• Ice Spice and Latto, two rising stars in hip-hop, have carved unique paths in the music industry. Ice Spice, born in 2000 in the Bronx, gained fame through viral drill tracks like Munch (Feelin’ U), using social media to amplify her success. Latto, born in 1998 in Atlanta, first gained attention by winning The Rap Game before breaking through with Big Energy. Both faced struggles—Ice Spice navigating the male-dominated drill scene and Latto overcoming industry challenges as a young female rapper. Neither is married, focusing instead on their growing careers. Ice Spice continues collaborating with top artists, while Latto solidifies her mainstream presence with chart-topping hits, proving their dominance in modern hip-hop. #icespice #latto
    Ice Spice and Latto, two rising stars in hip-hop, have carved unique paths in the music industry. Ice Spice, born in 2000 in the Bronx, gained fame through viral drill tracks like Munch (Feelin’ U), using social media to amplify her success. Latto, born in 1998 in Atlanta, first gained attention by winning The Rap Game before breaking through with Big Energy. Both faced struggles—Ice Spice navigating the male-dominated drill scene and Latto overcoming industry challenges as a young female rapper. Neither is married, focusing instead on their growing careers. Ice Spice continues collaborating with top artists, while Latto solidifies her mainstream presence with chart-topping hits, proving their dominance in modern hip-hop. #icespice #latto
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  • Most Powerful Life Hacks
    For men:
    1. Stay calm in arguments-strength is silent.
    2. Speak last in discussions-it commands authority.
    3. Dress 10% better-it earns respect.
    4. Start with cold exposure-build discipline and clarity.
    5. Maintain a healthy body-strengthens mind and boosts confidence.
    6. Keep your word-builds trust and reinforces integrity.
    7. Limit distractions - focus on what matters, achieving more with less effort.

    #powerful #lifehacks #integrity #confidence #male #staycalm #strength #lifehacks #inspire
    🙌🪐🍀 Most Powerful Life Hacks For men: 1. Stay calm in arguments-strength is silent. 2. Speak last in discussions-it commands authority. 3. Dress 10% better-it earns respect. 4. Start with cold exposure-build discipline and clarity. 5. Maintain a healthy body-strengthens mind and boosts confidence. 6. Keep your word-builds trust and reinforces integrity. 7. Limit distractions - focus on what matters, achieving more with less effort. #powerful #lifehacks #integrity #confidence #male #staycalm #strength #lifehacks #inspire
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  • STUBBORN WOMEN ARE ALWAYS FAILURES!

    A STUBBORN WOMEN MAKES A MAN 10 TIMES MORE STUBBORN.

    Written by Amina Al-Harbi, social consultant

    Stubborn women fail in their marriages, and even in their relationships with relatives.

    Women who lack emotional intelligence and flexibility in dealing with people around them, are the biggest failures in their marriages and their lives. Why?

    She enters into an egoistic tug of war with her husband, and prefers the voice of her ego to try to overcome him, and in fact she fails before the ego of her husband and the ego of those who are around her, because men become more stubborn in front of a stubborn wife and stubborn sister, and they become more gentle in front of a submissive woman.

    A headstrong woman thinks that she can win while insisting on her opinion, and she can stand in front of any opposition. She forgets that even if she wins by her obstinacy in her opinion and stand, she loses the heart that was loving her and caring for her.

    Many narrations and wise proverbs in all the cultures have praised an easy-going, soft, friendly, patient and enduring woman. Even the Messenger (peace and blessings be on him) and the Companions after him, recommended and praised a woman who respects her husband and speaks with softness and wisdom, and in turn he will love her and never leave her.

    The woman who will obey her husband and stoop to let the storm pass; she is the wise, rational woman who thrives, and holds the family together. The woman who stands like an unyielding dry stick is the one who breaks, suffering irreparable damage.

    The uncompromising woman clings to her opinion. She tries to constantly perpetuate the illusion of her victory: I win and you lose, I am right and you are wrong. Such a woman destroys herself before destroying others. And she lives a life of sorrowful despondency in this world and thereafter.

