Kendrick's Quarterly.

Compton's finest was named RAPPER OF THE YEAR. Dope! Well deserved.

Successfully Lost: Decoded.

So, mgmt was talking to me about reading Decoded and how it places things in a proper perspective as far as interpreting Jay-Z lyrics.  My initial thoughts were, "I'm a rapper, of course I understand what he meant."  But then, I got to thinking...I wonder how much stuff folks understand about my own lyrics?  Like, I know what I mean but, it's kinda my job to make sure that you do too.  To borrow a line from young Shawn Corey, "Lord help me, all I wanted to be was wealthy or, somebody to tell me that they felt me."  How could I be sure??? Wellllll, I came up with a simple solution:  Tell you.

Here's week one. I'm gonna do this every week.  Maybe it'll be like a #TBT thing.

"Commencement"

Here's the thing:  I really rap. Like, for real.  In my opinion, the absolute first thing a rapper must do when capturing an audience is to establish the fact that he/she really raps.  Here, in my introduction to the world, I wanted to express my ambition, a lil' bit about my personal style and interest in fashion, my propensity to do my own thing, and probably most of all, even more than these other things, the SUCCESS part of "Successfully Lost."  These 16 bars kinda set the table for what to expect from me.

"Made my own lane, why no, not Kiffin." =>  Play by your own rules.  If you wanna be a rapper, be a rapper...even if you're a lawyer.

"Over the years I made friends but, it's really sad to say that most of them were the fake ones." => You come across some characters throughout life.  Some will disappoint you.

"Scared money don't make none, dont be senseless (cents-less)" =>  Invest in yourself.  It is the only sensible thing to do.

"My eye is on that money so my grind is getting ugly, so much now that Quailman try jocking my dougie.  You ha-ha but, nah, I'm not tryna be funny but I smile 'cause somehow I know you probably gon' love me." => You will see me working hard.  It's because I believe I can win you over.

Listen to the song here.

I'm Back AND This is DOPE.

Sooooo, I got a couple shows coming up.  1.) I'm doing A3C this year. (10.5.13, Star Bar 5p) SOMEBODY *shade* misspelled my name but whatever, that ain't what we here for right now.  Just peep:

FYI, my name ain't "Gillies" smh.

2.) I'm doing "Petty Thoughts," an art exhibit by this dope a** visual artist named Jermaine Clark.  (10.12.13 Doo Gallery 8p) Peep:

www.pettythoughts.eventbrite.com

Anyway, I leave a rehearsal preparing for my shows and what do I see? This dope sh*t! I love seeing hard work. I just understand it.

Would You Like A Tour from OctobersVeryOwn on Vimeo.

Dress'd Up.

The night that was.

Successfully Lost LP: The Countdown.

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Road Trip.

My new video.
"Road Trip"
Dir. Awful Media

Prop 8: Rap Edition

So, my long-time potnadem, Tiff McFavour Williams, sent me a link over the weekend. Apparently, there is a tumblr devoted entirely to unintentional gay rap lyrics. When I tell you the contents therein are HYSTERICAL...shawwwty.  Whew.  I offer you 2 quotes and this photograph:

1. MEEK MILL: “They call me ‘Mr. Fuck-a-Nigga’, I don’t need a Hoe” via YMCMB MMG

2. CRAIG MACK: “I got emcees melting in my mouth & not inside my hand” via Making Moves with Puff

3.  O_O

EPIC sh*t talk: Bankhead Edition

"Top 10 muhf*ckas who ain't never been robbed, how 'bout that? Let's do that list." - T.I., expressing his views on MTV's "Hottest MCs in the Game" list.

Soooooo Nelly, explain this sh*t.

Nelly 2013


Nelly 2003


I understand that a lot can change in 10 years but, no.

FUN FACT: The ONE consistency over the years is Nelly's unabashed willingness to wear doo rags in public. O_O

Sleep No Mo'. R.E.M.

Fried Kritlin' drops quite possibly his dopest visual to date. Solid.

