MC DRS - Soul Remembers - Lyric Discussion

MC DRS - Lyric discussion

Probably about 90% of the time, since I was about 15/16 the music I choose to listen to is Drum & Bass. Now DnB has a pretty shitty reputation for itself. People that aren't a fan tend to think it's too fast and is just a collection of sounds and weird noises you can only enjoy after dropping some pills in a dingy rave, which is a bit closed minded for me.

People can listen to whatever they want as long as they themselves enjoy it. I hate how so many music genres are associated with an inaccurate stereotype.

Another typical DnB stereotype is that the MC's only perform at super fast speeds, and their lyrics have no real meaning. It's SO much deeper than that, I wish people took the time to understand. But then again I don't really give a shit as I enjoy it regardless of what commercialized chart loving Route 94 and Disclosure fans think.

MC DRS is probably my favourite MC, he has been for ages. I've seen him live many times, and particularly at Fabric and Critical's Xmas Party his stage presence blew me away. His lyrics aren't really posted on the internet often like most stuff, so I've chosen some words from one of his songs that I think demonstrate something more than just 'spraying bars'. It's closer to poetry than anything else in my opinion. Later this week I'll dissect another song of his to prove it's not just a one off. 

I know some people might think this song and music is terrible, but you can enjoy whatever the radio tells you that you should enjoy like most do, I don't really mind either way. 

Soul Remembers (Ft Dub Phizix & Fox) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI1fScNj5_Y (Listen and read at the same time for the full effect ya dig)

"She brings me warm feelings in cold seasons,

 Makes me feel like I'm alive when there's no reason.

Feel like I'm kissing summer sky, she intoxicates, 

So addictive I'm impatient if I ever have to wait.

Tie a yellow ribbon 'round the oak tree but don't lock the gates,

Special when she smiles genuinely when I serenade.

Beautifully dangerous the tactic of this game we play,

Look passionately into each others eyes when we lock and brace.

It's not a trend, I need her because fashions change,

When she glances at me my heart beats a rapid pace.

My soul remembers, every step along the way,

The time we shared is precious, something that you can't replace."

DRS' lyrical talent and flow, paired with Fox's vocal chorus over the top of Dub Phizix' dark bassline and piano riff come together to create a fantastic song. One of my favorites from the 'I Don't Usually Like MC's But...' album. 

This sounds like a love song to an ex, usually these are tragically cheesy, but here I can't help but think each line is genuine emotion. He uses a nice amount of elevated vocabulary, which straight away destroys the stereotype of MC's being 'thick' and unimaginative. 

"Feels like I'm kissing summer sky, she intoxicates, so addictive I'm impatient if I ever have to wait" is one of my favorite lines. The sibilance (repeated S sound) works so well and really makes their love feel almost toxic and dangerous, as he explains in the next set of lyrics. 

Each line rhymes perfectly, and the non stop flow makes it seem he's just pouring out all kids of emotions almost non stop. 

(I'm pretty sure I'm in this photo right at the back, shout out Fabric)

"It's not a trend, I need her because fashions change" is an awesome line. At first I didn't understand what he meant by "fashions change", I thought it literally meant fashion as in current trends because he just used the word trends, but he's referring to the manner in which he acts, well that's what I'm guessing it could mean something completely different.

A lot of people seem to want a relationship to look like they're doing well or are with the 'relationship trend' of this stupid generation, where 15 year olds think they should be getting married. But DRS is saying the opposite, he doesn't want a 'trend relationship', he wants a genuine one because he's changed the way he acts or goes about doing things. Deep shit.

I apologize as this blog ended up being insanely long, but I hope I kept your attention throughout and you have maybe changed your opinion on DnB MC's. Honestly, if you haven't I don't mind. But don't get me wrong some of them are definitely fucking fools. 

Peace out

ANONYMOUS - #OpDeathEaters - Happening Now

#OpDeathEaters - Happening Now

I don't know if you'll have seen this going on, but a month ago the online hacktivist group Anonymous posted this video online.

