Kronic X.ploration

Return

2008-04-23T13:50:00.001-07:00

Return to the breath of life and inhale what is seemingly the truth only to taste the beginning which is nothing recognizable to a desensitized pallet that has been ravaged by those in closest proximity to sources of exclusive, elusive and evasive points of relevance that fill the combustible sack of that which is labeled trustworthy causing a rampant, viral spread of deceit that can only be diluted, debunked and destabilized by breathing in the false historical documentation that is also, consciously or subconsciously, regarded as our life-force which, by definition, indicates a forced return to the lie.

#10 - No Class

2008-03-28T07:52:00.000-07:00

CHORUS

No class from High Class! Low Class is my class! x 2

VERSE 1

I see the way that I’m ignored. Like some dirt on the floor.

Almighty dollar sent you to the store. You wouldn’t survive if you were poor.

I see your precious spoon of cold. Your money comes from family so old.

You’re all cut from the same mold. How can blue blood be so cold?

BUILD 1

What would you do if I took it away? No cars, No clothes. No getting paid.

You wouldn’t last more than a day. No love. No skills. No accolades.

CHORUS

No class from High Class! Low Class is my class! x 2

VERSE 2

Our paths will never cross. We have no love loss.

All that paper you floss can’t buy the respect that I gotz.

Raised in an elitist mindset. With no reality to offset.

Smug attitude writes a big check. You just can’t cash it.

BUILD 2

Everything you say sounds like question. Everything you wear has to be in fashion.

Everything you love has a price tag to mention. Everything you do has a shallow intention.

CHORUS

No class from High Class! Low Class is my class! x 2

VERSE 3

Just keep your eyes shut. Keep turning your nose up.

You little money-slut. You’re about to get cut.

Don’t want you Richie lifestyle. That’s just not my style.

Don’t need my money in big piles. My worth comes from my trials.

BUILD 3

Living a life of overpriced meals should make you hungry for something real.

Living a life of cash appeal should make you sick and need to heal.

CHORUS

No class from High Class! Low Class is my class! x 4

#09 - Daywalker

2008-03-21T12:34:00.000-07:00

Daywalker! Daywalker! Where did you go?

It's only 8. Not even late. You're going to miss the show!

Daywalker! Daywalker! Sleep is overrated.

Stay up with us & stay on the bus. I promise you won't hate it.

Daywalker! Daywalker! How can you stand it so bright?

It hurts our eyes. Let's compromise. Need sunglasses for the light.

Daywalker! Daywalker! I see how you stay so clean.

After 8:30 you don't get dirty with the after-hours scene.

CHORUS

The night time is the right time, when the street lights come on!

I get right when the sunlight is finally gone!

The night time is the right time, cuz I can clear my head!

I gotta fight for our right to party till I’m dead!

Daywalker! Daywalker! Think you're better than me?

With your 9 to 5. You're barely alive. So boring don't you see?

Daywalker! Daywalker! I never been to an early meeting.

By morning light it's hunger we fight. We're too busy eating.

Daywalker! Daywalker! Don't you see the point?

Let's get real, you never will. So we roll on to another joint.

Daywalker! Daywalker! Why won't you evolve?

The night time is the right time, it's not hard to solve.

CHORUS

The night time is the right time, when the street lights come on!

I get right when the sunlight is finally gone!

The night time is the right time, cuz I can clear my head!

I gotta fight for our right to party till I’m dead!

Daywalker! Daywalker! I hate you so much.

Get on my nerves. No purpose you serve. Other than losing touch.

Daywalker! Daywalker! Why do you dress so neat?

Relax a bit. Untuck your shirt. Maybe have a late night treat.

Daywalker! Daywalker! The truth is we're different breeds.

Don't think the same. Don't know our name. Don't have the same needs.

Daywalker! Daywalker! I guess we won't see eye to eye.

That's too bad but I ain't sad. Cuz' I'm chillin' in the night.

The night time is the right time, when the street lights come on!

I get right when the sunlight is finally gone!

The night time is the right time, cuz I can clear my head!

I gotta fight for our right to party till I’m dead! REPEAT

#08 - Own Up

2008-03-21T12:30:00.000-07:00

Actions are louder than words

But when you mess up; own up

Don’t just run and hide

Thinking it’s safer inside

There ain’t no place you can go

That’ll keep me from thinking you should go

Cuz

Only a snitch (YOU!) would leave the mess they made

Only a punk (YOU!) would turn their back on the betrayed

Only a chump (YOU!) would allow their debt to go unpaid

Punk living to evade

CHORUS

Own UP!

It’ll just keep building

Own UP!

Till you can’t breathe

Own UP!

You better start telling

Own UP!

Or get away from me

VERSE 2

I made mistakes before

Like sleeping in the doors

But I stood my ground

Something you think is profound

Cuz’

Only a fool (YOU!) would let her gain control

Only a dog (YOU!) would beg for food in his bowl

Only a child (YOU!) would give up on the goal

Keep it up, man and lose your soul

CHORUS

Own UP!

