Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The use and the allure of cusswords
In an article from Star Magazine, Eminem talks about the attraction of kids towards cursewords. Hes so right about it. Kids like it.
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Halifax continued
Posts have been light lately – but that must mean I’m having a good time right? I will be heading back across the pond later this week, I have photos that need scanning and will be posting on here. Not many mind you, I try not to take too many lest I bore people who…
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The most hated woman in Detroit
You selfish bitch, I hope you fucking burn in hell for this shit ” (Eminem, Cleaning Out My Closet)
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He's not a black noise stealer
Eminem makes black music. Hes been accused so many times of appropriating black music for its commercialization. Some publisher even told me: Eminem himself admits stealing black music for his own benefit. In my opinion, he took Eminem a little bit too literally when he listened to Without Me:
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Halifax
I must say that I am impressed with Halifax – and the weather is really nice(for today at least). I had a look around the Citadel this morning and around the very interesting Maritim Museum. I had no idea those kind of artifacts from the Titanic were on display. And the pictures from the Great…
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Nova Scotia
It’s off to Nova Scotia I go. Had a great time in Toronto – I shall definately make a return visit.
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Obie Trice's definition of the word "gangsta"
As Obie Trice states it, every man determined his definition of realness. It also depends on our background and our personal story. Obie also gives his own definition of the word gangsta. What is a gangsta?
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Toronto
Hey I finally made it to Toronto! I met up with Rannie last night for some beers, and I think the tiredness hit me, I got a bit pissed – way too easily. The train ride from New York Penn Station to Toronto is a long (12 hour) tiring experience – but I got to…
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Commenting Christian Lindberg's views on Eminem
Times online has posted an article called « How Eminem taught me that hip hop is art » where contemporary trombonist Christian Lindberg expressed about Eminem :
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My response to John Gray's letter
Dear Mr. Given: I am writing in response to the letter you sent me, dated March 9, 2004, regarding a November 17, 2003 post I made on my weblog that referenced information on another website regarding John Gray (“the post”). In the letter, you stated that my post was libelous and demanded that I publish…
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