tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5731717146541179782023-11-16T11:03:54.727-08:00Bruce and Carrie's SonBruce and Carrie's Son is the online journal of a young man who is struggling to figure out the world he lives in. It was created in late December 2008 in response to a conversation with the aforementioned young man's heart. She told him to love himself more. He's working on it. This is his heart; in blog form. Enjoy.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-86897963328430005372010-12-06T06:24:00.001-08:002010-12-06T06:31:25.884-08:00Guess who's bizack?<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RkZaWV918Gw?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RkZaWV918Gw?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />My Tumblr has been down for about a day or so, an absence that has forced me to return briefly to the Bruce and Carrie's son. Pardon my brief hiatus, ya'll. I've been having a ton of fun on the other platform, and neglected to let folks know where I've been. For those interested, my Tumblr can be found at : joshuabrandonbennett.tumblr.com<br /><br />In other news, due to a brief bout with insomnia I was up at about 6AM this morning watching the above video. Say whatever you like about Dr. Dyson, the brother is hands-down one of the greatest orators of our generation. He's definitely in my top 3. Dr. West has been my favorite speaker for a while now, but moments like this give my favorite Cornel speeches a run for their money. <br /><br />They're both Princeton guys, too. One as a former student, another as a current professor. Just thought I would throw that in there :-)Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-51279469137010094972010-11-05T17:01:00.000-07:002010-11-05T17:04:05.283-07:00Boosted mine on a gloomy day<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Pry6Cp0kSO0?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Pry6Cp0kSO0?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Utter hilarity. Has to be top 5 renditions of the Dougie I have ever seen. Get em John Weezy.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-3904728048494772982010-10-21T14:27:00.001-07:002010-10-21T14:35:54.441-07:00Back at it!<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15176543" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15176543">The Black Ivy</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/streetetiquette">Street Etiquette</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />Dag, son! I really haven't posted anything in multiple weeks. My bad, ya'll. I'm working on multiple ideas at the moment, and have neglected the blog something crazy. That being said, one of the products of my off-blog business is a newfound relationship with the brilliant folks over at Street Etiquette (which you can find via brief Google Search). Josh and Travis are two of the most humble, creative cats in the game, and it was truly a pleasure to have some time to build with them recently. We currently have a potential project in the works, so be sure to be on the lookout for a major collaboration in the future. In the meantime, be sure to check out one of their recent projects, "The Black Ivy." Crisp visuals. Brilliant concept. Classic Street Etiquette. <br /><br />Wonderful things on the horizon, ya'll! God is moving, as always, and I'm just honored to be his servant, friend, and son. Please keep me in prayer moving forward. Be encouraged!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-67726366239405014452010-10-05T03:28:00.000-07:002010-10-05T03:44:10.164-07:00Ms. Monique Purcell going hard in the paint for Jesus<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1DtBXLTX9Ag?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1DtBXLTX9Ag?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Between Colossians 3 and Malachi 6, this morning's Devotional really helped me to gain some new perspective on my new life (interesting that that's the first phrase that came to mind given where my head is right now) here overseas. I have been worrying a lot about money lately, and in the past 24 hours God has made some major moves to help ease the worry I had inside. Far too often, I am ready and willing to meditate on God's love, on his forgiveness, but frequently forget about His sovereignty. Him being Lord of my life means just that, that everything within the scope of my senses belongs to Him. It's like 1 John 4:18 says:<br /><br />"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."<br /><br />Fear has no place in my heart anymore. Whether its fear related to this Master's thesis, to my career as an artist, or to my finances. My life is not my own. It's time to focus on showing the people around me Christ's indomitable love, rather than exerting time and energy looking frantically for ways to store up treasure on Earth. Got to remember the source. I'm definitely still on the grind, but am now doing so with God's guidance. I'm driven by purpose, not by fame.Not by fear, but by love.<br /><br />The clip above is featuring an artist that will, if all goes according to plan, be featured in my PhD dissertation. Her name is Monique Purcell, and her voice is out of this world. The sister's anointing is clear, and I sincerely hope that this clip blesses ya'll the way it blessed me yesterday and this morning.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-62777765437379241832010-09-27T05:27:00.000-07:002010-09-27T06:01:11.417-07:00Beautiful simplicity.<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/INcUV8ygIjo?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/INcUV8ygIjo?