Kendro Recaps on Chiraq the Movie

There was a lot of uproar about what happened with Chiraq from a cultural , ethical , and representative standpoint of Spike Lee's latest movie. The only thing that I could think about was to consult someone that I knew was actually on the ground in the Windy City. And that person my friendly people out there , is Kendro. She's a modern day Blacktavist , Cosplay Model , College Student , and I've observed more than enough about her to know that she was the right person to talk about this kind of thing. We had about a 16 minute conversation I believe. Here are some of the subjects that we had touched on.

The movie's theme is to alleviate peace from the gang warring men of the neighborhood , by getting the women to abstain from having sex with them. This concept actually comes from the Greek play Lysistrata if you are now just joining us in 2015. Kendro touched on me asking her , "What would it take to find absolute peace today as a world? As a nation? She recounted that it's going to take for people to actually sit down and find out what is going on in our communities and in our lives. To work towards concepts that help us to accommodate dealing with our issues prevalent at hand. She also acknowledged from her own way of note , about how far behind we are as a people in the sense that through social media , we have individuals that are writing one another off just because they have a difference of opinion with someone. There are some ways to go. And we must not deviate from the tasks , if we do want to be committed to them.

One of the interesting things about what this movie did bring to light , was finally seeing Drill music on the big screen. Observing Drill music from the Hollywood perspective. Putting something so gritty , so in tune with the urban diaspora , and something that I myself viewed more so as contemporary. I did pose the question to Kendro about , what did the gang affiliated people that you know think of Spike Lee's portrayal of Chicago gangsters in this film. We did touch on the fact that she did run into several musicians in the Drill music scene who shared some mixed reviews about the representations overall , throughout this viewings depiction.

I liked how me and Kendro had connected with knowing that what has happened in Chicago has been an issue for generations , this has been an issue for years. Though the term Chiraq may be completely modern , the violence , the plight , and all that has followed this unfortunate wave of events has been ongoing for decades throughout the city. One of the first housing projects ever , was started in Chicago by Government funding to " experiment " on people in certain conditions. These projects of course were for Black , Brown , poor , and oppressed classes of people to live in them. Just as soon as these tenements were built , they were destroyed to make ways for new waves of houses , businesses , and other city attractions as the city of Chicago had used these experimental housing projects to push out the further poor class of people into a displaced living predicament.

We opened up about the historical role that Fred Hampton played in the early philosophy , developments , advances and upbringing he had in curating the earliest gang culture of Chicago. To know where gangs have been , through many of the cities darkest , controversial , positive , and shades of other recorded times , you have to take into account what Fred Hampton brought to the Black Panther Party. You will see many instances played out in Chiraq that points to the different nuances , times , levels , and stages of gang life from an entertainment optical.

Something to take in about Chiraq the Movie is how it portrays actual characters who are really contributing figures in Chicago's organization to many inner city issues. One of them is a pastor who deals with many neighborhood motions on the West Side of Chicago. Kendro recalls how visible to the public he is in his services , outreach , and directive going on through a daily basis of events.

I nod Ms. Kendro on not being so reactionary about the films release. It reminded me about my own notations on looking to research , investigate , and examine all perspective angles when presenting my take on the production talked about around the nation. She encourages you to see the film , and judge it based on your own tastes in viewpoints. As a woman that has always made an assessment of partaking in the interactivity of experience in dealing with controversial issues , I value the time that I had in preparing to have her a part of my Chiraq the movie experience.

Untouchable Team United Streets of America

United Streets of America
Hymisai and Verbal Tragedy open the United Streets of America with back to back, hard hitting, and homage paying testaments to the streets of Philadelphia.

The intro of the quintessential American background music, serves as a great contrast to the urban knocking unorthodox appeal of how this disc comes on.

Laurence Fishburne commentary from Boyz N The Hood portrays the grim narration that the Untouchable Team conveys, spinning  a twist on the national oath of our pledge of
allegiance.

For them Haters, the collaboration with Lif Bux, instantly knocks, and can serve as a prominent DJ record, club song, and excellent visual.

The United Streets of America
then takes a mellow testimonial course with the Untouchable Team spanning on life experiences while the sampled intermissions smooth out both members personal reflections.

Lyrical savvy confidence speaks about the game of women, the hustle, and fast times. These subjects point to the risque anthem in shake something.

I enjoy the retro style based production which tells you the pure hip hop, gritty, and uncut rhymes, the duo drives straight forward on the track titled the streets.

Modern rock, voice stretched, heavy drum and solid hook fuel the cut, the storm where the group rides the tempo effortlessly.

Bring it back comes through intense with statements
that let you hear the suave and poise Untouchable Team laces this banging song with.

The historical undertone, resonating during the times of slavery, conceptualizes pain, discontent, and perspective context on repression.

Fired up is a short song where many underlying messages can present conversations for dialogue.

