Dopart Academy

colorful noose.

2011-05-09T16:28:00.011-05:00

Production: Voli
Guitar: Gavidia
Piano: Kate Hillson
Artwork : Gabrielle Berwick
Additional Design: Impakt Studio

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LYRICS

verse 1

feeling like Im,
stuck in a prison
wonderful wisdom
I gained through the wanders of living
regardless Im given
the hardest decisions
pardon my penning
Im caught in a system
where the logic is missing
its documents hidden
knowing that they oughta petition
lord they dont listen
they caught up in the corporate "isms"
fraudulent pimping
awful conditions
wear ya suit, 9 to 5 is slavery
these colorful nooses is just a part of tradition
working hard for a living
put in a starving position
the largest of pensions
could never throw me off of my mission
corporate offices
had my creative forest dormant from growing
harvesting, eyes crossed,lost in my vision
now I've fought and I've risen
up outta darkness, Im driven
made me feel like a martian
thats part of awkward religion
I ain't have to be part of walking in marches or sit-ins
to know that I wanted more to offer my partners and children

(chorus)

right or wrong
you're gonna love me
right or wrong

I won't stop, won't stop,
no, no
I won't stop, won't stop
no
see, you're gonna love me, yea, yea

verse 2

but whats even mo' crazy
is how I got here my head's racy
college graduate but Im living in ma's basement
study 5 years on a campus where they was racist
the only black boy in the class, yes I done faced that
Chi city education had me feeling placed back
them white kids learned all of this, way way back
test, they ace that, its just the plain facts,
them lessons straight wack.my stress just came back,
confusion coming cuz I dont fit in this predicament
or maybe it was just my particular curriculum
or maybe the major I chose, aint where Im fated to go
feeling like debating with Satan, and he breakin my soul
taking its toll, making my goal, not to get 3.0, but just
some kinda way to make it through...
now I've fought and I've risen
up outta darkness, Im driven
feel like a martian
thats part some kinda awkward religion

chorus

verse 3

the lights dimming, cause of vices I had
inside my life's prism, no longer colorful
black and white tinted
jealous, envy had my eyes seeing in night vision
I aint let this light blemish turn to a life emblem
advice given from family support and wife pending
put a fight in him,now Im feeling my plight drifting
now that I've fought and I've risen
up outta darkness, Im driven
feel like a martian
thats part some kinda awkward religion

(bridge)
I know I need a job mayne
coming home tired as hell wit migraines
this 9 to 5 aint for me
all of this corporate talk just bore me
but, I know I need a job mayne
coming home tired as hell wit migraines
this 9 to 5 aint for me
all of this corporate talk just bore me

Chorus

afraid.of.heights.

2011-05-09T16:23:00.003-05:00

What up yall. Its been a minute since I updated the blog. Afraid of Heights (mixtape I'm soon to drop for those that don't know) is about 80 percent there. Just adding finishing touches to certain songs, locking in features. But we almost there yall. I appreciate everybody that hits me up asking about it, even those that wonder why its taking so long and get annoyed lol. Its sounding special and I can't wait to start performing the songs from it. In the meantime, hope ya'll enjoy the songs I've been dropping here and there and will continue to drop until the tape is officially out.

Peeeaceeeeee

Artist | East Van Westen Crew

2011-05-09T16:19:00.000-05:00

Guy Covers Bone Thugs 'N' Harmony's 1st of The Month

2011-05-09T16:17:00.001-05:00

I don't know whats up with the wolf mask lol, and he is definitely not censoring the n-bombs in the verses lol, but with that said, this is is really dope.

Artist | Kerry James Marshall

2011-05-09T16:16:00.000-05:00

just thought it was a dope photo.

2011-05-09T16:01:00.001-05:00

14 Year Old Self Taught Engineer makes Electricity For Village

2011-05-09T15:59:00.001-05:00

This is pretty cool.

Prayer.

2011-04-04T18:18:00.002-05:00

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Production: Omen
Guitar: Gavidia
Artwork : Jason Dorsey
Additional Design: Impakt Studio

said I will.

2011-03-11T14:26:00.002-06:00

let this song be the prophecy for next year |

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artist | Sea Hyun Lee

2011-03-11T14:20:00.002-06:00

Dimensions.

prayers.

2011-03-11T14:12:00.002-06:00

Aretha Franklin - Say A Little Prayer

Voodoo EPK | D'Angelo

2011-03-11T14:03:00.001-06:00

I'm a nerd for behind-the-scenes type stuff like this, so its dope to see some back footage behind the classic album Voodoo.

artist | Theo Altenberg

2011-03-11T14:00:00.000-06:00

Dope.

