Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth "They Reminisce Over You"

I saw DJ Pete Rock a few weeks ago and OH MY GOD...it was awesome! Music like this will never be forgotten. They still reminisce over you...

Gang Starr - Mass Appeal

Although I never knew you, some part of me misses you as if you were a friend. Funny how music can develop feelings for strangers...R.I.P. Guru...

Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill a Man

I miss me some Cypress Hill...

Das EFX - They Want EFX

Throwing back some old goodies for ya...

Love Can Be Dangerous

Bang! There goes a hit,

Pow! there goes another one.

And I don't mean glocks or shots coming out your gun.

I'm talking bout straight punches 

bruises, and blood.

I call it violence and you call it "love".

Lay your fingers on my face, to caress?

Nah, instead a cushion for you to release your stress. 

I ain't a punching bag, 

what made you think such a thing?

Walkin' around with bruises, got my face in a sting.

I'm tired of this shit, bleeding internally from such emotional damage.

You're such a fuckin' savage, damaging my insides.

Can't you see? I'm sick from all the blood cries. 

Disfiguring my body, even murdered our own baby.

No matter how hard I pleaded

Nobody would save me.

Don't you see, this ain't love, it was pleasure and games.

All the time we had couldn't measure the pain.

As if a 5 year sentence wasn't enough.

Now I hear you got your baby moms in a situation, that's tough.

I ain't hatin', I just feel bad for the two.

Good thing is I thank God I didn't end up with you.

...Melodics...

Eve ft Faith Evans - Love Is Blind

This song brings me to a place I never wanna go again, but it's real life. It's not just a video, this happens all the time. Domestic violence is a serious issue. Ladies, don't be scared to speak up...Someone is always willing to help.

Tiny Update

Hey there Hip-Hop heads! First off, I hope all of you are enjoying your weekend the same way I am. So to update you on what's been happening I've provided a link to the radio station where I've basically been living for the past week or so. I've had the opportunity to revolve my days around the crew, Paulie, Kumba, Lady and Hazel which have to be by far the most chill and down to earth crew to work with. I've had the privilege to meet a few famous artists such as Poison Pen, Caustic, Soul Khan and Immortal Technique through them. I have really been focusing all my attention on fulfilling my desires in the music world so I'm crossing fingers to be a part of the Real Deal Team very soon. I recently interviewed one of my new favorite lyricists from Queens, NY and that went extremely well. I also will be blogging for a website soon so be on the look for that as well. Ok, I can't spill out all the goods just yet, but I will be having some dope stuff up. I hope all of you stay safe and I will be updating real soon. Enjoy the weekend!

Peace, Mad Love & Melodies

Be sure to check out Real Deal Radio!!!
http://www.livestream.com/realdealradio201/  

Fellas, This Is For You (don't take it personal)

Fellas listen up, I know some of you are awesome when it comes to "kickin' game" and what not, but a few of you need some schoolin'. I'm gonna help you out with a simple list of "what to do & what NOT to do". The reason I'm voicing my opinion on this is because I do get approached by guys here and there but I don't give them the time of the day because of the non-sense that comes out their mouth. If you have recently gone up to a girl and they weren't having it, maybe you should step ya game up. It's funny, just because I'm a female doesn't mean I don't know what a lot of dudes think. I recently walked in on a conversation and the guy was saying when he goes up to a shorty (yeah, he refers to us as shorties) and she's not interested he thinks to himself, well maybe her friend is down. Down for what?!?! I was really heated when I heard this and I couldn't help but to walk out. Then I over heard him again referring  to girls as birds and that its basically only to screw. You definitely won't be getting a girl like that, especially if she's classy. So ok, check it out...

DON'T:

1. None of that "Ayyo shorty, Damn mami, Yo! Lemme holla!" stuff. That's a big  DENY.

2. Don't approach a female if you just chugged a bottle of henny and your breath smells of cigarettes and liquor. Not a good look.

3. If you have to walk holding your pants up because they are so baggy and past your behind, you can keep walking THAT way ---->

4. Do not, I repeat DO NOT come up to a woman and tell her you want to suck her toes right off the bat. It's not cute for that to be the first sentence out of your mouth. 

