Video of the Day – ‘Oh My God’

  The weekend! I can’t remember the last time we went into the weekend with Tribe, which means it’s been too long. This song still goes.  And a young Busta.  Those were the good days. We still miss you Phife. Have a good one everyone.  

Video of the Day – ‘Comedy Reel 2018’

  The comedy stuff I’ve done hasn’t really been consolidated into one piece, until now. My buddy Jeebz likes to edit, so we tried to tone a few of the parts I’ve played over the years into a ‘comedic timing/hit the punchline’ highlight reel. As far as the intro/outro, hand to God, as we were […]

Video of the Day – ‘Hallejuah’

  I’m not a ‘gospel’ guy in the traditional sense obviously, but damn this song (and this version) gets to me. And I know I’m far from alone.  First time I heard it was in ‘The West Wing’ I think.  And Kate McKinnon did a nice version on SNL a year or so ago. Lyrics […]

Video of the Day – ‘Springtime for Hitler’

  It’s the weekend! It’s also Mel Brooks’ birthday.  Even if I’m not terribly focused on comedy in my art right now, I am focused on the world I live in.  Mel Brooks remains one of the best to have done it. My personal favorite of his will always be ‘Blazing Saddles’ (of course), but […]

Hallelujah

  My Ramadan goal this year wasn’t as dramatic as the past few.  I didn’t focus hard on improving my Arabic; I didn’t donate all my excess material stuff to Goodwill. I came into the holy month in awe that I’ve been able to live my life without destroying ‘my life.’  I’ve also been aware, […]

Shaykh

  The official answer to it all is, ‘It is the will of Allah.’ If I go before I resurface next month, Surah 2, verse 286 should be on the front of the program: ‘Allah imposes not on any soul a duty beyond its scope.’ When my mind is quiet though, (which is often now), […]