I am not into the whole “kick ‘em while they’re down” attitude you all seem to have taken with M.I.A. lately. This is a hilarious video, but it’s also propaganda against the latest credible artist who tried to tell “The Man” to go FK himself. You know you’ve “made it” when they do this to you.
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The media loves nothing more than a good contradiction; so someone who decries the plight of the poor is not supposed to make some money?? If that’s the case I am FK’ed, because I find no virtue in poverty.

“Keep It REAL”: Artists who spend 25 years, standing in their circle of friends, freestyling will say that. Everyone else is trying to feed their family.

Thanks everyone for their well wishes, public and private.. These are the dates for the tour so far. As you can see it may start a little early with a trip to Tel Aviv for the Soulico massive and crew.

Because of this I am only looking to book one more date (August 28th).

There is a possibility of another (Aug 21st) if you are in Paris. Other than that, hoping to spend a few days there scouting out a European residence. We’ll see which area is the most suitable for a base.

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DATES FOR MC ZULU TOUR
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Aug 17
2010 10P
Soulico / Queen Of Hearts Video Shoot
Tel-Aviv,
Israel
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Aug 19
2010 10P
Soulico 10th Year Celebration T.B.A.
Tel-Aviv,
Israel
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Aug 20
2010 10P
Boom Festival
with Baobinga, Octa Push, Mr Gasparov, Monkey Steak
Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal
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Aug 27
2010 10P
Uprising Festival
Bratislava, Slovakia
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Aug 29
2010 10P
Notting Hill Carnival
with OiYouLondon.com
London, UK
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Aug 30
2010 10P
Notting Hill Carnival
with OiYouLondon.com
London, UK

As I work on new material, I have been thinking a lot about IMAGE as well.
If anyone out there could put me in touch with this guy’s people, I would really appreciate it.

Only GOD knows how many misconceptions of yesterday’s Rap superstars went into the making of this video.
I think that when people set themselves up as a parody of the original it is part of the creative process.. Unfortunately we all go through it. Eventually you grow from that and learn to express yourself on your own terms.

Even more unfortunate tho, is when you actually find notoriety, before you have found YOURSELF. It stands as a permanent record of the times… when you didn’t have a clue.

Count Machuki is the originator of the style of music I have been doing lately.
He is also one of the earliest pioneers of modern day recorded Beatboxing (Vocal percussion is centuries old, and dates back to India/China, etc.).

Check the sound effects over the music. In the days of early Jamaican Ska, these sound effects were used to augment the rhythmic element of a track. Machuki referred to them as “peps”.

Count Machuki was a mobile disc jockey who would recite humorous rhymes over records as he spun them. This became an important element of the soundsystem culture. It was derived from American radio disc jockeys whose broadcasts reached Jamaica. The style would eventually make its return to America in the form of Rap music, and become the most prevalent element of Hip-Hop culture.

Currently every rapper or Reggae singer owes a debt of gratitude to Count Machuki, who was ultimately ill rewarded for his efforts, and walked away from the music industry. As he was primarily a live performer, he very seldom recorded himself. Any original vinyl of his however, is in great demand, and can be priced in the hundreds.
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So many happy people at shows… and then a few haters. It’s always the bullies who think you won’t turn and deal with them.

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Dominique Rowland is a nice guy, a pretty good songwriter, but really nothing special for stage. MC ZULU is a circus clown with too much testosterone who will command a crowd’s attention at all costs.

Things are great now…. but I come from the days of not getting billed, or not getting paid, sometimes both. I would open a veritable Pandoras Box of self-promotion tricks… swinging machetes on stage, antagonizing everyone in attendance (especially hecklers) maybe even pull the damn fire alarm.

I have changed my ways somewhat, but unqualified critics who pretend to offer well-intentioned advice,
}} By All Means, hop YOUR SORRY ASS up on stage, and show me how it’s done, son.
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Tune in next time as I give CERTAIN MAGAZINES, (who commonly OMIT my name from projects I am featured on) DETAILED instructions on how to go out of business, evacuate their offices, and set their buildings on fire..

In my spare time I have been making a few extra dollars as a matchmaking coach. I’d like to introduce you to my first successful graduate.

I feel it only fair to warn you, ladies. He is well trained in the deadly art of seduction.

Men plan, God laughs…

Sat March 20
I figured I would be able to attend each and every seminar that day. Why the hell not? I even made a nice list… but fatigue kicked in.

