Mad Lucas

In 1995 I walked into Recycled Sounds and this song was playing. It became a favorite. I was in transitional period of my life. I just graduated high school the year before, I was a father, I was experimenting with LSD, etc, Paryting all the time, and fed up with the “Rap” life. “Skaters” or “Grunge” kids were introducing me to a lifestyle that made me actually feel comfortable in my own skin. It was so refreshing I didn’t know how to act, so I didn’t. I just allowed myself to be myself.

Anyways, last week I played this song. Then this weekend we just saw “Her” and it was playing in the film.

Free Download – Beautiful Ones (A Prince Cover)

Are you ready for some Prince? I know I am not that great of a singer, but I like to do it for fun. Yesterday from start to finish I completed a cover of his “Beautiful Ones”. I didn’t use any guitars or any live instruments, just a computer. I’m pretty sure If any hardcore Prince fans here this, they’ll condemn me to hell for destroying it. I don’t care I like it. Let the yelling and wailing begin.

My Ghost Will Talk To Your Ghost Pt. 1 (A Mix-tape)

I sometimes find myself believing you can tell a little about a person based on their taste in things like music/film/books. Indirectly, I may be judging people by this very notion.

Since I was an adolescent. I made mixtapes on cassette tapes. I made them to play in the car, parties, events, etc. Not to sell.

I recently realized there is nothing online or in public domain that showcases my taste in music. (For years I’ve daydreamed of making a film that did so, but I don’t see that happening anytime soon). So I decided to make a mix-tape online so people can judge me properly.Continue reading “My Ghost Will Talk To Your Ghost Pt. 1 (A Mix-tape)”

I Was Jumped For My NWA Hat In 1991


I was jumped for my NWA hate in 1991. It was black, corduroy, with red lettering. It was ugly. It didn’t fit me. It was always a size too big. Even with a plastic adjustable strap on the back. I didn’t care I was a rap fanatic and finding hip-hop clothing to express what you support only existed at Co-op Records and it wasn’t a very large selection. Remember this is early 90’s Iowa.Continue reading “I Was Jumped For My NWA Hat In 1991”

You Are Reading The Book I Never Wrote

I wanted to write a book in 2006. I never did. Instead I wrote short stories here and there about my past with the promise I would turn these into a book. I recently envisioned that book becoming a reality. Then I imagined myself posting about it trying to get you guys to buy it and I stopped. I stopped and realized no one is going to buy my book. And I don’t want to get all depressed when you don’t. So I decided to post these stories on my website. Continue reading “You Are Reading The Book I Never Wrote”

Otis Redding Was Playing The First Time I Did Crack

Otis Redding Was Playing When I First Smoked Crack
by Michael Nhat

In the beginning of the summer of 1996 I smoked crack. Otis Redding’s Greatest Hits just happened to be playing. I was in Clinton, Iowa at a friends house. I don’t remember how the desire to try crack came up, but I had easy access to some. I was storing crack in my parents ceiling for a friend who paid me 100 a month. That night, I must have drove home, and drove back then to sell crack to my friends back at his place and that’s when he put in Otis Redding. I’ve heard his music before, but couldn’t think where, then I nailed it, “Dream a Little Dream Of Me”. Some 80’s romantic comedy where they play “I’ve Got Dreams To Remember” which was playing right now. I was an instant fan. And not just because I was smoking crack. I was a music connoisseur of all genres. At this particular time I was in a 60’s/70’s soul/oldies phase. I hunted songs down. I don’t even remember how I did it without the internet back then, but I did. Anyways, this didn’t need hunting down. I went out and bought the double-disc of hits and the B-sides/Alternate takes disc right away.Continue reading “Otis Redding Was Playing The First Time I Did Crack”

DJ Quik Was Playing When I Had My First Sexual Experience

This album takes me to specific event in my life. My first sexual experience. In 1991 I gave some 8th grader (I was in 10th) head. I had no idea what I was doing. “Quik Is The Name” was playing in the back. The album just came out that month. I was actually attempting to lose my virginity, but I couldn’t get an erection. Continue reading “DJ Quik Was Playing When I Had My First Sexual Experience”