Using hip hop music as a guide, David K. Far-El explores how the effects of symbolism, and mythology through urban and mainstream music and film help shape today’s society.David K. Far-El has had a rollercoaster ride through the entertainment industry. From production assistant to producer to Director, he has seen behind the curtains of B.E.T. shows such as RapCity, 106 & Park, Creator of “Spring Bling”, he has worked on The Chappelle’s Show, countless videos, and interviews during the rise of today’s sports and music stars. All along the way, David K Far-El shares his humorous account of what really goes on when the camera shut off!

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Let me just say this, this is the best book I’ve read in my life. No its not super philosophical w/ tons of big words & metaphors etc. etc. it is simply a well written story about a black man’s dealings in this industrial age. To remind you, its similar to Superman to Man, this book is epic. I was a fan of Rap City, I was a fan of Joe Clair & Big Lez & I super couldn’t stand Big Tigger, yet somehow since it was all ‘black’ – I really enjoyed watching every show that I could catch. The time of watching Biggie’s interview after Pac died and the many of dope freestyles, DBrad, who I am proud to say is my homie, does an awesome ‘job’ for lack of a better word, on telling the story behind the story. Its amazing, you think these ‘rappers’ & ‘moguls’ mean anything, but they really don’t, the so called ‘little’ people are the victors — even though our gift is also a bit of a curse like Paschal Randolph would say about the ‘genius’ “A few advantages are purchased at enormous cost: a short, brilliant, erratic career ; more kicks than praises; more flattering leeches than fast friends ; rich and joyous to-day, houseless and suffering the pangs of hell to-morrow; understood by God alone; seldom loved till dead; the victims of bad men, and constant dupes — even of themselves !” To get deeper, along w/ the industry, DBrad is a part of what we collectively title the ‘conscious’ community, not to name any names but we all know those of ‘youtube’ & internet fame. I used to watch a lot of them & still have some of there videos linked somewhere on my social network, why don’t I have any of this brothers? Thats something to think about, I’m not an avid audience member in these lectures that go on in New York, Atlanta etc. but I do watch & consume as much as I can from the net & it has been enough for me to see that, as positive as the intent of it all, it turns out to be no different than the industries its supposedly revolting or rebelling against. The author of this book is one of the few that have proved via a portfolio, he also speaks his mind about all of these aspects & that is something that I have yet to see personally, while I’ve spoken or dealt w/ most of the ‘well-liked’ members in one form or fashion. In my opinion, what David is doing, is no different than Heppler going in on Staple (and as a sidebar, I agree, Staple is ridiculously ignorant & listening to him speak about hanging w/ Nas is super unauthentic & weird). Everyone is writing tell-all books now because the industry is collapsing, but there will be some that are b.s. & some that are just proper. Prodigy released something which I will not buy any time soon, nor will I cop Wendy Williams’ archives even they I know they’d be good research, I honestly felt a connection to this book. Listening to Bobby Hemmit, Azzaziel, Qabalagod, Dr. Sebi, R. A. Waldron & other speakers, this time it was a fresh ear to someone who I seldom heard from. I actually sought out this brother because his message was that powerful, not about the exec’s or the cooning — but about standing on your fucking square. This is example of standing the test of time. J. A. Rogers gave us a portrait of the porter that taught that Senator, a thing or two or three or…well he taught dude a lot of points & myself as well. I get wealth from those in our past time more so then today for some reason, such as Paschal Randolph or Garvey but for me as a youth, I needed a Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, Allen Iverson etc. someone closer to my time that I might have a chance to shake their hand or ask a question here or there, or just so we can say ‘hi’ to one another every now & then. Guys used to look up to the Kennedy’s & they wanted to communicate with them beyond a veil of follower/leader, no we all are looking up because we know collective is key. In closing, David K Far-El is also down to earth & a good friend, so GO PURCHASE THIS BOOK ASAP! “i’m just sayin”