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2010-04-12T20:00:00.004-04:00

... Always Remind People That I HATE Release Dates, So I Just Decided To Release This Today. No Special Reason. Just Ready To Get It Off My Hands. What I Would Consider Is Everyone Who Does Download This Will Get A Sneak Peek Of My Album Entilted ... "Love After Hate" ...

So Enjoy & Make Sure You Add Me On Twitter (@KartelMLG) Or On Facebook @ www.facebook.com/westkartel

Welcome To My Playground 2 (Mixtape)

2010-04-10T17:36:00.003-04:00

... Well It's ALMOST That Time Again. If You Didn't Get The Chance To Listen To "Welcome To My Playground" You Missed A Treat. Kartel Delivered 10 Of The HOTTEST Series Of Lyrics To Hit VA Grounds In Awhile. So The Fun Continues As Kartel Brings You Back To The Playground [Welcome To My Playground 2] No Set Release Date But The Tracklist Has Surfaced ...

Welcome To My Playground 2 (Tracklist)

2009-12-08T20:25:00.004-05:00

We Are On The Verge Of Ending What Some Would Say A Great Year For The VA Music Scene Only To Look Forward To A KARTEL Mixtape Release. Kartel Has Definitely Redefined The Odds Against Him And Made People Listen To His Struggle And Story. He Gives An Outstanding Delivery On His Latest Entry "A Star Is Born Freestyle". So If You Know Like I Know You Might Wanna Pick Up His Entire Discography & Welcome Yourself To Planet Kartel ...

Kid Kartel - A Star Is Born (Freestyle)
http://omg.ly/sPnc

Kid Kartel - Virginian Roulette

2009-11-30T21:21:00.003-05:00

... One Of VA's Newest Rising Star, Kid Kartel Delivers Star Quality And Exclusive Talent. With The Success Of His Latest Mixtape "Thanks 4 Nothing" KiD Is Back And Better Than Ever. Set To Release A Highly Anticipated Follow Up Mixtape Entitled ... The Rookie Early 2010. He Is Definitely The Artist To Keep You Ears & Eyes Locked On. His Sound Is Refreshing As He Get's Personal On His Latest Freestyle "Virginian Roulette" (Rihanna's Russian Roulette) ... Hip Hop Is Making It's Return 2010 ...

KID KARTEL - Virginian Roulette .... http://omg.ly/FW0Z ... Enjoy The New Music

BestInTheMix.com (Interview)

2009-11-15T18:02:00.013-05:00

Where are you from?

I'm from Suffolk, VA (Downtown Suffolk)

How did you get your start?

I 1st started make beats for a couple friends that I chilled with, that were into freestyling or whatever and I took the interest in the placement of different sounds. Until one day the same friends put a diss track on me over some he said she said drama. So I put together my 1st studio set up at my cousin Ron's moms house and release my frustration in a small closet. I came out the closet a MC and the rest is history.

What's most important to you when creating your music?

I don't wanna give away my secret but I would say I try to make every song as real as possible. I believe the lies people live in music could come back and bite you in the butt. I also try to make music that's relative to the average joe. If everyone is in a recession there isn't a point to make "Baller Music". Instead I would make a record to show that person that money isn't everything. The gift of life is PRICELESS.

How would you describe your sound?

Umm everyone know me off my mixtape material. A lot of people think I'm angry or frustrated for some reason... LOL I'm a pretty laid back dude, I just hate fake shit. I'm more of the Timbaland or Neptunes type when it comes to original songs. I just use Mixtapes to display my lyrical ability. I'm not sure if people know but I'm a Producer / Recording Artist / Performer. A lot of people don't realize I produce & engineer all my own music. So if there's any awards show coming up don't be scared to nominate me as a Producer .. lol

What makes music important to you?

Music plays a HUGE Role In my life. If I wasn't doing music I could be wasting my time selling drugs, or even on drugs. Where I'm from the police look forward to lock "My Kind" up in a jail cell. Music keeps me from getting caught up in the streets. I'm from the streets but it's a difference from be caught up in the streets. Most people where I'm from still haven't figured out how to separate themselves from the negativity of the streets.

What has been your biggest accomplishment in your career so far?

