Blog: The 405

I think blossoming flowers make us happy because there is something precious about growth. Philosophical, I know, but I've never known anyone to frown at a flower regardless of money, status and power. It's all about the simple things in life. But as modern hip-hop tells me, blossoming flowers only afford momentary solace from reality. And when you've literally had nothing you end up wanting it all, to the point of excess. And so the goading of rapper Rick Ross' aptly titled break out single 'B.M.F' (Blowing Money Fast), "Self made, you just [...]