End of the Era | The Sickness | Streetz Is Watching

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Bittersweet day the game of basketball had one of it's greatest ever retire yesterday. #MambaOut Kobe put on a performance for the ages, by scoring 60 Points in his last NBA game. I personally I am pleased on this display, Kobe satisfied every Purple & Gold Fan worldwide with an exist performance like this versus the Utah Jazz 

Colin Cowherd on Kobe Bryant retiring from the NBA and what it means for the league going forward.

Tribute videos are flooding youtube and social media feeds. Kobe serves as a generational icon, he is leaving the games of basketball better than he came in. The countless tributes but there are some that caught my attention, Kobe Bean Bryant one of the greatest Basketball players has retired. The Hiphop community was impacted by the retirement of Kobe. Check out  Kendrick Lamar said it best "Fade to Black" as well as Loso  went in the Black Mamba Freestyle. 

Kobe for me was one of the greatest players I ever watched and rooted for through his trials and tribulations. Most of the greats battle and conquer adversity. Black Mamba was revered he was hated, but when it came to the game basketball he was one of the greatest to ever do it. Salute to you Kobe in all your future endeavors.  

Nasir Jones teamed up with Madlib on the upcoming  from J Dilla's to drop "The Sickness" "The Diary" available exclusively on iTunes. Buy it here: The Diary by J'Dilla  check out the Official video below

Video for the bonus track "The Sickness" directed by Ruffmercy from J Dilla's "The Diary" available exclusively on iTunes.

#SoundTrackofTheDay was spent bringing back the Broad Street Bully Beanie Sigel. A marquee and distinctive voice from the 215 was missed but he is a free man back on the streets, but I had to dust this joint and enjoy my run blasting this crack.  

Click Here to DL| Streetz is Watching: Beanie Sigel: DJ Drama, Don Cannon & DJ Sense

Miles for Miracles Update - Fundraising & Race Day Info + A CUTE BABY PHOTO!

An inspiration walked into my job today, seeking to enroll his newborn.  I couldn't help to notice he was wearing a hoodie with the Boston Latin across it, I ask are you a Coach he replied yes " I am the JV football Coach", I am however preparing to run the Boston Marathon in a few days". Instantly I started picking his brain and asking advice on tips on training, diet etc....

A rather lengthy email... but if you make it to the end, there's a cute photo of our new little daughter!

Hi everyone,

This Spring has been a very eventful one for the McQuade family. We welcomed our little girl Katharine Eleanor into our family on EasterSunday afternoon... Maria is loving being a big sister and a preschooler... and we're preparing for me to run the Boston Marathon on April 18th! I'll be running for Boston Children's Hospital as part of their Miles for Miracles team for the NINTH time. This experience has been a blessing each and every year, and I have been overwhelmed with all of the support from you, my family and friends, both for my run and with donations for the hospital.

Make a gift to Boston Children's Hospital

As of today I have raised $3,892.20 for Children's. My goal is $6,000, and I'm hoping to reach that milestone by the time that I reach the Start line in Hopkinton on Marathon Monday. Please help me by making a gift today by visiting  http://fundraise.childrenshospital.org/goto/mcquade2016. Your gift is 100% tax-deductible and will help the doctors and nurses at the hospital continue to provide world-class care for all of the kids and their families.

Race Day Information

My bib number for the Boston Marathon is 27138. You can follow my progress on race day in a few ways. 

• AT&T Athlete Alert http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/att-athlete-alerts.aspx
• Boston Marathon mobile app http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/boston-marathon-mobile-app.aspx
• Facebook (I will have updates posting automatically to my Facebook wall) https://www.facebook.com/coachmcquade

Updates

We ran another very successful Marathon March Madness contest to raise money for Children's. It came down to the final game and it took the tie-breaker to decide the winner, but my wife Betsy McQuade had the winning bracket! Call it new motherly intuition!

Speaking of being a new mother, we also ran a very successful Baby Pool! Katharine Eleanor McQuade was born on March 27, 2016 and weighed 7 lbs 5 oz. Friends and family guessed whether Katharine was a boy or a girl, what date she would arrive, and how much she would weigh. Although Betsy's Aunt Marijo guessed the closest date (April 1) and a few others guessed April 2, my co-worker Alyssa Sarkis guessed correctly that Katharine was a girl and would weigh 7 lbs 5 oz. She guessed April 3rd for the date. Congratulations to Alyssa for winning the $50 gift certificate to Bertucci's!

As promised, here is a cute photo of Katharine Eleanor. She couldn't be cuter or more cuddly and she'll certainly be a major source of inspiration as I run 26.2 miles for Boston Children's Hospital. 

hank you for all of your love and support!

Gratefully,

Tim

Tim McQuade

(413) 330-4929

coachmcquade@gmail.com

Help me support Boston Children's Hospital as I run the 2016 Boston Marathon! http://fundraise.childrenshospital.org/goto/mcquade2016

Taking My Time Results Will Come | HE HAS RISEN EP

Monday April 11th, 2k16 

I forgot the importance of running with a companion or running in a group. Today I was joined by my peer New Zealand's Finest former Providence Friar and Assistant Coach for the BPS City Wide XC (Cross Country) Program Alex Wallace.  Fantastic news Alex got accepted to Cornell University and is going to be enrolling in the Fall starting his Masters Program.In regards to the run the workout was 30 Minute run non stop. My first mile was 9:23, my second mile was 9:28 I finished around 27 mins and stretched for the last 3 mins. 

