Every time I mention it's cold, somebody from Chicago (always Chicago) says something like, "Well, I grew up in this weather, I'm used to it." How it is that I'm always complaining about weather to someone from Chicago is beyond me. Luck of the Irish, I guess only I'm not Irish, so go figure. Anyway, I've been obsessed with samples lately. The songs hip-hop artists used to create their hits. 7 times out of 10, the original is better than the rap song it inspired. Case in point: THIS SONG... read more
