Humpty de Hump!

Allo Hello Wednesday. Nice to see you again kind lady.

Time to... Do the Humpty Hump! Come On! Humpty de Hump!

Turkey, Wine, and Cheese!!! Oh My!!!

The main course of the week would probably have something to do with the big bird in this picture. Thanksgiving is coming up...in actually 24 hours...so prep the bird, make sure Momma's mac and cheese is on point, and don't forget the moonshine! Hopefully your family isn't split between the Skins and Cowboys game; if that's your scenario step away from the utensils. Food will fly. Or watch the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament during the feeding face ceremonies...GO RAMS!

More Work, More Play

This motto has been my motivation for the week. So you probably could visualize my reaction when I started listening to a track with the same title. I'm a fan of Wiz Khalifa even though he represents Pittsburgh and I'm a Philly fan; football roots haha. But at least he rocks Black & Gold just like VCU so I can deal with that. Anywho...I listened to his song "Work Hard, Play Hard" on numerous occasions this week and it has definitely helped motivation wise to keep doing my thing. Like the song says:

Make sure you do whatever is that you gotta do, That's Your Job.

Here's the song for your ear pleasure: Work Hard, Play Hard

Just keeping doing what you do peeps. Enjoy your Wednesday and don't forget to add more with the hips when doing the Humpty Hump.  :P

The bigger the bill, the harder you ball.

Well I'm throwing mine, cause my money long.

The quicker you here, the faster you go.

That's why where I come from the only thing we know is...

Work Hard, Play Hard

MotiTunes!: Memories

Just jammin' on a weekend...crankin' up the volume just a bit louder and such lol.

Hey people! I'm currently chillin' on a bed typing up this new entry while rockin' to an old song that I found in my iTunes library of awesomeness that I thought I should share the Interwebs.  

As you know, I love music. If music was a woman...well I don't want to get too carried away with that...so movin' on. 

I am a huge fan of dance and hip-hop and found myself in a dance club music type of mood today. So to satisfy my music taste, I scrolled around in my library and started listening to this song called "Memories" by David Guetta featuring Kid Cudi.

It has a good beat that makes you want to move and groove. Not that kind of movin' and groovin'...on the dancefloor fool! (Slap!) Coming from David Guetta's album, One Love, it's one of those hidden gems you find in a full album but once you listen to it...you are glad to find it.

Now ironically for myself, I'll being seeing Kid Cudi perform later tonight (fist pumps in the air!) so that should a fun time for sure! 

Been a great weekend thus far...got some sleep, got some drinks, got some food, got some laughs, got some fun, and got some memories.  Love it.

Another addition to the Moternative Library awaits!!!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend! AND...

 

Let the memories continue... 

All the crazy s#!t I did tonight,
those will be the best memories.
I just wanna let it go for the night,
that would be the best therapy for me.

MotiTunes!: Rains

You know a song is really good when you listen to it on repeat for 2 straight hours.
Or is that just me? If so, I might have a problem...

But Rains solves it with this great song called "Look In My Eyes".

I know you're waiting and you're so damn nervous
I know you're hoping that I could explain this
Look in my eyes
I will try and show you

Rains is a independent rock band coming out of the state of Indiana in 2000. However, they didn't really get that much recognition on the bigger stage until 2009 when their debut album, Stories, was released. Since then they have gotten some airtime on the radio and an awesome opportunity to open the North American Share the Welt Tour in 2011.

When I listened to "Look In My Eyes" for the 1st time out of the 87 times I played it on repeat consecutively (Yes, I'm being serious!) I was blown away in every sense of those two words.

How did you want me to feel
when I see you trying
Trying so hard to fit in
To the world you are buying

Listening to the lyrics come off the microphone through the speakers and into my ears is nothing short of incredible and moving. Mix that with a great combination of not-so-heavy guitar riffs, bass, and drums and you got a great piece of art you're listening to.

I love it.
Hence why I'm now currently listening to this song on play-through number 91. ;)

Their debut album is available now and I'm taking a serious consideration of getting a copy after being so impressed hearing their first song on Stories. Definite a recommendation from me if you are looking for some good rock n roll to add to your music library.

And...it will be added to the MotiTunes! Library when you return for your listening pleasure!

I know you're thinking that you should have been there
I know you're thinking that no one cares
Just look in my eyes
I will try and show you

MotiTunes!, On Tap, TGIF, Oh My!!!

What up good people around the Interwebs!

I'm super excited that it is Friday. One good reason...payday lol. But other than that, I'm just happy to see another day through my eyes without any pain or disabilities. Truly blessed with that.

But also my energy levels are blasting like a music speaker with super bass why?

One phrase: Five Finger Death Punch.

This metal band (also known simply as 5FDP) is one of my new favorites in music with their raw energy, amazing guitar solos, moving lyrics, and basically their sound overall because it just sounds fresh.

