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1-01 Flashing Enlightenment(3)(1)

A Tiye Phoenix throwback...Im sure new for many...I will occasionally post throwbacks and exclusives until I drop my T.P. "TRANSIT II ILLUMINATION".. this might have been like, 08...anyway, its still relevant being that we're in this Aquarius age...


1-01 Flashing Enlightenment(3)(1)

A B.I.G. TOUCH OF RHYME

Everyone has a story, right?I'm no exception to that rule..in fact many of us have more than a few interesting sagas to tell,and like many people who feel their stories are worth reading, I intend to write an autobiography about my life, one day in the future. Those of us who have embraced music as a way of life often have very intriguing eye-opening tales to tell..In my book, you'll read about how Teena Marie helped me repair the motor in my car, who should pay me for publishing for stealing a rhyme that I wrote, and of course, no autobiography would be complete without a Tupac or a Suge Knight story..but for now, here's my "touching" Notorious B.I.G. story. I vowed to myself that I would only reveal this story in my book, so consider this a free chapter..
I lived in L.A. between the years 94 and 98, so I was on the left coast when the whole east coast vs. west coast Hip-hop "beef" took place.I remember how somber the mood of the city was on that day Pac died..reminiscing now, it all seems like the drama was too blown out of proportion; almost movie-like, & sometimes conspiracy-driven. The date was March 9, 1997, and I lived near the Wilshire district. I, along with a few friends I decided to go to the Soul Train afterparty at the Auto Museum; after all it was walking distance from where I lived. When I arrived at the party, of course the line was long, and the party was already crowded inside.I engaged in some convo with a few folks, and some of my peeps and I were debating whether or not we should wait to get in.

I slowly approached the entrance. This party was extremely crowded.I turned around to briefly speak to someone, and then my attention became directed to the door, where I saw a jovial Biggie Smalls walking past me on his way out of the building. Dressed in all black and limping while walking with a black cane, he was accompanied by the Junior Mafia/Bad Boy entourage.Without a second thought, I reached out my hand to shake Big's hand. "Hey Biggie, much respect!""Hey, how you doin?" he replied, his handshake firm and quick. He seemed to be as polite as everyone said he was.Like everyone else, I had so much respect for what Biggie represented to hip-hop as a phenomenal lyricist.It was imperative I shake his hand & pay him the respect he deserved, if anything as a token of appreciation for the inspiration he provided.
Hey, I was a fan. (Who wasn't ?) I was surprised by his light-hearted relaxed & upbeat demeanor despite the fact that he was obviously injured, & despite the fact that he was on the west coast, where tensions were clearly high.He didn't seem to be bothered too much.

Anyway, me & the folks that I rolled with decided to not participate in the mayhem, & we opted instead to leave.I saw Biggie hop into the truck with his entourage. Shortly afterward, while leaving the parking lot, I saw people who looked bewildered and frazzled.I hadn't heard or seen anything out of the ordinary.No screams, no gunshots, no screeching tires, and I was on the premises.This is why I've always believed that Biggie's murder was an "inside professional" job. It was too quick, & too clean..almost unnoticable.It all happened quicker than you could imagine, quicker than lightning.I remember someone running around saying Biggie was shot, & I was thinking to myself, "He was just right here!" It was crazy.

The next day, of course the news was worldwide. Biggie was gone..over a senseless media-driven rap war, or perhaps for even deeper reasons that we've all considered. As a lyricist, I felt honored to have had the opportunity to be "touched" by a lyricist who's lyrics touched us all, right before his transition. Now, to me looking back, it almost feels surreal, that I can say I touched Biggie before he met his fate.I know, this is just another story like there are millions of stories to tell but I've always considered that experience to be in Big's words, none other than "unbelievable".

BLACK ATHENA II: TRANSIT TO ILLUMINATION

When you go to the airport, you often have to take the skytran/shuttle to the terminal from which the plane is departing. So, sometimes before you can embark on a journey to the next phase of existence or being, you must successfully transition your status- emotionally, psychologically, physically, spiritually.

We are no longer in a dense 3rd dimensional reality- we're in 4th/5th dimensional reality. Many people need assistance in this transition, as they are rooted in their ways and theories, and are having difficulty shifting their frequencies and personal energy.

It is wise to elevate your light- your energy in order to fully live in these new and exciting times.

This EP is to assist you in the shift of your light.. (all but a couple of the songs are produced by me). it is an accompaniment to your transition. This is why it is called "Transit to Illumination". Everything, even change is often best when it is gradual, although it doesnt have to be- theres a difference between change and transformation. Transformation is instantaneous; change occurs over a period of time.

Either way, a shift in vibration takes place. Your shift will occur whether you like it or not...you have a choice to submit or resist; either way, newness is inevitable.

Prayerfully these songs, will assist you in your shift, and hold you over until the release of my sophomore album, The Mastery. Before one can assume master status, one must first complete the shift into a mindset or life of elevation.

Here's a joint I wanted to share with you from Transit to illumination. Its a "gem". ;) (Technically, the first song I leaked was actually "48 Bars of Progression" but you know.)
Enjoy.




