We apologize for the confusion there is a widget issue were fixing. The Top 10 are and going into final round:
| jael |
| RobynZ |
| mikelyrik |
| KatieConley |
| Sincere |
| Kim Desir |
| Kerri Lynn |
| RayDawn |
| Imagin 276 |
| Kobina |
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I've emailed Lincoln several times asking them about this but for some reason they don't feel inclined to reply to me, and since no one else is talking about this, I'm wondering why the top 10 on the homepage keeps changing along with the Highest Rated page. If these "deadlines" were supposed to be actual "cutoffs" then why are all these videos that didn't make the most recent cut (even the top 25 and top 20 cuts) starting to arrive in the top 10? This is no type of disrespect to these videos but at the same time it takes away from the actual top 10 videos that actually made the cut. It's not fair for people to be able to just come back after they already did not make the cut.
I don't expect these people to stop doing what they're doing but something needs to be done, whether by lincoln or by voters. The top 10 as of 2pm WST (5pm EST) Apr 15 were : (I forgot the exact order after my video)
Robynzdotnet - Somethin In Common
MikeLyrik - American Dream
Sincere - Reach For The Sky
Kim Desir - On My Way
Raydawn - Dreams that drive me
Jael - Your Season
Kobina - Live Your Dream
Kerrilyn - Reach for your Dreams
BeonPnt - Inside Track
Imagin276 - Got to Believe
Again this is not disrespect in anyway but I believe these videos are the ones that need to be focused on especially since there is only one cutoff coming up April 29th. I believe Robynzdotnet congratulated all of the top 10 also so that also will tell you which videos made top 10 BY THE CUTOFF . Thank you
I'm just a fan of good music and love to support those thats trying to do something positive. I think everyone should have a chance to vote on videos but who is to say it's fair. If you have John Doe that has 400 ratings but did not follow the rules then you have Jane Doe that may have 95 ratings but followed the rules,If your going by ratings who is to say that the person who followed the rules will be in the top 5 even though they have a nice song and video? just something to think about.So is it popularity or talent?
To all those that live real and stay true to reality, I offer the chance to hear your fellow brother deliver some of the illest lyrical poetry available. I don't mean to brag yall, but if you doubt...check it out, and let me know what you think. If you do like it, I have lots more in store for all those that adore ...for sure!!!
As the competition gets tighter n closer to the end, I just HAD to post this blog to SERIOUSLY THANK all the music appreciators and myBOMB A##friends &supporterswho have been leaving suchinspiring comments/ messagesand blessing me with ratings on my song "American Dream"...
Also, some of the artists that Im competing with have shown great spirit and support as well...
It feels so good to be involved in this Lincoln Spotlight/ Commonproject becauseof themany talentedartists whohave offerred their skills invarious ecclecticways. And the respect and support shown amongst each other is real BIG to me, so Im honored to be a part!
I wrote the song as a dedication to ALL the things that make US as individuals, want toeven wake upand SIMPLY LIVE another day...
4 some people its as simple as a smile or a touch from their loved ones...Or more, U know what I mean (holla)...
4 some its to take a drive in their car that they worked so hard to get or even just to water the lawn in front of their house....
But either way.. whatever captivates you is your dream, your american dream... And thats what I wrote the song about...
My dreamis now and forever MUSIC, dance and entertaining any1 who's down to be entertained!!
NUFF RESPECT!!!
YES YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok my bad I had to do that one haha, but anyway these are the lyrics to "Higher"
I know sometimes it's hard to catch all the words so here you go, have one on me...
Verse 1
I defeat the misconceptions etched in the belly of the beast the streets is anorexic I feed em feast on my reflections I speak on the malnutrition like a physician on the beat its deep my sound is the prescription endowed with the power to fix em so I spit this relief my belief’s enshrouded with conviction the wisdom embalmed my speech so call me the elixir my thoughts walked across the sickness just when they thought it was deceased I brought back the listeners wit scriptures scripted on this leaf eclipse the abyss with my meniscus stomp defeat My arsenal is catharsis breathe my heart in bars seethe in my mystique conquered the drama me and my dreams squashed our beef now we can’t sleep till we take you higher I am the peak
Hook
Don’t you give up the fight
Everything will be alright
Keep your head up to the sky
Let the music take you higher
Verse 2
In my mind it’s a crisis cardiac arresting my best devices insomniac depressed at times my life is deprived of sunshine to find my horizons god bless the child who strives for enlightenment through the trials despite the compound confinement Highlight the fights that almost denied him enshrined in time those moments are defining Close your eyes and fly with me the pilot is God while I’m just gliding right behind him Sublime in my rhymes the plight takes me higher inspired by the desire to light up the darkness shine like a diamond my conscience is constant-ly leaked in volumes embossing the streets wit my knowledge the cost to lead is often steep but I been called to speak believe I can take you higher
Bridge
Can you see me reach for the stars
Speak to the beat through these bars
I scream the American dream in each song
Proud of where I from but envision where I’m going
Verse 3
I say a prayer over my essence_ bless the message spitting reckless but calm so enthralled to convey my lectures Vietnam in my arm my palms are restless fireballs fall all around the chorus like the seventh_ plague this is Mega_ man the main event till I hit heavens_ gates Reminiscent of visions I reve_ late
Navigate my way through the pressure wit no direction a mix of notes and aggression amidst ghosts and smoke projections its a recession and I still hold pole position I’m so gifted but this road to Perdition is twisted instilling my soul in my penmanship so I can finish it witness me grow behold how I rose to the magnificent perennial nemesis of lyricists I can take you higher
To all:
Lincoln is a major corporation with a lot at stake. That said, I believe the artist should know that the cream will rise as this contest nears an end. I've noticed some key flaws in some very good videos that may cost them some good explosure. The public will not be allowed to negatively impact Lincoln, personally I believe all of the negative voting has lessened the value of the public vote. The little bit I know about math and numbers in general is this, 40%, 30% and 30% adds up to 100%. I noticed Lincoln speaks to ratings being a factor but its unclear just how much. After all, a glass can't be 110% full....smile
Good luck to all..... I believe the winner will receive the gift of exposure that is probably much more valuable then $10,000. Well worth all of your efforts!
Note: Just saw "Meet the Browns" Tyler Perry....in the end the stars rolled up in a brand new Escalade! Lincoln's got work to do and this plan is on target.
Peace!