K-Blao's Posts - HOODX 5.0: XVerse2024-03-28T22:21:12ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlaohttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3145748829?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://hood-x.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=01crarhg8qxgk&xn_auth=noA rapper is facing federal charges after his album cover featured a photo of him posing on a SWAT truck during the Capitol riottag:hood-x.ning.com,2021-05-21:5232573:BlogPost:4279542021-05-21T01:13:03.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p></p>Lil Reese Shot in the Neck, Hip Hop Does Not Respect Nicki Minaj, Jacquees is the New King, DJ Drama Beats a RICO Case and More...tag:hood-x.ning.com,2019-11-15:5232573:BlogPost:3464402019-11-15T09:00:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>THIS WEEK ON #HOODXLIVE</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong> SPORNSORED: Marky D is everything but boring in his hilarious new video "Boring"…</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>THIS WEEK ON #HOODXLIVE</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong> SPORNSORED: Marky D is everything but boring in his hilarious new video "Boring"</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>PLUS</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><b>Lil Reese Shot and in Critical Condition Country Club Hills, IL</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Why Hip Hop Doesn't Respect Nicki Minaj</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><img src="https://urbanislandz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Jacquees-king.jpg" alt="Image result for jacquees king" width="511" height="394"/></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Jacquees is the New King of R&B</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>How DJ Drama Beat a Rico Case</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Trina Goes Into The Ether at Wal-Mart Over Racist Customer</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>The Biggest Fall Offs in Rap History</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>WHY XXXTENTACION GOT JUMPED BY THE MIGOS</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>BLACK THOUGHT KEYNOTE SPEECH</strong></span></p>
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<p></p>New This Week on #HOODXLIVE May 2018 Week 2tag:hood-x.ning.com,2018-05-10:5232573:BlogPost:2982482018-05-10T03:30:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>#HOODXLIVE Season 3- </strong></span><span style="font-size: 24px;"><b>Every night at 1:00am…</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>#HOODXLIVE Season 3- </strong></span><span style="font-size: 24px;"><b>Every night at 1:00am</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Every night at MIDNIGHT <span><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on #HOODXLIVE</a></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Chi City Cypher-Weeknights at 9pm CST</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Shekinah Women of Beauty- NEW! </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><span><a href="https://i.imgur.com/kBKHWBy.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/kBKHWBy.jpg?width=550" width="550" class="align-full"/></a>Hottest Homes on the Central Coast w Naomi- NEW!</span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px;"><b>LIVE IN CONCERT</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Migos Live- Friday morning 9:45am <span><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on #HOODXLIVE</a></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Mya 20 Year Anniversary- Friday 11am <span><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on #HOODXLIVE</a></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><strong>NEW MUSIC VIDEOS</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Childish Gambino-This is America</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Nicki Minaj-Chun Li/Barbie Tingz</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong><a href="https://girlmeetstrap.cdn.prismic.io/girlmeetstrap/04a7919396e333a69405cb464c01796395e1ca6d_youtu.be-vuti4bpdlge-770x433.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://girlmeetstrap.cdn.prismic.io/girlmeetstrap/04a7919396e333a69405cb464c01796395e1ca6d_youtu.be-vuti4bpdlge-770x433.jpg?width=550" width="550" class="align-full"/></a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>J.Cole-ATM</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><b>NEW HOOD MOVIES</b></span></p>
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<p><a href="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/70PiKsRx0rM/sddefault.jpg#404_is_fine" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/70PiKsRx0rM/sddefault.jpg#404_is_fine?width=500" width="500" class="align-full"/></a><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>The Cook Up Chicago Vol 4- Friday at 1:00pm <span><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on #HOODXLIVE</a></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151077301?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="550" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151077301?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="483" class="align-full" height="633"/></a><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Shooters- Friday at 1:30pm <span><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on #HOODXLIVE</a></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Live Fast Smoke Kush 4/20- <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/hoodxlive-on-demand" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HOODX On Demand</a></strong></span></p>
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<p></p>Cinco De Mayo Special-Get Your Music Video Aired Nationwide on Comcast for $5!tag:hood-x.ning.com,2018-04-11:5232573:BlogPost:2975002018-04-11T20:30:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>Cinco De Mayo Special</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>Cinco De Mayo Special</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Get your video aired nationwide on Comcast Network for $5</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Go <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/kungblao/air-your-music-video-on-comcast-network-for-the-month-of-may?gig_id=110350521" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> for more info.</span></p>Get Your Music Video on Comcast Network with #HOODXLIVEtag:hood-x.ning.com,2018-02-13:5232573:BlogPost:2965022018-02-13T01:00:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p><strong>BIG NEWS FOR HOODX FANS!</strong></p>
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<div>I can't believe this....</div>
<div>Minneapolis is<span> </span><b>ROLLING WITH US HARD</b>!</div>
<div>They are playing us tonight for TWO STRAIGHT HOURS on Comcast Network Minneapolis!</div>
<div>That means we will reach over<span> </span><b>1.7 million houses</b><span> </span>with YOUR VIDEO!</div>
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<div>That is crazy!</div>
<div><b>You…</b></div>
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<p><strong>BIG NEWS FOR HOODX FANS!</strong></p>
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<div>I can't believe this....</div>
<div>Minneapolis is<span> </span><b>ROLLING WITH US HARD</b>!</div>
<div>They are playing us tonight for TWO STRAIGHT HOURS on Comcast Network Minneapolis!</div>
<div>That means we will reach over<span> </span><b>1.7 million houses</b><span> </span>with YOUR VIDEO!</div>
<div><img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/2/?ui=2&ik=728c505d05&view=fimg&th=1618ca95670d69da&attid=0.5&disp=emb&realattid=ii_1618c726d7c02f50&attbid=ANGjdJ8lRlGfkAMRz5lYvs6832VaPsFmkSQN5ybLkl3DU13czEzOWnl1foq35CY_2BvJzgjava_vhLOOOMMoyWzVldYwAS0XW3pw_0TjI1J-gAwawNZpd5et4Sk7BSk&sz=w1088-h750&ats=1518483368563&rm=1618ca95670d69da&zw&atsh=1" alt="Inline image 2" width="544" height="375" class="x_CToWUd x_a6T"/></div>
<div>That is crazy!</div>
<div><b>You can watch us on MTN Comcast Minneapolis at 10pm CST on the live stream </b><b>here</b>: <a href="http://www.mtn.org/on_air/channel-17-webstream" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.mtn.org/on_air/channel-17-webstream (DON'T USE CHROME)</a></div>
<div>Oh snap, I almost forgot!</div>
<div><br/> <b>We LIVE in Nashville at 11pm EST:</b></div>
<div><b>Watch the live stream here:</b> <a href="http://www.necatnetwork.org/music-city-arts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.necatnetwork.org/music-city-arts/</a></div>
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<div>It doesn't stop there...because we are LIVE in PHILLY at 12:30EST!</div>
<div><b>Watch the live stream here</b>: <a href="https://phillycam.org/web-channel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phillycam.org/web-channel</a></div>
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<div><b>Don't forget that we are also LIVE tonight in Oakland at 10pm PST! </b></div>
<div><b>That's MIDNIGHT central time/ 1am EASTERN time.</b></div>
<div><b>Watch the live stream here</b><span>:</span><span> </span><a href="https://www.bcmtv.org/article/watch_channel_28" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.bcmtv.org/article/watch_channel_28</a></div>
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<div>That's<span> </span><b>SIX HOURS</b><span> </span>of #HOODXLIVE tonight LIVE STREAMING right from your phone!</div>
<div>Our broadcasts will air over<b><span> </span>75 independent hip hop music videos tonight</b><span> </span>on Comcast Network.</div>
<div>Can you think of another company that is doing that?</div>
<div>Also, don't forget<span> </span><b>#HOODXRADIO streams LIVE 24/7/365</b><span> </span>here:<span> </span><a href="http://myradiostream.com/hoodx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">myradiostream.com/hoodx</a></div>
<div><b>Want to submit a new video?</b> Go here: <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Get-your-music-video-aired-on-Comcast-cable-/172925241155" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ebay.com/itm/Get-your-music-video-aired-on-Comcast-cable-/172925241155</a></div>
<div>#HOODXLIVE is on Comcast Network every night and streams live from 20 major cities across the US. </div>
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<div><b>For our full schedule go here</b>: <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1</a></div>
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<p>Visit HOODX 3.0 #HOODXLIVE at:<span> </span><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://hood-x.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network</a></p>HOODX is making gains on live TV as viewers’ first choice for watching hip hop videostag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-11-29:5232573:BlogPost:2920142017-11-29T06:00:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p><span class="font-size-1">@EmpTafari on #HOODXLIVE</span></p>
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<p>HOODX distribution grid is soaring and expanding further into 2019.</p>
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<p>According to CEO Alfonzo "K-Blao" Thomas, the company's main product <em>#HOODXLIVE</em> will be airing everyday from 25 major cities by the end of 2019.</p>
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<p>"Our company uses Comcast Network, which is…</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-1">@EmpTafari on #HOODXLIVE</span></p>
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<p>HOODX distribution grid is soaring and expanding further into 2019.</p>
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<p>According to CEO Alfonzo "K-Blao" Thomas, the company's main product <em>#HOODXLIVE</em> will be airing everyday from 25 major cities by the end of 2019.</p>
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<p>"Our company uses Comcast Network, which is different from Comcast, in that they use a package similar to the Sportsnet package that delivers the local sports produced through Comcast to local regions," he said in a recent article.<br/> <br/> This is also called "ChN" in California and "Cox" in New England.<br/> <br/> "We broadcast to about 17 different US cities at a time, depending on the seasons. So we are on TV everyday, but just in different cities."<br/> <br/> <strong>All of those cities and channels are listed here if you scroll down:</strong><br/> <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1">http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1</a><br/> <br/> "Our company targets cities that use live streaming so that if you are not in that city, you can still watch the live stream from the link on our site."<br/> <br/> However if you are in that specific city, you can turn to that channel during that time and watch us through Comcast Network.<br/> <br/> Or you can search for HOODX on your DVR it on your Comcast box.<br/> <br/> If you are in a city that does not broadcast #<em>HOODXLIVE</em>, <strong>you can still watch the live stream from the other cities on our site</strong> if you follow the schedule.<br/> <br/> However the site has an auto notification system using Google Calendar that notifies artists 1 hour before and 10 minutes before their video goes live in each region, so they can share it with their fans.<br/> <br/> K-Blao mentioned, "In all honesty, all you have to do is remember that EVERY NIGHT around 10pm CST (which is 8pm PST and 11pm EST), go to HOODX.com's live stream link and look at the schedule, because we are going to be airing your video on Comcast Network around that time...everyday. "<br/> <br/> On average #<em>HOODXLIVE</em> airs live in at least two cities per night.<br/> <br/> Some nights #<em>HOODXLIVE</em> airs in 6 different cities in one night, and fans can watch all 6 live streams at their respective times right from their phone.<br/> <br/> Lastly, if #<em>HOODXLIVE</em> does not air in your city, you may be able to become our local affiliate producer and submit our shows to your local affiliated Comcast Network station.<br/> <br/> If you are interested in doing this, email kungblao@gmail.com<br/><br/></p>#HOODXLIVE on Comcast Network Schedule Nov 24 2017tag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-11-25:5232573:BlogPost:2912262017-11-25T04:47:29.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p><span>NASHVILLE</span><br></br><span>Friday nights at 11:30pm CST Comcast channel 9 and AT&T Uverse channel 99.</span><br></br><span>Watch LIVE: …</span></p>
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<p><span>NASHVILLE</span><br/><span>Friday nights at 11:30pm CST Comcast channel 9 and AT&T Uverse channel 99.</span><br/><span>Watch LIVE: </span><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.necatnetwork.org%2Fmusic-city-arts%2F&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNGL_DlZS0BEaJhYKGemQQTmp0Ci3A" target="_blank">http://www.necatnetwork.org/music-city-arts/</a><br/><span>CAMBRIDGE</span> <br/><span>Fridays at 11:59pm EST on Comcast channels 8, 9 & 96</span><br/><span>WATCH LIVE:</span> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cctvcambridge.org%2Fchannel09&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNHGygsmfRjrVAvXfQ8QofD8S2uYtw" target="_blank">http://www.cctvcambridge.org/channel09</a><br/><br/><span>BROOKLYN</span><br/><span>Friday Night/Saturday Morning at 1am on Time Warner Cable 756 and Cablevision 70; Verizon FiOS 46</span><br/><span>WATCH LIVE:</span> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbnntv.org%2Fprogramming%2Fcommunity-tv&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNG2lw7GVCteEJZSUQuEyjdS-Yepgw" target="_blank">https://bnntv.org/programming/community-tv</a><br/><br/><br/><span>YORK, PA</span><br/><span>Friday night at 11:59PM on Comcast 16</span><br/><span>WATCH LIVE:</span> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wrct.tv%2Findex.php%2Ftv-schedule%23LiveStreams&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNGP7KanYKpEhFPWZiqQl27XK_0G3w" target="_blank">http://www.wrct.tv/index.php/tv-schedule#LiveStreams</a><br/><br/><span>KITSAP COUNTY</span><br/><span>Every Friday night at 11:59pm PST on Comcast 12 and WAVE 3</span><br/><span>WATCH LIVE:</span> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fkitsapcountyuncut.com%2Fkcl.html&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNFTFIq6lf8bQroUhcE57beU9bBseQ" target="_blank">http://kitsapcountyuncut.com/kcl.html</a><br/><br/><span>SEATTLE</span> <br/><span>Friday night/Saturday morning at 2:00am PST Comcast 28</span> <br/><span>WATCH LIVE:</span> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seattlecommunitymedia.org%2F&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNE7L3GTS_p8R8bmAZvWWuXqZqeW7Q" target="_blank">http://www.seattlecommunitymedia.org/</a> <span>(PRESS PLAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN)</span><br/><br/><span>Live in 6 cities every Friday night!</span> <br/><br/><span>Did you submit your video?</span> <br/><br/><span>What are you waiting for?</span><br/><br/><span>Submit your by going here:</span><br/><span>Eventbrite:</span> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fhoodxlive-hip-hop-showcase-on-comcast-network-tickets-39764545827&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNHypcd4gAl8Lq3OUg_Kl-rgrZsuxg" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoodxlive-hip-hop-showcase-on-comcast-network-tickets-39764545827</a><br/><br/><span>Fiverr:</span> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiverr.com%2Fkungblao%2Fget-your-film-or-video-aired-on-tv-in-15-cities&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNEoYIflTRY7rdyDbRUwgbqIYd7lvA" target="_blank">https://www.fiverr.com/kungblao/get-your-film-or-video-aired-on-tv-in-15-cities</a><br/><br/><span>Ebay:</span> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FGet-your-music-video-aired-on-Comcast-cable-%2F172925241155&sa=D&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNE2iNCIINsQV9mjXvLybRIDCn4pig" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/itm/Get-your-music-video-aired-on-Comcast-cable-/172925241155</a></p>#HOODXLIVE Season 2 Debuts Oct 12 at 11:00am on HOODX.comtag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-10-11:5232573:BlogPost:2871662017-10-11T04:30:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p><span class="font-size-2"><strong>HOODX.com Live Stream schedule for October 12, 2017</strong></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>#HOODXLIVE Season 2</strong> debuts with <strong>FOUR NEW…</strong></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>#HOODXLIVE Season 2</strong> debuts with <strong>FOUR NEW EPISODES</strong> on <strong><span>October 12 at 11:00am</span></strong> on HOODX.com with new music videos from:</span></p>
