Public Enemy!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah boi

Ah so this post might be a bit to late but here it goes:

So the legend of Hiphop PUBLIC ENEMY came to the mother city aka Cape Town for an incredible exclusive concert at Assembly! But of course your gracious had to attend the event but nothing could of warned me for the illest experience.

Now ya'll should know by now Hiphop is my first love. For many people hiphop is either just the music they listen to, they way the dance, the way they speak, they way they dress, but Hiphop is indeed a culture. there has been countless debates on the culture of hiphop and in these modern times, as everything else in life, hiphop has evolved. Like a culture it has its history, history being a vital part of its origin, but this does not define it in all its being. Many people say " Yo hiphop is dead, real hiphop is artists like the legends Public Enemy, now thats real Hiphop" Hmmmmmm i dont disagree completely but then again we have to look at what essence Public Enemy define their sense of HIPHOP.

I have been to a couple of hiphop concerts and have enjoyed myself excessively, but it took public enemy to make me look at hiphop from its orgin. An maynnn was it beautiful. The scene:  An underground feel, little crowd (exclusive). The beat: DOPE! and most importantly the lyrics: Inspirational.
Ok firstly how insane is  Flava Flav!!! Ya'll can say what you want bout flava flav, but hiphop runs through his blood. Its the realist thing I've seen in a while!!! Chuck D stepped to the mic and it was OOOOooon. He spoke about, war, poverty,racial issues, politics, Africa as a nation, hiphop as a culture.
It was something  out of this world. Now a days hiphop has evolved into a more personal approach. Rappers either express their insecurities, fame, sexuality and personal issues/daily struggles. LOL yeah i know this sounds a lil rah-rah but if you listening carefully to the modern day rapper, in between all the bitches,hoes, niggas, crack, pussy, motherfuckers................................. the expressions mentioned are in fact what they saying.
At the public enemy concert, i didn't hear one negative cuss about women, personal shit that i couldnt care less about. They rapped about society. Not only could you relate to them on a social level but a personal one aswell. Public Enemy in the time that they evolved, the voiced issues of the society who didnt have a voice. Rap was a form of empowerment, yeah them being rebels would of seem appropriate at the time but the sense of power they gave a society, a nation to rise above the society's issues and give it a voice with HIPHOP music......................... is so incredible. Now my people this is what hip-hop is all about. Bringing people together, making them stand together as one nation and FIGHT THE POWER!

Now i aint trying start some Malcolm X riot, I am just trying to express my love for the power of hip-hop music that many people have forgotten about.This is they type of Hip hop I prefer, one that speaks of issues that i can relate to and make me feel like I possess that power to make a change in my life as well as others. This was definitely an experience the REALIST one I have experience in a while!!





                           YEEEAAAH BOOOOOOOIIIIII
                     GO FLAVA, GO FLAVA, 
                     GO FLAVA, GO FLAVA

On set.....A Seductive Industry

Wow!!! What a turn around my life has had!!! Dayum ppl, life has been surreal.
Ok so im finally employed(well kinda) and a GRADUTE!!! I am finally living the life i choose, ie the life i studied.
I finally get to go on set and my experience is one that i will never forget.
So firstly i have ZERO experience, lets say  i know as much as a business student when it comes to the practicalities of filming. So here I am first day on set, excited as fuck! But for some reason I don't wana look like a stupid lil intern I some how manage to put on this persona where instead of being intimidated by people with more knowledge in this industry, I step up to the plate on another level.
I act like Ive been there before, (WAT!1 damn straight son) LOL its so funny I have people coming up to me introducing themselves thinking I'm someone important, he he he he. Now its not completely untrue I'm not THAT important but I'm not insignificant either. You know that's the thing about this industry,which many people don't know or realize is that you have to you have to start at the bottom( like any other job), thing is here you can have your honours in film, and sadly it doesnt really mean anything. (yeah i said it) Now don't get me wrong, I will take my degree as an achievement and even if i knew all this before I would still do it all over again. The power of education is something that should never be underestimated, it installs so many values in you that you dont realize in your studies. But lets keep it real.....

Starting at the bottom of the food chain, is rather tough, people dont give a shit bout u( Welcome to the real World Annocha ) but its how you choose to be treated and how you treat the opportunity, because ultimately thats what it is, an opportunity for you to learn your strengths and to make something out of your strengths. People will try to put you down and treat you like shit BUT I believe i draw the line on self respect and dignity even when I'm at the bottom. Yes i understand that I am a learner, but I'm Nooo stupid and being a learner does not come with disrespect. I respect you not because of your status but because of the person you are, and I demand the same respect in return. But if you disrespect me then don't expect me to kiss your ass for respect........it does not work like that! This is the approach I have chosen, and I will take it day by day, seeing each day as a blessing.



Being on set was defiantly like an Epiphany, not only am i learning alot but i finally feel like this is where i belong. I was made for this. I know I might sound corny and even vain. But being someone who has always struggled to find a sense of belonging, to find it is SURREAL. I was on between wardrobe(shocker) and cast and art department, behind the scenes guy and even a 2min chat with one person I learnt so much. But let me tell you, yeah i studied film theory.............no where in my text book did it tell me how to handle clients, lol. But it was great I had an opportunity in which I had to step up and shine, and yesss sir, i stepped up. Truly an amazing experience. After 4 days on set, just throwing myself into the work and absorbing the lifestyle, we have a wrap party in Sea point. The  fact that we all come together(with some slight intoxication) and spoke to each other, ot via our status but as people who share the same passion and work ethic. It was at that moment that THE BOSS came and sat next to me and we had a chat for a half and hour. A defining moment in my life, not because he pays my bills but because, the inspirational person that he is, made me realize that this is what I aspire to be. As he sat next me ( sipping on sum bubbly) he takes a look around at the crew having a good time and says : " This is a seductive industry hey" HA ha ha ha ha ha indeed!!! And a choose to be seduced.