    From my experiences in marital counseling, I found out that mulish women end up in divorce. And bitterly fail in their family and social life. The even end up destroying her own father family and his siblings'

    The advice of a bedouin Arab woman to her daughter on the day of her marriage, is considered by all the successful women the best advice for a woman. She said:
    "Be his slave......and surely he becomes your imminent slave".

    "Men are kind, generous and benevolent, but a stubborn, foolish woman turns them into enemies."

    Finally I quote a wise Sheikh (may God have mercy on him):

    I was a civil court judge for 27 years.........and I found that most of the divorce incidents are caused by the anger of a man, and by the foolish responses of a woman.

    In other words, the stubbornness of a woman makes a man ten times more stubborn than her.

    Translated by Sheikh Abdus Salam al-Madani Founder, Aspire College of Excellence.

    Well, in these days of feminism and female affirmative action, l find that the perceptions young women have about what should be their relationship with their spouses is seriously blighted by ego and impatience. Ladies are not willing to work on their inherent flaws and feel the man should be the one to adjust to their own idiosyncrasies.

    I personally think the above tips works and any woman who wants to make a success of her marriage will do well to follow them.
    STUBBORN WOMEN ARE ALWAYS FAILURES! A STUBBORN WOMEN MAKES A MAN 10 TIMES MORE STUBBORN. Written by Amina Al-Harbi, social consultant Stubborn women fail in their marriages, and even in their relationships with relatives. Women who lack emotional intelligence and flexibility in dealing with people around them, are the biggest failures in their marriages and their lives. Why? She enters into an egoistic tug of war with her husband, and prefers the voice of her ego to try to overcome him, and in fact she fails before the ego of her husband and the ego of those who are around her, because men become more stubborn in front of a stubborn wife and stubborn sister, and they become more gentle in front of a submissive woman. A headstrong woman thinks that she can win while insisting on her opinion, and she can stand in front of any opposition. She forgets that even if she wins by her obstinacy in her opinion and stand, she loses the heart that was loving her and caring for her. Many narrations and wise proverbs in all the cultures have praised an easy-going, soft, friendly, patient and enduring woman. Even the Messenger (peace and blessings be on him) and the Companions after him, recommended and praised a woman who respects her husband and speaks with softness and wisdom, and in turn he will love her and never leave her. The woman who will obey her husband and stoop to let the storm pass; she is the wise, rational woman who thrives, and holds the family together. The woman who stands like an unyielding dry stick is the one who breaks, suffering irreparable damage. The uncompromising woman clings to her opinion. She tries to constantly perpetuate the illusion of her victory: I win and you lose, I am right and you are wrong. Such a woman destroys herself before destroying others. And she lives a life of sorrowful despondency in this world and thereafter. From my experiences in marital counseling, I found out that mulish women end up in divorce. And bitterly fail in their family and social life. The even end up destroying her own father family and his siblings' The advice of a bedouin Arab woman to her daughter on the day of her marriage, is considered by all the successful women the best advice for a woman. She said: "Be his slave......and surely he becomes your imminent slave". "Men are kind, generous and benevolent, but a stubborn, foolish woman turns them into enemies." Finally I quote a wise Sheikh (may God have mercy on him): I was a civil court judge for 27 years.........and I found that most of the divorce incidents are caused by the anger of a man, and by the foolish responses of a woman. In other words, the stubbornness of a woman makes a man ten times more stubborn than her. Translated by Sheikh Abdus Salam al-Madani Founder, Aspire College of Excellence. Well, in these days of feminism and female affirmative action, l find that the perceptions young women have about what should be their relationship with their spouses is seriously blighted by ego and impatience. Ladies are not willing to work on their inherent flaws and feel the man should be the one to adjust to their own idiosyncrasies. I personally think the above tips works and any woman who wants to make a success of her marriage will do well to follow them.
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  • STUBBORN WOMEN ARE ALWAYS FAILURES!

