Sunday, June 18, 2017

New Queens Artist About To Take The World By Storm

In the last two decades , we've seen some of the greatest artists emerge from Queens , and go on to gain maximum exposure and instant stardom .  Ja Rule , 50 Cent , and Nas just to name a few . To come from New York City (especially Queens) , means you have a lot of live up to . Not just lyrically , but your whole style has to be on point . A certain type of swagger, style and braggadocio is included .  Addyell from the Northside Of Queens , brings that to the table . Today he exclusively dropped his brand new project " The Purge ", and it lives up to it's name . All of the tracks on the album have it's own type of flair and tenacity . " I'm Nice " is an enigmatic catalyst of lyrical dexterity , wrapped inside a smooth delivery of goodness , making Addyell the premier GOD MC on the microphone . " I Ain't Wrong " is a tale of deceit , betrayal , and a love lost , a story that is not uncommon in today's relationships. " I Want It All "  is a story detailing the building an empire , a conglomerate if you will. A chance to live the american dream and get that paper no matter the cost . " You Don't Know My Name " is a declaration and anthem of love . Finding that one woman that you could spend the rest of your life with .  By all means , the album has something for everybody to bump , from A to Z . Addyell is truly the embodiment of a wordsmith , an up and coming lyricist who delivers a message for the times . Something that is lacking in most artists today . You can exclusively listen to the project via his soundcloud . You will not be disappointed .




Friday, September 9, 2016

Welcome To Retail Pt 3 (Racism)

This is one issue that might not happen between co-workers , but it's usually with customers whose hearts are deep rooted in hate. We have to tackle this issue before it gets any worse. I know personally for myself , there are certain customers of various races that do not like me because of the color of my skin , or the way that I speak. Nevertheless , I will never allow them to have power over me , and neither should you. Regardless of how they might come off , you still have a responsibility to give service to the customer. That might be one of the bitterest pills to swallow , but we still have a job to do. Don't give any excuse to lack in performance because of someone else's ignorance. Still today in a place like America , people still don't know how to love each other without seeing race. The same goes for a place like retail . In retail , you come across many different characters who have an agenda. Your job is not to find out what that agenda is. You need to stay rooted in who you are , so you don't lose the essence of yourself. I can recall one instance where I told a customer she would have to swipe her card instead of inserting it . She got angry at me, and then said I was acting belligerent ( a word that I had heard many times before from law enforcement. Stay focus , and perform the task of your job well. If you have any discrepancies with a customer , please contact human resources or your manager. No one should make you feel uncomfortable for any reason at all .

Welcome To Retail Pt 2 (Handling Rude Customers)

Every once in a while you'll get one customer that's totally uncooperative. They come up to counter speaking on the phone , meanwhile you're asking them if they have the preferred discount card. They get an attitude and continue back to the conversation. The real amazing part is after all is said and done with their purchase , they have the nerve to say " How much did my bill come out to ? ". It can be quite frustrating and discouraging especially if you are a new cashier or worker. Make sure that you are always able to get their attention. If the customer happens to be speaking on the phone , make sure that your voice is clear so they can hear you out. Never give them a reason to come back and make a complaint. Although they are responsible for the things that they purchase , it is your job to make sure that transactions go as planned . Another issue that many cashiers face is " the money situation ". This when the customer plans to pay for their purchase , but instead of handing you the cash....they either crumple it up into little ball or they decide to throw it at you (they think that people who work in retail are the lowest form of life on this earth , and don't deserve to be treated with respect). Do not let this get you angry. Many of the people that come shopping , are consumers with many things on their minds. Half of the time , they might not even realize what their doing might be affecting your performance and how you relate to customers in the future. No matter what , do not hand their change back to them the same way. They will take it as an offense , and will either call corporate on you or demand to see the manager. That is definitely something that you do not want. Complaints will cause you to lose your job faster than anything. You must always maintain a level of professionalism , even in the most uncomfortable situation. You owe it to yourself. Understand that these people are not mad at you , they just have their own problems that they have to face. On the other hand , let's talk about the ones who are the total opposite. These might be the regulars who always come in to stir up some trouble. They rant and rave about the same minor issues , and make it their priority to annoy you or cause a disturbance. If you find a customer that is trying to create trouble , please do not hesitate...and head to your management team immediately. You have the right to work in a safe environment without threats . Keep your eyes open to everything , and try to give the best experience with a smile.