Visvim x Sophnet Moccasin

2011-03-11T13:56:00.000-06:00

These are dope.

Lauryn Hill | Ex-Factor (rare version)

2011-03-11T13:35:00.002-06:00

Lauryn Hill | Ex-Factor (rare version)

artist | Andrea Wan

2011-03-11T13:32:00.002-06:00

Classic Scene LOL.

2011-03-11T13:32:00.001-06:00

Nike Air Foamposite Pewter/Black

2011-03-11T13:26:00.001-06:00

These have always been hate them or love them type shoes. Since I'm posting them, I think you know what side I stand on |

Iemza in Reims

2011-03-11T13:25:00.000-06:00

This would be a dope room to shoot a video in |

more wise words found |

2011-02-03T04:30:00.001-06:00

The reason you want every single thing that you want, is because you think you will feel really good when you get there. But, if you don't feel really good on your way to there, you can't get there. You have to be satisfied with what-is while you're reaching for more.

experience.

2011-01-31T15:20:00.002-06:00

As I boarded the plane from Denmark, headed to New York with a brief layover in Iceland, I was exhausted. But, more than exhausted I was overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings of gratitude, appreciation and motivation. Traveling to countries and cities that I never imagined I would be visiting, let alone performing in was an honor. The people showed sooooo much love. For it to be so early in my career, it was always unexpected and a shock that the people would even know who I was. But, in so many places the crowds showed me love as if I was in Chicago.

I'm forever appreciative of those fans. It was a great time, a learning experience and I'm sure the thoughts, feelings and experiences I had during the tour will show up in verses and songs in some way. I wanna say thank you to Cole for bringing me out, and the whole Dreamville team for all their support. Shoutout to Drake and his whole team as well. We all got along great and in a natural way. Now its time to get back to the real work and create some incredible music. Until next time.

- O

Prophet | c215

2011-01-31T15:19:00.001-06:00

colors are amazing.

Book Art | Isaac Salazar

2011-01-31T15:16:00.003-06:00

No clue how these are made, other than some intense folding, but they're incredible.

Enchanted in Brussels, Belgium.

2011-01-31T15:02:00.002-06:00

Sound isn't the greatest, but this was a good show. So many good ones during the tour, maybe I can work on getting yall some official footage.

Photographer | Voltage Accident

2011-01-31T14:57:00.000-06:00

This photo is crazy. Illuminati tree lol.

Forever.

2011-01-31T14:50:00.002-06:00

While we were in Paris, I decided to release this. It's a joint that I'm considering putting on the upcoming mixtape, Afraid of Heights. For any newcomers, Afraid of Heights is a full length project that "Delayed" was a sampler for. I produced and played everything in the beat. More material coming soon as well. Hope you enjoy it. Peace for now.

Download - Omen | Forever

2011-01-31T14:49:00.000-06:00

wisdom |

2011-01-31T14:42:00.002-06:00

People will love you, people will hate you, and none of it will have anything to do with you. - Abraham Hicks

My "3 Little Digs"

2011-01-31T14:34:00.001-06:00

While out in Atlanta at my favorite studio, Tree Sound, 3LittleDigs caught up with me in the kitchen grabbing some of Mali's incredible food.

Omen shares his Digs from 3 Little Digs on Vimeo.

Native 2011 Fall/Winter "Jimmy" Boot

2011-01-31T14:30:00.002-06:00

I don't think I have the guts to rock these, but they are dope. On second thought, my birthday is coming up to whoever reading this lol.

Artist | Speto

2011-01-31T14:11:00.003-06:00

Enchanted.

2010-11-15T22:36:00.005-06:00

So, most people that come here probably know Cole's Friday Night Lights mixtape dropped this past friday. The response was incredible. It was the number one trending topic on twitter...worldwide. At one point, the mixtape was the no. 2 most searched thing on google, period.Every site/download link was crashing and at one point, there were 4000 people per second coming to his website. Amazing.
It really showed us that hard work pays off.

With that said, the response for the song I'm featured on has been incredible. It seems to be one of the favorites, if not the favorite of many fans. I've been seeing tons of people quoting my verse and thats just an amazing thing to me. I'm posting the song here and my mama asked me for the lyrics, so I figured I'd post them here as well. Tour is still going great. Can't wait to start performing this. Peace and love.

Listen here.