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<div><span class="font-size-6">Emp Tafari</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">2RQ- Offdawall</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">The Chillionaires</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">5AM</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">VsFriz</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">The Chillionaires</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">K Dash ft J-Nite</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">Virgo Bandz</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">Nick True</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">ASECARD</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">Yung Dollaz</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">DJ Seip ft Carlprit & Freysh Prince</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">Seckond Chaynce</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">B. Nichole</span></div>
<div><div><span class="font-size-6">Nick True</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">Grand National Ink</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">Prolifik</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-6">Officially GP</span></div>
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<p><span>On <strong>Thursday October 12, 2007, #HOODXLIVE season 2</strong> will re-air at <strong>1pm, 4pm, </strong>and<strong> 10:30pm</strong> (CST) for all those who actually have jobs.</span></p>
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<p><span>HOODX will then host the <strong>national debut </strong>in <strong>New York</strong> on <strong>Comcast channel 4</strong> at <strong>12:30am (CST).</strong> You can watch the live stream from <strong>New York</strong> on HOODX.com <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_blank">here.</a> Be sure to scroll down to where it says <strong>NEW YORK</strong> then click <strong>WATCH HERE</strong>. </span></p>
<p><strong><span>(REMEMBER THAT NEW YORK IS ONE HOUR AHEAD, SO THAT'S 1:30AM NY TIME)</span></strong></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">You can listen to all these independent smoking joints on #HOODXRADIO every Wednesday <a href="http://myradiostream.com/hoodx" target="_blank">here</a></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Don't forget to <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_blank">add your new music</a> to HOODX to get your music aired and <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/video/addEmbed" target="_blank">submit your music video</a> to get added to the Comcast Network video distribution system.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">I like hanging out with my friends and having a good time, but I LOVE listening to and spinning independent BANGERS on #HOODXRADIO. I also LOVE getting your music videos aired on Comcast television. This is what I was born to do.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">I have consistently distributed music videos on Comcast cable for the past 10 years, and I'm just getting started. If you want to position yourself and expand your brand through my awesome distribution system, then just go <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/kungblao/air-your-10-second-commercial-on-national-television" target="_blank">here</a> or send me an email at kungblao@gmail.com. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Let's get your video sponsored so that it stays in our playlist for up to six months. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Get in tune with the HOODX Television schedule <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_blank">here.</a> </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">We go live on Comcast Television <strong>every night</strong> around 11pm (CST).</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">That means that your video will be live on television every night. Go <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/kungblao/air-your-10-second-commercial-on-national-television" target="_blank">here</a> to get started.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Thanks</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">K-Blao HOODX</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p>5 Reasons Why You Need to Get Hooked On HOODX in 2018tag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-09-21:5232573:BlogPost:2865162017-09-21T11:08:34.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
<p><strong><img alt="Image may contain: night, text and outdoor" src="https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21558887_10209362096198600_2975742242323964151_n.jpg?oh=d972bf9a5e81cc90ed64afdbfc933e96&oe=5A3CBFDB"></img></strong></p>
<p><strong>What is HOODX?</strong></p>
<p>HOODX.com is a global online video and audio distribution platform based in Chicago, IL that enables its users to upload, record, promote, and share their originally-created videos and sounds on our affiliated radio and television networks.</p>
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<p><strong>What makes HOODX.com different from other websites?</strong></p>
<p>HOODX is a one of a kind website. Why? Because musicians can upload their music video…</p>
<p><strong><img src="https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21558887_10209362096198600_2975742242323964151_n.jpg?oh=d972bf9a5e81cc90ed64afdbfc933e96&oe=5A3CBFDB" alt="Image may contain: night, text and outdoor"/></strong></p>
<p><strong>What is HOODX?</strong></p>
<p>HOODX.com is a global online video and audio distribution platform based in Chicago, IL that enables its users to upload, record, promote, and share their originally-created videos and sounds on our affiliated radio and television networks.</p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>What makes HOODX.com different from other websites?</strong></p>
<p>HOODX is a one of a kind website. Why? Because musicians can upload their music video for a chance to be featured on one of our music video television shows that air every night on Comcast Network in over 15 major cities across the country. HOODX also live streams each broadcast from their website HOODX.com, so artists can watch themselves on Comcast Xfinity every night live from their Android or iPhone. </p>
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<p>By signing up for HOODX.com, you also have the chance to get your song aired on HOODX Radio, which also live streams 24 hours a day. Each Wednesday we host our "Independent's Day" show where we spin all the music that has been submitted to HOODX.com.</p>
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<p><strong>Why should you join HOODX?</strong></p>
<p>Are you kidding me? Our television network reaches over 10 million people. You can also use our website to track your friends and create television campaigns to let your fans know when your video is about to air on Comcast Network. You could also make friends with awesome people in our network across the country who love to vibe with other dope independent artists like you from around the world. </p>
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<p><strong>What should I do when I join HOODX?</strong></p>
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<p>Take these short and easy steps and before you know it you will be a HOODX mastermind.</p>
<p><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dym_vO14NkQ/VNPxwgTxgnI/AAAAAAAACxQ/-lzOZ21hKGo/s1600/share.jpg" alt="Image result for share your profile" width="176" height="176"/></p>
<p><strong>1. Share your profile. </strong></p>
<p>U<a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profiles/settings/editProfileInfo" target="_self">pdate your profile photo.</a> Create a bio. <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profiles/blog/new" target="_self">Embed your soundcloud</a>. <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/video/addEmbed" target="_self">Upload more videos</a>. Get your profile popping so that all of your fans can follow you on HOODX. By adding friends to your profile, we can notify them when your video is aired nationally. You can also click <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/main/invitation/new?xg_source=tab" target="_self">INVITE</a> in the menu to add your contacts. </p>
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<p><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3036244279?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="360" height="180"/></p>
<p><strong>2. Get familiar with our television schedule.</strong></p>
<p>We normally air on television around 12:00am midnight EAST COAST standard time. You can check our schedule <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_self">here</a>. We will try to notify you as much as we can when your video goes live, but ultimately, it is up to you to watch HOODX TV.</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wXE8MepePiw/hqdefault.jpg" width="372" height="279"/></p>
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<p><strong>3. Watch #HOODXLIVE</strong></p>
<p>HOODX broadcasts live 24/7 <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_self">here</a>. 11PM CST is known as the "HOODX Hour" because we are on Comcast Network in different cities each night at 11PM CST. You can follow our schedule from each city and watch #HOODXLIVE stream <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_self">here.</a></p>
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<p><img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/6uc9Wb4Pu7g/mqdefault.jpg"/></p>
<p><strong>4. Listen to HOODX Radio</strong></p>
<p>K-Blao is our national host for <a href="http://myradiostream.com/hoodx" target="_blank">HOODX Radio</a>. We will submit your song for playback, but ultimately it is up to you to promote your record and ask your fans to call in to request your record. You can add K-Blao and speak with him about promoting your record. You can email K-Blao at kungblao@hotmail.com.</p>
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<p><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C1DV6jfVQAA_F3p.jpg" width="249" height="249"/></p>
<p><strong>5. Submit your video to Kitsap County Uncut</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/DocBlackwell" target="_self">Doc Blackwell</a> is the CEO of Lion's Den Entertainment. He is the producer of <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/video/listForContributor?screenName=212a4ujk65kq7" target="_self">Kitsap County Uncut</a>. I will forward your video to Kitsap County Uncut, but it is up to you to follow up to request playback.</p>
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<p>Remember to follow <a href="https://twitter.com/HOODXTV" target="_blank">@HOODXTV</a> on Twitter and Join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1653277941593470/?fref=nf" target="_blank">HOODX Radio Group</a> on Facebook.</p>
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<p>Read the latest iGrind Magazine featuring HOODX:<br/><a href="http://www.magcloud.com/webviewer/1146960?isEmbedded=True" target="_blank" id="LPlnk622289" name="LPlnk622289">http://www.magcloud.com/webviewer/1146960?isEmbedded=True</a></p>
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<p>Read the latest Underground Fix Magazine featuring HOODX:<br/><a href="http://www.magcloud.com/webviewer/1155724?isEmbedded=True" target="_blank" id="LPlnk782502" name="LPlnk782502">http://www.magcloud.com/webviewer/1155724?isEmbedded=True</a></p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>K-Blao HOODX</p>K-Blao on ReverbNationtag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-09-16:5232573:BlogPost:2859542017-09-16T03:00:05.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
<p><iframe width="100%" height="520" frameborder="no" src="https://www.reverbnation.com/widget_code/html_widget/artist_3275627?widget_id=55&pwc[included_songs]=1&context_type=page_object&spoid=artist_3275627"></iframe>
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<p><iframe width="100%" height="520" frameborder="no" src="https://www.reverbnation.com/widget_code/html_widget/artist_3275627?widget_id=55&pwc[included_songs]=1&context_type=page_object&spoid=artist_3275627"></iframe>
</p>HOODX Friday Night LIVE Schedule for September 8, 2017tag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-09-08:5232573:BlogPost:2855402017-09-08T17:00:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
<p><strong><span class="font-size-5"><img alt="No automatic alt text available." height="377" src="https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15107390_901510346617270_5426087698270124867_n.jpg?oh=78334d6358a858094593e7f2b4d01096&oe=5A1EC3C9" width="502"></img></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">ATLANTA, GA</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Comcast Cable channel 23</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Friday nights at 11:00pm</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Schedule <a href="http://74.95.154.134:50000/external_schedule/simple_day_schedule/1" target="_blank">here</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Watch …</span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-5"><img src="https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15107390_901510346617270_5426087698270124867_n.jpg?oh=78334d6358a858094593e7f2b4d01096&oe=5A1EC3C9" alt="No automatic alt text available." width="502" height="377"/></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">ATLANTA, GA</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Comcast Cable channel 23</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Friday nights at 11:00pm</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Schedule <a href="http://74.95.154.134:50000/external_schedule/simple_day_schedule/1" target="_blank">here</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Watch <a href="http://vp.telvue.com/player?id=T00235&mini=0&video=135592" target="_blank">here</a></span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-6">SEATTLE</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>CHANNEL 28 Comcast</strong></p>
<p><strong>Saturday night</strong> at 11:00pm PST<br/> <span><strong>Tuesday night/Wednesday</strong> <strong>morning</strong> at 2:00am PST</span><br/> <span><strong>Friday night/Saturday morning</strong> at 2:00am PST</span></p>
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<p><em>(PRESS PLAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN)</em><br/> <strong>WATCH LIVE <a href="http://www.seattlecommunitymedia.org/" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Schedule <a href="http://seattlecommunitymedia.org/content/timeslot-schedule" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">KITSAP COUNTY</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Comcast Channel 12 and WAVE Broadband channel 3</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Every Friday night at 11:59pm</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">WATCH <a href="http://kitsapcountyuncut.com/kcl.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">SCHEDULE <a href="http://www.bremertonwa.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=50" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-6"><strong>Cambridge MA</strong></span></p>
