Since I was about 8 years old, there was one thing that was certain. Yankee Postseason. I grew up on the Yankees and their success (and failures), even when I moved out to Seattle, I remained loyal to the Yankees. It's weird, the Yankees organization is a totally Republican driven, clean cut, strictly conservative franchise. But I love em. It's more than a team, it's a slice of my personality. I could never marry a Red Sox fan, even if she looked like Beyonce or Alicia Keys. So for it to be October 1st, and to not have the Yankees in the playoffs, it hurts me inside. I'm actually kind of sad today.

So many great post season memories, Leyritz's home run in Game 3 of the 96 series, Brosius dominating the 98 series, Kim blowing back to back saves at the Stadium, Boggs' victory lap on the horse, Jeffrey Maier helping get it over the short porch, anything Jeter and Mariano ever did, and me running out of the house screaming like a mad man the instant I heard Aaron Boone connect with that Wakefield pitch. Derek Jeter and the greatest defensive play in baseball history. The 01 series right after 9/11. It's all tattooed into my brain.

And for the shit talkers that will hate on me, I don't even want to get started on how true Main's verse on Home is "I hope Seattle wins, I watch Seattle lose". And to the few people that share the memories (BK im lookin at you), we'll be back next year. Time to start saving up for tickets to the new stadium.

So since Hillary isn't the nominee (not saying if it was fair or not, just stating the facts) you're going to vote for McCain? You have THAT much disgust for a man that is 99 percent IDENTICAL to Hillary Clinton, that you're going to vote for a republican?

OK. Do it.

A majority of the people that make up this faction of "Hillary or nothing"-ers are women. I wonder if these same women realize that President McCain would most certainly make it a point to name another conservative to the Supreme Court. You know what that means? Adios Roe v. Wade. And mostly likely uphold the Federal Marriage Amendment, should it ever make it so far.

So you're gonna tell me that essentially, you're willing to sacrifice the woman's right to choose, a bedrock right in the fight for equality, along with jeopardizing the struggle for gay rights to keep Obama out of office? How extremely bigoted of you. Does a Black President really upset you to the point where you're going to set your daughter's daughters back decades before their time?

You're appalling Middle America, some of the more disgusting people to have ever set foot in this country.

Will Ferrell is killing in this sketch, but Tracy only needs 3 lines to steal the shit away

..>SNL- Tough As Nails Movie- Behind the Scenes on FunnyOrDie.com..>

...like this movie

They’re kinda tearing up the charts on KEXP right now. On some regular rotation shit.

KEXP Charts

Big ups to the town being all over the charts, from Grynch to Kublakai to CR to The Physics. And extra shouts to those of y’all that have requested it get played, keep it coming!

So after 3 and a half years of dedicated service, I have decided to retire my iBook G4. It’s been a great run, and is the best computer I ever had. But today I decided to pick up a MacBook

BAWLIN

"If you have the means, I suggest you pick one up, it’s so choice" (c) Bueller

Here’s my first "MacBook" pic:

So I’ve decided to start using this blog to speak on some more personal shit and use it as an avenue to vent. I deal with a lot of things doing this music shit, and I am a very outspoken person (to a fault). So I’ll be using this blog to speak on topics and give views on shit that wouldn’t be appropriate to represent on the Raindrophustla for the simple fact that more likely than not, a idiot would hold a colleague culpable for my opinion when they shouldn’t be.

I’m lucky enough to work with people that understand my outspoken nature and know my intentions behind it. I don’t get to spit my words in song and deliver them to you through that medium, so I get stuck with the dinky blog.

I’m not gonna try to "air" people out on here, I’ll avoid using names when it’s unnecessary, or unless that party reveals their identity willingly, which then we can "e-beef" or whatever.

Anyways, I’ve been feeling extremely jaded towards local hip-hop lately. Not so much for a lack of quality, or anything to do with a particular taste or preference in style. I’m more-so disappointed with the lack of a thick skin amongst a majority of the community. On the 206Proof, there is a constant trend of Bitchass-ness that’s infecting the scene like The Rage Virus.

It seems like nowadays rappers and their crews don’t want to hear real shit, they just want to hear shit that’s sucking their ego off. It’s bullshit. It’s offensive for a rapper to get mad at a negative comment posted about them on the internet. I always hear that "you wouldn’t say it on my block!" as a rebuttal. But it’s not even about that. It’s about someone’s opinion on art you put out their for feedback. If you release material to the public, you have to accept the hate with the praise. Jesus had haters, so it doesn’t matter what your intentions are. SOMEBODY is not going to like your shit. But nowadays, these rappers have way too much time on their hands and take shit to heart way too much.

One rapper I supposedly dissed back in the day (which history would actually prove I actually put them on to Seattle by giving them shine with regular plugs on the Raindrop) took time out of his schedule to drive all the way down to TWO separate shows on separate nights, and proceeded to ask everyone upon leaving "yo, you post on the proof? you talk shit about me on there?" Who the fuck does that? Even if I did diss the nigga, so fucking what? Why do you care? If you feel like your doing yours, getting your bread, handling your business, my negative opinion about you shouldn’t matter. More recently another rap entity didn’t appreciate a frank and honest statement along the lines of my previous comments. Their significant other actually took the time to drive out to a show I did and asked me to shut my yapper. I honestly hope they had business nearby to attend to, cause they gas prices are too serious for a 90 second conversation as I’m leaving a venue.

That is why I’m convinced 9 out 10 rappers and their kin are NOT built for this game. You can’t respond to every hater, nor should you devote energy into rebutting hate. instead, respect your fans enough to devote the energy to appeasing them, and giving them what they want. Who gives a fuck if I like your music or not? Your fans deserve a little more respect than that.

Anyways, it’s late, I spent all night in the studio, and I’m tired.

D.Black’s album "Life and Legacy" is 95% done, and we got a couple mixtapes coming soon with ALL NEW EXCLUSIVE material. So keep an eye out for it.

Uno.