A Heavy Loss

Here’s the situation idiocy

Nonsense violence – not a good policy

Therefore we must ignore fightin and fussin

Hev is at the door so there will be no bum rushin

Let’s get together cause we’re fallin apart

I heard a brother shot another, it broke my heart

I don’t understand the difficulty people

Love your brother, treat ‘em as an equal

-          Heavy D

-          ‘Self Destruction’

Hotep,

Our hip-hop flag will be fliying at half mass this holiday season.  The mic controller, better known as Heavy D has moved on to an eternal existence at the tender age of 44.  To the mass majority, the “Overweight Lover” will probably be best remembered for his laid back, mellow-type of fellow flow.

I can’t front, “Peaceful Journey” and “Don’t You Know” moved me beyond understanding, but “Black Coffee” and the collaboration with Kool G Rap, Grand Puba, C.L. Smooth, Big Daddy Kane, Pete Rock, and Q-Tip, for the making of the 90’s classic “Don’t Curse,” will give any true hip-hop head the nod factor.  Ya heard?

The stop the violence movement began with the consciousness of New York’s M.C’s.  Together, they created the hip-hop anthem of the late 80’s, “Self Destruction.” West Coast rappers responded with: “We’re All In the Same Gang.” For years, hip-hop pundits have debated which coast served the better expression to the ears of the masses.  What say you?

My answer is simple.  The West Coast all-star cast consisted of N.W.A, Tone Loc, Young M.C and Body and Soul.  An all-star cast that could only be eclipsed by the realism of Heavy D on “Self Destruction.” Real Talk.

The stalwart MC, Heavy D, a.k.a. “The Heavsta,” has earned his place in the hearts of hip-hop heads around the globe.  R.I.P., Hev.  It is an honor for me to share your memory on this platform, W2TM.  From MC to MC, I wish you a Peaceful Journey.  That’s what’s up!

Much Love,

MannofStat

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