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1. |
Give Thanks
03:51
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Yeah
Mic check
Yeah... Can you hear me out there?
Yes yes
Turn my voice up just a little bit... alright
Good evening
Yeah... uh
We give thanks for this music (Give thanks)
And all the people we get to groove with
Because of you, we have a movement (yeah)
So keep doing what you doing
We give thanks for this music
And all the people we get to groove with (All the people)
Because of you, we have a movement (Because of you)
So keep doing what you doing
I remember writing rhymes to get feedback
now, I don't need that - get my level right
Mister engineer, make sure my voice is clear
How we sounding out there, hands in the air
Let me see you, the stage lights blinding
My DJ mute the track, the crowd wilding (yeah)
Kick an acapella before the next cut
Sum'n they never heard before, some fresh stuff (uh)
Now at a crucial point, give 'em usual joints
They favourites, get their hands waving
The tracks mixed in like it's the radio playing (yeah)
But this is the underground, how you like the sound? (huh?)
Some crowd interaction is happening
Spit an extra verse while they just clapping (C'mon)
Right after, my DJ bring the track in
End with a bang and leave, they call me back in
We give thanks for this music (yeah)
And all the people we get to groove with (All the people)
Because of you, we have a movement (Because of you)
So keep doing what you doing
We give thanks for this music (Give thanks)
And all the people we get to groove with (All the people)
Because of you, we have a movement (Because of you)
So keep doing what you doing
I appreciate the support (fi real)
Salute the soldiers that hold down the fort (First Coast)
Like Port Royal, this is First Coast
I stay loyal to the code, every verse dope
A murderous flow, whether it's herb that I smoke
Or Bourbon I po', or neither the reefer nor the liquor
I paint a picture, make the colours richer
Not just another nigga for the cops to shoot
In hot pursuit, I'm not that youth, I drop the truth
And show you that anything is possible (yeah)
If you believe it, then you can reach it
Just be strategic, study like a genius (uh)
Work on your weakness, always pree the deepest (yeah)
Formulate procedures, remove the leeches
Take care of your son, daughter, nephews, nieces (One love)
One love, I'm out, yo, pieces
We give thanks for this music (Give thanks)
And all the people we get to groove with (All the people)
Because of you, we have a movement (Because of you)
So keep doing what you doing (uh huh)
We give thanks for this music (Give thanks)
And all the people we get to groove with (All the people)
Because of you, we have a movement (Because of you)
So keep doing what you doing
Uh, uh
Beautiful music... courtesy of Mordecai
Hold your lady close
Sip your wine
Look at the stars
Whoo...
Let's take 'em out
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2. |
Dreamer f/ Shaq the MC
03:09
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Yeah, uh
Five Steez, Mordecai
As a child, you have dreams, y'know (Ooooohhhh)
Sometimes, you put them on the back burner
But no matter what, you have to go after what you believe in
Let's go
Since a little kid, wished to be fly
Here's what I did, start to get high
It's hard where I live, just to get by (I survive)
So my all I give, just to survive (Yeaaahh, yeeeaaaah)
Times is rough so my rhymes is tough
I'm trying to size it up, count a thousand bucks (uh huh)
Ride a round wid us, a whole pound we puff
My mic loud enough, the whole crowd erupt (yeah)
From the words that I share
With the persons in here with the herb in the air
Pour me a drink, I prefer me a beer
Till I talk so slick, get girls by the pair (yu zimme)
The good life, that's what we all want
Good wife, consigliere, confidante
Blinded by the dream since our teens
From the screen to the dons that we seen
I remember thinking we was untouchable
'cause my bredrin fada used to run a crew
He went to school, now a corporate youth
I'm doing music, he ask why I still do this
Since a little kid, wished to be fly (yeah, yeah)
Here's what I did, start to get high
It's hard where I live, just to get by (But I'm a dreamer, I'ma survive)
So my all I give, just to survive (Yeaaahh, yeeeaaaah)
It's not just about the fascination though (uh huh)
It's about the words and how I make 'em flow (yeah)
Everybody has a little thug in their heart
So they listen rap but I had love for the art
I used to play ball, music took over
Used to be a cadet so I coulda been a soldier
And fight for what cause? I could be studying laws
Like Norman Manley, UWI probably ban me (whoo)
RIP John Maxwell, Aggrey Brown
We carry Macs, SG I was hanging round
Repping BP, at GH, banging sounds
