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Matrix commented on Afro-Punk's blog post Afro-punk Fest Killer Line-up Includes Cee Lo Green, Janelle Monae, Fishbone, Santigold & Many More!

"I'm loving the line-up!"

May 21, 2011

Matrix replied to X-D-D-M*9's discussion --- SONGS YOU DON'T NEED TO REALLY HEAR AGAIN ---

"LOL great thread! This is the kind of thread that makes me miss being on AP. I still love quite a few of the songs you all mentioned (Before I Let Go, Percolator, Follow Me...I think it's because I was never in the African American family…"

Mar 21, 2011

Matrix replied to lyfenlyn's discussion --- TV CHAT!--- whatcha watchin?

"Wow. He sounds like McNulty from the Wire, but with more depth. "

Mar 21, 2011

Matrix replied to lyfenlyn's discussion --- TV CHAT!--- whatcha watchin?

"I think for the first time EVER, we agree on something lol. The Misfits is so hilarious, so absurd, so anything-goes, so British. I fookin loaf it, ya! It's now my favorite show - tied with the Wire. I logged in JUST to gush about how much I…"

Mar 21, 2011

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Matrix replied to DR. JONES's discussion Does anyone else notice that almost none of the popular music has cultural content? But yet they make the bulk of the $.

"Though they're not "mainstream," I praise folks like Bilal, Erykah B, Janelle Monae, Ebony Bones etc. for pushing culture further and making a seemingly good livelihood at it."

Sep 17, 2010

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Name: Matrix

About Me: UPDATE 9/17/10

Here, my new blog:
www.soulincites.wordpress.com

Here, my twitter:
www.twitter.com/Soul_Incites

Hear my music: www.myspace.com/onome

Here, my old blog:
www.examiner.com/x-14079-NY-Conscious-Living-Examiner

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Intro from sometime in 2009:

People tell me I'm uplifting and quirky. I believe them, but that's only one piece of the story of me. I recently [It's been a while now since that dream. o.d.] had a dream that I shaved my head again. I woke up and looked in a mirror. I didn't. A few weeks [months] ago, I saw the film Waking Life. It made my cerebrum happy. Last year I went to Nigeria. It made my soul happy. It also made my lungs wince. Cars everywhere. Petrol everywhere. Okadas are motorcycle taxis that look like shiny motorized multi-colored ants. I saw mothers nonchalantly holding their babies while riding on the back of the okadas. The drivers rarely wore helmets. I was afraid of seeing a baby fly off the back of a motorcycle. It rained alot in Lagos and Warri. The weather was surprisingly cool. The people were surprisingly wealthy - two BMWs in the driveway wealthy. My family makes more sense to me now that I've been to my homeland: the religiosity, unabashed sexism, strong sense of abundance and community and ritual that is in the air they breathe. I make more sense to me.

You can be my friend if...: you live an inspired life.

Website :: http://soulincites.wordpress.com

Occupation:: Artist - I create, perform, teach and promote art, primarily poetry and music.

Favorite bands:: In no particular order:

Meshell Ndegeocello
Michael Jackson
Joni Mitchell
Prince
Radiohead
Bjork
Jimi Hendrix
Dead can Dance
TV on the Radio
Steeleye Span
Sweet Honey in the Rock
Andre 3000
Imani Coppola
K'naan
Sinead O'Connor
Erykah Badu
Tinariwen
U2
Zap Mama
Mos Def
Bobby Mcferrin
Sade
Rotary Connection
Peter Gabriel
David Bowie
Led Zeppelin
Angelique Kidjo
Terry Callier
Cinematic Orchestra
Fiona Apple
Gnarls Barkley
Maxwell
The Roots
Simon and Garfunkel
M.I.A.
Santigold
Beyonce (yeah I said it)

Favorite movies:: CITY OF GOD (wow! why did i take so long to see this masterpiece?!), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Dave Chappelle's Block Party, Cooley High, Heathers, Carrie, every Monty Python film made in the 70s

Favorite books:: Invisible Man - Ralph Ellison, Ask and it is Given - Esther and Jerry Hicks

Favorite Magazines:: Village Voice (ha! and not cuz I work there), Black Enterprise, Fader, Oprah (she has alot of images that are great for vision boards...and decent articles too),

Ex-favorite: Essence (it jumped the shark one too many times).

Favorite TV shows:: HBO's The Wire, Treme

Relationship status:: Lovelicious.

Orientation:: Straight

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Kids?:: I love kids.

Smoke/Drink?: no/ no

Band Question - Genre:: Multi

Band Question -Band Members:: lushTongue - A rotating cast of kindred spirits.

Band Question - Sounds like:: Nothing I've ever heard before.

Band Question - Musical Influences:: See "Favorite bands"

Band Question - Record label:: DIY

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Afropunk 2008: a Merch's-Eye View

Posted on July 15, 2008 at 6:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

So I kept notes of the good, the bad and the better throughout the entire 8 day festival. I was working the Afropunk merch table the whole time, which allowed me a great view of every concert. Applause to everyone who stopped by and supported AP! And I even send love to the folks who tried to weasel their way into a free t-shirt...a festival wouldn't be complete without y'all.

Now on to the music.

Afropunk Day 1 - 7/5/08 - Great kickoff! Janelle Monae is a strong,… Continue

20 Things I Learned in or about Nigeria

Posted on June 17, 2008 at 12:36am 11 Comments 0 Likes

So I just visited my familial homeland of Nigeria for the first time in my adult life. It was quite the eye-opening experience and it gave me much to process.

Here's what I learned:

1. They have an unabashed relationship to money that I find refreshing. There didn't seem to be any taboo or secrecy or shame about money or lack thereof. In fact, when visitors come to people's houses, there's this elaborate ritual that culminates in the hosts giving the visitors money on a… Continue

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At 12:52pm on October 11, 2010, THE Dubber said…: Respect...

At 9:09pm on April 26, 2010, rob aXis said…: id love to have you as friend here on afro-punk .
please add me .
i am having problems with my ning addition process .

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At 5:25pm on February 19, 2009, Kemet said…: How goes it for the Mighty O!!!? Long time! Hope all is well!! :-D

At 12:21pm on February 1, 2009, Sabatta said…: Hey! Thanks for getting back! I was reading you 20 things about Nigeria blog and I thought point 13 was very interesting! it's funny cos i never quite got the western 'feminist' thing cos my mum, her sisters and many of cousins are all like that. they're not all market women but they are entrepreneurs and have BEEN 'running things'. Don't know what it's like out there but in London there's a lot of that happening in the last 5 years - where i live is close to peckham which many call 'little Nigeria'. `Anyway just thought i'd share.
peace
Yinka
PS - even with only seeing half your face you look VERY Nigerian!

At 11:58pm on January 27, 2009, Damen Samuel said…: Hey,
Ohhhh that's where you at.
I've tried to find you here under Onome-no wonder I had no luck:).
I'm so happy you received the album and It's nice to hear that you like it.
Yeahh it's been quiet a journey.
I'm organizing a tour at the moment.
Would be nice if we had a chance to share the stage again.
I hope you're well.
big hug.........Love
ciao
Damen