    A STUBBORN WOMEN MAKES A MAN 10 TIMES MORE STUBBORN.

    Written by Amina Al-Harbi, social consultant

    Stubborn women fail in their marriages, and even in their relationships with relatives.

    Women who lack emotional intelligence and flexibility in dealing with people around them, are the biggest failures in their marriages and their lives. Why?

    She enters into an egoistic tug of war with her husband, and prefers the voice of her ego to try to overcome him, and in fact she fails before the ego of her husband and the ego of those who are around her, because men become more stubborn in front of a stubborn wife and stubborn sister, and they become more gentle in front of a submissive woman.

    A headstrong woman thinks that she can win while insisting on her opinion, and she can stand in front of any opposition. She forgets that even if she wins by her obstinacy in her opinion and stand, she loses the heart that was loving her and caring for her.

    Many narrations and wise proverbs in all the cultures have praised an easy-going, soft, friendly, patient and enduring woman. Even the Messenger (peace and blessings be on him) and the Companions after him, recommended and praised a woman who respects her husband and speaks with softness and wisdom, and in turn he will love her and never leave her.

    The woman who will obey her husband and stoop to let the storm pass; she is the wise, rational woman who thrives, and holds the family together. The woman who stands like an unyielding dry stick is the one who breaks, suffering irreparable damage.

    The uncompromising woman clings to her opinion. She tries to constantly perpetuate the illusion of her victory: I win and you lose, I am right and you are wrong. Such a woman destroys herself before destroying others. And she lives a life of sorrowful despondency in this world and thereafter.

    From my experiences in marital counseling, I found out that mulish women end up in divorce. And bitterly fail in their family and social life. The even end up destroying her own father family and his siblings'

    The advice of a bedouin Arab woman to her daughter on the day of her marriage, is considered by all the successful women the best advice for a woman. She said:
    "Be his slave......and surely he becomes your imminent slave".

    "Men are kind, generous and benevolent, but a stubborn, foolish woman turns them into enemies."

    Finally I quote a wise Sheikh (may God have mercy on him):

    I was a civil court judge for 27 years.........and I found that most of the divorce incidents are caused by the anger of a man, and by the foolish responses of a woman.

    In other words, the stubbornness of a woman makes a man ten times more stubborn than her.

    Translated by Sheikh Abdus Salam al-Madani Founder, Aspire College of Excellence.

    Well, in these days of feminism and female affirmative action, l find that the perceptions young women have about what should be their relationship with their spouses is seriously blighted by ego and impatience. Ladies are not willing to work on their inherent flaws and feel the man should be the one to adjust to their own idiosyncrasies.