I just picked up a copy of their new album, American Capitalist, and it is beyond incredible. You can relate to every song on Capitalist since 5FDP sings about the strong surviving, live life to the fullest, and the American Dream. This is definitely a must buy for any rock n roll or metal lover.

My favorite song has got to be "The Pride". It talks about the American Dream and it's something that can never be taken away from us. We have the will to survive, the fight to stay hungry, and to make our lives memorable on this planet. You are not alone; we all live the dream. The energy, the lyrics, the sound, everything. This song is a must here...just go get the whole album while you're at it. You will not be disappointed.

Here's "The Pride". (Listen to it as you keep reading...please.)

As you are headbanging as you scroll down the page, just wanted to say that I hope your TGIF moments are full of joy and that your weekend goes off the charts! After all...it is Halloween weekend. So bring out the costumes and have a good time causing some spooky mayhem wherever you are.

Remember...you are entitled to enjoy life as much as the next person. Make it work.

Enjoy! Ttyl.

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I am what you fear most.
I am what you need.
I am what you made me.
I'm the American Dream.

-Five Finger Death Punch

MotiTunes!: Art of Dying

"If I can get through this. I can get through anything."
"If I can get through this. I can get through anything."

No matter how many times I hear that in this song it will never get old.

My music hunter inside of me was looking for some new tunes to jam to during my daily hustle. During my hunt, I ran across the band, Art of Dying, and decided to give my ears something new to listen to after hearing "Die Trying" (HINT!: another great song! )

The song I'm currently listening to is "Get Through This". It's a energy thumping piece of alternative goodness from Art of Dying. The main theme is getting through things that make you stronger. We all have to get through some unbelievable barriers and objects on the daily basis; this song makes them seem like small stepping stones.

I love the energy, the vibe, the guitar strokes, the lyrics, the smell...well maybe not the smell. This song is banging and should be a definite add to your music library. Especially if you are going through something, press play and let the darkness fade.

Because if you get through this, you can get through anything.

Check it out!

"Get Through This"

MotiTunes!: Project Lionheart

You ever have that feeling when you listen to a new song that you just got to have it? Well that just happened to me.
I was watching some trailers for NBA 2K12. Yeah, video game trailers...shocker, eh?

Anyways, I watched one of them (this one to be exact) and as I kept watching it I really started to get my attention of the visual and more on the soundtrack in the background.



Project Lionheart is based out of Seattle, Washington. A mixture of 3 artists from Punk Rock and even West African percussion together to make an interesting fusion of hip hop.

From what I heard for the first time on this song, I was impressed by their art. The song is very relaxing with a smooth beat and vocalist that blends well to make a very pleasing song for your ears.

Give it a listen.

The song is called "They Come Back"

"They Come Back"

MotiTunes!: Bad Meets Evil

"I'm Livin' Life in the Fast Lane. Pedal To The Metal." -Bad Meets Evil

Bad Meets Evil? Sounds like Hitler meeting Hades in the 8th circle of Hell.

Now as hellacious of a combo that sounds, I think the combo of Eminem and Royce Da 5'9" will give this previous duo stated a run for its money as which combo is the most deadly. Bad Meets Evil is one of those hip hop groups from the retro days of the hip hop underground scene.

First verse, uh, I'm armed til' I'm on an island,
My life's ridin' on the autobahn on autopilot.

This duo has been around for awhile and had it's up and downs. Eminem and Royce met each other through the Detroit native and friend of both men, Proof of D12. They created a very dark version of music chemistry with heavy bass, dark yet creative lyrics, and a vibe that will have other artists crawl away in fear if they rubbed them the wrong way.

As Eminem started to get more mainstream, Bad Meets Evil took a back seat and broke up with Eminem focusing more on his solo career with Dr. Dre and D12 while Royce went with another hip hop group known as Slaughterhouse. It's been about 10 years since Eminem and Royce teamed up with their album, Nuttin' To Do, and if you thought that left a death tone in your ears...wait til you hear Hell: The Sequel.

You morons think that I'm a genius
Really I belong inside a dang insane asylum
Came to drive them trailer parks crazy
I am back, and I am razor-sharp, baby.

First and foremost, this is not for the kids. This is straight up as raw as hip hop gets with it's lyrical prowess and explicit language. So keep the little ones away. I love this album not just because it's Royce and Eminem; it's they're lyrical chemistry that has listeners hooked. Almost every song feels as if you are watching them battle each other until the end of the song then you decide the winner. It's amazing to think that Eminem could find a partner that is as insane in the membrane both lyrically and mentally; thankfully he found that in Royce.

I like the song "Fast Lane" the most since it sounds great and motivates people to live the life they have to the fullest. Other great songs I enjoyed are "Above The Law", "I'm On Everything", and "Echo". Now they released an EP for this album which I enjoyed, but that was a great tease the full album which is in stores now!


