ProfD

21 minutes ago, Cynique said:

i wouldn't label someone who longed for the black music of yesteryear, as being a "grumpy old man".  i'd call them someone who  rightfully wants to preserve and respect the legacy of jazz classics that gave rise all the variations on a theme that followed the original. You must be a Millennial.   LOL 

I'm definitely not a millennial. 

But, I know that music cannibalizes itself for better or worse depending on the listener.

As musicians, we're always trying to come up with something "new" using influences from the past. 

As the songwriter Benard Ighner penned on Quincy Jones record "Everything Must Change". 

Pioneer, I'm fine with large segments of land in every region. We still would have to be vigilant in protecting it. 

That Jodeci "I'm still waiting" and mush mouth pic and quote wee hilarious. 

You're right thinking about the approach to getting reparations. I just don't remember the Japanese needing a special interest group or select subcommittee to get theirs.

Everything AfroAmericans need and want is the equivalent of a dental extraction with rusty implements and no painkillers. 

49 minutes ago, Mzuri said:

What about the gossip that Miles and Prince were getting busy?

 

Do you all think it's true???

 

 

 

I do not believe there's any truth in that tea. Of course, I have no proof. 

However, I can imagine the mutual respect those two mercurial cats would have had for each as musicians.

1 hour ago, Delano said:

Prince may have been bi during his early years. 

Pardon my comedic mind but that reads like he was gay "a little bit" or once upon a time.

Of course, I have no proof whatsoever but despite the way he "looked", I don't believe that dude had a temporary or permanent membership in the alphabet soup crew. 

Surely, Miles' contemporaries were trailblazers in their own right. But, most of those cats remained straight ahead Jazz musicians. They did not embrace amplified instruments in the way Miles did on his landmark albums... "In a Silent Way" and Bitches Brew". Those records laid the groundwork for Fusion Jazz. 

While I'm extremely MOM (Musically Open Minded), I *hate* that "saccharine "smooth jazz" brand". There's zero soul in it. They removed all of the fat and calories and overloaded it with high fructose corn syrup.  Smooth Jazz will put your ears in a diabetic coma. 

But, as a musician and not to come off like a grumpy old man longing for the black music of yesteryear, there's still some cool stuff worthy listening to in the offspring that became Soul, R&B, Funk, Rap/Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, etc.

Most musicians use their talent and influences to make music for their peers. So they're not consulting with and/or thinking about me and what I want to hear when they organize their noise (definition of music).

The further removed we are from the peer group for whom the music is intended, we either get in where we fit in or tune it out and rely on the soundtrack that shaped our lives i.e. the music made by our peers. 

Yeah, I can appreciate some newer music but mainly from the periphery because I know it wasn't made and/or intended for me.

However, I did watch Billie Holiday vs the US gov't movie. Andra Day who is a fantastic singer in her own right was excellent in her portrayal of a tortured soul.

Billie Holiday had her struggles but she was awesome behind that microphone. "Strange Fruit" is one of the best songs ever written and recorded. 

Prior to the 1960s, US culture was what  Agent Orange (45, Trump) was referring to with his "Make America Great Again" slogan.

Back in the 1950s, Black folks, women, immigrants, alphabet soup crew, etc. were all kept in their place.

The revolutions of the 1960s provided more latitude for everything we see in society today. But, white supremacy never sleeps. It always looks for an angle to expoit. It's good for the business.

So, sex, civil rights and women's rights were all lumped together In a package. We've seen it grow from 1970s to present.

White supremacy will exploit and propagate anything that's controversial, abnormal or negative or a pain in their proverbial azz. Dysfunctional non-whites is child's play. 

Miles Davis was another musical genius who refused to be shackled by Jazz purists. He was the trailblazer who kicked in the door for everything Jazz became as it was infused with electronics and Funk and became Fusion.

Miles' progeny of musicians is lengthy but his lead was followed by Herbie Hancock (Headhunters), Chick Corea (Return to Forever), Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter (Weather Report).

Miles Davis' influence rippled through every aspect of black music. The planet is better off that he visited too. 

34 minutes ago, Cynique said:

@ProfDYes, Prince was a true wunderkind - the likes of whom will not come this way again.  I am familiar with spoken-word poet and social activist, Gil Scott Heron, from way back; another tortured genius who left us too soon.  Did you, by any chance, watch the recently aired "Lovecraft Country"  on HBO?  One of Gil's cuts, "Whitey on the Moon", was featured on the soundtrack of this miniseries.  What is your music genre?

