Dusty Foot Philosopher

If you don't know about K'NAAN.....ya'll need to throw some water in yo face and WAKE UP! Reppin' for Canada....He's DOING IT! & Doing it Well...with the Consciousness..............



K'NAAN - ABC's

Bless up Brother......Your ENCHANTING!!!


HOTEP!

the BEGINNING of FOREVER

Aight so I don't really make a big deal out of my Birthday (which is today by the way lmao!) But I just thought i'd do some public reflecting on my blog.....I mean for those that know me personally, I've gone through some major ups and downs in the past years.....but I'm living...and I'm living with this sense of empowerment, discipline and most importantly True Awareness that I thought I had but on the real I didn't...cuz I was still on some bullsh*t........I feel STRONG! And I am appreciating what I have alot more than before, I'm way more firm with my decisions and what I choose to be around.....and I really feel like I have a solid group of people around me....Most of my personal reflecting was based on GIVING THANKS.....I really can't complain.... My hopes for the future is mainly based on creating the best life possible for the BEST thing that's ever happened to me......MY GODDESS NAIYARAH.....She's 16 months and she is LOVE! I also really & truly want to make moves out of Canada.....In my heart I feel my time in this western world is slowly but surely ending....if the MOST HIGH is willing I will get my money right and fly away with my little Goddess in one arm and if my KING is supposed to be him on the other hand..............................................

What ever the case I want to KNOW MY SELF, LOVE MYSELF & HEAL MYSELF....and continously SHED LOVE while Applying and Teaching WISDOM, UNDERSTANDING & TRUTH!!!I GIVE THANKS To Each & Every Individual for touching my Heart & Soul even if it's negative for I AM WHO I AM & It's where I wanna be.........................

Here's a track that I feel reflects how I am feeling...

SOLANGE - 'GOD GIVEN NAME'


LOVE, TRUTH, FREEDOM, JUSTICE

xoxoxoxoxoxo

REPRESENT! REPRESENT!

"I know no national boundary where the Negro is concerned. The whole world is my province until Africa is free.”--GARVEY

WHAT Would YOU Do???

Ok so I don't watch much T.V......mainly because I don't have much time....and you already know even if you do watch it...it's all a bunch of Tell-Lie-Vision..........Recently I came across a show PRIMETIME: What Would You Do?.......It's a show that creates fake situations in order to see what real by standers would do about it......I AM HOOKED on this show.........I took a social psychology class before and from research and experiments they concluded that most people wouldn't even help someone if they were being harmed...until they have a group of people trying to help as well.......Anyway we ain't got no Batman up in reality...so I guess to each is own......all I know is if ya'll know me....I'M STEPPIN' IN..No Doubt!!!






(Ya'll already know how I feel about this...FUCKERY!!!)


Flirting Waitress
(On the real I've been in a situation like this with my daughter's father....I just laughed cuz I know that I GOT him....Females can be really bright tho...this chick in the video kills me with "I'm gonna rip her f--kin fingernails off her fingers!" LMAO!)


Jokes...Husband Beater!

The joke is I still can't remember what time and day this show is on....I think it's on Monday at 10pm....Lol....I'm too lazy to google...sorry...

PEACE!

HAPPY Triggers

Dedicated to those youths bustin' tools out in the subway stations and on the highway...



TAKE IT EASY!!!

BLESS UP

BRAVE Heart

So I was browsing worldstarhiphop....and I came across this video...of a Palestinian girl standing up for the innocent against some Isaraeli Soldiers....Maaaan talk about FREEDOM FIGHTER!!!!! I can't even express how much respect and gratitude I have for this girl.....She could have been murked right there......We need more SOULS like yourself.....Ya'll talk about Obama...this is some REAL HERO type shieeet u feel me!!!!




While we're living the life in the Western World...GAZA is getting destroyed...
the inaugration takes the attention off the numerous killings the Israeli Army has been and conitues to do to the innocent people of GAZA........Tell Your Saviour Obama to stop supporting Isarael and use your so called power to get them to stop!...If 'Humas' is such a threat how come ya'll are the ones killing off the people them........u ain't dealing with the enemy, your destroying innocent lives! This video made me so emotional on so many levels.......
MOST HIGH GUIDE US!!!