5. Have some respect, I know your mother taught you better. And when a female rejects you don't curse her out and throw a tantrum. Thanks. 

6. This one is pretty funny and happened to me recently. Don't stalk a girl. We peep everything out. We have a third eye, I see when you were walking the opposite way and randomly bumped into me again. It's still not gonna happen. 

7. Last, if you can't get a girl's number, don't holler at her friend next to her because chances are she's going to say "no" as well. 

DO:

1. Approach her with RESPECT and give her your name, and no street names either.

2. Give her a nice (non-sexual) compliment. I'm sure she'll be blushing and let out a smile.

3. Be natural, have a unique style and maybe she'll give you her name. 

4. Stay away from the street jargon, and be polite, look her in the eyes, at least act like you are interested. 

5. Give her your number, if she really digs your style she will call. We don't like to feel pressured to give out numbers, so when we're ready, we'll call at our time. 

If you're a gentlemen and are really seeking the interest of a certain woman, do this and she will respect you more. 

Reason for this post, I just got approached by a drunk man screaming at me, pleading for my number, and I almost called the cops. So yeah, hope you enjoyed...

Peace, Mad Love & Melodies

Music, Mi Amor

Have you ever been in love? Do you know what it feels to be giddy and have nervousness running though your veins as they pulsate from the feeling of loving? That skipping down the street, heart poppin' out your chest, buckled-knees type of love??? Well, in case you didn't know, I am physically, emotionally and wholeheartedly in love with music. I was conversing with a friend earlier on the word "love" and my whole outlook on romance in general. He asked, and sounded kind of confused all at the same time, "You don't like love?" I responded "Love is a four letter word to me, that's it. It's nothing but a tricky bitch." No need to lie, I'm a person of honesty. Have I been heartbroken, quite often, then again who hasn't? I have been broken down to the point where my heart is a cold, lonely place where I've locked the key inside and burned it. Yeah, all that. I know right now isn't the time for me to love another human, but when it comes to music, I'm a sucker. All I know is that no matter what I do, where I go or how I feel, music follows me. She makes me feel so uplifting, rejoices me and takes all my worries away. It's funny because I think she actually listens and plays exactly what I need to hear when I'm having my dull moments. I can't describe it. Her beats are what keep me alive, Her lyrics feed my mentality, her sound is beauty, entirely too much for eyes to see so she speaks instead, her soul is all around a state of bliss. And for all these reasons, she has my heart, completely. 

Peace, Mad Love & Melodies

Weekly Update...

Hey there! I know I haven't been on in a week or so and I apologize. I have been so busy going to shows that I haven't had a chance to breathe, but of course, it's always a great experience for me. So let's start with last Saturday and I'll move on from there.

BlackFlag Shoppe held an event in Newark, NJ at The Coffee Cave last Saturday and it rocked! There were performances by John Vincent, Brokn.Englsh, Daniel Joesph, Cappadonna of Wu-Tang Clan, Dyana Prinze, Bully Mouth, and ending off with St Joe Louis (who were performing in Brooklyn that same night). There was so much hype that night, great people, dope crowd, amazing food and drinks, awesome performances, I mean it was a total success. Oh and what better way to end a night than to hit Tops diner in Harrison? I won't even go there with that one...

One more thing, be sure to check out BlackFlag Shoppe's blog for a list of events, or even to buy a Tee. So give O and L a visit at the shop, they're cool peoples!  Tell them Melodics sent you. =)

http://blackflagshoppe.blogspot.com/

Wednesday was a pretty spectacular evening as well. A few friends and I hit NJPAC for an Old School Hip-Hop tribute. DJ Questlove of The Roots was originally supposed to DJ but wasn't  able to make it due to personal reasons, but of course that didn't make it any less of a night. He was replaced by DJ Pete Rock which was such a great experience being that I had never seen him live as opposed to seeing Quest quite a few times in these past months. It was a night filled with fun, laughter, dancing, drinks and more. If you haven't checked out what's going on recently in Newark this summer I suggest you check it out.

