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Tread One :The Enigmatic Allure of Malèna: A Philosophical Reflection on Beauty, Isolation, and the Human Soul.
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Description This poem celebrates the prowess of a young athlete, likely a soccer player, who excels both artistically and athletically on the field. The player’s skillful moves are likened to poetry in motion, causing a storm of excitement whenever they score a goal. Despite their youth, they carry their team to victory at both club
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If you heard the audio version of I”m A Pro by Nick Brewer featuring Shakka here’s he his a live acoustic version along side with Shakka.
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This week I came across this album called Sinema by rapper Swoope. This is his second album from Swoope which came out on August 4, 2014. At the start of the album Swoope as a Kanye West influence at the beginning of the first track but as he’s own signature instrumental sounds and flows as you
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A Classic Track From J.Cole’s Label Dreamville Recording Artist Omen called A brief moment.I love the sample on this song and the substance meaning behind the lyrics in this song.
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Good to see Nick brewer back in the scene after while since his single came out back in 2015 called to Talk To Me which The song charted at #19 in the UK. In this new track, he shares a lot of his thoughts over J. Coles instrumental called Neighbour’s from 4 your eyes only album. his mood
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When I came across this video by Trackstarz artist and radio host Sean David Grant called “Dear Racist” I was gripped. In this video, Sean spills out some serious and powerful spoken words starting with his thought connecting with his audience, then after he went on to the subject matter of facing racism on a
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Throwback video of the day is from North London UK artist Lil Simz with one of her classic track called mandarin oranges Part II. The track mandarin Oranges part II is from Lil Simz 2014 mixtape called E.D.G.E mixtape which content 13 track and other singles such as The Hampton and Bars Simpson.
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I came across this video from chaseGod.tv on YouTube about Malcolm X and his belief towards Christianity.Joseph Solomon talking in the video explains in full detail the misconception that Malcolm X thought and preached to his followers which he adopted and learnt from the religion of Nation Of Islam while he was in prison back in 1946.Click on
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After releasing his last freestyle video, last month called Rudeboy he’s been on tour around the U.K as a guest appearance for Def Jam artist Young Sinatra AKA logic. Since the under pressure tour ended in the UK nick brewer as released a new freestyle rapping about where is at the moment in is point in life and
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Description This poem celebrates the prowess of a young athlete, likely a soccer player, who excels both artistically and athletically on the field. The player’s skillful moves are likened to poetry in motion, causing a storm of excitement whenever they score a goal. Despite their youth, they carry their team to victory at both club
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If you heard the audio version of I”m A Pro by Nick Brewer featuring Shakka here’s he his a live acoustic version along side with Shakka.
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This week I came across this album called Sinema by rapper Swoope. This is his second album from Swoope which came out on August 4, 2014. At the start of the album Swoope as a Kanye West influence at the beginning of the first track but as he’s own signature instrumental sounds and flows as you
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A Classic Track From J.Cole’s Label Dreamville Recording Artist Omen called A brief moment.I love the sample on this song and the substance meaning behind the lyrics in this song.
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Good to see Nick brewer back in the scene after while since his single came out back in 2015 called to Talk To Me which The song charted at #19 in the UK. In this new track, he shares a lot of his thoughts over J. Coles instrumental called Neighbour’s from 4 your eyes only album. his mood
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When I came across this video by Trackstarz artist and radio host Sean David Grant called “Dear Racist” I was gripped. In this video, Sean spills out some serious and powerful spoken words starting with his thought connecting with his audience, then after he went on to the subject matter of facing racism on a
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Throwback video of the day is from North London UK artist Lil Simz with one of her classic track called mandarin oranges Part II. The track mandarin Oranges part II is from Lil Simz 2014 mixtape called E.D.G.E mixtape which content 13 track and other singles such as The Hampton and Bars Simpson.
