"Dreams" - LTD

"Dreams"

Directed by: @VisualMeccaEnt

To say that Law the Dragon (LTD) is back and ready for whatever competition would be an understatement! 
Check out the video to his newest track entitled "Dreams".  

Develop Winning Traits to Take You to the Top

"Develop Winning Traits to Take You

 to the Top"

• Focus. Identify a handful of key goals you'd like to achieve over the next 12 months. A goal is a dream with a deadline. Get a picture of who you are on the inside- strong, healthy, successful- so God can bring it to pass on the outside. The only way to get better is to surround yourself with better people. Major moves never come from minor thinking. Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets. Only two things will consume you every day of your life: your goals and your obstacles. Read, study, and learn  about everything important in your life. Understand yourself in order to better understand others. Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of knowing you did your best to become the best you that you were capable of being. Achievement demands discipline. 

• Be Consistent. The best way to create change is by practicing new behavior regularly and frequently. Ask yourself, "What is the most important habit I need to develop (or eliminate) to reach my goal?" And then practice it regularly. Some succeed because they are destined to, while others succeed because they are determined to. Visualize your success then begin to work towards it! The distance between who you are and who you wish to become is separated only by your words and actions. Do your best, one shot at a time...then, move on. The only way to learn anything throughly is by starting at the bottom, (except when learning how to swim). You are not defeated when you lose, you are defeated when you quit. Develop the courage to move on, even when everyone around you is telling you its ok to give up. Be diligent. Don't quit because of hardships, discomfort, or uncertainty. 

• Keep Going. As you achieve each goal, add a new one. Once your new habit becomes an old one, focus on the next habit you want to develop to reach your goals. "Learning" always comes before "earning". Get a mentor, mentors can help you get to your destination faster. Find people you can learn from. Don't run away from a challenge, instead run towards it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet. Always try your best, even if you fail....Keep trying! God sees your work, your passion and persistence. Face your shortcomings. Success is found in overcoming yourself. Don't be controlled by weaknesses. 

• Be Accountable. Take ownership of your success by taking the responsibility to see it through completion. Practice loving everything and everyone all the time, but only hang in places and with people who lift you up. Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is A LOT of hard work and dedication. Decide what you desire to have out of life, and plan it. If you believe that you can do it, don't lose your passion! The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret. Take accountability. Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail! As much as you may be a dreamer, be a chaser! 

To be tested is good.

 The challenged life may be the best therapist.

Positivity is a way of life.

 Those who don't practice it won't understand this.

"Broke As F*ck : The EP" - Terry Williams

"Broke As F*ck : The EP" 

From Arlington, Texas is Terry Williams with his first project which is an EP entitled "Broke As F*ck" - released February 14th 2013. This is just a preview of what you can expect from his next project which will be titled "For You & The World",  that is projected to drop sometime summer '13. "As far as who I am, sometimes I don't know myself...but I'd like to be someone with the potential to change the world. I want the people to be able to relate and understand that we all go through life. Good times, bad times. I'm still learning and growing everyday. No matter the content, all my songs are love songs", says Williams. You gotta respect the man for that! Check out his EP above!

 If it ain't ANTI then it's WEAK!

Open Letter Freestyle- Wyclef Jean

"Open Letter Freestyle"

Check out Wyclef Jean's freestyle to Jay Z's "Open Letter". Check it out in the video above!

Poetry Contest Submission: The Past of Pain - a poem written by Dominque Conston

The Past of Pain

It's all said but not done.

Helpless and lost as one. 

Searching for the light that shines in the dark.

Clueless, in a world of so many.

Praying and hoping that it all gets washed away.

The life of becoming a stray.

Trying to communicate but nothing answers.

Pleading the case but nothing matters.

Yeah, the mind knows.

Simplifying the process, slowing down the progress.

Maybe you'll guess...

Unidentified lonely steps, becoming one who regrets.

What's worse? He who forgets.

Forgotten in a place that consists of hypocrites.

Idiots, who put lives in danger of the innocence.

But in a sense, it makes sense...