    I personally think the above tips works and any woman who wants to make a success of her marriage will do well to follow them.
    STUBBORN WOMEN ARE ALWAYS FAILURES! A STUBBORN WOMEN MAKES A MAN 10 TIMES MORE STUBBORN. Written by Amina Al-Harbi, social consultant Stubborn women fail in their marriages, and even in their relationships with relatives. Women who lack emotional intelligence and flexibility in dealing with people around them, are the biggest failures in their marriages and their lives. Why? She enters into an egoistic tug of war with her husband, and prefers the voice of her ego to try to overcome him, and in fact she fails before the ego of her husband and the ego of those who are around her, because men become more stubborn in front of a stubborn wife and stubborn sister, and they become more gentle in front of a submissive woman. A headstrong woman thinks that she can win while insisting on her opinion, and she can stand in front of any opposition. She forgets that even if she wins by her obstinacy in her opinion and stand, she loses the heart that was loving her and caring for her. Many narrations and wise proverbs in all the cultures have praised an easy-going, soft, friendly, patient and enduring woman. Even the Messenger (peace and blessings be on him) and the Companions after him, recommended and praised a woman who respects her husband and speaks with softness and wisdom, and in turn he will love her and never leave her. The woman who will obey her husband and stoop to let the storm pass; she is the wise, rational woman who thrives, and holds the family together. The woman who stands like an unyielding dry stick is the one who breaks, suffering irreparable damage. The uncompromising woman clings to her opinion. She tries to constantly perpetuate the illusion of her victory: I win and you lose, I am right and you are wrong. Such a woman destroys herself before destroying others. And she lives a life of sorrowful despondency in this world and thereafter. From my experiences in marital counseling, I found out that mulish women end up in divorce. And bitterly fail in their family and social life. The even end up destroying her own father family and his siblings' The advice of a bedouin Arab woman to her daughter on the day of her marriage, is considered by all the successful women the best advice for a woman. She said: "Be his slave......and surely he becomes your imminent slave". "Men are kind, generous and benevolent, but a stubborn, foolish woman turns them into enemies." Finally I quote a wise Sheikh (may God have mercy on him): I was a civil court judge for 27 years.........and I found that most of the divorce incidents are caused by the anger of a man, and by the foolish responses of a woman. In other words, the stubbornness of a woman makes a man ten times more stubborn than her. Translated by Sheikh Abdus Salam al-Madani Founder, Aspire College of Excellence. Well, in these days of feminism and female affirmative action, l find that the perceptions young women have about what should be their relationship with their spouses is seriously blighted by ego and impatience. Ladies are not willing to work on their inherent flaws and feel the man should be the one to adjust to their own idiosyncrasies. I personally think the above tips works and any woman who wants to make a success of her marriage will do well to follow them.
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  • A real woman will cut off any male that threatens her relationship with her man.
    A girl will justify it and make excuses.
    A real woman will cut off any male that threatens her relationship with her man. A girl will justify it and make excuses.
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  • Green Flags in Women :
    - No tatoo
    - Not a feminist
    - Loves children
    - Believes in God
    - Loves her family
    - No male best friend
    - Lives with her parents
    - Doesn't drink or smoke
    Green Flags in Women : - No tatoo - Not a feminist - Loves children - Believes in God - Loves her family - No male best friend - Lives with her parents - Doesn't drink or smoke
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  • Everyone who has enjoyed the use of their programmable VCR, DVR, TIVO, and television remote controllers owes a thank you to Mr. Joseph N. Jackson.
    He is a living legend, an inventor, scientist, businessman, humanitarian and Co-founder of the Black Inventions Museum, Inc. To date, he continues to work on ideas that will enhance the lives of BILLIONS OF PEOPLE WORLDWIDE.
    Joseph Jackson is the fourth of eight children born to Ernest and Octavia Jackson in Harvey, “Jefferson Parish”, Louisiana.
    At the age of 17 he went to work as an oil field tool maintenance helper. He was accepted in the United States Army at the age of 18.
    He went to television repair school at night, and later owned and operated a Radio and Television Repair Shop part-time for 7 years in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
    His early efforts led to the precursor of the V-Chip, technology that is used in the television industry to block out violent and objectionable programs that could be seen by young children. Mr. Jackson is the creator of the Programmable Television Receiver Controllers and other innovative devices for the television industry.
    Joseph Jackson is the holder of at least 6 issued U.S. Patents in the area of telecommunications and Fertility Prediction Devices for females, as well as several copyrights, trademarks, and Pending Patents in the area or Aircraft security and Tracking Systems.
    BISM IS HONORED TO SALUTE
    DR. JOSEPH N. JACKSON 20
    Everyone who has enjoyed the use of their programmable VCR, DVR, TIVO, and television remote controllers owes a thank you to Mr. Joseph N. Jackson. He is a living legend, an inventor, scientist, businessman, humanitarian and Co-founder of the Black Inventions Museum, Inc. To date, he continues to work on ideas that will enhance the lives of BILLIONS OF PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. Joseph Jackson is the fourth of eight children born to Ernest and Octavia Jackson in Harvey, “Jefferson Parish”, Louisiana. At the age of 17 he went to work as an oil field tool maintenance helper. He was accepted in the United States Army at the age of 18. He went to television repair school at night, and later owned and operated a Radio and Television Repair Shop part-time for 7 years in Fayetteville, North Carolina. His early efforts led to the precursor of the V-Chip, technology that is used in the television industry to block out violent and objectionable programs that could be seen by young children. Mr. Jackson is the creator of the Programmable Television Receiver Controllers and other innovative devices for the television industry. Joseph Jackson is the holder of at least 6 issued U.S. Patents in the area of telecommunications and Fertility Prediction Devices for females, as well as several copyrights, trademarks, and Pending Patents in the area or Aircraft security and Tracking Systems. BISM IS HONORED TO SALUTE DR. JOSEPH N. JACKSON 20
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  • Meet Ebony Hilton, the first black female anesthesiologist at the Medical University of South Carolina since its opening in 1824. Graduating with triple majors in biochemistry, molecular biology, and inorganic chemistry, Ebony's journey to becoming a doctor was driven by a childhood promise to her mother.

