#ShoutOutSaturday: Philonius Phunk (Phil Royal)

This #ShoutOutSaturday goes out to Blacktopian Phil Royal, BKA the prestigious nerdcore hip hop producer Philonius Phunk that's apart of the Florida based nerdore hip hop super group Symphonic Pheenix Force.   Philonius Phunk is known for introducing the nerdcore genre to new ears and listeners with the unique way he blends video game sounds and samples, as well as scores from science fiction films with his elaborate and infectious instrumentals.  

Check out Philonius Phunk's production at his official website here at 
http://www.PhiloniusPhunk.com

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Blacktopian Shantelle "Elle" McLin releases a book of poetry titled Beyond Nursery Rhymes: Real Life Tales.  Blacktopia is proud to feature her new book release!

Synopsis
Between the covers of this book, you will find a pilgrimage. For the author, ‘Elle’ McLin, in describing her past as a painful one, would be trite and dismissive. It is through enormous turmoil that she found herself; slowly healing, then breaking free of victimhood. She later awakens to new found hope. A victim of sexual abuse; the reality of her writing conveys to the reader, that the true assault was the violation of her soul. The aftermath was a skewed self-perception, which created a pattern of self-deprecation and bitter angst. This is a glimpse into the heart of a woman who became terrified of love, yet desired to be loved; a dichotomy. So skillfully written, Elle has masterfully conveyed her deepest, blood-raw emotions in this exquisite collection of prose. It will be an emotional journey you take with her, feeling each inference, innuendo, and breath. It is a tale of inner strength, fortification and a woman reinvented. The author has discovered self-love; the key was never outside of herself. A victory for this very brave, strong woman. Walk this pilgrimage with ‘Elle'. You will find seeds enough to plant within yourself! Powerful and evocative - not to be missed. Brenda-Lee Ranta – Author of Myriad of Perceptions & Allegories



PURCHASE THE BOOK AT THIS DIRECT LINK
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1945791306/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=produ0f7-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1945791306&linkId=42529e967919574ea5663a23db80e295

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RENEWED INSPIRATION MISSION
Renewed Inspiration's mission is to provide serenity for at-risk teenage girls overcoming environmental, academic, and social challenges. Renewed Inspiration utilizes small group development to create a space for at-risk teenage girls to experience renewal in self-esteem, community engagement, and future aspirations.

RENEWED INSPIRATION VISION
Renewed Inspiration's vision is to help disadvantaged young women achieve their full potential by empowering and inspiring them through beneficial resources in hopes of shattering generational cycles.

http://www.renewedinspiration.org/who-we-are.html

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Blacktopia featured artist Da-Mind is now being spotlighted in CW Music

Blacktopia featured artist Da-Mind is now being featured in CW Music!  Check it out at this direct link
http://www.ceezworld.com/2017/08/spotlight-da-mind.html


Follow Da-Mind on Twitter at this direct link http://www.Twitter.com/Damindakajames

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Blacktopian Shantelle "Elle" McLin releases a book of poetry titled Beyond Nursery Rhymes: Real Life Tales.  Blacktopia is proud to feature her new book release!

Synopsis
Between the covers of this book, you will find a pilgrimage. For the author, ‘Elle’ McLin, in describing her past as a painful one, would be trite and dismissive. It is through enormous turmoil that she found herself; slowly healing, then breaking free of victimhood. She later awakens to new found hope. A victim of sexual abuse; the reality of her writing conveys to the reader, that the true assault was the violation of her soul. The aftermath was a skewed self-perception, which created a pattern of self-deprecation and bitter angst. This is a glimpse into the heart of a woman who became terrified of love, yet desired to be loved; a dichotomy. So skillfully written, Elle has masterfully conveyed her deepest, blood-raw emotions in this exquisite collection of prose. It will be an emotional journey you take with her, feeling each inference, innuendo, and breath. It is a tale of inner strength, fortification and a woman reinvented. The author has discovered self-love; the key was never outside of herself. A victory for this very brave, strong woman. Walk this pilgrimage with ‘Elle'. You will find seeds enough to plant within yourself! Powerful and evocative - not to be missed. Brenda-Lee Ranta – Author of Myriad of Perceptions & Allegories



PURCHASE THE BOOK AT THIS DIRECT LINK
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1945791306/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=produ0f7-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1945791306&linkId=42529e967919574ea5663a23db80e295

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RENEWED INSPIRATION MISSION
Renewed Inspiration's mission is to provide serenity for at-risk teenage girls overcoming environmental, academic, and social challenges. Renewed Inspiration utilizes small group development to create a space for at-risk teenage girls to experience renewal in self-esteem, community engagement, and future aspirations.

