LIFE AS I KNOW IT (GHETTO @ NEWBURGH NEW YORK)

Well first and fore most, I'd like to thank my viewers for stopping by. Well here I am, another chapter of this journey... I haven't had any time to work on the blog much as I'm still homeless and don't have much access to a computer. I now live in Newburgh, one of New York's most dangerous and deprived cities. It's the end of the line, the last place Orange County DSS dumps your sorry ass when your down and out. Since my wife has become very ill, I've had to become her full time care taker, it's not an easy task when you live in the shelter. I work day and night with the little we have to keep us afloat. I get no sleep, barley eat and they treat us like animals. We need to get out of here... We're trying to find a way to move back to NYC, most likely Brooklyn.

Although I will never allow our dreams to die, I used to have everyday goals. Nowadays we just try and make it to the end of the month alive. People tell me smile, be happy... I'd love to. In reality I'm so tired. Everyday is a battle for survival, plus the system is so corrupt. I even had my wife's phone stolen off me by a cop.

I'll never give up on life, someday I might even live. I'm well aware that there are an overwhelming amount of people in the world that suffer much worse, but this path takes me down some rough roads. This is my life, I would die protecting the people I love and the values that keep my dream alive.

If you're reading this and going through hard times yourself... much love to ya, keep ya head up.

If there is one positive note to end on... I realize that I'm a fighter. I will never let anything break me. When it seems the most hopeless and your the most tired, fight like you've never fought before.

One love...

This is some of my scenery:

Support RECAP

RECAP is a non-profit organization that aims to equip low income people with life's basic needs while they receive education, training and valuable experience in order to build a future. We are always in need of donations to our food pantry and will accept any kind of food as long as it's before it's expiration date, no donation is to small. One of our main goals is working towards eliminating hunger in our community. We also provide affordable housing. For more info go to our website: http://recap.org.www.recap.org/

40 Smith Street Middletown New York 10940 P.O. Box 886

(845) 342 3978

L.Vijalanti "Day Of The Underdog Mixtape" FREE DOWNLOAD!!!

Now available for free download click the links below or right click then select save link as..

1.Step Back Feat. Dr.Das (Uptown Were Itz At)

2.Heroes Rmx

3.NY

4.Everyday Struggle

5.Dubstep Murderous

6.Black Swan Rmx Feat. Thome York

7.64 Bar Massacre

8.Drum N Bass Killa

R.I.P Guru

Even though we never met, you had such a positive impact on my life. Your words of wisdom, truth, reality struck a chord in so many. Hip Hop would not be what it is, Gang Starr in essence pioneered the Brooklyn sound. I've always considered you a person who stood up for what mattered and brought light to the world. I would not be were I am without you as a role model. Listening to your music gave me a head start in street smarts and positively influenced my sense of direction as a youth. I hope you would be proud of the music I bring to the world, I will always honer you as the Guru.

Long live Gang Starr,

This legacy is eternal.

R.I.P Guru

Indigenous Resistance and The Freedub project

Indigenous Resistance is a label that promotes the spirit and strength of Indigenous people in the face of oppression worldwide. I will be bringing updates and news on such projects as Dub Reality, which will soon be releasing IR24:Galdino 2010, which features a line up of legendary artists from around the world, collaborating to honer and bring light to the story of Galdino De Jesus Santos, an indigenous Patoxo activist who was tragically murdered in Brazil’s capital Brasilia in 1997.

Much love to all those involved in the fight for justice, it's been an honer knowing and collaborating. Special thanks to Ramjac and Dr. Das, Visionary Underground, Asian dub Foundation and all those who mentored and paved the way for myself and others like me. Without you my own mission would not have been possible.

Stay locked for updates, video footage, news and photography.

Long live I.R.


http://www.dubreality.com/

Visionary Underground

Visionary Underground are one of the livest, most innovative bands I've had the privilege of working with. VU are an electronic, audiovisual drum ’n’ bass/breakbeat band from London. The band consists of DJ Feelfree’s unique, animate beats are fused with hip hop, ragga, soul, dub and Asian styles, accompanied by VJ Coco’s vibrant, interactive visuals, Ramjac, the engineering and percussion wizard (and my mentor) on the drums, along side the legendary Dr. Das (former Asian Dub Foundation bass player) on bass. Damion Mulrain’s soaring vocals are a perfect counterpoint to the fluid delivery of rapper Duane Flames. Their performances are intense, energy driven and flow with passion and consciousness.

Stay posted for news and updates and news about Visionary Underground and the Indigenous Resistance project.

L.Vijalanti "Day Of The Underdog Mixtape" COMING SOON!!!

Coming soon
The L. Vijalanti Mixtape
"Day of the Underdog"

April 23 rd 2010!!

Bringing the sounds of Hip Hop, Drum and Bass, Grime, Dubstep blended with raw, reality driven lyrics. I got love for the movement. If you got love for music like I do don't pass this one by!!! We got this on lock!!!