Running Thought

Hello world, and good morning. We sincerely hope you weren't expecting any elaborate April Fools Day jokes from us today. We're cool, but that's not our style. Just an update today, and more in the very near future (read: today, tomorrow, and whenever the desire strikes)... so much is bustling in regards to our yearly Hip Hop Think Tank Journal. So many concerns, opinions, strong points of view - working with brilliant young minds who, whether they realize it or not, are paving the way for future generations with the attitudes they cultivate and maintain.

Of course, being based on the foundation of hip hop means more than being based on the moving and the shaking, the booming beats and infectious rhythm. We'd like to think that the message behind the music is what's keeping hip hop in the forefront. Some questions being raised regarding the genre revolve around responsibility, positivity, and reliability. For example: how are women being portrayed in the genre - as an accessory like gaudy bling, or as an equal contributor to society? How are relations to one's fellow man being conveyed? Is it brotherly, or is it violent? If it is, how can we change it? And if we think it isn't, are we in some sort of denial?

Forgive the running thought, but sometimes it's imperative, if not cathartic. Allow your mind to run around rambunctiously today. Think about The Something that consumes you the most, and whether it's taking you to where you want to go. And if it's not, take out a piece of paper - notebook, receipt, or napkin - and figure out how to make it happen.

Peace...