April 10, 2011

Less Than Zero


Sometimes...you have to let go.

I've decided that since the ideas, in my head, are sprawling and are in a constant state of re-work, I've made a concentrated effort to live a simpler existence. Easy, right? Yeah. That's the idea.

Layman's terms: I don't have time for your shit. Seriously.

See, my grand idea is to streamline how I get to my "end game". Things aren't always easy but they definitely can be made simpler in execution.

Meaning?

I'm going to live THIS life once. I have to be where I'm supposed to be. We all have a place we're trying to get to. You're better off not bullshitting yourself on life's journey. I'm going with my true nature. I have to do things that re-new my blackened soul. I want Oprah to love me.

What I suggest for myself are the same things I suggest for you. I follow these rules. They're not just some clever little bulletpoints made to amuse myself. Nope. These words are part of the Ziti mantra. This is the GPS to my Ziti 7000 XL. I'm living it. I'm breathing it.

With that said, don't just take this sh*t for face value. Consider me a shaman. I have the medicine. It's up to you to partake.

1. Feeling sluggish? F*ck it. Drink more water.

2. Feeling like a grease receptacle after you eat? F*ck it. Eat more green vegetables.

3. Getting less accomplished because of social networking? F*ck it. Unplug these electronic bastards and go forth with your craft.

4. I would say that I'm abstaining from arguing with the opposite sex. F*ck it...I don't do that sh*t anyway.

5. Need more money? Go out with a PLAN and get yourself some more money. Sometimes, this is easy and simple. I mean, a NASA space monkey can get a job. [Lucky simian bastards.]

6. Listen to the music that you want to listen to.

7. Listen to music outside of your comfort zone. Listen to music that gets inside of your head. Indulge in tunes that speak to your soul.

8. Sometimes, imagined sex is better than the real thing. Trust me on this.

9. Before you can "receive", you need to learn how to be a "giver". That's truly how this world works. Stop walking around with your hand open.

10. Love someone (sincerely) who is not your parent or from your womb. I'm talking unconditional love.

10.1 By the way, while you're loving unconditionally, don't be an idiot. Temper that sh*t with some wisdom.

11. Learn something new. Meaning? Read a f*cking book if you have to.

12. Remember this: If it doesn't feel good to you, it probably isn't good for you. Think about that for a second.

13. Contribute the greatest part of you. Anything less is weak.

14. I know...I said "F*ck it" a lot. Guess what? Sometimes, you have to give less than a f*ck. They'll talk about you. They'll doubt you. They'll try and derail you at every turn. You won't succeed unless you don't care what they think about you.

15. Those people that don't want you to win? F*ck those non-believing bastards. F*ck em.

16. Be happy. Work towards that EVERY day. Regardless of what they tell you in school, that-- right there--is the true key to a beautiful life. It's not money or cars or fame. It's happiness. If you don't have that, then you don't have sh*t.

17. Be a better person.

That's the gospel. You didn't have to go to church and you didn't have to pass around a collection plate.

Don't say I never gave your ungrateful asses anything.

Ziti loves you.

Hallelujah. Hollaback.

p.s. Look beyond the curse words. There's something in here for YOU.

March 03, 2011

The Pot Calling The Kettle


NOTE: The following conversation took place at a neighborhood burrito spot.

[conversation in progress]

Ziti: F*ck no. She can't hang with me. Nope. That broad is on some NEXT level type sh*t. No sir.

Jose: Mannnn. What's her deal? I mean...she's kinda uppity. Now that I think about it, she's always been like that. Acting like she's "above".

Ziti: Yeah. She acts like she really doesn't like black people. I'm not just saying that. I'm serious.

Jose: What?!?!? THAT b*tch is black!!! Her mama is black. Her mama's mama is black. What the f*ck, man???

Ziti: Yeah. I know. She just says some wild sh*t sometimes. And never mind black people, her ass hates Obama. I mean HATES. She's on a personal crusade to tear that dude down. I mean...damn...you don't have to like the man. That's your right. But in her mind, she thinks she has blue eyes and blond hair...and lives in Maple Towne, somewhere. That chick is a living, breathing, Uncle Ruckus.

Jose: What?!?!? How you gonna hate Obama??? The muthaf*cker's nickname is "Barry". "Barry" like Barry White. I'm talking Barry "My First, My Last, My Everything" White. Shitttt. Makes him alright in my book.

Ziti: I don't know, sun. She says some very anti-black verbage. I mean, anti
.

Jose: What. The. Fuck?!?!? Have you seen her Dad??? That muthaf*cker is
BLACK! Black like the color in the crayon box!

Ziti: [laughs]

Jose: I'm serious. That muthaf*cker is black like a boot!

Ziti: [laughs] That dude is black like Shabba Ranks.....with a side order of Wesley Snipes. I mean...licorice black!!!

Jose: [laughs] That muthaf*cker is black like 12:00 a.m.!

Ziti: [laughs] He's black like a beeper!

Jose: [laughs] That muthaf*cker is black...like Space!

