Discombobulated Mental Interjections

Discombobulated Mental Interjections 5-15-99
What up yall. I've not been up in this mug too much lately. I've been kind of trying
to get some things worked out in the two-oh-sicks. But I was relaxing (finally) today
∓ read through a bunch of posts. Some interesting stuff, some not so interesting,
kinda like this post. So since Sauce has copyrighted "Random Thoughts" here are some discombobulated mentals for that ass.

* What up with this thread on Rakim not being one of the greatest, he was no doubt ahead of his time. He had beats b-boys could dance to (what JB's tune didn't they
sample?) and lyrics that have passed the test of time. Damnit, anytime I hear,
Microphone Fiend, Follow the leader, The R, I Ain't No Joke, etc....I just get so hype! His stuff from a decade ago is better than a lot stuff out now. Plus he pays respect to b-boying & graf, not too many peeps do that anymore. His tone when he flows is very commanding, beyond charismatic. When you hear him, you know he's the shit. More importantly, he knows it & says with out being overly cocky. A simplified complexity type of steelo I guess (don't ask me to expand on that one, it just came to mind). Unfortunately, the songs that he's done in the past couple of years hasn't hit me as much. I'd rather listen to Follow the Leader than 18th Letter. I heard this song on the radio by Ra when I was in LA in Feb., it was not good. The song was very R∓B ish, Ra's lyrics need to be complimented with a phat-nod-your-head-so-hard-your-neck-breaks-beat. Even his slow jam was the ish, Mahogany is dope! Despite the happy go lucky tune I heard, he's still one of the illest in my book. Oh well, to each his own I guess.

* On the note of "favorite" MCs. I really don't have one. Its more like "so & so is
one of my favorite" type of steez. Each one has their strengths & weakness. Each one has their own style. So its like trying to judge between 2 DJs battling. One scratches, the other beat juggles. How can you say which DJ is better? Now both are DJs, but they have their own "specialty" or style. Maybe I'm one of the few who look at it this way. MCs aren't too far from this idea. Some MCs are dope at braggadocio stuff, others are on that introspective tip, some just sound good. So I guess I can't say Rakim, KRS, Monch, Acey or anyone else is *the* best MC ever. But all are ill and all are in my personal Hall Of Fame, and thats all that really matters to me in the end.

* Why not have any desire to go to the Pharcyde/Souls of Mischief show around the way? I guess I didn't feel 3rd Eye Vision that much & the Pharcyde just isn't the same w/o Fat Lip.

* I really hate "Hate Me Now".

* Has anyone seen the movie "Beloved". I read this book in high school ∓ again in college. I rented the movie last night and it was ill. The book of course was better, but the movie did a good job of representing it. Its a crazy movie/story.

* the highlight of my week was finding tickets to NY for $250 from Seattle. AHHHHH JEAH!!! Its on now. So I get to go to my first Rock Steady Anniversary. Yall don't even know how hyped I am. So I'ma be all up in NY for 10 days. And I might be able to hit Chicago too.

* Iverson is the motherfucking MAN! See, 3 is the magic number, hehe. But now...its
gonna be Sixers vs Pacers. Indiana is who I wanted to take it all the way. Reggie is
so fucking dope, I don't care what yall say. So now my two favorite players, Iverson & Miller go head to head.

* Has anyone ever seen this urban dance company from Philly called Puremovement?
They're in town until Monday ∓ we caught their show last week. It was hella fresh. It moved all different parts of my soul. Their dancers are incredible. They have this b girl named Jules and man she is fresh, got illy style freezes. And this other guy (I forget his name) is...beyond words. If they ever come to your town, check them out.

* I feel really old today. My little twin sisters are going to their Prom tonight. And a lot of hip hop jams I go to, I see the kids I used to tutor. Damn.

* Why isn't Adidas making any new fresh shoes for women lately? Its very upsetting to me. But I did see these phat white w/ yellow Pumas. Those would fit nicely in my little shoe collection.

Aight, thats all for now.
--
Tre' Boogie
three.....is the magic number

"Its a damn shame so many peoples aim is so lame" - Aceyalone

Discombobulated Mentals: 7/2/99
Greetings my RMHHers! Again I resurface after a short hiatus. Some more incoherent thoughts for those that are bored.

