♪No Church In The Wild♪...But Imposers in the World!

WOW! I love it when I randomly stumble across food for thought...I have talked about it before so it's nothing new, but I think it is both incredible and commendable when people are able to dissect song lyrics (which often have dual or subliminal messages anyhow) and explain the meaning/s we do not pick up...either because we are completely engrossed by the beat (which I sometimes fall victim to myself) or simply just do not understand all the hidden 'oh so complex' metaphors. What am I talking about..., well none other than the greatest and wealthiest hip hop music empire in modern day and perhaps that ever existed...Roc Nation, Jay Z's musical empire, which includes all the super dee duper stars such as Beyonce, Rihanna, Kanye West and their newbie Rita Ora (who undeniably looks smack like Beyonce in the face and has Rihanna's body and sex appeal dance moves). Anyways...I was looking up Kanye and Jay Z's song "No Church in the Wild." And low and behold what I found. I've always heard all of them shouting out NEW WORLD ORDER and Jay Z calling himself "Hova"...abbreviation for Jehovah which in modern day Christian talk refers to Lord/Savior. I cannot speak on it's Hebrew or Greek or Latin definitions, because I am not sure and I do not want to get it wrong...but if he means what it sounds like he means...He is one giant Crazy (Im saying this is the nicest way I know how. lol) Anyways, I am not going to spill all the beans. But I will leave you with a few things to ponder and the article I read. Here is the hook to the song "No Church in the Wild"...

Human beings in a mob 
What's a mob to a king? What's a king to a God? What's a God to a non-believer who don't believe in anything? Will he make it out alive? Alright, alright, no church in the wild


What do these interpret these lyrics to mean? Do they mean anything? What is meant by the term 'wild' in this case? I think the song is interesting to dissect whether you are spiritual in any way or not. With that please when you have a moment of boredom or idleness please read this short article and tell me what you think? http://voices.yahoo.com/no-church-wild-really-means-those-10923726.html?cat=33 


Hip hop often both leads us and want us to believe that the lyrics are always about the hood, 'surviving in the ghetto,' and or black/minority people's struggles, while this is sometimes truth there is an even deeper meaning, especially in these gentlemen's songs....a spiritual one perhaps? 


I know you probably think I am crazy....but sometimes we simplify life too much AND MUSIC! Not to say that everything needs to be complex all the time, but we often miss so much because we SEE only what we want to see...GET ME? 


Don't forget to Follow me on Twitter @YazzieBeau93...LOVE YOU! Have a great Memorial Day...God bless all you veterans....my hat goes off to you

NEW LOOK!

For those of you who read via email...I gave my blog a WHOLE NEW LOOK! Please check it out...it's kinda cool! YES, #GRAPHICS!

LIVING JUST ENOUGH...FOR THE CITY!♫

Hola Amigos y my pueblo guapo...beautiful people. I don't know exactly what to say. It's been a minute, as they say. All I know is that I HAVE MISSED THE CITY! I am so glad to be back in DC. I am focusing on launching my modeling career, organizing a book of poetry and promoting ScholarCHIPS all at the same time. Everyday brings something new...no matter how big or small...exciting or stressful.

Im loving that my calendar schedule is back to being full. Never ever a dull moment. What they say is true..."You can take the girl out the city, but chu can't take the city out the girl!"

I am doing a spoken word piece this coming Friday (June) at Bourbon Coffee in DC from 6-8pm on Sex Trafficking. It's such a powerful piece. I have not preformed in a long time. I wrote it one night after doing research and watching a few MSNBC documentaries entitled "Sex Slaves." It is a sad reality, but yet very interesting and eye opening. You should watch. 300, 000 AMERICAN GIRLS believe it or not are abducted into Sex Trafficking in the US and 17,000 foreign girls/women are deported from poor countries abroad into sex trafficking here. 1 million are estimated to be pulled into the industry each year. Who knew it happened here?....oh, more than you think or would ever know. Drug dealers no longer sell drugs...but human services. Anyways...I plan to record the performance and then post it. DEEP STUFF! The overall poetry slam theme is Global Issues and the Title is "Thinking on World Peace." I am going to play/pun on that term "World Peace" in my piece! lol see...Im doing it already.

Not much new to tell you except for the AWESOME NEWS that ScholarCHIPS will be awarding our first college scholarship recipients ever in Washington, DC June 23rd. Place TBA. Please mark your calendars. The ceremony will be in the afternoon. 


Not much else to tell you...YET, but there's a lot coming down the pipe form various directions (or in that case it would be pipes right?) lol. Sometimes I wish I could fast forward 10 or 20 years.

