When She Speaks, You Listen: @LadyBlogga "My Conscience is NOT Guilty"

The Human Conscience is a crazy thing. Why is that??

People are always reacting to situations. We react to things everyday. But in relationships and other types of ‘ships, the conscience is responsible for a lot of behaviors. Especially a guilty conscience.

It must suck to have a guilty conscience. What ends up happening is that a person’s insecurities and doubts are transferred into the relationship and it causes a lot of problems. There are certain situations in relationships, especially infidelity, that are fueled by a guilty conscience. A lot of the time, people feel a certain way about something because they know what they do. They automatically assume that other people do the same thing. Some reactions have “Guilty Conscience” written all over them. And a lot of the times, it’s really nothing.

Let’s start with the ever popular, “Why didn’t you answer your phone?” – I am sure all of us at some point have had this problem. You meet someone and in the first few months, he/she answers the phone religiously when you call. After a few months, it becomes a lot more difficult to catch up with this person. You call, they don’t answer the phone. Now under normal circumstance, you would just shrug this off as the person was not accessible. If you’ve had a bad experience or found a partner cheating behind this then perhaps you may be suspect. But people with a guilty conscience, take this small situation to a whole other level. It becomes “Where were you?” “What were you doing?” and “Oh so you can’t answer the phone?” If a person ignores someone’s phone calls because they are with someone else, chances are they are cheating. So immediately they think that if they are with someone and they don’t answer the phone, they are cheating or creepin’ around too.

What about the people who sit on Twitter, FaceBook, AIM, GChat, Skype etc. etc. and try to holla at people all day. If you are in a relationship with someone then that is considered cheating… Did you know that? I read a statistic that 1 in 5 married couples divorce because of such social networking sites. There are people who take to the DM’s, FaceBook chats, GChats and AIM screenames to kick serious game, all while their spouse or partner is in the next room. So now this person sees their partner doing it… And NOW it’s a problem. They flip out. Why is it a problem? Because they think they are doing the same nonsense. Really though? Just because you sit around and do that, doesn’t mean that your partner does it too. Take your guilty ass and go sit down. Perhaps your partner actually respects you and your existence and doesn’t do that to you.

The gossip chick is always apprehensive about having friends. Why? Because she walks around talking about other people, telling people’s secrets and basically being a crappy friend. She thinks that all of her friends are out to get her. She doesn’t trust telling them anything because she talks about everyone. Her conscience is telling her that because she acts like that, people are going to do it to her. Those are the worst kind of people to be friends with. You are always there for them but because they are not genuine with what they do, they are never there for you.

When it comes down to it, your experiences in life and your conscience are drivers in your relationships, be it with friends or lovers. Sometimes it is best to start things with a clean slate and not bring past experiences/insecurities with you. They could save you a lot of difficulties. Word.

-LB

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#MusicMonday : Common ft Will.I.Am - "I Have A Dream"

What perfect song to select as my Music Monday song of the day than this one by the legendary mc in Common with a track even more perfectly titled "I Have a Dream"? Check out the video.





"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

UMG's Yo-Dot "UMBRELLA SEASON"

Check out a new video out of the Umbrella Music Group camp for Yo-Dot. His webtape will be available for free download at the end of the month at umbrellasup.com. Enjoy the vid.



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Download ... DJ J​-​Live "Do The Knowledge Mixtape" Vol. 1 (THE LATE PASS) 2009 Hip Hop

I caught the link from the homie J-Live earlier on twitter. While in transition from upstate New York to Connecticut I didn't have the opportunity to post earlier. Better late than never, a late pass I suppose. The project is dope! Quality tracks. Great music. Hip-hop IS NOT DEAD, you just have to know where to look. Appreciate the link J! Enjoy!

"Basically, I got tired of hearing a lot of people say stuff like, "there's nothing new out" or "hip hop is wack now". Upon hearing this I usually run down a list of names of new artists and even old artists with new albums and ask if they've heard of'em. Nope! These people have no idea. There's a lot of good new hip hop. You just have to do the knowledge and keep your ears open. These are some of my favorites from 2009 alone. Enjoy!"

Do The Knowledge Mixtape" Vol. 1 (THE LATE PASS) 2009 Hip Hop

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What I'm Listening To....The Knux - "Floozy"

"She'll steal your heart....and take your mind / she'll smoke up all your herb....and drink your wine / she'll listen to your mama....she don't want ya / she nothing but a floozy, floozy, floozy...still wanna take her home."

I'm jamming to this track by The Knux off their F*ck You EP.

The Knux - Floozy


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Wu Tang - Return of the Wu & Friends

A gift in the Mad Bloggers email. Keep em coming....

Wu Tang - Return of the Wu & Friends


Since their debut album, 1993's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Wu-Tang has become synonymous with gritty, direct lyrics and beats that draw from classic soul, horn-blasted funk, cinematic curios, and dirty guitar licks (among many others.) With each successive album, the group solidifies their hold on hip-hop, watching over the years as rappers, trends and ephemeral styles come and go and become musical footnotes in the game.

As devoted fans clamor and salivate for anything Wu-related, Gold Dust & Nature Sounds are proud to announce the release of Return of the Wu & Friends, produced and compiled by Wu-Tang Clan producer/DJ Mathematics and including some exclusive tracks, lost gems and old time favorites featuring all nine emcees.

