Pro-Choice

Manhole was a rap metal band from California, United States, that was formed in 1993. However, due to legal reasons, they had to change their name after releasing their first album "All Is Not Well" in 1996. Thus, the band was renamed after cult actress Tura Satana. They released their second album "Relief Through Release" in 1997 and split two years later.

 

The band leader was vocalist and lyricist Tairrie B. In 1990, she released a gangsta rap album, "The Power Of A Woman," featuring artists like Eazy-E, Everlast, Dr. Dre, and The D.O.C.

After Manhole/Tura Satana, she formed metal band My Ruin, which is still active today. She has also The LVRS, a spoken word project with My Ruin guitarist and husband Mick Murphy.

I love her work. Indeed, I realize while I am writing this that I had already included one of her early songs on another post.

READ: Respect Yourself

Interestingly, Tairrie B will release her first hip-hop album in 25 years on August 14th, 2015. Of course, a post will be dedicated for the occasion.

Back to Manhole/Tura Satana, one of my favorite songs deals with the freedom of choice and its title is "Put Your Head Out:"

here comes a serious subject... pro choice 

the government is sayin' we got no voice 

fuck that cuz they can't control me 

or tell me what to do with my body 

and the same thing goes for my rappin' 

that's right i'm smackin a man 

who might try to hurt me 

equal rights on my jersey 

flirt in a mini skirt you won't see me 

i'm dressed down wearin dickies and a beanie 

on my head, puttin punks to bed 

who can't keep up 

dust some as then i sweep up 

flip, kick the switch 

and i'mma rip shit quick 

load the clip and i'mma grip shit tight 

fight the hype, stereotype, get the lead out 

put your head out! 

punk put your head out 

pro choice 

punk put your head out 

i'm inclined to use my mind cuz i'm intelligent 

but that don't mean the rest of my body 

is irrelivant 

down with the woman's action coailition 

w.a.c. has got my back 

and i'm strapped to deal with the fools 

when i gotta break rules 

cuz a woman's got a right to choose 

and a right to her own life first c

uz the real danger comes 

from a coat hanger 

and i dont wanna think about 

how many women have tried it 

died from it, cuz they couldn't hide from it 

now the men, once again 

wanna tell me why and when 

i can have an abortion- i said it 

that's what you heard 

not a four letter words 

written in red, i'll take the red out... 

then i'll put your fuckin head out 

cuz we won't go back! 

okay this is it now i'mma bust it 

the mic is mine when i touch it 

do this smooth and prove 

that a woman can move the crowd 

with a voice that's loud 

and i'm a pro-choice advocate 

you want my mic- go ahead grab for it 

"right to life"... 

a womans rights are on the line here 

that's why i'm here 

not one, one of a million the majority 

and the government ain't gonna be whoring me 

so i rock for choice, pay my dues 

cuz i'm a woman with a right to choose 

"and i'm gonna fight for my fuckin right!"