A Response to "Michael Goodwin on the loss of the freedom to fail"

"Without failure, we don't know what success is." To some extent, I agree with this statement by Michael Goodwin. One way to learn is through your own experience, whether it's your own successes or failures. However, two things are associated with your learning experience and can affect it substantially – 1) your environment and 2) the consequence(s) of failures.

Some environments are structured in failure. Intentional or unintentional, urban environments like Detroit, MI have an educational system that's not the greatest (for whatever reasons that aren't important for this essay). In this type of industrial city where you can gain an excellent middle-income lifestyle without education, the urge to "fix" this broken system may not have the most support. This creates a cycle of failure – failure to see the importance of education and knowledge. However, in America, we associate success with money, and if you can gain status without education, then many citizens have accomplished the "American Dream."

Children raised in this environment may fail and be surrounded by constant failure. The question becomes, do you want them to grow up in this environment and possibly follow, for example, a cyclic example related to lack of education? Listening to Michael Goodwin's talk on social promotion, the answer would be yes. However, I would ask the question, what if we take these children, graduate them, and put them into an environment of constant success? This "social promotion" would give them new insight and more examples of success. This is another way to learn – grow from the best and follow the successes of others. I feel this is an extremely important aspect of successful leadership and in many ways, can be the only way to survive and reach achievement. Therefore, I would not say you need to fail in order to know success.

I also think the consequences of failures are known to many and defined in America as drastic occurrences. Because of these perceived "penalties," there is a drive to not fail. I don't think this is negative. If you honestly know the effects of failure on your life and family, or you know that failure is detrimental, why would you want to experience it? That's not to say that experiencing it will not be substantial in growth, but I don’t need to experience the failure of not graduating from school or losing my job to know that they can both have a negative effect on my life. Knowing this, I will strive and do my best to prevent either occurrence.

I empathize with Michael Goodwin. We can create a culture where we have this "entitlement mania." People feel they can be bailed out of situations at anytime and it can feed laziness. However, many people "fear" failure or grow up in a structure of constant failure, and fight to never experience it. If you can become successful knowing what not to do through a thriving, nurturing environment, and never fail, please move forward and achieve!


Michael Hendrix
mhendri5@yahoo.com
Cornell University – Johnson School of Management
Class of 2013

The Art of Power

Red Carpet Theatrical World Premiere

A great movie! A great moment in time! The moment everyone's been waiting for has now arrived!

The Art of Power Red Carpet Premiere will be November 20, 2010.

The HENDRIX Brothers and B.I.Z the Messenger were able to score pieces of the movie!! Thanks for everyone's patience because this is a great independent film that’s definitely worth viewing! The Art of Power & First Element Entertainment crew really outdid themselves! See below for details:

The Art of Power Red Carpet Premiere
When: Saturday, November 20th - 8:00 pm
Where: Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MI

There will be a VIP reception (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm) before the show, and anyone can purchase these online at http://www.artofpowervip.weebly.com/.

Regular tickets are also available at http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetaildispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3266945

VIP tickets include: hor d'oevres, drink ticket, meeting cast & crew, mingling with our special guest 2010 Oscar-winner (The Hurt Locker) June Gibson, movie of course, and admission to the after party!

WHY See The Film?? Here are just a FEW Reasons:

1) One of the few Michigan indie films filmed somewhere else than Michigan. Actual movie setting is Washington D.C.

2) 2010 Oscar-winner J. Gibson (The Hurt Locker) will be in attendance for the VIP reception and film showing - incentive for people buying VIP tix

3) Filmed by entirely Michigan crew

4) MI Locations connected to film (Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Detroit, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Novi, Taylor, etc.)

5) Film has a host of professional and notable actors/local celebs :-)


6) Portions of proceeds from the VIP tickets go to two local non-profits: Think Detroit Pal (helps youth with learning resources and sports) & Growing Hope (helping people and communities have access to healthy food through gardening and self-reliance)

7) Scoring and music in the film done by an array of very talented composers from Detroit, Utah, Texas, and India (Oscar-winning A R Rahman's KM Conservatory of music!!!)
-Don't forget The HENDRIX Brothers & BIZ the Messenger!


8) Film has been noted in The Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, Michigan Movie Magazine, Model D, and many blogs

The Mood, The Style, The Music…
The HENDRIX Brothers
www.thehendrixbrothers.com

The HENDRIX Brothers | Scores First Major Film

A great movie! A great moment in time!

The Art of Power will be premiering at the “Detroit Windsor International Film Festival” Saturday, June 26, 2010.