<div><span class="font-size-5"><strong>Comcast channels 8, 9 & 96</strong></span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-5"><strong>Tuesdays</strong> at 11pm </span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-5"><strong>Fridays</strong> at 11:59pm</span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-5"><strong>SCHEDULE <a href="https://www.cctvcambridge.org/schedule?" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong></span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-5"><strong>WATCH <a href="http://www.cctvcambridge.org/channel09" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong></span></div>
<div><p><span class="font-size-5"><b>YORK, PA</b></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><b>YORK, PA</b></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Comcast Cable channel 16</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Friday night at 11:59PM</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Monday at 1:00am</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">SCHEDULE <a href="http://www.wrct.tv/index.php/tv-schedule/channel-16-schedule">HERE</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Watch LIVE <a href="http://www.wrct.tv/index.php/tv-schedule#LiveStreams">HERE</a></span></p>
</div>#HOODXLIVE Returns to Boston TONIGHT @ 11pmtag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-09-06:5232573:BlogPost:2853402017-09-06T20:23:19.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
<p><strong><img src="http://digitalreview.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Comcast-will-make-Netflix-available-on-the-Xfinity-cable-service.png"></img></strong></p>
<p><strong>BOSTON </strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Comcast channel 23 or RCN channel 83</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Sundays at 12:30am and Wednesdays 11pm</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">SCHEDULE <a href="https://bnntv.org/programming/schedule" target="_blank" title="HERE">HERE</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">WATCH …</span></p>
<p><strong><img src="http://digitalreview.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Comcast-will-make-Netflix-available-on-the-Xfinity-cable-service.png"/></strong></p>
<p><strong>BOSTON </strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Comcast channel 23 or RCN channel 83</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Sundays at 12:30am and Wednesdays 11pm</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">SCHEDULE <a title="HERE" href="https://bnntv.org/programming/schedule" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">WATCH <a title="HERE" href="https://bnntv.org/programming/community-tv" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></p>HOODX is having a FOURSOME tonighttag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-09-01:5232573:BlogPost:2851642017-09-01T16:30:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063212?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063212?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"></img></a></p>
<p><strong>#HOODXLIVE campaign broadcasts from 4 cities in one night tonight</strong></p>
<p></p>
<p>Tonight HOODX is going for the 4 peat.</p>
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<p>4 cities in one night!</p>
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<p>Have you <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/video/addEmbed?xg_source=msg_mes_network" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">submitted your…</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063212?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063212?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><strong>#HOODXLIVE campaign broadcasts from 4 cities in one night tonight</strong></p>
<p></p>
<p>Tonight HOODX is going for the 4 peat.</p>
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<p>4 cities in one night!</p>
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<p>Have you <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/video/addEmbed?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">submitted your video</a> yet?</p>
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<p><strong>Here is tonight's schedule:</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063305?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063305?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><span class="font-size-6"><strong>ATLANTA, GA</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="x_font-size-5">Comcast Cable channel 23</span></p>
<p><span class="x_font-size-5">Friday nights at 11:00pm EST</span></p>
<p><span class="x_font-size-5">Schedule <a href="http://74.95.154.134:50000/external_schedule/simple_day_schedule/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></p>
<p><span class="x_font-size-5">Watch <a href="http://vp.telvue.com/player?id=T00235&mini=0&video=135592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063325?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="500" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063325?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><span class="font-size-6"><b>YORK, PA</b></span></p>
<p><span class="x_font-size-5">Comcast Cable channel 16</span></p>
<p><span class="x_font-size-5">Friday night at 11:59PM</span></p>
<p><span class="x_font-size-5">SCHEDULE <a href="http://www.wrct.tv/index.php/tv-schedule/channel-16-schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></span></p>
<p><span class="x_font-size-5">Watch LIVE <a href="http://www.wrct.tv/index.php/tv-schedule#LiveStreams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://i.imgur.com/Gz688Vl.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/Gz688Vl.png?width=500" width="500" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<div><span class="font-size-6"><strong>Cambridge, MA</strong></span></div>
<div><span><strong>Comcast channels 8, 9 & 96</strong></span></div>
<div><span><strong>Fridays</strong> at 11:59pm</span></div>
<div><span><strong>SCHEDULE <a href="https://www.cctvcambridge.org/schedule?" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></strong></span></div>
<div><span><strong>WATCH <a href="http://www.cctvcambridge.org/channel09" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></strong></span></div>
<div><span><strong><a href="http://i.imgur.com/uX92VPU.png?width=600" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/uX92VPU.png?width=500" width="500" class="align-full"/></a></strong></span></div>
<div><p><span class="font-size-6"><strong>Seattle</strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>CHANNEL 28 Comcast</strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>Friday night/Saturday morning</strong> at 2:00am PST</span></p>
<p><span><em>(PRESS PLAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN)</em></span><br/> <span><strong>WATCH LIVE <a href="http://www.seattlecommunitymedia.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>Schedule <a href="http://seattlecommunitymedia.org/content/timeslot-schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>If you are interested in becoming a television producer with HOODX in your city, email kungblao@hotmail.com or message me <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</strong></p>
</div>Comcast New York Sees Hope in #HOODXLIVEtag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-08-31:5232573:BlogPost:2849942017-08-31T19:00:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
<p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56d35482f8baf3f3efb1724a/56d3ad5e8259b539683741ca/56d3ad605559860e35f5d77b/1456725156881/Picture+8.png"></img></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063053?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" height="427" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063053?profile=original" width="599"></img></a></p>
<p><strong>#HOODXLIVE continues the new campaign by broadcasting LIVE from New York tonight at 12:30am (Central time</strong><strong>)</strong></p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>TONIGHT </strong>at 12:30am (Central Time)</p>
<p></p>
<p>HOODX.com announced today that they will be teaming up with Comcast in New York City to broadcast their very popular television…</p>
<p><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56d35482f8baf3f3efb1724a/56d3ad5e8259b539683741ca/56d3ad605559860e35f5d77b/1456725156881/Picture+8.png"/></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063053?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3151063053?profile=original" width="599" class="align-full" height="427"/></a></p>
<p><strong>#HOODXLIVE continues the new campaign by broadcasting LIVE from New York tonight at 12:30am (Central time</strong><strong>)</strong></p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>TONIGHT </strong>at 12:30am (Central Time)</p>
<p></p>
<p>HOODX.com announced today that they will be teaming up with Comcast in New York City to broadcast their very popular television show, <em>#HOODXLIVE.</em> </p>
<p></p>
<p>Comcast New York's broadcast range reaches millions of homes in New York state and their <a href="http://www.mnn.org/live/4-culture-channel%20" target="_blank">live stream</a> from MNN.org will reach countless amounts of people through their independent network.</p>
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<p>MNN also broadcasts to millions of New York residents through AT&T, Verizon, and RCN.</p>
<p></p>
<p>While most stations in New York only broadcast to it's respective borough, MNN's span reaches the entire state of New York, giving HOODX.com an opportunity to reach many new #HOODXLIVE fans through Comcast Network.</p>
<p></p>
<p>"While many independent musicians are looking for new ways to expand their reach, HOODX continues to deliver new ways of doing just that, using new technology through streaming and national broadcasting through Comcast Network," says Alfonzo "K-Blao" Thomas, CEO of HOODX. "No other company is giving independent musicians the consistent exposure that we are giving them on Comcast cable. Our system is pretty solid."</p>
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<p>HOODX has just signed a new deal with Comcast New York, Atlanta, and Philadelphia to secure another 12 episodes of #HOODXLIVE during the winter of 2017. Independent musicians are encouraged to submit their music videos to HOODX.com for review.</p>
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<p>#HOODXLIVE can be seen streaming everyday on HOODX.com. Comcast cable streams live to HOODX.com every night around 11:00pm (Central time), depending on what city is hosting. The schedule and live stream can be seen <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/page/live-stream-1" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><strong>Don't forget that #HOODXLIVE is LIVE in Boston on Comcast Channel 23 tonight August 30, 2017 </strong></span><strong style="font-size: 16pt;">@11:00pm (East Coast Time), but you can watch the live stream …</strong></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><strong>Don't forget that #HOODXLIVE is LIVE in Boston on Comcast Channel 23 tonight August 30, 2017 </strong></span><strong style="font-size: 16pt;">@11:00pm (East Coast Time), but you can watch the live stream <a href="https://bnntv.org/programming/community-tv" target="_blank">here.</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>HOODX BOSTON </strong></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Sundays at 12:30am and Wednesdays 11pm</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">SCHEDULE <a href="https://bnntv.org/programming/schedule" title="HERE" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">WATCH <a href="https://bnntv.org/programming/community-tv" title="HERE" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><strong>HOODX.com: HOODX RADIO announces our Hump Day Hustle Mix is LIVE for August 30, 2017</strong></span></p>
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<p><em>It's Wednesday bitches!</em></p>
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<p>Time to turn up with the<strong> Hump Day Hustle Mix</strong> LIVE on HOODX Radio!</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><a href="http://myradiostream.com/hoodx" target="_blank">Listen here</a> </span></p>
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<p>New music from:</p>
<p><strong>The Migos</strong></p>
<p><strong>Gucci Mane</strong></p>
<p><strong>Future</strong></p>
<p><strong>Drake</strong></p>
<p><strong>Jay-Z</strong></p>
<p><strong>Fabolous</strong></p>
<p><strong>Beyonce</strong></p>
<p><strong>Yo Gotti</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lil Wayne</strong></p>
<p><strong>Young Thug</strong></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><a href="http://myradiostream.com/hoodx" target="_blank">Listen here</a> before the feds shut us down and we all go to jail. </span></p>
<p><strong>Switch your browser if there is no sound.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>K-Blao HOODX</strong></p>
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<p><strong>PS.</strong></p>Kitsap County Uncut Sets Deal with HOODX Television for Broadcast-Centric Skinny Bundle Servicetag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-03-02:5232573:BlogPost:2768372017-03-02T22:28:35.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p>Lions Den 360 Promotions and Marketing has reached a deal with HOODX Television Network <span>to carry Kitsap County Uncut as part of the skinny bundle channel package that the TV network plans to officially launch in February of 2018. </span></p>
<p>HOODX intends to launch the low-cost streaming package under the …</p>
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<p>Lions Den 360 Promotions and Marketing has reached a deal with HOODX Television Network <span>to carry Kitsap County Uncut as part of the skinny bundle channel package that the TV network plans to officially launch in February of 2018. </span></p>
<p>HOODX intends to launch the low-cost streaming package under the <a href="http://variety.com/t/youtube/" id="auto-tag_youtube" name="auto-tag_youtube">YouTube</a> and Strimm umbrella, industry sources said. HOODX moves in this area add a heavyweight contender to the crowded field of “virtual MVPDs” lining up to reach the next generation of pay TV subscribers with services delivered via broadband rather than traditional wired cable, satellite TV or telco packages. </p>
<p>"When you take a look at what Tidal and Spotify are doing with their platforms, it's great to see that they are able to build a platform to pay artists with," HOODX CEO, K-Blao said. "What HOODX is doing differently is that we are giving artists a platform to publish their music videos in a low cost, pay per view way. This is not only online, but on television as well. Kitsap County Uncut's blueprint fit our blueprint like a hand to a glove."</p>
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<p>It is understood that the HOODX-Lions Den 360 deal will encompass carriage of the television distribution that HOODX owns through their independent partnerships through Comcast, Time-Warner, Verizon, and Cox Cable. HOODX is also in works with a deal with Youtube and several other online television platforms.</p>
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<p><span>HOODX has a lot of competition in its quest to capitalize on the rising ranks of cord cutters and cord nevers. Dish Network launched its Sling TV service in January 2015. Sling offers two different basic packages for $20 a month, to which customers can add various themed channel packs for $5, or tack on premium channels like HBO or Starz. It currently has an estimated 764,000 subscribers, according to SNL Kagan.</span></p>
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<p><span>Tidal has 4.2 million users at a rate of $9.99 per month. Tidal offers exclusive video content and concerts not offered on any other platform. It is a lot less expensive because it focuses on music first, videos second. Tidal does not offer movies or tv shows.</span></p>
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<p><span><a href="http://variety.com/2016/digital/news/sony-playstation-vue-nationwide-slim-tv-1201729235/" rel="nofollow"></a><span>Sony Playstation's Vue product is essentially a regular-sized cable package delivered via the internet — with a monthly cost of $40 for 60 channels. Vue is more expensive than Sling, though it also includes more channels. Vue only launched nationwide in March, so subscriber numbers are a little thin.</span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><a href="http://variety.com/2016/digital/news/hulu-live-tv-service-local-channels-1201766313/" rel="nofollow"></a><span>Hulu announced last May that it would be launching a live OTT package in early 2017. Hulu has only officially signed Turner networks on, but deals with Disney and 20th Century Fox are just about done. Analysts put the potential price for the package around $40.</span></span></span></p>
