Master Griot Project Artists
PURPOSE DRIVEN WORDS: The Compilation - MGP Vol.
The Master Griot Project's first compilation of signature works by Master Griot artists representing the diversity and viability of spoken word
Release date: September 2007
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1
Libations (Feat Corey of Bantaba on Jimbes)
by Master Griot duo BROTHAS KEEPA. They open up Purpose Driven Words with libations from their album, The Resurrection
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1:25
2
Intro
This is the intro to Master Griot Radio featuring Jacqueline Taylor-Adams and Zen Aura of Infinite Life.
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0:32
3
All My Days by Infinite Life
Master Griot duo INFINITE LIFE - Vocals by Zen Aura and beat by Eye Whill Write. This song tells the story of a husband's and wife's journey, struggles, and eventual triumph when they moved to new city. The couple is MGP dynamic duo, Infinite
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3:33
4
Peace Be Still by Brothas Keepa
Master Griot duo BROTHAS KEEPA tell an untold story about a 'married single father alone'.
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4:26
5
God For President by Shyster aka Mrs. Betty's Son
by Master Griot artist SHYSTER aka Mrs. Betty's Son who takes you a journey from the base elements of the street to spiritual transformation. He gives you the choice of making God head of your life by electing him for President.
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4:26
6
That's Revolution by Tommy Bottoms
HBO Def Jam Poet TOMMY BOTTOMS breaks down what revolution is and that we need a revolution in our tactics to address the current state of Black America
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2:51
7
Trick Gifts by Brothas Keepa
by Master Griot duo BROTHAS KEEPA - explains that you can not expect your oppressor to be of benefit to you - they liken this concept to 'imagine the devil giving a gift to God'
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5:31
8
Never Forget by Infinite Life
written and performed by Eye Whill Wright of Infinite Life
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3:37
9
Can't Save The Babies by Queen
by Master Griot artist, QUEEN...she speaks to children who grow to be adults striving to do the right thing when they have been brought up in improper and negative conditions. Question 'how can I save the babies if I ain't saved myself?'
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6:00
10
Whole Woman by rhapsodE
RhapsodE gives you her spoken soul in her heartfelt mantra about being a whole woman. Whole Woman can also be found on RhapsodE's debut CD, Spoke Inward.
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3:30
11
n***s To Gods by Shyster aka Mrs. Betty's Son
Master Griot artist SHYSTER chronicles an urban journey of knowledge and remembrance about rising to our natural selfs...from the street to ancient Kemet and back to our purposed state of being.
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3:27
12
Camouflage Cartel by Quiet Rage
by Master Griot artist QUIET RAGE...they liken the pharmaceutical industry to a drug cartel
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5:32
13
Tell Her She's A Queen by Just Greg
by the king of freestyle, Master Griot artist, JUST GREG...talks about the low self esteem and image of many teenage Black women and gives you affirming words to speak of her so that she may manifest new realities
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3:15
14
the choice by rhapsodE feat. Quiet Rage
Master Griot artist rhapsodE spits this hot piece from her debut cd, Spoke Inward, that everything we do comes down to a choice and we have the power to choose. Also featured on MGP's compilation.
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3:58
15
Dream Catcher by Infinite Life
by Master Griot duo INFINITE LIFE. Eye Whill Write speaks and Zen Aura creates the melody of the necessity of following your dreams.
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5:56
16
Upreciation by Amun Miraaj
Master Griot artist Amun Miraaj, the rhythmic musical mystic, inspires us to appreciate ourselves as we are - despite negative experiences. Reminding us, we aren't defined by our circumstances, he chants 'I, I, know that am one with the all...'
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5:25
17
GARVEYISM by Queen
Master Griot artist Queen (Kween Shantey) makes it real plain about being a true community...'You be my black and I'll be your green, we'll plead the blood of our ancestor's love...' From cd Fierce, Badd, and Dangerous and on MGP's compilation
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3:41
18
Gotta Roll
To the rhythm of Soldier Boy, Brothas Keepa declares Freedom and shine light to negative imaging and behavior -- 'Gotta Roll, Gotta roll, Gotta catch up on my freedom, you ain't know!'
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3:37
19
Rainy Day Special by Amun Miraaj
Master Griot artist Amun Miraaj takes you on a sensual spiritual journey of intimacy and enlightenment. He just wants to be your Rainy Day Special.
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4:20