UK music all day, or any music that borders on Art. Particular Artists? Skinnyman, Klashnekoff, KRS1, Bob Marley, Dead Prez, Amy Whinehouse, Finley Quaye, Floetry, Talib Kweli, Nas, YoYo Ma, Jahiem, Jodeci, Jadakiss, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Jehst, Wiley, Jimi Hendrix,...
Movies
Films I like to like = Roots, Naqoyqatsi, Akira, Scarface/Belly, Zeitgeist, The Power of Nightmares, Eddie Murphy's Delirious, The Lion King 1/2/3, Kung Fu Hustle etc... Films I like to hate = How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Terminator 3, Eddie Murphy's Raw, I Got The Hook Up etc ...
Television
Anything educational... Or funny... Treat TV like weed. It rarely truly helps your life. Go easy, it can seem like fun until it gets addictive!... Having said that, I can't get enough of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Come Dine With Me, Heroes, BBC Schools TV...
Books
Mine obviously! - EXTE, The Union... There are others... If you ask... And mine if you ask!...
My name is Mr Shuffler.
I was born on January 1, 1977.
I am a Fire Dragon of the Capricorn variety.
EXTE – THE UNION is both my evidence, and my manifesto.
I have accepted that I am but one man with but one life. I have further accepted that I cannot change the direction of the wind, or cause sustenance to fall from the sky. I know that I want, and I know that everybody else wants too. I am in no doubt that it is a “dog eat dog (or bite dragon...) world”...
From as early as I can remember, like all ‘good’ boys, I was continually told to look after my little sister. This became my evidence that humans had been creating stockpiles of riches on the basis of ‘greed’ or ‘fear’ since the beginning of time. But once I learned that the greatest riches were the ones most tainted by blood and screams, I could not be encouraged to seek wealth...
I grew quietly, observing myself and others, until some of the others did indeed develop technology that could cause sustenance to fall from the sky. At that time I learned the Truth; the laws and statutes merely facilitated the most ‘fearful’ and ‘greedy’ in remaining politically powerful relative to all wealth. Because I was born without apparent political influence, I still could not look after my little sister...
Following what I thought was my most desperate time, during that period when all becomes still, I began to contemplate. Eventually I realised that ‘I’ had become ‘We’ and ‘We’ had evolved...
EXTE’s Re-finitions – Evolution
Evolution = The augmentation of an entity (humans) to better survive expected conditions.
Evolutionary Equity = The only known prerequisites for evolution are stimuli and time.
Evolutionary Evidence = Evidence of evolution is only arguable when the majority of occurrences of an entity uniformly display the related augmentation.
EXTE’s Refinitions – Evolution of The Human Mind
Individual: “I must gather what I need. This is necessary for survival.” – Probable advent of Communication.
Group Based Individual: “We can gather what we need. This would be more effective.” - Probable advent of Trust/evolution of Communication.
Strategist Individual: “I can gather what others take. This would be more effective.” – Probable advent of Weapons/evolution of Communication.
Group Based Strategist Individual: “We must protect against danger from rouge individuals, or groups, who can take what our group gathers. This will not be more effective, but it is necessary for survival.” - Probable advent of political systems/evolution of Communication.
Artistic Individual: “Everything has been gathered, and it is a dog eat dog world. I can create some new small thing of relative value to others. This will probably be no more effective that gathering was, but it is necessary for survival.” – Probable advent of small-scale innovation/evolution of Communication.
Strategist Artistic Individual: Everything has been gathered. I have learned to survive through creating small things. I can create some new big thing of relative value to others. This would be more effective.” - Probable advent of large-scale innovation/evolution of Communication.
Group-Based Strategist Artistic Individual: “Everything has been gathered and largly consumed. The markets appear both saturated and dominated as a result of ‘greed’ and ‘fear’. Our creations have no value except to each other. We must work together if we are to avoid extinction.” – [Probable advent of Generation Why?/evolution of Communication]
It is clear that the threat of human extinction has continually evolved and that Communication has evolved accordingly. It is also clear that the human mind has also evolved to meet the investment requirements of each new form of Communication. On this basis it is easy for me to Trust that Communication is the anti-thesis to every perceivable human extinction...
It is difficult to eat without navigating economic systems, but I know that my purpose is within Communication, rather that economic strategy. This is my justification for declaring myself an Artist...
