Brother Gator is an example to the youth who are searching for a way out of that murderous, self-destructive lifestyle to becoming something great, something of excellence. The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again He is an example of change and going political. It is very motivational to read of you life; your up-bringing and struggles are those that many face day to day and see no way out. What’s up to Will? Every problem you had before this day is now done The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" And a "I could die any day"-type attitude "Murder"] And they say by 21, I was supposed to die Uh, bloody murder, murder, murder Bloody murder, murder, murder, murder Bloody murder, murder, murder, murder Bloody murder, murder, murder The paper read "Murder, black-on-black murder" Paper read "Murder, black-on-black murder" again This is to the memory of Danroy Henry Too much enemy fire to catch a friendly Strays from the same shade nigga, we on the same team Giving … Hoskins has written a contemporary novel and she is co-author of 'Murder to Excellence: Growth and Development for the Millennial Generation, the Autobiography of Wallace ‘Gator’ Bradley' with Wallace Bradley and Dr. Cornel West (foreword). The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again 35 notes. [I. Shots left holes in his face about piranha-sized Giving you respect, I expect the same thing, uh It charts his fascinating trek from the Racine Courts housing project to the racist courts of law in Chicago to his monumental anti-racist political activism in the historic campaigns of Jerry Butler, Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. "Murder to Excellence" is a song by American rappers Kanye West and Jay Z, from their collaborative album Watch the Throne (2011). #Music #Jay-Z #Kanye West #Murder To Excellence. [Verse 4: Jay Z] You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Thank you again Sir Gator. Lyrics to Murder to Excellence by Jay-Z from the Watch the Throne album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more! Strays from the same shade, nigga, we on the same team Thank you for writing such a instrumental book that is much needed in our Society today. -The Foreword by Dr. Cornel West, Study Guide: Murder to Excellence Growth and Development for the Millennial Generation: The Autobiography of Wallace 'Gator' Bradley, BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family, Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, A Nation of Lords: The Autobiography of the Vice Lords, The Art & Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince, Black People Invented Everything: The Deep History of Indigenous Creativity, HussleNomics: Money, Ownership & Business Lessons Inspired by Nipsey Hussle + a Step by Step Guide on How to Implement Each Principle. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Notes: warnings: violence, mentions of blood and gore, death of secondary characters, explicit sex. “Murder” speaks about how the cycles of poverty and violence between black communities that many African-Americans find it difficult to escape and how they should learn to love each other and unite to fight greater purposes like racism and unfair police treatment. It’s a celebration of black excellence, black tie, black Maybachs Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Is it genocide? 314 soldiers died in Iraq, 509 died in Chicago I thank my dear sister Dr. SaFiya D. Hoskins for helping preserve the prophetic witness of Brother Gator for present and future crusaders for justice! To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. [Verse 2: Kanye West] You're gon' end up pulling down niggas that look just like you Murder to Excellence is your one-stop-shop for all apparel and accessories that represent the freedom and success of being Black in the USA. As one of the few ever pardoned by an Illinois Governor, Brother Gator has been an exemplary citizen in his adult life – with his loving and high-achieving wife and children, the great respect of fellow citizens for him and the high demands for his wisdom and skill from local, national and global leaders. A true leader crosses the sand himself, leaving his foot prints evenly cut for the next man to follow. Murder to Excellence is exactly what it's name indicates. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. And said the church ain’t got enough room for all the tombs I was just with him after school" Bloody murder, murder, murder Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014. Wow.. Gator, Truly The Greatest!!! Like his favorite piece of biblical scripture – Psalm 140 – God has preserved him from violence, delivered him from wickedness and empowered him to fight for “the cause of the afflicted and the right of the poor.” I first met Brother Gator in the context of the gang summits that tried to bring peace and promote justice for our precious young brothers who have been socially neglected, economically abandoned and targeted by police surveillance. Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2015. My verse is like church, my Jesus piece Wallace 'Gator' Bradley is a living legend. I’m all dressed up with nowhere to go, uh Black excellence, opulence, decadence Success never smelled so sweet Unable to add item to List. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Lyrics to Murder to Excellence by Jay-Z from the Watch the Throne [Deluxe Version Download] album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more! It’s time for us to stop and redefine black power Listen to Murder To Excellence by Jay-Z & KanYe West, 132,881 Shazams, featuring on Countdown to Midnight, and Hip-Hop Hits Apple Music playlists. If they would take a moment to read this book, as well as others, maybe some would see the Light as well. Wallace ‘Gator’ Bradley is a living legend. There was a problem loading your book clubs. We like the promised land of the OG’s Highly Recommend the reading of this Powerful Book! THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ !! Huh, yeah, uh Discovered using Shazam, the music discovery app. No shop class, but half the school got a tool From parolees that hold G’s, sold keys, low keys Summary: Based off wantstobelieve's art here and here. check amazon for Murder To Excellence mp3 download browse other artists under K:K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 Songwriter(s): Quincy D. Jones, Mihaela Modorcea, Gabriela Modorcea, Kasseem Dean, Kanye West, Bill Summers, Micheala Modorcea, Shawn Carter, Avery Jerome William Chambliss, Joel Howard Rosenbaum, Caiphus Katse Semenya, Harvey WMason Jr, Larry Darnell Griffin, Harvey W. … Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. He also is my dear brother whose courage and compassion inspire all of us to grow, develop and become better persons. New crib, watch a movie Only spot a few blacks the higher I go, uh Excellent book demonstrating the evolution of a Great Mind and Great Asset to the American Society! Niggas watching the throne, very happy to be you That's what it is all about. In this part of the song The Throne go on to praise what is known as Black Excellence. The second part of Murder to Excellence is now the excellence which is seen throughout the black community and how we need more of it. Jay and Kanye are examples of this. This song is sung by Kanye West. Despite all the negativity surrounding African-Americans there has been successes. What Mr. Bradley has managed to do in this book is nothing short of extraordinary. Forty-one souls murdered in fifty hours That ain’t enough, we gonna need a million more, uh I’m out here fighting for you, don’t increase my stress load So, you might as well say that "Murder to Excellence… Plane Jaymes), What It Feels Like by Nipsey Hussle & JAY-Z. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. This book was exciting from beginning to end, once I started reading, it was a fight to the end of the book, prioritizing my time with myself, wanting to see what happened next. In the past if you picture events like a black tie The duration of song is 05:01. What the last thing you expect to see? 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