I chose to do the remix version of the Hamilton song “my shot”. This song is basically the life of Alexander Hamilton himself. Moreover, being that “my shot” was and overview of his life, I wanted to make my remix “My Skin” about an overview that not only goes into my life but goes into how it is as a minority in my life. I wanted to give off a message to an audience of everyone. In that message I wanted people to know that we should soon come together and raise awareness for not only our race, but all races. Being black in America has some positives but it’s overwhelmed with negatives as well. For several years the black community has received numerous amounts of injustice cases and hate crimes that are hidden within the souls of mankind. Being black in America comes with many hardships and with those hardships already taking place, it just makes no sense to keep adding fuel to the fire from the system of what we call America. Moreover, this does nothing but causes more racial tension throughout our country and adds reasons for the desire of division once again.

In conclusion, the sooner we all gain justice for or people as a whole the better step we’d take as a nation to become stronger. In my project i didn’t want to just mention the hardships of the color of my skin, but also the power that the color of my skin could have in making a change for us all come together. At first I was just going to make small changes to the original song, but I knew I could expand on it by using this song to voice my opinion on what I think needs to be changed in our country. GOD BLESS AMERICA

The song I chose f0r my remix and adaptation project is called “My Shot”. My Shot comes from the Hamilton Mixtape. “My Shot”was formatted with great verbal skills and a great sense of direction on where he wanted to go with his message. The song was based upon his hopes for the future. He begins discussing his differences with the British Army and vows that he will be remembered for great doing. The language and material from the original song and my song somewhat go in lie with each other. My remix is the song as a whole, but within that song I made certain changes in areas in which I think were vital in the different messages of the two. “My Shot” remix was sung by Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz, and Nate Ruess. They put together a well liked song and the song even appeared in the LA times for it’s classical remix.

In conclusion, the overall theme of the story was the same as witch I tried to imitate with in my own. There can be some arguments made between the two. Even with that being said, it  could still be the same between the two as well.  The original form does changes the experience with the text simply because it’s an older song and its so classical that it changes how you may go upon it. I learned earlier that there is no big need for catchy remixes. Just a simple format I think it better off and its helps molds the story from its original format. I feel as though there are certain changes that I can make with my remix and it’ll come as I go on with my project. I learned a lot from this analysis and it definitely will helped me during my remixing plan.

Over the last few weeks in class we have been learning more about Hamilton and becoming more familiar with the characters in the Hamilton: An American Musical. I will be doing my remix and adaptation project on Hamilton’s “My Shot”. It’s the third song from Act 1, and it;s based upon events that occurred in his life. This came out to be very successful and even appearing on Broadway back in 2015. For this project I will be remixing this song accordingly as I put it in words from an athlete’s perspective. This song had a lot of meaning to it, and it also showed the audience that Hamilton was literate and a very smart man. Within every verse of the song, I will put it into my own words and try to develop a rap song by taking some of Hamilton’s teachings and forming a song out of those teachings.

In conclusion, I know this project will test me in the form of Technical challenges. Even though that’s an area where I struggle in, I think it would help me improve technical wise and allow for me to grow during the process of making my remix. Moreover, I’m very eager to get started and I’m looking forward to see how it’ll turn out.

During my time in college so far I’ve learned a lot about the different writing styles and how to approach a piece that I would want to write on. My ideal writing practices are coming up with the research, producing an outline, writing , revisions, and editing. Every time I cover a topic that I’m writing on I always cover those 5 basics. Even though sometimes I may have gotten overwhelmed when writing along with getting off topic I knew eventually I would pick up a strategy. Moreover, the more I wrote, the more I begin to figure out my style. I feel as though writing has gotten easier for me for the simple fact that practice makes perfect.

It somewhat doesn’t matter what type of environment I’m in while writing because when I’m writing I’m locked in and focused. I usually don’t get distracted by many things but if I had a choice I would prefer a more quiet setting. I feel as though if you’re working in silence it allows you to concentrate more and focus more on the task at hand. It’s safe to say that most people would want their writing setting to be a more type environment and that’s what I would best want my setting to be as well.

Personally I don’t have a favorite writing snack or rewards, but as I continue to perfect my craft that’ll all come rather soon. On the other hand, I love handling deadlines because they give me a challenge and I love challenges. There is a famous saying that my advisor says and it goes, “Pressure either breaks you or makes you stronger.” I’m a firm believer that I shine under pressure and it motivates me to fulfil my tasks. Lastly, Writing overall has helped in big regards, and as I continue to work on it my heights will forever go on!

