Grooving to an unpopular beat
The first time I heard Chingy was a few years ago at my friend’s house. The song was called “Juice,” and despite its filthy lyrics, the beat stuck with me and I had it memorized before the night was over.
Before long, we were blaring it out the car window on the way to a weekly college youth group we attended.
Eventually, though, my fascination with Chingy faded when I discovered techno, then rave, then Imogen Heap.
But when I was walking across the Pit, I saw a flier on the ground announcing Chingy’s presence on campus at the opening ceremonies of next week’s Vintage Days. I peeled the flier off the cement and my face lit up as I squealed.
All those memories of blaring “Juice” out the window of my friend’s car came flooding back and those filthy lyrics were once again in my head. I wondered if anybody else would share my joy.
“I don’t really know who that is,” said Janelle DiMino, a freshman majoring in political science. “I don’t really listen to rap music.”
Eric Flores, a sophomore majoring in nursing, had at least heard of the rap artist. “I’ve heard a couple of his songs,” he said. “He’s okay.”
Okay, now we’re getting somewhere, I thought.
But Akadius Ashby set me straight. “Chingy is weak,” stated the philosophy junior. “I put him in the same category as Chingo Bling,” the self-proclaimed Tamale King from Texas.
This really opened my eyes. I feel like I’m alone in my Chingy flagship. I plan to be there at the opening ceremonies of Vintage Days, where he will be appearing Thursday night from 4:30 to 7:30 in the Satellite Student Union. I’ll see you there.
Maybe.
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I heard that Chingy was performing at the opening ceremonies of Vintage Days, but later that day he will be speaking at a public forum on Hip Hop and responsibility/community…or something like that. Honestly, I’m not a fan of Chingy’s music. The only song I’ve heard is Pulling me Back, thats because my sister would always listen to it. What I really admire about Chingy is that apart from being an internationally acclaimed artist, he helped found an organization that helps children in need. I believe the Chingy for Change Foundation offers scholarships for underpriveledged children…anything that will help them succeed academically because that is one of their main objectives. And…I think its great that Chingy will come and fill Fresno State with his postive vibe.
I heard that Chingy was performing at the opening ceremonies of Vintage Days, but later that day he will be speaking at a public forum on Hip Hop and responsibility/community…or something like that. Honestly, I’m not a fan of Chingy’s music. The only song I’ve heard is Pulling me Back, thats because my sister would always listen to it. What I really admire about Chingy is that apart from being an internationally acclaimed artist, he helped found an organization that helps children in need. I believe the Chingy for Change Foundation offers scholarships for underpriveledged children…anything that will help them succeed academically because that is one of their main objectives. And…I think its great that Chingy will come and fill Fresno State with his postive vibe.
So i think that it is really awesome that a rapper as well known as he is, is coming to Fresno State, i think its even more awesome that he is going to be speaking on Hip Hop later that night. It just goes to show their are still celebs that have character and want appeal to their fan base. It makes me think more highly of him. Any im ganna be there!
So i think that it is really awesome that a rapper as well known as he is, is coming to Fresno State, i think its even more awesome that he is going to be speaking on Hip Hop later that night. It just goes to show their are still celebs that have character and want appeal to their fan base. It makes me think more highly of him. Any im ganna be there!
So i think that it is really awesome that a rapper as well known as he is, is coming to Fresno State, i think its even more awesome that he is going to be speaking on Hip Hop later that night. It just goes to show their are still celebs that have character and want appeal to their fan base. It makes me think more highly of him. Any im ganna be there!
I am not sure who he is, but my kids do and think it is neat that he will be at FSU. who knows maybe he will send some energy through the campus, I know I need some as this semester is winding down and final are near. I will be there.
I am not sure who he is, but my kids do and think it is neat that he will be at FSU. who knows maybe he will send some energy through the campus, I know I need some as this semester is winding down and final are near. I will be there.
Before taking the hip-hop culture class with Dr. Bailey, I had never listened to a single hip-hop song and knew nothing about what the culture was really about beyond the stereotypes of materialism, promiscuous women, and gang life. Taking this class has helped open my mind to hip hop, and to its affect on the world as we know it. I believe that Chingy’s visit, and the discussion that will ensue at Thursday’s event, will be a great learning experience for invidivuals like myself, who have never had real exposure to true hip hop or been aware of its impact on all of our lives.
