[Hook]
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
That’s why a nigga got trust issues
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
That’s why a nigga got …
Ugh
I don’t get it why the world so fake bro
People smiling in your face but they fake bro
Turn around and they laughing at you
When you not around they talk bout you
And they say that I’m paranoid
And they say that I’m paranoid
And they say that I’m paranoid
And they say …
Ugh
See just today I had a small episode
That got me thinking that this fucking world is so cold
Some people that I trusted really hurt me so bad
Can’t keep it inside
Imma vent on a pad
Imma speak up my mind
Can’t just keep it behind me
Can’t just keep it inside me
Ugh
See the thing be say family sef go fit change
They acting like oh you di3 you dey craze
But this my dream and I still gotta chase it
There are obstacles and I just gotta face em
And I know Imma make it
If you don’t e’en support it
I don’t trust nobody right now
I don’t trust nobody right now
I don’t trust nobody right now
I don’t trust nobody right now
I don’t trust nobody right now
It’s just me against the world now
Yeah
It’s just me against the world now
Yeah
It’s just me against the world now
Yeah
Yeah me and my girlfriend
Yeah yeah
Probably me and my girlfriend
Go!
[Hook]
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
That’s why a nigga got trust issues
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
That’s why a nigga got trust issues
[2nd Verse]
I know that I am dead dope
That’s why a nigga got hope
But this game is really fucked up
Swear it’s getting hard to just cope
They ‘ont wanna mess with you until they guaranteed a portion
Don’t play it for the art
Just play it for the money
Payola is killing this frickin industry
They playing the trash
Just taking the cash
Man this shit is just fucked up
Man this shit is just messed up
Got a lotta talents wallowing in obscurity
Classy acts lacking in opportunity
Aww man!
What the fuck are we doing?
We killing this game
[pause]
Even if you maneuver to get somebody to back you
They gonna rip you off
They gonna rip you off
[Hook]
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
That’s why a nigga got trust issues
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
People be shady as fuck
That’s why a nigga got trust issues
Tuesday 28 July 2020
Tuesday 26 February 2013
been a while
its been a while since i posted something on here. mayne i've lost touch with my reading self, my writing self and im just feeling fucked up. i write tho but i only write songs lately. im gonna try to post something up here on a daily basis now. im taking my music life really serious now and thats got me freaking occupied. i kinda dont even wanna go to school no more but you know how parennts and siblings are. if you mess up small norrr them go start dey talk school matters so i just gotta cope with the drudgery of hitting campus everyday. i just wanted to post something here. dont mind me if it sounds like im blowing nonfa. just laugh it off. ok im outta here. i'll try to blog something tomorrow too. i'll be talking about my new crush on campus. dont miss out. peace!
Wednesday 21 March 2012
my story
Im a young short black bloke tryna make a living. Jumping on every track and making sure that I’ll be killing. Tryna make ma mama proud and prove I chose the right path so consequentially I’ll specially stand out. Ma big sis thinks im wasting ma time with the music but on the contrary ma listeners think im fantastic. People be feeling me telling me im incredible so thinking im a failure? Thats intangible.According to the oracle, my story or my chronicle is just so freaking logical. Failure is illogical.was on my own but now I got a deal; working on my second mixtape: Keeping it real. I believe in my manager. Mayne he’s got the verve. Always striking deals for me on his BB curve, cools my nerve, brings joy in topsy-terve and of course we on course.we aint gon swerve.
I never thought I’d be a rapper. I thought I’d be a singer but either ways and anyways my memory will linger. I got the fame. People scream my name. now I meet my music lovers and they sorta go insane.i remember so vividly; niggas be always mocking, now they be respecting me cos soon im gon be legendary. I gotta get that pedigree so they gon stop dissing me. Haters infuriating me, they really getting to me but….. I keep on rapping, never stopping, keep on hoping that I’ll make it to the top. Always rock and rarely flop.keep it up and make em clap. Its my time; tick-tock : boom!. Im ‘bout to blow up get the money; tycoon. I rap properly and get the people loving me. Pages on Yonkers had peeps goin bonkers. I cant wait. Im so freaking anxious. Wanna hit the stage and get the people delirious.