"WAKING UP" (The Diamond Mantra) produced by Tiye Phoenix

the 13th is SERIUS! (as in the star)! Happy Birthday to Me!!

"When u believe in things you dont understand, then you suffer.." -Stevie Wonder


The Mayan Calendar




source: http://www.thevesselofgod.com:

The Mayan Calendar has 13 dots around counter-clockwise.

13 is the second star number of the hexagon.

13 major joints in the body.

13 lunar cycles in a year.

The moon travels 13 degrees across the sky everyday.

The glyph which represents both the start and end of the Aztec calendar is known as "13 Cane", and symbolizes the death of one cycle, followed by the birth of another - the Alpha and Omega.

There's the 13th rune - called "Eiwaz" - in the Northern European mythos- the balance point between light and dark, the creative force and the destructive force, or the heavens and the Underworld. It too is the Alpha and Omega at the same time.

In the traditional tarot deck, the 13th card is the Death card. It also represents not merely death, but rebirth and renewal. {same principles as the Phoenix...nothing's coincidental..} Furthermore, To the ancient Egyptians, these sources tell us, life was a quest for spiritual ascension which unfolded in stages — 12 in this life and a 13th beyond, thought to be the eternal afterlife.

These were obviously pivotal concepts to ancient cultures, the understanding of which has faded down the centuries.

This information could go on and on but for those of you who take many stories/allegories literally in the popular Holy books- are you now perhaps able to see a pattern??

12 apostles and a Messiah. 12 Knights of the Round Table and King Arthur. 12 constellations + the sun. 12 main chakras + the 3rd eye..

Obviously I'm not summarizing all esoteric/arcane information in one blog but-
Post-Christianity"/"post-Vatican", this information was suppressed,re-arranged and mythologized.. many of the religious stories and characters people take as literal are symbols of ancient science.. big pill to swallow for many but it is what it is.

but anyway...thus,

In Western civilization, there's this thing called TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA, which is defined as fear of the number 13.

Independent study will often teach you that that which you are told to not explore holds much information pertinent to your self-mastery, as well as the answers to many questions about life, the universe, and everything in between...

Ive learned that most people cannot even justify their aversion to the number 13...just another mysterious concept that the "sheeple" (people who blindly follow like sheep)avoid, becuase they believed what they were taught without foundation or justification..

The Chinese regarded the number as lucky, some commentators note, as did the Egyptians in the time of the pharaohs and pharoahesses.
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Though Egyptian civilization perished, the symbolism conferred on the number 13 by its priesthood survived, only to be corrupted by subsequent cultures who came to associate 13 with a fear of death instead of a reverence for the afterlife...

Other sources speculate that the number 13 may have been purposely vilified by the founders of patriarchal (male-dominated) religions in the early days of western civilization because it represented femininity. Thirteen had been revered in prehistoric goddess-worshiping cultures, we are told, because it corresponded to the number of lunar (menstrual) cycles in a year (13 x 28 = 364 days). The "Earth Mother of Laussel," for example — a 27,000-year-old carving found near the Lascaux caves in France often cited as an icon of matriarchal spirituality — depicts a female figure holding a cresent-shaped horn bearing 13 notches.

As the solar calendar triumphed over the lunar with the rise of male-dominated civilization, it is surmised, so did the number 12 over the number 13, thereafter considered ANATHEMA....

12 months /zodiac in a year...12 disciples....you get it...anything to avoid 13 because 13 was a "goddess-represented" number...

Anyway, there are thirteen principles of faith in the Jewish religion and boys don't have a bah mitzvah til they turn thirteen....

13 is considered a "Karmic Debt Number," as are the numbers 14, 16, and 19. These numbers involve more challenging karma than other numbers.

Otherwise, in matters of love, the number 13 involving time cycles is solid and very often exceedingly fruitful.

Peep what one of my favorite Master Teachers Bobby Hemmitt breaks down re: the number 13 in this excerpt..(hes raw with it. He speaks about it around 1:13.. [If u are a traditional thinker who accepts/believes what's "in the box", this may be a little left but its dope...] If u feel adventurous, continue to listen and he breaks down why holidays from valentines day to Easter/Christmas are scheduled on specific days...this calls to mind even the world cup taking place during a solar eclipse/new moon..




If u have any other information about the number 13, please share. I know there's a lot.

I know that my fellows Moors have information on 13 i'd like to know...

Now, u see a lot of the numerological energy im workin/walking with.

Later. Going to soak it all up and celebrate on this birthday...

I CARE, BUT I DON'T GIVE A F*&!

as so eloquently stated by TelisaD: "I Care but I Don't Give a F!!!"

As an empathic, sympathetic, highly intuitive person, caring for me has never been difficult. I mean, I'm a woman, w/ a Cancer sun, a Pisces moon,a Cancer in Venus, and Jupiter in Scorpio (that's a lotta water!!)so the ability to feel for me is second nature. Feelings actually denote that you're still living..you actually have a pulse.

