Snapping Necks: New Hip Hop Party Bangers

New fun little music video!!! 
https://www.facebook.com/marquis.zane/videos/vb.100000277086729/1592964177389470/?type=2&theater

It is spring! Time to have fun and party and dance! 

Big thanks to Adam story for reaching out to get this project started! Another big thanks to Styrmonix and Jaime for accepting my invitation to the party and bringing such great vibes! 

And of course, thanks to the wizard of shoes for another fine final mastering! 

Guitars, Bass, Keyboard: Adam Story
https://soundcloud.com/adam_story
Trumpet: Styrmonix 
https://soundcloud.com/styrmonix
Vocals and Lyrics: Jaime J Ross
https://soundcloud.com/jaime0223
Production, Vocals, Lyrics: The Couch King 

Lyrics:

This be the jam for your artisanal toast 
This be the butter from your host with the most
This here the first that makes your rump roast 
From Columbus Ohio down to the west coast 
This be the wings that make that shit fly
This here the joint that gets you all high
This be the fish sauce to make my eats Thai
Gonna get you all moving make them old bones spry 
I went down town and met a girl from uptown
Shaking her booty like treasure to be found
Doing the whop and that old Charlie brown
Gonna make that rain fall and raise the crops from the ground 

We gonna call that thunder
We gonna shake the night 
We gonna ride that lightning 
To the ground and make it strike
We gonna call that thunder 
We gonna make it rain tonight 

This be the one that goes straight to the top 
This be that bubbly that makes a song pop
This be what's hip to add spring to your hop
These here the moves that make them drawls drop
I went down town again the very next week
Looking for a honey so I guess I better seek
Cast my stones to the ground you could here the floor creek
She did the cabbage patch and then she did the freak

We gonna call that thunder
We gonna shake the night 
We gonna ride that lightning 
To the ground and make it strike
We gonna call that thunder
We gonna make ya'll clap
We gonna strike that lightning 
We gonna bring that 88 back
We gonna call that thunder 
We gonna make it rain tonight 

So you came downtown just to watch me dance
Hoping to meet me you may have a chance
My magic I'm working' and you can be sure
I'm more than a dancer…so much more
And if you be lucky and if you be true
Maybe I'll spend some minutes with you
Cause you found your way here
And here you shall be
Watching a dancer looking at me

This be that funk that shake the junk in your trunk
This here so phat it go gadunkadunkdunk
This track be so dope you'll be calling it skunk
Gonna get you to the party make a drunk monk crunk
I went downtown to the festival to play
Met a girl form uptown with a cowrie shell bouquet 
Dancing to the ana drums to make her sorrows go away
She put me in a trance and danced 'till the break-a-day

We gonna call that thunder
We gonna shake the night 
We gonna ride that lightning 
To the ground and make it strike
We gonna call that thunder 
We gonna make it rain tonight

Video

Adam Story and the Couch King with Styrmonix and Jaime J Ross - Thunder (extended  '88 party mix)

the first remix to my entry for the #originalOne remix on #tsu... 

www.tsu.co/Muggum

www.tsu.co/frawstakwa


#originalOne @frawstakwa @Muggum-ized mix...

I appreciate the opportunity that this time gives me to reflect on my values, ideas, and beliefs. The interactions between the different generations, cultures, environments, and technologies will constantly be an agent of change and catalyst for our further evolution. I wish to be a part of this change with open mindedness, free thinking, and a nonjudgmental attitude. 

Massive thanks to Tophonicus who got this track started, i don't know...maybe a year ago...It requires a lot of patience to work with me, lol. Tophonicus' original track is massive and was instantly inspirational. 

Many more thanks flow out to She's Excited for assisting with the vocal arrangement and adding some pure style to the track. She's Excited is incredible and I love working with her. I bow down to Joerxworx, Styrmonix, and Alex Sinfield for their passionate, skillful, and creative horn blowing contributions. I want to go on tour with all these guys!!!

Finally, big thanks to the one and only Russ Sinfield for his many hours mixing and mastering and actually making this song sound good. I often give him a mess to work with, especially since I only record with my built in computer mic and refuse to use my real mics, lol  

Tophonicus: Guitar, Bass, Keys & Drums 
https://soundcloud.com/its-tophonicus
Marcus Swambo: Bass Ideas
https://soundcloud.com/fraudstein
https://soundcloud.com/helenswambo
She's Excited: Lyrics & Vocals & Song Art 
https://soundcloud.com/she-s-excited
Joerxworx: Sax 
https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx
Styrmonix: Trumpet 
https://soundcloud.com/styrmonix
Alex Sinfield: Backup Baritone & Tenor Sax
https://soundcloud.com/alex081099
Couch King: Lyrics & Vocals, Drums & Production
Russ Sinfield: Mixing and Mastering
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
https://soundcloud.com/the-exe-stencilists

Lyrics: 

I feel the pain and I wanna 
ignite
You feel the pain and you wanna incite 
We feel the pain and we wanna start a fight
fight
Put us all together and shit about to go down right

tell me bout your trouble i can always tell you double we rebuttle to rebuttle struggle just to validate the struggle using mental muscle as the words start to fumble and the logic starts to crumble gotta hold it all together and stay inside the bubble
now i’ma break free from all that 
the truths no longer evident as lies become more prevalent from shouting out of sentiment
now we ain't gonna take it back

yea
now we ain’t gonna take it back
yea
now there’s no turning back
yea
now we ain’t gonna take it back
yea
now there’s no turning back

we all done being polite wid it
time we all sayz it like we feelz it 
fuck any feelings time to handle your biz
people out there bout to grow up real quick 

it’s about freedom of speech, it’s about freedom to preach, it’s about critical thinking, it’s about not simply believing, it’s about having discerment, sometimes it’s bout fucking the government, sometimes it’s admitting your wrong, sometimes it’s bout not getting along, 
it’s always bout seeking the truth but it’s not only bout speaking and hearing your truth, it’s about growing our rights without infringing on rights, it’s about being taking pride while showing love to the people worldwide
let’s pause 
for a moment now
let’s pause 
just for a moment now
let’s pause 
just for a moment now
let’s pause 
and give strength to the cause 

