. Violins and keyboard in the background are intelligently mixed up with DMX and Eve’s voices. Hostile, straight up and confident OG’s, both artists fully master the track.
Another beautiful and rhythmic track is really worth your attention: Pump Ya Fist. DMX introduces you into the creepy streets of NYC. Pump Ya Fist and be ready to fight.
It’s Personal featuring Jadakiss struggles against any forms of fakeness. You gotta deal with the real in the streets.
Electric guitar sounds and rapid beats reinforce the creepy runaway atmosphere of Go For Dat featuring Lil Scrappy. You like talking shit? You gotta be aware that you might get hit hard by DMX. X is gonna give it to ya in no time. No time for bitching.
DMX’ voice can get very dark, sometimes it is very similar to barking dogs’ sounds. This elements gives DMX’ art its particular flavor.
Blood On My Hands is a very beautifully handled gangsta track. DMX teaches you the laws of the streets and spices up the atmosphere in no time.
The Industry underlines DMX’ state of mind about the music industry.
Unlike many people’s opinion, the music industry is a real dirty business in which you can find greedy and fake people who want to play most of them artists like their property.
It is not about the music and the artist: it is all about image and selling Cds. Those people don’t care about the artist as a person.
Lord Give Me A Sign: DMX is a strong believer. In this song, he addresses to God, talks about his fights and asks for directions.
Electric guitars, keyboard sounds and rhythmic beats enhance the final track.
The Year Of The Dog is a real good East Coast album that is definitely worth your buy. Check it out!
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