Sandman- Lightning Bolt

Sandman gets props for the debut video. The song is catchy and good for conscious minds resistant to industry toxins. With fresh perspective and ninja warrior nods Lightning Bolt is amusing and overall appreciable.



Long Live Sandman.

Etsian Splendor: Dirty <3 Clean

While scouring the net for vegan lipbalms that don't cost 7 beans a tube I came across a dreamy handmade boutique that sells all-vegan soaps, lipbalms, and naked tea. Made my Friday.





Visit Dirty loves clean in the hall of
Etsy makers here:
dirtylovesclean.etsy.com

Monthly Mass Meditation

Happy New Year indeed *_^
This year we've installed a new option for use in Mass Meditation.
If you're interested you can perform at least 5-15 minutes of Mass Meditation while watching the video below. Each time you watch it equals 5 minutes of you aligning your intent and meditative focus upon the positive affirmations listed.

Enjoy and thankyou again for contributing your positive energy to an ever-growing enlightened world.



Monthly Affirmation: I find myself in my motivations. I know myself. I am.

Pay attention to what you're attracted to this month. When we find ourselves away from our core, we must remember that the universe is always speaking to us, answering us. See the meaning behind the symbols that call your attention, and the symbols you are most drawn to. Find yourself in your dreams, then manifest self in beingness.


Monthly Totem: Dolphin

Dolphin medicine teaches you to master your breath, play from the dimension of the inner child, and open to the realm of sound. Read More

Happy 2009!!!!!!

Flex Your Dreamvision

May it be joyous, love-filled and prosperous.
Look for the monthly affirmation and totem feature in the Monthly Mass Meditation post on the 3rd *_^

Happy Almost New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peace fly greenies ^_^

In the New Year there will be some changes in the plans at UltravioletUnderground, including a schedule that will follow the internal lunar calendar (mood), rather than a strict daily scheduling. This isn't to say it won't be daily at times, or in bursts, but in the interest of providing content that remains true to the underground, and green vibe, we're following the logic of posting new gems as they are discovered, created, and meant.

The new schedule will leave room for more robust issues of Purple Magazine to be penned and compiled, as well as zines/comics/Eshe books (there are a few already in mind *_*) that may appear both as inserts in Purple Mag and independently. If you're a zinemaker standing in the appreciation of diversity, definitely drop us a line: purplemag@gmail.com

You are all absolutely appreciated, and in this, we're seeking to extend gifting moments and such in the '09. The mixtapes will come as the right indie music for them appears (which is why we gave no set date for a winter compilation/mix- not enough submissions), and we're still brainstorming our UU budding genius awards.

You can sign up in the sidebar to recieve notice of our contact in your mail when a UU post emerges, and you can be sure there will be a post each month on the 27th for the 'Am I Not Human Campaign'.

If you want to kick it, or drop a few suggestions we can be reached through:
purplemag at gmail.com

We hope your dreamvision is bright, positive and effective in the New Year.

PZ's resolution? It's time for a sistah to embrace expansion and the beauty that comes of it (My resolution in '08 was to expand my veg recipes--- A success that's really been a blessing to the household--- Now to be a blessing to the community in a more expansive sense in the embrace of new resources and skill building *_*).

Q's resolution? Top secret confidential.


Stay on the path that leads to your brightest goals. Be both vigilant and flexible.

Shine on.

Featured Friend: Plantfolk

Miss Janine 'Inspired.Sis' Jackson has a crown chakra glow in full effect, for certain. Her imagery vibrates with fluid vibrance and Earth appreciation, delighting the eye and heart with its whimsical vibration.


You can enjoy her blog posts, emerging works and products via the fabulous Plantfolk blog here: Plantfolk

You can currently purchase her Plantfolk tees in two colors (one of which is listed below) by clicking the image:

The Curious Bazaar: Mexican Recipes for Green Tongues

This gem is on the to-buy list for my green experimentation (which admittedly hits me in spurts, but hits hard when it does). Click the image to order your own veganized Mexican recipes from Hortencia. The cookzine is written for both Spanish and English speaking vegans and other of the herbivorously inclined who may be flirting with the idea of ridding themselves of dairy and taking the plunge into full-on veganism.

