This song demonstrates why I think Jay Z is my favorite and such a great rapper Lyricist. This song gets me on so many levels. I get that he gets me or that I get him. This is not on the U. S. release of Blueprint 3 but I thought it was so great that I had to share the lyrics with you. I heard it a while ago, I think like right after the historic elections, so it had to have been between Nov – Dec of last year but I never found the mp3 of it. thanks to my friend (who shall forever remain nameless) for sending me the Japanese release of BP3 with this as a bonus track. anyway, take in the words. It’s an excellent piece.

History By Jay Z

Chorus:

Now that all the smoke is gone

And the battle finally won

Victory is finally ours

History so long  so long

So long So long

Verse 1:

In Search of Victory

She keeps alluding me

If only we could be together momentarily

We can make love

And make History

Why won’t you visit me

Until she visit me

I’ll be stuck with her sister

Her name is Defeat

She gives me Agony

So much Agony

She brings me so much Pain

So much Misery

Like missing your last shot

And falling to your knees

As the crowd screams

For the other team

I practice so hard for this moment

Victory don’t leave

I know what this means

I’m stuck in this routine

Whole new different day

Same old thing

All I got is Dreams

Nobody else can see

Nobody else believes

Nobody else but Me

Where are you Victory

I need you Desperately

Not just for the Moment

To Make History

(Chorus)

Verse 2:

So now I’m flirting with Death

Hustling like a G

While Victory wasn’t watching

Took Chances repeatedly

As a teenage boy

Before acne

Before I got Proactiv

I couldn’t face She

I just threw on my hoody

And headed to the Street

That’s where I met Success

We lived together shortly

That Success is like Lust

She’s good to the touch

She’s good for the moment

But She’s never enough

Everybody’s had Her

She nothing like V

But Success is all I got

Unfortunately

But I’m burning down the block

Hopping in and out of Veh

But something tells me

There’s much more to see

Before I get Killed

Because I can’t get Robbed

So before Me

Success and Death Menage

I gotta get Lost

I gotta find V

We gotta be together

To make History

(Chorus)

Verse 3:

Now Victory is Mine

She Tastes so Sweet

She’s my trophy Wife

Coming with Me

We’ll have a Baby

Who stutters repeatedly

We’ll name him History

He’ll repeat after Me

He’s my Legacy

Son of My hard work

Feature of my Past

He’ll explain who I be

Rate me amongst the Greats

Either One Two or Three

If I ain’t number One

Then I failed you Victory

Ain’t in it for the Fame

That dies within weeks

Ain’t in it for the Money

Can’t take it when you leave

I want to be Remembered

Long after you Grieve

Long after I’m gone

Long after I breathe

I leave all I am

In the hands of History

That’s my last Will

And Testimony

This is much more than a song

It’s baby shower

I’ve been waiting for this Hour

History You’re Ours

(Chorus x 2)

End

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Here’s another video blog from Malice of The Clipse:

Malice Video Blog 5 from Malice of the Clipse on Vimeo.

I would like to introduce to you guys an author by the name of Abiola Abrams. Here is a short bio;
Abiola Abrams is the host of BET’s THE BEST SHORTS on BET-J (26 Million viewers strong throughout the US and Caribbean), filmmaker, and published author who gives motivational talks. Her first novel DARE (Simon & Schuster) is an intelligent, fun and sexy story about finding true love and self-esteem in the crazy world of entertainment. Abiola Abrams’ artistic mini-movies– ranging from edgy ‘chick flicks’ to socially conscious docs – investigate the themes of gender, race and empowerment, and her work has screened/ been performed in theaters, museums, galleries and festivals in London, West Africa, Germany, South America, the West Indies and in the US. The goal of all of Abiola’s work is to use pop culture entertainment to create uncommon inspiration: culturally, politically, emotionally and sexually. Abiola has BA from Sarah Lawrence and an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is an opinionated tastemaker, cheerleader, fashionista, cultural critic and all around blabbermouth. She’s every girl’s best friend and every guy’s girlfriend– based in Harlem, with roots in Guyana, and at home in your living room.
A writer, filmmaker and TV personality, Abiola Abrams is also the creator of The Until the Violence Stops Women’s Film Festival in association with V-Day. Former Producing Host of HBO’s interstitial politically incorrect talk show CHAT ZONE and syndicated NBC hip hop news show THE SOURCE: ALL ACCESS, Abiola’s writing is featured in current anthology A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer by Eve Ensler alongside the writings of Maya Angelou, Edward Albee and Alice Walker. Her writing is also featured in upcoming anthologies Behind the Bedroom Door by Paula Derrow (Self Magazine) and Dirty Words: A Literary Encyclopedia of Sex by Ellen Sussman.
She’s written a new book entitled Dare.