Peace Wall$street, the legacy handed down (yeah)
The dream is still alive, we can feel the vibe
They pay attention now, time to build and rise
I said 'First Coast', that became the banner
Let's put in the work and just save the chatter
Since a little kid, wished to be fly (yeah, yeah)
Here's what I did, start to get high
It's hard where I live, just to get by (But I'm a dreamer, I'ma survive)
So my all I give, just to survive (Yeaaahh, yeeeaaaah)
And thrive
Keep your dreams alive
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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3. |
All I Need
03:27
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Uh, uh, uh, uh
Yeah
All that I need in this world (Uh, yeah)
All that I need in this world
All that I need in this world (Yeah, check, check)
All that I need in this world
You all that that I need
Matter of fact, you can call every week (Call every week)
Bring your girls, my dawgs off the leash
We can get together, ball and repeat (We can ball and repeat)
You all that that I need
Matter of fact, you can call every week (Call every week)
Bring your girls, my dawgs off the leash
We can get together, ball and repeat (We can ball and repeat)
Yow yow yow
I fell in love at first sight (Uh)
I hate to admit it but it was thirst like (Damn)
I wanted to hit it like it was my birth right
Had to cop the digits from her that night
And the way I did it worked out tight
I was actually chilling with some girls outside (Yeah)
Saw her from a distance, she and two sistrens
Already with some vixens, but they all linking (Uh huh)
So she stepped over, said hi to her girlfriend
Introduced myself, the one they recommend (Five Steez)
They call me Steez, you heard about me from Skeng
I been admiring your style, your fresh cyaa end (Yeah)
You remind me of somebody but prettier
And no, I don't lie, don't think I'm tricking ya (Nope)
Might mess around, run and see the minister
You meet all criteria
Ayo... you all that that I need
Matter of fact, you can call every week (Call every week)
Bring your girls, my dawgs off the leash
We can get together, ball and repeat (We can ball and repeat)
You all that that I need
Matter of fact, you can call every week (Call every week)
Bring your girls, my dawgs off the leash
We can get together, ball and repeat (We can ball and repeat)
Yow yow yow
Imagine chasing a girl that don't call me back
I might make a few moves then I'm offa dat
On the night scene, searching for the right queen
Looking quite lovely under the light beams
I was with my team, Mordecai, Scotty
Moving on the dance floor wit fly bodies
I saw her jiggling to music she listening
Right in the ring but she want it wid a king (Uh huh)
I can tell her by her look when she turn my way
She waa know who's my girl, how I earn my pay
That's too much, I'm single
And I might make you blush, she wanna feel a new touch (Yeah)
We can take it slow, no need to rush (Yeah)
Is this real love? Or this true lust?
I might only feel this way for a second
Or the vibe may last until you play this record
Ayo... you all that that I need
Matter of fact, you can call every week (Call every week)
Bring your girls, my dawgs off the leash
We can get together, ball and repeat (We can ball and repeat)
You all that that I need
Matter of fact, you can call every week (Call every week)
Bring your girls, my dawgs off the leash
We can get together, ball and repeat (We can ball and repeat)
If you a lady and you know you did your hair
Then I need to see your hands in the air (Put ya hands in the air)
If you a man and you know you ain't scared
Then I need to see your hands in the air (Put ya hands in the air)
If you a lady and you know you did your hair
Then I need to see your hands in the air (Put ya hands in the air)
If you a man and you know you ain't scared
Then I need to see your hands in the air (Hands in the air)
If you a lady and you know you did your hair
Then I need to see your hands in the air (Hands in the air)
If you a man and you know you ain't scared
Then I need to see your hands in the air
If you a lady and you know you ain't scared
Then I need to see your hands in the air
If you a man and you ain't dye your hair
Then I need to see your hands in the air (Yeah)
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4. |
Work
03:59
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Five Steez, Mordecai
Check, check
Yes, yes
This is part of my journey
Listen to me
Yow
You talk shit, I live it, what you dreamt of, I did it (yeah)
Fuck a hater or a critic, I use them as a pivot
Treat them like bigots, opinions is useless
Facts is what matters and your work is where the proof is
For years, I been doing this, and many others too (long time)
Repping the movement and running with the toughest crews
So pardon me if I ask who the fuck are you?
