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« on: October 20, 2003, 03:49:00 PM »
"the only that is fixed, is change itself. But that should not be an excuse for people changing themselves. If you are black, u should remain black and not try to change yourself, compromise yourself."
Some time ago, people eloxion used to want to "crucify" hip hop heads, claiming emphatically: "A se mo States! [this is not America]". I´m talking as recent as 1999. Only four years down the line, the same people who were claiming: "A se mo States!" and "Siyekeni nga le RAP yenu!" are listening to artists such as 50 cents and others.
I find this to be hypocrisy. But diplomatically speaking, i feel that it is not their faults. Let us admit that our lives are dominated by what we see on television, and we are far more exposed to the ways of Americans a million kilometres away, than to our own lifestyles, our own original selves.
The result is that people are living pseudo-American lifestyles, saying "yo", "Ya´ mean!" and other expressions.
Personally, I do not have a problem with black people in America. I do not have any problem with Americans trying to "get back to their roots".
I believe that we are all brothers and sisters, we share the same heritage and history, whether you are on the continent or part of the diaspora community. Peter ´Tosh said, "If you´re black then you´re Afrikan". I believe it´s true.
What is emerging in South Afrika among hip hop heads is a demand for people to start writing lyrics in their own languages. This is a good thing, because not only can you ´clear your conscience´ and not feel ´guilty´ about listening to a music genre that so many people claim came from America, but you can also express yourself better in your own tongue, even if you were not taught it in school.
Nuff said.
i just want to finish off with a freestyle...
Look beyond beyond, and find yourself in a magical world
Breathe soul into your previous lifetime and let your mind swirl
To the same rhythm created by your heartbeat
beating sounds in your ears using drums vibrating through the streets
Of time, and time again cutting ignorance like cirumcision
I´m underground, but I´ve never had tunnel vision
Visualise crystal springs that will nourish my soul
This is only a fraction of my skill, but I still remain whole
Holy herb that we smoke keep us closer to Jah
spirituality is all about faith, not whose religion came from far
We are living in a world where it´s hard to be SELF
Keep my imagination running to give my mind good health
Always a first time, bless the spirit of Robeson, i stay selective
I never sweat, exercising my skill, keep virgins active
No sexual connotations, I apologise for being rude
"Hip hop is not about who´s the best, it´s about reflecting a mood"
...........
Ka sefathlego se seputswa mme mathlo arurugile
Ke tsamaya ke sena dithlako, ke ntse ke lebile
Pele, pelo yame entsha madi a mantsho
Ke go betsa ka matswe gore o tswe madi ka dinko
Ke pila, ya ka moratuwa wa me, wa ikitsi
Re tla bona ka mebala ga re tlare ke pitsi
Gara pitsa ya kelello yame o wetse teng
Gona yanong ke lewatleng,
feela ke tlaga Gauteng...
Kgotso [peace]
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