A Final Stand: SOPA & PIPA Must Go
Yo, adults of all ages (yes, that means you, too, 18+ year old who doesn't think I'm talking to you), I know sometimes when I get political or humanitarian, it goes over a lot of people's heads...but if you were ever to listen, at least one time, PLEASE let it be this one.
The US Government wants to control the internet...all of it. No, this isn't a "conspiracy" or some YouTube video, this is a fact. It's name is SOPA (House of Reps) or PIPA (Senate).
In attempting to block internet piracy sites, they are handing corporations and the government control over what we see and what we don't see...and under this bill, corporations or government could shut down any website at-will and without reason or due process (including this one). This also means Facebook or Twitter would be held accountable and possibly blocked if a random-user (or even bot, spammer or virus) posted a pirated link.
Some of the largest websites you visit are against the bill, including Facebook, Google, Twitter, YouTube & more. Wikipedia, Reddit, WordPress, Craigslist & have already, or will, shut down for 24+ hours (some starting this morning) in protest of SOPA/PIPA, and Google has developed a petition and censored it's logo in protest. Adam Savage of Mythbusters explained in a blog how SOPA would completely eliminated out First Amendment Rights online.
We do not live in China, or Iran, or Libya, or North Korea, therefore it's important to quit the "there's-nothing-we-can-do-about-it" attitude. We are adults. We are citizens of the United States of America. We can do absolutely everything against these bills. And you can start by signing a petition.
Google Petition: https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/
Vote For The Net: http://voteforthenet.com/
Demand Progress (SOPA): http://act.demandprogress.org/sign/stop_censorship/
Demand Progress (PIPA): http://act.demandprogress.org/sign/protectip_docs
Change.org (Ask Electronic Arts to stand against SOPA): http://www.change.org/petitions/tell-electronic-arts-to-oppose-internet-censorship
Stand-up or be stepped on. That's the reality of this country & it always has been.
To read more about the details of SOPA & PIPA, start here:
https://www.google.com/?q=sopa+pipa
Freedom is ours and the internet belongs to its users.
Wu World Order
It's two thousand and muthafuckin' twelve!
How's that make you feel? Miss me with all the Mayan conspiracies if you're religious in some other ideology, though, please.
So, the first scarletSmoke post of the new year...it should be an important one, right? Well, it is cuz today, we on that WU-WORLD-ORDER shit. House that for conspiracy?!
What is the Wu World Order you ask? It's the 1 year anniversary party for The Lady Wu aka Lady Wu-Tang aka the Killa Beez aka the Lady Shaolin Heroes aka Wu Goddesses...I may have made a couple of those up but you know the deal! Anyways, 1 year, some Wu-Tang blessings, some opening shows, a couple headliners, and a music video in, Lady Wu is ready to bring the muthafuckin' ruckus!
Saturday, January 28th, 2012 marks the date...so mark that shit...at City Hall. Ru Black explains it best, so I'll let her do what she does and go in-depth about the show and the Shaolin Heroines, but first, some shit to push your fuckin' wig back:
Lady Wu-Tang - Protect Ya Neck
Denver – Brace yourselves for the Wu World Order, Lady Wu-Tang’s first anniversary show. January 28th, 2012 the Killa Beez will swarm City Hall for a rousing performance of their all female tribute to the Wu-Tang Clan. With new Wu material plus all the classics you love, and backed by Esnine (Prime Element, En Stereo), on the one’s and two’s, the Wu girls will form like Voltron and you won't want to miss it.
Almost one year ago, the premier lineup of female artists, poets, MC’s and deejays in Denver came together as the Lady Wu-Tang – an all female cover band paying tribute to one of the most iconic Hip-Hop groups of all time. Using the elements of performance theater, the Lady Wu will implement the portions of kung fu cinema and ancient artistry featured so prominently in the Wu’s repertoire, to bring a never before seen show of unstoppable female talent.
Last January the consortium sold out the Walnut Room within an hour of doors opening. And crowds continued to line-up for the Lady Wu-Tang throughout 2011. This year’s show at City Hall is designed to highlight the longevity of the Wu-tang Clan music while the tribute continues to re-introduce the masses to the killa beez saga.
On 1.28.12, LadySpeech Sankofa, starring as Ghostface, Ebony “Isis Speaks” Booth, in the role of Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Bianca Mikahn as Raekwon, Suzi Q. Smith playing Method Man, DJ Bella Scratch as Inspectah Deck, DJ Manizer in the role of GZA, Xencs L. Wing starring as RZA, and Ralonda Simmons as U-God will be in rare form as the Lady Wu-tang.
On the heels of the release of their first tribute video “Protect Ya Neck,” directed by Brandice Robinson, the ladies are more prepared than ever with several new Wu tracks added to the set-list, and a whole slew of other antics. The main room at City Hall is the perfect location to show off this incredibly artistry.
Lady Wu-Tang Presents: The Wu World Order
City Hall (Main Room)
1.28.12
$10
The killa beez.
Did I mention I designed the flyer? Yup, a scarletSmoke Concept. 
GET SOME, 2012...GET SOME.
Zome – Z-Funk Era
Zome - Z-Funk Era
Diamond Boiz, mutha-funka! That's right, Zome dropped his newest EP today, Z-Funk Era. Yea, the name may sound familiar, and that's because the project was half-inspired by Warren G's Regulate...G-Funk Era. Even the cover art, designed by scarletSmoke Concepts, is a recreation of the classic 2-1-3 album. But don't get it twisted, this isn't some cheap knock off, Zome went in on the project taking all of his own favorite funk samples, flippin' them himself, and layin' out some funky hip-hop for the world to smoke to.
Boasting features from Luke Skyy (ODX), Dyalekt, Zé, Baby Jae & some crazy cuts by DeeJay Tense, the project is sure to funk dat ass up.
Bet.
Dyalekt & Spoke-In-Wordz – Pepsi Ballad
Dyalekt & Spoke-In-Wordzpresent
Pepsi Ballad
The single has been attached with it's artwork.
Full Download (Includes Instrumental & Acapella)
http://www.mediafire.com/?
Mane Rok & Dyalekt – Santanamation
Mane Rok & Dyalekt - Santanamation
What happens when you take Carlos Santana, Mane Rok, Dyalekt, then put them to do what they do best...?
Now just add features from Xencs L. Wing, Bravo One (One Eyed Kings), and Zé (Diamond Boiz). If that wasn't enough, how about some rhodes played by Riley Boone?
Magic is what you get. No need to guess any longer.
Drug Testing For Welfare Recipients…is Bullshit.
I've had this argument a few times, so I felt I'd rant about it today...but considering I just did on Facebook, I decided instead to just screenshot my argument (which was in reply to mostly opposing remarks) and post it for y'all instead.
Yes, I censored their names because even though they don't agree with me, I still care about their right to privacy. Get it right, son!
Eh, I care about the rights of people who don't have any money...so sue me, Republicans.