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<p>AT&T’s DirecTV Now is a bid to offer consumers more mobility in their video package, but it is not designed to be a low-cost service. The product is set to launch toward the end of 2016 with more than 100 channels, an offering for customers who want to watch their TV anywhere they are, and who don’t want to have to deal with a satellite dish or having to wait for the cable guy.</p>
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<p>Google has also been offering TV packages over the internet to its Google Fiber customers since its inception, giving customers a robust lineup of around 180 channels for an extra $60. But an August report from <em>The Information</em> said Google is cutting costs at its Fiber division, halving the staff. Analyst Craig Moffett of MoffettNathanson estimated in early September that Google Fiber had just 68,715 TV subscribers.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, HOODX has been taking big steps to enhance the video offerings on #HOODXLIVE, which remains the only all hip hop platform on television. A year ago, the company launched HOODX Television Network (beta), the $10 a month subscription service that gives customers access to exclusive video content and HOODX Radio streaming music library. </p>
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<p>"Right now everything is still in beta, so we have a "paid by honor" system," K-Blao said. "Those who believe in what we are doing pay $10 per month to receive our updates, get thier videos distributed, and most importantly, build their fan base. We allow all of our affiliates to offer package deals to their fans using our platform. </p>
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<p>Kitsap County Uncut will begin airing on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays on #HOODXLIVE. The #HOODXLIVE television schedule is on HOODX.com. </p>
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Chi City Cypher is going national
Walter
Showcase:
https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_festivals/svcs/how_to_apply_to_performatafestival.html
FRINGE…tag:hood-x.ning.com,2017-01-17:5232573:BlogPost:2743072017-01-17T23:45:08.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
<p>February 5 Meeting</p>
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<p>Chi City Cypher is going national</p>
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<p>Walter</p>
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<p>Showcase:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_festivals/svcs/how_to_apply_to_performatafestival.html">https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_festivals/svcs/how_to_apply_to_performatafestival.html</a></p>
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<p>FRINGE FEST…</p>
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<p>February 5 Meeting</p>
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<p>Chi City Cypher is going national</p>
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<p>Walter</p>
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<p>Showcase:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_festivals/svcs/how_to_apply_to_performatafestival.html">https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_festivals/svcs/how_to_apply_to_performatafestival.html</a></p>
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<p>FRINGE FEST</p>
<p><a href="http://chicagofringe.org/perform-with-us/">http://chicagofringe.org/perform-with-us/</a></p>
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<p>Hello,</p>
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<p>My name is Alfonzo Thomas of HOODX Television Network.</p>
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<p>I am contacting you on behalf of our upcoming music conference on </p>
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<p>Sunday February 5, 2017</p>
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<p>Chicago Public Library</p>
<p>733 N. Kedzie</p>
<p>Chicago, IL</p>
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<p>12:00 noon</p>
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<p>The reason for the invite is because we would like to give Fringe Festival an opportunity to speak on behalf of your organization and network with our artists and offer any upcoming opportunities that you may have. </p>
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<p> Many artists in our network would love to offer assistance or perform at Fringe Fest and we would like to bridge that gap.</p>
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<p>My name is Alfonzo Thomas and I can be reached at (708)400-4358</p>
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<p>Here is an Eventbrite ad for the event:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hip-hop-radio-and-television-networking-event-tickets-30675936552" class="OWAAutoLink" id="LPlnk552569" name="LPlnk552569">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hip-hop-radio-and-television-networking-event-tickets-30675936552</a></p>
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<p>Please let me know if you are interested.</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>Alfonzo "Max" Thomas</p>Week of November 28 #HOODXRadio Playlisttag:hood-x.ning.com,2016-11-28:5232573:BlogPost:2714412016-11-28T01:55:55.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p>1. <a href="https://m.facebook.com/cbmusicink" target="_blank">Charlie B</a>- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By-_PvcASAI&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Wrong Impression</a></p>
<p>2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6WY3Zb9bE" target="_blank">Long Lasting Magic -</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WOODS72" target="_blank">JButters/Woods x Phantom Enigma</a></p>
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<p>1. <a href="https://m.facebook.com/cbmusicink" target="_blank">Charlie B</a>- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By-_PvcASAI&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Wrong Impression</a></p>
<p>2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6WY3Zb9bE" target="_blank">Long Lasting Magic -</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WOODS72" target="_blank">JButters/Woods x Phantom Enigma</a></p>
<p>3. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004493956763" target="_blank">Shy Sav</a><span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j42W6ITiOVQ&sns=em" target="_blank">"NO SLEEP"</a></span></p>
<p><span>4. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PavyCaesar/" target="_blank">Pavy</a>- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jWZLE4L9cg" target="_blank">Until the Morning</a></span></p>
<p><span>5. <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/nwa-bitty-shawty-2tymes-daze-karter-official-video?xg_source=activity" target="_blank">NWA- Bitty Shawty 2tymes/ Daze Karter</a> submitted by <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/LegalFamGroupEnt" target="_self">LegalFamGroup</a></span></p>
<p><span>6. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nino.c.brown.399?fref=ts" target="_blank">Detroit Keyz</a>-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbb0Sun5esc&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Duo</a></span></p>
<p><span>7. <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/CalebLadouceur?xg_source=activity" target="_self">Jesterous</a> x Ben Rockiee x <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/AhmoIllEagleBrotha" target="_self">Ahmo-</a> <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/xn/detail/5232573:Video:271533?xg_source=activity" target="_self">In the Trap</a></span></p>
<p><span>8. <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/cristravy-today-s-da-day-with-lyrics?xg_source=activity" target="_self">Chris Travy- Today's Da Day</a></span></p>
<p><span>9. <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/xn/detail/5232573:Video:270148?xg_source=activity" target="_self">Mass Major-Dollar Bills and Body Bags</a></span></p>
<p><span>10. <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/grind-mode-cypher-stress-free-vol-7-prod-by-lingo" target="_self">Grind Mode Cypher-Stress Free Volume 7 Cypher</a></span></p>
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<p></p>2016 HOODX Radio Playlisttag:hood-x.ning.com,2016-11-17:5232573:BlogPost:2702962016-11-17T04:00:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
<p><span class="font-size-5"><strong>This is the 2016 playlist for HOODX Radio.</strong></span> </p>
<p>If you see your song on this list, you may be qualified for <strong>SONG OF THE YEAR!</strong> </p>
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<p>If you want to compete for song of the year, be sure to join <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/group/radio" target="_self">HOODX Radio Group here</a>.</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><strong>This is the 2016 playlist for HOODX Radio.</strong></span> </p>
<p>If you see your song on this list, you may be qualified for <strong>SONG OF THE YEAR!</strong> </p>
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<p>If you want to compete for song of the year, be sure to join <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/group/radio" target="_self">HOODX Radio Group here</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruzick.leconte.3?hc_ref=SEARCH" target="_blank">The Chillionaires (King G.r.a.y x Ruciano)</a>-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HOODXcom/posts/903384429763195" target="_blank">#LTNK</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashton.belle?fref=ts" target="_blank">A. Bellez</a>- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HOODXcom/videos/896478297120475/?video_source=pages_finch_main_video" target="_blank">Say That ft. Sonny C.</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/100010438666670/videos/186198125071475/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE" target="_blank">Aktion- Follow My Lead Produced by 4th Disciple</a></p>
<p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/tripleyothreat/im-a-god" target="_blank">Aykash-I'm A God</a></p>
<p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/tripleyothreat/drippin-money" target="_blank">AyKa$h- Drippin' Money</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/ball-harder-feat-meat" target="_self">Gangsta Marcus-Ball Harder ft. Meat</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=1xhh5x4dGbA&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDoRhckzVIsw%26feature%3Dshare" target="_blank">Beadz ft. LV Hood Supplier</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/antj.jones2/posts/679807828780810" target="_blank">Blacklord- ft Ant 4 My Mode</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HOODXcom/posts/903277179773920" target="_blank">Blacklord-Murda Rate ft BA</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/BrandonStoehr?xg_source=activity" target="_self">Brandon Stoehr</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brandon.stoehr/posts/891688737526013" target="_blank">I Got Dreams</a> (Prod. By Brandon Stoehr)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/barry.j.victor/posts/969873889768388" target="_blank">Clean-Love Life</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQjld5kEK3Y" target="_blank">Clean-Masochist</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/patrick-ewing-by-couple-grand" target="_self">Couple Grand-Patrick Ewing</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/dj-wobbe-house-party-feat-daniel-makokis" target="_self">DJ Wobbe- House Party Feat Daniel Makokis</a></p>
<p>E-Dub the Gangsta ft <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/DottieStaxx" target="_self">Dottie Staxx</a>-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTw2TUPRfgQ" target="_blank">Sweet Dreams</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/mood-eazy-eq?xg_source=activity" target="_self">Eazy EQ-Mood</a> (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/eazy_eq" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a>) </p>
<p><a href="http://Forgiato%20Blow%20Ft%20Paul%20Wall%20&%20DJ%20Winn%20-%20Wat%20Dey%20Know%20Bout%20Me" target="_blank">Forgiato Blow Ft Paul Wall & DJ Winn - Wat Dey Know Bout Me</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/illadelp" target="_self">Illadelph</a>-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybxJT4B7Vjw" target="_blank">215</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/lsd-presents-jesterous-paradise-prod-king-dub" target="_self">Jesterous- Paradise</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jgrandville?fref=ts" target="_blank">Joe Cash Mahall</a> - <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/joe-cash-mahall-getjoecash-no-explanation" target="_self">No Explanation</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/king.kailez.1?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf&qsefr=1" target="_blank">King Kailez</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=King%20Kailez%20-%20Here%20To%20Stay%20" target="_blank">Here To Stay</a> </p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/mook-dook-ft-johnny-smack-j-nite-streetlights-wood-life" target="_self">Mook Dook ft Johnny Smack J-Nite Streetlights (Wood life)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IBeThatPrettyFlacko?fref=ts" target="_blank">Murder Mal</a>-<a href="https://soundcloud.com/murder-mal/this-is-murder-freestyle" target="_blank">This is Murder Freestyle</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NTG2627?fref=ts" target="_blank">NTG FT Yung Draw & Tone Trump</a>-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NTG2627?fref=ts" target="_blank">I'm Real</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/PHAZEAMATICS" target="_self">Phaze a Matics</a>-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008648588929&fref=ts" target="_blank">Raw</a></p>
<p><a href="http://https://www.facebook.com/poe.moe.77?fref=ts" target="_blank">PoeMoe</a> & Styxx- <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profiles/blogs/symbols-1" target="_self">Symbols</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/primo.stakkz.52?fref=ts" target="_blank">Primo Stakkz</a> - <a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/primo-stakkz-new-level-remix" target="_self">New Level (Remix)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN9rMIronq4&feature=share" target="_blank">Qu Amazen Most-Get To Work Freestyle</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/RODRICKVaughan" target="_self">RODRICK VAUGHAN</a>-<a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/rodrick-vaughan-don-t-stop-me-official-video-1?xg_source=activity" target="_self">DON'T STOP ME</a> </p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004493956763&fref=ts" target="_blank">Shy sav</a> X Bridge Property- Couple Barz</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/louievnogucci" target="_blank">Thraxx _ @2Blunts4</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=thraxx%20rollin" target="_blank">Rollin'</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/YoungDeep06?fref=ts&ref=br_tf&qsefr=1" target="_blank">Young Deep</a>-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=young%20deep%20i%20gotta%20doo%20doo" target="_blank">I Gotta Doo Doo</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DEVON.TRILL?fref=ts" target="_blank">Young Dev T.R.K</a> - Get It On (Kings Paradise)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DEVON.TRILL?fref=ts" target="_blank">Young Dev T.R.K</a> - Lake Shore Drive</p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/yungn-voorheez-feat-phresh-larosa-g-o-o-f-1" target="_self">Yungn Voorheez (feat. Phresh LaRosa) - G.O.O.F.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/YungnVoorheez23" target="_self">Yung N' Voorheez</a>- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yungn13?fref=ts" target="_blank">Crooked Ass Bitches</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.numberonemusic.com/charts?song_id=517110&genre_id=37&geo=local&country_id=225&state_id=17&pos=2&songs_total=362&page=1" target="_blank">Breeze-Hypnotized (Racks)</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/W8erz?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf" target="_blank">Gifted</a>-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjRKJw-AAeg" target="_blank">In My Cadillac</a> (<a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/JaeWright" target="_self">Jae Wright</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/jesterous-adam-eve" target="_self">Jesterous-Adam and Eve</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/Jnite" target="_self">J-Nite</a>-<a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/xn/detail/5232573:Video:102245?xg_source=activity" target="_self">I'm Gettin It</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/jon-rock-ft-gold-ru-h-tony-c-beast" target="_self">Jon Records-Beast</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/david.y.lewis?fref=ts" target="_blank">Young Lew</a> ft Gonja Locc and Benny Frankz-<a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/no-thot-small-city-big-dreams-vol1-ft-young-lew-gonja-locc-benny" target="_self">No Thot</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DevellopingaKingPorter?fref=ts" target="_blank">Devell Porter</a>-By Any Means</p>