RENEWED INSPIRATION VISION
Renewed Inspiration's vision is to help disadvantaged young women achieve their full potential by empowering and inspiring them through beneficial resources in hopes of shattering generational cycles.

http://www.renewedinspiration.org/who-we-are.html

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#MCM (Monday's CLASSY Man): Darrell Herbert The Artivist

Today's #MCM (Monday's CLASSY Man) Salute goes to Darrell Herbert the Artivist.  Darrell Herbert is a poet and a self described "Artivist" (that's a cross between an activist and an artist).

Darrell is an award winning poet who has had his poetry featured in many publications.


"My latest achievements include being a recipient of the NY Literary Magazine's "5 Star Writer Award." My poem "Perfect Form" was published in PPP Ezine, Dissident Voice, and Excavation. My poem "Cantus Firmus" was published in Scarlet Leaf Review, Rejected Lit, Anti-Heroin Chic, and Excavation." - Darrell Herbert


INDEED INDEED


Darrell Herbert was recently featured on a episode of "Welcome to the Cuntry" with Barbara the Cuntry Cleaning Lady.  You can listen to it here at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/PodcastsOnDemand

Blacktopia is also proud to have Darrell Herbert as a member of it's growing community.  

THANK YOU DARRELL

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Blacktopian Shantelle "Elle" McLin releases a book of poetry titled Beyond Nursery Rhymes: Real Life Tales.  Blacktopia is proud to feature her new book release!

Synopsis
Between the covers of this book, you will find a pilgrimage. For the author, ‘Elle’ McLin, in describing her past as a painful one, would be trite and dismissive. It is through enormous turmoil that she found herself; slowly healing, then breaking free of victimhood. She later awakens to new found hope. A victim of sexual abuse; the reality of her writing conveys to the reader, that the true assault was the violation of her soul. The aftermath was a skewed self-perception, which created a pattern of self-deprecation and bitter angst. This is a glimpse into the heart of a woman who became terrified of love, yet desired to be loved; a dichotomy. So skillfully written, Elle has masterfully conveyed her deepest, blood-raw emotions in this exquisite collection of prose. It will be an emotional journey you take with her, feeling each inference, innuendo, and breath. It is a tale of inner strength, fortification and a woman reinvented. The author has discovered self-love; the key was never outside of herself. A victory for this very brave, strong woman. Walk this pilgrimage with ‘Elle'. You will find seeds enough to plant within yourself! Powerful and evocative - not to be missed. Brenda-Lee Ranta – Author of Myriad of Perceptions & Allegories



PURCHASE THE BOOK AT THIS DIRECT LINK
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1945791306/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=produ0f7-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1945791306&linkId=42529e967919574ea5663a23db80e295

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RENEWED INSPIRATION MISSION
Renewed Inspiration's mission is to provide serenity for at-risk teenage girls overcoming environmental, academic, and social challenges. Renewed Inspiration utilizes small group development to create a space for at-risk teenage girls to experience renewal in self-esteem, community engagement, and future aspirations.

RENEWED INSPIRATION VISION
Renewed Inspiration's vision is to help disadvantaged young women achieve their full potential by empowering and inspiring them through beneficial resources in hopes of shattering generational cycles.

http://www.renewedinspiration.org/who-we-are.html

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The WBRPP Radio Network is LOVING Twicy's single "Head Up"

Twicy's new single "Head Up" is getting a lot of love from many DJ's and radio stations across the globe, from the continent of Africa (where Twicy resides) to the United States and everywhere in between!  Kristi McGee (the assistant PD of the WBRPP network and a member of the Blacktopia DJ Coalition and Record Pool) is LOVING Twicy's single "Head Up"!  This is what she had to say.......

The song you sent of Twicy.....I absolutely love it..a contagious vibe
Kristi McGee (of the WBRPP Network).


INDEED INDEED!  

Listen to Twicy's "Head Up" single here at this direct link below



https://www.spreaker.com/user/southeasthiphop/twicy-head-up-produced-by-ofasco-ne-beat


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Blacktopian Shantelle "Elle" McLin releases a book of poetry titled Beyond Nursery Rhymes: Real Life Tales.  Blacktopia is proud to feature her new book release!

