Down was written from the perspective of a traditional siren, luring and drowning sailors. It serves as a metaphor for a damaged person seeking partnership — not to improve themselves, but rather to drag their partner down.

“Bet you’ve never heard poison sound this sweet.”

Down

Oakley Riot - Down

Written by Daniel Pashman, Caroline Brooks, and Garrison Starr
Produced by Daniel Pashman
Mixed by Chad Wahlbrink
Mastered by Rob Kleiner

Call Me "Honey" One More Time

Why have the majority of us blindly accepted that life is meant to be difficult? Is it possible that our lives were meant to be lived happily and powerfully? Or as Jesus said, ‘more abundantly’? Pastor Siri Strommen joins us to unpack the oppressive teachings and beliefs in our political and religious systems that keep us living such separate, angry lives, and how we can question and then shift the  narratives we’re conditioned to follow.
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https://www.siristrommen.com/

Why Have We Accepted These Lives Of Struggle As Normal? Who Benefits From Keeping Us Divided?

The #MeToo movement has seen an unprecedented number of women coming forward with horrifying tales of their sexual abuses. Sex Therapist and Spiritual Coach Florence Paquet joins us to discuss why women too often blame themselves for their assaults, and why it takes so long to come forward. We also discuss our tendency to ‘freeze up’ during an assault as opposed to fighting back. We dissect what leads to our reactions and how we can become a more informed and supportive society in healing these wounds.
 https://www.growwithflocounseling.com/
https://herstorynetwork.com

If A Woman's Sexual Assault Really Happened, Why Does She Wait So Long To Report It?

Pastor Siri Strommen joins us to discuss the programming women have to overcome to foster love & appreciation for ourselves. Why are relgious teachings founded on the idea that women are here to serve and that thinking so little of ourselves is somehow holy? How is that shaping our politics and our world? What can we do to eradicate and reject these harmful and false beliefs and learn to accept ourselves as the beautiful individuals we were created to be?
https://herstorynetwork.com/
https://www.siristrommen.com/

Why Is It So Hard For Women To  Love Themselves?

Pastor Siri Strommen joins us for a discussion about how well trained we are to be compliant 'good little girls' and how that training has inhibited our ability to feel worthy of financial compensation. We examine the ways we undermine ourselves, and how we can rectify these behaviors. We talk about the systemic and religious training we've been exposed to that teaches us to not ask for too much, and how it's time to break free of those constrictive and inhibiting beliefs.

What Is A Woman's Worth?  Why Are We Afraid To Ask For What We Deserve?

Why are women trained to be suffering and sacrificing martyrs? Why is the ‘selfless woman’ a label we aspire to? How does this inform our decisions regarding our boundaries in abusive or unhappy relationships?Why do most  major religions teach us to sacrifice here and wait for our reward in heaven while those in charge of those institutions live rich lives? Pastor Siri Strommen joins us today to talk about the God in the sky we’re told looks favorably on the woman who ‘never thinks of herself but gives everything for her family?’
https://www.siristrommen.com/
https://herstorynetwork.com/

It's Time To Retire The 'Selfless Woman'

Dr. Lisa Valle,  OBGYN and founder of Oasis Women's Sexual Function Center,  joins us to discuss the topic of sexual dysfunction in women. What causes it? Why are we so embarrassed to discuss it? What can we do about it?
https://www.oasiswomenssexualfunctioncenter.org
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Unspeakable Things: Sexual Dysfunction In Women

Pastor Siri Strommen joins us to discuss Christian Nationalism and its implications for our country. What does history tell us about theocracies? Why do we feel compelled to make everyone believe what we believe?
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Christian Nationalism And Theocracy

If It Is Such A Grave Sin, Why Didn't He Mention It?
What does taking autonomy over our bodies away from women implicate regarding our self identity and society's view of us? Pastor Siri Strommen joins us to discuss the topic of abortion and a woman's right to choose.
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What Did Jesus Say On The Subject Of Abortion?

Reverend Angie Buchanan joins us to talk about the foundations of paganism, the erasure of the Divine Feminine from our religions, the catastrophic results of that erasure and the steps we can take to rectify it.
https://www.earthtraditions.org
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Why Did Religions Label Many Things Related To The Divine Feminine As Evil?

