What My World Sounds Like: Bilal Salaam
February 24, 2010 | Filed Under Listen, Pay attention, Spotlight, What My World Sounds Like | Leave a Comment
I just took the time to listen to Bilal Salaam. It was a good idea.
Here’s “Razor Tongue” off of his Langue De Rasoir (animated by TMelchishua), reminding us to be careful of the words we choose to use with others. The idea can be extended to how we talk to ourselves. Our words can create, build, destroy, hurt, and heal. Let’s be mindful.
What My World Sounds Like: Unplugged
February 9, 2010 | Filed Under Inspiring, Listen, Moment of Truth, What My World Sounds Like | Leave a Comment
The evening of March 10, 2002 was a glorious one. Despite this fact, I wouldn’t remember anything that happened that day had it not been for MTV airing Lauryn Hill’s Unplugged No. 2.0 that night.
I remember being completely engrossed, and when I watched it the next day, that excitement and wonder was still there. This work was a piece of underrated genius. There was so much raw honesty, truth and intensity. It’s a light in the darkness.
Lauryn encourages listeners to free their minds, see beyond the illusions, and heal. It’s hard to listen and not self-reflect: how free am I? how much do I truly see? how honest am I? what am i scared of? does my walk reflect my talk? how much of myself have I compromised? what have I compromised?
SPOTLIGHT: Nneka
January 10, 2010 | Filed Under Listen, Pay attention, Spotlight, Watch this, What My World Sounds Like | 1 Comment
I could barely contain myself as songstress Nneka (pronounced neck-ah) introduced this live performance of “Heartbeat” at the World Cafe in Philadelphia. The authenticity of her musicianship and the sincerity of its messages are immediately evident. Confrontational and political, yet humane, Nneka’s music forces you to feel. Perhaps she embodies Bob Marley’s message of being able to cure hate and anger with music. Perhaps…
What My World Sounds Like: “Hold The Light”
October 23, 2009 | Filed Under Listen, Pay attention, What My World Sounds Like | Leave a Comment
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What My World Sounds Like: “Come Alive (War of Roses)”
October 13, 2009 | Filed Under Listen, Watch this, What My World Sounds Like | 1 Comment
Why do I love Janelle Monae? Because she’s friggin brilliant! Her music is phenomenal and this latest offering, as part of the Kia Soul Collective, is no exception.
What My World Sounds Like: The Remix Project: Mixtape
August 22, 2009 | Filed Under Listen, What My World Sounds Like | 1 Comment
This album is CRAZY! It’s a compilation of live band reduxes of hip hop staples. Every second of it is delicious. Enjoy.
We Think Radio
August 19, 2009 | Filed Under Listen | Leave a Comment
Brace yourself as Sakiya and I are sure to test your beliefs and provoke your thoughts as we entertain you. Our topics tonight will range from business to politics, religion to education, relationships to self-empowerment, to pop-culture and everything else in between. Tune in and join in the discussion where great minds don’t think alike…they think for themselves!
We Think Radio:
August 12, 2009 | Filed Under Listen | Leave a Comment
Brace yourself as Sakiya and I are sure to test your beliefs and provoke your thoughts as we entertain you. Our topics tonight will range from business to politics, religion to education, relationships to self-empowerment, to pop-culture and everything else in between. Tune in and join in the discussion where great minds don’t think a like…they think for themselves!
We Think Radio: eliminate corruption and restore faith–possible?
August 5, 2009 | Filed Under Listen | Leave a Comment
TONIGHT’S TOPIC: Responsibility and accountability in the public office: why do politicians continue to believe they can easily betray the public’s trust and get away with it? How can people’s faith be restored in a way that fosters trust and accountability? Tune in and join the discussion as we speak with guest host Carmelo Garcia, Director of the Hoboken Housing Authority.
We Think Radio: for the love of living
July 29, 2009 | Filed Under Health, Listen | Leave a Comment
DATE: July 29, 2009
TIME: 8pm/9pm CST/EST
WHERE: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheThinkMovement
CALL-IN #: (347) 237-5362
TONIGHT’S TOPIC: How long do you really want to live? Tune in and join the discussion on why so many people maintain lifestyle habits they know aren’t beneficial. Is it that they truly don’t want to live a long life? Or maybe it’s something they think is unattainable because of their family’s history.
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