The New American Creed

There's so much behind the scenes, that y'all just don't see, today I feel the devil's got a hold on me, are we even free, why can't we just be, corporate capitalism takes the lead, at the expense of the needy's need, the rich are obsessed with greed, while the poor can't afford to bleed, nothing is truly as it seems, success isn't earned anymore it's deemed, I'm at the point I don't know what to believe, no matter how much I beg and plead, god just leaves, so I smoke weed, feels like what matters most is words not deeds, shouldn't bite the hand that feeds, all y'all happy illusions are another taunting tease, I'm down on my knees, praying for relief, from all the recent grief, fuck world peace,  if it ain't in the streets, can't stand another second minute day or week, of being a gay white rapper/kinky freak, nobody pays attention when I speak, so I'm forced to take a seat, face defeat, yet smile at a meet and greet, while trying to help my heart beat, not sure if it's a full moon or the heat, healthy food's too expensive to eat, and everyone's caught up trying to lie steal and cheat, cuz that's the new american creed!

Peace and 1,
Joe Conscious 
7/19/22

Seems The Devil Has Won

I let fear silence me, stop the violence please, I keep hurting myself, not asking or accepting help, I worry about money, and how I take life so serious it's not even funny, I have such a dry sense of humor, don't believe the gossip and rumors, I ain't perfect, probably not even worth it, when I look back, all I see is what I lack, instead of a brave soul, time sure takes a toll, where did all my courage go, I have trouble ebbing with the flow, cuz I'm such an antagonistic prick, stubborn and thick, full of passion and drive, but totally ungrateful to be alive, cuz it feels like hell on earth, according to the bible and Shakespeare we are tragic sinners at birth, it's hard to see the beauty after trauma, now that it's just me and mama, our roles reversed, losing her will hurt the worst, but it's inevitable, I hope I haven't made my heart impenetrable, cuz I need love to replace what I've lost, inheriting great wealth but look at the cost, I'd trade it all to redo life again, I didn't realize my sister's life would abruptly end, I can't seem to heal, doesn't even seem real, I suck at love, despite I give great hugs, I often don't think I'm enough, yet my resilience makes me tough, only one left of my immediate blood, I think god loves to rub my face in the mud, he could solve my problems in an instant, it's mostly good luck I'm missing, ever gone compliment fishing, prayer isn't wishing, god ain't no genie, suck on my not so teeny weeny, cuz I'm done, the devil seems to have won! 

Peace and 1,
Joe Conscious 
7/19/22

Hypocrite Near Rhymes With Idiot Right?!?

I love u but I dont need u, do I need to repeat that dude, I love u but I don't want u is even worse, but my words won't hurt, unless u let them, respect son, it's earned I've learned I subscribe to the motto live and let die, let's get high, always always always question why, then why not, give everyday all u got, cuz we only got one life, that comes with endless hardship trauma and strife, still I try to spread truth consciousness love and light, nothing really matters unless u make it...and ya can't fake it...I'll say it again...nothing really matters unless y'all make it, the only truth I've ever known I experienced the lie, believe me as a masculine acting undercover homo lil bro Joe Prince Charming on the verge of king gay guy, I get u boo, I'm human too, rather humble bashful introverted and shy, when I'm not hiding or vibing behind a mic, u might like how Lauryn sang nothing even matters at all, but fuck all y'all hip hop haters like fuck cancer, where's the fair accountability apologies and answers, is it get what u give or give what u get, either way we gotta remember we're wicked blessed, simply for the reason ur breathing another day, action ur passion u can't pray pain away, I totally agree we need to separate church and state, they can easily reverse this reversal of roe v wade, otherwise how can any of us celebrate freedom this Independence Day?

