Tribute to Roy Ayers

This has to be one of the most well known, unknown musicians in History. If you don't know who Roy Ayers is you will definitely know now. Please engage and enjoy. He has been performing for over 40 years and is 72 years old and going strong. Truly a living legend and a musical genius.

Here's a playlist for you!

Amidst the talk about the white, the self proclaimed "Snowman" is also a motivational speaker, giving you some real talk and words of a true hustler.

1) "Hustlaz Ambition"

"Might not just be the best just know I plan to be I refuse to let suckers win but that's just the man in me look it could be the G in me these n***** ain't seein me unless they see me in traffic in somethin topless and drasticsI say I grind like there's 10 of me I swear to God there's just one of me look I know I ain't there yet Just know that I'm gonna be I could'nt wait to see the day I could change where my momma stay... I put the B.S. BEHIND ME... THERES TOO MUCH MONEY IN FRONT OF ME... "

2)"I Keep Tellin' Myself"

"Look him dead in his eyes told him n**** let's get it And the homie in the mirror said, 'n**** I'm wit it' You want it done right, you gotta do it yourself That's what I keep tellin' myself(I keep tellin' myself)I'ma keep it real til my very last breath That's what I keep tellin' myself(I keep tellin' myself)That's why I stay on my grind cause it's all about the wealthThat's what I keep tellin' myself(I keep tellin' myself)"

3) "Black Dreams"
"Say you want this money n**** so what da hell is stoppin ya.

Nothing in ya way, so what the hell is blockin ya Can't be worried bout dem haters homie got to shake them off of ya"

4) "Let's Get It / Sky's The Limit"
"The world is yours and everything in itit's out there get on your grind and get it "ay"Hands in the air, "sky's the limit n****" hands in the air"

5)"Thug motivation"
"If you can stack a grand you can stack Ten dawg By any means necessary, just win dawg You still staying with your momma what you kidding me You apart of a billion dollar industry Just think about it, you better do the math Quit playing with it pimpin, you better do the math Young n**** get content with a pair of Jordan’s Me I’m trying to stack my bread up like Jordan"

6)"The inspiration"
"They say your pass is your present and your present is your cash So I look forward to the future"

7) "Circulate"
"Sitting here staring at this empty safe Like what the f*** im gonna do with all this empty space Got me looking at my bills, like this aint my place You know i never stop the partyBut that aint my place And im never giving up, that aint my place If it was my case, Then i plee the 5th But the way im feeling now, might drink me a fifth"

8)"Soul Survivor"
"(Let's Get It) No nuts, no glory (no glory)My biography, you damn right, the true story (Yeah) Set the city on fire, and I didn't even try (try)Run these streets all day, I can sleep when I die "

9) "You know what it is"
"I sleep when I'm gone, yeah I'm tryna get to it It's like a Nike campagne the way ya' boy just do it Aye!, the paper keeps coming yeah, it flows like fluid Get a 50 pack and we run right through it"

10) "Say I"
"My nephew getting grown and starting to talk Now my mom's got sick and she can't walk No high school diploma But I know mathAin't write one song and she still want half Dead beat dad is what the media say Best father in the world is what my son will sayb Won't stop til you roll, that's what his mom's going to say But hey That's the type of game you play The media talk so bad about me The streets doing so bad without me Can't band the snowman This is thug motivation is just part of the program The first day of class and all you gotta do is stack cash to pass"

Article courtesy of - mycomeup.com

Motivational Lyrics

Artist: Jackson 5 - We're Almost There
"No matter how hard
The task may seem
Don't give up our plans
Don't give up our dreams
No broken bridges
Can turn us around
Cause what we're searchin' for
Will soon be found
Cause we're almost there"

Artist: Wretch 32 - Remember The Titan
"Have you ever been tired, or ever got fired
But just had the strength to keep on going
You never be tired, but just have the strength to keep on going
If your bloods still flowing, just keep on going
You never retire, I know it hard but you don’t quit"

Artist: Eminem - 8 Mile Road
"I'm a man I'ma make a new plan
Time for me to stand up and travel new land
Time for me to just to take matters into my own hands
Once I'm over these tracks man
I'ma never look back(8 Mile Rd.)And I'm gone
I don't like where I'm goin Sorry mama I've grown
I must travel alone
Ain't no followin no footsteps I'm makin my own
Only way I know how to escape from this 8 Mile Rd."

