In Episode 19 of the Comrade Cast, "The Politics of The Menu", we discuss the political nuances and implications in the 2022 film, "The Menu". We dissect how the film reflects societal values, cultural transitions, and geopolitical undertones. Engage with us as we unpack the politics of cinema, adding a layer of depth to your understanding of the interplay between film and society.

The Politics of The Menu: Comrade Cast - Episode 19

WRITTEN BY: @phenikx @croots-music & @darnell-swallow
PERFORMED BY: @croots-music & @darnellspot
VOCALS RECORDED BY: @darnell-swallow AT IN HOUSE RECORDS (@user-120541061) & @piratestudios (DALSTON) FOR @brookhillstudios
VOCAL EDITING BY: @darnell-swallow
VOCALS MIXED BY: @john-robinson-103 AT @clique-productions FOR @brookhillstudios
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION BY: @darnell-swallow FOR @brookhillstudios
MASTERED BY: @darnell-swallow FOR @brookhillstudios
Cover art & image designed by @elise-smidt-685516914 / @elise-smidt-417698581
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LYRICS
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Intro - @phenikx
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We don't need your exploitation,
Try to keep up coz we're impatient,

We don't need your validation,
Keep your cheap impersonation,
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Verse - @phenikx
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People tryna fuck with my peace,
Really believing they'll get the better of me,
You don't want none of this heat,
Coz I'm a king and you're still sucking on your mum's teat,
But,
Try your luck if you wish,
You're, 
Just a cuck like Will Smith,
Call, 
Jada up in this bitch,
Coz, 
I hit back unlike Chris, 
Rock,
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Chorus - @phenikx
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Make me do suttin', 
Make me make me do suttin',
Make me do suttin'
C'mon make me do suttin'
Make me do suttin', 
Make me make me do suttin',
Talk a big game, but your slacking like you knew nothing,

Make me do suttin', 
Make me make me do suttin',
Make me do suttin'
C'mon make me do suttin'
Make me do suttin', 
do suttin',
Talk a big game, but your slacking like you knew nothing,
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Verse 2 - @croots-music
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Got that flow, that’s fresh like juicy fruit.
Flavour, too hard microphone brut.
Rapping tracks like give me the loot 
This is a fucking stick up, and this figure shoots.
Truth is this rap time mine I never lose.
Dance done when I pass through.
Got a team of rappers that will surround you.
Special weapons and tactics crew.
Feds say, where a gang not a group. 
Cah they see strength and feel threatened by what we do.
Spit bars like ghetto stars.
Beat them tings outta fast cars.
Where the figures in the balaclavas
You can hate but we don’t give a ras.
Straight out of this world we’re from mars.
Unknown origin, shooting stars.
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Verse 3 - @darnellspot
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Your beat knock, my beat bang,
i leave you head, arm, leg, neck, face, slang,
My confrontations leave to palpitations in the rain,
No matter who da fuck you claim,
This beat down is equally distributed the same,
Start a war to benefit my gang,
On some MAGA Trump shit,
Political gain, Yep,
Someone gotta get it,
There's a thin blue line between prophetic and pathetic, 
Lost it, fuck it, dove into the mosh pit,
Black Lives Matter, while blue lives profit,
Pissed, fucked, sick of this shit,
Cops killin' kids,
Whilst Rittenhouse lives!
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Equal Distribution (Make Me Do Suttin')

PHENIKX x C.Roots x DARNELL - "Equal Distribution (Make Me Do Suttin')"

Una reflexión sobre esta era atea, desde una irreverente mirada gnóstica, politeísta, científica, pagana, espiritual.

2022 - 10 - Era Atea Reflexión

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Don't Believe In Yourself

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#168 - Reservation Nosiness

In this episode, we explore the intriguing intersection of satire and AI-generated language, delving into how synthetic language can serve as both a mask and a vehicle for subversive humor. We examine the historical role of satire in challenging societal norms and power structures, and how this tradition can be extended into the digital age using generative AI. By discussing concepts from Bakhtin’s theory of the carnivalesque to modern examples like the AI-generated entity Loab, we invite listeners to consider the potential of AI as a tool for cultural commentary and critique.

Words by Jerrold McGrath
Production and Sound by Koohyaar Habibi

Local Disturbances - Shorts #36 - Generative Language as a Vehicle for Satire

This is TAO [2], a reimagined take that deepens the original’s luxurious yet critical tone. Lyrics like “she wore abercrombie now she chanel chanel” capture the shift between labels, pointing out how both “stan culture” and “man culture” impose similar cycles. This version amplifies the introspective vibe, giving voice to themes of transformation, clarity, and resilience—written before current events added an unexpected layer of relevance.

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TAO [2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNmEDNN4Vdc&list=PLNP4Nm89WfbWQbQFEAMZsiSVyH9AylCN9&index=26
too much images just like information/news

Meta-Mashups & Tools of Recognition - Single

Meta-Mashups & Tools of Recognition

Meta-Mashup of following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm1DOKd_SKc&list=PL7Zp6PDKZUrON2P68EUp-QsHO2XV7ulu7&index=7

Art, just like other social kinds, is often defined in terms of its function, as
people create objects in order to satisfy certain needs. The function of art can
be defined in different ways but is usually expected to provide a rewarding
aesthetic experience.
The requirement for intentionality is so common in the literature that almost all
definitions of art require an artwork to be the product of an intentional action.
definitions of this sort aim to describe not how art is actually thought of, but
how it should be thought of. If we look and see what it is that we call art, we will
also find no common properties, only similarities. Knowing what art is has
nothing to do with being able to define it

What happens in the playin'?(Meta-Mashup)

What happens in the playin'? (Meta-Mashup)

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