Hip-Hop Quotable Wednesdays – OutKast – “Elevators (Me And You)” Fitting with their Coachella Announcement

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Atlanta’s Coachella 2014 Headliner

Verse One: Andre

One for the money yes uhh two for the show
A couple of years ago on Headland and Delowe
Was the start of somethin good
Where me and my n—a rodes the MARTA, through the hood
Just tryin ta find that hookup
Now everyday we look up at the ceiling
Watchin ceiling fans go around tryin ta catch that feelin
off instrumental, had my pencil, and plus my paper
We caught the 86 Lithonia headed to Decatur
Writing rhymes tryin ta find our spot off in that light
Light off in that spot, known that we could rock
Doin the hole in the wall clubs, this s–t here must stop
Like freeze, we makin the crowd move but we not makin no G’s
And that’s a no, no

Verse Two: Big Boi

Yeah, uhh, check it
Ahh one two, ahh one two doe, n—as
in the Cadillac they call us went from Player’s Ball to ballers
Puttin the South up on the map was like Little Rock to bangin
N—as say motherf–k that playin, they payin
We stay in layin vo-cals, locals done made it with them big boys
up in dis industry, Outkast yea dem n—az they makin big noise
Over a million sold to this day, n—az they take it lightly
Ninety-six gon be that year that all y’all playa haters can bite me
…around this b—h

Cover Sundays – Limp Bizkit – “Behind Blue Eyes” The Who Cover

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The manuscript Blue Lines is the fictional coming of age narrative of a young California woman Key Yemaya Walker, and her 2 year growing journey through school, love, and life period piece, written by Kenneth Suffern, Jr., taking place at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill between the years of 1997 – 1998. Loosely based on true events, and experiences during that time, told through the eyes and voice of the main female protagonist, a freshman first attending the school.

High School Crush – 2010 in Review

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Dawn Robinson, Di Reed, Halle Berry, Jade, Joi Marshall, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Michael Michele, Monie Love, Nia Long, Rosario Dawson, Sade Adu, Shorty No Mas, TLC, Tonya Kelly, Vanessa Williams, Veronica Webb

More after jump.

Hip-Hop Quotable Wednesdays – Ghostface Killah – “Camay”

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1996, Blue Hurt, Blue Lines, Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, Halle Berry, Hip-Hop Quotable, Ironman, Key Yemaya Walker, Love, Raekwon the Chef, Renee, RZA, Sacramento, Teddy Pendergras, UNC Chapel Hill, Wu-Tang Clan

My constant jam back in 1996 / 1997, from Ghostface Killah’s first solo album Ironman.

Excerpt from Blue Lines Chapter 20: Left As Friends But Returned As One:
Key noticed Renee and Azul making eye contact and grabbed her friend by the arm. Azul submitted to her forcefulness. Key was welcomed into Blue’s room by the scent of candles and burning incense.
“Love will never have to say goodbye
I’m just a fool in love is all I am.”
Her ears were invaded by the sounds of Ghost Face Killah’s romantic opus “Camay”. Key looked at Blue’s squinted eyes and his cornrow braids that, frayed by wear hung to the sides of his head. He lifted his head and in a low tone greeted his girlfriend.
“Peace Key,” Blue said sipping his green tea, “I’m glad you’re here love. What is Azul up to?”

Being Stupid – Halle

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Being Stupid, Halle Berry

The manuscript Blue Lines is the fictional coming of age narrative of a young California woman Key Yemaya Walker, and her 2 year growing journey through school, love, and life period piece, written by Kenneth Suffern, Jr., taking place at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill between the years of 1997 – 1998. Loosely based on true events, and experiences during that time, told through the eyes and voice of the main female protagonist, a freshman first attending the school.

High School Crush – Halle Berry

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Cleveland, Halle Berry, High School Crush, Ohio

I feel as if I didn’t try with this pick. I just couldn’t come up with another choice. Not that it’s a bad pick, but this was probably EVERYBODY’s High School Crush. She’s a Clevelander??? I guess everybody leaves.

The manuscript Blue Lines is the fictional coming of age narrative of a young California woman Key Yemaya Walker, and her 2 year growing journey through school, love, and life period piece, written by Kenneth Suffern, Jr., taking place at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill between the years of 1997 – 1998. Loosely based on true events, and experiences during that time, told through the eyes and voice of the main female protagonist, a freshman first attending the school.