See as I start on my own, na e hard pass stone but now I got a lot of people who believe in my skill. Yh they gave me a deal so im keeping it real. This be my second mixtape. E go be no mistake. I just dey hope say every single move go source sake of even though e no be easy man just dey force. I will keep on going on. Always rap and nevr pause cos I know a time will come I will sweep all the awards. Ah Nyumor. Mendaboshie. Medawaase pii. I feel cool. No ski. Im feeling great like Alexander. I look up to the skies whenever im feeling under. Im gon make it. I know I will so, please pay attention to ma flow so I can get the dough.
Saturday 7 January 2012
my ordeal
One Morning I experienced something really bad. I alighted from an Accra car at Novotel and crossed the road.As i got to the other end, a guy in a black top approached me and asked for directions to Tema Station. I told him i did not know how to direct him since im not conversant with places in town. Another guy approached us and seemed to want to help.He uttered some directions and the guy in the black top went away. After he had gone a few metres, he returned and as if he was trying to reward us for ''helping'' him, took out a paper and said it had numbers to the upcoming Lottery.I said i wasn't interested, The other guy seemed thrilled by it though. Little did i know that they were together and had a plan to dupe me. I expressed apathy to the offer, tried to walk away and then he touched my forehead and said something like the numbers are top secret and that if i let them known to someone, i'd die. At this point i felt uneasy. The guy then seemingly walked away.A third party then approached me and the other accomplice, who at that time i thought was a victim like myself. He told us to spit into our hands and on our monies.He claimed the guy had cursed us. At this point i felt all what was going on was nonsense but like i was in a trance, i couldn't walk away. He made me take out my phone, spit on it and put it in a shirt of mine. I did all this sort of unconciously.Writing this right now i feel so stupid. How could i believe such nonsense! Afterwards, i felt for my phone in my pocket only to find it gone. I rushed towards them and shouted angrily for my phone. At this juncture, i knew i was being duped.the guy threw it on the floor and acted as if he did not have it before but i had lost it as i run. I took it without saying a word. Im very certain he gave the phone to me because people were around and my screams would've pulled attention to them. I walked away feeling very stupid and angry. I felt for the money in my pocket and that was when i realized it was short of Ten Cedis. I wanted to go back and demand my money but a lady who apparently had experienced a similar happening told me not to. If i had gone back there, they could beat me up. I felt really stupid. I only wanted to be hospitable by giving the guy directions and see what happened to me.I've never experienced such a thing before because i rarely go out to such crowded places.Im grateful to God for preventing them from successfully stealing my phone as well. I went to town to buy some stuff for a friend and myself. Eventually i had to buy only his. I lost Ten Cedis. Its not so huge an amount but the manner in which i lost it is really stupid.I've vowed to ignore any person who ever asks me for direction in town. I feel so distraught. Its all good though. Im lucky i did not lose my phone. If i had, that would be a very big blow to me since i have all the lyrics to songs im working on. Thank YOU LORD.
Monday 28 November 2011
my work
Environmental hazard' is a generic term for any situation or state of events which poses a threat to
the surrounding natural environment and
adversely affect people's health. This term
incorporates topics like pollution and natural disasters such as storms and earthquakes. Hazards can be categorized in five types:
1. Chemical
2. Physical
3. Mechanical
4. Biological
5. Psychosocial
Some examples of environmental hazards are: Earthquakes, Malaria, Wildfire, Floods and others.
These hazrads, as the term connotes, cause great havoc. They often cause loss of life, property and render people devastated.
My role as a journalist in the prevention of environmental hazards are going to be explained.
One thing i would do is to pay much morr attenion to socio-environmental issues rather than dabbling the political affairs. Journalist in Ghana are fond of this. They focus on the political flaws of people in authority instead of paying attention to the social needs of the people. A journalist could write ariticles to criticize the government on say; bad drainage systems that result in floods. Wrong buildning sites could also be taken up as a story since that is one cause of floods.
Also adverts on environmental pollution such as : littering, noise-making, urination into water bodies and so on, could help bring a cessation to them. Strategies must be put in place to carry this out. They must be done in the Local dialect. They must be aired often. This way i believe the Journalists aim of trying to curb the bad act would thrive.
Talk shows on environmental hazards could be held.Here, the pannel of judges must be very well educated, informed and should speak atleast a local language. This way the messages can be conveyed to the public efficiently
A journalist could cover a story on a particular natural disaster in a bid to highlight the intensity and consequence of it. This way a lot of people will read or watch the story. It will get talked about much. The people in high offices will definitely hear of it, the people's cries and pleas and will be forced to act on the natter. This way the lives of the people becomes better and the jorunalist's work too done to perfection.
the surrounding natural environment and
adversely affect people's health. This term
incorporates topics like pollution and natural disasters such as storms and earthquakes. Hazards can be categorized in five types:
1. Chemical
2. Physical
3. Mechanical
4. Biological
5. Psychosocial
Some examples of environmental hazards are: Earthquakes, Malaria, Wildfire, Floods and others.