Indiefied: Nastassia Davis

Nuff said.

Visit her digital realm here:
http://nastassiaphoto.blogspot.com

Featured Friend: Gangstarr Girl

Throughout the various social networks, there are interesting, noteworthy people on our friends lists. I attempt to highlight individuals you may enjoy, fairly regularly.

Gangstarr Girl's name alone reveals the wit in the sistah's consciousness.
For those who don't catch why, it's a reference to Gangstarr and the golden era of hiphop, all with or without trying. I first became acquainted with her via the addictive digital fix known as Twitter, and delighted in her blogzine from there. Humorous, sane, and culturally savvy posting takes place in her realm for the enjoyment of those appreciating clever commentary on both indiestream and mainstreamed media.

You can visit her here: Gangstarrgirl.com

Obama, Will Mumia Recieve a Pardon?

I agree that one of the crucial moves Obama needs to make as an act of change, is free political prisoners, who were either set-up, or imprisoned on trumped up charges for being active freedom fighters working to liberate the Black community from the grip of the White Supremacist system.

At the top of that Pardon list would be Mumia Abu Jamal, the San Francisco 8, and there needs to be an undelayed closing of Guantanamo and other sites like it.
It is not, however, limited to this.
There is much house cleaning needed that must call for the imprisoning of the true criminals, no matter the size of their bank accounts or their range of influence amongst the corrupt in the "elite".

I agree with others who have expressed the sentiment that it will be a true test
of Obama's sincerity, resolve, and intention in the seat of American power.

Thankyou to the writer that contacted Liberator Magazine to raise the question about Obama pardoning Mumia. This is exactly the dialogue we need to be engaged in with one another and the President elect.

Mos: Inspiration Comes From Life

Mos dispels misconceptions about competitiveness in HipHop, stating that 'Art is it's own reward'. He goes on to site Madlib,Jneiro/Shape of Broad Minds,J.Dilla, and MF Doom as some current inspirations.

The video embed plays automatically making it not so desirable to place here. Click here to here Mos Def speak on inspiration.


Added bonus:
Speaking of MFdoom. This promo is incredibly well-done.


Three/21 Films

Props to OKP.

Am I Not Human: The Relationship between Chad and Darfur

With the roads between Chad and the Sudan border becoming passable at the end of the rain season, there are worries that conflict will resume, leaving civilians at risk.

A high ranking official in the Chadian government spoke with Enoughproject.org and told them: “We know the rebels are just across the border [in Sudan]. They are coming as soon as the roads are accessible, but we are ready for them, because we monitor their moves.”

An ongoing conflict between the Chadian government and several groups of rebels quickly ignited in violent confrontation in Jan of this year, causing many Chadians to flee in Nigeria and Cameroon. This attempt at a coup (government overthrow) is the 3rd in 3 years. What you is key here, however, is who is supporting the rebels and causing instability in Chad.

The Sudanese government responsible for the scourge of genocide in Darfur, supports the Chadian rebels in an effort to block the Chadian government's support of rebels in Darfur, and no doubt refugees, as well as the deployment of a United nation peacekeeping mission to Eastern Chad.
The effect this has on the people of Chad, as well as Darfur Refugees is unacceptable, especially considering the Chadian government's influence which is said to be far from stainless, and responsible for the consistent disenfranchisement of the people.
Something must be done to ensure the stability and end conflicts.
The Sudanese government must be made to pay a price for supporting coup (usurping/imposition of a new regime) attempts of the Chadian government.
The call for Bashir's arrest, must be fulfilled with an actual arrest. The people of Darfur have paid for the soulless evil of the Sudanese government and the people of Chad have been made to feel its effects as well (as if the effects of their own corrupted government have not been enough).

Please spread the word, and urge your representatives to push for more action to be taken to hold the Sudanese government accountable for genocide, and what is a blatant attempt to spread their influence over more territory..

