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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 .

https://soundcloud.com/q-arson/sets/purge

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.

Welcome To Retail Pt1

Millions of americans wake up early at the break of dawn to wait for that bus , and head straight to work. The majority of them work in retail . Anybody that knows that retail entails , knows that you are doing more than one job. Your first priority is to make sure that customer is always taken care of first . Selfishness is not welcomed. Humility will help you to be more attentive to the customer while developing your customer service skills. I can tell you from experience that the first day was rough for me. I had customers left and right biting my head off for things that I had no control over . That's another thing that I want to cover. When a customer comes in mad or frustrated , your job is make sure that you maintain your cool . Some customers might take your emotions for anger , and try to play it off you as if you were the one with the problem. Arguing does not help the situation get any better. You need to decipher what the problem is . Once you've done , proceed to help correct the situation . Calling the manager to the front would be a good start . Many customers appreciate when you listen to their needs and concerns attentively. It shows that you are sensitive and caring . With that , there is also a downside. Not every customer will appreciate the lengths that you go to have gone to in order to correct a situation. Some will take the time to chastise you and place blame on your incompetence or efficiency in handling the matter . I'm not saying that any cashier or sale person is dumb , but this is just an example of the tirades that will take place in the course of your retail position. You have to make sure that you yourself are centered. Your energy must also be at 150% percent , and nothing less than that . Never make a manager regret the day that he or she hired you. You are required to carry out your tasks with little to no trouble at all. However , just because to try to stay afloat of trouble....doesn't mean that it won't find it's way into your work day. Make it a priority to be cordial and respectful or your co-workers. Customers can read right away if you can't get along with another associate. It also makes management look bad when you're arguing back and forth with your co-worker. If it comes to that , make you co-worker aware of the issues that you currently face with him or her , and try to find common ground so your can peacefully co-exist in the work place. It's vital that your keep a level of respect between you and your customer . Get to learn their name for one . Once you've established formalities , it's time to give that winning smile , and be the best cashier/greeter you can be . Make the experience between you and the customer enjoyable . Never find a reason to be upset at work. Don't bring down the atmosphere with your attitude. Talk to your manager or another member of the staff that trust . Be attentive of your actions , and always make the customers feel welcomed . Keep your composure , and be there to handle all their needs .

Rappers In The Limelight : March 4th 2015

There are 4 MC’s that are worth the time , worth the effort , and worth the money. Whether or not you like Hip-Hop , I promise that you’ll feel differently before the end of this article. I’ve learned the music is a release and expression of who or what an individual is. Today , we explore that statement through these reviews. Keep in mind that I only promote the best .


Optometrist – Super Rhymes (Released 2006 , Positronic Records)

Take a ride down the block with Optometrist from Staten Island. A vignette of lyrical style mixed in with artistry and dope rhymes. The album in a nutshell is everything that you would expect from a Self Made artist : bars , imagery , passion , heat and fire. In this album , he blows the roof off hip hop , challenging others to get their bars up and stop perpetrating on the mic as duly noted in “ Super Rhymes “ , “ Me” and ‘ Page Rampage “ Not only does he rap , but he also produces his own material as noted on the back cover of the album. Definitely a classic today , as it was when it dropped 9 years ago. Make sure that you cop his latest album Boombox Material on CD Baby.com

Poynt Blank -  Point Of No Return (Released 2011 , Independent)
If you look at the album cover , it appears at first glance that this is a album full  of unworthy images dealing with sex , drugs , and alcoholism. On the contrary , isn’t that what hip hop’s about. However , there is the phrase “ don’t judge a book by it’s cover. While most hip hop music is about bravado , Poynt Blank comes different on this album. In a nutshell , the album serves as a beacon of light to those who are on the verge of giving up hope. The songs are written in the form of a mere mortal soul who has been through hell back , but through the power and faith of God was able to overcome and stand victorious. More intriguing than the songs is the actual artwork. It’s almost reminiscent of the end days prophecy in the book of Revelation. If you look closely , in Blank’s left hand there is darkness , in the right…..a sword. A must listen for anyone that is going through. You can also reach out to Poynt Blank via you tube or his facebook fan page.


James Lion  - The Resume (Released 2014 , Independent)

No stranger to the music scene , James Lion(pronounced Lee-own) has definitely put in his work for “ The Resume “. Originally from St Louis Missouri , Lion moved to Atlanta to further his music career , and now resides in New York.  This EP by far is one his best projects. Chronicling the life of Lion and his dream to make it big , despite the obstacles that he faces from day to day. It’s an inspiring piece of work , and a testament to the hearts of those who never give up. The relentless spirit of a warrior. Be sure to visit jameslionmusic.com for more material .