Sit down, be still
Isn't that nice

Hey Hey
We are the ones
No More
We are the ones
Hey Hey
We are the ones 
That we've been waiting for
And we are the ones
To know on your door
You can't ignore us anymore

I’m about to blow up, all you gotta do is show up and the fists start to go up and the (click click) start to throw up and the (siren) start to roll up see the whole worlds gone and woke up take close up we done grown up real bad 
the devils done shown up torn up and real mad 
shit about to get real quick cause we’ve had
enough of all that wack shit talking smack shit we ain’t gon be violent but aint never gonna be silent

Tophonicus, She's Excited, Joerxworx, Styrmonix, Alex & Russ Sinfield, Couch King - We Are The Ones

Available for free download at:
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/album/the-couch-king-sofa-barn

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RS Frawstakwa: Lyrics and Vocals 
soundcloud.com/frawstakwa 
JayWalkerBlack: Lyrics and Vocals 
soundcloud.com/jaywalkerblack 
Soundwanderer: Guitar, Bass, Organ 
soundcloud.com/soundwanderer 
Couch King: Lyrics, Vocals, Production, Mixing
Russell Sinfield: Finals Mix and Master 
soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield

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RS Frawstakwa, JayWalkerBlack, Soundwanderer & the Couch King - The Couch King Sofa Barn

Greetings to all *Deeper* musicians and producers out there (and of course the listeners) -  pretty impressive how colorful and diversified different approaches on the same subject can be. Hats off!

The Halloween challenge belated:  this is another contribution to Couch King's open collaboration: https://soundcloud.com/couch-king-presents/sets/deeper-heartscore-remix-and
Thanks for the opportunity :)

Couch King: Lyrics & Vocals https://soundcloud.com/couch-king-presents
DeeP.: Guitars, Keys & Percussion https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke
Stone Catcherye: Guitars https://soundcloud.com/stonecatcherye
bitzone: Background vocals, Drums, Bass, Keyboards & Artwork https://soundcloud.com/bitzone

Arrangement & Production: DeeP. & bitzone

Lyrics:
Sneekie San Salvador 
Sneekie as it gets 
Always trying to make the little kids upset 
Loves it when they cry and they eyes get all wet 
Never lies in fear and has no regrets 
Never sheds a tear when a lady trips down the steps 
Probably sawed her heals, got the skills of a vet 
Master of the trip wire sire sneak attack 
Watched home alone a million times and knows how to make a trap 
Lurking in the shadows, tip towing like a cat 
Whiling humming the Ramones, singing beat on the brat 
Beat on the brat with a baseball bat 
Oh yea he is despicable, lives in an unlivable room that’s a mess 
Leaves his clothes on the ground, picks it up just to get dressed 
A little depressed and has a hard time sleeping, leaves the tv on at night 
When he sees a baby dreaming, coughs to give ‘em a fright 

Likes to get even and always takes the last cookie 
When told to turn around, always takes a lookie lookie 
Got the parenting skills of a young rookie 
Always sends the kids to bed with out brushing 
And when they get it in their head that it’s time to brush their teeth 
Rushes to the fridge and looks inside for some OJ to make them drink 
He’s a master (Hot Damn) of the slight of hand with a knack to make you think 
Sneekie San Salvador 
Turn the other way he’ll take a sip of your drink 

Don’t hate i’m deeper than you think 
Don’t hate i play dumb with a wink 
My snap comes from on the brink 
My bite goes beneath the pink 
Don’t hate i’m deeper than you think

It's like the world just doesn’t know how let it go 
It's like this feeling that i’m just supposed go and blow 
Your big egos just wants me to shrink 
Like I never have belonged here 
i’m spinning my wheels around the rink 
Doing my best not to disappear 
Doing my best not to disappear 
All you think i’m trying to do is interfere but there’s no other way out of here 

Don’t hate i’m deeper than you think 
Don’t hate i play dumb with a wink 
My snap comes from on the brink 
My bite goes beneath the pink 
Don’t hate i’m deeper than you think

Deeper #Couch King|DeeP|Stone Catcherye

DeeP. and the Couch King EP collectable stickers and zine available on Bandcamp here:
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/album/deep-and-the-couch-king

"I Dont' Owe Ya (DeeP. Remix)" is now available on Bandcamp for a limited time. All money will go to DeeP. to support his music. Download the track here:
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/track/i-dont-owe-ya-deep-remix

DeeP. got the vocals stems to "I Don't Owe Ya" from Bitzone and surprised me with this ultra fresh remix. It was a real honor and surprise that he would do this. 

DeeP. also worked with Bitzone and Stone Catcherye  to do this dope electro funk remix of "Deeper" 

https://soundcloud.com/bitzone/deeper

Huge thanks to DeeP. for initiating these projects. 

I think for 2019 I want to focus on some albums with a more consistent sound. I think it would be really cool to work with Bitzone and DeeP., along with some additional other collaborators on full album of similar tracks. 

Happy New Year 2019 all! I wish you all lots of good health, fine community, mega prosperity, huge success, good times, and awesome music! 

