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Teka. "Ya Basta"

Im Not A "Fan".. I Don't Follow..I Walk Beside You

About Me

Taalam Acey
The Passion - Lauryn Hill
Now You Know Better - Mondo Grosso F/ Amel Larrieux
I am.
I was.
I will be.
A woman seeking truth in all creations.
A mother fighting for a life of purity for her child.
A daughter wishing to one day make her folks say “were so proud of you.”
A grand daughter to the souls of 4 beautiful people…now physically gone.
A sister whose generosity and kindness goes unappreciated…yet continues to lend a hand.
I am a friend to those who have never experienced the love, and compassion of a friend. When I say friend, im talking about the true meaning, which many of yall have forgotten.
I am a woman who walks with her head held high no matter whats been said.
I was a woman who has been hurt by the negativity spread by another.
I will be that woman who is beautiful beyond measures.
Why?
I’ve discovered liberation in a world so dark and corrupt.
I’ve stumbled across the ability to see beauty in all.
I’ve grasped the gifts of smiles and laughter.
I’ve been blessed to wake up each day to share my knowledge and love.
I am in love with an image of a life where we’ll all be “free.”
I was in love with a being who didn’t understand how to treat a QUEEN.
I will be the woman who all can turn to whether your days are dark, or bright.
This aint a poem, nor a rhyme…I have thoughts going through my head that flash quicker than my lips can speak.. So Im just sharing.
Some may think Im "crazy", but I really could care less. I've been done caring what people think is “right/wrong”, “normal/not normal”, “sane/insane”. You get the idea.
To all who read this, and to all who can feel what a sista is saying. I have nothing but love, and respect for yall. To those who don’t get a thing from this… all I can do is shrug my shoulders. I have no other words for you because I’m not here for your judgment.
A Bit About Me
Born Into a multi-cultural family. I feel very blessed to be brought up with so many different cultures and I thank God everyday for making me who I am, and for blessing me with amazing parents, as well as my miracle, my Daughter.
Music is my first love, as most of you already know. In short, if theres music involved, so am I. Im forever creating different things here and there. I love Soul, Jazz, Hiphop, Acoustic, Alternative, etc. Once again, I love music...so when you hear a track from me, expect it to be different. My music reflects who I am.
To all my fellow artists, If you have something that you need feedback on, poetry, a beat, whatever it is, just let a sista know. I'll get back ASAP.
Liberation - Outkast F/ Cee-Lo, Erykah Badu
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/5/2006
Band Website: MSN: [email protected]
Band Members: Support to all Revolutionaries, Visionaries, Artists. Positive, Honest people period.
Influences: Dead Prez - These Are The Times

Mos Def - Pride In The Panther

My Parents first and foremost.
My God.
Martin Luther King, Malcom X, Assata shakur, Nikki Giovanni, Che Guevera, Billy Holiday, Dead Prez, Stevie Wonder, Mint Condition, Roy Ayers, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, D'angelo, Johnny Guitar Watson, Donny Hathaway Keiko Matsui, Avenue Blue, Fela & Femi Kuti, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, BPP, Ella Fitzgerald, Jill Scott, Musiq, J Dilla, Common, Dj Exile, Dwele, Aretha Franklin, Al Jerau, K-OS, The Roots, Tupac Shakur, Run DMC, Tribe Called Quest, Angie Stone, Bilal, Outkast, Goodie Mob, Camp Lo, Cameo, Floetry, Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek, Kindred The Family Soul, Marvin Sapp, Mos Def, Pitch Black, Amel Larrieux (Groove Theory), Soulive, Pieces Of A Dream, Aaliyah, Timbaland, Nappy Roots... I could go on forever...
Sounds Like: Me, Myself, and I.
Record Label: NTMEC...Indie.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

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Just to straighten a few things out.Im the type of sister who enjoys music. Beyond enjoy...I LOVE music.I started listening to music from about the time I was born or atleast could understand what I w...
Posted by Teka. "Ya Basta" on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 05:08:00 PST

2007... Difference, or no difference, you tell me.

Only the best wishes to yall and your families in the new year.Keep forward, and keep your hope and faith alive always.Theres gonna be some crazy changes in this new year. Good, bad? who knows.. but i...
Posted by Teka. "Ya Basta" on Sun, 31 Dec 2006 01:00:00 PST

Im Coping....But It Never Gets Easier...

Happy holidays everybody. Keep forward and dont ever live with regret.Peace and Blessings to all yall, and of course to your families.I lost my grandmother a week before Christmas... I pray for all of...
Posted by Teka. "Ya Basta" on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 05:42:00 PST