Lyrics

Now see God, I know you only do whats best for me
but is it cool if we negotiate my destiny?
they always telling me its temporary
then why its feeling like a cemetary
my dreams aint got no obituaries
my city hurting and none of us well equipped here
you heard me say I was ballin, I prolly meant tears
I'm tryna get clear, Im tryna quit fear
who wrote the scripts here?
These kids live they whole lives just killing time
running a race with no finish line
they tryna noose us with that rope, but im finna climb
I think my foolish pride, might become my suicide
but I aint tryna go, no baby
cuz through these lines and quotes
u gotta find some hope
cuz I aint dying
my words gon last forever
you can hold the treasure
look inside, see a diamond in my mind
Im tired of seeing dopefiends
wiping they nose clean
is my neighborhood just a smokescreen
I think im in the dungeon fam
I see low green
sons raised by bold queens, but its no kings...

SIHH 2011 Panerai Luminor Composite PAM 386

2010-11-15T22:33:00.001-06:00

A dope, dope watch with a longgggg title.

Judith Supine | Artist

2010-11-15T22:25:00.001-06:00

The colors are ill, they really makes the pieces dynamic.
Yes, I said dynamic lol.

Elite - Judas (Produced by Omen)

2010-11-15T22:17:00.002-06:00

This is my fellow Dreamvillain's first song off of his upcoming mixtape. I produced this and its a great concept song. Elite really captures the mindstate of a lot of creative people and the battles we seem to make for ourselves. Check it out and let Elite know what you think here or @ Elite's Twitter

Also video coming soon from Impakt Studio.

Flight of The Conchords - Stay Cool

2010-11-15T22:16:00.001-06:00

Scene from one of my favorite shows. Hilarious.

J. Cole - Friday Night Lights

2010-11-15T22:10:00.001-06:00

Mixtape 3. Incredible.

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L.E.T.S. | Artwork

2010-11-15T22:08:00.002-06:00

This would be perfect if it said CHI instead of NY. But still dope.

On the road...

2010-11-07T15:41:00.003-06:00

So yeah I know its been like a century since the last time I updated. My apologies. I blame it on being busy and being lazy. Ive been on the road with J. Cole for those who don't know. We've been going to so many places. I've never been to hardly any of them. Most of the shows have been east coast based, but we have some west coast dates coming up soon. My stage presence is really getting better and its just really been a lot of fun being on the road with the Dreamville team. So far, I think my best show has been in Tallahassee or maybe Columbus, Ohio.

During downtime, I murder everybody on the bus in NBA 2K11 or I make beats and write. I can't wait to record some of the new material. Also, I'm excited for Cole and the new mixtape Friday Night Lights coming out. It sounds incredible and the song we have on there is amazing. I promise I'm not being bias lol. But, anyway I appreciate everybody that comes through here and all the love people have been showing me on the road is really motivating. I'm just appreciative for everything I'm experiencing right now. Peace and love yall.

Chi-City.

Michael Aaron Williams | Paris

2010-11-07T15:39:00.000-06:00

Kanye West ft. Mos Def & Freeway - Two Words

2010-11-07T15:37:00.002-06:00

This was always one of my favorite videos. I love the way it was shot.

In the leisure

2010-11-07T15:28:00.002-06:00

Most of the people that follow this blog, know I like to read when I get a chance. I was blessed enough to get an ipad before the tour started and its been great for everything, but especially as a way to read in my downtime. Right now, I'm reading Drive by Daniel H. Pink and its pretty good so far. The other day I read a quote that I thought was dope.

"Greatness and nearsightedness are incompatible."

Photographer | Unknown

2010-11-07T15:19:00.000-06:00

Dope.

Classic Scene: Dumb and Dumber

2010-11-07T15:17:00.001-06:00

I've probably seen this movie like 500 times. I still laugh like its my first time seeing it.

SIT | Noir Series

2010-11-07T15:12:00.000-06:00

Artist | Phlegm

2010-11-07T14:24:00.000-06:00

what it iz.

2010-09-18T05:13:00.004-05:00

What up y'all...as most of you know I never really write too much on here, I like the site to stay focused on the different artworks. I don't usually share anything personal, cuz
1. I'm kinda private and
2. I just figure y'all don't care lol.
But for those still reading this, I'll share whats been happening with me...

I went to Ikea for the first time in my life yesterday and hopefully the last. I had been hearing so many great things about this place, yet everyone failed to mention to me that Ikea is structured like a laboratory maze, where you have to carry all the heavy items yourself. I got some nice items that will finally make me feel like I actually live in New York now and not like I'm just on a really, really long visit. But, first of all the service sucks. I tell the workers, I'm really concerned with durability, do you have any suggestions? This idiot says, 'all our stuff is durable, anything can be broken.'
Lame.
Second, you have to follow arrows for miles to find what you're looking for. Third, I know I got toned up Bruce Lee muscles, but I'm still skinny. Almost broke my back, just putting the boxes onto my cart. So yeah, that's hopefully my last time going there. Tomorrow, I will be busy assembling everything I bought. Except ummm..the most I ever assembled in my life was Lego's. So I'll let y'all know how this goes.

