Author Archives: The Street Pandit

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”

3 Tips for Writing Better Rhymes

Almost any beginner rapper knows how difficult it is to construct quality rhymes. To be a killer emcee there is a lot of work that goes into it: You need to find complex rhyme schemes, use stylistic devices, have relevant references (and the list goes on !) However, with these tips, you can get startedContinue reading “3 Tips for Writing Better Rhymes”

ILL Tone gears up to launch music video of ‘Up in My Head’

The suspense rises as rapper/producer, ILL Tone announces that the music video to the title song of his latest EP, Up in My Head, drops tomorrow. This weekend, I had the opportunity to interact with him via an email interview and got a sneak peek into what the MC had going on in his mind. Continue reading “ILL Tone gears up to launch music video of ‘Up in My Head’”

Using instruments instead of picket signs to protest Vancouver busking ban

“I would like Arts, Entertainment and Music to be part of Vancouver’s COVID agenda. To work towards something we can do safely as opposed to something stopped completely.” Bo Henrik, a Vancouver-based RnB artist, alongside many other street performers, is challenging the City of Vancouver’s ban on busking by bringing (the proverbial) it to theContinue reading “Using instruments instead of picket signs to protest Vancouver busking ban”

Can Kr$na bring Desi Hip Hop into the International arena?

Kr$na released his latest single Say My Name on Monday, Sept. 14th where he provokes Muhfaad and Emiway to ‘say his name’ instead of sneak dissing him. This song is not just a battle rap reply to his competitors but it also highlights Kr$na’s acumen and his smarts in the rap business. Kr$na might justContinue reading “Can Kr$na bring Desi Hip Hop into the International arena?”

The Laws Broken Down # 1

A summary of the ‘Laws of Human Nature’ by Robert Greene Law # 1 Master your Emotional Self Premise: Everyone believes they are rational but people are guided by their base emotions (i.e ‘hunger for power, attention and money’) as it soothes the ego. This is known, as what Greene (2018) defines as, the PleasureContinue reading “The Laws Broken Down # 1”