WARNING THIS IS GRAPHIC!!!!!!!!!! (Baby burnt alive:( )





PEACE PEACE PEACE PEACE PEACE

Dedicated to CHANGE...

Let us take this Upliftment Energy that Obama has brought people & Positively Utilize It!





JANELL MONAE - 'Sincerely Jane'


"Are we really living? or just walking dead now?
Or dreaming of a hope riding the wings of angels
The way we live
The way we die
What a tragedy, I'm so terrified
Day dreamers please wake up, WE CAN'T SLEEP NO MORE"



SHED LOVE!

NO Comparison

Ok here goes AnitaH SparkZ with the damper right....Nah man the TRUTH just hurts ya'll.....this is what i'm here to do....Spark your thoughts......flip the other side of the coin.........but with the Obama hype back in full effect lets not forget a REAL f--kin' WARRIOR......

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.



"The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict"


"We have guided missiles and misguided men"



His Foundation...




Arrested for boycotting the back of the bus...

"Never forget that everything Hitler did in Germany was legal"


"There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love"

After his death...



"A riot is the bottom language of the unheard"




"At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love"



All quotes are by MLK....

I think these time are real serious...ppl seem to be getting deeper & deeper into the brainwash....I am happy that ya'll are happy....but don't be naive...the right chess move was made.....but I ain't giving up on ya'll.....


REAL CHANGE COMES FROM THE PEOPLE......

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LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

SOULquarian

AQUARIUS STAND UP!!! Not only are we in the Age....but Aquarius time is coming....it's like the REVENGE of the NERDS....lol....those that know a TRUE Aquarian know we are more or less nerds....But COOL ones! lol.......anyway here is the new video by a super dope fellow Aquarian/mc/producer Q-TIP..........if you don't have his album yet....COP IT! top to bottom BOMB SHIT!




"MANWOMANBOOGIE" - Q-tip feat. Amanda Diva

(Pay attention to the lyrics...DEEP)



This is the Rennaissance
LOVE!

Sound WIZARD

RYAN LESLIE



First off I must credit My boy LYVE because he never fails to put me on to that REAL LYVE SHI*T for real....and once again he has introduced me to the dopeness.......RYAN LESLIE.........this nigga gave me goosebumps......it's amazing how producers espacially this dude comes up with his stuff......He's not a bad singer either.....But I ain't gonna talk much.......Just watch & LISTEN................


p.s. I think I watched like every video he has posted on youtube...these were my favourites....LYVE picked the right joints on his blog! GIVE THANKS!


(This is the definition of TALENT! this dude went to Harvard at 15 yrs old...GENIUS!)


(In the studio with Kid Cudi....this one is FIIIIRRREE!)




(This is one of his video's "ADDICTION" ft. Fabo....Nuff BIG UPs for going outside the european mentality box and representing REAL BLACK WOMEN in the Video!!!!)



Once again Thanks for the LYVE SHIT......LYVE...lol!
Ryan Leslie Ablum in stores Feb 10, 2009

BLESSINGS!

WARRIORS REMINDER

I am awake
My mind is free
I am Creative
I love myself
My will power is strong
I am Brave
I practice patience
I don't judge folks
I give not to receive
I don't expect
I accept
I listen more than I talk
I know I'll change
I know you'll change
I'll hold on one more day
I start over when necessary
I create my own situations
I am cosmic
I don't have the answers
I desire to learn
I am the plan
I am strong
I am weak
I want to grow
I know I will
I take on responsibility
I hide myself from no one
I'm on my path
Warriors walk alone
I wont let my focus change
Taking out the demons in my range...

by E. BADU

Above are Words to live by....TRUE POWER Gained if followed.....Below is one of my favourite BADU videos and Songs....Listen to the lyrics...Very Uplifting...............





Begin POSITIVE CHANGE...

Bless!

"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do, are in harmony."--GHANDI

FLUTTER BUGS...