The HENDRIX BrothersTM were able to score pieces of the movie, with major songs opening and closing the film. These songs were co-written by world renowned artist B.I.Z. the Messenger.

Show your support for the movie. It’s a great independent film that’s definitely worth viewing! See below for details:


The Art of Power Film Premiere
When: Saturday, June 26th - 8:50 pm
Where: Wayne State University Law School
Go to http://www.dwiff.org/ for more details and to buy tickets
Link to Film Details

The Mood, The Style, The Music…
The HENDRIX BrothersTM
www.thehendrixbrothers.com

TheHendrix Brothers win Music Contest

Shouts out to Dynamic Producer, a great music producer organization!

They hosted a music contest with Tunecore and we were one of the winners. Check out the story:


http://www.dynamicproducer.com/myblog/the-dp-tunecore-project-winners.html


...stay tuned for more. We've been away a while, but for good reasons.

Mike
Thehbros

Erykah Badu "Real Thang" Remix Contest

The Hendrix Brothers has entered the Erykah Badu remix contest for her song "Real Thang." Click on the link below to our myspace page and let us know what you think.

www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers
Erykah Bady - Real Thang Remix

Also, leave an honest comment on our blog site (http://hendrixbrothers.blogspot.com/) on what you think of the music, production, etc.

Music for the People...Music for the Soul

-The Hendrix Brothers

www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers

The Hendrix Brothers Links Up with The Hip Hop Game of Skillz

The Hendrix Brothers links up with Will Seegars and The Hip Hop Game of Skillz to provide the music and produce the theme song for the game!

You know we had to make it more than an instrumental though. We needed the song to paint a picture of two things: 1) the game and 2) Hip Hop in today’s time. Thankfully, we were able to secure up-and-coming emcee legend BIZ the messenger who, along with unsigned rapper The SOP, spit the correct amount of knowledge to represent the game in it’s entirety!

History in the making people...Hip Hop and Soul Lives!!!!

Take a listen to the song at the website and let us know what you think: http://www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers

And don’t forget to check out the game too:

http://www.hiphopskillz.com/

Music for the People...Music for the Soul,

The Hendrix Brothers

The Hendrix Brothers on "Feel the Hunger Radio"

The Podcost (2-9-08 Show) is loaded so remember to check out "Feel the Hunger Radio" at http://www.wdorradio.com/

The Hendrix Brothers featuring BIZ the messenger

Song: "No Fear" (played around 46 min into the show and around 56:00 is a "shout out")

Check out the ENTIRE show: Feel the Hunger Radio is making it happen with Hip Hop! Coming off a Very Big Debut Last Week, FTH Radio is back this week again discussing those major topics affecting us and playing that good Hip Hop, especially from artists in Detroit!

Once Again:

Feel The Hunger Radio

http://www.wdorradio.com/

Music for the People, Music for the Soul

-The Hendrix Brothers

www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers

Yaaaah!!!!

So, word on the street is that Soulja Boy is the livest emcee on the streets as we speak! What's your thoughts on that????

On the RADIO: The HENDRIX Brothers

Peace!

Tune in to "Feel the Hunger Radio" this Saturday (2/9) afternoon at http://www.wdorradio.com/

Song: "No Fear"

----The Hendrix Brothers featuring BIZ the messenger

We will be having our OFFICIAL Radio debut!
Coming off a Very Big Debut Last Week, FTH Radio will be back this Saturday Afternoon discussing significant topics and playing that good Hip Hop, especially from artists in Detroit!

Once Again:

Feel The Hunger Radio

http://www.wdorradio.com/

This Saturday Afteroon (2/9)

Holla at US

......Keeping the momentum going in '08. Peace!!!!

Music for the People, Music for the Soul
-The Hendrix Brothers

ww.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers
http://hendrixbrothers.blogspot.com/

..::FREE Album - Exclusive for ALL Supporters::..

Peace!

As we continue the momentum in 2008, we offer you - our supporters - a token of our appreciation. You have signed on to The Hendrix Brothers portal and now have access to a digital album FREE for download...all of February - Black History Month! You will receive a separate email detailing the instructions, but thanks and be on the look out for much more!!!

Peace!


Music for the People...Music for the Soul

-The Hendrix Brothers

..::Free Album Entire Month of February::..

Peace People!

Exclusive: For the entire month of February, Black History Month, ALL supporters of The Hendrix Brothers will have access to a special edition album.