EXTE’s Refinitions - What is Art?
Work of Art = The Communication of a material or conceptual entity by a human.
Good Art = A work of Art that finds an audience and stimulates further Communication.
Artistic Value = The relative increase in an audience’s Communication regarding a work of Art’s subject matter as a direct result of that work of Art.
Artistic Critique = A political mechanism for relating good Art and Artistic value to global economics.
I Love my son and Love my world-wide family. Read my blogs, view my pics, take in my tunes and watch my vids, then tell a friend, and share some Love by leaving a comment.
Mr Shuffler
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THE EVOLUTION OF HIP HOP
Afrika Bambataa - Planet Rock
KRS-One & Marley Marl - Hip-Hop Lives
Talib Kweli - Hostile Gospel (pt1)
Kanye West ft. Rakim, Nas, & KRS One - Classic
Ghetto - Top 3 Selected
Brother Ali - Uncle Sam Goddamn
My Life Path Number Is 8
My purpose in life is to help others succeed
I am both a natural leader and a natural success. I am also a great judge of character.
I have a head for business and finance. You know how to make money.
A great visionary, I can see gold where other people see nothing.
In love, I am very generous - with gifts, time, and guidance.
I love to inspire people, but it can be frustrating when they don't understand my vision.
Great success comes easily for me. But so does great failure, as I am very reckless.
I am confident, and sometimes this confidence borders on arrogance.
Once upon a time there were 30 some odd great world powers
those powers were ruled by puppets
many paper thin green strings made their mouths move and and voices vibrate
they spoke great lies
mass starvation
and mass murder
rolled and rolled like an INFERNO across their planet
the best puppets
they got to live in a place that seemed safe
they were fed
they were clothed
they had shelter
just as long
as they kept trading time for paper things
and paper things for plastic things
but the pullers of the $tring$
did not want any of their "good" puppets
to witness the atrocities they were committing through their fine artistry of puppeteering
those bloody blades
those flame charred bodies
those weak and raspy breathing bony emaciated children choking on their own tongues from
lack of nourishment and fluids; flies buzzing round their bodies... arms too weak to swat
them away... just staring and staring the stare of death
so they played an even better puppet show for them
on the television
so that was the only place the good puppets felt safe any more
in front of the television
and then
the puppeteers
just did what ever they wanted in the real world
and told the good puppets whatever they needed to hear on the television
until one day
The puppeteers had been playing fear and terrorism
and they had been playing recession and high gas prices
some of the puppets couldn't afford cable any more
and they were bored
and they were not afraid
so they went outside to play
and they saw the
horrors
They saw an entire world outside
that was on fire
burning
roasting
the air was poisonous
the factories were poisoning the foods
there were sedatives that reduced intelligence put in the water at the water plants
the children were shooting each other
the horrors of the puppeteers were real
and one of them decided that it was time for a revolution
this time is now
I am that puppet
The puppeteers have minimalized the their actions by calling it war and they have tried to
minimalize their greed by calling it recession... they have even tried to minimalize the
consequences of their smoking and flaming ways by sweet~sugar coating it global warming...
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
Just be glad that now there is a reason for all the friends that have come in and out of our life for a reason and for a season and be blessed that you have the ones you do for a lifetime!!!!
Good friends and nice long chatts
Drinking iced tea and just sitting back
Thinking about days that have come and gone
Living, laughing and just moving on
Playing flashlight tag in the back yard
Remembering life is not that hard
Making it through day by day
Trying again when you have lost your way
Take the time to see the sights
Go for long romantic walks in the moon light
Hold the hand of someone you love
Count your blessings and thank the Lord above
Lifes not perfect and never will be
But it is always what you make it, so make it happy
My love runs deep and will always be true
Need a hand? I am here to help you
Call my name and I will come without hesitation
I will play no games, you'll need no reservations
Through all this randomness thrown on the screen
I hope you can follow and get what I mean
Hold fast to your real friends, they're hard to find
Be quick to love and quicker to forgive, keep an open mind
Remember you dreams, dont let them go
Never give up till you reach your goal
Someone out there is waiting for you to show them the way
I think you understand what I am trying to say
Let me see if I can sum this up in one meaning
Live large, Laugh hard, and never regret anything...