DeeP.: Music, Mix, and Mastering
https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke
Couch King: Lyrics and Vocals

Lyrics: 

I’m sick of this world
I’m quick to unfurl
I light up the wick
And picture myself 
In the underworld

There’s many ways to die 
And I give ‘em a try
Each time that I lie
And close up my eyes 
Kapow 
Bak bak

Nobody cares
No one hears my prayers 
All I bear is unfair
I swear that I’ll tear
Your hair out if you speak 
Shut the fuck up

It ain’t just my fault
How I’m under assault 
Blaming is your default 
You pour salt on mistakes 
To try and validate
Your perceived superiority

A piece of advice
And you move on with you life 
I don’t owe ya
A thanks
I don’t owe ya

Get me to see 
My responsibility 
I don’t owe ya
A sorry
I don’t owe ya

This is my demise
Don’t tell me bout my life 
I don’t care if you think 
That you care
I’m aware
That I’m a fuck up

This is how my dream dies 
Don’t tell me to realize 
Who I am 
Cause you think that I am
Someone
That’s not a fuck up

Cause I am fuck up just a fuck up
I am fuck up
A real fuck

Telling me to shut up 
Always telling me to shut up

DeeP. and the Couch King

Bandcamp

DeeP. and the Couch King - I Don't Owe Ya (DeeP. Remix)

I sent the original tracks over to Couch King some time ago after working with him on a couple of his projects. I've always wanted to do a hip hop track with some rapping but it's the one thing I haven't gotten down yet. I love what he did both musically and with the subject matter. Plus what a sweetheart to work with. I got it 99% done but then got really busy and left him hanging for far too long. After some gentle prodding, I finally finished. Thanks again Marquis! :)

And So You Say(A Couch King/Jon Lock joint production)

Massive thanks again to Bitzone and DeeP. for keeping the energy going on this projects. Big up to RS Frawstakwa on keeping connected and always being down to bust some rhymes on another track. I have been digging not playing any role in the music production department and just laying down vocals.

“It Ain’t Looking Good,” similar to “I Don’t Owe Ya,” and “Deeper” are influenced by my daily commute to work and the neighborhoods I drive through. The vibrations I was mostly influenced by were very different when I lived in the bay area and worked in Silicon Valley. Santa Cruz had a slightly similar vibration to my current commute, but it was definitely more sunny, positive, and new age. I also suppose that the lyrics and vibe of these tracks are also influenced by the current societal focus on Mental Health. 

As always, I appreciate you all listening and commenting and supporting the music on my page. What a long strange trip it’s been. I wish everyone greater and deeper knowing and appreciation of themself. 

Bitzone: Keys, Backing Vocals, Drums, Bass, Arrangement, Production, and Mastering
https://soundcloud.com/bitzone
DeeP.: Keys, Drums, Bass, Percussion, Arrangement & Production
https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke
RS Frawstakwa: Lyrics and Vocals
https://soundcloud.com/frawstakwa 
Couch King: Lyrics, Vocals, and Vocal Arrangement
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com

Lyrics

Rolling through the hood with a crack in the glass 
Dent in the trunk from 3 years past
Flashing on the dash cause always low on the gas 
What what ch-u looking at huh
What ch-u looking at

Police rolling up hoping they just gonna pass
Marijuana legal no more looking for grass
Still watching out keeping it real working class
What what ch-u looking at huh
What ch-u looking at

Sole falling off the shoe ain’t embarrassed 
Yea it’s the same hoodie, why’d you even ask 
Don’t need to explain why we taken it back 
What what ch-u looking at huh
What ch-u looking at

In the Veil of Darkness
You still see a profile 
And it ain’t looking good for me
And it ain’t looking too good for me
And it ain’t looking good for me

Scowl on the prowl feeling real hopeless
Low vibration got no focus 
Don’t need your fuckin’ help fuck your diagnosis 
What ch-u looking at huh
What ch-u looking at 

Hanging in the parking lot 
Bumming cigarettes 
Mindin’ our own business
Joking bout regrets 
Gave up trying to change
Now we get what we get
Yea we act a fool 
But your the one with threats 
We ain’t looking at you
So why you all upset 

Whatchya lookin’ at?
Stop and stare and laugh
Take a photograph 
It’ll last longer that way
Oh snap
Spit actual facts
About this and that 
By the paragraph
None of it’s an act
I just rap

Bitzone, DeeP., RS Frawstakwa, & the Couch King - It Ain't Looking Good

Wind Me Up
production by Danke Noetic
featuring Sirobosi Frawstakwa
vocals mixed by (singthewind productions) and backup vocals by (singthewind productions). 

——

when my energy is low
too much negative
gotta make it positive
yo

wind me up
and let’s go
wind me up
and go

I’ve been holding back
but won’t be holding back no more
about to show them that
this is something they can’t control

wind me up
let’s go
wind me up
go

——

no bad vibes - you can keep it
we all know that misery loves company
but you know what is priceless?
how people still buy into it and sell themselves cheap
it’s not surprising in the least bit 
once you’ve got a good thing going everybody wants a piece
but no matter how you slice it 
there’s not enough ingredients to go around 
so peace 
never mind - we’re still eating 
the recipe for success is to prepare what you need
no reason to cook books or lie this 
season the flavor of the month is different each week

——

when my energy is low
too much negative
gotta make it positive
yo

wind me up
and let’s go
wind me up
and go

I’ve been holding back
but won’t be holding back no more
about to show them that
this is something they can’t control

wind me up
let’s go
wind me up
go

——

exercise and meditate 
the mind and body building strength
positive energy is surging through my veins

let me find a better place
I think I might’ve time and space
are all contained in their entirety within my brain

the only constant is change 
it’s a part of my process 
revisions all day
as I edit each page 
thoughts evolve and create
completely new versions
always innovate
might it pay off one day?
it already has
right?
in a spectacular display
rock steady with the rhythm and the rhyming
to the breaks
on the rise
put your worries aside
come along for the ride
and let it all fade away

——

when my energy is low
too much negative
gotta make it positive
yo

wind me up
and let’s go
wind me up
and go

I’ve been holding back
but won’t be holding back no more
about to show them that
this is something they can’t control

wind me up
let’s go
wind me up
go

——

when it really gets down to it kid
we’re so counterintuitive
no matter how it sounds to you
you know that there is truth to this
simply view the music biz
the way that people move within it
safe to assume
that they think that we’re stupid
mainstream media is making us used to it
open your eyes up 
the timing is crucial
enough with the foolishness
stop celebrating the worst of us
as if ignorance is cool
what option would you choose
if it was up to you to do something
about the current state of Hip Hop?
I’m producing it
putting it out there 
for the few individuals
who know and understand 
thank you for swinging through

——

when my energy is low
too much negative
gotta make it positive
yo

wind me up
and let’s go
wind me up
and go

I’ve been holding back
but won’t be holding back no more
about to show them that
this is something they can’t control

wind me up
let’s go
wind me up
go

——

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Wind Me Up (production by Danke Noetic - featuring singthewindproductions)...