<p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/everybodyluvblack" target="_blank">Everybody Luv Black</a>-<a href="https://soundcloud.com/everybodyluvblack/when-it-rains" target="_blank">When It Rains It Pours</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/julius.boss.7?fref=ts" target="_blank">Julius Boss</a>-Hating</p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/JustDue" target="_self">Just Due the Ahk</a> ft Mickial-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/abdullah.hakim.102?fref=ts" target="_blank">Official</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/indymusicktg/?fref=ts" target="_blank">KTG</a>-Show</p>
<p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/kuzo-dawgg" target="_blank">Kuzo Dawg</a> ft <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007874654807" target="_blank">Breeze</a>-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KuzoDawg" target="_blank">Notta Damn Thang Changed</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy3ICK57Ass" target="_blank">Matthias Mr 16 Bars-I Learned</a></p>
<p><a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/profile/messengerneef" target="_self">Messenger Neef</a>-Baby I'm Back</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/theyoungestvetliving?fref=ts" target="_blank">Yungb859</a>-<a href="https://soundcloud.com/yungb859/realest-shit-ever-2" target="_blank">Realest Shit Ever</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/david.y.lewis?fref=ts" target="_blank">Young Lew</a> ft Dyrect, Sphere-<a href="http://hood-x.ning.com/video/foxy-official-music-video" target="_self">Foxy</a></p>
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<p></p>Selling Music on the Street is DEADtag:hood-x.ning.com,2016-08-08:5232573:BlogPost:2639652016-08-08T21:31:50.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>HOODX was recently featured in iGrind Magazine! </strong></span></p>
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<p>K-Blao sat down with iGrind Magazine to discuss the future of hip hop music and how the internet has changed how rappers make their money. </p>
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<p>You can read the full article …</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>HOODX was recently featured in iGrind Magazine! </strong></span></p>
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<p>K-Blao sat down with iGrind Magazine to discuss the future of hip hop music and how the internet has changed how rappers make their money. </p>
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<p>You can read the full article <a href="http://www.magcloud.com/webviewer/1146960?isEmbedded=True" target="_blank">here</a></p>HOODX TV LIVE STREAM!tag:hood-x.ning.com,2016-04-13:5232573:BlogPost:2394202016-04-13T16:30:00.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
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<p>CHAPTER 2</p>
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<p><em>"Lyrically, niggas can't see me. Fuck it./</em></p>
<p><em>Buy the coke, cook the coke, cut it./</em></p>
<p><em>Know the bitch, before you call yourself loving it./</em></p>
<p><em>Nigga with a benz fucking it./"</em></p>
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<p>Mason's music blasted from the back of his trunk. It almost seemed like a science experiment. </p>
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<p>The…</p>
<p>CHAPTER 2</p>
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<p><em>"Lyrically, niggas can't see me. Fuck it./</em></p>
<p><em>Buy the coke, cook the coke, cut it./</em></p>
<p><em>Know the bitch, before you call yourself loving it./</em></p>
<p><em>Nigga with a benz fucking it./"</em></p>
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<p>Mason's music blasted from the back of his trunk. It almost seemed like a science experiment. </p>
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<p>The ground shook underneath him, as heads turned to see who was responsible. His silver BMW</p>
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<p>commanded attention as he cruised up the block with his hat so low, people couldn't see who was</p>
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<p>driving. The sunlight caused his jewelry to sparkle through the tinted windows that were let</p>
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<p>down just enough for the weed smoke to hop over the top, as if it was trying to escape. As</p>
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<p>Mason's eyes got redder, the music seemed to sound better. </p>
<p>He could feel the bass shaking the buildings. He could hear car alarms going off as he drove</p>
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<p>pass. He loved when people turned their head in his direction and would rap along with the</p>
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<p>words, making it seem as if live were a movie for a moment, and everyone was singing along to his</p>
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<p>tune. </p>
<p>Mason pulled into the local gas station, scraping the bottom of his bumper that was lower than</p>
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<p>most cars. Although he felt it, he couldn't hear the loud scrape that made pedestrians cringe</p>
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<p>upon hearing it. This happened at least five times a day. As he pulled up to pump 4, he saw an</p>
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<p>old friend walk out of the gas station.</p>
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<p>"Watayachatadatagelacka?" the man yelled as he approached the car.</p>
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<p>This made absolutely no sense to Mason, because all he could hear was the music. As his friend</p>
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<p>approached, Mason had a funny feeling. It seemed as if he had dreamed this very moment before. </p>
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<p>The way the light was shining on his friend. The exact angle that his friend was approaching</p>
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<p>him. The falcoln that was on his t-shirt. The color of his clothes and the way the sunlight was</p>
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<p>reflecting off of them. It all seemed to happen in slow motion. Mason was sure that he had</p>
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<p>dreamed this moment before. </p>
<p>He turned the music down and felt overcome by an indescribable feeling. He didn't know whether</p>
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<p>to smile or keep a serious face. He hadn't seen Horace in well over ten years. Horace had</p>
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<p>gotten arrested back then for violating his probation. Mason didn't know exactly what the charge</p>
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<p>was, but whatever it was, it was serious enough to put this man away for a long time.</p>
<p>Which is exactly why Mason had a strange feeling as he cut the music down and looked into</p>
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<p>Horace's eyes. Something about his eyes made Mason lose direct eye contact. He looked down at</p>
<p> </p>
<p>his shoe that was pressing on the brake pedal. Why he did this, he didn't even know himself. </p>
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<p>Something about Horace's presence was very powerful.</p>
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<p>"What up, fam?" Mason said, as he tried to directly look at Horace. He still was overcome by</p>
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<p>the urge to look away.</p>
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<p>"What are you trying to do, get locked up?" Horace, repeated.</p>
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<p>They both bursted out into laughter, which made Mason feel much more at ease. Horace reached in</p>
<p> </p>
<p>to the passenger side window and shook hands with Mason. </p>
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<p>"What's good with you, G?" Horace asked with a blank expression on his face.</p>
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<p>Mason picked up his blunt but didn't light it. He wasn't aware of his nervous energy. "Shit</p>
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<p>man, I should be asking you that shit, man. When did you get out? What you been on?"</p>
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<p>Horace smiled, crossed his arms and stood back. The light seemed to hit him in a way that he</p>
<p> </p>
<p>seemed to be aware of how the sunlight was hitting him. Mason felt uncomfortable by this. How</p>
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<p>was it that he seemed to be aware of how the sunlight was hitting him?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"I got out about four months ago. What's your name again?" Horace asked.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason was a little startled by this question, but he quickly answered, "Mason. I used to rap</p>
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<p>with K-Blao and HoodX and them."</p>
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<p>"Right, right!" Horace recalled. "Styxx little brother, K-Blao, right?" </p>
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<p>"Yeah," Mason replied, lowering his head. He almost felt embarressed to say that he used to rap.</p>
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<p> The way rap sounded nowadays was the reason that he stopped rapping. Even though Mason still</p>
<p> </p>
<p>bought and listened to rap music on bootleg cd's, he still did not like the way it sounds</p>
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<p>nowadays in comparison to the rap that he used to listen to.</p>
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<p>"I'mma Kill You to Death?" Horace asked as if he were trying to remember it properly.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Yeah," Mason replied again, feeling almost robotic. He did not like the way this conversation</p>
<p> </p>
<p>was going. "I'mma Kill You to Death" was his single that he submitted to the local radio station</p>
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<p>back then. The radio played the single during their "Hit It or Quit It" segment, where they play</p>
<p> </p>
<p>strictly new artist's music. The listerners call in to vote on the record, in order to determine</p>
<p> </p>
<p>whether or not to continue playing the record on a regular basis. "I'mma Kill You to Death</p>
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<p>recieved an overwhelmingly negative response. In fact, the radio station used that song as an</p>
<p> </p>
<p>example of "what not to do" when making a record. Over a period of six months, the radio</p>
<p> </p>
<p>publicly dissed his record, mainly due to the overwhelmingly negative response. Mason hates when</p>
<p> </p>
<p>anyone brings that up. It was a ten year old memory that he wished would just die.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Yeah, I thought that shit was kinda tight at the time," Horace said.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason did not expect this. Even though took it as a gesture of kindness from Horace, he still</p>
<p> </p>
<p>did not want to continue with this conversation.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Get out of here! But what you been on, you still serving?" Mason asked.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace tilted his head. "Why you ask me that?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason felt like he was playing a game at this point. Horace knew something that he was keeping</p>
<p> </p>
<p>secret.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Because my connect got locked the fuck up and I need a new connect."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace reached into his pocket and pulled out a small bag of sunflower seeds. He popped a few of</p>
<p> </p>
<p>them in his mouth and began to crack the seeds.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Shit, I might be able to help you out. What you on right now?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason shrugged his shoulders. "Shit, you see it. Riding, smoking. I got some 1800 tequila in</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the back seat. I got my tv's in the headrest. I'm chilling, shit, hop in."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace stood absolutley still for about five seconds. This made Mason's heart start beating a</p>
<p> </p>
<p>little harder. He was aware of it because he was high.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Shit take me to go get something to eat, so we can talk," Horace said in a voice that was almost</p>
<p> </p>
<p>hypnotic. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>As Horace reached for the door handle, Mason unlocked the door. Horace sat in the car and closed</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the door. Mason lit the blunt and attempted to pass it to Horace. Horace declined.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"You know they got my ass on papers, G. I can't even fuck around."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason shook his head. "That's fucked up, man."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace put on his sunglasses as Mason accelerated out of the gas station. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Shit, where you trying to eat?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace spit a few sunflower seed shells out the window. "Shit, just hit a Wendy's or something. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I just want to grab something real quick."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason headed toward the Wendy's that was only a few blocks away. He took a few more hits from</p>
<p> </p>
<p>his blunt and turned the music back up. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><em>"What do you do when your bitch is untrue?/</em></p>
<p><em>You cut the hooker off and find someone new./</em></p>
<p><em>I need another bitch. Another bitch./</em></p>
<p><em>In my life./</em></p>
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<p>As soon as he heard the bass hit, he remembered why Horace was in the car. He turned the music</p>
<p> </p>
<p>back down. "Man, what did you get popped off for again?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Drugs and guns," Horace replied as he spit more shells out the window. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason felt good inside for some reason. The energy that Horace was giving off was a great</p>
<p> </p>
<p>feeling. It was like a guru teacher explaining a new artform to a student. But Mason felt much</p>
<p> </p>
<p>wiser than this guru, because this guru "fell off", and Mason is still on. He knew that he could</p>
<p> </p>
<p>use Horace's help. But he also knew that Horace could never outsmart him.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Damn," Mason said with a smile on his face.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Yeah Smith got my ass real good that day," Horace said.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason didn't know who Smith was, but he assumed it was the police officer who arrested him. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"What you been doing since you got out?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Shit, fighting Smith. That's why I really can't even fuck around with shit right now, G."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason felt a little confused by what Horace was saying, but what it seemed like he was saying was</p>
<p> </p>
<p>that he's not able to sell drugs because his entire life is under a microscope. But this also</p>
<p> </p>