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I came across this video from chaseGod.tv on YouTube about Malcolm X and his belief towards Christianity.Joseph Solomon talking in the video explains in full detail the misconception that Malcolm X thought and preached to his followers which he adopted and learnt from the religion of Nation Of Islam while he was in prison back in 1946.Click on
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After releasing his last freestyle video, last month called Rudeboy he’s been on tour around the U.K as a guest appearance for Def Jam artist Young Sinatra AKA logic. Since the under pressure tour ended in the UK nick brewer as released a new freestyle rapping about where is at the moment in is point in life and
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Description This poem celebrates the prowess of a young athlete, likely a soccer player, who excels both artistically and athletically on the field. The player’s skillful moves are likened to poetry in motion, causing a storm of excitement whenever they score a goal. Despite their youth, they carry their team to victory at both club
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If you heard the audio version of I”m A Pro by Nick Brewer featuring Shakka here’s he his a live acoustic version along side with Shakka.
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This week I came across this album called Sinema by rapper Swoope. This is his second album from Swoope which came out on August 4, 2014. At the start of the album Swoope as a Kanye West influence at the beginning of the first track but as he’s own signature instrumental sounds and flows as you
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A Classic Track From J.Cole’s Label Dreamville Recording Artist Omen called A brief moment.I love the sample on this song and the substance meaning behind the lyrics in this song.
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Good to see Nick brewer back in the scene after while since his single came out back in 2015 called to Talk To Me which The song charted at #19 in the UK. In this new track, he shares a lot of his thoughts over J. Coles instrumental called Neighbour’s from 4 your eyes only album. his mood
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When I came across this video by Trackstarz artist and radio host Sean David Grant called “Dear Racist” I was gripped. In this video, Sean spills out some serious and powerful spoken words starting with his thought connecting with his audience, then after he went on to the subject matter of facing racism on a
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Throwback video of the day is from North London UK artist Lil Simz with one of her classic track called mandarin oranges Part II. The track mandarin Oranges part II is from Lil Simz 2014 mixtape called E.D.G.E mixtape which content 13 track and other singles such as The Hampton and Bars Simpson.
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I came across this video from chaseGod.tv on YouTube about Malcolm X and his belief towards Christianity.Joseph Solomon talking in the video explains in full detail the misconception that Malcolm X thought and preached to his followers which he adopted and learnt from the religion of Nation Of Islam while he was in prison back in 1946.Click on
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After releasing his last freestyle video, last month called Rudeboy he’s been on tour around the U.K as a guest appearance for Def Jam artist Young Sinatra AKA logic. Since the under pressure tour ended in the UK nick brewer as released a new freestyle rapping about where is at the moment in is point in life and
The line—“My shine’s a guillotine, black diamonds gleam, / Time’s a corpse, no medics for the dream. / Custom death, I call the jeweller first, / Then the coroner—your fate’s been cursed. / My watch ticks doom, no mercy, no pause, / Your reflection kneels to my unholy laws”—is a haunting exploration of power, mortality, and the human quest for meaning. Its vivid imagery, blending opulence with dread, challenges readers to confront existential and spiritual truths. The speaker’s godlike control and the relentless march of time create a tension that resonates across philosophical and biblical frameworks. This article unravels the philosophical and biblical meaning of the verse, delving into themes of vanity, time, mortality, and redemption, while inviting readers to reflect on its profound implications.
The Guillotine of Materialism
Philosophically, the verse wields a “guillotine” of materialism, its “black diamonds” symbolizing wealth’s seductive yet lethal allure. The speaker’s act of calling the jeweler before the coroner reveals a chilling hubris, as if death can be curated like a bespoke jewel. This godlike control, however, is undermined by time, depicted as a “corpse” with “no medics for the dream.” The imagery evokes Friedrich Nietzsche’s concept of the abyss, where human brilliance gazes into a void of meaninglessness. The guillotine’s gleam reflects a broader existential critique: wealth and power, though dazzling, are powerless against mortality’s blade. The verse thus challenges readers to question material pursuits, urging a search for purpose in the fleeting dreams that persist despite time’s decay. This resonates with existentialist thinkers like Jean-Paul Sartre, who emphasized creating meaning in an absurd, indifferent world.
