Bill Maher is not exactly one of my favorite people. He too often comes off as an elitist who never likes to be wrong. But I do like him because he isn't afraid to speak his mind and gives an equal platform to many people who other shows would exclude. Here is a great discussion between him, Dr. Cornel West, and Mos Def, about terrorism.
Mos Def is not only hilarious but brings up several great points. Personally, I feel like even if Bin Laden was responsible for 9/11, there was also a government cover-up that will eventually come to light. And I'm not talking about all the things we've already learned about, or hear rumors about. I imagine something much bigger. Or maybe I'm just paranoid too.
Marcus Jamison, the Rare Poet
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Rare Groove, Jan. 20, 2011
Mos Def -- Six Days (DJ Shadow remix)
This is one of those "get me prepared for weekly battle mode" type songs. Too often life feels like a war....but I'm ready to fight forward and survive!
Marcus Jamison, the Rare Poet
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Where are the Geek Squad Guys When You Need Them?
This is literally driving me mad!!! My computer is having some technical issues right now, so that explains my lack of posting today. I'm actually using the on-screen keyboard because mine is fried, and Windows doesn't seem to want to recognize the one I'm trying to replace it with. So currently I'm a bit frustrated. More great stuff to come as soon as I get this working.
Marcus Jamison, the Rare Poet
Marcus Jamison, the Rare Poet
Because I Love Seeing Where Inspiration Comes From
The statement that art inspires art is such a powerfully true statement, and I believe this video shows that well. I love Jay-Z as an artist, because I think in spite of all of his accomplishments, people rarely look at his artistic vision, even today. The artist that he speaks of is Jean-Michel Basquiat, an amazingly talented and charismatic artist, whose impact was far reaching, though often goes unheralded. Tragically, he died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27.
"Most young kings get their heads cut off..."This is such a forceful reflection, that sadly still rings true today.
Marcus Jamison, the Rare Poet
Rare Groove, Jan. 19, 2011
(Had to go back and add this....computer issues prevented me from posting)
Maiysha --- Wanna Be
To all the Res fans out there, you should absolutely love this woman!!! Her voice has that same level of uniqueness. Her sound is that same mixture of unique styles. This song just bumps inside your head.
Marcus Jamison, the Rare Poet
Maiysha --- Wanna Be
To all the Res fans out there, you should absolutely love this woman!!! Her voice has that same level of uniqueness. Her sound is that same mixture of unique styles. This song just bumps inside your head.
Marcus Jamison, the Rare Poet
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