DeeP. and the Couch King EP collectable stickers and zine available on Bandcamp here:
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/album/deep-and-the-couch-king

I am always trying to be more neutral and nonjudgemental in my experiences of myself and others. 

Just so you all know, I am healthy, happy, and doing well. Life is good for me. I am very blessed. 

Sending nonjudgemental listening and witnessing out into the world. 

Big thanks to DeeP for passionately inviting me to join in on another project and choosing the perfect beat for me to channel the shadow muses. Huge thanks to Russ for laying down the cool experimental guitar work and taking a break from mixing and mastering duties.  

DeeP.: Music, Mix, and Mastering
https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke
Russell Sinfield: Guitar 
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
Couch King: Lyrics and Vocals
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com

Lyrics:

She was found alone dead in her bed
27 years and already dead
He went and took one straight to the head
And it took 3 days before any knew he was dead
She was introverted 
Lived reclusive
Took the path of seclusion to her conclusion
After leaving prison  
An impoverished condition was the state he lived in
Without any of his friends and fans in the ending

In the ending
In the ending
In the ending 

Without anyone around in the ending 
Without anyone to love in the ending
Without anyone who cares in the ending
Without anyone with prayers in the ending

I’m thinkin’ a popping the pills again, again
I’m fixin’ ta shoot up my veins again, again
I’m drinkin’ away my will again, again
I’m sinkin’ into a hole again, 
Wastin’ my life on a dream that always pending
Hating everything that I waste all my time making 
Who am I kidding I’m nothing I’m just pretending 
Everyday digging my self a little bit closer to the ending
 
There were moments when the pain went away
When the weight of life didn’t seem to weigh
Fleeting moment suggesting to stay  
While the rest of life was pushing towards dismay  
Feeling hopeless
With misguided purpose
Constant pursuing with nothing ever accruing 
Is just worthless 
What’s the meaning of being around others when
Others are really only attending to mending their own feelings in the ending    

I don’t care, I don’t really care, I don’t give a fuck, I don’t give a damn, 
I don’t give a shit

DeeP., Russell Sinfield & the Couch King - Without Anyone (In The Ending)

This song is part of a bigger project. I really like making sets like “The Couch King Sofa Barn” and “The Horror Host” but they take a long time to make and I don’t think SoundCloud loves the long song format. A number of us are almost finished with another song in this project. I am excited to hear how the whole thing turns out. Massive thanks to everyone presently involved and all my future collaborators in these crazy visions. I hope everyone is having fun on the cloud. I feel like this can be a very fun time for the SoundCloud community as we have all matured and know ourselves in relation to music better. 

This song got started when another rapper first asked me to collaborate with him. He sent me a beat, but I tend to want to focus on original music from our community so I asked Joerxworx if he wanted to work on a beat with only horns in a New Orleans marching funeral band style. Joerxworx agreed and provided me with massive horns to work with! The other rapper was no longer interested by now in working with me so I asked Jon Lock if he wanted to join in and fortunately he agreed, cause I love his funky soulful vocal stylings! Russell did an amazing job mixing and mastering my sloppy drums and the rest of the track to perfection. I was also very fortunate that Wou-Wou & the Wormling was willing to collaborate on art work for this track, fully completing the spirit of community collaboration!

Everyone in our SoundCloud community rocks, don’t you think?!?!  

Joerxworx: Alto, Tenor & Bass Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx
Jon Lock: Lyrics and Vocals
https://soundcloud.com/jon-lock-5
Couch King: Lyrics, Vocals and Production and Art
Russell Sinfield: Mixing and Mastering
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
Wou-Wou & the Wormling: Coloring on original illustrative art
https://soundcloud.com/wouwouandthewormling

Lyrics:

More slay
Wack MCs are getting slashed 
It ain’t easy being wack these days 
Ya get gnashed 
Lyrically grinded up 
Like left overs you get trashed 
I’m Hannibal lector on the mic 
While your rhymes are just ruff and ashy I be like
It puts lotion on its rhymes or else it gets the hose again
Then you get skinned with the precision of my pen 
Call me wolf and you play the hen 
When your all cooped up and shut in by major trends
I’m feral 
Escaped into the underground   
Where all ill MCs and beat makers find their proving ground
I don’t want to rap 
Without any scars
I don’t want to rap if can’t chop through the bars before 
Going out like ronin for the culture that’s been stolen 
Bandit pillaging MCs take heed 
To the master lyricism swordsmen  
 
Oh
I’ll make your heart go faint
Think your resistant until you aint
Close your eyes, move your feet
Here comes the rapture
I am your man
Close your mouth and drop your plan
There’s no need to fake it
Big daddy’s gonna make ya
Dance, twist and shout
Pull up those pants and take you out 
poetry and word play
Take you to the dance floor
Place my hand on the small of your back
I give you a joke and take a smack 
Sit your ass down and eat your snack
Marvel at the verbal fancy footwork 

We came to train to take back the reign from the wack  
We came to hone our skills on a ill horn track
We came to bring the reals and show the people what they lack
All wack MCs you best watch your backs
We bring the rhymes 
And we bring the beats 
And we bring good times
Cause we bring the heat
And we bring the noise 
Yea we bring the noise 
Lets all make some noise 
Lets all make some noise 
Come on 
Make, make some noise 
Let’s all
Make, make some noise 
Everybody
Make some noise
Make some noise

Joerxworx, Jon Lock, Russell Sinfield & the Couch King - Training Day

A new chapter of cooperation with Frawstakwa.
Thanks DeeP. for advice and action.
We hope you like it!

vocals, lyrics & artwork by @frawstakwa
keys & guitar by @detlef-piepke
music & production by @bitzone

*Feel The Pulse*

feel the pulse
energy surges through our circuitry
feel the pulse
power courses through our veins
feel the pulse 
art and culture is a courtesy
afforded us 
by this mysterious force of nature
(2x)

——

Respect is something earned
Not given
Live and learn 
Stop tripping 
What would your mama say, huh?
Just gotta keep it real
How ya living?
the same thing you are living your life for
would you be willing to die for?
do you have it in you to try more?