Musically

I'm really in a good place right now. I feel like I'm hitting a zone creatively and anxious to see what comes from it. For those wondering about the mixtape, it'll come...but has to be the right timing. With so much over-saturation online with rappers, its easy to get overlooked or just not get the right amount of attention. So, I'm just being strategic, but just know it'll come. In the meantime, you should see more production popping up from me and some collaborations as well.

Holla.

J. Cole Talks Producing, Inspirations & Working With NO ID

2010-09-18T05:11:00.001-05:00

Definitely didn't know this lol. Cole, lets create a classic.

Paintings | Andrew Newton

2010-09-18T05:06:00.001-05:00

Detail is amazing.

Photography | Ron Galella

2010-09-18T05:05:00.002-05:00

Epic.

Michael Jackson, Veronica Ali, Muhammad Ali

2010-09-18T05:03:00.000-05:00

To hold someone as your object of attention while you're connected to Source Energy, is the greatest gift that anyone could give. When you're not happy, you don't have anything to give. And so, what it literally means is be happy, because you cannot give anyone something that you do not feel

--- Abraham

Painting on Water

2010-09-14T01:33:00.003-05:00

If you have 7 mins to spare, I suggest you watch this entire video. He creates a painting on water. It's really incredible.

Voli - Glass Doors (Sampler)

2010-09-14T01:25:00.002-05:00

To the delight of many in our circle, Voli finally decided to release some music to the public to hear. For those unfamiliar, Voli is from the same circle as Elite, J. Cole, and I and its a beautiful thing to know people will finally get to hear his talent. He's a producer/rapper and this is a sampler he recently released that features production from himself, Cole, Elite and myself. You can hear and/or download the entire project for free on Voli's site.

Matthew Curry

2010-09-14T01:09:00.001-05:00

These are craaazy. This guy is really talented.

Little known fact...

2010-09-14T01:06:00.002-05:00

Since, this blog began a long time ago, I've picked up a lot of new followers and fans and many of ya'll don't know I was in Lupe's Kick, Push video for an extra long 3 sec cameo, getting my acting on lol. Check it out and see if you can spot me.

Lupe Fiasco "Kick Push" Music Video By Impakt Studio from IMPAKT STUDIO/Chris & Blaq on Vimeo.

Paintings | Amy Sherald

2010-09-14T00:59:00.000-05:00

Ransom by adidas Originals “The Curb”

2010-09-14T00:58:00.001-05:00

I know these look like bowling shoes, but theyre fire.

One of the Realest movie scenes ever.

2010-09-14T00:51:00.004-05:00

2010-09-14T00:51:00.001-05:00

Matt Small

2010-09-14T00:46:00.001-05:00

The painting is dope, but I feel like it being placed straight on the brick really brings it to life.

In Dedication...

2010-08-27T03:24:00.003-05:00

While, Afraid of Heights is on indefinite delay (for good reason, just trust me,) I'm still writing and recording and in the meantime, I'll be putting certain things out to keep those interested...interested.
It's been awhile since I dropped something and I recorded this yesterday and decided to let it go.

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Classic Scene from, "Do The Right Thing"

2010-08-27T03:06:00.003-05:00

Classic 'Air Jordan' scene from my favorite movie of all time. Martin is hilarious as usual in this scene as well.

2010-08-27T02:46:00.000-05:00

The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has. The moment a young man ceases to dream or to bemoan his lack of opportunities and resolutely looks his conditions in the face, and resolves to change them, he lays the corner-stone of a solid and honorable success.
| Hamilton Wright Mabie

Titi Freak | Choque Cultural

2010-08-27T02:43:00.001-05:00

I love these.

Sir & Madame | Fall 2010

2010-08-27T02:32:00.002-05:00

These are some previews from one of my fav brands, Sir and Madame's upcoming varsity jacket. Looking really, really dope.

Paintings | Kristine Moran

2010-08-27T02:30:00.001-05:00

Cee-Lo Green - Fuck You

2010-08-27T02:28:00.002-05:00

Instant classic.

2010-08-27T02:28:00.001-05:00

If youre following a dream, and youre running into forks on the road...

C215 | London

2010-08-27T02:26:00.001-05:00

The colors, detail and even the placement of this piece really make it dope.

A word too often used but not believed.

