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nassays:"I Learned. I Evolved. I Am Still Here. I Am." Nas...

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"I Learned. I Evolved. I Am Still Here. I Am." Nas Shines in Mass Appeal’s Latest Release

In the latest issue of Mass Appeal Magazine, Nas delivers wisdom and reflection in an intimate discussion on hip hop and his place in the ever-evolving genre and movement.

Nas’ latest interview with Mass Appeal Magazine features the legendary rapper discussing his growth through the evolution of hip hop. Nas discusses growing up in Queensbridge, the struggles and obstacles that he endured on his way to success, and the trends of hip hop in the music business. Speaking to Mass Appeal, Nas states ”I represent the art side of hip hop — because, even in its most primitive stages, hip hop as a whole is an ever-evolving masterpiece. A spectacle we can create for all to behold. A form we should honor and respect.” Nas continues the discussion while offering wisdom and precious advise to push positivity and progression to the masses with special emphasis to the youth.

Read The Article Here

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darksilenceinsuburbia:Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.Stop Telling Women...

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Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.

Stop Telling Women to Smile is an art series by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh. The work attempts to address gender based street harassment by placing drawn portraits of women, composed with captions that speak directly to offenders, outside in public spaces. 

Tatyan Falalizadeh is an illustrator/painter based in Brooklyn, mostly known for her oil paintings. Having recently branched out into public art as a muralist, STWTS was born out of the idea that street art can be an impactful tool for tackling street harassment. 

STWTS started in Brooklyn in the fall of 2012. It is an on-going, travelling series and will gradually include many cities and many women participants. 

Street harassment is a serious issue that affects women world wide. This project takes women’s voices, and faces, and puts them in the street - creating a bold presence for women in an environment where they are so often made to feel uncomfortable and unsafe. 

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".:That thing that you do, after your day job, in your free time, too early in the morning, too late..."

“.:That thing that you do, after your day job, in your free time, too early in the morning, too late at night. That thing you read about, write about, think about, in fact fantasize about. That thing you do when you’re all alone and there’s no one to impress, nothing to prove, no money to be made, simply a passion to pursue. That’s it. That’s your thing. That’s your heart, your guide. That’s the thing you must, must do:.”

- www.upliftedvibrations.com (via uplifted-vibrations)

funkkkdafied:ONE TIME!

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ONE TIME!

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yagazieemezi:I am so happy to have stumbled across Hilary...

yagazieemezi:

I am so happy to have stumbled across Hilary Sloane and her work. You can’t help but to be drawn in by her collaged gifs.

Based in Melbourne, Sloane’s work ranges from illustrations and animation, to collages and photography.

Find her: tumblr / vimeo / store

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afrodiaspores:Portraits in the series, “Guardians of Dahomeyan...

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Portraits in the series, “Guardians of Dahomeyan Deities from Benin to Maranhão [Brazil]” (“Zeladores de Voduns do Benin ao Maranhão”) by Márcio Vasconcelos, 2009-2011. In order from the top: ”Pai Euclides,” “Curador,” “Mãe Elzita,” “Mundica Estrela,” “Irene Moreira,” and an unidentified practitioner. Voduns are spirits of Fon origin venerated in the Brazilian religious formations Tambor da Mina and Jeje Candomblé.

Ethnographer and historian Kelly E. Hayes defines a key term:

Zelador means “caretaker” or “custodian” and typically refers to the caretaker of a building or residence…Spirits are conceptualized as members of one’s family, and like family members, the labor required to maintain harmonious relationships with them involves activities of remembering, caring, feeding, and feting. These activities ensure the continual flow of axé, vital energy or life force, necessary for the well-being of both humans and spirits.

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