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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!

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”?

“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

* PMA = Positive Mental Attitude,  for those of you who haven’t seen Breaking Bad, Season 5, Episode 1