The Book of S-Dot

By S-Dot for The S-Dot Files

What's good Dot-seekers? Thanks for clicking by. Today, has been a very interesting day after a very productive (creative-wise) weekend. I sent out an e-mail to 40 of my peops in my "inner circle" reading group that I want to repost to share in this space since it's applicable to many of you as well.

For those who've clicked by The BOOTY Call Show and checked it out live or in the archives, thanks.

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Today, I recorded a 90-minute show reading excerpts from chapter one "Day One: Face the Mirror" from my eBook "Keeping It 100: Being Your Authentic Self" I would appreciate it if you could click by and download it from the archives (episode #43 entitled "The Book of S-Dot") to your desktop or iPod and share your feedback with me on the book. Also, please send an e-mail to thesdotfiles@gmail.com and The Dot Team will add you to the database (no Spam from Shaam don't worry-LOL) and send you a FREE PDF version of chapter one within 7-10 days.

Yes, I did say FREE. That means no moolah. Absolutely FREE. Not a single cent. FREE!

I really appreciate your feedback and I specifically thought about making you part of this feedback experience because I value your opinion. This is NOT just another "blah, blah, blah" blog from "...talking about some crazy..." (as I'm sure you've said a time or two). Also, please feel free to repost/forward this to others as well so that advance word of mouth buzz can continue to build on the book (thanks).


ARE YOU THE HATERGIZER BUNNY? Still hating...

Hey, even if you're reading this hating saying "who the hell does he think he is..." it's okay, we accept haters on the street team too (now that's real game). If you're hating me (perhaps you should start loving you, which is why you definitely need to starting Keeping It 100 today (nice pun, huh?), send this to your whole email address book ("he's got a lot of nerve"), text it ("ck this out www.blogtalkradio.com/thesdotfiles"), update your FB and MS status ("hating on S-Dot's new book "Keeping It 100: Being Your Authentic Self"), tweet it, write a blog about it. Post a youtube clip on it. Tell your mail carrier about it. Whatever you do, just tell someone about it today. LOL


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It''s All About That Benefits Baby!!!

By S-Dot for The S-Dot Files

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Keep it 100, is that a “friendship” or is it a “pretendship”?

"What y'all wanna do..." Do you have an "It's All About the Benefits Baby!" mindset when it comes to friendship where the only "benefit" seems to be you giving up or humping down the BOOTY? Does your phone only ring during off-peak hours? Tired of being "makeout takeout"? Has the neon glimmer of the limelight lost its soul glow? Sick of being a "strobelight honey"? Is being a "sugar daddy" no longer as appealing as it once was? Maybe you're ready for...CHANGE. Let's have REAL talk this Friday, February 19th @ 10 pm - midnight (EST) Join S-Dot & Friends call-in 347.308.8527

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"And because of His Words many more became believers." - John 4:41

The Hatergizer Bunny...Still Hating

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( ( ( sDOTtv ) ) ) now playing Beanie Sigel disses Jay-Z & T.I.


The ‘angriest man alive’ tour continues. Here are this week’s shots fired by Roc-a-Fella turncoat Beanie Sigel going at the Carter Administration. Mr. President hasn’t directly responded to the tirades and accusations by his now disgruntled lyrical henchman that takes every public opportunity to spit venom.

This clip is just a friendly reminder for "block bullies" that like to f*ck with people that aren't bothering you...

( ( ( sDOTtv ) ) ) now playing Payback is a M_____F____



Stay tuned for observations on how-to unravel your brand.

Music Therapy

By S-Dot for The S-Dot Files

For this week’s episode of The BOOTY Call Show (on Tuesday, February 9th at 10 p.m. and not the usual Friday night 10 p.m. – midnight) we’ll be using music to offer listeners some songs they can relate to in their love + life relationships.

You can hum your way to healing or dance your way to deliverance from your afflictions. Simply have a Jodeci moment and “don’t talk…just listen” to this thought-provoking, body moving episode.

( ( ( sDOTtv ) ) ) now playing Common “How I Wrote the Song”


Celebrate the universal essence of truth in music. Let it liberate you from your love-blocking and life-limiting beliefs. It’s been often said, “Music soothes the savage beast,” well it’s also used to incite beastly behavior. Be mindful of what you feed your ears, which are doors to your soul. Don’t deny the transformational power of M-U-S-I-C which is a force that move people to feelings like happiness, sadness, angst, love and hate.

( ( ( sDOTtv ) ) ) now playing Nas “How I Wrote the Song”




LISTENER ADVISORY: This show will contain visually descriptive content of sensual relations. If you are uncomfortable with hearing or discussing such matters, you are strongly encouraged to not listen to this episode. On this “Ask S-Dot “episode ‘Mr. Oh-No-He-Didn’t’ will share some advice using music to set the mood. That’s right, it’s music + therapy. Have a “Jodeci moment.” That’s right, “Don’t talk, just listen.” Download this episode to your desktop or iPod to listen to at your leisure and get some real talk advice on love + life that offers you a soundtrack to apply the Rule of K.I.M. (keep it moving) in your relationships. Join us Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 @ 10 p.m. – midnight (EST) Call-in 347.308.8527 | Got Questions? Get Answers: thesdotfiles@gmail.com type “Ask S-Dot” in the subject.

Jay-Z Makes People Ask “WTF!!!”

By S-Dot for The S-Dot Files

A virtuous woman of God sent me this link: Jay-Z’s “Run This Town” and the Occult Connections by Vigilant

I clicked by and read the scathing blog against Jay-Z and was not amazed. I’ve written similar sort of blogs about others in the past. During my days of being a “Pharisee” I made it my business to “out” everyone that I discerned in my own was not “of God.” This was in my case a form of self-idolatry. I placed myself in a position of not being someone in the bell tower, but rather a clanging symbol to distract others from the specks within my own eyes.

