This Day In History

Today is Barack Hussien Obama's birthday... Now, though many are excited and giving the Nation's First African-American (in some way) President major shout-outs, I'm cool... Because I don't see it as his day... This is my brother's day... Mr. Matt Burroughs was born this day 24 years ago... I've had the privilege of knowing him for 6 of those years... "Little Big Brother" is what I've called him since ATL first came out lol... Because although I am older (and may have a little more sense sometimes lol) I still look at him as my "Big Bro"... One of the very few to inspire me to write poetry, his artistic instincts are uncanny... His names are endless: Musician, singer, writer, poet, amateur sports anaylst, comedian, son, brother and father being the most recent... (Thanks to him I've been crowned "Uncle Greg"... coolest thing ever)... It's been hilarious times everytime Matt & I met up during and after that 1 year stint I had at Drexel University (Funny story how we became friends)... This 1 is for you bro... and MJ 2... Let the good times roll...

Happy Born Day to Matt "Coolest Person in the Universe & That Includes Aliens" Burroughs

Tell the 'rents I said Hey and thanks... For History has been made today

Father's Day

My father & I have few similarities... We're both born in May... We both listen to ALL types of music... We both love sports... We both are nerds when it comes to anything to do with comics (books, movies, etc.)... What separates us is what almost destroyed our relationship... Growing up as the eldest of two, my father always held me responsible for (what I felt anyway, lol) everything. Although I didn't agree with his methods or philosophies sometimes, I can't help but say that he helped me. Being that 9 of any 10 friends that I had at any point in my life didn't really have their father in their lives, I had no choice but to be grateful for the fact that regardless of our disagreements: My Father Is Here... Though I felt things were unfair for me, that I missed out on things, that I didn't have the relationship with him I wanted, I kept thinking: My Father Is Here... We're in a world now where Father's Day isn't a holiday to pay homage to men taking care of their children. It's a reminder of how life doesn't work how you want it... A reminder of why people live the life they live or don't... A reminder of struggle, pain, and anguish... A reminder of knowing that people don't have their father in their lives... It's funny how downplayed Father's Day is really... Think about it: When people shout out Father's Day (wherever it might be) it's more common to see comments like: "Happy Father's Day to the REAL fathers" "Happy Father's Day to my mother for being more than a father"... You also see common phrases like: "biological dad" & "sperm donor"... You don't see Mother's Day having comments such as these... You don't see "Happy Mother's Day to my father for being a better mother than that lady that gave birth to me"... Something's gotta change... I think my "Pop Diggity" had it right... He was there... He's the prime influence, model, example of a father that the world should follow.... Maybe then Father's Day wouldn't be so negative... It would get the credit it deserves... With all that said... I love & appreciate my father not just for all the things I've learned from him and not just because he helped mold me & my brother into men... But simply because he was there... And he's still here... Being a Father

Love ya Pop

Happy Father's Day to you and every other Father that's "there"

Superman. Out

May 11th: Day of Maddness

Day 2 of the "Superman Stax Invasion of Jersey" is dubbed the "Day of Maddness". It's simply because I will be spending the day taking over Jersey with my Partner-In-Crime-For-The-Longest-Time: S.J.... Also known as "Star Maddness" S.J. and I have known each other since elementary school. Funny enough we didn't know each others name til (I wanna say) high school. lol College we met up again after a year/2 year hiatus... and Jersey has been in the palm of our hands ever since... In order to put our friendship/brotherhood/rivalry in perspective I'll tell you our nicknames: I'm Superman Stax (as you already know) and he's Batman Maddness... ('nuff said) We have countless tales of terrible trouble that one day will be the stories we tell our kids (He's gonna def be a dad before me lol)... Til then... Let the Maddness ensue

Superman (& Batman). Out.

May 10th: Homecoming

Superman has landed in his home planet of Neptune, NJ. I haven't been back here since last November. Although it's highly weird being here without the counterpart that was with me the past 3 times I've made the trip, it's great to be home. I'm making a personal vow not to allow what's going on in Orlando to affect my being here. They say home is where the heart is. My heart hurts in Orlando... but thank God I'm in New Jersey... Thank God my heart is home.

Superman. Out.

"Home" Kanye West ft. John Legend

Best Line: "And if you really cared for her, then you wouldn't have ever hit the airport to follow your dreams"

May 9th: Mother's Day

It's that time of the year again... Mother's Day!! The day when momma's boys like myself get to show their appreciation for (well... suck up to) the person they were birth from... I've already dedicated a post to my mom earlier this year so if I say anymore about her I'll feel like she'll be a little spoiled. lol She's already gettin a little much as a Mother's Day gift anyway! Tomorrow I'll be on a plane to New Jersey to see "Mi Madre" as well as the rest of "Mi Familia" and friends... Love you mom and Happy Mother's Day to ya and all the rest of the mothers out there breaking their backs for the survival of their family

Superman. Out.

May 4th: Son of a Pop

The Murray family is celebrating once again this year. This time, it's for my father. Although he might look like he's 35... He's turned 50 today, finalizing the truth that because of his genes, I'll be 50 looking 35 myself. lol My father and I had an interesting relationship to say the least. It's had it's ups... It's had it's downs... but no matter how much at times I didn't like him I still loved him. I had no choice but to appreciate him. He was there... Growing up I felt like I was the only kid that still had his FATHER in their life... Honestly, though I didn't agree with some of his "unique raising techniques", it made me the man I am today. For that I'm forever grateful. Photographer... Journalist... Drummer... Songwriter... Brother... Son... These are the aspects of a person I call my father... My Dad or sometimes Popz Diggity... Happy Birthday Dad... here's to 50 more

One thing I appreciate "Poppa Stax" for is him opening my mind to different types of music when i was just a kid. Here's one of my favorite songs he introduced into my existence (I still blast it out of my car to this day Pop!)

"Birdland" by Weather Report

J-Rellz Forever

According to my younger sibling Sept. 19th needs to be marked on calendars Worldwide as "Jerel Day". Contrary to his wild semi-self-absorbent belief, March 7th is a day that all need to celebrate. It's the day my little brother was born. Jerel (aka the coolest guy born in the 90s) is a highly talented musician and producer who has been an inspiration to me since he came onto this earth. He has no idea the impact he has had on my life and I greatly appreciate everything he has shown me. Even though, the first maybe 10 years of his life he and I didn't get along too well, Jerel has still taught me how to be a responsible man and how no matter what you gotta love ya family... even if you don't like them sometimes. So with that being said I'd like to say Happy 19th Birthday Jerel. Thanks 4 being the crazy, smart, mean, inspirational person with a sick sense of humor that you are. Lol... Love ya bro! As an ode to "J-Rellz" I'm posting a video of him being my "inspiration"... Since I am his Biggest Fan! This is from 07... One of my favorites... & also a video of Stax N Rellz "bonding" Enjoy! Happy Birthday Jerel! J-Rellz 4EVER!