I’ve been a fan of all things Hip-Hop and R&B for as long as I can remember. When I first saw the trailer for ‘Roxanne Roxanne’ I was a little pissed because how did this story slip past me? The story of a young NYC battle rapper becoming a legend at 14. She needs to be celebrated all the time! Quick side note- but want to know how I know God has a sense of humor? I recently started a new job and I wanted to decorate my office with some artwork that represents my personality.

On February 10, 2004, Kanye West released College Dropout. I remember buying that CD and playing it nonstop in my red CD player (remember those?) Every song from that album is played in heavy rotation to this day...except Breathe In, Breathe Out. That song may be my least favorite. I also remember getting braces the same day Through the Wire was the new joint of the day on BET's '106 & Park' --I felt that no one else in the world knew my pain except for Kanye. We were soulmat