Allow Me To Re-introduce Myself
“Allow me to re-introduce myself
My name is HOV, Oh, H-to-the-O-Z…”
(Jay-Z “Public Service Announcement” 2004)
If you have read my blog post’s in the past you know that I like to start with a lyric from a Rap song. Music is the soundtrack to our lives and the sound track to my life since I can remember has been Rap/Hip-Hop music. As I mature, I’ve become more selective in what Hip-Hop I listen to. For example, I only buy clean music that blocks out the curse words. And I only buy music from MC’s that have something intelligent to say more often than not.
One such MC is Jay-Z. Still going strong past the age of 40, he is doing something that no other rapper before him has done. He is in unchartered waters. He is remaining relevant in the Rap game, a game that has traditionally chewed up and spit out its veterans while craving the next new thing to come along. Jay-Z is actually still in high demand and still commands radio airwaves…at the age of 41. Respect.
I’ve been reading his book “Decoded” and it is a must read for anyone, not just hip-hop lovers, but anyone who is open minded enough to learn about the complexities of growing up poor in a public housing project as a fatherless child. And the irony of how those complexities can produce a multi-million dollar empire…for a lucky few.
Allow me to re-introduce myself…To the Neighborhood
I haven’t posted a blog since December of 2010. I think about the blog often but I just haven’t made the time to sit down and write as often as I would like because these days I spend most of my time writing essays and research papers. And when I’m not doing those things I’m working (teacher),having meetings and conference calls for my Non-Profit, or spending time with the family. It’s a blessing to be so busy but it leaves little time for me to spend on The Corner, on The Stoop, in The Park, or at The Corner Store.
I refuse to let this blog cease to exist at this time so I’ve decided to re-introduce some of my past post while infusing a new post from time to time as well. I’ll do this until I finish my degree. I can’t wait to finish my degree! I’ve got 2 years down and about 1 to go. At that time I’ll be re-introducing myself again…as Dr. Scott Speed.
Chillin on The Stoop,
Scott Speed