On Thursday I went to The Court Tavern in New Brunswick, NJ to see a few local artists and of course the one and only, talented Masta Ace! It was straight underground dopeness, a place where real hip-hop artists tore the stage up that night. I had the opportunity to meet some really amazing dudes from all over the Dirty Jerz to the streets of New York. Not only did they put on a great show but they were promoting their music pretty heavy, so guess who got a hand of a few new albums? Yes, me. So be prepared to read some awesome reviews. Stay tuned.

Saturday and Sunday were probably the best two days out of the week. On Saturday I finally had the chance to go to Real Deal Radio and hang out with the crew. I even got to meet some real down to earth rappers being interviewed that day. Real Deal Radio holds it down for North Jersey and a lot of New York. I never met such funny, awesome and chill people in my life. The whole environment through out the studio was uplifting, I felt such a music loving energy. Check them out on YouTube and show some support.

http://www.youtube.com/realdealtv201

Sunday!!! Sorry, I had to emphasize my expression for the best day of my week. Sunday's the one day you're "supposed" to be resting, but Ha! Who needs rest when Rock Steady is in town, Newark at that! I had a blast, I rolled with a few dudes from Real Deal Radio and met up with a more people I knew. Rock Steady was celebrating its 33rd anniversary for free and what better way than to hold the concert in one of the most diverse, Hip-Hop loving cities in Jersey. Let me give you a quick run down on who was at the show. Big Daddy Kane, Brown Bag All Stars, DoItAll from Lords of the Undergound, EPMD, Dres of Black Sheep, The Artifacts, Canibus, Joelle Ortiz, DJ Premier, DJ Peter Rosenberg, N.O.R.E,  Poison Pen, and Immortal Technique to name a few. There was so much food, so many people and despite the rain I had tons of fun. I will be posting pics up soon, so be alert.

Well, it was great catching up and sharing my week with all of you. I'm working on a few interviews, helping out at Real Deal Radio (so I definitely will be posting links), and also, I'll be blogging very soon for another site, strictly Hip-Hop. I hope you all continue to have a beautiful and blessed week. Later!

Peace, Mad Love and Melodies

Gimme Sympathy by METRIC

If you thought I was your typical female who only listened to Hip-Hop you thought wrong. I enjoy the beauty of music all around the world, regardless of the genres. Metric happens to be one of my favorite indie-rock bands ever. I absolutely love, love, love Emily on the vocals, besides her being a guitarist as well. Everything they put out sounds so original and chill. Stay tuned for more joints. Quick question...Who WOULD you rather be, The Beatles or The Rolling Stones???

Brokn.Englsh "The Are & B.E"

Brokn.Englsh is a Hip-Hop group from Newark, NJ composed of three extremely talented lyricists, Myk Dyaleks, Lyriq2go and Cion Burris. I remember hearing about B.E around 2 years ago when Myk Dyaleks (whom I had recently met) mentioned the group to me during one of our conversations. While living in Jersey, I came across many talented artists, keeping B.E in mind. I left to Miami for a year and when I came back to Jersey in November, I finally met the rest of B.E. Not only did their music strike me (in a good way), but I was intrigued by their personality as a group, as well as individuals. Since then, I've listened to mostly all of their tracks and I have yet to complain. "Cherry Popper" off "The Drawing Board" album is one of my all time favorite songs because it talks about how music is their first love. "See, I remember my first time, first love was kinda my first rhyme". That was the hook that made me absolutely love the song because I can relate to this on so many levels. 

Brokn.Englsh's new album, "The ARE & B.E", is definitely one album I have been anticipating for quite some time. I remember when I first heard "This Way" a month or so ago, I literally hit repeat on my ipod until I memorized the entire song. The album is hands down, pure dopeness, from intro to end. Besides "This Way", I have a few favorites. "Before" and "Tell Me" are 2 songs that define what "feel-good" music is supposed to sound like. With that being said, I'm adding this album to the list of "Things I enjoy listening to". If you haven't heard the album yet I suggest you do so. Only problem is you might not want to disconnect the headphones from your ears after wards. 

Peace, Mad Love & Melodies


Don't forget to visit their page and get your FREE download of the album. Yes, it's FREE! 

http://broknenglsh.bandcamp.com/album/the-are-b-e

Something? Or Nothing at All...