Time’s Relentless Judgment
The “watch ticks doom” without mercy, and the “unholy laws” force reflections—others’ lives, hopes, or legacies—to kneel, painting a world where divine order is usurped by amoral sovereignty. Time’s indifference, a universal guillotine, cuts through all human constructs, from wealth to ambition. This relentless ticking aligns with Albert Camus’ absurdism, where humanity grapples with a universe devoid of inherent purpose. The speaker’s attempt to impose “unholy laws” mirrors a futile rebellion against time’s judgment, yet the kneeling reflections suggest that even this power is illusory. Philosophically, the verse invites us to embrace the fragile dream, finding meaning not in defying mortality but in living authentically within its shadow, a call to courage in the face of inevitable doom.
Biblical Warnings of Vanity
Biblically, the verse echoes the somber wisdom of Ecclesiastes: “All is vanity” (Ecclesiastes 1:2). The guillotine-shine and custom death mirror the Teacher’s critique of wealth as a fleeting pursuit, unable to outlast death’s curse (Ecclesiastes 2:11). The speaker’s “unholy laws” recall the pride of Babylon in Revelation, glittering with riches yet doomed to collapse (Revelation 18:7). Time’s corpse and the absence of medics evoke the Fall in Genesis, where death entered as humanity’s curse (Genesis 3:19). The speaker’s rebellion against divine authority underscores the futility of human power, akin to the Tower of Babel’s collapse (Genesis 11:4-9). This biblical lens reveals the verse as a cautionary tale, warning against the vanity of self-made sovereignty and the illusion of control over eternal consequences.
Redemption’s Hope Beyond Doom
In stark contrast to the verse’s nihilism, Scripture offers redemption: Christ’s resurrection triumphs over death’s guillotine, promising eternal life (1 Corinthians 15:54-57). While the speaker’s watch ticks doom, the biblical narrative points to a hope that transcends time’s corpse, urging pursuit of divine purpose over worldly gleam. This tension—despair versus salvation, vanity versus eternity—makes the verse a profound meditation on human existence. Its haunting beauty lies in its ability to provoke reflection, blending existential dread with spiritual possibility. Readers are invited to share their interpretations in the comments, exploring how this dark poetry speaks to life’s deepest questions and challenges us to seek meaning beyond the curse.
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Description This poem celebrates the prowess of a young athlete, likely a soccer player, who excels both artistically and athletically on the field. The player’s skillful moves are likened to poetry in motion, causing a storm of excitement whenever they score a goal. Despite their youth, they carry their team to victory at both club
-
If you heard the audio version of I”m A Pro by Nick Brewer featuring Shakka here’s he his a live acoustic version along side with Shakka.
-
This week I came across this album called Sinema by rapper Swoope. This is his second album from Swoope which came out on August 4, 2014. At the start of the album Swoope as a Kanye West influence at the beginning of the first track but as he’s own signature instrumental sounds and flows as you
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A Classic Track From J.Cole’s Label Dreamville Recording Artist Omen called A brief moment.I love the sample on this song and the substance meaning behind the lyrics in this song.
-
Good to see Nick brewer back in the scene after while since his single came out back in 2015 called to Talk To Me which The song charted at #19 in the UK. In this new track, he shares a lot of his thoughts over J. Coles instrumental called Neighbour’s from 4 your eyes only album. his mood
-
When I came across this video by Trackstarz artist and radio host Sean David Grant called “Dear Racist” I was gripped. In this video, Sean spills out some serious and powerful spoken words starting with his thought connecting with his audience, then after he went on to the subject matter of facing racism on a
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Throwback video of the day is from North London UK artist Lil Simz with one of her classic track called mandarin oranges Part II. The track mandarin Oranges part II is from Lil Simz 2014 mixtape called E.D.G.E mixtape which content 13 track and other singles such as The Hampton and Bars Simpson.