You such a fool, you move like a sucker do (uh huh)
Check the catalogue, over the past five years
Amount to many careers, please respect it (you better respect it)
Especially if you never dropped a decent record
Or even a recent effort, you speech is reckless (reckless)
Check my ethics, put in work, stay on point
It don't take much for me to write or lay a joint (uh huh)
The hunger is still here, and I'm more determined
I persevered, and the fire still burning
Chorus (x2):
I work, what about you?
You complain all day, not a damn thing you do
We could never par, you not in my crew
You talk too much so I know you not true
Verse 2:
I wake up, wish I could bake up
Go to slave on the plantation and get my paper
Still sending out applications with my data
Even though I'm dope enough for Complex and The Fader (fi real)
Large Up to Okayplayer, I'm the mayor (salute)
Rhyme sayer, dragon slayer, this is my prayer
I know I'll make it 'cause I believe in it alone
And you hear it in my voice when I spit a poem
With these words, I can beat you like sticks and stones
Or I could reach you just like the teacher Mrs Jones (yeah)
So I hit the studio and play Mordecai beats
I get the truth to flow, it's from the core that I speak
I'm on my grind like my niggaz that's more in the street (uh)
Except it's not my backyard where I'm storing the heat
I'm cooking up rhymes every day, reflecting my life
Signed, sealed, from me to you, this letter I write
Chorus (x2)
Verse 3:
A lot of speculation on the moves I've made (Dem a watch mi)
Niggaz is sounding hurt like they dude got slain
Busy watching me and can't emulate
Trying to get my secrets, wanna interrogate
You hella lame, see through like cellophane
Walking with your head in the sky like aeroplanes
I stay grounded as confident as I'm sounding
Nuff man get boost up because of who deh around dem (uh huh)
And some just pree evil for no good reason (yeah)
Some are just demons, others straight heathens
As long as I'm breathing, I promise to do good
I have faults but I can't do what you could
And that's hate on another for what they work for (nah)
More than a surfer, you a stalker slash lurker
That's why I treat you cold like Serbia, this ain't Persia
I'm independent and we could never have a merger
Chorus (x4)
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5. |
True Original
03:33
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Intro:
Yeah...
Five Steez, Mordecai...
This is my art...
This is my life...
Yow
Look where I'm at, been to hell and back
went broke then I regained my stacks (got it back)
tried this corporate life, I can't walk it right
they want my time, they just can't talk my price (uh uh)
it's time to step, Hip Hop, I'ma vet
independent, unconcerned I'm not as signed as yet (yeah)
music has blessed me 'cause I do it correctly
you may not know me but consumers respect me
internationally known, JA's actually home
I bring the new, these rappers is clones
I can map out their blueprint, point out their flaws
I'm hardcore, putting joints out that's raw
I need to get on the road, a cheque for every flow
on my grind, doing it all can be a heavy load
I need management handling my bookings
and appearances, (what else?) getting sample clearances
so I can be a lyricist, but I'm running businesses
maybe I'm the entrepreneur, always onto more
time will tell, I know my rhymes will sell
on tour, getting encores, pushing merch
I'll soon be everywhere, no need to look or search
that's sure, 'cause all I do is put in work
people asked for the real and I'm here now
on the come up, been at this for many years now
Let me talk to you...