"Falling too fast
Clearly rules don't apply
Cant believe that I just met you
You got me here watching minutes pass by
Wondering when to expect you
There you go is this a dream
Looking like every picture that I've seen of you before
I've seen it all before now that its over
Should have known better
Then to think this was real
And you could be mine
Should have known better
Slowed it down
Cause I feel you needed time.
But I kept thinking
This could be something
Maybe it's nothing at all
I guess it's what we make it."
     -Drake

I took the time to type the lyrics so you could read and relate to what I'm about to write. Now, Drake is not one of my favorite artists, sorry to disappoint you Drake fans, but he does come out with catchy songs that stick to my head from time to time. This song in particular, "Something", gives me the most melancholic vibe I could possibly feel. Yeah I know what you're thinking, "Drake of all people?" but yes, he truly moved me with this one. He starts off by saying "Falling too fast, clearly rules don't apply". How many of us have been in a situation where you meet someone, start off with a great vibe, hang out a few times, everything is great on both ends and then out of no where, you get booted, without even knowing what happened? I am definitely not ashamed to say it's happened to me. What do you do to go back to those wonderful times you spent with that person, do you try to recreate those exact moments? It's very challenging, especially when the other person has made up their mind. But could it really have been "something" or was it just "nothing at all"? Some of us settle and offer whatever we can, perhaps a piece of ourselves, lowering our standards of love in order to hold on to something that quite possibly will never be there again. Is it really worth holding on to crazy dreams and believing that a person will actually fall in love with you just because you think you do everything right in the book? That's where I went wrong. Nobody wants too much, they all love a little challenge, don't you? I thought I was winning his heart over because I made myself available countless times, never saying "no" and guess what, it failed. An unsuccessful waste of time, because at the end, they want someone who has a little backbone.  I guess my point to all this is that I wish it was a little more than just "what we make it". Love is actually out there, with out me having to sacrifice my entire mind, body and soul in order for someone to love me back. He obviously wasn't the one, and I am amazing, so I have nothing left except to move on...

Peace, Mad Love & Melodies

Drake - Something w/ Lyrics

This song is for anyone who has had high hopes and expectations on someone they met and fell "head over heels" for instantly. It's kind of a beautiful feeling mixed with pain. Ahhh, the joy of love and heartbreaks. Haven't we all been there.

Inside Her Fairy Tale World

It's been a while since I've actually listened to a female rapper's entire album but today I found my reason to do so. This extremely talented emcee goes by the name of Emperess, oh and please don't forget the "E". Her most recent album, "Fairy Tale World" has such a feel-good vibe that it makes it extremely hard for you to unplug your headphones off your iPod, at least for me it was. The album contains 7 tracks, "Hear Me Out" featuring T.I.M.E and "Fly" featuring Myk Dyaleks of Brokn.Englsh, which just so happens to be one of my other favorite hip-hop groups. My favorite song off the album is "...Like This..." hitting home for me in that good, reminiscent way. I've had that song engraved in my mind since I first heard it. Her album all around was an amazing experience, definitely bringing something new to the table. Most rappers nowadays have lost focus on what it truly means to be a lyricist and have forgotten what hip-hop is really about. This is one thing Emperess has not failed at, in fact, she has my complete respect on that level. Inside her "Fairy Tale World" she brings you nothing but the realest, freshest rhymes. Her flow is indescribable, like a bit of neo-soul mixed with 90's making  it a totally chill album. If you haven't already, I highly recommend you check it out. I promise you no disappointments. Oh, and what do you know, I've even provided a link. Just sit back, enjoy the flow and thank me later.

Peace, Mad Love & Melodies

Emperess.bandcamp.com
Dont4getTheE.blogspot.com

Definitely a Repeat

So Brokn Englsh (get it right, spelled as it is) has got to be one of my favorite hip-hop groups that represent us in the Dirty Jerz quite remarkably. Not only do I know them personally, but they come out with dope tracks such as this one. Get your free download, check them out =)

The Roots - How I Got Over

"Out in the streets, where I grew up, first thing they teach you is not to give a fuck. That type of thinking can't get you no where. Someone has to care."


