I once read a metaphysician’s quote that said “The world is as we see it.” Hence, stating that we color the world around us with our own unique perspective. However, I would like to change it to “The world is as we think it.” Indeed, our thoughts are powerful tools. So powerful in fact that they can build just as quickly as they can destroy. Why aren’t we being taught the power of our thoughts? Well, that my friends, is a question that has been asked throughout time immemorial.
It could be due to the fact that the mind is where power is defined. Thus, as stated by Carter G Woodson, “If you can control a man’s thinking, then you do not have to control his actions.” Sadly, this statement still rings true today. The “powers that be” recognize this fact and use it to their full advantage every waking moment. This is the idea behind advertising. Most people feel that they are unaffected by it. They talk about how they watch TV for 4-5 hours a day, and that it is simply entertainment. But, they obviously don’t understand the nature of the subconscious mind.
The subconscious mind is like a vast storehouse of energy for our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. Whatever is fed to the subconscious influences the how we feel, think, and act. By constantly remaining a passive witness to society’s ideals and impulses, we allow ourselves to be casually programmed. Does this sound unbelievable? Check any basic psychology class, and it will break down the basic blueprint of how the mind works. What you will find is that, the subconscious is a more powerful determinant of behavior than the “conscious” mind, which consists of what we normally think of as thoughts. The subconscious is the ground from which our thoughts take root and flower.
So, what happens when one no longer accepts the programming of their subconscious mind? New thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are unleashed when we unplug from the vast web of influencers in our environment. In a way, we are freed to explore the inner workings of ourselves, the great vastness within. Thus, the true revolution begins within. To change the world around us, we must first change the world inside. This is the essence of struggle and resistance. The struggle to free the mind of senseless babble, while resisting the lure of the world of senses around you. Your mind is the center of this battlefield. Fight the good fight.
Theme From S.W.A.T Rhythm Heritage
The Champ Mohawks
Darling Darling Baby The O’Jays
Skew It On The Bar-B Outkast
Out the House (Fresh Check) The Honor Roll
nushooz i cant waitfunky remix nu shooz
out in cali country DJ SwiftRock
Topsidin’ feat. Moxmore Trackademicks
Beat Box Art of Noise
Doowutchyalike Digital Underground
New Jack Hustler Ice-T
makossa #3 main/inst che che makossa #3
The Seed Cody ChestnuTT
The Seed 2.0 The Roots
Thought at Work The Roots
Miami Will Smith
Single Life Cameo
Give Me The Night George Benson
What A Tribe Called Quest
CaliWay (Platurn Party Break) DJ Vinroc/Dj PlaturnCaliway (grown folk version)
J Billion feat. Spank Pops & 1O.A.K Bounce (INST) Vaughn Mason & Crew
As humans, enthralled with all the wonders of modern life, most of us are constantly caught in the spin cycle. We have responsibilities and aspirations, let alone biological needs that we must care for. We have jobs to work, and food that we must put on the table. With all of this going on, it is easy to forget that we are living out history day by day. At times, great opportunities lunge our way, but our attention is absorbed and thus, we miss the chance to participate in the history which is being created around us. Today, is one of those moments when we have been called to that moment, to include ourselves in the rapidly changing world around us.
This show begins with Vinroc and I, doing our normal thing, breaking down the good word, and playing some music to ease the soul. Yet, by the end of the segment, we are told, while on air, that the Oscar Grant verdict will be released a mere hour after our show ends. As we finished the show, Youth Radio was already shutting down in preparation of the “civil unrest” which was in my opinion being indirectly encouraged by the media. The mood of the entire building suddenly turned somber and expectant. Vin and I left the building, and as we did it was obvious that the entire city of Oakland had received the same news. Cars were rushing towards on ramps, and traffic was already building up. Well well, the news sure did a good job of rustling up paranoia. As I navigated thru the streets towards my next destination, I could not help but notice the vast differences in the way that people were responding. Some folks enjoyed a quick pick up game of soccer not a 5 minute walk away from downtown, while others were already scrambling to get to the what would eventually the epicenter of the ruckus, 14th and Broadway. This show captures a quick moment in history that we should not soon forget.
