Is this the End of the Dogsoldierz?

[Marks - the Earth's Sun]

Okay people lets get real here. I have a question for all of you fan or not. What do you expect of the Dogsoldierz? What do you expect of those to claim (Namely US) to be warriors whose purpose is to bring honor and recognition to the Navajo people? Of those whose very name (Dogsoldierz) is derived from a revered and often recognized warrior society whose being was to defend their people, tradition and way? What would you like to see the Dogsoldierz doing in the world of Native Music? What does it tell you as listeners and fans when we perform in clubs and bars? Or when we do benefit performances? I would like to know the answers and get some feedback on these issues because I set up most of the performances and I do all that I know how to bring the Dogsoldierz to you. What can we... can I do better to best represent the hip hop/rap group that you want to see and hear? I know that some of you know us personally and some of you have meet us outside of the studio/performances... what do you HONESTLY think about us? Do you feel that we live up to our namesake? (Dogsoldierz) What do you think about our music? Honestly? What of us as individuals?
I ask this because I put a lot of time and effort to bring the name Dogsoldierz and our music to you. I ask because I don't see our hear of many artists that attempt to connect with their audience on a more personal or professional level. I not only wish to here what you think of the group but what you think of all of us as individuals. I mean we are working on solo albums and I want to know if you agree with us then I know that you would and will go out and get one of these solo albums.
Who do you like the best? Who best exemplifies Native Pride? What do you think of the term Native Pride?
Please voice your feelings, views, or opinions. BE AS HONEST AS YOU WANT. and trust me it will not be deleted and I hope that we can all be grown up about our replies not to attack anyone whose honesty bruises anyones feelings or egos. Besides I would like to know what we can do to make us your favorite music group, Native or otherwise.
Thank you in advance for all your input and honesty.
may the creator bless you all. - Marks.

[Marks - the Earth's Sun]

I dont know if anyone else cares, but has anyone seen the direction that the Dogsoldierz have gone? I for one am glad that the path that they chose to follow is not one that I helped pave. I dont understand why some chose to claim thug or gangster or any other demeaning term when we as Natives, Navajo are warrior born... or at least we should feel that way. Our ancestors were warriors, poets, leaders. Most believed in their decendants, us. They believed, fought, died, so that we can exist, yet most youth now forsake them or chose not to honor them by calling themselves thugs, gangsters, taking on labels that another race of lost youth chose to label themselves to... limit themselves to. I only hope that the gods, our ancestors forgive us...

[Marks - the Earth's Sun]

I wonder if anyone else besides my wife will respond to this.