How are we supposed to progress when our mentality and teachings are slowly decreasing? If everybody has that "I don't give a fuck" mentality how do we expect for our children and generations to become intelligent, or better yet, create? There are people dying in the streets, homeless with no place to go and all they get is laughed on with out any type of help. Children silently crying, mom's working 3 jobs, dad's never home. Who are these children looking up to? Where are the role models? Change needs to become effective as of now. We need to help instead of pointing fingers. We got mami's on the block selling a bit of what they got to make a living, but ask them how many interviews they get rejected on because of their condition. Credit scores affect the jobs we apply for. Man, this world and society is seriously nothing to die for. If you ain't up top with the bread winners, there's no way of advancing. Of course there is! Stop the negativity and keep an open mind. Change is everywhere. We have to make it.

Peace, Mad Love & Melodies

The Roots "The Fire" feat. John Legend

So QuestLove asked for retweets and reposts, and this is what I'm doing. Supporting of course one of my favorite bands of all time. This song has such a powerful meaning, I mean everything The Roots puts out has extreme depth to it. I can't even begin to explain how dope Black Thought is...

St. Joe Louis "30,000 ft & Rising"

If you're into dope hip hop, don't sleep on St. Joe Louis. Their latest album "30,000 feet and Rising" is definitely a killer, and I mean that in the best way possible. Every track on the album is another one you will definitely be repeating countless times. Not only are they a remarkable group, but they can throw one hell of a show. Seeing them a few times and listening to their tracks officially adds them to my list of hip-hop faves. And did I mention they're from Jersey? Be sure to get your free download. Enjoy.

Peace, Mad Love & Melodies



http://www.refinedhype.com/hyped/entry/st.-joe-louis-30000-ft.-rising/

Pen & Pad. Chucks & Grass.

what more do I need?
a pen, a few pages
an open mentality, a stage.
planting my seeds wherever these chucks lay.
tippy-toeing through a garden of endless dreams
it seems death follows me oh too easily.
keeping mental foot notes to the side of each script,
heavily equipped to to blast off with ink.
no turning back, quick!
page flipped.

...melodics...

Rambling Thoughts

There's no better feeling I get than when I go home, start up my laptop and zone out with my tunes. I think that a lot of people have forgotten what real music feels like, where it came from, how it sounds and most importantly, how it makes us feel. It's so easy to just tune in to the radio or TV and listen the the repetitive sounds of mainstream. I don't knock anyone, go you for making money and becoming a success, but have we lost that appreciation for the real deal? I can't help but stress the fact that music affects and inspires all of us. Music is all around, shouldn't we be making hits that inspire rather than degrade? How about being role models for children who have nothing else to look up to except for musicians? What's going on with these female rappers representing us all the wrong ways? There are always so many questions I have running in my mind that I wish I had all the answers to. I wish some people would take a little time to listen to something other than what's popular, dig deep beneath the surface and get your little research on. Dope music, real lyrics, phat beats and talented artists are out there. Search and you will find.

Peace, Mad Love & Melodies.

Background Music- The Roots "How I Got Over" CD

Q-Tip - Life Is Better ft. Norah Jones

My "I Absolutely Love Hip-Hop" anthem...because Life is definitely better with music...

Palm Trees & Bricks

So, I decided to post an intro, give you a little visual of my life. Someone told me I had to stick to a specific type of "blog" and I laughed. I told them I write what I like, or how I feel. I have too much flowing through my mind to just stay within the norm. You will read about music, emotions, life, photography, poetry, art, love, etc. I'm excited to share my life with you. I'll start off by saying I have lived pretty much everywhere. I've seen it all.
I titled this post "Palm Trees & Bricks" for many reasons. I lived a few years in the Sunshine State hence the palm trees, and now I'm back in Newark, Nu Jeruz, Dirty Jerz, The Bricks. I have a bright side, but I don't mind being in the gloom, I actually feel at peace here.
I'm 26, I have no little mini-me's running around, It's just me and my pens, my notebooks and music. I should think twice about things but I don't know any better, making my actions pretty spontaneous. I am a student of life, I learn as I go. I wanna be able to speak my mind, write from the heart and live. I just wanna be.

Peace, Mad Love and Melodies.

(background music-jay electronica-exhibit c, common-be, the roots ft jill scott-complexity, erykah badu ft lil' wayne-jump up in the air)