——

how should I start this? 
well first I'm a lifelong artist 
who obviously ain't the smartest about it 
I'm honest at least though 
lots of cats out here are high on thy ego 
second I'm a simple man I see y'all as equals 
each an individual and all y'all my peoples 
free will is principle three because we hold 
the potential to know things if only we could bring ourselves to think 
and let's see what number four is 
I don't know - please I just came here to flow 
not to talk about me - let's go 
should I talk about you? I don't know 
spark of genius the gears they’re a’turning
my mind’s a machine which appears to be working 
if I am to get anywhere near where I am destined to go
then one thing is for certain
it’s all up to me the one and only person
upon whom my future depends this is perfect
because no one other than I and I 
will share the same primary concern kid
as the center of my inner circle
I understand the importance of my purpose
a controversial public service
should I do some soul searching?

——

Respect is something earned
Not given
Live and learn 
Stop tripping 
What would your mama say, huh?
Just gotta keep it real
How ya living?
the same thing you are living your life for
would you be willing to die for?
do you have it in you to try more?

——

speaking to the people them ain't keeping any secrets 
I'm just reaching to achieve something that no one can believe 
I can feel it in the deepest of depths of my spirit 
I'm frequently thinking out loud you can hear it you can see 
make nothing but progress follow my own lead 
acquiring knowledge fulfilling my needs 
I either win or I learn - because I take the time to read between the lines indeed 
speaking to the people them I keep on sending messages 
no secret it's intended for the people them so let's begin 
again enter the next dimension with the way that I get it in 
the people them they digging it the wickedness 
if this isn't enough then stay tuned to bear witness when 
whatever turn of events it is that will happen hits 
the rhythm of life
this is it
time space continuum type

——

Respect is something earned
Not given
Live and learn 
Stop tripping 
What would your mama say, huh?
Just gotta keep it real
How ya living?
the same thing you are living your life for
would you be willing to die for?
do you have it in you to try more?

——

feel the pulse
energy surges through our circuitry
feel the pulse
power courses through our veins
feel the pulse 
art and culture is a courtesy
afforded us 
by this mysterious force of nature
(2x)

Feel The Pulse

Feel The Pulse #Frawstakwa|DeeP

Lyrics, whistle, and vocals - Fat Pockets / @fatpockets
Beat production - Uncle Ace Ha / @ace-ha

Mixed and mastered by Fat Pockets.

This is a Mega Royal production.

Good Foot

Good Foot (beat Uncle Ace Ha)

I think this track started 2 years ago. I remember talking about the vision with Jamie on the phone and then Jamie sent me a bunch of stems to choose from. I chose the standing bass and recorded my verse with a 90’s vibe in mind. I sent the track over to Russell to add some guitars, he sent that funk rock intro and riff back, and then I don’t know what happened after that? A bunch of other songs got made and the vision for this track expanded to include cutting my second verse and bringing Jon Lock in on vocals. Then the song sat again. Jon and I even started and completed And So You Say and Training Day after we had already got this song started. Since this track was visioned to be part of the first song on the set with Training Day, eventually it had to be completed. Wou-Wou then join in with his synths, rhythm guitar over Jon’s part, and some additional guitar over the first section. This gave the track the final fire it needed and Russell mixed and mastered it like a champ!

As always, massive thanks to Wou-Wou and Russell who have been regular collaborators on so many projects, on SoundCloud, Facebook, and Bandcamp. Wou and Russell will always be the core of my musical team. Thanks for being great friends! 
Big thanks also to Jon, who I have worked with on 3 songs now, with 2 more in the works already! 
And thanks to Jamie for all his patience, support, and for the completion of our second project together!   

This song goes out to all the music nerds, appreciators, and lovers with strong opinions. Keep those conversations going. I spent many, many years, going to the record store several times a week, hanging and talking with the staff, some who became good friends. 

Jamie Rhind: Standing Bass 
https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind
Jon Lock: Lyrics and Vocals
https://soundcloud.com/jon-lock-5
Wou-Wou & the Wormling: Guitar and Synths
https://soundcloud.com/wouwouandthewormling
Russell Sinfield: Guitar, Mixing and Mastering
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
Couch King: Lyrics, Vocals, Production, and Art

Lyrics 

Everything changes 
Nothing stays the same 
I used to hate it when my people would say it's a shame 
Stating that the games gone lame 
Claiming that today the music is wack 
At times I would refrain and take a step back
But most of the time I would counter attack 
Back in the day, we would say, Clever repartee 
When we were clowning around 
But now a days we taking the things a bit more serious 
Or maybe it's just me, see 
I ain't playing around as much as I used to be 
Conversations at a minimal 
It's not that I'm more critical or cynical 
It's that I am a more apathetic individual
I  just don't care 
Call me hypocritical 
I be like that's fair 
Yo
What happened to all the innovators, rhyme slayers, originality generators
You know
There really all still there
Back in the days we had to dig in the crates
Looking for the lessor known greats
I guess that's still the way it operates 
Hates a narrow minded state 
And It take effort to educate
So 
I’ma stay open and keep on diggin’ 
Vibin' on the sounds that I be hearin’ 
Yea 
And you know it's like that 
And you know and you know and you know it's like that 
Keep keep on, keep keep on
keep keep keep on

And you know it’s like that

Here comes the backup plan
The man without a name
Don’t want to be no star
Just musical acclaim 
Brush back those famous hats like children in the street
I’m gonna sing a bit while Couch King cracks the beat
Whoa baby now shake
Like momma told you now
Whoa baby now shake
Like this was made for
This is a slice of funk
USDA prime
Let it get to your head
You will feel fine
Poetry in motion
Images in time
Back beats and refined commotion 
Aged like fine wine 

Any you know it’s like that

Jamie Rhind, Jon Lock, Wou-Wou, Russell & the Couch King - You Know (It's Like That)

Eight Soundcloud musicians together, what an experience!
I wet my pants and at the same time I am incredibly proud. This song is one of the most exciting I've ever done. 
I am really grateful for the encouragement from all sides during the process, thank you very much!

