In this episode of the Urban Pandit Podcast, I interviewed Chris Hamilton aka ILL Tone, an ace lyricist and Vancouver’s underground Hip Hop veteran. We dive deep into his rap beginnings, the current status of Vancouver’s hip hop scene, his experience with substance use and addiction (and more.) Link to the interview: IG (@urbanpandit21): https://www.instagram.com/urbanpandit21/Continue reading “The Urban Pandit Podcast (ep. 2) ft. ILL Tone: Vancouver Rap, Addiction and Substance use and more.”
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The Urban Pandit Podcast (ep. 1): Discussing Vancouver’s Hip Hop Origins with Niel Scobie
Niel Scobie is a PhD Candidate and part-time instructor in Media Studies as well as a sessional instructor at the University of Guelph’s School of Fine Art and Music. He holds an MA from Carleton University in Music and Culture and a BA (Honours) from Vancouver Island University in Digital Media Studies. Niel Scobie startedContinue reading “The Urban Pandit Podcast (ep. 1): Discussing Vancouver’s Hip Hop Origins with Niel Scobie”
Infinite Steps
Siddharth Bala
How I got my First Job
FIRST DRAFT: Let me introduce myself. I am God. Yes, a God, whom all you humans revere and worship fanatically. You have given me so many names, but I prefer to be known by my birth name Sanjay. Pretty regular huh? That’s because I was born a human. Let me tell you something about Gods.Continue reading “How I got my First Job”
As I walk across the bridge
How a bridge changes things ? On one side I’m chasing dreams. On the other side , I’m just a lazy thing. Sometimes I am full of confidence. But other times I am just clueless … … I’m confused and my thoughts are dense. Other times I’m full of common sense. On one side I’mContinue reading “As I walk across the bridge”
Reasons
I only love you to the extent that I want to If I want to , I can take it away from you It was way better then, when you were much younger You did not have any common sense. It’s easier when you’re dumber I painted a picture , a world for you toContinue reading “Reasons”
The Leech
My foot slipped into a pit of mud , I could feel something cling With a shooting pain and slurping sound, I could hear something drink I peeked down to get a look , a leech was on my skin For a moment when we shared blood, I could call it kin. –Siddharth Bala PleaseContinue reading “The Leech”
“Missed Opportunities”
Just the beginning of my new journey writing short stories. Her phone kept ringing relentlessly. She only got four hours of sleep, after a long night of drinking with her friends. Nevertheless she struggled to find out who this selfish caller was. Squintingly, she saw Mom, Sis. “Aw shit, not again !” she thought toContinue reading ““Missed Opportunities””
Law 4: Determine the Strength of People’s Character
Laws of Human Nature (Robert Greene) series Glossary Toxic Character Types: The Relentless Rebel: These people appear to be exciting and adventurous as they operate against the grain. But a closer look will reveal an air of superiority. Their cause is always the right cause. If you oppose them, you will be the victim ofContinue reading “Law 4: Determine the Strength of People’s Character”
Law 3: See Through People’s Masks – Summary
Laws of Human Nature (Robert Greene) series Premise The essence of what is described in this chapter is that people can lie with words but the body can never lie. “People tend to wear a mask that shows them off in the best possible light- humble, confident, diligent. They say the right things, smile, andContinue reading “Law 3: See Through People’s Masks – Summary”
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