Talented

I have had the pleasure of meeting some truly talented people in the last past week. People who are not only lyrically creative, but people who are musically inclined. It was refreshing to know that they too respect the poet for what he/she can do on the mic, to the spirit... in the world. I was amazed at being at a concert that celebrated the true essence of Hip Hop. It has come a long way and has true enough taken a few turns in its journey. I think that everyday we are either getting closer or moving further away from "truth of Hip Hop". There is an ongoing battle between the mainstream artist and the "real MCs" of the genre. Hip Hop itself is a full grown adult, meaning it still has room to grow and expand even though it has been around these parts for years.

They get on the mic, with the band energizing the room with its sounds, and they spit! Some are good, some are real good and then there are those that of course need some work. The admiration though, does not come from the fact that some of them need to give up their dream of being a rapper, but the admiration derives from the fact that any of them have the energy, confidence and respect for self and art to get up there and spit! Especially when you have a beat behind you that is ultimately fucking up the whole room. I talking about a beat so mean that all heads are bobbing, necks are snapping and hands are in the air. The Chapter Crew is here to make it do what it do! Then, maybe you can rock the mic like it needs to be rocked or you end up making me and the rest of the bodies that fill the room drown you out and take physical and mental part in the sounds of the keyboard, bass, and drum.

I do thank The Chapter for showing me that Hip Hop is not only just Bling and women, but that there is more to the art. http://www.thechaptercrew.com/music.htm

Grace and Peace