Academic Artist Project

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January 15, 2009 01:00 AM PST

AcademicArtistProject - HowCOME [Live Version] / (Mr. Enrique Gabriel Legaspi, the Teacher, Alex Medina, the Emcee / Student, DanniBoi, the Musicican / Student) This is something remarkable, I am so proud to be a part of something special like this session that the three of us had in room 162. The timing is inspirational because it is the 100th episode to be posted for the world, but also it is a culmination of talent and a journey of scholars who share common purpose for their community. But also find music to express our love and skills to those who love and hate what we do. We represent a uniqueness, no one else in Boyle Heights or even in Los Angeles is showcasing the music we are making. The song HOW COME is a collection of events, all coalesced by the academic artist project. I have many achievements in my portfolio, but this is one of my favorites. It shows my work with students and definitely lets everyone know that students got art! I would like to say thank you to my family and true friends who have guided me...EL, SMS, GM, JML, GML, NYC<3>

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A voice of a Teacher. Educational Media.

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Education is essential, and public education serves millions of children across the nation, and billions worldwide. In many of my songs I made a concerted effort to intertwine and sway the listener to new ideas and vocabulary. Many words yall'â„¢all know, but I wanted to include familiar diction to make it a part of everyones conventional wisdom. My intent with this album was to express my concern for education and its current state of affairs. Being on the frontline, I see things that Americans are not seeing and must be reported. I am a teacher in Boyle Heights, educating young minds who along the way has swallowed facts and now is spitting out a strong opinion. The issue, "Why are students not meeting nor exceeding the standard? Many issues than stem off, like ACCESSâ„¢? The bottom line is public education does not give all students a competitive advantage. Technology is essential, especially laptop computers, it is the tool that all students must be equipped with because it gives opportunities that are limitless when comparing it to many of the already resources available in the classroom. (i.e. books, notebooks, pens, and glue). Basically, the purpose to this educational mixtape is to offer listeners a verbal assault, knowledge, a showcase of diction & syntax. I want you to find your favorite track, play it over and over again and know why you like it. For more insight, you can also check my POV @ www.myspace.com/teachinlaâ„¢

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