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Lyra

...most ancient of musical instruments...the lyra.

About Me

You can get a CD at spinoutrecords.com. Or at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/lyra06*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* ^*^*^*^*^I am a poetress/emcee who has a passion for diversity. This culture expresses the injustices in the world as well as the beauty. I believe hip-hop can take a piece of every type of music then converge them under the cloak of this counter culture. Hip-hop is a lifestyle, The music has grown to span the globe. Every genera of music is present. Does that not also mean those cultures who created those original rhythems and melodies are present as well? I take part in good poetry, break beats, and constructive messages. I'm into working with other musicians to make innovative expressions. I want to filter the beauty and harsh reality of life through me. I need to feel that flow of power that making music provides in order to be complete and move on. I want these songs to be the keys to hidden doorways leading to proficient artistry. Let's unite and take the world by storm. Revolutionary tactics I be stressin'. Bless. Peace. Myspace Backgrounds

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/3/2006
Band Members: Lyra, Bernie Larsen, Mysterious
Influences: Bahamadea, Saul Williams, Lauren Hill Unplugged, RZA, Stevie Wonder, Billy Holiday, Ma Rainey, Black Sabbath, Fugazi, Biz Markie, Nina Simone, Roberta Flack, Etheopics ..9, Mysterious, Specs, Jessika Kenney, Manitas de Plata, Robert Johnson, Roots Manuva, Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Dead Kennedies, Janes Addiction, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Les Nubians, Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Parker, Portishead, The Clash, Professner Hefner, Operation Ivy, Modest Mouse, Skalatalites, Zap Mama, Fela Kuti, Bob James, Bob Marley and the Wailers, The Doors, Jonny Cash, The Upsetters, Gil Scott Heron, Sade, Guru, Medusa, Myron Glasper, Digable Planets, De la Soul, The Roots, Mr. Liff, DJ Shadow, way-underground cats, Black Starr, MC Solar, A Tribe Called Quest, Phoebe Snow, Tom Waits, Dead Prez, Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, Visionaries, Mike Ladd, Typical Cats, Radio Inactive, Mos Def, Common Sence, Talib Kwali, KRS1, Mad Lib, DJ Cappel, Nicolay, Leon Jean-Marie, DJ Food Stamp,Midnite, and on and on...and on and on...
Sounds Like: Lady Bug meets me at the bus stop downtown.
Record Label: Spinout Records (unsigned)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

To diversify your mind and drop stigmas of what is race.

To diversify your mind and drop stigmas of what is race.We are one human race that comes before creed and color. One struggle to set right who has been wronged by the drive to commidify natural order...
Posted by Lyra on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 08:04:00 PST

Rhyme in Melted Butter

£ Soul sisters, unified children Bredren be drinkin' tea under the tree So down, slow down, down to the ground Back to the earth Head in space.  Phone home Catch this vibe.  Ears ringing Cho...
Posted by Lyra on Sat, 18 Feb 2006 12:21:00 PST

Past Lives Part 1!

I'm the fringe among the fringe , scary isn't;t it when logic don't work. Takin' the middle path. Perceive a spectrum , red's really green, blue's yellow.  Thought it was a viola, but it's really...
Posted by Lyra on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:25:00 PST

Red Carpet Soup Line

Left wing, right wing please tell me which extreme promises the eagle outta the ditch. Secret of Nhymm. White House kitsch. Faces in the window, seething malice. The only love you find'...
Posted by Lyra on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:28:00 PST

Shambala

Shambala>>What we're gettin' to is the root of it.>Where we're at sittin' is on the Goddess.>Who I'm becomin', dancin', is an Herbalist.>When I'm watchin' plants grow I'm happiest.>How they get their ...
Posted by Lyra on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:14:00 PST

B O O T Y R A P

One two three.  You about the finest thing I ever did see He say come on backstage and let me take a look. Every step I took with him was the writing of a book. I gave him a taste of my chem...
Posted by Lyra on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:10:00 PST

IRON to RUST

Wragle tagle, I've got a lifetime of fablesHop skip and a jump, come on now shake your rumpswim swam, down the ave. this song you will humRumplestilstin quiete illogical, on my every whimOne love, pea...
Posted by Lyra on Sun, 22 Jan 2006 01:27:00 PST