Synopsis
Between the covers of this book, you will find a pilgrimage. For the author, ‘Elle’ McLin, in describing her past as a painful one, would be trite and dismissive. It is through enormous turmoil that she found herself; slowly healing, then breaking free of victimhood. She later awakens to new found hope. A victim of sexual abuse; the reality of her writing conveys to the reader, that the true assault was the violation of her soul. The aftermath was a skewed self-perception, which created a pattern of self-deprecation and bitter angst. This is a glimpse into the heart of a woman who became terrified of love, yet desired to be loved; a dichotomy. So skillfully written, Elle has masterfully conveyed her deepest, blood-raw emotions in this exquisite collection of prose. It will be an emotional journey you take with her, feeling each inference, innuendo, and breath. It is a tale of inner strength, fortification and a woman reinvented. The author has discovered self-love; the key was never outside of herself. A victory for this very brave, strong woman. Walk this pilgrimage with ‘Elle'. You will find seeds enough to plant within yourself! Powerful and evocative - not to be missed. Brenda-Lee Ranta – Author of Myriad of Perceptions & Allegories



PURCHASE THE BOOK AT THIS DIRECT LINK
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1945791306/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=produ0f7-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1945791306&linkId=42529e967919574ea5663a23db80e295

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RENEWED INSPIRATION MISSION
Renewed Inspiration's mission is to provide serenity for at-risk teenage girls overcoming environmental, academic, and social challenges. Renewed Inspiration utilizes small group development to create a space for at-risk teenage girls to experience renewal in self-esteem, community engagement, and future aspirations.

RENEWED INSPIRATION VISION
Renewed Inspiration's vision is to help disadvantaged young women achieve their full potential by empowering and inspiring them through beneficial resources in hopes of shattering generational cycles.

http://www.renewedinspiration.org/who-we-are.html

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Blacktopia Featured Artist: DA-MIND

Get familiar with our latest BLACKTOPIA featured artist, DA-MIND by reading the bio below.  Keep checking back to Blacktopia for more updates on DA-MIND.

Da-Mind is originally from Beaufort S.C.  After high school he moved to Atlanta, GA to chase his dream as a Hip Hop recording artist.  Not only his he a rapper but he's also the CEO of Da-Mind, LLC an independent record label.  As a songwriter he only chooses the best for his fans, and as an artist he chooses wisely of what he wants his fans to hear, he recently stated.  

Da Mind says that he is bringing "smoking hot tracks without all the drug use and violence".  His new single "I'M NEW "is smoking hot and a chart topper once it start to hit the air waves, Follow DA MIND on TWITTER @DaMindakaJames

http://www.twitter.com/DaMindakaJames

Read more at http://southeasthiphopmag.blogspot.com/2017/08/artist-spotlight-da-mind.html#6emrHj0jIxMyLJ4r.99

BLACKTOPIA BOOK CLUB: Beyond Nursery Rhymes (by Shantelle "Elle" McLin)

Blacktopian Shantelle "Elle" McLin releases a book of poetry titled Beyond Nursery Rhymes: Real Life Tales.  Blacktopia is proud to feature her new book release!

Synopsis
Between the covers of this book, you will find a pilgrimage. For the author, ‘Elle’ McLin, in describing her past as a painful one, would be trite and dismissive. It is through enormous turmoil that she found herself; slowly healing, then breaking free of victimhood. She later awakens to new found hope. A victim of sexual abuse; the reality of her writing conveys to the reader, that the true assault was the violation of her soul. The aftermath was a skewed self-perception, which created a pattern of self-deprecation and bitter angst. This is a glimpse into the heart of a woman who became terrified of love, yet desired to be loved; a dichotomy. So skillfully written, Elle has masterfully conveyed her deepest, blood-raw emotions in this exquisite collection of prose. It will be an emotional journey you take with her, feeling each inference, innuendo, and breath. It is a tale of inner strength, fortification and a woman reinvented. The author has discovered self-love; the key was never outside of herself. A victory for this very brave, strong woman. Walk this pilgrimage with ‘Elle'. You will find seeds enough to plant within yourself! Powerful and evocative - not to be missed. Brenda-Lee Ranta – Author of Myriad of Perceptions & Allegories



PURCHASE THE BOOK AT THIS DIRECT LINK
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1945791306/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=produ0f7-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1945791306&linkId=42529e967919574ea5663a23db80e295

TWICY performing at the AKWAMBO MUZIK FESTIVAL Aug. 18th

Blacktopian and Afro-Pop star TWICY will perform at the AKWAMBO MUZIK FESTIVAL 

Check the flyer for more information!

#WCW (Wed CLASSY Woman) Ebony Archer

This week's #WCW (Wed. CLASSY Woman) Award goes to rising R & B singer and proud Blacktopian Ebony Archer for her being a wonderful person, singer, songwriter and her magnificent single "Can't Nobody".  You can listen to the single at this direct link 
https://soundcloud.com/ebonyarcher/cant-nobody


Barbara the Cuntry Cleaning Lady has extended an invitation to Ebony Archer to appear on an upcoming WELCOME TO THE CUNTRY!  Keep checking back for more updates.

