Where We Are

M A D- SEER Edgewize and Rahman Jamaal

It’s been a little over a year since Steve Gains aka Baba Zumbi of Zion-I was abruptly taken from us. He was not only a world renowned MC, loved by his fans, he was known to be an amazing father to three beautiful boys, a caring son who was very close with his mother, and a community leader who practiced what he preached in his music and left behind a legacy of positivity for us to reflect on and connect to. He was also a friend and mentor to me and many others who he looked out for and helped guide as we made our way through Hip-Hop culture, higher realms of consciousness and life in general. He had the type of personality that could de-escalate any conflict, was vastly knowledgeable and wise, yet never arrogant and always down to earth.

I am eternally grateful that I was able to experience Zumbi’s friendship in this lifetime, and honored to have acquired as many stories as I have crossing paths and interacting with him. The footage I used as a visual for this piece shows Zumbi and I performing at his last show. For those of you that don’t know, he’s the one with the bright smile cheering me on. It’s a blessing to have this footage because it really shows our connection, his light, his joy and his support and encouraging spirit. I hope that reading this and viewing this footage gives everyone a glimpse at what a positive force that Zumbi was. I hope that hearing this song sheds light on what really went down regarding his death for those who are still unclear, because it is truly a tragedy that in my opinion hasn’t garnered enough attention or a strong enough response yet. I also hope that this song can help be a catalyst for more songs, art, gatherings, protests, policy changes and organizing regarding justice for Baba Zumbi and the countless other victims of brutality inflicted by those we are supposed to trust to protect us. If we all continue to be passive things are only going to get worse. STAND UP. SPEAK UP. DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY AND JUSTICE FOR HUMANITIES SAKE. WE ARE ALL BABA ZUMBI.

Unity Lewis- I Ain't Tryna Hear It (Produced By Slapp Turner)

This is the Martial Arts Way:

It all starts with respect for any warrior willing to win
The White Belt represents where the story begins
You are a student of life learning how to earn stripes
Focusing on the art of defending what's right

With practice you learn confidence
Becoming strong and intense with an attitude of common sense
Strength ain't just about dominance, but having awareness
Of the longer intent through preparedness

Keep going it gets deeper, no more "me first"
Success means we progress best through teamwork
Showing integrity with each word you speak
Keeps you on your feet with every person you meet

Now you're ready to compete, face self-defeat
Perseverance is the lesson that takes health to beat
Be the best you can be cuz you're better than before
Your greatest opponent's your inner core, you ready for war?

Setting the bar higher you never get bored
Aspire to greatness, tell the ref to settle the score
Behind every belt is door
Challenge yourself to take risks, you might even get an award

Whether you spar, do weapons or forms
Born to pressure the norm
That's why you're trained to weather the storm
Commitment develops to form Black Belt discipline
The journey starts with you stepping forward...

The Martial Arts Way prod. by Fresh Kils

this Beat i thought of a dad eating cup of noodles and telling his daughter that she need to bring her ass in an stop playing that flute, but she end up becoming the world most famous flute player. I don't know why i thought of this random thought lmao.

May Ling

Chino XL did this track as a Birthday present to my cousin Joel who is battling ALS. 

CHINO XL-  J.O.E.L.

Paper 2.3

There are many "games" in life, from love to war to the streets.  If you're not aware that you are a player, you are the one getting played.  You are being played because you live in a society where the only game you are taught to play-has you moving within a time construct where it's "Game Over" when you die.

But what if physical life is just the first level?  What if you can upgrade your XP and unlock codes to achieve secret skills?  What if there is more to living than what is advertised?

A virus is altering our programming.  Update your abilities to continue for your next level upgrade.  

"The Book of RaH:" is your instructional manual.

- The Game Master

2.3 ADapThaGame

When this track reaches 100 you will unlock "Canaliculus" from "The Book of RaH:"
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Paper 2.4

The myth put out to the public is that youth in the streets are not smart enough to succeed in an educational setting.  The truth is, schools are not smart enough to teach youth how to survive their own environment.  Having access to information technology makes that problem more complex.

Until adults are willing to adapt to their immediate needs, society is ill-equipped to guide.  When you can access any piece of information from your pocket, what makes you think your knowledge is relevant enough to share?

2.4 bLOwPoPp

P.I.  • "Love Me No More" 
Ft. King Cydal 
Produced By: Playboy Productions 

Album: P.I. • Definition Of Dope - 2020
Label: SpitFire Entertainment 

P.I. - "LMNM" Ft. King Cydal • Produced by Playboy Productions

When you hear it.  You hear it.
What's the earliest year, then?

The Martial Arts Way prod. by Fresh Kils

Rahman Jamaal

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