I wanted to apologize for my "disruptive" behavior this past week. I strongly beleive that the Hip Hop community needs more dialog regarding race/politics/religion and many other pressing issues that effect our communities.
Politics/Race played a huge role in the decision to rule against Biz Markie regarding sample usage.
Religion specifically the "Supreme Wisdom", highly influences the same rappers that recieve high regards by every member of this site.
I know Illmuzik is full of intelligent and productive individuals that can garner change. As Hip Hop heads our responsibilities travel beyond the scope of music and into our communities. To ignore this responsibility is to turn your back on Hip Hop.
I've never discounted what Fade has provided us here. I realize by calling him out on the lounge for all to say was a bad way of handling it.
I think highly of the membership of this site. And contrary to somes belief, although there is a lot of avenues to discuss race/politics/religion, there is not many if any that involves the Hip Hop community. I think this site above all others would be mature enough to handle it.
Once again I think not allowing discussions under the aforementioned umbrella is a disservice. I'm dissapointed that the attitude towards my dissent has garnered nothing more than "If you don't like it leave" comments from some very respectable people.
I respect what Fade has provided us. Regardless, it's still the best website online.
What I've learned from this site has truly been invaluable. I've had plenty of opportunities to work with some awesome people. I'm recording an album that features production from some of this sites members.
I had some great discussions that have helped me grow as a person.
I don't wish to leave this site. I've never tried to be disrespectful. My intentions aren't to get banned. I think some members who talked of people getting "banned" was irresponsible. I understand this is Fade's site, I know feel uneasy about knowing if I a disagree with something and express that opinion "banishment" so quickly surfaces into peoples heads.
I'm not trying to ruffle any feathers. I understand my post did, and I'm apologizing.
I don't think ill of anyone on this site. I respect Fade's wishes.
I should also take this time to thank him, because in reality he does let discussions of race/politics/ and religion happen here. I've taken part in many of them, he simply shuts them down before they get out of hand. I admit I lost sight of that.
I apologize. I'm sorry. And thank you Fade.
P.S. If I were ever banned from Illmuzik I think my life would go to ruins. That's a testament to this site and all who are a part of it.
Politics/Race played a huge role in the decision to rule against Biz Markie regarding sample usage.
Religion specifically the "Supreme Wisdom", highly influences the same rappers that recieve high regards by every member of this site.
I know Illmuzik is full of intelligent and productive individuals that can garner change. As Hip Hop heads our responsibilities travel beyond the scope of music and into our communities. To ignore this responsibility is to turn your back on Hip Hop.
I've never discounted what Fade has provided us here. I realize by calling him out on the lounge for all to say was a bad way of handling it.
I think highly of the membership of this site. And contrary to somes belief, although there is a lot of avenues to discuss race/politics/religion, there is not many if any that involves the Hip Hop community. I think this site above all others would be mature enough to handle it.
Once again I think not allowing discussions under the aforementioned umbrella is a disservice. I'm dissapointed that the attitude towards my dissent has garnered nothing more than "If you don't like it leave" comments from some very respectable people.
I respect what Fade has provided us. Regardless, it's still the best website online.
What I've learned from this site has truly been invaluable. I've had plenty of opportunities to work with some awesome people. I'm recording an album that features production from some of this sites members.
I had some great discussions that have helped me grow as a person.
I don't wish to leave this site. I've never tried to be disrespectful. My intentions aren't to get banned. I think some members who talked of people getting "banned" was irresponsible. I understand this is Fade's site, I know feel uneasy about knowing if I a disagree with something and express that opinion "banishment" so quickly surfaces into peoples heads.
I'm not trying to ruffle any feathers. I understand my post did, and I'm apologizing.
I don't think ill of anyone on this site. I respect Fade's wishes.
I should also take this time to thank him, because in reality he does let discussions of race/politics/ and religion happen here. I've taken part in many of them, he simply shuts them down before they get out of hand. I admit I lost sight of that.
I apologize. I'm sorry. And thank you Fade.
P.S. If I were ever banned from Illmuzik I think my life would go to ruins. That's a testament to this site and all who are a part of it.
