Mirrah

Hey yall, I have worked with year 8 students at ‘Accelerated School’ in LA. I was a guest speaker for the subject HipHop, I shared my experience with the ages 12-13 years old students about being a female in HipHop and how to positively be respected as a female artist and entertainer. I shared with them the elements in HipHop and asked them how do they perceive women in HipHop? The answers were sad, example as 12 year olds they even know” that the girls, ladies are being exploited and are seen as not positive” I asked them how many positive females are heard in HipHop and they could not say anyone, blessings due to them being polite and encouraging they voted me as one ( hugs) I introduced them and reminded them to Mc Lyte, Queen Latifa, Lauryn Hill, Bohamadia and Missy Elliot and highlighting Eve’s, Queen Latifa and Mc Lyte’s progess as an actors and how this business can gain you entrepeniorial skills. We had a ball. So much we shared. We each learnt alot from one another and I just communicated with them and related ways that the choice of music I do which is HipHop is a way for me to allow my mind to create and explore words thru dictionaries and practicing writing skills on notepads;) Letting them know the behind scenes in the music business which assisted them to become alert and that their life is special and no different than their chosen celebrity;) Also expressing that artists work hard for their respect thru hard labor and study their craft , just like they the students of year 8 should their subjects at school so they will become an entrepenior in their life;) The program I will become very interested to keep apart of, by visiting these new young minds and smart individuals on the regular is ” The Foundation”

On Friday 8th December, my darlings had presented for The Accelerated School and Kanye’s West Foundation called ” I CAN” a celebration of HipHop culture which was written by the Loop Dream students and teachers. The Students performed by rapping conscious lyrics and expressed themselves thru acting skits, poetry and break-dancing. Having poems about Graffiti, Love and a great song about ‘Never giving up’.It was so refreshing and a blessing to hear positive HipHop from our new generation who is and will protect our culture of wonderful messages to educate all ages minds:)

Blessings to my buddies at TAS & Sebastian in LA …Thank you for such support and mad respect:) it was a pleasure being apart of each class period from 1st thru 6th and as the guest host at your Loop dreams concert.

Remember darlin’s “No matter be yourself” Always believe in your goals and to buy your 99c dictionary we going thru the alphabet. Have any questions I am on myspace for you.. Blessings.
Anyway The HipHop Foundation is dedicated to combating the dropout problem in the nations schools and has chosen as its first initiative a compelling music program.
The program that The HipHop Foundation has been provided to design is to support the fight to keep music and instruments and by adding street awareness in the schools. The HipHop Foundation will provide opportunities for students to learn how to write and produce music while simultaneously improving their academic skills. Rap Music Empowers Youth

..Community based organization launches Rap music program designed to empower ‘at-risk’ inner-city teens…

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 3, 2006 ..- The Urban Youth Empowerment Foundation, an organization which uses urban trends and popular youth culture to empower youth, will be introducing a Hip Hop Artist Development program for at-risk youth living in South Los Angeles.

Recognizing that Rap music is a dominant form of expression for inner city youth, the Foundation has developed a free, a program for aspiring rappers between the ages of 14 and 21. This program will begin by teaching participants about the history of Hip Hop culture and follow with a wide range of topics ranging from songwriting techniques to live performance. With an emphasis on positive and socially conscious lyrics, participants will work collectively on their own songs to be unveiled and performed live at the culminating Hip Hop showcase.

The Foundation..s founder, Sebastien ..Dome.. Elkouby says, ..It makes sense to use Rap music, the one thing that has our youth..s attention, to address the extremely important issues that affect them everyday. This will show that Rap music can be used in a positive way, contrary to what many believe…..

Sebastien Elkouby
THE URBAN YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
http://www.thefoundationonline.net/
310-654-1681