PS: If you want a feature story published on a topic/event/person...contact me! Also, feel free to contact me to say hello. For some reason I find that lots of folk are lacking good old fashioned communication today. I have come to the conclusion that many are truly busy ALL DAY EVERY DAY, but some simply perpetrate like they are busy! lol I suppose it is a sign/symbol of importance and superiority, if I may.
Till then...I am going to be like a kid in a sandbox in the city I missed so much. Looking to build sandcastles and bury myself in opportunities:) LIVING JUST ENOUGH....

MY FIRST PLUS SIZE MODEL FEATURE EVER!

Ok...for some uplifting and exciting news to trump yesterday's rant...introducing my FIRST PLUS SIZE MODEL OFFICIAL FEATURE ONLINE EVER! Go to this link to see the photos...http://www.plusmodel411.com/2012/05/featured-plus-size-model-yasmine-arrington/ Let me now what you think!

I'VE GOT HIS BACK 2012!

He stole our hearts back in 2008 on the campaign trail and swept us off of our feet with his smooth demeanor, strong rapport with the everyday American/Average Joes, and his optimistic yet realistic plans. As with any famous politician, I have miserably watched the media poke fun at him over the course of his reign as president. Remember when President Obama was dejectedly interrupted with the phrase “You Lie!” shouted at him during his State of the Union Address? Or what about the time they criticized him for taking a family vacation. The exact explanation as to why he was being criticized was, “It is not appropriate for the president to leave the White House when financial markets are plummeting and unemployment remains high.” Really? Really though? I’m sure all congressmen and representatives take vacations. The President has more pressure on him at all times probably more than anyone in the entire world and if not that, in the entire United States…why can’t he take his family on a mini vacation? Also, do you remember the time Republicans picked on and made fun of the First Lady’s behind? They criticized her for so heavily promoting eating healthy and staying fit, but eating a plate full or ribs and poking fun at the fact that her tail is round and full. I mean just plain ridiculousness! However, people who do not follow Presidential legislation and only read online Yahoo headlines are prone to criticize and think that President Obama has done a terrible job! Let me clear that up RIGHT NOW—HE HAS DONE A TERRIFIC JOB AND I SUPPORT HIM 199.99%!

Let’s take a look at some of the novel things he’s done over the course of only four years. Let’s start off with the BIG, REALLY IMPORTANT THINGS SHALL WE?! Don’t you remember the stimulus package? It actually did boost economic growth and spending. President Obama was the ONE who brought the troops out of Iraq and not only that but sent a group of Navy Seals to kill Osama Bin Laden, one of the number one threats to the US for years! He also ended the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in our military. He appointed two women (one being the first Hispanic woman ever appointed) to the Supreme Court (of only four women justices in the Supreme Court’s ENTIRE history)! He passed the Hate Crimes bill and invested in clean energy, health care and so much more. The first few things I mentioned are more than enough, I think, to give the man the credit he deserves. Not to mention all the fire he’s gotten from adversaries on all sides. Remember the whole, ‘Oh he wasn’t even born in the United States?’ Our own President had to release his birth certificate to the world and sure enough, he is one of our own! One of OUR OWN! And they have the nerve to talk about living in a ‘post-racial’ society. Ha. Yeah, sure you’re right…

Yet and still, he has faced all the criticism with grace and humility. He has never backed down from trying the absolute best he can to represent and be true to hard-working Americans. I remember even when he was running he never stooped down to mud-slinging campaign advertisements. Aside from breaking history, and a huge glass ceiling for minorities, He has truly restored our hope in our country, our families (bringing back troops), and our belief that the United States of America is truly the best place in the world to live. I remember when he won the presidential race how people ran out of their houses and bars into the streets, cheering and praising God and the tears from thousands of people…people who fought for freedom and equality during the Civil Rights movement (my great-great grandparents), celebrities, and political leaders across the world, as he gave his acceptance speech. I remember hugging my grandmother and us crying our eyes out. I certainly hope we Americans have not forgotten that victorious moment in history already! Let’s bring the magic back and the hope back!

President Barack Obama has fought for us without ceasing, so I ask you, won’t you keep fighting?! In the words of world music revolutionary Bob Marley, “Get up, stand up, stand up for Ya Rights! This year, because I can vote (now 19) I will be voting…I will be fighting for the future of my country, my American brothers and sisters, my family, and myself. I’VE GOT HIS BACK 2012! PLEASE COMMENT ON WHO YOU SUPPORT THIS ELECTION AND WHY! 

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This is Success To Me!

TO LAUGH OFTEN AND MUCH;
to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate
beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.

THIS IS TO HAVE SUCCEEDED. --Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tino Sings Marley and My Accent Comes BAAWK!

JUST WATCH! :) It's short about 2 minutes.