Flutter Bugs a.k.a. False Eye Lashes...cuz sometimes when I see them on ppl they bug the hell outta me..LOL...I mean I understand when celebs where them for video/photo shoots...or even wearing them some fancy event cuz you have super short lashes.....although my peeps know that they will NEVER see me rockin' fake eyelashes...cuz of my beliefs in living a natural lifestyle as much as I possibly can....No make up, no weave, no silicone....that's ME!......But I completely understand why others females do it...as long as you don't OVER DO IT!.....Maaan I saw this female today that had some big @ss eyelashes on......I mean it took over her face and she looked like a drag queen & to make things worse she was wearing jogging pants...HUH?!?!......it was 8 in the MORNING!?!?!? Where are you going with that?....Ah well to each is own right? I'm just wondering what ya'll think...Ladies what's your take on fake lashes...and Fellas what do you think about chicks that wear them?
Get at me....................

Here's some eyelashes I can appreciate...ARTISTIC (Photo shoots only tho!)

PEACE & LOVE!

TIRED

Today was one of the most tiring days I've had in awhile........First day at a New Day Care for my daughter......the YMCA...big up! best one in town!......Getting her ready was hectic since we have to travel further to get to the new daycare........Then off to meet my new kids at a Catholic elementary school (not gonna mention the name) since I work with behavioural kids.....and shits confidential...... Came home and had numerous things to deal with.......7:30pm FINALLY get to sit down......

And have to do a radio show every Monday nights starting next week......

I need a NATURAL ENERGY BOOSTER......

Get at me if anyone knows any......I'm gonna need it!

Whatever the case, there is one thing that gets me through it all......MUSIC

"Music in my DNA...it's My Livelihood!"--Dilla

HOTEP!

LIGHT My FIRE

SHiet Oprah ain't the only one that can have her favourites things...so from time to time I'm a show ya'll things that I absolutely LOVE.....I already showed ya'll a particular book "Autobiography of Assaata Shakur" that is a must have in everybodies book list......Now I'm a show you my FAVOURITE incense......


NAG CHAMPA




If I had to choose a product to endorse or do a commercial for something....No Question I'd be on board for N.C......they burn long..them smell DAMN Good and I LOVE 'EM.......I can always count on my Nag Champa...lol.....Common knows what I'm talking about!





For my Scarborough Cats...Ya'll can cop them at the GREEN EARTH Store at Scarborough Town Center...


Corinne Bailey Rae - TROUBLE SLEEPING

p.s. Dedicated to someone thats made an impact on me in such a short time!

MORE LIFE!

BALANCE

I believe it's the Key to LIFE!

OPEN Your EYE

The GODS DEAD PREZ explain exactly how I feel about Politricks...especially the wool that's been pulled over most "Coloured Folks" eyes....aka OBAMA....I'm glad this has given ya'll Hope...But REAL CHANGE comes from each of us...not some so called "GOOD" Black president......Do Your RESEARCH, MEDITATE on the wisdom & LIVE FREE!



This is off the New Album...tracks called "PolitricKKKs"
GIVE THANKS for Artist Like DEAD PREZ...CANADA Let THEM IN!





Your going to see more & more DEAD PREZ on my Blogs...they're the few that's actually saying something....and MAKING SENSE!!!

If you would like to read an interview that M-1 did with MUMIA ABU JAMAL check this...RBG INTERVIEW

BLESSINGS of TRUTH to ALL!!!

p.s. Dead Prez is coming out with a new album called "INFORMATION AGE" serious!

"So many people sleepin while standing up"--CHUCK D

PEACE

NOCTURNAL No More!

Little Miss Slickster!

So my daughter NAIYARAH is 15 months.....and from what I recall she has slept through the night since she was 1 month...........Tell me why I was up all night with her......because the kid wanted to play and jump all around the bed at 3am???........I don't know what went on in daycare.....but boy did this kid have energy last night.........I must admit...I lost my cool.....I mean I'm not used to staying up all night anymore.......Ohh How I long for those days.....but Moms know...that ain't happening....unless you have a Open Minded Mother yourself..aka Grandma...thats willing to give you a break! Anyway since she decided to stay up....I was bored waiting on her to burn out the energy so i took some pics last night........

p.s. don't mind the CRAZY MESSY Hair.....nor the way I look when I'm half asleep...:{


Me...Trying to keep my eyes open

Me...Getting angry after looking at the time but looks like I smelt something stank! lol

Faaaalllliiinngg aaaassleeeppp!