 

 

 

 

George Washington’s Farewell Address

September 19, 1796

3The period for a new election of a Citizen, to Administer the Executive government of the United States, [1] being not far distant, and the time actually arrived, when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person, [2]who is to be cloathed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice,[3] that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those, out of whom a choice is to be made.

4[4]I beg you, at the sametime, to do me the justice to be assured, that this resolution has not been taken, without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation, which binds a dutiful Citizen to his country–and that, in withdrawing the tender of service which silence in my Situation might imply, [5]I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest, no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness; but am supported by a full conviction that the step is compatible with both.

5[6]The acceptance of, & continuance hitherto in, the Office to which your Suffrages have twice called me, have been a uniform sacrifice of inclination to the opinion of duty, and to a deference for what appeared to be your desire.[7] I constantly hoped, that it would have been much earlier in my power, consistently with motives, which I was not at liberty to disregard, to return to that retirement, from which I had been reluctantly drawn.[8] The strength of my inclination to do this, previous to the last Election, had even led to the preparation of an address to declare it to you;[9] but mature reflection on the then perplexed & critical posture of our Affairs with foreign nations, and the unanimous advice of persons entitled to my confidence, impelled me to abandon the idea.

6[10]I rejoice, that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty, or propriety; & [11]am persuaded whatever partiality may be retained for my services, that in the present circumstances of our country, you will not disapprove my determination to retire.

7[12The impressions, with which, I first undertook the arduous trust, were explained on the proper occasion.[13] In the discharge of this trust, I will only say, that I have, with good intentions, contributed towards the Organization and Administration of the government, the best exertions of which a very fallible judgment was capable.[14] Not unconscious, in the outset, of the inferiority of my qualifications, experience in my own eyes, perhaps still more in the eyes of others, has strengthned the motives to diffidence of myself;[15] and every day the encreasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.

[16]In relation to the still subsisting War in Europe, my Proclamation of the 22d of April 1793 is the index to my Plan. [17]Sanctioned by your approving voice and by that of Your Representatives in both Houses of Congress,[18] the spirit of that measure has continually governed me; uninfluenced by any attempts to deter or divert me from it.

[19]After deliberate examination with the aid of the best lights I could obtain I was well satisfied that our Country, under all the circumstances of the case, had a right to take, and was bound in duty and interest, to take a Neutral position.[20] Having taken it, I determined, as far as should depend upon me, to maintain it, with moderation, perseverence & firmness.

[21]The duty of holding a neutral conduct may be inferred, without any thing more, from the obligation which justice and humanity impose on every Nation, in cases in which it is free to act, to maintain inviolate the relations of Peace and amity towards other Nations.

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[1] This a long way of explaining the historical events of the presidential election of 1796 that consisted between John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Thomas Pinckney. Washington stepped down and did not return for a third term and changed the history for us all. Whoever administers the executive branch is the leader of our country, which is the president.

[2]This part of the address refers to us as people, and us as a nation to select the person we fell the most comfortable with to be the leader of our country. This called an election and whoever gets the most votes from the people in our country will be our next president.

[3]What Washington means as he says “resolution I have formed” that since he is the first president of America he created a pattern that was probably the most vital point in American history. Also with him coming up with the two-term system was big as well. He also did not want to be among them because his time was up. This man was the true founding father!

[4]This part is explaining that in this country the people truly hold all power. That we should also put our minds to where we think carefully about Washington new system and produce an environment that will not cause disturbances. He put high emphasis on that so that the world could have order and continue to work hard.

[5]Washington had heavy impact on the America’s change of the as we know it today. What he was trying to explain was that he is thankful of all the love and respect he has received and how much support he has got on becoming president. Moreover, he is saying that having a defined leader and having support is helpful towards society.

[6]We as Americans have freedom! The people have the say so in almost every situation possible. When we as people chose to be our leader is our choice. We make the choice because we see the potential in one individual to fulfill our desire so that the country could get better as a whole. In this country, choices are everything. It falls on the desire of us “the people”.

[7]Washington is explaining that he wishes earlier in his time as president he wished he had reasons to do certain things. On the other hand, I believe as he was getting older and having a mindset that for once he could make a change, he began to think things over and provided change.

