It finally felt like summer this week.

Although I haven’t had the funds and opportunity to sail the seven seas, I have been fortunate to live and be exposed to a spectrum of neighborhoods throughout California. I’ve always been curious of areas out of my city limits, lets be real, Cali has alot to offer. The one thing I love, regardless of where I find myself, is that there always seems to be an underground culture. I guess the Status Quo simply doesn’t suffice alot of us.

It makes sense now,  because I’ve always been uneasy with labels and checking boxes. If anything, this exactly has driven me to break stereotypes and maximize my threshold of knowledge & culture. I guess being born in the US and having parents who immigrated from Mexico, as common as the first generation struggle may sound,  I’ve never fully accepted myself as originating from one culture. A goal for this year is to explore more areas outside of the state, unfortunately the furthest east I’ve been is Arizona. With friends embarking on new journeys outside of Killa Kali, its time I get better acquainted with the unknown.

Cee-lo – “Reset”

Cookin Soul ft. Curren$y – “Come with me”

Freddie Gibbs – “Born 2 Roll”

Young Gully – “Nite Shift”

DaVinci – “Mash On Em”

Optimistic art show & benefit sale for Ras Terms tonight in Emeryville.

It’s pleasant when life’s commotions come to a still and one can regain balance in life. Now that I’ve situated myself, I am back in the groove of running. Gots ta’ stay healthy, too many things I’m trying to do in this short time on this planet. This week’s choices were selected for their ability to supply that reserve energy. Stay Hungry! Get Active.

For those of you who are interested and able, the above image will direct you to Optimistic’s art show tonight in Emeryville that will also serve as a benefit sale for Ras Terms, an Oakland-based artist. Health matters folks, unfortunately it ain’t cheap.

Ras Terms was very recently involved in a car accident. The car he was in along with his partner was struck by a speeding car that was evading the police. The right side of his body was completely swollen. Terms is a full time artist and thus receives no benefits or insurance. You are the only community there is to help him pay for his medical bills and to assist him while he is not able to work.

-Endless Canvas

Cookin Soul ft. Lil’ Cease & Cardan – “Ten Crack Commandments”

Danked Out ft. Ice Meez, Pody Mouf, AG Cubano, Shill Macc, Roach Gigz – “Generation X”

Young Gully – “Definition of Gas”

Curren$y ft. Killa Kyleon – “4 Hours and 20 Minutes”

J. Cole – “Blow Up”

Organic Design

As of late, transition with the new day job has been keeping me occupied. Nonetheless I understand the need to keep updates consistent, and I’m a firm believer in actions speaking louder than words. However in this case the artists in this week’s I Got Five On It do a great job of using words, along with sound, to paint interesting perspectives.

Exile – “It’s Coming Down” (DJ Rhettmatic Remix)

Kooley High – “Ya Time’s Up”

Moe Green – “Exclamation Point”

PFunk ft. Ceerock – “Cool”

Curren$y – “Twistin Stank”

Change is Inevitable.

Goodbyes are never easy, but new beginnings are always promising. More so, it’s change that I look forward to.I wanted it and I sought it out.  At this age in my life I fear falling into a monotonous cycle; it just ain’t my style. It’s time for a fresh start, but first how about that 2 week break from the work life?  Time to enjoy the sun that finally seems to be warming up the Bay. Stay Up.

Vic Mensa – “Black Intro”

Moe Green – “Cruise Control”

Cousin Fik – “No Gravity“

Curren$y ft. Stalley – “Address”

Arrangatang Gang – “Saturday Love” Remix

Happy 3day Weekend! Party Up.

Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa -”Scaling the Building”

Gotham Green ft Tunji – “Bringin It Home”

Nio Tha Gift – “World Out My Window”

P-Child ft. J-Fela & Moe Green – “Whats New?”

Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, & Rick Ross – “Super High” (Remix)

Grinding towards a brighter future.

I know we’re well into 2010 but at this point in my life with summer around the corner its time to kick it into high gear. I mean 2010 has been the shit and one always has to be grateful for what they have, but is it wrong to want more? I say No. For those of you who know me, you know I keep myself occupied cuz the noggin’ stays churning.  The way I see it I’m young; its the age to hustle for a better tomorrow. Get It!

Willie the Kid & Lee Bannon ft. Curren$y – “Sky Miles”
J. Cole – “Who Dat”
Roach Gigz – “Cash Not A$”
Nio the Gift ft. R.O.D. – “Change the Game”
Lee Bannon ft. Uptown Suite, The Jacka, Kali 1 – “Dark Light”

Director – Jonah Schwartz

5 Man Hustle – Elzhi
Flowers (Mathematics Mix) – Ghostface ft Method Man & Raekwon
17.5 Cannons – Curren$y
Frisco Shit – J-Billion
Fuck The Economy – Proton

Download the album here [Rapidshare]