In case you're too lazy to watch the link I just gave you - Anonymous vowed to start a march and protest TONIGHT - February 13th 2015, in order to expose "a club that has existed for many years. A club of elite peadophiles that have been tourturing, raping and murdering children for their own entertainment." They will be marching to multiple houses of supposed child abusers, and exposing them for who they really are. The march is mainly taking place in London, but different branches of Anonymous in different cities are also apparently taking part and exposing abusers in their area.

As the video explains, this "club" has influential politicians, singers, actors, men and women all taking part in this downright sick shit. They are supposedly the elite few that are above the law, their depraved acts are kept locked away in the vault of dark secrecy never to be discovered by the public... Until Anonymous come along and hack their computers, revealing all of the inhuman antics they've been getting up to and arranging.

Rumours and bits of 'evidence' have been floating around about this elite pedophile ring for a while, but public heroes Anonymous decided to dig deeper and have finally uncovered all sorts of disturbing truths.

Brace for the dirty details: Supposedly these men and women literally pay huge sums of money at a time in order to do what they please to a young child. They get to pick gender, size, age, hair colour, skin colour, you name it. Anything that these dirty fucks fancy they receive. They're literally allowed to do anything they want with the children, and this often results in the murder of a child so the club remains a secret to society.

Read the shocking account of a victim of the elite abuse ring. There is nothing to prove this man is telling the truth, but it's some pretty nasty information he's given off - http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/westminster-paedophile-ring-top-tory-4957409

Some of the abusers are potentially making decisions regarding the future of our country.

Some of the abusers are singers and celebrities you'll hear on the radio and see on the television.

And THIS is what they get up to in their free time?

This is all great stuff, but I wonder if Anon have sufficient evidence to turn up at a potential abusers doorsteps. Meaning if they got some wrong info, or the person is completely innocent a huge group of protesters arriving outside their house will cause all sorts of problems for everyone involved. Only time will tell.

Also, WHY hasn't this story received more coverage from the mainstream media? Is there something they're trying to hide? It makes you wonder...

I intend to write a follow up blog releasing what went down/is going to go down this evening as soon as the information is available.

The British Accent

The British Accent

According to a recent poll conducted by Time Out magazine, the British accent is the most attractive on the planet, says 11,000 people in 24 cities around the world.

I can see why people like the British accent. We're a small island, with a relatively small population in comparison to the influence we have on the world. There's this fascination foreign countries have with us, our music, our fashion and our tea drinking culture. Maybe it's because we're just different, I mean we drive on the opposite side of the road compared to most places. Really we're just a strange place.

British celebrities also create an insane amount of attention from around the world, I'm pretty sure Americans were more exited about the Royal Wedding and Royal baby more than the majority of us were.

 (For just £2 a session I will give you the British accent you've always dreamed of! Speak like Prince Charles in a matter of days!)

 But thinking about it, I'm convinced everyone outside of the UK believes our whole population speaks like the Queen, when this is so far from the truth it's funny. I'd guess 5% of our current population actually speaks eloquently and in the same way as the Queen.

If the Brit lovers were to visit Essex, Liverpool, Yorkshire or any other location where the accents are... fucking annoying, they would definitely be in for a surprise when asking for directions to the nearest "British tea house"

Religion - My View

Religion - My View

Religion is one of the biggest argument starters in the history of mankind. I could honestly write a short novel on my whole mentality and opinion towards it, but that's not what a blog is for, so I'm just going to write a bit about my take on it. I'm attempting to not focus on one group, but religion as a whole.

I respect people that are heavily religious, I equally respect people that are strongly anti-religion.

My question is, why do such a large amount of religious folk feel the need to preach their ways towards those that don't feel the need to worship a God? I'd consider myself an Atheist, yet I don't go around telling people they should become an Atheist, because people are in control of their own life's and can be whatever the hell they want. I really don't care what you believe as long as you're a nice person to be around.

I've been in multiple situations (particularly in America) where I've mentioned I'm Atheist, only to be met with things like "Finding God will improve your life" or "You should have faith in God, he creates your life path" - No. I create my own life path. I choose which opportunities to take and what not to take. My life doesn't need improving, I'm very happy the way I am. Surely relying on God to sort my life out will just lead to problems when he doesn't appear in my time of need.