4am....My little Monster is FINALLY fell asleep!

Time for me to take a Nap!

GOOD NIGHT!!!!

LEATHER Jacket? Or Hand BAG?

I was browsing some style/fashion websites and I came across a Handbag desinger by the name of HOIMING FUNG by BALWIN PUI who has plenty of unique, artistic purses which I can dig.....and I LOVE Purses, Handbags, Cluthes etc...But dang! What the hell is this?!?!......I mean would any of ya'll rock this??? The only way I'd rock it is to throw off ppl...Like i'd be standing side ways and then when my friend approaches me & be like "hey nice leather jacket!"...then I'd face foward and be like "BAM NIGGUH SIKE!!!" Lmao! I don't know I'm clownin'...I guess if Rihanna or Kanye rocked it..peeps would be on this shieeet.....ya'll be the judge.........









If you want to see more of there "normal" stuff peep the website
HOIMING.NET

BLESS!

MORNING Music

I used to bump 'BLOWOUT COMB' in the morning before school...doing my little dance to the beat in the mirror...like I had a swagger walk like they be in the video or something.....lmao! aaaaaaaaahhhh the days of the Timbs!


Digable Planets - 9th Wonder (Blackitolism)

PEACE to LADYbug she still doing her thang...RESPECT!


MORE LOVE

BEST of the BEST

LYVE

The time has been long OVERDUE for ya'll to meet My BEST FRIEND...many use this term very loosely....changing best friends every 2 years....getting in fights...going separate ways.....But this dude right here, has been there for me through THICK 'n THIN since grade 8 yaw.....Trust Me....if anyone can vouch for the F--ckery I've been through in my life, it's Him.......If ya'll see the two of us interacting....I swear it's like ya'll are watching a talk show or something.......We got JOKES FOR DAYS! & I can say I don't have that dynamic with anyone but the one, the only LYVE...........so many Mans I've dealt with in the past, have been quite jealous of our friendship..lmao! Ppl still think we're gonna get married....But NAH Man...We are REALLY & TRULY BEST FRIENDS!!! A Male & Female can be JUST FRIENDS Ya'll...We are LIVING PROOF!......... Might I add He has a 10yrs old son TRAEHNEL....and I must say giving him a 'FATHER of the Decade" award is the LEAST we could do.....no doubt an AMAZING DAD!

Other than our friendship....this Brother has the same intensity & Love for MUSIC like I do....maybe even more....He Lives, Breathes, Eats, Sh*ts MUSIC...I'm not playin'....and I know I may sound biased but I'm tellin' ya'll now your gonna here his name more & more....He's the BEST PRODUCER Coming Outta Toronto.....

peep his Myspace to hear his beats....

LYVE PRODUCTIONS

and he has a BLOG...
That REAL LYVE SHIT



I also gotta mention that he's teamed up with another SICK Producer/MC COCO DYCE....working on a project called Lyve vs. Dyce....or LVD...drawing inspiration from the "Meth vs. Chef" on the Tical album. They are as DOPE as they come...and I can't wait to hear even more material in the future.....but for now peep this joint they did.........


LVD - "Mynd Made Up"


Before I end this LYVE aka Marky Mark.....I got MAD MAD MAD LOVE FOR YA! and You know I'm Down for You NO MATTER WHAT!!! Through My experience I've come to realize a TRUE FRIEND is Real Hard to find...It's like a Rare Gem....So I GIVE THANKS to THE MOST HIGH for Blessing Me with a BROTHER for a LIFETIME!!!xoxoxo

PEACE!