Get a song played on the actual radio, even tho it was on a 9pm show but hey now I can say I was on the radio... lol (Shout Out To BB Desire)

You have a mixtape out, "Thanks 4 Nothing," tell us a little about it.

Thanks 4 Nothing was a mixtape I really put together to show my city, my doubters, my foes, my haters, and anyone who has ever said or wished bad or negative things on me... THANKS 4 NOTHING. The success of that mixtape prove them all wrong. I Also wanted to show everyone that you don't have to be in a gang or a drug dealer to make street music. You don't have to have a wrap sheet to make a name for yourself. You can be a success by just simply being yourself.

Tell us about any musical affiliations you have with other artists or labels.

Well I have my own brand that I've been carrying for the last year [Music Life group] (MLG). I also have a branched label [PowerHouse Inc..] that caters to the up & coming artist who I feel have the potential to become great artist but are still learning the fundamentals of song structure, content etc.

If you could only listen to ONE artist who would it be?

I really don't listen to actually people, I'm constantly listening to beats ever chance I get. But I'm currently listening to J. Cole - The Warm Up STILL ... I relate to homie a lot as far as his struggle to get out of the hood.

In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of hip hop?

My opinion, the most important aspect of hip hop is being able to have your listener paint a picture with your words. Music videos help but to actually be sitting home and listen to a song that has you in a daze where you can actually picture what the MC is going through .... It doesn't get any better than that.

What is one thing that we can always expect from a Kid Kartel track?

The 1st thing you can expect is the truth, I'm to grown to lie. I'm very opinionated, and a lot of people hate that. I feel like if I'ma tell a story I'm gonna tell it like it went down. Next you should expect to see a young artist grow and mature musically, expect history to be made.

You're planning to release a mixtape in 2010, what can we expect on this mixtape that's different form the last?

Yeah I'm preparing a mixtape entitled [The Rookie]. You can expect more Kartel, I can't really say what's different because it's not done, but the tracks I have already are SERIOUS. Like you have to be a hater not to like what I do. If they thought D.O.V.A. (Death Of Virginia) was SERIOUS, you have no IDEA !!! But I don't wanna get anyone hopes too high, but it's gonna get me a nomination !!!

What producers do you plan to work with in preparation for the release of your next mixtape?

I'm so use to producing myself because I know how I get when it come to recording. I take a million takes because I'm picky as hell. Reason why I invested in my own studio set up. But I hear about a lot of other producers but I'm too comfortable with my own production... Like they say if it ain't broke don't fix it...

If you could work with any artist out right now who would it be?

Umm i always wanted to get on a track with Pharrell or Timbaland. I would definitely get on a track with J. Cole, Wale & a few unheard Suffolk City artists.

When you're not doing music what can we find you doing?

Well I love to bowl, so you probably can find me at Western Branch AMF Bowling Alley Getting it in On Sundays because it's a dollar a game... lol Other than that I'm at my day job or in the studio. I really don't have a social life, all work no play.

Anything else you'd like to add?

I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanna thank EVERYONE who downloaded my mixtape "Thanks 4 Nothing". I love everyone, even if you hate me that's just something I will continue to pray about for you.

You can find me at
www.twitter.com/KartelMLG
www.facebook.com/westkartel
www.myspace.com/kidkartel

To all the radios & personalities ... I'm the artist you wanna keep your eyes & ears on.

NEW KiD KARTEL - BLOW x HEART & SOUL

2009-09-25T13:01:00.006-04:00

*NEW* KID KARTEL - BLOW x HEART & SOUL

Just Drop 2 Exclusives Of The Highly Anticipated Mixtape "The Rookie". Set For Release This Fall / Winter ...

www.twitter.com/iamkartel
www.myspace.com/allinmyface
www.facebook.com/westkartel
Looking For Collabs Send Info To (ikartel757@gmail.com)

FREE DOWNLOADS

BLOW - http://omg.ly/9e2W

HEART & SOUL - http://omg.ly/3P2u

KiD KARTEL's Interview With RTM

2009-08-16T14:31:00.008-04:00

His aim is to be The Best New Artist. Coming from the silent City (Suffolk) from the ashes of the group The Varsity Boyz emerges Kid Kartel. Out of nowhere Suffolk’s newest sensation attacked the internet from myspace, facebook to all the blog sites, fans begin to take an interest in Kartel. Now with the release of “Thanks 4 Nothing”, RTM caught up with MR. Kartel to discover why he recorded “Death of Virginia” (over Jay’s DOA Beat) in where he speaks on the Va Movement, Dout Gotcha, B Michelle, as well as explore his music industry perspective & The Future.