1. Radio Daze (Feat. Blu, P.O.R.N., Dice Raw) The Roots
2. Dear God 2.0 (Feat. Monsters Of Folk) The Roots
3. My Way Nas – The Lost Tapes
4. Dear Summer(Feat. Jay-Z) Memphis Bleek
5. Hold You Down (Instrumental) The Alchemist
6. Hold You Down (Feat Prodigy & Nina Sky) The Alchemist
7. leflah vocal/instrumental The Fab 5
8. Kick Push Vinroc remix Lupe Fiasco/Vinroc
9. trials of love mobb deep (prodigy)
10. The Realest Mobb Deep
11. mobbin (foxy gitars,mobb single remember) Vinroc
12. LIFE mix 1.0 J Billion/Vinroc
13. Ready Set Go feat. Moe Green TRUTHLiVE
The concept of society is based on rules and agreements. The authorities constantly program the people with ideas that they can either accept or reject. Acceptance breeds inclusion and greater degrees of comfort if you will. Rejection, on the other hand, is basically tantamount to declaring all out warfare on the system. When the rules of society are not obeyed, we have police and the legal system which are supposed to deal with the corruption. However, what happens when the authorities themselves make a mistake in perpetuating their precious societal mores? How do the people governed by, and accepting of these laws react when they are attacked by the very same authorities that are supposed to protect them? These are the questions that surround the Oscar Grant verdict coming up this week.
The anticipation hangs in the air, thick that the rapture of swollen vines. Windows are already boarded up here in the studio and throughout downtown Oakland in case rioters take to the streets. There have been whispers that OPD is calling in back up from as far south as LA, in addition to many of the surrounding suburbs in the Bay. It feels as if everyone is expecting the worst reaction possible. Do they know something that we don’t? If justice is truly served, and Johanne Meserhle, the murderer of Oscar Grant is convicted, than there is no reason to protest. Oscar’s life can never be given back, but a ruling of manslaughter would at least acknowledge some degree of negligence. I am concerned that Meserhle is acquitted. In that case, there is definite reason to be angered. We were angry already, but this is the stuff that destruction is made off.
I wonder if this had been a young white man shot face down on the Bart in San Francisco would it even be a question as to the guilt of the murderer. No, what is being called into question is the value of black life in American society. How easy is it to kill a young black man in cold blood, and without reason? It seems that they are telling us what they think of us with every deliberation and negation of justice that takes place. I understand the rage, but please, breaking the windows of small shop owners downtown will not do anything to bring redemption. Calm and cool minds will prevail.
Tune in to this week’s show as special guest J Period, Robert Collins, Amp Live, and 1-O.A.K. discuss the importance of how we handle the verdict.
1. 7-Zumbi X Bannon
2. Casio Training- Flying Lotus
3. Come Together-J Period ft. the Roots & Zumbi
4. Subliminal Minded-J Period ft Black Thought
5. Rumble in the Jungle-J Period ft Q Tip, Busta Rhymes, & Lauren Hill
6. Red- Dilla
7. Mister Magic- Grover Washington Jr
8. Whats the Difference- Dr Dre
9. Ova the Woods-Outkast
10. the Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers-Crooklyn Dodgers
11. Road to Zion-Damian Marley
12. Ur the Man-Nas
13. Can’t See the Soldiers-J Period
14. Cell Therapy-Goodie Mob
15. Cold as Ice-MOP
16. Testament-Cormega
17. Hip Hop-Dead Prez
I once read somewhere that sports were a metaphor, of war. If so, then we are living in violatile times, although the World Cup, is more of a grand spectacle. Being that, the whole world is involved, the political and social ramifications of the “football” can hardly be denied. Honestly, I haven’t been interested in “football” since I was a youth. But since the World Cup in ‘06, I’ve been riveted by the collective attention which it demands. In many ways, it’s bigger than the Olympics. There is much greater parity, which makes the competition all the more thrilling. Although juggernauts like Brazil and Argentina feel pre-destined to dominate, smaller countries like Uruguay, Switzerland, Ghana, and the Netherlands are able to eek their way onto the world stage. It is truly fascinating when we consider how many eyes and minds are focused on this one event.
What could we accomplish as human beings if we all got together and focused on ending poverty and oppression in the same way, and with the same passion that we view sports? I think we could truly change the world. Just a thought. Science of Breath…on the move.