    #TrailblazingDoctor #BlackExcellence #MedicalMilestone #Anesthesiology
    Meet Ebony Hilton, the first black female anesthesiologist at the Medical University of South Carolina since its opening in 1824. Graduating with triple majors in biochemistry, molecular biology, and inorganic chemistry, Ebony's journey to becoming a doctor was driven by a childhood promise to her mother. #TrailblazingDoctor #BlackExcellence #MedicalMilestone #Anesthesiology
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  • UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD'S FIRST BLACK WOMAN TRAIN ENGINEER
    Edwina Justus (July 11, 1943) is a African-American trailblazer engineer who is best known for being Union Pacific's first black female train engineer.

    At a young age, Edwina's role as a change-maker began when she became the first African-American girl to attend Brown Park School, and she was the only person of color in the entire school.

    In search of better opportunities, Edwina applied for a job at Union Pacific. After her application was denied, she enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

    When she applied at Union Pacific for the second time, her application was a success. Justus began her career at U.P. in 1973 as a clerk at one of its Omaha facilities. Edwina Justus was one of five black women who worked in the Omaha office.

    In 1976 she applied for an engineer opening in North Platte, Neb. She got the job and became UP’s first black female engineer at the age of 34. North Platte was a big operation. Union Pacific is the largest railroad in the United States. “When I received the offer in North Platte, Nebraska, my dad encouraged me to take it.”

    However, the work environment wasn't supportive. Edwina endured racial slurs and the belief that she couldn't do good work as a woman. But she was not deterred. She used her wit and performance to excel in her career.

    Justus worked 22 years before retiring in 1998. She hauled items such as livestock, automobiles and airplane wings to Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Denver, Colorado, never taking for granted the beauty of a sunset or quiet night.

    “Railroading isn’t easy, but I didn’t let anyone bully me and I always stood up for myself,” Justus said.

    In 2018, Justus was honored in a Durham Museum exhibit. The exhibit shares the diverse experiences of 12 Nebraska women through time.

    UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD'S FIRST BLACK WOMAN TRAIN ENGINEER Edwina Justus (July 11, 1943) is a African-American trailblazer engineer who is best known for being Union Pacific's first black female train engineer. At a young age, Edwina's role as a change-maker began when she became the first African-American girl to attend Brown Park School, and she was the only person of color in the entire school. In search of better opportunities, Edwina applied for a job at Union Pacific. After her application was denied, she enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. When she applied at Union Pacific for the second time, her application was a success. Justus began her career at U.P. in 1973 as a clerk at one of its Omaha facilities. Edwina Justus was one of five black women who worked in the Omaha office. In 1976 she applied for an engineer opening in North Platte, Neb. She got the job and became UP’s first black female engineer at the age of 34. North Platte was a big operation. Union Pacific is the largest railroad in the United States. “When I received the offer in North Platte, Nebraska, my dad encouraged me to take it.” However, the work environment wasn't supportive. Edwina endured racial slurs and the belief that she couldn't do good work as a woman. But she was not deterred. She used her wit and performance to excel in her career. Justus worked 22 years before retiring in 1998. She hauled items such as livestock, automobiles and airplane wings to Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Denver, Colorado, never taking for granted the beauty of a sunset or quiet night. “Railroading isn’t easy, but I didn’t let anyone bully me and I always stood up for myself,” Justus said. In 2018, Justus was honored in a Durham Museum exhibit. The exhibit shares the diverse experiences of 12 Nebraska women through time.
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  • June 5, 2001, Turk drops his debut album, "Young & Thuggin'" on Cash Money & Universal Records. It was produced entirely by Mannie Fresh. Among the guests featured on the album were his fellow Hot Boys, the Big Tymers and Mack 10. Young & thuggin basically sums up Turk's profile as a rap artist. With his first solo album, Turk gets the chance to distinguish himself as his Hot Boys brethren Lil Wayne. He's also the last Hot Boy to have a solo album and seemingly the one with the most to prove. Despite making his debut on Juvenile’s 1997 album "Solja Rags", he’s been the Hot Boy to get the least time on the microphone as well as their group efforts and his absence from several live dates and other obligations has led to speculation about his future career. But for now, it’s all on him to get his shine. It's never easy for young artists to find their own voice, especially when they’re part of a successful artistic family. If they seek to profit from their family ties, they shouldn’t venture off too far on their own. One of the reasons Cash Money has been so successful these past years is their strong corporate identity. When you buy one of their albums, you just know things will be kept in the family with the Hot Boys and Big Tymers making guest appearances on each other’s albums and Mannie Fresh supplying the beats. Even though change is not always a good thing, that’s what I expect when I buy Cash Money product. Like the Wu-Tang Clan 👐🏾, each member claims to host a different chamber, they still all live under the same roof. The Clan ultimately conquered the world with their unique corporate identity. But just like the Wu-Tang temple has undergone renovations and expansions, the Cash Money aural residence is experiencing makeovers, however at a much smaller scale. On Turk's debut album, Mannie Fresh supplies all the beats and the Cash Money Millionaires still crowd the guest spots. One of the things I like about Mannie Fresh is he continues to make good beats, but he adds more variations to them. The three dominant/prominent hip-hop producers of today, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Mannie Fresh, all have one thing in common: they prefer spending their time hitting keyboards and programming drum machines rather than digging in the crates for samples. When it comes to making beats, dope samples are necessary to make a dope album especially if you have a good ear 👂🏾 for music. That’s why his tracks work on parallel levels: they float and bounce at the same time, they soothe and stir at the same time. You don’t have to go further into "Young & Thuggin'" than "Bout to Go Down", where all these qualities come into effect. He’s also great at creating moods. Check the trouble-seeking “Yes We Do” that he laces with melodies that could come straight off Giorgio Moroder’s "Scarface" soundtrack. Or the playfully confrontational "Wanna Be Down". With a rapper like Turk and a producer like Mannie Fresh the beats will always be more interesting than the rhymes. Unless the producer seriously slips and/or the rapper surpasses himself unexpectedly. That