1. How did you come up with name Kid Kartel & what was the motivation that drove you to rap?

KARTEL: Honestly I don't even know, I have a list of Artist Names, Group Names & Brand Names and Kartel was a one of the names that was on that list, the "KiD" part came from my hood. Where I'm from your nickname is either "Young" or "Kid" and "Young Kartel" didn't fit me... (Laughs)

2. Being from Suffolk, how hard is it to get recognized and how supportive is the hip hop community in you city?

KARTEL: I tell everyone that I'm from "The Silent City". People tend to forget about Suffolk being a part of the 7 Cities. Everyone considers Suffolk to be the country, but where I'm from "Mahan & Church St." there is no corn fields or any of that. We are a city just like the other 6 surrounding. To me Suffolk reminds me of Portsmouth and I'm only 10mins up the road from Airline Blvd (Laughs) So because of the way Suffolk has been pushed to the back of the line the hip hop community is suffering tremendously. Like I say "The Best MC's Are the MC's You Don't See" and it's a lot of MC's in Suffolk that don't get out as much. Plus Suffolk is the BIGGEST City In 757 Check Your History (Laughs)

3. You seem a bit frustrated with The Va Movement on “Thanks 4 Nothing”, is that the meaning of the mixtape title & what is the root of your frustration?

KARTEL: "Thanks 4 nothing" has nothing to do with the state of VA MUSIC, Thanks 4 Nothing was a concept mixtape I developed in reflection of the many of people who doubted me. From my Mom, Sperm Donor & family, friends & the people who rated my music off things that I say that ARE TRUE but they feel offended. I will never bite my tongue on an opinion or song that I release. My intentions are not to start trouble but if we’ll being honest, the music in VA is suffering because of the lack of truth. I've had tons of arguments with Radio Personalities over certain things they say about VA Music. While other are scared to say what they really feel because they think if they go against someone in the industry or radio it would hurt their chances of getting radio play or exposure. I really don't care; they are humans like I'm human so I will never be afraid to speak my mind on any subject. VA is stuck in the mind set of "Competition" instead of "Completion" My Frustration comes from the "Hood Celebs" they were supposed to be schooling us to the game but they aren't really trying to school us because they scared of losing they spot in the top.... Honestly I’m tired of all the women who are bashing men that rap, I'm not a sexist at all. I feel women should be able to do ANYTHING a man can do. But when all you hear is Support Female Hip Hop, instead of Support Hip Hop... it gets irritating. Even though I'm a Man it's still just as hard as a woman who raps to get respect. Understand we live in a world that doesn’t really give respect period... So just like I earned the respect of the people, you have to do the same, and respect definitely doesn't come from Bashing Men. If you want men to respect you, Respect the Men... Stop The GENDER HIP HOP & Get Back To Making HIP HOP...

Your music should speak for it self... real talk. Observe in all my music I NEVER degraded Women, Called Them A B***h, H*e etc. NOTHING.... I uplift women and show mad respect. So If you gonna Bash Men... Make sure you BASH THE RIGHT ONE!!!

4. What are thoughts on the music review our staff gave you?

KARTEL: Actually every other site that's rated my mixtape I never got a low review like this one. My mixtape has been rated a VA CLASSIC, I've been label to some as VA Rookie Of The Year, Best New Artist Of VA... etc. never a "Lil Play" but it's cool, I feel everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It only matters what I think about my music. Personal I think this mixtape I didn't try as hard as I could because I wanna keep people anticipated my next projects... (Laughs)

5. Now we must ask about the “DOVA” Death of Virginia is getting a lot attention since we posted it on rockthemic.ning.com, what made you record the song?

KARTEL: The day before Hov (Jay-z) dropped “D.O.A." I had the track before anyone. (I got connects) I took the beat and looped it. I listened to what his concept was and I knew it would be problems. So what he was saying about Auto-Tune.. I felt the same about VA MUSIC AS I SEE IT. It wasn't a record to Diss VA, but it was one of those "If the Shoe Fits Wear It"

6. On “DOVA” a couple names were thrown around, mainly Dout Gotcha(nice metaphor) & B Michele, Also you mentioned “Old Rappers” could you explain the lines, many listeners may take it as a Dis record?

