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"CARRY THE LIGHT (DWBB)"
The project DWBB (Driving While Black and Brown) is in
response to a climate of police brutality faced disproportionately by Black and
Hispanic individuals. The term refers to racial profiling that exists in the
United States, United Kingdom, and other countries. MANDRILL shines a spotlight
on this pattern of behavior in our society that needs to cease. Listen to President Obama's comments on racial profiling and MANDRILL's "Carry The Light" from their Driving While Black and Brown CD. CARRY THE LIGHT (DWBB) LYRICS © 2000 Brothers Wilson Publishing, ASCAP Written By Ricardo Wilson MD, Louis Wilson, Carlos Wilson Wilfredo Wilson, and Arhomuz Aubry Featuring Arhomuz Aubry Once upon a time back in the day There lived in a garden the owner and the slave All were afraid so games they would play One got paid while the other got played And thats pretty much how it is today So I analyze see the game universal law But mans not the same like chess, each step a checkpoint test like no other story because you finish the rest Here comes the white knight he reacts interacts negative day and night but its up to you to be the wiser When you come into the red, blue and white Flashing red lights From Roman soldiers metal horses black and whites Sometimes underdogs in a light so bright Flies wanna fly right into that light And histories meet again like two old lovers Who cant pretend they gave birth to a nation Now only one of two things can define the equation Come to understanding or come to confrontation Dont let the man wreck yourself Check yourself Do the best yourself Preventative medicine test yourself Bless yourself Figure out the rest yourself... Its the illumination of your illumined eye Carry the light when you ride tonight Illumination of your deeper side Carry the light when you ride Now some say we should fight fire with fire But I say water on the fire Take us higher Even if the darkness in the shadows form an invitation You become the vessel to the physical manifestation Of the love and magnificence of all creation Kings sometimes walk while fools ride great white horses remember who the source is Kings sometimes walk while fools ride Out with the old in with the new outcome of the story Is up to each and every one of you Realize analyze one more time Overcome evil with your higher mind Its the illumination of your illumined eye Carry the light when you ride tonight Its the illumination of your deeper side Carry the light when you ride Dont let the man wreck yourself Check yourself Do the best yourself Preventative medicine test yourself Bless yourself Figure out the rest yourself... Driving while Black and Brown Put your face on the ground Carry the light when you ride tonight Carry the light when you ride... Driving while Black and Brown Put your face on the ground... If You Are Stopped By The Police – Know Your Rights These are suggestions from the ACLU of Southern California (www.aclu-sc.org). Be sure to consult a lawyer for complete legal advice. If you are stopped, especially if you are wrongfully stopped, stay calm. Remember, what you say can be used against you. You do not have to answer a police officer’s questions, but you must show your driver’s license and registration when stopped in a car. If your rights are violated, do not try to deal with the situation at the scene. Talk to an attorney afterwards, or file a complaint with the police department’s Internal Affairs or civilian review. For More Information: http://www.aclu-sc.org/pages/kyr Si Usted Es Parado Por La Policía – Conozca Sus Derechos Estas son solo sugerencias del ACLU de California meridional (www.aclu-sc.org), no consejos legales. Por favor asegúrese de consultar con un abogado. Si usted es parado, especialmente sin ninguna razón, trate de mantener la calma. Recuerde que cualquier cosa que usted diga puede ser usado en su contra. No tiene porque responder a las preguntas de cualquier oficial de policía; pero si tiene que mostrar su licencia de conducir y el registro del vehiculo cuando sea detenido. Si sus derechos son violados no trate de resolver la situación en ese momento. Hable con un abogado después o registre una demanda con el departamento de Asuntos Internos o Reviso Civil de la policía. Para más información: http://www.aclu-sc.org/pages/kyr MANDRILL PERFORMED AT THE 36TH ANNUAL KOHOUTEK MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH @ 7:00PM This two day festival has been held each spring on the Pitzer College campus located at 1050 N. Mills Avenue in Claremont, CA. With amazing musical performances, superb art and great food, the festival is still the highlight of the Pitzer College calendar. MIDNIGHT SOULSTICE TRIBUTE TO MANDRILL The February 29, 2009 Midnight Soulstice Tribute to MANDRILL was a great success. For two hours, listeners were treated to MANDRILL music classics such as “Fencewalk”, “Peace and Love” and “Fat City Strut”; as well as their more recent hits “We Gotta Get it Right This Time” and “Who Got Da Funk!” DJ Pari interviewed two of the founding members, Lou Wilson and Dr. Ric Wilson who spoke about their upcoming