does not mean that these two don’t belong together. You wouldn’t wanna hear a backpack rapper kicking his rhymes over these beats. It just wouldn’t sound right. While Turk and Mannie might not be the perfect combination like the other Hot Boys paired with Mannie are, they’re a good combination. As far as rapping goes, you're not missing anything lyrically. Some have it and some don't. Don’t bother looking for intricate plots, ill similes and clean-cut rhymes on this album. There’s not many. If you’re not into this thug thing and scapegoat Cash Money for all that’s wrong with hip-hop just because their infamous ‘bling-bling’ term stuck in your head, then you’re not trying to pick this album up anyway. With Turk's style of rapping, it's definitely what you'll expect from a representative of the Cash Money roster. Check the steadily rising and lowering delivery in the current single "It’s in Me" that gives you a sensation as if you’re gently hit by a wave of word sound every other bar. In Mannie Fresh’s soulful and spicy orchestration, the rappers play their parts just like all the other instruments. Like the other Hot Boys, Turk does not have the same amount of rapping skills at close inspection. A perfect example is the song "Untamed Guerilla". He keeps the same composure, whether he’s aggravated or peaceful. At the extremes of the lyrical spectrum there are rappers who bring up a new topic in every line on one side, and on the other side there are those who use a whole song to make the same claims over and over again. Once you grasp the idea of the song, you feel like you don’t have to listen to the lyrics anymore. If you remember the song "No Endz, No Skinz" by the late Big L (R.I.P.)🙏🏾🕯🕊, that was based on the statement that you can’t get any female 👱🏾‍♀️ companionship if you have no money . L kept repeating himself, but you kept listening for how he was going to word it. There are also songs on "Young & Thuggin'" I can totally appreciate. "Trife Livin'" showcases what originally made Cash Money great: conveying a feeling through track and melodic flow alone. “What Would You Do” seeks the listener’s participation in a suspenseful tale where drug business and personal business conflict with each other. The closing "Hallways & Cuts" provides a haunting experience as Mickey, B.G. and Turk, wrapped in a spooky aural aura, describe in stunning detail what’s going on in them project hallways, corridors and cuts. The most solid cut on this album has to be the simply titled "Project". Hakiem of the Capos works the chorus, which makes for a nice change. Apart from that the track is all left to Turk who gives his best performance, changing up his melodic flow while Mannie’s track hits you from all angles: it’s melodic yet thumping and smooth yet sharper than a muthafuckin' butcher knife. From when the only recognizable voice in the Hot Boys used to be Juvenile to now that we know each member from solo efforts, I’ll admit that Turk fits nicely into the Cash Money corporate identity. I ain't gonna say he's the weakest link of the crew, but together with the rest of the Hot Boys, they pull it off well. The story of Cash Money Records has been one of sudden and continued success and I don’t see it about to end as long as their main asset, the music, continues to be as entertaining. I’ve come across so many CMR-related screen names on the internet. If you’re a real fan, go support Turk and buy this album.
    June 5, 2001, Turk drops his debut album, "Young & Thuggin'" on Cash Money & Universal Records. It was produced entirely by Mannie Fresh. Among the guests featured on the album were his fellow Hot Boys, the Big Tymers and Mack 10. Young & thuggin basically sums up Turk's profile as a rap artist. With his first solo album, Turk gets the chance to distinguish himself as his Hot Boys brethren Lil Wayne. He's also the last Hot Boy to have a solo album and seemingly the one with the most to prove. Despite making his debut on Juvenile’s 1997 album "Solja Rags", he’s been the Hot Boy to get the least time on the microphone 🎤 as well as their group efforts and his absence from several live dates and other obligations has led to speculation about his future career. But for now, it’s all on him to get his shine. It's never easy for young artists to find their own voice, especially when they’re part of a successful artistic family. If they seek to profit from their family ties, they shouldn’t venture off too far on their own. One of the reasons Cash Money has been so successful these past years is their strong corporate identity. When you buy one of their albums, you just know things will be kept in the family with the Hot Boys and Big Tymers making guest appearances on each other’s albums and Mannie Fresh supplying the beats. Even though change is not always a good thing, that’s what I expect when I buy Cash Money product. Like the Wu-Tang Clan 👐🏾, each member claims to host a different chamber, they still all live under the same roof. The Clan ultimately conquered the