“I had the best of life in my clenches, but monkey wrenches was thrown, like chairs kings sit on, my prayers seem too long”

Andre 3000 - Millenium

ATLiens

Classic Outkast joint. This record just oozes old soul wisdom, from  the thought-provoking verses down to the negro-spiritual hook, it just reaches down into my soul every time I hear it. This is the joint I play when I’m feelin down and out. The juxtaposition of the somber instrumental with the positive lyrics just gets me to thinkin’. Its like you can either sulk and whine about the things going wrong in your life or appreciate the things you have. I know it sounds cliche cuz it is, but its real. We all have those moments when we’re ready to give up all hope and there’s plenty of reason to feel like that these days. Recession, high ass gas prices, needless wars, natural disasters. But there’s plenty to fight for. Basically what i’m trying to say that although we may feel like we’ll never see the best in life, you gotta keep pushin. Ask anyone who’s tasted real success and is able to enjoy it - they all fought till the very end and as soon as they were about to give up, they got their break. Just stay focused on what you love and keep pushin yall. 1 luv…

Honorable mention

Big Boi : “now or never, lets stick together and overcome, but they don’t feel like marchin’ cuz they shoes is overrun, ain’t that a b*tch!” Sheeeeeit!