Hey hey hey, I make stuff! Want proof? Okay!

I made a new song.

I am performing with the Perpich dance program at 7:30 PM on Dec. 13, 14, and 15. (I’m doing spoken word, while they dance, COOL!)

I am performing at the Garage with YO! on Dec. 8th

And I’m performing Dec. 4th at the Beat, it’s a lit reading (FREE, 7:00 PM) with Perpich.

Also…

Rejoice people, come one, come all, critical mass is taking place this Friday! I’m sure you’d all heard of the terrible incidents with the MPD during the August Critical Mass Bike Ride. The political attack on bikers by the cops was the first incident Critical Mass had encountered since the 80’s.

The September ride, however, was beautiful and flawless. I anticipate this Friday’s Critical Mass to be one for the ages. Meet at Loring Park (across from the Walker) and depart around 5:30 PM. After the Ride,

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Lupe Fiasco’s most recent album, The Cool, dropped Tuesday.

I have to say that I was a bit embarrassed to run out to Fifth Element the second school let out, just to cop the follow up to a somewhat boring and all around Faux-Epic Food and Liquor.

The Cool has gotten good reviews, but if you are thinking of buying the album, know this:

The Cool’s theme is loose- it is a concept album based around a ’story’ of the child from his previously released song, He Say/She Say. This being said- the message that Lupe hopes to convey is almost shoved down your throat on every track. The trite nature of his hustla-sarcasm makes this feel like an album for scholars rather than listeners.

Lupe is quoted as saying, “I don’t know how to make a number one record, so I don’t even try.”

Lupe’s talents run beyond preacher- his message runs cold, but The Cool surely doesn’t. The first track is a terrible spoken word intro, and the second track is an unpromising interlude, reminiscent of his Food and Liquor days, entitled Free Chilly, but once the album gets moving, it feels like the most well composed album since… American Gangster.

When listening to the album for the first time, pretend as if you don’t already know what he’s going to say on every track, when his message gets tired, tune it out and ride the ascensions and dissensions of the album.

Best tracks: The Coolest, Go Go Gadget Flow, Gotta Eat, Put you On Game, Fighters, and Dumb it Down.

I just spent a hundred and thirty dollars on ebay.

I bought a Nintendo DS and Pokemon Pearl.

I am hereby notifying all those who know me of my withdrawal from social life- sans Pokemon related wifi encounters.

Have you ever thought, “Damn I want more southside rap music based around acoustic guitar and good friendships!“?

If so, look no further.

A friend and I have just the thing for you

The Good Company EP, produced by Cory Grindberg is now on sale.

For more info/ sample tracks

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Sleep well, everyone.

–chantz

(On an unrelated note, come down to 20/20 this saturday)

CHECK IT OUT:

Saul Williams is out with a new online only LP - The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust. It is quite magnificent, produced by Trent Reznor of NIN.

Jay-Z, as I’m sure you all know, is out with American Gangster to connect with the new film of the same title. I just bought the album the other day, I highly recommend it. I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I’ve heard great things, I went opening night only to be turned away- sold the kcuf out.

Cay-Riss the rapper is out with a new song, I Can’t Get No Loving, and i think it is the best thing ever.

Tomorrow, (Friday the 9th), there is a jazz performance at The Beat Coffeehouse in Uptown. My friend Cory Grindberg is playing bass, he is tremendously talented, check it out.

December 8th there is a YO! rap show at The Garage in Burnsville. I am performing, along with Young Son and a few more acts, later will be details…

Pokemon has not gotten old yet. Mario Kart has not gotten old yet. If you want to play with me, shoot me an email, I’ll be sure to send you my friend code.

I’m getting just about ready to go on stage and do this Lit. Reading jump-off here at Perpich, I hope most of you are as caffinated as I am.

Yes, indeed I do.

Tomorrow I have the PSAT, tonight I have a french press with chamomile as opposed to fair trade dark roast, and there’s some globally amazing things in the world that we should all be aware of.

A week from tomorrow (so, on the 24th of October) I’m doing a spokenword/dance collab with perpich kids at the Bryant Lake Bowl - peep back later for details.

If you’re a student, I hope you’re PSATing tomorrow and getting ready for MEA weekend- not that schooling is the only path- but 15 bucks for the PSAT is worth it to keep some doors open.

This Saturday there’s a youth summit up at Ihduhapi, I believe it’s too late to register, but just so you know- Mpls youth organizations ARE getting together and putting some major head work in- so watch the kcuf out, whispers say there might be a chantz rap?

c’est possible…

Anyways- peace to Big Zach- wishing you luck and love with yo’ face n’ isht.

New Atmos is like the last one- one good track, one alright- the rest garbage.

I’m all across the drewniverse right now- I gotta start planning for apple picking…