Before taking the hip-hop culture class with Dr. Bailey, I had never listened to a single hip-hop song and knew nothing about what the culture was really about beyond the stereotypes of materialism, promiscuous women, and gang life. Taking this class has helped open my mind to hip hop, and to its affect on the world as we know it. I believe that Chingy’s visit, and the discussion that will ensue at Thursday’s event, will be a great learning experience for invidivuals like myself, who have never had real exposure to true hip hop or been aware of its impact on all of our lives.
It is awesome that Chingy is coming to Fresno State…who would of thought?? We definitely need to have more events like this. Maybe he will love Fresno and come back again with some friends, who knows? =) Well it should be great….
It is awesome that Chingy is coming to Fresno State…who would of thought?? We definitely need to have more events like this. Maybe he will love Fresno and come back again with some friends, who knows? =) Well it should be great….
I really do not know who Chingy is due to I did not grow up listening to the Hip Hop music. Being a single mom and having children of my own. I felt I needed to find out what Hip Hop was really about and inquire about the music that my children listen to on the radio and on television. Sometimes people need to realize that sometime throughtout their life that there needs to be a change. Chingy coming to California State University of Fresno is a great opportunity for parents and the community to get a chance to find out about the hip hop culture. I feel having an event like that will open doors for Fresno State and for the community. My shot goes out to Dr. Bailey and the Hip Hop industry. Keep your head up and try to make a POSITIVE influence on the children of the World. The Children are the generation that going to have to lead this world. Everyone should ask themself this question, “If I just could just could have one positive influence on just one person life, what a change that would be?” LET’S MAKE A CHANGE!!!!!!
I really do not know who Chingy is due to I did not grow up listening to the Hip Hop music. Being a single mom and having children of my own. I felt I needed to find out what Hip Hop was really about and inquire about the music that my children listen to on the radio and on television. Sometimes people need to realize that sometime throughtout their life that there needs to be a change. Chingy coming to California State University of Fresno is a great opportunity for parents and the community to get a chance to find out about the hip hop culture. I feel having an event like that will open doors for Fresno State and for the community. My shot goes out to Dr. Bailey and the Hip Hop industry. Keep your head up and try to make a POSITIVE influence on the children of the World. The Children are the generation that going to have to lead this world. Everyone should ask themself this question, “If I just could just could have one positive influence on just one person life, what a change that would be?” LET’S MAKE A CHANGE!!!!!!
Frankly, I don’t like Chingy, but I think that he would bring energy or life to a dead campus.
Frankly, I don’t like Chingy, but I think that he would bring energy or life to a dead campus.
I think chingy coming to our campus is huge. A performer of his caliber coming to our school will give our dead campus an exciting event to attend. I hope he performs after he discusses some issues.
I think chingy coming to our campus is huge. A performer of his caliber coming to our school will give our dead campus an exciting event to attend. I hope he performs after he discusses some issues.
I would have to agree with the philosophy major, “chingy iz weak.” I listen to rap music, but chingy was like a couple of years ago and he wasn’t even that good a couple of years ago. But for fresno state, i guess he will be big and good for this college, because this college iz kinda weak too. His message or issues need to be heard, so people need to go see him when he comes.
I would have to agree with the philosophy major, “chingy iz weak.” I listen to rap music, but chingy was like a couple of years ago and he wasn’t even that good a couple of years ago. But for fresno state, i guess he will be big and good for this college, because this college iz kinda weak too. His message or issues need to be heard, so people need to go see him when he comes.
I just got this….. but the way I felt about it, was good. I am born and raised in Fresno, and whenever something like this happens I think its great. I think that it is a great way to get Fresno State on the map, and bring in many more things. I also think that it is a great way to get the youth in the area involved with Fresno State!
I just got this….. but the way I felt about it, was good. I am born and raised in Fresno, and whenever something like this happens I think its great. I think that it is a great way to get Fresno State on the map, and bring in many more things. I also think that it is a great way to get the youth in the area involved with Fresno State!
Well Chingy is a coo singer I have no problem with this guy and yes he did bring in some energy to campus. Well it is true that he has not gotten as much support now as he used to; hopefully this hommie will soon. In end why not bring Mike Jones!? next “WHo!?”
Well Chingy is a coo singer I have no problem with this guy and yes he did bring in some energy to campus. Well it is true that he has not gotten as much support now as he used to; hopefully this hommie will soon. In end why not bring Mike Jones!? next “WHo!?”