Day 57: So cool.......

So I am a big fan of Mc Serch (the host from The White Rapper Show, for those of you not in the know). He's an amazing MC...but beyond that, he's an incredible man......I truly admire his work and his spirit. After writing my blog about hip hop, I chose to write him a quick email. Serch never sold out....he didn't denegrate women...didn't rap about violence, drugs, sex.......he kept true to his craft AND to himself. He has true integrity.

Well, HE WROTE ME BACK!!!!

From Serch:

I am truly touched by your email and poem (Great Job on your first one, very concise and well put). I hope you got a chance to listen to my new album of unreleased 3rd Bass and MC Serch joints called Myla. If not check it out on www.serchlitemusic.com. Be well and take care of your and yours
Serch

----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: blod[ge]
Date: Apr 17, 2007 8:34 PM


Dear Serch,
I don't know if you are an Oprah fan or happened to catch her last two shows. They were about Don Imus and his comments on how his use of the word "ho" was not created by the white community; but instead in the black community, especially in hip hop. While watching the show today, I realized that the true artists of hip hop are being lumped into the category of the rappers and mcs looking to make a quick buck. I truly believe that hip hop is a form of expression...and a beautiful one at that. I think there are many hip hot artists who are poets; 50 Cent, in my opinion, is not one of the artists.....among others.

Sitting there, watching the show, I realized that I miss the hip hop that I once loved.

Why am I writing you this random email? Well, mostly to say that I do not believe that you were ever part of the "problems" that some feel hip hop has created. I feel YOU are a true artist and poet, in every sense of the word. I want you to know that I am a true fan...I admire your tenacity, but mostly I admire your integrity.

God bless you Serch.

Blaire Hodge

He read my poem. How cool is that?!?!?!? I feel special. If I had the opportunity to meet him, I would jump on it. Anyways, that's pretty nifty....

I totally procrastinated on my portfolio today. Instead, I got my hair did. Equally important, I'm sure. I have a ton on my mind.....Being able to write my detailed thoughts has been a blessing....and a curse. It seems everytime I hit preview and post, I wonder how others will respond. I even worry about people thinking I'm weird....as a wise man put it, who cares when you write your blog? Indeed. I wonder why I DO care. I wonder why I even let it cross my mind. It's my page after all. I think that this is a habit of mine....one that needs to be broken. I need to live for God first, Blaire second...and no one else.