September 2010

I am at a crossroads in my life right now. Today is the first day of my companies fiscal year. I have opportunities to take up an administrative position for this next year which would be the “safe” move. I also have opportunities to get field experience. One scenario puts me in Juba, southern Sudan to do filming and run a FM radio station for three months. Another lands me in Barranquilla, Colombia where I would assist studio engineers in the production of educational radio programs… and most likely teach english on the side.

I am the only person in my office that has not had field experience (be it Peace Corps or working for a project). So I’m thinking about taking the risk, turning down the “safe” position, and seeing where life takes me. This month will undoubtedly be one to remember…

DJ Complete just put out his latest mixtape. The concept behind the joint is basically highlighting dope songs from national and regional artists that haven’t found their way into the mainstream media outlets. I’m featured on two songs on this project, which you can download for free at http://www.djcomplete.com

This mixetape was made to feature music from the roster of artists that will be forming at Signal Fest 2010. Signal is a music festival primarily dedicated to electronic music which occurs annually in the chapel hill / carrboro area of North Carolina.  For four days you can walk the streets and attend shows and parties at all of the best venues in the area. KO Kid was one of the artist performing this year, and we did a song together for his last project that was featured on here. Download this mixtape here: http://weareyourheroes.com/index.php/2010/09/the-official-signal-fest-2010-mixes/

Growing up I was always afraid to have a girl… well I still a little am haa. I was afraid of not being able to relate to her, not being able to teach her the things I know like I would a boy, and of course having to deal with her getting to know guys. Then I met Leighton, my little 3 year old cousin, who changed my life. She loves me unconditionally, is supportive of anything I do, and always wants to know whats going on in my life. I’ve spent a lot of time with her and realized that when I do settle down and have children it would be a a blessing to have a girl.

Leighton is my number one fan and can actually sing a few songs on my last album. She gets really upset when she is in the car on the way to school and my aunt and uncle don’t play my cd haaaa. She actually gets upset when my cd is on and one of my features starts rapping, because it’s not me. She has my heart… and anyone she doesn’t like doesn’t have a chance of sharing it with her. I will be making a song about Leighton so she can sing about herself very soon. Watch out for it!

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This video changed my life. It showed me how to tell a story that people aren’t ready to hear, yet can’t help but love. Be honest, nothing is easier to relate to than humanity… we all feel helpless, we all want justice, and at the end of the day we all have to fight for ourselves. The key is, once we start fighting together things might change. Find something worth fighting for, someone worth fighting with, and watch your life change for the better.

“lets change the way we eat, lets change the way we live, and lets change the way we treat each other. See the old way wasn’t working so it’s on us to do what we got to do to survive.”