"Make your own path; be a legend in your skin." Wisdom: The belief that one should not follow trends, but set them. Author: Nas Song: Hold down the block Album: Hip-Hop is Dead (2006) |
Labels: East coast, Hip-Hop, leadership, Nas, responsibility
posted by Vacant Lot @ 12:53 PM
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"They say the streets is a teacher, and I am a wise pupil." Wisdom: One embodies the essence and absorbs the rules and codes of a system (in this instance, street culture). One who learns from their own experiences. Author: Styles P Song: S.P The Ghost Album: N/A (2006) |
Labels: Hip-Hop, leadership, learning, streets, Styles P, urban
posted by Vacant Lot @ 1:36 AM
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"They don't paint pictures, they just trace me." Wisdom:Refers to originality/creativity and style; this quote suggests that one's 'swag' is mimicked by others who lack the ability to define or create their own 'swag'. Author: Jay-Z Song: What more can I say Album: Black Album (2003) |
Labels: Hip-Hop, imitation, jay-z, leadership
posted by Vacant Lot @ 5:32 PM
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"I'll follow the path as long as I'm not being misled." Wisdom:Suggests that one must be responsible when they have the task of leading others to a goal. Author: Papoose Song: What makes me Album: N/A (2007) |
Labels: Hip-Hop, leadership, papoose, responsibility
posted by Vacant Lot @ 5:27 PM
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