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Every time I watch this video, I still get surprised by the ending. Before i leave the UK, I am definitely trying to see Francis and the Lights live. One of the dopest frontmen in the game, hands down. Btw, much more introspective posts are on deck. They may in fact come out as poems. Just wanted to be sure I hit ya'll with this video first, as it's one of my favorites. Stay tuned!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-5365500502194626912010-09-16T10:03:00.000-07:002010-09-16T14:27:31.486-07:00Need to step my love game up...<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JRK7VLTTrZQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JRK7VLTTrZQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />As of been late, I've been doing my best fight against the way I used to imagine, talk about, and show love. In the video above, Sho Baraka makes it clear that he and I are on the same page. This brother said, "If you're a player...grow up." Powerful stuff. Enjoy!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-36967287082451913972010-09-09T07:19:00.000-07:002010-09-09T08:02:27.154-07:00My first music review ever!<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="400" height="100" ><param name="movie" value="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer.swf/album=1115202076/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" /><param name="allowNetworking" value="always" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer.swf/album=1115202076/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" width="400" height="100" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" quality=high allowScriptAccess=never allowNetworking=always wmode=transparent bgcolor=#FFFFFF ></embed><noembed><a href="http://hayling.bandcamp.com/album/keysopendoors">TheIntro by Hayling</a></noembed></object><br /><br />One of my closest friends and favorite beatmakers, Hayling Price is truly a Renaissance Man par excellence. He hit me up the other day to listen to his (sort of) new beat tape, and to say that I was thoroughly refreshed is an understatement. Sometimes we forget to celebrate nuance and delicacy in the world of hip-hop instrumentals. Often preferring the boom of the bass to the humble hum of the keys, we fail to remember that there must always be room for groove music, tunes to relax and reflect to. Hayling's corpus of work forces us to re-imagine sonic boundaries, to unlock our palates in preparation for something new. Keys Open Doors indeed. Go get em, Hayles!<br /> <br />Here are some words from the man himself:<br /><br />I've played the keys all my life- was classically trained by a Juilliard professor growing up in New York, played in a hip-hop soul band in Philly, and currently produce for emcees and vocalists from my home in DC. Although I know how to sample I've usually relied on my skills on the keys to guide my production. This time, instead of composing my own stuff I chose to take a different approach. <br /><br />I wanted to challenge myself to find chord changes instead of make them, so I went back to some of the musicians (Ahmad Jamal, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk et al.) who have been the most influential on me and hip-hop at large. You can hear this on the intro track, which includes commentary from jazz greats and original tunes that have been immortalized by hip-hop classics. On the rest of the album, I looped and chopped up jazz piano samples up on the MPC and came up with the finished product that is KeysOpenDoors. Enjoy.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-79363521136140240842010-09-07T03:52:00.000-07:002010-09-07T03:56:49.424-07:00The Ultimate Childhood Throwback<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rCweO7vmquI?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rCweO7vmquI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />"Polly" was my favorite movie as a child. I would ask my aunt to play it every day. That YouTube has allowed me to re-live that sort of expectant joy, even for a moment, is truly a blessing. Do you see this choreography?! It's off the chain (which has a whole new meaning, really, when you listen closely to the content of the song). It's a beautiful day to do the Lord's work. Time to get focused!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-41880967553161407252010-09-05T17:43:00.000-07:002010-09-05T17:44:54.801-07:00This is the kind of stuff I randomly watch on weekends<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u8bV5eV-wFQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u8bV5eV-wFQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Boosted mine. Shouts to @butimdevintho for the link. Oldheads were getting busy!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-75483270898943210722010-08-25T17:09:00.000-07:002010-08-25T17:11:46.422-07:00Cain Marko!<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vOFCQklrJ78?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vOFCQklrJ78?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />First cut off the mixtape! Enjoy!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-14019337910218133002010-08-23T13:12:00.000-07:002010-08-23T13:41:07.398-07:00Gospel Hymns in Zulu? Yes, indeed.<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yOVYhNnqx2A?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yOVYhNnqx2A?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />God is moving in my life right now in more ways than I describe. When the time is right, I will be sure to let you all now. Right now, just know that things are changing at a rapid pace, and I'm just honored to be in His Will. Love is that new wave, ya'll. Unabashed, unfailing love at all times, even when it feels like there's no way to get there. Reconciliation is always possible. I've been hurt pretty bad in my life, but I know beyond knowing that since I always desire forgiveness from those I have wronged, I best be able to muster that same courage when my heart gets broken. <br /><br />This video really blessed my soul earlier today. Peep the Soweto Gospel Choir getting busy with the hymn at Calvary. Absolutely mind-blowing. Praise truly transcends any border, barrier, or box that human minds would (foolishly) attempt to create. I will always be in awe of my Creator's heart. Just look at what kind of beauty survived the depths of human malice and greed! Resilience, ya'll. Beautiful resilience.