Artist : Rick James - Hollywood
"Mama, sit down for me please
Daddy, comfort her in this time of need
Your one and only son has got to get away
Before this ghetto life becomes the death of me
Goodbye Mama, Goodbye Papa
I'm going to do good in Hollywood"

Artist: Michael Jackson - Keep The Faith
"Go For What You Want
Don't Let 'Em Get In Your WayYou Can Be A Winner
If You Keep The Faith
Straighten Out Yourself
And Get Your Mind On Track
Dust Off Your Butt
And Get Your Self-Respect Back"

Artist : Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
"People keep on learning
Soldiers keep on warring
World keep on turning
Because it won't be too long"

Artist: Lil Wayne - Tie My Hands
"Cause I came from the projects straight to success and you're next
So try they can't steal your pride it's inside
Then find it and keep on grinding'
Cause in every dark cloud there's a silver liningI know..."

Artist: Jimmy Cliff - You Can Get It If You Really Want
"You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
You can get it if you really want
But you must try, try and try
Try and try, you'll succeed at last"

Artist: Trey songz - Successful
"If I'm the only one and don't nobody else believe it
Then keep it a secret and watch me achieve it'
Cause I know what I want now"

Artist: Kanye West - Amazing
"I'm exhausted
Barely breathing
Holding on to what I believe in
No matter what
You'll never take that from me
My reign is as far as your eyes can see"

Artist: Tupac – Smile
"Here's a message to the newborns, waitin' to breathe
If you believe then you can achieve
Just look at me
Against all odds, though life is hard we carry on
Livin' in the projects, broke with no lights on
To all the seeds that follow me protect your essence
Born with less, but you still precious
Just smile for me now"

Jay-Z - Sept 11 Tribute Concert

Excerpt from Jay-Z concert in Madison Square Garden.

Apparently it was a good one!

Spike Lee - Michael Jackson birthday tribute

This weekend, Spike Lee hosted a FREE tribute concert in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York.

The event was very well attended, with many people of various ages and cultural backgrounds, all enjoying the music of this legendary performer.

The fact that the event was free, ensured that not only the rich or fortunate would attend this event, but opened it to anyone who wished to attend.

Music was the theme from beginning to end, the togetherness, world and self-improvement message of much of MJ's music was felt throughout the park.

All people big and small, short and tall were singing, dancing, moving to and duplicating the dance moves from his many memorable music videos. It was evident how many people were touched, influenced and motivated by his music and his message.

Happy Birthday Michael!

Stay tuned for our pics from the event.

Random Video of the Day!!!

LL COOL J ... another one of his many classics; describing the queen of his dreams.

Drake - signs to Young Money Records

TO's own, Drake aka Drizzy aka dude in the wheelchair from Degrassi: New Generation ... has reportedly signed with Lil' Wayne's Young Money Records.

Check the story out here...

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614953/20090629/lil_wayne.jhtml

We at twograsshoppers can definitely respect his grind and appreciate the positive attention he is bringing to our city.

Video of the Day!!!

He's baaaack... the phonetical rapper is back like her never left and going harder than ever.

I've always been a fan and the music he's putting out right now, will make you one too.

Ps. This is the official theme song for 2009!

Let us take a moment...to remember Bob Marley

On this date, in 1981, Robert Nesta Marley, passed away at the age of 36, due to Cancer.

There is no question that Bob is not only a legend in music, but in life, culture and religion. His legacy and music lives on through many of his 12 children; most notably, Damian, Steven and Ziggy. His music has touched and influenced many across the world either in it's original form or through the countless remakes by other artists. His name is synonamous with Jamaican culture and Rastafarian beliefs.

Bob Marley was a man well ahead of his time, in music and belief. Play one of his songs today and they resonate as strong, even stronger than they first did in the '60s.

We at twograsshoppers salute Mr. Robert Nesta Marley.

Let Us Pay Homage

Today is the birthday of the late, GREAT,

Marvin Gaye.

Marvin Gaye was one of the top-selling solo artists

of the 60's and continues to leave a lasting

impression in our minds with hits such as Sexual

Healing, What's Going On and Let's Get It On.

On April 1st 1984, Gaye was fatally shot

by his father over a family dispute, dying at

the age of 44. Let us pay homage to

"The Prince of Motown" as we watch him

perform one of my personal favourites,

"Got To Give it Up."