2010-07-26T20:30:00.001-05:00

Our love will sail in this ark
The world could end outside our window
Let's find forever
And write our name in fire on each other's hearts

Love is not a fantasy
A haiku written in Japanese
A word too often used but not believed
Witness the interaction of
The flood, the sea, the sky, the dove
Time erodes the shore but not our love

| Janelle Monae

Work Ethic Wisdom from Will Smith

2010-07-26T20:05:00.001-05:00

Posted this late last year, but just wanted to post again for anybody out there dreaming.

Painting | Christopher Engel

2010-07-24T21:26:00.001-05:00

Photographer | Sholgk

2010-07-24T21:25:00.001-05:00

I really like this photographer's work.

And so it is with you...

2010-07-24T21:24:00.001-05:00

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.”

| Charles R. Swindoll (American Writer and Clergyman, b.1934)

Yago Hortal

2010-07-24T21:23:00.001-05:00

These are dope.

Another Hilarious 'Martin' Scene

2010-07-24T21:21:00.002-05:00

LMAO.

Photographer | Unknown

2010-07-24T21:21:00.001-05:00

Painting | Alana Gregory

2010-07-24T21:19:00.000-05:00

Eric Roberson - Still | Directed by Impakt Studio

2010-07-24T21:16:00.002-05:00

I'm a little late on posting this, but for those that still haven't seen it. It's an incredible video from Eric Roberson and Impakt Studio (Chris & Blaq.) I don't say this because of affiliation, I say this because its one of the few videos I've seen that really gives you a visual you feel and not just see. I suggest you watch all the way through to see what I mean...

New Music from Me!

2010-06-22T13:14:00.002-05:00

What up everybody...its been awhile since I've put anything out. The chicago blog www.Whatsinmyheadphones.com reached out to me for their mixtape, WIMH The Mixtape Vol. 1 and I gave them a song, called "The Show." Its basically me going through a stream of consciousness and random topics and overall questioning 'the show' that we're all apart of. More on the way soon, hope you enjoy it.

Os Gemeos | Portugal

2010-06-22T13:13:00.002-05:00

This is crazy.

2010-06-22T13:13:00.001-05:00

Vocab. | Sir and Madame

2010-06-22T13:10:00.001-05:00

A dope feature on my fellow Chicagoans Brian & Autumn, showcasing their brand and store Solemates. They have some dope stuff coming...

Vocab. // Brian & Autumn of Solemates Chicago from The EP Art Brand on Vimeo.

via EndangeredPeace

Tom Hine

2010-06-22T13:03:00.001-05:00

the american dream.

2010-06-22T13:02:00.000-05:00

2010-06-22T13:01:00.000-05:00

J. Cole - Who Dat | Directed by BBGun

2010-06-22T12:45:00.000-05:00

J. Cole - Who Dat (Directed by BBGUN) from bbgun on Vimeo.

Spotted in Lima, Peru

2010-06-22T12:42:00.000-05:00

via loisinwonderland

2010-06-22T12:40:00.002-05:00

Conor Harrington

2010-06-22T12:40:00.001-05:00

2010-06-22T12:33:00.000-05:00

via dreams for dusk.

2010-06-01T19:33:00.001-05:00

This reminds me of the early 90's designs that were found in some of Spike Lee's films.

Graffiti Artist | Peeta

2010-06-01T19:32:00.002-05:00

This is really dope how its 3 dimensional and extruding.

Official Ford x Omen x Impakt Studio Concert Footage

2010-06-01T19:26:00.003-05:00

This is the official footage from the show I had a little while ago back home. It shows me being bored in soundcheck lol, all the way to the actual performances of No Way and Beyond. I wish the sound could've been better but overall this is great footage. Shout out to Chris and Blaq as always.

Omen Concert from IMPAKT STUDIO/Chris & Blaq on Vimeo.

Unknown

2010-06-01T19:19:00.002-05:00

I'm not sure who shot this or who this is, but if anyone knows her tell her I'm tryna take her to the movies.

via @ Dreams for Dusk

Hans Jesus Wurst

2010-06-01T19:17:00.000-05:00

Dope.

Classic Material | Twista - Overdose

2010-06-01T19:13:00.002-05:00

This is a Chicago classic. Twista kills this the entire song. If you've never heard this before, (hopefully you have) listen all the way through...

truth.

2010-06-01T19:12:00.000-05:00

Dainty Squid

2010-06-01T19:11:00.000-05:00

That's a pretty cool design for a ring.

Hand-Painted Nike Dunks | Daniel Reese

2010-06-01T19:06:00.001-05:00

These are impressive.