* I should be ashamed of myself for all the plugs I've dropped on here about www.skratchcast.com. But I'm not. Things are really starting to move there. We have a lot of people who are in support of the ideas we are trying to manifest. And there are some dope people coming on the shows or are sending us footage to air. I was going to post the Newsletter we sent out today that some of you are on ( I LOVE YOU GUYS!) but it would have been too long. If anyone wants a copy of it, e-mail me & I'll send it to you.

We're also working on the content right now. That should be updated soon along with more pieces in the Graf Gallery.

Oh yeah, Peanut Butter Wolf & DJ Rhettmatic will be on Saturday, July 3rd at 8pm PST. The interview will air sometime next week. Or you can peep the schedule at www.skratchcast.com. (Ok, thats all my shameless plugs for today.)

* Why is that when some cats are trying to move forward, other cats try to pull them back? I mean, we're all supposed to be about spreading love & knowledge, right? A friend of mine complains & complains about you should do things this way ∓ that way, but he never does the shit in his own life or contribute to the improvement of things in general. I can't stand that. "Its better to light a candle than to complain about the dark." - Dali Lama.

* Has anyone tried those recipes on the MBs site. Styles' Garlic Fries sound hella bomb!

* A couple of months ago, I pretty much felt like I was really lacking something in my life. But I didn't exactly know what. I was bored & felt 'ike I needed to escape from my current reality. All of a sudden I have all these things I'm working on that will hopefully shine some positive light on things. I'm busier than I ever have been in my life. I have my desk job, I work at Skratchcast at night & on the weekends, plus I'm still doing promotions. I feel overwhelmed at times. Then I stop and think about things. I have a job that feeds my stomach (and pays the bills) and another that feeds my soul. I wish I could just work on the one that feeds my soul.

* I hate Seattle weather. This *really* sucks! We haven't seen the sun for 17 days and its raining cats ∓ dogs. WTF! I can't wait until I hit NY on the 22nd. That outdoor park jam is gonna be ill.

* Have you guys heard about the "Word of Mouth Tour"? Its J5, Dilated Peoples, Beat Junkies and Breakestra (which is one of the best bands I've ever seen). Thats gonna be an ill show too.

* SO how dope *is* Philly? I'm reconsidering some of the places I'm going on my trip to the Eastcoast. I thought it would be cool to check out Illadelphia. I just found out a couple of my friends are going out there after RSC Anniversary, so I think I have a place to crash. Should I go? Or should I save money & come home or go down to LA again.

* OH MY GOD!! As I was typing this, we just had a minor earthquake. probably somewhere in the 3.0-4.0 range. It totally freaked me out because, well, we just ain't used to that here in the 206. They happened all the time in SF & it was no big deal, but damn. Ok, I'm kinda freaked out now. On that note I'm out.

and like that...she's gone....