I hope to speak for all involved - may you, esteemed listeners, enjoy the song!


vocals: Frawstakwa https://soundcloud.com/frawstakwa
vocals: Couch King https://soundcloud.com/couch-king-presents
vocals: Stone Catcherye https://soundcloud.com/stonecatcherye
brass: Joerxworx https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx
guitars: Russ Sinfield https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
organ & co-arranging: DeeP. https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke
drums: Noah Biggeleben https://soundcloud.com/theblacksuedeshoes
electronics, bass, additional drums & odd melodies https://soundcloud.com/bitzone

mix & master: bitzone

*Black Into Blue*
(Frawstakwa)
we’ve dreamt in the darkness ending with dawn
opening upon vast expanses beyond
the shadows of structures we’re stretching across
intersections of our systems of thought
which should serve to strengthen us all
awakening the sleeping dragon c’mon
I take it we might need to break down some walls
to let in some light clear the air knock it off

(Couch)
I’ve been holdin’ on vision goin’ strong
Days are long not looking forward to the dawn
When the rays are gone sleep can linger on
Eternal rest I’d be blessed ain’t saying sinners wrong 
I can confess but god be my witness 
I never did much harm so why do I feel forlorn 
Manifest the stress of the station I was born
You gave me hope but I was torn pessimistic 
Fellin’ the pressure to be realistic 
That’s a whole lotta haters talking
That’s my inner mocking 
That’s the life generations have been walking
That’s the future for my kids I’ve been hopping I’ve been stopping
You say it’s just me who’s been blocking
Ain’t knocking the pursuit but startin’ negative on the loot
Got me resolute this dream was never true 
For me 
Still heading black into blue 
We’ll see

(Frawstakwa)
if not that then let us pause 
in silent reflection a song
somehow inspiring awe 
black into blue and I yawn
as the eastern pearl of blonde
rises and fires a shot
from where the horizon was born
that single line on the dot
signed sealed delivered and hot
get up give it all you’ve got
we’re only here on this rock
to do what we need to so what do you want?
time for me to stop

(Stoney)
keep your head strong, when light comes, I will meet you where 

the sky will brighten up my dear, 
your eyes will finally see clear, 
outside it's too cold for this fear, 
black into blue, this bruise will heal

is the dream ending here, goodbye to the fear, from cave I appear

the sky will brighten up my dear, 
your eyes will finally see clear, 
outside it's too cold for this fear, 
black into blue, this bruise will heal

Black Into Blue #Frawstakwa|Couch King|Stone Catcherye|Joerxworx|Russ Sinfield|DeeP|Noah B

A fresh Rap/Rock/Electro hybrid featuring the splendid Peter Sparker and buddy Stone Catcherye on vocals, please enjoy!

Lyrics & Vocals - Peter Sparker https://soundcloud.com/peter-sparker
Lyrics, Vocals & Guitars - Stone Catcherye https://soundcloud.com/stonecatcherye
Music & Production - bitzone

*Troof*

(PS)
You think you know people and hope people know you
and hope and pray
for a mate
to help you with what you go thru
but not everyone gets that
some people by themselves gotta race like a rat
but sometimes that's the best route to take
because too many people now days too fake
too snake
make
you feel safe
all the watchin ya moves while they contemplate
I still have my Mother but many have lost theirs
I hate to say or hear it but life is not fair
you'll go many things that'll make ya heart tear
too late for appreciation when the people not there
you learn every day of ya life ya pay attention
someone tell you that they been thru sumn you should listen
you might have it bad but somebody else is worse off
no food no roof in the rain wit they shirt off

(SC)
spitting truth at you
facts don't matter to you
truth just loves getting used

lies upside your head
as if words weren't dead
as truth just spreads it's legs

(PS)
Young people take heed and listen to older people
and don't take this the wrong way but we are not equal
stop thinkin that you know everything
because in reality you really haven't been thru anything
yet nor do I know it all
but I've been through enough that I can give advice to y'all
like
if you pay attention you'll realize you learn every day of ya life
and alot of y'all got a strong sense of entitlement
like you should be handed everything and not work for it
pssh fuck outta here
most of you will learn the hard way it's tough out here
don't think that I'm sayin I did everything right
I made a ton of bad decesions throughout my life
don't do the same thing and expect different results
and listen ta ya elders when they tryin to get you taught

(SC)
slapping you with truth
brass knuckles to boot rubes
you best not test my mood

lies upside your head
as if words weren't dead
truth just makes too much sense

Troof

Troof #Peter Sparker|Stone Catcherye|bitzone

Trendsetting keeps within the spirt of “It Ain’t Looking Good” by taking it’s inspiration from people I meet at work and the neighborhood I work in. Two youth I know were really proud of having fake Yeezy Boost 350s. I have never been into sneaker culture but have had friends at various points in time that were. I had never seen Yeezys before, and don’t like Kanye's personality, but I had to find out more about these shoes. I eventually went down the rabbit hole and learned more about counterfeit shoes. It reminded me of a scene from the movie “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka,” where they were talking about fake gold necklaces making your skin green (at least I think it was a scene in that movie, lol). It also reminded me of a time I went to Malaysia and someone I knew was following lead after lead, into alley after alley, to get the highest quality imitation purses and watches. Capitalism. Consumerism. Well whatever. lol

Huge shout out to Bitzone, DeeP, and Frawstakwa for regularly reaching out to make music with me. I am grateful to have so many collaborators and online musical friendships. You are all the best. Having friends to make music with and a community to share creations with is what matters the most. 

This song goes out to being in nature instead of a store.  