<p>made him wonder whether or not Horace was going to be able to help him find a new connect.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"You don't know anyone where I can get some work?" Mason asked, almost sounding desperate.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace froze again for about five seconds. His odd behavior was throwing Mason's high off. It</p>
<p> </p>
<p>was making Mason notice small things in Horace's behavior. It seemed as if jail had gotten to</p>
<p> </p>
<p>him.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"I know the perfect person for you to meet," Horace replied.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Just as he said that, Mason's phone rang. "Smith," Horace said.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason reached for his phone on his hip. Smith? Why would he want me to meet Smith? Mason</p>
<p> </p>
<p>thought. Didn't he just say that was the guy who locked him up and he's been "fighting?" </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason looked at the name calling that was on his cell phone. It was his stepmother, Sarah. It</p>
<p> </p>
<p>must be important because she never calls. Horace spit more shells out the window as Mason</p>
<p> </p>
<p>answered the phone.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Hello?" Mason asked, still observing Horace from the corner of his eye.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Hey, Mason it's Sarah. How are you doing?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"I'm cool. What's good?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Are you busy?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Kinda, what's good?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Your dad is in the hospital. It looks like he has cancer in his liver."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason didn't feel moved at all. In fact, he was more moved by the fact that he wasn't moved. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"When did this happen?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"We took him this morning. Me and my mom. He was having trouble walking and urinating for the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>past couple of days, and today, he just couldn't seem to walk at all. We're in the emergency</p>
<p> </p>
<p>room right now, and they are going to admit him in a few hours. We're staying overnight."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason felt the urge to ask what hospital and what were the visiting hours, but he ignored that</p>
<p> </p>
<p>urge. "Okay, let me call you right back because I'm at work."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>There was a slight awkward pause. Sarah knew what this meant. "Okay."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason hung up the phone and turned his music up, taking another hit of the blunt. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><em>"Seven. Now this rule is so underrated./</em></p>
<p><em>Keep your family and your business completely seperated./</em></p>
<p><em>Money and drugs don't mix. Like two dicks and no bitch./</em></p>
<p><em>Find yourself in serious shit./</em></p>
<p> </p>
<p>He didn't have time to think about that. His father was going to be fine. He could only focus</p>
<p> </p>
<p>on one thing. Finding a new connect. He would go visit his father once he found his connect. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Nigga, you about to pass it up," Horace said.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason snapped back to his reality as he saw the Wendy's on the driver side of his car go past</p>
<p> </p>
<p>him. Horace was pointing at it as they drove past. Mason quickly turned the music back down and</p>
<p> </p>
<p>focused.</p>
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<p>"Man, just for a quick second, I forgot you was even in the car, fam," Mason said, chuckling. Was</p>
<p> </p>
<p>it the phone call? Or was it the weed? Or was it the excitement of finding a new connect?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason quickly pulled into the parking lot next to the Wendy's. There were groups of young men</p>
<p> </p>
<p>selling bootleg cd's, towels, t-shrits, weed, coke, and loose cigarettes. They all seemed to</p>
<p> </p>
<p>approach Mason's car at the same time. </p>
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<p>"I got movies, fam!" one man yelled out.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Weed! Weed! Weed!" another one yelled.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Loose squares!" another man exclaimed.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason waived his hand and said "Naw, I'm straight!" He quickly turned his car around and pulled</p>
<p> </p>
<p>out of the parking lot, and into the Wendy's parking lot. Horace mumbled something else about</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Smith" and shook his head.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Motherfuckers will try to sell you anything," Mason said.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace spit the last of his sunflower seed shells out the window. "Yeah, man. Everybody gotta</p>
<p> </p>
<p>sell you something at some point. He said as he rolled up his window and got out the car. Both</p>
<p> </p>
<p>windows went up with a buzz sound.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason closed his door at the exact same time with Horace. They both headed into the Wendy's.</p>
<p> </p>
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<p>"Hello, welcome to Wendy's may I take your order?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The cashier was a girl who was pretty, but not gorgeous. She stood at about five feet even, long</p>
<p> </p>
<p>waivy hair that was in a bun, light tan skin, and an athletic build. Normally Mason wouldn't</p>
<p> </p>
<p>even notice this girl, but she was the only cashier who was not black. In fact, she was the only</p>
<p> </p>
<p>employee who was not black. She appeared to be either Mexican or Puerto Rican. Subconsciously,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason was comparing her to the black girls at the other registers, and she appeared to be the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>prettiest. This made Mason want to see if he could get her phone number.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Depends on what type of orders you're used to taking," in a commanding tone. He looked directly</p>
<p> </p>
<p>into this girl's eyes. She blushed, then rolled her eyes, letting out a playful smile. The</p>
<p> </p>
<p>black girl's eyes on the register to the right looked in their direction. A few other people</p>
<p> </p>
<p>looked in their direction as well. They all seemed like they wanted to know what was going to</p>
<p> </p>
<p>happen, but nobody wanted to appear too interested.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace, standing behind Mason, laughed a little. Mason perched himself up and stood confidently</p>
<p> </p>
<p>in front of this girl. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"I mean food, crazy man," the girl replied while smiling.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason smiled as well. "How about I tell you what I want to eat after you tell me what's your</p>
<p> </p>
<p>name."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The girl's smile disappeared as more customers entered the resturant, and she noticed the lines</p>
<p> </p>
<p>getting longer.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Come on, my lines are getting long, I don't have time to play with you," the girl said.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"So basically, what you're saying is, that you can't play right now, but you'd like to play</p>
<p> </p>
<p>later?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>A sense or agitation came over the girl's face. Mason felt a touch on his back.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Come on, G, you holding up her line," Horace said into Mason's ear.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Alright, alright," Mason said. He proceeded to order a two burgers that consisted of three beef</p>
<p> </p>
<p>patties, bacon, and cheese. He also ordered a large coke and fries, seeing how it was only fifty</p>
<p> </p>
<p>cents more than the small order. Horace ordered two salads from the dollar menu. They sat down</p>
<p> </p>
<p>in the resturant and began eating.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"I could have bagged that girl if you wasn't rushing me," Mason stated while biting into his</p>
<p> </p>
<p>burger and stuffing fries in his mouth.</p>
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<p>Horace bit into his salad. "Man, why would you want a girl like that anyway?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"She was pretty," Mason said.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Yeah, but so what. Do you think she would fuck with you if you were working here?" </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason took a long sip of his ice cold coke. "Doubt it."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Exactly then. So why would you lower your standards to a girl that works at Wendy's? Ain't no</p>
<p> </p>
<p>girl about to meet no guy that works up in no Wendy's and fall in love with him."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Hold on!" Mason exclaimed, with pieces of beef falling out of his mouth. "Ain't nobody said</p>
<p> </p>
<p>shit about falling in love." By the time Mason finished saying this, there was food all table</p>
<p> </p>
<p>that was falling out of his mouth. Horace continued eating his salad.</p>
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<p>"Yeah but you know what I mean, man. If you were working behind the counter, and she walked in,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>and you were trying to holler at her, that conversation would last about ten seconds, if that."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason understood what Horace was trying to say, but he seemed to be overanalyzing the situation. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Man, I ain't trying to wife the hoe or nothing. I was just flirting with her to see where it</p>
<p> </p>
<p>would go."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace swallowed some of his salad. "Oh, just flirting?" </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason stuffed more fries in his mouth. "Yeah, man. I got a girl. I ain't worried about no</p>
<p> </p>
<p>bitch that work at Wendy's."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Oh, ok." Horace said while opening his second salad. "Cause I'm married too, but I really don't</p>
<p> </p>
<p>get the urge to flirt with these broads."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason shook his head. "See, I didn't say 'married'. I just live with my girl, but we're not</p>
<p> </p>
<p>married."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Why not?" Horace asked while pouring dressing on his second salad.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Man, women don't want marriage. They just want a wedding."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This statement made Horace freeze for a few seconds. Mason realized at that moment what he was</p>
<p> </p>
<p>doing. Whenever he paused like that, he seemed to be taking in a thought.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"You say they just want a wedding?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason opened his second burger. "Yeah, man. Women will marry a man that they don't even love</p>
<p> </p>
<p>sometimes. Just to try to give the image to her friends and family that she's not just getting</p>
<p> </p>
<p>fucked by a man who won't fully commit to her. They want to feel like there's a guy out there</p>
<p> </p>
<p>who is going to love them no matter what they do. But as soon as you marry them, they change."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Change how?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Because, they know that you're not going anywhere. Men never leave their woman. They cheat,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>but they never actually leave until they get busted. Sometimes they'll feel guilty and tell the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>wife, then she will leave. But you really don't see men just up and leave their woman."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Hmmmmm." Horace thought to himself. "So you say, men don't really leave women?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Nope. No matter what women do. Men put up with a lot of shit from women. They think it's a</p>
<p> </p>
<p>'guy thing' to see how much shit you can tolerate from your woman. It's 'masculine'. But</p>
<p> </p>
<p>masculinity is a black hole." He bit into his second burger.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace chewed his salad. "Black hole?"</p>
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<p>"Yeah, man. Define 'masculine'." Mason stuffed more fries into his mouth and sipped his soda.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace sipped some water. "You mean, like a man. Strong. Confident."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"That's it? A woman can be strong and confident too, but that doesn't mean that she's masculine.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> Masculinity is only defined by women. They use it as a way to control us. One week they will</p>
<p> </p>
<p>say jeans are masculine. Next week, khaki's are masculine. Keeping your hair cut low is</p>
<p> </p>
<p>masculine. But having a fro is masculine. A wife beater t-shirt is masculine, but a suit and</p>
<p> </p>
<p>tie is masculine too. It's a black hole. Any thing can be masculine." Mason continued to chew</p>
<p> </p>
<p>his burger and realize that it was getting smaller. He thought of ordering one more.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"So you think women control us through our masculinity?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Man, look at the word itself. Mask. You. Line. That means you put a mask on and hop your ass</p>
<p> </p>
<p>in line." They both laughed as Mason took a big bite out of his burger. Horace finished his</p>
<p> </p>
<p>second salad and took a sip of his water.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason continued. "A lot of men seriously consider suicide when they break up with their woman. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>This is kind of like samurai's kill themselves when they lose a fight. It's the 'masculine'</p>
<p> </p>
<p>thing to do. It's bullshit. Once men define themselves as a certain type of worker, lover, or</p>
<p> </p>
<p>fighter, or whatever, they tie their masculinity to that flag. Once that flag goes down, we feel</p>
<p> </p>
<p>like our masculinity dies with it. We don't want to change. We feel like we're already defined.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>But it's all an illusion. Women know some of this. They know men get stuck in their ways and</p>
<p> </p>
<p>don't change. They think we're stupid for this, but they won't be happy until we keep changing</p>
<p> </p>
<p>to the point that we're borderline homo's. They'll put you in a dress and put make up on you if</p>
<p> </p>
<p>you let them. Fuck that."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace seemed like he understood what Mason was saying, but he also seemed a bit confused. "So</p>
<p> </p>
<p>you saying that men shouldn't marry women?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Not exactly," Mason replied. "It's just that men shouldn't lower their value to women."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Well isn't that what you were doing by talking to a girl that works at Wendy's?" Horace asked.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason laughed at himself. "I guess so. I really didn't look at it like that."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace sipped more of his water. "Sometimes women want to be right with God. That's why they</p>
<p> </p>
<p>want to get married."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Man, these hoes don't really believe in God," Mason responded coldly. He placed the last piece</p>
<p> </p>
<p>of his burger in his mouth.</p>
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<p>"What you mean?" asked Horace. "It's plenty of women in the church who believe in God."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Man, them hoes believe in Santa Clause before they believe in God."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Get the fuck out of here."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Yeah, man. How you believe in God, but then you walk out the church and walk right past a dozen</p>
<p> </p>
<p>crackheads to get to your car? How you believe in God, but then go home and watch movies with</p>
<p> </p>
