After releasing a pair of albums with the Freestyle Fellowship, To Whom it May Concern... and Innercity Griots, Acey signed to Capitol Records and released his highly acclaimed solo debut, All Balls Don't Bounce, in 1995. He returned three years later with his second album, A Book of Human Language, a collaboration with producer Mumbles.
Acey returned solo again in 2001 with his third solo album, Accepted Eclectic. In 2002, the Freestyle Fellowship returned after 9 years for the release of their third group album, Shockadoom. 2002 and 2003 saw two more solo releases, Hip Hop and the World We Live In and Love & Hate and another A-Team album ('Lab Down Under'). In 2006, Aceyalone released two more solo projects, first, Magnificent City, a collaboration with producer RJD2, followed by Grand Imperial. 2007 sees Acey releasing the first in his planned explorations of world musics, Lightining Stikes.
Widely recognized as one of the more lyrically gifted in the history of emceeing, Aceyalone embodies the sophisticated west coast style that is showcased in other indie artists such as Blackalicious and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien.
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Aceyalone Lyrics
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Speaking to you about the laws of the land and flaws of man
See, the walls cant stand higher than we can put em now, can they?
Anybody need to be saved today, got a 2 for 1 special w/a shave today
Now, how bout I wave the tray and I pave the way
To the front of the church I don really wanna hurt ya
But what I really wanted to say was that
And it runs on lethal, ethyl, methane profane
Kinda like a flux capacitor but it ain't no passengers
It's more like a capsule that snaps so quick
Or the raps so sick or the absolutely
Put together each and every link and get me cosmically in sync I think
The lyrics in Aceyalone's "I Think" open with the introduction of a character. The Reverend Deacon Minister Maximillion is speaking, and his message concerns both the laws of the land and the flaws of man. He asserts that despite the walls that may surround us, our will and determination can never be limited by them. He offers up a deal to those who need saving today and expresses his desire to pave the way to the front of the church.
As the Reverend continues his monologue, he reveals that his mental cargo vessel contains something special, something that runs on lethal, ethyl, methane profane. This something is not a passenger, but more like a capsule that can snap so quick, with raps so sick that each link in the chain comes together to get him cosmically in sync. The entire song is delivered in a free-flowing style, with Aceyalone's words effortlessly blending into one another.
Overall, "I Think" seems to be a commentary on the power of words and music to transcend the boundaries of the physical world. The Reverend Deacon Minister Maximillion's words are meant to inspire, to heal, and to offer a path forward to those who need it most. Meanwhile, Aceyalone's rapidfire delivery creates a sense of urgency and excitement, drawing the listener in and making them want to follow along on this cosmic journey.
Line by Line Meaning
My names The Reverend Deacon Minister Maximillion
I am introducing myself as a religious figure with a grandiose name.
Speaking to you about the laws of the land and flaws of man
I am here to discuss the shortcomings of humanity and the societal rules that govern us.
See, the walls cant stand higher than we can put em now, can they?
We have the power to overcome the obstacles in our lives, such as societal walls and limitations.
Anybody need to be saved today, got a 2 for 1 special w/a shave today
I am offering a discounted deal for those in need of my religious services.
Now, how bout I wave the tray and I pave the way
I will metaphorically clear the path forward and guide the way.
To the front of the church I don really wanna hurt ya
I am not here to cause harm or discord within the religious community.
But what I really wanted to say was that
I have a message to convey that is important to me.
There's something special inside of my mental cargo vessel
I possess a unique and valuable perspective within my mind.
And it runs on lethal, ethyl, methane profane
My thoughts are powerful and sometimes dangerous or taboo.
Kinda like a flux capacitor but it ain't no passengers
My mind operates like a fictional time-traveling device, but there are no passengers or external influences.
It's more like a capsule that snaps so quick
My thoughts are abrupt and sudden, like a snapping capsule.
Or the raps so sick or the absolutely
My poetic prowess is impressive and impactful.
Put together each and every link and get me cosmically in sync I think
When all of my thoughts and ideas align, I feel cosmically connected to the universe and my purpose in life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWIN M. JR. HAYES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Tracklist:
01 Let's Fly (Live at The Good Life '93) (ft. P.E.A.C.E.) 0:00
02 Breath Control 4:21
03 Black Man Swing (Live at The Good Life '93) 9:57
04 Ultra Bap 11:10
05 Darkleaf/U.N.I.T.Y. Committee Party Pt. 1 13:58
06 Danger (OG Version) (ft. Aceyalone & Self Jupiter) 16:45
07 Way Cool Acapella (Live at The Good Life '93) 19:29
08 Free Energy (Scat Version) 20:08
09 We Came From Beyond Part 1 (Live on KXLU 88.9 FM) 24:56
10 Life or Death (Click Track Version) 27:24
11 Island Acapella Part 1 30:05
12 Park Bench People (Alternate Version) 30:37
13 Speechless (Live at KZSU 90.1FM) 36:24
14 Darkleaf/U.N.I.T.Y. Committee Party Pt. 2 37:50
15 What You See Is What You Get 38:51
16 American Nightmare (Live at Rico's Loft) 42:29
17 Wake Up Show Freestyle 45:59
18 Sand To The Beach 47:41
19 Darkleaf/U.N.I.T.Y. Committee Party Pt. 3 51:33
20 We Came From Beyond Part 2 (Live on KXLU 88.9 FM) 53:25
21 Fruit Don't Fall... 54:42
22 Island Acapella Part 2 59:25
23 First Things Last + Acoustic Dancehall Jazz 59:58
24 Acoustic Dancehall Jazz (Hidden Track) 1:12:33
Tony Smith
HEARD THIS WAYYYYYY BACK....AND IT IS TIMELESS..... SALUTE TO YOU MR.NINE.....U KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT LONGEVITY.
Tony Smith
PHAT BEATS, RHYMES AND THE DJ LETTIN' LOOSE ON THE TABLES....BEST AND TRIED AND TRUE FORMULA FOR A SUCCESSFUL WEAPON CALLED MUSIC.
Pascal Thiele
Untouchable🐉🐉🐉
Godless Vegan
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Tony Smith
DAMN RIGHT UNTOUCHABLE.
THIS SHIT WILL BODY A LOT OF SHIT OUT IN 2023.....