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I came across this video from chaseGod.tv on YouTube about Malcolm X and his belief towards Christianity.Joseph Solomon talking in the video explains in full detail the misconception that Malcolm X thought and preached to his followers which he adopted and learnt from the religion of Nation Of Islam while he was in prison back in 1946.Click on
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After releasing his last freestyle video, last month called Rudeboy he’s been on tour around the U.K as a guest appearance for Def Jam artist Young Sinatra AKA logic. Since the under pressure tour ended in the UK nick brewer as released a new freestyle rapping about where is at the moment in is point in life and
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Description This poem celebrates the prowess of a young athlete, likely a soccer player, who excels both artistically and athletically on the field. The player’s skillful moves are likened to poetry in motion, causing a storm of excitement whenever they score a goal. Despite their youth, they carry their team to victory at both club
-
If you heard the audio version of I”m A Pro by Nick Brewer featuring Shakka here’s he his a live acoustic version along side with Shakka.
-
This week I came across this album called Sinema by rapper Swoope. This is his second album from Swoope which came out on August 4, 2014. At the start of the album Swoope as a Kanye West influence at the beginning of the first track but as he’s own signature instrumental sounds and flows as you
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A Classic Track From J.Cole’s Label Dreamville Recording Artist Omen called A brief moment.I love the sample on this song and the substance meaning behind the lyrics in this song.
-
Good to see Nick brewer back in the scene after while since his single came out back in 2015 called to Talk To Me which The song charted at #19 in the UK. In this new track, he shares a lot of his thoughts over J. Coles instrumental called Neighbour’s from 4 your eyes only album. his mood
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When I came across this video by Trackstarz artist and radio host Sean David Grant called “Dear Racist” I was gripped. In this video, Sean spills out some serious and powerful spoken words starting with his thought connecting with his audience, then after he went on to the subject matter of facing racism on a
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Throwback video of the day is from North London UK artist Lil Simz with one of her classic track called mandarin oranges Part II. The track mandarin Oranges part II is from Lil Simz 2014 mixtape called E.D.G.E mixtape which content 13 track and other singles such as The Hampton and Bars Simpson.
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I came across this video from chaseGod.tv on YouTube about Malcolm X and his belief towards Christianity.Joseph Solomon talking in the video explains in full detail the misconception that Malcolm X thought and preached to his followers which he adopted and learnt from the religion of Nation Of Islam while he was in prison back in 1946.Click on
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After releasing his last freestyle video, last month called Rudeboy he’s been on tour around the U.K as a guest appearance for Def Jam artist Young Sinatra AKA logic. Since the under pressure tour ended in the UK nick brewer as released a new freestyle rapping about where is at the moment in is point in life and
The philosophical underpinning of this vivid, violent poetic imagery lies in the tension between purity and corruption, a recurring theme in existential and moral philosophy. The speaker’s “barbaric antics” and katana-wielding poetry reflect a Nietzschean rejection of conventional morality, embracing a radical, destructive act to “cleanse” a world deemed inherently impure. This aligns with Nietzsche’s concept of the will to power, where creation and destruction are intertwined—here, the artistry of poetry becomes a weapon to annihilate and, paradoxically, to renew. The assertion that “no one under the sun is pure” echoes existential despair, akin to Sartre’s view of human existence as fraught with inauthenticity, justifying extreme measures to confront this truth.
The invocation of “crucifying” with “sharpness the artistry” suggests a sacrificial motif, reminiscent of Camus’ absurd rebellion. The speaker’s method, though “insane,” is a deliberate confrontation with the absurd—a refusal to accept a meaningless world passively. By wielding poetry as a katana, the speaker elevates destruction to an art form, akin to Artaud’s Theatre of Cruelty, where shocking acts aim to awaken dormant truths. The “horrific scene” is thus a philosophical statement: to dismantle a corrupt world requires a violence that is both literal and symbolic, forcing society to face its own moral decay.
Yet, the final plea to “revive Azuza soul” and “illuminate society with hope” introduces a redemptive counterpoint, suggesting a Hegelian dialectic—destruction as a precursor to synthesis and renewal. This hope, though fragile, aligns with Buber’s philosophy of encounter, where true change emerges from confronting the “other” (here, society’s flaws) with radical authenticity. The poem’s barbarity, then, is not mere nihilism but a philosophical gauntlet: to shatter illusions of purity, expose humanity’s shared guilt, and carve a path toward a reimagined, hopeful society through the crucible of poetic violence.
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