I've heard of "Lovecraft Country" but never watched it.

However, Im glad to read that Gil & Brian's music still lives. Hard to believe those cats were late teens/early 20s when they created their best work. 

The music I play would sound like funky Jazz to the average listener but in DC we call it Go-Go music.

As a music listener, it's a little bit of everything because when I'm in composer mode, inspiration can come from any sound(s). 

If AfroAmericans used the faith and  discipline religion requires, in order to build and live a better life on the planet, it would make more sense to me. They haven't and don't. 

What do I see?

Pimps and hustlers in the pulpit enriching themselves while telling their congregation a heavenly reward awaits. Just hold on...a change is coming....in the sweet by and by...yeah right.

In a Katt Williams voice, n8gga why you got a Bentley tho? Jesus walked...everywhere. 

The failure to understand and teach group economics has plagued AfroAmericans. That should be our religion. The intellectual drain doesn't help either. 

Pioneer, you're "doing the right" in terms of focusing on your spirituality and personal "wealth", whatever that entails.  But, it doesn't hurt to remain curious "still learning" and observing the world around us. Also, don't be discouraged to share your knowledge and/or opinions with those who might be "lost". 

Too many of us as elders have either checked out mentally and/or given up or fear they will get shot if they upset these n8gglets. 

I'm not afraid of my people. I'll tell these youngins to pull up their pants and put some real sh8t on their minds other than being a criminal or staying unemployed or getting high, etc. I drop jewels on our females too. To both, I'm saying, stop being mentally insolent and thirsty for ignorance. Do better. 

Ben Crump might be smart in the courtroom but he's getting rich off the pain and suffering of folks in the guise of civil rights. He's a glorified ambulance chaser. No different from those pimps in the pulpit. 

I would be impressed if Crump and all of those newly created Black millionaires put their money together and opened a bank. 

Likewise, I think it would be awesome if a church took their perpetual "building fund" well after the church has built and used it to build  wealth for the congregants and community. 

I know those are tall orders. But, it aligns with my thoughts on vertical integration and what reparations should look like. AfroAmericans need a lot of work in all areas of human activity. Kinda like the bionic man. 

1 hour ago, Mzuri said:

Mr. Prince was good for the ears and the eyes.  

 

 

Image-wise Prince was an anomaly. He was a beautiful, heterosexual dude who flirted with androgeny. I'd imagine he indirectly inspired girly boys to be free to express themselves. 

But, by all accounts  Prince was totally secure in his manhood. The high-heeled boots and blouses he wore did not define him. 

Nonetheless, Prince was a phenomenal talent. He's definitely among an elite class of documented musicians to have shown up on the planet. 

As a musician, this is near and dear to me. I've always felt that music has the power to heal the world. Prince was a genius. 

Lately, I've been binge listening to the late brotha Gil Scott-Heron:

Despite his personal struggles, amazing how prophetic this poet was with his pen, voice and musicianship. 

I'm a keyboard player, so brotha Brian Jackson's work with Gil was sublime. 

13 minutes ago, Mzuri said:

 

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Are you sure you work for the government?

 

You know that none of those things are going to happen, right?

 

If we ever get any reparations, it's going to be a one-time payment and that is all.

 

 

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Mzuri, I've been a civil servant for 34 years and counting. 

I've already stated reparations will never happen. Above, I just outlined what it should look like.

As mentioned, unfortunately, a one-time payment would go to TVs, cars, clothes, shoes, Playstations, alcohol, cigarettes, weed, drugs and Black & Mild cigars.

That move by Russ Westbook and Lil Nas X's "pregnancy" all in the same space and time was just further proof that these young  nigglets are totally ignorant.

Pioneer, along similar lines my thoughts on U.S. reparations to AfroAmericans would be the following:

1) free healthcare and education

2) free housing

3) zero income tax

4) zero interest guaranteed loans

5) lifetime monthly stipend starting at age 18

Additionally, the government would provide land and infrastructure funding to build schools, hospitals and banks to be run by AfroAmericans. 

At one point, I thought it would be great to have a safe haven state exclusively for AfroAmericans with arable land and a moderate climate.

But, I'm not so sure about the state thing upon thinking about how easily it could be polluted and destroyed. I would hope that we've got folks with military and law enforcement training to protect it but I don't have a warm and fuzzy feeling there. 

D8mn near every country the US has had a conflict with receives the equivalent of reparations.