Start your day with the wise words of trailblazing women from the past and present. Let their words of inspiration guide and carry you through your day…today's inspiration comes from the Canadian poet and illustrator Rupi Kaur
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Daily Inspirations for Women- 03/13/24 -Rupi Kaur

Start your day with the wise words of trailblazing women from the past and present. Let their words of inspiration guide and carry you through your day…today's inspiration comes from American writer and activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Daily Inspirations for Women- 03/14/24 -Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Start your day with the wise words of trailblazing women from the past and present. Let their words of inspiration guide and carry you through your day…today's inspiration comes from American writer Jessica Valenti.
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Daily Inspirations for Women- 03/15/24- -Jessica Valenti

There has been extensive research done in the areas of plant medicine and their effectiveness on depression, addiction, brain injuries and many more maladies. Herbalist, naturalist, experienced forager and  healer Andrea Marcinkus joins us to discuss the history and latest research into plant medicines effectiveness on depression, TBI's, post-traumatic stress disorder and many more ailments and diseases. 
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Can Plant Medicines Like Ayuasca And Magic Mushrooms Heal What Ails Our Minds, Bodies And Souls?

written, recorded, produced by @devinsuunshine

BIG STEPPA

a jazz ballad about the constant pressures of meeting societal expectations as a woman and how easily we can be made to feel inadequate or unfeminine because of this

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lyrics:

I'm not made of porcelain 
Remind me time and time again
If I let my hair grow out
I'm no longer feminine
Say the whispers on my skin

Oh, I'm a poor excuse for a woman
I'm not pretty when I cry
Who's to define me a woman?
I run deeper than the depths of your eye

Aphrodite told me 
She sculpted me from tears
How could the word of beauty
Grow through so much fear?

I'm no marble sculpture
Polished so smooth and neat
Ladylike slouches in her grave
Perfection lies through her teeth

Oh, I'm a poor excuse for a woman
I'm not pretty when I cry
Who's to define me a woman?
I run deeper than the depths of your eye

You can call me a woman
I won't be afraid to cry
Who's to define me a woman?
Every day I am divine


if you hear the click track no you didn’t…

poor excuse for a woman (demo)

A female empowerment pop song about a woman whose watermelons be squirtin' so much juice.

Lyrics:
Swingin' hips left and right, with a grin ear to ear,
Got that watermelon sugar, high feels so sincere.
Jiggle, jiggle, jiggle like I just don't care,
Spillin' seeds of confidence, wind blowin' through my hair.

Got the boombox blastin', feet stompin' on the street,
Every eye’s on me, to this watermelon beat.

These watermelons be squirtin' so much juice,
Drippin' sweet nectar, the taste be so smooth.
Got me feelin' so alive, I think I might let loose,
Sippin' on nature's nectar, shaking my fat caboose.

Shake it, shake it, girl, make that watermelon pop,
Crushin' doubts like rind, showin' what you got,
Stand tall, stand proud, with every juicy drop,
Ownin' every curve, from bottom to the top.

Lettin' loose all inhibitions, feel that fruity blast,
Ain't no shame in this game, this feelin's gonna last.

These watermelons be squirtin' so much juice,
Drippin' sweet nectar, the taste be so smooth.
Got me feelin' so alive, I think I might let loose,
Sippin' on nature's nectar, shaking my fat caboose.

Movin' to the rhythm, this sweetness never ends,
Dancin' queen of summer, where the juicy joy extends,
Got that watermelon sugar buzz, it's more than just a trend,
Bounce that fruit, let it loose, this bliss we can't pretend,
Groove is in my roots, as I lose control,
In this watermelon whirl, I play the leading role.


Audio generated using Udio and mastered by Corey G.

Watermelon Sugar

A modern pop song about a woman who feels she is a queen in her own right and was born to reign.

Lyrics:
Riding the highs, I take my stand
Shaping my world with my own hand
Screaming my truths into the wind
I'm starting a journey that's long been penned
With grit and grace, I'll forge my tale (forge my tale)
Against the odds, I will prevail (will prevail)

Queen in my own right
Heart ablaze with light
Watch me claim the stage, 
Baby, I'm the soaring height
Leader in my game
Echoing my name
This will lift me up, 
Baby, I was born to reign

Breaking barriers, I wear my crown
Each step I take, I'm gaining ground
In the spotlight, watch me thrive
With every beat, I feel alive

Queen in my own right
Heart ablaze with light
Watch me claim the stage, 
Baby, I'm the soaring height
Leader in my game
Echoing my name
This will lift me up, 
Baby, I was born to reign

I'm shaping my destiny, oh can't hold back you

No permission, I don't ask
Heart blessed, divine
Standing tall, I'll rise above (rise above)
And no permission, I don't ask
I'm taking flight 'til I'm (taking flight)
Burning bright like a star 
in the endless night (endless night)

Queen in my own right
Heart ablaze with light
Watch me claim the stage, 
Baby, I'm the soaring height
Leader in my game
Echoing my name
This will lift me up, 
Baby, I was born to reign


Audio generated using Udio and mastered by Corey G.

Born to Reign

devin sunshine is a melodic rapper and pop singer based in Los Angeles, CA. 

with a sound very uniquely her own, devin has paved her way into the alternative pop-rap scene with an emphasis on flagrant, raw emotion and eloquent lyricism.

Tilds🎙️
noise making inspired by oldies jazz

@tttilddd on instagram🫶🏼

New tracks tagged #Female Empowerment