I won't even begin to tell you how many times over the last few weeks I have tried to put pen to paper to create some great blog for you…but I couldn't get past the first few lines. My intentions we stuck somewhere between the lines and I'd eventually just hit cancel.
But I guess in life there are times when we all feel like we don't have much to give, much to say…
But the past few days I have been reminded of my purpose. Reminded of my gifts and talents and encouraged to move past my little writers block. I guess even the strongest of the strong need a little push sometimes. I can't even count how many times I have been told I am being used, that I am a vessel, a healer…that I have such an impact with my words…but even for me that is hard to comprehend sometimes.
That's the beautiful irony I suppose of my calling. That I may never know the hearts that have been touched, that I may never fully understand the lives I inspire…
But here's the best part that really just revealed itself to me…that is so for all of us. I am no different, no more special, my gift places me no higher than anyone else…we all have these benefits to bring to the lives of the people we meet. We all have opportunities to enhance and encourage at any given moment of the day.
Not just on myspace, not just to friends and family…but to all. The strangers that cross our paths are not strangers at all. For in life there truly are no coincidences. No random happenings…its what you do with those opportunities that determines your next step…
To accept your place in life is to be happy right where you are…if you never took another step forward would you be okay being you at this very second? A few weeks ago I almost would've said no because I know there is more for me to accomplish in this life…but when I take a second look I remember the little things, the beautiful things that I do daily to set myself apart.
Your biggest challenge in life is SELF. There is really no other battle.
The mastery of self leads to the mastery of life.
And the mastery of life is no promise of only good things to come…
But it is the inner standing that you are seated securely in the peace of your spirit.
Seated peacefully in the seat of your soul…
Where even the darkest of troubles will not harm you…
As they fade gently into the night with your faith and understanding…
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Hi there, hope all's good in yer world and yer keepin' healthy in these hog disease ridden times (I'm not guilty yer honour). New PIG EP and vidage uploaded, THE DREAM MAN, a slice of sick-oh-dole-ache punk blues. Drop by the STY for a listen. PIG, X ;@)
hi ya D..long time no see/speak/chat?? I truly hope all is well with you and baby boy.. sending hugs strength, peace and friendship.. take care pax vobiscum your friend ~V~
Hi there Mr. Shuffler, hope all's well in yer world and yer mind. Just droppin' by tae let ye know about the new STY at www.alienpig.co.uk It would be nice if ye could drop by and have a wee snuffle about. Stay forever free with love and good vibes from the STY. PIG X ;@)
"Jus Let It FLO" The Long Awaited Debut Album from FLOetic Lara. Launch Party on 31st May, London,UK.
An energy-filled night where FLO and guests take you on the theatrical and musical journey of this emerging unsigned talent. With vocals capabilities ranging from rich powerful explosions to beautiful dulcet tones, this Passionate Poet and Soulful Singer expresses herself without limitation, inspiring all who experience her touching gift. FLOetic Lara (aka FLO) international artistic Soulful , Passionate Poet, Lyricist, Articulate Songwriter. FLO is truly herself, her vocal capabilities range from beautiful dulcet tones to rich powerful explosions as she expresses herself without any limitations. Her core source is evidently jazz, yet she transcends categorisation as she effortlessly creates a fusion with soul,gospel, hip hop and much more. Her FREEDOM ON STAGE, and love of music interwoven with powerful lyrics, sung and spoken reverberates with all who experience her touching gift!!!
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MUCH,MUCH THANKS for allowing this Comment on your SPACE!! Much Grateful, Blessed Love, Sista Kiya
Hey! I was wandering IF ya was gonna get time to say hi ya! SOUNDS ALL GOOD over there! and you sound BUSY! That is great! POETRY in motion! lo.... Back 2 court eh? Wallpapering??? IF ya got the time tell me what THAT is about lol..I am keeping my fingures crossed on the out come of court.. I understand just how important a child can be! BELIEVE me! hugs sending your way my friend and strength.. pax vobiscum as always ~Valerie~
Never tell a young person that anything cannot be done. God may have been waiting centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing. John Andrew Holmes
hey D... I sent you a valentine message but i see you havent read it yet =( ... Hope all is going well.. STILL wishing I could go to one of your poetry readings... you are just a little too far for me to drive! lol hugs 2 you and always pax vobiscum .. your MySpace friend ~V~
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