1. Ghost Town-the Specials
2. Friends-Nas X Damian Marley
3. Never Been- Wiz Khalifa
4. Mezmorized-Wiz Khalifa
5. Highs N Lows-Kid Cudi
6. I’m Beaming- Lupe Fiasco
7. Flying Kites- Cool Kids
8. Dear God 2.0-the Roots
9. Beamer Benz or Bentley-Lloyd Banks
10. Window Seat-Erykah Badu
11.How Many Mics-the Fugees
12.Candy Man-Jay Electronica
13.the Burnerz-the Burnerz
14.Cannons-Currensy
15.Mathematics-Mos Def
16.the Edge-the Burnerz
17.Ghost Children-Deuce Eclipse
18.Go Hard-Zion I
19.Ride-Nappy Roots
20.Nautilus-Bob James
21.Hold Yuh-Gyptian ft Nicki Minaj
22.Gadgets Go Go-Chali2na
Whoa! World spin..begin..faster..FASTER! That’s how I feel y’all. I know..intense right? Indeed. No worries..we’ll be good. I just got to let it out every now and then. There seems to be so much going on these days. At the tip of my mind remains the tragedy of the BP spill. What have we done? I have a distinct feeling that we’ll be dealing with the aftermath of this for the remainder of our lives. I read something that said that the leak was spilling over 2 million gallons a day!! What? That is completely impossible to fathom in many ways, but it sounds like its easily the worst environmental disaster in history. How will the ocean be effected by such negligence? It’s scary to contemplate the ramifications. Still, we keep on pushin’ thru. I pray for the good of all people, that we may learn from this. We cannot continue to repeat this type of behavior, the Earth will not allow it. Remember, we are blessed to have this environment which is perfectly suited to our beingness. Pray for healing..pray for peace. Bless…
Perception-Electric Wire Hustle
Party For Your Right To Fight-Public Enemy
Jungle Love Inst-J Dilla
E=MC2 Inst-J Dilla
E=MC2 Featuring Common, Jay Dee
Tha Cipha-Triple Threat
Stakes Is High-De La Soul
You Never Knew (Album)-Hieroglyphics
My Philosophy-Boogie Down Productions
Ready Set Go feat. Moe Green-TRUTHLiVE
Ova Du Wuds-DJ Vinroc
Listen Up-E-Rule
Get A Hold-A Tribe Called Quest
Miss Me (Ft. Lil Wayne-Drake
What’s Beef?-Notorious B.I.G
U Don’t Know-Jay Z
All For The Cash-Gang Starr
Do Your Thing (clean)-Camron
Ain’t The Devil Happy-Jeru The Damaja
Sound Bwoy Bureill-Smif-N-Wessun
The word xenophobe means “fear of outsiders”. For me, this can mean foreign people, foreign ideas, or extraterrestrials…take your pick. On this week’s show, house DJ Vinroc and I build on two very pertinent topics. We begin by touching on the tragedy of the BP oil spill in the Gulf Coast region. The persistence of our world leader’s to use oil and gas as the staple of the world economy has lead us to yet, another crossroads. Will we ever learn from our mistakes? Oil is not a renewable power source. It is also finite. We will soon come to the end of our oil supply worldwide. Some say that this will happen within the next 20-50 years. What are we waiting for? Armageddon? Don’t get me started.
Secondly, being that we at the Science of Breath pride ourselves in thinking outside of the box, we discussed the concept of aliens making contact with humans. Many may view this as sheer science fiction. However, anything is possible when we consider the fact that our galaxy is almost completely unexplored. We haven’t even thoroughly analyzed the ocean. Are we truly the only “intelligent” life in the universe? I highly doubt that. It seems that our self proclaimed importance is a symptom of our ego, and creating the idea that reality bends around our need to be the center of all things. We question what it would be like if extraterrestrials actually made themselves known to us. How would humanity respond? I assume there would be dramatic upheaval, both philosophically and psychologically. How would you react? Join us for an inside look at the future…
Me Or The Papes (LP Instrumental)-Jeru The Damaja
Biz Markie – Just A Friend
Caught Up-Metro Area
Love Junkie (Remix) f. Wallpaper and The Park-Donwill
love is the message cuco edits-mfsb
Running Away-Roy Ayers Ubiquity
WALK INTO THE SUN (Vocal / Inst)-Organized Konfusion
International Zone Coaster (Re-Remix Edit)-Leaders Of The New School
Lowdown-Boz Scaggs
Evil Vibrations-The Rebirth
Full Moon (Feat. Common)-Armand Van Helden
Opposite People-Fela Kuti
Beng Beng-Fela Kuti
Take Your Time (Do It Right)-S.O.S. Band
Strobelite Honey-Black Sheep
Film is a beautiful medium, that when used correctly, is capable of vast manipulation of the human psyche. In it’s highest form, it is capable of imparting the viewer with inspiration and release. I just witnessed the street art documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop”, and it is a shining example of clever usage of documentary style footage mixed with commentary, and what feels like a stinging sarcastic tone throughout. At the same time, it features some of the greatest names of the street art movement, yet focuses on Banksy. It is quite creative and revealing at the same time. If you are a fan of art, in any sense, I would recommend checking this out. Check the trailer below…