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-48524657460360072752010-08-16T07:40:00.000-07:002010-08-16T07:43:59.497-07:00Introducing Level 3:16<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JJ9jDPajuLs?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JJ9jDPajuLs?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Watching this video made my week. Even from this brief footage, I can already tell that Level 3:16 is about to do a major work for the Lord in the music industry. MCs are both off the chain (triple entendre intended) and the anointing on the vocalists is apparent from the first listen. Can't wait to hear more stuff from these folks.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-22426869307774497512010-08-11T07:51:00.000-07:002010-08-11T07:53:48.305-07:0010 Things.<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/byuwCI9L1zQ&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/byuwCI9L1zQ&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />This video has received a response unlike anything I have ever experienced. Thank you all so much for your continued love and support.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-78414926361097249702010-08-04T08:27:00.000-07:002010-08-04T08:50:26.917-07:00Shouts to the homies!<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PmMXN4qbamo&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PmMXN4qbamo&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />First off, I need everyone to pardon the delay on putting these videos up here. I have an undying love for Urban Word NYC as an organization, space, and family, and there's no reason it should have taken me this long to ensure that any of the beautiful people who take the time to read my (very) random thoughts also have the opportunity to hear from the incredibly youth poets who are taking the world by storm. I would have posted more videos, but these are a few of my favorites. I love you guys! Udub for life! <br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UONtKGiY8t4&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UONtKGiY8t4&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xYUifVwipDE&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xYUifVwipDE&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tnM6xFpfmWo&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tnM6xFpfmWo&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-5573801678373407232010-08-01T19:16:00.001-07:002010-08-01T19:16:54.168-07:00Random beautiful thing I stumbled upon<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pq-yP7mb8UE&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pq-yP7mb8UE&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />First line undid me. You have to wait a bit for it to start, but it's def worth it. Friggin love Death Cab For Cutie.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-62696332678234627212010-07-27T10:14:00.000-07:002010-07-27T10:25:25.371-07:00From glorfying guns to glorfying God<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/egi1gQaAb4o&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/egi1gQaAb4o&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />When I was in high school school, Cassidy's on-wax persona was one unequivocally dedicated to misogyny, violence, and self-aggrandization. For me, this video represents a refreshing departure from that narrative, an archived moment where this brother takes the time to utilize his lyrical skill to uplift the Kingdom. <br /><br />I'm not exactly sure what this means for the rest of Cassidy's career (truth be told, none of us do), but if nothing less it blesses my heart to see these sorts of videos and be reminded that there are artists with a genuine love for Christ willing to express it in such large forums. More power to you, Cass. Hope to see more stuff like this in the future.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-17500607453015422492010-07-21T00:47:00.001-07:002010-07-21T21:46:55.227-07:00Looking back.<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vzUQkOjxccw&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vzUQkOjxccw&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Told ya'll a minute ago that I would refrain from posting my own stuff up here for the most part, but to be honest, since this is footage from one of the happiest days of my life, I'm hoping you can all make an exception. <br /><br />The clip is taken from my recent graduation ceremony at the University of Pennsylvania. I had the distinct honor of being the first-ever Black student to be chosen as speaker for the event, and was nervous than a mug the entire time. The Lord really came through in a major way for me that evening (as He always does) and I can truly say that all of the glory goes to my marvelous, merciful, gracious God.<br /><br />Truth be told, toward the end of my Penn career, I had a number of seemingly insurmountable obstacles standing between me and graduation. There were legitimately points where I didn't think I would make it, that all those years had been a waste of time and money. I wavered in my faith, and lost sight of all the blessings I had been given. One of my best friends, Jon, told me that the Lord had brought me that far, and wouldn't forsake me. <br /><br />He was right. <br /><br />Now, sitting here only a couple months away from starting life as a graduate student, I've decided to use this post to reminisce, to reflect upon what a wonderful time it is to be alive. <br /><br />It is beautiful life, indeed.