By Saaceybill
As a football fan and a proud Englishman, I worry that England are not producing quality managers. Compare to their counterparts like Scotland who have managers such as David Moyes, Paul Lambert and Craig Levien. While Wales have Chris Coleman and the late Gary Speed (rip). And than you have Northern Ireland who have Martin O’Neil and Brendan Rodgers who has done wonders with Swansea this season. All throughout football world young managers are being developed; Mourinho from Portugal was a fine example who worked under Bobby Robson, moving on to Pep Guardiola and Andre Villas Boas who at young ages have won trophies in their short career. England have some fine managers, but not many being tested at the top level of domestic football, never mind European football, managers like Lee Clark! Where Scotland have David Moyes & Paul Lambert they are playing top teams week in week out and gaining valuable experience and the likes of AvB are playing amongst the best Europe has to offer.
Where as the best of English are stuck in lower league (no disrespect meant) gaining little experience on world football. So that makes me wonder, with our managers years behind their foreign counterparts and our league heavily depending on foreign imports (players and managers) will our international game ever reach the levels of, for example the current Spain side, or those of Brazil and France when they dominated world football? When you look at the English Premier League 'The Best League In The World' there are only 3 club teams with English managers, Harry Redknapp (Tottenham) Alan Pardew (Newcastle) and Roy Hodgson (WBA) and collectively those 3 have won an FA Cup, an Inter Toto Cup, a handful of domestic promotions, 2 Swedish Titles & Danish Title. Which you can't compare to the likes of AvB & Pep Guardiola. I don't think it's too much to ask for to have a young English manager doing what those two are doing in football; after all we are home to the best league in the world and we did invent the game. So with that being said, who is the best young up and coming English manager? Lee Clark? Aidy Boothroyd? Would you include Mowbray and Pardew in this list? They're both in their 50’s compared to Redknapp and Hodgson who are in their mid 60's. I feel it's time to step the likes of Lee Clark up to a higher league, see what he can do! Our golden generation of managers has passed us by, Glenn Hoddle, Terry Venables, Sir Bobby Robson, and Graham Taylor! It's now time to rebuild a new era, so we don't have to rely on mediocre managers like Roy Hodgson, Sam Allardyce and Steve Bruce for the future of our national team! We don't want to have to go through another Steve McClaren incident do we?!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Who Got Next: Munqs
Corey W. Lawson aka Munqs who hails from Minneapolis, Minnesota is the latest artist to feature on the Who Got Next segment. We catch up with Munqs about his plans for 2012 and a message for new listeners to his music. 
SBG: How long have you been in the music game?
Munqs: I have been writing and performing music since the age of seven. I played in various bands that never went anywhere either due to conflicting goals or egos or just plain silliness.
I had taken a step back from seriously perusing music for a few years. I would write and record songs in my bedroom as a method of passing the time, but never really put any weight into it. I always felt like I wasn't ready, or the songs were not good enough, or any number of varying cop-outs.
The first Munqs release, Trial and Era, was a selection of those recordings that I had been sitting on until a close friend of mine passed away. The realization that my time on this planet was finite motivated me to put up or shut up, as it were. I only have so much time, and I don't want it to be spent thinking "what if?"
In retrospect the release is kind of buckshot - all over the place - but it's a pretty illustrated example of an artist trying to find a unique voice, for better or worse, and I think that's something to be proud of.
SBG: Favorite Artist you have worked with?
Munqs: My friend since Kindergarten, hip-hop artist Xavier Marquis, has been a major positive influence for me.
Elements of his production style have definitely become useful when I try to do things outside of my comfort zone.
I play with Xavier's live band, and borrow a few members for the live Munqs sets, bassist Josh Ackerley and drummer David Sellner. I found my keyboardist, Efren Maldonado, on Craigslist.
For the live sets, these guys have become invaluable to me and as time goes on, I hope to also get them involved in the recording process.
Xavier and I are also taking our time with a collaborative project called Happy Kids (our kindergarten teacher's name was Mrs. Happy).
SBG: Which artist has influenced your music the most?