[8]This tells us that he was prepared to give us this election a long time before he actually gave it, That he thought long and hard about the moment of him giving the farewell address. It was of strong desire to do so said by him so that would mean he might have always planned for the two-term system and potentially stepping down from office. This was big because if that were not the case many people would think that presidency is a long-term deal.

[9]Adding on to his previous statement, in the process of him thinking of the Farewell Address, he wanted to put high emphasis on the mature level of it in a way that the citizens could see that their opinions matter. The feedback from the people gave him great confidence in office.

[10]Washington is celebrating how the people’s concerns no longer gives him the pursuit of desire of good duty and proper behavior. This allowed him to become very comfortable in office. He knew different citizens were going to have their opinions, so he was not going to stress making sure he did whatever to please everyone. You are either going to like it or not.

[11]He is explaining that he is convinced that whatever unfair liking he was receiving while in office must be contained within his services. Ultimately meaning that he did not want the dis approval from his people upon his decision to step down as president. Sure people were going to have their opinions but they never should go against a decision that changed America in a positive way. Although he wanted no dis approvals, that did not put shade on the fact that most people’s desire for him to stay was still high.

[12]Washington wanted to let everyone know that he knew what he had to do coming into office and he did it to the best of his ability. Some of the things he did may not have been right but it was not as though he always made the wrong decisions. He was like by many if not all. Washington had the most important presidency reign to me because he would go on to set the standard of what needs to go on in office.

[13]Everything he did or was trying to do was help our country as much as possible. Washington is letting us know that he has played a vital role in contributing to this country in many different ways. He gave the organization hard work of which an imperfect judgement was then capable.

[14]When dealing with things of a serious matter, like being the first president of America the comfort level has to be there and experience maybe key. He is explaining that without the conception from citizens or people within that hierarchy he had much experience in his own eyes, more than the in the eyes of others.

[15]Washington is expressing the fact that every day while in office, the weight upon his shoulders grew larger and larger. This began to bring to his attention that retirement was necessary. The case with people as a whole is nobody wants to feel like they have to do too much, so when they do it causes stress. I feel as though being the president of a country of this magnitude requires a very strong state of mind, but even that may not be enough. Washington was intelligent in that area and he knew many to come after him would struggle in trying to withstand the continuation of presidency. His two-term policy saved the value of presidency in my belief.

[16]Washington is stating that his survival of war in Europe was the basis of the plan for his proclamation announcement on April 22, 1793. Ant type of war is hard for anyone who takes part in it. By him explaining the trials and tribulations of the war, it gave Washington a great acknowledgment on what his plans were in his announcement.

[17]During this lustrous Proclamation announcement, it gave him great pleasure to hear the approving voices from the people on what he announcement had to offer. He wanted to stress the importance of the positive feedback from the people that were there.

[18]He is explaining that the overall spirt of the people’s approval was so great that it took his mind off those who tried to diminish it. Moreover, it continued to govern him and get him through the process of him having a strong mindset that the people were behind him.

[19]After his carefully planned examination with the help from his best lights, he was confident in belief of the status of the country. Moreover, I was in strong approval that were the country was at that time was a great starting point in the direction in which he intended for it to go.

[20]Washington wanted to let society know that everything should depend on him, good or bad. This was because as a leader of the country you make decisions to where everything you do the country should already be depended on you, especially if we saw fit to elect you as our first president.

[21]Washington held a neutral conduct that maybe was guessed based upon what was known. However, without anything more from his obligations of justice and humanity it imposed will on every other nation outside of America. Moreover, with the conduct of freedom to act, to maintain the untouched peace and friendship of other Nations.

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I can relate to Hamilton’s story because in the life that we live in today, your life is what you make it. There is so many people in this world laying around saying “I wish I could’ve did this”, or “I wish I could’ve did that” and their life ends up going down the drain and its sad honestly. Hamilton is a well known important figure of his time because he provided change and he has the rags to riches type story that everyone finds so interesting. Personally, I have lot of respect for him on what I’ve learned and I couldn’t relate to a better story on how I want to be able to come up in my life as well. However, There are some things that I don’t agree with and some things I find quite ironic. For instance, I don’t feel as though the play should involve African American actors. I really don’t want to get too much in detail I just don’t agree with it. From a minority standpoint, it’s just not understandable but the play itself is rather interesting.