It’ll just keep building

Own UP!

Till you can’t breathe

Own UP!

You better start telling

Own UP!

Or get away from me

CHANGE UP

BREAKDOWN

(Spoken)

I know its hard being the one at fault

Everybody looking down at you like you are the devil himself

But you have to rise up to the situation

Cuz if you don't, no one else will

And it will fester and grow, becoming a monster

That will eat at you

and eat at you...and eat at you...and eat at you...and eat at you...and eat at you...and eat at you

... until there's nothing left!

POWER UP

... until there's nothing left!

LOUDER

... until there's nothing left!

LOUDER

... until there's nothing left!

LOUDER

There's nothing leeeeeeeft!

HARD

Run little baby Run

Run little baby Run little baby Run little baby Ruuuuuuuun

VERSE 3

Run little baby , away from your past

Stupid little baby , you're never gonna last

I'll hit you little baby , throw you out with the trash

Spineless little baby , time for you to pass

Only a coward (YOU!) would start and not finish

Only a clown (YOU!) would be so foolish

Only a sucker (YOU!) would refuse to nourish

Plague on society about to feel my fist

CHORUS

Own UP!

It’ll just keep building

Own UP!

Till you can’t breathe

Own UP!

You better start telling

Own UP!

Or get away from me

...get away from me

END

#07 - Beast of Burden

2008-03-21T07:46:00.000-07:00

BEAST of BURDEN

There you are, standing tall against all odds.

There you are, leading the way by example.

There you are, proving everyone wrong.

There you are a martyr ready to be trampled.

There you are, in the mix, leading the charge.

There you are, believing in your own greatness.

There you are, and they said you wouldn’t go far.

There you are. If only your mama could see this!

There you are, loading up because you can take it.

There you are, saving me from myself.

There you are, so righteous that you’re naked.

There you are, alone in your private hell.

There you are, a dog following its master.

There you are, an ass carrying all the weight.

There you are, becoming a slave faster.

There you are. Why would you choose this fate?

Man was made to rule this rock and you are breaking the deal.

Don’t you see the more power you got the more you’ll have to kneel?

Do you have to be a Beast of Burden? Can’t you see you’re hurting?

You won’t last long as a Beast of Burden. They’re gonna close the curtain.

Pride is useless when you’re a Beast of Burden. Of that I’m certain.

A slave for power is nothing but a Beast of Burden.

A Beast of Burden

Do not care how far you flew to close another deal.

Do not care about the size of your gas-suckin' machine.

Do not care that all you have, you steal.

Do not care if you think you steal the scene.

Do not care about those rocks on your fingers.

Do not care because you got rocks in your head.

Do not care about the value that you bring here.

Do not care because you’ve never been lead.

Do not care one little, itty, bitty, bit.

Do not care and I barely even notice.

Do not care and it’s causing you fits.

Do not care even though I wrote this.

Do not care. Quit pretending that you do.

Do not care and I’m not falling for your act.

Do not care. There’s nothing less important than you.

Do not care. Raised yourself on others backs.

Man was made to rule this rock and you are breaking the deal.

Don’t you see the more power you got the more you’ll have to kneel?

Do you have to be a Beast of Burden? Can’t you see you’re hurting?

You won’t last long as a Beast of Burden. They’re gonna close the curtain.

Pride is useless when you’re a Beast of Burden. Of that I’m certain.

A slave for power is nothing but a Beast of Burden.

A Beast of Burden

What’s it for? What’s your motive? What’s your plan?

What’s it for? How far you think you can take this?

What’s it for? Did you want to be the man?

What’s it for? This path only leads to the abyss.

What’s it for? Ambition can make you lose control.

What’s it for? Eyes on the prize can make you blind.

What’s it for? Climbing ladders can put you in a hole.

What’s it for? Reaching for stars leaves reality behind.

What’s it for? Why drive yourself to the edge?

What’s it for? Just to prove yourself to whom?

What’s it for? You just might end up on a ledge.

What’s it for? Or dangling from a noose.

What’s it for? Not getting respect or admiration.

What’s it for? Everyone thinks you suck!

What’s it for? You’re dedication to your burden?

What’s it for? You’re a beast that’s out of luck!

Man was made to rule this rock and you are breaking the deal.

Don’t you see the more power you got the more you’ll have to kneel?

Do you have to be a Beast of Burden? Can’t you see you’re hurting?

You won’t last long as a Beast of Burden. They’re gonna close the curtain.

Pride is useless when you’re a Beast of Burden. Of that I’m certain.

A slave for power is nothing but a Beast of Burden.

A Beast of Burden

#06 - Never Learned to Read

2008-02-08T07:29:00.000-08:00

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!

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!

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!

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

2008-02-07T07:04:00.000-08:00

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?

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

2008-02-05T06:57:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-05T06:48:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-05T06:44:00.000-08:00

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.