<p>cussing, killing, and sex? How you believe in God, but you watch BET, with half naked women</p>
<p> </p>
<p>shaking their ass and singing songs about fucking and seduction? Have you watched a reality show</p>
<p> </p>
<p>recently? All they do is talk shit and fight. And women love that shit. They come home right</p>
<p> </p>
<p>from church and watch that shit. They turn on the radio and listen to songs about bullshit. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Motherfucking Christians are phony as hell. As a matter of fact, Jews don't even fucking believe</p>
<p> </p>
<p>in Jesus. But Christians will respect a Jew before they respect my opinions. And I actually</p>
<p> </p>
<p>believe in Christ. How you gonna respect a motherfucker who don't even believe in your Christ,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>then turn around and tell your family members that they ain't shit because they don't go to your</p>
<p> </p>
<p>church? Hypocrites! They'll go to the movies and support those Jews, then turn their noses up</p>
<p> </p>
<p>at their own family members. They don't even know who their enemies are."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"How do you believe in Christ but you sell dope?" Horace asked.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Huh?" Mason asked.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"You say you believe in Jesus, but you sell dope. And you live with a woman who you're not</p>
<p> </p>
<p>married to. You listen to the same type of music. Watch the same type of movies. But you say</p>
<p> </p>
<p>you believe in Jesus. So aren't you just as guilty?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason didn't intend on defending his character. He didn't actually think that Horace would ask</p>
<p> </p>
<p>that question. "God knows what's in my heart. I can't help it if I'm in a fucked up situation. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>It's like a victim of circumstance."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"So you're a victim?" Horace asked.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Yeah. We're all victims. Look at the system. It's fucked up."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Yeah we know that, but what about you? What are you going to do to be different?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason shrugged his shoulders. "Ain't shit I can do. Shit is fucked up."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace sat back. "Once there was a child who came home from school everyday. Now the child's</p>
<p> </p>
<p>parents worked until seven o'clock every night, so he would stay home after school every day</p>
<p> </p>
<p>until his parents got home at about seven-thirty. One day his father came home and the house was</p>
<p> </p>
<p>in chaos. The child had completely wrecked the house. There was shit everywhere. Now the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>father was so tired, that he didn't even want to discipline the child. He brought the child to</p>
<p> </p>
<p>him and looked him in the eye. He said</p>
<p> </p>
<p>'Son, I'm very tired. I've had a long day. All you have to do is be honest, and I won't punish</p>
<p> </p>
<p>you. Did you wreck the house?'</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The son came up with every excuse in the book about what happened to house. He talked about a</p>
<p> </p>
<p>program on television that told him to try wreckless behavior at home. He blamed the radio and</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the songs coming out of the speakers. He blamed the house for being too small. He blamed his</p>
<p> </p>
<p>kid sister. He even blamed his parents for leaving him at home by himself. Enraged by his</p>
<p> </p>
<p>lying, the father took deep breaths and calmed down. He told his son that he was going to give</p>
<p> </p>
<p>him one more chance to come clean, and he would not be punished. Again, the son went on about how</p>
<p> </p>
<p>it wasn't his fault because of so many reasons. The father beat the shit out of him.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This is similar to the story of when you die, an angel is going to smack you on the head with a</p>
<p> </p>
<p>hammer and wake you up out of your death sleep. And you're going to look to your left, and you</p>
<p> </p>
<p>are going to see hell. And because of all the roasting flesh, torture, bloodcurdling screams,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>and torture, you're going to know with a one-hundred and twenty percent surety that what you are</p>
<p> </p>
<p>looking at is hell. Then you're going to look to the right. And because of the peaceful tone of</p>
<p> </p>
<p>music, the bright warm light, and your family members waiting for you, you're going to know with</p>
<p> </p>
<p>out a doubt in your mind, that what you are looking at is heaven. Then the angel is going to ask</p>
<p> </p>
<p>you three questions.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>'Who is your God?'</p>
<p>'What is his name?'</p>
<p>'What books did you read?'</p>
<p> </p>
<p>You're going to try to start reasoning. 'Oh shit was fucked up bla bla bla.' The angel is going</p>
<p> </p>
<p>to ask you one more time:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>'Who is your God?'</p>
<p>'What is his name?'</p>
<p>'What books did you read?'</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you try to start reasoning again, he's going to grab you by your neck and throw your ass into</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the fire."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason felt uneasy by this. He swallowed the rest of his soda and felt a bad feeling come over</p>
<p> </p>
<p>him. Suddenly, he felt very tired and sleepy. I think I need a cigarette, he thought to</p>
<p> </p>
<p>himself.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace continued. "The body kind of naturally leans toward evil shit. We know this. But the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>only way you can lean that way and still feel comfortable is through justificaion and reasoning. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>It's still wrong. Just because you can explain it really well doesn't mean that it's right. You</p>
<p> </p>
<p>still have a choice. You always have a choice."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason almost felt offended, but he was too tired to even feel insulted. He felt his eyes getting</p>
<p> </p>
<p>lower as a sleepy feeling began to take over. "Man, that burger kind of fucked me up. I think I</p>
<p> </p>
<p>need a cigarette. Let's go outside and get some fresh air."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace smiled. "With a cigarette?"</p>
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<p> </p>
<p><em>Now go to sleep bitch!</em></p>
<p><em>Die, motherfucker, die! Ugh, time's up, bitch, close ya eyes</em></p>
<p><em>Go to sleep, bitch! (what?)</em></p>
<p><em>Why are you still alive? How many times I gotta tell ya, close ya eyes?</em></p>
<p><em>And go to sleep bitch! (what?)</em></p>
<p><em>Die motherfucker die, bye, bye, motherfucker, bye, bye!</em></p>
<p><em>Go to sleep bitch! (what?)</em></p>
<p><em>Why are you still alive? Why, die motherfucker, ah, ah, ah...</em></p>
<p><em>...Go to sleep bitch!</em></p>
<p> </p>
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<p>"So you gonna call your boy Smith or what?" Mason asked as he chucked his cigarette butt into a</p>
<p> </p>
<p>bush. He started the car and exited the parking lot. His stomach felt a bit uneasy as he</p>
<p> </p>
<p>started to feel tired.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace paused for a few seconds. "What? Why the hell would I do that?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason got visibly irritated. "Because you said he was the dude that was gonna get me some work."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace laughed to himself and tilted his head to the side. "That's crazy! When did I say that?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason tried to relax himself and took a few steps back. "When we were in the car nigga! What</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the fuck is wrong with you? You don't remember saying you was gonna get me some work?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Yeah, I remember saying I'm gonna get you some work, but when did I say I was gonna call Smith</p>
<p> </p>
<p>to get it?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"When we were in the car!" Mason felt a sense of sleepiness come over him. He did not feel like</p>
<p> </p>
<p>arguing. He felt his eyes getting very heavy and his body felt the same.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace shook his head. "I would never say something like that. I don't remember saying that. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>But I can get you some work though. Best work you ever had. On consignment too, probably if I</p>
<p> </p>
<p>put in a good word for you."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason smiled. He loved the idea of getting the work without having to put any money up in</p>
<p> </p>
<p>advance. "When can you do this?" Mason felt his bed calling him.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace reached into his pocket and pulled out a cell phone. He dialed a few numbers and put the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>phone up to his ear. After a few seconds he began to speak. </p>
<p></p>
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<p>"What's good Godbody, I'mma need</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the Heru special." There was a pause. "Okay, ten-four." Horace hung up the phone and put it in</p>
<p> </p>
<p>his pocket. He looked at Mason. "You're going to have to meet him on the beach tomorrow morning</p>
<p> </p>
<p>at 4:30am."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason's face appeared irritated once again. "4:30? In the morning? What the fuck type of shit</p>
<p> </p>
<p>is that?"</p>
<p></p>
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<p></p>
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<p> </p>The Heru Special Chapter 3tag:hood-x.ning.com,2016-01-30:5232573:BlogPost:2327342016-01-30T04:35:22.000ZK-Blaohttps://hood-x.ning.com/profile/KBlao
<p>CHAPTER 3</p>
<p></p>
<p><em>I jog in the graveyard</em></p>
<p><em>Spar in the same ring</em></p>
<p><em>Now it's house by the building</em></p>
<p><em>Where Malcolm X was slain</em></p>
<p><em>I spring train in the winter</em></p>
<p><em>Round early December</em></p>
<p><em>Run suicide drills over and over</em></p>
<p><em>With the weight of the world on my shoulder</em></p>
<p> …</p>
<p></p>
<p>CHAPTER 3</p>
<p></p>
<p><em>I jog in the graveyard</em></p>
<p><em>Spar in the same ring</em></p>
<p><em>Now it's house by the building</em></p>
<p><em>Where Malcolm X was slain</em></p>
<p><em>I spring train in the winter</em></p>
<p><em>Round early December</em></p>
<p><em>Run suicide drills over and over</em></p>
<p><em>With the weight of the world on my shoulder</em></p>
<p> </p>
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<p>"Man what the fuck type of shit is this?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The music crept out of the car as Mason stood barefoot in the beach water that kept washing to shore. Horace stood next to him with sandles on, looking into the distance. It was exactly 4:30am. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Where is dude?" Mason asked. "We agreed 4:30am exactly. I could still be in the bed."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"He'll be here," Horace replied.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason looked down at his cell phone in his hand. "I'm leaving in three minutes."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace sighed. "What the fuck else do you have to do? You're already up. Where do you have</p>
<p> </p>
<p>to be? Quit being so dramatic and chill out. He'll be here."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason picked up a handful of sand and let it fall between his fingers. Just as the wind blew</p>
<p> </p>
<p>he sand into the air, a head popped up from underneath the water about fifty feet out into the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>distance. Mason took notice of this and pointed at him. "Who the fuck is that?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace looked into the distance and saw the man swimming in their direction. "That's him."</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2108864?profile=original" width="357" class="align-full"/></p>
<p>The man was swimming toward them like an Olympic champion. It was as if the waves had no</p>
<p> </p>
<p>effect on his ability to cut through the water and pust harder with each stroke. After about</p>
<p> </p>
<p>forty-five seconds, this unknown was standing right in front of Mason.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Is this the guy?" he asked Horace, while still keeping his eyes locked directly into Mason's</p>
<p> </p>
<p>eyes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"That's him," Horace replied.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2108895?profile=original" width="411" class="align-full" height="516"/></p>
<p>Mason looked at this man. He stood about six feet two inches. He had an athletic build even</p>
<p> </p>
<p>though he was slim. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the sound of rushing waters.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"You trying to get rich nigga?" the unknown man asked.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Hell yeah," Mason replied.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Good," the unknown man replied. "Follow me." He turned around and began walking out into</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the water. Mason semmed reluctant to follow.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Man, I ain't trying to go all the way out there in that cold ass water, nigga. Just because</p>
<p> </p>
<p>you think you Supernigga, don't mean I'm gonna try the same shit."</p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The man didn't reply. He just kept walking. Still high, by the time Mason noticed the water</p>
<p> </p>
<p>splashing under the man's feet, he had already ducked his head under the water and</p>
<p> </p>
<p>disappeared.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Fuck," Mason uttered to himself as he turned to Horace.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace shrugged his shoulders and smiled. "Hey, don't look at me, nigga. You want the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>connect, your ass better swim."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason shook his head and headed toward the water. He removed his white gold chain and</p>
<p> </p>
<p>jewelry. He took his earrings off and placed all his jewelry in his $300 pair of Air Jordan's.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> He then proceeded to take off his $200 pair of jeans and $150 shirt. He neatly folded them</p>
<p> </p>
<p>and placed them on top of the shoes. Lastly, he removed his $150 "Buck-Fifty" hat and placed</p>
<p> </p>
<p>it on top of his neatly folded clothes. </p>
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<p>Horace began to laugh. "Man, you look like a whole nother nigga!" </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason stood their, slightly embarressed. He had on a pair of "tighty-whiteys", as he kept his</p>
<p> </p>
<p>hands to his chest, trying to keep warm from the cool breeze that was blowing through. It was</p>
<p> </p>
<p>a nice day out, but it was just a little bit windy.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason tip-toed out to the shore, as he saw a head pop up from under the water about thirty</p>
<p> </p>
<p>feet away. "Come on nigga, quit acting like a bitch!"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace snorted out a laugh and tried to catch his breath. "Nigga, go! Quit being scary!"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason tip toed out a little bit more. He felt the cold water spread over his feet and up his</p>
<p> </p>
<p>ankles. He shivered. "Man this shit is cold!" </p>
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<p>"Last chance, nigga!" the unknown man exclaimed, as he went under again.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason took a hard look at the cold water as his lower teeth began to repeatedly chatter</p>
<p> </p>
<p>against his upper teeth. Man, fuck it, he thought. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason ran at full speed and dove head first into the water. As soon as the shock of the cold</p>
<p> </p>
<p>water went away, he felt peaceful. It was so quiet. He liked it here. He was just floating</p>
<p> </p>
