Street Struck

"You betta listen when L rhyme; cause being street struck'll
get you nothing but a bullet or jail time."

- Big L, Rest in Peace

*lyrics after the jump

Live from the Classroom

Tupac in the classroom, singing his classic hit, "Keep Your Head Up"

No Desire for the Lying and the Violence

By Far, One of the Most Powerful Songs through the Lyrics Alone.
The Visuals just add

THAT MUCH MORE...

*lyrics after the break

Until

"Every day,

think as you wake up,

today I am fortunate to be alive,

I have a precious human life,

I am not going to waste it.

I am going to use all my energies to develop myself,

to expand my heart out to others;

to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.

I am going to have kind thoughts towards others,

I am not going to get angry or think badly about others.

I am going to benefit others as much as I can.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world

until we make peace with ourselves."

- Dalai Lama

Make Your Move

"Your life is a gift to the world. Be the gift that you were born to be. Everything you have experienced up to now ~ the good, the bad and the ugly, can be used for a greater good. Regardless of what is going on around you, be thankful that you are still here. You have new thoughts, untapped strength and more skills that can be developed. Life is not through with you yet.

Forget about your age and don't think about the odds. You have an assignment - a higher calling. You know it. Demonstrate faith in your ideas, strengthen your abilities and use your talents. The world is waiting for you. Your mission is possible. Work to create a larger vision for your life and unleash the power in you to make things happen. It's your time. Make your move.

You have GREATNESS within you!"

- Les Brown

Believe in You

Tyrese at Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School in Los Angeles

Peace, Peace, Peace!

"Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one."

- John Lennon

No Excuses

ILLEGALDREAM©: Quote of the Day

"‎Don't quit.

Never give up trying to build the world you see, even if others can't see it.

Listen to your drum and your drum only.

It's the one that makes the sweetest sound."

- Simon Sinek