On of Jay-Z’s rapping peers Prodigy of the group Mobb Deep recently added this gasoline to the fire, “(Jay-Z) J.Z. knows the truth, but he chose sides with evil in order to be accepted in the corporate world. (Jay-Z) J.Z. conceals the truth from the black community and the world, and promotes the lifestyle of the beast instead,” he wrote in a handwritten letter to URB from the pen.



Rihanna throwing up the sign in question...

Jay-Z says the song is “evolution and the progress” and is about “putting your flag down” when you “put your flag in the top of the mountain.”

THE WATERBOY… “Bobby Jay-Z is the devil…he’s not the devil mama”

Is Jay-Z in league with the “hidden hands” of power? Some say his new video directed Anthony Mandler (of Rihanna’s “Disturbia” video) “We Run This Town” which features a spiked hair Damsel in Distress Rihanna and skinny jeans adorning Mr. Super Ego Kanye West is loaded with symbols and icons that suggest his affiliation with some shadowy figures. Is it true, or merely him capitalizing off of nosey people’s preoccupation with his socio-political affliations? You decide here’s a link that offers some thought-provoking commentary on the matter. Again, we don’t hold a specific opinion on this matter, we just think it’s quite interesting the level of fascination some have with the lives of others, and we’re of course using this as a reminder of the importance of each of us focusing on the Most High ourselves.

( ( ( sDOTtv ) ) ) now playing Jay-Z “We Run This Town”


The dark, hooded figures in this clip add an ominous backdrop to the visuals which I believe is done intentionally. Why? Young people are drawn to rebellion. Just look at the “little penguins” all around you wearing their skinny jeans uniforms in defiance to manhood by embracing androgyny as a fashion emblem. And of course there’s the “valley of dry bones” with young people’s fascination with gothic garb like from the interestingly named “Gnostic Wear” clothing line by Jim Jones of the Byrd Gang/Diplomats. People that are marketing savvy know how to exploit the impressionable minds of young people desirous of rebellious music, entertainment, clothing, video games, etc.

This is Hip Hop 101: Viral Angst Marketing

Anthems are big business in hip-hop. Movement music is what moves units. If you craft a platform that street families (gangs, etc.) can co-opt you have created a loyal audience that will purchase your clothing, music, video games, movies, etc. by the droves because it resonates with their group consciousness. That’s fitted Yankees cap becomes a “flag” for the local Crip set. Those fire engine red Reeboks become status emblems for the Bloods. We are an icon-driven generation, society and economy.



Video Vixens Ciara and Rihanna making a scene

When the logo (word) becomes flesh – that is power in motion. This is why it’s important that each of us is absolutely certain that we’re following the Most High and not merely those in high-fashion or who are high-minded with self-idolatry. Whatever your emblem, logo, etc. recognize that God is God, period!

Every street family has a “Run this Town” mentality that fuels them to action. They desire to be seen and heard. Most of them form these families because they are disenfranchised and ostracized by those who hide out in communities of faith acting all “spiritual” and “spooky” pointing fingers while casting downward glares on them.



The logo in question...

REWIND…When Jay brought Oprah to Brooklyn he was carrying a book by Eckhart Tolle who is one of Oprah’s favorite authors. He’s sported tees with the caption “Do What Thou Wilst” which is a term popularized by Aleister Crowley, the reformer of the O.T.O. (Ordo Templi Orientis) whose motto and dictum was “Do what Thou Wilt”.


‘Next time in church…please no photos” – Kanye

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Here’s my response to my concerned friend:
Hey Woman of God,

That's pretty interesting. Having run in the same behind-the-scenes circles with Jay since high school, I find this disturbing if it proves to be accurate; and hateful if it's merely someone with too much time on their hands and a speck in their eye casting stones. Either way, ultimately the Most High will judge him and each of us. I think that the most effective evangelical tool is to actually personify the character of Christ, not merely misuse the Bible out of context to persecute others with couch potato speculation. Perhaps my skepticism is rooted in the reality that this same man once stopped me from pulling out a pistol and firing at someone over a dispute with them trying to play me for my ex. So, with that in mind, I guess my opinion of Shawn Corey Carter, who folks call Jay-Z, Beyonce's hubby, LuLu's son is one of utter amazement at the level of scrutiny he has been subjected to for sharing his testimony, his truth with the world. Imagine if those who claim to actually have a relationship with the Most High actually lived and shared their truth with equal and great authenticity? Imagine that. Imagine if those of us in the holier-than-thou Houses of the Faithful & Grateful where we slap holy high-fives actually rolled up our sleeves and went out into the streets and invited the uninvited into the Banquet to be in the Presence of the Most High. Imagine that...indeed. So, when I hear, see and read things like this they serve as reminders of how important it is for me to be a living example of a man of purpose and not just another "mad blogger" that isn't advancing the movement of introducing peopel to the Most High with real talk, by walk real walk.

Thanks for the thought-provoking blog. In fact, I think I'll even share it with folks tonight (no names of course, I have a no snitching policy - lol). Have an outstanding day sis and remember the best way to see a blessing is to actually be a blessing. Let's reflect the love of Christ in our words, actions and deeds because it doesn't matter who's watching us...it matter who's watching all of us...G.O.D.

( ( ( sDOTtv ) ) ) now playing Jay-Z “On to the Next One”


Let's live it!!!