When I started this music journey, my content was so idealistic. I wanted to cure the ails of the world through rhyming on beats.
Then I started researching a bit deeper, and realized that the ugliness that exists on our planet is rarely an accident. There are always more than two sides of the coin. I learned that simple minds simplify things as purely good or bad, except it’s a lot more yin and yang.
That’s when I divorced idealism and started flirting with realism. My only goal now is to understand things rather than evaluate them like I am in any position or have the authority to judge.
It’s called the REAL WORLD for a reason. Take the time to observe and soak it up. You have to learn as you go; there won’t be a wrap-up at the end with a summarizing song and dance.
Thinking you already have it figured out closes your windows to a universe of learning opportunities and growth.
That’s what I learned from 50 cent:
“Imma absorb everything that’s going on, and take what I can get from it. Ain’t no school for this shit, stupid! You gotta be smart enough to pick up the information as you go.”
Clearly he doesn’t have my charm, but the lesson is just as valuable and has changed me for the better.
Thanks, Fif.