As you know, Barack Obama lost the New Hampshire primaries by 3 percentage points. All day he’s leading in the double figures only to lose by the slimmest of margins. How creative of them. That’s their way of reminding us who we are and who is still in control in the white house.
This musical interlude is brought to you by the sons of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. The LabRatz are a group out of Atlanta Georgia signed to Shonuff Records.
::listening to Oprah’s checkbook opening and her pen scribbling across another check::
No, that’s their way of showing us who got the most votes and that polls aren’t scientific.
That’s their way of reminding us who we are and who is still in control in the white house.
WE REMIND OURSELVES OF WHO WE ARE EVERYDAY
YOU CANT CONTROL THE WHITE HOUSE UNTIL YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR OWN HOUSE
ARE OUR MEN EVEN IN THE HOUSEHOLDS THESE DAYS?
WE CANT EXPECT WHITE PEOPLE TO TREAT US ANY BETTER THAN WE TREAT OURSELVES.
I hope you don’t mean sons of Malcolm X in a literal sense, lol. Everybody knows he had 6 DAUGHTERS, no sons.
I’m actually enjoying what you are going through Sandra. You seem to be making a transition. First you thought that as a black man Barack didn’t stand a chance and then when he took Iowa you seem to think he had the nomination in the bag and would be assasinated. Now it appears you are actually disappointed he didn’t win in New Hampshire. It’s no conspiracy. The voters have spoken IN TWO STATES. That’s all this is.
After being glued to CNN from the time I got home from work until the results were final, I’ve decided I’m not going to let this historic race drive me crazy. I’m going to wait until Super Tuesday, February 5th, to see what happens. Even after all those votes are tallied we still have to see who the Dems decide to nominate as their candidate because they don’t have to go with the votes.
Sandra,
Stick to kissing Monica’s ass and dissing Beyonce’s hair weave. The political commentary/ conspiracy theories aren’t a good look for you. Nice video though :-/
SANDRA PLEASE. I AGREE ON THE STICKING TO CELEB STUFF
Reminding us of who we are? Sandra please, speak for yourself. Those polls don’t mean a thing. Its the actual votes that count. Stick to what you “think” you know…celebrities. “Who we are?” You got to be fu**ing kidding me. You must have some real low self esteem boo.
Interesting video and lyrics.
Very interesting video but it doesn’t seem to fit the topic. This is just the beginning Sandra and you already killed the man and told him that his ass ain’t good enough to be in the White House…I hate to see what else you have to say later in the voting year:)!!!
Sandra, I have to agree with the masses…stick to the celebrity mumbo jumbo, leave the politics to CNN
I KNOW THIS IS A BIT OFF SUBJECT, BUT I AM SURPRISED THAT SANDRA HAS NOT MENTIONED MONICA’S NEW BABY BOY WHOM SHE GAVE BIRTH TO YESTERDAY.
CONGRATS TO MONICA AND ROCK!!
This video is great!! I love everything about it….are the two guys from da backwudz? if so then big up to them and keep doing what you’re doing. Because this is the type of music people are craving. It touches the soul and its good to hear meaningful lyrics.
@ kisty78
she must have not received her bi-weekly groupie support check. i guess being a professional co-signer doesn’t pay as well as it used to.
I agree with you Sandra. As much as I love Obama, I do not think he will be elected president. I know we like to think that the world is colorblind and friendly, but didn’t the whole Jena 6 mess just happen within the last year. That means we are not all on the same page.
I’ve decided I’m not going to let this historic race drive me crazy. I’m going to wait.
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I’m with you Bird. =)
@ CAN’T TAKE IT NO MORE
Amen to that!!! I think you have said it all.
Here’s some more info on the Labratz. (taken from this week’s Creative Loafing http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/who_moved_my_cheese_/Content?oid=386258)
Labratz escape Da Backwudz
In 2006, during the height of Atlanta’s snap-and-trap moment, rap duo Da Backwudz (Big Mark and Sho’Nuff) were the refreshing alternative.
Their debut album, Wood Work, was considered a throwback to the Dungeon Family sound that put Atlanta hip-hop on the respect radar. Their music videos played on BET and MTV, and they had the backing of Atlanta music luminary Dallas Austin, who brought his defunct Rowdy Records label back to life just to sign the twosome.
Almost two years later, with Atlanta’s depleting rap scene desperately searching for another identity, Da ‘Wudz find themselves in similar settings. But their status has taken a drastic change. Due to legalities, they now record under the name Labratz with two new members (Heavy Slim and G Wiz). They put out music exclusively through the Internet, release videos via YouTube and the only contact they have with their former recording home is through their lawyer.
