Radio Venice S18.E09 Archives

This is the tale of the Hawk and the Iguana. The Majestic Hawk of the Jicarilla Apache Tradition, who looks over the Apache people as a guide, protector, scout, and herald of good fortune. Traveling to and fro in a ceaseless hunt, but always returning home to his family, catch in tow for them to feast on. Then there is the Cold Blooded, resourceful, and ever-adapting Iguana, who found his way to the United States mainland from the Caribbean Islands and has made South Florida his home. Traditions take of them as rivals, but on a chance meeting in the Swamps of Miami Hip Hop, the two seemed to find common ground as they shared a smoke, and after years of parlaying, finally decided to break with traditions and show the world that at least in their case, the Sky Glider and the Ground Crawler could not only commune in peace, but could actually work together to build something that impacts families, communities, and our very own people.

NATIVE SLANG is the union of Jicarilla Apache descendant EKYM1536 of Dulce, NM, and 1st Generation Cuban American 8ch2Owens of Miami FL. It is the setting aside of stereotypes, preconceived notions based on misinformation, and ignorance, for the real-life experiences that come with daring to share life with others who might not be of the same background as you.

NATIVE SLANG is not a gimmick, it is an honoring of our individual heritage and a celebration of our ancestors over the music of the HIP HOP Culture we have adopted. NATIVE SLANG is a call to unity for all “Minorities”. A reminder that we are only Minorities if we stay divided. If we unite, there will be no stopping us.

This is our first album, NATIVE SLANGUAGE. We hope it gets you familiar with the way we sling our slang, cuz there is a lot more on the way. Get familiar with the Slanguage.

We were giving this batch of beats by the great MUTE SPEAKER of UK/Cambodia. We thank him from the bottom of our hearts because his production sent us an a journey that has formed the foundation for a life long friendship. A follow up album over MUTE SPEAKER beats is already half way completed. Now we just have to find out what Animal he wants to be for the next album cover. Salute MUTE.

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