For those that don't understand, for those that don't know or for those that haven't even heard about it, let me break this down so all can understand...
The simple mindset behind YBR (Young Black Republicans) is simple satire to our entire society. The same society that has financial constraints on those than can't afford to be brought up with life's simple luxuries. Keep in mind that when you think of a Republican, you think of a rich, White, generally older (middle aged) person that has lost touch with what's going on in the real world. Their views are generally percieved to be right-winged and the understanding of pertinant social issues is, well, non existent.
Well, me and EZ got to thinking, "Why can't we change things up? Why can't a young intelligent brotha who has struggled in life, who desires to be successful but doesn't want to sell out, live the life of a rich Republican?" There's no reason why we can't. Yes, we're a group of open-minded individuals that would probably fall into the Liberal category but this isn't about politics. This about a new era, a new movement in, not only music, but in every social arena imaginable.
Break the mold, break out of the box; the prison cell that you're confined to; and do something different. Do something that represents who you are to the fullest. Stop trying to be a fake thug, stop trying to fit the playboy image, stop living vicariously through the lives and twisted views of others and do your own thing. So this is the APB to all interested; join YBR. As long as you have something to offer, and you're committed to what we're trying to do, then you can be down with us.
Can't rap? That's alright, neither can I. Can't make beats like me (or you're better)? Then show us what you've got. Hell, there is so much to a business, to a lifestyle, to a movement; anyone can participate and anyone can contribute. Fuck a profit, that comes with the territory when you're serious about what you do. But the true gratification is achieving peace of mind when you can look into the eyes staring back at you in the mirror and be content with what you're doing.
Web Designers (Photoshop or PSP gurus)
Photographers
Writers (have a voice?)
Visionaries
Artists (paintbrush or spraycan)
Poets
Emcees
DJs
Producers
Etc.
Open your minds... intelligently.
YBR
FINE PRINT: You don't have to be Black.