Peace and 1,

Joe Conscious 

7/4/2022

Never Give Up Or Quit

I keep forgetting who I am, don't think anyone can understand, my struggle is privileged, but most couldn't have lived it, my grass is green for sure, but how do I keep my hope and faith pure, I'm tired of being resilient, sometimes my rhymes might be too brilliant, y'all can't handle the raw truth, some say it's uncouth, better to be pc, fuck drag I wanna rap and sing as just me, why all the sequins and glitter, I'm proud to be short bald and thicker, I'm still sexy as hell, I don't need extra whistles and bells, I hate all the shticks, and slapstick gimmicks, where has true talent gone, repetitive mumble rap is just wrong, love when fans sing along with my songs, I believe lines should be drawn, time to raise the bar, set higher standards and par, accept everyone for who they are, ignore the flaws and scars, look beyond the superficial surface, my smile often hides this worthlessness, we forget quick, that no matter what...never give up or quit!

Peace and 1,

Joe Conscious 

7/2/22

Happy Pride

All this month people ask what pride means to me, to sum it up it's self love and genuine unconditional authenticity, even tho at times it seems impossibly hard, to feel seen and heard for being exactly who u are, it's so so necessary and invaluable, sure superficiality is malleable, but ur identity is not defined by who u sleep with, finding love can seem like a mountain peak of a secret and the hill to climb is the steepest, yet it is totally worth it, after all isn't love life's truest purpose, no matter if ur lesbian gay trans pan or straight , we all have hearts that bleed and beat the same, love transcends, while also powerful enough to heal and mend, even the most vulnerably broken, pop ur perspective bubbles remain humble keeping ur minds and eyes wide open, visibility is extremely important, society must keep continuing evolving morphing forward, I relentlessly try to spread truth love consciousness and light, break down boundaries and fight presumptuous stereotypes, absolutely none of us are less, let's take the time to talk uncensored sex, may as well say gay, cuz u ain't able to pray it away, and being inclusive, shouldn't feel intrusive nor elusive, tho we won the marriage battle the war for equality is far from over, publicly hug hold hands kiss and provide a comforting shoulder, when we know better we gotta do better, united together we can conquer and weather, this is my own home city's 4th step in the right direction, since we all deserve representation affection and protection, I'm real lucky honored privelaged and blessed, cuz my Cranston Rhode Island family friends and fans are simply the best, supporting this openly gay rapper singer songwriter and poet on his crazy journey, to ultimately discover and learn me, if u take away anything today please, come follow my lead, while our rainbow flag's raised waves and flies high, nobody's allowed to be bullied shamed or forced to hide, how about we join together as allies, let's give a great big round of applause for all y'all for coming out to celebrate and show Pride!

Peace and 1,

Joe Conscious 

6/7/22

Truth Ain't Pleasant

I gave up on writing, like I did fighting, lost the strength, to go the length, follow what I believe in, dismissed what I'm achieving, with every song I created, like a newborn I'm elated, what a beautiful gift, meant to help uplift, the whole globe, with all my heart and soul, afterall music transcends language, soothes the pain and anguish, when ur feeling lost and alone, blast the radio get stoned and in the zone, til all ur problems melt away, u find urself unafraid, ur focus changed, altho some lyrics are strange, ain't no rhyme or reason, mumble rappers committing treason, where's the rhythm and poetry, whether woefully or hopefully, we need passion and purpose, instead of gangsters promoting drugs and murders, not doing me any favors, acting like ur average Joe next door neighbor, the people want other worldly, why has gay become synonymous with girly, I hate stereotypes and assumption, we have forgotten the power and responsibility of consumption, I know the truth isn't always pleasant, but like Whoopi got the Sister Act 2 class to sing "better wake up and pay attention"!

Peace and 1,
Joe Conscious 

5/18/22

My Rhyme Grind

One day at a time, trying to get back on my rhyme grind, hopefully 40s will be my prime, gotta grow a spine, leave all the drama and bs behind, pay no mind, be kind, everything will be just fine, don't let love make u blind, my shine ain't a crime, smoke some weed and unwind, open ur minds eye to see the sign, as an empath I can't always define what's urs or mine, should draw a more definitive boundary line, and remember ur body is ur one and only temple/shrine!

Peace and 1,
Joe Conscious

5/18/22