Tre' Boogie...all shook up
treboogie@hotpop.com

"Its a damn shame so many peoples aim is so lame" - Aceyalone

OTP: Discombobulated Mentals 6/16/99
What up my NGers! So I've been on a brief sabbatical & haven't been posting a whole lot lately. A bit here & there. Just thought I'd throw some of the ish on my mind out to yall. The Game. I don't know what to think about NY right now. At first I thought it was a fluke that they beat Miami. I was like WTF?! But they put Indiana through hell. Yeah, the Pacers are my team but the last game was so sorry. NY surprised the hell out of me. But what the hell happened tonight. Even with LJ in it, they got dropped. So I got stuck to the tube after the game and ended up watching that show Who's Line Is It Anyway with Drew Carey. Oh My GOD! This shit was soooo funny. Everything is totally improvised, the participants play of each other. I couldn't stop laughing. Has anyone ever seen this show before? Is it always this hilarious? I think the whole ACI problem is *completely* cleared up. My deepest apologies to anyone who was annoyed by that. Why do we all love ICQ so much? I can't wait until it starts to warm up here. It was hella nice last weekend, but then it got chilly again. I wish it would stay warm. It makes life so much better, and everyone is so much happier. I can't wait until July 17th!!! Aceyalone, A.T.U. and Phoenix Orion will be in Seattle. Whoo HA! Thats gonna be an ill show. I got to see Acey for the first time hen I was in LA a couple of weeks ago. Then Ab Rude was in town last week. Both are incredible performers. The A-Team is the house baby!. I believe that they are doing a NW tour from Vancouver BC to PTL. I don't know all the info on the other cities, but I'll post it when I do. I have a new favorite junk food. Potato chips ∓ salsa. Damn those are good. But I got to stay away from those. A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips. And summer is around the corner. Speaking of the summer, my countdown to The Big Apple has begun, T-minus 35 days and counting. People are starting to freak me out about tit though. How hot ∓ muggy is it in NY at the end of July? Do you really end up walking everywhere? What about the subways, can you really take the subway everywhere? How am I gonna see everything in just one week, less 3 days for the Anniversary. Oh boy, I can't wait. I know it was discussed here before, but I finally heard the Ugly Duckling album. It was cool, but I could have gone with out the old school snipit / sample every 2 second. I think the question with these guys is, what old school song *didn't* they sample. Speaking of old school, thats how I felt this weekend. My younger sisters graduated from high school. I was so proud of them! Then we had a little graduation BBQ at my moms house where their friends came & hung out. I felt like a chaperone. One of the boys asked how old I was, I told him 23. Then he said "Oh my god, you are old!" I was like, damn. I'm not that old. Oh well. Well, thats all for now folks.

Discombobulated Mentals III (cuz 3 is da magic number): 7/16/99
Sup fellow RMHHers!

So its been another hot minute sine I've been up in the NG. Life is pretty busy right now. The website is really starting to move now. We've been getting a lot of positive feedback and hooking up some dope shit. Anywhoo.....here go some random thought for your contemplative ass:

* Aceyalone, A.T.U. ∓ Phoenix Orion will be at in town on Saturday night. I am so hyped for the show. Its my 2nd time seeing Ace & Ab rude perform. But this will be the first time I see them perform as the A-Team! (picture Tre' Boogie bustin back flips and an aerial cart wheel) I can hardly contain myself. To top it off, they will at Skratchcast right after the show to bust some freestyles and stuff. That'll be around midnight PST. Tune in because I have no idea what they have planned.

* Another reason I'm so amped is my trip to NY. I'll be peacing out Seattle and making my way east in less than a week. I hope I don't get lost on the trains =}. The RSC anniversary is gonna be off the hook! Plus the ITF Finals are gonna be on the 25th I hear. So I think I'm going to that also.

* Incase you're jealous of my jet setting, I'm going to LA again to the B-Boy Kingdom thingy. Its gonna be like the West Coast Underground all stars in that spot. And theres gonna be a "B-Girls in the Park" jam. Hehe, I wonder if people will laugh at my wack up-rock?

* In addition to B-Girling, I'm also learning how to spin a little bit. I finally got over the fear of turntables. I think I was afraid because I hang with so many DJs and a lot of them are pretty dope. So I knew that I could never be as good as them. But now that I've had some lessons & am learning things, I'm addicted. No doubt I really love getting on those turns and just having fun. Its not about trying to be as great as someone else, its about the love of music and what you can do with it. I even learned a little juggle along with some scratch patterns. I never thought I'd be staying up 'til 6 am practicing.

I have a whole new appreciation for this now. I've always loved listening to other DJs and I've learned a lot from my friends as far as how things are supposed to sound technically as well as terminology and history. But doing it your self is a whole different level. Its like learning a new language with your hands.

* Why do I feel like a kid again? Our 2 staff graf artists, Jamez Bond (AA Crew) & Kerb (USM), promised to let me go out with them one night. So what if I'm a 23 year old toy. I don't mind doing fill ins, its fun really. Just the adrenaline that runs through your veins as you help create this beautiful piece of art for everyone to see. I'm not much of an artists so I won't be doing any pieces of my own, but like I said, I don't mind doing fill ins. Plus I'm learning more about the history of Graf. I'll be honest and say that of the 4 elements, graf is the one I am least knowledgeable in (i.e....I know jack squat except for some of the more known names.)