First and foremost forgive me if I am Late on this one. The soundtrack of the day was provided by  Smoke Dza & Harry Fraud  "He Has Risen EP " I have heard or listen to any new music it was a breath of fresh air to hear the growth from the Kush God from Uptown NYC. Harry Fraud has been consistent and developing his unique sound if you aren't familiar in my Clinton Sparks voice "Get Familiar". Check out the visuals for the Heard Dat track. 

Even A Bad Run is Better Than No Run

Beautiful Saturday Morning, started the day with great conversation with my brother from another JFK Co-Owner of ShowOff Records partner with Statik Selektah. We were just catching up on and typical politics involved in the music industry, he had finished working an overnight and was heading to the gym. The underlying theme of our conversation was consistency and respecting the process.  

I created this website with intent with purpose but scattered focus because of scattered ideas, the lack of consistent posting has alot to due with my ADHD, and i have been taking the proper measures to address my issues. I am looking forward to sharing my trails and tribulations.  God Willing through my journey I can expire you in the unseen who is reading this that is never too late to accomplish anything you want in this Life. Since the business of Hiphop was on my mind I wanted to create and share a the music playlist that I ran to today.

In short I will also captivating some pictures along my journey.

Today's run was Distance: 2.6 miles
Pace: 10:05  min/mile
Duration: 26:12 min

Dreams Are Tangbile Goals 

It has been said that real gangsters move in silence. In the case of Havoc (of Mobb Deep) and legendary producer The Alchemist, the duo chose to let their music speak for themselves. On the newly announced collaborative album, The Silent Partner, Havoc serves as the smooth-talking, gangster mouthpiece to the Alchemist's gritty, one-of-a-kind instrumental backdrops. One of the most decorated producers in hip-hop today, The Alchemist’s relationship with Mobb Deep dates back to 1999 when Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs introduced the then-upcoming producer to the revered New York duo. The Alchemist would go onto forge a strong bond with the group, resulting in a myriad of classic tracks throughout the years. Connecting for their first full-length collaboration, the duo have shared smooth single "Maintain (Fuck How You Feel)," which premiered today via HotNewHipHop. Sounding sharper than ever, Havoc laces the listener with a series of street narrations over a laid back ALC beat. The Silent Partner is a magnificently organic album that brings together one-half of the Mobb with their favorite producer for a modern day hip-hop classic. The Silent Partner features guest appearances by Method Man, Prodigy (of Mobb Deep) and Cormega and will be released on May 20th via Babygrande Records. For more information on Havoc, please visit: https://twitter.com/havocmobbdeep https://www.instagram.com/mobbdeephavoc https://www.facebook.com/HavocOfMobbDeep/ For more information on The Alchemist, please visit: https://twitter.com/Alchemist https://www.instagram.com/alanthechemist/ https://soundcloud.com/alan-the-chemist About Babygrande Records: Established in 2001, Babygrande Records is one of the premier independent labels that pioneered the landscape. The company is currently celebrating its 15th year anniversary. Babygrande has maintained a unique perspective within the industry, prospering during the most volatile period in the history of recorded music. The label has been influential in launching the careers of new artists while at the same time working to nurture the careers of seasoned veterans. For more information on Babygrande Records, please visit: https://www.babygrande.com https://twitter.com/babygrande http://www.youtube.com/babygranderecords https://soundcloud.com/babygrande https://www.facebook.com/Babygrande-163393881152

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Pre-Order "Free Will" on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/free-will/id1093526153 You are now listening to "Hot as Ice" by Freeway from the album "Free Will," in stores worldwide on April 29th via Babygrande Records. Freeway, the storied MC who was instrumental in the success of State Property and Roc-A-Fella Records, is a North Philly luminary and arguably the most revered lyricist to emerge from the City of Brotherly Love. Freeway has made indelible moves in Hip-hop with his sage and street-certified verses that resonate across the board. It’s his versatility and relatable appeal that has made Freeway one of the most sought after artists for collaborations across all niches from Kanye West and Rick Ross to Girl Talk, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Just Blaze and more. In addition to his onslaught of hard-hitting new material, fans can flip on their radio and hear Freeway’s classic hits such as “What We Do” with Jay-Z and “Roc Da Mic” with Beanie Sigel. Freeway is currently teaming up with Babygrande Records to add to his legacy with the release of his new album Free Will, the follow-up to his 2012 independent release Diamond in the Ruff and his critically acclaimed 2014 collaboration with world-recognized producer/DJ Girl Talk (Broken Ankles). Rejuvenated and determined, Freeway joins an ensemble of A-list producers to demonstrate that for this Hip-hop giant, making an extraordinary album takes nothing more than Free Will. Free Will is set for release on April 29, 2016 by the independent pioneer label, Babygrande Records, which is currently celebrating its 15th Anniversary. "Free Will" was produced by S Frank & Scholito with production by LES, Money Alwayz, Girl Talk & Tryfe. For more info on Freeway, please visit: https://twitter.com/Phillyfreezer https://www.instagram.com/phillyfreeway https://soundcloud.com/phillyfreezer For more information on Babygrande Records, please visit: https://www.babygrande.com https://twitter.com/babygrande http://www.youtube.com/babygranderecords https://soundcloud.com/babygrande https://www.facebook.com/Babygrande-163393881152

