Do it with Grace...

So many things we do, we direct towards humans. We direct negativity towards others because of something that was done to us... Notice that we tend to be a transfer of energy. When things happen to us good or bad, the next people we interact with receive that same energy.

Be careful and learn to act with Grace... Use God's influence in your life to drive your every action. Just refresh your thoughts and renew the vibes of those around you.

Remember you could be the FIRST or LAST possible person someone interacts with.

Act with Grace! May it be blessed!

- None illa

Hip Hop

What defines Music?

Is it the feeling you get while listening? Is it the artist who is delivering the music? or is it the message of the song? For many we get so lost in wanting to conform to a TEAM that we support what is out... or we support ANYTHING certain musicians put out in order to feel like we are a part of something.

For instance, Today's RAP music is not what HIP-HOP was originally known for... in fact many musicians can not differentiate the two...

Hip-Hop originated from the troubled life of the urban communities, and was a form of release. A way to express themselves without causing damage throughout the neighborhood.

The 4 areas of the hip-hop culture were...

Emceeing also said MC'ing

Break Dancing

Graffiti aka Tagging

and DJ'ing

These 4 art forms have their own individual meanings, and they also serve as a friendly battleground for competitors to go against their competitors.

So since we have determined where Hip-Hop originated, where is Hip-Hop today? Life is so fast-paced, and many just want to stake their claims. Brag about how much money they have, or how many cars they own. Have we lost the purpose of enriching the souls of our listeners?

Just food for thought... I breathe music, I live it, I love it! Every aspect of what I do is to build my passion for this.

Reading on 'Johnny Cupcakes' recently I realized he also had the same drive... A nonstop drive to succeed. I have a nonstop drive to enlighten those around me, as well as be successful in anything music related. I am just blessed to notice every step along the way.

#MOK Dont Give Up! "Perseverance is key"

Don't Give Up! by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown There was this museum laid with beautiful marble tiles, with a huge marble statue displayed in the middle of the lobby. Many people came from all over the world just to admire this beautiful marble statue.

One night, the marble tiles started talking to the marble statue. Marble tile: "Marble statue, it's just not fair, it's just not fair! why does everybody from all over the world come all the way here just to step on me while admiring you? Not fair!".

Marble statue: "My dear friend, marble tile. Do you still remember that we were actually from the same cave?"

Marble tile: "Yeah! That's why I feel it is even more unfair. We were born from the same cave and yet we receive different treatment now. Not fair!" he cried again.

Marble statue: "Then, do you still remember the day when the designer tried to work on you, but you resisted the tools?"

Marble tile: "Yes, of course I remember. I hate that guy! How could he use those tools on me, it hurt so badly.".

Marble statue: "That's right! He couldn't work on you at all as you resisted being worked on."

Marble tile: "So???"

Marble statue: "When he decided to give up on you and start working on me instead, I knew at once that I would be something different after his efforts. I did not resist his tools, instead I bore all the painful tools he used on me.."

Marble tile: "Mmmmmm......."

Marble statue: "My friend, there is a price to everything in life. Since you decided to give up half way, you can't blame anybody who steps on you now"

via InspirationalStories.com

Moral of the story: It may take some pain and sacrifice, to get to the finer things in life

Holidays (Holy Days) #FoodForThought

Holidays originated from Holy days. Yet, it seems that it could also be the influence that helps us lack in our positive aspects of our lives. Ever notice how the majority of humans wait for that "specific day" to acknowledge certain things?

We wait until THANKSGIVING to show what we are thankful for.

Wait until CHRISTMAS to give gifts to our loved ones.

Wait until NEW YEARS to give ourselves new goals in life.

Wait until VALENTINES DAY to show our special loved ones how we truly feel.

Wait until BLACK HISTORY MONTH to acknowledge our black entrepreneurs.

Wait until SUNDAYS to show God how grateful we are of his presence

You see the pattern?... we wait until a designated day to show our feelings we keep inside. So in truth, how much of a crutch is some of society's mindset?

Just some food for thought. Feel free to leave comments.

Diamond 'None illa' Davis

Taken Away

It started off with her...12 years of proper raising... It still continued... A perfect life im chasing... Then family followed trend one by one... then friends started, soon they to were done... Only thing thats lasted is music, pure music... the feeling of a tuned, that caters to your needs... or the melody of the voice, as it rides along the beat... a phone no longer matters... not facebook, twitter, or email... or text, could make it be so she is well... I am starting to see eye to eye with God... I love that I am blessed with this... The only left, is this pen and my thoughts... Now im left with this... When will something be given, and never taken away... true to me and them or just prove their here to stay... It no longer bothers me because it has now become expected... i hate this feeling, but there is no way to protect it... Im blessed, and thank God I am a source to give to wisdom... To help people enjoy their perfect lives, I could help, but never live them...   with this I want to thank you... Im glad I have your ears...   But you soon will also leave, its been that ways for years.     Diamond C Davis.