Free Download
Download the New Concept album FREE. Just make sure you sign up at our "portal" so you stay updated on all current events and releases from THB. Go to http://hendrixbrothers.blogspot.com/ and sign up on the right side of the page. Only people who have signed up will be able to gain access to this special offer.

Album Background
"The Untold Narratives" is the 1st volume of a line of special projects fusing the music of The Hendrix Brothers with influential commentary, speeches, etc. It allows us to 1) give people a range of our music and 2) provide thought provoking subject matter.


So sign up and come February 1st, be ready to Download the Album and Listen! And thanks for the support as we move forward in 2008!



Music for the People, Music for the Soul,

-The Hendrix Brothers
www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers
thehbros@gmail.com

Lyrics and Message of New Song "No Fear"

...had to put out the lyrics and message of the song "No Fear" just released by The Hendrix Brothers featuring BIZ the messenger. If you haven't had a chance to check it out, click the following link: www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers

I urge you to read the lyrics with the song too. Either way, read below and holla at us!

Peace!!!!
---------

No Fear (Overcome)
B.I.Z. the messenger - produced by The Hendrix Brothers

Verse 1:
We in the middle of a revolutionary front,
not with nobody else brother look in the mirror,
yes,
the war it lies in your own eyes,
a little dough and a queen you call a hoe is what makes up your self pride?
we make claims to corners and not 40 acres,
praising stocks and white blocks and not our maker,
saying nigga cuz we niggas in our minds,
but the nigga comes from the Willie Lynch rhyme,
sign of the times,
press the rewind,
50 years ago,
we followed color signs,
holding the same mind,
dropping King's plan,
leave the negro at least be a Black man,
yea I understand,
I'm in the grind too,
if Harriet was here,
what would she do,
I think she'd break free,
middle finger to the system you ain't holding me,
so follow me

Verse 2:
Have you ever seen a moutaintop,
can you imagine,
posted up looking over,
seeing the dream that you seen in your dreams,
in full view,
the message that you spreading is now looking at you,
and then you,
let the people know that its right there,
and in the same breath say I aint going wit cha,
but I can paint a picture,
so you can recognize on a arrival,
rely on yo instinct we built for survival,
waking up the next day,
know you bout to be gone,
only praying to God yo words aint a lost song,
looking down from the sky,
wonder where you went wrong,
knowing this aint what you bled, sweat, cried so long
for that door to the promise land is open,
just how you spoke it,
we afraid to poke it,
peeking,
Brother Martin know that I'm reaching,
why you think I'm teaching,
overcoming preaching

Remembering MLK Jr. - The Hendrix Brothers

Starting the New Year off right, The Hendrix Brothers are giving you a song built out of love, support, and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his ideals. Take a listen (even download it) and let it marinate...let us know what you think! And remember, 2008 will be a great year and we will continue to bring, "Music for the People, Music for the Soul."


Check our site www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers for the song featuring B.I.Z. the Messenger called "No Fear."


Peace!!!!

...and be on the lookout for the long awaited concept album, "The Untold Narratives" dropping February 1st!!!!


-The Hendrix Brothers

Senghor Reid's Film Scored by The Hendrix Brothers

People,
If you're in Detroit before November 2nd, check out the film we scored. It's small (15min) and part of an larger project, but it's still a piece of history we were able to be apart of so we're definitely not complaining.

It was conceived and created by world renown artist - Senghor Reid - from Detroit. It's a still shot representation of the life and business of Woodward. Details on time and location are below.

Peace!!!!

The Hendrix Brothers
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Work: Detroit
a cultural nerve center where people, places, and creative work intersect

3663 woodward avenue | detroit,michigan 48201 | 313.593.0527



intersection

09.22 - 11.02 | 2007

::The Unofficial First Message::

...almost there.

Thanks to all for the support and patience this year! It's been a long road but we - The Hendrix Brothers - are almost there. We've scored a "documentary" and have three projects almost ready for release from our Camp - some instrumental concept albums and some Hip Hop/R&B/Soul albums too.

Additionally, we've been completing all the needed requirements so we can OFFICIALLY give you that product you've been waiting for - at any location.

So please...stay tuned 'cause once everything's ready, be on the lookout! Not only for the different products but for the listening parties and concerts.

Peace!!!!

The Hendrix Brothers
http://www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers

Hungry for Hip Hop????

Thanks to my mans BIZ the Messenger for the uplift from ALLHIPHOP.com. They list 100 songs EVERYONE, especially the Hip Hop critics, need to listen too.

Check the link and Holla at me!


http://www.allhiphop.com/editorial/index.asp?ID=358

...Who Will Be The Hip-Hop Savior????

