I think in lists and poems (and stories). Today it is a list:
5 Hip Hop Artists that Can Help You Cultivate PMA*
1) K’NAAN
“Wavin’ Flag” – “When I get older, I will be stronger!” Must do more yoga…
“Better” – “You can count on this – I’m only getting better!” I don’t like to gamble but “I’m betting all my chips!”
“Take a Minute” – “I got nothing to complain about.” Really? Wow. I’m working on that one!
“Dreamer” – “It’s OK to feel good!” Now isn’t that the truth?
2) NAS
“I Can” – “If I work hard at it, I’ll be where I wanna be!” Also includes this gem: “Read more, learn more, change the globe.” That’s what I’m talking about!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUqLGRMrFAg
3) CHIDDY BANG
“Mind Your Manners” (feat. Icona Pop) – “There is no one like me!” Or you…
“Nothing on We” – “This is for the people that’s chasing they dreams.” We can all be heroes to the kids!
4) MOS DEF
“Umi Says” – “Shine your light for the world to see!” Amen!
5) LUPE FIASCO
“Go Baby” – Don’t we all need someone to root for us and say,
“You’re my sure-fire, superstar, sure-shot, firecracker extravaganza, fantastic, super-size with extra cheese
You best believe”?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnHIqa5SFcM
“The Show Goes On” – Love that he gives a shout out to “the teachers not scared” to tell the kids that the world is theirs!
“Never Forget You” – “Best foot forward with every step
And let’s push towards it, never regress!” Regressing = bad news
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeQxvkNDwzo&feature=related
* PMA = Positive Mental Attitude, for those of you who haven’t seen Breaking Bad, Season 5, Episode 1
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