album and their ongoing efforts to bring awareness to the need for worldwide cooperation in this time of economic, social and environmental challenges. "ABLESSING" A Tribute to President Barack Obama Above is Mandrill's YouTube video which includes one of our new songs "ABLESSING" slated to be on our next album and currently being used in tribute to Obama. The song is one of HOPE and LOVE, STRUGGLE and TRIUMPH and is consistent with President Barack Obama's vision for the future of our world. Join MANDRILL in celebrating the new year and a new more positive direction for us all.Check it out and spread the word. ABLESSING Performed by MANDRILL Featuring Dwight Trible on Lead Vocals Eli Brueggemann, Acoustic Piano and Fender Rhodes Kevin Guillaume Williams, Orchestral Arrangement Justin Campanella, Bass Guitar MUSIC BY RIC WILSON MD LYRICS BY JUSTIN CAMPANELLA THERE WAS A MAN AND THIS MAN SPOKE WORDS OF WISDOM WISDOM AND HOPE OF STRUGGLE AND TRIUMPH NO DOUBT, NO FEAR OF LOVE AND STRENGTH FOR ALL TO HEAR…YEAH AND ON THIS DAY I NEEDED HIM MOST HE SAID TO ME THESE WORDS HE SPOKE THESE ARE YOUR WORDS DO NOT DOUBT OR FEAR SPEAK THE WORDS OF LOVE LET EVERYONE HEAR AND ON THAT DAY I FOUND MY STRENGTH AND NOW I LIVE HOPE AND I THANK YOU, I THANK YOU THANK YOU, THANK YOU… THERE WAS A MAN AND THIS MAN SPOKE WORDS TO HEAL WISDOM AND HOPE OF STRUGGLE AND TRIUMPH NO DOUBT, NO FEAR OF LOVE LOVE AND STRENGTH SPEAK THESE WORDS LET THEM ALL HEAR OH AND ON THIS DAY I FOUND MY STRENGTH OH NOW I LIVE IN HOPE NOW I LIVE IN HOPE AND OH I THANK YOU THANK YOU OH I THANK YOU YEAH, UMMM UMMM, YEAH THANK YOU, UMMM I THANK YOU WELL, UMMM THANK YOU, THANK YOU 2008 BROTHERS WILSON PUBLISHING MANDRILL Puts on a Two Hour Masters Class in Rhythm and Groove At the Hollywood Beach Clambake Festival Saturday, September 27, 2008 September 2008 found the Group in Florida at the Seventh Annual Hollywood Beach Clambake Festival. “Your spirits and pure, beautiful and boundless energies touched all of us so profoundly. Our Sunday was awash with comments and reflections of the magical Mandrill Family's visitation and transformation of our beach and festival into a joyous celebration much greater than we had ever hoped to create. You all truly embody and are surely High Ambassadors of the universal language of music, soul, love, peace (and funk!) and I personally, along with many others, am certain, will never be the same. Thank you doesn't even come close to what we'd like to send to you. Love, blessings and well wishes from our beach to your hearts with hopes for your continued success and many more musical and spiritual adventures ahead. May MANDRILL's road some day soon lead back to South Florida.” Holly Spillane, Producer MANDRILL Performs at the West Oak Lane Jazz Festival In June 2008, MANDRILL performed at the Annual West Oak Lane Jazz Festival in Philadelphia, PA where they were warmly received by over 30,000 fans. Thousands of music lovers from as far away as Tokyo, Japan, Austin, TX and Des Moines, IA were drawn by the Festival’s growing reputation as the hottest summer ticket on the east coast. “The Gospel Of Music With Jeff Majors” Inspirational jazz/gospel composer, musician and harp master Jeff Majors has touched the hearts of millions through his daily television program, TV One’s “Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors” . Viewers are treated to an eclectic mix of performers representing the latest trends in gospel music ranging from traditional and jazzy, to hip hop, reggae, pop, club, contemporary and soul gospel. MANDRILL was asked to collaborate and contribute their unique horns on Jeff Major’s new song, “Hit the Floor” featuring Chuck Brown and the Sacred Singers on vocals. The performance and a special interview is slated to be aired in January 2009 on TVOne. Stay tuned to the official MANDRILL website for more information and developments. Jeff Majors accompanied MANDRILL as a guest artist on stage at the Birchmere, Alexandria, Virginia during their East Coast Tour in June 2008 were he played his harp on “I refuse to Smile” and the classic “House of Wood”. Also appearing on flute was Davey Yarborough with student percussionists from the “Duke Ellington School of the Arts”. The goal of Duke Ellington School of the Arts continues Ellington’s tradition of providing high school students with an educational experience that includes college preparatory academics, pre-professional artistic training, and access to the cultural and intellectual resources of the District of Columbia. New Album Coming Soon! Progress is being made on the recording of our eagerly-awaited new album soon to be released on Wilson Bros Records. In keeping with the eclectic presentation that is the signature of MANDRILL it will include Funk, R&B, Afro-Caribbean/Latin, Jazz and Rock selections. Collaborations, thus far, with George Duke, Sekou Bunch, Hermann Matthews, Jonathan Moffett and Dwight Trible have taken anticipation to another level. MANDRILL Website to Feature New Merchandise in 2010 Look for new gear - T-shirts, caps, buttons and other stuff - on the MANDRILL website in 2010. |
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