My Zulu Nation Story Pt.2 Fast forward to 2007, and after over ten years of promoting hip hop events, running a hip hop label and forging a career for myself as a hip hop artist in Scotland, I finally moved to NYC. I have since still occasionally seen Bam at Zulu events and gigs and we have chatted. Recently though, allegations of sexual abuse on the part of Afrika Bambaataa have come to light and obviously someone like myself, with personal ties to him, could be subject to rumors. In all this time I never witnessed inappropriate behavior. There were always rumors though, and now witnesses and victims have come forward, so the case against him is looking strong. If he is guilty, justice should be served for the sake of the victims and, so healing can occur, Bam should get the help he needs. I think it's important to remember the good work he has done for the world through the propagation of hip hop culture. And maybe this is why we've had such a hard time with these allegations. It seems easier to cannonize or demonize someone for their good or bad acts than it is to accept they can be capable of both. I am still a proud member of the Zulu Nation and pray the hip hop community sees this episode as an opportunity for us to heal. #zulunation #zulunationanniversary #afrikabambaataa #uzn #nycstories #bx #hiphop #hiphopculture #hiphophistory #hiphopday #southbronx #writing #writingcommunity #prose #spilledink #scotland #illuminati #nyc #truestory

My Zulu Nation Story Pt 1. This weekend marks the 43rd anniversary of the Universal Zulu Nation and I wanted to take this opportunity to share my personal experiences as a Zulu member for over 20 years now. I was first brought into the nation by the late Lucky Strike, who at the same time introduced me to it's founder and leader Afrika Bambaataa in the South Bronx in 1994. Bam was immediately amused by the fact a Scottish kid had made it accross the Atlantic and up into the Bronx River Projects to meet him. He then handed me a cassette tape he said would school me as to "what was really going on". He also said Scotland had played an important role in this. The tape told the tale of the illuminati, and did indeed focus in parts on Scotland and the secret society's operations from there. Bam's standpoint was that through hip hop culture the youth of the world could be informed and then liberate themselves from this conspiracy. I was hence encouraged to spread this information and hip hop culture in my homeland. This I did. Mostly through the foundation of a monthly hip hop night called SEEN. I also continued to make regular trips to New York and would report back to Bam and pick up new tapes and information, that we in the Zulu Nation refer to as Infinity Lessons. I was even able to bring Bam over to spin an historic set at SEEN. During this visit he also visited my top floor flat in Leith,where we watched more conspiratorial videos. To be continued... #zulunation #zulunationanniversary #afrikabambaataa #uzn #nycstories #bx #hiphop #hiphopculture #hiphophistory #hiphopday #southbronx #writing #writingcommunity #prose #spilledink #scotland #illuminati #nyc #truestory

I am not White. White is a construct. I am Celtic, Indigenous American And African. That is my DNA AND my identity. I am Native by choice and blood. So are you. Somewhere... #native #indigenous #white #writing #celtic #african #nativeamerican #dna #ethnicity #race #onepeople #sovereignty #spilledink #indigenize #decolonize #poem #poems #poemsofig #identity #identitycrisis #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #geneology #whoami

Jean-Jacques Rosseau, Discourse on Inequality, 1754 🌾#earth #land #freedom

This my good friend Burkey.

Burkey has a learning disability which has held him back from learning how to read or write his whole life, though I believe one day he will learn.

Burkey drove non stop from Denver to NY the day after 9/11 and went straight to Ground Zero to help his fireman brother pull their buddies out of the rubble.

Burkey once yelled so loud from the stands that he managed to stop a Jets game.

Burkey is a hero.

I love him

Politicking

To those who wish I wouldn't talk so much politics,

As far as I can tell politics is just talking, so to stop talking politics it I'd have to stop talking.

So, you'll get you're wish one day..

Free Write from M14 Bus

In depths of untold

Roll darkness in folds

Sludge come and rumble

Shake from its slumber

Eons of pressure

Projecting to surface

Unsustainable world

Work here is worthless

From birth it was burst

Said geyser of murk 

Unforgettable spark

In mist witness lurk

Fuck what you heard

This is the word

The almighty speaks

Through lyrical leaks 

The word is a verb

And the name is reach.

Old Firm to New Age

When one pole in what were deemed to be eternal polar opposites implodes, the effect is rather surreal, quite a paradigm shift and a sign of the new age.

Tiocfaidh ár lá, indeed.

One Team

It was recorded in annals broadcast in channels

An inevitable crumble red brick tumble

Into the sea fools humbled

From the blight we set sail..

Let lyrics recite a cautionary tale

Hail hail to the workers,

the square ball researchers,

the positive probe

and the goal that just swerved in.

Haven't you heard it? The victory verdict,

On the wings t'is no dream 

Songs to sing only one team!

LP Coll

Goan Green Love

Being Scots Irish it was pleasing to witness the plethora of Glasgow Celtic shirts on display in Goa. It seemed everywhere I'd I spot another young local tending his duties while proudly sporting the famous green and white hoops.

When I mentioned this to my driver friend Rupesh, he said he was also in possession of a Celtic top, and not only this, but his entire football team had been sent a gift of Celtic kits by a generous Scot after visiting Goa. He said his team had gone on to win its local cup for the first ever that year and I told him I wasn't too surprised as I understood the power of the pride that the hoops imbue.

I explained that on a deeper level the club and it's famous shirt represent a culture of inclusion and solidarity, a willingness to fight for that which is beautiful, and the fundamental love between people and their land.

Looking up at the myriad palm trees against a bright white sky I could see the connection.

Take It To The Border

I am no expert in these matters, but it strikes me that the construction and policing along the Mexican border must cost the US more than they stand to lose from allowing 'aliens' into a land that was theirs in the first place. It has already been well documented that the US labor market requires immigrants to keep functioning and I believe that the border restrictions and this ridiculous fence serve only to appease right wing voters.

Call me an idealist, even call me an anarchist, but I believe in one world and view all borders as nonsense.

a free write from last night >>

amalgamated intelligence horrendous development foretold for the trippers ridiculous ambience this witness is tranced sweet delivery spirit done give it me pillars of power calm the breath to the hour forever type of flower wont you be my bee fuck it feeling free suck it up and hover craft my way through bother speak to you tomorrow secrets seeped through sorrow

FYI

Admittedly, I have a few connections and have picked up a thing or two from my third of a century or so on this planet. Yes, hooking people up is something I enjoy and I get a kick out of helping my fellow man. But, henceforth let it be known that if taking advantage of my good nature and connections is obviously your only motivation in contacting me, then you shall be receiving no reply now, or in the future.

Hit me up if you wanna go for bike ride, check out a gallery, party or generally talk shit, but otherwise trot on..

(Family excluded)

Been watching a documentary about New York..

Robert Moses = Palpatine.

Pure evil.

He built the Cross Bronx Expressway, but from it's rubble rose Hip Hop.

The lesson..

Culture is the stronger force.

James Joyce