For any soul that has had a conversation with me or read my blog, you know that there are 3 things I love. Women, Hip-Hop, and My People (all of these being used as very broad, open terms.) After hearing about, and watching the fatal beating of Derrion Albert this week, I felt it was appropriate that we take time out for this weeks Song of the Week, not just send our love and prayers to his family and friends as well as those that were affected by the events, but to reflect on what it means to be a community. That one day, that one moment, as many as 5 lives were dynamically altered, one of which will not be replaced. At some point, it’s bigger than you and what may be convenient and comfortable. We’ve been long past that point…so what are YOU going to do about it? I’m speaking specifically to those who “look like me” when I say this: We each have a responsibility to ourselves and others in our community. We’ve got to do better. I’m sorry that I haven’t done more in my past, but thankful that I will do more in my future. We just can’t sit bye and let this stuff happen. Yes, I know you come here for Hip-Hop, but sometimes, it really IS bigger than Hip-Hop. R.I.P. Derrion Albert