Posts Tagged ‘hip hop’

Left My Wallet in El Segundo – Agape Toastmasters Remix

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Listening to hip hop as a young girl gave me an education in the power of words and imagery. In this speech from the Toastmasters Storytelling manual, I take the liberty to consider the popular hip hop song, "Left My Wallet in El Segundo" as a folk tale and I retell it in my own words. --------------- Start a Master Mind Group.comWhen you think about it, every musical act you know of is using the Master Mind principle whether they realize it or not. They are joining together as a team with a combined vision. You can use the same principle and make some truly rockin' things happen in your life. Do you have a creative project you want to complete? Do you want to find a purpose for your life? If so, I invite you to come over to my brand new page called Start a Master Mind Group.com. I'm offering 4 freebies to get you started so you can get a sense of what the Master Mind is all about. There's nothing cool about holding back.

Urban Voodoo: Hip-Hop and Spoken Word to Maximize Your Resources

Sunday, September 19th, 2010
UrbanVoodooQuantcast UrbanVoodoo strikes a blow at the core of the social order with his dope beats and hard hitting lyrics. He's currently working on a new album called Mercury Reign and has four tracks ready to go. Maximize your Resources is a gritty album filled with conscious messages that will convince you that it's best to follow your first mind. UrbanVoodoo's roots were established in Inglewood, California and New Orleans, Louisiana "where the cultural norms are as different as Denmark and Hamburg are to each other, even though the two countries are both European". He currently resides in Long Beach, California and actively helps students at Long Beach City College to find their voice through spoken word. UrbanVoodoo combines two distinct ideas: Urban in terms of the inner city which bred his style and Magic which the sound is designed to create. Donna Robinson at The Examiner says "Urban Voodoo's Creole culture still permeates in his performance…that of Spicy truth that burns in gestation. His distinct vibe can be felt due to being raised in the inner-city where he shows his urban nature." To hear some of Voodoo's tunes, click on the player below or go to Reverbnation. You can also get downloads and hear samples of Urban Voodoo on Bandcamp.com or, you can Buy UrbanVoodoo on iTunes. UrbanVoodoo

What Are Your Influences?

Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Every musical act has influences. The Beastie Boys and A Tribe Called Quest influenced each other. Punk bands from the U.K. influenced garage bands in Southern California and vice versa. Reggae and dub influenced each other. What are your influences? That's what we talked about in Helping and Listening Skills this week. We came up with a great list and I liked it so much I took a picture of it. I asked the students to tell me about the things that influence them. What do they value? Why do they do what they do; love what they love? This is the list they came up with: Parents Environment -Friends -Neighborhood -Peers -Religion Culture Schools Food/Nutrition Media Mental Illness Life Experience -Observation Socio-Economic Status ($$$) Books Music Relationships Friendships Family -Uncles -Aunts -Brothers -Sisters -etc. Role Model -Coach -Minister -Teacher Law Government Health Medication/Drugs Language Sleep Fashion Freedom Travel Pets Sex Arts -Pictures -Painting -Dance Entertainment Perception The point I want to make in this class is that you cannot know any of these things about yourself or anyone else unless you first learn how to listen. A great Master Mind group is one that's committed to honoring and respecting each other and that includes listening unconditionally and without judgment. It is honoring a person to trust that they know what's best for their own life. --------------- Start a Master Mind Group.comWhen you think about it, every musical act you know of is using the Master Mind principle whether they realize it or not. They are joining together as a team with a combined vision. You can use the same principle and make some truly rockin' things happen in your life. Do you have a creative project you want to complete? Do you want to find a purpose for your life? If so, I invite you to come over to my brand new page called Start a Master Mind Group.com. I'm offering 4 freebies to get you started so you can get a sense of what the Master Mind is all about. There's nothing cool about holding back.

My iPod is my Guru

Sunday, August 8th, 2010
What a crazy weekend this has been. Actually, it started on Thursday with The Sheri and Erin Show. I'll fill you in on the details later. But let's just say that after a wild night at Funk Fest, a fun day in L.A. for a photo shoot and a Master Mind breakfast with Erin, I am pumped up. When my energy is too intense to contain, I put my iPod on shuffle and go for a walk. It's awesome how the songs that come up at random are always in line with where things are in life right now. Here's what I heard today on my walk, do you notice a theme? (Click on links to preview or buy these songs on iTunes). Gratitude (Live at Budokan) by Beastie Boys The Skills to Pay the Bills (Original Version) by Beastie Boys O Holy Night by Nat King Cole Money Grows on Trees (remix feat. Kiana) by The Sky Beneath Climax (Girl Shit) by Slum Village Thoughts of Yesterday by T.S.O.L. Conscious Man by Dr. Alimantado Retreat (Drum and Bass song from unknown artist) Get the Songs to Galvanize Your Mind playlist, available for immediate download.

