I had a great time on Halloween, some of my co-workers and I dressed up and ended up marching in the Halloween Parade on 6th Ave. Next year I am leaving work early to walk the entire parade route, it was so much fun. I’ve never seen so many people in one place in my life.
I have a musical confession to make, ok two…
#1 (the more embarassing one): I actually like a couple songs on Justin Timberlake’s new album. Don’t know how it happened, because I wanted to hate it on principle – but that whiteboy’s got soul. That’s right, I said it.
#2: I really like Beyonce’s new song “Upgrade U”. It’s ridiculously great. God bless her, she compares herself to MLK Jr. (which might be a side effect of hanging around with HOVA) but now I’m convinced that all a man needs is a necktie dimple and something from a place called Audemars Piguet.
I’m getting excited to see Talib Kweli in December. He was so chill when we saw him last year. He shook Jesse’s hand and he actually signed a poster that I was hanging on to. I’ve got to say that I like him alot better in concert than Mos Def. They still kick ass together, but Mos Def seems to get all full of himself after a few songs when he’s on stage alone – where Talib just rocks the house. I’ve been thinking of all the concerts I’ve been to and here’s some people I’ve seen.
– The Roots, Public Enemy, Rakim, Lupe & Rhymefest, Tori Amos, Ani DiFranco, KRS-One, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, De La Soul, Roni Size, Underworld, GangStarr, Buena Vista Social Club, etc…
Oh and how could I forget my first two concerts ever: The Cars & Wang Chung, and Cinderella, Winger & the Bullett Boys. I’ve come a long way.
OK, so the good music keeps on coming. I got me the new Roots CD yesterday for my birthday! The Tipping Point is amazing. Does anyone know what Black Thought is saying in “Don’t Say Nuthin'”? They are giving away $4000, so check out thier website 
And check this out. ?uestlove’s (no that’s not a type-o) record library! I’ve seen the roots more than once in concert and they give the BEST live show I’ve ever been to. I was completely blown away. I was disappointed with the Gang Starr, Mos Def, etc… concert I went to at BBKings. It was worth it for sure, especially to hear Mos Def. I really need to see more of him before long. The Roots entire concert was great! The sound was great, the vibe was great, the croud was awesome. I saw them once at the knitting Factory. I was right in the front row (which you know if you read my website archives). 
OK, I am frustrated to the point of being angry about a particular situation involving work. I can’t talk about it specifically because certain people from work read this website (and the problem has absolutely nothing to do with them so they shouldn’t worry). It’s been over a month and I have had no progress on a specific matter and it’s extremely frustrating. Rant rant, complain, complain, blah blah blah. Everyone has work problems, but I am particularly liking my job right now, and this part is just sucking all of the fun out. It’s just very disappointing and frustrating. So there, that’s my bitch for today.
On a much better note, this weekend I went to see a free concert in Battery Park. The LEGENDARY ROOTS were there, and I might be on TV because they are airing the concert this Saturday at 8pm on MTV. I love the roots! And they had two new members play guitar and sing with them and they are definitely people to watch for! I had such a great time. 
Last night was amazing. The roots concert was probably the best I’ve been to so far. I was in the very first row. It was at the Knitting Factory and they could only have sold about a hundred tickets because the place was so small! It was amazing. The guys were standing at waist height to me. The only thing blocking me from being RIGHT next to them was the 2 foot deep speaker between us. I was standing on the far left hand side of the stage. 
One speaker was from my waist down, and the other two were above my head to the left. Probably not the smartest place to be, but certainly it was worth it. I think I actually lost some hearing in my left ear (it’s still not back to normal). My arm was close enough to reach a couple people if I wanted. Their new songs seem very inviting, I can’t wait to get the new CD “Phrenology”. Near the end of the concert Black Thought leaned down and set down his water on the speaker I was standing up against. 
So here’s a picture. It may look like a normal bottle of Poland Spring water to you, but we (the chosen 4 that went to the concert) KNOW that it’s no ordinary bottle. OK, so I know I sound like a 
Ah, so Underworld on Friday night was amazing! I went to the Hammerstein Ballroom with 6 other people and it was great. I’ve never seen a light show quite like it, and the music was of course the best. Maybe I’m just getting old, but I don’t think I was ever able to stand up (much less bop around) from 9:30pm – 1am after being at work all day. I had to take some breaks and sit on the sidelines for a bit.
My next big internal debate is whether or not to go see Big Daddy Kane, Jurassic 5, & the Beatnuts. They are coming up soon, and the last J5 concert I saw was so rockin. I saw them at the Bowery Ballroom and Funk and I were up close to the stage, it was amazing! I may have to take the next day off though because this Saturday I slept until 4pm the day after the concert.