I believe in being a kind human being because that's what all humans should aim to be, and if you don't agree with that you're probably an inconsiderate arsehole. You shouldn't be kind or caring because that's what God wants, you yourself should want to bring positivity into people's life's.

Napoleon speaks sense in my eyes. In the Renaissance Era, religion was massively used as a tool by the church and other establishments to try and shape up humanity. People wouldn't commit crimes because they were terrified of being sent to hell, which is a good thing, less crime = happier humans. But in this era, religion has become a tool of war, a tool of hatred. Individuals aren't scared of hell. To them committing suicide and killing innocent people in the name of their God is okay? That is the most illogical bullshit I've ever experienced in life, how can taking the lives of innocents be the right thing to do under any circumstance!?

The sheer divide religion creates between humans is outrageous, as soon as opinions are split into various religious beliefs, conflict almost certainly follows. This simply shouldn't happen. The world would 100% without a doubt be a much more peaceful, caring place if religion didn't exist.

Stephen Fry makes so many LOGICAL points in this interview, it's only two minutes long, have a watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suvkwNYSQo&feature=youtu.be

"Morality is doing what is right regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told regardless of what is right"

Sons of Anarchy Review

  Sons of Anarchy

Being a student, I tend to spend large portions of my free time watching movies and TV series on the internet. I started watching SoA as soon as I came to Buckingham, and I'm still ridiculously engrossed almost three seasons (out of seven) in to the show. Often when watching a new series I won't be able to properly get into it, but this one is really quite incredible. 

The series is set in a fictional town in California called Charming, and despite the gruff machoness of the main characters, Charming is the word I'd use to describe these testosterone fueled mad men. They simply get what they want, however the hell they want, but usually in a slick, or perfectly executed way. The initial plot sees the guys selling guns and ammunition to surrounding gangs, and they try to ensure there's no backlash that leads back to them, which is clearly never going to be the case. 

There's something I've always been intrigued about with biker gangs, I think it's the fact I rarely see any real ones cruising around on Honda's or Harley Davidson's through the streets of England. 

Back to SoA - In terms of depth and character likability, no other series comes close (except Breaking Bad, which almost everyone agrees was one of the best television series of all time) Every character has unique aspects that make them enjoyable to watch. My favorite three characters so far are as follows:

 Jax  - (Charlie Hunnam) the main protagonist. Young, reckless, and seems to possess no fear. He's clobbered in baggy jeans and hoodies, and doesn't initially seem to fit the stereotype of a biker gang member, but after a few episodes the story unwinds and you realise how deeply ingrained the biker mentality is into his unstable brain. 

Clay - (Ron Perlman) the 'father figure' in the show. Jax's Dad was killed representing the Sons when Jax was a young child, and Clay is now dating Jax's mother. This leads to intense moments in which her loyalties are divided between her son and partner, and creates a very powerful underlying plot. Ron Perlman does a fantastic job as a big bad biker, with his ridiculously manly voice and ego. He's the current leader of the Sons. 

Chibs - (Tommy Flanagan) the loyal Scotsman. Chibs has been a member of the Sons for decades, and he's the most down to earth character in the show. He thinks logically, and remains loyal throughout so far, bear in mind I'm only just arriving at series 3, anything could happen. His Scottish accent sounds strange when surrounded by dozens of Americans, but I feel this makes him one of the more unique heroes, with links to the IRA and all kinds of crazy shit, Chibs is a sweet character that I hope stays in the series until the end. 

It's very difficult to go into proper plot details without giving anything away. Sons of Anarchy is like a testosterone soaked, gun filled water park, with twists, turns and bullets flying everywhere. Not the place you would take your children for a family day out, and likewise not the kind of show that's intended for family viewing. All I can say is start watching it, and you'll hopefully get hooked like the crank addicted prostitutes that frequent the show. 

Invasion of our privacy

As most of you are aware, over the past few years there's been drastic changes to our levels of personal privacy, mainly on the internet with kingpin bastards like Facebook and Google watching our every move. Almost all of us have a Facebook account, and statistically 68% of internet users use Google as their primary search engine so it's a pretty big concern for most computer monkeys. 