Song of the Week – 7-6-10 – Over by Drake

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Thank Watch the video on YouTube Check out more on their MySpace page. The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music. Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned. Apple iTunes : : Support Get Galvanized, Visit our Sponsor page.

Hip Hop Lovers Cry “Get Rel!g!on”

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
"Get Rel!g!on" is the current rally cry surrounding the latest hip hop producer, who's already began dazzling artists and record labels with his skilled creations and innovative beats. Utilizing a fascinating mix of live playing and assorted sampling, the young producer from Vancouver, British Columbia is generating buzz in Canada as well as the U.S. Rel!g!on is already releasing his own material, as well as working with other artists to build his reputation as a bona fide hit machine in the hip hop game. Released in January 2010, his first official release, Revelationz I garnered positive attention from reviewers and fans across the web. Featuring heavy hitters such as Chuck D of Public Enemy as well as Planet Asia and Moka Only, Rel!g!on's first record was nothing short of an instant hip hop success. His inspired, imaginative tracks laid the foundation for ultra skilled MCs to spit their finest rhymes and create memorable, catchy songs. "Rel!g!on has a nice sound to his production, and it shouldn't be too much longer before his congregation of followers grows," said Emmanuel Wallace of RapReviews.com on Revelationz I. Born in Ottawa, Rel!g!on grew up listening to his father's musical influence, which included a variety of instruments, singing, and an extensive record collection. Fascinated by keyboards and organs, the fledgling hip hop perfectionist began experimenting with records and a Casio SK 1, beginning the journey of honing his incredible skills. While he started with an old keyboard and entertaining diss tracks about his high school classmates, Rel!g!on rapidly progressed into a respected producer working with artists from Vancouver to New York. The future is bright for Rel!g!on, as he shows absolutely no signs of slowing down, with a number of impressive projects currently in the works for hip hop fans across North America. He produced two tracks on Planet Asia's upcoming record Black Belt Theatre, which also features Raekwon of Wu-Tang, DJ Babu and Evidence of Dilated Peoples, Ras Kass and many more. Rel!g!on will also be at the helm for Planet Asia's entire next full length, slated for 2011. This summer will also see the anticipated release of a collaboration record between Rel!g!on and one of Pittsburgh's finest MCs, Jasiri X and New Orleans rapper/producer Dain. Check out his MySpace page for music videos and streaming audio, and Facebook for the latest information and updates. Download "Soldier" feat. Ny Oil & Chuck D Download "Pyramids" feat. Planet Asia & Jasiri X

The Struggle by Urban Voodoo – Hip-Hop Healing

Thursday, June 10th, 2010
I just downloaded The Struggle by Urban Voodoo. It's a song about the struggle of growing up in a chaotic, abusive environment and trying to break free. There are many people who want to be a positive force in this world but find themselves bogged down by depression and anxiety that is directly related to living a life of trauma. It is important for us to support the adult children who want to uplift the youth of today if we ever hope to break these destructive cycles. If you are From Sabotage to Success by Sheri Zampellibold enough to admit that abuse happens and that it leaves a lasting impact. If you are bold enough to support the children and not the adults who abuse them, spend 99 cents on this single. Go to: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/urbanvoodoo --------------------------------------- If you're looking for step-by-step instruction on how to overcome self-sabotage, buy the book From Sabotage to Success. --------------------------------------- Get a Free Hypnosis Download: Create the Life You Want at icreatehabits.com

I Spoke ‘Rapper’s Delight’ with My College Students during Oprah Audition

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
I submitted an audition tape to Oprah on Sunday. I'm hoping that you will vote for me to get my OWN T.V. talk show. We taped the audition in front of a live audience. Between takes I did a little dancing, a little rapping and a little jumping up and down. All caught on video. I want a show that's a mix between Soul Train and old school Oprah. You know, when you used to have real-life, everyday people on and they'd tell amazing stories and experience transformation before your eyes. How about if we do that with fun stuff like music and roller derby and stories? That's what I want to do and you can help me by voting today. Voting ends June 3.