Ziti: [laughs] I'm done. [laughs]

February 16, 2011

For: John & Joe



This one, right here? This is for Coltrane...both of them.

Love, Zee.

February 12, 2011

February 07, 2011

He Was Sent Here To Do Music






















James Yancey
February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006

J. Dilla
a.k.a.
Jay Dee
a.k.a.
Pay Jay

One of the greatest to ever do it.

Amen.

January 10, 2011

Kind Of Blewed


Ziti: [excited] Yooooooo!!!!! They have Miles Davis headphones! Monster has a limited edition Miles Davis earbud! Ohhhhhhhhhhh snap.

Jose: Damn.

Ziti: Hold up.....damn...these headphones are $400. $400? Wow.

Jose: $400??? For earbuds? Shiiitttttttttttttttt. For $400, I want a piece of furntiture that came from Miles Davis house.

Ziti: [laughs]

Jose: $400 earbuds??? Shitttttttttt. For $400, I want a piece of Miles Davis ear wax.


Ziti: You're wild.

Jose: $400??? Shiitttttttttttttttt. For $400........

Ziti: I got it, bro. Jeez.

January 06, 2011

2011: A Spaced Odyssey.


Hello. I have things to communicate to you via this blog. I do. I really mean it. Currently, I am doing my part in keeping the balance of this universe. Seriously. I've read the various tomes and such. I've performed the necessary sigils. I've given myself a baptism in the shower.

Don't worry. The Bible was in a ziploc bag.

I'm also in the process of building a room with trans-dimensional/teleportation capabilities. Seriously.

Yes. I do want to share my 'Best of 2010' lists with you. At the moment, that seems so trivial. I've just returned from outer space (it's kinda like a big deal). Once I debrief and remove the Quantum 3rd Skin Suit, I promise more posts with concepts you can easily grasp. Easy...like Sunday morning.

Well, I'm off--(take that how you want). I have Sweet Potato Sushi to devour and my morning comes early. Oh yeah--before I forget--Happy New Year!

By the way, If you don't remember anything I say, remember this:
All Martian women AREN'T green. The back rubs, however, are amazing. Just stay clear of their antennae.

Hallelujah hollaback,

Ziti
...loves you...always.

December 10, 2010

Curried No Beefs.


NOTE: The following conversation took place in an Indian restaurant...somewhere.

Ziti: Son! Did you see that? She looks like a f*cking goddess. Is this "Heaven"?

Jose and Free: [laughs]

Ziti: That's the type of chick you come home to, after you've been in the forest chopping wood all day.

Free: Yeahhhhhhh. She needs to be over here! On my team.

Jose: [looks at Free disbelieving] Free you ain't doing that. C'mon, man. Wake up.

Free: [stunned] What??? Man...Jose...you'd just be on your back.

Jose: Yeah. "On my back"...doing it to girls that you wish you could smash.

Ziti: Damn. [laughs]

Free: Whatever. You'll be on your back. That chick will have YOUR legs up in the air.

Ziti: [laughs] "Up in the air." Ha!

Jose: Whatever. I'd rather the broad have my legs up (in the air), than to have my legs up in the bathroom...by myself...like you.

Jose and Ziti: [laughs]

Free: Damn, man. Why'd you have to go there? That's what you think, huh?

Ziti: "Up. In. The. Air." Ha!

November 19, 2010

Art-Hop Episode 3: My Hat's Real Low


Artist: Jay-Z
Song: "99 Problems"
Album: The Black Album
Director: Mark Romanek

This song is probably in my Top 3 Jay-Z songs. The video? My favorite Jay video, hands down. It's gets no better than this. Jay driving around NYC with Rick Rubin riding shotgun seals the deal for me. Vincent Gallo? What the heck is he doing, arbitrarily walking around Brooklyn??? I don't know, but he looks cool doing it.

Outside of the cop scene, there really isn't a narrative to this video. It's just a bunch beautifully shot scenes edited together.

Who knew that a well placed Slayer sample, coupled with Jiggaman & Rick Rubin hanging out in BK, could make for a visually interesting video?

P.S. All of these picks won't be B&W (or from 10 years ago). I'll post some artsy Hip-Hop vids shot in color (AND made in recent years).

I just have to look really hard.

November 12, 2010

Art-Hop Episode 2: End Of The D.A.I.S.Y. Age


Artist: De La Soul
Song: "Ring Ring Ring"
Album: De La Soul Is Dead

Enough can't be said about this album. The trio--that ushered in esoteric rhymes and images of peace, love and flowers--skillfully "killed" their former image on their sophomore set, De La Soul Is Dead.

The first single from that album, "Ring Ring Ring" speaks to achieving a level of fame and then being plied with demo tapes from up & coming musicians. The video features stark black & white photography with allusions to leaving their old image behind.

This album and its concept was ahead of its time. What HIP-HOP artist, that you know, would discard a multi-million dollar image for the sake of advancing their art?

Don't rush to answer. I'll wait.