Let me say this also, to all those who like to talk down on other people’s visions and dreams. After we were blessed to have Chuck D open The Street University in January 2009, I envisioned KRS-One being there too. I kept telling the team that we needed to get KRS there and that I could see him here, enjoying the space, sharing his knowledge and loving the Hiphop consciousness of The Street University.

3 years later, he walks through the doors and blesses us with his presence. I told him that story and he understood it, recognised it and gave me his props and thanks. That was not a credit to me. That was a credit to the entire Street University family and even beyond that, it was a credit to the our belief in a higher consciousness, the power of visualisation and the idea of one creating their own reality.

Don’t be fooled. You are your own reality. That’s the truth.

So here it is. Welcome Tha Teacha, KRS-One into the Power To The Peaceful family. Big ups!

I hope you are all enjoying The LION Speaks pre-album (Yes. Pre-album. I got more in store for you, no doubt).

I’ve just come to the realisation that many of you may have been hesitant to download the album because you may not want to share your email address and zip code. Fair enough. I totally understand. Let me say 2 things though. Firstly, that information will stay with me, and only me. It is added to my e-newsletter list so I can send out updates. At this point in time, I only send out 1 newsletter a month. So do not fear any spam emails from me.

Secondly, I am giving the album to you for free. The only thing that I have been asking for is your email address and zip code. Is that not fair? A lot of hard work and effort does go into making the music, and I do it because I love doing it. It is a part of who I am. But it does help to know a bit about those who are listening to it and downloading it, so I can let you know a bit more about myself. It’s about building a relationship. Let’s grow together!

With that said, I still want as many people as possible to enjoy the music. So I have uploaded it the pre-album to SoundCloud. I’ve also been told that by having it on SoundCloud, people can now listen to the music on their iPhones and iPads, which is dope! Music for those on the run. Here it is below!

Enjoy.

Much love and respect.

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I hope you’re well.

I thought I’d give you guys a heads up on the upcoming free download “The LION Speaks”. It’s almost ready to go! It’s been a pleasure piecing it all together. Highlights would have to include working alongside Omar Musa, Luka Lesson, Farid Farid and 6PounD. These guys are amazing artists and their stuff inspires me, so it’s great to have them on the project. I’ve also been able to work with The 26th Letter (Soul Benefits) and the Sound Smugglaz, who contributed beats to this project. They both have a unique sound that vibes off of a real hip-hop essence.

So here’s the track listing for the project. It will be available for free download for you in mid-March. I’m sure you will all enjoy it.

Peace.

1. The Lion Speaks (Produced by L-FRESH The LION)
2. Never ft. 6PounD (Produced by L-FRESH The LION)
3. The Rain ft Omar Musa (Produced by L-FRESH The LION)
4. Forever Rising (Produced by The 26th Letter)
5. R.I.P. The MC (Produced by L-FRESH The LION)
6. Truth (Produced by The 26th Letter)
7. Victory (Produced by L-FRESH The LION)
8. Leaders RMX ft. Luka Lesson & Farid Farid (Produced by L-FRESH The LION)
9. Wake Up (Produced by Sound Smugglaz)
10. Reflections (Produced by L-FRESH The LION)

You can listen to and download Forever Rising here:

Photo taken by Pasquale Zavaglia

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POWER TO THE PEACEFUL: What does it mean to you?

David Pocock is one of the stars in our Australian Rugby Union team, the Wallabies. He has achieved so much on the field as a player and works tirelessly off the field to affect positive change in the lives of others. He is the co-founder of EightyTwenty Vision, a non-for-profit organisation, which works with the people of Nkayi, Zimbabwe, helping the community to increase their capacity to sustain themselves and their communities. He has also kicked off Heroes Boots, a social enterprise whose goal is to use its profits to assist charities, endeavouring to bring change for those who are restricted by poverty or face isolation and oppression. He is an advocate for positive change, a passionate leader and a dear friend. Here’s what David had to say about Power To The Peaceful.

“In some ways you can’t blame young people for becoming apathetic – for becoming inwardly focused, just making sure that they get ahead in life, or just not caring at all – becoming nihilistic onlookers, disengaged from the world around them. Becoming mere shadows of the people that they could be.

We are conditioned to think in a certain way and live in a certain way, to be good consumers and ensure we play our part in the grand narrative written for us – a narrative which almost always seems to serve the interests of big business and exclude those on the fringes, in the margins.

That doesn’t have to be our story. We can be the change we want to see in the world, starting with ourselves and the people around us, and living in a way that is mindful of people that we will probably never see or meet but who we are inextricably connected to – the people who grow and make so many of the goods and products we use, wear and consume.

L-FRESH is one person inspiring others to be that change. To challenge the way they see things – to imagine another world and to realise that it is not only possible, but that another world is here, if we will only work for it and give of ourselves for others. Many of us have thought these things but are waiting for ‘the right time’ or ‘the right place’ – the right time is now and the right place is here.

I couldn’t say it better than the man himself:
‘They say patience is a virtue, but sometimes you have to take action when the moment is right. Sometimes that’s the only way things get done. We, as a global community, need to accept and appreciate change, yet know that we must take steps to create it. And the first step someone must take begins when we get up in the morning and look in the mirror.’
- L-FRESH The LION

Be the change!
Dave Pocock”

You can find out more about David on his website by clicking here; contribute to the EightyTwenty Vision by clicking here; and learn more about Heroes Boots by clicking here.

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I’m really excited about putting out a new release. In a few weeks time, I’ll be releasing a 10-song compilation titled “The LION Speaks”. It’ll be free to download for all. As an artist, I feel as though I have grown since releasing the Waiting EP. The songs on this upcoming release, hopefully, will prove that point.

The LION Speaks will feature a number of powerful MCs and artists who are also close friends of mine; who also fight the good fight, sharing positivity with the world. I feel blessed to have Omar Musa and Luka Lesson on this release. Both of them are Australian Poetry Slam champions, and both of them are strong leaders. Farid Farid, another powerful spoken word artist, also features on The LION Speaks. His wisdom adds so much to the vibe of the entire release. And his honest words remind us of how connected we all are. Then there’s the brother 6Pound, who I work with at The Street University. It’s been a pleasure to work alongside him, creating, building and developing a number of different programs for youth in Liverpool and beyond. And finally, we build on a song together.

I really hope you all enjoy this once I’ve put it out there. It’s currently in the final stages. At present, I’m piecing together some videos for it, as well as finalising the last few songs. But for the time being, I want to give you this. It’s one song off The LION Speaks, and it’s titled “Forever Rising” (Produced by The 26th Letter). Click here to download it. Enjoy it. Share it with your friends. And let me know what you think.

Much love and power to you all.

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