Japan provoked our entry into WWII. Dropping the bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki basically ended it. Nobody else wanted that smoke. 

For their troubles, millions of dead, injured, disabled and/or adversely affected Japanese folks, the US helped rebuild their country and economy. Now, Japan is a wealthy country with a seat at the table in the G8.

Reparations can be done. Apparently, America hasn't been given enough incentive to atone for its original sin (slavery).

AfroAmericans are constantly being slapped in our proverbial faces through marginalization to every other issue that can be exploited.

Most recently, it was black folks shut up and be quiet, Asians are being attacked in these streets. We're working on an anti-Asian hate crime bill. We'll get back to your voting rights later. Nevermind the constitutional rights afforded to every citizen. 

9 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said:

TOOLS that racists use to "buck break" Black males and make them look weak, effeminate, and humiliate them around the world.
 

While this is seen as "innocent entertainment" to the adults, to the Black children and especially the Black boys watching...a SEED is dropped into their head that if they want to get along in  society and appear harmless, dress up like a woman and everyone will laugh at you and love you.

 

NEW tools to use for their diabolical purposes so they're training Lil Nas X to be their new guy.

Agreed. The timeline you provided is crucial to understanding the modern day buck breaking. 

Even athletes aren't exempt. Some of the biggest, strongest and most powerful Black dudes on the planet are made to dress in such a way that it softens their masculinity. 

I'm a huge fan of NFL football. Breast cancer awareness is a big deal. But, the fact that NFL players have to wear pink accessories during breast cancer awareness month is another example of buck breaking. 

This past summer an NFL player announced that he was gay. The league ran with it faster than they acknowledged police brutality.

Don't be surprised to see NFL players having to wear some rainbow socks or wristbands and run onto the field with the Village People's "Macho Man" blaring from the speakers. 

Former QB Cam Newton was often shown in his post game attire. He always looked like a muscle bound version of a cross between a pimp and Mrs. Doubtfiire.

Then, so many black boys are being raised without strong fathers and other black male roles. Growing up in a house full of estrogen has to be toxic on some level. 

First, most of the black tragedies as reported on local and national news happen in impoverished communities. IMO, the media wants to speak to the most under-educated black folk they can find. I believe if the family was articulate, their story would go unreported.

Murders happen in trailer parks all over America too. I wonder if the media goes there to have a little talk with honey boo boo's momma. Even then, they'll try to clean her up a bit before lights, camera, action. 

Mzuri, Ben Crump with that speech impediment and Rep James Clyburn (South Carolina) either clearing his throat or grunting are media darlings. I cringe every time those nigglets show up on TV. 

14 hours ago, Pioneer1 said:

Mzuri

I have a feeling that once the Reparations checks and land starts getting passed out, Italian Americans will all of a sudden take a lot more interest and pride in their Moorish ancestry....lol. 

My problem with reparation checks is how quickly black folks will give the money back to white folks. Brotha Dave Chappelle did a brilliant skit on it.

We already see it happening on a smaller scale with athletes and entertainers who buy a bunch of dumb sh8t and make other bad investments. 

Ask the average black person what they would do with their reparation check and they can list a litany of sh8t they would buy i.e. consume. But, usually there is no business plan whatsoever. 

Wealth is built and secured through vertical integration. Currency (labor and money) should remain within a group/community at an exchange rate of at least 8 times before it leaves. 

Reparations will never happen and  especially not if there was a chance the concept above was adopted.

Now, I'm beginning to think those stimulus checks were a reparations dry run. Let's see what people do with the money. Sure enough, more TVs and sh8t were sold. 

That's why 3% of the population control the wealth in this country. They insure that their money changes hands within the group.

Pioneer, I lumped trans into the sexually confused. But, dealing more specifically with transgender, that's been ongoing for just as long as the rest. 

Throughout history, boys and men have either by force or choice,  dressed like women.

The most widely recognized head of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover, is widely rumored to show up at parties dressed as a woman.

The funniest thing is that while this dude (Hoover) went after the mafia (soft peddling) and completely destroyed every progressive black movement through COINTELPRO, nobody ever outed him. That's how white supremacy closes ranks.

I *hate* that the alphabet soup movement in which T is Trans, co-opted the Civil Rights movement to advance their own platform.

Transgender folks benefit from the protection afforded by the alphabet soup movement. They feel free to flaunt their BS.

The saddest part to me is that RuPaul, a nigglet, is allowing white supremacy to put him on the cover of the movement. This dude is winning Emmy awards for that BS he's pushing on TV.