FEED Your SOUL

The AUTOBIOGRAPHY Of ASSATA SHAKUR by Assata Shakur

(Everybody whether Woman or Man should read this!)

www.houseofnubian.com

the UNDER RATED Black Sheep

Ya'll are all familiar with SOLANGE aka Beyonce's Younger Sister......I must say I didn't really feel her music when she first came out...as a matter of fact I can't even think or name a song from back then that she did.....BUT I'm not sure if it's becoming a MOTHER....or just coming into her own...SOLANGE is on POINT this time around.......FUCK A BEYONCE.....for real...Solange got some Creativity her sister is long time lacking (In My Opinion). Don't get me wrong from what I seen of her she still seems to have a sort of moody quality to her...which I'm sorry but explains her Sun Sign CANCER....But ya'll know I'm a sucker for that old motown, make me wanna dance type joints......and She definitely tuned into some Marvin...With Tracks like 'Ode to Marvin'....displaying that old soul with '6 O clock Blues'...tunes into her higher self in 'Cosmic Journey' and kills it when it comes to the track 'TONY'.......



T.O.N.Y. - Solange
(the ending is the BEST part!)

So this track "TONY"......maaaan that song just really & truly SANG to me......and I'm sure all the other Single Mothers out there feel me on this....I mean I'm not really into that 'soft' stuff.....but there were mad songs on this album that just got me feeling emotional...."I Would've been the One"...and "Bird" damn girl you know how to put your feelings into song.....thats a TRUE ARTIST!!! As I've mentioned before I'm not with my Daughter's Father....and it really got me on some True Self Reflecting in 2008...I mean I thought I knew myself...knew what my passions were, my career, my beliefs, my goals.....but NAH! I've been a Kangaroo jumping from relationship to relationship since I was 15....Not taking the time out to Truly KNOW MY SELF, BY MYSELF!!!.....So SOLANGE...I Give Thanks to you for giving Me Music that I can truly relate to on a level like no other....You Got a New Fan in ME................

Youtube "F--k the Industry" by Solange
http://www.myspace.com/solange

p.s. I must credit homegirl from the blog...MY LIFE YOUR ENTERTAINMENT for sparkin' this particular blog's thought process!

STRENGTH & GUIDANCE!

HERE but GONE...

"Ms. Hill THE UNIVERSE NEEDS YOU....Bad"--- AnitaH SparkZ

MASTER MIND

Brother I Self.....is someone I've been following on youtube for awhile now......I just like that way he brings the Science.........He's doing his thang...without being too suspicious to the all seeing.....I thought wrong.........Agents be up in the Web Matrix taking that shit down as usual......That really sucks.....but what can I do but keep reading, keep learning & keep sharing the Jewels.....................


Here is one of I think 3 Youtube videos of Professor I Self....
(there used to be atleast 20 on there...I guess he offended Obama or something)




And for those that haven't woken up yet...I know I may just sound like some weird conspiracy nut....all I can tell ya'll is wake up & smell the coffee....DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!!!

Oh & I ain't done yet.......For them Agents Here's some Higher Frequencies for your stank ass...lmao!






RISE! RISE! RISE!

BOOTIES...& I'm not talking about your @ss!

Personally I'm not into following trends.....I just wear what I like, what represents me, how comfortable it is & I just plain wear what I feel like.....whether it's trendy or not....WHO CARES RIGHT!?!....well this one trend I must say I LOVE!!!!!!!!...BOOTIES! aka Ankle Boots. I think they go perfect with a simple dress or a detailed fussy dress....with the right skinny to the right skirt...the BOOTIE DO!!!!! lmao!......Anyway ya'll are used to me yappin' all the time...so I'm a just shut up & share some of my "I wish I had all of these" in my closet type shieet!..........But for now I just drool.....Count My Blessings.....& Keep One Pair of Booties in my shoe collection...........GIVE THANKS FOR LIFE which ever way it goes!

'STEVE' by Steve Madden $140


'Women's Hunter Button Strap'by L.A.M.B. $379.95


by Cynthia Vincent $335.95


'Camden' by L.A.M.B. $429.95


'Dana 2' by BCB Girls $128.95


'Cut Out Bootie' by Dolce Vita Cher $172

I could post like a 100 pairs..but I won't...and I know I displayed alot of Peep Toe Booties.....which living in Canada ain't a good idea...But I like the design so I just had to post 'em....

