I posted about Dope Podcasts! that got me through a rough patch and introduced me to a new(ish) media world. Now I'm hooked. What are your fave podcasts?
Dope Podcasts!
Fresh Single
2 weeks post breakup I’m fresh single. My dude broke up with me at the end of May and I haven’t seen him since. This summer we’ve talked three times for a total of about 10 minutes and most of our text messages have been all business: shared bills, returning apartment keys, and scheduling times …
“Inside Outside Come Around…Who’s That?”
Pic taken @ The Sound Garden Baltimore …BRRRROOOOWWWWNNN!!!!! -Scenario by A Tribe Called Quest (ATCQ) et al Ahhhh yes, the one liners-the quips-those unforgettable verses that stay with you longer then yesterday's social studies homework or that online training presentation you just finished. Music is the foundation of my memories and Scenario is a 10th grade …
Murphy’s Law – Happy and I know it
Local blogger Joel Murphy, creator of blog Hobotrashcan (thanks for putting me on Amanda L.) shares why we should respect Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” and I couldn’t agree more! A song like this doesn’t come along too often; I mean a song that no matter how often it’s played does not make you want to throw …
Donna Tartt: “The Goldfinch”
I believe my mother was the one who bought me "The Secret History" from the library. This book was my introduction to author Donna Tartt who is known for releasing a new book every ten years. I live for these moments; Tartt is such a superb author you can’t get mad at her timeline. Her ability to paint a world you …
Two Year Blogiversary: Check out My Top 5 Posts!
Yay! Cija’s Quips turned 2 today! That was the message I received yesterday from Tumblr and I have to admit I was ecstatic. I was shocked to realize I’d actually been blogging for 2 years! My life has changed quite a bit since then and only for the better! In honor of this special occasion …
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Summer Bangers Brought to You By Nas & Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
Summer hasn’t officially popped off until a summer single drops and gets everybody in the mood to party. Until last summer (thanks Nas) I hadn’t heard a summer banger since we the people were blessed with Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince’s Summertime released way back in 1991 during my sophomore year of high school. …
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Kid Cudi as Inspiration
I’m working on an assignment for my memoir workshop class about my relationship to my generation, X. Writing this piece I’m gravitating toward music which is fitting since the older Gen X’ers have been around since the inception of MTV. I was struggling writing this at first because my ass has been kicked by a …
The Weekend CROSSOVER: Thanks EPMD
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1. Baltimore Club Mix-Track 42 2. TV on the Radio- A Method- Return to Cookie Mountain 3. M.I.A.- Jimmy - Kala 4. East Flatbush Project- Tried by 12 5. Baltimore Club Mix-R. Kelly song (gag) 6. Nas- Life’s a Bitch- Illmatic 7. Lupe Fiasco-Emperor’s Soundtrack, Food & Liquor 8. Snoop Dog-Niggas & Bitches- Doggystyle (title …
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