These hazrads, as the term connotes, cause great havoc. They often cause loss of life, property and render people devastated.
My role as a journalist in the prevention of environmental hazards are going to be explained.
One thing i would do is to pay much morr attenion to socio-environmental issues rather than dabbling the political affairs. Journalist in Ghana are fond of this. They focus on the political flaws of people in authority instead of paying attention to the social needs of the people. A journalist could write ariticles to criticize the government on say; bad drainage systems that result in floods. Wrong buildning sites could also be taken up as a story since that is one cause of floods.
Also adverts on environmental pollution such as : littering, noise-making, urination into water bodies and so on, could help bring a cessation to them. Strategies must be put in place to carry this out. They must be done in the Local dialect. They must be aired often. This way i believe the Journalists aim of trying to curb the bad act would thrive.
Talk shows on environmental hazards could be held.Here, the pannel of judges must be very well educated, informed and should speak atleast a local language. This way the messages can be conveyed to the public efficiently
A journalist could cover a story on a particular natural disaster in a bid to highlight the intensity and consequence of it. This way a lot of people will read or watch the story. It will get talked about much. The people in high offices will definitely hear of it, the people's cries and pleas and will be forced to act on the natter. This way the lives of the people becomes better and the jorunalist's work too done to perfection.
Saturday 19 November 2011
Final work. Adinklra Symbols
Origin
The Adinkra symbols are believed to have their origin from Gyaman, a
former kingdom in today’s Côte D’Ivoire.
According to an Asante (Ghana) legend Adinkra was the name of a
king of the Gyaman (Nana kofi Adinkra). Adinkra was defeated and
captured in a battle by the Asantes for having copied the “Golden
Stool”, which represents for them absolute power and tribal cohesion.
He was finally killed and his territory annexed to the kingdom of
Asante.
The tradition had it that Nana Adinkra wore patterned cloth, which was
interpreted as a way of expressing his sorrow on being taken to
Kumasi the capital of Asante.
The Asante people around the 19th century then took to painting of
traditional symbols of the Gyamans onto cloth, a tradition that was
well practiced by the latter.
Adinkra also means ‘goodbye’ or ‘farewell’ in Twi the language of the
Akan ethnic group of which Asante is a part. It has therefore been
the tradition of the Akan especially the Asante to wear cloths
decorated with Adinkra symbols on important occasions especially at
funerals of family relations and friends. This is to signify their sorrow
and to bid farewell to the deceased.
Today, the Adinkra cloth is not exclusively worn by the Asante people.
It is worn by other ethnic groups in Ghana on a variety of social
gatherings and festive occasions
Symbolism/Significance
The Adinkra symbols express various themes that relate to the history,
beliefs and philosophy of the Asante. They mostly have rich proverbial
meaning since proverbs play an important role in the Asante culture.
The use of Proverbs is considered as a mark of wisdom.
Other Adinkra symbols depict historical events, human behaviour and
attitudes, animal behaviour, plant life forms and shapes of objects.
The symbols hold great meaning. Each of them has a unique name and meaning derived either from a proverb, a historical event, human attitude, animal behavior, plant life, forms and shapes of inanimate and man-made objects. Their meanings of motifs may be categorized as follows: Aesthetics, Ethics, Human Relations and Religious concepts.Adinkra symbols continue to change as new influences impact Ghanaian culture. For example, the Mercedes Benz logo, the star, has been adopted by the cloth makers. It now represents power and prestige in Ghana. Some exquisite examples of Adinkra cloth are worn at funerals.
In fact, the Adinkra symbols continue to change as new influences
impact on Ghanaian culture as some of the symbols now record
specific technological developments.The Adinkra cloth is stamped or printed with Adinkra symbols. It is
one of the few examples of traditional cloths in Africa.
The Adinkra cloth was hitherto the preserve of the royalty and spiritual
leaders of the Asantes. They wore it during very important sacred
ceremonies.
Today the Adinkra cloth is used for a wide range of social activities
such as festivals, marriage, and naming ceremonies among others.
TYPES:
The 3 most important funerary Adinkra are the dark – brown
(kuntunkuni) the brick – red (kobene) and the black (brisi).