* Can dreams really come true? Most definitely. I'm living out mine in bits & pieces right now. Every day I add to that dream of mine, making it my reality. A year ago, I decided to take my writing more seriously. Now I'm the editor of a whole Website?! (The site will be updated soon. I promise. I met with the webmaster last night he promised to have all the new stuff up before I leave for NY.) I'm finally learning how to spin, I get to travel to all these places now and I get to meet even more interesting people from everywhere. Good thing I didn't give up on my dreams when things were rough.

* I really need to get some sleep soon. I've been so busy lately that I literally haven't been home to do anything but sleep and shower. I get home at 1 am, I get up at 8:30, get ready for the day job, go to the Skratchcast office & work, do the same thing again. But at least I'm having fun, right.

* After hour and hours of listening to DJs cut it up, its really nice to listen to some Jazz. Nina Simone was an incredible singer, feisty too! And Coltrane is the man (anyone notice his pic on the wall in the Skratchcast booth). I think its time to collect more Mingus work. I love the upright bass, its got such a powerful yet soothing sound to it.

* Why are Doritos so addicting. A co-worker of mine brought in a bag and I helped to finish that sucker off half way through the day. Damn! Another addicting junk food is/are Frapucinos, the kind you can buy at a regular store. I have at least one a day. Damn Starbucks!

Ok, thats enough rambling about nada. Be sure to watch tomorrow night for Ab Rude & Acey at www.skratchcast.com!

Peace & Blessings
treboogie@hotpop.com

Be part of the Universal Hip Hop (R)Evolution!
www.skratchcast.com

Discombobulated Mentals: 8/11/99

So my morning didn't start out well. I woke up late, so I left the pad late. Traffic was a bitch so I thought I could just hop in the carpool lanes for a hot minute to make up some time. I've done this before, no big deal, never got in trouble. Until today that is. Damn $70 down the drain.

But through out the day, it has gotten a little better. Even though this whole take from da Jiggy Jazzman's idea on Random Thoughts is getting out of hand, I'm gonna still do this one. Besides everyone started trying to make up really funky titles for theirs. I think Saucy started that with the "Cornucopia of pleasing Aesthetics" and I followed with "Discombobulated Mentals". I'm rambling now. OK, here it is:

* Yesterday, my brother and his wife gave birth to their first son, my first nephew. Words couldn't even describe the joy & excitement in my heart when I saw the little one. He was so cute! He's got my nose (which is the same as my brothers). I'm gonna spoil him rotten. That's what nephews are for, to spoil then give back to their parents, hehe.

* That ticket I got this morning was a pisser. I'm thoroughly ticked about it. I know it was my fault, but damming! The traffic in Seattle is getting so bad. I-405 only has 2 lanes and a ton of people use it. They either need to build another bridge across the water or let people into the car pool lane. Damnit!

* This whole writing gig is starting to take off. As Fatboy said, I'm an official freelance writer now. My first paying gig will be in Rap Pages November issue (out in OCT). Its a short review on the RSC Anniversary. My first national publication. I had limitations due to space, so it wasn't the best thing I've ever written, but I'm still kinda geeked about it. Plus I think I'll be doing more stuff for them in the future. Cool shit, he! ok, enough big upping myself.

* I'm really beginning to hate my job in the corporate world. Thinking about moving to LA if I can find a good enough job. Well see what comes of it in the coming weeks and months.

* My little side project pretty much puts me in the middle of all this music. We (www.skratchcast.com) do our live broadcasts from our office so there's always music playing. But ever since I started working there, I feel like I haven't heard anything new. WTF? They play it, we sell it in our store, so why do I feel like I haven't heard anything new in forever. Some of the stuff you guys have been talking about on here is foreign to me. Am I becoming desensitized to music when I go in the office? hmmmm...

