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[cato-of-blamesociety]

A year ago, I made reached the milestone of halfway through the #32weeksmixtape

Very few will ever know what I felt at this moment, what I was going through, the stress, the growth, and expression of creativity with images and words.

Full song/video: Week 16 | My Life Remix

[madmoneyuniversecity]

I can’t express the excitement i feel with words!!! I’m happy to share with the world 🌎 the premiere of my song #Britney. After hours and weeks of pushing ourselves to be the best versions of us. S/O to the squad for helping me put together such a beautiful visual. Once more, I am nothing without you. #DMATWTR out now. Britney visual out now.. in bio . . . Special Thanks to @nicheyenne.a @infinitelyflourishing for filming such a masterpiece @theshyguitarist for helping with the syncs @toms.design.vault putting the final edits and sauce on the visual. @esee.certified for doing her thing in the visual @mrminitee you already know fool, thanks 🙏🏾 @itsmarsluna for his cameo @b.l.a.m.e.society for coming in clutch with mix And the list goes on and on. If you know , you know 😅 . . . . #hiphop #friends4ever #nerdygirl #goodmusic🎶 #billandtedfacethemusic #wanyesworld #kennymason #jcole #nickiminaj #kendricklamar #kanyewest #loveyourself #worktogether #pushforward #pushforchange (at Huntington Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBh7oHbhAT5/?igshid=p1eefm3s5eh0

[asirenspeaks]

Audio Confections : B.L.A.M.E. Society

If you follow me on snapchat, you know that I spend a great deal of my day vibing to music .   If I had dollar for someone  asked me what I was listening too, I could park a third Jeep outside .  It would be criminal if I didn’t share these gems with you all so you can vibe out with me for All Seasons 17. 

For today’s Audio Confection : I present to you B.L.A.M.E. Society and their mixtape MC Poetics which you can listen to for free here .  Vastly different from the hip hop that inundates the airwaves today , B.L.A.M.E. Society brings the flow of true emcees, filled with uplifting messages of power unity, self awareness (and Amy Winehouse samples).   

Get to know the movement through my interview with the founder, Cato. 

How many members contribute to the sound and how did you start out ?

So originally I (CATO) started out as a solo act. I pride myself on self production(beats, vocals,lyrics, promo, etc.) but as one can imagine, this can be very exhausting and often futile. So in early 2015 I had an epiphany. The idea was what if there was one space where an artist can come,and receive all the support he/she needs in order to only focus their craft. I wanted to offer video,instrumentals, blogs, anything, you name it. So I began finding those individuals who had their various supports to offer. This came to be known as Black Liberating Arts Movement & Entertainment Society, or simply B.L.A.M.E. SOCIETY. Our collective is still in the early stages but while we develop ourselves to fulfill the vision, we still have some dope music to share with the world. In this particular project ‘E.MCEE P.OETICS’; P-MO and myself are the voices on the records. I produced 6 of the 9 tracks, and 2 are J-Dilla instrumentals. We love Jay-Dee and felt we expressed ourselves in a manner that uplifts his legacy. P-Mo and I have been friends since 7th grade. We view each other as brothers, and competition on the mic; I feel that relationship can be felt through this project.

Your sound is very different from wha’s in rotation on mainstream radio,where do you pull inspiration from?

Specifically for this record, P-Mo and I (CATO) wanted to bring back that feel of boom bap hip hop for the listeners. Some say its old fashioned, and outdated but we believe that some things don’t go out of style. Our biggest hip-hop hero is NAS, Jay-z, Mobb Deep, and many more. For the production side of the project, I felt connected with Amy Winehouse for a few reasons. One of her producers is a producer for Nas and so with going back and vibing to her soulful voice over Salaam Remy tracks was how a couple tracks were created. The shared inspiration for even creating music is to show people how lyrical, creative, and complex St. Louis artist can be in this time.

What was the direction of this mixtape ? 

The direction was to show listeners the talent that St. Louis artists have.  P-Mo and Cato represent the craft of poetry when spitting rhymes on a mic. Every lyric has a purpose, each verse tells a story, and anyone who allows themselves to be immersed into the EP will understand how this isn’t just rap…this is art.

What can we look forward to in the future from Cato and P-MO, and the B.L.A.M.E. Society Collective as a whole ? 

Honestly we have many projects in the work. P-Mo is working on his solo EP, which will be nothing short of amazing. Cato has a project coming up soon…we can’t give to many details, but this EP will include the instrumentals of DJ Domo (our DJ/Producer). His style is versatile and is sure to impress.

My favs on the mixtape are “Trouble” “Elevate Daily” and “Yo World” .  Which tracks are your favorites? 

My (CATO) favorite song from the EP is “Keep It Cool”. I produced this track especially for P-Mo who, in my opinion, absolutely killed it. The track contains a Nas sample, ‘Take it In Blood’ from his album “It Was Written”. This track expresses the talent and dedication that we have when it comes to music. In this song not only is P-Mo hitting the listener with delicate word play, but the story and content is captivating.

Do you have some tips you can share for those balancing the everyday grind with pursuing their creative passions ? 

Get in what you can. We are all working, educating, parenting, and overall taking care of ourselves. People are busy, and we acknowledge that, however if we all just do even one thing; write one rhyme, record one song, connect with each other once a day, great things start to take shape. The grind is never over; we push until we can push no more.

