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  Losing Me. Finding Me.

  Losing my marblesLosing heart Losing my religionLosing sight Losingmy wayLosing ground Tonight I was reminded of a song by Chicago MC Add-2 called Losing Me.  The song chronicles a personal journey of man who at odds with himself.  Through his own personal battles he is fighting to keep sight of his identity and purpose. The song begins like this.. I’m trying to find peace, in every line between my rhymes and beats/Between my God and Momma, I’m just trying to honor each/I more »

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  Elliott featured on Ebony.com

    When it comes to Black American expatriates, we usually get visions of Josephine Baker taking Paris by storm—we never think of South Korea. I felt that way myself when I moved there in the Aughties. Fresh out of law school, I wanted a couple of years to live abroad and travel. With South Korea, I knew I was going to a country where I wouldn’t run into a lot of people who looked like me. To read the article please more »

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  The Hounds

  Download the mixtape for FREE at http://eli-a.bandcamp.com/ Directed and shot by Sonny of iWonder & Sonny Side Films Assistant Director – Heather Nicole Production Assistant – Michael Elmore Titles by Dan Adams The Hounds featuring Pinnacle TheHustler & Jake Pains is the first single off of Eli A.’s Twelve The Tape. The track is a reinterpretation of TGNT’s Higher Ground. For more information on the featured artist of Eli A., follow us on twitter @elliottashby @jjang_jake @IamPinnacle

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  Eli A:Twelve The Tape

  Eli A. is 1/2 of the Hip Hop collective Odd Eli. His music is an extension of spoken word poetry he enjoys coloring outside the lines. For information about Eli A. the artist or Elliott Ashby the man please visit his website at www.elliottashby.com Twelve the Tape is the first solo venture from Eli A.The mixtape was structured around the number twelve. Twelve songs, twelve artists and the projects comes out on 12/12/12. Though there are no references to the number more »

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  Chris Rock is unpatriotic!

  Every July 4th families across the nation celebrate freedom by spending time with one another and partaking in bbq’s, apple pie and fireworks. Fireworks echo the sounds and sparks of cannons that blasted on a battlefield over 200 years ago that paid for our freedom. This year comedian Chris Rock decided to light a firework of his own with his tweet on July 4th. “Happy White peoples independence day the slaves weren’t free but I’m sure they enjoyed fireworks.” This tweet was more »

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  I HOPE this doesn’t disappoint

  “Trusting in someone who is made of flesh and blood, such a frightful situation.  Continual, emotional, intensive care is from too high expectations.” -Fred Hammond A few weeks ago I had lunch with the lovely Ms. Lauren.  We talked about life, love and our time in Korea. During the discussion Lauren said something that struck a chord of confusion in me.  She said something to the effect that life is much more fulfilling when we live with no expectations.  My more »

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  Jesus, Rihanna & the Rain

  Stupid rain, I thought, as I left the radio station with DJ Tom Slick and Kate.  Looking over at both of them and their umbrellas I realized that the only stupid one was me.  I tried to edge under Tom’s umbrella as we walked to the corner to catch a cab.  Fifteen minutes later I gave Tom a hi five because we finally managed to grab a cab to Itaewon.  SMH.  Tom had to spin at Boom Bar and I more »

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  Odd Eli: Abstract Prose

  Abstract Prose is the debut EP from Odd Eli. Odd Eli is comprised of Elliott Ashby aka (Eli) and Rogelio David aka Odd Insyte. The duo came together out of a mutual love for music and the need to create. Hailing from Arizona and Toronto respectively, they’ve combined their musical talents to form the group. Abstract Prose is a collection of past, present and future experiences of the duo. Although condensed in 9 tracks, they touch on a range of more »

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  A Drama

  Because I love you, burn me Ashes Because I love you, cut me Gashes Rip my heart out Only the Grand Weaver can stitch me Patchless But why do all dramas end tragic? Holding on to one page Out of many chapters Switch scenes, wardrobe & actors But it seems we can never get back ta The time Blinded by the now It’s shrunken in the shroud Yet somehow,  everything but me knows its place The reason I love comedy, cause I know they end  Smiley face

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  Musiq SoulChild on Night Vibe Pt. 1

  Check out our interview with Musiq Souldchild as he talks about his Philly roots.  Part 2 & 3 coming soon.

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  2Cents: Episode One

  My first episode of my new web series is finally out.  Check out the video, leave your 2 cents on the content and make sure  to subscribe to the channel.  I’ll be back next week with a brand new episode.

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  Walk Regular

  Drops in a bucket, words on a page, all considered precious to the eyes of a sage. Everything speaks to the man who listens, many people seek many things but many forget wisdom. Dying the death of emptiness because they live life of safety. Small steps, followed by shallows breaths, no mis steps because they did everything the right way. Walked the fine line to avoid error, plagued by the terror of the possibility. What will one find, if they walk more »

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