Munqs: As far as influences go, they can vary quite a bit. From Otis Redding, Al Green, and Bill Withers to Radiohead, T.V. On The Radio, and Mike Snow. I can't say one really stands out above the rest. I like Soul, melody and dissonance.
SBG: What can your fans expect from you this year?
Munqs: I'm currently writing material for a new ep due out in April of 2012. The sounds are a bit more cohesive, and closer to the elements of TVOTR and Little Dragon.
SBG: What do you want to tell people that haven’t listen to your music before?
Munqs: I'm always going to be trying to figure myself out as a human and an artist. My music is a reflection of that.
More information about Munqs
www.munqs.com
Twitter:@munqsmusic
www.facebook.com/munqs
Be sure to cop the EP on his website as well. Do it like right now!!! You won’t be disappointed
Favorite Tracks
Banging on Aluminum
Weighs on the Mind
Deal with It
SBG: How long have you been in the music game?
Munqs: I have been writing and performing music since the age of seven. I played in various bands that never went anywhere either due to conflicting goals or egos or just plain silliness.
I had taken a step back from seriously perusing music for a few years. I would write and record songs in my bedroom as a method of passing the time, but never really put any weight into it. I always felt like I wasn't ready, or the songs were not good enough, or any number of varying cop-outs.
The first Munqs release, Trial and Era, was a selection of those recordings that I had been sitting on until a close friend of mine passed away. The realization that my time on this planet was finite motivated me to put up or shut up, as it were. I only have so much time, and I don't want it to be spent thinking "what if?"
In retrospect the release is kind of buckshot - all over the place - but it's a pretty illustrated example of an artist trying to find a unique voice, for better or worse, and I think that's something to be proud of.
SBG: Favorite Artist you have worked with?
Munqs: My friend since Kindergarten, hip-hop artist Xavier Marquis, has been a major positive influence for me.
Elements of his production style have definitely become useful when I try to do things outside of my comfort zone.
I play with Xavier's live band, and borrow a few members for the live Munqs sets, bassist Josh Ackerley and drummer David Sellner. I found my keyboardist, Efren Maldonado, on Craigslist.
For the live sets, these guys have become invaluable to me and as time goes on, I hope to also get them involved in the recording process.
Xavier and I are also taking our time with a collaborative project called Happy Kids (our kindergarten teacher's name was Mrs. Happy).
SBG: Which artist has influenced your music the most?
Munqs: As far as influences go, they can vary quite a bit. From Otis Redding, Al Green, and Bill Withers to Radiohead, T.V. On The Radio, and Mike Snow. I can't say one really stands out above the rest. I like Soul, melody and dissonance.
SBG: What can your fans expect from you this year?
Munqs: I'm currently writing material for a new ep due out in April of 2012. The sounds are a bit more cohesive, and closer to the elements of TVOTR and Little Dragon.
SBG: What do you want to tell people that haven’t listen to your music before?
Munqs: I'm always going to be trying to figure myself out as a human and an artist. My music is a reflection of that.
More information about Munqs
www.munqs.com
Twitter:@munqsmusic
www.facebook.com/munqs
Be sure to cop the EP on his website as well. Do it like right now!!! You won’t be disappointed
Favorite Tracks
Banging on Aluminum
Weighs on the Mind
Deal with It
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Throw Back Thursday's
During the 90’s a lot of rappers were selling records and getting a lot of radio spins. Throughout the 90’s Bad Boy Records was one of the hottest labels in the industry they had artists such as Notorious Big, 112, Craig Mack, Total, Faith Evan, and Ma$e. One of Bad Boys top selling rappers after Biggie’s death was Ma$e at the time his first album Harlem World went 4x Platinum. Nowadays Ma$e is a preacher and a motivational speaker, he attempted a comeback with G-Unit but the comeback didn’t last long and went back to ministering. For our throwback Thursday joint is Ma$e featuring Total- What you want the second single from his debut album Harlem World. The single peak at #6 on the Billboard top 100 and peaked at #3 for both Hot rap singles and U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
5 Warning Signs to Leave The Game
By Saaceybill
Until I had to figure that I don't wanna play around, but I don't wanna settle down and that's a man's dilemma. -Phonte
It happens to every great player or manager when it’s time to hang up the jersey and leave the game for good, move on to marriage, mortgage, and kids. Sometimes they stay to long in the game and the game doesn’t love them back, or keep playing the game until there is nothing left to accomplish & you've left where you were happiest. I mean you don't want to end up like Robbie Fowler playing at a poor standard dragging put what's left of your career and living off your past do you?! You also have to be careful of leaving when you're happy for a so called 'dream move' just like Robbie Keane when he went to Liverpool from Spurs, luckily he got back to Spurs, but remember women are not as forgiving as football teams and their fans! so we the folks at society blame game like to bring to you 5 signs when it’s time to leave the game for good.
