The "New" West by SirMichaelOriginal

 

           We are in a time of constant change. There is a lot of pushing out the old and embracing the new. What’s the blame? The internet is my answer. The majority of industries that connect with consumers on a one on one basis are to make drastic adjustments to their business or they’ll end up closing shop. The music industry is at center stage for that change.

Steve Kerr Made The Right Decision by The rANT

 

In recent NBA news, Steve Kerr accepted the head coaching position for the Golden State Warriors. The rANT explains why this was the right choice for the respected Kerr. Read the full article below.

Lakers' Lucky #7 by The rANT

 

The legendary franchises of the NBA seem to have fallen out of the top spot and are looking to regain their position. One of those teams are the L.A. Lakers. The rANT goes in depth of what needs to be done in this years upcoming NBA Draft.

My Problem With ESPN by The rANT

 

The Rant seems to have a problem with ESPN and I can totally agree with some of his points. Read the full story after the jump.

The Gist By Vuddha

 

The Gist: Music that appears complex but that actually is comprised of simple patterns, such as Beethoven, is more enjoyable than modern pop music or avant-garde chaotic music. 

Freestyle & The Mystical Experience By Vuddha

 

Vuddha checks in once again, taking us into the psychology freestyle rap. That a look at this intriguing write-up after the jump.

Understanding An Industry By Vuddha

 

Vuddha throws us a new write-up, as he tries to understand the music industry. Not an easy thing looking from the outside in, read the entire article after the jump.

Note To SELF

 

Once I graduated from high school, I thought a lot of the gossip, down talk, and other irrelevant words would be left behind. I totally thought wrong. From social media to the job site, it gets worse. So many humans concern themselves with other humans problems, which is not necessary. Take the time out your day and see what YOU have to work on and what areas of SELF needs improvement. Read the entire message after the jump.

Music's Modern Effect On Youth by Vuddha

 

Music and its musicians play such a major role in our modern youth's culture. Read Vuddha's take on the negative consequences and influences music adds to youth culture after the jump.

"What's An Album?" by Vuddha

 

One of the more complex question's of today's music has been, what's an album? With mixtapes and EP's sounding better than Grammy nominated projects, what separates the two? Read Vuddha's thoughts on the question after the jump. 

"Will the Fake Rick Ross Please Put A Fucking Shirt On?" By Vuddha

 

MMG boss, Rick Ross recently won a name dispute with former drug mastermind Freeway Rick Ross in court. Read the full article after the jump.

"What Is "Entrepreneurship" In the 21st Century?"

 

With entrepreneurship growing and becoming a lot more acceptable in our population, do we really know and understand the meaning of the word? Some might, some might not. Faisal Hoque, Founder and CEO of the BTM Corporation, gives an in-depth description of entrepreneurship for the Huffington Post. Hoque breaks the topic into many categories and has some strong points worth your time. Check out the full article here.
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Gary Vaynerchuk On Why It's Never Been Better To Be An Entrepreneur

CEO/Investor Gary Vaynerchuk, who's associated with many ideas and businesses such as Path, Uber, BirchBox, and many, many other titles. Vaynerchuk sits with the Huffingtonpost to discuss why NOW is the perfect time to build your brand. One of the more compelling and influential voices in the small business world, Vaynerchuk speaks volumes here.
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Does Rick Ross's "U.N.E.N.O." Verse Deserve the Attention?

I am sure that by now most music heads have heard the controversial lyrics stated by Rick Ross over Rocko's track "U.N.E.N.O." "Put molly all in her champagne, she didn't even know it. I took her home and enjoyed that, she ain't even know it." At first listen you can't help but to think the MMG boss man is condoning date rape. It could just be a lyric or it could have really taken place at one point in time. Does it deserve all the attention that it's receiving? Continue reading after the jump.