Although I gained the message of what the play gives off and also the way in which it’s presented, I don quite think I could use the “introduction to hip hop” word usage because its not hip hop. As I learned more and more information I shied away from that idea pretty fast. I’m eager to find out more things as class goes on. I have a pretty good idea of where I’m at in my knowledge of Hamilton, but I know there is a lot room for me to learn and improve upon. Hamilton so far is a great play and it can rub off on someone to want to make a change in their lives and I’m all for it. On the other hand the “hip hop” creation credit and black actors is a no go.

 

 

In this blog I will be disusing the historical document that I chose and why I felt that it’s importance Is vital in learning more about the different foundations of historical writings. Moreover, I chose President Washington’s Farewell Address. I chose this because for one it has to do with what was our then president and this moment in history was pivotal in creating the future of America as we know it today. What Washington did in the year of 1776 was revolutionize presidency forever in a way the most Americans would agree on. As Washington’s second term in office came to an end he was afraid of the fact that if he were to die while in office many Americans would think presidency was a lifetime deal. That idea was destroyed as he stepped down from office and came up with his two term theory. This theory was then developed into an Amendment and was followed upon by every single president that came after Washington. Personally, the research hasn’t been too much of a stress load for me. I’m a big fan of history so I feel rather confident in observing and taking in new facts/information that would help me in my annotation project. Research for this document is not hard to find for the most part, but you will have your challenges because everyday different things might take you in another direction which is difficult but nothing we all cant handle. By this being a such a popular moment in history there is so many different facts and things you can annotate on that its to a point where you have to pick a specific direction you want to go in and follow that direction. In closing, I find this project rather interesting and I cant wait to see myself improve in the stages of creating this annotation project!

 

 

By JaQuez Jackson

5/29/30

In the first acts of Hamilton he gives of us a sort of overall redemption from his lifetime. The story caught my attention because it comes off as a rags to riches type theme and everybody loves those types of stories. The act of Hamilton was often creative when it came to spreading knowledge throughout various form of Hip Hop representations. Hamilton received a lot of credit and even put up for numerous nominations as well as Grammy awards.

Its quite ironic that Hamilton is a musical performed to portray the then existence of our white founding fathers, but represented in the plays by either people of color or even females. Hamilton has so much historical significance in the way it represents history and different signals it gives off in the musical. Honestly, Hamilton played a part in the foundation of hip hop by using a different rhythm unlike anyone has ever seen. In a way it was a trend setter because everyone wanted to grasp a new type of art in which was the same way Hamilton had began to use.

In defining the many different references Hamilton discussed you had to listen closely and get the meaning out of it. The importance of the historical of the historical references was quite vital in telling his life story in the musical. By having a wide variety of knowledge, the musical uses his story and gives catchy phrases so that he can be unique and keep the audience in sink with what’s going on. In the musical when it says ” dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot” was very pivotal because it shows a progression in his life to become the man he did. That also stuck out to me because that one verse maybe was the foundation of the artistical world today!

 

 

 

 

 

By JaQuez Jackson

Introductory blog entry assignment

 

 

Introduction to Quez

 

My name is Jaquez Jackson and I’m currently an early enrolled student athlete at Georgia Tech. My intended major is business. With me getting a heads up on the freshman that are arriving in the summer , my anticipated graduation year is set to be in 2021. This summer I’ll be taking 3 college classes along with work-outs for the football team. Since workouts are mandatory my summer will be spent on campus learning different tools within this English course .

I feel as though I’m more confident going into this course with English 1101 under my belt. Moreover, knowing that I know what I struggled with when it comes to the different types of communications, it’s going to be very in me being successful in this course. By me taking the English 1101 course I figured out my strengths and weakness of WOVEN. My strengths are verbal communication, my weakness is electronic communications. Surly i got better as time went on, but for this course I want to figure out another weakness that I may have so I can work to get better at that.

This is my first time being introduced to the course thing, but as time goes on I feel as though I will be able to master it. I’ve never been introduced to Hamilton and this is my first time learning or working on his works. I’m not really a musical person,  but I’m eager to find out how he used his words in to up-lift a common thing. That’s what interests me. When something finds my interest I get passionate about it and is eager to learn more. I’m a big fan of hip hop and I’ve always been a fan. A big reason why hip hop is so important to me is because in my culture, hip hop is an iconic figure and it brings us together. THIS IS ME!!!!