If you still have care running through the fabric of your being, applaud yourself.
Actually, in modern society, everything from genetically altered foods to overexposure to violence media images can leave you heartless, desensitized, and maddened (in the most psychotic sense). That's right, foods affect your emotions...how do you think military men are driven to kill and feel no sense of remorse for the act? Chemically altered foods.

Further, emotions are key because they are the gateway to the soul's evolution..how will your soul know itself if its not learning about itself through what the body experiences via feelings?

So you don't wanna be one of those as Mobb Deep says, "real n***az who aint got no feelings".. Trust and believe - you will need to be highly perceptive and aware (and sensitive within reason) in order to reasonably adjust in these rapidly shifting times...

BUT MEANWHILE, WHILE YOU CARE, IT IS BEST THAT YOU...

DO NOT GIVE A F***.

What do I mean by "don't give a f***"? Well, while you are a caring individual who shows concern for the well-being of loved ones and the state of the world around you, its best to not become overly consumed with care and concern for the trivialities and minutia of life, that bear no overall importance in neither the larger picture of life, nor your immediate purpose.

Whose Facebook relationship status changed to "it's complicated"?
WHO GIVES A F***.
What's poppin on "Basketball Wives"?
WHO GIVES A F***.
Who's following who on Twitter? WHO GIVES A F*** .
Who are YOU sleeping with? WHO GIVES A F***

In a world where we're constantly inundated w/ insignificant information that's deliberately placed in our midst as distractions, its easy to be caught up in things that don't really matter.

Yeah, distractions-- Distractions that interfere with you seeing what's really going on in the world around you...distractions deliberately placed to keep your mindstate primitive and your vibrational frequencies low...

why? so that u can be easily controlled...but I digress..

Everyone is here for a specific purpose- your time is valuable. Don't care about things that wont play a role in the fruition of your purpose. In short, don't care about things that don't matter...

And guess what- if you happen to find yourself caring about stuff that doesn't matter, you've got approximately 3 minutes to shift your vibration and re-focus. Otherwise, the energy that you invest in the irrelevant can cause your vibration to slow down which can even lead to illness when you remain stuck..

So keep caring, but dont give a F&&& about that nonsense.. shout to TelisaD for this amazing philosophical view!!

MASTER -REVOLVING- WOMAN: A VIDEO MEDLEY BY TIYE PHOENIX

I gotta fly..i got beautiful wings on my back!! (photo: Joel Cordero for Roseyphotos.com)

MASTER REVOLVING WOMAN:
A Tiye Phoenix Video Medley directed by First Be

One of the strongest critiques I consistently read about my debut album Half Woman Half Amazin is that it contains a very well balanced sonic and lyrical variety, which made for a commendable diverse display of hip hop. Everyone who enjoys the album seems to have a different favorite song all for different reasons. For this reason, I chose to shoot a video medley of 3 different songs from the album: Master Plan (prod. by DJ Jazzy Jeff) Revolving Door (prod. by DJ Scratch) and Half Woman Half Amazin (prod. by yours truly); three different songs with respect to content, yet very much kin to one another in spirit. The name of this video medley - Master Revolving Woman..

What better way to hit someone upside the head with powerful messages than to LITERALLY hit them upside the head with powerful messages---via flying tee shirts? lol These shirts from "HIGHER ATIYE-R" bear potent messages pertinent to our preservation and growth. If you're interested in purchasing any of these amazing shirts, please send a email to courtney.e.g@gmail.com indicating which shirt you'd like, along with your preferred size & color. Also, the video's storyline speaks to the beauty of synchronicity: we draw to us and receive the exact messages we need at the right times, necessary for our evolution.


The beautiful people of the community of Harlem USA provided just the perfect backdrop for such a story, as the timeless sense of rich historic tradition and spirit can be felt throughout Harlem's atmosphere while walking its streets.

Many thanks to the video's director First Be, Ben Gilbarg (and team)..Ben is the Director of 3rd Eye Unlimited in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a community based organization that educates children on the history and foundation of hip hop music and culture. Also, thanks to Joel Cordero of www.Roseyphotos.com for capturing such beautiful pictures on that day, the same photos I've been posting on my blog http://tiyephoenix.blogspot.com. I will be performing at this year's 11th Annual Hip Hop Festival taking place July 17th,2010. For more information on 3rd Eye Unlimited and the upcoming festival, please visit www.3rdeyeunlimited.com. Also, if you'd like me to come perform in your city, at your event,etc. let me know! For bookings please contact:courtney.e.g@gmail.com

Many thankful hugs and kisses also go to cast members Supanova Slom, Lyle, Jordan,beautiful singer Nadine Michele, DJ Strike, Queen Amina, Crystal Foster,(make-up artist) Kayven Jahson (tee shirt printer) and the community members of Harlem.

There are so many exciting things coming in the remainder of the year, so stay tuned in. Lastly, for those of you who've purchased and love the album, thank you; for those of you who have yet to do so, this video provides you w/ snippets of 3 great songs from the album. The album can be purchased here:

http://bit.ly/dzo0xA

http://amzn.to/cgaNM6

"MASTER - REVOLVING - WOMAN"- A Video Medley. ENJOY!!