Yow
A lot of frauds in the game, now it's my time (I see dem)
they get lost in the fame, there's a fine line
between the mirage in your brain and your right mind
pause what you saying, check my fly rhymes
the essence is here, the true original
leave peasants in fear, your crew is pitiful
we super lyrical, probably bruise ya physical
but I rather do a miracle then move to Pinnacle (Rastafari)
real revolutionary, no dreadlocks
if it wasn't for this music, there'd be red dots
politician head shots and dead cops
fuck a suicide mission or a Fed box
I'm trying to see every damn continent (all over)
with these words, spark something that's positive
let's get this money, dawg, forget politics
we should be coming off tour, copping whips
moving like operatives, black vehicles for black people
releasing rap sequels most cannot equal (uh uh)
I'm the undisputed, don't doubt my music
you clowns are stupid, sounding foolish
you come around and I'm like who dis? (who you?)
you know who I am, I ask and you is
I'm sure to be a legend if I'm not already
plus I'm Jamaican so I'm rocking steady
of course, I'm blazing like Doctor Reggie
like getting pasta ready, I need Mozarelli
to change my life like DMX and Nas in Belly
didn’t need Pac to tell me on Makaveli
it's MOB, and death to my enemies
it's all love as long as they don't mess with me
immerse myself in music and it's ecstasy
catch me in the lab, cooking fine recipes
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(Oooooh)
Speaking off the top, y'know (Oooooh)
(Oooooh)
Stuff that's on my mind (Oooooh)
(Oooooh)
And it needs to be said (Oooooh)
Mmmmm
G'head
Ask me what I believe in, I'll tell you justice
Ask me what's my favourite sin, I'll tell you lust is
Still fight with anger and greed though I spread love
There's no envy pumping through my red blood
I'm still learning lessons in this Earthly session
Sharing experience and wisdom with the words I'm etching (yes)
My preferred profession, this music, my first expression
When I speak, I hope you heard the message
'Cause I don't just rap for the sound of it (Uh uh)
Respect in the culture is currency, you counterfeit
You never know the bars that I'm bound to spit
Not with the fads 'cause the real heads is down with this (Yeah)
I don't need validation, I man battle stations
And go to war for the cause of the craft (Ooohh... yes Lord)
As a young monk, studied the laws and the math (Yeeaaaah)
Prophesied, waving my rod and my staff
Showed the way for those that crawl on their path
My enemies learn that God has a wrath (Yeah)
Who Jah bless, they say no man curse
One with the essence when I smoke that herb
Never seen defeat, I don't know that word (Yeeaaaaaahhhh)
Might even win a clash with a throwback verse
Then hop in the whip with four black girls
For a verse or show, I need those stacks first (G'head)
Ask me what I believe in, I'll tell you justice
Ask me what's my favourite sin, I'll tell you lust is
Still fight with anger and greed, I spread love (Love)
There's no envy pumping through my red blood
I'm still learning lessons in this Earthly session
Sharing experience and wisdom with the words I'm etching
My preferred profession, this music, my first expression
I hope you heard the message
I have flaws, and scars, spiritual and physical (Ooohh)
My words are literal, this music is pivotal (Ooohh)
It make me bounce back, keep me out of harm's way (Ooohh)
The best thing to indulge in after a long day
I got bad habits, some old, some new
To save myself, I have to kick them like Kung Fu
I knew better but I made a few dumb moves
Now I know what's best, what's real and untrue
I fell down on my journey, the fire burn me (What?)
I rise like a phoenix and now I feel I'm worthy (Uh)
Through God's mercy, blessings I accummulated
I seen the world for what it is in a rude awakening (Awake)
And I may stumble, but I will never fall (Never)
I'm only 'bout 5'8 but I'm forever tall (All the time)
And I will always rhyme great, making clever calls
Getting my life straight as I bless the Lord
Ask me ... I'll tell you justice
Ask me what's my favourite sin, I'll tell you lust is
Still fight with anger and greed, I spread love
There's no envy pumping through my red blood
I'm still learning lessons in this Earthly session
Sharing experience and wisdom with the words I'm etching
My preferred profession, this music, my first expression
I speak, you heard the message
Yeah, you heard the message
I hope you heard the message
I speak, you heard the message
I hope you heard the message
Oooooh
Oooooh
Oooooh (Oh)
Oooooh (Oh)
Oooooh
Oooooh
Oooooh
Oooooh
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7. |
Some Day
04:07
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Some day
Some day
Some day
Some day
Some day
Some day
Yeah... yow
As the world turns, every day my herb burns
Reflecting on life, hoping lessons were learnt
Trying to get it right and be the best me
Made New Year resolutions so let's see (Let's see wha gwaan)
Aiming to read more, get back in top shape
Got EPs in the works plus a hot tape
Preparing for the big break, any day now (Any time)
Still an underground king so I stay proud
Crazy sense of humour but I don't play round (Uh uh)
Even when they pull their guns, I never lay down (Never)
I treasure life cause it's all that we given
I might get upset but give thanks I'm living
Just heard about a death, a next man facing prison
I represent when I'm spitting on these riddims
I could talk about my struggles but I'm a champion
Instead of wailing on this song, I'll be dancing
Some day, I know we gonna see happiness
Some day, I know I’m gonna be real rich
Some day, I know I'm gonna meet the right chick
Some day, build my house brick by brick
Some day, I might be the rapper with the hits
Some day, lounging, blazing at the Ritz
Some day, cruising, leaning in the six
Some day, paparazzi taking our pics
Some people keep asking when I'm gonna buss
But if I got on, they the ones I wouldn't trust
What's the price of success? Do I even want fame?