Temperature is Rising

#SoundTrack of the evening ! Considering this record is vintage and reminds me of the Golden era, ironically it was appropriate for the run. I finished my run and this joint happened to come up. I clearly haven't been consistent with running and posting on the site. Please forgive me in my absence life circumstances have definitely occupied my time. Regardless it feel good getting out last night and getting some running in. First time out in weeks I did 1.79 Miles. I am tracking my workouts utilizing the

Classic track by Prodigy & Havoc from the all time classic album 'The Infamous'

I AM BACK

Absence makes the heart grow founder, it has been a minute it's been entirely too long since the last time I posted. My finance this just tells you how much time flies, she is like why are you paying for this domain when you don't use it. I totally agree this is a fair assessment especially I haven't taken recent advantage it's been over a year since we last heard for me.  Brief little update, I got engage in December 25, 2014 to amazing woman in StylesbyP

Inner City Sunshine

5:09pm on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, accompanied by my Best friend we decide to  take the shenanigans to Deer Island Park located in Winthrop Massachusetts. Deer Island has one of nicest view of the City of Boston, we had intentions to come write in our Journals and reflect and plan life accordingly.  

The theme of the adventure was DAngelo's Pandora station, 1st song that came on was DAngelo's "Crusinin", how appropriate for the occasion. Deer Island is only an 13 minutes drive from our home in East Boston, convientently this destination works for the both of us. While I am driving Bestie says "I knew you were going want to walk somewhere close to the beach", I chuckled I didn't want to walk. I had a different agenda today, I wanted to  locate a nice park bench with an amazing view and start working on the Blog.

 Next track that comes on is Inner City Blues by the Late and Great Marvin Gaye. The intro bring me a nostalgia of a period of piety and nationwide train of thought amongst people of the African Diaspora fighting for civil Rights. I couldn't get pass the bridge of the record and not be fascaniated by Marvin's Gaye word which are 30 years old. 

This song is performed by Marvin Gaye and appears on the album What's Going On (1971).

Dah, dah, dah, dah

Dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah
Dah, dah, dah, dah
Dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah
Dah, dah, dah
Rockets, moon shots
Spend it on the have nots
Money, we make it
Fore we see it you take it
Oh, make you wanna holler
The way they do my life
Make me wanna holler
The way they do my life
This ain't livin', This ain't livin'
No, no baby, this ain't livin'
No, no, no
Inflation no chance
To increase finance
Bills pile up sky high
Send that boy off to die
Make me wanna holler
The way they do my life
Make me wanna holler
The way they do my life
Dah, dah, dah
Dah, dah, dah
Hang ups, let downs
Bad breaks, set backs
Natural fact is
I can't pay my taxes
Oh, make me wanna holler
And throw up both my hands
Yea, it makes me wanna holler
And throw up both my hands
Crime is increasing
Trigger happy policing
Panic is spreading
God know where we're heading
Oh, make me wanna holler
They don't understand
Dah, dah, dah
Dah, dah, dah
Dah, dah, dah

Mother, mother
Everybody thinks we're wrong
Who are they to judge us
Simply cause we wear our hair long

 The two records played on Pandora set the tone to reflect and write, 1st record "Crusin" song which is a rendition of Smokey Robinson classic.  I am crusing with my love of my life my finance "Ange". She doesn't understand when I look at her I jut smile. Since I started the blog a year ago so much has changed and I have dealt with the inner city blues but today we are going to embrace the sunshine 

First and foremost I am engaged to my bestie. Second I am not working at Tremont Credit Union, I am employeed by the Boston Teachers Union. Third It's been a year since I was an assistant coach at South Boston boys & girls Indoor and Outdoor Track team. The Boys went undefeated in dual meets both indoor and outdoor clinching the South conference each season. Fourth and most important i returned back to school in the Fall of 2014 at Bunker Hill Community College.  

 I wanted to express myself by reintroducing  to my audience with positive news and explain my delay because Dreams Are Tangible Goals

Enjoining the view enjoying the company, the wind starts picking up and we decide to bring the sheningans back to the vehicle "Black Stallion" aka "2pac", oops I forgot to mention we had purchased a vehicle during my hitaus a Toyota Avalon 2013. Another appropiate song comes on Eryka Badu "Window Seat" it's only right that I capture the image from my Window seat

1st Day Back after DOMS | East Boston Memorial Parkway

1st Day back after DOMS set me back. I really enjoined walking a mile at the East Boston Memorial Stadium Track, great surface and most important my heart walked with me