Paranormal – Vendetta Doctrine (Released 2013 , The Wizard Factory , Bronx NY)

A truthseeking and all telling book about the infiltration and indoctrination of humans by the governmental powers through the voice of hip hop. The word Vendetta is loosely translated as a blood fued ( when one opts to get back revenge for a lost family member ) , but in this case…..it translates on a larger scale. The album explores such issues as minimum wage , unfair treatment from police , diseases , the media , last day prophecies , and the insatiable need for people to gain all the world , but never achieve it , through a false sense of belief via mind control and images. The doctrine set by Paranormal is to get people away from the totalitarian powers that be , and educate themselves about the evils that lurk. Get the album online before it’s too late : Amazon , CD Baby.

EMPIRE : WAS IT REALLY WORTH IT ?

First of all , I would like to say that I am truly disgusted and disappointed at the pilot episode of #Empire. You know months before a show airs , they show you previews of what it's going to be like. The promos on FOX had everyone on the edge of their seats , and just a few days ago....someone was happy , mentioning the fact that this was first time that FOX had aired a black show/drama in years (NEW YORK UNDERCOVER AND LIVING SINGLE , AND MARTIN WERE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ONES IN THE EARLY BROADCAST YEARS OF THE NETWORK). I too anticipated the release of this show and was ready to be wowed. I loved the opening scene. Here we meet Lucious , the owner of Empire Records...trying to pull emotion out of one of his artists for a song. A few minutes pass by and we become introduced to his sons at the breakfast table. 2 are musicians , and the other is a successful lawyer for the the label. What I didn't expect to see was that bots scene ( I turned my head before it happened). It's already bad enough that they want to force homosexuality on young minds from the age of 6-15 , but why did it have to be on a black show. This is strictly supposed to be about the Empire and nothing less. I was turned off by it , but I had to bypass that moment , and continue on to the story. Also in the opening scene , we become introduced to Lucious right hand man. Now I don't remember his name because I just wasn't paying attention ( lol). Back story is that they've known each other since the age of 14. Now that Lucious is a big time record exec.....he treats the guy like trash. Next , we become introduced to Cookie. 17 years ago she went to jail , in place of her husband for making drops (drug trafficking) . 17 years later , she comes out in a real nice designer suit....crazy....but it's what she wore when she came in. Cookie comes in , and tries to Deebo her way back into the company. The history is that she helped to start up Empire Records with the $400,0000 she saved up from using packages. Remember when I mentioned Lucious's sons , well let me give them to you in full detail. Jamal Lyon : the 2nd oldest ( played by Jussie Smollet , best known for his role as one of the Jericho kids with his own real life brothers and sisters in the late 90's TGIF show " On Our Own ) is a talent artist signed to his father's label. He and his father have a strained relationship , due in part to his lifestyle. While performing on stage at a club , he reminisces about the time his father put him in the garbage......because he played dress up in his mother's clothing while some family members had came by. His mother is the only one that truly has love left for him , and in turn wants to manage him. She also despises his lifestyle as well. Hakeem Lyon is the youngest child of the family , and also signed to to Empire Records. Unlike his brother , he and his father seem to get along...but they have differences. Like when his father gives him a song to record , but in when he goes into the studio to record it , it's garbage. Hakeem enlist the help of Jamal to hook up a track. His father goes crazy for it instantly and loves it , but despises the fact that Hakeem helped out during the song writing process. Oh one more thing , he despises the fact that his mother got locked up when he was a baby , causing him to have abandonment issues. Since his mom was never around , he never really got a chance to know her. He has no regard for her , and resents the fact that she shows up at the family's house. The second she steps foot into the house , she gets rid of his barber and they get into a heated argument. He gets in way over his head and calls his mother out of her name , and she in turn slaps him in the face , then proceeds to beat him with a broom. Last but not least in Andre Lyon. Unlike his two youngest brothers , his relationship with his father is pretty good. He grew up able to attend college and became a lawyer. He is married and has a good job as an attorney working for his father's record label. Unlike the baby of the family , Andre welcomes his mother back home with open arms , and has no resentment or anger towards her for the life that she chose. He seems to be well adjusted. And here is a surprise that some of you probably didn't expect. I happened to see this during the previews for the last few days , but Malik Yoba has a starring role on the show as Lucious's business partner and friend Vernon Turner. He also knew Cookie back in the day as well. In the excitement of all the things that were taking place , Lucious's right hand man comes over to his house to extort money from him. He threatens that if he doesn't cough up the cash , that he will more than likely go to the authorities and rat on him for the murders that he did back in the day when he was a drug dealer. Lucious agrees and meets homie at a undisclosed spot. Now that's all that I'm telling you. To be honest , I probably won't watch this show again , but for some of you guys....this is what you'll have in store. Gabourey Sidibe finally has her first starring role in television , and Tasha Smith appeared tonight with a unspoken role. Other stars to expect are Macy Gray , Courtney Love , and Naomi Campbell. Man , television has changed so much since the late 90's. Nothing is authentic or real anymore. I realize that it has been a long time there has been a successul black sitcom on network telelvision ( and please don't put TP's shows up there , because they are not any better) . To be honest , Power is looking better. Did they steal the concept of the drug dealing part : YES , are they in the same line of work : NO. Be the judge for yourselves. If you did not get the chance to see the pilot , you might want to go to the FOX website , or wait till someone puts it online.