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Class in Session... (Poem by BlaqcRain)

 Visions of me trying to steer clear of all the ego trippin/

Making my dreams come true as a reality is what I envisioned/ 

But in the process I have found another reason for living/

Because, we haven't taught our future about the past and what lies in its path/

Babies having babies while trying to finish middle school's little task/

Where, the topic of discussion is whether or not "so and so" is talking trash/

Maybe contemplating if they should knuckle up and whoop they ass/

But can you blame them? They are only projecting what they have seen thru the glass/

Their own eyes have witness everything from child birth to the casket/

Their friends die younger and their enemies grow stronger to make this world last shorter/

Homosexuality is "okay", as long as its 2 sexy women kissing on the corner or two guys talking about decorum/

The people who should care are to worried about 2015 and how to make a DeLoran/

But if they went into the future they would see it doesn't exist/

The government is to busy selling pipes dreams to they own people and giving free education to foreigners/

But no child left behind as long as they aren't the last souls in line/

Then they wonder why the poverty line dropped and everybody is standing in a line/

Most of you don't realize our future is in our present/

So, if you dont do something and act this second then, when the times comes there wont be a lesson...The future will already be in session...

- BlaqcRain -

 

Learn how to Apply Reverse Reverb in your Digital Work Station!

Learn how to apply a reverse reverb to vocals or anything that you might be doing.. Im sure that you have heard the effect before just didnt know how it was done! 

So check it out and leave your comments or opinions but most of all TRY IT OUT!

Making Beats out of Cartoons! Lets Go!!

Massillon Rapper Gives back to Boys & Girls Club

Where Cyrus Harper comes from, family takes care of family. And the way he sees it, this whole town is his family.

Tuesday evening, Harper and his friends loaded dozens of turkeys into the backs of their vehicles and took them to the Boys and Girls Club for children whose families need a little extra help this holiday season.

“I grew up there,” Harper said, “I came from that environment. I wanted to give back to the place that I came from.”

Harper, a 2004 graduate of Washington High School, calls the Boys and Girls Club a part of his extended family. Growing up in Massillon, the club and the community supported him and his family when they needed it most. Now, it’s his turn to give back to the people who supported his biggest dreams. And what better time to do that than at Thanksgiving.

“Thanksgiving is important because it’s about family,” Harper said. “It’s important for a family to come together as one.”

Some families in Massillon won’t get that chance because they can’t afford the turkey and all its trimmings.

To make sure that every member of his extended Boys and Girls Club family got to celebrate a happy Thanksgiving, Harper collected donations of money and canned goods. The money was used to buy turkeys which, along with the canned goods, were donated to the Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday.

“Any time you can use your talent or anything that you have to make a change, that’s good,” Harper said. “It starts with a thought. I am a living testament that if you have a thought and the drive to help people you can make a difference.”

Harper, who raps as artist Cy-Harp, held a special benefit concert with fellow artists Da Kreek. The money from the show went toward the purchase of the Thanksgiving turkeys.

“I didn’t care if I helped one person or 50,” Harper said. “It’s the thought that matters.”

In the end, Harper and his friends were able to help 91 families.

“Every year, just as all over town, someone is looking for a turkey or a meal,” Massillon Boys and Girls Club Associate Executive Director Steve Pedro said. “It sounds like a small gesture, giving someone a turkey, but for the family that gets it, that is Thanksgiving dinner.

“I am proud of him,” Pedro added. “He genuinely wants to help people. … On Thanksgiving Day, there will be a lot of smiling faces because of what he has done.”

Harper said he didn’t think twice about making that kind of difference in his community. The way he sees it, he’s just helping his family – a big, extended family he will call his own for a very long time.

“The Boys and Girls Club,” Harper said, “they gave me a membership that says ‘lifetime.’”

Copyright 2010 The Independent. Some rights reserved

 http://www.indeonline.com/newsnow/x1615412203/Massillon-rapper-gives-back-to-Boys-Girls-Club-family 

How to Sample in Propellerhead Reason!

I thought it would be a good idea to show you guys what type of program I use to make my beats!

Anybody who uses Reason or is looking to use this program.. Here is a little tutorial on how to sample in Propellerhead Reason and ReCycle.