KARTEL: Well it wasn't intended to be a diss, now if anybody I mention feels sensitive enough to consider certain lines a diss then maybe they should give up rap. I don't know Dout Gotcha, never met the man. I heard a few tracks but really don't care for his music, I hear tons of stories about dude but in all honesty ... I COULD CARE LESS... I don't see the difference from Dout then any of the other million rappers in the world. I mean let's be real. I'm not bashing him but just speaking the truth. But nowadays if you speaking the truth and people don't like it they consider you a hater... (Laughs) So the line that I mentioned him in "Ni**as swear they go hard or maybe Dout Gotcha" I can see how that would consider it a diss but it wasn't. Would it have made a difference if I said "Ni**as Swear They Go Hard, Naw Homie I Doubt Cha” His Name just happen to fit my writing format.. (Laughs)

The line about B. Michelle ... Never met shawty girl, I hear tons of stories, I don't think she is the best singer as some proclaim, I know a girl right now in Suffolk that could blow her out the box. What makes her more special than other females or males that can sing? I reached out to her once, and I got the brush off. Oh yeah I forgot I'M A NOBODY!!! But I was confused when they were telling me she was in Butta Creme before they got on... I was like WHAT THE f*** happened, why is she still around with us unsigned artist. But hey that her situation not mines... The line I mentioned her is was basically

"S*** So Funny As Hell, If You Getting Butta Creme Why Would You Wanna Be Michelle..."

My opinion was this.. If you really tryna get out of VA and start your professional career in mainstream, I would've took that deal with the group... even if it worked out or not, you can say I had a taste of mainstream and the experience of the industry. The performing and everything... I don't know if that sounds right but hey whatever..

I also make mentions about " I Rep New Virginia, The Old Virginia To Me Been Played Out" ... So of the people may feel offended by that, I'm being real about how I feel. The old VA is not working anymore, it's time for a NEW PLAN, and I’m pushing a movement of "Destroy & Rebuild". I feel the foundation of this house (VA) is crumbling underneath us... time to tear this old house down (VA) and rebuild our MANISON ... People say there would never be a "New VA" and I feel like they are part of the problem. We look at the movement in ATL or MIA, they rebuild, and they are successful in their movement. Until VA get that old mentality out there heads it would never be successful... Point Blank

7. Also on DOVA You mention “Hood Platinum” as not being your goal, but more a global goal, how do you feel about the actual company Hood Platinum Entertainment & wouldn’t a Mc have to Be Hood Platinum or at least have an impact on their area before global status is achieved or do you disagree?

KARTEL: I don't have a problem with anyone of Hood Platinum, they was one of the 1st labels that showed me love when I 1st started my Kartel Era, Me and Ceo P chop it up quite often. So they like a 2nd family to me. I don't think you have to be labeled as Hood Platinum to have an impact on your area. I would hate to be a Hood Celeb. I have seen plenty international careers that happen but that person didn't have Radio Play or Performed at open mics. Just look at Rihanna's Rise to Fame ...

8. You are just about everywhere on the internet and received a buzz very quickly, how do you plan on keeping up in such a competitive market?

KARTEL: I don't look at it as competition, that's why the VA Market is suffering now. I look at it like this .... I make GOOD MUSIC. I'm only concerned about what I put out and my fans reactions. Some may say "He Don't Perform, How Can People Get the Word about Him"... (Laughs) I even had a few words with Mz Parker. She mentioned "Who Are you, You A Nobody..." but this is the same person who wants support on the music she puts out... (laughs) Crazy Huh?

I'm like this, everyone isn't a performer... I haven't got to that point in my career where I'm performing a lot. I have fans that have been faithful to my music because it's relative and GOOD. Yeah you might can go perform at a club where 85% of the people in attendance has alcohol in there system so when you perform they might be rocking and giving you the feedback, but when your show is over ... who's to say they remember who you are... (laughs)

On the flip side, I have conversations with people and they have a one on one with me and they learn the stories behind my music and life, resulting in me gaining PERMANENT fans... So all of my permanent fans build up so when it's my time to perform I gotta a crowd of people who are there to see me, who knows my songs, and will remember me when they leave the show... so yeah she's right NOBODY KNOWS ME... Just A Bunch Of The Right Somebody's (Laughs)

I don't do this music thing to get rich quick, this is all I know how to do, and really I don't have a choice. I couldn’t s stop making music even if I wanted...

