"One thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain".- Bob Marley

There's a natural mystic
Blowing through the air
If you listen carefully now you will hear
This could be the first trumpet
Might as well be last
Many more will have to suffer
Many more will have to die
Don't ask me why
Things are not the way they used to be
I won't tell no lie
One and all got to face reality now

Though I try to find the answer
To all the questions they ask
Though I know it's impossible
To go living through the past
Don't tell no lie
There's a natural mystic
Blowing through the air
Can't keep them down
If you listen carefully now you will hear
Such a natural mystic
Blowing through the air

Bob Marley is hands down one of the most influential people of my life- that I never met. This is because I knew him and he touched me through his music. I know that I did a post on him last week, but my spirit just will not rest unless I give credit to where it is due.

There was a time during my teenage years when I was very lost, like your average adolescent. I mean I was really trying to search for something to hold onto.....Something that would satisfy me...Something that reflected me....And when I came across his Legend album at home, my life and spirit changed for the better.

I stepped into a spiritual realm that I had never EVER knew anything about and I experienced something that I never ever felt before. When his music penetrated my ears, it gave me something that I could not receive in religion class at school, it gave me something that the reverend could not preach to me every Sunday at 11:00 am. He gave me something that you don't happen to stumble across....He gave me something that I was BLESSED to be given by God.

He gave me freedom, knowledge of self, spirituality and love. I'm telling you, if it was not for Robert Nesta Marley I would not know a damn thing about REAL music and REAL lyrics. If it was not for Robert Nesta Marley, the world would know nothing about the powers of Reggae music. If it was not for Robert Nesta Marley, I would not be the young woman that I am today.>>>>And that's 4TRILL!

I am really getting emotional talking about this. It runs that deep. Thank God for his life, ultimately. If you have never listened to Bob's music, please do. Just google the man, research his life and see what he did for people. The prophet was born in the country, raised in the tenement yards of Trenchtown, Jamaica, became the world's greatest Reggae star and traveled the world, but felt happiest when he was in the slums of Jamaica where he could connect with the PEOPLE....whom were his biggest inspiration.

Thank you so much, Mr. Marley for what you did. Continue to watch over us and thank you so much for your time and dedication to educating the PEOPLE on who they are and what the truth is. Have a great weekend, family! ONE LOVE, Pass it on!

"Say It Loud"!

Happy Black History Month, everyone!
I hope that everyone is celebrating this month and our history to the fullest this February. But let's not only celebrate our history for 28 days, we MUST celebrate it everyday because our history matters and tells a story that must be heard. Here at my university, I am a part of the Black History Month committee and never realized until I joined this committee how much people have really lost interest in learning about their own history. It is a must in my eyes, and I know that sometimes we feel that saying "Black this" and "Black that" can be overbearing at times, but what is wrong with proclaiming your history and all of its glory? I think that it is time for a change, and I am starting with myself.


So today, I would like to give you a lil' Black History lesson on one of the most profound African American artists of our time......Mr. James Brown.....AKA...The Godfather of Soul......AKA....The Hardest Working Man in Show Business. Did you know that because of Mr. Brown's presence at a concert in Boston on April 6, 1968, he prevented a riot from arising because of Dr. Martin Luther King's death? Did you know that he has had more singles to top the Billboard Hot 100 without one taking the number 1 spot? Did you know that because of him, the idea of "rapping" on a record was created? Did you know that he has been one of the most sampled artists of all times? Did you know that his music had a major influence during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s? Did you also know that at one time, he had owned many radio studios and radio stations and was recording his own songs on his own say so? Needless to say, James was a bad man. He is a big inspiration to me and many other African Americans who have been touched by the many things that he has done as a performer, activist but most importantly as a Black man.

I leave you with a couple of Mr. Brown's hit performances and songs. Long live Mr. James Brown, his spot is well deserved during the celebration of Black History Month. Keep it alive, yall! Peace!

And its just the beginning...

Today is the last day of January which means that tomorrow will start off a new month, but to me it means something completely different. It will mark a year since I have created my blog: Inna Leigh's Out of Her Mind and in PurplesSKYYYS.

It really makes me emotional because I started this blog out of pure fun and wanting to create a place where I can just store my ideas and thoughts. Never did I think that I would get random followers and such loving feedback and commentary from people. The fact that the things that I think and feel on a daily bases touches people touches me beyond comparison. This blog is really a haven to me. It is one of the ONLY places that I display my creativity and what is really inside of me. That is why this blog means so much to me.

