Texting - The New Exit For Girls...

With the plummet of Blackberrys (BB) and Blackberry Messenger (BBM). Texting has regained it’s place as the most common form of communication between sex’s of our demographic. Me personally, I’ve never been a fan of texting, maybe cause I’ve been so used to the instant, friendly and comfortable way of communicated via BBM. Nonetheless, blackberrys are slowly leaving everyones pockets, so when males like myself, ask for the opposite sex’s details, it's now back to the usual and more conventional “what’s your number” as a opposed to the more recent and more successful “what’s your BB pin”.

However, you would think a female giving out her number would be more favourable than a blackberry pin.  Unfortunately, you are very wrong. And this simple incorrect thinking is down to females ignoring text messages. I and many others have fallen victim to the ‘airing’ of texts. You know the ones that supply the infamous “tumble weed” feeling. And it’s quite simple as to why this arises- texting is less intruisive than BBM. And this is for following reasons...

For one, texting is not 'instant', in which, she doesn’t have to reply immediately, for all she cares she could reply in 2096 if she really wants to. Secondly, there’s no delivered or received symbols like you would fine on BBM, so it doesn’t make it obvious that she’s ignoring you and feels pressured to reply. And, lastly she knows; despite the fact you’ve got her number, she’s pretty certain that you are not gonna call her, cause lets be real...you haven’t got the balls to do it.

So, if on a night out you get a hot mamacita’s number and you text her the next day and you don’t receive that ever-so important reply, you now know why – and just know you’re not alone it’s happening to the best of us.

Disclaimer: Remember there’s obviously women out there who do and will reply, I’m just angry because this happened to me over the weekend and I thought it was quite mean to be fair. So don’t let it discourage you from getting a girls number, infact let it inspire you to prove me wrong.

Gezza...

What's Beef?...

In light of Pusha T's new track Exodus 23-1 which subliminally takes swipes at  Drizzy Drake. Was met with particular grievances by none other than Drakes big brother Lil' Wayne; who bluntly tweeted "Fuk pusha t and anybody that love em". Made me remember what the foundations of Hip-Hop are about. If you're like me and are an avid fan, you would know that at it's heights (the 90's), most rappers were competing against each other, trying to land the ever so prestigious title of "Greatest Rapper Alive". However, we now live in an era whereby all rappers work together and seek to create comradery.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not mad and saying that rappers shouldn't be mates and should go crazy and kill each other. What I'm trying to say is modern Hip-Hop lacks competition- competition allows rappers to express their ability under pressure and cement their claim of being the best, by dispelling their rivals. But now, most rappers especially the ones who have blown recently, such as Meek Mill and 2 Chainz are on the constant search to work with other rappers from all walks of the park, which in my eyes is; as the Americans would say,  is 'soft'.

There was a time where rappers only collaborated with people within their factions or 'coasts' and featuring with other rappers outside of these concentric circles was deemed out of the ordinary. And, rappers wanted to prove themselves and others, that they were the best and by doing this, they would take swipes at other rappers, like the famous Jay-Z vs Nas beef or 50 Cent vs Ja Rule. These rappers were 'beefing' to prove to everyone that they're the 'dopest' MC and rightly so. 

My point in writing this blog, is that it seems rappers are no longer out there to be or want to be the best, they merely see it as a means to make money. Well of course "everybody's gotta eat", but this logic is ruining the culture of Hip Hop and in turn ruining the music. I mean, call me a hopeless Hip-Hop romantic but I want Lil' Wayne to throw some jabs back at Pusha T and for Pusha T to throw his own back too - because that's what rapping's about right? Competitiveness!? I dunno,  maybe I'm stuck in the wrong decade or something *goes and watches Kenan and Kel*.

Disclaimer: Please note that I am not promoting beef in Hip-Hop to the extent where death is an option. I love the culture and merely just want a bit of excitement and healthy competition. Death is not cool, we all know what happened to the two greats - The Notorious B.I.G and 2Pac.

Gezza...

We walked in this b*tch so stylish...n*gga's don' mistook me for my stylist

I've never been one to be at the forefront of what's on fashion or never been one to set trends. Though, I'll have you know, this nicca right here has the ability to scrub up well. And if you too, are like me, here's what I feel is the perfect garment for a casj day out, but looking flyer than a plane that's hit turbulence (yeah rapping was never my calling).

Erm...what I regard as what's trendy at the moment; are definitely denim jackets, simplistic but effective...you know that whole less is more kinda feel?! In regards to what colour, it really depends on your preference and what kind of tone of jeans (doesn't necessarily have to be jeans) you're wearing it with, however I suggest a bleached or mid washed colour as these basically go with anything. Also, I feel there's little itching factors that can make you look 'swagoo' - word to Kanye, such as the minimal but ever so effective rolling up of sleeves, it adds a simplistic edge and generally looks cool!  If it's chilly out why not add a hoody, preferably one with long draw-strings and personally I love grey, so go for grey!

You can couple this outfit with slim fit/skinny jeans, if the denim jackets bleached then try and stick to bleached jeans and if it's mid washed you can go with trusty indigo jeans. In terms of shoes, I'm really into desert boots right now, especially the low ones...any colour will do, in particular brown. For the je ne sais quoi, why not add some Saint bracelets (you know the religious ones) as a finishing touch. And there you have it a simple guide for that easy but effective look.

Gezza...

Taboo?!....Now normality!

Erm...Ok, if you're my age (19/20) press rewind to about 4 years ago...ok you've done that? Yeah cool. Do you recall a time where the notion of sex was one that had connotations of immoral, taboo and was basically straight up nasty? Yeah I thought you did, I too remember a time where causal sex was something completely uncommon and if it were to happen it garnered mad hysteria of "what, they had sex", "you had sex?", "yeah, she's a hoe, she slept with so and so".

Now fast-forward back to the present day; are you like me and look back and think how young and innocent we were (D'awwww). As I don't know about you, but sex has become a casual part of our life, I mean, I remember the roars and spurge of celebratory hi-5's that my peers and I would produce when when one of our mates scored. Nonetheless, sex is very common and has become basic normality for our age and culture. Also can I add, I am not condoning that mass sex is correct, however I'm saying it is part of the age we are at now, so embrace it, ok. This goes for boys and girls...as Cyndy Lauper famously said "girls just wanna have fun". And my point in saying this, is that we are now at a limbo age whereby we are adults, however the youngest or rather the beginning stage of adulthood, in which, we should enjoy the fruits of this particular period of time. As soon; we'll be all old and frail and settling down with Mr or Mrs right. 

So my point in closing, is that, embrace sex (no I'm not no hippy and no I don't have sex on a regular basis) enjoy the fact, that we're still young and can allow ourselves to be liberal and have fun. Cause, sooner or later we'll look back and think faaaack....I really shoulda put my hand in the cookie jar whilst I had the chance.

Disclaimer: I must press the issue of safe sex. Please fellas wear a condom having a child is no joke, nor is that itchy penis or burning sensation when you pee. Have fun everyone! 

Gezza...