You're kind of like a hip-hop song, yah know?

I've got a few thoughts brewin', but I still think that we have to lead things off with a little introduction. If you're reading this (through luck, accident, serendipity, or a favor ha) then you tuned in to the new blog for free expression brought to you by three of PK's finest.

I like to think of us as a constellation right now.

I'm John Mac, burning bright in Poughkeepsie. I'm in between schools right now, but still very much a student. Between trying to figure out what school I'm gonna be at next semester (or what country, right?) and handling school right now I've got a lot cooking. I love to read, novels, non-fiction, poetry, short fiction, drama -- good looks on that topdog|underdog Pat-- and catch flicks. I listen to a ton of music, mostly hip-hop and rap though. I'm interested in a whole lot, but I'm caught up in the education game hardbody. I'm on the track to becoming an educator myself right now, either at a secondary or [under]graduate level. My path's not straight and it's taking what seems more and more twists on a day to day basis, ce la vie.

Of course there's my right hand man, JD shining in Ballamore. I'll let the man do his own intro and background. On some real though, this is the most socially conscious dude I'm down with right now and for all the heat he takes (from me mostly) I got a lot of love for what he's doing - and is gonna do! Big things! Listen up especially to his blogs y'all, he's got a lot to say. Let's spark the discussion.

Right now the roster is rounded out by the final star, Patrick Cervantes, currently shooting over the Atlantic and into Paris. He's gonna bring international flavor to our little slice of Heaven. My man is down with culture, production and consumption. He drops real fresh writtens, freestyles - you name it. But again, I'll let the god speak for himself when the time comes.

So listen up y'all, you might learn a thing or two. Hopefully we learn something from you too, participate in the discussion forreal. Our goal is to express ourselves when we need to blow, and inspire those of you kind enough to read. If you want to contribute, hit me up, there's always room for more.

Word, get out and do it. We're shining together but as Camp Lo says, "Don't watch the stars, the stars ain't fallin'."