Trice Tha Beast: December 2009

9.12.09

I'll Make Myself A World (inspired by Saul Williams)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nktBsI0PYPs (Watch me)

When i was younger i used to be ashamed of the life that the ancestors gave to me. Used to be scared to bring friends home and let them see my living conditions. Now in retrospect i am stupefying grateful for everything that i had and still do endure. I sincerely believe that everything that has happened to me is for the betterment of my soul. But i must say that when i couldn't cope i made myself a world.

I would become entrenched and entrapped with music. specially Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway and Mary J. Blige. I would study their vocal tones and read the lyrics over and over again until i knew every word-this would keep me sane in my tremulous world. I would dream of life that didn't so closely resemble hell(American Beauty)lol. Through reading and studying about different countries struck by famine, poverty, war and genocide i quickly became grateful for my situation.

I was raised with my sisters ( we didn't get separated) , and i found strength and a love for myself. I couldn't be more appreciative for my life. The ultimate freedom is a mind free of fear and worry(Baayan Bakari)-and i am pleased to say that with much work and the help/guidance of the my earthly and spiritually ancestors, i am on my way to a better place.

But sometimes, i am tempted to return back to that dream world. To run down that rabbit hole as fast as i can when shit get hectic-but then i realize-i am exactly where i need to be. right place, right time, right state of mind.

Peace
trice

Today in black history

It's here Elizabeth....

Today the famous Red Foxx was born in 1922 in St. Louis. Foxx was a comedian with a popularly syndicated show: Sanford and Son(which my fathers love BTW)

He was notable in the classic films-All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960) Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970)
Norman... Is That You? (1976) Harlem Nights (1989)
Jamie foxx, martin Lawrence, Chris tucker, Chris rock all have mentioned that he was a major influence.
Rest in laughter Foxx!

Facts contributed by: http://www.yenoba.com/ http://www.wikipedia.com/

8.12.09

Today in Black history

1850 - The first African American woman to graduate from
college is Lucy Ann Stanton. She completes the two-year
ladies' course and receives the Bachelor of Literature
degree from Oberlin College in Ohio.

Big ups to: hellablack presents: Deep but not profound

This post is inspired by two things: Hellaback Presents: Deep but not profound blogspot page and Brandy's Afrodisiac album.

Most of the time i get on here and get real random. I say and post any and everything that comes to mind, maybe because i think no one will read or respond to it. Reading another blog post from a fellow writer (j.young) and listening to my ipod has put me in place of seriousness..hmm is that the right word...i guess. I want to be writer. books, poetry, short novels all the above-just by reading the eloquence of j.young's blog has compelled me to put my best writing foot forward and stop bs(ing). One day you'll see and or hear about me. trust that.
Peace
Trice