Monday, March 16, 2009

Download the mixtape for free..or I can send you copy...


Black is Beautiful Mixtap Interview from SELIS BLACK on Vimeo.

download it here for free....
http://www. zshare. net/download/57044109b3a13241/

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

A Woman's Worth...


A Woman's Worth from SELIS BLACK on Vimeo.

Is music,of all genres, to blame for the societal views that promote the decline of a woman's worth?

A Dream Coming True.....


"Selis Black is a Dreamer" from SELIS BLACK on Vimeo.

This is a invite for all of those aspiring to move to L.A. and follow their dreams. If you need someone to connect with when you get here, I'm ya man... just hit me up at myspace.com/selisblack and leave a message and i will give you my number.. so I can help you in any way and vice versa.... peace

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Who wears the pants?



It's time that we start to analyze and understand who is wearing the pants in todays heterosexual relationship!!!

Friday, January 23, 2009

Thursday, January 22, 2009

R-LES=MUSIC



This is a day that I have been waiting for for a very long time. My favorite artist Ryan Leslie will be dropping his self-titled debut album. On February 10th, please go out and support him, pleassssssee!!!! I have been rockin wit him since he first debuted Cassie and the "Me and You" record. He is truly one of the best artist of our time. So, all that I ask is that you don't buy any fast food for two days and that you take that ten dollars and buy his debut album on February 10th. We have already made history with Barack Obama and now we can restore the quality of music played on radio.... fade..To Black

Sunday, January 18, 2009

"I told you Jesus is Black!!"

Black Jesus is the truth!!!!



I've been a member of Radiant Life Ministries my whole life and I can't help but laugh at this... God? Forgive Me!!!haha

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Obama Drama?


How long will the Obama bandwagon run for?

It's amazing to me how many people have been bitten by the "Obama Bug". People from all walks of life. People who once screamed, "Fuck the government!!!". People who once, could really care less about the state of the economy. It's like people have been waiting for this change forever but, do we celebrate the victory now? or do we wait and celebrate the efforts at the end of his possible two second term? What will be remembered the mark on history? Or the needed change? Understand that this isn't an Obama bash. This is a question of character. So, read on if you feel like I'm going somewhere that you mentally need to be. On December 4th of 2008, I received more text messages than I have ever received in a single day, mostly from my peers. Many of which I've never had the pleasure of discussing politics with but they seemed to be inspired beyond measures. As I read each text I couldn't help but feel like nothing had been accomplished. Not because I wasn't ecstatic in the fact that I lived to see the first African-American president elect but more so, in the fact that I couldn't see the future of my fellow American peers. I had one thought playing over and over in my mind as I read each text and that was, "Now that he will be in office in which way will you lend a helping hand?" See, because to me the easy part was done and It's going to take a lot more than just a bubbled in circle if we truly want change. I have a strong feeling that the second things start to get a little rocky then everyone will be pointing the finger a blame at the President but, who are we to point the finger of blame if we aren't doing anything to help? When you made your selection on that ballot, you made a commitment to change, a commitment for self, a commitment to do your part. So, after you've had all your fun at the Obama festivities and you've out grown your "Obama is my homie" T-shirts ask yourself, "What can you do to help?", "What can I do to assure change?", then maybe we can really see our future unfold before our eyes. Man, I just pray that we don't run of inspiration... fade..To Black

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Owwin',Drinkin', Throwin' up "The Hundreds"(100's)!!


"I gotta face the smell of weed in abundance, it's gettin' in my clothes shirt and jeans by The Hundreds...." (from the song "Out and About" by Selis Black)

If you are a fan of LRG you definitely need to keep an eye out for "The Hundreds"!!!

www.thehundreds.com

Saturday, January 10, 2009

"He Be Doin What He Gotta Do"



Mannnnn!!! I remember the first time I saw this dude. I was like, "Who is this Memphis Bleek lookin' dude named Wale(Whale)?" I didn't even give him a chance. I believe a good... 2 months passed,then finally, I watch his video for the song "Artistic Integrity" and half way through the song I was like "Yoooooooo!, this is dude is the truth". That same hour(not day) I downloaded every free mixtape of his that I could find. Through the mixtapes I also learned that his name was Wale(Wah-lay), not Whale or Wall-e(the little robot), who he happens to be standing with in the picture above...haha. I was immediately drawn to his laid back, witty, fresh style of rhyming from the second I heard "Never will I ever utter never to myself..." It was almost like hearing "Check the Rhyme" for the first time. In a sense it was like second wind for the long running genre we as "Hip Hop". The best thing about him is he is bringing something new to the table. Something substantial and not just a open introduction to the most current fad in his area. I know that in the Bay we where Nike's, Jay's, and Vans, but he is doing his own thing reppin' with the "Nike Boots" movement {(On his Scott Storch shh!!! stayin' clear of Timbalands(Timberlands)}. This DMV(D.C.,Maryland,Virginia) representative has definitely got my vote. D.C. is making a lot of moves in 2009. So,make sure you keep supporting two dudes I personally vouch for, Barack Obama and Wale....fade... To Black

"Nike Boots Video"

Thursday, January 8, 2009

What Is Black?