As a Lover of Hip Hop and a former "Hip-Hop-Head-Backpacker", I have to say a little something:

What I would like to see is a detailed report on all the "bad" Hip Hop ALBUMS with a clear analysis on all the songs. My only problem is the people that criticize Hip Hop either don't listen to a large variety of Hip Hop music or hear one song on the radio or see it on BET and mold their opinions based off that. Here's 3 Facts:

1) People fail to realize who actually controls the media outlets and who will only play and show what they want people to hear, see or what makes their company money.
2) At least 80% of Hip Hop is bought by Non-Blacks and most shows are filled with Non-Blacks. Therefore, they control what will be played and seen most of the time. Ask yourself why they want to see and hear certain lyrics and music so much....
3) The record companies will only want their artists to record what's commercial - if they don't, they are released from the label or the album is shelved...in other words, their salary and benefits are ceased.

I DON'T CONDONE NEGATIVE LYRICS - corporate america dictates what you will and won't do. When you make music a business and release it from being an artform, it's very existence..it's reason for being an artform is no longer on the table. The love for music becomes the love for money. And if the love for money is the true root of evil, then it will be hard for a large percentage of the business to move in a positive direction on a consistent basis.

This is nothing new...minstrel shows, Hollywood Stepin Fetchit days, 'Blaxploitation' era (coined by someone who wasn't Black)...we are focusing so much on the smallest issues and battles, that we miss the real issue and lose the WAR! Even more, we haven't even focused on who we need to protest because we turn on each other!

Holla at me when you listen to ONE Tribe Called Quest album or some BDP or if you REALLY listened to NWA's song "F**k the Police" or Ice Cube's "Death Certificate" album...I could go on and on...

Peace.

-Mike

The Hendrix Brothers...stay tuned!

...so they say Hip Hop is Dead

...well here's some songs to revive it!!!!

Peace!


Exclusive: 3 BRAND NEW full length songs on our site:

http://www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers

1) Corporate Stress
2) Profile of a Village
3) Relationships 101 (1st single for download - FREE)
4) People Need to Wake Up

Holla at The HB!!!! Thanks for your past thoughts and keep em' coming!!!!

Resurrection of Hip Hop in Full Effect,
The Hendrix Brothers

Exclusive from The Hendrix Brothers | Free Download | 1st Single

People,
Peace...What's Up? Check it, we promised more music so we're gonna give it to you:

Available FREE for Download is the 1st Single of Conversations off the forth coming album "The Untold Narratives." The single is Relationships 101. There are also a few other snippets from the album. Click on the following link to grab the download (a .Zip file - open or save to computer):

1st Single - The HB

As always, let US know your HONEST thoughts on the single/snippets - whatever you feel, whatever your opinion(s) may be...they are beneficial!

Resurrecting Hip Hop,

--The HB
http://www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers

Disclaimer: ALL tracks are for educational use only. No tracks are for Sale. Parental Discretion is advised.

IT BEGINS | THE HENDRIX BROTHERS

...we have officially targeted your SOUL

"Negro Spirituals" were once used to express the painful times (let's put it light for now) during slavery, communicate during the Underground Railroad, and help educate during the Civil Rights Movement. These 3 aspects -Expression, Communication, and Education- are rarely seen anymore in Music today. The revival of the "Negro Spiritual" is needed now, more than ever...


The Hendrix Brothers are reaffirming and restoring our rootedness. The Production Company is an expression of recovery and reconstruction of Our Culture through Hip Hop.With that said:

1) Subscribe to our mailing list at
http://hendrixbrothers.blogspot.com/ to stay aware of the latest songs, commentary, SouL, etc. about the HB camp or any other relevant topics...

2) You are cordially invited to tour our website: http://www.myspace.com/thehendrixbrothers. It was created to inform you of the latest music, products, and SouL projects The HB will be offering...
-While you're there, check out samples of two songs from our Maxi-Single for our upcoming album "The Untold Narratives."


Oh yeah...and before we move any further, let us introduce ourselves: The HenDriX BrotherS is a worldwide leader in influencing people through -Moods, Styles, and Music- both internationally and in the U.S. Its energy, truth, and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable musical experiences in the world.

Dictionary.com defines Soul as "...the emotional part of human nature." Soul music has been defined as having great emotion. The Hendrix Brothers mission is to make "MusIC for The PeoPLe...MusIC for The SouL."

Therefore, we officially present -

The MooD.The StyLe.The MusIC...The Hendrix Brothers.