Ebony Archer this trophy is for you!  Thank you for being apart of Blacktopia and thank you for blessing us with your wonderful voice and spirit.

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Philonius Phunk strikes again, produces the entire CEREBRO Project

Proud Blacktopian and rising Nerdcore Hip Hop producer Philonius Phunk makes lightning strike again by producing the entire joint EP for S.P.F. band-mate LX titled Cerebro!  On the project Philonius Phunk pulls out some of his best compositions that in return bring out the best in LX vocally and lyrically!  


Stream the entire project at the direct link below!
https://lxnerdcore.bandcamp.com/album/cerebro

SHARE THE LOVE: So... Y'all WANT Me To Cheat (by Lea Mishell)

SHARE THE LOVE
So… Y'all WANT Me To Cheat?!
by Lea Mishell

I love my PolyAm life but let's be honest: Monogamy breeds cheaters!!!

Think about it. One of the main differences between an open relationship and cheating is the level of honesty and transparency in the relationship, if any. Those of us in polyamorous relationships should have less stress and worries about our partners due to the fact that our compersion* allows us to encourage them to seek more love as most of us unselfishly benefit from their lovers’ actions and added positive energy. Honestly speaking, when I attempted to live my life monogamously, I was MISERABLE knowing I was SUPPOSED to be loyal to ONE although my heart longed for MORE. The idea of monogamy is unnatural to most of us but because SOCIETY says we have to settle for one partner, most of us attempt to do so and fail… repeatedly. Last I checked, Society wasn't my Mama and that's the only person I NEVER questioned. I question Society way too much to keep IT happy while I'M unhappy. Fuck that! LIVE YOUR LIFE!

I recently read an article about open relationships and the writer was very much on point with my transition from monogamy to polyamory. As I've admitted before, I have always been polyamorous but I didn't truly put my thoughts into in my actions until my second and final marriage. Part of the reason I waited so long to marry again was because of my desire for multiple lovers. At that point, I thought the only way for ME to be married was for me to have a husband and a secret lover. No one should enter into a marriage with that thought pattern!! Why get married if your intention is to lie to the one you claim to love?! Clearly anyone that suggests that you do so doesn't give a damn about you. As I’ve said before, cheaters are selfish. I actually had a former lover offer to continue his services if I ever decided to get married. He had no desire of a wife of his own but he was more than willing to take any sexual offers he was given. Needless to say, that was the last time I spoke to him. 

My husband has also had his share of shady women trying to be his side chick but when he tells them he’s married, not leaving me for them, not paying their bills or having unprotected sex, they back away from him. Thank you Trifling Women for changing your mind about pursuing Hubby. We have no desire to entertain any cowgirls*.

Neither my husband nor I want to associate ourselves with anyone that disrespects their relationships by cheating but let's be honest. If we disowned any and EVERYONE we knew that has EVER cheated on their mate, we wouldn't have friends or each other! Instead, we choose to educate our friends, loved ones and anyone that may be curious about how we are loving each other and our loves in an open marriage. It's truly been a blessing for us and my first word of advice, whether you're monogamous or polyamorous, is to delete the idea of possessing your mate in any way. Monogamy isn't for everyone and a ring on your finger shouldn’t equate to a ball and chain or being on lockdown so treat your partner the way you want to be treated: with dignity, respect, honesty and transparency. When you're comfortable enough to tell your mate about a new love and they share in your happiness, what is there to be jealous about? What is there to lie about? Other than selfishness, what reason is there to cheat?!

I no longer have the desire or necessity to be a cheater. I am in an honest, transparent, and respectful open marriage with a man that encourages me to seek the love that I need. No lies. No secrets. Much less stress and arguments. Polyamory may not be for everyone but transparency and honesty are paramount in ALL relationships.

*For more polyamory terminology, check out the MORE THAN TWO website: https://www.morethantwo.com/polyglossary.html

If you would like to submit a question to SHARE THE LOVE, send an email to BlacktopiaBusiness@gmail.com with SHARE THE LOVE QUESTION in the subject line.

PeaceLoveHappiness
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Polyamorous and striving to be Permanently Positive, Lea Mishell is a wife, mother of 3, and an author of urban fairy tales and erotica. Her works can be found at www.leanpub.com/b/TheLeaMishellCollection

SHARE THE LOVE is published exclusively for Blacktopia.org

© 2016-2017 Lea Mishell. All rights reserved.




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