The people, the population, specified by location, struggling, praying it doesn't get taken.

Oriented by culture, the few, the tortured, homeless and less fortunate.

Defiance in a whole.

The abundance in a soul, which seeks drugs and abuses, becoming cold and useless.

Lets optimize that...

Imagine life on a mountain,

Where alcohol becomes a fountain of inspiration,

And drugs become useful medication instead of someone's sweet temptation.

Call it an odd examination, but it's no test, when it's written and laminated. 

Falsified information is what you see.

Description for the blind.

So what's the key?

Faith, in most cases.

No matter your religion or belief.

No more stressing, you determine what you're destined.

Life's written, just read your lesson.

#PrayForBoston

"Tragedy In Boston"

Two killed and 50+ wounded this afternoon in Boston. As bombs were planted in places along the finish line of this years Boston Marathon in what is believed by many to be a form of a terrorist attack but that has not yet been confirmed as so. Seen in the video above the blast was strong enough to knock runners and by standers to the ground. Luckily these bombs detonated after the Marathons nearly 2,000 runners had already crossed the finish line. Still, keep the victims and their loved ones in your prayers #PrayForBoston    

Gone But Never Forgotten: A Candle Light Memorial for Wayne Drummer

RIP Wayne:

Gone But Never Forgotten

It pains me to not be present to attend such a meaningful moment for a person with such a loving and beautiful heart and spirit, but I know it pains his family more than anyone else could ever imagine. Due to the unexpected passing of a close friend of mine Wayne Drummer -whom was stabbed to death by his girlfriend of 5 years in her St. Petersburg apartment- his family and close friends are asking that people come out and offer their condolences and support as we all grief such a tragic event. There will be a candle light memorial outside of 785 Regent Dr, Dekalb, IL tonight at 6 p.m. sharp. If you're in Dekalb and knew of Wayne, I ask that you go to pay your respects. Being that his body remains in Florida, his family is asking that people donate and/or contribute money to help the family cover the expenses of the cost to have him shipped back to Chicago for a proper home going. Anything is greatly appreciated, no amount is too little or too much. If you cannot make it to the memorial, you can still donate by going to www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/fl72/bringanangelhome.  We love you Wayne, and you'll live on through the memories of so many people! I will forever cherish every minute we shared and you'll always have a special place in my heart. We've lost a soldier but God gained yet another one of His angels. Gone but never forgotten, RIP my good friend Wayne! 

Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.

Matthew 10:28

Oldie But Goodie: "Runaway Love" - Ludacris ft. Mary J Blige

"Runaway Love"

Produced by: Polow da Don

"Runaway Love" is the third single off Ludacris' fifth album entitled, Release Therapy. This is a very powerful track as Luda and Mary J. Blige team up to tell the stories of three pre-teen girls (Lisa, Nicole, & Erika) that face different demons and struggles that affect their childhoods in such a way that would make them want to "run away" to escape their problems. Each of the verses tells a different story for each one of the girls. This track goes to show to never judge a person, because you never know their story or what day to day struggles they have. Take a listen as Luda and Mary encourages the adolescent females to stay strong in the midst of their most difficult lessons. 

"Crunch Time" - J. Cole

"Crunch Time"

This is one of many of my favorite songs from J.Cole's latest EP entitled, "Yours Truly". In this track, Crunch Time, Cole tells the story of a young dude striving to overcome his struggles and make a living to be able to provide for himself and his family. Personally, I can relate to this song because there's those that say they will and then there's those who do as they say....to me this track is about locking down and taking care of business, doing whatever it takes to succeed and not just talking about it. "Looking for strength in this crunch time", raps Cole. Take a listen if you haven't already! If it ain't ANTI then it's WEAK! #BeInspired! 

"I Remember You" - Chief Reg ft. Jahsi Wonder

"I Remember You"

Chief Reg and Jahsi Wonder linked up to drop some heat for the streets! Support the G.O.L camp and  check out their track titled "I Remember You" . Be on the look out for upcoming projects to drop soon from both artists as this is just a preview of what's to come!