The Daily Dose: Hurt Me Soul (UPDATED)
“And it hurts me soul.”
Corruption.
Racism.
Xenophobia.
Poverty.
Lies.
War.
The list could go on and on and on. And time and time again the root of it all this ugliness and evil is the hearts of men, tainted by greed.
We live on a continent so rich in resources, yet most of our people suffer. Daily, they suffer.
Those with the power to change any of this, appear to be doing something about it, yet those who suffer mostly still do.
I don’t understand the intricacies of it, I just know that it’s plain as day. I don’t have the stats or the cold hard facts. But it’s all around for all to see.
As an artist I have a gift and platform to speak out.
But then, who am I and aside from that where do I find the strength and conviction to rise above my fears to even begin to try to make a change ?
Because at the end of the day, like so many others I am afraid.
That fear is my deepest shame. I hope and pray one day to be strong enough to play my part when the time comes.
Because I know it will in fact come, I’ve known it for the longest time. I’ve even hidden from it, tried to ignore it, but just like the feeling that I was sent here to be amazing…I believe a higher purpose awaits me. And to continue to run from any of that would just be foolish.
For now, I’mma sit back and turn this Lupe up a lil’ louder and let it lead the way. This album is one of my favourites ever.
Peace, Love & Light…
Tehn Diamond
Catch on me on twitter @TehnDiamond or facebook and lets chop it up sometime.
TODAY’S POSTS
1. THE AUDIO’S VISUALS: “Take You Away” by DJ Macson ft. TAGZ #TwimboMusic
2. LIVE IN EFFECT: Kanye West performs “POWER” x BET Awards ’10
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The Audio’s Visuals: Kanye West’s “Power”
Kanye’s POWER uncensored from videotableau on Vimeo.
“Its not a music video, its a painting”
I really don’t know what to say about this. I’ve been head over heels in love with the song from the second I first heard it. I play it every morning before I do anything. I can’t play it when I’m driving or doing anything that requires me to not jump up and down on the spot. Basically, this track gets me hyped as fuck…
Now the visuals….WOW.
The Daily Dose: NOW
You know, right now if i’m honest with myself…there’s a lot of things going very well and then there’s a lotta things not going well.
Thats pretty standard though as far as life goes though. Yet the good and you get the bad.
But that second bunch of things are things that can be turned around in my case, just another challenge right ? Yea, I think I’m gonna NOT panic over these things AT ALL. I’ve got solutions brewing anyhow, so we’ll see.
Cos the first bunch of things, the ones going very well in my case, they’re keeping me in a great place mentally. Its not like I’m super positive and stuff, I’m very charged…like in my head things are just falling into place. I have a clearer picture of what I feel needs to be done, but more than that its all getting done. We’re making progress.
So I’m calm, chilling hear listening to some Chrisette Michelle…honestly I’ve just fallen in love with everything that comes outta this woman’s lungs.
So on those beautiful notes, I’ll leave you. Sometimes its just best stand still and feel the calm for a second. Then back to business.
Peace.
Tehn
P.S. I’m so sorry the mixtape is taking so long. Not too worry once I get the ON switch fixed, the floodgates’ll open and you’ll be please. We’re working hard out here. #NSOA #SOTG
The Daily Dose: TK in NZ doing it real B.I.G.
This is my boy TK’s first single off his upcoming album. Usually I’d post something like this in the Audio’s Visual section, but its more than just a video for a song I like. This is an example of what I keep tryna tell people that WE as Zimbabweans and young Africans are capable of. We all stood up and cheered when the World cup went down, but don’t forget how much we’re doing regardless of the spotlight being on us or not.
I keep telling people that its about to be our time.
Watching this video just makes me too proud. Please share it on ur facebook pages…on ur twitter items…on ur blogs….EVERYWHERE….the world will never recognise us if we fail to push and recognise each other.
TK !!! You doing it my brother.
Peace, Love & prominence….
Tehn Diamond
