Haha! I kind of surprised the judges when I knocked over that chair. All good through. Be sure to subcribe on my youtube page and to follow this blog if you dig what I do.

The Movement Continues...
-Rhetorical Artz

Rhetorical TV present: The Rhetorical Cypher

The first of many cyphers to come! Be sure to subcribe on youtube and to follow this blog if you dig it!

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- Rhetorical Artz

How to do what you do well: Make time to be timeless

This is a storyteller insight from Speak Life Tv on the value of making the time to be timeless. You'll soon be able to see videos like this and more @ http://www.speaklifestorytellers.com/


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- Rhetorical Artz

The Rap Video Game

The conscience man was contraband, back then he was forbidden/
Until I came in like Contra and unleashed bullets I'd written/

Know that I don't need a counselmen on life video game console/
Cause I got conscience soul control on life video game controls/

Which means I can press save- the final stage of the rap game/
Which means I got cheat codes to change the final stage of the rap game/

Which means I can beat the final boss, the dredded rap shame/
Inserted-my-name, pressed-reset, so-you'll-see-it-in-your-heart's-hall-of-fame

The Movement Continues...
- Rhetorical Artz

Birth of a Beast: Introducing Condor Crazion- The Dragon Jester

So I was walking around yesterday, trying to find a new dragon lair for myself, when an idea dragon hatched into my head. The idea hatchling told me that it came from a long line of insane thoughts, nearly psychotic notions, overly active imaginations, and far out fantasies. As we began talking, it became apparent to me that we had to be related somehow. Well it turns out that this little idea hatchling actually came from the same bloodline of Crazions that I come from!

As we talked more, the idea started telling me more about itself. It's name was Crazyonest Crazion. It told me that it was on the verge of going on a rampage throughout the states, cities, and towns of Adomadia unless it was released into the bigger world. It said that it would not be fighting alone, that there were other idea hatchlings from the lineage of Crazion that were ready to attack the lands of Adomadia as well. "Why do want out of Adomadia so badly," I asked, "because", Crazyonest seethed, " This land is to damn small! There is not enough room in here for all of us to grow, and unless I escape this place, I will perish here. Shoot, I we all will die here! We will wither away before we ever get to be expressed!" "But under the law of Adam, all ideas are to be equally expressed," I responded, " That's why the Doorways of Thought were built, to allow idea dragons to exit Adomadia when they are ready. Is this law not being honored?" "Oh it's being honored alright," Crazyonest retorted, "but only for the race of Seriousian ideas. Yet the Crazion ideas like me are trapped in this cursed land til the day we die. Unless we take matters into our own hands, the race of Crazion idea dragons will be no more." After hearing his story, I realized that I had to help my fellow Crazion idea dragons somehow. And I knew exactly how to do it.

It was around that same time that an ally of mine,Rhetorical Artz, had been out roaming the virtual world of the blog sphere. He had been asking me for some time to join his crusade across the blog sphere, but I had always declined. I liked roaming the outshirts of Adomadia, and at the time saw no reason to leave it. Well that was before I found out how my fellow Crazyon idea dragons were being treated. Now that I had been made aware of that, I could no longer stand idly by knowing that my fellow Crazion idea dragons were suffering. So I sent a letter to Rhetorical Artz telling him that I would be leaving the inner lands of Adomadia and would be joining up with him to aid him in his king sanctioned quest. He responded back, saying that he was honored that he would be fighting by the side of such an incredibly powerful ally, and even said that he would gladly give me the title of the Co-Ultimate Swordsmen if I privileged him with my presence.

However what I didn't tell him is that I would be bringing an army of dragons with me! Now my army is big enough to overthrow Rhetorical Artz and start my own quest. Soon I will have conquered Adomadia, the Blog sphere, and the the entire universe! AHHAHAHAHA!!! ALL SHALL FEEL MY WRATH!!! WHEN I AM FINISHED EVERYONE WILL SEE THAT I AM THE...hey that hurt! What was that for!
Rhetorical Artz: That, Condor, was for sleeping on the job. And this (hits Condor again) is for getting here so late. Do you know how long I have been asking you to come here?!
Condor: I already said I was sorry! I was busy serving the king in Adomadia. Entertaining that guy is not an easy job you know!!!
Rhetorical Artz: Well if you want to make it up, quit your slacking and get to work!!(hits Condor one more time, and then leaves. Condor stands up and looks around the Rhetorical Artz blog).