9. You also produce, which do you think is easier to do, produce or rap, & in which of the two does your true passion lie?

KARTEL: Both are easy for me it comes natural. I started producing and making beats first. Then I started rapping because the cat I was producing for dissed me after I finished his mixtape. He got with another group of guys and they all dissed me. I felt betrayed, so everyone where I'm from was waiting on my response. So one day I came to my cousin (who also was producing) and told him I wanted to try something new. I went in the closet and came out a MC...

My passion is in GOOD MUSIC... I don’t have a certain genre I could be placed in, every project I put out is so different from each other. One day I may be rapping, the next day I'm singing.. It’s so much you can do.... I don't consider myself a rapper; I'm a Concept Artist...

10. What are your future plans, what can fans look forward?

KARTEL: Well I'm about to launch my new brand "PowerHouse Inc." I'm building an army

I have another mixtape I'm working on called "ODM3" (On Demand Music 3) that's my series of exclusive mixtape material. No date has been set.
Also I have my album I'm about to start back working on called "...ORBIT" this is another concept album that I'm working on. It's more on a "Futuristic" vibe, I like trying new things and inventing new sounds.
My last Concept Album was "Misery Loves Company" and it got GREAT Reviews.
So I hope the rest of VA can keep up with the Music Quality ... (Laughs)

For more info on KiD KARTEL

Myspace.com/allinmyface

twitter.com/kidkartel

ikartel757@gmail.com

Thanks 4 Nothing (Mixtape) ... StarFunk's Review

2009-08-11T19:48:00.002-04:00

Review by StarFunk

*********Kid Kartel Thanks for nothing**********

This mixtape started out on the right foot. Hot beat good energetic lyrics and he didn't take me straight to the hood. Kid Kartel came on and let you know who he is and what he has to offer lyrically. Then he came with the 2nd song "I'm so fly I got you choking on my feathers"

he brought a sense of skills onto his mixtape. I could definitly see myself on a trip out of town banging this cd on i95. I would even keep it in while out of town to let the natives hear the skill Kid Kartel has to offer.

When I got to D.O.V.A ( Death of Virginia ) " they say we need unity but when the time come all I see is you and me" " I rep new virginia the old Virginia to me been played out". When I got to this part he threw me off. Is he killing VA? The people who will support him? Or is he just talking that ole gangsta shit? Whatever the case the Kid should know that he can't kill VA. And there will never be a new VA.

(period)

I would like to see a full original album from the "KID". But I ain't mad at you kid for flowing over the RnB beats to show "Versatility!"

The gripe I have with that is, too much RnB at the end of the project changes the mood of the mixtape and ultimatly the perception the fan has on that artist. Nah mean?

Kid Kartel broke the mold of just being a emcee always on edge but at the same time letting you know not that he will go those 9 yards. He was able to flow with the beats, form concepts, and deliver his own stlye. This was a little above average mixtape.

You're welcome Kid

THANKS 4 NOTHING (Mixtape) Released 7.26.2009

2009-08-11T19:43:00.003-04:00

Download Mixtape | Provided by DatPiff.com

Summer On The Moon

2008-12-12T21:22:00.001-05:00

I never felt this way before...

I mean to feel the exact same way I feel is unreal.

It's like a having a bad day, listening to your favorite song.

Your so busy grooving, you forgot that your boss at work just plucked your last nerve.

The way I feel is is just like knowing payday is 2morrow, and you worked a lot of overtime.

Your bills are all caught up so you can hit the mall and ball out for once.

The way I feel is just like getting your hair washed, having someones fingers massage your scalp.

The way I feel is like finally fighting that person that been fucking with you for so long.

And blackening they eye... Lol (that's mean but relieving)

They way I feel is like indescribable.
You couldn't feel the way I feel even if you brought the same lotion I put on.

Floating in the clouds while I'm drifting in space.