The 16 tracks featured on Return of the Wu & Friends were compiled from songs recorded during the group's critically acclaimed 2000 album The W through 2008, including exclusive tracks like "Steppin 2 Me" featuring GZA, Inspectah Deck and Masta Killa. The producer also offers a slew of new remixes, including "Respect Mine" and "Clap". On the former, featuring Raekwon, Method Man and Cappadonna, the sprightly piano loop found on the original (from Mathematics' 2003 solo album Love, Hell or Right) gets flipped into a slower, more ominous track anchored by a funky slap bass line.

On Return of the Wu & Friends, every member gets their chance to shine, backed by Mathematics' acute ability to perfectly match each member's cadence and tone to the respective beat. Slower, more soulful tracks like "Da Way We Were" and "Strawberries & Cream" are balanced with classic Wu funk like "Iron God Chamber" and "It's What It Is" (the latter the new superhero anthem for the 21st century.) For anyone fiending for more Wu classics, Return of the Wu & Friends offers up an album's worth of tracks sure to fill the need for Wu bangers.

Having known the Clan since the mid-80s and produced for them since 1996, Mathematics is no stranger to the group. Starting off as GZA's DJ during the emcee's Cold Chillin' days, the producer has since gone on to create a diverse and memorable production catalog with the group, contributing tracks to The W and 8 Diagrams, as well as Ghostface Killah's Supreme Clientele, GZA's Beneath The Surface, Method Man's Tical 2000: Judgement Day and Method Man & Redman's Blackout!.

Wu-Tang- The Return of The Wu-Friends will be released on 2-16-10 on Gold Dust Records

DL Link to "Clap 2010" f/Raekwon, Ghostface Method Man & U-God: "Clap 2010"

www.WuTang-ReturnOfTheWu.com/

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"Get up, Get out and Give something for Haiti" -Jay Smooth

Check It ... Basic Vocab "Prescription"

I caught this in the email yesterday. Dope track. Enjoy.

"After releasing their debut, The General Dynamic, in 2006, Basic Vocab would go on to be featured in Vibe, Urb, XLR8R Magazines (among many) and most of the esteemed Urban Net destinations as well. Their debut was given an extra boost by the LP's breakout single "Come Get With It" which was featured on HBO's wildly popular show Entourage (Season 5, Episode 8) and Miami Ink. Their appearance on Entourage resulted in over 250K Net plays of "Come Get With It."

In April of 2010, Basic Vocab (JL Sorrell, Mental Growth and Tony Galvin) will return with their sophomore LP, A Better Way.

After leaking "There You Are" featuring Donwill (of Tanya Morgan) before the holidays, here is the second leak, "Prescription," from Basic Vocab's sophomore effort A Better Way."

"Prescription"(produced by Illastrate) [download]

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Check it ... "South Bronx" feat. The Kid Daytona, Cause & Chaundon

Mick Boogie + nVMe + Duck Down Records Presents "SURVIVAL KIT". Enjoy the first leak from the project, "South Bronx", featuring The Kid Daytona, Cause and Chaundon. Enjoy.

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When She Speaks, You Listen: tha Lady Blogga "Life ..."

WoW!

So 2010 came in and is proving to be bigger and badder than 2009. Personally, my life has done a 360 since the start of the New Year. And well, for some parts of the rest of the world, it seems that way too. There are a lot of things going on. Some say it's the beginning of the end. I say it's just life progressing.

It's amazing to see how people react in a time of need. Everyone talks a lot of talk but when it comes down to it, that's all it is. Who's to say that you won't be needing some assistance of some kind one day. There are certain people who always put themselves before others and are willing to lend a hand at all costs. Then there are others who don't want to help but talk about what could be done. Then you have those that just don't care. At the end of the day, it's about treating people the way you want to be treated. I am not only talking about Haiti and the Earthquake efforts but in life itself. People don't realize that Karma is real. The way you treat people is going to come back to you when you least expect it. Pat Robertson and his ignorant way of thinking is going to find out about Karma real soon.

It doesn't take much to give a hand. I am learning first-hand about that as we speak. I am always there for others, willing to give to others. If I have 2 bucks and you need 1.50, I'll give it to you. That's just how I am. People sometimes take advantage of that or can't muster up the energy to reciprocate. But it's not going to change who I am.

I think that we, as a civilization, will be tested this year. This earthquake is the first of many situations that we are going to have to deal with. As a human race we need to learn how to come together and be there for one another. It's not about race, ethnicity or gender... We are people first.

I am no longer on Twitter but you can follow my posts on the blog.

-LB

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What I'm Watching ... @WordSpit "Poet's Haiku"

I caught this joint via email from the homie WordSpit. The track and video are dope! Enjoy!

"WordSpit turns to his pen and pad to find salvation from the world around him to create ... Poet's Haiku. Directed By Robin Winter and DP'd by Adam Donald. Please Leave a comment!"

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What I'm Watching ... DJ Prince "Borough" Prod By Cyrus The Great

Check out this joint from DJ Prince and directed by Napoleon Wright III of BecauseUs.org. Both the track and video are dope. Enjoy.

"When DJ Prince contacted us to create a video for his new single "Burough", we were amped. After a weekend in the big city, here's what we came up with."

The Boroughs (NY Anthem) Prod By Cyrus The Great from BECAUSEUS on Vimeo.

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