I just want to carve a lane and make a little change (Yeah)
I'm a simple dude, I'm trying to sip some brew
Get to mingle with the ladies, maybe pick a few (Uh huh)
Watch the moon and the stars from the vista view (Yeah)
Travel and tick the things off my list to do
I spent many days dreaming, now, I stay scheming
If I'm not creating, it's a lame weekend
I'll take a vacay when I achieve my goals
It's not a highway, no easy roads (Uh uh)
But it's alright, I know about the long nights
Feeling out of place like you took the wrong flight
I'm chasing the dream with my eyes wide open
Living it day by day so I will die knowing
... I know we gonna see happiness
Some day, I know I’m gonna be real rich
Some day, I know I'm gonna meet the right chick
Some day, build my house brick by brick
Some day, I might be the rapper with the hits
Some day, lounging, blazing at the Ritz (Did that)
Some day, cruising, leaning in the six (And that)
Some day, paparazzi taking our pics
I'm writing letters that clever, doing better than ever
Whatever my pleasure, you can't measure my leisure
I'm mekking some cheddar, once, I was broke
Took a gamble on music with just hope
The journey just started, they thought I'm finished (It nuh done yet)
I was destined to take this past your mind's limits
I can tell stories 'bout what I did, who I met
The stages I rocked, rap crews I wrecked
The past been a blast, the way time move fast
The future I'm used ta, so make the present last (Live now)
Be grateful, you never know where life takes you
It may come later but you'll get your breakthrough (Trust me)
I remind myself, I'm not behind in wealth (Uh uh)
If I'm learning and growing as I rise in health (Yeah)
Another day is an opportunity to shine
And we get over problems usually with time
Some day, I know we gonna see happiness
Some day, I know I’m gonna be real rich
Some day, I know I'm gonna meet the right chick
Some day, build my house brick by brick
Some day, I might be the rapper with the hits
Some day, lounging, blazing at the Ritz
Some day, cruising, leaning in the six
Some day, paparazzi taking our pics
Some day
Some day
Some day
Some day
Some day, we haffi mek it happen
Some way, we haffi mek it happen
Some way, we haffi mek it happen
Some way, we haffi mek it happen
Some way, we haffi mek it happen
Some way, we haffi mek it happen
Some way, we haffi mek it happen
Some way, we haffi mek it happen
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8. |
Days N Times
04:43
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Yeah
Love N Art
These days and times
Need the sun rays to shine
State of mind
Hustle hard, that's the way to grind
Chorus:
In these days and times
We need the sun rays to shine
Positive thoughts in your state of mind
Hustle smart, that's the way to grind
In these days and times
We need the sun rays to shine
They should make hate a crime
But no jail, you just pay a fine
Verse 1:
So I'm up in the morning
Headphones to listen new stuff while I'm jogging
15 minute resting, then it's breakfast
Spark sum'n then it's road to handle business
I hate waiting but I must practice patience
Plotting my future but I'm guided by the ancients
Life is what you make it, some things you can't control (uh huh)
Just work around dat and let your plans unfold
Whatever you do, make sure you have your soul (yeah)
Because peace of mind is a bag of gold
Reputation is all that you have
So live good 'cause it all will come back
Still, times are treacherous, it get the best of us
You might take a gamble and you press your luck
But maintain focus, stay on the right path (yeah)
Things going to work out as the time pass (trust me)
Chorus
Verse 2:
Ayo, it's hard in the system (rough)
Worse is yard that we living (JA)
Thanks to the Lord that we giving (Give thanks)
Bless up to my dawgs wit the children
The future is all that we building
Ayo, we trying to ball, yo, we winning (Yo we winning)
That's why we get calls from your women
Making money from thoughts that I'm spitting
Music for your soul, offering wisdom
Made my name through my artistic vision