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-49381070666539414472010-07-14T12:57:00.001-07:002010-07-14T12:57:45.422-07:00Get your alphabet game up.<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G0hYxuDav0g&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/G0hYxuDav0g&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Subject line says it all.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-28641049820730168842010-07-12T11:45:00.000-07:002010-07-12T11:49:54.090-07:00<object width="400" height="227"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10144103&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10144103&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="227"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/10144103">Blu-Untitled(LovedU)2 x GodArt</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user777210">www.loveonthebeat.net</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />Had this track in my head for a minute. Just got the mixtape, and am eagerly anticipating even more inspiration from one of my favorites in the game, Blu. As I continue to work on my own project, it's great to hear others experimenting with flow and content in a way that urges one to dig deep. I'm about to go in on these tracks!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-35271465278344110062010-07-08T08:36:00.000-07:002010-07-08T08:39:29.441-07:00Had to show the homie some love<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IHMy6cjz1io&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IHMy6cjz1io&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Started following Bilal about a day or so ago on Twitter. Heard this track and went absolutely bananas. Radiohead covers? That's what hot in the streets? To answer simply: I believe so, sir! Going to have to throw this on repeat as I finish up the recovery process from a recent immune system breakdown (gotta eat more apricots and such). Stay beautiful, ya'll!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-65176258523373272872010-07-07T12:05:00.000-07:002010-07-07T12:13:14.439-07:00Reminds me of why I want to be teacher.<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3mZ1zV1l2KQ&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3mZ1zV1l2KQ&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Shivered down to my hemoglobin first time I heard this. Do you see the passion? The conviction! Kudos to instructor Gregg Breinberg for bringing these kids together.<br /><br /> I know I'm late, don't care. This video made my day!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-42900852305869121502010-07-05T09:21:00.000-07:002010-07-05T09:33:03.318-07:00(Marina and the) Diamond(s) in the Rough<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/S_oMD6-6q5Y&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/S_oMD6-6q5Y&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Hey, ya'll. Been working on music all week, and can't seem to get away from this track that my producer sampled a minute ago. For those of ya'll unfamiliar with Marina and the Diamonds, well, get familiar. This woman's voice is bananas, and she's out there really making some incredible music right now. I've embedded one of her earlier cuts for your auditory and visual enjoyment.Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-47404844806196423292010-06-30T07:58:00.000-07:002010-06-30T08:01:58.216-07:00For all my Gryffindors out there (Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs too, Slytherins get no love around these parts).<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9hXH0Ackz6w&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9hXH0Ackz6w&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />This book series changed my life. I read every single installment in 3 days or less; I legitimately could not tear myself away from a new copy's pages once it's sturdy spine graced my fingertips. Can't wait for this movie!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-70541968509898885362010-06-28T09:16:00.000-07:002010-06-28T09:39:30.539-07:00Need some heartbreak repellant.<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DptqlP9PYXc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DptqlP9PYXc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Good morning' ya'll. Not currently in the best of moods, please keep me in prayer. It's flabbergasting to me how selfish some human beings can be. So sad. I'm kinda wishing that I kept it gangsta like my man MJ when he straight-up told Billie Jean "You are not my lover, shorty. Fall back." Or...something to that effect. I might be projecting a bit. Oh well. <br /><br />Anyways, Aloe Blacc mashes the cover. Enjoy!Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573171714654117978.post-50145795420355369022010-06-22T09:23:00.000-07:002010-06-22T09:30:39.313-07:00Letting the strings speak<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/N8Ei2XwrEnA&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/N8Ei2XwrEnA&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />I'm fascinated by moments in cultural history like the one above. Since I was a little boy , I've always heard mixed reviews about Farrakhan. To some he's manipulative demagogue, to others an undervalued hero, and to all, arguably, a voice that cannot be ignored. <br /><br />I was pretty familiar with Louis Farrakhan the orator. I was far less familiar with Farrakhan the violinist. What a beautiful thing it is to be surprised.<br /><br />Shouts to Chinaka for the link :-)Joshua Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14573247318209503351noreply@blogger.com1