PEACE!

p.s. And ladies make sure ya'll have ur toes did before you wear peep toes PLEASE! Lmao! Seriously!

p.s.s. Hail up NEBBY & JANINE......I See You!!!

The GREATEST...

Man I was just on Youtube just on some reminiscing tip...and I came across disturbing Tupac is Alive footage....I don't even want to post them cuz it just gets me all emotional......let the Brother Rest Maaan...FOR REAL!....I still remember the day when he past........I was literally bawling...like it was a relative that passed away or something...Never have I cried for a celebrity or artist like I did him.......I Remember When I was younger his songs always had a way of speaking to me.....and those that know me..know that I have a personality like his....that RBG type shieet.......you know I can be real ignorant...but I'm a Warrior....& the same time I care for everyone! That's just how Pac was...........Still Missing You...Still Love You....Still I RISE!!!



Pac on Yo MTV Raps back in the day......

You can't deny his Greatness......

Tupac's speech @ the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement (1992)
He was only 20 ya'll...





Give Thanks for the Inspiration, Strength, & Humility you showed when you were on Earth!

BLESS UP!

"Silence is Argument carried out by other means" ---CHE GUEVERA

SOUND JEWEL

If you LOVE MUSIC...then you must have certain albums in your collection that just speak to you....albums that have this timeless quality that can brighten up any cloudy day.............Well I thought that i'd share with ya'll this one particular album I absolutely LOVE!!! I mean if someone asked me "hey Malaika if you can choose one album to describe your essence or what your about what would it be???"...with out hesitation i'd be like.....CUTS FOR LUCK & SCARS FOR FREEDOM by MYSTIC no doubt!......Most of ya'll probably only heard of that one track "The Life"...but trust me the entire album which is the only album this phenomenal artist has put out is DOPE as F--K.....well that is if your into the Neo-Soul...Conscious...REAL MUSIC type thing......I feel like she wrote back to back songs designed for the human spirit........taking it to a level where the vibrations released, create a certain mysticism....hence the name.............MYSTIC...girl you are a GODDESS...Keep Shining!



MYSTIC - CUTS FOR LUCK SCARS FOR FREEDOM
(btw this is a Old Album...)

Here's a Video by a track Mystic did for a DJ Angel.......This is not on the album...but I sort of relate to this song to an extent.....I recently came across someone whom I made a instant connection with....and being a firm believer in DESTINY...I feel like we are destined to be in each others lives.....regardless of whether it is romantic or not! Brother I truly appreciate You......Much LOVE!!!

"Wanting you is like half a completion
Knowing what I need but its out of my reach..."

Here's the "Hit" song she had...




"This is for the SOLDIERS's who bust they guns,
In the name of FREEDOM not the game of fun
TRUE QUEENS, who raise they kids,
Implement the KNOWLEDGE, show em how to LIVE!
This is for those who stand in line and FEED THEIR BABIES,
While were runnin out of TIME,
This is for the unJUSTICE behind bars
Our LOVERS, our LEADERS, our PEOPLE!!!"

P.S. Mystic has new songs on her Myspace page...just search Mystic! Enjoy!

HOTEP! (Peace)

Oooooooooh NINE!

Babylon New Year has arrived..................and as usual we think about what we want to do differently or how we want to stay...think, act, do etc. Well for myself it's gonna be all about me this time around..................and of course my daughter! I don't mean to sound Narcissistic or selfish.....but I've let too much time pass with out creating enough progression.....so therefore I am putting even more emphasis on Self..........Growth, Discipline & Determination!!!!

Here's a track by my all time Favourite MC BIG L...that describes what I'm about for this year...I'm a MVP baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao



MUCH LOVE & BLESSINGS TO ALL PEOPLE whether I Love you or even dislike you...
it's all good.........

LOVE GROW LOVE GROW LOVE GROW LOVE GROW.........

LOVE & GROW damn it! lol