A color? A persona that has evolved over time?

Now, that's a good question. "What is Black?" We can't seem to get enough of labeling something or someone as "black". When I say "we", I mean people in general. No matter the ethnicity because it seems that ethnic groups across the board have an oral fixation for verbally labeling things "black". The worst part about it is that there is almost always a negative connotation that follows the usage of the word. Is it me, or when people refer to us doing good, we are "African-American" and when a crime is committed it turns into, "two black men wearing... such and such...haha". I chose to say almost always because I find myself saying,"I love to see other black people doing positive things", but when I sit back and think about it, what does that mean? Ahhhh!!! It's frustrating just thinking about it. I've ask nearly everyone this question and this is the same thing they always say, "Being black is a mix of all the the customs and traditions that have been passed on from generation to generation." (Sound good) But if this were true then why is it that James, who live in the suburbs and knows nothing about soul food and gospel music is faced with the same racial prejudice as Deon, who lives in the inner city and knows nothing about green bean casserole and alternative music?haha. The two things that trip me out the most are when someone who is not of African-American descent but was raised in the "hood" is given the ability to say that they are more black than a black person who wasn't raised in the "hood". Secondly, why is it that a black person who chooses to speak proper English is considered trying to be white?
It's almost like we forget that Martin Luther King and Maya Angelou are two of the most educated and well spoken people of their time, and these are go-to figures when trying to symbolize what black is!!!! How many RocaWear shirts and "Yo! What up my nigga's?" does one person have to display before they are given the respect that they deserve for simply just being in the skin? When I was younger I used to pray that God would move us out of the hood, in hopes that we wouldn't have to struggle as much. Now that I'm somewhat out, how frequently do I have visit just to prove to people that I haven't lost touch? How many rappers and singers must I resemble before you realize that I'm nothing of the sort? You know what I've realized about being black? I've realized that at certain times I'm supposed to be ashamed of who I really am. Mostly when people say things like, "Ow, you ghettooooo!!!" Ghetto? How am I ghetto? See, "ghetto" is like the term "black". It's one of those words that we use but never take the time to analyze what it means. Most people don't even know that the word "ghetto" derives from the Holocaust. Ghettos were European cities or areas that Jewish people were restricted to. So, how can I be ghetto? Just like there is a misconception of the word "ghetto", there is a misconception of the word "black". If you ask me, I would say that African-American is our ethnic group. Black, is the non-politically correct way to describe us as people. Black is that swag, that confidence, that side of us that we reveal without effort so we can more easily identify with those who look just like us no matter where we are in the world. Black is the fabric of our culture. Black is Beautiful. Black is what I am. So, with that said, fade... To Black..

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Tell Me Have Muhsinah (Mu-see-nah)?



"Once Again" this "Discovery" is for the "Millions" who can no longer "Gogh" without the needed "Construction" of new music....haha (These are a few song titles off the album, "The Oscillations" by Muhsinah)

Sooooo.... I have to be the most bugged out blogger ever. How could I possibly start a blog stating, that I would put you guys up on the artist that I have grown to love without mentioning the one person who seems to constantly make me fall in love with her from a distance? A distance that only sound waves can make its way through. I'm talking about the phenom from our nations capital (D.C.). The one artist whose name you can never pronounce correctly but her melodic tones will have you uttering her words verbatim. Yesssss!!! You guessed it! MUHSINAH! I love everything about her and from the second I saw her I knew there was something different (meaning special) about her. She came into my life via Schememag.com, where I stumbled across her photography and said, "She is different looking". Little did I know, I would go on to listen her entire LP. I mean, there isn't enough I can say about this young woman. From her ability to place a strong vocabulary with intricate wordplay over baselines and sampled sounds is simply mind blowing. (Recognize that what I just stated was all based on her musically abilities). Her humble heart and aspirations to be something that you have never seen before is prevalent. I can't even watch a YouTube video of hers without wanting to go pick up an iTunes gift card and getting copy of her latest project ("The Oscillations", by the way, "Billieclub" is my favorite joint). Some of you big time Common fans like myself, may recognize her from the recent Common and N.E.R.D. tour, where she opened each show and played keys with the band. I know I sound as if I'm super on her jock but, it's for a good reason. Like I always say, "Don't be a follower when she blows up, climb aboard NOW!!!" I know it's hard enough just coming to my blog and reading so, here is a video of hers called "Construction", enjoy it and continue to support new artist so, music can continue to thrive from the relics of yester years...haha....fade...To Black