#06 - Never Learned to Read

VERSE 1

I have a confession. Might want to sit down.

What you been guessing, I’m ready to tell you now.

When I went school I skipped class from day one.

Wanted to be cool and have a little fun.

Never studied for a test. Never opened a book.

Never gave a care less. Never gave a second look.

BUILD UP

Never learned biology. Never learned history

Never learned chemistry. Never learned geometry.

Never learned to read! Never learned to read!

Never learned to read! Never learned to read!

CHORUS

I never learned to read! Stupidest sucka you’ll ever meet.

I never learned to read! Make more money than your family tree.

I never learned to read! My momma writes my rhymes.

I never learned to read! And repeats them back to me.

VERSE 2

So now you know my secret. No turning back now.

You don’t have to keep it. Doesn’t matter anyhow.

Cause I just realized That I’m a celebrity.

Rock Star supersized A pimp don’t need your pity.

Never stand in a line Never open my own door.

Never arrive on time Never stop getting more.

BUILD UP

Never learned biology. Never learned history

Never learned chemistry. Never learned geometry.

Never learned to read! Never learned to read!

Never learned to read! Never learned to read!

CHORUS

I never learned to read! Stupidest sucka you’ll ever meet.

I never learned to read! Make more money than your family tree.

I never learned to read! My momma writes my rhymes.

I never learned to read! And repeats them back to me.

VERSE 3

So here I stand Illiterate and rich

You’re working for the man Feeling like a snitch

I cheated my way thru life Didn’t take the beaten path

I was getting by; You were studying math

Never played by the rules Never followed the norm

Never stepped foot in a school Never once did I conform

BUILD UP

Never learned biology. Never learned history

Never learned chemistry. Never learned geometry.

Never learned to read! Never learned to read!

Never learned to read! Never learned to read!

CHORUS

I never learned to read! Stupidest sucka you’ll ever meet.

I never learned to read! Make more money than your family tree.

I never learned to read! My momma writes my rhymes.

I never learned to read! And repeats them back to me.

#05 - The Shortcut

There was a little boy who never played with his toys

Watching TV was his only reality

He saw mansions, stars and super cars

Wanting that bling, he decided to sing

Couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket; he said “Screw it”

I’ll fake it till I make it; I’ll shake it till I take it

How hard to could it be?

How hard to could it be?

So the little retard stole mom’s credit card

And began the imitation of what he saw on television

Bought him some gear, put some ice in his ear

Now he was ready to jump steady

Damn you’re a fool thinking you can rule

Without paying the price to get a slice

You reap what you sow, didn’t you know?

You ain’t planted zip; so what you gonna get?

Take the shortcut to the top; let me know how it is

You never, never, never, never, never gonna stop; this is showbiz!

Well whaddya know! Our boy was brought to the show

He caught the eye of a super agent guy

“I’ve been watching you a while and I like your style”

“I got an idea or 2 to rich off of you”

“Can you sing?” “Can you act?” “Can you do a little dance?”

“Is there an instrument you play?” “Don’t matter anyway”

“I’m gonna make you a star, we’re going to go far”

“Just listen to me and pay my modest fee”

So the kid and this demon, they started scheming

They came up with a plan to make him the man

“In order for you to blow up, all you need to do is show up…”

“On one of them reality joints; then you can make your point”

Call up MTV; let’s start the insanity

Show your neck! Show your butt! Let them know who’s the biggest nut!

Disgrace your family and your name! All for the sake of your precious fame!

You sold your body; you sold your soul; all you had to do is lose control

Take the shortcut to the top; let me know how it is

You never, never, never, never, never gonna stop; this is showbiz!

Congratulations! He finally won! Now he’s the nation’s favorite son

Has all the stuff he wants and all the jewels he can flaunt

The demon made him a god all based on a façade

When will it end? No end in sight. This party’s gonna last all night

Give him more! Give it to him now! Trying to maintain; he don’t know how

So many chemicals go up his nose; so many diseases come with them throw’s

God bless America, so they say; they’ll let you dance right into your grave

Now comes the favorite part of the song; here’s where things start to go wrong

The peak has been hit; they see he’s counterfeit

He ain’t worth zip; everybody knows it

Drugs made his voice quit; the girlies had to split

The fame wasn’t legit; now he’s having a fit

Now what you gonna do? Your game is thru!

Mind and body has been abused; your soul has too

You wanted this remember? When you were a little pretender?

You lit the wrong fuse! Now I’m laughing at you!

Take the shortcut to the top; let me know how it is

You never, never, never, never, never gonna stop; this is showbiz!

Take the shortcut to the top; let me know how it is

You never, never, never, never, never gonna stop; this is showbiz!

The realm of the Voodoo Cardinal

The realm of the Voodoo Cardinal is a place for progressive thought, creative endeavors and kronic exploration of the world around us. Projects are constantly underway here. Each of them spawning one idea after another. As these ideas develop, their source also develops in synchronistic harmony much like a tree branching out to absorb more light. In some cases, we might lose a branch or two but it's not viewed as a setback, only a signal to acknowledge what went wrong and change direction with an even stronger determination.

A Voodoo Cardinal Project can be something special and meaningful to its creators and audience. The underlying purpose is enlightenment through understanding. This purpose can be interpreted/implemented through many mediums and countless objectives. Every problem has several solutions just waiting to be discovered. I just have to find the right solution for you.

Cardinal Philosophy

A non-conformist from the start, I have always challenged what is established. I have found that there is always another way to accomplish a task. It comes down to research, resources and the ability to develop contingency plans as needed. "Roll with the punches" until the opportunity to strike presents itself. Resourcefulness is paramount.

I have a determination to improve anything I can aesthetically, physically or spiritually. Its upsetting to me that destruction can be so easily achieved while creation is usually a long and painstaking process. It doesn't always have to be like this. Creation or improvement can be attained through ordinary means. What hinders this is the misconception of boundaries. I love breaking boundaries.

Cardinal Techniques

Prior planning is the only effective preventative measure.  Although it's impossible to plan for every possible outcome, problems can be controlled through the use of properly calculated and executed technique. A Cardinal Technique is either one of two equally productive methods: Freestyle or Managed.

·       The Managed Method involves thorough planning and strict project management until the projects completion. This method is most suited for projects with longevity, complex in nature or are highly dependant on resources.

·       The Freestyle Method is done on the fly. Moderate planning, convenient resources and ingenuity are the cornerstone of this method. This method can be used anytime the creativity of a project has more significance than its resources.

To put it simply, Cardinal Techniques are divided into "right brain" and "left brain" influence. This separation creates strength in the individual approach. While most projects will require the Managed Method to ensure proper execution, there will be those that need the Freestyle Method to accomplish tasks quickly and efficiently. Although I support a wide array of project types, they are all governed by guidelines and documentation specific to their requirements.

I will not be satisfied with a project until all involved parties are satisfied.