MolinaSoleil
“We Moon” is the third single off SOULAJU
following “Like Magic” and “The People II”. If you like what you hear, click “download” above to purchase the track and support Soulaju music.
This week’s reflection builds off last week’s post, when I wrote about Wrong Ways (Aju Version). I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the my work within the male/female duo SOULAJU, especially since we are increasingly asked to speak and perform at events that focus on gender equality.
Working within the context of a male/female duo has profoundly impacted my ongoing development as a man.
I am much more aware of the sexism, misogyny, and disrespect that is evident in popular culture. I am increasingly less tolerant of it.
Mainstream corporate media teaches men, and increasingly women, to be aggressive, violent, and vindictive, and to seek out opportunities to dominate other people—politically, culturally, socially, militaristically, sexually.
It is a false notion that a man needs to be violent, hyper masculine, and dominant over other people in order to have power.
What I am interested in is the power of building with people. I’m interested in cultivating healthy lifestyles and promoting healthy relationships.
I’m also interested in having fun in the process of challenging social norms. My friend Queen GodIs talks about redefining and reclaiming what is “seXXy.” That is one of many goals with the forthcoming SOULAJU album.
As a society, we do not need to fear our own sexuality, nor the complexities of gender. Conversely, we need to broaden the conversation, the methods, and the means, so that we can continue moving towards equality, self-respect, mutual respect, and true enjoyment of our male/female counterparts.
We Moon is an ode to the divine feminine. My fellow men, let’s celebrate all the We Moons and be open to the divine feminine that exists within us all, no matter how chingón we sometimes claim to be.
The Feminine and the Masculine are not separate energies. They are intertwined, as we are one and many all the same.
A.M. Soleil, Retrospectively is a 52-week blog series in 2010, reflecting on 5 years of music by yours truly…
- Adrian H. Molina (aka Molina Soleil)
Follow Molina on Twitter @MolinaSpeaks
NOTE: Aju will blog about the actual content and inspiration behind We Moon next week.
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I’ve known you since you were small living in Rawlins, Wyoming and yes, i knew your dad and mom ..actually i use to work with your dad at a mining company until it ended..He was a hard worker and great guy that often talked about how he adores you. we had something in common he had one kid you and i had a family with 4 kids at the time. Good luck in all you do. For some reason when you use to come around the Rec Center i knew you were going to do something with your life. I couldn’t imagine you in a Rap Band..but that is ok.. you have to express yourself somehow and you are doing it with dignity and in favor for all generations to come. Best wishes to you and your future endeavors. Keep up the great work, you’ve come along way from all those that once lived in Rawlins, Wyoming.
Laureen (Cruz) Sonia.
Loving ths track….some deep,raw energy here….feel the truth in this piece…internalizing this one. Much love and respect ya’ll!
You might be interested in an extraordinary book by David R Hawkins, M.D., PhD; “Power vs Force”. Veritas Press, Sedona, AZ.
Thanks for your support Laureen. I have good memories of the rec center. That was my spot in Rawlins. I remember you well. Thanks for taking the time to follow my music career, which as you can see, is bigger than the music.
Thanks for the book suggestion Tom.
And my man Zach, always showing support, thank you.