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[Last Days of Last Island] by [Bill Dixon] shows that being rich doesn't always come with common sense. In the mid 1800 in America the rich were looking for new ways to enjoy their wealth. In Louisiana the plantation owners found a beautiful island off the coast. It had great views and fishing. Also the breezes were a nice change from the temperatures inland in the South.

The catch is this "island" was little more than a large sandbar. What we know as barrier islands. This did not deter them from building it up as a resort for the well to do. What could go wrong?

There was no weather forecasting as their is today and the Gulf Coast was as prone to hurricanes then as it is now. There also was no easy escape since the only way to the island was by boat.

[Dixon] tell the tragic story of life and death on Last Island during the Hurricane of 1856. The research is well done and the narrative makes the saga of the inhabitants real in this pre Civil War natural disaster. Although he does get quite repetitive with details it was still a very informative read.
  
Phone Ringing - Single by Young Gurf
Phone Ringing - Single by Young Gurf
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Young Gurf is a 30-year-old rapper from a small town in Abbeville, Louisiana. Not too long ago, he released a harmonious rap tune, entitled, “Phone Ringing”.

“Phone ringing they calling me. Why they keep bothering me? All night in the studio, ni^^a can’t even fall asleep. I be like, ‘What? What?’ Answer like, ‘What? What?’ They be like, ‘Yup, yup’. I be done hung up.” – lyrics

‘Phone Ringing’ tells an interesting tale of a young street hustler who has his eyes on the prize. Apparently, he’s busy and all about his business.

Therefore, when he works in the studio at nighttime, he doesn’t like to be bothered by people who call him with nothing prosperous to say.

‘Phone Ringing’ contains a relatable narrative, harmonious rap vocals, and melodic instrumentation flavored with hip-hop and trap elements.

“I just want everybody to know my music and to show the world that it doesn’t matter where you are from, success comes from the depths of the earth. But everybody sleeps on us small-town boys and they put us as the underdog. My goal is to let everybody know where I’m from, rep my city, and let ‘em all know what it is.” – Young Gurf

https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/young-gurf-phone-ringing/