Winter Reads
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I love reading, it’s seriously one of the only things that keep me sane in this crazed world. Apart from fall fashion, winter time is PRIME for good reads. Here’s are some of my favs for the end of 2014.
Classics
The Classics + Winter tend to create a pretty cozy atmosphere for me. Combined with delicious red wine (because, you know, it keeps you warm too), a ton of books are perfect for this atmosphere. The top of my list: Wuthering Heights, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Great Gatsby. A good romance never heard anyone, especially during the tense season of giving. Get lost in Cat and Heath, or torn up by Dante and Mercedes; add a dose of the heartache with Jay and Daisy. These are three of my favorite books, so I always revisit them this time of year.
On The Big Screen
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J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive Review
As well all know, J.Cole’s third album has dropped. I am excited that Cole came back so soon and he gets better each year!! 2014 Forest Hills Drive, is the best album Cole has released. The message behind his album is inspiring, spiritual and uplifting. I enjoyed the intro, he kept asking about finding inner happiness and for listeners who pay attention; this will make them think.
“January 28TH” was a good spiritual song. Cole touched sensitive subjects such as Mike Brown and Trayvon Martin. “What’s the price for a black man’s life? No zeros in sight.” I am actually glad he did this song because he included a great deal of history along with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and how a black man’s life is completely different from a white man’s life in society. “January 28th,” was completely necessary because I feel people of my generation and ethnicity need to hear this song. It really makes you think about how black people are portrayed in society then and now. “Don’t let them take control… Don’t let them take your soul.” Cole clearly breaks down how he feels about everything and I love that he said, “Yeah, I said something.” (2:24)
Now with “Wet Dreamz” and “03’ Adolescence,” Cole explains his attitude throughout high school. In Wet Dreamz, he’s talking about his first high school love and for him to completely open up to his listeners about every detail and feeling was impressive. On the other hand, “03’ Adolescence,” was more detail about the ups and downs he went through growing up. What attracted me to this song was the conversation between him and one of his friends. Not too many rappers break down conversations in their songs and I appreciate Cole for doing that because it did give me light on what he was going through.
With that said, I absolutely have no words for “A Tale of 2 Citiez” and “Fire Squad.” He clearly explained the difference between the city he came from and the city he lived in while attending college. He did a great job explaining his situations and deciding between good and bad. I also enjoyed the fact that Beyoncé and Swizz Beats were in the vocals throughout the track. This song is definitely one of my favorites. Thus, with Kanye West being the producer of “Fire Squad,” Cole did no wrong! Cole let people know where his state of mind was/is. He flowed his rhymes flawlessly about how he ignored all his haters and continued to believe in himself. Cole didn’t sugar coat anything. He went H.A.M. on this track. I would compare this track to “2 Faced” from his mixtape Friday Night Lights due to how much emotion he put behind it.
Throughout the album, J. Cole had a little 90’s, jazz, and of course his style. I enjoyed it start-to-finish. I usually can’t do that with too many albums. I’m not going to review each track because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone else. I feel, 2014 Forest Hills Drive is The Best Hip Hop album of the year; due to the fact that Cole is not holding back anything! His breakthrough is here and he’s keeping it real. I honestly appreciate his music because he’s blunt about everything and along very few rappers, Cole is keeping Hip Hop game. Overall, great album and I highly recommend everyone listening to it. His album is like a movie and only real music lovers know what I’m talking about.. #Coleworld #Dreamville
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Beginning Stage
Verse 1:
When we first met,
I thought it was too good to be true,
But I had quite some time to think us through
I cried and wondered what would happen
If things went wrong
Flashing forward thinking
Should I stay, Should I Go?
As my thinking got deeper
My heart begins to smile
I haven’t felt this way, not in a while
Baby you should know
Chorus:
You make me feel like I’m the only girl, in your world, so take my heart
Just don’t break it
I will share my mind, my heart you have my word
Because I want it me and you against the world
Verse 2:
When I’m with you
I begin to catch butterflies
But I hate when we are together
Time seems to fly
I love it when you smile
When you laugh and
When you cry
Baby, you know I’m here for you all the time
I know you have your flaws
But I am down for you
Think about our times together
Sexier than summer weather
No nigga do it better
Than you
I know we’re at the beginning stage
I’ll be happy to be your girl as long as it’s done our way,
[But you should know]
Chorus:
You make me feel like I’m the only girl, in your world, so take my heart
Just don’t break it
I will share my mind, my heart you have my word
Because I want it me and you against the world
Bridge:
Baby, I’ll give you my heart
As long as you give me yours
But if you hurt me
Best believe I’ll make you burn (& you will learn)
So let’s keep going on this love journey Cause you
Chorus [fade that chorus out].
To the fakes (Song/Poetry)
Verse 1:
Tired of the fake and phonies
People may on like they on my side
But when I keep it real. It’s a whole different story
Throughout my life, never trusted motherfuckas
Niggas quick to smile in your face
But when you need them,
They be like ‘Fuck ya’
Let me tell you about an old friend of mine
Acted like he cared and was always on my side
But when I kept it real
He didn’t know how to deal
I told him “If you want to live a double life
It is what it is because that’s you not me
I’m focused on my career and education as well as stacking my bread
So you can let me be”
After that conversation all hell broke loose
But want to call and text me when he has nothing to do
For my fake friends of the past/ this is for you
I don’t know why you still try to contact me/Focus on you
I’m focused on me, so let me be.
You was fake from the jump
I don’t want to hear your lies or excuses
I’m over you hon/ don’t be mad when I rise you and see success.