Damn you Rhetorical Artz. Who do you think you are!?! I'll rule this blog one day, you just wait and see. Before you know it, this blog will no longer be called Rhetorical Artz! And when it's all said and done I, Condor Crazion the Dragon, shall defeat you and change the name of this blog to CONDOR CONQUERS ALL!!!

The Movement Continues at...
- Rhetorical Artz

Introducing Rhetorical Artz- The Swordsman

It's the power of the pen

The only sword that I weild

Never yield to those who suggest I should be using a shield

Used to use the eraser as if it was a sheath

To conceal the things I would feel that were hidden beneath

The commercial appeal, aka the armor I had

That would slow down my emotions; happy, angry, or sad

Since then I've shed the armor and sheath, to increase my speed

For I realized the sword is the only real item I need

Most people use armor and sheaths so they don't get cut

The armor and sheath gives them room for tons of "if's" and "but's"

But see the only way to truly push your pain off the ledge

Is to openly show your blade

And be cut by it's double edge

Cause it's not fair to cut others if you don't know how that feels

You can't slice into someones soul

While the slice in your soul's concealed

So may the blade you wield bare witness to the truths in your sight

That way you can never say you weren't right in what you write

IN A SWORDSMAN'S LIFE

The Movement Continues at...

- Rhetorical Artz

Lets make this more interesting

Soooooo since I am basically the only one who looks at this blog (besides the few of you who get this emailed to them you. By the way, for those of you who do look at this blog, it is very much appreciated). So I have decided to make this whole blog thing a little more interesting.

Those of you who know me, know that I have many different aspect of my personality. In fact, I have so many different sides of me that sometimes it seems like a bunch of different Adam's are trapped in one body( I do not have a multiple personality syndrome, I promise.lol). Their is empowering others Adam(The Reigning King), poetic writer Adam(The Ultimate Swordsman), insight ideapreneur Adam (The All-Powerful Wizard), insanely random Adam(The Imaginative Jester), and about a thousand other Adams that come together to form what is the kingdom of Adam James Nicholas Keene.

So to make this blog interesting, I have thought it might be cool to give some of these Adams their own voice. I figure that they all, in a sense, have their own personalities and being that this is a free country, I think that each of my inner Adams should reserve the right to express their own original viewpoints and ideas. Thus, after requesting an audience with King Adam, it has been decreed- by the power of the Reigning king himself- that this blog with now be written by the following 3 Adams:

The Swordsman- Rhetorical Artz:  This is the Adam that all of you know very well. I mean after all, the blog is named after him! He is the guy that does all the poetic writing for this blog.

The Wizard- Cre8great: You know this Adam fairly well. He is the guy behind the insight articles and most of the random thoughts.

The Jester- Condor: Condor? I am sure you guys barely know this Adam at all(at least on this blog). He pokes his head on this blog every so often, but he has had a sore throat for a while and hasn't been talking much. Finally feeling better, Condor will be here a lot more. He apologizes for being absent.

Instead of giving long explanations of these guys I am going to let them introduce themselves to you. I think it will be better that way.

The Movement Continues...
- Rhetorical Artz

Who I am

"I Love life" can sum up my overall approach to the day to day. Beyond that I feel like I was brought into this world to inspire beauty and authenticity in the lives of everyone I meet (even the ones I never do meet). I want to empower people to pursue a lifestyle where they can do what they love, make a meaningful living, and make a positive difference in the world around them (everyone has their own way of doing that, just have to discover it). In short, I WANT TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS!!!


Everything I do in life as a speaker, slam poet, writer, emcee, entrepreneur, and cause consultant has that mission in mind. Ultimately I am a storyteller, and my other "professions' coupled with my God given talents/gifts are the vehicles that I use to tell creatively compelling stories with. Stories that go beyond the single human experience, to connect with the shared human experience in a way that empowers and enriches people.