* Ever have a friend who is really nice but you can't get to shut up to save his life. He preaches & preaches about how he can fix any personal problem someone has and about how he knows all this stuff. PUH-LEAAASE! This kid is only 21, never had a girl, kinda dorky, but he's mad cool most of the time. He does know his music, but needs to get off his little soap box. How do you tell someone that without hurting their feelings? Whats that quote about a wise man never speaks...something like that. If any one knows it, send it to me so I can read it to him.=20

* Why does the subject of relationships keep coming up. It started when I was out in NY, our last night there was "girls night". We all got together just to hang & talk about what ever. Men & relationships was one topic. Then I come back ∓ people ask me for advice on their relationships, then the thread in the NG..I could go on. But I'll quit before this becomes a novel.

* Since I haven't really picked up anything new in a while, I've been bumping some older jams. Digable Planets "Blowout Comb" has found its way back into rotation, along with Midnight Marauders and Illmatic. I spend a whole day last week listening to nothing but old FF/Acey/PB stuff. The next day was Organized Konfusion, Rakim, BDP & Special Ed. That's why I don't understand why people choose a "coast" to listen to. Dope is dope, no matter where its from. Underground, mainstream, what ever. Its a ridiculous issue.

OK, that's more than enough for now.

I'm out like leg warmers.....

Peace
Tre' Boogie
treboogie@hotpop.com

Be part of the Hip Hop ((r))Evolution!
www.skratchcast.com

Discombobulated Mentals: Return of the B-Girl: 10/23/99

Peace to my Cyber homies. I've been pretty absent from here for a hot minute, been mad busy with shit. SO I thought I'd bless with some discombobulated metal shit for your analytical asses. And if you're lucky, some of it might even to relate to hip hop, we'll see where the flowing mind takes us.....

* I guess I'll start w/ Mos Def. So I love this album. I think B-Diddy said it best, it makes you (me) happy just listening to it. "Hip Hop" is the shit. And the intro just gets me all giddy and shit. I can listen to this all day, and I have been. I'm not too sure about the punk/SKA bit though. I think it could have done with out that. I'm not sure if he's supposed to be mocking it, or just expanding his horizons. Either way, I can't hang with that one.

Hey anybody wanna help me hook up an interview with him?

* Anyone have an original piece of a B-Girl/Urban Goddess. I need one ASAP. I recently have started editing for a new website called UrbanEarth.com. One of the sections is for females and I need a graphic that gives that strong, independent yet feminine vibe.

* Speaking of my new 2nd job. It's kinda cool how things have worked out. I left the other site, began freelancing again, but then Rap Pages closed. Damn! Then this thing came up. It's been keeping me madd busy, but at least I like what I'm doing and puts a little extra in the pockets. And I've been given the chance to hook up some peeps who have talent, but haven't put their shit out. Anybody looking to write, do graphics, photography, talk shit, etc....see me. The site is www.urbanearth.com.

(Look Nate, I plugged the site, hehe)

* And guess who's going to Hawaii for the World ITF...ME! Ah yeah baby paaawwww. It's 'bout to be on. A chance to get away from this cold ass NW weather. But it won't be all play. UrbanEarth.co is sponsoring it so I'll be working out there. No complaints though, if you gotta work, that's the place to be. *sing Aloha oi..Aloha oi*

* Call me a moron I guess (or maybe just Saucy will), but I thought the Nesta on okayplaya.com was our Nesta. I check OK once in a while, but not often enough to really think about the posts by the fake Nesta. Unless vitriolic Nesta really *is* positive Nesta. Are you sure you don't have a split personality man. Just admit it, you know you're all nice in real life. Helping old ladies across the street w/ groceries and shit. Just admit it already, we're on to you.

* Why does Wodie Dun really want a Paddington Bear raincoat?

* When is Sauce's next mixtape coming out?

* Who else is gettin' giddy wit it waiting for the De La shit to drop?

* Why do I have crushes on guys I meet that live in a completely different state?

* It's my home girls birthday and I'm being forced to get jiggy wit it at the club tonight. Whoo hoo...a night filled with playas and hootchies. I could say no, but then the guilt trip would begin. Why can't they understand that I'm not into jiggy bullshit. I don't need Master P look alikes grabbing at me while I try to get a drink of water. I wouldn't mind so much if there was room to dance at that club, but it's so packed you can't even walk around. Fuck.

On that note, I gotta get ready. Wish me luck.

Peace
Tre' Boogie...gonna back dat ass up