There are however, other forms of which cannot be properly called
mourning cloth. Their bright and light backgrounds classify them as
Kwasiada Adinkra or Sunday Adinkra meaning fancy cloths which
cannot be suitable for funerary contents but appropriate for most
festive occasions or even daily wear.
Other uses of the Adinkra symbols
Adinkra symbols can be described as small, symbolic pictures or
motives used to decorate colourful patterned cloth by fashion
designers in Ghana.
Designers in modern times use Adinkra symbols in creating and
decorating other accessories than cloth.
Other artisans/crafts men such as sculptors, carpenters, and architects
also use the symbols to design their products.
Some corporate institutions in Ghana now use the Adinkra symbols as
their institutional Symbol or Logo.
Adinkra Printing
The Asante people have developed their unique art of adinkra printing.
They use two traditional printing methods; the block-stamp technique,
which involves the use of wooden or metal stamps and the screenprinting.
The Adinkra cloth was originally printed from hand carverd stamps
from calabash or gourd (apakyiwa). The dye or ink (adinkra aduru)
for printing is derived from the bark of the Badie and the roots of the
kuntunkuni trees. The bark and roots are soaked in water for days to
soften. They are then pounded to increase the softening process. The
Badie bark is boiled with iron scraps. When the colour (deep brown)
emerges from the pulp it is sieved and engraved onto a piece of
calabash or pot.
The kuntunkuni roots are also boiled into a dark solution to dye the
cloth black. The Cloth is dipped and soaked in the solution. It has to be
dried several times before it turns completely black.
The cloth is normally dyed in either red or black.
For the red Adinkra cloth, a chemical called Sudi is used instead of the
kuntunkuni root.
The Stamps
The various stamps carved from the calabash are tinted with dye and
pressed in sequence onto plain cotton cloth, pegged on the ground.
Today raised platforms with sack covering act as the printing table.
In recent times imported cloth is used as the background of the cloth.
Sometimes the various symbols are used on one fabric and this also
has its significance.
The designing is done according to the message the wearer or owner
of the cloth intends to convey to the participants of the event.
The quality of the cloth also shows the status of the one wearing it.
The original Adinkra cloth is not meant to be washed since it faded
easily as a result of the natural ink used without any chemical
additives.
Today, other types of cloth are used with the same adinkra motives
but stamped in indelible colours using the batik method.
Ntonso, a town in the Ashanti Region is noted for Adinkra cloth
production. It is popularly acknowledged as the “Home of Adinkra”
Here are some adrinka symbols and their meanings.
Nana Kweku Tekyi Armah
The Adinkra symbols are believed to have their origin from Gyaman, a
former kingdom in today’s Côte D’Ivoire.
According to an Asante (Ghana) legend Adinkra was the name of a
king of the Gyaman (Nana kofi Adinkra). Adinkra was defeated and
captured in a battle by the Asantes for having copied the “Golden
Stool”, which represents for them absolute power and tribal cohesion.
He was finally killed and his territory annexed to the kingdom of
Asante.
The tradition had it that Nana Adinkra wore patterned cloth, which was
interpreted as a way of expressing his sorrow on being taken to
Kumasi the capital of Asante.
The Asante people around the 19th century then took to painting of
traditional symbols of the Gyamans onto cloth, a tradition that was
well practiced by the latter.
Adinkra also means ‘goodbye’ or ‘farewell’ in Twi the language of the
Akan ethnic group of which Asante is a part. It has therefore been
the tradition of the Akan especially the Asante to wear cloths
decorated with Adinkra symbols on important occasions especially at
funerals of family relations and friends. This is to signify their sorrow
and to bid farewell to the deceased.
Today, the Adinkra cloth is not exclusively worn by the Asante people.
It is worn by other ethnic groups in Ghana on a variety of social
gatherings and festive occasions
Symbolism/Significance
The Adinkra symbols express various themes that relate to the history,
beliefs and philosophy of the Asante. They mostly have rich proverbial
meaning since proverbs play an important role in the Asante culture.
The use of Proverbs is considered as a mark of wisdom.
Other Adinkra symbols depict historical events, human behaviour and
attitudes, animal behaviour, plant life forms and shapes of objects.
