Originally written in 2014 and recorded in 2015, this one has been waiting in the wings for quite some time. Its appropriate title revealed deeper meaning to me over the last 7 years. I had planned to release it at least a half dozen times. But every time I geared up to do that, for one reason or another, it just didn't feel 'right'. Now, after close to a decade, I understand why my higher self was asking me to pause. 

It could not be a better time to finally share this with the world, as the context of the song is ever-changing with my personal evolution. Its lyrics land even more solidly with recent life events and truthfully, I'm finally mature enough to let this one be heard. Freshly mastered last month and ready for all of your ears and hearts to enjoy. I hope you all really feel this one and that you never rush yourself into anything, regardless of self-induced pressure. And most importantly, may you never EVER lag on yourself...because Timing is Everything.

Timing Is Everything - MAMA CROW -

A lullaby to calm any unrest in our hearts and on the planet. Forgiveness is a part of the awakening.

Keeper Of The Key

One Soul (Tribal Chant)

This laid back electro-hip-hop single pokes fun at the ego.

lyrics:

You can't stand it, not the center of attention 
Your vibe's demanding, and you purpose in suspension 
It's outlandish, this contrast and comparison 
Control ain't candid, cuz it lacks love intention... 

You need to know about your ego, running in free flow! 
If you sell your soul you better keep the receipt yo 
Running in greed mode, watch you cycles repeat it gets deep yo 
Watch the parodies and polarities 
Equating self to celebrities ignoring spiritual entities 
Instead counting enemies, missing countless remedies 
Desire and lust, you get swept up in a wind gust as a must 
Self importance... self-combust 
Burning down your palaces, universe creating balances 
And bringing challenges cuz it's harmonious and just 
Pushing your buttons with a bucket I'm dumpin' 
The grasshopper is jumping the beat is bumping pointing at something 
Worth looking at, magically appearing like a rabbit from a hat 
To shatter habit, transform a condition that is tragic 
Watch the ego combat, enigmatically in a state of static sneaking around and reeking havoc 

You can't stand it, not the center of attention 
Your vibe's demanding, and you purpose in suspension 
It's outlandish, this contrast and comparison 
Control ain't candid, cuz it lacks love intention... 

Outlandishhh.... 
Non duality is endless 
Sink into the formlessness of this iz-ness 
Outlandishhh... 
This is the business interdependence inner witness 
No need for vengeance 
Outlandishhh... 
Representing the blessed interconnectedness of essence 
leading us to exodus 
Outlandishhh... 
Respecting the soul of humanity 
and understanding everything is as it was planned to be

credits:

released 31 October 2013 
Produced by Mama Crow and Jackson Whalan 
Recorded in West Stockbridge, MA 
[Jackson rapped his verses in the nude/naked]

Outlandish feat. Jackson Whalan

Song written by MAMA CROW and BAND OF MYSTICS (Travis Porter De Leon, Kevin Njikm, Jared May) (c) 2010

This track was written and recorded in 2010 in San Francisco, CA. Featuring Travis Porter De Leon on drumkit, Kevin Njikm on keys and guitar, Jared May on bass and Mama Crow on lyrics, main vox and harmonies. These musicians played LIVE for about 2 years in and amongst the Bay Area from 2009-2011. Before traveling to Hawaii, Mama Crow got in the studio with the band @ SERA PHI STUDIOS in the Mission to document this musical era.  

The content of this song is a true story of how to overcome hardships from the past and to consciously choose light in every moment. This song acknowledges the shared human truth of adversity yet focuses on overcoming all challenges regardless how dark the shadow to live an awakened life of empowerment. This is an anthem for everyone who embraces transformation on a day to day basis. 

"Don't fret you are the teacher and the student. If you can be it- no need to prove it." 

Ability to Change (Mama Crow w/ Band of Mystics)

On the night of the new moon (8/25/2014)- this song was birthed. I set up my mic to record something completely different- but "It's Easier" poured out of my mouth. Within one hour- the entire song was completed. This time is about letting go of what no longer serves you and sewing seeds for what you want to create. "It's easier once you begin..." 

Song, lyrics, arrangement, composition, harmonies, recording, mixing, production by Carmen Crow.

(Basic recording done on laptop with Garageband. Unmastered.) 

Let me know if you would like to enhance this track if you are a producer- I'd be happy to send you the stems. Thank you for listening. 

It's Easier (Original Recording)

This is a new track off of the album ARK+CROW (www.mamacrow.com/music). Co-written and co-produced with ARK Music Productions, "Whisper To Me" is an anthem for those moments of arriving at a crossroads...right when you think it's a destination. In the song~ the character has just arrived~ now reflecting and waiting for a sign. Who is to say which direction she chooses...only music will tell ;) 

Mastered by Keith Crusher [RTFM Records]
Copywritten by Carmen Marie Gutierrez and Abram Ramal Katz (c) 2014

Whisper To Me (ARK+CROW)

Noun	1.	grey zone - an intermediate area; a topic that is not clearly ONE thing or the other 

"Grey Zone" is a soulful dubstep single that gets you moving and stirs your curiosity. This song is a creative exploration of the view point the "Grey Zone" told from a first person perspective and depicted as an alluring, mysterious woman. 