Lyrical warfare solidifies the Untouchable Team's position, in where they stand, influencing the streets, codes and etiquette of hip hop, and the precautions that are
posed to adversaries that break these codes.

It was awesome to get the Upper Level Records feel of interviews they put together, opening  personal insight onto Hymisai
and Verbal Tragedy.

Let's talk about it plays out as a controversial mouthpiece to the Untouchable Teams lifestyle and way of ethics.

Fast vibes strike you simultaneously after the Full Metal Jacket audio clip. There are many controversial topics, candid quotes, and talks that people need to have, when you get
indepth to the raps through Ticket to Hello.

The singing accompaniment in believe provides inspirational undertones, the groups story through the struggle, as well as you can take away after the feelings of this
song takes over.

United States of America's outro sounds like a how to manual on how to navigate the grind, hustle correctly, and survive all circumstances the streets bring your way.

Pili X Jesus Christ Selling Crack

Pili X is an engaged community activist, radio station personality and musician. Here is a track by track break down on his latest album effort titled Jesus Christ Selling Crack.

The first track actually comes on with displaying it's message from an oxymoronic point of view.
I say this because it speaks from a very glamorous, flashy, and ambitious viewpoint. If you listen closely, however,
there is much that Pili X wants you to avoid in speaking about these very subject matters.
The next song comes on addressing ideal relationship issues. The production by Taylor King suits the content hand in hand
to the way the duo of Pili and Suzanne Christine parlay over this one. Suzanne gets a chance to shine comfortably
the depth of her vocal abilities with a solo leading the song outwards.
Deep auto tune, dynamic feeling beat work, and a harmonious side of Pili X welcome you very smoothly proceeding this discs
interlude. He is able to ride the waves of this instrumental effortlessly, convincingly, and accompanies with a mini
narrative to go along with the polished structure of this recording. Listening further into the song, it is actually revealed
as to what type of woman he is describing, which I also found interesting.
The projects title track, Jesus Christ Selling Crack, speaks about authorities, the system, places and classes in society.
It also reveals volumes about our peoples plights, struggles, and what we deal with within the structure of our nation.
Overdosed, in my opinion is the most conceptually delivered piece on Jesus Christ Selling Crack. It is a tune of
describing drugs, trade, the life involved, and everything else surrounding the pursuit.
There is one more record on this album following the last song. I will say that it sums up a lot about Pili X's style,
content in direction, and not only does it have a centralized message, it can be played among multiple demographics, because
it's a hybrid of a political and club banger based on how it came across.

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Jim B Dot New Song Crown

Jim B Dot is no stranger to dropping quality mixtape audio tracks, singles, and internet albums. He has recently been on a tear as of late on Reverbnation.com , pouring a plethora of new music into social media timelines. I was curious to review his latest song Crown that was uploaded to his Reverbnation account.

The song instantly grabs you, as Jim B Dot italicized every word, every quote, and every syllable. Making each potent bar stand out in a slow delivered, creatively unique approach. He drops in and out of adlibs, effectively through the productions effort, the echoes provide a superb backdrop. You get a chance to hold onto every statement he is making, and I can forecast seeing how this song can become repetitively catchy after a couple streams.

I believe the acquisition of Jim B Dot on Tru7 management's roster, along with an evolution of commercially modern content put Jim B Dot into the future of relevancy and a hip hop mainstay in these Philadelphia streets and radio markets.http://www.reverbnation.com/jimbdot

SMP Millionz Bucksinatra Dirty Sprite Official Video

There is nothing in the Philadelphia hip hop, underground, or urban market that sounds like this recording right now. It instantly comes on with an auto tune esque, harmonious, and story telling backdrop to the good stories and vibes of dirty sprite times.

From the rip, I admire how the directing of the video takes on a non traditional spiel. The song suggests that it should follow club like images, traditional flowing social settings, and other familiar forms of satire. But the unorthodox production is something that caught my eye, from the color scheme, to the solo scenes of the emcees grooving to a very grown up song.

Millionz opens the lyrical party with a narration. It's comprised of him making proposals to the club shawties, feeling good over smoking and drinking, and finally affirming everything that comes with having a really great night out. The cut scenes begin to involve into the collaboration of ladies and fellas getting it down to the chorus. The multi colored effects that I admired start to take full circle and you begin to peep the storyboards in their entirety by the end of Millionz verse.  

Bucksinatra is batting clean up on this song following the second verse. He comes through ripping with a melodic draw, fast and slow off and on beat delivery that is clutch for this beat. His content details the fast life with much animation and his words aim to be very enjoyable for the mood.

In the competitive market of Philadelphia hip hop artists, it is very essential that every emcee does what it takes to stand out, be unique, and prove they are exceptional in their messages and expressions. I recommend that you check this song out, enjoy the visuals, and play this track in front of a great positive party vibe.

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