Author: Troy Patterson

I was born in Long Branch New Jersey. During childhood I wanted to become a chef such as Bobby Flay or Martin Yen. I graduated from Johnson and Wales University in 2003 with the expectation of making a career into the foodservice industry. The dream slowly faded away after years of lusterless opportunities that only lead to more experience, but career growth. In 2007 I was hired in the telecommunications industry as a customer service representative. During these last few years the passion for writing grew as I had to learn to express myself in distinct ways. Today I am in pursuit in of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism this year and I have a blog that has been running for a year. Also my articles have been published in two separate entertainment magazines with an established fan base. In addition to that LIB Magazine appointed their “Video of the Day,” which I search viral content that is SEO friendly. This is in addition to writing for the hip hop section of the magazine where I talk about issues within the hip hop community. I also talk about topics touch directly within the hip hop community in Long Island. I also write on my own blog about social issues and news stories that seems too unbelievable to be true.

As I was talking with my aunts and uncles about the state of music today and what’s missing, I came upon an epiphany that made me ask a question? What happened to all the R&B groups in hip hop? I remember growing up listening to quartets of four or men and women harmonizing together in unison. Groups like Boyz II Men, Jodeci, Shai, 112, Total, BBD and a bunch of others that used to set the standards of music in what was considered the golden age of hip hop music. So where are all the groups now? I don’t…

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It is said, music is soothing for the soul. Rap music should be no different; it possesses the ability to be spiritual and uplifting at the same time. It has the power of influence and sometimes it can be mind altering as well. The Christian faith in particular, has had a stronghold on black America since the early building of the nation. It seems like Christianity and rap music would make a perfect collegial symmetry since both ideals are accepted in the black community. So this brings up a question I began to ponder: How come Christian rap is not…

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Episode 3 of the precocious puppet parodies by Kickstarter duo Becky and Joe – a trending series that has garnered more than 20 million internet views. See the videos trending wildly every day – it’s all right here at LIB TV! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXOdn6vLCuU

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Sugar clip John Oliver’s last HBO clip focuses on America’s sugar consumption.. Which is a not-so-sweet reality. See more Last Week Tonight clips and featured videos every day. It’s right here at LIB TV!!

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Candy, candy, candy..  We have yet another reason to love IKEA.  Watch candy get dispensed through an ice maker on this viral IKEA Halloween video, trending now at LIB TV!  

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Check out this Kickstarter’s real-life Hendo hoverboard, brought to us by none other than Hendo Hover. LIB TV has your ticket to the coolest viral videos.. check in every day for more great content right here at LIB Magazine!

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The Kuala Lumpur tower of Malaysia is the site for several BASE jump challenges – but these guys really took it to the party! Watch BASE jumpers John Van Horne, ‏‎Matt Frohlich‎‏ and ‏‎Andy Lewis leap from a separate building – nearly 1100 feet in the air – to a pool party next door. Bravo, guys. Keep it tuned to LIB TV every day for new video experiences! Right here at LIB Mag #wearelib

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