Here’s an excert of a game that was invented by one of her characters Maya. It’s called Hip Hop Bingo:

You can pick this book up at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and anywhere you can buy books. Here are some websites to get some more info for yourself;
Dare to get a life
Planet Abiola
Ms Abrams’ Bio

I hope you enjoy and support Ms. Abrams as she pursues her passion.

Peace and Blessings,
Sincere

I never thought for a million years
That I’d be here talking to you
I guess you gotta make a living
I gotta make one too
Don’t tell me how it went
Just let me know when you’re through
I didn’t agree with it then
And I still don’t now
But it wasn’t my choice to make
We had to make this choice
For our future’s sake
I don’t regret it
I don’t regret anything
Just wish we thought more
About the consequences it would bring
Our relationship is not the same
Because of you
We’re back to square one
I’m conflicted on my point of view
I don’t agree yet it has to be done
I gotta look out for the many
Not just the one

I’m sure lots of people
Visit you on this very same mission
Then there’s the people outside
Opposing their decision
Can’t say I disagree
Just my approach is different
Like I said you gotta job to do
So go out and do your best
Do what’s right for you
And no worries about the rest
I don’t agree yet I know it has to be done
For the sake of the many
Not just the one

Who’s gonna speak for the little one trapped inside
Not knowing the difference
Between his death and his life
I’m not worried about your soul
One day we gonna meet
And you’ll know you were here for good
Your life is not deceit
When I see you again
I’ll try my hardest to explain
That you’re not being sacrificed
For the fortune or the fame
I don’t agree yet I know it has to be done
For the sake of the many
Not just the one

As the rain falls I look up at the Heavens and watch as the tears of the angels wash away mine. The tears of a clown. On the outside you see a smile of life while inside the frown of a dying soul. A painted face shields the emotion that rainy days reflect. I am that clown. Like the rain my tears cleanse my soul. Hoping to bring forth life from a destitute existence. The rain is my salvation. My only means of expression. Giving me a sense of worth. As I look down at the puddle forming next to my feet I see a reflection of what my life used to be. Full of life and promise. While others only see mud, I see a new life beginning.

Peace and Blessings
Sincere

I wonder what my life would be like if we stayed toether? In the beginning it seemed so destined to be right. Maybe it was just young love, or maybe it was just because you were my first. I fell hard for you. To this day I still think about you and what could have been. Maybe if I had called one more time, or wrote one more letter, it would still be me and you. I can’t be mad that we broke up though. I guess it wasn’t in the cards. Now we’ve both moved on in our lives and seem to be doing okay. but I still can’t help but to wonder what if I knew then what I know now. Would it have made a difference? I guess we’ll never know
Peace and Blessings
Sincere

When the rain falls and the wind howls, we tend to look for shelter in something that is comforting. But what do you do when the storm is not the weather but your life? What or who do you find comfort in? A better question is what is most important to you? Life can be very challenging at times. But you must continue to press on. Like everything else, the more you practice or do something, the better you will become at it. Not saying that it will become easier, you will just become better. I do believe in Karma and what you reap you will sow. If you exude positive energy, you will receive that same energy back( sometimes). This road that we travel is rough and no matter what people say, there is no such thing as shortcuts or easy rides. So when the rain falls and the wind howls turn to what you find comfort in and hold on.

Peace and Blessings
Sincere

The love that I feel is pain
Though my heart cries sadness
Happiness is gained
You hurt me when you said the word “goodbye” love
Not realizing for a second what I was to become
Just a sad and lonely shell of my former self
No more cares about life, love, and happiness
As you drifted away to sleep I begged you to stay
Here by my side for just one more day
But you left me here in a world not my own
With my family close beside i’m never alone
Though the feeling may creep in and invade my space
I keep pushing everyday with a smile on my face
Painted like a clown just to hide the pain
The love that I feel is filled with pain
Though my heart cries sadness
Happiness is gained
I remember when you used to say sweet things
Like how you loved me and didn’t want to play games
You wanted to make it official and show the world I’m yours
Not realizing seperation crept in the back door
While away I stayed faithful, praying you did too
The calls and letters everyday showed that I was true
As the year passed our love seemed to grow for each other
Never to stray away to seek that tempting lover
When I had to go out you always supported me
You never said a word while your eyes disagreed
I loved you with all my soul never meaning to hurt
But you took a simple joke as a way to flirt
I guess you grew tried of all that came
When you left you took my heart and left me the pain
The love that I feel is filled with pain
Though my heart cries sadness
Happiness is gained