Point of Influence

2008-01-30T19:55:00.000-08:00

All things have roles in this world beyond the “top-level” roles that you would assume. By “top-level” I mean, for example, John’s role in life was to become famous or the bird flew in the engine and caused the plane to crash. These would imply a singular purpose for all things, which is not the case. All things in the physical, metaphysical and spiritual worlds have infinite purpose. In other words, it is the destiny of all things to perpetuate the Newton's third law: law of reciprocal actions. For every action force there is an equal, but opposite, reaction force(s): a symbiotic relationship. So, before you conclude that your life is useless, consider the right you made instead of left and how many events that set in motion. You know how it works. Every breath you take, every thought you have has been influenced and will influence to an infinite degree. Now that that’s been said, let us proceed.

The hidden significance of who, what, where, when, why and how is that the answer is the point when a set number of influences culminate and manifest into reality. What is that called? Does it even have a name? Did I discover something new?! HA!! I claim it! I shall call this enigma a “Point of Influence” or “POI” for short. Hmmm, it needs a symbol. I suppose POI could be visually defined as two or more existences intersecting. It reminds me of the cross. Could one line represent the existence of man and the line represent God? At the intersection of these lines is Jesus Christ, the culmination of God and man. I also noticed the symbol for infinity is has an embedded representation of POI. Does that mean that infinity is dependant on influence? Or perhaps that influence itself is infinite? Going back to the cross, could that be interpreted as influence being a divine action? If you think about it there are many symbols and objects that have POI embedded within. Does a plus sign mean that growth is a process of influence? What about multiplication? What about a traffic intersection? Have you ever noticed the energy level there? As matter of fact, anywhere there is a high concentration of paths crossing there is a high level of energy. I have always interpreted this as every ones energy as a collective but if you look at it through the POI perspective, that energy could be the residual buildup from massive amount influential activity. Think about when you’re at a grocery store. You are constantly being influenced in high doses. The products, the people, the environment in general all cause you to act a certain way consciously or subconsciously.

When you experience POI, don’t you notice your own energy level rise? We, as objects in this reality must have some level of dependence of POI because only things that feed have a hunger to be fed.

So what’s the point of all this? Awareness. Your reading this is a POI I created so that you may gain a little more respect for existence. I’m not saying that you’re involved any self righteousness at the moment just that everyone should know that your life does not only serve you but everything around you.

What quality of POI do you generate?

Observation #1: Repetition x Influence (+/-) = Meaning of Life

2008-01-30T19:39:00.000-08:00

Preface
Every time I put my head to pillow and close my eyes, my mind kicks into overdrive. Its starts off like many of you: thinking mundane thoughts, recapping the events of the day, planning for tomorrow. Then a theme emerges that my mind obsesses on relentlessly. It takes me an eternity to fall asleep… if I fall asleep at all.

Setup
I was contemplating the best way to introduce Flash to someone who was intimidated by the program and its WYSIWYG interface. I am partial to metaphorical teaching as it has proven to be the fastest method of relaying the foundations of concept. So, I came up with the engine of a car as my parable. The person I wanted to teach is quite skilled in auto mechanics and I felt it would be the best avenue of approach. A Flash movie is actually a collective of many smaller movies and images that are all strategically placed throughout. Similarly, an engine is essentially a collective of many smaller components and devices that are placed strategically throughout. The efficiency of both engines and Flash movies are reliant on 2 factors: organization and repetition. Their size and functionality are improved by repeating respective pieces throughout the design. How many times is the same type of bolt or screw used in an engine? How many times is a visual item repeated in a Flash animation? Then I started thinking about where else repetition could be applied. The quick answer is everywhere and everything in any form or function.

Observation
Repetition is can be found in…
Product Creation
Mass Distribution
Learning
Teaching
Proving Scientific Theory
Any Movement
Breathing
Heartbeat
Balance
Music
Rhythm
Habits
Writing
Reading
History
Mistakes
Speech (the act of)
Time Itself
Sound
Math
Pi
The Golden Mean
A pattern in any format
Trust (gaining and losing)
Belief
Sex
Safety/Security
Recognition
Fashion
Vibration
Just off the top of my head.

Progression
All of these things could not exist without repetition (I dare you to try to prove me wrong). However, as the list continued to expand, I noticed there was another factor that I had not considered. What CAUSES repetition? What makes it start and stop? What controls its frequency? The answer is “Cause” itself; in other words, Influence. If you want to go somewhere, you will make yourself walk to the destination. When you arrive, you make yourself stop. This is influence, positive or negative, it doesn’t matter. Influence is influence. So how does this represent the meaning of life?

Assembly
When I’ve heard about someone discussing the meaning of life it is always some self-serving, phrase like “Just have Fun” or “Love”. The common human thought process offends me more often than not. The meaning of life is not a simple answer. Repetition can be defined as continuous; as in infinite. Yes, it can be influenced in the positive or negative but it doesn’t end. When this planet burns up into the sun, existence could, theoretically continue. The meaning of life will exist without us. Therefore searching for it is a pointless task because the meaning of life is existence itself. The question should be what is the influence of life?

Repetition = Influence (X)
Meaning of Life