Rhyme n Reason 5

Whats good people........Rhyme n Reason 5 is here.....Last week it was Nas "I Can" and this week I went with Sizzla Konlaji again. Sizzla is a well known reggae artist from Jamaica. He is not related to Bob Marley but its easy to see he is one of Bob Marleys off spring musically. I use him in Rhyme n Reason 2 with is song "Give Me A Try." (Scroll down to Rhyme n Reason 2 if u didnt check it out.) But i chose him again because this song "Rise to the Occasion" says everything we need to be thinkin right now. Before i go any further check it out Sizzla Konlaji "RISE TO THE OCCASION."

Woooo Weeee Luv this song. Gets me pumped everytime i hear it. As u can see this video is not a million dollar video or a hundred thousand for that matter. Matter of fact, Im sure it cost less than ten thosuand to make and the camera is probally the most expensive part. But hey the message is priceless. I mean listen to the lyrics. He says " Rise to the occasion look at yourself and say u strong, no one could stop u, Rise to the occassion go ahead u kno ur strong, no one could stop u, its for u to make the best in life, kno that u got the chance, get up n step towards ur goals its alright, fulfill ur needs n wants.....Come on people, Now thats lyrics. No metaphors or similes but oh so strong......Im not gonna lie, this is one of the songs i listen to everyday that keeps my blood flowing. It keeps me wanting to try n try n try. But the reason i chose this song this week is because of its message. As we all kno this past week on 1/20/09 the United States of America swore in its president elect Barack Obama. We all watched and witnessed history. We also kno how the last president left the country in a bad state and Barack Obama brings hope to the table. But here's the reality. Obama already did what he came to do which is inspire. Of course he as to do his job as president and try to make things better as a country as well as world wide but his message is aready sent. Which to me is simply u could make it if u try. Do not look for Obama to change ur life and the direction ur life is going. He can only make the road better for u to walk on but u still got to walk. With that being said we must Rise to the occasion. We as individuals must do our parts too. I truly believe this world will only get better if we as a people get better. If ur black, white, yellow, pink, blue, gay, straight, in between, young, old, please kno that u got the chance. Its up to u to make the best of life. Get up n step towards ur goals its alright, fulfill ur needs n wants.
Overall this song gets 3 thumbs up from me. The lyrics is sharp. The beat is tremedous. The message jus puts the icing on the cake. It dont get no realer. I kno reggae is some time hard to make out because of the broken english so i posted the lyrics for u to check out.

Rise to the occassion,look at yourself den say yuh strong,
no-one can stop yuh, oh yeah
Rise to the occassion, go ahead yuh know yuh strong, no-one can stop yuh

Chorus It's for you to make the best in life, know that you got the chance
Get up & step towards your goal, it's all right, fulfil your needs & wants
You to make the best in life, know that you got the chance
Get up & step towards your goal, it's all right

Verse 1 Yeah yeah
Some people read & meditate, others move scantier
Some people are conscious about life, others are still panting, ya
Some people like strong drinks cold, like champagne & brandy, ya
Babies like ice-cream, & cake, and can-, candy, ya
I love herbs & girls, good words, roots, I'm Ashanti, ya
Girls love lots of shoes going to school,brand new, and I mean spanking,ya
Yeah,we all need education because that's the damn ting,ya
All things fade, leaving it standing

[chorus]

Verse 2 Fulfil your needs & wants
You got the clearence, that's the reference
Perseverance for the utmost best should be your preference
Skills of trade & talents is your evidence
Help those who far off, teach those in your residence
Woh!,yeah yeah, girls get some sentiments
Look at it with a clear conscience

[chorus]

Verse 3 Oh wow
People try so many things just to make a living
Thanks & praise to the king, ever-living,thanks giving,ya
Need no distractions,stay focused because it now begins
Got to achieve your goals, and it so vivid
No crime!, no killing, no confusion
LIfe is so real, no time for disillusion
Just like mom would say, love is the solution
Keep making music, you'll become a musician

RISE TO OCCASION PEOPLE.......I'LL HOLLA