Thursday, October 28, 2010

Beautiful Accident



Devastating agony
Gorgeous tragedy
Embodiment of mistake
Manufactured perfectly
Certainly
The most flawless flaw of humanity
Gracefully clumsy
Exotic error
Erased terror
Sudden expectancy
Stumbled upon your beauty
Tripped over reality
Fell headfirst into complex simplicity
Indulged in the love of you
Bent symmetrically
The calm of hectic scenes
A face of heaven’s deeds
Touch of hell’s heat
Formed from a broken home’s mending seams
Reap of what they sowed into a pleasantly intact body
Molded into a person avoiding fallacy
Adequately, a man that makes no absolute sense
His source is contradiction
His soul is God sent
He will be eternally
My beautiful accident

*When music is made it isn't always purposeful...sometimes you stumble upon a verse or instrument that just seems to fit with the compilation and make a hit. It's kind of like love. Sometimes you stumble upon a soulmate by accident, and the union is God's purpose.*

WE DON'T NEED THEM. IT'S A MARATHON. IVL THAT

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Oakland

My bad. Been on hiatus-marinating, if you will.



Thursday, October 21, 2010

"Catch Me"

Yo!! Waddup...As we continue putting the finishing touches on my "2 Busy Dreamin'" project, I wanted to give you the first song off the mixtape entitled "Catch Me." If you haven't seen the movie "Catch Me If You Can" it may be a good idea to do that right now. Besides the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio is a good actor (my opinion, other Ivey Leaguers may feel differently haha), it's the thrill of this ride we call life that keeps me going. My bucket list is literally overflowing...On another note, I could never get tired of these airports and flights I've been on to this point. Who knows...the next plane might arrive at the top floor...Until then, hit the link and checkout "Catch Me." -- peace...


Catch Me by TreDeJean

Monday, October 18, 2010

"Catch Me If You Can"

After a trip to Dallas to continue work on the upcoming project "2 Busy Dreamin" I am able to give you this short trailer for "Catch Me," which will be on the mixtape. Hope all is well with everyone....Enjoy these visuals..peeaace...

Saturday, October 9, 2010

This is a good interview for these reasons:


He's honest. He knows his lane and will never veer from the track.


He's true to his form. Spitta does nothing but what Spitta thinks is cool. Not trying to conform but able to be comfortable in his own skin.


He's high. This is just the comedic aspect, but I'm all for it.


This IVLifestyle is both creator and fan, fan and creator. We are inspired by those who are inspired; that's a human trait. But it is in our creation, rather than consumption, in which we decide to separate ourselves from the masses. Creating is much more difficult because it involves unknown risks, while anybody can buy a video game, watch a movie, and go to a restaurant with minimal risk involved.


Point is Spitta is a part of that creativity. He has his own thing. IVLife is a of that creativity. WE take risks in order to take more risks. Creation is never rooted in complacency.


IVL that


Monday, October 4, 2010

"1-0"

So, I have been on the this side (California) for two months now, and I honestly don't know where to begin. Thus far, this experience has had more lows and highs than I can express, but I will do my best.

When I initially touched down, my perspective on my decision was completely positive. I had no doubt that moving across town was the right thing for me. Why? Because, being in my position, I felt that any doubt that crossed my mind would only cloud my ability to make decisions while moving forward. Basically, being scared wasn't an option. So I did it...and I didn't look back for a second. And now, two months removed, I must admit, I didn't expect so much so fast...to the point that my perspective on this journey has transformed. I learn something new everyday. Here are a couple lessons I'd like to share:

First and foremost; things change when you make them. Before I left, I wasn't happy. I wanted something different for myself. I had dreams and aspirations that were impossible to reach in my environment. So, I moved...and now, I experience change every day. My mind has changed. My friends have changed. My family has grown, etc. The key is, my dream has not budged. Don't get me wrong, this shit IS NOT easy! It's work...a lot of work. And at times, I have had to remind myself that struggle is expected. My mom used to say, "Don't think things are going to be easy. Nobody owes you anything. Expect it to be hard, so that you are always on top." These days, those words are real to me. I have struggled in ways that I will never expose, but I have also laughed in rooms alone. Therefore, I believe these changes, no matter how low or high, are preparation for a next step.

One of my boys told me that his goal everyday is to finish "1-0". That concept stuck with me so strong, that when I began experiencing all of the changes in my life, I adopted my own motto. Now, with every hurdle I overcome, no matter how minor the accomplishment is, I mark it: "today down, tomorrow to go".
I have no idea what will happen tomorrow, so I plan on winning today, then tomorrow, everyday, until I am satisfied.

PS: My eyes are wider than ever...

-League