The coolest flow on the coolest beat. After hearing this track, you will never be racist again.

"This is an absolute hit that will wipe out racism for eternity, 5 stars for sure." - Herald Dun

Racism Rap

In this episode, Josh talks with public interest Bob McCloskey about the recent spike in hate crimes in the Central Valley, and how this fits in with larger national and global trends. There are direct through-lines between local government's complicity in hate crimes and national government complicity in genocide. From Palestinians to the LGBTQ community, none of us are free until we are all free. The lesson, as Bob reminds us, is to continue to "think globally, act locally."

Stir It Up - July 10, 2024

Don't let the hate
Affect you
Don't let the hate
Embrace you
Don't let the hate
Get you
Don't let the hate
Be you
Be you
Be you
Be you

It's childish
It's dumb
It's jealousy
It's hate

They don't even know why they do it
They think it makes them better

But in reality
It messes them up 
Messes them up
Messes them up

Don't let the hate
Affect you
Don't let the hate
Embrace you
Don't let the hate
Get you
Don't let the hate
Be you

They're possessed
By a demon
They're possessed
By something bad
They're possessed
It's very sad
They're possessed
They've gone bad

They used to be pure
But someone turned on them
If we can bring them back
They will stop burning
From within

Don't let the hate
Affect you
Don't let the hate
Embrace you
Don't let the hate
Get you
Don't let the hate
Be you
Be you
Be you
Be you
Be you
Be you
Be you

They used to be pure
But someone turned on them
If we can bring them back
They will stop burning
From within

Don't let the hate
Affect you
Don't let the hate
Embrace you
Don't let the hate
Get you
Don't let the hate
Be you

Show them you care
Show them you love
Show them you like
Show them above

The love
That has been here forever
The love
We all endeavor

Don't let the hate
Affect you
Don't let the hate
Embrace you
Be You
Be You
Be You
Be You

Don't let the hate, Be you

Forgive
Will
Care
Forgive
Will
Care

My heart

Those
Who don't believe in you
Those
Pretend you're not doing
Those
Reality

They think
No support
No love
No friendship
Reality

It's wrong
It's wrong
It's wrong

Forgive
Will
Care
Will
Care
Forgive
Will
Care
Care
Care

Damaged
Hurt
How do they stop it
You do
You can

Feel loved
Feel wanted
Fight hate
Fight hate
Fight hate
Fight hate
Fight hate
Fight hate

Feel loved
Feel wanted
Fight hate
Fight hate
Fight hate
Fight hate
Fight hate
Fight hate

Forgive
Will
Care
Care
Care

Forgive
Will
Care
Care
Care

Not them
Something else
Not them
Something else

Not them
Something else
Not them
Something else

Will
Care
Care
Care
Care
Care
Care
Care
Care
Care
Care
Will
Care

Forgive
Will
Care
Care
Care
Care

Forgive
Will
Care
Care
Care
Care

Forgive & Heal

Don't let the hate
Affect you
Don't let the hate
Embrace you
Don't let the hate
Get you
Don't let the hate
Be you
Be you
Be you
Be you

It's childish
It's dumb
It's jealousy
It's hate

They don't even know why they do it
They think it makes them better
But in reality
It messes them up 
Messes them up
Messes them up
Whoooaho

Don't let the hate
Affect you
Don't let the hate
Embrace you
Don't let the hate
Get you
Don't let the hate
Be you

They're possessed
By a demon
They're possessed
By something bad
They're possessed
It's very sad
They're possessed
They've gone bad

They used to be pure
But someone turned on them
If we can bring them back
They will stop burning
From within

Don't let the hate
Affect you
Don't let the hate
Embrace you
Don't let the hate
Get you
Don't let the hate
Be you

Be You
Be you
Be You

Be you
Be You

They used to be pure
But someone turned on them
If we can bring them back
They will stop burning
From within

Don't let the hate
Affect you
Don't let the hate
Embrace you
Don't let the hate
Get you
Don't let the hate
Be you

Show them you care
Show them you love
Show them you like
Show them above

The love
That has been here forever
The love
We all endeavor

Don't let the hate
Affect you
Don't let the hate
Embrace you

Be You
Be You
Be You
Be You

U ON SOME HOE SHIT

Stay Away (From the Bully)” is a heartfelt anthem against bullying, written to empower those who’ve felt targeted and to challenge those who hide behind cruelty. Inspired by Stephanie Dougherty’s powerful original poem “Bully”, this song transforms raw truth into a melodic message of strength, awareness, and self-worth.

With stripped-back acoustic verses, the song calls out toxic behavior while reminding us all to rise above the hurt and choose kindness. Whether you’ve experienced bullying firsthand or have witnessed it from the sidelines, this song speaks to the courage it takes to walk away—and the strength it takes to change.

Stay Away (From the Bully)

An emotional indie ballad with lo-fi acoustic vibes, this song is a gentle reminder that life is too short for hate. No flags, no sides  just humanity, kindness, and peace. Let the music heal and inspire. 💫

Peace Is the Only Side🕊️

I wrote these songs because there was really nothing out there in the world that truly inspired me to heal or helped me understand the complex nature of life. I hope they help you heal, too. Until then, I hope you enjoy these songs. Leave me a genuine comment, as I read all comments.

One day, I hope to perform live for you all. Until then, play these songs as often as you can, so I can make that dream come true one day.

Luvme,
MDRJR

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Welcome to Stir It Up, a weekly program brought to you by a collective of local activist organizations in Fresno. Join us each Wednesday at 3:00 pm Pacific on 88.1FM or streaming at kfcf.org as we educate, agitate, and pontificate! 

The second Wednesday edition of Stir It Up is brought to you by the Fresno Center for Nonviolence. Stir It Up is hosted by Dr. Joshua Shurley, political science professor, activist, and organizer with Veterans For Peace, as well as a proud board member of the Fresno Center for Nonviolence. On behalf of the Center, thank you for listening. ☮ 

Physician and surgeon, writer, and composer exploring themes of reflection, survival, healing, love, and human connection.

This work spans music, storytelling, and narrative pieces created for moments of quiet attention—during recovery, late nights, childhood, caregiving, grief, hope, and resilience. Some tracks are written for children, some for adults, and many for the spaces in between, where memory and emotion overlap.

As a physician, I am drawn to the ways people endure, adapt, and heal. As a writer, I focus on human relationships, family, vulnerability, and the small moments that shape us. As a composer, I create music meant to accompany rather than dominate—music that can sit beside thought, rest, or reflection.

These pieces are not designed for performance or spectacle.
They are meant to keep company.

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