Simply following my strong intuition
Known for spitting deadly darts to the rhythm (Uh)
You'll know from my catalog if you listen (Listen up)
I'm on a run like I'm dodging the prison (Uh huh)
Got fans from Gaza to Britain (Worldwide)
Spread knowledge, that's the cause of the mission
Chorus
Verse 3:
Peace to Syria and Nigeria (Peace)
God bless the Presidents and Prime Ministers (God bless)
Every country, its citizens, its visitors
Even our enemies, we all trying to live it up (Live it up)
I try to see humanity
The world is diverse, we all need equality
Food, clothes, shelter, a new home is special
Some are refugees, some plain homeless
Some fostered in homes that are broken
In this game of life, love is the token (Love)
Love is why the right queen gets chosen
Why a young prince is molded to take the throne and
Be like his father was but the system distorted us
You can call it lust, now, we all corrupt
Caught up in our selves, with our greedy ways
And I say we, 'cause even me, I need to change (Uh huh)
Chorus
In these days and times
In these days and times
I said, in these days and times
Living in these days and times
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9. |
Love N Art (What I Feel)
01:56
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Yeah... yeah
I guess it's my time (It is)
(Do you)
Check... check
Searching for a soulmate
Tired of going out with girls that don't date
Or hanging out with chicks that I know fake
Me and this music the only thing that go great (yeah)
Aside from family, it's the only thing I love (only ting)
Every day, it's what I'm thinking of (Just music)
Made so many sacrifices just to pursue this
Gave my whole life, so I must be the truest (Me!)
My love and my art, that's the same thing
According to some, I'm a reigning king
But I'm a flawed man, still a god man (Uh)
Working to perfection, that's the large plan (Yeah)
I do it through my craft with these words
See blocks in my path and I swerve
So blessed, before I crash, I reverse
In this journey, I been the last and the first
I just follow what I feel, what I know in my heart
Each man and woman must play their role and their part
I was given this gift so I'm showing my art
Been rapping for years so the flowing is sharp (Yeah)
I'm not into churches, but whatever the creator of
The universe is, I worship through my verses
I'm never nervous, I know my purpose
My word of advice is know what your worth is
Yes... know what your worth is
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Five Steez Kingston, Jamaica
It is impossible to have a credible discussion about Hip Hop in Jamaica without mentioning Five Steez. Although the country isn't a hot spot for Hip Hop talent, the underground Kingston MC has graced international festivals and has been acknowledged by Earmilk, Okayplayer and The FADER. ... more
Five Steez recommends:
Trilogy
by The Council of the Gods
Trilogy is the latest full-length missive from The Council Of The Gods, Jamaica’s foremost Hip Hop collective. Production comes from Time Cow, Sawandi and Son Raw, with A&Ring by Equiknoxx Music.
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Element Of Surprize
by Nomad Carlos
The latest album from Nomad Carlos. This one is epic and might be his best work yet. I'm also featured on the track Test Your Might.
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Otra Fita [ZZZ04]
by SonoTWS
SonoTWS & YourID's first vinyl release titled Otra Fita, which has the participation of a select team of Brazilian MC's from several generations.
go to albumIf you like Love N Art, you may also like:
That's The World
by Anti-Lilly & Phoniks
supported by 6 fans who also own “Love N Art”
All three of their albums (Phoniks & Anti-Lilly) are the struggling mans gospels. Pure and true, both lyrics and beats. A rare combination indeed.
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Nothing Else Matters
by The Council
Parallel World
by Cadence Weapon
featured on Bandcamp Radio Aug 26, 2022
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