Every so often one of my cousins join me on tour to hang out and remind me of what a nerd I really am. Much love to Nicey for being patient with my excessively tired azz. I’m afraid I was not much of a host, waking up at 6:30 pm

9:40pm) We went to Beauty Bar, for another Soulico cameo, because the SXSW site SAID Beauty Bar. Well that show was at Palm Door… a different venue OWNED by Beauty Bar.. Niiiice… Figured it out waaay after 10.! Got to Palm Door just as they were calling my name. I hate that.

1am) Pop Montreal’s Showcase – Thanks for the invite (which really came from Poirier), but don’t even try to leave “f. MC Zulu” out of the headlines (or write it in all small) when I am doing an official showcase there with him.

Maybe I’m not a big deal….. But how will I ever GET to be one if people keep playing me like that?

This is not a rant. I appreciate EVERYONE allowing me to share their stages! 5 SXSW appearances, all wonderful audiences;

Sun March 21
We got to see the Capitol Bldg. of Texas the next day! My Momma’s from Texas  :o)

I finally found some pastry satisfaction in the way of Cinnabons.. Not all DRY like they make it in the wannabe-cost-cutting Chicago burbs either…. TEXAS Style dammit! (“Sinner Buns”)

OK Next I will post some Twitter responses I found.Boom

Z.

I had big plans for Saturday..didn’t do sh**

Cousin Nicey with her nerd cousin Zulu

Who knew Austin was the Capitol of Texass.s.sshit.Ishould.have… no comment

Cinnabon done Texas style.

SXSW Facebook Update:

Thursday March 18
I rocked the Beauty Bar with “Chllngr”, who make a HEAVY Reggae / Electro / Dub fusion, and afterwards went to Momo’s to sit in with “Soulico” from Tel Aviv. (I was pleasantly surprised that ONILI was making an appearance at the Soulico show!) This was directly from the airport. Against better counsel I did not rent a car…….. Foolish

Friday March 19
Screw this… went to get a rental car.
After that the trade show was THE THING. There is a top of the line microphone that is calling my name. Maybe more on that later. Met Kush Arora, Juakali and Nate Mars. (The Dread Bass Sound System) Collectively they made their debut at this SXSW.

One group I really like was The Sleighbells… They make a nice mix of rock music with hard 808 beats. Checked them at the iheartcomix Carnival.

Do you know I can’t find ONE good bakery here in Austin? Someone please help with that.

Anyway, the show at the Ninjatune Showcase went really well. Poirier and I were interviewed afterwards by DagnoMusic.com. He spoke French to the interview lady and she got all mesmerized and ignored me! I will kick his ass for that. (and I will learn French)

Also big up Wayne (and Wax) for passing thru.
The best show I watched (and did not participate) award goes to: Daedelus

To be continued…

with ONILI at MoMo’s / LRG Up the Soulico Vibezz

Tacky Champagne Toyota, babyyyyy

Wayne & Wax, Poirier, MC Zulu

Poirier speaking French again… making the ladies all Starry Eyed ……………………………….. bastard

Looking forward to catching many of my friends shows while in Austin..

Just so you all know, I have been scouring your sites so I can drop thru your showcases as time permits. In case any of you are interested in catching up with me, I have built a profile on the SXSW site which lists where I’ll be.  I will also be checking the site and looking for your updates as well.
 
Click The Following Link:
http://my.sxsw.com/user/schedule/mczulu

On the performance tip, I am doing 5 Showcases for SXSW 2010
(Scroll down to find upcoming appearances)

2 with The Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion POIRIER
2 with The Israeli Tag Team DJ Champions SOULICO
1 with The Man Of Many Aliases CHLLNGR 

I am looking forward to a great outing! The first time I attended was two years ago, and you little bastards ignored me.oops)management is suggesting that I stop here

Thanks )
Z.

These cameras are just that damn good. No I am not being sponsored either. The Canon Powershot series… perfect for concert footage, random vacation shots and sexy bedroom scenes alike (I’m just saying); at this point I have purchased 4 of them.

#1 Lost in London.. Either on the train or confiscated by agents of Heathrow airport security

#2 Dropped in the ocean in Australia. I was going for a wave type beach shot.. I’m a dumbass

#3 Fell when the tripod was accidentally tipped over… No further comment

Canon knows what they have, with the low-light sensitivity and HD video, so they upgraded a little and almost doubled the price.

Hoping like crazy to keep up with this new one…

I hate the default Quicktime but still… Good enough to repurchase