I first noticed Google and Facebook snooping on my shit a few years back. I was casually browsing the internet in search of some new plain black Nike trainers to wear instead of school shoes, because you know, fuck the system.Then I log into Facebook, and wouldn't you know it, the exact same pair of trainers is right there in my advertisements, being sold on various websites. Back then this freaked me out as I had no idea what targeted advertisement was, but I'm sure by now you've all experienced similar things and know what I'm talking about. 

Oh yeah, if you look at porn, your Facebook will become a target place for companies advertising 'hot busty singles in your area' or 'lonely milfs' and the like - You get the picture. Which in itself can get you in all kinds of awkward situations with girlfriends, boyfriends, parents, teachers etc.

Mr George Orwell will be turning in his grave right about now, if you don't know who Orwell is (what are you doing!?) pick up 1984 and have a read. It was published in 1949, and he predicts these sort of levels of privacy invasion to be happening in 1984, let alone 2015. It's an incredible book that really makes you wonder who's in charge, and how much of your life they control. (Fun fact: 'Big Brother' is the name of the all seeing, controlling government in the book,which is where the horrendous reality TV show gets its name from)

So, if you installed the recent Facebook messenger app, you have agreed to the following terms and conditions. And I bet you didn't even know it, this is literally only about 20% of the things you've allowed Facebook to do with your device. You can check out the full list here 

(This hasn't been officially confirmed by Facebook, and they will likely deny it. But I for one don't trust them whatsoever)

Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation – The app can call phone numbers within your call log without your permission.  If you have paid minutes, this will count against them.

Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation – The app can message anyone it likes without asking your permission and cost you money if you don’t have a texting plan.

Allows the app to record audio with microphone – This permission allows the app to record audio at any time without your confirmation

Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera – This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation.

Scary stuff right? This blog is dragging on so I'll wrap it up. Realistically, the man is using this information to crack down on terrorists, pedophiles, murderers, you know, the real sick puppies. So unless you're planning to become any of those things you should be fine, and won't have the police kicking down your front door any time soon. BUT, my point is: WHY do we live in a world where this is even necessary!? Humans are straight up disgusting, why can't we all get along and NOT try and murder innocent people, or destroy the life of a child? Really, it's not that hard to be a nice person. 

 Anyway, peace out. Don't do anything too bad on the internet, you never know who's watching...

(If you're reading this Google, Facebook or any other privacy invading establishment: fuck you)

Boris Johnson vs Jihadist wankers

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has recently released one of his opinions about Jihadists in an interview with The Sun. His views are, outspoken to say the least. But I think he deserves respect for showing absolutely no fear when making bold statements like this:

"If you look at all the psychological profiling about bombers, they typically will look at porn. They are literally wankers. Severe onanists"

What a comment! But in seriousness, these type of opinions really don't go down too positively with, well anyone really. I for one salute Mr Johnson for doing what other politicians rarely ever do; genuinely speaking their mind. But why are honest opinions so frowned upon in politics? Why do such a large percentage of our population get offended so easily? Granted, Boris' comment has offended countless people and this is understandable. Perhaps 'wankers' wasn't the best term to use, but it's directly to the point! He doesn't beat around the bush...

The big BJ then said "They are not making it with girls and so they turn to other forms of spiritual comfort - which of course is no comfort" followed by "They are losers and this thing makes them feel strong - like winners" Yep, Boris Johnson just called Jihadists "losers" and "wankers" in the same interview, which has been described as crass and not keeping up with his position. As of yet there hasn't been any form of real retaliation, sticky letter bombs haven't been sent to BJ's house and as long as he doesn't draw the prophet Mohammed in any magazines any time soon, these comments shouldn't result in a bullet to the head. 

Think whatever you like about Boris Johnson, but the man is undeniably very influential and relates to the public in a much more effective way than the monotonous Mr Cameron. In the upcoming general election, Boris is leading the Tory party's electoral charge in the north of England  and has even been referred to as David Cameron's 'star player'! Great Britain's future is likely going to be significantly influenced by BJ, whether he be a front man or making decisions behind closed doors. I hope he always keeps coming out with more hilarious antics, honesty, and continues to grows as a leader. 

Seeing as he's been called a 'star player', I leave you with this glorious piece of sporting ability, enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO9F6BDffx4