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This song is the official single off the America I'm Still Talking EP. This EP will accompany the new book I will be releasing entitled "America...I"m Talking to You". The book will be out in the spring of 2011. It will discuss my American story, state some observations that I've made, and offer pointed solutions concerning several matters ranging from the economy to race relations. In this song, I'm encouraging the younger generation to engage more deliberately in the process of rebuilding our country. I also criticize many in the establishment for trying to suppress Gen Y in their attempts to put their stamp on 21st Century America. Essentially, I am stating that we cannot sit idly by and let out desires be snuffed out by those who want to keep the status quo in place. I'm hoping to turn heads with this song and make an impact on our political process. Download this song if you want an anthem! Download this song if you're tired of being told that you can't be what you want to be! Download this song if you want to join the revolution! I'm talking about "mY" generation!
The Upper Weside showcases an incredible visionary mind. The mind of Minister Wes-E. He is a preacher. He is a teacher. He is an MC. He is the Player President, so he has to represent! What makes this album so different from any album that he has done before is that it oozes with confidence and a prophetic flair that makes him ahead of his time. There is no doubt that this album is a defining moment in the career of Wes-E. He no longer has to hope that he is among hip-hop's elite. In my opinion, he's already there! After hearing his opus to America 2 years ago, I said this guy is amazing! After hearing this album, I said this guy is the best! Pound for pound the best rapper that I've heard. I don't say that because he has the loudest voice because to me that isn't what defines hip-hop. I don't say that because he's sold the most records. He is independent and does this music part time, so album sales aren't going to be that prolific. To me, hip-hop is creating a masterpiece out of thin air! Taking something that has never been done before in hip-hop and owning it! Hip-hop is artistry and Wes-E has figured out how to match timeless and unique beat patterns with an unquenchable passion for teaching knowledge. See, knowledge is what is missing in hip-hop today! Knowledge is what the founding fathers of hip-hop wanted to share. Knowledge of self, knowledge of our creator, and knowledge of our potential were the recipe for much of the earlier hip-hop. We have gotten away from that. Wes-E takes risks in his music and in most cases those risks pay off! This is why I recommend this album to anybody who is a fan of hip-hop. Don't shy away from the album because it says spiritual, or Christian because I'm not Christian and even I can say that this album speaks to my spirit. I have a stronger sense of purpose after listening to his words of inspiration and maybe...just maybe...he has changed the mind of this man, who was once against the church!
America...I'm Talking to You is an album that was inspired by the historic presidential campaign going on this year! There are a lot of issues that are facing this country and I felt like I had to address them. I asked myself the question, "if I was running for president, what would my platform be?" Once I asked that, I began to write and it was clear that I had to discuss the economy, mobilize young people, and talk about issues that matter to the people that I know personally! You will not be disappointed by this album. The quality of music and production is the best I have ever been a part of. I tried to make an album that would change people's lives including my own! I believe that I did it this time! All praises be to God!