So when I say "Welcome 2 My World" I'm simply saying in a complex way that I'm like a unexplored planet.

Unpredictable, but intriguing for new comers.

I'm like a 2 step in the club, so smooth, not doing too much & something you can do it all night and not get tired... lol

Where I'm from I'm the best in the city, tell me what's higher then being number 1.

The girl you see me with, is nothing less then excellence, she ain't worried about who hating on her.

She do her own thing, while most still can't even re-trace he background

I feel like the only genius that got kicked out of highschool.

I probably could teach your teacher what she don't know.

The way I feel is confusing.

How can you feel better then your actually doing?

It feels like a Summer On The Moon...

iFunny

2008-12-12T21:20:00.000-05:00

It's funny when broke niggas consider they self fly in the wind.
Diddy said Vote or Die in 04' but I didn't vote until 08' tell me why didn't I die then... lol

It's funny how my Ex was fucking my relative.
But the thought of a grudge or revenge was irrelevant.

And speaking of irrelevant.
It's fucked how my Uncle been locked up for 16 year for a crime that the court can't display evidence.

It was funny when I was little I tried so hard to just fit in.
Until I realized my dreams were just too big for the niggas to fit in.

It's funny when I'm at work more than I'm at home.
Working so hard to pay for lights that I never cut on.

It's funny how "The Best Rapper Alive" Doesn't even rap... lol
And listening to "808's & Heartbreak" I think Kanye should go back to using samples.

It's funny just imagining how many Mexicans can fit in a Geo Metro.
But even funnier picture the interstates in Mexico.. Lol

It was funny when this older guy told me that the bristles of a brush are made from pigs hair... lol
So you better careful of who you let play in ya hair.

It's funny how black people can be late to work.
But watching the clock to get off.
Then again who you know watching the clock to go in... lol

It's fucked up, how my boss gets paid by the hour like all the other employees.
But he always leave early and get paid for the whole shift... damn

It's funny how women that club a lot can't never find a good man.
Even funnier when a girl says she doesn't club a lot, but if the weekend comes and you ask her what she doing.. "Getting Ready To Go To The Club With My Girls."
But the funniest things is when she blames it on her girls.. "They Begging Be Me To Go With Them"

Who decided to paint school buses "Yellow"... wow
That's the 1st color I ever learned.

It funny when the niggas that was driving to high school taught they was the shit.
But that faded fast because riding the bus was still better.. Lol (Bus 55... the good ol days)

It's funny how the bus drivers with the littlest voice always have the loudest bus of kids.
I know cause I was the loudest.

It's funny cause I just looked out the window and seen my boss leaving before his time... funny shit.

It's funny how every job has a annoying white guy that works with him.
And he always has a 1st & Last name that could be 2 first names.
My annoying white guy name is "John Lee" or is it "Lee John"... lol

It's funny how facebook was wack when I had it about 2 years ago...
But now it's better than Myspace... lol

It's funny how I was bored and Just needed something to do to kill time at work.
Thanks for reading I got clock out now...

iFunny

iKartel... 2

2008-12-12T21:19:00.000-05:00

Fake niggas is the reason I'm hateful.
Especially when ya family is so ungrateful.
Don't appreciate you, or all that you done.
That why I don't do favor, or ask for none.

Cause where I'm from the streets like ya family.
And ya family treat you like a nigga off the street.
I never quite understood how that go.
Family ain't shit, yeah I know, I know.

Sounds a little absurd, he must be disturb.
Cause you can hear a little attitude in his words.
Fucked up how my own Mom, wanna see me fail.
Cause her life fucked up and she old as hell.

My lil sister she stuck wit 2 kids.
Her attitude the reason I don't help her wit shit.
The fucked up thing is.
You go all out ya way, and they can't even say thank you.

Reason why I'm so heartless.
Cause niggas taking advantage of you if start it.
Don't get me wrong I'm still a nice dude too.
The worlds fucked up when family tryna use you.

I use to wanna be the reason why we succeeded in my in life.
But they all for they self, they done proved that twice.
Main reason why I couldn't keep a girl friend.
Cause when they meet my family, its like see a circus.

Cold hearted, maybe I should chill out.
They breaking my ♥, sometimes I wanna bring tears out.
But I don't cause it sucks to cry.
My family phony and they love to lie.