“Nah, you can’t consider it a fall from grace,” shrugs Sho’Nuff, who now goes by Marty McFly, while partner Big Mark responds to Leon Rawstein. “A lot of artists are going independent now. Major labels can get you on television, but business-wise, this is the smartest way to go.”
After working crowds at Drunken Unicorn, MJQ and Lenny’s Bar, Labratz quietly released their first album, Atlantis Rising, through in-house producer Sol Messiah’s Royal Family label last November. Whatever OutKast comparisons Da ‘Wudz drew as a duo will probably be replaced by a growing resemblance to Goodie Mob, based on the 17-track CD.
“People say they sound like [Goodie Mob], but if you really listen to them, they actually don’t,” contests Messiah, who has worked with TLC, Chamillionare, Dead Prez and ironically enough, Austin. “It’s just that they have nothing else to compare it to. So when you hear someone from the South who can rhyme, you automatically say ‘Kast or Goodie.”
With plans to release four solo projects via the Internet and embark on an Atlanta high school tour, these ‘Ratz hope to take music out of the gutter.
I’m still hoping for the best..
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OMG! I love this. Let’s hope this fuels a return to Hip-Hop with a positive message. Our children need to hear this.
i do not understand Sandra, you ha
i don’t understand you Sandra, you hate Obama and you seem to be describe the clintons as a mafia
damn somebody told me about this site just to check this video out and I jus had to make a comment.. these cats kinda remind me of goodie mobb and how tha old atlanta swag used to be..Im definitely co signing these cats…big ups to shonuff records for not following the same bullshit pattern like every other bullsh** label that would rather u talk about bricks, cocaine and makin it rain to our youth than somethin like this that give us hope and our kids something else to see and learn from than supermannin that Hoe…Ive been around atl since tha start and it aint neva been like it is…these cats bring hope..as soon as I went back to listenin to that kast,coolbreeze,and witch doctor I heard about this. I’m waitin to see what they do next..this is whats missin and I can’t stress it enough..Oh yeah vote for Barack..Always bet on BLACK!!
I didn’t look at the whole video when I first read the post, but after reading the comments I knew I had to.
BIG UP TO SANDRA FOR PUTTING THE SPOTLIGHT POSITIVE RAP COMING OUT THE SOUTH. DEFINATELY A GOOD LOOK.
I find it interesting that people are not comparing them to Public Enemy. The style might be differant, but the militant message is the same. Big labels would release this kind of music if they thought it would sell and if these guys get enough buzz going the independent route maybe we will get more of this kind of music and less of the “I killed that nigga for stepping on my Jordans” music.
Kanye had the pull to get his music to be released. Had he not, we wouldn’t be hearing him either. I’m not a rap fan right now, but I’m going to get this from iTunes just to contribute to the overall sales. I’m also going to do a MySpace bulletin to try to introduce my friends to this cats.
I am feeling that all the way in san diego Cali!!! check the words for the people below….
Where are my ninja’s at?
The hard truth soldiers with chips on their shoulders
The warrior’s that are ready to wage war on this superficial system
The poor righteous teacher’s ready to educate the youth to look beyond the hood
Where are my ninja’s that see thru the smoke screens, hurdle loopholes?
Spit fire when they speak with the hopes of uplifting the masses?
Where are the present day Panther’s and the ten point plan?
Are we in hiding waiting for the right moment to spring into action?
Or are we scared to step out of line?
Scared to test the revolutionary waters and fight for freedom?
Where are my ninja’s that are ready to put this Willie Lynch bullshit to rest?
That will no longer be oppressed?
That are ready to march armed brandishing the steel on the capitol like Bobby Seale?
Was nothing gained?
Was it all done in vain?
Have we become content being pawns in this game?
Thinking we’ve made it because some of us have acquired worldwide fame
While the hoods they grew up in remain the same
They call these ninjas million dollar slaves
And I find it hard to disagree
Our present condition is no mystery
But a direct result of our unwillingness to revolt against this capitalist regime
Some where along the way we forgot that we are Kings and Queens
So I ask once more, where are my ninjas at?
The time is now
For they think that they have us broke down, defeated
Appeased by Escalades
But the fight in a true ninja never fades
Hell nah! We keep it moving pushing for a better tomorrow
Staying mentally and physically fit
Ready for the jump off
For being righteous doesn’t mean being soft
Wondering is there a heaven for a revolutionary
Like Tupac wondered is there a heaven for a G?
Because this ninja isn’t going without a fight
Reading the basic instructions before leaving earth with a new understanding
Not willing to make that leap without being heard
Power in the words
Where are my ninjas at?