Hello Friends!! I know that I haven't posting so many reflections lately, but once again it's not so daily, lol. Plus, I've been really busy with everyday obligations. Well with the exception of last night. Which was the first time I actually went out in a long while to have fun. I have a very stressful, emotional next few weeks approaching. And honestly, I'm not looking forward to it, but what has to be done, has to be done. Now normally, I hit my readers with something spiritual, political,or emotional. My mantra is something like "What's the point if one is not talking about what's important in life". "What's the point of wasting words that have no substance"? After all, whether we want to accept it or not , spirituality, politics, and our emotional state affect our happiness or pursuit there of in this dimension. You know what? Enough of that - for now!! I want to share with you a small chapter in my book of life.
After many years of listening, admiring, and analyzing this great man's lyrics, I finally had the opportunity to attend his live performance. Well worth the trek to NYC, I relished every moment of it. My cheeks are literally sore from singing, smiling, and swooning. This great man that I'm speaking of, is non other than K'naan. ( A Canadian- American rapper of Somali descent ; I have an homage page to him for all my new readers ). Unadulterated talent such as this, come around ever so often. Let me say that , I'm just starting to come down from my natural high. I didn't have one cocktail. I wanted to fully consume ( and remember,lol ) his poetic food for thought. He performed some of his classics; Soobax, Take a Minute, Fatima, Waving Flag, In the beginning, The Seed, Somalia. These songs I knew, I might have gotten a word or two tangled in my excitement, but I don't think anyone noticed; hopefully,lol. He performed some new songs, yet to be recorded. Based on the powerful lyrical content, I hope that they do become studio records. The songs- Clinched Fist, 5 Steps,Heart of Gold, and ah if I remember correctly, 2 men. I've managed to find teaser lyrics from the song "5 Steps", and after K'naan sung it, I was sitting there in awe over it's deepness. Everything under the sun, K'naan summarized in 5 brutally honest steps. Here they are:
"Well,let me try to paint it-
Here's the 5 steps, in hopes to explain it"
"1): It's me and my nation against the world"
2): "Then me and my clan against the nation"
3):"Then me and my fam against the clan"
4): "Then me and my brother, with no hesitation we go against the fam until they cave in"
5): "Now who's left in this deadly equation"?
"That's right, it's me against my brother- then we point a kalashnikov and kill one another" *( b.k.a AK-47)
This vicious cycle can be attributed to any nation,creed, or color. But just when I thought things couldn't have got any better, I actually met the man!! I shook his hand, and then took a picture with him. My heart was pounding, and I was praying that he didn't hear it, lol. And yes I was dumbfound, lost for words ( it's hard for me to get lost for words,lol ), and goofy. Though I tried to recover. K'naan is charismatic, articulate, talented and handsome, and I'm a bit of a sapio!! I wanted to tell him how his music helped me through tumultuous times but my anxiety started to kick in. Anywho, long story short, I had a great time and I would recommend any true hip-hopper, poetry aficionado, or lover of world music to check out his show. Even if that means traveling outside of your immediate area, you won't be disappointed !!!!
After many years of listening, admiring, and analyzing this great man's lyrics, I finally had the opportunity to attend his live performance. Well worth the trek to NYC, I relished every moment of it. My cheeks are literally sore from singing, smiling, and swooning. This great man that I'm speaking of, is non other than K'naan. ( A Canadian- American rapper of Somali descent ; I have an homage page to him for all my new readers ). Unadulterated talent such as this, come around ever so often. Let me say that , I'm just starting to come down from my natural high. I didn't have one cocktail. I wanted to fully consume ( and remember,lol ) his poetic food for thought. He performed some of his classics; Soobax, Take a Minute, Fatima, Waving Flag, In the beginning, The Seed, Somalia. These songs I knew, I might have gotten a word or two tangled in my excitement, but I don't think anyone noticed; hopefully,lol. He performed some new songs, yet to be recorded. Based on the powerful lyrical content, I hope that they do become studio records. The songs- Clinched Fist, 5 Steps,Heart of Gold, and ah if I remember correctly, 2 men. I've managed to find teaser lyrics from the song "5 Steps", and after K'naan sung it, I was sitting there in awe over it's deepness. Everything under the sun, K'naan summarized in 5 brutally honest steps. Here they are:
"Well,let me try to paint it-
Here's the 5 steps, in hopes to explain it"
"1): It's me and my nation against the world"
2): "Then me and my clan against the nation"
3):"Then me and my fam against the clan"
4): "Then me and my brother, with no hesitation we go against the fam until they cave in"
5): "Now who's left in this deadly equation"?
"That's right, it's me against my brother- then we point a kalashnikov and kill one another" *( b.k.a AK-47)
This vicious cycle can be attributed to any nation,creed, or color. But just when I thought things couldn't have got any better, I actually met the man!! I shook his hand, and then took a picture with him. My heart was pounding, and I was praying that he didn't hear it, lol. And yes I was dumbfound, lost for words ( it's hard for me to get lost for words,lol ), and goofy. Though I tried to recover. K'naan is charismatic, articulate, talented and handsome, and I'm a bit of a sapio!! I wanted to tell him how his music helped me through tumultuous times but my anxiety started to kick in. Anywho, long story short, I had a great time and I would recommend any true hip-hopper, poetry aficionado, or lover of world music to check out his show. Even if that means traveling outside of your immediate area, you won't be disappointed !!!!
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