I know I can be a mean bitch/ But I have to get mine
Stop trying to be cool as if everything’s fine (because you know it’s not)
My feelings ain’t hurt cause I’m be alright
Verse 2:
Next, to the fake niggas that pretended that they loved me
Y’all had my head in the clouds
Played with my emotions as if it was rugby
Tell you care about this and you care about that
When you only cared about yourself
I ain’t gonna trip
Lesson learned
Bridge:
I’m laughing at you/ Cause you can’t do anything but reminse about me
You don’t know what to do and I’m glad those days are over
Finally, to my family that betrayed one another
Blood is thicker than water
We were supposed to stick together
Where I’m from my last name is infamous
So when the family fell apart
The shit got dangerous
Half of the fam dead
Other half locked up
That shit completely fucked up my trust
Chorus:
To the people in my past who hurt me
Betrayed me
I’m not even mad at you
It was a lesson learned
But day by day. I learned to deal &
How to be myself and keep it real
Be honest with yourself
You’re the fakest person, Keep it trill
(Freestyle)
There’s a time in every young woman’s life
where she think she’s found Mr. Right
It’s okay young ladies
You’re not alone
Been there done that
Just keep your options open ladies
Don’t let a man talk you down insane lane
Of course at the beginning stage
Everything may seem all good
Don’t fall for the bull shit and keep your head up
Make sure your priorities are correct
Then party later because the fun ain’t going no where
Learn from my mistakes
Back in 2011, I was on cloud 9
Met this fine Brooklyn guy
Thought he was one of a kind
Thought he was one of a kind
to make a long story short
I put him above my priorities
he tricked me and make me feel as if he love me
Two years went by from messing with this guy
I wanted him to be my everything
All he wanted to do was beat my ass and control me
But what made him happy was the arguing and the fighting
I had to cut him off because I knew I deserved better (Than I was getting)
I don’t bite my tongue for nobody.
Young ladies Temptation is everywhere
Niggas try to come from all different ways to get in your underwear
It’s okay to have a boo
Just be smart about it
Have three men lined up just in case they get to acting stupid
Men are like tires
You’re going to need a spare
Because some niggas don’t give a fuck
Happy to get what they can, give you a kiss good night and then retire.
Smoke
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Verse 1:
Hello There,
You’re one kind of guy
That’s super hood and also shy
Pretty eyes, sexy smile
Don’t give a damn that you’re only 5 foot 5
You make me feel like the only girl in the world
But I don’t want to get hurt and I know you don’t either
Let’s forget the pain, enjoy each other’s company
and continue puffing reefer
Chorus:
Let’s smoke, I’ll take you any where you want to go
I enjoy myself when I’m with you
but I don’t know if the feelings true
But I don’t care right now because I’m with you
We laugh all night
go on adventures
Enjoy our time
No playing games or no bullshittin’
And it feels right
Where’s the lighter tho? So we can puff on that reefer smoke
Verse 2:
Hey again,
I missed you too
Can’t believe how bad I’m feeling you
I know you feel me too, but what you mean can you have me boo?
I told you I don’t want to get hurt anytime soon, but you want me to meet your family now I’m confused
I don’t know what to do/ Just leave me be
you always out in them streets and I want love and affection
No time for police, court, and convictions
I have no time for stressing
I don’t want to hear you testify
Just pass the lighter and Let’s
Chorus : (x2 end the song)
Let’s smoke, I’ll take you any place you want to go
I enjoy myself when I’m with you
but I don’t know if the feelings true
But I don’t care right now because I’m with you
We laugh all night
go on adventures
Tonight’s the night I’ma be the student and you can be the Teacher
Let’s go where you want to go
Where’s the lighter tho? So we can puff on that reefer smoke
written: March 13, 2014
author: Josalynn Henry
Misunderstandings…
When we are young our conscious’ are clear, free, & better yet, open. If someone is exposed to deception at a young age and they don’t want feel the feeling of being hurt, betrayed, etc. they will do their best to stay away from it.
Earlier this week, I’ve had a couple of people tell me I don’t care for others. .. That’s not the case. If I cared for you and opened up to you and you have done me wrong. Don’t get upset because I distance myself.
Some of us loners distance ourselves so we don’t have to feel the feeling of disappointment or hurt. It’s easier that way. I understand leaving some people out in the dark does not help a situation. However, when you have constantly tried to open up to one person and they continuously did you wrong or what not, you don’t care what they have to say anymore.
Another reason why loners distance themselves is to stay away from the unnecessary bullshit.
For example, I had a roommate who I still love dearly, it’s just I can’t live with her because one day she got so mad at me, she pulled a knife out on me… that caused a great deal of issues with my trust.
Since my roommate pulled a knife on me, I don’t trust people! I look at everyone sideways just knowing that everyone is going to mistreat me or do me wrong in some way. On top of that, let’s not forget the douchebags I’ve dated over the years, the cheating, lying, abuse… the list goes on.
My point is… when someone is continuously done wrong by the people that supposedly “loves them,” don’t get upset because they are more comfortable isolated. Chances are the people around that person and the hurt made them isolate themselves.
On the other hand, if someone is continuously showed love, attention, & affection as they grow up and not the deception, then that person of course will be full of love.
Just because someone wants to stay away from as much drama, pain, etc. doesn’t mean they do not care… Either they don’t want someone having the satisfaction of hurting them or they simply want to be alone. I love it when others try to tell me about myself because if I wrote a book on the bullshit I have been through, some may not believe me! So before telling someone about themselves look in the mirror and try to see things from their point of view.
If everyone would live their own lives and stop putting their nose in others’ business, maybe there can be a lot more successful people in the world. Maybe someone can sit down and actually find the cure for cancer or Ebola! My only point is LIVE YOUR OWN LIFE & IF SOMEONE COMES TO YOU FOR ADVICE… Then speak.
Because due to my experience, when I try to better myself… that’s when people are telling me what I need to do. Then when I’m not doing good, “everything will be okay.”
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