8 Spiritual Lessons 2 New York Street Poets Can Teach You
#1 Embody your creativity.
I love music.
Music has the power to transform how you feel, take you to a different place and reminisce about the past.
For every individual, music can have its own meaning. That could be because you associate a particular song with a particular person. Maybe it reminds you of your partner, as it was your first dance at your wedding. You hear it unexpectedly on the radio and can't help but smile.
One of the most inspirational albums in my life is The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox. One reason why is the spirituality of the lyrics. Words I have thought a lot about.
Released in 2001 not long before the 9/11 attacks, The Cold Vein strikes the perfect balance between two New York poets — Vast Aire’s clear direct imagery contrasting with Vordul Megallah’s abstract rhythms. The album was produced by underground giant El-P (now more famous as one half of Run the Jewels) on top of some of the best beats of his career.
For more on ‘Can O’ read this excellent article by Mike ‘DJ’ Pizzo in the unfortunately now defunct Cuepoint magazine.
Inspired by lyrics, here are 8 spiritual lessons I took from The Cold Vein.