Charlie Brown Gets Trill

"Deez Nuts" is a new body of work by Australian-born, Tokyo-based artist Mark Drew. Charles M. Schulz’s "Peanuts" got hit w/ a '90s hip-hop twist. This sh*t is dooooooooooope, lol.

Shout out to young VaLiesha Brown (via Kemba Hendrix). Good to know I'm not the only lawyer w/ a sense of humor.

Successfully Lost (EP).

I come bearing gifts. My debut EP. It's been a long time coming. Download your copy for FREE rightchea.

Philosophies, by Justin Paul

Moments ago, whilst shooting the proverbial "sh*t" with the goons, young Justin Paul shed light on a very divisive topic among men and women.  Suppose the question was posed, "Why when a man has sex with a bunch of women, he's called a 'pimp' or a 'player' but, when a woman does it, she's called a 'hoe' or 'slut'???"  

So glad you asked.  Justin, take it away:

"Well, a key that opens every lock is called a 'Master key.'  However, a lock that can be opened by any key is broken."

lololololol.  It's the way of the world!

Follow him here.

Trae Tha Truth - I'm From Texas

Authenticity.  This just feels right...#twss


Toooooooooootally fox w/ this.

Drop. Dead.

Today is a proud day.  My bro, my fam-bamily, my pontificator on the joys of Aryan brotherhood. (ok, maybe not the last one, lolololol) decided to letch'all know that he is, in fact, a dope a** rapper.  Sav has OFFICIALLY released his debut mixtape, "Drop Dead."  He must've been in a giving mood b/c he also put out this fye a** video.



Salute this man.

Artwork and tracklist:

Cop that sh*t here.

Saint Laurent, No Yves

The famed Yves Saint Laurent label is said to be changing its name to Saint Laurent Paris.  The label was founded in 1962 by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé, and new creative director Hedi Silmane is said to be re-branding the fashion house to usher it into a new era. The iconic YSL logo, however, is said to remain the same.  My issues with this are twofold: 1) The name isn't going to be any shorter. If they're trying to make it more succinct, wouldn't shortening it be the key?  2) It bothers me when letters don't match up with the words. So the "YSL" logo will be the same, but there will be no Y. To me that's a WTF? 

Question: How will this affect the rap game? 

"Close your eyes and imagine, feel the magic, Vegas on acid, Seen through Yves Saint Laurent glasses"

- Kanye West, "Diamonds"

"Seen it on the blog, These muhf*ckas cost, Yves Saint Laurent, You can tell by the fonts" 

- Tyga, "I'm So Raw"

"Is that her in the VIP line, With the Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent, Used to drive a Nissan now she in a Beamer"

- Future, "Turn on the Lights"

"By your appearance I can get a glimpse of your vibe, They say you are what you wear, I am Yves Saint Laurent mixing Martin Margiela" 

- Diggy Simmons, "Digg is Like"

"Yves Saint Laurent knitted, shorts bermuda, You would think they were Pucci if you overlooked Medusa"

- Pusha T, "Comedy Central"

Answer: Very much so.

Gilles' Lyric: Day 13

"I'd go to the grave before I be a b*tch n*gga."
-Rick Ross via "Free Mason"
Album: Teflon Don


My take:::
I'm a man of principle.

Gilles' Lyric: Day 11

"I ain't no perfect man, I'm tryna do the best that I can."
- Mos Def via "Umi Says"
Album:  Black on Both Sides

My take:::
Perfection is my goal.  Though I understand that it is unattainable, I just gotta keep tryin'.

Gilles' Lyric: Day 10

"I swear yo I'm like Huey mixed with Riley. Thursday I be tryna save the world, and then, on Friday, I hit the club."
- J. Cole via "Can I Live"
Album: The Warm Up


My take:::
The life and times of a young revolutionary:  For better or worse, a product as much of  Uncle Luke as I am of Public Enemy.

Gilles' Lyric: Day 9

"Dog, are you insane? Not even my family knows enough about me to even understand me."
- The Illz via "Amnesia, Forget it All"
Album:  ILLZSENTIAL: The Essential ILLZ Collection


My Take:::
I really don't have much to say about this one...which is PRECISELY why it is true.