CEDTalks

When the Perry men get together it usually results in interesting discussion over modern day issues and the values of life. Take a listen to some of the highlights of a recent chat between myself, brother Malcolm, and Charles Perry: On employment: "You have to work in life. It's no way around it. The average person is going to work until they're 60; if you don't save your money, you're going to have to work until 70! Unless, you dedicate yourself to a field where you make six figures. So it's work hard or work long...you still working."   Charles Perry "Jobs are not about being fun. Careers are different. Even middle-level jobs have perks. If you working a school job, or a job that cost you money to take off, it's not about fun;  it's about money. Calling out for you for your birthday might mess around and get you a REAL vacation."    Cedric Perry Myself, Charles Perry, and younger brother Malcolm. On priorities:...

As a writer and filmmaker, I love watching television. For me, watching television (specifically sitcoms) serve as a study session of sorts, an opportunity to dissect some of the industry's techniques and see areas where my projects can be innovative in our own light. In addition, it is a chance to identify what are the elements of a great show. Arguably the most popular facet of a show is its theme song. The song kicks off everything, and helps create a brand. Take a look at my Pick 6 of intros, 6 of my favorite theme songs of all time! Each features a background on the show and song, with a brief insight from me. Be sure to comment and post your own! Night Court N ight Court is an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from January 4, 1984 to May 31, 1992. The theme tune composed by Jack Elliott, featuring Ernie Watts on saxophone. "Night Court" is a cult classic, which carries ties to popular modern tv (Family Guy) to late 90s hip-...

  "I Can't Write Left Handed" is a cover of the 1973 war song from famed R&B singer Bill Withers. The song was featured on the 2010 collaborative studio album by American R&B recording artist John Legend and hip hop band The Roots, released September 21, 2010, on GOOD Music via Columbia Records.

Loquacious, Aristocratic, Enigmatic, Hilarious, Creative, Friend . There are so many words to describe my best friend Devyn Swain, but he's best described in a phrase: One of a kind. Happy Birthday, Dev, aka Nerdboy, Dwayne Swain, Geek Nasty, Michael Jackson, Chris Tucker, Stevie Wonder, Window Shopper (In rougher times), Hammertime. Enjoy some of Devyn's classic moments caught on film and audio. Dev Swain: Uninterrupted N.E.R.D Boy Nerdboy- We're Just Talking Theme Alpha Commercials

"Back to the future, gotta slow up for the present I'm fast, n*ggas can't get past my past How they propose to deal with my perfect present" Jay-Z, "Hovi Baby" As millions of rap enthusiasts salivate over Shawn Carter's new album Magna Carta Holy Grail  (or indulge in it, if you already downloaded it), one can't help but reminisce over some of his previous classics. I still play the aforementioned song and album in my car, the 2002 LP  The Blueprint 2: The Gift and The Curse  remaining one of my favorite pieces of work from Jay. In the song, "Hova" elaborates on fans and critics alike being so enamored with his contributions (as an artist and person), they miss his modern day creativity and genius. While this is a theme that Jay revisits later in his career , this line always struck a chord with me and does now more than ever. It tells a story of a person's attempts to prosper being squelched by nostalgia, and the challenge of ...

The Fact Is (I Need You) is a song by American R&B/soul singer/actress Jill Scott. It was released as a radio single in support of Scott's second studio album, Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2. It was the forth and final single from the album. The track is also featured on her live album, Live In Paris.