The symbols hold great meaning. Each of them has a unique name and meaning derived either from a proverb, a historical event, human attitude, animal behavior, plant life, forms and shapes of inanimate and man-made objects. Their meanings of motifs may be categorized as follows: Aesthetics, Ethics, Human Relations and Religious concepts.Adinkra symbols continue to change as new influences impact Ghanaian culture. For example, the Mercedes Benz logo, the star, has been adopted by the cloth makers. It now represents power and prestige in Ghana. Some exquisite examples of Adinkra cloth are worn at funerals.
In fact, the Adinkra symbols continue to change as new influences
impact on Ghanaian culture as some of the symbols now record
specific technological developments.The Adinkra cloth is stamped or printed with Adinkra symbols. It is
one of the few examples of traditional cloths in Africa.
The Adinkra cloth was hitherto the preserve of the royalty and spiritual
leaders of the Asantes. They wore it during very important sacred
ceremonies.
Today the Adinkra cloth is used for a wide range of social activities
such as festivals, marriage, and naming ceremonies among others.
TYPES:
The 3 most important funerary Adinkra are the dark – brown
(kuntunkuni) the brick – red (kobene) and the black (brisi).
There are however, other forms of which cannot be properly called
mourning cloth. Their bright and light backgrounds classify them as
Kwasiada Adinkra or Sunday Adinkra meaning fancy cloths which
cannot be suitable for funerary contents but appropriate for most
festive occasions or even daily wear.
Other uses of the Adinkra symbols
Adinkra symbols can be described as small, symbolic pictures or
motives used to decorate colourful patterned cloth by fashion
designers in Ghana.
Designers in modern times use Adinkra symbols in creating and
decorating other accessories than cloth.
Other artisans/crafts men such as sculptors, carpenters, and architects
also use the symbols to design their products.
Some corporate institutions in Ghana now use the Adinkra symbols as
their institutional Symbol or Logo.
Adinkra Printing
The Asante people have developed their unique art of adinkra printing.
They use two traditional printing methods; the block-stamp technique,
which involves the use of wooden or metal stamps and the screenprinting.
The Adinkra cloth was originally printed from hand carverd stamps
from calabash or gourd (apakyiwa). The dye or ink (adinkra aduru)
for printing is derived from the bark of the Badie and the roots of the
kuntunkuni trees. The bark and roots are soaked in water for days to
soften. They are then pounded to increase the softening process. The
Badie bark is boiled with iron scraps. When the colour (deep brown)
emerges from the pulp it is sieved and engraved onto a piece of
calabash or pot.
The kuntunkuni roots are also boiled into a dark solution to dye the
cloth black. The Cloth is dipped and soaked in the solution. It has to be
dried several times before it turns completely black.
The cloth is normally dyed in either red or black.
For the red Adinkra cloth, a chemical called Sudi is used instead of the
kuntunkuni root.
The Stamps
The various stamps carved from the calabash are tinted with dye and
pressed in sequence onto plain cotton cloth, pegged on the ground.
Today raised platforms with sack covering act as the printing table.
In recent times imported cloth is used as the background of the cloth.
Sometimes the various symbols are used on one fabric and this also
has its significance.
The designing is done according to the message the wearer or owner
of the cloth intends to convey to the participants of the event.
The quality of the cloth also shows the status of the one wearing it.
The original Adinkra cloth is not meant to be washed since it faded
easily as a result of the natural ink used without any chemical
additives.
Today, other types of cloth are used with the same adinkra motives
but stamped in indelible colours using the batik method.
Ntonso, a town in the Ashanti Region is noted for Adinkra cloth
production. It is popularly acknowledged as the “Home of Adinkra”
Here are some adrinka symbols and their meanings.
| SANKOFA (Go back to fetch it) Symbol of the wisdom in LEARNING FROM THE PAST in building for the future. Prov. "Se wo were fi na wo sankofa a yenkyi." (It is not taboo to go back and retrieve if you forget.) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Nana Kweku Tekyi Armah
Tuesday 15 November 2011
hmmmm
Im sitting on my bed now. Talking to myself, i guess im going crazy now.when am i gonna make it musically i ask myself as i look up to the ceiling. Im dropping mixtapes on the internet. Peeps dig me as well as my intellect. I know i got the talent; thats for sure but am i gonna make it? Thats the question. I know its takes time but i can't wait. I wanna be great and loved by the people i hate. I wanna be loved by the people who hate me and have the attention of the world at large. These words just hit me. This is an extempore writing or scholarly; free-writing. Im writing on whatever comes to mind but since im craving so much for musical success, it has dominated the note. I pray that i attain this musical sucess soon. I have the talent and i know with time and God's favour, i'll thrive.
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