Links at the Bottom include the Following....

Bad Meets Evil EP

"Fast Lane" Music Video

Hell: The Sequel via Amazon

MotiTunes!: I'm On One

"All I care about is money and the city that I’m from. I’ma sip until I feel it, I’ma smoke it till it’s done. And I don’t really give a f#!k, and my excuse is that I’m young. And I’m only getting older so somebody shoulda told ya. I'm on one." -Drake

There maybe a shed of light on hip hop.

Hip hop as a music genre has had phenomenal highs back in the day for it's unreal lyrics, monstrous bass, and gritty attitude from it's golden years.

Recently it's been basically S.O.S. (same old shh..) and people such as myself that loved hip hop to the deaths was looking elsewhere genre-wise since hip hop wasn't fresh in this new generation.

The majority of new "rappers" in the game usually are one hit wonders and that's it. They mostly rap about the same thing over and over and over again and leaving a sour taste in their mouths while leaving me with a burning eardrum in desperation of cleaning out all the B.S. that entered into it.

Walking on the clouds, suspended in thin air,
Do ones beneath me recognise the red bottoms I wear.

Fortunately, they're are a group of artists that hustle and thrive on being the best. Artists that don't want to be in the spotlight for a moment; they make it their goal to keep that light shinning forever.

One of those of artists is DJ Khaled.

DJ Khaled is one of my favorite DJs not just because he creates great music but he settles on nothing but the best when it comes to music. If it doesn't sound great, he doesn't send it out. He worked hard as an up-and-coming DJ coming out of Dade County into become one of the most respected names in hip hop today. And with the assists of artists such as Drake, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, T-Pain, Birdman, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross....it's no wonder that he strives for perfection.

Now for the MotiTune...I'm On One.

Ohhh, I’m about to go Andre the Giant.
You a sell out, but I aint buying.

I like this song since the beat is well done and not crazy on the bass but still sounds well produced. Plus, the lyrics by Drake, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross are very vocal. They spit about hustling to the top, working hard, and celebrating when you've reached the top. It's clear that in order to have success according to them, you have to put in the work. Hence why when they get back to work they still smell like a vacation.

Another hit by DJ Khaled. After all...they are the best. Take a Listen.

"I'm On One"

MotiTunes!: Beautiful People

"Everywhere that I’ve been, The only thing I see is beautiful people. Beautiful people." -Chris Brown

Chris Brown has been through quite a stage in his young but potentially legendary career as an music artist.

He started from the country side of Tappahanock and boosted into super-stardom gaining millions of fans with his incredible dance moves and creativity both with his words and feet.

Then it took a turn for a worse when himself and Rihanna had their tabloid blowup of a "relationship". From there he traded his fame for community service and loads of hate from the media and fans for the strike that was heard around the world. Talk about a fall.

Since then, he has been focused on rebuilding his image as a good person and a hard-working music artist by putting in the hours and massive amounts of effort and craftsmanship in order to perfect it. His most recent album, F.A.M.E., seems to show that he's back in the spotlight...for the right reasons.

But enough about his bio since I'm pretty sure most of you know about him lol. On to this MotiTunes entry!!!

"Beautiful People" is a very inspirational track with Benny Benassi helping out to make this such a soothing track on the ears. It's about living your life, taking your time, and just being around beautiful people. Which everyone deserves to be doing. Now by beautiful it means to me people that enjoy living. Whether it's chilling with friends on the couch, a night on the town, playing games, whatever. Just people that are beautiful and joyous to be around. That is pretty beautiful.

I love this track! Reminds me of a dance track you would here at the local club scene with people movin' and groovin' to until last call.

Simply Beautiful. Take a Look & Listen.

"Beautiful People" Music Video

MotiTunes!: Wake Up!

"Yes I realize just what I've become, I take that shit head on, oh however it come. Got my direction back, all my friends are around, I feel the change, I feel alive, I feel the lights, I feel the sound." -Pepper

So I was strolling around the city of Richmond after a hard day of work and I turned on my satellite radio to the Rock channels just to hear what was on. Story of The Year, Ozzy, and a little Slash mixed with Metallica put a smile on my face for awhile.

Then all of sudden I heard "Wake Up" by Pepper and my ears were amazed by the sound of the band! It's the type of music you would hear on the beach while walking through the sand and looking out to the waters on a beautiful day that damn near felt perfect.

And similar to the song, I thought Pepper was perfect with the lyrics, beat, and overall message. I definitely recommend giving this guys a listen not just to their awesome song "Wake Up" but also they're EP, Stitches.

Links at the Bottom....great song, inspirational lyrics, and just flat out awesome!!!
Take a listen, your ears will thank me. :)


YouTube: Pepper "Wake Up"

Pepper's EP Stitches

And if your feelin' like you don't belong,
It's time to step into a brand new dawn.
You found the light now come and turn it on,
Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!