So I would like to thank my sister, the creator of BLANKBARECLEAN blog for promoting my blog the way that she has and supporting me so much throughout this process. Without her, I don't know where I would be. I would also like to thank all of the things that SURROUND me and INSPIRE me because if it wasn't for those things whether it be music, art or whatever this blog wouldn't exist. And last but not least, I would like to thank the higher power that created me and allows my soul to come into contact with things on the Earth that allows me to create such positive and creative energy to share with you all.

I also want to thank my followers and even those that do not follow my blog but still comment on my posts. This let's me know that I am really making people think.

And just to remind you all.....This is only the BEGINNING!
PEACE and ♥

You make the call......????

If it is not already obvious from my blog picture, I am a ♥'er of Kelis. She has always been innovative, eclectic and down right sexy when it comes to her music and style......BUT....what about this fashion statement?

YAY or NAY?

I don't know. I really like it, I think that it is so extreme and weird which is how Kelis has always been....but is it a lil' too extreme when you look twice?


What's the verdict, people?

Click on photos to enlarge

"Baby, Don't Forget Me".....

I hope everyone had a great week and weekend is going swell. I did not have classes yesterday, due to the snow that took over Nashville (Snow in NASHVILLE? Weird, right) so I have just been chilling and spending time with friends....NOT wanting to do assignments. But I already know that I need to stop fronting and finish up this report on Saudi Arabia before I get a grade that I SO don't want. So i'm a drop this Mos Def knowledge on yall for the day, one of my favorite songs of his. DJ Honda as the producer and Mos Def as the lyricist = a sick ass song. My favorite lyric from this song is:

"Memories don't live like people do, they always remember you

Whether things are good or bad, its just the memories."

The lyrics speak for themselves, so I just want you all to zone out to this soothing beat, as Mos Def mesmerizes you with his truthful words. Have a great weekend guys. Stay positive and be blessed! ♥

Saudi Arabia

So I am sitting in class doing some research on the culture of Saudi Arabia for my International Business class and I came across some pictures of the desert land there and thought that they were so beautiful. It looks so peaceful and serene there. I automaticallty thought of this video and song when I saw the pictures. The scenary is so similar and really puts me at ease. Erykah kills it in this video and song. Blessed love and vibez, Happy Wednesday!

Late night skankin

Don't care what the world seh; (Natty Dread)
I'n'I couldn't never go astray. (Natty Dread)
Just like a bright and sunny day: (Natty Dread)
Oh, we're gonna have things our way. (Natty Dread)

I am having a Bob Marley Special tonight. Just sitting here listening to all of the songs that he made that set me free, mentally. I can remember the day that I got my hands on his Legend album at the age of 15 1/2, ever since then my life has NEVER, EVER been the same. Its because of Bob's music that I am conscious about my culture and who I am.....And I know that I am one of millions of people that feel this way about him. Grandpa Marley passed on young, but his music is more realer and relevant than ever. This musical prophet was and still is my musical savior, so I give all honor and praises to him and what he did for the world through his music. We miss you, Bob! RASTAFARI!

We MISS Ya!

So the question of the day is, where is Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot?
I'm just sitting here having a late night jam session going through my vault of late 90s early 2000s hits and I am realizing how Missy's music and production dominated the ending and beginning of two eras. I mean Missy is just sick. From the production, to the singing, the lyricism and outlandishly attractive videos......The woman is ill and you can tell that her vision was put into everything that she did. Whether she was producing for the late Aaliyah or thinking of a new and creative way to get her fans attention through her videos, Missy never seemed to keep us uninterested and was always re-inventing herself.

I mean really, what happened to this kind of creativity.?.?


When I think about it, it kind of upsets at how the music industry doesn't even reflect anything as fresh and creative as Missy's work. It's as if people accept this horrible music that is out there now. Everyone sounds and looks exactly the same. But enough for the pity tea party's......Music like this may not be heard now, but its timelessness is all that matters to me. Missy Elliott may not be around now as much as she used to, but music like this can never be swept under the rug. I just wish that I could turn on BET or maybe even MTV and see a video that could capture my attention with its music and visuals like Missy's did. Can I get a witness? ;-)

Well, I would like to end this post by wishing everyone a Happy Monday and I hope that positivity follows you everywhere you go.
Hotep!