For Trendsetter's Eyes Only....

What up People,

Let me ask you a question and answer honestly...

Would it be cool to you to hear your five year old walking around singing BIRTHDAY SEX like it's the Alphabet song?

Yeah, I didn't think so.

You know what’s funny, we as a people, regardless of race, age, gender or economic status, love to discuss and debate injustices that we have either experienced or witnessed. Somehow or someway a discussion begins about the crime rate, racism, sexism or some other social disparity and we instantly become amateur AL SHARPTONs in a heartbeat. We seem happy to complain about what's going on in our communities and abroad. Why do I say this? Because when an opportunity arises for a change to emerge, if it isn't already accepted by the masses, we have our noses turned up and over scrutinize it before it gets built up. If no one in our personal network will support it, we won’t support it either. The reality is if we were all individualistic minded…how is it possible that all these businesses have millions/billions of customers for just one product.

Truth is we do have the right to enjoy whatever we choose. Or is it the illusion of choice that make us think we are in control. We have allowed the industries that makeup our society (i.e. entertainment, clothing, etc.) to determine what we as the people should select. Is that really a choice? Seriously, because if it was, wouldn’t you be able to have EXACTLY what you want – period. And not just from some multiple choice style options? Listen, 1% of the world’s population controls the wealth and well being of its inhabitants. The other 99% (us) is allowing them to determine our way of life even down to the content that comes through of our media forums. Seems real backwards, doesn’t it?

Look, to put it simply our children are being exposed to this drugs, sex and rock-n-roll mentality from the womb. Marketing executives know what they are doing and are so good at it that you can have your baby in the backseat, ride pass a McDonalds and if you don’t stop-you might have a problem. Seems like a winless battle huh? Well IT’S NOT! Electing a Black president should be evidence enough that all things are possible. CHANGE is something you have to stand up for and speak into existence - CONSTANTLY. So how strong is the voice inside of you?

I am calling out the people who have said in times pass “They are getting out of control with these songs on the radio” or “All you see on BET is big booties, phat rides and the glorification of criminal minds”. You say all that, but what you really gone do? I am putting on the spot those INDIVIDUALS who claim to be a trendsetter instead of a mindless follower. I challenge you today to actively seek out positivity in your communities, on your radio stations, on the Internet and even down to your conversations.

Act like you want something better for the children of this world whether you have some or not. Just remember, you was a child once yourself….