Check it out and leave your comments and opinions!

Boonie Mayfield - A Simple Way to Play Drumkits on the Keyboard

Boonie Mayfield is back with "A Simple Way To Play Drumkits on the Keyboard" 

Check this video.. he shows a different way to setup your drum kits and different rhythms and tricks to your production progress!

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Club Starter [prod. by BlaqcRain] (November Beat of the Month)

New Beat of the Month of November!!

 New beat called: "Club Starter [prod. by BlaqcRain]"

  http://soundcloud.com/blaqcrain/club-starter-prod-by-blaqcrain

Check it out and leave your comments and opinions!!

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   Club Starter - [prod. by BlaqcRain] by BlaqcRain

Thanksgiving Giveaway (Helping Unfortunate Families)

 Thanksgiving Giveaway 

All Honesty in association with Other Businesses/Companies/Organizations will be conducting a Turkey Giveaway to help ease the burden of economic woes throughout these struggling times for families. Our goal is to provide turkeys for 500 families through N.E. Ohio, which we strongly feel, is attainable through our community assistance. For mutual benefit we have developed four packets that will help attain the primary goal of helping 500 families, while enhancing individuals/company awareness for your generosity.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TWTT79YFTX2MN

$15.00 - Will sponsor one family

$30.00 - Will sponsor 2 families 

$75.00 - Will sponsor 6 families

$100.00- Will sponsor 10 families

*Sponsorship of a family will include 1 turkey (sizes may vary) and also various canned or boxed goods (such as potatoes, green beans, stuffing, corn, peas, etc.) Family size is based on the average family of four. 

CERTIFICATE PAPERS WILL BE ISSUED TO EVERYONE WHO DONATES!

We ask for all money to be turned in by Saturday November 13th, 2010(WE ACCEPT ALL PAYMENTS BUT RECOMMEND MONEY ORDERS)

If you choose to provide the turkeys or any other form of food instead of cash, we ask that you guarantee your promise and that we are able to pick your offering up from your location Saturday November 13th, 2010. Canned or boxed goods such as vegetables, stuffing, etc. are being collected by C.A.E of Canton. In advance, we would sincerely like to thank you for your offerings and donations, and we look forward to having a successful event for such a great cause.

ALL HONESTY THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY AND CONCERT

Date: Saturday November 13th, 2010

Time: 6-8 pm

Location: Club Earth

1295 Old River Rd.

Cleveland, Oh 44113

BET's Top 10 Rappers Of The 21st Century

 Check out BET's top 10 rappers of the 21st Century.. personally i think some of these people on this list dont deserve the title yet but you make your decision! 

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The Top 10

# 1 Eminem
Selling more records than anyone on the list, Eminem is not only praised for his commercial success, but is highly respected by his peers for his skill.

# 2 Lil Wayne
Lil' Wayne is a rock star. The Young Money Millionaire has shown the most growth in the 21st century.

# 3 Kanye West
The highly successful rapper/producer Kanye West is more than just a rapper. But the level of his rap game has been elevated since his debut.

# 4 50 Cent
In less than 10 years, 50 Cent has released four albums, three of which have gone platinum (or in some cases, multi-platinum). This controversial rapper has consistently put out hits.

# 5 T.I.
ATL-native T.I. may be controversial in his actions, but when it comes to rap, this MC has got the South on lock

# 6 Ludacris
It's hard to talk about the 21st century without mentioning Ludacris. The Atlanta-based rapper is arguably one of the most consistent when it comes to the quality of his music.

# 7 Drake
Aubrey "Drake" Graham has managed to win over the hearts of hip hop fans this past year. After releasing his debut album, "Thank Me Later," Drake has shown that he is the one to watch

# 8 Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy bumps in every whip, from the North to the South. This Southern MC is respected for his hardcore delivery and thug narratives.

# 9 Jadakiss
Jadakiss has always been praised for his complex rhymes and the meaning behind his words.

# 10 Officer Rick Ross
Rick Ross bossed up the game in the 21st century. He is one of the few rappers to survive a 50 Cent rivalry by continuing to put out quality music