Let me preface this post by getting this understood... when I stand behind something, I ALWAYS have a reason. You may not always agree with my reason, but I will have a reason. The same goes for this case...
I have been listening to this project, Marsha Ambrosius' "Yours Truly" mixtape since I went on break from Howard University for Christmas and New Year's Holidays. Every time I hear it, it feels like a brand new body of work. EVERYTHING is original (to my knowledge, at least), and the production is exceptional. It's a good listen for cleaning in the crib, doing homework, relaxing, riding home from dates, and just zoning out when you want to get away from the sometimes overly-aggressive Hip-Hop scene. I have NEVER heard a MIXTAPE like this, it FEELS like an ALBUM (correction: a GREAT ALBUM). The "Songstress" from Floetry is a FORCE on the solo tip.
Enough gassing... PLEASE download this NEAR-FLAWLESS body of work and pass it along if you believe in QUALITY and PURE TALENT! Ladies, you'll thank me later. Fellas... YOU'LL thank me later.
If you're wondering why I've typed so much. It's 1:30am and I have a term paper due in the morning that I DO NOT want to do for my Black Aesthetics class (sad, I know).
Many of you have heard the track I did a while back called "Serious"... well, the homie Mass Potential helped me up the ante with "Seriouser". This is merely a display of our lyrical prowess as we return to the track and demolish it.
I wanted to post a lil' video I did a while back that my brother recorded on one uneventful evening, but the file is acting up, so maybe I'll post it if it ever works.
Anywho... click the song title and download greatness!
Guess what jerntz?!?! This marks my 100th Post on Icethevillain.com! It may not mean much to you, but it's something to me!
It's only right to make this a Pick-Me-Up Wednesday, so without further adieu!
THIS IS OUT OF CONTROL... LOVE IT!
V-Day is on the way...
I guess this would only be funny if you've seen "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
Follow the signs???... smh
We need these in DC
AGAIN... we need these in DC lmao!
ME VS. RAP GAME... BEWARE!
Don't let the size fool you FOOLS!
Now, I'd like to provoke some thought in your minds for the 100th post, so put this in your earhole...
If you were a type of pie, what would you be?
If you were a driving violation (speeding, parking by a hydrant, DWI, broken tail light, etc.), what would you be?
If you were a board game, what would you be? (Twister, Yahtzee, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, etc.)
If your mom were a movie character, who would she be?
If your mom were a natural disaster (hurricane, tidal wave, etc), what would she be?
If you had a band, what would the name be? (A few things to consider: The Starch, Black Pancreas, Hobbit Pimp, Tubman... I've thought about "A Break from Piece"... DON'T STEAL IT!)
Ok, I have a meeting and a class to go to, so I'll go through the snow and get to the grind. Have a grand day and don't forget to smile!! Peace!
This mixtape is a lil change of pace for the blog, but just as necessary nonetheless.
These brothers are students at Howard Univerity and doing their thing really big, spreading the message... I won't wrap you up too much, but do believe this is a good download for all, despite your creed. With no further delay. Click the link.
I was looking through my iTunes and noticed that I never highlighted this AMAZING mixtape! I didn't even know when it came out until my homie Matt from Morehouse let me know about it. For most people that get a chance to see what I listen to, Young Dro is up there with Gucci Mane as far as entertainment, but he can actually rap. I also like Yung LA, but he's newer so I'm not too fond yet.
Anyway, check out this mixtape, "Black Boy Swag, White Boy Tags". The skits are hilarious, and you can really tell that this is how these gentleman act on a DAILY, NO ACTING! LMAO!
Highlight Tracks:
Take Off
Ain’t I (Remix)
Freestyle
Young Dro & Yung LA - Shower
All The Money (ITV Note: STRIP CLUB ANTHEM)
Party
So Futuristic
Excuse Me (ITV Note: I sing this hook around my mom all the time, HILARIOUS!)
Oh yeah, and check out this mixtape I found looking through TheChillSpotOnline.com, just click the mixtape artwork below, download, and enjoy. It's a very eclectic and entertaining mixtape to say the least... LEARN IT!
And if you're quick to ignore THAT, give this a look.
For the Record: I am NOT saying I do not support President Obama, nor am I saying I'm not proud of the history that's been made. I'm just encouraging you all to stay open-minded.
Shouts out to RealTalkNY.Net and the homie Pro'Verb.
We're back again for the next installment of "Chuuch". Just a little something for you to marinate on. I love reading my folks posting something of substance on their pages (cuz I usually do all the nonsensical stuff, lol).
Anyways, check out this post the homie Ricosuave put up on his page on a VERY complex topic: Black Love.
Jada says she doesn't mind Will "lusting" for other women. This is an old article, but I'd love to hear your thoughts. Fellas, feel free to chime in as well.
Wow... after such a great day last night (minus the CRAZY cold), let's keep up the momentum with "PMUW". Personally, I need to laugh right now, so join me!
Need a few encouraging words?
Sorry, but whoever owns this might as well invest in rope, razors, or pharmaceuticals...
U mad!!! lmao!
U already know how I feel about "them". smh.
Not sure how many of you watched inauguration to watch Obama get sworn in, but he had a bit of a struggle getting the words right... observe.
LOVE:
And now, a special treat for my more sensitive readers. If you're into "love" and the craziness that comes along with it. Check out this upcoming feature film. Looks promising...
"Checkmates"
Ok, so I'm not the best at this whole "love thing", and I've been caught in a few lies, but damn... this next piece is what I would like to call...
"WRONG PLACE... RIGHT TIME"
Lesson: DO NOT CHEAT DURING TERRORIST ATTACKS!
I don't even know what to say after that, but I DO know I've got class soon and have done NONE of the work I was supposed to do. Guess I was doing too much enjoying the whole Inaugration craze a little too much. Oh well, back to the routine...
I was thinking of something cool to say, but couldn't think of anything. All I know is I'm thankful that my people are so strong. To be a part of a culture that breeds men like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is incredible. We've come so far, and with President Obama, there's no telling how far we can go.
Martin Luther King - "I Have a Dream" Speech
"Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther could walk/ Martin Luther walked so Barack Obama could run/ Barack Obama ran so all the children could fly/ so I'mma spread my wings, you can meet me in the sky"
Ice the Villain...
MC, Howard University alumnus, and breath of fresh air out of PG County, MD.
Remember when you were a child and everything was fun and carefree? Remember when "responsibility" and "reality" kicked in and you realized that life was more than recess, and lunchables? Fast-forward to today...
Welcome to "Venom City". Disease, poverty, hunger, political unrest, and even worse, wack ass music. Things aren't the same anymore. Good thing there's Ice the Villain. Don't think "villain" in the sense of "bad guy", "gangsta", or "ignorant rapper", but when everyone from the once-trusted politicians to record executives are brainwashing and feeding poison, the one bringing something different is probably gonna be viewed as the evildoer, huh? Guess that's me...
This page reflects the lifestyle of randomness, flyness, foolishness, and most importantly, QUALITY in every sense of the word.... feel free to peruse the site, comment, and ask questions...
If You Don't, who will?