What is your definition of success? 

To all of us, success is sustaining life by doing what we love. Our goal is to make enough funds creating music in our various capacities so that we can do this full time.

I complete agree on the definition of success, and I know it’s coming for the talented emcees.  Support real hip hop by checking out their mixtape here and putting them in your rotation .  

You can keep up with the B.L.A.M.E. Society on 

Twitter : @blame___society 

IG : @b.l.a.m.e.society 

Tumblr : 19cato90.tumblr.com 

*this post was a collaboration between A Siren speaks and B.L.A.M.E. Society, but as always, all opinions are my own 

[cato-of-blamesociety]

A year ago... week 27 | "Rebuke" remix | Cato of @b.l.a.m.e.society | #32weeksMixtape

Pov: You needed someone to check on you...

This one was a great self expression piece.

"Rock, paper, scissors, i shoot a text, no reply..."

❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

Be sure to watch the full video on the #Blamesociety #YouTube channel ❤️‍🩹

[cato-of-blamesociety]

A year ago... week 26 | "Callin'" remix | @CATO of ‎@B.L.A.M.E.SOCIETY   | #32weeksMixtape

This track was written and dedicated to my sisters. I needed it on wax for them to know that I am here for them. I hope they still know its true.

"Hit my line, imma answer everytime!"

Be sure to watch the full video on the #Blamesociety #YouTube channel ❤️‍🩹

[cato-of-blamesociety]

A year ago..."Rose Street" #remix | week 19 of #32weeksmixtape by @blame_cato of @b.l.a.m.e.society was uploaded!

#VinceStaples killed this beautiful instrumental, and I wanted a piece of it as well. I did, however want to take it in a different direction. The hook on his version echos the idea that love isn't worth it or rather isn't for him at the moment, "love, what's that? Trust what's that? Us, what's that...I'm married to gang/money..." | My hook is "she know we in love, all in, trust all in, us all in. I'm married to my very bestfriend".

In this track I highlight my wife by recounting my marriage proposal to her. 💍❤️‍🩹🔥💐

[cato-of-blamesociety]

Links too all the goods!

[cato-of-blamesociety]

A year ago... week 32 | "Daydreaming" remix | Cato of b.l.a.m.e.society | #32weeksMixtape

The summarizing final track. "Daydreaming" remix wraps up the mixtape. Even the visuals displayed give viewers the recap of the whole project. During the #32weeksMixtape era, whenever I felt exhausted, I would visit this track for a "quick pick me up" because the idea of completing the mission felt euphoric. I will say, after all was said and done, I just wanted to do more. But nevertheless, week 32 is a celebratory song.

"I gave you 32 weeks!!!"🎶

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[cato-of-blamesociety]

A year ago... week 31 | "LOVEHAPPY" remix | Cato of B.l.a.m.e.society | #32weeksMixtape

This was the last verse I wrote for the project. I summarize a moment of dishonesty, and stupidity. I am so grateful for my wife y'all. She puts up with my shenanigans, holds me down (& accountable), and is truly the only woman in this world that loves me for me! THAT IS RARE SH*T TO FIND THESE DAYS. ❤️‍🩹

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[cato-of-blamesociety]

A year ago... week 27 | "Rebuke" remix | @Catostlouis of @b.l.a.m.e.society | #32weeksMixtape

Pov: You needed someone to check on you...

This one was a great self expression piece.

"Strep throat couldn't stop me from spreading infection..."

Be sure to watch the full video on the #Blamesociety #YouTube channel ❤️‍🩹

[cato-of-blamesociety]

A year ago... week 26 | "Callin'" remix | ‎@CATOstlouis  of ‎@B.L.A.M.E.SOCIETY  | #32weeksMixtape

This track was written and dedicated to my sisters. I needed it on wax for them to know that I am here for them. I hope they still know its true.

Hit my line, imma answer everytime!

Be sure to watch the full video on the #Blamesociety #YouTube channel ❤️‍🩹

[cato-of-blamesociety]

A year ago... week 26 | "Callin" remix | ‎@CATOstlouis  of ‎@B.L.A.M.E.SOCIETY  | #32weeksMixtape

This track was written and dedicated to my sisters. I needed it on wax for them to know that I am here for them. I hope they still know its true.

"Hit my line, imma answer everytime!"

Be sure to watch the full video on the #Blamesociety #YouTube channel ❤️‍🩹

[cato-of-blamesociety]

Reposted from @b.l.a.m.e.society 3/31 #sacrifices #Cato #BLAMESOCIETY Its been a long ride to get to this destination...still have more to travel. #stl #hiphop #HelloWorld - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B-YQ_9rjQo8Ada_mJvDGMrQsDJyDM-pmXDNT2I0/?igshid=dqu2pllhivik

[cato-of-blamesociety]

Reposted from @b.l.a.m.e.society Some know, most don't. Creation never stops. "My pen may take a hiatus, but my brain neva takes a vacation.." It seems like foreva but new album drops soon. All originals, no samples, fully published and liscensed and honestly just full of love, pain, and everything in between. I appreciate all of those who reach out and inquire about the progress. Its final stages now. - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B9pkrZnD4XGi48sOD4vDrr52sYpcwb4KB3fQZw0/?igshid=14msspzel3tii