Morning Soundtrack (Dec. 30, 2011)

This song always puts me in the mood of when I first moved to LA. The first time I heard this song was on an AFTA-1 x GAS'D mix tape from July 09. This song is the perfect song to wake up to. I'm a huge fan of music that is atmospheric and airy.


I remember owning this album in the backpack hip-hop stage of my life in college. I was introduced to Fat Jon, of the group, Five Deez in 07, and was a instant fan of the music. This song is an instrumental that puts in the setting of a smoky lounge sitting at a booth having a glass of merlot with the sexy one (she knows who she is).


This song reminds me of growing up and having to decipher which path in life I wanted to travel on. This song always puts me in a great mood. I remember listening to the most obscure music to make myself feel different in college; it's interesting how now indie music is now mainstream. I had someone tell me that my music selection is one-dimensional. She doesn't know me at all.

Morning Soundtrack VII

The first time I heard this song was in 2007 when I first left college. The year after college and joining the "real world" is a hard transition for anyone. At the time, Radiohead was my genesis.




This song right here sums up how I felt for so many years; give it a listen. It's funny listening to songs from a darker period in my life, and how yet in still, I can relate to these songs in a period of my life where I have come to figure out myself. The introspective early twenties of my life shaped the savage I am today.




This song came out my freshman year of high school. I bought this soundtrack in 98; such a great song. This also was a great movie. "At my man funeral, it's like nobody cares/But when police get shot, the Mayor...everybody there..." That lyric by Nas definitely fits for today.

Friday Night

Seven56PM. Oakland, Calif. It's a great feeling to be in my friend's house with other friends enjoying the night. I remember years ago when going out every night was the highlight of my life, but now, since I've found love going out lacks its luster. I feel like socially I have lived in expedited existence while most people my age of 27 look forward to getting semi-comatose drunk, I'd rather sit at home and watch Netflix. The days of my drunken Frank The Tank...

Morning Soundtrack VII

My first time hearing this song was on Saturday at a BBQ. Something about a 90 degree day in October in LA ad hearing a song like this that makes a great day.




Hearing this song first thing in the morning is inspiring. M83 put out one of the best albums of the year in my opinion with "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming." The whole project puts me on a different planet when I hear it; you could completely encompassed in the music. This is definitely one of my favorite albums to come out this year. Do yourself a favor and give it a chance.




In an age when the word, "faggot" has more weight than a white girl rapper saying "nigga" consistently, this song shows how far off our perspective and pride in Black American culture is. In the time of the desensitized sheep, this song will open up your third eye. One week, a young black man is publicly lynched by police and nobody cares, but you will champion a white girl rapper saying "nigga" every other word is jarring to me. I'm surrounded by clones.

Morning Soundtrack VI

This takes me back to college; the first two years were a time of introspection. Sampling "Can U Help Me" by Usher over this cold ass beat = dope. I've always been a sucka for production over a piano bass line.




This is definitely one of my all-time favorite songs. This song defines cool; this song embodies a smooth vibe. This song is as player as it gets.




The reason why I love this song isn't because my favorite rapper of all-time is on it. I love this song because it was sampled by Sting's "Shape of My Heart." I wonder if some artists realize that they're making timeless music at the time they're in the studio. Probably not. A true legend doesn't take themselves too seriously.

HCG Diet - 30 Days

Well, my HCG diet is over. In a matter of 30 days, I lost 35 pounds. I really had no idea that I would lose that much weight that quickly, but I stuck to the protocol and the weight flew off. I'm very pleased with the weight I've lost. I definitely feel a lot better. That's only the beginning though; now, it's time to get in the gym and get that tone I really want. Overall, 30 days was worth it. The next time a lot of people see me, they will notice a big difference.

Morning Soundtrack V

Waking up this morning to Mint Condition is a true blessing. I love this band so much; every time I hear this song it brings me back to being a kid. Even 20 years later, this song has a true effect on me.




Every black child raised from 82-95 knows this song. You can't tell me that your mother, father, aunt, uncle or grandparents didn't play this on repeat. "Breakin' My Heart" by Mint Condition is perfect.




1997. Going into the 8th grade rockin' an Iceberg tee. I definitely remember when this song came on. This is another song that reminds me of my childhood.



All I remember is my Mom playing Brownstone's "From The Bottom Up" cassette tape on repeat for months in her '88 Nissan Stanza when I was a kid. Brownstone was a definite memory in time when R&B singers actually could sing.

Morning Soundtrack IV

This song by Bloc Party takes me back to '06 when it first came out. This song reminds me of exactly what I was going through at the time. A different Kevin Robinson I was....a different mind-frame....a different time.




This reminds me of walking through DC in the winter while I was in college. This song reminds me of walking to class in the snow looking at the deep blue Maryland sky. Good memories....



2006. College Life. Recently, I've been listening to a lot of the bands and artists that I listened to in college. She Wants Revenge was one of those bands that defined certain elements of me at the time; eyes wide open wondering what's next, yet completely nonchalant in my approach to conformity (if that makes any sense). This was around the time I had my revelation and my third eye opened.

HCG Diet (Three Weeks Later)

So I wanted to give an update to how things are going on this HCG diet. Today, makes it 3 weeks that I have been on HCG and I am now 28 pounds lighter. It's amazing how quickly this diet is helping me lose weight. For most of you that know me personally, seeing me after I am done with this diet will trip you out. I have some more poundage I want to drop before I will continue into phase 3 of the diet, but so far, I am elated with the results after only 3 whole weeks. I'm looking forward to getting back in the gym and seeing that toned up body that I used to have in college and will definitely get back soon. When I go home for Thanksgiving next month, I plan to be at my goal weight; but as for now, 28 pounds lighter and I feel a lot better!

Hot October!

96 degrees in the middle of October; I love LA!