Beyond that I am a Goof-ball with one of the biggest silly switches known to man. One second I may be talking seriously, but blink and I will be rolling on the ground cracking up over the littlest thing (I am easily amused). I am a big believer that the measurement of making the best out of the life we have been given can often be determined by how much we laugh on a daily basis.

I have been known to not be a night time person or a daytime person but an all the time person, a title I hold proudly. Energy is most certainly not an enemy of mine. In fact if you would like some, come talk to me and I would be glad to give you some( through sometimes my energy level can overwhelming).

I love new and innovative ideas (and just ideas in general) in any areas of study, profession, or philosophy of living. I love them so much that I have decided to live out my personal and professional life in the world, art, and business of ideas! That said I am also I big idealist. I believe that people are fundamentally good, and will believe that regardless of how many times I am (and have been) hurt because of it. Part of being an adult is choosing the problems we want, and I don't want one of my problems in life being unable to trust the love that rest within all of us. But that belief doesn't mean that I will necessarily will work with you, or be your best friend. I can love and believe in people from a distance, especially if you give off negative or malicious energy.

Last thing I promise. My goal is to never have a job, but a passion or calling instead. Well not entirely true. Their is one job that I will embrace with open arms and that is being a dad and husband. Don't think anything can be more rewarding than that.

So yeah, that's about it. I didn't plan to make this so long, but hey, I love to talk, I love people, and I love you (whoever you are).

Old Ohene Hit

This is a song that inspired me to keeping it moving in hip hop.

Classical/Hip Hop: Ohene- 3rd Bar Invention

Awesome Freestyle with Mozart music

Soul Filled Music

Simple Advice

MY ADVICE IS PRECISE AND TO THE POINT/
LIVE-FOR-YOUR-TRUE-PARADISE

-OR-

SPEND-LIFE-SAYING-"WHAT-THE-HELL'S-THE-POINT!!"/

 

The Movement Continues...
- Rhetorical Artz

Speak Soul

Speak Life Storytellers Speaking Soul @ the Shadow Lounge!!

The Movement Continues...
- Rhetorical Artz

In Those Moments

It's about 2:15 in the morning and I am still wide awake. Wide awake by a thought that I all too often fail to convey. In my pursuit to empower myself and others, in my pursuit to spread positivity through the stories I tell, and in my quest to live life in the most authentic way possible, I have come to a much needed realization:
Life is hard. It's not a fairy tale where everything works out in the end exactly how you want it to. For most people, days are spent more on trying to get by then on trying to "reach for the skys". And that is truly understandable. For there are millions and billions of people in the world (including me) who right now are barely able to carry the scars and strife and struggles that they have already. So how can anyone who holds so much muck within their everyday life, possibly strive for better when their hands are already so full as it is?

I know personally that- despite the pains, setbacks, hurts, and hardships I have faced in my young life- there is one thing that drives me forward for more than what life seems to be throwing at us. It is the one thing inside me (other than what I believe to be a spirit from above) that I keep coming back to. It is currently nothing more than a deeply embedded idea, and the idea is this (prepare for the some night redundancy):

That if we can create and hold on to the opportunities we get for a few great moments in our lives to occur- moments where we are in our element, moments when we can feel our mind, heart, soul, and spirit come together to fully form (even for a second) a snapshot of our true selves- that we can move through life in a way that is truly fulfilling. I don't believe that we need many of these moments. But to have just a few of them- even one of them- and to really appreciate them when they appear, is enough for a truly enjoyable existence.

The next online endeavor that I'll soon be embarking upon ( M.Powered! Ideaz) deals with this very notion. M.Powered! Ideaz is going to be a site dedicated to exploring ideas that give people the power to positively move forward towards a fulfilling life. The ultimate aim is to provide an online space that serves as a opportunity for you to develop, find, and fine tune these types of idea into a way of life. Because with so much crap that we have to face in this place that we call earth, it's almost impossible to thrive, strive, or even survive without something to hold on to. So if you have to hold on to something, it might as well be something that gives you the power to move. Something that enables you to do what you love, making a meaningful living, and make an uplifting impact on yourself and those around you.

That is what an M.Powered Idea can do, and that is what I hold on to within each and every day. And I hope that in your own life, that you can hold on to something like that too.

The Movement Continues...
- Rhetorical Artz