1. If you’re getting tired of going to the clubs and bars and just prefer a night in with netflix - why chase skirt in a club when you are happy at home with what you have, be smart about it, the clubs aint going anywhere, they're still gonna be there if negotiations break down or come to an end!
2. Been in a relationship for over three years - 3 years is a long time for a relationship, it's natural that a woman (& some men) start thinking about marriage and kids after the 3 years, this is when you decide wether it's time to sign that contract extension and commit for the long haul!
3. Making long term plans with your significant others - if your making plans for the future then you have already made your mind up! she's a keeper! time to leave the game!
4. Jump off are getting knocked up or married - if the jump offs are getting married, pregnant &/or settling down then where are you gonna go on those lonely single nights? if they are settling down then it's time for yo to leave the game!
5. If she was born in 1995 it’s time to hang it up - if they're born in 1995 it means they're 16! think if it in football terms, if you as a manager discover a young bit of talent you get them tied down on a long contract and you keep them for as long as possible! it's the same with a girl, if she's young and 'talented' then you keep her! you leave the game!
Until I had to figure that I don't wanna play around, but I don't wanna settle down and that's a man's dilemma. -Phonte
It happens to every great player or manager when it’s time to hang up the jersey and leave the game for good, move on to marriage, mortgage, and kids. Sometimes they stay to long in the game and the game doesn’t love them back, or keep playing the game until there is nothing left to accomplish & you've left where you were happiest. I mean you don't want to end up like Robbie Fowler playing at a poor standard dragging put what's left of your career and living off your past do you?! You also have to be careful of leaving when you're happy for a so called 'dream move' just like Robbie Keane when he went to Liverpool from Spurs, luckily he got back to Spurs, but remember women are not as forgiving as football teams and their fans! so we the folks at society blame game like to bring to you 5 signs when it’s time to leave the game for good.
1. If you’re getting tired of going to the clubs and bars and just prefer a night in with netflix - why chase skirt in a club when you are happy at home with what you have, be smart about it, the clubs aint going anywhere, they're still gonna be there if negotiations break down or come to an end!
2. Been in a relationship for over three years - 3 years is a long time for a relationship, it's natural that a woman (& some men) start thinking about marriage and kids after the 3 years, this is when you decide wether it's time to sign that contract extension and commit for the long haul!
3. Making long term plans with your significant others - if your making plans for the future then you have already made your mind up! she's a keeper! time to leave the game!
4. Jump off are getting knocked up or married - if the jump offs are getting married, pregnant &/or settling down then where are you gonna go on those lonely single nights? if they are settling down then it's time for yo to leave the game!
5. If she was born in 1995 it’s time to hang it up - if they're born in 1995 it means they're 16! think if it in football terms, if you as a manager discover a young bit of talent you get them tied down on a long contract and you keep them for as long as possible! it's the same with a girl, if she's young and 'talented' then you keep her! you leave the game!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Winter Break
by Saacey Bill
Some players like to take a winter break from the dating game, for a few reasons, whether its to avoid Christmas shopping, spending time with a girls family, or they want to spend the Christmas with family and New Year with friends! Whatever the reasons there are positives & negatives to a winter break from dating... So, we at society blame game have complied a list & small explanation of the best positives and negatives regarding a winter break from dating!
The positives to having a winter break are:
1. No Christmas shopping - no need to stress yourself put finding the 'perfect present' for someone who is probably not going to be around next Christmas! The money you would have spent on a present can go towards some new threads, kicks, rims, a weekend away, some beats headphone, anything that takes your fancy!