For the most part, I enjoy living in the United States. I mean, let’s face it, I was born here. But, every now and then, the ugly side of America is forced to reveal itself, and I shutter at the lack of understanding that is ever present here. An example of this is the immigration issue conjured up by the lonely state of Arizona. In response to the “border” issue faced by the US, Arizona has taken it upon itself to enforce a law that harkens back to the days of apartheid in South Africa. Legislation has made it so the police can detain anyone who they suspect of being an illegal citizen. Bear in mind that latinos comprise over 30% of Arizona’s population, and that’s if you trust the skewed perspectives of the US Census. In my opinion, there is a higher number of latinos than that. Yet, the fear is that latinos will slowly overtake the number of whites in Arizona, and later in the United States. Why is this a fear? I suppose it has to do with power and control. However, this is the United States. Our motto is that we are a melting pot of cultures, blended together to create a beautiful rainbow of humanity. But, the reality in this moment, is that Arizona is struggling with it’s true identity. On a greater scale, the state could simply be a symbol of our growing pains as a country and as a world. I feel sorry for all you rednecks, conservatives and tea-baggers. In the immortal words of Nas, “America is browning”. Better get your suntan lotion, and get comfortable with brown skin. In this episode, Vinroc and I chop it up on what it all means. Enjoy…
JustBegun Talib Kweli & Hi tek
Real Talk (featuring Ladybug Mecca) Encore
Real Talk (featuring Ladybug Mecca) Encore
Ask About Me f. Lloyd Jay Rock
move me no mountain Love unlimited
No Ideas Original Nas – The Lost Tapes
SUPASTAR (Inst. – Vocal) Group Home
Cool, Relax Kidz In The Hall ft Jay Electronica
She Makes Me Feel Alright (Instrumental) Freeway & Jake One
Jump on it Masters at Work
I Get Lifted George McCrae
Won’t Do feat. Miles Bonny Dela
leftovers Vinroc
Gone Baby, Don’t Be Lon Erykah Badu
Even If It Is So Q-Tip
House of Pain – Jump Around (Pete Rock Remix) House of Pain
Go Jazz rmx feat. Common Similak Chyld
In respect of our great ancestor El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, better known as Malcolm X, I dedicate this show to the incredible work that he did in order to uplift our people. Davey D blasted out a great tidbit on his twitter yesterday. This is vintage audio of 2 FBI agents actively trying to coerce Malcolm into snitching on his own organization, the Black Muslims. With rare eloquence and resilience, we hear how Malcolm cleverly rebukes their feeble attempts. It is one of the best old school audio gems that I’ve heard in ages. To hear him break down the fidgety embargoes of the agents is priceless. Yet, this was recorded in 1963. The brother was assassinated a short 2 years later in 1965. It seems that the government tried one approach, and once they saw that it wasn’t working, they went to their old faithful. Straight up murder. Go figure. All praises to the brother. They killed his body, but they couldn’t end his legacy. Science of Breath on the move…
1. Stillmatic-Nas
2. 9am in Dallas-Drake
3. the Moon & the Stars-Young Chris
4. Crib on the Moon-Zumbi
5. Umi Says-Mos Def
6. Nuthin Like This- J Dilla
7. Reunited-Old Dirty Bastard
8. Check it Out-Guru ft. Zumbi
9. You’re Da Man-Nas
10. By Any Means Necessary-Malcolm X
11. Black Steel-Public Enemy
12. Un-thinkable-Alicia Keys ft Drake
13. Hold On-Dwele ft Kanye West
14. Gadget Go Go-Chali2na
15. What Goes Around-Nas
16. Zambezi (Fools Gold remix)-Tinashe
17. Ala Il Hanash Madgouga-Omar Souleyman
The music industry is in total disarray. Let the heads roll. It is better for us, the artists, this way. Why you ask, as you shake your head and roll your eyes? There is less control of the “system” now, then ever before. No longer do major labels hold complete sway over the marketplace. I am not a fool, I recognize the great influence that labels still have on the mass consciousness of the people. Yet, at the same time, I feel that independent musicians, filmmakers, and authors have opportunities today, that simply didn’t exist 10 years ago.
There is enough technology available that anyone can damn near craft a record and release it. This is a beautiful thing. Artistic expression is at an all time high. The only thing that can hold you back in this moment is you. If you want it, the world awaits your passion to possess their attention. What will you say when you finally have the blogosphere at your beck and call? The only limit is your creativity. This is your time. To quote Nas, “the world is yours, the world is yours”. The independent route of releasing your own music is not an easy one, but it is a liberating one. Be free of the machine, express your inner soul, and ride the current of wild creativity that pulses within your heart. Do not hold back, and do not be scared. Instead, practice fearlessness. May the force be with you. Churrrch…
1. Waken Baken- Wiz Khalifa
2. What We Be On-Devin the Dude
3. Lemon Kush-Currensy
4. Never Been-Wiz Khalifa
5. Funky Freestyle-Devin the Dude
6. The Takeover-Jay Z
7. Watch Dem (Murderer)-Barrington Levy ft Snoop Dogg
8. Beamer Benz or Bentley-Lloyd Banks
9. Wozani Mahipi-Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens
10. I Sivenoe-Melotone Sisters
11. Zol!-BLK JKS
12. Flauta Magica-Mark Knight
13. Coastin- Zion I
14. Champion- B.O.B.
15. In the Cut- Wiz Khalifa
16. Billie Holiday- Miike Snow
17. Trizzy Turnt Up- A-Trak