<p>in a silent space with his eyes closed. He realized that he hadn't felt this relaxed in a</p>
<p> </p>
<p>long time. Suddenly, he was overcome with the urge to swim. He began swimming out into the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>distance. His legs felt like they were pumping. His arms felt a surge of energy. He drove</p>
<p> </p>
<p>foward pounding his entire body against the water.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'll show them, he thought. I'm going to beat this man at his own game. Old fool didn't know</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I could swim.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>After Mason got out about thirty feet, he noticed that he had to stand on his toes to keep his</p>
<p> </p>
<p>head above water. There was not much ground under his feet. The waves slightly pushed him</p>
<p> </p>
<p>back toward the shore, and he fought against it. The waves got bigger as he kept going. He</p>
<p> </p>
<p>noticed that when the waves sank, he would not be able to keep his balance as good. That's</p>
<p> </p>
<p>when the unknown man popped up. It seemed as if he was riding the wave with no surf board. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>He crashed right into Mason and grabbed him by the neck. Both of their bodies were swallowed</p>
<p> </p>
<p>by a giant wave as they went under the water. Mason tried to stand up, but he was overtaken</p>
<p> </p>
<p>by the strength of the unknown man. He felt the man's hands cover his face and neck from</p>
<p> </p>
<p>behind. </p>
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<p>What the hell? Mason thought.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>He felt the man's legs wrap around Mason's ankles as he locked his body against him. His hand</p>
<p> </p>
<p>was like a steel weld over Mason's mouth and nose.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>He's drowning me!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason tried to reach and pull the man's hands off his nose, but it only seemed to hold on</p>
<p> </p>
<p>tighter. Mason tried to kick his legs, but they were locked. He was losing energy fast.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Fuck, I'm going to die! Mason thought to himself as he felt the air in his lungs escaping</p>
<p> </p>
<p>fast. The urge to breath in was putting so much pressure on him, he felt himself starting to</p>
<p> </p>
<p>black out.</p>
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<p>Why his he doing this? Is he a cop or something? Why would Horace set him up? Why did I</p>
<p> </p>
<p>even follow this man into the water? What the fuck was I thinking? What about Jasmine? What</p>
<p> </p>
<p>about my dad? What about Sarah? How are they going to know that I'm dead? </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The pressure kept building in on his chest until it felt like he was going to explode. He</p>
<p> </p>
<p>started to think thoughts about taking in just a little water in his lungs and control his</p>
<p> </p>
<p>breathing to hang on. At that very moment, the man pulled Mason out of the water and seemed</p>
<p> </p>
<p>to throw him fifteen feet. He couldn't tell if it was the wave that carried him, or the man's</p>
<p> </p>
<p>energy alone, but the force was extreme. Mason took a deep breath as he landed on about five</p>
<p> </p>
<p>feet away from the shore. He stumbled and fell over into water that was just above his</p>
<p> </p>
<p>underwear. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>This shit is crazy, Mason thought. Fuck this. I'm about to whoop this old nigga's ass. Why</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the fuck would he bring me out here to do this?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason looked around for the man, but he was not in sight. More waves crashed in as Mason</p>
<p> </p>
<p>turned around and saw Horace. He had a huge smile on his face.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Horace, what the fuck?" Mason exclaimed in a loud tone. He heard his voice echo two or three</p>
<p> </p>
<p>times in the distance. Nobody else was out there but them. There was no traffic, no police,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>no anything.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Take it easy!" Horace yelled back. "It's cool, you're okay."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The unknown man popped up from under the water. He was about ten feet away from Mason. The</p>
<p> </p>
<p>water was still up to his chest. "You okay?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason was thrown off by this question, but his temper got the best of him. "Man, what the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>fuck type of shit is you on, nigga? You trying to drown me? Why the fuck you bring me out</p>
<p> </p>
<p>here on a goddamn beach at 4:30 in the morning to get naked so you can wrestle with me in the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>water? What the fuck is y'all on?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"I only have one question for you," the man said.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason was not trying to hear this man, yet he was not going to attack him. He seemed to have</p>
<p> </p>
<p>some type of super strength or military training. There must be some point in him trying to</p>
<p> </p>
<p>kill me then save my life.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"What?" Mason asked.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"When you were under the water just now, what did you want to do?" the unknown man asked.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason's face got very angry. "What the fuck type of dumb ass question is that? I wanted to</p>
<p> </p>
<p>breath!"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The unknown man went into a rage. "When you want to be successful as bad as you want to</p>
<p> </p>
<p>breathe, then you will be successful!" he yelled. "You won't give a fuck about women! You</p>
<p> </p>
<p>won't give a fuck about no pussy! You won't give a fuck about no parties! No video games! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>No hanging out all night trying to be cool and talk shit! No clubs! None of that shit! All</p>
<p> </p>
<p>you will want to do is be successful! Every breath in your body needs to breathe success! If</p>
<p> </p>
<p>you can't do that, then I don't want you on my team!"</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason felt a charge of energy overcome him. This man was right. It's just that Mason hated</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the way he proved it. Just as Mason was about to speak, the man cut him off.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Shut up and listen! Check yourself Mason! I don't wan't no nigga on my team who acting like</p>
<p> </p>
<p>they already blew up! Like you're already on top! You came to me because you're fucked up! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>You come to me trying to get work off me, and you show up dressed like a female! All you need</p>
<p> </p>
<p>is a purse and a bra!"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Horace chuckled.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"I'm serious, Horace!" Horace smile quickly disappeared off his face. "Why the fuck you</p>
<p> </p>
<p>bring me a nigga who ain't even smart enough to figure out not to wear no jewels to the first</p>
<p> </p>
<p>meeting? We don't attract attention like that to ourselves. We take you out of all that fancy shit, and you look like a scared little boy. A nigga like you will snitch on a nigga in a second. You think you got</p>
<p>more to lose than me?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason felt insulted. "Nigga, I ain't never snitched on a nigga a day in my life. You don't</p>
<p> </p>
<p>know shit about me. Who the fuck are you to tell me how to live? You don't know shit about</p>
<p> </p>
<p>me!"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Shit nigga, I know you need this work on consignment. Or shit is gonna be fucked up for a</p>
<p> </p>
<p>while, ain't it?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason dropped his head and swallowed. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The man repeated himself. "Ain't it?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason nodded.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Okay then. If you want me to give you this work, there are certain things that you're going</p>
<p> </p>
<p>to have to understand. Jewel one: The early bird gets the worm." He pointed to the sun,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>which was only about halfway above the lake's surface. The water reflected an orange glow</p>
<p> </p>
<p>that looked as if it was on fire. "You see the sun? That's you. You're supposed to move</p>
<p> </p>
<p>with the sun. Not the moon. The moon is lunar. That's feminine. When the sun gets up, then</p>
<p> </p>
<p>you get up. Got me?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason scratched his head. "What?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The man continued. "Men are solar based. Women are lunar based. We move with the energy of</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the sun, right here." He slapped his abdomen which was ripped. "Right here in the belly. We</p>
<p> </p>
<p>take in that energy from the sun and hold it down in the third chakra. We put that energy in</p>
<p> </p>
<p>our gut and go with our gut. Do what your gut tells you. But only if you move with the sun. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Know where the sun is at all times because that's like your battery charger. Soak in the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>natural rays. They will give you energy."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason had to admit, when he had first got in the water, he had an unexplainable boost of</p>
<p> </p>
<p>energy until he was attacked and almost killed. "I had that energy until I was almost</p>
<p> </p>
<p>drowned."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The man nodded. "You still do have that energy. That's what we're out here for. To soak up</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the rays. Lay back and float." </p>
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<p>The man pushed backwards into the water and began to float on his back. His toes sat right</p>
<p> </p>
<p>above the water, parallel to his head as he stared up into the pink and orange sky. The</p>
<p> </p>
<p>sunrise was beautiful. Mason had to admit, it was very peaceful even though he was cold. He</p>
<p> </p>
<p>looked over at Horace, who again shrugged his shoulders. "Don't look at me," he repeated.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason shook his head and took a deep breath. He jumped backwards into the water and let his</p>
<p> </p>
<p>body float. He stared up into the sky and listened to the silence. He could hear his own</p>
<p> </p>
<p>breath. The air was passing through his nostrils, sounding like an airplane taking off and</p>
<p> </p>
<p>landing over and over again. It was very relaxing. The man spoke some more.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"The sun up, sun down lit says this: The sun doesn't move. We move. But subconsciously, we</p>
<p> </p>
<p>think that the sun is inside the earth going up and down. That's why the sun appears to be</p>
<p> </p>
<p>going up right now, but actually, it's not moving. We're moving."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The simplicity of what the man was saying hit Mason like a ton of bricks. He had never really</p>
<p> </p>
<p>thought of it like that before. But it was true.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Women are like the earth. Men are like the sun. Women are supposed to rotate around men, but</p>
<p> </p>
<p>they got it now that the sun is rotating around the earth and the men are rotating around the</p>
<p> </p>
<p>women. That's the trick. To get you to forget that the earth is rotating around the sun. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>It's a feminine way of thinking. In the bible, Eve used to listen to Adam, until one day she</p>
<p> </p>
<p>stopped listening and bit the apple. Then she came and got Adam and made him eat it too. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>When God found out, he looked at Adam and asked 'Nigga, what the fuck is you doing?' Adam</p>
<p> </p>
<p>told God, "Shit, it was her! It wasn't me! She told me to do it!' And God looked at Adam</p>
<p> </p>
<p>and said, 'Nigga, I told you to listen to me, not her! If you listen to me, then she's going</p>
<p> </p>
<p>to listen to you! You listen to her, now you fucked up!' You understand?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason understood, but he didn't understand what this had to do with getting drugs on</p>
<p> </p>
<p>consignment.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Go with your gut. Trust your instincts. Don't get lazy. Don't let all the money, jewelry,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>cars, and fast life distract you. The sun sacrifices itself everyday so that we can stand</p>
<p> </p>
<p>here and talk. The sun is burning out all of its energy so that we can live. It's the most</p>
<p> </p>
<p>dynamic force that the two eyes can see. It's right there in front of you all this time, and</p>
<p> </p>
<p>you don't even appreciate it. If it were to turn black right now, you'd be fucked up. Give</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the sun his props. Don't be like a bitch and take it for granted that the sun is just gonna</p>
<p> </p>
<p>keep burning itself out and rotating around you. The sun ain't moving. The earth is like a</p>
<p> </p>
<p>female, moving around through chaos, spinning around, getting hot, cold, raining, snowing,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>wobbling, getting cloudy, getting clear, all that shit. The sun doesn't move. It's been</p>
<p> </p>
<p>sitting right there since the beginning of time. Every planet wishes that they had their own</p>
<p> </p>
<p>personal sun. Imagine everytime a planet had a problem, the sun moved. Imagine what that</p>
<p> </p>
<p>would do to the universe."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason imagined the sun moving around through the universe. He pictured other planets getting</p>
<p> </p>
<p>cold as the sun moved in the opposite direction. It kind of reminded him of how Jasmine acts</p>
<p> </p>
<p>everytime he tries to walk out the door. She get's cold.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"We're going to float around for a few more minutes, then we're going to head to Phoenix. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>That's where the work is." the man said. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Phoenix?" Mason asked. "Phoenix, Arizona? That's like an entire day of driving from</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Chicago."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The man laughed. "Phoenix, Illinois fool. It's like nineteen miles outside of Joliet."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Oh," Mason said. "I never heard of Phoenix, Illinois."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The man shushed Mason, and pointed to the sky. "Listen," he said.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mason took a deep breath and relaxed. For some reason, he felt more relaxed than he felt for</p>
<p> </p>
<p>a long time. He felt as if he was being inducted into a mob. This man intimidated him, but</p>
<p> </p>
<p>he was not afraid. He could feel that this man wanted to trust Mason, but Mason didn't look</p>
<p> </p>
<p>trustworthy. He had to gain his trust.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>After about ten minutes of floating around in the water and staring at the sun, the two of</p>
<p> </p>
<p>them got dressed and got inside the man's 1980 Ford Thunderbird. </p>
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<p>Horace took off and went to</p>
<p> </p>
<p>go cook breakfast for his wife. As Horace and the man headed toward Phoenix, Mason realized</p>
<p> </p>
<p>that he didn't even know this man's name.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Man, you never told me you name," Mason said.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Osirus," the man replied. "But you can call me Po."</p>
<p> </p>
<p>"Po? Like 'poor'?"</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Po popped a rolled cigarette in his mouth and lit it up. He took a few puffs and rolled down</p>
<p> </p>
<p>the window. The smoke shifted directions and flew out the window. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>"No," he replied. "Po as in 'poetic'."</p>
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