If the "Grey Zone" had a voice, what would she say?

LYRICS:
They call me the grey zone 
They call me the grey zone 
If you want to get to know me 
You have got to lose control 
Get one chance to finally find me out 
Because you'll never know 

They'll never know... 

You allude to me in gesture 
A mark not really made 
Approved to ease the pressure 
Of what won't validate 

You look to me for answers 
For which you'll never find 
You'll prove to the dancer 
Around, between, behind 

Never to find out- find out! 
Never to find in time! 

They call me the grey zone 
They call me the grey zone 
If you want to get to know me 
You have got to lose control 
Get one chance to finally find me out 
Because you'll never know

CREDITS:
Vox+Lyrics+Harmonies: Carmen Crow 
Composition+Production: Quixosis 
www.soundcloud.com/quixosis

All right reserved (c)2015

Grey Zone (featuring Quixosis)

Lyrics, Melodies, Harmonies- by Carmen Crow
Music Composition, Production- by ARK Music 

The world can crash down around you
And patience turns to ash only to burn through
Family and your kin, the ones that love you
Learn to forgive if that's all you do

Cuz you are not made of glass
Yet so breakable
Nothing ever really lasts
So don't try to hold
When a child has to ask 
And your plate is full
Take a breath and do your best
To B.Peaceful

Remember when you were just a baby
Born innocent you brought such beauty
A rainbow colored lense
That's been faded
For black and white sense took the place of it

Cuz you are not made of glass
Yet so vulnerable
Nothing ever really lasts
So don't try to hold
When a person has to ask
And your plate is full
Take a breath and do your best
To B.Peaceful

B.Peaceful (ARK+CROW)

"What It Is" produced by ARK

Lyrics:
The kindred call, it falls upon my eardrum
Hum of the buzzing nowhere gets caught in my head
I turn around and found an owl staring
Eyes set wide with a glisten that just dropped me dead

The memory blew out the candle
Twisted up in the mix
You ran away afraid of my shadow
What it is is what it is
You took the skull to put on your mantel
Took my kiss but not the risk
You ran away afraid of my shadow
What it is is what it is

Ran out of ink, I think it's my biggest trigger
Thumb, fumble through the drawer only to find a razor blade
I cut the tip, a tiny knick upon my finger
And all I've been looking for is to cut through this page

The memory blew out the candle
Twisted up in the mix
You ran away afraid of my shadow
What it is is what it is
You took the skull to put on your mantel
Took my kiss but not the risk
You ran away afraid of my shadow
What it is is what it is

You showed up off the cuff
I was playing with fire
Then I proposed, so uncomposed
Revealed my loose wire
Tripped up and fell into the bottom
I did not leave the best impression
(What it is is what it is)
But I'm forgiven

(lyrics written by MAMA CROW- copyright (c) all rights reserved)

What It Is

"Be Set Free" is the new acoustic EP written and produced by Mama Crow. This collection of songs was completely recorded LIVE and in ONE NIGHT. 

Recorded at Space Cave Studios in Covelo, CA. 
Engineered, co-produced and mixed by Richard James Ralls.
Additional mixing and mastering by Kyrstyn Pixton. 

Songs:
Composure
Far and Wide
Magnolia
Be Set Free
Time Stops

Time Stops

Be Set Free

Magnolia

Far And Wide

Composure

THE HORIZON is a collaborative EP with MAMA CROW (California) and B. RiddimZ (Spain/NYC). What started as a mutual appreciation for each other's music soon became these four FIRE tracks you hear now.

Lyrics/Melodies/Harmonies/Vox/Raps and vocal arrangement are all written, performed and created by MAMA CROW.
www.mamacrow.com
www.facebook.com/mamacrow
@mamacrow
www.mamacrowmusic.bandcamp.com

All Music and Beats are produced, composed and created by B. RiddimZ.
www.facebook.com/briddimzbeats
www.briddimzbeats.bandcamp.com
@b-riddimz

Engineering, Mixing, Mastering and Additional Vox Production by Narayan from Zion.
www.narayanfromzion.com
www.narayanfromzion.bandcamp.com
@narayan-from

Photograph by Cohen (GypsyPop)
EP Art by Mama Crow

Whether Or Not

Thick In The Mix

The Horizon

Heart Open

I'm sharing this song from my album -INDIGO- in honor of Timothy Becker. I wrote this song in 2009 after attempting suicide. No one knows this and I feel called to reveal after losing another friend to suicide on Friday. My hometown crew and myself- we have LOST TOO MANY friends to substance, suicide and unnatural causes. I find myself saying, "Not Becker- he was always the strong one." As tears blur my vision, I post this song with intentions to prevent this from happening again. PLEASE NO FUCKING MORE! The more loved ones that we lose in this way, the more we have to pull together because it's easier to stay hopeful with each other. Friends and family, you are NOT alone and I love you. Becker, you are free and I will always remember you.

I Will Not Hide (Survivor's Anthem)

From 808 to acoustic folk, she falls not short in variety. Yet her sultry spoken word, velvety vocal timber and undeniable booming belts- always reminds you of who you are listening to. Medicine Womyn.

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