The thing about being mediocre

The thing about being mediocre 

Here's the thing

You make me want to drop you off the earth with that mediocre s**t

We all know something or someone that's the epitome of it

We all know something that's....

We've all eaten something trying too hard that's the most hyped up dish that's...

Anyway

Where do I begin?

Music isn't a bad place to start is it

This isn't

Look, I'm of that age

No one can touch a classic like this

Beastie Boys was a whole new world

This track has to be my all-time fave

It just screams rebellion and I play it full belt when it's on

The epitome of style and cool 

The never ending love affair with this song, iconic, stimulating and beautifully sung. 

This 

This new vibe

Fresh from

HULL

OUR

Hull City Of Culture

This goddess on this all-time classic, never to be touched show!

A different world

Sorry mum, if this was on late at night I think I snook down to watch it!

Music, culture, life lessons and reality 

A different world really opened my eyes and now and again I think back to the feelings I had attached tot hat show, the time, the era and fulfilment from it  

You see mediocre is the biggest fucking rip off of our time!

Come on..be honest

Bland shit like this

What the f**k is going on, how are our kids growing up listening to this?

Watching shit like this

Reading

VICE

Vice used to be a solid, good info, sharp read

Now it's, you guessed it..

VICE 

has become 'The Onion of satire in the industry

what was hardcore, well respected journalism has died

Much like 

NME 

their relentless Liam crap drown, sunk and has seen readers leave in droves

Back when I was a kid, I couldn't stop thinking about music

Smash Hits was a good read, I'd do anything to buy NME which then was like a paper

DJ magazine was something I'd save for

What are we teaching now?

What lessons are learned in music?

Not even sorry but that drab, numb, one tone shit doesn't come close

Hipster, lifeless, pastel shot video are...

Unlike this

                                         

I bet an ex is going to try to take credit for my taste's because he's...

No thanks

This mesmerizing man

                                         

This isn't...

'You my son haven't ain't been to the mountains in ages

What...

Best line!

Queen

                                          

                                          

These ladies

Soft Rock?

Total joy

                                         

Emoionally captivating 

                                          

Idol status

                                           

Rebellious

 

Heartfelt

Legendary tone

                                          

                                          

It was a good day

                                          

                                          

Gin 'n juice

It just doesn't get any better

                                          

Funk 'n soul

Seen these guys twice

Still 

FRESH

These guys broke the net

This could go on forever 

We'll go over more topics in the next blog

For now I'm leaving you with my new look, it needed to change as I've run this blog and my brand for five years almost

Till the next time 

Beats bus

Hello and welcome back

Today's blog brings you 

Hull Beats Bus

Haven't heard of Hull Beats Bus?

That's alright, today's blog is dedicated to them.

Some facts 

A team of award-winning hip-hop and graffiti artists from Hull are taking hip-hop workshops into schools and festivals 

                                 • The true spirit of hip-hop with hip-hop history

                       • Inspiring young minds with song writing and rap workshops

                         • Learn how to scratch some of the biggest hip-hop beats

                          • Bring out your inner b-boy with breakdancing classes

                                                • Get creative with graffiti art

                                           • Get your original tracks recorded

                    • Develop your confidence via the positive expression of music

The Beats Bus is put together of core members

Firstly 

Steve aka Redeye

Steve's well known throughout the City, he's a huge hit for his musical talents.

Playing at events such as Humber Street Sesh. 

That links me to Nigel 

https://prez96.wordpress.com/2017/10/20/prez-96-feat-scott-ekert-21-gun-salute/

https://soundcloud.com/loveourrecords/sets/player-one

Nigel hails from EndOfLevelBaddie

Which personally I adored, If you know EndOflevelBaddie you'll know Nigel and Scott

Nigel has moved on to new ventures which involves Hulls Beat Bus

http://endoflevelbaddie.com/index.html

Then too Nick Horsfield 

https://www.facebook.com/HullGraffiti4hire/

Nick's talent is all over the city.

I've known Nick quite some time and shared a great day watching De La Soul In York

I believe Nick was doing live graffiti on that day also.

If you're a fan of 

Dope Burger, Sesh and Graffiti 

you'll know Nick

Fast T, who is a tutor 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNHV4QCBsh4

I know little about Fast T but I do know he's a talented man.

I know that he's clearly confident and I have seen his face at all the major gigs and transport people with his music into something of a stupor.

This is indeed my kind of vibe!

Then this collaborative...

Lush, mellow, chilled and soulful.

Then we move to Dave Okwesia

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014634818071

I've never met Dave but he turned up at the meeting with Redeye and it all unravelled. 

Dave been involved in many things, you'll find him on Hull's spring bank.

It's fundamental to know the roots of these guys, Beats Bus is a collaborative of many talents brought together to help bring communities 

together.

Arco a local company invested in Hulls Beat bus

http://arcohull2017.beatsbus.co.uk/

Listening to Redeye their latest up and coming event is going to be held for 120 volunteers that have been guiding all the visitors through 2017 our year, our city of culture 2017.

The day will be full of

Dj sessions, breakdancing, songwriting and graffiti, some soulful confidence building. Reaching out to ages from as young as sixteen to people in seventies. 

The ethos and roots are about reaching out to people, investing in children who are often left out of society and don't have the money or resources to be involved.  

Bringing communities together to battle against violence.

Beat's bus also is involved in many schools projects including Priory Road, Hall Road & Ainthorpe.

The result was a really inspiring production at Freedom festival

https://www.facebook.com/hullbeatsbus/

Firstly, how beautiful is this!

Total amazing vibes.. Huge love to those children!

Music is an integral part of life, sadly music and art are being cut from many school curriculums.

Music is expressive and creative so I feel Beats Bus is a great asset to the city and hopefully the country!

There are four key elements to Beats Bus

.djing

.Breakdancing

.Graffiti

.Mc'ing

and of course knowledge

Investment is always good, connecting, collaborating and growing 

So Please contact 

hullbeatsbus@gmail.com

This blog was brought to you in collaboration with Hulls Beat Bus