Dyalekt – Death By Ego
It's been since September of 2011 since I've released a project (Santanamation) and since November of 2010 since I've released a solo project (November Hates Me).
So, how does it now make you feel that Death By Ego is finally here?
Dyalekt - Death By Ego
Now, normally I'd go off about how dope it is and blah, blah, blah, but this time, the title is already so egotistical, I'm gonna leave that up to you. All I'm gonna say about it is it was produced mostly by myself, along with Davey Boy, TC Crook, Tech Groove, and Leezy, and it features Rhias (Air Dubai), Mane Rok, DeeJay Tense, Script, Quse London, Luke Skyy, Benjamin Butters, Bravo One, and Zé & Zome (Diamond Boiz). As a matter of fact, here's the back:
It's free, for the most part. I say that because it's yours at the small price of a Tweet or Facebook Share. That's it, just Tweet it or Share it and it's yours...all of it.
Is that not good enough? I know, I should say more, but let's let it speak for itself:
Dyalekt - Tequila & Lime
Now, the rest, my friend, is up to you.
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/?
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.
Mane Rok – This One’s (feat. Myrical Child) [Prod. by 800 The Jewell]
One, Two, Three.... FUCK THE PO.......wait.
Let's not start it off like that, because I don't really think that's the point today. Check this, I woke up to an important email this morning that I've been waitin' for all damn week. It's the first drop of the This One's remix collaborations. If you don't already know, This One's is a song written by my boy, Mane Rok, spotlighting police violence and brutality, and for anyone who knows me personally, police violence and brutality are on my list of OMG-Don't-Even-Talk-To-Me-About-This-Shit-Or-It's-Gonna-Get-Ugly topics, along with Columbus, Thanksgiving, etc.
I, myself, was asked by Mane to make a remix, that you may just hear later this week, but this one is directly from my JewellTyme family, 800 The Jewell and Myrical Child, and the instrumental makes my heart fuckin' smile. I luh' dis shiiitt. It's for the kids. But let me start with more details about the song, remixes, release, video, and more:
The time has arrived.
What initially started out as another day making music from the heart has turned in to an event for change.
"This One's" is an anti-police brutality track crafted by Mane Rok some time ago-initially written to the Ichiban/Gunther B collaboration "Japanese Cowboy" instrumental. Having loved the tempo & the concept that he'd came with, Mane Rok asked Ichiban to make a beat that matched the tempo of "Japanese Cowboy" as soon as possible. No slouch on the MPC, Ichiban produced the song immediately, giving Mane Rok & his then partner Theem One the canvas of which to make the most powerful song they had to date.
Creative differences made these members of L.I.F.E.Crew go their separate ways before being able to release their project, and found Mane Rok working more and more with InkLine & DeeJay Tense to eventually form ManeLine.
"This One's" was pushed to the side, but remained heavily on Mane Rok's mind.
The song concept...would be timeless.
Since the Rodney King beating had happened, and with the advance of technology, more and more victims of police brutality would step forward in the years to come, strapped with video of these terrible incidences.
And they seemed to come more and more frequently.
2010 would find Mane Rok, a Denver Native, releasing "The Ugly Truth", his long awaited solo effort which would include "This One's," the same week that Detroit police would shoot a 7 year old Ayana Jones. The album was received to great critical acclaim, with "This One's" being a stand out track to many simply for the content. The idea would then sprout.
Mane Rok & DeeJay Tense were then approached by video director Vince Lance in hopes of collaboration.
After seeing his portfolio, Mane & Tense knew Vince was someone they'd be honored to work with, so the duo through Mr. Lance a copy of "The Ugly Truth" and let him decide which song he'd most like to shoot a video for...
During the process, Mane would run into his old friend (and frequent Eric Heights collaborator) Nache Greene.
Nache having an extensive film/TV background (Dir. for MTv’s Lyricist Lounge Show) was the perfect fit as director for what Vince had by this time proposed: a video shoot for "This One's."
Vince & Mane would sit down and craft a rough story line of which to sell to Nache to get him on board.
The movement was well under way.
As the excitement built, it was revealed more and more how many people felt and understood the concept behind "This One's" and truly stood behind it.
With so many wanting to be apart of what was going on, Mane sent out the call to Denver Hip-Hop artist to remix "This One's" how ever they see fit.
This led to a series of 6 remixes that vary from the hard-hitting Hood-Hop sounds of Jewell Tyme to the face smacking goodness of Dub step remixes from Kolor Grey (RIP) and TimeLine.
Mane Rok - This One's (feat. Myrical Child)
Prod. by 800 The Jewell
WOO! I know, right?! Now, let's do it together this week, listen to all the remixes, and I'll see you Denver (or surround area) residents on July 16th, 2011 for "This One's" TimeLine Remix Video Premier & One Eyed Kings "Children of the Ghetto" Ft. Molina, Akir & Big Samir Single Release at Casselmans (2620 Walnut St, Denver).
The release of it's video, directed by The Emergency Room (Vince Lance & Nache Greene), with live performances by Mane Rok & DeeJay Tense, One Eyed Kings and TimeLine, will also go towards the cause, considering a portion of tickets sold will be donated to Denver Cop Watch.
If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything."
Be sure to support the cause, as well, by clicking that BUY button and bumpin' this shit around your. Don't act like $1 is too much for you....*blank stare*
GET SOME.
Here's a schedule of all the drops:
7/11/11
Scarlet Smoke - http://www.scarletsmoke.net
800 the Jewell Feat. Myrical Child Remix
7/12/11
Denver Cop Watch - http://www.westdenvercopwatch.
Strange Powers Remix
7/13/11
Denver Post - http://www.heyreverb.com
Kolor Grey (RIP Cassidy McLean) Remix
7/14/11
Popular Lemonade - http://www.popularlemonade.com
Qknox Feat. Jericho Son Of None Remix
Generals Booty - http://www.thegeneralsbooty.
Dyalekt Feat. Theem One Remix
7/15/11
Westword http://www.westword.com
"This One's" (TimeLine Remix) Video Preview