White supremacy has instructed that from a child to an adult, anyone who identifies as Trans, non-binary or whatever, has the right to do so and protection under the law. 

12 hours ago, Pioneer1 said:

Not sure how old you are but with the mentality so many of our people have, you'll be a bald-headed old man with no teeth in his mouth waiting on some of these fools to "change humanity" and make it right.  

Sometimes personal salvation by whichever method you can discover it is your best option.

Pioneer, I'll be 52 years old next month if the last birthday didn't cancel my reservation on the rock. I've been bald (purposefully) over half my time here but still have my 32 teeth and perfect health. Knock on wood.

See, that's it.  While many folks are worried about their "soul" and the afterlife, that doesn’t seem to be the concern of white supremacy.

They are content to rule and enjoy here and now and having been doing so for thousands of years and counting.

We cannot afford to "wait" on a spirit, soul or anybody else to change our conditions here. That clearly hasn't worked.

Religion is an opiate that anesthetizes folks into dealing with the prison into which they have been born.

That's why in some religions suicide is a sin. You don't have the *right* to call it quits and exercise your get out of jail fee card. 

As it relates to navigating the prison yard of white supremacy and living a balanced life, folks who *know* better need to *do* better.

That starts  with self-actualization i.e. personal salvation and producing a system of justice and correctness. 

Pioneer provides a logical reason on the motivation behind transgender folks. I think it goes deeper though. 

Sexual confusion is thousands of years old. In fact, the old Romans and Greeks weren't confused at all. Look at the pictures. Some of those dudes looked trans on the regular.

Several decades ago, we knew dudes who were sexually confused. Most of them were in closet.

White supremacy opened the floodgates for the alphabet soup movement and as Diana Ross provided the soundtrack...they've come out in full force. It has to be accepted or else.

I know  folks in the alphabet soup movement. They've said to me, why would I choose this way of life. In their minds, they were born that way. It's not my place to dispute or argue against their position.

Selfishly, I just figured the alphabet soup movement meant more women for me. Well, except for the woman who wears bigger watches than mine. 

There is no stopping the inevitable. IMO, white people wil not become extinct. But, their reign (white supremacy) will come to an end.

I just hope white folks don't blow up the world. The equivalent of flipping a Chess board in defeat or restarting a video game when losing badly. 

I torture myself in that CNN is still the main news channel I watch. It's a guilty indulgence since I don’t watch reality crap like Love & Hip-Hop (pick a city). 

I can count on CNN to continue talking about Agent Orange, January 6th, pandemic, vax, dysfunctional politicians and the missing now dead white woman and still missing boyfriend dude. 

However, in my quest to stay informed, I check in with Black News channel, FOX, MSNBC, OAN, Newsmax, BBC, etc. I also read various news publications. 

Having ONE source of news doesn't provide a complete picture of how white supremacy is sustained. They use everything to spin narratives in oder to keep people dazed and confused. 

Anybody who's ever written a paper above grade school knows that it requires using multiple sources. News should be the same way.

As mentioned at the top of this thread, few people have the bandwidth to read and think for themselves. If *they* said it, then it must be true.

That reminds me of folks who go to church religiously but their Bible looks brand new. Don't get me started on that one source of information. 

If people could remember and/or take anything away from a NDE/BDE or some other close encounter of the 3rd kind, I would hope they'd be able to make the world a better place. 

That's my issue with dead people in general. Surely, I've had family members and friends who've had some kinda love for me.

To date, none of the departed especially my grandparents have communicated anything to help me navigate my existence on the rock (planet).

One way or another, I haven't been told to stop sinning and get my sh8t together because heaven and h8ll are real. They haven't provided me with the winning lotto numbers either.

IMO, NDE/BDE or just dead aren't the souls we need to be tracking. There are living folks who have the keys to making humanity better. For whatever reason, it's not their time yet. 

Man, I've always wanted to know who in the h8ll cuts Lil Kim's (pictured above) hair.

True. The dog whistle that white will be a minority in America has been blowing for a while. 

Just to be clear, white will still be the majority race in America. They will be a minority when compared to the whole non-white population. 

Pioneer, glad you mentioned abortion. Banning it is all about decreasing the number of whites being aborted. They certainly don't care about any other group of peoole. Especially not when non-whites seem to procreate like popcorn.  

Keeping folks divided by any means necessary is the keep to maintaining power over them.