Reason why I had my whole name changed.
So my future won't go through the same thing.
I been through, looking at all the shit I been through.
And still niggas acting like my ain't suspenseful.... iKartel

.:Mrs. Kartel:.

2008-12-12T21:18:00.001-05:00

Sometimes she's there when I wake up.
Sometimes she isn't.
Everyday we text she even in my Fav 5.
I wonder if she know she IS my Fav 5.
See she ain't like you other chicks.
That dress all cute with a attitude like shit.
Your most glamorous day is only 1 second to the way she looks when she's sleep with her hair scarf on.
She old fashion with her "Own Fashion".
She got my back and she put her self on the front line.
She defrost my icebox in no time.
It didn't take her long to figure out my strange & indifferent mind.
Something so simply complex that would've took you a lifetime.
She ain't worried about how many girls trying to get at me.
She ain't all in my phone checking my call history.
Now that's some shit that you would do.
If I got your number 1st question of the 1st conversation "How many girls do you talk to"
Damn... Insecurity is a mothafucka.
Fuck these sexy, cute, lustful on the outside mothafuckas.
Closed minded to the open mind of a real women interest.
Even if I schooled them, they would still get suspended.
So they just a blemish into my long chapter of fake shit.
Yeah don't get me wrong they bad, but what I wanna offer them, they can't take it.
So when "She" ask question about "Her" I say.
She is my best friend and the home to where my love stay.
She is the reason over a million of my thoughts make sense.
And since she has everything I ever needed I stop looking.
Bullied by love cause my ♥'s been tooken.
But even though we not together she know where I'm at.
So girl don't be mad, she just got something that you aint got.

...iKartel

iKartel

2008-12-12T21:16:00.000-05:00

I sit in sorrow, never making plan for tomorrow.
Cause where I'm from anybody can get a hollow.
Hate is at all time high.
So I live each day like i know that night I'm gon die.
Stress just a drug that put a nigga on the edge.
Peer pressure give a nigga a motive to jump the ledge.
More than half of my block behind bars.
Use to ride deep now ride all alone in the car.
One of my young niggas killed another young nigga.
Cause my block like a Jungle you could be some one dinner.
And my pops went to prison way before I turned 2.
Now tell me who the fuck I'm suppose to turn to.
Who gon take me barbershop, or show me how to ball.
And when it comes to sex tell me who I'm suppose to call.
I'll never say fuck my pops, but hard to give a fuck about my pops when he ain't show me he ever gave a fuck about me.
I'm writing my will cause I gotta feeling my life gon be short.
My oldest sister like girl, and my baby sister drinking & smoking Newports.
On top of that she gotta set of twins.
I know they not mine but they never seen they real daddy.
I'm all they know but I know I'm not they real daddy.
And my moms ain't even been the same.
2 divorces she been through 2 different last names.
See my moms too insecure.
Every man she ever get wit she swear he cheating on her.
But she nagged them so much they was like fuck it.
I feel sorry for her, but more them.
Cause when my pops came home I was 19. I was like WTF nigga shit I'm grown now.
I figured this street shit out on my own now.
Just think they name me after the nigga who didn't give a fuck.
Maybe that's why I ain't never gave a fuck.
So I decided to change my name to West.
Fuck following his foot step, I'm build my own rep.
Now my name ring more bells then his ever did.
Now my pops look up to me.
The main reason why I don't speak to him.
Cause I don't feel like speaking to him, cause the drugs he on speaking through him.
Main reason why he couldn't keep my momma happy.
Cause he was to caught on getting high, and downing his self.
So I told him I ain't want shit to do with him.
Don't call, don't come over, don't talk to me.
Where I'm from niggas fuck with me.
I'm in the hood, where I lay my head ain't luxury.
The world filled with girls that ain't bout shit.
Unless you a nigga that's about rich.
Then they treat you like you the shit.
But if you a nigga with no money then you ain't shit.
So I stay well grounded, ain't really on that fly shit.
I want a angel like lady, not a fly chick.
So many thought in my mind, me and my thought beefing.
So fuck the whole world for no reason.
I put my Sidekick on silent 29 missed calls.
56 texts maybe this world ain't bad after all... iKartel

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