world 🌍 with their unique corporate identity. But just like the Wu-Tang temple has undergone renovations and expansions, the Cash Money aural residence is experiencing makeovers, however at a much smaller scale. On Turk's debut album, Mannie Fresh supplies all the beats and the Cash Money Millionaires still crowd the guest spots. One of the things I like about Mannie Fresh is he continues to make good beats, but he adds more variations to them. The three dominant/prominent hip-hop producers of today, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Mannie Fresh, all have one thing in common: they prefer spending their time hitting keyboards 🎹 and programming drum machines rather than digging in the crates for samples. When it comes to making beats, dope samples are necessary to make a dope album especially if you have a good ear 👂🏾 for music. That’s why his tracks work on parallel levels: they float and bounce at the same time, they soothe and stir at the same time. You don’t have to go further into "Young & Thuggin'" than "Bout to Go Down", where all these qualities come into effect. He’s also great at creating moods. Check the trouble-seeking “Yes We Do” that he laces with melodies that could come straight off Giorgio Moroder’s "Scarface" soundtrack. Or the playfully confrontational "Wanna Be Down". With a rapper like Turk and a producer like Mannie Fresh the beats will always be more interesting than the rhymes. Unless the producer seriously slips and/or the rapper surpasses himself unexpectedly. That does not mean that these two don’t belong together. You wouldn’t wanna hear a backpack rapper kicking his rhymes over these beats. It just wouldn’t sound right. While Turk and Mannie might not be the perfect combination like the other Hot Boys paired with Mannie are, they’re a good combination. As far as rapping goes, you're not missing anything lyrically. Some have it and some don't. Don’t bother looking for intricate plots, ill similes and clean-cut rhymes on this album. There’s not many. If you’re not into this thug thing and scapegoat Cash Money for all that’s wrong with hip-hop just because their infamous ‘bling-bling’ term stuck in your head, then you’re not trying to pick this album up anyway. With Turk's style of rapping, it's definitely what you'll expect from a representative of the Cash Money roster. Check the steadily rising and lowering delivery in the current single "It’s in Me" that gives you a sensation as if you’re gently hit by a wave of word sound every other bar. In Mannie Fresh’s soulful and spicy orchestration, the rappers play their parts just like all the other instruments. Like the other Hot Boys, Turk does not have the same amount of rapping skills at close inspection. A perfect example is the song "Untamed Guerilla". He keeps the same composure, whether he’s aggravated or peaceful. At the extremes of the lyrical spectrum there are rappers who bring up a new topic in every line on one side, and on the other side there are those who use a whole song to make the same claims over and over again. Once you grasp the idea of the song, you feel like you don’t have to listen to the lyrics anymore. If you remember the song "No Endz, No Skinz" by the late Big L (R.I.P.)🙏🏾🪦⚰️🕯🕊🌷🌹💐, that was based on the statement that you can’t get any female 👱🏾‍♀️ companionship if you have no money 💵💵💵💵💵💵. L kept repeating himself, but you kept listening for how he was going to word it. There are also songs on "Young & Thuggin'" I can totally appreciate. "Trife Livin'" showcases what originally made Cash Money great: conveying a feeling through track and melodic flow alone. “What Would You Do” seeks the listener’s participation in a suspenseful tale where drug business and personal business conflict with each other. The closing "Hallways & Cuts" provides a haunting experience as Mickey, B.G. and Turk, wrapped in a spooky aural aura, describe in stunning detail what’s going on in them project hallways, corridors and cuts. The most solid cut on this album has to be the simply titled "Project". Hakiem of the Capos works the chorus, which makes for a nice change. Apart from that the track is all left to Turk who gives his best performance, changing up his melodic flow while Mannie’s track hits you from all angles: it’s melodic yet thumping and smooth yet sharper than a muthafuckin' butcher knife. From when the only recognizable voice in the Hot Boys used to be Juvenile to now that we know each member from solo efforts, I’ll admit that Turk fits nicely into the Cash Money corporate identity. I ain't gonna say he's the weakest link of the crew, but together with the rest of the Hot Boys, they pull it off well. The story of Cash Money Records has been one of sudden and continued success and I don’t see it about to end as long as their main asset, the music, continues to be as entertaining. I’ve come across so many CMR-related screen names on the internet. If you’re a real fan, go support Turk and buy this album.
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