Bitzone: Keys, Bass, Drums, Mix & Master
https://soundcloud.com/bitzone
DeeP.: Assistance with chord progression & Spirit
https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke
RS Frawstakwa: Lyrics and Vocals
https://soundcloud.com/frawstakwa 
Couch King: Lyrics, Vocals, and Vocal Arrangement
musiciselation.bandcamp.com
Russell Sinfield: “I don’t know”
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield

Lyrics

Couch King

Got cheap knock offs all the way to that good shit 
Looking so fly even though it’s all counterfeit  
What you wanna buy if you wanna it i can get it
Bet it looks so real its a steal, don’t forget it
I’m on this hustle fo sheezy, breezy
Duffle full of kicks on the shoulder cause it’s easy
Russell what you think of that
I don’t know
Bro don’t knock it cause it’s cheesy 
Yo yo wez be slanging 
Hanging on the corner  
With that 90 beeper ranging 
We be trend settin’

Doesn’t matter if it is the real thing 
As long as photos looking just like magazines
Still coppin’ that lifestyle without the means
Ya still jockin’ my lifestyle like I got the cream  

Movin’ luxury hoax at hyper speed
We lootin’ big money folks cause you got them needs
These black market sneaks legit they don’t mislead 
Flexin’ dem bootleg fits with that bargain price greed 
You see it’s all about making impressions, flexin’ 
Who be first wearing what’s next n,’ vexin’
Haters commentators disrespectin’  
Fakers gettin’ caught catchin’ wreck’n 
Next time bettin’ you learn your lesson 
Upgrade fool 
We be trend settin’ 

Heart click gold

Doesn’t matter if it is the real thing 
As long as photos looking just like magazines
Still coppin’ that lifestyle without the means
Ya still jockin’ my lifestyle like I got the cream

Frawstakwa

Suckas swear they’ve got style
I sit back and smile
Kick my feet up
We might be here for a while
You see the thing about style
That is so worthwhile
Is it’s a feeling
Not a product that you buy

Nonetheless fools will try
Like it ain’t no lie
You won’t believe what
They’d do so you’d think they’re fly
And fit the image prescribed
Fashion designed
It all to keep the
Bottom line in mind
But, um
Does it pay to advertise
Or pay to play the part
Pay attention to the price
You pay they say that time
Is money but to treasure life
Can’t be measured by
User metrics influencers provide
Virtually unreal ventures capitalized
On the findings
Black Friday good tidings
Gift wrapped you’re welcome
But, you are not that fly

Bitzone, DeeP., RS Frawstakwa & the Couch King - Trendsetting

What a great guy to work with. This is the second track, that I wrote, that Couch King worked and rapped on. Love his positive energy both in music and life. Thanks Marquis!
https://soundcloud.com/king-of-the-couch
 Here's a bit more information, for those who are curious.
I am by no means in the habit of explaining what I was trying to say in a piece of music. I generally think the views of an artist on their own work are often, at best, partial or wrong and, at worst, self-serving. It's be better to stick to answering questions if asked(not that for the most part people's interest in my music rises to the level that they do ;). I've started to rethink that position though, in light of my own interest in what the people I listen to are thinking, and in any case I probably owe my collaborator a fuller accounting. I'll start with my own relationship to hip-hop. I'm older than the form. Making it the only major form of music that that is true of. It was also born close, geologically and culturally, to where I'm from but not in my neighborhood so to speak. So to me it's like the kid from down the block, say, four years younger. Growing out of the same environment, ie. soul, funk, jazz, etc., but with a bit of a divide. That being it's original construction out of samples. It was an audio collage art form. This has over time changed of course, although the original form still exerts influence over the way it's played and constructed. I had none of this in my mind when I sent the original tracks to Marquis(Couch King) but when he sent back his first rough draft of his rap; a thought came together in my mind. His speedy delivery set against my languid backing track brought to mind a slightly self conscious dinner guest. A new friend over for the first time. Filling in details of his life, and how he thinks about it, through stories of his past. The first verse addressing his new friends on his background. Small talk if you will. As he gets more intense though he starts to really talk to, in his mind, his father and then an old lover. Not unusual in an interesting, thoughtful conversation, no? I'm taking the role of the host of course. Inviting the younger, but now mature, man from the old neighborhood to my home. It's a dinner party so there are other people there. Chirping in about drinking, smoking, Nietzsche, chasing girls and his date sighing about his story(the samples in order except the bell which I'd rather not explain, you've got to leave something, no?). The music changing as his stories effect the mood in the room. The host though shares nothing. Polite and reasonably warm but sphinx like and a bit haughty. Making interesting ambiguous comments and not explaining them.

Dinner Party (A Couch King Collaboration)

Thanks for all your generous support. You have helped us donate over $200 to the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) and counting! Help us reach our goal of donating $300 by either donating directly to OAR or purchasing the album on Bandcamp. 

“Twenty Twelve” is available on Bandcamp along with the original 5 instrumentals selected from Hot Os’ SoundCloud songbook. 

All profits from purchases will be donated to Organization for Autism Research. "The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) was created in December 2001 – the product of the shared vision and unique life experiences of OAR’s seven founders. Led by these parents and grandparents of children and adults on the autism spectrum, OAR set out to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily. (The OAR) is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by autism by supporting research that produces meaningful and practical results. We also keep families, educators, self-advocates, and professionals informed by delivering free, evidence-based resources and information everyday." To learn more about the Organization for Autism Research, visit: https://researchautism.org

“Twenty Twelve” Sticker Set and Zine also available on Bandcamp. 