2. Not having to spend time at the in laws over the festive period - for us not having to receive some awful jumper or some cheap ass socks that will hole after one wear is a good thing, not having to see your girls over protective old man, or put up with her annoying mother & her fake conscientiousness!
3. Spending time with family & friends - Nothing beats sitting around the table on Christmas day with your loved ones and then calling out to see your friends & have a few cold ones in the evening!
4. Single Girls - single girls go out with there other single girlfriends this time of year & they can be picked up or 'scouted' easily
The negatives to having a winter break are:
1. Not getting festive sex - Along with valentines day, anniversaries and birthdays, Christmas is a time you can buy your girl some lingerie & with some other carefully chosen gifts, can put your girl in a generous and loving mood! This can only result in a happy ending for you! So to not get this would be a bonus!
2. Lack of available women- Around this time of year a lot of women like to get into relationships the cold weather and prolonged indoor activities leads to a lot of women getting into relationships.
3. Cover up- The winter leads to women covering up meaning no more short shorts or skirts, summer dresses are replaced with sweats and uggs.
Some players like to take a winter break from the dating game, for a few reasons, whether its to avoid Christmas shopping, spending time with a girls family, or they want to spend the Christmas with family and New Year with friends! Whatever the reasons there are positives & negatives to a winter break from dating... So, we at society blame game have complied a list & small explanation of the best positives and negatives regarding a winter break from dating!
The positives to having a winter break are:
1. No Christmas shopping - no need to stress yourself put finding the 'perfect present' for someone who is probably not going to be around next Christmas! The money you would have spent on a present can go towards some new threads, kicks, rims, a weekend away, some beats headphone, anything that takes your fancy!
2. Not having to spend time at the in laws over the festive period - for us not having to receive some awful jumper or some cheap ass socks that will hole after one wear is a good thing, not having to see your girls over protective old man, or put up with her annoying mother & her fake conscientiousness!
3. Spending time with family & friends - Nothing beats sitting around the table on Christmas day with your loved ones and then calling out to see your friends & have a few cold ones in the evening!
4. Single Girls - single girls go out with there other single girlfriends this time of year & they can be picked up or 'scouted' easily
The negatives to having a winter break are:
1. Not getting festive sex - Along with valentines day, anniversaries and birthdays, Christmas is a time you can buy your girl some lingerie & with some other carefully chosen gifts, can put your girl in a generous and loving mood! This can only result in a happy ending for you! So to not get this would be a bonus!
2. Lack of available women- Around this time of year a lot of women like to get into relationships the cold weather and prolonged indoor activities leads to a lot of women getting into relationships.
3. Cover up- The winter leads to women covering up meaning no more short shorts or skirts, summer dresses are replaced with sweats and uggs.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Throw Back Thursday's
Back in the early to mid-90’s Bad Boy Records was one of the hottest labels in the industry at that the time for R&B and Hip Hop. Back when R&B boy bands were a dime dozen Bad Boy Records had one of those bands in 112, who had hits such as Cupid, Anywhere, Only You, and Love You Like I did. 112 released a remix to their song Only You which featured the late Notorious B.I.G and Mase. The song was released June 27th 1996 peaked at 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at 3 on the Billboard Hot R&B singles. At the end of the year the song was at number 34 on Hot 100, as of now 112 haven’t released an album since their 2005 release Pleasure and Pain.
So for our Throwback Thursday is 112 Featuring Biggie and Mase Only You (Remix)
**Disclaimer – Sorry for the bad video couldn’t find a good quality on youtube.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Throw Back Thursdays
Throw Back Thursday is going to be a new segment on Society Blame Game, where every Thursday we will be playing a song from back in day. By doing this we are respecting the previous artists that paved the way for future artists and to bring awareness to some great music.
The year was 1998 when Jon B released his smash single They Don’t Know produced by Tim & Bob from his now classic album Cool Relax. The song went on to peak number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and ended the year on the Billboard Hot 100 at number thirty-nine.
So here is the first joint for Throwback Thursday Jon B. – They Don’t Know
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