While I am still learning as I research and read differing viewpoints, I know one thing for sure, action must be taken. Talk upon talk only leaves a window of opportunity for the already cowardly and tyrannical to grow bolder and exact more horrors. The ICC must take action.

Uhurunews has another take on the problems in Chad, blaming French imperialism. You can read about it here: Uhurunews.com

Action. Meditation. Word of Mouth. Prayer. Research. These are all things we can do with the little privilege we've been afforded by the actions of our own less than stainless (understatement) government.

We owe solidarity, because we are one.

Thankyou to all of those who participate in this campaign on the 27th of every month.


Crossposted at RootsofHumanity

R.I.P Eartha

Miss Eartha, you will be missed.
Your command of the sacral flame, and at times
soft, at times ferocious kitten purr is the stuff of legend.
Thankyou for sharing your light. We hope you are enjoying the spectrum
of bliss in the next realm.

The Grassroute: Intel for a Green Society

As I work on a few somewhat DL projects ^_^, I'm thinking there will be moments where dropping links to important or noteworthy intel is the move for the underground.

Some groovy offerings are in the works for 2009. As I work on them please excuse any slight delays in email responses, and such. Know you are appreciated, and enjoy the green intelligence:



Stevia finally is finally granted FDA approval

NF3 Microchips responsible for greenhouse gases?

Dead animals in children's crayons?

Only two companies care that you shouldn't have BPA in your cans

5 ways to change the world

Hydrogen Pyroxide can keep you healthy

Food recycling is on the rise in Japan

High carb diets could be responsible for Candida

A Needed Direction In Anime

I've commented in past entries on how disturbed I am by the distinct lack of diversity in anime. Anime characters barely resemble Asian likenesses if at all, though the genre emerged from Asian culture, and the few folks with high melanin content that appear in anime have either been made into violent, malevolent, or under-featured characters.

It is with extreme relief I stumbled upon this video via the majesty of C'BS Alife Allah's BlueBlack Atlantis site. I'm currently on a quest to round up all fam in alternative/conscious media for underrepresented cultures for presentation to the public in a grouping (this has been the purpose of the Conscious Ink site for artists), even if only as a grouping of links at so we're not so scattered and difficult to find--- hit the email up if you have intel *_^) This is what I mean when we say we need ConsciousInk for underrepresented cultures (it starts by creating your own positive images):







Creator Cailloux Williams' site for Ancients&Immortals is Imajen.com
It's under re-construction, but will hopefully be up again soon.

For those who aren't familiar with Ghettomanga.com,
peep Brothah Samax Amen's guruness, and magazine.

Maybe I Had A Bad Batch Of Dr. Cow's Cheese...

*sniffle*
I was very excited about the innovation that is Dr.Cow's cheese, but it would seem I received a bad batch, because I know all of the raving I have seen for the product could not have been generated from anything similar to the slice I placed on my tongue.

Q. described it as tasting like sour milk.
I cannot describe the taste, for the moan of my broken heart.
I just knew this was the answer...

Alas, I will continue with that which works: Follow your heart vegan gourmet cheese (Monterey Jack flavor), and Cheezly a favorite among dairy eaters I know that comes with general good review from fellow vegans. Maybe someone will get the culturing process down for nut /seed cheeses, but until then I'll deal with the cheesy tasting vegan concoctions named above that melt (at high temperatures of course--- at least 450 with pizza-- sprinkle olive oil on top fo the cheez for faster melting and more authentic cheeziness), and hit the spot overall.

Maybe I'll play around with some recipes from the uncheese cookbook as well.

The ppk cheese sauce recipe is a sure winner, but I really wish someone could float a sistah a recipe that tastes like Follow your heart's vegan gourmet cheese (monterey jack flavor).

*looks imporingly to the stars*

Loer Velocity- The World Of Poverty

I'm thoroughly impressed with the consciousness and swagger beaming from the mind and soundsphere of Loer Velocity. Enjoy his current offering and peep his online dimensions to acquaint yourself with hope for the HipHop genre:
http://www.myspace.com/loervelocity
www.EmbeddedMusic.net