There are so many great musicians on SoundCloud, I wish I could make music with everyone of you. I often reflect on all the great music you have all made, how we are constantly making new songs (because that is what artist do), and how many of our great creations can easily get forgotten. Most of our songs don’t get a chance to live like those songs that get repeated on the radio. And while many of us probably don’t like mainstream radio, many of us would probably like our best songs to have a bigger life, or at least shine a little brighter and be remembered a little longer. As a way to breathe additional air into one of our community members older music, I selected 5 tracks from Hot Os discography and remixed them to make “Twenty Twelve”

Humongous thanks to Hot Os for letting me select and edit 5 prime beats as well as raid his Instagram account for Zine images. Massive thanks to Janine Levinson and Jay Walker Black for dropping those hot guest vocals. And a giant thanks to Caedmon Rigby for all his time and creative energy mixing and mastering “Twenty Twelve” to make it sound so original, so professional, so fresh, and so clean!!! I love working with you all! Part of what makes collaborating so worthwhile is spending creative time with your friends.  

Twenty Twelve 

VHS Recorder (intro)
Wannaget Outtahere
Engine Ignition (interlude)
Time 2 Go Out
Telephone (interlude)
B My Smile
House party (interlude)
Lemon π Spicy Chi
Cafe (interlude)
Init or U Out
City Street (outro)

Hot Os: Production and Art
https://soundcloud.com/hotos
Caedmon Rigby: Mix and Master
https://soundcloud.com/caedmonrigby
Janine Levinson: Lyrics and Vocals on Wannaget Outtahere & Init or U Out
https://soundcloud.com/janinelevinson
https://soundcloud.com/janineandtheproblem
Jay Walker Black: Lyrics and Vocals on Lemon π Spicy Chi
https://soundcloud.com/jaywalkerblack
https://soundcloud.com/walkerblackproductions
Couch King: Lyrics, Vocals, and Arrangement 
https://soundcloud.com/couch-king-presents
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com

Lyrics available on Bandcamp

Twenty Twelve

Hot Os, Caedmon Rigby, Janine Levinson, Jay Walker Black, & the Couch King - Twenty Twelve

DeeP. and the Couch King EP collectable stickers and zine available on Bandcamp here:
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/album/deep-and-the-couch-king

This is the second song that DeeP. and I began together. I really enjoy working on these darker tracks with DeeP. and exploring themes of depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. This song was inspired by a person that I was working with who would call me evil whenever he saw me. Even with me being as positive and non judgmental as possible, I am sure I was seen as another person telling him what to do and making decisions for him based on judgmental criteria. I think these are feelings many of us have had and it can be easy to relate to, though difficult to confront. 

I am grateful that we always have an opportunity to grow, learn, reflect, and evolve as individuals, communities, nations, and as a species. May we all be better to each other. 

Giant thanks to DeeP. for working with me on this track. And huge thanks to Nick for joining me on this first track together. I have long enjoyed and felt inspired by Nick’s creative and experimental guitar work and musicianship. I am super glad to have his vibe on this track!     

DeeP.: Music, Mix, and Mastering
 https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke 
♤/ Nick Davies: EBow, Guitar 
https://soundcloud.com/nickrdavies 
Couch King: Lyrics and Vocals 
musiciselation.bandcamp.com

Lyrics:

You’re never gonna make it
You’re dumb and you know it
You’re just a mistake kid
Don’t belong and you show it
Why you even trying
This ain’t meant for you kid
I already know that your lying
We already know that you did it
They know your planning on taking it
And gonna try to deny it
Why even try to fight it 
That’s just the way life is
You’re never gonna change it
You must be deranged if you
Think anything will be different 
If you get outta here shit
You’ll still be the same kid
Just a little punk kid
Look what you done did
When you got mad then you run hid
Don’t ever listen 
To what people are saying kid
Better watch your language 
Always talking trash
Claiming disadvantage 
You and me we clash
Why can’t you manage 
Come off way too brash
I can tell that you’re damaged 
Parents shoulda whooped your ass
Who you think you talking to
Always talking back 
I know all about you ’n
Your side of the track
Don’t question me 
Look at me 
When you hear me speaking 
Think you know everything
Really know nothing
Parent’s got nothing 
Apparent your fronting 
Looking confronting 
That’s why I ain’t trusting 
Homelife disgustin’
Cop frequently busting  
No wonder you like that 
Your really screwed up kid

Disdain disgust despite distrust 
Dismissed deprived derided and cussed
Disparaged, defied, despised when discussed
Detested, depreciated, decried, and hushed

Oh, here comes the demon again
And he’s wearing his crown
Here comes the devil again 
Pretending to be your friend
In an invisible gown

You are so worthless
Won’t amount to anything 
Going through life purposeless 
There’s nothing you bring
Your just an embarrassment 
You show no respect 
Always been a disappointment 
All you touched is wrecked 
Where’s your self-esteem kid
Where’s your sense of pride did
You think can get by with
Living on a free ride shit
Better watch where your going
I can tell you don’t give a damn 
Nor care to understand 
Perspective other than 
The one that your knowing 
Don’t give a shit 
Always so negative
Quick to give up 
Can’t contro ya temper 
About to blow up
I can tell that your stuck 
Ain’t gonna change  
It’s time that you face it
Never act your age
Your impulsive ’n impatient
Look at your rage 
Can’t have a conversation
Should put you in a cage
Before you fuckup again Kid

Disgraced, degraded, deplored, dominated 
Diminish, demeaned, defamed, humiliated 
Discredited, devalued, denounced, subjugated
Denied, debased, detained, incarcerated  

Oh, here comes the devil again
And he’s wearing his crown
Here comes the devil again 
Pretending to be your friend
In an invisible gown

DeeP., ♤ & the Couch King - You’re Never

SoundCloud Classics Playlists, Playlist Reposts, and Select Track Reposts  

New Music Is Elation: Endangered Species Various Artists Alternative Rock Compilation and sticker set available on Bandcamp!
All profits go to Orangutan Foundation International to help save the Orangutans at: orangutan.org
More than $100 donated so far!  
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/album/endangered-species

Music Is Elation: Greatest Hits Vol. 2 compilation, sticker set, and zine still available on Bandcamp!
All profits go to Shelter to help people in need of housing assistance at england.shelter.org.uk 
More than $100 donated so far!  
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/album/music-is-elation-greatest-hits-volume-2

Still Promoting Great Music Worldwide on SoundCloud and Bandcamp
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